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201 KAR 10:030. Code of ethics.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 323A.210(2)(b)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 323A.110(1)(b) authorizes the board to discipline a licensee for unprofessional conduct. KRS 323A.210 authorizes the board to adopt reasonable administrative regulations not inconsistent with KRS Chapter 323A but which are necessary to carry out the provisions of KRS Chapter 323A. This code of ethics is intended to establish guidelines for the determination of unprofessional conduct by landscape architects practicing in the state and for the protection of the public they will be serving.
Section 1. Code of Ethics. (1) A violation of this code of ethics shall be considered unprofessional conduct pursuant to KRS 323A.110(1)(b).
(2) The landscape architect shall conduct his practice in order to protect the life, health, property and welfare of the public and shall at all times recognize that his primary obligation is to protect the life, health, property and welfare of the public in the performance of his professional duties. If his landscape architectural judgment is overruled under circumstances where the safety, health and welfare of the public are endangered, he shall inform his employer of the possible consequences and notify any other proper authority of the situation, as may be appropriate.
(3) The landscape architect shall perform his services only in areas of his competence.
(a) The landscape architect shall perform landscape architectural assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical field of professional landscape architecture involved;
(b) The landscape architect may accept an assignment requiring education or experience outside of his own field of competence, but only to the extent that his services are restricted to those phases of the project in which he is qualified. All other phases of that project shall be performed by qualified associates, consultants, or employees;
(c) The landscape architect shall not affix his signature or seal to any landscape architectural plan or document dealing with subject matter to which he lacks competence by virtue of education or experience, or to any such plan or document not prepared under his direct supervisory control; and
(d) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to demonstrate competence in the specific technical field in which the licensee is practicing.
(4) The landscape architect shall be completely objective and truthful in all professional reports, and shall include all relevant and pertinent information in those reports.
(5) The landscape architect shall avoid conflicts of interest:
(a) The landscape architect shall avoid all conflicts of interest with his employer or client and shall promptly inform his employer or client of any business association, interests, or circumstances which could influence his judgment or the quality of his services;
(b) The landscape architect shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one (1) party for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to, and agreed to, by all interested parties;
(c) The landscape architect shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable considerations from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their products;
(d) The landscape architect shall not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with his client or employer in connection with work for which he is responsible;
(e) When in public service as a member, advisor, or employee of a governmental body or department, the landscape architect shall not participate in considerations or actions with respect to services provided by him or his organization in private landscape architectural practices;
(f) The landscape architect shall not solicit or accept a landscape architectural contract from a governmental body on which a principal or officer of his organization serves as a member; or
(g) The landscape architect shall not attempt to supplant another landscape architect after definite steps have been taken by a client toward the latter's employment and he shall not accept a commission for which another landscape architect has been employed without first conclusively determining that the latter's employment has been terminated.
(6) The landscape architect shall solicit or accept work only on the basis of his qualifications.
(a) The landscape architect shall not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, or a gift, or other consideration in order to secure work, exclusive of securing salaried positions through employment agencies.
(b) The landscape architect shall seek professional employment on the basis of qualification and competence for proper accomplishment of the work.
(c) The landscape architect shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of his, or his associates', academic or professional qualifications. He shall not misrepresent or exaggerate his degree of responsibility in or for the subject matter of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees, associates, joint ventures, or his or their past accomplishments with the intent and purpose of enhancing his qualifications and his work.
(7) In the practice of landscape architecture, a landscape architect shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations.
(a) The landscape architect shall not knowingly associate with or permit the use of his name or firm in a business venture by any person or firm which he knows, or has reason to believe, is engaging in business or professional practices of a fraudulent or dishonest nature, or in violation of these administrative regulations; or
(b) If the landscape architect has knowledge or reason to believe that another person or firm may be in violation of any of these provisions or KRS Chapter 323A, he shall present that information to the board in writing and shall cooperate with the board in furnishing any further information or assistance as may be required by the board. (1 Ky.R. 593; eff. 4-9-75; Am. 16 Ky.R. 1234; eff. 2-3-90; 29 Ky.R. 1003; 1521; eff. 12-18-02.)


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Where can I find good foreign language bookstores in Jinan, China? So far I've had no luckm though apparently I just missed one at Da Guan Yuan?
Where can I find good foreign language bookstores in Jinan, China? So far I've had no luckm though apparently I just missed one at Da Guan Yuan?
You just reminded me once again how much I love my e-reader. Thanks.
Good luck.
Haha not a fan, personally. It doesn't give me the same satisfaction as reading a solid book does. Nor does it have to same smells and memories that go with it :P
Thanks haha
You're welcome.
Are you coming through Shanghai? I have a tonne of books free to good home!!
No, I'm already in Jinan and I won't be going to Shanghai. I wish, they have the biggest foreign language bookstore there that looks amazing. Wish I could go. But Thanks anyway
I like real books too but they're not an option for me when I travel. I'm a voracious reader who spends too much time in off-the-beaten-path places with no access to books in a language I can easily read so e-readers save the day. Best electronic gadget ever invented.
I'm also a voracious reader. My parents stopped buying me books around about year 6. I have a little more time here, and I found the one I missed today and managed to get a few books. Four classics, a tiny thing on King Henry VIII and one on Greek and Roman Mythology. When I found the foreign languages section, I almost cried (not really) because all I could see were dictionaries and twilight, but was relieved to find others. Going back tomorrow to get the Song of Ice and Fire series. Haven't read those yet. What do you like to read?
Well, why bother going to the physical bookstore when we have online one?
I think it convenient to purchase foreign language books online.
I suggest you go to the -snip- to get one you want at a budget price.
Hope u like it.
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Haha yeah, I totally would, (huge fan of bookdepositry.co.uk) but I don't quite understand how the addresses work here, plus, at the moment, my address is not certain for a while. I'd give it another couple of weeks, then I might move and in Feburary I'll be moving into school boarding. Plus, there'll probably be family trips to other states/provinces for new years and what not :/
You can simply put your current address that is valid for about 4 or 5 days to ensure carriers could reach you. Plus make sure your address written in Chinese. When your package or book arrives they will call you.

