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LR 1300 Crawler crane
|Max. load capacity
|300 t
|Max. hoist height
|169 m
|Max. radius
|113 m
|Max. load capacity
|300 t
|Max. hoist height
|169 m
|Max. radius
|113 m
A global service network with experienced technicians and fast access to spare parts ensure high machine availability and a long product service life. more
When disassembled the crawler crane has a compact transport width of maximum 3 metres, which permits cost-effective transportation with standard low loaders. The connecting pieces of the luffing jib can also be transported in the connecting pieces of the main boom to save space. Fewer transport vehicles are therefore required.
The innovative self-assembly and self-loading system enables unloading and assembly without an auxiliary crane. For crawler cranes in this size category, more cost-effective transportation and quick commissioning play an instrumental role in efficient operation.
The control system developed by Liebherr includes all operating and control functions of the crane and permits very delicate and secure lifting. The load capacities are automatically calculated during operation. The calculation of the load moment indication is also effected steplessly or without interpolation. Optimal utilisation of the machine is thus guaranteed. more
Driving is always carried out in "Safe Mode" with active Load Moment Limiter, and is dependent on the driving speed.
Thanks to the variety of boom configurations, the user enjoys maximum flexibility with the adaptation of the crane to the respective conditions. Rapid deployment on different construction sites is thus possible. more
Efficient drive unit
The crawler crane is driven by a high-performance and simultaneously economical Liebherr diesel engine. The emissions-optimised unit meets the latest exhaust emissions standards.more
|Max. load capacity
|300 t
|at radius
|4.30 m
|Main boom, lightweight/heavyweight from
|20 m
|Main boom, lightweight/heavyweight up to
|92 m
|Max. load torque
|3,172 tm
|Lattice jib from
|20.0 m
|Lattice jib up to
|113.0 m
|Derrick boom up to
|30.0 m
|Central ballast
|57 t
|Counterweight at superstructure
|124 t
|Derrick ballast
|120 t
|Engine power
|390 kW
|Driving speed
|1.12 km/h
|Total ballast
|181.00 t
Confined spatial conditions, as well as special ground conditions, are key factors for the configuration of the device. As a solution, with the "Crane Planner" Liebherr offers software for selecting the optimal crawler crane and the appropriate configuration for the respective use. more
For heavy loads, the crane can be fitted with a derrick boom in combination with an additional counterweight. The suspended counterweight can be hydraulically displaced. more
The automatic track adjustment reduces the movement width of the crane to a minimum. The crane can be moved on narrow tracks when fully set up incl. boom and counterweight. The track adjustment also offers a significant advantage in mobility on spacious construction sites. more
This control assistance system increases the comfort in the operation of the crane. Loads can be moved to their intended position more efficiently. Coordination is also simplified for multi-crane lifting. more
The Vertical Line Finder ensures that the boom head is moved exactly vertical over the load to be lifted. This prevents the load swinging and possible contact with obstacles, as well as people. The service life of the crane is also increased with the lower dynamics on the boom. more
The heavy-duty jib is designed for maximum lifting capacity. The heavy-duty jib develops its full capability working together with large boom lengths and derrick equipment. A typical application is the installation of wind turbines. more
Fleet management and teleservice
The data transfer and positioning system "LiDAT" supplies important information on the operation of the machine. With this data crane operation can be made more efficient. There are various additional packages available for displaying data on wind speed or machine configuration, as well as access by service engineers via Teleservice.more
Carbon components (CFRP)
The use of the high-quality material CFRP guarantees a high degree of user-friendliness. For example, carbon handrails offer the advantages of no maintenance, simple handling, as well as weight reduction, which in turn enables higher load capacities and boom lengths.more
Fall protection
Liebherr developed a system for protecting people during assembly work on lattice jibs. Optimal protection of staff is thus guaranteed at all times.
Radio remote control
With the radio remote control a second person outside the cab can assume all crane movements. Loads can be moved to positions which are not even visible to the operator himself. Safety on the construction site is thus increased considerably.
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Yoshimura Honda CBR500R 2013 R-77 Slip On Exhaust
Aftermarket Exhausts Are For Race Use Only
- R-77 Muffler
- Trapezoidal shaped can
- Cone end cap
- Includes all necessary installation hardware
- Installation instructions
- Carbon Can/Carbon End Cap
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It may be a cliche, as routine as spring's blooms, but it has to be said: Everybody in Washington, no matter their place on the political spectrum, surely can agree on this: The cherry blossoms are a delightful sign of spring in the nation's capital, and have been so for 100 years. Tokyo gave Washington 3,000 trees in 1912, and many of the originals are still standing. It is a ritual for folks who live here and for tourists who come here to walk around the Tidal Basin and past the Jefferson Memorial taking in the fragile beauty of the blossoms. And fragile they are — last evening a couple of small breezes created a mini-snowfall of petals. In some places the blossoms cascade over the walkway, with their branches bringing them close to the water's edge. A number of people were enjoying an evening picnic under the canopy of blossoms; several photographers with their cameras and tripods set up and at least a couple of artists equipped with paints, canvas and easel were all at work capturing the beauty of the blossoms.
Some may be surpised to learn that these signature cherry blossoms can be found in several places in and around Washington. One place where they are in full bloom and as beautiful as at the Tidal Basin is the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A few of the trees also dot the nearby campus of The Catholic University of America. All of the blossoms are at their peak. With rain predicted this weekend, many of the flowers may be gone as many festivities get under way this weekend for the five-week National Cherry Blossom Festival, so some of us feel lucky to have taken it all in when we did.


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SOURCE: Omni Bio Pharmaceutical, Inc.
January 31, 2013 09:00 ET
DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - Jan 31, 2013) - Omni Bio Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("Omni Bio") (OTCBB: OMBP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of alternative uses of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) for the treatment of a variety of indications and the development of recombinant forms of AAT, today provided a company update from its new CEO, Dr. Bruce E. Schneider.
Key points in the update include:
The full text of the update can be viewed on the Company's website at www.omnibiopharma.com on the homepage or under investor relations.
About Omni Bio Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Omni Bio Pharmaceutical (www.omnibiopharma.com) is a biopharmaceutical company that is focused on AAT and on developing new recombinant versions of AAT that can be applied to the treatment of a broad range of indications including, for example, Type 1 diabetes, graft rejection, graft versus host disease (GVHD), cardiac conditions and inflammatory bowel diseases. Since its formation, Omni Bio has supported research using animal models and human clinical studies that demonstrate that AAT is a promising agent for ameliorating these conditions.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views and expectations with respect to future events. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the business risks disclosed in our SEC filings, especially the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Omni Bio Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Bob Ogden
Chief Financial Officer - Investor Relations
(720) 488-4754
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Kathryn Josephine Rankin Ressler
Kathryn Josephine Rankin Ressler, 90, died on Jan. 22, 2012 at Sumter Health and Rehab in South Carolina.She was born in Kane, a daughter of the late John and Agnes Rankin. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a life member of the VFW Post 3034.She loved flowers and music of all sorts and was an avid dancer and played the guitar in a band. Mrs. Ressler passed away on her daughter Kathy's birthday. She attended Bethesda Church of God. Surviving are: two sons, Ken Forsyth of Kane, and John Forsyth and his wife Debbie of Jessup, Ga.; four daughters, Mary Lou Bloomquist and her husband Seth of Kane, Sandra Armstrong and her husband Joe of Erie, Dorothy Harrold and her husband Jim of Sumter, S.C., and Darlene Lyons and her husband Jerry of Erie; three stepchildren, William Ressler and his wife Nadine of Lancaster, Carol Sunda and her husband Billy of Erie, and Donna Diehl and her husband John of Salt Lake City, Utah, along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Vaughn Lee Forsyth and her second husband, William Ralph Ressler; a daughter, Kathy Jane Forsyth; and a grandson, Brent Lyons. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane.The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, 103 South Fraley St., Kane, Pa. 16735.Memorials may be made to the Shiners Crippled Children's Hospital, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA, 16505.You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com or at www.ronaldmcdonaldfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the local arrangements.


