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Legal notices required for waiver applications on all subjects
- Beginning January 1, 2013, all applicants for any type of waiver or modification must post a notice on the applicant's website at least 14 days in advance of the public hearing, stating the time, date, location and general subject matter of the hearing.
- The posting of such information on the applicant's official website is in addition to the requirement to publish a notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation at least seven days prior to the hearing.
- In addition to 1 and 2, above, districts and other applicants applying to increase the fee charged for driver's education (105 ILCS 5/27-24.2) must also publish the proposed amount of the fee as part of the website notice and the notice of public hearing placed in a local newspaper.
- All other public notice requirements that apply to the waiver process remain in effect (written notice of public hearing provided at least seven days in advance to applicant's exclusive collective bargaining agent; advance written notice of public hearing provided to State legislators representing the territory of the applicant).
Additional requirements for districts seeking to contract out portions of driver's education (23 Ill. Adm. Code 252.20(e))
- Beginning January 1, 2013, a district or other entity seeking a waiver of Part 252 of the State Board's rules for contracting out of one or both portions of driver's education must include the following information with its application:
- Evidence that the commercial driving school (CDS) to be used by the district holds a license issued by the Secretary of State under Article IV of Chapter 6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; and
- Evidence that each CDS instructor providing instruction to the applicant's students holds a valid teaching certificate or educator license, as applicable, issued under the requirements of the School Code. Such evidence must include the instructor's name; personal identification number; birth date; and driver's license number.
- The requirements stated above do not apply to districts that contract out services for adaptive driver education under the provisions of 23 Ill. Adm. Code 252.20(f).
Additional requirements for districts with approved waivers to contract out portions of driver's education
- Beginning January 1, 2013, districts with approved waivers to contract out either portion of driver's education shall post a copy of the final contract between the district and commercial driving school (CDS) on the district's website. Birth dates and driver's license numbers for all CDS instructors included in the contract must be redacted from any public materials.
- Information on any changes in CDS personnel providing instruction to district students under the district's contract must be reported by the district to the State Board of Education within 15 calendar days after an instructor leaves the program or after a new instructor is hired. This notification shall include: the name of the instructor; the instructor's personal identification number; birth date; and driver's license number.
- If the district has no website, then the district shall make the contract available upon request.
- A record of all materials relative to the application for the waiver, and the contract, must be maintained by the school district and made available to parents and guardians upon request. Personally identifying information on CDS instructors must be redacted (see #1 above).
Questions on these changes to the waiver law may be addressed to email@example.com or call Winnie Tuthill at (217) 782-5270.
Link to Public Act 97-1025: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=097-1025&GA=97
Waivers and modifications no longer needed for legal school holiday requests, most parent-teacher conference schedules
Holiday modifications
Section 24-2 of the School Code provides that a school board or other eligible entity is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development activities (including school improvement and inservice training) on the following legal school holidays:
- The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday in January);
- The birthday of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12);
- The birthday of Casimir Pulaski (first Monday in March);
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October); and
- Veterans' Day (November 11)* (see below)
The school board or other applicant is authorized to take these actions provided that (1) the person/persons honored by the holiday are recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that day; and (2) the entity choosing to exercise this authority first holds a public hearing about the proposal. The school board or other applicant shall provide notice preceding the public hearing to both educators and parents, setting forth the time, date, and place of the hearing; describing the proposal; and indicating that testimony from educators and parents will be taken about the proposal during the public hearing. Again, there is no longer a need to then submit these materials to ISBE for approval.
* A school holding any kind of event at the school on November 11, Veterans' Day, must include a moment of silence at that event to recognize veterans of foreign wars. Public Act 96-0084.
Parent-teacher conference waivers
Section 18-8.05(F)(2)(d)(2) of the School Code allows a school district or other eligible entities to count as a full-day, parent-teacher conference, any of the following configurations:
- A minimum of 5 clock-hours of parent-teacher conferences;
- Both a minimum of 2 clock-hours of parent-teacher conferences held in the evening following a full day of student attendance, and a minimum of 3 clock-hours of parent-teacher conferences held on the day immediately following evening parent-teacher conferences; or
- Multiple parent-teacher conferences held in the evenings following full days of student attendance, in which the time used for the parent-teacher conferences is equivalent to a minimum of 5 clock-hours.
If an applicant wants to employ a full-day conference configuration not covered by the language above, the applicant will need to submit a waiver to the General Assembly for its consideration.
As a reminder, full-day parent-teacher conference days cannot be considered for computing average daily attendance.
If you have any questions contact the Rules and Waivers Division at (217) 782-5270 or by e-mail at email@example.com.


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Tonight, the Live@theLibrary jazz series continues with an 8 p.m. show by Christian Tamburr and his quartet.
According to one of the event organizers, Ruth Belikove, Tamburr is back in the Bay Area after two weeks of performing at the Carlyle Hotel in New York and four weeks in Doha Qatar representing Lincoln Center.
"We are very excited about this distinguished group," said Belikove.
Tamburr is a multi-instrumentalist, who plays the vibraphone, piano and trapset, as well as world and orchestral percussion.
From 2006 through 2008, he toured with Julio Iglesias as pianist and musical director. In 2008, he joined Cirque du Soliel as a musical director for a new production to be opened in Macao, and from 2010 to 2012, the talented musician was the featured artist in residence at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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The cerebellum (Latin: "little brain") is a region of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination and motor control. In order to coordinate motor control, there are many neural pathways linking the cerebellum with the cerebral motor cortex (which sends information to the muscles causing them to move) and the spinocerebellar tract (which provides proprioceptive feedback on the position of the body in space). The cerebellum integrates these pathways, like a train conductor, using the constant feedback on body position to fine-tune motor movements.
Because of this 'updating' function of the cerebellum, lesions within it are not so debilitating as to cause paralysis, but rather present as feedback deficits resulting in disorders in fine movement, equilibrium, posture, and motor learning. Initial observations by physiologists during the 18th century indicated that patients with cerebellar damage show problems with motor coordination and movement. Research into cerebellar function during the early to mid 19th century was done via lesion and ablation studies in animals. Research physiologists noted that such lesions led to animals with strange movements, awkward gait, and muscular weakness. These observations and studies led to the conclusion that the cerebellum was a motor control structure. However, modern research shows that the cerebellum has a broader role in a number of key cognitive functions, including attention and the processing of language, music, and other sensory temporal stimuli.
The cerebellum is divided into two large hemispheres, much like the cerebrum, and contains ten smaller lobules. The cytoarchitecture (cellular organization) of the cerebellum is highly uniform, with connections organized into a rough, three-dimensional array of perpendicular circuit elements. This organizational uniformity makes the nerve circuitry relatively easy to study. To envision this "perpendicular array", one might imagine a tree-lined street with wires running straight through the branches of one tree to the next.
During the early stages of embryonic development, the brain starts to form in three distinct segments: the prosencephalon, mesencephalon, and rhombencephalon. The rhombencephalon is the most caudal (toward the tail) segment of the embryonic brain; it is from this segment that the cerebellum develops. Along the embryonic rhombencephalic segment develop eight swellings, called rhombomeres. The cerebellum arises from two rhombomeres located in the alar plate of the neural tube, a structure that eventually forms the brain and spinal cord. The specific rhombomeres from which the cerebellum forms are rhombomere 1 (Rh.1) caudally (near the tail) and the "isthmus" rostrally (near the front).