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With temptation at every rest-stop, beachfront grill and hip new restaurant, it's difficult to eat healthy while on vacation. But there's no reason to stop your progress just because you're taking a well needed rest. The key is to find the happy medium between avoiding junk foods and an occasional indulgence while you're away. There are several strategies and tricks I'd like to share to help you avoid summer weight gain while away (or even at home!).
Breakfast and lunch alternatives – Without a doubt, breakfast is still the most important meal of the day and should never be skipped. If you are staying in a hotel with a continental breakfast, stay away from fatty pastries, muffins and donuts, and stick to fresh fruits, hard boiled or scrambled eggs or fiber rich cereals instead. If you are on your own for breakfast, there are always healthy alternatives on any restaurant menu. You can't go wrong with eggs, wheat toast and fresh fruit.
Eating out, not pigging out – While away, most likely the majority of your meals will be eaten at restaurants. Just remember that healthy choices are now offered everywhere. The main concerns with eating out are portion sizes and making the right choices. Stay away from anything fried or with heavy sauces and go with items that are grilled, broiled or steamed. Most importantly, just because the food is in front of you does not mean you have to finish your plate. Stop eating when you feel full.
Tasty treats – While away, your activity level may be higher than usual. You may be walking around or swimming at the pool and burning more calories. With all those extra calories burned there's room for a little bit of indulgence. Every vacation spot has unique foods and treats that you shouldn't pass up. Once again, it is all about how much you eat, so limit your treats to one per day.
Road trip healthy eating - Eating healthy and road trips are two phrases that are not commonly used together, but it is possible. It is too easy to pull over and grab a combo meal or pick up some chips at the gas station. There are alternatives to both of these. Pack a cooler full of healthy snacks like fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy sandwiches, yogurt, granola, trail mix and lots of water so you remain hydrated. If you must stop at a fast food place, consider healthy options like a salad or a fruit cup as substitutions for fries. Or go with a grilled chicken alternative.
Eating healthy while away from home is easy to do if you keep these strategies in mind. You are on vacation, so it's okay to indulge now and then, as long as you make healthy decisions the rest of the time. Think of how good it will feel when you don't gain "vacation weight"!


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Trial begins for Mountie caught kicking suspect
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Published Monday, November 26, 2012 7:44PM PST
Last Updated Monday, November 26, 2012 7:58PM PST
The assault trial for Const. Geoff Mantler opened Monday with testimony from the journalist who caught him kicking a kneeling suspect in the face.
Kelly Hayes stood across the street from Mantler during the Jan. 6, 2011 arrest, filming with his iPhone as the officer stepped towards 51-year-old Buddy Tavares and punted him.
The video made headlines across Canada, leading to a charge of assault causing bodily harm for Mantler and inspiring a protest rally against the RCMP in Kelowna.
But the same footage may play a large part in the defence's strategy.
During Hayes' cross-examination, Mantler's lawyer broke the footage down frame by frame and highlighted a fifth of a second in which Tavares appears to raise his hands slightly towards the officer.
"When you see it in plain speed, in normal speed, you wouldn't notice that until someone breaks it down," Hayes told CTV News. "But it can't be denied that Mr. Tavares raises his hands."
Tavares, who spoke briefly on his way into court, said he expected his character would play a key role in the defence.
"His whole defence is going to be to discredit me, you watch," said Tavares, who says he suffers ongoing anxiety attacks as a result of the kick.
Tavares' truck was pulled over the day of the alleged assault by Mounties responding to reports of shots fired at the Harvest Golf Club. A friend of Tavares told CTV News he was on disability leave from his job at the course at the time, and that one of his duties had been scaring off geese with a shotgun.
Mantler pleaded not guilty to the assault, a move that still shocks Tavares' family. The officer declined to speak to reporters outside the courthouse Monday.
He has been suspended from duty since January 2011 and had his pay revoked months later.
The trial is expected to last two weeks.
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Anyone saw the baja 5r? It looks bad @$$... it might have been out some time but i haven't seen one..
Anyone saw the baja 5r? It looks bad @$$... it might have been out some time but i haven't seen one..
Ok so whats the deal? Has anyone seen the baja 5r? I have looked about on the net but cant seem to find a whole lot of info.. it seems to have been released afew years back at a rc show but i cant find stock of them. Is there something i am missing??
I have been in contact with HPI to track down a Baja 5B SS for myself as stock seemed non existent! Apparently HPI went into administration last year! They have managed to get through it and are slowly getting going again, which is great news. They say they are bringing their range of products back slowly, so I would suggest keeping a look out. Much of what they produce would appear to be expected around the end of this summer!
From what experience I have had with this company and their products, it's worth the wait as they are really helpful and the product high quality.


