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TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 14. THE Michigan State men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept another Mid-American Conference team Tuesday at the University of Toledo. The Spartan women won 192-108, while the men escaped with a six-point victory, 153-147.
Working on a three meet win streak, the women won 13 events to defeat Toledo 192-108. The 200 yard medley relay team, consisting of junior Kathryn Duncombe (Erie, Pa.), freshman Jessica Henning (Sandusky, Ohio), junior Heather Wellings (Simpsonville, S.C.), and freshman Alicia Copestick (East Liverpool, Ohio), set a new pool record by .67 seconds, touching in 1:48.55.
Copestick contributed to another relay win with the 400-yard free relay (3:35.11) as well as winning two individual events, the 50-yard free (24.51) and the 100-yard free (53.39).
Senior Ildiko Szekely (Budapest, Hungary) also guided the Spartans, winning the 100-yard butterfly (57.40) and the 200 fly (2:05.00).
Senior Carly Weiden (Kentwood, Mich.) swept both women's 1-meter and 3-meter boards.
On the men's side, senior Aaron Mahaney (Easton, Pa.) captured first in the 200-yard fly (1:55.34) as well as third in the 1000-yard freestyle (9:39.73).
Junior Dave Sloan (Pittsburgh, Pa.) took first in the 100-yard (59.69) breaststroke and third in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:11.67) and 200-yard individual medley (1:57.95).
Freshman Justin Laskowski (Bay City, Mich.) took first in the men's 1-meter dive.
Head coach Jim Lutz remarked, "The women swam well throughout the meet. Toledo had a really strong men's team, but we came back and won it in the end."


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Last fall it was announced that Hankins Lumber Company in Quitman would close. It was this and several other closures that helped Clarke County gain one of the highest unemployment rates in the state.
Now a few months later and still with one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, things are looking up for Clarke County. A father and son from Wayne County have now bought the mill.
With almost 50 combined years of experience in the lumber business, Brantley Bazor and his father have established Bazor Lumber.
"We were always looking for a sawmill," said Brantley Bazor. "The mills that we saw in the past just weren't suitable."
Currently the mill has 25 employees. All work on an eight-hour shift, five days a week. However, this could change. By the end of this year, the new owners said they hope to increase the number of workers to about 45.
"Right now a lot of people are doing two and three jobs," said Bazor. "That's basically what we expected because we've got to get our feet on the ground and they understand that."
Although unavailable for an on camera interview, Quitman Mayor Tommy Blackburn did say by phone that he is happy about the new mill and credits city officials and the county's board of supervisors with continuing to work to bring more businesses to the area.
Meanwhile, as for Bazor Lumber, officials said they hope to remain in Quitman for many years to come.
"Just pray for us and we'll hope that we can make it," said Brazor.
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Tinker Bell and her pixie sister, Periwinkle, will soon bring a whole new experience to the Disneyland Resort. A new ice skating rink at the Downtown Disney District will allow guests to skate right into the world of Tinker Bell to celebrate the October 23 release of Disney Secret of the Wings! The new ice rink will soon begin limited operation, with a grand opening to follow on October 23.
This magical ice skating rink will be located between AMC 12 Theatres and the ESPN Zone, and will invite guests of all ages to glide along to special music and lighting effects. Skates will be available for rent, and helmets will be provided and required for each skaters safety.
And starting November 12, a special holiday village will surround the rink, with themed chalets where guests can purchase seasonal foods and merchandise. Come stretch your wings and your skating legs at the new Secret of the Wings ice skating rink this fall and during the holiday season at the Downtown Disney District!


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Boutiika Finds Indie Boutiques by Neighborhood
For all those who loathe chain stores (and wearing what everyone else is wearing), rejoice! A feisty and stylish startup called Boutiika launched its discovery directory this week. The savvy site highlights independent boutiques in neighborhoods around San Francisco.
At launch, there are about 30 stores featured, like The Residents Apparel Gallery in Hayes Valley, Heartfelt in Bernal Heights, and Loft 1513 in the Castro, and the site will be adding many more in the coming months.
After perfecting its search and directory service for boutiques in New York City, Boutiika relocated its headquarters to San Francisco earlier this year.
Recently, I caught up with the company's charming and energetic founder, Ruchika Kumar, to find out a bit about the inspiration for her startup. Kumar grew up in Manchester, England, a city known more for soccer than for shopping.
"Where I grew up, it was mostly chain and high street stores, and I disliked those options. There was always someone else who had what I had, and wore what I wore. I had to go to great lengths to feel like an individual and find one-of-a-kind pieces."
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Bernal Heights' Heartfelt is one of those gift shops you find yourself automatically wandering in. And then buying something. They have a great collection of cards, candles, flowers and pretty little things. Plus, the place just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Cash in on this 50% off offer (a $30 gift certificate for $15) and create a solid stockpile of cute birthday gifts.


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Spc. Brandon Phillips, infantryman, Charlie Company, 1st battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), refers to his Old Guard Expert Infantry Badge handbook during EIB training, March 13, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. In order to earn the badge, Old Guard soldiers will be tested on a variety of tactical, technical and physical skills, March 19-23, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.
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B'nai Tikvah offers a variety of youth programming geared toward all ages. Ranging from 3rd to 12th grade, our youth participate in a variety of social and engaging programming designed to foster a sense of community and develop a sense of Jewish identity within our students. Programs include apple picking, bowling, ski trips, lock-ins, shabbatonim and so much more. Join the Nation today to get access to all these great programs!
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Shakira's Boyfriend Gerard Piqué Shares Family Photo — See How Big Milan Is! (PHOTO)
What happens when a soccer stud, an international singer, and their adorable baby boy head to the countryside? The cutest family photo to ever hit Instagram, that's what! Shakira and her hunky man, Gerard Piqué, took a family vacation with their 1-year-old son, Milan, before the soccer star laces up his cleats for Barcelona's pre-season.
The proud father shared a family photo from the trip that has already garnered more than 140K likes. "Countryside!" he simply captioned the popular pic, letting the rest speak for itself. In the shot, the family poses in front of a couple of cows with Shakira in a cowboy hat of sorts and baby Milan wearing a cute plaid tee, basically proving this family really embraced the country.
This photo comes just days after Shakira sparked pregnancy rumors following her closing performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. That round of gossip all started because of the 37-year-old's "covered up" outfit, which consisted of a skin-tightred gown with feathered skirt.
While we'd be over-the-moon excited for the couple if they made yet another adorable child, we're not quite sure Shakira is hiding anything. Judging by this recent family photo, her belly isn't lying.
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LM Leaving Lincoln Square, Taking Over Elate... Who Knows What Else?
LM to close in Lincoln Square, be reborn in River North.
LM to close in Lincoln Square, be reborn in River North.
Another reason to be glad winter is over: the spring menu at Elate in the Hotel Felix.
Vettel loves PV, but TOC not big on brunch.
Plus: Elate gets a new chef, and check out the preview pic of Balena.
Plus: The Bedford offers Lolla deals, and The Boiler Room survives small fire.