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Welcome to my blog and the place where I will post my photos and musings from my life as an ultrarunner. My nickname "Shining" was given to me by a group of very special students after I finished my first 100-miler, the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. They were the inspiration that enabled me to finish this awesome race, and I try to live each day with a "shining" attitude!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wahoos and Ultrarunning
It was humbling to read Alyssa's comments on hoping to be competitive when she is my age, because at times I find myself wishing I was back in my 20s with years of racing and PRs ahead of me, instead of being in my late 40s doing my best to stay competitive in the Masters category! But I am so glad I can be a role model for younger women who seek to be endurance athletes and still be able to have a career and a family. Of course, there is no way I could have been able to enjoy the past eight years of ultraunning without the help and ongoing support of my hubby, family, and training partners. I believe a strong support system is crucial for longevity in this sport. We need to have friends and fellow runners who share in our thirst for challenges and adventures and who say "Go for it!" every time we come up with a new goal. I've written it here before and will again: I owe so much to my people---you know who you are!
One shout out in particular goes to Mark Lundblad and the fine folks at inov-8. They had no problem sponsoring an old gal like me this year and I am eternally grateful. I have been incredibly impressed with the professional quality of their products as well as how they treat their sponsored runners and customers. My current fave inov-8 shoe is the Flyrock 284. It was somewhat of a big jump from wearing only Montrails since 2001 to the "less is more" approach on the inov-8 shoe, but I absolutely love the Flyrocks and I feel ten times faster and lighter when I am running in them. I can't wait to race hard at the Terrapin 50K in March and see if that is the case!
7 comments:
- annette bednosky said...
Sophie-you are an inspiration for many-including me! I can not imagine the challenges you face with teenagers and being a coach in addition to your full time job. Ouch! Yet you are inspired and talented and Inov8 is lucky to have you! And I am thrilled to know you! Keep up the fabulous, contagious, life-affirming attitude!
- February 24, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- Rick Gray said...
Sophie, I read your post and also the article yesterday, but just now getting to giving you a well deserved comment. The video was wonderful. You spoke from the heart and of those who know you, it is really what you believe. You are an inspiration to so many by relentlessly moving forward in all that you do. I agree with Annette, Inov-8 is lucky to have you. Keep up your "shining" spirit!
- February 26, 2010 at 6:07 AM
- Rooster said...
Sophie you are an inspiration and I love reading about your doings. Keep em coming!
Hooked up with Amy and she's my new rabbit.:)
- February 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- Thomas Bussiere said...
Sophie – Love the post. So well put about maintaining a balance with a professional carrier, family (supportive wife and 2 kids), and demanding hours of training this sports requires. This is what normally limits my performance is keeping this balance. I would like to train more, but would have to sacrifice something I'm not willing to do. It's like a 3 legged stool, and I like the challenge of keeping it balanced so it doesn't fall over. I wouldn't want it any other way.
- March 1, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- ultrarunnergirl said...
Sophie, you are always inspiring! Loved the article.
- March 1, 2010 at 4:52 PM
- meredith said...
Sophie - You are such an inspiration and unbelievable example of incredible talent! Thank you so much for sharing.
I can't wait to cross paths with you again :)
- March 4, 2010 at 6:15 PM
- Andrew Speidel said...
Hi Sophie,
Very cool video. You're a star!
- March 18, 2010 at 7:51 PM


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Here's a bit of a 101 thread with a difference, it's 101 for women writers, not 101 for feminism.
Over at Tiger Beatdown C.L. Minou talks about her transition in reading (which coincided with her transition in gender presentation), from reading books by and about men to reading books by and about women. Here's an excerpt, although you should definitely read the whole thing:
Back in my youth I indulged in the most stereotypical of male literature, science fiction, reading it pretty much exclusively for about a decade. It wasn't all wasted—I got my first bits of sex ed reading New Wave sci-fi—but I don't need to tell anyone that a lot of what I was reading was so backwards on the matter of gender as to be fucking retrograde. I liked the Big Three a lot: Asimov, Clarke, and god help me, Heinlein—a man who not only thought "all women are the same height—lying down†was a good pickup line, he actually wrote a story where it worked as a pickup line… And women authors? Hah. Even when I was reading science fiction exclusively, I didn't like LeGuin, the most openly feminist sci-fi author. I think I read one book by Cherryh. Octavia Butler? Never heard of her. Seriously. I'd never heard of Octavia Butler until she DIED. And the authors of my Great Books tour could pretty much all use the same restroom…
Now for our 101. A lot of the fannish geeks here are all over great stuff by women, I imagine, but some (ahem, me) aren't so much. So here's a thread for those of you who are on top of your recommendations: women fiction authors, especially ones that you think of as somehow geeky (by genre, or style, or… geek vibe). Some things to start with:
- General description of fiction that this woman writes (genre, style, language if not English)
- Recommended starting point for her work.
What you recommend doesn't have to be professionally published original fiction. Just stuff you love and want to share.


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The Sun's recent coverage of the House Republicans' campaign against Obamacare ("House GOP: Defund health law or shutter government," Sept. 19) offers a good example of Congressional Republican hypocrisy. In the article, Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana is quoted as saying, "We're doing what the American people are asking us to do." Well, Mr. Stutzman, if Republicans are so devoted to doing what the American people want, where were you when over 80 percent of the American people wanted stricter gun control laws?
By the way, just what alternative do you and your conservative cohorts suggest as a replacement to the Affordable Care Act? No one has heard of any lately. Do you think that there is not a health care crisis in this country? The only conclusion an objective observer can come to is that Republicans want this country to go back to the old system where insurance companies can raise rates at will and refuse care to those who have a pre-existing condition.
Is he so owned by those same insurance companies he will do anything (including close down the government) to assure those companies their profits?
Shame on him.
W. Corry Larson, Princess Anne


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Jobs With a Terrible Outlook
Businesses are cutting costs wherever they can. Outsourcing jobs overseas where operation costs are lower is just one example. However, the proliferation of new technology is changing the landscape of America's job market. Automation is yet another fast-growing method of cutting costs, as these technological advances become cheaper and easier to implement — replacing jobs previously held by humans.
Here are some professions that are suffering due to these technological advances:


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Avoderm Natural Sardine Shrimp and Crab Meat Canned Cat Food
As cat lovers and experienced cat owners ourselves, we know that the condition of your cat's skin and fur is frequently a reflection of overall health. Poor skin health can sometimes be traced to dietary insufficiencies or imbalances. Problems with the skin and fur are never just cosmetic. Symptoms such as hair loss, thinning fur, dullness, dry flaky skin, excessive scratching, thickened skin, infections, and odors can often be traced back to either a shortage or an excess of a specific nutrient. In fact, there is no more visible indicator of problems with your cat's overall health than problems with the skin and fur. The right nutrients in the right proportions are indispensable to keeping your cat healthy.
IngredientsSardine, Fish Broth, Shrimp, Crab Meat, Xanthan, Potassium Chloride, Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B1 Supplement, Vitamin B2 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
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This weekend I headed out of San Diego to visit friends in Phoenix, Arizona. While I was there I got to enjoy one of my favorite pizza spots with the best sauce ever!
Jimmy and Joe's is a phenomenal find in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona. They serve up serious slices with a serious sauce, Joe's sauce, to be exact.
One slice of pizza weighs in at over one pound, with the potential to weigh over 2 pounds depending on the toppings. (Now that's serious!) The restaurant has over 11 specialty pizzas but I like to make my own by combining almost a third of their over 25 toppings!
Bell peppers, red onions, jalapeños, and we can't forget about the meat, Italian sausage, meatballs and bacon, finished off with bits of their homemade herb ricotta makes for one unforgettable slice of pizza!
They finish each slice off by placing a fortune cookie on the side. You may ask why a fortune cookie at a pizza place? I say why not? They're tasty, fun and a conversation starter!
Oh and don't forget about pizzas perfect companion, buffalo wings!
Tossed in the killer Joe's sauce they're hard to beat!
For more information about the killer pizza with the killer sauce visit Jimmy and Joe's online.


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As you will see we do not require payment at this stage, you will receive a request for payment after your booking has been received (you can pay either by cheque or online).
Our policies regarding cancellations are as follows:
Please note that your place on the course can only be guaranteed once payment has been received
The course location will be confirmed at least one week before the booking, please have a look at our locations page for more details.


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During extreme testing procedures, MESA's MTLE2518 TL-15 safe demonstrated the ability to withstand severe attacks by experienced U.L. experts using powerful tools such as sledgehammers, power saws, carbide disc cutters, drills, etc., and without fail, were awarded the U.L. TL-15 label. Equipped with Group II Combination Dial Lock.
MESA MTLE2518 TL-15 Safe Features:
- Door:
- Overall thickness of 5¾" and is constructed with a 23¾" defense barrier of outer and inner steel plates creating a single structure enclosing a unique, high density fire and burglary resistant composite material.
- Defense barrier houses a proprietary amalgamation of nuggets and steel fibers to withstand concentrated attacks with the most sophisticated equipment used by burglars today.
- The Mesa TL-15 offers a massive solid steel hard plate covering the entire door.
- The Safe formed body has a total protective thickness of 3½" enclosing a high density fire resistant composite material with nuggets and steel fibers.
- A reinforced drill resistant door frame protects the door and each individual bolt chamber from severe side attacks.
- A proprietary inner barrier protects against peeling attacks.
- High strength adjustable shelves.
- Two hour, 350°F factory fire rating. Tested at temperatures up to 1850°F
- Equipped with six to ten massive 1½" diameter chrome plated solid steel locking bolts. Each bolt moves deep into the body's protected bolt chambers.
- Entire boltwork mechanism is also protected by a spring operated boltwork detent system. Bolts stay in the retracted position when the door is opened and automatically engage when the door is closed.
- Equipped with a U.L. Listed Group II Combination Dial Lock. The lock is protected by a massive drill shattering hard plate and two additional spring- loaded devices.
- Offers a vertical height adjustment and utilizes an oil impregnated bearing ensuring easy door operation.
Fire Endurance:
Locking Mechanism:
Additional Information
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|Combination Lock
|Outside Dimensions
|H:32" x W: 25" x D: 25.5"
|Inside Dimensions
|H: 25" x W: 18" x D: 16"
|Interior Cubic Feet
|Lock Type
|Combination Lock
|Fire Rating
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I notice odd things sometimes when I'm out riding. Here's a few shots of some of my favorite signs.Is it any wonder that I ever find my way back home?
|I found this one last spring while riding in NC. What could it mean? I think we could use some signs like this in Massachusetts, just to indicate that the road ahead is actually just a series of potholes loosely joined by bits of pavement.
|Another of my favorites. If there is Nonesuch Road, why does it need a sign?
|Bring on the Flat Hills!
|We are plain speakers here in New England!
|Meet me at the brick building. It's the one with the sign over the door that says "Brick Building."
|This goes a long way in explaining why they have to label the brick building. Note that the schools are on Church Street, while the church is on School street.