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The CBB continues our countdown for the 2010 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top 100 Players in the country. We will be providing one player per day until we reach number 1.
We continue the list today with number 18 in our countdown with sophomore Anthony Rendon from Rice. He is from Houston TX and attended Lamar High School. His senior season saw him hit .570 with eight homers, 17 doubles, 56 RBI, 56 runs scored and 13 steals. He picked up several honors including First team 5A all-state shortstop, All-Greater Houston selection by the Houston Chronicle, and a starter in the Texas high school all-star game. He was also named all-state as a junior when he led the Houston area with 14 homers.
Rendon stepped right into the Rice program starting all 61 games last season with a .388 average while hitting 20 homers and 72 RBI. He also picked up nine steals in 12 attempts. His .388 batting average, .702 slugging percentage, and 20 homers all lead Conference-USA last season. He was the first freshman in Conference USA to ever win Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year awards. He picked up several national awards including being named Second Team All-American by Baseball America and NCBWA, 2009 National Freshman of the Year by Collegiate Baseball, and a member of the 2009 NCBWA Freshman All-American team.
The biggest question mark with Rendon is his defense as he made 12 errors last year for a fielding percentage of .945. He ended up having ankle surgery which according to multiple sources he has fully recovered from. We will see if and how it affects him during the 2010 season.
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Dr. Michelle Johannes, a computational physicist at the Naval Research Laboratory Center for Computational Materials Science, receives this award for her innovative computational and theoretical work in the field of energy-related materials.Capt. Paul Stewart presents Dr. Michelle Johannes the Young Investigator Award at the 2011 Sigma Xi Awards ceremony held Sept. 7 at NRL Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Johannes's computational research has contributed strongly to the understanding and improvement of materials properties, especially energy-related materials, by describing and clarifying a surprisingly diverse set of phenomena such as novel superconductivity, electrochemical performance in battery electrodes, fuel cell catalysis, charge density waves and magnetic interactions.
"The computational work of Dr. Johannes in understanding the fundamental properties of materials has contributed strongly in a surprisingly wide number of fields," said Dr. Michael Mehl, head, NRL Center for Computational Materials Science. "The impact of her work in her original field of novel superconductivity is indisputable, and has successfully transitioned to make significant contributions to areas of research as diverse as magnetism, charge density waves and battery electrode materials."
Dr. Johannes and collaborators predicted the symmetry of the superconducting state of the new Fe-based superconductors in the context of the nearby magnetic transition and Fermi surface nesting. These high profile works established Dr. Johannes as a leading theorist in the novel superconductivity field.
The role of Fermi surface nesting in superconductivity prompted Dr. Johannes to undertake work on Niobium Diselenide (NbSe2) where it was thought that Fermi nesting-driven charge density waves (CDWs) compete with superconductivity. This resulted in the important and general result that Fermi surface nesting alone cannot generate CDWs, but can generate superconductivity via spin fluctuations.
"Michelle and her collaborators have essentially laid the foundation of the current understanding of the physics in iron-based superconductors," adds Dr. Mehl.
Using advanced computational methods to develop theoretical models of materials vital to energy production and preservation, Dr. Johannes examines materials at the atomic level allowing her to create precise models and subsequent better, more optimal materials.
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Your Neandertal Ancestors
Scientific convention used to be that modern humans came out of Africa and completely replaced Neandertals (also spelled "Neanderthals") without interbreeding (for example, see here). New evidence suggests that this hypothesis is incorrect, according to an article by Ann Gibbons called "Close Encounters of the Prehistoric Kind." The article appears in the May 7, 2010 edition of Science (available online only to subscribers). An international team has now completed the draft sequence of the Neandertal genome, which includes more than 3 billion nucleotides collected from the bones of three female Neandertals who lived in Croatia more than 38,000 years ago." The analysis described was astoundingly complex, and the consequences of this analysis are startling:
By comparing this composite Neandertal genome with the complete genomes of five living humans from different parts of the world, researchers found that both Europeans and Asians share 1% to 4% of their nuclear DNA with Neandertals. But Africans do not. This suggests that early modern humans interbred with Neandertals after moderns left Africa, but before they spread into Asia and Europe. The evidence showing interbreeding is "incontrovertible," says paleoanthropologist John Hawks of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, who was not involved in the work. "There's no other way you can explain this."
Therefore, many people living outside of Africa carry "a small but significant amount of DNA from these extinct humans." The consequences of this amazing finding are not lost on anyone:
In a sense, the Neandertals are then not altogether extinct, says lead author Svante Paabo, a paleogeneticist at the Max Planck Institute for evolutionary anthropology in Leipzig Germany, who is surprised to find out he was part Neanderthal. "They live on in some of us."
The Science article presents the following list of things we now know about Neanderthals:
- The genomes of modern humans and Neanderthals are 99.84% identical.
- The scientific data don't support interbreeding when scientists had most expected it (between 45,000 and 30,000 years ago in Europe).
- Neanderthals coexisted with modern humans in Europe from 30,000 to 45,000 years ago, and perhaps in the Middle East as early as 80,000 years ago.
- The amount of admixture is tiny, even among Europeans and Asians, but Neanderthals "are significantly more closely related to non-Africans than Africans on average.
- The new data fits with the discovery of fossils and stone tools from Israel caves about 80,000 years ago (modern humans and Neanderthals both used these caves and had much in common–they used similar tool-kits and under the same animals). One Neandertal skeleton from the Middle East looked "less robust than Neanderthals in Asia and Europe.
- Despite the ability to sequence some Neanderthal DNA, there is no possibility of cloning a Neanderthal.
- "The isolated DNA was in pieces typically about 50 bases long, and there were many missing stretches. Further, despite the story one often hears in the mass media, DNA is not completely responsible for the appearance of an animal. "Chemical modifications to the genome, the way chromosomes arrange in the nucleus, and maternal components in the egg all play a role in translating a genetic blueprint into a viable individual." None of these are available with regard to Neanderthals. As soon as you substitute another oocyte (e.g., that of a modern human) for that of a Neandertal, you would change the resulting organism.
Despite the fact that there was some interbreeding, it did not happen much. This article quotes evolutionary geneticist Sarah Tishkoff, who asked "Was it a cultural barrier?"
We are cousins with every living thing on planet Earth (including trees and see here), but many of us are both cousins and descendants of Neandertals. Therefore, for those of you who have had ancestors from anywhere outside of Africa (keeping in mind that all of us have ancestors from Africa), you are African and you are Neandertal. I'm planning on having a bit of fun the next time a bureaucratic form requires me to designate my "race."
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DUDE! Look at the picture you use for your "G!" Except for he balding, totally Neandertal!
Man, I'm jealous! Maybe that's where your musical genes came from, eh?
Maybe it was like when we were in high school and some guy comes over to where we're making time with some honeybee and starts playing the guitar; suddenly we're forgotten! But, the spurned non-Neandertal dudes took their revenge and bashed the more musical Neandertal dudes over their heads (perhaps with a guitar!)in a fit of jealous rage thus wiping out the males of the race and leaving only the females to limitedly breed which resulted in us.
Yep, that totally explains why some of us have 1-4% Neandertal genes! The female Neandertal genes would retain their viabilty by being transferred via the mitochondria of their progeny's cells. The reduced percentages may be also explained by the mutations which have occurred over the last 80,000 years, as well the limited numbers of such females after the males were destroyed by jealous non-musical non-Neandertals. It was also likely that copious amounts of alcoholic beverages were involved!
When do I publish? Oh, yeah, just did!