Think you love beer? Tell us about it.
Blue 13 picks up a sous chef from Henri.
Elate has completely relaunched its dinner menu.
Blue 13 chef consults with Elate.
Plus: Emeril comes to town.
Plus: Silver Palm offers some whiskey specials and Veggie Bingo folds.
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Pajama Grams for the Whole Family...the Old School Variety!Sunny Chanel
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning with the entire family sporting their comfortable, cute and yes, matching pajamas. Yup, pretty sweet imagine no? If you want to make this vision a reality, the company Pajama Gram makes it really easy. There are oodles of set to choose from. Like the green Let It Snow set, Fatigued Pajamas, the festive Chill Out style and….the classic, timeless Red union-suit style pajamas that are footed that have a very handy drop-seat. The Red Dropset comes in sizes for babies, toddlers, boys, girls, men, women and even the family dog! You can order the PJs that cost from $25.99 for the baby to $59.99 for mommy. You can get all old school right here.
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PHOENIX, Arizona, July 13. PERHAPS in homage to the notoriously lucky Friday the 13th, rainstorms hit Swimming World's Phoenix offices today, cutting the oppressive summer heat.
Besides rain, what could be luckier than being one day closer to the Olympics? Today is the official two-week mark till the London opening ceremonies. Let's take a look at two more Team USA Olympians.
Clark Burckle:
Due to NBC rights holder restrictions, the following video interview is only viewable until 7/27/2012:
24-year-old Clark Burckle was born in Louisville, Kentucky and attended St. Xavier High School. He is the younger brother of Olympic bronze medalist Caroline Burckle. Following in his older sister's footsteps, Burckle originally attended the University of Florida, where he swam under coach Gregg Troy from 2006 to 2008.
Burckle spent his senior year at the University of Arizona, swimming under former head coach Frank Busch. In his time at the U of A, he was the NCAA Champion in the 200 breaststroke, helping boost the Wildcats to third-place in team scoring at that year's NCAA Championships.
With a second-place finish in the 200 breaststroke at Trials behind Scott Weltz, Burckle joins girlfriend Alyssa Anderson in heading to the London Olympics. Anderson, also a Wildcat, will compete as an alternate on the women's freestyle relay.
To earn his spot on the Olympic team, Burckle faced former 200 breaststroke world record holder Brendan Hansen and Olympic gold medalist Eric Shanteau, both of whom competed in the finals of the event.
Before the finals of the race, Burckle told Swimming World, "I'm just excited to race Brendan and Eric. It's like a dream come true just being part of the mix. I'm running on adrenaline."
Both of Team USA's male 200 breaststroke competitors are first-time Olympians. Scott Weltz was undoubtedly the wild card in the event at Trials when he cinched the win. Burckle touched second, just a couple tenths off his career-best time.
It was a close race from a spectator's viewpoint, but considering Burckle's reaction to his second-place finish, it seemed even closer in the pool.
"I thought I had come in fourth, but when I saw that [I got second] I was in shock."
And what is in store for Burckle after the Olympics is over? Apparently, he's hoping to get a Masters in Business Administration.
"I love swimming, and I want to stay involved in swimming," Burckle told the media after his 200 breaststroke. "But I'm ready for another chapter of my life and to see what I can do outside of the pool."
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23-year-old Ariana Kukors was born in Federal Way, Washington and attended Auburn Mountain View High School. She has spent the majority of her swimming career under coach Sean Hutchison, first at KING Aquatics and then at FAST in Southern California.
Kukors swam for UW Huskies over the course of the 2007 to 2008 season, before the team was cut due to athletic budgeting. However, she effectively used her time as a Husky, breaking six university records and placing second in the 200IM at that year's NCAA Championships.
In January of this year, Kukors relocated to Florida to train at the Bolles school under Sergio Lopez.
On the National and International stage, Kukors has made quite the splash. She was the 2009 World Champion in Rome, where she set the 200IM World Record, clocking a blazing two minutes six seconds.
The 2008 trials was emotional for Kukors, when she placed third in the 200IM behind Katie Hoff and Natalie Coughlin by a margin of only eight one hundredths of a second.
Kukors planned ahead for this year's Olympic Trials, knowing exactly how to remedy the stress the meet causes athletes. Back in April, she told the Auburn Reporter:
"My little sister is rooming with me at trials this year, because she is the absolute rock of my life. She's the one who will keep me relaxed and laughing and giggling up to the last minute. And I need that and her by my side."
Kukors also swam the 100 breaststroke as a shake-out for her 200IM this year. Commenting after her 100 breaststroke, she told Swimming World:
"It [breaststroke] looks like one my stronger strokes, but when I broke it down I realized there were a lot of inefficiencies," said Kukors. Lopez, the Bolles School coach that Kukors has been training under this year, is well respected for his breaststroke knowledge.
Kukors swam the finals of her 200IM from lane 6, and was visibly emotional after her second-place finish. She even apologized to reporters for her tears of joy.
"The last 24 hours have been the most painful 24 hours of my life, I've been an absolute nervous wreck," Kukors said after her final swim. "My little sister held my hand all of last night. I have a lot of changes to make before London, but I'm just happy to have my ticket."
Barely missing the Olympic Team in 2008, it was no wonder that Kukors was a ball of nerves leading into the 200IM.
"I didn't want to look up to see my time, because I didn't think I'd had it. The last 50 I just closed my eyes and prayed." Looks like her prayers were answered. She's officially off to London.
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If you're like a lot of kids, you probably spend time sitting at the computer, doing schoolwork or playing games. But whether you're writing a report about aardvarks or zapping aliens, using a computer can be tough on your body. How?
Sitting for a long time in positions that aren't natural for your body can strain your hands, wrists, back, and eyes. Over time, this can result in pain and a kind of injury called a repetitive stress injury.
The way you sit is important. To sit square in your chair, put your behind in the center of the seat. Your legs should bend at the knees and rest on the floor. Most kids are too short to do this, so use a footrest or find a box or a stack of books to place under your feet.
Sit so your back touches the seat back the whole time. Try not to slouch or lean over the keyboard while you type. A chair that has lower-back support can help you do this.
When you type, sit so your elbows are bent at 90-degree angles (like an "L"). Your wrists should be straight, not angled up or down so your fingers rest gently on the keys of the keyboard. And if it feels like you have to stretch your fingers to reach the keyboard, move it closer to you.
Try to keep your fingers and wrists level with your forearms (the lower part of your arms). A wrist wrest can help you stay in the right position. If your wrists are starting to hurt, or you are waking up at night with wrist pain, you may be getting an overuse injury (this is also called carpal tunnel syndrome). If you're having this kind of pain, let your parents know. You might need to see your doctor.
A small wrist rest also can help support your right hand as you move the mouse. Using a trackball instead of a mouse is also a good solution. A trackball allows you to use a few fingers, instead of just one, as you move around the computer screen.
Any time you're using the computer, your eyes are hard at work. Be kind to them by positioning the monitor 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 centimeters) away from your face. At this distance, you shouldn't have to lean in to read what's on the screen.