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Discover our attractions
Discover the delights of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, walk among the treetops on the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, reflect at the State War Memorial, enjoy natural fun at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park or play in the footprints of dinosaurs at May Drive Parkland.
Investigate and learn
We have more than beautiful parks and gardens. We also have leading scientists, horticultural experts and outstanding educators. We provide a great variety of learning opportunities for schools, tertiary students and volunteers. Learning comes naturally in Kings Park and Bold Park.
See what's happening
There is something for everyone and every season in Kings Park and Bold Park. Outdoor concerts, theatre and cinema are popular during warm weather while the Kings Park Festival is the place to be in spring. Visitors enjoy free guided walks, artist workshops and education programs all year round.
Connect with nature
Kings Park and Bold Park provide unique opportunities to connect with nature in the heart of the city. Take a moment to breathe and relax in these tranquil surroundings, enjoy a guided walk through the Botanic Garden, get your hands dirty at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park or take a quiet stroll through Bold Park bushland.
Organise your visit
We want you and all our visitors to feel welcome and enjoy a visit to Kings Park and Bold Park. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate function, sporting activity, community event or a large family gathering, we are here to help. You might be hosting friends, attending a concert or enjoying a meal. Take the time to organise your visit.
View from above
Kings Park and Bold Park are renowned for their spectacular views. Kings Park enjoys prime position on Mt Eliza overlooking Perth City and the Swan River, making it an ideal location for photography and weddings. Bold Park is a natural high point in the metropolitan area and provides stunning views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding suburbs.
Explore the gardens
The Western Australian Botanic Garden in Kings Park showcases over 3,000 varieties of the State's unique flora, including many rare and threatened species. Visit the Backyard Botanicals Garden for easy, grow-me-at-home ideas to inspire your own native garden. Discover the natural beauty of Bold Park bushland, with a diverse range of flora, fauna and fungi.
Remember our history
Kings Park is where Western Australia's memories are made with more memorials than any other park in Australia. Visitors can honour servicemen at the State War Memorial, journey down the Kokoda Track Walk and view thousands of dedications along the Honour Avenues. Discover the strong connection to Aboriginal culture and the role Kings Park plays in Perth's social history.
You can help
Our parks belong to all of us and there are many ways you can provide support. Consider becoming a Kings Park or Bold Park volunteer with a variety of roles available to suit your interests. Sponsorships, bequests and proceeds from Aspects of Kings Park and native plant sales are greatly appreciated and maintain conservation efforts and visitor services.


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By Blerona
Last week we had our M&J Bridal Salon Press Event inside of M&J Trimming and it was such a blast. With guests from the The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, Inside Weddings and some of our favorite bloggers we knew we would have to put in a lot of work to make the night perfect. We worked with James Abel Events to completely transform the back of the store and we were very lucky and thankful to have Alpine Creative Group, Sugar Flower Cake Shop, Izze Sparkling Juice, Jenny Yoo Collections, Johnny Gonzalez, Maison Prive and Fantasia Studios sponsor the event. Read more about the event here!
One part of the event that we were all very excited about was the Photo Booth! We got a custom made backdrop, used M&J Bridal Salon headpieces and hats and of course made some of our own props with M&J Trimming.
Hard Stock Paper (Any craft/paper store)
Wooden Sticks ( Any craft/paper store)
Scissors, Pencil ( to trace)
Hot Glue Gun
Fur, Plaid Ribbon, and Rhinestones
The Internet!
Mustashe Steps: Search the internet for paper mustaches(theres a lot) and print out the photos that you like. Then cut out the mustaches and trace them onto the black paper. Cut out those mustaches, embellish them and hot glue them on to the sticks.
3″ Genuine Fox On Tape Style# 28624 in Snowtop, Ss16 Flatback Rhinestones Item#03016
From Left to Right: Plaid Ribbon in Navy/Peach/Multi Item# 18382, 25mm Gingham Ribbon Style# 38812 in Lilac/White, 2″ Plaid Ribbon Style# 11219 in Grey Combo (to order (1.800.9MJTRIM)
Last Step! Make sure you have fun using them at the photo booth!


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Graduate Catalog
2014 – 2015
Office of Graduate Studies
McKelvie Hall, 102 W. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2943
Fax: 610-436-2763
Revised June 2018
Graduate Center
1160 McDermott Drive
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2608
Fax: 610-436-2439
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Christ, M.B.A. Director
West Chester University offers an M.B.A. program which is
Students have full access to all University resources.
The University's M.B.A. program seeks motivated individuals with diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated quality performance as an undergraduate.
The West Chester University M.B.A. program is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an international accrediting agency for quality business management programs.
The evening M.B.A. program is designed for a wide range of participants who share a desire for professional growth and career advancement. Students have diverse backgrounds representing a wide variety of baccalaureate degrees, work experiences, and career goals. The evening M.B.A. is a hybrid learning program that uses a combination of in-class and online meetings. Classes meet for seven weeks.
The M.B.A. program offers an online option for students seeking to complete their degree through distance education. All courses in the M.B.A. program can be taken online except for MKT 699 (Residency Seminar), which must be taken on campus. The online M.B.A. follows the same curriculum and term structure as the evening M.B.A. program. Online M.B.A. courses are primarily taught asynchronously with students being required to meet certain learning, assessment, and other requirements within a stated time period. However, certain elements of some courses may require that students be accessible online at a specific date and time. Additionally, some courses may require students to submit to proctored assessments.
Students are permitted to take courses in both the evening and the online options. However, preference for course enrollment is given to students who have indicated they are pursuing their M.B.A. through a specific option.
Course titles and descriptions under Accounting, Economics and Finance, Management, and Marketing.
Students with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or with equivalent preparation acquired in another country are eligible to apply for admission to a graduate program. Evaluation for admission to the M.B.A. program is based on the following requirements.
A significant portion of the criteria used to evaluate applicants for admission to the M.B.A. program is based on the following:
In general, admission to the WCU M.B.A. will be determined using the following M.B.A. admissions formula score:
(GPA x 200) + GMAT score > 1100
In addition to the criteria noted above, the formula score can be affected to a lesser degree by other factors including professional work experience, quality of previous educational experience, and additional indicators of success. Additionally, students are expected to score in the 20th percentile or higher on the GMAT for both the verbal and quantitative portions of the test. The M.B.A. program also will accept scores for the ETS Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for tests taken after August 2011. Candidates submitting the GRE are expected to score in the 20th percentile or higher on both the verbal and quantitative portions of the test. Additionally, candidates submitting the GRE must meet the equivalent of a 450 GMAT score. The comparison of the GRE total score to the GMAT total score will be, in part, determined using a GMAT comparison tool accessible through the ETS website (www.ets.org).
Applicants possessing a formula score less than 1100 but greater or equal to 1000 may also be considered for admission to the University's M.B.A. program through the M.B.A. pre-qualifier program. Students following this route must meet all requirements of the M.B.A. pre-qualifier program before being admitted into the M.B.A. program. To be considered for admission through the M.B.A. pre-qualifier program, applicants must
Applicants must submit all official undergraduate transcripts demonstrating quality performance at the undergraduate level; appropriate scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT); an essay on career plans; a current resume; and two letters of recommendation. Registration for M.B.A. courses must be approved by the M.B.A. director.
For degree candidacy approval, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in all M.B.A. courses, be fully matriculated, and have completed all foundation courses.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all M.B.A. courses and a 3.0 GPA in concentration courses.
The graduate business certificate consists of the M.B.A. program's six foundation-level courses: ACC 500, BLA 501, ECO 500, FIN 500, MGT 500, MKT 501.
The graduate business certificate is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for the graduate business certificate.
Students who successfully complete the graduate business certificate may apply to the M.B.A. program; however, these applicants must still meet the requirements for admission to the M.B.A. Grades from courses in the graduate business certificate may be used to assess students' previous GPA as part of the M.B.A. admission evaluation.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program.
Students may use previous course work to satisfy requirements for one course within the graduate business certificate.
The course work must match the requirements for the course and have been taken within the last six years from the time application is made for the certificate program.
Dr. Fuller, Chairperson (610-436-3460)
Faculty listing and course descriptions for the Department of Accounting.
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Faculty listing and course descriptions for the Department of Economics and Finance.
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Faculty listing and course descriptions for the Department of Management.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Belgrade Artist in Residence
My news for 2013 is that I've been offered an artist in residence in Belgrade. This residency is through Alternative Film Festival and the Academic Film Center. where my film The Swimmer screened earlier this month. I am excited of the prospect of creating a project for this opportunity. You will hear more about this in the coming months. I will also be setting up a funding campaign to help with travel expenses. In the mean time if you are interested in supporting my project, I have some digital drawings for sale on the menu link- RE:store. This is a site I created to help with the general cost of making films. Support is always welcome and I'd like to offer artwork in exchange.