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When it comes to taking proper care of your skin, estheticians are some of the best people you can talk to. They're often referred to as skincare specialists for a reason. Their job is essentially to help keep their clients' skin looking and feeling fabulous. With that said, you don't want to go picking just any random esthetician, you want one who is going to make an effort to make your skin look as fantastic as possible. Before you schedule an appointment, the following tips can help you choose an esthetician that will be right for you.
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Once you choose an esthetician, before you leave, they should provide you with an at-home routine that's tailored to your skin and lifestyle in an effort to ensure that your skin looks and feels as great as possible in between treatments. Don't hesitate to take your time to find the right esthetician. When it comes to your skin, you can never be too careful.


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text: On Wed, Dec 31, 2003 at 05:29:16PM +0100, Michal Pasternak wrote: > On FreeBSD: > > 1) www/mozilla builds and instals okay, but it doesnt include Personal > Security Manager -- eg. no https:// protocol in it. > > Does a generic build of www/mozilla on NetBSD include https:// ? yes, it does. I think this problem is the result of mozilla being unable to find libssl3.so, or libssl3.so unable to find it's required shared libs. check out mozilla/patches/patch-ab and patch-bo, which might need tweaking for FreeBSD (iirc, the NetBSD runtime linker passes the rpath down to shared libraries, where FreeBSD's doesn't). grant.


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Tuesday, 25 September, 2001, 09:13 GMT 10:13 UK
Explosives killer executed in China
The Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of detonating a stockpile of illegal explosives, killing at least 47 people.
The man, Ma Hongqing, 51, was shot immediately after being sentenced at a public rally in Shaanxi province in central China, where the blast happened in July.
Reports in the Chinese media say Mr Ma blew up the explosives, belonging to a rival illegal producer, after failing in an attempt to steal them.
Correspondents say police across China have been ordered to take measures against illegal manufacturers of explosives.
The official Chinese news agency, Xinhua, reported at the time that Ma Hongqing was heavily in debt and had "long-running" conflicts with his neighbours.
The explosion flattened the farming village of Mafang. Some reports put the death toll as high as 80, with about 100 people injured.
Police originally blamed Ma Shiping for the blast, saying he had illegally stored the explosives in the village after his factory was shut down.
A two-week investigation suggested Ma Shiping, the original suspect, could not have caused the blast and suspicion fell on Ma Hongqing.
Common problem
Illegal explosives are commonly used in mining and to clear fields for farming in China, making them easily available for criminal use.
Two women who supplied him with the explosives were also put to death, and fourth person was sentenced to life imprisonment.
An explosion in a school in the southern province of Jiangxi killed 42 teachers and students within days of the Shijiazhuang bombings.
Officials said a madman was responsible for that blast, but some parents of victims said their children had been forced to make illegal explosives at the school.
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11. Why the "last Thursday of November"?
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I'M Where I Belong - Poem by Patricia Kelley
Up in this tree,
I feel so free.
It's a place where I can breathe.
I'm like a honey bee smelling sweet nectar from an Oklahoma Mimosa Tree.
Staring into the bright Oklahoma blue skies,
Where God hears my cries,
And the birds and I Sing,
Healing each other's broken wings.
Because down there on earth.
Since my birth,
I've felt so many stings.
But, up in this tree, I can climb higher and higher.
Where no liar,
Can reach me,
This is where I can be me, smelling the sweet mimosa tree.
Where mimosa tickles my nose,
It smells better than a prickly rose.
And here I see how life really goes.
No one can hurt me anymore.
Until I come down.
And feel my foes.
But for some girls this is the way life goes.
Because sometimes there are people that really don't care.
Life isn't always fair.
I'll just share.
My feelings with the birds,
Because we're a like,
Me and the birds,
They never know which way a broken wing is going to come from.
Life doesn't always throw you a sweet plum.
But up in this tree, where I feel so free.
I can suck my thumb.
It's a place where I don't feel dumb.
I can make a crown from mimosa blossoms.
And I don't have to play dead like a possum.
I can make my crown.
Because if no one else sees a princess.
I see a princess in me.
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Hello all,
New to the forum, and my first post, and looking for advice on daffodils. I have some bulbs which are at least 50 years old (I think they may be "King Alfred's"), and have not been lifted for some years now. Each successive year, less and less bulbs flower, and I assume this is due to them sucking out more nutrients than I have replaced. So this year I have lifted and dried them, and prepared new beds incorporating really well rotted horse manure and Growmore granules.
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We reported earlier this month that Sprint would launch the Google's LG Nexus 5 on November 8, and now it looks this flagship is already available for purchase.
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Much like pizza, pancakes are one of those things that dieters, even low-carb dieters, refuse to give up. There are alternative pancake recipes all over the web, and I've probably made them all. Ultimately, this is what I've settled on as the most realistic alternative. It is based on coconut flour (which I briefly wrote about here) and uses whipped egg whites to create lift and fluffiness. I served these with a homemade blackberry compote, which I made by following these instructions except I substituted blackberries for raspberries and cut back on the sweetener.
Serves 2
- 2 eggs, separated (make sure not to get any drops of yolk in the white)
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites or egg substitute (or 4 fresh egg whites)
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- Sweetener to taste if using unsweetened protein powder (optional; I used a packet of stevia)
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
- Beat the egg whites that came from the whole eggs with a big pinch of salt. Use an electric mixer with whisk attachment to beat the whites until they reach soft peaks. Set aside.
- Combine the buttermilk, egg yolks, liquid egg whites, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl and whisk well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter mixture, being careful not to deflate the whites (here is a video that shows the procedure for folding egg whites).
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low. For each pancake, spray lightly with oil or grease with a bit of butter. Pour a quarter cup of batter into the skillet, shaking lightly to distribute batter (it will be slightly mounded up due to the beaten egg whites). Cook until bubbles are visible on top, then flip the pancake over and cook until the other side is golden brown. Serve immediately.