Position the screen at your eye level, with the top of the monitor itself level with your forehead. This will keep you from having to lean your neck back (or bend forward) to see the monitor. Your mom or dad can help you get adjusted. They can help you raise the monitor a little higher by stacking a few books under it. You also can raise the height of the chair or sit on a pillow or two.
Here's a good piece of advice: Don't get so involved in the computer that you forget to go to the bathroom! And even if you don't have to go to the bathroom, be sure to take breaks. Kids shouldn't sit at a computer for more than 30 minutes without a break.
When it's time for a break, start with your eyes. Focus on something far away by looking out a window. This gives your eyes a rest from all that focusing on the computer monitor.
Then you'll want to give your body a break, too. Try to move your muscles. Go for a walk, shoot some hoops, or dance in front of the mirror. Doctors recommend only 1 to 2 hours of screen time per day — which includes TV, the computer, and computer games. Make computer time just one of the activities you do instead of the only thing you do. Your body wiL thk U l8r!
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It felt like a long weekend without football.
We tried to fill the gap with England's cricketing ineptitude and a motor race in which one driver got told off for overtaking another, but there were those terrifying moments when we actually had to spend time with our families.
Football widows and widowers were reunited with their loved ones, and swiftly realised why they drifted apart in the first place.
Fans ran out of excuses to dodge a Saturday afternoon trip to the out-of-town shopping complex - a grey, soulless, overpriced retail experience located just off the motorway. Pretty much home from home if you support Reading.
But if the prospect of five more days without club football fills you with dread, if you shudder at the idea of a week consisting of one England game and six million hours of radio prattle about Rio Ferdinand, Early Doors is here to help.
Let's just imagine there had been Premier League action. What would have happened? Well, pretty much the same as every weekend.
Here's what you didn't miss:
Another Joe Hart clanger sees Manchester City drop more points. Roberto Mancini again delegates post-match media duties to David Platt, who in turn palms the job off on Brian Kidd. This sparks a chain reaction of delegation that results in Ricky Hatton and Churchill the dog giving interviews. Mancini sacked? Ohhhh yessss.
Sir Alex Ferguson takes his quirky team selections to strange new heights, picking David De Gea in central midfield. "The boy's got great feet, there's no doubt about that. And it's a marvellous opportunity for Anderson to play in nets," says Fergie. Manchester United come from a goal down to win 2-1 and go 18 points clear.
Bored of his current celebratory hand gestures (the heart and the 'A'), Gareth Bale takes it upon himself to score enough goals to spell out 'Happy Birthday Nan' one letter at a time. He accidentally overdoes it, so marks his 17th goal with a smiley face emoticon. Bale is booked for diving...
...as is Luis Suarez, whose manager Brendan Rodgers claims Suarez gets picked on because he comes from South America. "If the boy were, say, Welsh, nobody would even mention the diving," says Rodgers, adding: "Trust, encouragement, reward, loyalty... satisfaction. Trust people and they'll be true to you. Treat them greatly, and they will show themselves to be great."
Trailing 2-0 early in the second half, Rafa Benitez brings on John Obi Mikel and Eden Hazard, prompting a stream of vicious abuse from disgruntled Chelsea fans. The pair transform the game and spark a memorable comeback. Benitez's tactical masterstroke is rewarded with zero praise. No, wait, that's a real one.
QPR lose to West Brom in a game of controversial refereeing decisions. Harry Redknapp says: "I hate hearing managers moan about decisions and getting robbed. I don't do that or slag referees off or moan about decisions ... I think they were awful decisions. I think the ref got it completely wrong. I asked the linesman how did he not see the penalty, Ridgewell's hand was up there, it's the most blatant handball and he couldn't see it. The linesman said it was murky down in that corner and he couldn't see it, maybe he should go to Specsavers or somewhere.'' Sorry, that's another real one.
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is sawn clean in half by a waist-high challenge from a notorious hard man whose manager declares him: "Not that sort of player. He hasn't got a malicious bone in his body." As two separate ambulances take Wilshere to hospital, Arsene Wenger says he hopes to have the England midfielder back by the start of April.
The Match of the Day team spend 15 minutes patronising Sian Massey when she gets a routine offside call right. Although all six lose, and mathematically at least two of them must go down, Mark Lawrenson dismisses the relegation fears of West Ham, Sunderland, Southampton, Aston Villa, Wigan and Reading with a curt: "They'll be fine." 160,000 people awake drowsily on their sofas to see Manish Bhasin talking at them. They mutter, "s***, missed the Swansea game" and stumble to bed.
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GUESS WHO? England record since the start of Fabio Capello's reign in 2008.
With: P37, W25, D6, L6, Win 67.6%, Clean sheet 40.5%
Without: P20, W12, D6, L2, Win 60%, Clean sheet 40%
With: P17, W10, D4, L3, Win 58.8%, Clean sheet 23.5%
Without: P40, W27, D8, L5, Win 67.5%, Clean sheet 47.5%
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Another way to delete background out of an image in Photoshop is by using the Extract Filter. It may not be the most precise tool for background removing but it gives you a pretty decent selection that you can clean up afterwards. With some images, the clean up process might not take that long. If you're not really familiar with the Pen Tool, then the extract filter technique is a simple and easy way to do it.
1. Open your image. I'm going to use this one of Sarah Connor. Duplicate the image. Turn Off the original image by clicking the eye icon beside it in the layer palette.
2. Now working with the duplicate image, go to Filter > Extract. Zoom in the image (CTRL ++) so it's easier for you to see the edges. Select the Edge Highlighter Tool (B) at the top left. Then, at the right hand side, set the brush size. Mine is set to 20. You can adjust the setting depending on the size of your image.
3. We'll start with hair area first. Trace the edge of the hair carefully. The highlight must touch a little bit of the hair and a little bit of the background. Look at the picture below:
4. Now, we're done with the hair. For well-defined edge, we're going to use the Smart Highlighting Tool. Select this tool located below the brush setting on your right hand side. Then, begin tracing the rest of the image. Use the Hand Tool at the bottom left to drag your image around.
5. Now, we're done with all the edges. You should have something like this:
6. Select the Fill Tool (G), the bucket icon at the top left, and click inside your traced image. You'll see something like this:
7. Click the Preview button. If needed, use the Edge Touchup Tool (T) to refine the edge by brushing around the edges. If there's part you don't want, select the Cleanup Tool (C) to delete it. Now, click OK and you'll have this:
8. Looks pretty good to me. Now, there might still be some unwanted background around the image. You can delete this and smooth the edge around using the Eraser Tool. And that's it..you're done deleting the background just by using the Extract Tool in Photoshop.
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U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 1997 - Mexico
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|United States Department of State, U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 1997 - Mexico, 30 January 1998, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6aa1a4.html [accessed 25 May 2016]
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, January 30, 1998.