Two primary regions are thought to give rise to the neurons that make up the cerebellum. The first region is the ventricular zone in the roof of the fourth ventricle. This area produces Purkinje cells and deep cerebellar nuclear neurons. These cells are the primary output neurons of the cerebellar cortex and cerebellum. The second germinal zone (cellular birthplace) is known as the Rhombic lip, neurons then move by embryonic week 27 to the external granular layer. This layer of cells—found on the exterior the cerebellum—produces the granule neurons. The granule neurons migrate from this exterior layer to form an inner layer known as the internal granule layer. The external granular layer ceases to exist in the mature cerebellum, leaving only granule cells in the internal granule layer. The cerebellar white matter may be a third germinal zone in the cerebellum; however, its function as a germinal zone is controversial.
The cerebellum is of archipalliar phylogenetic origin. The pallium is a term for gray matter that forms the cortex. The archipallium is one of the most evolutionarily primitive brain regions. The circuits in the cerebellar cortex look similar across all classes of vertebrates, including fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals (e.g., Fig. 2). This has been taken as evidence that the cerebellum performs functions important to all vertebrate species.
|Functional denomination (phylogenetic denomination)
|Anatomical parts
|Vestibulocerebellum (Archicerebellum)
|Flocculonodular lobe (and immediately adjacent vermis)
|The vestibulocerebellum regulates balance and eye movements. It receives vestibular input from both the semicircular canals and from the vestibular nuclei, and sends fibres back to the medial and lateral vestibular nuclei. It also receives visual input from the superior colliculi and from the visual cortex (the latter via the pontine nuclei, forming a cortico-ponto-cerebellar pathway). Lesions of the vestibulocerebellum cause disturbances of balance and gait.
|Spinocerebellum (Paleocerebellum)
|Vermis and intermediate parts of the hemispheres ("paravermis")
|The spinocerebellum regulates body and limb movements. It receives proprioception input from the dorsal columns of the spinal cord (including the spinocerebellar tract) as well as from the trigeminal nerve, as well as from visual and auditory systems. It sends fibres to deep cerebellar nuclei which in turn project to both the cerebral cortex and the brain stem, thus providing modulation of descending motor systems. The spinocerebellum contains sensory maps as it receives data on the position of various body parts in space: in particular, the vermis receives fibres from the trunk and proximal portions of limbs, while the intermediate parts of the hemispheres receive fibres from the distal portions of limbs. The spinocerebellum is able to elaborate proprioceptive input in order to anticipate the future position of a body part during the course of a movement, in a "feed forward" manner.
|Cerebrocerebellum (Neocerebellum, Pontocerebellum)
|Lateral parts of the hemispheres
|The neocerebellum is involved in planning movement and evaluating sensory information for action. It receives input exclusively from the cerebral cortex (especially the parietal lobe) via the pontine nuclei (forming cortico-ponto-cerebellar pathways), and sends fibres mainly to the ventrolateral thalamus (in turn connected to motor areas of the premotor cortex and primary motor area of the cerebral cortex) and to the red nucleus (in turn connected to the inferior olivary nucleus, which links back to the cerebellar hemispheres). The neocerebellum is involved in planning movement that is about to occur and has purely cognitive functions as well.
Much of what is understood about the functions of the cerebellum stems from careful documentation of the effects of focal lesions in human patients who have suffered from injury or disease or through animal lesion research.
There are three layers to the cerebellar cortex; from outer to inner layer, these are the molecular, Purkinje, and granular layers. The function of the cerebellar cortex is essentially to modulate information flowing through the deep nuclei. The microcircuitry of the cerebellum is schematized in Figure 5. Mossy and climbing fibers carry sensorimotor information into the deep nuclei, which in turn pass it on to various premotor areas, thus regulating the gain and timing of motor actions. Mossy and climbing fibers also feed this information into the cerebellar cortex, which performs various computations, resulting in the regulation of Purkinje cell firing. Purkinje neurons feed back into the deep nuclei via a potent inhibitory synapse. This synapse regulates the extent to which mossy and climbing fibers activate the deep nuclei, and thus control the ultimate effect of the cerebellum on motor function. The synaptic strength of almost every synapse in the cerebellar cortex has been shown to undergo synaptic plasticity. This allows the circuitry of the cerebellar cortex to continuously adjust and fine-tune the output of the cerebellum, forming the basis of some types of motor learning and coordination. Each layer in the cerebellar cortex contains the various cell types that comprise this circuitry.
Purkinje cells also receive input from the inferior olivary nucleus via climbing fibers. A good mnemonic for this interaction is the phrase "climb the other olive tree", given that climbing fibers originate from the contralateral inferior olive. In striking contrast to the 100,000-plus inputs from parallel fibers, each Purkinje cell receives input from exactly one climbing fiber; but this single fiber "climbs" the dendrites of the Purkinje cell, winding around them and making a large number of synapses as it goes. The net input is so strong that a single action potential from a climbing fiber is capable of producing a "complex spike" in the Purkinje cell: a burst of several spikes in a row, with diminishing amplitude, followed by a pause during which simple spikes are suppressed.
|While there are some afferent fibers from the anterior spinocerebellar tract that are conveyed to the anterior cerebellar lobe via this peduncle, most of the fibers are efferents. Thus, the superior cerebellar peduncle is the major output pathway of the cerebellum. Most of the efferent fibers originate within the dentate nucleus which in turn project to various midbrain structures including the red nucleus, the ventral lateral/ventral anterior nucleus of the thalamus, and the medulla. The dentatorubrothalamocortical (dentate nucleus > red nucleus > thalamus > premotor cortex) and cerebellothalamocortical (cerebellum > thalamus > premotor cortex) pathways are two major pathways that pass through this peduncle and are important in motor planning.
|This is composed entirely of afferent fibers originating within the pontine nuclei as part of the massive corticopontocerebellar tract (cerebral cortex > pons > cerebellum). These fibers descend from the sensory and motor areas of the cerebral neocortex and make the middle cerebellar peduncle the largest of the three cerebellar peduncles.
| This carries many types of input and output fibers that are mainly concerned with integrating proprioceptive sensory input with motor vestibular functions such as balance and posture maintenance. Proprioceptive information from the body is carried to the cerebellum via the dorsal spinocerebellar tract. This tract passes through the inferior cerebellar peduncle and synapses within the paleocerebellum. Vestibular information projects onto the archicerebellum.
The climbing fibers of the inferior olive run through the inferior cerebellar peduncle.
This peduncle also carries information directly from the Purkinje cells out to the vestibular nuclei in the dorsal brainstem located at the junction between the pons and medulla.
There are three sources of input to the cerebellum, in two categories consisting of mossy and climbing fibers, respectively. Mossy fibers can originate from the pontine nuclei, which are clusters of neurons located in the pons that carry information from the contralateral cerebral cortex. They may also arise within the spinocerebellar tract whose origin is located in the ipsilateral spinal cord. Most of the output from the cerebellum initially synapses onto the deep cerebellar nuclei before exiting via the three peduncles. The most notable exception is the direct inhibition of the vestibular nuclei by Purkinje cells.