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Brendan Dion was appointed Executive Chef at the Madison Beach Hotel in October of 2013. Chef Dion is responsible for the entire culinary department at Madison Beach Hotel, including The Wharf Restaurant, Port Bar, special events, and catered functions. Chef Dion is also responsible for the menu creation and daily culinary operations, including banquets and staff training.
The Wharf, Madison Beach Hotel's signature restaurant features a modern interpretation of regional classics. The restaurant offers an expansive wine list and farm-to-table cuisine inspired by classic Atlantic Northeast fare. Chef Dion has developed a menu that incorporates fresh local estate-grown ingredients and local organic produce. Flavors are enhanced by the utilization of fresh ingredients from the local farms and fishermen.
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Marco Goes to School by Roz Chast, Atheneum, 4–7 years.
Too Busy Marco by Roz Chast, Atheneum, 4–7 years.
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Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten! by Hyewon Yum, Foster/Farrar, 4–6 years.
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Oh No! Not Again!: (Or How I Built a Time Machine to Save History) (Or at Least My History Grade) by Mac Barnett; illus. by Dan Santat, Disney-Hyperion, 5–8 years.
Pearl and Wagner: Five Days Till Summer [Penguin Young Readers] by Kate McMullan; illus. by R. W. Alley, Penguin, 5–8 years.
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Freight Train by Donald Crews, HarperCollins/Curious Puppy, 2–4 years.
Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kundhart, Random House/Smashing Ideas, Inc., 2–4 years.
Planes and Boats by Byron Barton, HarperCollins/Oceanhouse Media, 2–4 years.
The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton, Boynton Moo Media/Loud Crow Interactive, 2–4 years.
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Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller by Joseph Lambert, Disney-Hyperion, 9–12 years.
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Levinson, Peachtree, 11–14 years.
Paiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca by Deborah Kogan Ray, Foster/Farrar, 9–12 years.
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Baby's in Black: Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and The Beatles by Arne Bellstorf; trans. from the German by Michael Waaler, First Second/Roaring Brook, 13–16 years.
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"Island in the Sun"
Stories of people, scandals, and everything else taking place on a Caribbean Island. Island in the Sun, 1957 movie, whose cast includes James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Joan Collins, DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, HARRY BELAFONTE, Michael Rennie, Stephen Boyd, and a lot of other folks. It is not some stereotypical movie...and to me it was really cool, especially to see Harry Belafonte take control. Good film though it got two stars from the critics.


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The Great Smoky Mountains chapter of the Audubon Society, based in Maggie Valley and Waynesville, has been officially recognized and accepted by The National Audubon Society after initially forming a year ago.
The mission of the chapter is to promote an awareness and appreciation of nature and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship through education, protection, conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
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• "Wolf Tales", 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.
Rob Gudger, a wildlife biologist who works with wolves, and animal handler Robert Edwards will introduce Wayah, Amaroc, & Mohican for a multifaceted "hands-on" program on the life of a wolf. Held at Maggie Pavilion.
• "Spring Migrants", Saturday, April 30. Birding Field Trip led by Don Hendershot, a naturalist, biological consultant and freelance writer. His column "The Naturalist's Corner" has appeared in The Smoky Mountain News for more than a decade. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Super Wal-Mart parking lot on the side closest to Verizon.
• "Return of the Songbirds", 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Program Curtis Smalling is the Important Bird Areas Coordinator and Mountain Program Manager of Audubon North Carolina. Held at Maggie Pavilion.