MEXICOMexico is a federal republic with an elected President, a bicameral legislature, and a constitutionally mandated independent judiciary. On July 6, elections were held for the entire lower house of Congress, one-quarter of the Senate, 6 state governors, and over 1,000 state and local office holders in 7 states. For the first time, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) lost its absolute majority in the lower house of Congress, and the opposition Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) and National Action Party (PAN) made strong gains. This was a marked departure from past elections, as the PRI has won every presidential election since the party's founding in 1929, many of which involved credible allegations of fraudulent practices. For the first time since the 1920's, the people of Mexico City elected a mayor, PRD candidate Cuauhtemoc Cardenas. Although there were post-electoral disputes in a few states, including Colima and Campeche, and small-scale violence in Chiapas, a wide range of Mexican and international observers characterized the elections as largely free and fair and as a significant advance in the democratization process. The judiciary is nominally independent however, on occasion it has been influenced by the executive branch. Corruption and inefficiency are problems and are more widespread in some states than others. Several southern states, most notably Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, continued to suffer politically motivated violence. Peace talks between the Government and the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) stalled in September 1996 following disagreement regarding the implementation of agreements signed in February 1996 on indigenous rights. However, intense informal contacts continued through January 1997. The army and the EZLN have not clashed since the Government unilaterally declared a cease-fire on January 12, 1994. As part of continuing unrest in Chiapas, on December 22 an armed group allegedly organized by the PRI mayor massacred 45 indigenous persons in the village of Acteal, which increased already high tensions in the state. President Zedillo immediately ordered his Attorney General to conduct a thorough investigation. This investigation resulted in the arrest of persons allegedly connected to the massacre and continued at year's end. A new group of uncertain origin and size, the Popular Revolutionary Army (EPR), made its appearance in June 1996. The Government considers the EPR a terrorist organization and has vowed to bring the group to justice. Police forces maintain internal security. The army is responsible for external security but also has domestic security responsibilities. The military withdrew from Federal District police responsibilities effective December 22. The security forces, including the federal and state judicial police, federal highway police, and local police, are under the control of elected civilian officials. However, corruption is rife within police ranks. Members of the security forces continued to commit numerous human rights abuses. Mexico has a market-based, mixed economy, which the Government has been progressively deregulating and opening. An ambitious program of privatization has reduced state-owned companies from more than 1,150 to less than 200. During the third quarter, about 29 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) came from the industrial sector, 5 percent from agriculture, and 66 percent from the service sector. There is significant subsistence agriculture, and 25 percent of the populace lives in rural areas. Leading exports include automobiles, manufactured and assembled products (including electronics and consumer goods), and petroleum. Per capita GDP was about $4,100, but consumption and wages remained below 1994 levels, producing high levels of crime and social tension. There are severe and growing inequalities in income distribution, with large numbers of people living in extreme poverty in rural areas, shanty towns, and urban slums. In February the Government initiated an antipoverty program (renamed Progresa in August) intended to help 500,000 of the poorest families by year's end. The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens, although serious problems remained in some areas, and some states present special concerns. Major abuses included extrajudicial killings, disappearances, torture, illegal arrests, arbitrary detentions, poor prison conditions, lengthy pretrial detention, lack of due process, corruption and inefficiency in the judiciary, illegal searches, violence against women, discrimination against women and indigenous persons, some limits on worker rights, and extensive child labor in agriculture and in the informal economy. Vigilante killings, attacks against journalists, and attacks and threats to human rights monitors were also problems. The Government continued, with limited success, its attempt to end the culture of impunity surrounding the security forces through reforms in the federal Attorney General's Office (PGR). The PGR continued to restructure to combat internal corruption. Major steps included the reorganization of its subordinate bodies, the dismissal of hundreds of employees, training programs targeting both new and long time agents, and the creation of new units, all of whose members must undergo an in-depth vetting process including polygraphs, financial and background investigations, and drug testing. The Government also continued its support for the government-funded National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) and for implementation of a wide-ranging package of other police and judicial reforms.


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The Coconino County Sheriff's Deputy who is stationed in the Forest Lakes Community was dispatched to this incident along with the Heber Overgaard Fire Department. Upon the Deputy's arrival, and with the assistance of medical personnel who were on scene, the determination was made that Mr. Frazier died from injuries he sustained as a result of the fall. The Deputy became aware that this incident occurred in both Coconino and Gila Counties and requested assistance from the Gila County Sheriff's Office. Gila County Sheriff's Sergeant Terry Hudgens and the Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Technical Team responded.
Prior to the arrival of the Technical Team, personnel from the Forest Lakes and Heber/Overgaard Fire Departments moved the victim approximately half-way up the incline. The Tonto Rim Rope Team assisted in extricating the victim to the top.
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Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)
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The fish oil used in Kids Natural Calm Multi is sourced from the purest wild sardine and anchovy, fished in cold, pristine waters off South America where there are significantly less environmental impurities. It is the product of a healthy, fully sustainable fishery and is a renewable resource.
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When we are under stress (and dont think that stress applies only to adults), our cellswhich in their resting state contain magnesiumgo through a change. Calcium, normally outside the cells, enters the cells and the calcium level becomes high. This is the action state in which a muscle cell, for example, will contract and tense the muscle. The magnesium then pushes the calcium out of the cell and the cell is again in its resting, relaxed state.
Think of it as an on-off switch. The off is magnesium and the on is calcium.
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In simple terms, the off switch doesnt fully turn off. That means calcium can continually leak into the cells and stimulate cell activity (the on switch). The result is stress, which may be accompanied by one or more of the magnesium deficiency symptoms listed on the other side of this page.
Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves function properly; it keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and also assists in keeping your bones strong. This essential mineral helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure and is required for producing and storing energy. Its easy to see why many researchers say that no single dietary factor is as critical as magnesium.
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A pensioner who bought bought a bag in a charity shop for £20 has discovered his purchase could now be worth £350,000.
John Richards bought the brown bag, which features a distinctive Elvis Presley design by Andy Warhol, from the Kingston branch of Oxfam in February.
The 73-year-old was stunned to later discover it was actually one of just ten made by Irish designer Philip Treacy.
What a bargain! John Richards and his now near-priceless find
He told the Ham & High: "I bought it but then only looked at it again a couple of months later. I decided to take it to the Philip Treacy shop and they confirmed it was one of theirs."
Richards has already had interest from two private collectors in China, who have variously offered £250,000 and £350,000.
Gee Brunet, manager of Philip Treacy, London, said: "It's definitely one of our originals. I was surprised he found it in a charity shop. It could reach £350,000 — it's a piece of art, not a bag."
Fee Gilfeather, of Oxfam, told The Sun: "We were stunned. It's highly unusual for an item of such extreme value to go unnoticed."
Check out this list of other lucky finds worth big bucks:
Bryan Fite, a Missouri resident, uncovered a hidden stash of century-old whiskey bottles underneath the floorboards in his attic. Rare bottles of whiskey have sold for as much as $200,000.
Gardeners stumbled across a number of unmarked gold bars, known as "ingots," under a bush while cutting grass in the Swiss of town of Klingnau near the German border. The 10 bars are worth an estimated $126,000.