Three arteries supply blood to the cerebellum (Fig. 7): the superior cerebellar artery (SCA), anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), and posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA).
Obstruction of the AICA can cause paresis, paralysis, and loss of sensation in the face; it can also cause hearing impairment. Moreover, it could cause an infarct of the cerebellopontine angle. This could lead to hyperacusia (dysfunction of the stapedius muscle, innervated by CN VII) and vertigo (wrong interpretation from the vestibular semi-circular canal's endolymph acceleration caused by alteration of CN VIII).
Functionally, the climbing fiber and the mossy fiber-granule cell-parallel fiber pathways are the two main types of afferents to the cerebellum as a whole and to the Purkinje cells in particular. These afferent systems differ dramatically in their connectivity. The Purkinje cell and its climbing fiber afferent have a one-to-one relationship and the overall projection is organized to produce synchronous activation of specific groupings of Purkinje cells in a rostrocaudal orientation. The relationship between the Purkinje cell and the mossy fiber-parallel fiber system can be characterized as many-to-many, with the directionality being mediolateral orientation within the molecular layer, i.e. at right angles to the Purkinje cell dendrites, which are isoplanar .
The climbing fiber system
Originates from the contralateral inferior olive. As a result of the electrical coupling between inferior olivary neurons, their dynamic decoupling via return inhibition from the cerebellar nuclei and the topography of the olivocerebellar projection, this system generates synchronous (on a millisecond time scale) complex spike activation of Purkinje cells, in rostrocaudally oriented bands. These activity bands are about 250 μm wide in the mediolateral direction but can be several millimeters long in the rostrocaudal direction and extend down the walls of the cerebellar folia and across several lobules. The moment–to–moment synchrony distribution of motor control is dynamically modulated by the inferior olive with the major role of the olivary afferents being to determine the pattern of "effective" electronic coupling between olivary neurons and thereby the distribution of synchronous complex spike activity across the cerebellar cortex. Changes in synchrony patterns are associated with movements made by animals performing a motor task. The olivocerebellar system can be considered an electrically malleable substrate from which unique motor synergies can be sculpted.
The mossy fiber-parallel fiber system In contrast to the punctate nature of cerebellar activation by the olivocerebellar system, the mossy fiber-parallel fiber system provides a continuous and very delicate regulation of the excitability of the cerebellar nuclei, brought about by the tonic activation of simple spikes in Purkinje cells, which ultimately generates the fine control of movement known as motor coordination. The fact that the mossy fibers inform the cerebellar cortex of both ascending and descending messages to and from the motor centers in the spinal cord and brainstem gives us an idea of the ultimate role of the mossy fiber system: it informs the cortex of the place and rate of movement of limbs and puts the motor intentions generated by the brain into the context of the status of the body at the time the movement is to be executed. Moreover, through its effects on the inhibitory GABAergic cerebellar nuclear cells, which project back to the inferior olive, it helps shape the pattern of coupling among olivary cells and hence the synchrony distribution in the upcoming olivocerebellar discharge.
The cerebellar nuclei
The Purkinje cells are the only output of the cerebellar cortex and are inhibitory in nature. Their axons contact the cerebellar and Deiters vestibular nucleus as their only target. The activity of the cerebellar nuclei is regulated in three ways: (1) by excitatory input from collaterals of the cerebellar afferent systems, (2) by inhibitory inputs from Purkinje cells activated over the mossy fiber pathways, and (3) by inputs from Purkinje cells activated by the climbing fiber system.
Overall cerebellar function
The output of the cerebellum (the cerebellar nuclei axons) proceeds to generate the background activity that serves to set the overall tone and posture that gives the motor cortex the ability to execute movements on the basis of intention (the strategy of movement). In this context the cerebellum provides the tactics of the multiple muscle activation required to support such define movements. While the motor brain determines where to move (executive imperative), the cerebellum implements its proper timing and modulates the force given to every motor command, as the coordination of movement is a non-continuous function.
Motor coordination
Two main theories address the function of the cerebellum, both dealing with motor coordination. One claims that the cerebellum functions as a regulator of the "timing of movements". This has emerged from studies of patients whose timed movements are disrupted.
The second, the "Tensor Network Theory", provides a mathematical model of transformation of sensory (covariant) space-time coordinates into motor (contravariant) coordinates by cerebellar neuronal networks.
Like many controversies in the physical sciences, there is evidence supporting each of the hypotheses. Studies of motor learning in the vestibulo-ocular reflex and eyeblink conditioning demonstrate that the timing and amplitude of learned movements are encoded by the cerebellum. Many synaptic plasticity mechanisms have been found throughout the cerebellum. The Marr-Albus model mostly attributes motor learning to a single plasticity mechanism: the long-term depression of parallel fiber synapses. The Tensor Network Theory of sensorimotor transformations by the cerebellum has also been experimentally supported.
With the advent of more sophisticated neuroimaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and fMRI, numerous diverse functions are now at least partially attributed to the cerebellum. What was once thought to be primarily a motor/sensory integration region is now proving to be involved in many diverse cognitive functions.
Ataxia is a complex of symptoms, generally involving a lack of coordination, that is often found in disease processes affecting the cerebellum. To identify cerebellar problems, the neurological examination includes assessment of gait (a broad-based gait being indicative of ataxia), finger-pointing tests and assessment of posture. Structural abnormalities of the cerebellum (hemorrhage, infarction, neoplasm, degeneration) may be identified on cross-sectional imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice, as computed tomography is insufficiently sensitive for detecting structural abnormalities of the cerebellum.
A stereological study has found that human cerebellar white matter is reduced by 26% with age (over the age range 19–84). The researchers of the study could detect no global loss of Purkinje or granule cells, however in the anterior lobe there is a significant loss of these cell types as well as a 30% volume loss. With magnetic resonance imaging a moderate volumetric reduction with age in vermis and the cerebellar hemisphere has been observed.
An autoradiography study of the human cerebellum found an increasing binding of H-3-ketanserin with age. (ketanserin binds primarily to the 5-HT2A neuroreceptor) The same research team found no significant correlation with age in their homogenate binding study. Somewhat in line with the autoradiography study a positron emission tomography study with the altanserin 5-HT2A receptor radioligand found a positive correlation between age and cerebellar nonspecific binding.


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Brian Tucker indicates he's going to open up his ConfigMgr (SCCM) video guide for a couple hours so visitors can get a peek into what the Level-5 guides are all about. As Brian indicates in his post, its tough to determine if you really want to pay for something where you can't get a good taste of the value.
Edwin Sarmiento is opening up his SQL 2008 video guide the same day, so those wanting to know about the just released SQL 2008 can a preview of that, too.
Date: Wednesday August 13th, 2008
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So…let's give Brian and the Level-5 guides a big myITforum.com bump.
BTW: Brian also indicates he may be working on freeing up other Level-5 guides on that day. More to come, hopefully.
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THE drug company Merck's defence against claims for damages by people who suffered heart attacks after taking its painkiller Vioxx has taken a blow from a pillar of the medical establishment. In an online "expression of concern", The New England Journal of Medicine claims that Merck knowingly omitted three instances of heart attacks from a clinical study published in the journal in 2000.
The journal learned of the omission from documents submitted in one of around 7000 lawsuits pending against Merck since it withdrew the drug in September 2004. So far, Merck has suffered a $253.4 million loss from a wrongful death lawsuit in August, but successfully defended a personal injury suit last month. A third case ended on Monday when it was declared a mistrial.
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LONDON -- Hungary has selected Kornel Mundruczo's "White God," which won the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes, as its entry for the Oscars' foreign-language film category. The decision was made at a meeting of the Hungarian Oscar Selection Committee...
Hungary's Movie Renaissance Continues as Pix Win Laurels, Incentives Rise, and Hungarian Film Week Returns
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The Hungarian film biz is on a roll, and keen to maintain its momentum. Variety spoke to Agnes Havas, head of the Hungarian National Film Fund, who is attending the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival this week, about the three Hungarian features playing...
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Hey everybody! Your friends to the north are just beginning discussions on building an IMBA Chapter to cover Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac Counties. Basically, we're hoping to cover the Northern Kettles and surrounding area.
We're holding a meeting/get-together this Sunday, February 24th from 2-4 PM at the Rusty Spur Saloon in New Fane. This meeting is open to everyone, and we'd love to have Metro folks there to share your experiences and meet other riders!
Attached is a flyer with more info on location, etc. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions or are interested in attending!
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Only 6 inches wide, The Space Saving Cross Cut Shredder is the compact choice for protecting your privacy and securing your identity against theft. Shreds up to 6 sheets at a time and eats right through staples and credit cards. Its slim silhouette and easy-glide wheels on the back are perfect for scooting it out of sight, under a table or a desk. And it's surprisingly quiet — operates at 68 decibels which is about the loudness of a typical conversation. Features auto/start/stop/reverse modes.
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Its modest footprint, contemporary design and effortless portability make The Space Saving Cross Cut Shredder a welcome addition to any room—the kitchen, home office or den—it fits almost anywhere! And its pullout bin is lightweight and easy to empty so there's less chance of spilling tiny paper shreds on the floor.
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Fun game for predicting scores of matches and competing other users on the league. Various versions, many addons included, like champions leagues addon, promotion/relegation system, top rated players etc.
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* Multiple seasons.
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Champions Moment – November
Kimberley Diemond-Joy's Network
Kimberley Diemond lives in Marlborough and became a Champion on June 25, 2011 where she made the pledge to live, share, model and inspire the Vision 2020 initiative. Kimberley is a volunteer at Joy's Network in Keene, a local organization designed as a helping hand for cancer patients and their families. Joy's Network became an Organizational Champion on September 5, 2012 where she and others involved with the organization, pledged to improve the health of our community, one healthy step at a time. The network was born in 2009 in loving memory of Kim's mother, who was lost unexpectedly due to cholangiocarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
"I became a Champion because I am interested in maintaining my health and running an organization that promotes healthy living", says Kimberley. Since Joy's Network joined the other 55 Organizational Champions in September, the organization has implemented a "healthy lifestyles" club, promoting healthy eating and exercise through their women's cancer support group, "In the Company of Sisters". "We are offering samples of healthy foods and chair yoga at our meetings and field trips to local professionals who specialize in a variety of healing techniques that could be helpful when undergoing cancer treatments or recovering from treatments or surgeries." Kimberley believes that as an Organizational Champion, "Joy's Network needs to truly "model" healthy behaviors because even if you are living a healthy lifestyle right now, your body may need help in order to be prepared for dealing with a disease such as cancer. Joining as Champions has helped prompt the question, "what else can I do?" to help improve our own health as individuals and the health of others we care about."
Kimberley also lives Vision 2020 in her own personal life by eating right and exercising, although she jokes and calls herself, "semi-athletic". Kim makes great nutritious choices in her diet such as eating whole wheat vs. white, hearty oatmeal vs. cereal, has switched from artificial more water. She also has recently bought a mountain bike and has started mountain biking with her dad on the Cheshire rail trail. "He has already reached about 350 miles since the summer, but I am not quite there yet", Kim jokes about her dad's incredible mileage on his bike. Kim also likes to spend time hiking with her dog in the woods along with working out to fitness tapes on her own at her home in Marlborough.
"Being a Champion and signing that pledge really helps you with accountability and gives you motivation to continue to live a healthier lifestyle", says Kim. "I know that becoming a Champion has helped Joy's Network create a healthier environment for our cancer patients and families and I would invite all other organizations in the health field to be Champions, too!"


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When you apply for a course at the University of Sydney, you need to make sure you submit your application to the right place. Some international students need to apply through the Australian Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Others should apply online through Find a course. You may also be able to apply through an agent in your home country.
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Getting Around
As you are whisked around the Resort for an approximate 13-minute ride, sit back and enjoy the aerial views. You'll pass through Fantasyland and Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park and Grizzly Peak, Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure Park. The 2.5 mile route also parallels Harbor Boulevard and travels over the Disneyland Main Entrance and Entrance Plaza, taking you above and beyond the park scenery.
Where You'll Find the Disneyland Monorail
Board at the Tomorrowland station or the Downtown Disney District. The Disneyland Monorail is the only Disneyland Park attraction that can be boarded outside of the Park.
The Disneyland Monorail is comprised of the Red, Blue and Orange Mark VII trains. Computer monitored, the fleet is operated and controlled at a speed of approximately 30 mph by onboard pilots. And because the Disneyland Monorail uses a 600-volt DC power source, the trains do not emit exhaust or pollutants.Streaks of Light
Thanks to an innovative painting technique developed by the Disney Imagineers, the surface of the trains shimmers with visual electricity. Watch closely and you'll see the colors shift with a simple brush of light—from red to crimson, from blue to teal and from orange to a golden sunburst. It's not just a stroke of technological innovation; it's a work of art!
The Disneyland Monorail was the first transportation system of its kind in America. It was based on a system built by the ALWEG company and discovered by Walt Disney while traveling in Germany. The monorail first appeared in Disneyland Park in 1959 with its "Googie" architecture, a space age look that was enormously popular during the 1950s.
The current version of the Disneyland Monorail combines the sleek styling of the 1959 classic with new technologies and subtle design changes, bringing a retro-futuristic look and contemporary feel to the timeless Disneyland icon.
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Featured Vacation RentalDewees Oceanfront Beach House - Ocean Retreat Lot 8
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5 stars for Dewees and even more for Emily and Judy. We are grateful for such a relaxing and grounding week.
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The lack of automobiles alone brought me back several shades of sanity. If only there were entire states devoted to pedestrian-only traffic.
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Dewees offers a detox from the intoxicating blur and buzz of real life.
Tim K, Moscow
Dewees calls to me and I would love to live there for several years. The homes are gorgeous, and the natural surroundings are inspiring. The beaches are first class, yet empty! We loved the alligators and bird life, but most of all the quiet, peaceful days, as life was a century or more ago. I find the Dewees community's commitment to preservation to be fantastic. More specifically, this house is a dream, and the owners and property managers made our trip easy and flawless. Stay at Dewees is you want some quiet time, some beautiful time.... you won't regret it!
My husband and I have stayed on Dewees four times now and loved each of our adventures there. But for our recent stay, we found our accommodations to be especially wonderful. Property 130 was perfect in every single way for our group of 8. Big windows abound and offer incredible views of the tidal lagoon with its rich birding activity. The multiple screened-in porches were a delight--there was always a breeze somewhere. And we found the house spacious yet full of cozy areas as well. The kitchen was well equipped, there were abundant bath and beach towels, and there was also good supply of beach chairs. Three clean, fully functional golf carts allowed our group maximum flexibility as we planned our activities. But if we had to name one favorite feature of the property, we would say it was its location. As we drove to or from the beach, the ferry dock, or anywhere on the island really, the road would take us around the perimeter of the large tidal lagoon with an amazing variety of birds and lots of alligators too. Birdwatching outings became a popular activity for all of us. We can't imagine how how that property could be improved upon!
Recently my family and I visited Charlottes Pearl on Dewees. I had waited all year to take this vacation and it did not disappoint. We arrived later than we expected and were able to find the house even in the dark (thanks to a good map and some really nice people out taking a moonlite stroll). When we arrived the house lights were on and everything was so inviting. The elevator was a luxury that I think every house should have. This was my daughters trip to celebrate her birthday. She and her 6 month old baby and a friend accompanied my husband and I. We awoke early, made mimosas and headed for the beach. During our stay we rode bikes, walked the beach, hunted for seashells, built sand castles, rode in the canoe and drove the golf cart around until the battery nearly died on the way back to the house. We saw alligators, deer, dolphins and crabs. My grandson put his toes in the ocean for the first time and tasted his first sand. The house was amazing. The dual master bedrooms afford us lots of privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to make and serve meals. The doors that opened up onto the screen porch made me happy. We opened all the doors and let the breeze flow. We cooked on the grill. Had margaritas on the deck and listened as the ocean roared in the back ground. Only one surprising thing in the whole experience and not necessarily a bad one; just an FYI. There is only one tv in the entire house. We only had to do a little negotiating to see whether we were going to watch a movie or play video games. The wifi worked perfectly and there were books and magazines available as well. We met some very lovely people on the island as well, foremost was Judy and her charming husband. They were so kind and helped us navigate around even throwing crabs (the spiders of the sea) out of the canoe so that my daughter would not be scared. Their kindness was extraordinary. I learned a lesson though and decided that next time, I would take the advise of the experts and go to the house drop off all the luggage and go to the store later or have the groceries delivered before I arrived. The most difficult part of the trip was taking tired adults and a baby to the grocery store on our way in. My advise, take enough stuff for breakfast and go get what you need the next day. I give Charlottes Pearl a 10 out of 10. I would recommend the house to people of all ages and abilities.
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HSBC "lift" by Grey London
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By Sarah Shearman, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Tuesday, 18 September 2012 08:00AM
The retailer, which was saved from administration by investment firm OpCapita in April, is to drop the Game-station brand, and will position Game as a multichannel chain that offers customers market-leading value.
The changes will be flagged up initially through in-store activity and a direct marketing campaign. Game plans to launch above-the-line ads in November, to communicate its new tone of voice, based on 'honesty, humility and humour'.
It will remind consumers that 'the best bits' of Game-station, such as the expertise of its staff, will be retained. In addition the retailer will launch a mobile site and its first app, which will be linked to its loyalty card.
According to Anna-Marie Mason, marketing director for Game, this strategy will help it better contend with online retailers in the gaming sector, competition she admits it was previously 'intimidated' by.
This article was first published on marketingmagazine.co.uk
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Gloria Steinem speaks at Eckerd College
Dawn Morgan & Emily Reddy
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Last night at Eckerd College, three generations of feminists came together for a panel discussion on the womenâs movement.
Gloria Steinem led a conversation with Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Jennifer Baumgardner, Amy Richards and an audience of 1,200 students and community members.
Steinem caused a stir over the weekend with a comment that being a prisoner of war didnât qualify John McCain to be president.
In a press conference before the event, Steinem said many reporters misinterpreted her words.
Steinem has been campaigning for Hillary Clinton, but says she also supports Barack Obama.
However, longtime childcare activist and feminist, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, who founded the Womenâs Action Alliance with Steinem in 1971, supports Barack Obama.
Pitman Hughes recounted her feminist beginnings in Lumpkin, Georgia, as a child. The neighborhood women would gather on her porch to talk about the communityâs problems, such as the regular Friday night Klan visits.
In contrast, Steinem didnât become a feminist until she was in her 20s. Her work as a reporter led her to a protest for reproductive rights, where women talked about their own abortions. Steinem said she didnât understand why abortion was illegal if so many women, including herself, had had the procedure.
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| Critical Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy." Employee reporting agreements had not been signed.
A complete employee health policy must have the following elements: 1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout); and 2) Documentation that employees have been instructed of their responsibility to report symptoms of, diagnosis of or exposure to foodborne illness to management (see "Employee Illness Reporting Agreement" handout); and 3) A management plan to restrict or exclude employees, as applicable, who have symptoms, diagnosis or exposure to foodborne illness (see "Employee Illness Decision Guide for PIC/CFM" handout). The information provided at the time of this inspection will help you develop and implement this policy. Handouts are available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (traditional), Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese. If you have any questions about your employee health policy, please contact your area inspector or contact the Health Department at 703-246-2444, TTY 703-591-6435.
| Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form. Plastic containers used in flour/corn meal bulk containers rather than scoops with handles. NOTE: Discussed with PIC who will provide scoops with handles.
Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is NOT in a ready-to-eat food. Foods like sugar, salt, flour, starch, etc. shall be dispensed using food scoops or utensils that are designed with handles to minimize bare hand contact.
|Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: sacks of flour and cornmeal. NOTE: PIC provided cover for corn meal and flour.
Foods shall be protected from contamination by being stored in packages, covered containers or wrappings unless being cooled.
|Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener. NOTE: PIC had can opener cleaned, rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to the sight and touch. A surface that is soiled cannot be effectively sanitized.
|Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Cheese Pizza. NOTE: PIC created written record with time pizza must be disposed.
If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control the food shall: 1) have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature OR 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 2) be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 3) be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 4) be discarded if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit.


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This is what Verkhovna Rada Chairman and Acting President Oleksandr Turchynov said during a meeting U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden in Kyiv on April 22.Instead of disarmament and liberating administrative buidings, the terrorists took over the building of the Department of Interior in Kramatorsk and took hostage the head of the police.
Speaking about the situation with external aggression, Turchynov said that most Ukrainians were in favor of a single and indivisible Ukraine."The Ukrainians are ready to defend their country against Russian military aggression," he added. Turchynov also said that the country was currently restoring and reforming the entire vertical of executive power adding that particular attention is paid to decentralization of power and providing the regions with greater independence and opportunities to independently appoint their leaders and manage the budget. On his part Biden said that the U.S. welcomes and supports the changes in Ukraine and is ready to provide full support along this way.


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As we head back to school refreshed from the break, I thought that I would share one of my favorite new tools that I have used this year. It's SUPER simple and your kiddos could pick it up in no time!
Tackk is a FREE web-based tool that allows users to create simple, single-page websites.
Once you have selected the initial project, it's easy to add pictures, text, links, and more using a simple drag-and-drop user-interface.
The formatting is very linear and content is added as a block by clicking the plus sign at the bottom of the page. You can add content from your computer, via links, or through photo and video hosting sites like Youtube or Flickr.
Once the Tackk is finished- these can be edited later if you have an account. You can share through a variety of avenues.
Here's a quick sample- to see it online, click here:
In addition to the simplicity of use, I love Tackk for a few other reasons.
- Students do not need accounts- though, if you would like to save their Tackks indefinitely, students will need to use an account.
- If you would like to have students use your account, the google+1 email system seems to work.
- "Tackkboards" allow teachers to collect all of their students' Tackks all in one place.
- Tackks can be shared via a simple link, on nearly any social network, or via an embed code. With an account, the Tackks live online indefinitely. Without an account, they expire after six weeks.
Our new reading curriculum requires students to create a unit inquiry project. So far, we have made posters with voice recordings, simple Google Slideshows, and a collaborative Google Site. Our next project is going to be a Tackk. My kiddos have experimented with it a bit and are ready for more independent use.


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This scholarship is for graduates of McCall-Donnelly High School in McCall, Idaho. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must intend to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking or certificate program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
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This scholarship's application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.
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Help RAIN serve your needs better by proposing agenda items and sharing comments and suggestions here. If there's an issue you'd like covered by a contributing RDA unit, please bring it to our attention. Feel free to ask questions, share news from your department, and request to be added to the RAIN email list.
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What is the toilet paper roll test?
I know it has something to do with penis size...is it a good gauge for a large penis? I heard my guy friends talking about it but none would give... Show More
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I think a more definitive answer for you might be in just having some more experience...and seeing and experiencing more penises and see how they feel to you...How you do that is up to you...and I am sure you are very discreet
One thing you might do to satisfy your curiosity...is to look at the huge amount of porn that is available: for example on "Lobstertube.com" and I have looked at a lot of porn there and it is a relatively 'safe" site...but just do NOT download any suggested Player software...and if you have VLC Media Player...you should be able to view anything there.
Watch different type of porn on that site and you will see a bigger picture of the large variety of penis sizes on the men you see there...From what I see, the black men really have the largest penis by far...length and girth...some are just huge...but there are also many, many men that in the 'norm' of size that you might expect to see in a 'normal' boyfriend.
I would recommend the later course of action for seeing a lot of erect penises...
Hope that helps.
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The cardboard roll that toilet paper is rolled onto has a specific circumference, slightly over 5 1/2 inches, and the diameter of that circle is less than an inch and three quarters (1 3/4"), and that would not be equivalent to a particularly large penis, as far as the circumference or diameter is concerned, as you could easily reach around a penis of that thickness with your thumb and middle finger.
A penis with a circumference of over six inches, say from 6 - 6 1/2" would be considered a relatively large penis circumference. There are, of course, many men with a penis thicker than that.
Does that answer your question ?
I've never heard of this test but I would fail. I do have a six inch girth so now I know my d*** would not fit into a toilet paper roll. After a nice session of cowgirl not only did she squirt big time soaking me and the bed but it was pleasing to watch her walk towards the bathroom bow-legged.
Actually if your 6 around your in the 1%
never heard of that?!
from what gf's have told me, look at hand size, feet size, nose size and their size overall...
Although saying that. I'm 5'10" tall, size 10 (UK) shoe, fairly small hands and a small nose, but nature was kind in so far as I've average length but thick in the girth dept, on the whole penis front.
so maybe its all rubbish?!
Overall, if he's at least 5" long and a bit thick he should be able to do the job. If not, he has hands and a tongue?!?!
Good luck!
It is a proven fact that feet size don't tell how large a penis can be
i saw it on manswers
its a test for girth...i heard of it back in high school, if you can fit your penis into a standard toilet paper roll than you are average thickness or below average. if it doesn't fit you could be on the upper side of average or thick...I don't know what girls think...i guess everyone of them has seen a toilet paper roll, so would you think that would be a "thick" penis if it had to go into you? I guess everyone is different, but I guess I am curious too.
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The toilet paper test is a favorite of mine, especially if I find that a guy has exaggerated his size. If he easily fits in the tube when he is hard, he has a skinny penis. If it doesn't fit, he is extra thick. If it just fits in, he is average.
If it fits loosely, I like to check his length with it too. If the head doesn't poke out of the tube, he has a tiny penis as well as a skinny one. Like I said, I only do this to guys that tell me they are hung and then I find out later they were lying to me. Remember boys, honesty is the best policy in these matters. Most girls don't need you to be a porn star. If you have a lil' one, just spend more time on us before you do the deed. ;>
If you have a lil' one, just spend more time on us before you do the deed-----
well what happens if he is rly good at lasting long lol
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IS this with lubrication on the penis, or without?
Tried the toilet roll test, easily fits in the tube, but a bit of my head pokes out, guess I'm not tiny. Anyway I have been with girls before, they have often made a bit of fun about my penis. Most of the girls I want to lay don't want a 'skinny penis' so why would I tell'em. I might give honestly a go, but it's not like I should come right out with: ' hey, by the way I'm not a p*rn star" It's sounds lame and they might not get what I mean.
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These SL350's are like stray cats and dogs, they just seem to find me! I was on the phone with Tom Street, legendary rider for Pow-Roll "back in the day" and it turned out he had a couple of spare old SL350's that needed a home. He said one of these bikes had been his brother's and Tom had built it up years ago with a 435 cc kit! That was all I had to hear, we made a deal right then, now I just have to figure out when I can get over to Bend and pick them up.
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I'm going to need to start clearing out some of the extra SL350 stuff in the near future, if any of you have any parts needs, please let me know. Prices would be reasonable.
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- Pre-cruise tour from London or Heathrow Airport to Dover Port via Dover Castle
- Enjoy a hassle-free hotel pickup from your central London hotel
- Hear the medieval history of Dover Castle from your host
- Explore Dover Castle at leisure and discover sites like the Great Tower and Secret Wartime Tunnels
- Drop-off at Dover Port in time for your departing cruise
What You Can Expect
After traveling for roughly two hours, arrive at Dover Castle and spend roughly about two hours exploring this incredible site independently (own expense). Highlights include the opulently furnished Great Tower, where members of King Henry VII's royal court would meet, and the Secret Wartime Tunnels that were used in wars dating back to Napoleonic times. Perhaps soak up Dover Castle's medieval grandeur on a walk around its immaculately kept gardens, or simply relax at the on-site café before returning to your coach.
Having explored Dover Castle independently, continue to Dover Port. Your host will drop you off outside the Dover cruise terminal in time for your cruise.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely arrival to Dover Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Picked us up at small hotel, did spend an hour or so driving around picking up from different hotels as driver pointed out various buildings/gave history on different areas of London, dover castle was well worth the visit, got us to ship after the crowds had died down
December 2013
This excursion was great. It made it so easy getting to our ship and we loved spending time in Dover Castle/


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I loved to read as a child but the librarian at our neighborhood library wouldn't let me check out many books, telling me they were too old for me. So, my mother went down with me, hand in hand, asked to speak with the head libriarian--and I got to check out anything I wanted after that. I was nine years old at the time.
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Designed by Mastella this new Vanity Bathtub is an awesome for any contemporary bathroom. This unique bathtub design boasts soft, organic curves inspired by nature's most-perfect form – the egg – complemented by a flat edge making it ideal for practical wall placement without sacrificing style. Pictured here in white, this minimalist bathroom essential is easy to dress down or up – imagine sinking back into this baby with a glamorous chandelier suspended overhead. For more informations about this modern bathtub check Mastella website.
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the bathtub is very very cool – the form is miles away from 08/15. Good!
Beautiful! Thanks for the post.
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ELLENDALE — As the Litchville-Marion/Montpelier volleyball team prepared for the postseason, coach Ryan Nelson decided to change things up and had his team change its coverage of the floor. But in game situations, it can take a bit for the changes to kick it.
When the Rebels opened the Class B District 5 tournament Thursday in Ellendale, there was a bit of delay as the team made the adjustments in its coverage, but once they were comfortable, even a casual observer could have noted the difference.


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Narva is the third largest city in Estonia. It is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, by the Russian border, on the Narva River which drains Lake Peipus.
People settled in the area during 5th to 4th millennium BC, as witnessed by the archeological traces of the Narva culture, named so after the city. The settlement was first mentioned in the First Novgorod Chronicle as Rugodiv (Ругодивъ) under the year 1171.
The castle of Narva was founded during the Danish rule of northern Estonia on November 30, 1223. The castle and surrounding town of Narva became a possession of the Livonian Order after 1346. Captured briefly by Russians in 1558, Narva changed hands a few times, and after 1581 was controlled by Sweden.
During the Great Northern War, Narva was the setting for its first great battle between the forces of King Charles XII of Sweden and Tsar Peter I of Russia. Although outnumbered four to one, the Swedish forces routed their 40 000-strong opponent. The city was subsequently conquered by Russia in 1704.
Narva became part of independent Estonia in 1918 following World War I. It was made part of the Estonian SSR in 1940 during World War II. Narva had an baroque style old town for a city center which was quite famous all over Europe. The old town of Narva was completely destroyed by the bombing of Soviet Union on 6th of March, 1944. On the same year, the retreating germans also blew up some of the houses. After the battle, most of the buildings could have been restored as the walls of the houses still existed, but the Soviet Union demolished those to make room for apartment buildings. Many estonians who had fled Narva during war wanted to come back but they were not allowed. Instead russians were brought in. The only remaining building of the old town is the old town hall.
Having reoccupied Estonia during World War II in 1944, the Soviet authorities separated Ivangorod administratively from the rest of Narva, and transferred the territory to the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian SFSR in January 1945. Ivangorod received the status of town in 1954.
After Estonia regained independence in 1991, the border as per 1920 Treaty of Tartu was considered by Russia legally superseded by an Subdivisions of the Soviet Union between two former Soviet republics drawn later by the Soviet authorities. Ivangorod thus remained a part of Russia. Due to political tensions, a new border treaty between Estonia and Russia has not yet come into force.
Narva is dominated by the 15th-century castle, with the 51-metre-high Long Hermann tower as its most prominent landmark. The sprawling complex of the Kreenholm Manufacture, located in the proximity of scenic waterfalls, is one of the largest textile mills of 19th-century Eastern Europe. Other notable buildings include Swedish mansions of the 17th century, a Baroque town hall (1668-71), and remains of Erik Dahlberg's fortifications.
Across the Narva River is the Russian Ivangorod fortress, founded by Grand Prince Ivan III of Muscovy in 1492 and known in Western sources as Counter-Narva. During the Soviet times Narva and Ivangorod were twin cities, despite belonging to different republics. Before World War II, Ivangorod (in Estonian known as Jaanilinn) was administrated as part of Narva.


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The IAS Show and Sale is a weekend event traditionally held annually during the 3rd weekend in September at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, USA. The 2015 show will be the society's 38th.
The show and sale features:
Past vendors have included: Ecuagenera, Ree Gardens, Palm Hammock Orchid Estate and in the members section: Natural Selections, Silver Krome Gardens, Bruce McAlpin, Don Bittel, Home Chaovanisch, Enid Offolter, Barry Schwartz and many more.
The IAS show and Sale is traditionally hosted the 3rd weekend in September at the world famous Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami, located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (Miami), Florida 33156. The Garden is adjacent to Matheson Hammock Park, about 20 minutes by car from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. You can find more information about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden online here. Entrance to The Garden is through the visitor center at the north entrance off Old Cutler Road. Please see the garden website for admission prices.
Friday: The show is set up from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Show entrants bring their select plants for display and for judging before noon. Vendors may setup their booths starting at noon.
Saturday: The Show and vendor sales booths are open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
On Saturday evening at 6:30 PM we begin the always-fulfilling Society Members Banquet Dinner followed by a short annual business meeting. The feature presentation by a well known Aroid personality is followed by the plant auction featuring many very rare and choice aroids. Dress is smart-casual.
The Show and Sale opens again from 9:30AM to 4:30PM. At 10:00AM there is a Board of Directors meeting at Fairchild Garden open to all IAS members.
The Indigo Hotel Miami Dadeland has traditionally been the hotel for out of town show attendees, and is located conveniently close to the gardens. They offer a free shuttle service between the garden and the hotel, though it can be slow. Competitive rates may be found online.
The Hampton Inn Dadeland (305-269-0072 or 1-800-Hampton) is also well located and often less expensive.
The Tyson Dorm at the Kampong often has a limited number of beds available, and free WiFi. Reservations are first come, first served and they can accommodate up to 12 people.
Please plan to attend the International Aroid Society's Annual Show and Sale. It's a great opportunity not only to pick up some nice plants but to meet people in the aroid community.
If you have any questions about the IAS Show and Sale, please contact Albert Huntington.
2014 Memories
The 2014 show and sale is over, but we have preserved a lot of good memories here.
Albert Huntington has also posted some commented pictures from the 2008 show and sale.


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This map shows the locations of the Park and Ride Lots that may be of use to commuters to UMass/Amherst.
These park and ride lots offer commuters a place to park their cars in order to take advantage of other forms of transportation (carpool, vanpool, public transit).
Informal (undesignated and unofficial) Park and Ride locations:
State-wide Park and Ride information is available on the MassDOT website.


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Texas Governor Rick Perry takes pride in being a climate change denier, and his administration backs him up.
Top environmental officials under Perry have gutted a recent report on sea level rise in Galveston Bay, removing all mentions of climate change. For the past decade, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which is run by Perry political appointees, has contracted with the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) to produce regular reports on the state of the Bay.
Official Deleted References To Human-Induced Climate Change
But when HARC submitted its most recent State of the Bay publication to the commission earlier this year, officials decided they couldn't accept a report that said climate change is caused by human activity and is causing the sea level to rise. Top officials at the commission proceeded to edit the paper to censor its references to human-induced climate change or future projections on how much the bay will rise.
Every Single Scientist Proceeded To Disown The Report
Outraged by this censorship, every single scientist associated with the 200-page report has demanded his/her name be struck from the document.
From The Guardian:
"None of us can be party to scientific censorship so we would all have our names removed," said Jim Lester, a co-author of the report and vice-president of the Houston Advanced Research Centre.
"To me it is simply a question of maintaining scientific credibility. This is simply antithetical to what a scientist does," Lester said. "We can't be censored." Scientists see Texas as at high risk because of climate change, from the increased exposure to hurricanes and extreme weather on its long coastline to this summer's season of wildfires and drought.
However, Perry, in his run for the Republican nomination and in spite of having earned a Bachelor of Science degree , has elevated denial of science to an art form. He opposes any regulation of industry, and has repeatedly challenged the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Texas Alone Refuses To Sign On To Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Texas is the only state to refuse to sign on to the federal government's new regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
Read more: climate change, global warming, houston advanced research center, rice university, rick perry, texas, texas commission on environmental quality
To Janice R.,
I'm glad to know that you and many other Texans don't support or endorse this moron. Vote the jerk OUT in the next election or find a way to remove him for malfeasance before that. We have the idiot Paul Broun here in GA and his own father called him crazy. We have more than our share of lying, greedy idiots here, none of whom I voted for. Unfortunately, we do have a high number of rednecks who can't see the forest for the trees. Just sayin'
Peace, Love and Light ;-)
If 99% of all Texans despise Perry, just who is it that voted for this him?
Who voted this mother@%& in?
Gail, he is shiny :)
there is no such thing as global warming and im gonna prove it you betcha.....
as he crashes and burns....
Why bother with him? I cannot understand what the draw is . . .
Rick Perry is the Anti-Christ. 99% of all Texans know that.
Just a note, Rick Perry does not represent me or 99% of Texas citizens. We are not all redneck idiots or rich oil barons. We want him out of here as much as everybody else. I have said it before, he is the anti-Christ.
Who wants to read about what a moron thinks.
Perry is all over the map and has lost his focus, but since he doesn't have any truth to speak is trying to convince us he's scientifically informed. Even Moses stayed on task!
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Stirring the pot again here,, I see...
thank you for sharing the article
You are censoring history.


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About Istanbul
Istanbul is a city of two halves, bisected by the Bosporus Strait which links the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea. The channel not only delineates the city, but it marks the border between Europe and Asia, both physically and culturally.
In 600 BC it became the ancient Greek colony of Byzantium, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and prospered due to its ability to levy tolls on ships passing through the Bosporus.
The city changed hands several times before becoming part of the Roman Empire in 73 AD, and in 330 AD Byzantium was renamed Constantinople by the order of the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great.
In 1453, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II conquered the city and made it the capital of the Ottoman Empire, calling it Istanbul, although the name wasn't officially changed until 1930.
The national capital in all but name, Istanbul is the country's cultural and financial centre and the most populous metropolis with more than 13 million residents. The city also acts as a hub for Eastern Europe, with regular trains and flights to destinations such as Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary.
The majority of Istanbul's sights are concentrated around the old city peninsula in areas such as Sultanahmet Square. Start your city tour here with the Sultanahmet Mosque. Informally known as the Blue Mosque – for obvious reasons – the working mosque features six minarets as well as sweeping architecture. Sitting almost adjacent is the magnificent Haghia Sofia, built as a cathedral, converted to a mosque and presently a museum. Bordering the Haghia Sofia is Topkapı Palace, the historic hub of Ottoman power. Overlooking the Bosporus from Seraglio Point, the 300-room palace is now an imperial museum and houses some of the most holy Islamic relics.
North of the old city, across the Galata Bridge is the district of the same name; head to the Galata Tower, a 66-metre high medieval stone tower with superb 360 degree view across Istanbul. Nearby at Karaköy on the banks of the Bosporus is Istanbul Modern, an art gallery with exhibitions of contemporary Turkish art.
Taksim Square is the heart of the city and a popular tourist destination. İstiklal Caddesi is a lengthy pedestrian shopping street which ends at Taksim Square, and a 'nostalgic' sightseeing tram runs from the square along the avenue.
On the east of the Bosporus is the other half of Istanbul, referred to as the Asian Side. The historical districts of Kadıköy and Üsküdar have plenty of attractions, including Maiden's Tower on an island just 200 metres offshore. The area also has many quiet and picturesque neighbourhoods and is largely residential.
Dining and Nightlife
Eating out in Turkey involves food far more sophisticated than the döner kebab. However, this staple ingredient of Turkish stereotypes can be found in cafes across Istanbul; Taksim Square is home to dozens of small döner restaurants. Other local favourites include Hamsi, a Black Sea anchovy which migrates through the Bosporus. This 'catch of the day' can be enjoyed at the small restaurants behind the fish merchants on the Karaköy side of the Galata Bridge.
Istanbul also has numerous street vendors which sell everything from roasted chestnuts and corn-on-the-cob to simit, a warm bread not dissimilar to a sesame bagel. Local ice cream, dondurma, is also sold: the peculiar and chewy consistency doesn't melt and makes for entertaining vendor performances.
Istanbul is a great nightlife destination and several areas are renowned for their cafés, bars and live music. These include Beyoğlu and Nişantaşı, both just north of the Galata Bridge, and Kadıköy, an easy-going suburb on the Asian Side of the Bosporus which is considered by many to be worth the intercontinental trip from old Istanbul.
Beyond Istanbul
Off the southern coast of Istanbul are the Princes' Islands, nine small islands where dynasty members were exiled during Byzantine and Ottoman times. The only way to reach the islands is by sea: take a boat from Kabataş on the European Side, or Kadıköy and Bostancı on the Asian Side.
Motorised vehicles are prohibited so residents and tourists travel by horse-drawn carriage or fayton. Destinations and prices are fixed. Enjoy the islands' stunning wooden mansions, surrounded by pine groves and fragrant mimosa trees.
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One More Warm DayOctober 6th, 2012 at 9:23 am by Jeff Edmondson WAVY under Weather
Get ready for a big change in our weather…it all starts tonight when the cold front arrives. First, lets look at today. It is looking like a warm and dry day with highs in the mid-80s and a south wind at 5-10mph. As the front gets closer we should see increasing clouds and the possibility for some scattered showers late this afternoon and this evening. The rain, if it does happen, would likely occur around sundown.
I expect to see the front pass through the area around 9pm. What you might notice is a wind shift and a stronger north wind behind the front as the colder air begins for rush in.
The chances for heavy rain is fairly low, but scattered light showers should prevail tomorrow and in to Monday as the front slowly moves out to sea.
The change in temperature will be great as well, today…highs in the 80s. Tomorrow, close to 63 degrees for the high.
Enjoy the warm day today…it may be one of the last days in the 80s across the area for 2012.
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I got a sudden craving for a really good blueberry cake, and found just the right recipe to use. It turned out better than I imagined–dense and sweet with loads of berries, and a crunchy candied top.
Here is the recipe I used: (modified from All recipes)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 Tablespoons butter
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and egg. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then add the milk and flour mixture alternately to the creamed mixture, while beating.
Once combined, gently stir in the blueberries, and pour into a greased and floured 9 inch pan.
For the topping, combine all ingredients, except butter, and then cut in the butter with a pastry blender, or I use two butter knives.
Sprinkle over the top of your batter, and then bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 375 degree oven,
or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out dry.
This would be yummy anytime, for breakfast, snack or as a dessert.
We give this a two thumbs up at our house!