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August 19, 2004
Beijing - Tiannamen, & Forbidden City
Our last day in Beijing started with the prime tourist sights, Tiannamen Square and the Forbidden City, with our local guide Gloria.
We took the underground, which was cheap and easy, and gave the locals more staring time with us...
I won't bore you all with details about these places, as they are very well known to everyone.. but instead I will share some of my observations which I think give a Chinese 'local' slant on these places.
Tianneman, is simply a huge concrete square, but symbolically it is so much more. For the older generation Chinese it is a place to come and get 3seconds to look at Chairman Mao, in his very ostentatious mauseleum - not very commy!... I have to wonder if they are queuing to pay their respect to a great leader, or just to check he has really snuffed it... To a younger audience it has the obvious political implications, but this isn't something the Chinese will talk to westerners about.. Even our local guide, didn't want to talk about it.
The square is now a huge crowd puller, but even here there were very few western faces, most of the tourists were Chinese. I did kind of expect more westerners here... but no.. we were the ones they stared at.. it is getting funny now... if you stare back and then pull a face they get all embarassed :-)
On the square you are fair game for more enterprising people.. trying to sell you Chairman Mao watches, Lighters, T-shirts, Photos, postcards.. and they would like to charge you whatever they think you can afford. I extended my Ice Maiden tactic, to include a very angry sounding "Wo bu yao" = I don't want/need and that seemed to get them to give up. Once we crossed over the main road into the gate of the Forbidden City, the vendors dropped away, I guess there is some sort of regulation within the City.
I think the FC, is an awsome example of empirical China, and it oozes history, but some of the history has been spoilt, in the charge for growth and in the persuit of the tourist's money, with signs with the tag line "Made possible by our friends at American Express" and a nice big logo... Also this ancient city, where dynasties ruled the middle kingdom, now has a Starbucks franchise... It is now tucked away right at the back, but our guide told us it used to be the first thing you would see as you walked in the main gate..
I will leave the FC and TS, there as the photos will probably tell you more than my rambling...
We had a couple of hours to kill before heading to the Western Station to catch a night train to Xi'an, so we went shopping...
After a nice storm, and a good soaking I dived into a taxi to get my stuff, before going to the station... The taxi driver mistook my pigeon chinese for me understanding chinese.. and he was rabbiting on about something... I just tried to slow him down (speaking - no hope with the driving) and eventually worked out he was talking about the thunder storm.. I mean - does he expect beginners to learn the word for thunder... ermm no.. Toilet, Beer, How much... not Thunderstorm.. anyway he was friendly until I had to break a 100yuan note to pay a 10yuan fare... so I had to give him another 5 to shut him up.. not a problem :-)
So it was off for my first experience of an overnight train... update soon... Night train to Xi'an
Posted by Andilad on August 19, 2004 07:45 PM
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Effingham County Recreation and Parks celebrated its annual Homecoming ceremonies for football and cheerleading this week. Recognized were 25 football teams and 15 cheerleading squads in a one week time period.
It is always a festive time during homecoming because we get to see some of the grandparents, uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters of the cheerleaders and football players. They get to hear the young ladies as well as the young men's names announced for homecoming.
The cheerleaders get to be escorted across the field at half time of the football game by their fathers, grandfathers and some even their little brothers. The mothers and other family members are anxious to get the one special picture of their young lady as she is being escorted across the field; we also have some classy young men that play football as they clap for the young ladies that walk across the field.
The cheerleading coaches take great pride in making this a special day for the young ladies. They pay extra attention to their uniforms, making sure everything is in place. They also get the escorts in the right place and make sure that they are looking their best.
In closing I would like to thank each and every one of our cheer and football coaches for making Homecoming 2012 at Effingham County Recreation and Parks a great success, because without you guys we could not have done it.


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How to Buy a Car With Zero Money Down
We often hear the questions, "How can I buy a car with zero down payment?", " Is it possible to get a car with no money down?", or "How much down payment will I have to make for this car?"
There are a number of ways to acquire a new or used car without making a down payment, or making a minimal down payment. Let's take a look.
New car without down payment
Most new-car purchases require a down payment but here are four cases where it is possible to escape that requirement:
1. You get a highly discounted purchase price such that the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is 100% or less — that is, the loan you need is equal to, or less than, the value of the vehicle. Most loan companies set a new car's value at sticker price. So, when you negotiate a lower price, you reduce the requirement for a down payment — assuming your credit score, income, and income-to-debt ratio are acceptable.
2. If there are rebates offered by the manufacturer, those rebates can be applied as a down payment without the need for additional out-of-pocket cash. A rebate can serve the same as if it came from your own pocket.
3. You have a very good credit score (700 or higher) and the loan company is willing to provide a loan without cash down required. Not all loan companies have this kind of policy.
4. You have a trade-in vehicle with no outstanding liens (loans). The value of that vehicle can be used as a down payment, without additional down payment cash.
Some loan companies and banks may be willing to provide loan-to-value ratios higher than 100% to make it easier to purchase a vehicle, but you'll have to have an excellent credit score to qualify.
Used car without down payment
Banks and loan companies use a used vehicle "blackbook" to determine values of used cars. Values are determined, in part, by year-model, mileage, condition, and location. The "blackbook" is similar but not the same as common value guides such as those from Kelley Blue Book and NADA Guides. Values may differ between these guides. Most banks and other lenders will not provide used-car loans higher than "book" value.
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This discussion applies regardless of where you buy your used car — from a dealer, or from an individual seller.
The way to buy a used car without a down payment is to pay no more than "book" value. If you pay more than book, you must make up the difference in out-of-pocket cash – a down payment. Of course, this presumes that you can qualify for the amount of loan you need, based on your credit score, income, and income-to-debt ratio. If you can't qualify for a loan for the full price of your car, you again must make up the difference with a cash down payment.
How do you know the "book" value of a car and whether or not you can qualify for the amount of loan you need?
Easy. You simply ask.
Go to your favorite bank, credit union, or online loan source and ask to be pre-qualified for a loan for the vehicle your want. You are not actually getting a loan at that time, and you are not obligating yourself. You are simply requesting a pre-approval for a loan amount for a specific vehicle.
If you find that you qualify for the full amount of the purchase price, you are good to go. If you buy from a dealer who arranges loans for his customers, you have a choice of going with the better deal — the dealer's or your bank's.
If you can't qualify for the full loan you need
If you can't get the full loan you need, it might be that your poor credit that is creating the problem. You should always know your current credit status before you apply for a loan. Get your Experian Credit Report FREE at freecreditreport.com.
Also shop around for your loan. One lender may turn you down for the full loan you need but another might approve. Try reputable online lenders such as Auto Credit Express where you can often get the best rates, especially if you have poor credit. Many such loans do not require a down payment.
If you can only qualify for a smaller loan and don't want a down payment, you have some choices:
1. Buy a less expensive vehicle
2. Get a co-signer who has better credit than you
3. Use a trade-in vehicle as your down payment
4. Negotiate a lower vehicle price to eliminate the need for a down payment by decreasing the loan-to-value ratio
Buying a car without a down payment is not difficult but it depends on your choice of vehicle, your purchase price relative to the vehicle's value, your credit score, your choice of lender, your income, and your debts.