A Sacramento couple found a 1961 wedding ring between the seats of a car they had just purchased a few months earlier.
A California mom found a meteorite worth more than gold at a local park where she frequently brings her dog and kids.
An unemployed man sold an original Picasso print that he found in a thrift store for $7,000.
An unemployed Illinois man found duffle bags full of cash totaling $150,000 in his backyard.
A man got down on his knees for a second time after he found his wife's engagement ring in a toilet 36 years after she had lost it.
After a family in Salt Lake City found $40,000 in cash in the attic of their recently-purchased home, they returned the money to its rightful owner.
A worker in Idaho returned a diamond ring to its rightful owner after finding the treasure in a sewer. The owner thought she had lost it forever when she accidentally flushed it down the toilet.
Federal Way Quality Control Officer Shea Munroe stumbled upon an etching by famed surrealist painter Salvador Dali at a Goodwill in Tacoma, Wash. The thrift store find would go on to sell for $21,005 in an online auction.
Cheryl Gavazzi was shopping at Marshalls in Beverly, Mass. when a purse caught her eye. But what was inside the purse -- $11,000 in cash -- is what really got her attention. She would hand over the bag to the police, who found the original owner who said the money was being used to build a church in Guatemala.
How's this for a page turner: A Wellesley, Mass. man found $20,000 in cash hidden in the pages of a book he discovered at a used book-swap. The man has asked to remain anonymous but said anyone with info on the books rightful owner could contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
An 8-year-old boy named Charlie Naysmith made a strange -- and pricey -- discovery when walking along the Hengistbury Head beach in Great Britain. Thinking he'd stumbled upon a yellow rock, Naysmith had actually found ambergris, a substance barfed or pooped up by sperm whales. The piece is estimated to be worth upwards of $63,000.
Karl Kissner of Toledo, Ohio found a collection of baseball cards in his grandfather's attic that fetched a tremendous sum. The 37 baseball cards featuring the likes of Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Cy Young and Honus Wagner fetched $566,132 during bidding.


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tyrus shooting video just posted on yahoo.com home page how cool to have somebody from ISU on there
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tyrus shooting video just posted on yahoo.com home page how cool to have somebody from ISU on there
College Hoopster's Impressive Streak - Yahoo! Sports
Free press. The more we get mentioned the more people recognize us as a brand to watch out for.
I know this is pretty legit, but we also had John Lamb shoot (and make) 16 three pointers while the team was in the locker room before one of our earlier games of the year in 2010.
There's no video out there, but I remember all my buddies in the student section were going "OOOOHHH" after 5
I just assume Tyrus has hit 50+ straight 3's before when no one watching.
Tyrus McThree has been getting big props from Fran and Holly Rowe!
Hey, good press for Tyrus too for what he does next year. This just jinxed OU.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
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Hey, good press for Tyrus too for what he does next year. This just jinxed OU.
that a boy luther!!
Hoof hearted
No press is bad press... and all great in-game shooters can shoot like this in practice. Any calls of "jinx" are bogus.
Basketball is like poetry in motion, cross the guy to the left, take him back to the right, he's fallin' back, then just J right in his face. Then you look at him and say, "What?" -- Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) - He Got Game
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The Engineering Student Services department is home to several academic and student programs.
|Freshmen Summer Bridge Program (FSBP)
The annual Freshmen Summer Bridge Program is an intensive four-week summer residential program for incoming freshmen in Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Participants undertake an intensive study of math, English composition, and computer science in preparation for college level work. Students successfully completing the program receive a generous stipend and college credit.
|The NSF Scholarship Program
Funded through grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF); the Computer, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) and the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) programs offer generous scholarships to students in a variety of engineering, mathematics and science disciplines.
Students are selected on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and potential for professional work. The goal of this project is to provide the necessary financial and academic assistance to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in the School of Engineering (SOE) and/or the College of Arts & Sciences (for math or science majors).
The Native American Program, School of Engineering offers programs and services designed to retain Native American students at UNM in math, science or engineering. NAPCOE offers scholarships, tutoring services, advisement, and an Introduction to Engineering course and sponsors several monthly social events.
|The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program
WISE is a campus-wide program for women in undergraduate and graduate degree fields. The program goal is to support women's interest in science, math and engineering careers by providing networking, mentoring, enrichment activities and career development.
The objective of the STI program is to: 1) generate an awareness of job opportunities in the transportation industry, 2) stimulate and excite students to pursue careers in the transportation industry, and 3) to introduce participants to college success skills.
|Pre-College Math and Science Program
This program is designed especially for K-12 students in an effort to instill in them, an interest in pursuing careers in engineering, math and science. The Pre-college program also offers a Summer Magic camp where they learn about these careers and attend a variety of educational, cultural and recreational activities.
|Student Organizations
The Engineering Student Services department is home to four successful student organizations designed to enrich the students' college experience while offering numerous opportunities to network, travel to student conferences and develop valuable leadership skills.
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Volunteers serve Christmas meals to area's less fortunate
WILKES-BARRE- Around Wilkes-Barre, volunteers prepared and served food on Christmas Day to residents in need of a hot meal or simply some holiday company.
The Wilkes-Barre Commission on Economic Opportunity and the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen served hundreds of Christmas lunches to elderly and in-need residents and delivered hundreds more to people's homes.
For the last 35 years, Nancy Frey has organized CEO's meal at the First Presbyterian Church, 91 S. Franklin St. She was a busy woman Tuesday, darting around the crowded dining room to ensure everything ran smoothly. Hosting the meal is a holiday tradition for her entire family, which these days includes her two sons, the "second generation" of organizers, she said.
"It's just great to see people having a good time on such an important and meaningful holiday," Frey said.
About 200 people came to enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes and vegetables, as well as the various pies for dessert. Volunteers also delivered 500 meals to people who could not attend.
Paul Rother, who came with his cousin and friend, appreciated the meal so much, he suggested the volunteers take a break from serving food and have their turn to eat.
"Fair is fair; I wouldn't mind getting up and serving them," Rother said.
Rother said the food was excellent. Most importantly, he said, was the chance to spend Christmas with friends and family.
St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 39 E. Jackson St., served a meal with similar menu options. And those who came were also very appreciative of the hospitality.
"It's pretty peaceful. It's almost like an escape," said John Miens, who enjoyed a heaping plate of turkey, potatoes and gravy with two of his friends.
Miens said he eats at the kitchen once or twice a week - "as little as I can," he said - and appreciates the efforts of all the volunteers.
"The people who staff this are pretty nice," he said. "It seems like they work a little too much."
Michael Cianciotta, manager and head chef, said the kitchen delivered 625 meals and served about 280 on site.
"I think it's important because it makes them feel like they have family," Cianciotta said. "It's a nice place for them to gather and have a nice Christmas meal."
Cianciotta said 25 volunteers helped prepare their meal. At the First Presbyterian Church, 100 people help put on the event, Frey said. Some cooked, served and delivered the food. Others checked in coats, played the piano or simply sat and ate with people.
Angel Mathis, along with her mother and two daughters, volunteered for their second straight year on Tuesday and said it is the family's new Christmas tradition.
"It reminds us that there are people less fortunate than us," Mathis said. "We don't have much, but we have a lot more than some people, and it helps us appreciate what we have."
Pat DeCinti, another volunteer, emotionally described why he has helped for the past 10 years.
"I've been blessed with children, grandchildren and a job," DeCinti said. "I do it because they don't have it."
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The Real Housewives Of DC: Mary Amons' Mansion Up For Sale!
September 10, 2010 12:00 PM by Jennifer
Have you ever wanted to live like on of the The Real Housewives of DC? Now you have the chance because the mansion owned by Mary Amons and her husband Rich Amons is on the market! Keep reading to hear all about it!
According to the Washington Post, the mansion, located in McLean, Virginia, has been home to the Amon Family for 16 years and is 5,450-square-feet! It has six bedrooms and features a four car garage. Mary Amons has no immediate plans on where she intends to move, although she does plan to stay within the Washington area.
An interesting feature to add about this mansion is that Mary had a Biometric lock put on her closet door, only accessed by her fingerprint, so that her daughters would not have free reign over her clothes and shoes. No word yet if that is staying intact in the house.
Mary Amons, who was born and raised in Washington, DC, has boasted about her political ties, including that her grandfather was best friends with Lyndon B. Johnson, and that she had fond memories of hanging out at the Kennedy House when she was younger. Mary Amons is a mother of five and also helped found Labels for Love, which runs the popular District Sample Sale, a semiannual shopping-for-charity event
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Criminal Law Questions? Ask a Criminal Lawyer.
Thanks Dan, I am sorry for the delay. I was eating a late lunch.Virginia, like all states, has an implied consent law. That means you are deemed to have consented in advance to a breath or blood test when an officer stops your automobile and believes that one is warranted. You can refuse, but penalties go along with it, as does a license suspension of a year. Additionally, the fact of your refusal can come in against you if you go to trial on this case, and the jury will be told that they can weigh it as a likely admission of guilt if you take the case to trial. You can find the information about the breathalyzer in the VA code here. See section D. where you will see that the year's supsension is in addition to the automatic 7-day suspension that occurs on your first offense.You face a $250 fine and a years suspension of your license for the first refusal. This refusal has a civil penalty but if you were to refuse a second time on a new case, it becomes a criminal offense.VIrginia has levels of seriousness for DWI based on the driver's blood alcohol count. For those who tested under .15, you risk a $250 fine and a year's suspension. That's probably the worst you are looking out, except that the charge is a misdemeanor. You need a lawyer to represent you when you come to court, so that if there is any way this case can be bargained away and reduced (to a reckless driving, for example, which could eliminate the refusal problem and would avoid the harsh penalties you'd face if there were ever a second DWI) it could be negotiated. And, of course, since the case against you will rely entirely now on the observation of the officer, it is possible for a lawyer to discredit the officer's testimony on cross-examination and secure an acquittal if you wanted to fight the case. (How likely the possibility of an acquittal I will leave to your lawyer who can see the discovery and conference the case with the prosecutor).Either way, do not walk in by yourself and just plead guilty to the offense or think that you can fight this by yourself. Come with a lawyer, plead not guilty and let him try to do as much damage control as the circumstances of your case allow.
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SCSD approves salary freezes
BY HELEN B. FOSTER, Correspondent
Susquehanna Community school board voted June 15 to approve a memorandum of understanding with the teachers association concerning a 1-year salary freeze and a 1-year extension of the current agreement.
The salary freeze for all management team employees and their one year contract extension was also approved. This action by the board continued with the same agreement for non-instructional employees; business manager; special education coordinator.
Superintendent Bronson Stone said his salary is frozen for five years.
The district's final budget of $12. 9 million for the 2011-12 fiscal year was approved. The district millage is set at 43.33 in Susquehanna County and 14.29 in Wayne County.
Stone said the state budget has not been passed but he anticipates it will be passed before the June 30 deadline.
All those from the community who participated in the school evacuation drill were thanked by Stone. Among those working with the district were Barnes Kasson Hospital, Turnpike Terrace Apartments, Susquehanna Fire Department and the Lanesboro Police.
Approval was given to donate $100 to the Fire Department Ambulance and $75 to Barnes Kasson Hospital Foundation for their Golf Tournament.
Principal Mark Gerchman informed the board there are 30 students signed up for Summer School that will take six weeks to complete. Elementary Principal Robert Keyes spoke of the new reading series and the teacher in-service for this new series. Stone also spoke of the more complex reading text required for the Keystone exams. Tenth grade students will be focusing on non-fiction, Stone said.
Brian Niblock, the newly hired girls varsity basketball coach was introduced to the board.
According to Gerchman the coach will travel from Ithaca, N.Y., daily to work at rebuilding that program. Other coaches hired were Alice Rhone and Tom Kubas for the junior varsity and junior high girls' basketball program. Advisers hired were: Charlene Brieden and Pamela Weiss (senior class); Carmen Maby and Pamela Weiss (junior class); Teresa Marino (drama. chorus and band); Carly Batzel (student council); Bridget O'Neill (National Honor Society); Kristin Stanford and Roxann Lloyd (yearbook); Michael Wowk (elementary choral); Carol Bushong (SADD); Hannah Taylor (Scholastic Bowl). Others hired were: Thomas Adornato (Summer behind the wheel); ESY teachers, Brittni Stall, Matthew DiLiberto, John Adams. ESY aides: Rose DeCicco, Mary Baker, Carla Perry. Michael Chesnick was hired as part-time security.
Dawn Allen was approved as a maintenance substitute. The board accepted the resignations from Thomas Harvey as part-time security and Deborah Zayas, high school aide. Volunteers approved were David Szili and Nick Felter for the weight room; Julie Hargett-Watkins, cross country and girls basketball; Alice Rhone, cross country; Joanna Soden, cross country.
Various requests for use of the facilities were also granted.
Other policies and agreements approved by the board pertained to graduation requirements; fiscal objectives and the district audit; memorandum of understanding between the Pennsylvania State Police at Gibson, the Lanesboro Police Department and the district. The Anti-bullying program to be implemented in the coming year also met with board approval.
The board accepted the resignation of Jocelyn Grossman, high school Health and Physical Education teacher effective at the end of the current school year.


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Moonbat Romance
Valentine's Day is as good a time as any to examine the current state of romance in once great Britain, the canary in the coalmine of moonbattery:
In this day and age, when a thrice-married former fireman who has become a woman meets a Jamaican lesbian chef online there can only be one outcome — wedding bells!
Or, rather, civil partnership bells.
This is 66-year-old Kerry Whybrow, dressed in a full-length custom-made lilac dress, tying the knot for the first time as a woman three years after undergoing a sex change on the NHS [i.e., at British taxpayers' expense].
Her [sic] partner is Alcia Evans, a mother of one and almost 30 years her [sic] junior, who met Miss [sic] Whybrow through an international dating website.
The blushing Jamaican bride has been living in the USA, but hopes British authorities will extend her six-month visa indefinitely. They can't live in Jamaica "because homophobia is rife on the island." Besides, Whybrow wouldn't want to give up his career as a sexually mutilated guy who cleans buses while dressed as a woman.
On a tip from Antara. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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In 2006, while traveling to some of the most beautiful regions of Argentina, Blake Mycoskie saw more despair than he ever cared to see … children everywhere were growing up without shoes. Wanting to help, he founded TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a new pair of shoes for a child in need. The company and its motto, One for One®, would soon gain notoriety for its support to communities worldwide in need.
What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful philanthropic business model. Realizing that One for One® could serve other basic needs, TOMS launched other products, including; TOMS Eyewear in 2011, helping individuals restore eyesight with prescription lenses or medical treatment; TOMS Roasting Co. in 2014, purchasing and supporting clean water systems in deprived countries; TOMS Bags, providing birth kits to reduce the risk of infections for mothers and newborns; and TOMS StandUp Backpack Collection in 2015, assisting crisis counselor training to prevent school bullying. With the support of TOMS and its giving partners, these initiatives have helped reach more than 35 million people across 70+ countries.
Now, it's your turn to help someone in need. Today, Zappos is proud to announce its launch of TOMS products, carrying a full line of footwear, eyewear and handbags! From signature classic loafers to athletic shoes, booties and beyond, as well as its tasteful collection of backpacks and sunglasses, you'll surely fall in love with its array of fashion-forward styles, patterns and colors.
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with the Easter Triduum. It is the 40 weekday period of purification and penance with roots going back to the 4th Century. Originally, Lent focused on the growth of faith and understanding of those converting to Christianity and joining the Church community. While this is still a major thrust of such programs as the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), Lent encourages all members of the community to examine their own development and understanding of their faith.
Lent is a time of inner examination, recognizing the parts of our lives that need more attention than perhaps we've become accustomed to giving them – study, prayer, fasting, alms-giving, good works, personal spirituality – and repenting those actions and inactions that have led to our current faith-status. Traditionally, Lent has been associated with Jesus' 40-day fast in the wilderness while He prepared for his public ministry. "40″ is also a frequently used number in ancient times to refer to long periods of time. Today, we are reminded of Christ's fast by meatless Fridays during the Lenten Season and the strong suggestion that those who can should fast throughout the 40 weekdays.
The six Sundays in Lent are not counted as part of Lent although the readings focus on Jesus' mission and ultimately His final days before His death.
For more information on this season read a brief article at this website: www.crivoice.org/cylent.html Click on the format you are interested in viewing or printing. We've also included a link to "The Word" column from America Magazine for each liturgy (if available). The articles are from the last Year C Cycle but are still useful and thought-provoking for your preparation efforts.
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SARASOTA, Florida, June 9. RELAY competition took over the Pan American Masters long course swimming championships, with the 200-meter freestyle and medley relays on the docket. One world record was broken today, while two other swims produced national records.
Relay age groups are determined by adding the ages of the four relay swimmers. Age groups are in brackets of 39 years (120-159, 160-199, etc.). Since FINA does not recognize times swum by athletes 18-24 years old, they have a special relay age bracket: 72-99.
Today's world record came in the men's 200 free relay. The Gold Coast foursome of David Quiggin, Jose Ferraz, Cav Cavanaugh and Lee Childs posted a 1:58.43, beating the world record previously held by another Golc Coast foursome that had included Quiggin and Cavanaugh that stood at 1:59.60 since 2009.
On the strength of world record sprinter Erika Braun, North Carolina Masters set a U.S. national record in the women's 200 free relay for the 120-159 age group, posting a 1:50.53 with Ruth Jones, Celia Wolff and Alicia Uhl joining Braun for relay duty. The swim broke the national record of 1:52.10 held by Illinois Masters, and just missed the world record of 1:50.08 swum by Tsunami in Russia.
Braun would return for duty in the mixed 200 freestyle relay in an attempt to break the individual world record in the 50 freestyle she missed on the first day of the meet. Swimming in leadoff position, Braun swam her fastest flat-start 50 free of the meet with a 26.71, but still fell short of Edith Ottermann's mark of 26.44.
The Georgia Masters foursome of Clarke Mitchell, Leslie Landey, David Miller and Diann Uustal combined for a national record in the mixed 200 free relay with a 2:15.57. The national record of 2:17.43 by San Diego Masters had stood since 2007.


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Feel at home with the varied rhythms of the music of the Balkans. This music comes from a cultural area that includes Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Turkey and Greece. Join us to learn more about the culture, music and dance styles from this area.
Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Rum River Library, Anoka
This free program is presented in partnership with MELSA and is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Please call 763-576-4695 for more information.


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For the fifth year in a row, arts & culture festival Land Of Kings will be deontating bass leylines up and down Kingsland Road for twelve solid hours. Taking place on the Bank Holiday Sunday of the 5th May, the multi-venue event will hijack the Eastern basement dens and cultural hubs that Dalston has to offer.
And as usual, the Clash DJ team will be taking over eardrums and handing out some serious bass weight at our own exclusive party, this year is especially obsessed with a low-end sound clash in one of Dalston's most effective party spaces. We'll reveal more about later in the week.
Kicking off at 2pm, the festivities begin in village fete-come-street party fashion, in an enclosed outdoor-indoor site. Dub royalty Reggae Roast will provide the riddims at a rooftop barbecue, alongside showcases by indie label Moshi Moshi and quirky bespoke broadcasters London Fields Radio. Grub will be on offer from Street Feast of Kings, an army of gourmet food trucks.
As the night sets in, the festival will spider out into over 20 venues - pubs, art spaces and micro clubs for an evening of music from all genres under the sun. With live music coming from Warp's dream-electronica Darkstar, witty rock trio The Wave Pictures, all-girl ground-breaking choir Gaggle, and New Young Pony Club (who now come packaged as NYPC). In addition, Sweet Baboo will bring his brand of psychedelic folk, we'll hear from bluesy prog rockers Gang Colours, 90s garage-styling Stevie Neale, the soulful Flako and alt-indie cellist Rhosyn.
Elsewhere in the Dalston kingdom there'll be more musical indulgence provided by DJ sets from Friendly Fires, Drums of Death, Rory Phillips, Faze Action, Babe, Sega Bodega and many more. Also footing the bill are Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston's house project A Love From Outer Space, To The Lazer Cave, Durr and junglist massive Wicked!Wicked! There'll be more live action from 20th Century Steel Band supremo Fimber Bravo, fuzzy electronic duo Great Waves, the summery Tropics, Gilles Peterson's selection Troumaca, and electro-piano trio Boxed In.
Not just a pretty musical face, the festival presents a mammoth subversive arts and interactive showcase. An underground Video Dance Party will be hosted by The House of Hot Breath, alt-indie troupe Fanfarlo will screen an experimental short film, Musical Bingo will be in full swing, and words will be cooked up by burger van-style lyric generator Poetry Takeaway, alongside many more installations to satisfy those artistic cravings.