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Jewelries are not a human accident, but the expression of what we want to say… Lourdes Trejo is a brand based in Cancun that was born to shine through our Mexican silver and through the excellent quality and tradition that identifies Mexican artisans. Its objective is to make people shine and light up with their external and internal beauty. Lourdes Trejo considers jewelry not only as grams of metal or jewelry stones, but as an accumulation of experiences and emotions coming from an inspiration that can be reflected on a ring or a bracelet, so they can be shared with personal experiences. Its work is made in .925 sterling silver with fine diamond cuts that give each one of the pieces a very original and sparkly finish.
This necklace belongs to the Garabatos collection, which recreates the smooth trace left by a pencil when drawing funny scribbles. Made of .925 sterling silver with a diamond finish.
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Lourdes Trejo decided to become a jewelry designer since the beginning of her professional life and has designed for many Mexican brands. In 2008, she decided to create her own line. In 2006, she won the first place at the National Contest of Jewelry "Creatividad Brillante" and the second place at the Latino American Contest of Design. Lourdes Trejo has grown and positioned herself as a favorite among customers thanks to her creative designs and high quality pieces made in .925 Silver. Her jewelry can be found in boutiques in the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Zacatecas and the state of Queretaro. Lourdes Trejo is a Mexican brand that helps people stand out from the rest. Their mission is to shine, make people shine and allow them to share that shine with their inner and outer beauty.


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Its design was inspired by, but not attributed to a colonial pewter piece found in an antique store in Boston over 40 years ago. The simplicity of form combining round into square fit in with Traditional pieces but was highly adaptable to more contemporary styles.
It is the original, quintessential, "transitional" piece in the Wilton Armetale product collection line since the early 1960s, and yet the design is believed to be 18th century.
The Boston collection, previously included 10 contemporary functional shapes. Now it offers many more choices and combinations with the addition of the wooden serving pieces. Crafted using "acacia" wood, these pieces are designed to adapt perfectly to their metal counterparts.
Boston Oval Tray w/ Handles$64.99


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A+ for iPhoneFree
You must be 17 years old to download this application. The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open the link, and you must have an active iTunes account to download the application. This download may not be available in some countries.


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southflorida wrote:I'll second his information on the wind. And warmth.
It's the trades and they sweep the northern coast of Venezuela for 8 or so months a year. The tree pictured in my avatar was wind-swept by those trades in eastern Venezuela. Those winds built the town of El Yaque on Margarita island (eastern Venezuela) on the windsurfing craze. In 1982 El Yaque was a desolate fishing village, it is now a thriving little town with dozens of small hotels catering to kiters and windsurfers.
Venezuela has tremendous tourism potential for kiters, but until the safety improves substantially, and they get over their silly problems like scarcity of toilet paper and other essentials, then they might be able to take advantage of the wind and focus on tourism.
Adicora, and the entire Paraguana peninsula has the potential to be as good as NE Brazil if it is ever developed. And it is closer to the USA, potentially much easier/quicker to get to. There is certainly no lack of wind.
I don't know about "cheap"...there is little local production of anything. Too much is imported, including now toilet paper, coffee, meats, grains...they have real problems producing enough to feed themselves. Not a surprise considering they are modeling themselves and being guided by Cuba's economic and political model.
The USA doesn't have an ambassador in Venezuela, he was kicked out years ago
oh, did I mention? It is WINDY there!
by the way, it is spelled "Colombia", not "Columbia"!
Lol !
Yes for a while ( post-3 months after the last election) the toilet paper was a little hard to find but i can assure you we did not have shortages here for ourselves lol !
It is funny to see how the information is transmitted out of here it looks like we are almost starving and dying of hunger !
Well, the were a bit of shortages of flour ( Venezuelans love to eat that corn flour to make their " arepas " and "empanadas" ) but relatively solved.
There are other kind of shortages but nothing that will make people starve. In fact you can eat a very variated food here...
The chicken is a problem now but we still can get it. Anyway there is a variated supply of other meat, fish etc...
I am not Venezuelian ( Canadian ) and i would not stay here if it was that bad i can assure you !
And i am not a Cuban fan as well, nor Chavista ( i do not believe in any politicians or system ).
It is sad that there is so much bad publicity and exagerations, sure there is a crisis but nothing as bad as what is portrayded...
I know Holland kiters who work in Aruba and they come here and love it so much and recommend to people there to come here and tehy still do not understand why there is as much fear about here cause they find it much better than there to kite !
Much much cheaper and easy to come !
Sure it is not the " Hollyday-inn" hôtels but decent !


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Stephanie Laurens
The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae
Stephanie Laurens
The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae
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We joyfully request your attendance at the wedding of Miss Angelica Cynster ... but not until she and her hero lay to rest an ancient grudge in the Scottish Highlands!
Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman, she knows beyond a doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason—when her hero abducts her!
The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn't wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him—and he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal!
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"Absolutely rompalicious, THE CAPTURE OF THE EARL OF GLENCRAE, the third and final novel in best-selling author Stephanie Laurens' CYNSTER SISTERS trilogy, is a passion-filled, witty historical romance that will keep you enthralled from the very first page."
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"Laurens has created another incredible series connected to the Cynsters and Bastion Club. The marvelous adventure story is wrapped in an exciting plot built around a dynamic hero and a heroine whose depth of emotion reaches out to touch the reader on every level. Superb!" Romantic Times, Top Pick!
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Stephanie Laurens fans simply cannot get enough of the Cynsters—the New York Times bestselling author's wickedly seductive family of sexy rogues and headstrong young ladies. With The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae, Laurens's enthralling historical romance miniseries featuring the Cynster Brides comes to a wild and satisfying conclusion—as lovely, determined Angelica Cynster recognizes her ideal match across a candlelit ballroom…only to find herself suddenly kidnapped by the man, spirited off to the Scottish Highlands, and engaged to be married!


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Deadline for June program is May 6.
Safety Town is a comprehensive safety education program for children who are age eligible to enter kindergarten in 2013. This summer's program will take place June 3-7 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day at Washington School.
The program introduces children to many safety topics (i.e. home safety, farm safety, stranger danger, pedestrian safety, bus safety, etc.) There are guest speakers, including police officers, who run the "town."
Many community sponsors make the program possible. The fee is $20 and the registration deadline is May 6.
Call Washington School at 281-2762 for more information.


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Vizey needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 49 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Click Eden
We like to think of Eden as paradise not a garden with fruit and naked people. Please no apples, tress, snakes...
We see our clients as long term business partners not one off sales.
We work to help and grow our clients business in just about every way we can.
We work with them to get them known, liked and trusted before a potential client of theirs picks up the phone or walks through their door.
Our primary tool is video marketing to give the client an online presents. After we have done that we see where we can help. We only work on performance related commission as a consultant to the business. We never take on clients that we cannot help massively and quickly and we never take money up front. This is our choice as we are in this business to real help business owners.
People with real bricks and mortar business's.
Business/franchise owners that still work in there business daily.
Selling high ticket items or repeat services
Chiropractors, Day Spa's, Paints, Dentists, Jewelers, Used car lots and so on, wide and wonderful.
Age range 25 to 55
60/40 male to female
Mostly in South East England
Most of these people have never come across a service like ours. They have been advertising in Yellow pages and the local newspaper for all their business life.
We really want to catch the eye and express thought, partnership and togetherness/networking while being very much of the moment.
We are looking for a logo that looks as good in multiple colours as it does in a single colour.
But do not feel you must use lots of colours.
We like the Google logo colour pallet
From the samples in the ready made section these two are what we best link the look/feel of best
But if you feel you have a design that a better fit to the company and our market go for it.
As for Click Eden feel free to try fonts styles anything you like
If you can take the feel of the above logos and create a design using CE that would hold interest.
Please no Click Eden versions of the Google logo.
Otherwise feel free to express and impress.
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New York State Cemetery Board to Meet on May 23, 2013
ALBANY - Members of the New York State Cemetery Board will meet on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State offices in downtown Albany at 99 Washington Avenue.
Tentative agenda items include discussion of pending legislation, proposed rules and regulations and action on cemetery applications. The public is welcome to attend.
|New York State Cemetery Board
|Monthly Meeting of the Board
|Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
|New York Department of State Offices
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Conference Room, Suite 1135
Albany, NY
This meeting will also be available for later viewing at http://www.dos.ny.gov/programguide/webcast.jsp


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Mundaka, one of the world's best lefthand breaks, redeemed itself today. The at-times fickle river-mouth spit out enough four to five foot waves to host 20 heats of ASP World Tour action in just seven hours thanks to the ASP Dual Heat format which allows for overlapping heats.
South Africa's Royden Bryson was the day's biggest victor, beating renowned barrel-rider Damien Hobgood (USA) 19.37 to 17.26 after out tube-riding him.
"I'm just super stoked," Bryson said. "You sit here all day and wonder if you are going to get a chance to surf out there when the waves are good and the tide is right and then in my heat with Damien everything came together. We both got really good waves, I think I was just fortunate to pick the better ones."
Bryson earned the first perfect 10 of his career in the heat – just moments after posting a 9.73 – leaving Hobgood comboed despite the 8.83 and 8.43 in his scoreline.
"Nevermind the World Tour, that was my first perfect 10 even in a provincial contest," Bryson said. "It's a bit of a blur but I just remember taking off and pulling into the first section and watching the whole wave kind of slow up like it was standing still. I just kept going and going and then I think I did a turn and got another little barrel."
The second-year surfer currently sits 34th on the ratings – only the top 27 surfers requalify at year's end. Bryson has yet to make it out of Round 3 and is not backing up his ASP World Tour campaign on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS).
"Right now, I'm on the bubble so I just want to make a couple heats," Bryson said. "I haven't had the best of years so I'm just trying to requalify and make sure I'm doing this next year."
South African Jordy Smith shined today, scoring the second highest heat total of the event behind Bryson. Smith, who finished third in his Round 1 heat yesterday, avoided early elimination by beating fellow rookie Jay Thompson (AUS) today.
"I've been messing up in all of the first heats this year and I'm stoked to make it to the next round," Smith said. "Hopefully the waves will stay like this and we have some great waves. I caught about 14 waves in that heat and luckily I caught some fun ones and got some good scores."
In contrast to Bryson and Smith's Round 2 success, fellow South African's Travis Logie and Ricky Basnett were both eliminated today. Sitting 39th and 45th on the ratings respectively, and sans back-up results on the WQS, it is unlikely either one will be on the ASP World Tour in 2009.
Fred Patacchia of Hawaii displayed his tube-riding prowess again today. Patacchia finished runner-up to Bruce Irons (HAW) in barreling waves in Indonesia earlier this year. He earned a 9.5 in his Round 2 heat today.
"To tell you the truth, I haven't really felt like I've been surfing that great, so pulling in and going straight is easy," Pattachia said of the high scoring ride. "I was hoping we'd go out there and get a few barrels and we have. Mundaka is doing its thing."
Pattachia surfed again in Round 3, beating fellow Hawaiian Roy Powers.
ASP World No. 4 Adriano de Souza (BRA) also surfed twice today, beating Billabong Pro wildcard and local Marcos San Segundo in Round 2 and fellow Brazilian Jihad Khodr in Round 3. De Souza has been one of the surfers to beat in 2008 and blitzed today despite never surfing the wave before.
"I'm looking to get as high a position as I can," de Souza said. "Last year I did pretty bad and finished 28th. This year I just put in my mind to try my best and keep focused and to try and improve on my position and see what I can do. I would love to get a great result here before heading to Brazil where I will have a lot of support on the beach."
Local Basque surfer Aritz Aranburu, who hurt his ankle and has missed half of his rookie season, also advanced today. He beat Chris Ward (USA) in Round 2.
"I've been waiting for this contest all year," Aranburu said. "I was hoping to be better for this event because I have been injured. I'm feeling alright so let's just see what I can do in the next round. It's really important for me to do really well here as a present for my people. They've supported me throughout the whole year, even with my injury. For me to do well here in front of them would be a really good present so I am going to try my best."
Aranburu will meet ASP World No. 3 Bede Durbidge (AUS) in Round 3. Durbidge survived sudden death this morning and was just one of many surfers singing the praises of the Dual Heat format today. The format gives the surfers 40 minutes in the lineup instead of 30 with each heat overlapping with the one before and after it for half the heat. Priority is allocated to the surfers during the last 20-minutes of their heat.
"It's a good call doing dual heats right now, it worked perfect," Durbidge said. "The first 20 minutes you're just trying to get some medium range scores up and find your feet and then the second 20 minutes you've got priority so the tactics come into play. Mundaka is the perfect place to run this format and I'm glad we're using it. I was lost at sea in Sopelana but I found my feet out here today – I love surfing Mundaka."
ASP World No. 5 Joel Parkinson (AUS) won the last heat of Round 3 surfed today. Parkinson has been vocal about his lack of motivation with Kelly Slater (USA) likely winning the 2008 ASP World Title tomorrow. He came out of his Round 3 heat looking more inspired.
"I'm excited, because the waves could be all time," Parkinson said. "It could be bad too, but there's a chance of surfing some really insane waves tomorrow for 40 minutes and those overlapping heats work well. Hopefully this gave me enough kick in the ass to get going."
Slater will surf against Basque wildcard Eneko Acero in Heat 8 – likely tomorrow morning. If Slater wins he will stitch up ASP World Title No. 9. Contest officials expect to run overlapping heats again tomorrow, meaning that Slater and Acero will paddle out just an hour and 20-minutes after competition commences.
Round 3 Billabong Pro Mundaka Results:
Heat 1: Adriano de Souza (BRA) 14.00 def. Jihad Khodr (BRA) 11.33
Heat 2: Mick Campbell (AUS) 13.17 def. Dane Reynolds (USA) 12.03
Heat 3: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 13.60 def. Roy Powers (HAW) 12.34
Heat 4: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 13.17 def. Daniel Ross (AUS) 9.60
Round 2 Billabong Pro Mundaka Results:
Heat 1: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.00 def. Reubyn Ash (GBR) 6.93
Heat 2: Adriano de Souza (BRA) 12.83 def. Marco San Segundo (EUK) 9.27
Heat 3: C.J. Hobgood (USA) 12.67 def. Txaber Trojaola (EUK) 11.5
Heat 4: Adrian Buchan (AUS) 12.83 def. Hodei Collazo (EUK) 7.83
Heat 5: Jeremy Flores (FRA) 12.17 def. Mark Occhilupo (AUS) 3.30
Heat 6: Kai Otton (AUS) 9.97 def. Manoa Drollet (PYF) 5.97
Heat 7: Luke Stedman (AUS) 8.84 def. Ricky Basnett (ZAF) 6.33
Heat 8: Aritz Aranburu (EUK) 13.50 def. Chris Ward (USA) 12.36
Heat 9: Leonardo Neves (BRA) 11.50 def. Dayyan Neve (AUS) 10.17
Heat 10: Dane Reynolds (USA) 13.6 def. Travis Logie (ZAF) 9.26
Heat 11: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 16.83 def. Ben Bourgeois (USA) 9.74
Heat 12: Taylor Knox (USA) 12.93 def. Luke Munro (AUS) 7.16
Heat 13: Royden Bryson (ZAF) 19.37 def. Damien Hobgood (USA) 17.26
Heat 14: Tim Reyes (USA) 13.00 def. Rodrigo Dornelles (BRA) 11.53
Heat 15: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 17.90 def. Jay Thompson (AUS) 9.33
Heat 16: Ben Dunn (AUS) 15.50 def. Pancho Sullivan (HAW) 13.60
Upcoming Round 3 Billabong Pro Mundaka Match-Ups:
Heat 5: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. Daniel Wills (AUS)
Heat 6: Jeremy Flores (FRA) vs. Tiago Pires (PRT)
Heat 7: Tom Whitaker (AUS) vs. Tim Reyes (USA)
Heat 8: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Eneko Acero (EUK)
Heat 9: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Nic Muscroft (AUS)
Heat 10: Taylor Knox (USA) vs. Jordy Smith (ZAF)
Heat 11: C.J. Hobgood (USA) vs. Royden Bryson (ZAF)
Heat 12: Kai Otton (AUS) vs. Mikael Picon (FRA)
Heat 13: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Aritz Aranburu (EUK)
Heat 14: Kieren Perrow (AUS) vs. Ben Dunn (AUS)
Heat 15: Bobby Martinez (USA) vs. Leonardo Neves (BRA)
Heat 16: Luke Stedman (AUS) vs. Heitor Alves (BRA)


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Under Lovie Smith and the leadership of Dave Toub, Robbie Gould and Devin Hester the Bears had a reputation for some of the best special teams in the NFL.
With the departure of Smith, Toub chose to leave and accept the special teams job in Kansas City under Andy Reid who he worked for in Philadelphia before coming to Chicago, and Marc Trestman hired Joe Decamillis away from the Cowboys as special teams and assistant head coach.
In the first year under Trestman and Decamillis, the Bears special teams remained strong again.
The return game and Devin Hester took a nice step forward. After finishing the 2012 season 27th in punt return average and 32nd returning kickoffs, the Bears decided the Hester wide receiver experiment was over and he would be strictly a return man in 2013. Hester responded and the team improved to second in punt return average and 16th returning kickoffs. Hester improved from a 25.9 kick return average and a long of 40 in 2012 to 27.6 and a long of 80 in 2013, and made even more dramatic gains returning punts moving from an 8.3 average with a long of 44 to 14.2 with a long of 81 and a touchdown this year.
Coverage teams remained solid, as well, with the Bears first in the league covering punts in 2012 and fourth covering kickoffs, and finishing fourth in the league covering kickoffs and first in punt coverage in 2013.
Robbie Gould's season will unfairly be remembered by a missed 47-yard field goal attempt in overtime in Minnesota when he in fact remained one of the league's best kickers. Gould hit on 26 of his other 28 attempts including all six of his other attempts between 40 and 49 yards, and hit on 3 of 4 from 50-plus yards with his lone miss a 66 yard attempt.
Punter, Adam Podlesh had an off year in 2013. He was 18th in the NFL in 2012 with a 39.4 net punting average and 34 punts dropped inside the 20 with just 6 touchbacks. In 2013 he fell to 29th in net punting average with a 37.9 mark and 27 punts inside the 20, but just two touchbacks.
Coverage specialists Eric Weems, Blake Costanzo and Sherrick McManis were all extremely productive with McManis leading in tackles.
This group gets a B for being solid to excellent in all phases of special teams with the exception of Podlesh's punting. It is hard to give the overall unit any more than a B though when the punter was among the weakest in the league.
The Bears moved quickly to resign Gould in the week immediately following the end of the season and made him the highest paid placekicker in the league. It is well deserved as Gould remains the third most accurate kicker in the history of the NFL, and first among active kickers pending the return of Nate Kaeding.
Hester is a free agent and unlikely to return for no reason other than salary cap constraints. With massive upgrades needed on defense the Bears cannot afford to pay Hester what he's worth as one of the game's premiere returners if the job can be filed by a youngster making near the minimum.
McManis and Costanzo also are free agents as is Patrick Mannelly, the NFL's best long snapper.
Weems carries a $1.6 million salary cap hit in 2014.
The Bears will almost certainly bring serious competition to the punting spot in training camp this year even though Podlesh is signed for two more years, and if Mannelly retires the Bears will need to make finding his replacement a priority. Mannelly has been so good for so long that his value is often overlooked.


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Pecan Show slated for Nov. 17
Texas AgriLife Extension Service is proud to announce that the 2010 Abilene Area Pecan Show will be held Nov. 17, 2010. Residents of Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Fisher and Taylor Counties are invited to submit their pecans for competition and judging. To enter the 2010 Abilene Area Pecan Show, submit 42 nuts of each pecan variety in a resealable, plastic bag to the Taylor County Extension Office. Entries began being accepted Monday, Nov. 8 ; however, all entries are due to the Taylor County Extension Office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16 .Don't worry if you are not sure of the pecan varieties that you have. All entries will be classified before they are judged. Pecans will be cracked and shelled on Wednesday, Nov. 17, and then judged on Thursday, Nov. 18 . Our judge for this year's competition is Larry Womack of Womack Nursery in DeLeon, Texas.All entries will then be on display at the Extension office on Thursday, Nov. 18, from noon until 4 p.m. All entries must be picked up from the Taylor County Extension Office between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 . Entries not picked up become the property of the Taylor County Extension Service.For more information, contact the Taylor County Extension office at 325-672-6048.


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The 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi (3rd Gen, Black) from Apple features an incredibly thin design and even more power than its predecessors. The improved Retina display contains 4 times more pixels than the iPad 2 for outstanding clarity and sharpness with both text and images. A newly designed dual-core A5X chip with quad-core graphics provides a great deal of processing power and speed to compensate for the increase in resolution and delivers the same responsive feeling of the former models. This increase in power and resolution all come without the cost of lessened battery life; the iPad still features up to 10 hours of power between charging.
The rear-facing iSight camera incorporates a 5 megapixel backside illuminated sensor for increased lowlight sensitivity as well as great performance in bright situations. Autofocus, tap-to-focus, and tap to set exposure settings provide a range of functions that allow you to achieve the best exposure possible in a quick and intuitive manner. Face detection is also supported and recognizes up to 10 different faces for improved exposure and focus settings when photographing people. In addition to improved still imaging capabilities, the iSight camera also supports full HD 1080p video recording with automatic image stabilization. The camera utilizes a 5-element f/2.4 lens for sharpness and integrates a hybrid infrared filter for greater color fidelity.
All of the internal features function via the robust iOS operating system for extremely fluid navigation and multi-touch use. iCloud support is maintained and allows you to wirelessly sync all of your information and data between multiple devices. And for even greater functionality with your iOS devices, dictation is now supported allowing you to simply talk in order to type. You can speak your emails, texts, notes, or web searches and have the written words automatically appear. A plethora of apps designed specifically for the iPad are also available, easily attained from the App Store. These apps are formatted especially for the vivid 9.7" display and support the integral functions of the device.
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Yasmin Fay Morgan, of Wabash, was born and died on Friday, March 29, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, to Chad Monroe Morgan and Shonna (Spicer) Adeyemo.
She is survived by her mother, Shonna Adeyemo, Wabash; father, Chad Monroe Morgan, Warsaw; sisters, Esmay and Jesslynn Adeyemo, Wabash; her half-sister, Valeria Jaurez, Warsaw; grandparents, Kim Noland, and Ronald & Joni Spicer, all of Wabash, and Peggy Morgan, Warsaw; great-grandparents, Robert and Karen Garner, Darlene Leach, and Ronald and Darlene Spicer, all of Wabash; and her great-great grandmother, Leonell Scott, Wabash.
Funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Webb officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash . Friends may call one hour prior to the service, Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for Yasmin may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.


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Compact and versatile, hatchbacks provide drivers with extra cargo capacity without the extra height, weight, and size found in an SUV or minivan. Hatchbacks are typically available in three-door and five-door models, with the additional door being located at the rear and opened using a hinged lift gate.
Hatchback Car History
While the hatchback body style can be traced all the way back to the 1930s, the hatchback didn't really become popular until the 1970s when models of this type were widely produced for the first time. The earliest known production vehicle to feature this design was the Citroen Traction Avanti, which was introduced in 1934. The 1946 four-door DeSoto also featured a hatchback design and even included the folding rear seats that would become typical of hatchbacks for decades to come.
French automaker Renault introduced the Renault 4 in 1961. Initially marketed as a small station wagon, the compact Renault 4 with its top hinged tailgate at the rear and steep rear roof to bumper angle could be regarded as the prototype for the modern hatchback as we know it. German automaker Volkswagen picked up where Renault left off and introduced a number of hatchback models throughout the early 1970s.
American auto manufacturers also entered the hatchback market en masse in the early 1970s. American Motors Corporation introduced the Gremlin, a subcompact car with a hatchback, in 1970. In 1971 Ford introduced the Pinto, which was soon followed by the German-built Mercury Capri II hatchback. The first hatchback model Chevrolet introduced was the Vega, which also emerged in 1970.
Hatchbacks emerged as a leading body style in the 1980s. The Chevrolet Citation and the Chevrolet Cavalier were both hatchbacks that were introduced in the early 1980s. By the end of the decade hatchbacks would be among the most popular cars on the road, with major automakers around the globe producing them in mass quantities.
Hatchbacks on the whole tend to be fairly compact, generally ranging in size from super-mini to midsized. There are also currently a number of luxury and sports models available that feature a hatchback body design.
Popular Hatchback Brands
Hatchbacks of all different types are enormously popular with drivers around the world. Economical compact hatchbacks are appreciated for their good mileage versatility. The Honda Fit and the Fiat 500 are popular compact hatchbacks. Top selling hybrid models such as the Toyota Prius, the Chevrolet Volt, and the Honda Insight also feature a hatchback.
Some newer models like the Kia Soul and the Scion xD have found success by giving the hatchback some creative, eye-catching style.
Larger models of hatchback cars, with similar interior space to a midsize sedan, include the Nissan Leaf, the Acura ZDX, the Honda Crosstour, and the Hyundai Elantra Touring.
Some luxury hatchbacks include the Volvo C30, the BMW 1-Series, and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
Who Drives Hatchbacks?
Hatchback cars have a versatility that makes them suitable for a wide variety of drivers. Their smart design as well as the fact that they are economical to drive and maintain makes hatchbacks particularly popular with younger drivers. This is especially true of stylish models like the Kia Soul and the Scion xD, both of which are frequently marketed as the ideal cars for piling your friends into for a trip to the beach.
Hatchbacks also make great cars for families with children. Larger hatchbacks have generally the same backseat capacity as a midsize sedan, and the rear cargo area is great for bringing toys, games, and snacks along for the ride.
Hatchbacks are often roomier than other cars, which makes them ideal for young professionals who commute daily.


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This wonderful vibrant quilt, called "Zitronenfalter" (the English translation is "Brimstone Butterfly") was made by Ulrike Kittel who blogs at liebingsdecke Quilts.
Ulrike was kind enough to answer a couple of questions for us.
What inspired the quilt?
Yellow and grey is my favorite color combination and I also love simple designs. Actually, when I stumbled upon this design (I am using the Electric Quilt software and find the Symmetry function the most useful tool), I wanted to go for a flying geese pattern. But then I found the flying geese too straight, even for my liking of tidy patterns. So I played around with the same block and literally stumbled upon this design. It is the same block all over but every alternate block is turned 90 degrees. It actually gives the quilt a nice twist.
What do you love most about using all solids?
I think using solids gives a quilt such a clear design – the eye is not distracted by the pattern of the fabric, but follows the lines of the block pattern. Also, I like to quilt by hand and like to see those lines, too.
Along with her blog, you can see more of Ulrike's work in her flickr stream.


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"Bravo": Right-wing media's initial praise for Breitbart's "great work" on Sherrod
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The right-wing media initially praised Andrew Breitbart for his "great work" in publishing a video which he said depicted the supposed "racism" of then-Obama administration official Shirley Sherrod. However, Breitbart's claims quickly unraveled when more information about the incident emerged and the full, unedited video was released.
"Breitbart gets results": Right-wing media initially praised Breitbart's video
Limbaugh: "Andrew Breitbart's done great work getting this video." On the July 20 edition of his radio show, Rush Limbaugh stated: "Andrew Breitbart's done great work getting this video." Limbaugh went on to claim that "you don't need Shirley Sherrod, or whatever her name is, to prove racism at the NAACP," and said that the "NAACP is as racist an organization as there has been and is in this country."
Ingraham: "Andrew Breitbart ... did a great piece on this whole thing." In a July 20 appearance on Fox & Friends, Laura Ingraham praised Breitbart's video and his coverage of the story, stating "Andrew Breitbart, by the way, did a great piece on this whole thing. Fantastic." Ingraham went on to ask "where was the media on this" and claimed that it took "Breitbart to come forward with this story."
America's Nightly Scoreboard: "The triumph of Andrew Breitbart over the establishment." On the July 20 edition of Fox Business' America's Nightly Scoreboard, host David Asman began the show declaring the "triumph of Andrew Breitbart over the establishment." The on-screen text repeated this claim. Asman also referred to Breitbart as "our friend Andrew Breitbart" and stated that the video "shows how inept government bureaucrats can be."
From the show:
Hannity: "It took the new media to expose this." On the July 19 edition of Fox News' Hannity [via Nexis], host Sean Hannity credited Breitbart with the story, saying, "[i]t was on Breitbart.com and it happened some time ago. So it's interesting that it took the new media to expose this." Hannity later added that "Andrew Breitbart broke this."
Obenshain: "It's just a shame that it takes...Breitbart having to put it on his Web site, for her resignation to be forced." Also on the July 19 edition of Hannity, Kate Obenshain of the Young America's Foundation said that "[i]t's just a shame that it takes an expose, it takes Breitbart having to put it on his Web site, for her resignation to be forced."
Weasel Zippers: "Andrew Breitbart strikes again. Bravo." The conservative blog Weasel Zippers reported on Shirley Sherrod's resignation on July 19 and stated "Andrew Breitbart strikes again. Bravo." In a previous post, Weasel Zippers embedded the edited video of Sherrod's remarks and claimed in the post's headline that "Andrew Breitbart Proves the NAACP Awards' Racism."
Ace of Spades: "Breitbart gets results." On July 19, the blog Ace of Spades HQ reported on the coverage Breitbart's video received on a CBS affiliate in New York, saying that "Breitbart gets results." Ace also noted that CBS ran the video "with a 'SHOCK' headline, no less."
Morrissey: "Breitbart hits NAACP with promised video of racism." On July 19, Hot Air's Ed Morrissey published a blog post titled ""Breitbart hits NAACP with promised video of racism." In the post, Morrissey claimed that the "NAACP is about to learn one of the most basic of all lessons in life," thanks to Breitbart who "announced that he would publish at least one video of the NAACP itself cheering racism." Morrissey announced that "Breitbart delivers on that promise today at Big Government," by posting a video of USDA official Shirley Sherrod at an event for the NAACP. Morrissey also emphasized that the audience supposedly "murmurs approvingly of using race to determine outcomes for government programs, which is of course the point that Andrew wanted to make."
Breitbart's allegations against Sherrod quickly unraveled
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Sherrod says clip "completely misconstrued" her comments. In the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's July 20 article (since updated) on the controversy surrounding Shirley Sherrod's statements at an NAACP banquet, the paper reported that "the tale she told at the banquet happened 24 years ago -- before she got the USDA job -- when she worked with the Georgia field office for the Federation of Southern Cooperative/Land Assistance Fund." The article also reported that, according to Sherrod, the "38-second video posted online Monday by biggovernment.com and reported on by FoxNews.com and the AJC completely misconstrued the message she was trying to convey."
Video producer confirmed that "the full speech is exactly as Sherrod described ... she goes on to explain learning the error of her initial impression." Talking Points Memo reported on July 20 that "The Douglas, Ga., company which filmed the banquet for the local NAACP has refused to release" the video until the national NAACP gives him "permission" to post it. However, Wilkerson told TPM "that the full speech is exactly as Sherrod described, and that she goes on to explain learning the error of her initial impression and helping the farmer keep his farm."
"White farmer" and his wife": Sherrod is a "friend" who "helped us save our farm." Later in the day, Sherrod appeared on CNN Newsroom to discuss the accusations against her. On the show, anchor Tony Harris contacted the wife of the "white farmer" Sherrod had discussed in her appearance at the NAACP banquet. The wife, Eloise Spooner described Sherrod as "a good friend" who "helped us save our farm." In a later CNN interview, the farmer, Roger Spooner, said that Sherrod "did her level best" to help him save his farm and those that are smearing her as a racist "don't know what they're talking about."
NAACP releases full tape vindicating Sherrod. The NAACP released the full video of Sherrod's comments on the evening of July 20. In the video, Sherrod sates that "working with him [the white farmer] made me see that it's really about those who have versus those who don't." She went on to state that "they could be black, and they could be white, they could be Hispanic. And it made me realize then that I needed to work to help poor people -- those who don't have access the way others have."
As the story dissolved, media across the board rejected Breitbart's race-baiting lies. Media figures and outlets from across the board have subsequently rejected Breitbart's false claims against Sherrod. For example, National Review Online's Jonah Goldberg has said that Sherrod "owed apologies from pretty much everyone, including my good friend Andrew Breitbart," CNN's Anderson Cooper said Sherrod's "comments she made were taken out of context." with Sherrod smeared by allegations of racism, lost her job, and is now being redeemed by the truth, it seems, the whole truth," and Fox News' Glenn Beck said Sherrod "deserves her job back."
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A is for Alibi
Eight years later and out on parole, Nikki hires Kinsey Millhone, a gutsy P.I., to find the real killer. The trail is cold, but Kinsey finds a lead that brings her face-to-face with the murderer!
This is the first in the popular series featuring California investigator Kinsey Millhone. She's 32, twice divorced, no kids, an ex-cop who likes her work...and who works strictly alone!
"Grafton has created a woman we feel we know, a tough cookie with a soft center, a gregarious loner....Smart, well-paced and very funny." (Newsweek)
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- Gene
- 13/11/2005
Poorly Narrated
The narrator is no Judy Kaye. I am going to make my way thru the alphabet series on Audible as I already have in print, so this is my starting point, though I have already listened to other books in the series. This book is instructive because it shows how subtle things can trash a reading. Much of the dialog is very wooden and doesn't flow the way a real conversation does. This is very distracting and makes it difficult to focus on the plot. I love Grafton, which is really the only thing that keeps me going.
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- karen
- 27/05/2015
Vintage Kinsey. Literally.
The first in the series -- obviously -- and arguably just as good as Grafton's last books, which is the unique thing about Sue Grafton. Her books -- and her character -- deal with more complex topics as they go along, they get longer, we learn more about Kinsey's background, but in terms of providing a thoroughly satisfying mystery, the first is as good as the last.
This one wasn't read by Judy Kaye, which marks one difference -- Kaye has become, at least in my mind, the voice of Kinsey Millhone. But Peiffer does a fine job. No complaints.
A is for Alibi also kicks off one of Kinsey's more unpleasant characteristics -- as least for me: her dislike of dogs and animals in general, but more specifically dogs. That issue gets modified a bit as the books proceed and somewhere in the alphabet Kinsey finds herself getting attached to a cat. But there were many times in this book I found myself cringing at the Kinsey's dislike for - and mistreatment of, when she gets the chance -- animals. I guess it fits her tough-girl character, but I, for one, would appreciate her working out her angst on humans, not animals.
But all in all, a good listen. Having first read this book a couple of years after it came out in 1982, then again a decade later, then listened to it for the first time in 2011 and again just now, 2015, I have few doubts that sooner or later I'll listen to it again. The problem is, there just aren't enough Kinsey books available -- and good grief! What will we do after "Z is for ???" is published.
Now there's a frightening proposition.
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- Bill
- 06/06/2012
Easy Escapist Mystery
No heavy lifting here for a reader. Just an engaging, brief-ish mystery that serves as an able introduction to the then-new PI. The only "problem" listening to this, and many future Grafton mysteries, is that the author introduces many characters and does not provide the "cues" other authors do to help readers keep them straight.
The weakest aspect of this audiobook is the narrator who mispronounces several reasonably common words (e.g., covert). This has an unfortunately jarring effect on the narrative.
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- Jane
- 13/02/2011
Comparing narrators
Sue Grafton's hero, Kinsey Millhone, is wonderfully presented, as are all her characters. There is a pervading sense of fun mingled with human compassion throughout. Kinsey's qualities of irony and self deprecation are dynamically conveyed through delightful similes and asides.
Grafton's titles work through the alphabet, and have now reached U. Unfortunately Audible has only released unabridged versions of 6 of this series. But Grafton is a writer to be savored and enjoyed, not edited.
And talking of enjoying, the reading of Grafton's books illustrates what all Audible members know: that the narration has a strong impact. In the Audible unabridged selection, Grafton's books are narrated by Judy Kaye and Mary Peiffer. For me, Peiffer effortlessly draws out the colour, fun and sense of ease and enjoyment Grafton exudes, while Kaye, although a very professional reader, bypasses these important qualities
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- Michelle
- 18/07/2010
It took a while for the book to hold my attention. It bored me and I looked forward to the ending more to be done with it than to find out what happened. The characters were skin deep at best and not really believable. Aside from the story line, part of the problem was the narrator. She is awful!!!!
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- lynda
- 16/02/2011
great listen
i enjoyed listening to this book--didn't figure out the culprit until right at the end--i would recommend it highly
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- Cindy
- 30/12/2005
Great Book
I was always hearing how great these books were, last week after litening to This is Audible and the author's interview, I tried the first 4 in the series. I'm hooked. I can highly recomend.
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- E. Anderson
- 09/07/2008
This was my first and my last Sue Grafton novel. Her writing was amateurish and her characters 2 dimensional and stupid. The plot was painfully predictable. Her main character never really told the story, but outlined steps and frequently talked about herself in the 3rd person rather than the 1st person (the story was being told, or attempting to be told in 1st person voice). I would characterize this book as a dime store novel. Do not waste your time with this book, and if this book is typical of her writing, I would avoid the author as well. It would take me far too long to describe how awful this book was with all of its cliche's, plot holes, and anti-climatic events. I was thrilled when the book was done. I guess my first clue should have been that the abridged version was taken down to 2 ish hours where the original was around 8. Any book that can shrink that much doesn't have much in it.
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- Robin
- 12/07/2008
No More for Me
I usually look so forward to my long drives and the Audible books that I get to listen to along the way. This book was chosen by my book club so I must finish it, otherwise I would not. I dread listening to it and cannot wait to be finished with it. The plot is boring. I am not at all interested in finding out "who dunnit." Even worse than the book itself is the narrator. Her male voices sound ridiculous and some of the female voices sound like a female trying to sound male - very off-putting. At times, she has lengthy pauses at very odd places in the story. At other times, she ends a sentence or a chapter in a way that makes the listener think that she has not read the end of the sentence. I will avoid this reader and this author in the future.
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- Carol
- 29/05/2006
Fabulous! I love it! Can't wait to get to B, C, D, E.....etc.
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A Different View
Well this is the world of politics from a perspective of a 16 year old. Just to introduce my self. I'm Matthew Hunter, I will be updating this blog regularly with things that matter to me, current events or what so ever crosses my mind. I am a young backbone Conservative (expecting criticism here) from the deeper south of America, a place I sadly call home Florida. I'm not as proud of my state as I should be, It was disappointing when we became a blue state in the recent election. Now let me tell you about my stances on various issues.
- I am Pro-Life Firmly
- I want a fence on the border of Mexico, and if needed possible suppression of National Guard Troops.
- I believe strongly in the Fair-Tax, instead of the penalizing tax system we have now.
- I believe Marriage should be something between the church, otherwise one man and one woman. Unions should be up to the state.
- I believe that States need more power in this country.
- I demand a complete reformation of Education, and the failures it has shown us.
- I believe in the Death Penalty whenever it is necessary.
- I do believe that War is necessary and we should not fall into the lies the media has in front of us.
I will also be talking more on my stances on things, later in other of my posts. I do a radio show Monday,Tuesday and Friday at 6PM EST Time… You can listen here www.blogtalkradio.com/matthewhunter
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Comparative Pharmacokinetics (PK) Study of Efavirenz or Lopinavir/Ritonavir Between Older and Younger HIV-Infected Adults
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00179335
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : September 16, 2005
Last Update Posted : August 6, 2009
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|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
|Procedure: Blood drawing to determine drug levels
HIV infected patients, aged </= 35 years and aged >/= 55 years, who are regularly taking either efavirenz or lopinavir/ritonavir as part of their antiretroviral regimen are being asked to spend 12 hours at our clinic (the ACS clinic at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY) for an intensive pharmacokinetic study in which 5 cc of blood will be drawn 9 times over a 12 hour period. Patients taking EFV will return for one additional blood draw the following day.
Patients will be asked to come to the clinic at 7 am and bring their medication to the clinic. Blood will be drawn to obtain a trough level of either EFV or Lop/r after which the patient will be instructed to take their EFV or Lop/r. Then blood will be drawn 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours and 12 hours later. Patients on EFV will be asked to return the next morning for a 24 hour blood level.
The blood will be spun and the plasma frozen at - 70 C. The plasma samples, labelled with the patients' initials and the draw date, will be shipped to University of Alabama, Department of Pharmacology, where the drug levels will be measured.
Patients will be recruited from the ACS outpatient clinic. They will be identified by their providers.
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|Official Title:
|Cross Sectional Case-Sectional Control Pharmacokinetic Study of Efavirenz or Lopinavir/Ritonavir as Part of an Antiretroviral Regimen With Two Nucleosides in HIV-Infected Adults 55 Years of Age or Older Compared With Adults Aged 18-35 Years
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|January 2006
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|September 2006
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Taking lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz
- Age </= 35 years or >/= 55 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Concurrent therapy with drugs that alter lopinavir/ritonavir levels.
- Other renal or kidney disease.
- Chronic hepatitis B or C
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00179335
|United States, New York
|Jacobi Medical Center ACS Clinic
|Bronx, New York, United States, 10461
|Principal Investigator:
|Elizabeth R Jenny-Avital, MD
|Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
|Principal Investigator:
|Edward Acosta, Pharm D
|University of Alabama at Birmingham
|Responsible Party:
|Elizabeth Jenny-Avital, Jacobi Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00179335 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|September 16, 2005 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|August 6, 2009
|Last Verified:
|August 2009
Keywords provided by Albert Einstein College of Medicine:
Regular lopinavir/ritonavir or Efavirenz use
Age >/= 55 y or </= 35 y
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inducers


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GoldFire needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 27 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
I am working on a game that is cavemen themed. I need a nice look for the logo to base the rest of the site's design on. The name is BC Wars, and I have no site or material for your reference at this time.
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I don't know what to tell you for what I want except that it needs to match the theme of course, but I want it to look nice and professional. I don't care what colors, just be creative. I also don't care if the text is "BC Wars", "BCWars", "B.C. Wars", etc. Just whatever looks best to you and with the logo, but I think the font is very important.
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Lots have been said and written about Magda Szubanski's shameful episode a few weeks ago. I decided not to put anything here at the time, thinking that it would just get more attention and promote more negative behaviour in between drivers and cyclists.
For me, the whole thing was just a perfect example of cheap television, lack of taste and a large amount of stupidity, while performing (lets just call it that) on television in what I always considered to be a very silly segment of the GNW show, anyway.
But that's their concern and if the number of viewers are up for that time slot, the TV station won't care if they look like idiots or not. On the other side, it is us, the viewers, who can be blamed for what is shown.
But, as you can see, I changed my mind. Simply, and without going into too many details, because I was the subject of an assault (yes, a physical attack) by a passenger of a vehicle forty-eight hours ago. Having gone through all the post incident procedures, one thing came to my mind later: would that have occurred if Magda & colleagues hadn't done the show?
So, Magda, it was like this:
- riding my bike on the road with a friend;
- behind and slightly on his right, not two abreast;
- at a stop, behind three cars on a red light;
- one foot on the ground and one clipped in;
- person gets out of the car and starts abusing us;
- my explanation of cyclist's rights to be on the road were not processed by the person; and
- distracted for a second I got king hit by the person.
My guess is that the person who attacked me, might have watched the program that evening, or might have heard and discussed with friends what they should do to cyclists on the roads from that day on. It's just my guess!
Luckily, the driver didn't take me off, as it has been suggested but I have a friend who has suffered terrific injuries because a driver (intentionally or not) did open the door on him. And there are hundreds of cases, even some fatal ones.
So, what's next Magda?
Your low key apology and attempt to ride on Ride to Work Day is not enough. I suggest that you and your colleagues, your employers and the rich TV stations in this country get together and start to air commercials aiming at drivers and cyclists education. Dreaming, yes I am but that's the only way we will see less violence on the roads.
Hey, it is all for a better world!
Ciao, for now.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Magda Szubanski's achievement?
Lots have been said and written about Magda Szubanski's shameful episode a few weeks ago. I decided not to put anything here at the time, thinking that it would just get more attention and promote more negative behaviour in between drivers and cyclists.
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- A dream that was once lost but now found... said...
I hope you are ok Alberto? What happened to you is terrible and an absolute disgrace. I hope you are taking legal action against the offender.
- October 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- AMR said...
Thanks, Nikki!
I am OK, just hope "Mr" can get some help with his life. He needs it...
- October 13, 2009 at 6:33 PM
That sucks, I hope you are okay!
People might say that this had nothing to do with Magda & Julia, but their comments would've struck a chord and reinforced the view of ignorant people who think cyclists shouldn't be on the roads
They can claim it was just a joke, but if she had've been making an angry joke saying that a particular race of people have no right to use the roads she would've been destroyed by the media, and her comments would've influenced bigots into thinking that their discrimination is okay, as long as you can make it out like it's a joke.
My mate while stopped at a roundabout had someone in a car stopped beside him yell out the window saying "the roads not ya gym, get off the road or I'll door ya"
Seems too much of a coincidence to me given the wording. :-(
Why are people so unkind?
- October 14, 2009 at 3:42 AM
- AMR said...
I am great, thanks James!
You are so right with your comment.
It annoys me that she "offered" to go in the R2WDay as if she was doing cyclists a favour...
Hope your friend has recovered from his incident. They are all shocking experiences.
- October 14, 2009 at 10:53 AM


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Issue in Sri Lanka of a Postal Stamp in view of IYC2011Activity by N.M. Sanjaya Hettigedara | added on Feb 06, 2011 | Sri Lanka
Sponsor(s): collaboration with the Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau
A postal stamp was issued during the CHEMEX 2011 Exhibition and Trade Fair held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as a special event for celebration of achievements of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences in keeping with the objectives of the declaration of IYC 2011 by the UN.
Commemorative stamp and the First Day Cover
The commemorative postage stamp printed by the Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau in collaboration with the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was issued on the 30th of January 2011. The stamp includes the logos of IYC and the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. IYC -2011 also commemorates the centenary of the award of the Nobel Prize for chemistry to Marie Curie, whose portrait as well as that of Prof. M.U.S. Sultanbawa, one of the most distinguished Chemists of Sri Lanka, are included in the stamp. It also contains the image of Sri Lankan gem - the Blue Sapphire- together with the structure of one of the chemical constituents, aluminium oxide (Al2O3).
(Text by: A.M. Jayasekara, Programme Officer, IYC 2011 National Secretariat (Sri Lanka)
|celebrating chemistry, stamp
|general public
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IYC 2011 postage stamp
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Prof. Mrs Hewage Receiving the First Day Cover