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Obama's Pick for Education Secretary Pushed For Gay High School
Obama's new pick for Education secretary is Arne Duncan, head of Chicago Public Schools. He's been pushing for Chicago to start their first gay high school. Not kidding.
Obama is going to get a lot of flack over this pick from social conservative groups and it wouldn't surprise me if Republican Senators raise a fuss about this during his confirmation hearing. Mark my words. Read below from The Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Public Schools' first high school designed for gay, lesbian and transgender teens is among 20 new schools recommended to the school board today by CPS Chief Arne Duncan.
The proposed schools range from technology-focused high schools to the School for Social Justice Pride Campus, which officials said would cater to but not focus exclusively on gay youth.
Backers said they envision a small high school offering a college-preparatory curriculum in which students would take four years each of English and math, three years each of foreign languages and science, as well as fine arts and physical education. It would be a performance school, meaning it would have the same staffing and oversight requirements as other district schools.
The announcement of the schools, which are expected to open in the fall of 2009 and 2010, took place at the Chicago International Charter School's Ralph Ellison Campus, 1817 W. 80th St. Public hearings on the proposed schools are expected before the Board of Education votes on them Oct. 22.
"If you look at national studies, you see gay and lesbian students with high dropout rates...Studies show they are disproportionately homeless," Duncan said. "I think there is a niche there we need to fill."
Supporters have said the Pride Campus would help students find a safe school environment because studies have shown that gay youth are at a greater risk of dropping out of school and abusing drugs and alcohol, and are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide. A 2003 district survey shows that gay and lesbian youths are three times more likely to miss school because they don't feel safe.
Opponents have called the move a misuse of public funds. At a recent public hearing on the proposal, some gay rights advocates have said the move would segregate these students and said the district should work more on fostering acceptance by mainstream students, teachers and other school officials.
More on all of this here, here and here.
Look, I know how this will be spun. Some will say this isn't really a "gay high school." It's really more a safe place and an educational environment that will cater towards gays and lesbians. But folks, let's be real here. It's a high school for gay students. Plain and simple.
While the idea of a gay high school may be troubling for some, the problem for Obama is that a pick like this doesn't portray him in such a centrist way. It gives the impression that he's nominating wild liberals to his Cabinet.
Arne Duncan may have the total package and be a great Education secretary, but pushing ideas like a gay high school will make social conservatives wonder what he will be pushing next.


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Hello loves.
I've got a new favourite song. It's called Lisztomania, and it's by a group called Phoenix.
Phoenix are from French France, Versailles to be precise.
According to Wikipedia, Phoenix started as the backing band for a remix of Air's "Kelly Watch the Stars" single. Phoenix released their debum album in 2000.
Fast forward to 2009, and they've released this fabulously catchy little number.
Plus, joy of joys a YouTube member called avoidantconsumer decided to create a brat pack mashup as an alternative video for the song. So, not only do I get to listen to a fabulously kitsch piece of pop perfection, it's accompanied by some of my favourite film snippets. I spied (with my little eye) The Breakfast Club, Mannequin, Pretty in Pink and Footloose (well I think it's Footloose – if not, I'm sure y'all will hit up the comments to tell me what an idiot I am).


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The Washington State Patrol is investigating whether a Renton man was under the influence in a fatal crash early Monday in Pierce County.
A Lakewood man died and three people were injured when a Honda Civic crossed the centerline on state Route 7, south of Tacoma, and struck a southbound 1993 Dodge Colt, killing the driver, the State Patrol reported.
The victim was identified as Richard W. Pennington, 34. Two passengers, Michelle L. Tuskey, 36, of Eatonville, and Jamie A. Rainford, 32, of Roy, were taken to local hospitals.
The crash was reported about 1:35 a.m., near South 146th Street. The Honda driver, who was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center, is under investigation for vehicular homicide, the State Patrol reported.


