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With English Heritage you can explore hundreds of the country's historical properties, grounds, gardens and parks all year round. It's an ideal way to swallow a chunk of historical England at a discount price.
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Put some Clubcard vouchers towards an English Heritage membership and see what you can discover. Simply exchange £10 in Clubcard vouchers and you'll receive £30 to spend on English Heritage.
England is renowned for its abundance of historical sites. Around the country there are hundreds of stately homes, imposing castles, enchanting abbeys, and Roman ruins, most of which are accompanied by their own beautiful slice of greenery. Wooded parklands and palatial gardens all count as heritage and are available to explore with the English Heritage membership scheme.
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text: A Christchurch-based fisherman who had earlier entered a guilty plea to misreporting his catch was fined $10,000 and his commercial fishing vessel ordered forfeit with a $10,000 redemption fee to be paid when he appeared for sentence at Christchurch District Court yesterday (28 April). Dale Robert Robertson (40) had been charged with making a false statement in a fishing return by misreporting the amount of barracouta, gurnard and spiny dogfish taken. The misreporting occurred because he elected to throw the fish back to the sea instead of landing and reporting it. At the time of the offending Robertson was the skipper of the FV "Austro Carina", a Lyttelton-based trawler. The investigation started after recreational fishers had observed a fishing vessel working near the coast, south of Kaikoura. They saw the boat pull up a net containing barracouta, gurnard and spiny dogfish, which was then thrown back into the sea. The fishers spoke to a crew member on the vessel who told them that the large number of spiny dogfish in the net had wrecked the trawl. The incident along with vessel identification was reported to the Ministry of Fisheries and an investigation was started. Enquiries were made with the vessel owners and the skipper and based on findings and the fact that the observed catch was never reported a decision was made to charge the skipper, Robertson. The exact amount of "dumped" fish could not be quantified but it was considered to be about eight tonnes in total, six tonnes of which was estimated to be dogfish. It is illegal to dump both barracouta and gurnard, however dogfish can be returned to the sea if it is reported correctly. Christchurch District Compliance Manager John Slaughter said that "dumping" of fish species is a serious offence against the Fisheries Act and one that can be difficult to detect. He praised the actions of the recreational fishers in this case and stated that without their motivation to get involved, this matter would not have been detected. Mr Slaughter said that the quota management system relied on the integrity of all commercial fishermen, and that when people operate outside the law it impacts on both the fishery and the reputation of those involved. While the actions of the members of public were pleasing in this case, Mr Slaughter said he was disappointed in the actions of the defendant and his crew. "I hope this prosecution sends a message to the commercial industry that similar offending when detected will have similar consequences." Ends

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One Breath At A Time: Delilah's Weekly Yoga Poses & Affirmations #2
Have you been spending too much time on the computer? Your upper back will be tight. Or were you slouching in that lawn chair as you watched the children playing? Your lower back will feel strained. Or perhaps your golf swing is wreaking havoc on your low back. Try Easy Seated Spinal Twist to … Read more
One Breath At A Time: Delilah's Weekly Yoga Poses & Affirmations #1
I hear it all the time. Moms from Big Sky, Montana to New York, New Jersey, and the world around. They all tell their kids the same thing; "Sit up straight!!!" Moms say it because they know instinctively it's important to have good posture. We just look and feel better. The same is true in … Read more


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I also report these results to parents to let them know how his/her child is doing. I do this as a mini report card. I have included a link to these mini report cards, along with the parent letters I attach to the report. I make sure that parents understand that the assessments that were done are just one source of information and that children don't always show us what they know!
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Hi everyone, I have a quick question about SYBR Green. I am looking to buy some SYBR Green dye that is NOT in a master mix. I just need the concentrated dye. I have tried various suppliers but cannot find any. Distributors in the UK are preferred.
Can you buy SYBR Green dye that is not in a master mix?
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Sigma Aldrich for example. Not sure if this one is also suitable for qPCR though. But you can ask them.
Our country has a serious deficiency in lighthouses. I assume the main reason is that we have no sea.
I never trust anything that can't be doubted.
I never trust anything that can't be doubted.
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Invitrogen/Life Tecnologies also sell it (example only, there are many others stocked).
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Thanks for the replies. Turns out the gel stain can be used in qPCR.


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NEXED and the EASTERN Challange have worked out that we will not have the tournaments on the same date in order to accomodate all teams that want to be in both.
The NEXED Tournament scheduled for Nov 3 - 4 has been rescheduled to thanksgiving weekend Nov 23 - 25. This tournament will be a qualifier for the NEXED Nationals in May 2002. All age divisions will be played and the 1 & 2 place teams will qualify for the Nationals in May.
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After a frustrating few hours trying to figure this out via Google as I wasn't sure this was a Woody's Lounge topic, decided to come here and try. This is the only place whose help I can understand!!
I inadvertently changed the default zip extension to an image viewer, Irfanview (hate the automatic check mark in the "always open with this extension box"!!). I have no idea how the zipped files used to open (what the extension was originally). They certainly won't open with the Irfanview program.
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UNION — The Sims Tigers opened conference play Monday by claiming a 39-32 win over Carver Middle.
Sims maintained an 11-point lead at intermission and used defensive pressure to keep Carver at bay in the second half. Meanwhile, the Tigers went on a tear in the third quarter, stretching their lead to 20 points before a late Carver run cut the margin to single digits.
Jason Rodgers led the Tigers' scoring with 16 points. Douglas Brannon and Ty Washington added eight and seven points, respectively. Shi Smith contributed four points and proved to be valuable on the defensive end. Dabreon Scott and Daren Osbourne also scored for the Tigers.
"I was a little nervous to see how these guys would play in their first home game," said Sims Coach Cam Willis. "Other than Douglas and Jason, these kids are all brand new to this team. It's definitely been a work in progress and it will continue to be that way.
"I am proud of the kids and the effort that they gave," Willis said. "I've told them all along that we have the athletes to come out every night and put pressure on our opponents with our defense. If they continue to believe that, we will have a chance to do some damage in the conference."
The Tigers travel to McCracken today looking to improve to 2-0 in the Peach Tree Conference.
Sims girls battle Carver
The Sims girls battled Carver the entire game, but came up short in a 24-10 loss Monday. The Tigers used some exceptional defense in the first quarter to take the early 5-3 lead but were held scoreless throughout the second and third periods. Sims picked up five more points in the fourth quarter but had been outscored 10-0 in the middle frames.
"We just could not put the ball in the basket, even lay-ups and rebounded balls under the basket," Coach Kenny Harris said after the game. "We just hit a stretch where we couldn't do anything offensively, and then we couldn't catch up since so many key players were in foul trouble. Our three starting guards fouled out of the game, but I thought our rookies did a pretty good job. Brooke (Smith), Samiya (Wood), Alexis (Beatty), Tay (Booker), and Aniya (Byrd) all played great defense for three quarters, before they tired and got into foul trouble. I also thought Katelyn (Petty) came in and gave us a defensive spark."
Brooke Smith led the Tigers' scoring with five points. Tay Booker and Me'Aria Thompson had two each and Abbie Valentine closed out the Sims scoring with a free throw.
The Tigers are now 1-3 for the season and travel to McCracken today.


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DP142: Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
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The Twinleaf Town Festival has ended and Ash and friends continue their journey to Lilypad Town, site of Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. The gang is soon tricked into another one of Team Rocket's traps. However, things are not what they seem as a mischievous Togepi is stirring up trouble for everyone. Both Ash and co. and Team Rocket must work together in order to stop Togepi. What could this Togepi be up to and why has Team Rocket built a tower?


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It's the holiday season, which means there's a possibility that someone could be sneaking around your house—and we're not talking about a jolly fat man in a red suit. While some people are soaking up the season, others are preying on the fact that you are stocking up on expensive gifts.
Now, we don't want to freak anyone out. However, if you've been on the fence about getting an outdoor security system, now would be a good time. It also helps that Woot is having a big security sale this week, which makes adding that security setup into your home a lot more enticing, as well as affordable.
From now through November 30, Woot has nine different camera packages on sale. Now, some of those packages only have one camera and some have enough to outfit your entire property. Depending on the purchase, you can save up to 50 percent!
The least expensive option is Zmodo CM-S22203BK Weatherproof Dome Security Camera. This single-camera solution typically sells for $50, but Woot has it now for $35. This one has a 3.6mm lens, a 1/3-inch color CCD image sensor and night vision. It can also do 420 TV lines (horizontal) up to 80 feet away, while mounted to the ceiling or a wall.
If you're looking for more of a complete package, there are several options for just $89. That includes several four-packs of cameras, with different configurations, including the same dome style mentioned above.
Check out the lineup to see which set would be best for your property. However, you'd better do that soon. Woot is hosting this deal through November 30, 2012, but they've been known to sell out before. You'd better snag the set that you want before Woot runs out of stock!
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5 Tips for Potty Training During the Hectic Holiday Season
11/28/1984 | by Jen Singer
Ah, I remember it well. It was the middle of December, and my son was staying dry through his marathon naps, talking about the potty and asking to be changed from his wet diapers. I knew these were signs of potty training readiness, but I also knew that my calendar was filled with crazy-busy holiday preparations, parties and shopping. How could I fit in potty training?
Well, it's definitely possible to start or even keep potty training already in progress on track during the holiday season. Here are some helpful tips:
1. Pencil-in potty training. You're going to need to put potty training on your calendar, because it'll be too easy to skip it while you're, say, in the middle of cooking your holiday dinner or decorating the house. Set an alarm, perhaps on your phone with the new iGoPotty iPhone app from Pull-Ups®. Make sure you take your child to the bathroom whenever the alarm rings so you're consistent in your potty training, even when your schedule is filled with holiday prep.
2. Map out the potties. When I was potty training my son that December, I called ahead to a store to make sure their toilets were kid accessible. If you're taking your tot along to shop for the holidays, know where the potties are along your route. Also, pack up the potty ring, wipes and rewards so you can potty train on the road the same way you train at home.
3. Enlist help and understanding. Make sure that anyone who's helping you wrangle the kids during the holiday season helps you follow your potty training plan. That means stopping by the potty as soon as you arrive at a relative's house, no matter how much Grandma wants to smother the grandchildren with kisses, and slipping out of religious services when your little one announces he or she has to go to the potty.
4. Involve the big guy in red. If you celebrate the holidays with Santa, make sure you use him to help you potty train. Tell your tyke that Santa is proud of him for going on the potty. Leave special rewards (I used Santa stickers), and have someone pretend to be Mr. Claus on the phone to praise your tot for potty successes. If there is another holiday figure in your family tradition, please be sure to use him or her to help potty train.
5. Shop online. Who wants to navigate the crowded mall with a toilet ring and a toddler? So, I shopped online as much as possible or called my neighborhood babysitter to watch the kids while I was gone. It's important to tell the babysitter the details of your potty training schedule and ask that the sitter keeps it consistent when you are not around.
If your little one gives you the gift of potty readiness this holiday season, remember to be consistent, persistent and joyous. After all, your "Happy New Year" just might become diaper-free!


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- Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) Artistic Director Guy Mignault unveiled the company's 2013/14 season, launching its official subscription campaign. The launch will be followed by a celebration this evening of World Theatre Day. The 2013/2014 season is made up of: 5 shows for general audiences; 1 show for teens in the New Generations program; 1 show for young audiences. For more information and a list of all shows playing please visit www.theatrefrancais.com or call 416-534-6604
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- Workman Arts presents Here is Where as part of the 2013 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival. This show features the works of four photographers as they explore visual experiences which uncover beauty, fear, secrets and hope concealed within the landscape of the new CAMH facility. Admission is free. For more information go to www.workmanarts.com
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sturmgeshutz wrote:like i said, it isn't lieing when they actually believed what they were saying. but i don't expect you to read this and comprehend it.quidnunc wrote:The ONLY lie — and a stinking, bald-faced lie it is, too — is that the Bush administration lied to the American people.
and if you go back and watch the preinvasion footage, they were clear in that they were going into Iraq to "Account" for weapons of mass destruction. they didn't find any, so they accounted for them. spin that...
There were over 20 justifications listed in the resolution which Congress approved, of which the WMD issue was only one.
It has since been established that while Iraq didn't have stocks of WMD, it did have the programs in place to manufacture them on short notice.
By the way, did you see that just recently we shipped 600 short tons of Saddam's uranium yellowcake to Canada?
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Scan June's calendar at www.buskercentral.com for a list of festivals worldwide that celebrate and showcase buskers and street performers.
There, wedged in between events in Switzerland, Ireland, Macedonia and Montenegro, is "Buskerfest, Fort Wayne, Indiana USA."
On Saturday, musicians, magicians, mimes and a myriad of other performers will flood the streets around Wayne and Calhoun streets from 4 to 11 p.m. with an array of family-friendly performances. The free event introduces downtown visitors to the diversity of arts, cultural and social events available in our city.
"Downtown will be more vibrant and interesting if we see more creativity at the street level on a regular basis," says Tena Woenker, director of marketing and business development for the Downtown Improvement District (DID). "So we are very interested in promoting the concept of busking to the community.
"This is the third Buskerfest since 2009," she continues. "Our goal was — and still is — to have events downtown that appeal to everyone. There isn't an event like Buskerfest in Fort Wayne, so this seemed like a fun festival to add to our mix of entertainment options."
Random acts of fun
Often called minstrels, troubadours, buskers or street performers, performances include almost any imaginable entertainment device from acrobatics, clowning, juggling and puppeteering to fire eating, snake charming and sword swallowing.
Performances can take place at fairs and festivals, on street corners or aboard trains or subways. Though common in Europe for centuries, busking has rarely been seen or promoted in this country.
Dubbed "a festival of the unexpected" by DID, Buskerfest promises hours of entertainment with a scheduled lineup of stage acts and a host of buskers roaming the area, performing acts from traditional to quirky.
"Buskerfest is great because of the spontaneity," explains Tara Conway, DID events coordinator. "With random buskers strolling the square and truly unique performances, you never know what you will see."
Close to home
New Haven resident Jim Reams is performing at his third Buskerfest.
A magician for more than 20 years, Reams adopted the hobby after attending a magic class conducted by local legend Dick Stoner.
"I thought it might be fun to go learn a card trick," he recalls. "Now, a good deal of money in props later ... magic is what I love to do. I perform comedy magic (with) audience participation and believe magic can be fun as well as mysterious. "
Scheduled onstage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Reams also plans to roam the crowd, doing close-up magic.
"I believe this type of event has a very positive effect for the community," he says. "It's all family-friendly and allows performers to showcase their talents."
On the stage
Saturday's lineup includes local favorites End Times Spasm Band, Fort Wayne Taiko Drums, Afro-Disiacs and a return of Pyrotechniq — an 11-member fire performance team from Chicago.
Boston's Project Dynamite, billed as "a mix of tricks, comedy, and utter chaos," will perform at 5 and 8 p.m., and Indiana native Dan Meyer takes the stage at 9 p.m.
A 20-time world champion sword swallower, Meyer will perform such "extreme feats as eating fire, swallowing solid steel swords, sabers, bayonets, razors, saws and other objects up to 30 inches long," according to DID's news release.
"We tried to lure a large act with Cirque du Soleil performers from Atlanta," says Woenker, "but were unable to raise sponsorship for that. We are hoping to find a big sponsor and grow Buskerfest in 2013 with a bigger national act. This year, our new acts are going to be very exciting, and we're sure the crowd will enjoy the diversity of the performances."
Also available
In addition to the array of strolling performers, living statues and stilt walkers, there is an artisan marketplace, children's activities and — of course — food.
"We will have artists selling hand-crafted artisan jewelry, upcycled goods for the home, recycled and upcycled jewelry, and lots more," says Conway.
"(For the children) there will be face-painting, magic tricks, music for dancing and plenty to see," adds Woenker. "All the performers know to keep their content family-friendly."
Food is available onsite from several downtown restaurants, and local eateries will be open to appease festival goers' appetites after encounters with comedians, caricature artists, clowns and acrobats.
"I think Buskerfest brings out childlike wonder in people of all ages," says Conway.
"There are always surprises," adds Woenker. "That's the fun of Buskerfest — the element of not knowing what to expect."


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Ohio man turns his basement into 'Star Trek' command center
The view from the first floor of J.R. Brooks' home offers a glimpse of Copperas Mountain and the surrounding valley. From his basement, however, he can peer into outer space.
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The view from the first floor of J.R. Brooks' home offers a glimpse of Copperas Mountain and the surrounding valley. From his basement, however, he can peer into outer space.
I saw a movie maybe 20-30 years ago that I'd like to see again. It was about a group of people living in a New York City apartment building who paid a guy to guard their building, but he ended up being a more threatening figure than a help.
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Candice Glover was crowned the new 'American Idol' on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.
'Star Trek Into Darkness' is like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget. It's reverential, it's faithful, it's steeped in 'Trek' mythology.
'Star Trek Into Darkness' is like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget. It's reverential, it's faithful, it's steeped in 'Trek' mythology.
In a troubled season, American Idol ended up doing something right: For the first time since the epic second-season showdown between Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, the finale (Fox, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m.
Answer: 'Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall' originally aired on June 11, 1962, and clips can be found on youtube.com.
Tired of flinging birds or crushing candies?
'Man came by to hook up my cable TV. We settled in for the night, my baby and me. We switched round and round till half past dawn. There was 57 channels and nothing on.' Bruce Springsteen, '57 Channels (And Nothing On).'
If any piece of classic American literature should be depicted on film with wildly decadent and boldly inventive style, it's '
Auditions for the summer musical 'Oliver!' will be from 1 to 4 p.m. May 18 and 19 at Marion Palace Theatre, 270 W. Center St.
Join Crawford Park District volunteers Dee and Steve Meadows at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a hike along the trails at Unger Park, 1303 Nevada Road.
Rock band Sinister Midget will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at Baker's Pizza Sports Shack, 224 N. Sandusky Ave.
The Friends of the Crawford Park District will serve pancakes with real maple syrup and ham from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598.
Bucyrus Little Theatre will have its final show for the 2012-13 season, 'Nunsense.'
Ohio State Marion's performing arts and entertainment series, Five Nights on Campus, will close its season with a performance by the Cincinnati-based jazz band Bone Voyage at 7:30 tonight in Morrill Hall Auditorium on Marion campus.
The Downtown Mansfield 2013 Concert Series in the Carrousel District will kick off at 5 p.m. May 31 in The Brickyard with Minds Without Purpose, Elec Simon and Friends and Mojoflo.
The fifth annual Dances with the Stars event will be at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West.
Bob Scott Placier and Josh Dyer will present a bird banding program from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598.
LOS ANGELES Jeanne Cooper, the enduring soap opera star who played grande dame Katherine Chancellor for nearly four decades on 'The Young and the Restless,' has died. She was 84.
Maybe you didn't have a date on Valentine's Day and thus missed the movies that weekend. Here's your chance to make amends. Or perhaps you didn't want to be seen buying a ticket to a movie starring the unpopular Tom Cruise over Christmas.
Answer: Yep. That's the 1962 film 'Experiment in Terror,' with Ross Martin as the bad guy and Candlestick Park as itself. The cast also includes Glenn Ford, Lee Remick and Stefanie Powers, and the film was directed by Blake Edwards.
'Iron Man 3' (PG-13): Robert Downey Jr. is back for a fourth time as billionaire Tony Stark ('The Avengers,' remember) and his costume-wearing alter-ego. Ben Kingsley is on-hand as the Mandarin. Sounds like a good way to kick off summer.
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- Downtown Gresham
The studio owner leads students in antigravity poses while they are suspended in specially designed yoga swings
Bullseye Glass Co.
- Brooklyn
World-renowned glassmaker hosts beginning kilnforming classes where pupils craft four fused-glass 4"x4" coasters from provided materials
Lake Oswego Golf Course
- Lake Oswego
This 18-hole par-3 course helps beginning players learn the game with holes between 74 and 179 yards; dine at on-site Costa Rican restaurant
Studio Adrienne Classic Pilates
- Downtown Portland
Studio Adrienne teaches classic Pilates exercises in private and semiprivate sessions focused on posture and clients' personal goals
Blackbird Wine Shop
- Beaumont - Wilshire
Wine-and-cheese shop hosts tastings of five self-selected wines or instructs up to 10 patrons in tasty pairings of regional wine and cheeses
503 West Coast Jiu Jitsu
- Clackamas
A Gracie black-belt instructor trains students in pure jiu jitsu as well as jiu jitsu for MMA, boxing, and kickboxing purposes
Amethyst Performance Horses
Lessons with equestrian instructor emphasize safety, equitation, grooming, tacking, and bridling
Next Level Athletics Gresham
Group fitness classes led by a Crossfit Level 1 certified coach with more than a decade of experience
Making Of Champions CrossFit
- Milwaukie Business-Industrial Park
Fundamentals course covers CrossFit techniques and philosophy; workouts blend cardio, strength training, plyometrics, and gymnastics
Yoga on Yamhill
- Downtown Portland
Daily classes such as Vinyasa, yin, and power yoga accommodate yogis of all abilities and are held in studio with exposed brick
Portland Aquarium
Thousands of species, including stingrays, jellyfish, a blacktip reef shark, and fish native to Oregon's coast
Endurafit Training Facility
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Instructors lead students through 36–42 different muscle-toning exercises during each class
For U Fitness
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Certified personal trainers customize sessions to individual's fitness goals and abilities
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Instructor specializes in helping individuals achieve personal fitness goals with boot-camp regimens that include core and strength training
Northwest Fighting Arts
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Kickboxing classes cover self-defense and combat techniques while providing an intense workout
Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios
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Highly trained and certified dance instructors guide students through fancy footwork in private and group lessons
Live to be Fit
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Trainers lead energetic routines of functional exercises during boot-camp classes designed to jump-start fitness regimens
The Lotus Seed
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Yoga classes aimed at kids or adults help build flexibility, core strength, and a sense of calm
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Portland
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Experienced instructors lead individuals or partners through three introductory private, personalized lessons & two group practice sessions
Eagle Landing Golf Course
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At European-style pitch, pairs hazard sand traps and undulations along emerald short course.
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The Alignment Flow 2 class covers myriad yogic maneuvers including inversions, arm balances, and deep, therapeutic asanas
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Led by a certified instructor, 26 Hatha yoga poses stretch and elongate muscles wrapped in 105 degrees of warmth.
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Vinyasa flow, yoga basics, and core power yoga strengthen all types of bodies with athletic and gentle yoga exercises
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Established in 1969, Floral Design Institute now prepares more than 1,000 students per year to achieve their career-minded floral goals or broaden their knowledge of their hobby. School director Leanne Kesler and her staff of florists oversee the diverse curriculum, which ranges from such business-oriented topics as floral-shop marketing and finance to floral design lessons for anybody. Though most lessons take place on-location, distance-learning classes allow students to participate even while bound inside venus fly traps.
Stocked with fresh-baked bread, artisan cheeses, and wines from around the world, Blackbird Wine Shop initiates patrons to haute fare with customized tastings, wine-and-cheese pairing lessons, and cellars of bottles available for purchase. To preview the nose, bouquet, and sense of humor of wines, patrons can sample five self-selected vintages during evening tastings before committing to taking one home. For a more in-depth experience, groups of up to 10 can learn the most pleasing pairings of cheeses with eight regional wines, complementing each vintage's flavor with three cheeses, olives, bread, almonds, and fruit.
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In a Sep. 28, 2010 photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service, delegates clap in unison during the ruling Workers' Party representatives meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Commentary and Critique: North Korea
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Summer 2012
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Managing the Atom; Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Olli Heinonen Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
"On March 22, 2011, North Korea's official news agency, KCNA, portrayed Libya's decision to give up its nuclear weapons as a mistake that opened the country to NATO intervention following its domestic Arab Spring uprising. Such conclusions drawn by North Korea make an already difficult case to engage North Korea to give up its nuclear weapon deterrence that much harder. At the same time, the alternative of disengagement will in all likelihood bring about greater problems." ('The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime Challenged," Presentation. Pacific Basin Conference. March 22, 2012)
John Park Research Fellow, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
"The U.S., South Korea and Japan are likely to expand the development of their missile defense capabilities as a result of North Korea's missile launch. North Korea's 1998 long-range missile test sparked a significant increase in Japanese military spending on missile defense. It was also the key event that cleared the way in the U.S. Senate for deploying the national missile defense system we have today. The 2006 missile test contributed to another round of military developments in the region. Going forward, there will be more joint military exercises and coordination among U.S. allies to prepare for future North Korean missile tests." ("What Does North Koreas Ballistic Missile Test Tell Us About The Reclusive Country?" Interview. United States Institute of Peace. April 2012)
Graham Allison Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
"Recently, the U.S. and North Korea came to an agreement on the temporary suspension of North Korea's uranium enrichment program in exchange for 240,000 metric tons of nutritional aid. But the U.S. has constantly expressed that it 'won't buy the same horse twice' .Personally, I am not opposed to buying the same horse twice. Rather, I support it. North Korea is a failed state with extortionist and extremist tendencies. When dealing with that kind of opponent, it's right to buy the same horse twice in order to avoid crises." ("Gold Standard for Nuclear Security," Interview. Korea Joonang Daily. March 21, 2012)
Steven E. Miller Director, International Security Program
"Today the NPT regime is widely regarded as a system in distress. It is commonly described as troubled, jeopardized, derailed, unravelingeroding under the pressure of unresolved compliance crises, inadequate enforcement, diplomatic friction and distrust, spreading nuclear technology, and member-state dissatisfaction This set of concerns is not merely hypothetical or conceptual but is given life by the protracted and unsuccessful efforts to cope with the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran." ("Nuclear Collisions: Discord, Reform & the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime," Paper. Academy of Arts and Sciences. April 2012)
David Nusbaum Research Fellow, International Security Program, Project on Managing the Atom
"In talks with the United States late in February, North Korea agreed to suspend its uranium enrichment in a specific facility at Yongbyon and to initiate a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests . The international community needs to be aware of the diversion risks during suspension of enrichment .Dealing with, and avoiding proliferation risks from, suspended nuclear enrichment facilities will be an important part of international nonproliferation efforts in upcoming months not only in North Korea, but in Iran and possibly elsewhere." ("Is Suspension the Solution?" Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, April 12, 2012.)
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been listening to Steve Martin bluegrass for the better part of tonight
Dope remixes.. pretty dope.
Boards of Canada shoegaze mixtape. Really sick. I would post the download link, but it's been taken down from Mediafire.
Red House Painters - "Have You Forgotten (Vanilla Sky Extended version)"
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LAFAYETTE — Lafayette Parish School Superintendent Pat Cooper is proposing a $540 million revenue package to go before voters in November to fund facility improvements and school initiatives across the district.
The proposal, which must be approved by the school board, calls for reinstating a 10-year, 15.5-mill property tax that was allowed to lapse in 2007. The package would generate about $26 million per year, with the money helping to fund initiatives in Cooper's "100 Percent In, 100 Percent Out" turnaround plan.
The school board is set to discuss the proposal at its meeting Wednesday.
Transocean plea deal hearing set
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge in New Orleans has scheduled a Feb. 14 hearing to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's criminal settlement with Transocean Ltd. over the company's role in the massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Transocean, which owned the rig that sank after an explosion killed 11 workers and spawned the spill, agreed last Thursday to pay $400 million in criminal penalties and plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of violating the Clean Water Act. The Switzerland-based company also agreed to pay $1 billion in civil penalties.
U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo only presides over the criminal settlement. A different judge will decide whether to accept Transocean's civil settlement with the federal government.
Transocean can withdraw from its plea deal if Milazzo rejects it.
Troopers arrest allegedly drunken school bus driver
DeQUINCY — State police stopped a speeding and weaving, empty school bus Monday in Calcasieu Parish, and determined that the driver was intoxicated.
Sgt. James Anderson said a trooper saw the bus operating left of La. 27's centerline, about six miles south of DeQuincy, shortly before 8 a.m. Monday. When he stopped it, Anderson said the trooper determined the driver, Matthew O. Richard, 26, of Sulphur, was intoxicated. A breath sample found Richard's blood-alcohol level at .211 percent — more than 2½ times the legal limit, Anderson said.
Richard, of Sulphur, was booked into the parish jail on charges of DWI with child endangerment, speeding 75 in a 55-mile per hour zone, improper lane usage, possession of an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle and theft under $500.
No children were on the bus at the time of the traffic stop. However, Anderson said an investigation revealed that just a short time earlier 49 children under 12 years of age were on the bus. Those children were dropped off to area schools. No injuries were reported.
Further investigation revealed that an open bottle of alcohol found in Richard's possession was stolen from an area supermarket earlier in the day.
Dow reopens Hahnville plant
HAHNVILLE — Dow Chemical Co. has successfully restarted its St. Charles Olefins 2 Plant near Hahnville after three years of inactivity.
The plant has been producing ethylene, which is used in alcohol- and plastic-based products, since Dec. 25. Dow said it expects the plant will add $150 million to earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization.
The company said restarting the plant is the first major milestone in Dow's Gulf Coast investment strategy. Dow can reduce the amount of ethylene it buys, lowering its production costs.
Dow's U.S. strategy involves increasing its competitive advantage by producing more ethylene and propylene at its Gulf Coast plants, which use low-cost natural gas from shale formations as a feedstock.
Jeanerette man dies in crash
JEANERETTE — State police are investigating a two vehicle crash on La. 85 which claimed the life of a 33-year-old Jeanerette man.
Troopers say a car driven by Wilbur Alexander was northbound Monday when his car struck a loaded sugarcane cart.
Trooper Stephen Hammons says Alexander, who was not restrained, was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
Dead horse found near B.R. airport
BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish animal control officials are investigating the discovery of a dead, malnourished horse on Metro Airport property.
Animal Control Director Hilton Cole said the 700-pound or so black horse appeared severely malnourished, to the point of emaciation.
He said the horse, a gelding, looked 300 pounds or so underweight.
Cole said he thinks the horse was already dead when it was dropped off on the property.
He said the horse had a micro-chip placed inside that has connected the horse to a previous owner in the Tangipahoa Parish area.
Commission seeks raises for judges
BATON ROUGE — The state Judicial Compensation Commission has recommended a multiyear pay raise plan for Louisiana's judges.
The plan would this year increase Supreme Court justices' pay by 5.5 percent, appeals court judges by 3.7 percent and general trial court judges by 4 percent.
The raise would cost an estimated $1.7 million.
The plan approved Monday now advances to the Louisiana Legislature for consideration.
La. teacher certification declines
BATON ROUGE — Just 54 teachers in Louisiana achieved certification in 2012 from a well-regarded national teaching organization.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced the results Monday. The totals are down from 102 in 2011 and 148 in 2010.
Louisiana's peak for nationally certified teachers was 250 teachers in 2005.
The downward trend is likely to continue, at least in Louisiana.
Michelle Accardi, director of state policy and outreach, said the number of new Louisiana applicants for certification for 2013 is down 60 percent from where it was a year ago.
Accardi said the poor economy has probably made it harder for teachers to afford the $2,500 fee associated with national board certification.
Lafayette inmate seeks to void guilty pleas
LAFAYETTE — Brandon Scott Lavergne has asked a judge to void his guilty pleas in August to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate.
Lavergne entered the pleas less than two months after his arrest in a high-profile investigation that began May 19, when Shunick, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student, disappeared while riding her bicycle home from downtown Lafayette.
The Shunick case revived an older investigation into the 1999 death of Pate, and Lavergne, who had long been a suspect in the older killing.
Lavergne has filed hand-written court motions seeking to void the pleas and the life sentence.
Lavergne now alleges he felt pressured to plead guilty because he faced a possible death penalty.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010The spring issue of Aperture magazine #198, is now on newsstands.
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- Magnum colleagues Elliott Erwitt and Marc Riboud discuss each other's work and where their philosophies on photography differ.
- Anders Petersen speaks with JH Engstrom about expanding beyond the spatial limitations of his earlier work and his method of photographing people.
- John Gossage transitions into color photography for his upcoming volume The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler/Map of Babylon, featuring photographs taken in Washington D.C.
- Paolo Pellegrin and Scott Anderson team up using pictures and words to tell stories about Iraqi refugees.
- Zoe Crosher's collection of Michelle duBois' self-portraits examines styles of documentation.
- Walid Raad's visual catalogue of Lebanon explores modes of interpreting and fabricating history.
- In New Trees, Robert Voit photographs cell phone towers to comment on how nature submits to the technological desires of people.
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LUMBERTON — For those searching for a deal on the busiest shopping day of the year, timing was everything.
At least one major retailer — Walmart — barely waited for Thanksgiving tables to be cleared before kicking Black Friday into full swing with sales beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday — the earliest ever. Most department and specialty stores opened their doors when the clock struck 12:01 a.m. Friday, while some kept customers waiting until a few hours before sunrise.
Walmart shopper Barbara Allen tried to experience the best of both worlds.
"Some of the people here last night were fighting, but in the lines I was in, people were very courteous," Allen said at about noon.
Allen joined the early crowd to get the big-ticket items she wanted, and then came back later in the day to pick up stocking stuffers — a two-part approach that turned out to be a slam-dunk.
"The way Walmart staggered their sales this year made it easier. … I think with the economy being bad this past year it seemed like retailers were zeroing in on family needs. I think they had a better variety this year."
Early Friday afternoon, Kathy Roach was searching through Belk's ransacked shoe department for a deal on boots. The Clayton resident arrived at Biggs Park Mall at about 10 a.m.
"I expected it to be a lot worse," she said of the crowd, adding that she didn't dare come out to Walmart's early opening because she "didn't want to see any fights."
Avoiding shopping scuffles seemed to be a theme among those who waited late. Carolyn Hatem, of Fayetteville, makes the drive to Lumberton to shop for just that reason.
"It's not as cut-throat here as it is in Fayetteville," Hatem said. "I like to avoid the crowd … I just like to look around and see if something catches my eye."
Kathy Hunt joined those who decided to make the trek later in the day. Hunt, who was shopping at Kmart for her grandson, said she waiting until later this year because she didn't think the deals were as good.
"I always go to Black Friday, but I'm usually up with everyone else," Hunt said. "The sales weren't as good as they were last year. … The electronics were pretty good but you had to be here early and probably had to fight for them."
But some of those who didn't make it to store's early openings arrived to find items on their list picked over.
Timmy Dee, out shopping with his son, Emrald Commedo, who was visiting from New York, and his grandson, TJ Gooding, said that he was surprised to see stores out of Black Friday sales by noon.
"The sale ended early," Dee said. "I'm kind of disappointed about that because I wanted to pickup a few Christmas gifts. Some people have to work and can't get out here. … They should extend the hours."
Kimberly Smith was also disappointed by the late-morning selection. She had to go to a few stores to find a video game for her son.
"I went to Walmart last night and just about everything was gone," Smith said. "They got good deals but I guess you got to get up early to get them."
Others who waited to shop late had their sights set on no particular bargain. Cathleen Revels and Irene Locklear, sisters, wandered the aisles of JCPenney's just to see if they "saw anything that anybody might like." Locklear did, however, score a present for her daughter-in-law's upcoming birthday.
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Craig Bohl and the NDSU Bison win their second straight National Championship 39-13.
Both teams opened with stout defense, but it was special teams the affected the opening momentum as the Herd had to punt from their own endzone leaving the Bearkats with great starting field position on their second position.
But the Bearkats returned the favor with a missed 32-yard field goal and after a 57-yard run by John Crockett, it was the Bison who looked to take the initial lead.
Adam Keller knocked in a 32-yard field goal to give the Herd a 3-0 lead.
Sam Houston quickly responded. After driving down the field, Miguel Antonio knocked in a 38-yard field goal to knot things up at 3-3 early in the 2nd quarter.
Sam Houston looked to continue to control the game, but it was Marcus Williams captured the momentum for the Herd with his 11th career interception.
Brock and the Bison offense made it count. They stampeded down the field before Jensen took it in himself giving the Herd a 10-3 lead late in the second quarter.
The Bison looked to have their second pick in as many drives when Andre Martin stepped in front of a Brian Bell pass, but Martin was flagged for holding setting up the Bearkats in Bison territory.
Sam Houston started with the ball in the second and after a pass interference call on Marcus Williams moved the ball down the field.
And after it looked like Timothy Flanders broke free for a score, it was a Bearkats holding penalty that erased a touchdown.
The very next play Carlton Littlejohn grabbed the Herd's second pick and stealing another big drive by Sam Houston.
The Bison offense turned a turnover into points for the second time as Jensen rushed in from the half-yard line to give the Herd a 17-10 lead.
Sam Houston looked like they'd be answering with a score of their own after moving the ball well once again, but on a 4th-and-short, the Bison defense dialed up the perfect blitz and took over on downs at the 36-yard line.
NDSU continued their 3rd quarter dominance marching down the field with power and trickery before Sam Ojuri dove into the endzone and putting the Bison up 23-10.
After a bad snap on the extra point, Frisco fortune continued to stay with the Bison when Keller heaved the ball to Mike Hardie who came down with a two-point-conversion and a 25-10 NDSU lead.
But it was the 4th Quarter where the Bison showed the strength of a champion, piling on two more touchdowns and adding two more interceptions and burying the Bearkats in 39-13 hole.
The Herd grinded out the clock and counted down to their second National Championship and fans stormed the field in Frisco as the clock struck zero on the Bearkats.


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Time Warner Cable customers have probably noticed a difference in their local station selection.
Time Warner Cable and Hearst Television have called it quits after the two could not come to an agreement during negotiations regarding retransmission fees.
This disagreement means that local station WXII 12 is no longer available to Time Warner customers. Broadcast of the station ended at midnight on July 9.
Leading up to the cancellation of the station, Hearst Television and Time Warner Cable scrolled messages along the bottom of the screen presenting their respective arguments to customers regarding the negotiations.
Time Warner Cable claims that Hearst Television is asking for a nearly 300 percent increase in retransmission fees. The scrolling statement from Time Warner stated that the increase is "unfair to our customers and unsustainable for our business."
Hearst Television officials released a statement that is posted on WXII's Web site. It states, "Time Warner Cable refuses to pay our station a reasonable fee relative to what it pays for other significantly less popular channels. Time Warner's characterization of the percentage increase in carriage fees we are seeking is inaccurate."
Hearst Television claims that the fees the company is requesting are consistent with Hearst's increased costs and with the fees they are charging Time Warner's competitors.
In a scrolling message placed on channel 12 on July 10 Time Warner stated, "Hearst Television chose to black out their signals from our customers rather than continue negotiation."
Hearst Television disputed these claims in its statement posted on WXII's Website.
"Contrary to Time Warner's claim, we have not 'blacked out' our station," officials from Hearst Television wrote. "You may continue to receive our station for free, over the air, or by satellite from DIRECTV or DISH, and, where available, from other cable operators."
This is not the first fee dispute that Time Warner Cable has found itself involved in. In November 2010, the cable company and Sinclair Broadcast Group were in a battle over fees that threatened to affect 33 stations in 21 cities. After two months of extended deadlines the two conglomerates reached an agreement during which customers were not subjected to a cancellation of channels.
Time Warner Cable has similar disputes with The Walt Disney Company and Fox Broadcasting Company in 2010 and 2009 respectively.
During the continuing negotiations WXII encourages viewers who wish to continue following their programming to use an antenna or switch to DirecTv, AT&T U-Verse or Dish Network or view the station's newscast on its Web site at www.wxii12.com.
Time Warner Cable suggests that its customers turn to other local stations for news, such as New 14 Carolina and WGHP/FOX8.
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The highly praised Canadian movie will kick off the LGBT Film Festival at 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 30, at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. A total of 37 full-length films and shorts will be presented over five days.


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Riders in this news : Alexander LEGKOV
Men (4 km)
It's the first podium in the Tour de Ski Prologue for Alexander Legkov (Rossignol). The Russian was in good shape: "I felt very good today. The course was not that icy like yesterday. I felt very good during the prologue. I will think about the plan for tomorrow's pursuit in the evening but there are many good skiers out there. I have to focus on my skiing tomorrow and find my way out of the pack."
1. Petter Northug Jr. (NOR) 8:28.7
2. Marcus Hellner (SWE) +6.1
3. Alexander Legkov (RUS) +7.2
Women (3 km)
1. Kikkan Randall (USA)
2. Charlotte Kalla (SWE)
3. Justyna Kowalczyk (POL)
Men (15 km)
New podium for Alexander Legkov (Rossignol) in the Pursuit! He finishes 2nd after a sprint with his teammate Maxim Vylegzhanin.
1. Maxim Vylegzhanin RUS 39:47.0
2. Alexander Legkov RUS +0.1
3. Petter Northug Jr. NOR +6.5
1. Maxim Vylegzhanin RUS 47:45.7
2. Alexander Legkov RUS +5.1
3. Petter Northug Jr. NOR +16.5
Women (9 km)
1. Justyna Kowalczyk (POL)
2. Therese Johaug (NOR)
3. Anne Kylloenen (FIN)
1. Finn Haagen Krogh NOR
2. Federico Pellegrino ITA +1.1
3. Len Valjas CAN +1.7
1. Maxim Vylegzhanin RUS 50:27.3
2. Dario Cologna SUI +2.1
3. Petter Northug Jr. NOR +9.0
1. Kikkan Randall USA
2. Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg NOR +8.8
3. Heidi Weng NOR +10.6
1. Justyna Kowalczyk POL 35:08.0
2. Therese Johaug NOR +50.3
3. Kristin Stoermer Steira NOR +1:00.9
Riders in this news : Martin FOURCADE ; Tim BURKE
Two podiums for Martin Fourcade, one for Tim Burke, the Team Rossignol has still shown nice things in Pokljuka in Slovenia. Fourcade ends the year with the yellow bib of leader.
Sprint: 3rd place for Martin Fourcade (FRA)
"I have been away from home since November 2, raced two cross-country races and all of the biathlon competitions so far. I am tired. Generally, I am not very good at the end of December, but will in better shape in early January. Still, I am pleased to be on the podium here. In other years, I have always been sick."
Pursuit: 3rd place for Martin Fourcade (FRA)
"Even though I am tired, I am quite proud of my six podiums this season. Emil and I did the perfect race for the first three stages. In the final stage, I was more focused on him than on my shooting and missed two shots."
Mass Start: 3rd for Tim Burke (USA)
"I felt the best today that I have all season...It took almost all of last year to come back from my compartment surgery and regain my confidence that I was as fast as before...I am very happy to back up here."
Riders in this news : Marie DORIN-HABERT
It's the first podium of the season for Marie Dorin-Habert but also for the French Team. The Rossi's biathlete signs a 19/20 on shooting and grabs the 3rd rank. It's the fifth podium of her career. Here is her reaction after the race: "I am happy to be here. I think our whole team improved in shooting this year, so I think we will have more good results this season."
For Marie-Laure Brunet it's a little bit complicated: "I quit the sprint. I am not in good form. I don't know why. I will make some medical exams when I come back in France."
1.Miriam Gössner
2.Gabriella Soukalova
3. Marie Dorin-Habert
Riders in this news : Ida INGEMARSDOTTER ; Nikita KRIUKOV ; Teodor PETERSON
Good results for Team Rossignol in Québec! During the sprint, Ida Ingemarsdotter signs the first podium of her season with a 3rd place. Teodor Petterson, winner of the small globe of the Sprint last year, ends second after a photo finish.
Ida Ingemarsdotter (SWE): "In the last lap I knew something was happening. I watched for my position. I am very satisfied with my third place. It is a good start of the season for me."
Teodor Petterson (SWE): "Last year we had couple of city sprints and this one was one of the best. The course was very good and crowds made the competitions special. We skiers would like to experience the atmosphere of Québec again. The tactics are different in each competition. Today I skied little behind and it worked fine for me."
Ladies 1.6 km Free Sprint
1. Kikkan Randall USA
2. Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR)
3. Ida Ingemarsdotter (SWE)
Men 1.6 km Free Sprint
1. Emil Joensson (SWE)
2. Teodor Petterson (SWE)
3. Alexey Petukhov (RUS)
Friday, Nikita Krioukov with his Russian teammate ended second of the Team Sprint.
Riders in this news : Martin FOURCADE
What a weekend for Martin Fourcade! The Rossignol's biathlete climbed three times on the podium in Hochfilzen (Austria) with a second place in the Sprint and the Relay and a third rank during the Pursuit.
Martin Fourcade continues his good beginning of season. In Hochfilzen, the biathlete of Rossignol Team, ends second with one penalty and just four-tenths-of-a-second behind Andreas Birnbacher. Slovenia's Jakov Fak finishes third.
"I was well informed. It was not an advantage to be behind Andi today. I was just ahead with a kilometer to go, but then lost a small amount of time by the finish. I am still happy that I finished second, but sad about such a small gap between us", explains the four time World Champion.
During the pursuit, Birnbacher and Fourcade were closed but it's Jakov Fak who claimed the first World Cup win of his career ahead of Dimitry Malyshko and Martin Fourcade (3 penalties). He signs his 4th podium in five races. "Even with three penalties, I still wanted to go for the win.", said Fourcade after his podium and before the relay.
On Sunday, during the relay, Martin Fourcade and his Rossi's teammate Jean-Guillaume Béatrix take the second place. With Alexis Boeuf, they have honoured the last race of Vincent Jay, the 2010 Olympic Champion.
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Bad profiteroles are misshapen, underrisen, soggy affairs. Great profiteroles are crisp and delicate—and they can be made at home in just 90 minutes.
Unfortunately, perfect profiteroles are often enjoyed only in the abstract, as those served in many restaurants are dismal representations. Stale and indelicate, with a texture somewhere between damp cardboard and Styrofoam, these prefabbed pastries must be cut with a knife, and the accompanying sauce only hints at bittersweet chocolate flavor. Having multiple components and a high-maintenance look, profiteroles seem beyond the reach of a home cook.
Profiteroles might just be the most perfect dessert in existence: crisp, tender, and airy pastry encasing cold, creamy ice cream and napped by dark, luxurious chocolate sauce.
Use both milk and water for puffs that are crispy and brown nicely. Use the strength of a food processor (instead of your own) to incorporate whole eggs into the choux paste, and bake on an uncrowded baking sheet to keep the puffs from collapsing. Slit the puffs immediately upon baking to release steam and then return to the oven to dry out for 45 minutes to insure crispness. For easiest assembly, scoop the ice cream onto a chilled baking sheet, then split puffs and fill all at once. Serve with our quick, flavorful Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce.
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