The festival wristband will be a golden ticket of entry into some of Dalston's most coveted venues - including Birthdays, Eastern Curve Garden, The Alibi, Shacklewell Arms, Servant Jazz Quarters, Arcola Theatre & Tent, Moustache Bar, Vortex Jazz Club and many more TBA.
With East London's glittering activity distilled into a string of loft parties, intimate gigs, surreal rooftop escapes, label showcases and warehouse raves, Land of Kings is once again going to be an unmissable burst of riotous creativity.
Early bird tickets are now sold out, but don't fret - there's still time to get your hands on the second release of tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/landofkings/f/5975
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Eagles sign DB Whitley to practice squad
December 5, 2012, 11:32 am
The Eagles made another personnel move Wednesday, signing defensive back Eddie Whitley to their practice squad. They had a void to fill after signing wide receiver Marvin McNutt last week from the practice squad.
Whitley was recently released from the 49ers' practice squad, where he spent two separate stints. With San Francisco, he was playing safety. The 6-foot, 191-pound Whitley played free safety in his college career at Virginia Tech. He originally signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent.
Whitley puts the Eagles' practice roster back at eight, as he joins tight end Derek Carrier, wide receiver B.J. Cunningham, fullback Emil Igwenagu, linebackers Ryan Rau and Nate Stupar, guard Julian Vandervelde and tackle Matt Reynolds.
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2012 Election – Rise of the President is an iOS game that stands out because it was created by Stiven Deleur, a talented 14-year-old who started coding only a few months ago. But the inspiration for the game actually came from his father, who came up with the idea one afternoon.
"I wanted a fun way for people who are interested in politics, to participate in the election process and show support for their candidate," said Alex Deleur. "Plus, by collecting data per team, the goal was to create a game that could predict [the] result of the upcoming election."
"My dad told me about his idea and I immediately started to look for tutorials to start the development! He didn't have to try to convince me," said Stiven Deleur.
The father and son team created a prototype of the game and then tried pitching it on Kickstarter. While that endeavor ultimately failed, they managed to get the attention of social game developer Eternal5.
"We saw a huge potential for the game, but it needed to be filled out some more," said founder Bruno Didier. "It was easy to play, but we wanted to introduce more depth to make it really addictive."
The project was picked up by a budding social gaming company, Eternal5. With the help of Eternal5, the father-and-son team evolved the game from just a Democrat VS Republican game to a social web title about national battlegrounds. The original version was simple: players choose their party and collect items that will help their candidate's campaign while avoiding items that will cost them votes. While the game retained that foundation, social aspects were rolled into the design.
Back in August, Stiven Deleur spoke with GamesBeat and claimed that his game was capable of predicting the outcome of the 2012 election.
"I believe this game can predict the winner of the coming presidential election," Deleur told GamesBeat. "Whenever a player finishes a round, the game uploads the point total to a communal global score for the donkey or the elephant. That way, everyone can keep track of whether Democrats or Republicans are in the lead. It's a fun twist on what is otherwise a bitter, partisan race."
While we're not sure about his claims on that front, the game has been released and is available for iOS devices on iTunes. It's a free download.
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Dr. Kermit Roosevelt
Professor of Law
University of Pennsylvania
Researches and teaches constitutional law and conflict of laws.
"The duty of California's attorney general is to the California constitution, not a proposition that in his judgment conflicts with it. The United States solicitor general will do the same thing if in his judgment a federal law is unconstitutional. I think Jerry Brown is right that there's something wrong with the idea that a minority can be stripped of fundamental rights by the vote of a simple majority."


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Onderbergen 65, 9000 Ghent
This hotel is located in the center of the medieval city of Ghent, near the Lys River, 500 meters from the Saint Bavo Cathedral and 2 minutes walk from the shopping street Veldstraat. Includes free Wi-Fi and an international bar with Sky Sports. Guests are greeted with a complimentary drink. |Rooms at Hotel Onderbergen are boutique and original features such as wooden floors and high ceilings. They have plasma TV with international satellite channels, among which are inclusive of UK, and a modern bathroom with hairdryer and iron. |Onderbergen Hotel serves a breakfast in the morning. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner a la carte and bar serves drinks in the afternoon and evening.


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The Men
Navy SEALS are the world's most elite band of Special Operations warriors. Named after the environments in which they operate — the SEa, Air and Land — their daring missions and courageous successes are the substance of modern legend. They are the foundation of Naval Special Warfare combat forces and stand ready, worldwide, to conduct the most difficult and dangerous Special Operations missions. Today's SEALs trace their history from the elite Frogmen, Scouts and Raiders of World War II. Training is extremely demanding, both mentally and physically, and produces the world's best Special Operations warriors
The Mission
The Navy SEAL Foundation – Hawaii (the "Foundation") is a nonprofit organization formed under Section 509(a)(3) of the IRS Code of 1986. The IRS confirmed the Foundation's tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code on December 19, 2007.
The Foundation stands behind all U.S. Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen, Naval Special Warfare support personnel, and their spouses and children, with an emphasis of those who are or were stationed in Hawaii. The Foundation supports and coordinates closely with the national Navy SEAL Foundation and NSW commands to help provide critical needs of active-duty operators while also providing resources for NSW Veterans. Our work is focused on three key areas: family support services, educational programs, and legacy activities.
The Foundation was formed in 2007 as a supporting organization to the national Navy SEAL Foundation and underwent a name change in March 2011 in parallel with a similar name change of the national Navy SEAL Foundation. The Foundation operates exclusively for the benefit of, and to carry out the purposes of, the national Navy SEAL Foundation. Our mission is to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families, with an emphasis on those who are or were stationed in Hawaii.


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Images: Parwan children graduate language arts program [Image 1 of 9]
Photo by Staff Sgt. Anna Rutherford
The Cat in the Hat Language Arts Center graduates enjoy refreshments after the graduation ceremony on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2012. Graduates were awarded diplomas in front of their parents, volunteers, teachers, GiRoA officials and service members. The program is one comprised solely of volunteers and contributes to the efforts of educating the children of Parwan province through the teaching of the English language.
This work, Parwan children graduate language arts program [Image 1 of 9], by SSG Anna Rutherford, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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Alice Lovelace: Organizer, Performance Poet, Teacher
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Alice Lovelace has been involved in the arts as an artist, teacher, activist, sponsor and funder for 30-plus years. In the late 1970s, she worked with Toni Cade Bambara to organize the Southern Collective of African American Writers (SCAWW) and was a coordinator for the historic 1980 Conference on Black South Literature and Art at Emory University. She is currently co-editor of the on-line publication In Motion Magazine. She has served as contributing editor for High Performance Magazine and she is a contributor to the on-line publication Community Arts Network. She has served on the board of N.A.A.O. ( National Association of Artists Organization) representing the Southeast region, and as a panelist, program reviewer and policy evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Expansion Arts Program and the Inter Arts Program. Free. Sponsored by the Committee on Cultural Events.
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