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Stephen C. Polito
Steve began his practice with the firm in 1977. His practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, banking transactions, title insurance, commercial litigation and creditor's rights issues in the state courts and the bankruptcy court. Since 1980, he has headed the firm's bankruptcy practice, and more recently has served as the head of the firm's Business Practice Group. He is also primarily involved in the management and work of Stockwell Sievert Title, LLC, which is the firm's wholly owned title company. He also enjoys appearing as a speaker for the LSU law school, banking and other groups for continuing education seminars in the areas of real estate and creditor's rights law.
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Apache Peak Trail is a 9.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Mountain Center, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
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mountain biking
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Transitional desert to palms climate zone, great 360' views, steep hike This trail leads you through an interesting part of the San Jacintos. You travel through an area that isn't quite desert, not quite an oak or maple forest, and not really a pine forest. It is a transitional combination of all of the above. The views from the PCT are incredible, but you attain nice vistas of Garner Valley and Lake Hemet almost immediately. The hike climbs the entire route, and it is very steady - a good cardio trip for about 3 1/2 miles. After that the going gets really steep through a series of switchbacks that lead you to the PCT. The trail is well maintained, but overgrown in parts. Once you reach the plateau that contains Apache Peak, keep a sharp eye out for the trail heading up the peak. You can combine this hike with the Spitler Peak hike adding 2 miles to your round trip, or you may want to venture a little further along the PCT to Antsell Rock, either way you will not be disappointed.


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Yesterday, we were able to take a gander at the costumes for Iron Man and Captain America for the upcoming Avengers movie. Today, we get a look at Hawkeye.
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Is this the Helicarrier in the background ?
Love it! A bit more "ultimates" than 616, but Renner's got the acting chops to pull the turtored Hawkeye off!
A lot more "Ultimate" Marvel but still looks good.
I hate it. The only cool thing about Haweye was his costume. Dressed like this he just looks like Chipper Jones out on a weekend hunting trip with the bros.
I'm sure he will be cool… but, he does not look like "Hawkeye"… at all.
(And, I have an ancestor named James Fenimore Cooper… look it up.)


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I Have Never Abused Drugs
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I Use, Not Abuse Drugs...There's a difference and my body lets me know on each separate occasion when it's had its fun or found relief. I listen and set my own healthy limits.
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Never Have And Never WillI have seen fwhat drugs do to friendships, families and individual persons. I have never done drugs and never intend to.
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Not Me.I've smoked marijuana but that's as far as I have gone, I used to do it a lot but I haven't smoked in several months and I don't know if I ever will again. My boyfriend and I were given a decent amount a few months ago just because and we just hid it and haven't touched it yet.I...
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Moderation, Wisdom, And HolisticsWith all due respect to those who have indulged in illicit, perscription, or legal drugs, I have never seen the allure or thrill associated with them. I avoid taking drugs of any sort be it a headache tablet, stomach remedy, or other unless I am in distress and need to be at my...
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NeverI have never had a cigarette, let alone touch drugs (prescription excluded) - the thought of taking something i don't know about, being 'out of control' just doesn't appeal - but i have never been tempted in touching anything illegal....
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The 3 Best And 3 Worst Movie Parents
Everyone has a problem with parents. Maybe it's because they don't understand you, or they're prying into your life just a little bit too much. At some point though, the red mist of separation begins to disperse, and you realize hey, they're actually human beings, too. They still try to give you advice, and you can't help but still listen to it and pass judgment on whether it's actually good or bad. It's the same in the movies! Mums and dads are introduced, and you can instantly tell if they're good or bad role models for the protagonists. Here are the three best and three worst parents to ever grace the screen.
The Best
Morticia and Gomez Addams, "The Addams Family"
Yes, they're a bit gothic and a bit kooky, and they live inside a haunted house that along with experiments gone wrong, a rather unruly uncle and a dismembered hand. But Morticia and Gomez let their offspring run free, and this ultimately brings each and every one of them closer together. It's moving stuff.
Atticus Finch, "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Not content with saving the South from its inherently racist ways, Atticus Finch still finds time to raise two pretty spunky little kids and protect them from a vengeful family. He is decent, honorable and filled with wisdom, so much so that it would probably be impossible to emerge from his shadow.
Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, "The Incredibles"
I'm not sure if their super powers extended to being great parents, but their warm personalities and loving nature ensured that there was always a great family atmosphere in their home, despite Mr. Incredible constantly causing chaos that disrupted their environment. Mrs. Incredible is definitely a MILF, too.
The Worst
Anakin Skywalker, "Star Wars"
Pretty easy choice, this. It doesn't matter how many times you show remorse for your actions, trying to kill your son instantly means that you are a terrible father. Yes, you can try to explain that you've been taken over by the Dark Side, but that won't stand up in a court of law.
Russell's Mom, "Up"
Russell goes on a cross-country balloon ride with Carl Fredricksen for what seems like at least a week when you consider travel time. And it doesn't seem like Russell's Mom gives one little hoot about the location of her son. Maybe she did, though. Maybe she had called the authorities, and Carl had a lot of explaining to do once he returned. If so, the film's denouement should've probably been set in a prison.
George and Lorraine McFly, "Back to the Future"
Whether it's at the beginning of the film, where they have clearly not provided for their kids, or halfway through, when Lorraine is infatuated with kissing her son, the McFly's are just terrible parents. To be fair, though, "Back to the Future 2" shows that Marty and Jennifer aren't that great either.


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Schools in at least 74 downstate districts remained closed Monday a week after Superstorm Sandy first hit New York, according to the state Education Department.
A total of 358 school districts—about half of the total in New York state—had schools that were closed on Tuesday, the day after the storm. That number dropped significantly to 195 on Wednesday before leveling out at 153 on Thursday.
The below spreadsheet, provided by the State Education Department, shows a district-by-district look at which schools have been closed, showing dozens that have lost a full five days since Sandy hit.
State law requires public schools to be in session for 180 days per school year, with districts facing a loss of state aid if that requirement isn't met. Some lawmakers, however, have said they will seek to relax the requirement to districts hit by Sandy, as they did when tropical storms Irene and Lee damaged large swaths of upstate last year.
Here's the spreadsheet, courtesy of SED: