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My home was invaded on Monday, New Years day, by my husband's brother and his son. They'd come up from Chicago for a family visit last Friday and they decided to stay at our house for a few days while they were in Canada.
They weren't supposed to come over until Tuesday, and I was not feeling well on Monday when they arrived. No I didn't party on New Years – I stayed home by myself because I wasn't well. Anyway, we had a nice time Monday evening and made plans to go to a hockey game on Tuesday evening.
Tuesday night I was so ill that I was actually falling asleep during a hockey game. I don't think I've ever fallen asleep in public let alone at a hockey game! This one had brawls every few minutes too. I have no idea why I was so sleepy but I was, and I found myself nodding off several times. Very strange.
The evening was ruined at the end. My husbands brothers 18 year old daughter was flying in from Chicago that evening. Chris went to pick her up after the hockey game. They called her on the cell phone just as she arrived to find out what terminal she was in. Toronto has three terminals so it's important to know which one your landing in or picking someone up from. Anyway, she had no clue, so Chris asked her to ask someone and call him back when she was getting her bags.
Well, she never did ask anyone. I had to figure out which terminal she was at by looking up the airlines on the net here at home. So it was a mess of phone calls back and forth and this girl doesn't like to wait. of course when I looked at her paperwork when she got her it did say what terminal she was landing in. She was just being too dumb or stubborn to look at it.
Now if only that was all that went wrong. It wasn't. The airline lost her bags! So when Chris and his nephew arrived back at the house – about two hours later than they should have she was in a horrible mood. So bad in fact that she didn't even say hello to me. That really ticked me off because I was the only person she hadn't seen in months and she couldn't even say hello?
It's not that she doesn't like me or anything. She was just in a mood. She's a real princess that one. If she doesn't get what she wants she whines!
The rest of their visit was ok. We went out to dinner on Wednesday night, and the guys watched some of the World Junior hockey games that we'd recorded on the DVR earlier that day. Speaking of which the Gold match is on today!
Yesterday I had yet another doctors appointment in the morning. Chris went with me and when we came back the gang was just getting up. We'd found out the night before that the airport had found my nieces bags, and they were delivered to the house around noon on Thursday. My niece was finally happy. They left a while after the bags arrived and I went back to bed for a couple of hours because I'd only slept two hours the night before.
I'm just so dragged out. I'm in pain, not feeling well, and I'm totally exhausted but I can't sleep because of the pain. This was not the time for me to have three extra people in my house.
I have a feeling we'll be going out of town tonight. Chris' brother is going to drive back to Chicago on Saturday, so he's spending Friday night at their parents house, and I think we might go there for a final visit before they go. All I can say though is that if I'm still feeling like crap I'm not going.


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CanucksRulz22 replied to RetroCanuck's topic in Canucks TalkTo all who're loving this Shinkaruk - Granlund trade, Is Rodin killing it at AHL level? Is he an AHL All-Star? I don't think so. He isn't even playing in North America. There're so many european players whose success at european level doesn't translate to NHL level. AHL would be the closest to NHL imo. but i'm no GM of a Canadian team where fans are passionate. I just can't understand this stupid trade
[Trade] Canucks trade Hunter Shinkaruk to Flames for Markus Granlund
CanucksRulz22 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, SigningsWhat a stupid decision by GM Benning. I just can't understand this trade. WHAT A HORRIBLE TRADE BY BENNING. I'm beyond furious right now. Shinkaruk was our only All-Star at AHL level. Benning says that we want to do the right way by drafting and grooming in minor and when your prospect is ready, you stupidly trade him for a no namer (2nd rounder). We've so many set-up guys but no finisher. We had Shinkaruk as the finisher, a sniper, who can score goals and Benning traded this guy. Shiunkaruk was in his only second year at pro-level and he showed what he can do. I was so looking forward to him making NHL next year. Now imagine next year every goal he's going to score goal against Canucks. While Granlund will be our next Taylor Pyatt. Just unbelieveable. I think he wasn't treated properly. Now please don't say i'm a Canucks basher here. I'm the one who wears his Cnaucks jersey in Toronto proudly and defending my team.
I was first in Toronto then moved to Whitehorse, Yukon and now back in Toronto
Dude, you opened me up with this post. I immigrated to Canada in 2007 and moved in Toronto. I didn't like Leafs at that time. Why, I don't know. I played field hockey back home during my school years. But in field hockey there're so many restrictions like if ball touches your feet, it's a foul. If ball goes too high in air, it's foul. When I moved to Canada I liked the rough and tough ice-hockey. man o man. it was fun. You don't like the guy, you beat em' up. LOL Anyways, I moved to Yukon a year later. Due to regional restriction I could only see Canucks. I loved Sedin's cycling game and Burrows finish. I'm not too old of a Canucks fan like rest of you guys who're following it from 70s or 80s. But atleast i'm a Canucks fan since i was exposed to the game. But that our Cup run was just soo amazing. I would be screaming at TV because of enjoyment alone in my living room in those dark Yukon winters. good old times. LOL Anyhow, i'm moved back to Toronto recently. I wear my Canucks gear all the time here in Toronto, my work etc. Yea, people make fun of our riot but i hit them back by saying that you guys weren't able to defend 4-1 lead over Bruins in playoff. We at least were just one win away. But honestly I couldn't care less of what people think about me cuz all I care about is Canucks. Go Canucks Go.
no problem. Give me +1 on my next post.
Sorry! I gave you a -1 by mistake! Please ignore it. I was trying to give it to one of the other posters but hit your post by mistake. Please forgive me. I think your topic is right on (the one about AV and the 4th line).
Canucks look alikes
CanucksRulz22 replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks TalkDon't you guys think Alex Burrows and (Teenager) Tom Cruise look similar?

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I have an issue with my 94 Chevy Lumina 3.1L 6cyl. Car stalled after a hard start, then I waited and it started up again and it ran ok, engine kinda rough sounding like it wanted to stall. 25 minutes later stalled while driving, couldn't get the engine to turn at all after that. Electrical components worked fine, headlight, electric windows, door locks. Tried jumping and charging battery but acted like it didn't want to keep a charge. Battery is only 13 months old, took to get it checked and its fine. What else could be going wrong? Maybe Alternator or timing belt?
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To deploy the hoariest journalism cliche: Sleety skies failed to dampen the spirits of the union members pouring into the Times Union Center in preparation for the March on Main Street, which will move into position on the east side of the Capitol in an attempt to be heard within the Assembly chamber as Gov. Paterson delivers the State of the State at 1 p.m.
CSEA spokesman Steve Madarasz said that bad weather and accidents on the Thruway had delayed a few of the more than 100 buses rolling into Albany, but that march organizers still planned to get moving around 12:30.
The floor of the arena included several streams of color-coded union members moving toward their fellows: CSEA in green, PEF in eye-burning yellow. Signs being handed out by PEF included:
We gave at the office
Can you hear me now?
Governor — it's raining
Cut the waste not the workers
Budget fairness
Good news for the state's health insurers: Most people appeared to be wearing sturdy footwear, and the roads between the arena and the Capitol were being salted like Lot's wife.


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If you are in the market for a new mattress, chances are you feel overwhelmed by the sea of white rectangles in the showroom and confused by the choices available to you. Not to mention the fact that shopping for a mattress isn't exactly on your list of fun things to do on a Saturday! I have been there. I feel your pain. But, here are a few tips that can make your shopping trip more fun. OK, I mean more tolerable!
10 Mattress Shopping Tips
1. TAKE YOUR TIME: A good mattress is an investment in your health and productivity so give shopping for it the time and energy it deserves. You should be ready to test your choices by lying on the beds long enough to really get a feel for them. Sitting on the edge or pushing them with your hands isn't going to cut it! Having bed head in the showroom is the sign of a good mattress shopper.
2. COMMUNICATE: Tell your salesperson if the mattress you are shopping for will go into a master bedroom, a kids room or a guest room. If you are having sleep problems like pain, tossing and turning, feeling too hot, or noticing your partner's motion too much-let your salesperson know so he can steer you in the right direction. Are you a side sleeper? Stomach? Back? Make sure he knows about this too. He is your new best friend and nothing is too personal! That is a lie. Some things are too personal.
3. BUDGET: Know what your budget is and then buy the best mattress that you can afford. This may come as a shock to you, but some commissioned salespeople will try to sell you a mattress that is out of your price range! That said, it doesn't hurt to understand how the higher end mattresses feel and what makes them better. Then you can step down and save some money.
4. COMFORT: When it comes to comfort, one size doesn't fit all. Mattress retailers define comfort as the even distribution of your body weight. When this happens you don't have pressure points cutting off circulation to your muscles and therefore no need to toss and turn! You will have a beautiful "Aaahhhh" moment when you discover your comfort match. This epiphany should have you floating on cloud nine for the rest of the shopping trip.
5. SUPPORT: Support basically means that the materials within the mattress are keeping your spine aligned and holding you up without sagging. When you have a crater the size of the grand canyon in your bed, your back has lost it's support! The core of a mattress can be generally categorized as innerspring, memory foam, or a hybrid of the two. Each type has it's pros and cons so try them all unless you're sure of your pick.
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Good luck finding the perfect mattress and getting the sleep you deserve!
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Throughout the years as we have needed to replace different appliances or mattresses in our homes, I've always dreaded the whole shopping experience . Appliances seemed like mysterious, EXPENSIVE pieces of equipment that I thought were boring. I didn't care HOW they worked, I just needed to know that they DID work and that I could get the laundry done and whip up some mac & cheese in the least amount of time possible. I never felt like the salespeople cared about what I actually needed or knew enough to explain the products to me. And don't get me started on mattresses! I knew I'd be dealing with a pushy salesperson who wanted to go on and on about coils and foam and then charge me WAY too much. But I gritted my teeth and endured those shopping trips, hoping that I wouldn't have to do it again for another 10 years!
Now that I am on the other end of this scenario, I have learned a few things. As a wife and mom who actually does all the laundry and cooking in our home, and now as a retailer of appliances and mattresses, I know what is important to you. In this partnership Todd is the ultimate product expert and I am the one who will give you a woman's perspective on how to make informed decisions about your appliances and mattresses. I'm excited to share what I have learned with you!


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High South ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!
High South will return to the Albisgutli Music Festival stage in Zurich, Switzerland on March 4th to "officially" celebrate the Swiss release of their new self-titled CD on Universal Records, High South. Last year at Albisgutli, HS performed a 90 … Continue reading
ROCKSTARS at STARNACHT!
High South performed Rockstar, the 1st Single from their new self-titled CD, High South, this year at Starnacht as der Wachau. This performance marks the bands second appearance on Austria's Hit Music TV Show, Starnacht!
Scheduler Music Publishing Inks High South!
Rudi Scheduler of Scheduler Music Publishing has added High South to his amazing stable of songwriters. These are three very happy songwriters!!
High South Signs NEW Deal w/UMG
High South signed a new recording deal in early 2014 with Universal Music Switzerland after label Exec. Jean-Marie Fontana heard the band perform a handful of their new songs. Two weeks later High South entered legendary Mastermix Studios in Munich, … Continue reading
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High South Hit a High Note at STARnacht!
High South performed July 12th and 13th at the 14th Annual ORF-TV event, STARnacht – "Star Night at the Wörthersee". in Austria. High South delivered two of their singles for an excited live audience both nights. Saturday's performance was also … Continue reading
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FOUR out of FIVE STARS! High South ~ "THE NEW EAGLES?"
Two popular Dutch music magazines, Muziek.nl and Revolver's Lust For Life, both reviewed High South's debut CD recently. Not only did the H/S debut cd recieve 4 of 5 Stars from both publications, one magazine also had this to say… … Continue reading
High South have inked a major deal with Universal/Decca UK! The multiple album deal is set to launch in January 2013 all over the UK. Followed by releases in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The group, High South includes Kevin Campos, … Continue reading
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Install Node.js
Create a folder for your new app and change directories into it
Install the Rally App Builder:
Install globally:
npm install -g rally-app-builder
If you don't have permission to install it globally you can install it locally:
npm install rally-app-builder
Create your app with
rally-app-builder init [name]
npm install
grunt to compile and build everything
grunt test to run jasmine tests
grunt build to build the deployable HTML file for running inside Rally
grunt deploy to test and deploy your app to Rally
Usage: rally-app-builder [options] [command]
init [name] [sdk_version] [server]
Creates a new Rally App project in the working directory
clone [organization] [repo]
Creates a new Rally App project in the working directory from an existing GitHub project.
-h, --help output usage information
-V, --version output the version number
rally-app-builder init myNewApp
Creating a new Rally App is as easy as using init. The init command creates you an App for use inside of Rally.
The init command takes a few parameters.
*name : The first is the name for your new App.
rally-app-builder init myNewApp
*sdk_version(optional) : The version of the SDK your App will be created against.
rally-app-builder init myNewApp 2.0p2
*server(optional) : The server you want the debug file to point to. The command below will create a new App using version 2.0p2 and pointing to the server myownRally.com
rally-app-builder init myNewApp 2.0p2 https://myOwnRally.com
rally-app-builder clone RallyApps StoryBoard
The first pararmeter, in this case "RallyApps", is the name of the GitHub organization.
The second parameter, "StoryBoard", is the name of the repository.
Most Rally Apps are created by using an existing App as a template. By using the rally-app-builder clone command you can get a copy of the existing App without installing the Git CLI. This command makes some changes to the config file so that we can tell which App you based your work on. As we determine which apps you are most interested in customizing we take that as input on ways to improve the existing catalog App.
npm install rally-app-builder
Default "rally1.rallydev.com"
This needs to be any valid Project Object ID. You can find this in the URI when logged into Rally
Default: "deploy.json"
This file stores the Rally generated Page and App IDs when deploying a new app
Default: "credentials.json"
This file is by default not checked into source respository and contains the username and password IN CLEAR TEXT to be used in the deploy task
Valid Options:
Default: "myhome"
This is the Rally tab that the newly created app will be placed
Default: "App Name"
This is the name of the Page on the tab that will be created
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Real Zaragoza
Real Madrid
Estadio de La Romareda, 7PM GMT
Real Madrid will resume their La Liga campaign with an away trip to relegation strugglers Real Zaragoza as they continue their pursuit of the second spot in the Primera Division. For Los Blancos, famous lines from Rocky Balboa- "It ain't over till it's over" have come to symbolize this season in the last few weeks, before the International break decided to creep in. Even though success in La Liga remains unlikely as ever but the victories over Barcelona, twice in the space of a week clearly signaling the end of the psychological block that Real Madrid faced against their arch-rivals, and Champions League triumph over Manchester United means that the Real Madrid squad is in a better shape, mentally, than anytime under Jose Mourinho and nothing but sky is the limit now. La Decima remains firmly in sights and there is a genuine prospect of beating their cross town rivals Atletico Madrid to the second spot in La Liga and in the Copa Del Rey as well.
In Real Zaragoza, Real Madrid will face opponents who have suffered a dramatic slump in form since the turn of the New Year. Clearly, 2013 hasn't been lucky for Los Blanquillos who are now genuine relegation strugglers, having looked comfortable in the first half of the season as regards the Drop. Even so, the better of their results have been at home and they will be looking to snatch an unlikely point from Real Madrid, as unlikely as it may seem. This particular fixture, however might assume lesser of an importance with 17th placed Zaragoza facing off against the bottom three in the coming weeks and if they are to avoid the drop, the performances in these fixtures instead of tonight will be of greater significance if they are to steer clear of the drop zone.
Team Line-up and Tactics
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thrashing away from home at the hands of Sevilla and must pick themselves up quickly for the crunch period ahead. Apart from three critical fixtures mentioned they will face both Real Madrid, tonight, and Barcelona in a couple of weeks with the game against Depor crunched in between. It is a tough time for the Los Maños and manager Manolo Jimenez will need to get his priorities right.
A host of players remain sidelined for Zaragoza, with Franco Zuculini, Ivan Obradovic and Javi long term absentees. Fran Gonzalez, Fernandez and right back Cristian Sapunaru are also missing on account of suspensions. Even so, Real Zaragoza will be expected to send out the best squad to face Real Madrid. They will be expected to line-up in their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation. A back-four comprising of Litri, Glenn Loovens, Alvaro Gonzalez and Abraham is expected to line-up in front of goalkeeper Leonardo Franco.
The duo of Jose Mari and Adam Pinter will form the midfield pivot with Paco Montañes, Apoño and Ruben Rochina playing ahead of them in attacking roles. Zaragoza's star of the campaign so far, Portuguese forward Helder Postiga will lead the line. The duo of Apoño and Postiga has been the major attacking threat for Zaragoza this season and the two will have to be at their very best if they have to snatch a result against Real Madrid.
Probable Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1) : Franco (GK); Litri, Loovens, Gonzalez, Abraham; Jose Mari, Pinter; Montañes, Apoño, Rochina; Postiga
Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho will select his line-up with one eye inevitably on the Champions League clash against Galatasaray. It is well known how difficult it is to play in Turkey, Gala's stadium being especially loud. With the added advantage of playing the second leg at home, Real Madrid will have everything to do in the Quarter Final first leg. With no fresh injury concerns, Real Madrid will have ample opportunity to keep key players fit for the all important Champions League squad.
Real Madrid will line-up in the familiar 4-2-3-1 formation. Diego Lopez will start in goal and will hope to continue his remarkable run of form, assisted by a back four of Arbeloa, Ramos, Varane and Fabio Coentrao. Xabi Alonso and Sami Khedira will be rested as Real Madrid will need the industrious presence of Khedira more than they are going to need the finesse of Modric in midfield against Galatasaray. Ergo, the duo of Modric and Michael Essien will form the midfield pivot.
In the attacking trio, Alvaro Morata will be expected to feature in the starting line-up. The young academy graduate has shown glimpses of the future in whatever little time he has been afforded on the pitch. His desire to get into crucial spaces and his ball hold-up skills have been particularly impressive. Morata will be play on the left flank with Kaka playing through the middle of the park, pulling the strings for Real Madrid in the midfield. On the right flank, Cristiano Ronaldo will be expected to feature. With Mourinho preferring Higuain over Benzema in critical fixtures for Real Madrid, the former will be benched in anticipation of the Champions League clash and Benzema will lead the line for Real Madrid.
Probable Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1) : Lopez (GK); Ramos, Varane, Pepe, Coentrao; Essien, Modric; Ronaldo, Kaka, Morata; Benzema
Player to watch out for
Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid)
The young Spaniard has caught the eye of Real Madrid faithful in the last few weeks. The prevailing circumstances in La Liga have given the young Castilla graduate an opportunity in the first team and he has not let it slip. If he starts tonight, expect him to score a goal.
Key Facts
- Real Madrid are only 1 point away from reaching a landmark 4000 points in La Liga, and will be the first one to do so, should they draw or win tonight.
- The duo of Postiga and Apoño have scored a total of 17 goals between themselves this season
- Real Zaragoza have not won a single La Liga fixture since the turn of the year, a runs stretching back to 11 Primera Division fixtures.
- Real Madrid's winning streak now extends to 7 in all competitions.
Real Zaragoza 1 – 3 Real Madrid
Real Zaragoza will put up a fight and can be expected to score a goal, but on the current run of form and squad quality, this should be a relatively easy fixture for Real Madrid and they will walk away with three vital points.


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Those looking for a top quality education should look into the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. A liberal arts education is ideal for students looking to earn an undergraduate degree while developing top communications skills and getting one-on-one attention as needed. Liberal Arts colleges provide well-rounded education while offering small class sizes and excellent curriculum choices. During the first two years, students may take courses from a wide variety of disciplines which may include the arts, communication, natural sciences, social sciences, and literature. After two years, a major is chosen. Common majors include English, history, math, biology, and chemistry.
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The midwest is one of the four regions of the United States of America and is comprised of 12 states in north-central and north-eastern United States. The midwest region of the U.S. is home to many quality liberal arts colleges and several of them are discussed below.
Grinnell College
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One of the things that makes Grinnell College one of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Midwest is that the majority of admitted students are in the top 25% of their high school graduating class. Total yearly tuition is $50,000. Need-based grants help students meet almost 100% of their need. Student loans and work-study programs are also available.
Carleton College
Carleton College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, MN. Carleton offers many bachelor's degree programs including art, chemistry, Russian, and education. Unique course offerings include Arabic, Hebrew, and Judaic studies. Pre-professional programs are also offered.
During the admissions process, Carleton requires SAT scores, transcripts, an interview, application, and essay. Admissions is selective. Yearly tuition and fees are $44,000. The average grant amount is $43,000 for those whose families make less than $50,000. Loans and work-study are also offered if needed.
Denison University
Located in Granville, OH, Denison University offers numerous liberal arts bachelor's degree programs. Just a few include music, black studies, biology, and neuroscience. Pre-professional offerings include law, medicine, and engineering.
During the admissions process, Denison requires submission of an application, transcripts, an essay, and recommendations. Tuition is $40,500. Need-based financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work-study.
Oberlin College
Another one of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Midwest is Oberlin College. Located in Oberlin, OH, Oberlin offers bachelor's degrees in anthropology, literature, mathematics, and more. Some music conservatory offerings include a Bachelor of Music, performance diploma, and a Master of Music in Teaching.
Admission requires the submission of a transcript, test scores, recommendations, and an application. For admission to the music conservatory, an audition is also required. Yearly tuition is $44,500. 100% of financial need is met in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. The music conservatory tuition is $30,000. Loans are available to music students.
Cornell College
Cornell College is located in Mount Vernon, IA. A few bachelor's degrees offered include art, biology, and music. Programs are taken one course at a time. Pre-professional programs are offered in many fields.
The admissions process requires an application, essay, transcript, test scores, and teacher recommendations. Tuition is $35,000. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
These colleges offer the best in liberal arts education while still being amazingly affordable. At first glance, tuition costs may seem high, but most of the financial need is met in the form of grants which don't need to be paid back. These colleges are among the best liberal arts colleges in the midwest.
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Where I present unsolicited advice for your next race
This week is the official start of my "fall racing season." This Sunday, I start a series of races: two (possibly three) half-marathons, a full-marathon, and then a 10k, before I shift focus from running to swimming as it will, likely, be too cold to safely run outdoors, and I hate hate hate the dreadmill.
As I've been through a race or dozen in my life, I've picked up a lot of habits, whenever I run. As it seems that running is becoming more & more popular, I figured I'd share my
sage advice wiseassery for anyone who might not yet be familiar with what to expect at a race.
I was originally planning this as a completely facetious list, but The Oatmeal beat me to it, and did a much better job than I ever could hope to do.
- Do not wear the shirt from this year's run. Yes, it's great to have a brand-new tech shirt, and, oftentimes, that brand-new tech shirt will have a great design. But it's tacky, the equivalent of wearing the t-shirt of the band whom you are seeing in concert. The only time you can pull it off is if you're wearing the shirt of a previous tour, and you attended one of the dates . . . it's cool to wear the shirt of the same race from the prior year, but this year's shirt? Wait until after you've completed the race before you wear it1
- Do plan out your outfit the night before — know what you're going to wear, and put it aside before you go to bed. Nothing sucks quite as much as rushing about, trying to remember where you put this thing or that thing.
- If you have boobs, do not use your running bra as storage. Boobs are wonderful, truly. I can't say enough about them . . . but, as I understand it, women who lack pocket space will turn to the combination of bra & mammary glands as a method of carrying stuff. During a race, it's good to have your car keys and a few bucks on you (I can't imagine what else you might need to have – stuff for immediately after the race can either be left in your car or with a bag-check — I like to have a pair of sneakers & a really REALLY comfortable pair of hiking socks), but running for a distance with a car key pressed against your boob is just asking for a bruise the shape of a Nissan Sentra key. If necessary, buy a fanny pack, or (even better) one of those shirts with a tiny pocket built into it.
- Do not constantly check your phone during the race. First off, if a course photographer is being all ninja-like, trying to keep people from posing for a photo2, you'll have pictures of you looking at your phone . . . and, no matter how fast you're running, you look like you're going slow when you're looking at your phone. Next, you fucking need your battery life — even if you had a fully charged device, you had a few hours beforehand, and you're probably running your run tracking program, and you might not be able to charge immediately after you're done. Let your phone be.
- Do put thought into your runtime playlist. When reading the previous bullet, you might ask "well, how do I know how I'm doing as I run?" Now, most run tracking programs will give you a cue every x minutes or every mile or something, but I don't use that, because I get into whatever I'm listening to. But, even if the course doesn't provide regular feedback as to elapsed time, I can tell you how I'm running. See, months ahead of time, I start planning my playlist – for any race more than a 5k, I have the same routine: I have a target time, I arrange a playlist for 10% longer than that target time (for example, I'm running the marathon in November, I'm targeting four hours: 240 minutes, so I'll plan a 260-ish minute playlist — I hope to not hear the very end). I always start out with incredibly mellow music, to remind myself to keep calm, there's a lot of race ahead of me. I gradually pick up the pace to a series of what I can only describe as "jams," pop music that I can sing along to that makes me happy — as I hit the runner's high3. From the halfway point, I gradually switch to angrier and angrier music, with music that would make Mother Theresa want to kick puppies playing at my target time. Then, for that last 10%, which I truly hope to not hear, however, is sympathetic music. So, if I hit the halfway point, and my music is still mellow? I'm ahead of pace. If, suddenly, I hear "Everybody Hurts" by REM, I know I've missed my time – all without ever looking at my phone.
- Do not have a "loud" volume on your tunes. This is simply common sense — you need to be able to hear other runners. You need to be able to listen for road noises. You need to be safe, and that means your music can't be so loud that you're essentially, a deaf person on the course.
- Do pull your earphones from your ears before the end and give everything you have left. Where you "turn it on" is entirely up to you4 — and, yeah, "turning it on" is difficult at the end of a long run where you, simply, don't have anything left. But people are cheering. Soak it in. You fucking did it. Go as fast and as hard as you can. Make it hurt. Because it'll feel all better in just a little bit.
- Do not pull out your phone/watch to stop your run tracking at the finish line. We all want that ultra-accurate assessment in our run tracking – we hit the "start" just as we crossed the start line, let's make sure we have the finish to the second. But, with the previous notes about pulling out your phone on the course, there are, typically, photographers everywhere at the finish of an event. Head through the finish, strong, and stop your tracked run a little while after. If you're truly anal about your time, log in, edit your run, & make your run time match your chip time.
- Do smile as you cross the finish line. Again, photographers are everywhere. Also? don't blow a snot rocket as you cross the line.
- Do plan your morning before the race starts. Most every race I run, I sleep at home the night before — so I have my routine: wake obnoxiously early, heat water & grind coffee, as my coffee brews, I shower & manscape, dress, drink my coffee, eat something protein & carbohydrate laden, drive to the start. My race, this Sunday, I'm staying with friends – so I'm going to have to change things up — and I, honestly, don't know what I'll do leading up (I'm not about to say "I'm going to take a long shower…and don't mind the curly hairs in the shower drain when I'm done" to my friends, though they'd likely get a kick out of it) . . . but I can guarantee that, the night before, I'll think through what I plan to do the morning of the race, just so that I have the semblance of a plan worked out in my "early morning brain".
- Do arrive early. Save your stress for the race itself – don't fret about getting to the start on-time. My worst run, ever, I arrived 20 minutes before the gun, picked up my packet, pinned my number on me, and got to the start just as the race started. I was frazzled before I started and, when it was time to run, I was already spent. Arrive early and chill. It'll be worth it5
- Do not bring too much to check into the bag check. There is typically limited space — if you won't have access to your car at the finish, bring only what you know you'll need. If you will have access to your car, consider foregoing the bag check all together.
- Do not be intimidated by other people's warm-up routine. I do not stretch before I run. I do not run wind sprints or do squats or stand on my head before a run. I do not warm up6. Typically, before a race, especially if the early morning is chilly, you'll find me hanging out wherever I deem it "warmest," preparing myself, mentally, for what's forthcoming. Other people have their own routines — don't feel the need to match what someone else is doing. Do you stretch before you run? Ignore the assholes like me that are just standing around.
- Do make small talk before & during the race. I love to meet new people and hearing their stories (I know not everybody is like that). If there's a conversation going on that you're interested in, jump in — everybody is awkward in places where the only thing bringing us together is a want to "make ourselves tired." You might as well enjoy it.
- If you've never this specific distance previously, do advertise that this is your first time. "Hi, I'm Bob Fartknocker, and this is my first marathon8." You'll find like souls that are feeling many of the same feelings you are. And, if you're talking with a race veteran, well, you'll introduce nostalgia for them as they remember their own first time.
- Do not interrupt someone obviously trying to keep to themselves. I realize I'm writing this as the extrovert that I am . . . if someone is, obviously, hanging out trying to keep to themselves, let them have their own pre-race routine.
- Do not let your eyes wander. Look, runners have some of the most gorgeous bodies. At a race, no matter what your personal inclination, there's plenty of eye candy. Don't let your eyes pop out of your head.
- Do course research. I am horrible about doing this, myself, but it's important — know if you're dealing with a late hill, or "rolling hills" throughout9, or a flat course. It does you no good to go out hard, run a great race for 3/4 of the distance, only to have a hill eat you up at the end.
- If you're concerned about racetime start temperatures, do not fret about bringing throwaway clothing. I'm saying this, specifically, because this Sunday, I'll be running my race with several friends from South Florida . . . and current, morning Philadelphia temperatures are, um, a bit colder than they're used to. Bring a big old sweatshirt and start the race in it (just make sure it's not one that you won't mind if you don't get it back — many races will collect all clothing & make it available for pickup, donating anything that's left) — once you're warmed up, leave it at an aid/water station.
- Do hydrate. Generally, when I'm out on a training run, I don't drink water . . . and this has lead to truly horrible training runs from time to time, but I know what my body needs. For most distances, however, unless I actively need to pee, and the thought of drinking water makes me feel like I'd burst, I grab a cup of water from every aid station and swallow what I can (without fear of spilling any on me – if I do, I do) as I run. For a full marathon, I'll drink whatever sport drink they have for the first half – I'll need those carbs at the end, switching to water at the halfway point.
- Do not litter. After every aid station, there will be some sort of trash can, at least try to throw your cup in it.
- Do not start too fast. You'll be excited. You'll want to win! Resist temptation — if you start out "too slow" you'll just have more in the tank when you get to the end . . . but if you start out too fast, you just won't have anything left10.
- Do thank the volunteers. They're giving up their time to make sure you have a good race – show them your appreciation (also? unless you're in the final kick, if you're breathing too hard to say "thank you," to someone, you're going too hard).
- Despite the temptation & common knowledge of "carb loading," do not change up your diet, significantly, the night before your race. Let's talk about poop for a minute. See, I'm the father of two four year olds — I've been dealing with poop all of my life. And, for the past few years, I've been dealing with more than just my own poop. Everybody poops. Pooping during a race sucks (and yeah, the "runner's trots" happen), as it means time is ticking and you're trying to "drop the kids off at the pool" while sitting in a horrible chemical toilet. Do not do anything that may make your bowels hate you — if you have an established diet, do not deviate from it, the night before a race, because you just don't know how it might affect you.
- If you're a coffee drinker, do drink coffee in the morning. Coffee helps me poop. Though, when the portapotty line includes portapotties that have run out of toilet paper, it's no fun hearing "oh, you're a guy, you can use that one," only to have to respond "um, no, I need toilet paper."
- If you're not a coffee drinker, do not start before a race. Again, see above about changing things when you don't know how your body might respond.
- Do allow yourself to splurge after you're done. You fucking did it. Bacon cheese fries with milkshakes, all around!
- Do not introduce any new equipment for a race (he says, not sure if his shoes will be up for the entire race circuit he has planned). Most big runs feature an expo, where you get to view all of the latest & greatest running gear & gadgetry. If you want to try something out, go for it . . . but wait for your next run after the race — keep with the "tried & true" equipment that you've been training with, for this race. Nothing sucks quite so much as finding that your brand new running shorts leave you feeling some chafing, or running an entire race with earbuds that just won't stay in.
- If there are "anticipated pace" or "anticipated finish" stations, do follow them. This is a major pet peeve of mine. You've been training for this, presumably for awhile. You know where you plan to finish – why the fuck would you start with a faster crowd? If nothing else, run like an asshole11. What I find is that, most people who start with the faster crowds hang out in a crowd and throw their elbows, as if to say "I don't care that I'm slower than you, you go around me," which is fine & all, except that, in the early goings, it's almost always crowded, so everyone ends up sacrificing safety & energy trying to get around these people. The thing is, despite the elbows being thrown by the slow walk/runners, I have, probably, 40+ pounds on most of them. If the elbow connects with me? I'm probably not the one who is getting hurt.
- Do not leave immediately after finishing. I used to be someone who would have to look at the course cutoff time before committing to a run. In the years that I've been running, though, my pace has gotten faster & I can generally assume that I'll finish any race well before the course cutoff time. But, those runners that are racing their own targets and the course cutoff time, they deserve the same race experience as the elite runners. They deserve to throngs of cheering spectators as they end (because, all too often, they've been dealing with support stations that may have packed up before they should have, or support stations that are, plain, out of support materials). Stick around. Cheer for those finishing behind you.
- Do not fret when you're passed. There's something in all of us that, as soon as we feel someone coming up, we want to go just a little bit faster to keep ahead. Remember that this is your race, so run your race. Unless you're trying to win, outright, repress that competitive vibe.
- Do not feel bad if you're "running for the bling." Hey we all have our own motivations — don't fret if you signed up for this specific race because you liked the medal, or because you wanted to achieve a NerdFitness quest, or get the Fitocracy points. This is your race. Your motivations are your own, and they're just fine.
- Do have fun. I mean, that's why we're waking up early & freezing our asses off & losing toenails & breathing heavy – this is fun, right?
I broke 1 and 3 this last weekend. 3 is totally possible with the right placement. I didn't even know my key and phone were there.
A. Rolling hills ARE bullshit. Especially at mile 23.
B. I have never EVER blown a snot rocket.
C. I thank every volunteer like a dang lunatic. It makes them happy and it makes me happy. Win win.
Great list and good luck!!!
I love this because I am THISCLOSE to getting the okay from my physical therapist to start training again after being laid up with a herniated disc since January. I have to take it slow, but we're talking about getting me ready for a late season race, probably a 10k in March. I may try to talk him into a half marathon. To say I am excited is understating it JUST a tad.
My friend running a half marathon "with" me (as in way ahead) wasn't prepared for the rolling hills (10 miles of them) and tried to sprint up the first one and nearly vomited. Oops!
I don't use my running tracker in a race. I'm afraid it will discourage me if I'm off my game.
I would add to NOT crowd around the beginning of an aid station. The last race I ran, the aid station was several yards long. Everyone was stopping at the first table, and the volunteers couldn't hand out the water fast enough, while there were volunteers a few yards down with hands outstretched.
I make a killer running playlist.
Great list! Although, I confess, I do carry my keys in my sports bra. Old habits die hard.


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Originally posted 7/20/07 on GGL.com
A blogger for Britain's influential Guardian newspaper is asking, "Will playing games create a two-tiered society?" Writer Bobbie Johnson, the Guardian's technology correspondent, writes in response to a Discovery magazine article touting the benefits of video game playing.
Studies have indicated that young people who play video games have increased abilities in reasoning, puzzle solving, and "forward thinking" (although it has been pointed out that kids who already possess these abilities may be attracted to playing video games.)
Johnson asks:
Given the increasing interest in virtual worlds and near-game environments, it's not hard to imagine that some people will adapt much more quickly to a futurenet based around 3D – the kind of thing imagined by William Gibson's Neuromancer or Neal Stephenson in Snow Crash.
But given the research mentioned, will we end up with a divided society? Imagine a future internet where games players have a massive advantage over ordinary users. Will we see a divide between the visually literate and those who just don't (or can't) get it?
It's an interesting question. It's one thing to have economic and caste inequities – but a medieval lord was no more or less intelligent than the average peasant (and not always better educated). The science of anthropology, invented in the 19th century to prove that some races were inherently better than others, instead showed by the middle of the 20th century that "racial" differences were shallow, and that intelligence has no correlation to race or ethnicity. Is technology moving us towards a world where one set of people is demonstrably more intelligent than another?
Science fiction has dealt with this question many times; Huxley's Brave New World and Wells's The Time Machine are the most famous examples. Technological enhancement of the human mind is a common theme in cyberpunk fiction; and as in Gibson's Neuromancer, not everyone can afford these enhancements.
Video games don't directly enhance intelligence. But they train the brain, and not just in ways that help a player use a computer. (And I don't think there will be a 3D "futurenet" as described by Gibson. Why direct an avatar through a maze of pretty 3D representations of web sites, when I can just click on a name on a list? See what I mean?)
A well-designed game teaches critical thinking (the single most important intellectual skill), reasoning, prediction and communication. It heightens visual skills and the reflexes. And the game content can be as mind-expanding as any book, film or music album.
I'm concerned about economic inequities that will lead to technological and intellectual castes. But that seems to be an issue for 50 years from now. Right now, we're seeing a large segment of society choose to limit their own intellectual growth, both technologically and otherwise, for what they errantly see as moral reasons.
My mind is so advanced, I have chosen to present my argument as a chart.
|Intellectual Enhancement
|Counter-intellectual Response
|The "reason" for the response
Banning games.
Games engender violence, crime, moral corruption and asocial behavior.
Internet use.
Internet censorship, tiered Internet, apathy.
The Internet is for porn, intellectual property theft, and plotting terrorism. It should be used only for business and profit. Also, it's too hard to bother to learn how it works.
Math, science, logic, & computer programming education.
No Child Left behind.
Schools should prepare kids for vocations; let the smart ones get scholarships.
Arts, music and history education.
No funding; censorship of art, music, history texts.
Why am I going to need to know this? And teaching real history is unpatriotic.
Banning development of mind-enhancing drugs.
It's okay to use drugs to treat mental illnesses and neuroses; but enhancing the healthy is unethical.
Photography, sound recording.
Banning photography and recording in public places, businesses.
Intellectual property protection, privacy.
The only way to be moral is to believe the Bible is inerrant.
If a scientific discovery doesn't not fit with my political (global warming) or religious (cloning, physicalism, evolution) proclivities, it must be wrong.
Atheism, religious criticism, religious pluralism.
Political correctness, censorship, threats against authors and cartoonists.
Criticizing religion is the same as oppressing the religious.
It's one thing to have intellectual inequity forced upon you. It's quite another to chose to hobble your own ability to think and reason, especially in a democracy. If your political, religious or ethical philosophy is rigorous enough, you should not need protection from competing ideas. If your lifestyle is successful, it should not require protection from new technologies.
If videogames were actually harmful, I would be the first to quit my job and come out against them. But I know from my own personal experience they are not; and as a writer I have carefully examined the arguments and studies for and against. The only way to believe videogaming itself hurts children is to be intentionally ignorant.
I call people who choose anti-intellectualism the "Stupid-American Community." It's a community that's growing. And that's the "two-tiered society" that worries me.


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2013 is out and 2014 has begun. We have had our regional conferences and all have been successes.
There was a new Central VP elected. Chef Ryan Marquis now will take on the role. I would like to thank Ahron Goldman for his years of hard work for the CCFCC.
Our CCI programs are moving ahead as expected and some exciting changes are coming. Stay tuned for updates.
Our junior and senior provincial challenges are near completion and a big congratulation to all who competed. I look forward to meeting all the regional winners in Gatineau and seeing what you bring to the national competition.
Speaking of competitions, both the CCFCC senior and junior culinary teams are practicing hard for their upcoming competitions in Luxembourg. As always, the teams will do us proud, not only in competing, but also in professional representation of the CCFCC.
The conference planning is in full swing now. Go to www.ccfcc.ca to see all the diverse and interesting events taking place this year. You can register on the web site; this is one conference you won't want to miss.
The CCFCC has been shortlisted to host the WACS Congress in 2018. In July 2014, the final decision will be announced in Norway at the WACS Congress. We hope to see some of our CCFCC members in attendance. At that time, a new continental director will be elected.
Other WACS news includes the first WACS-sanctioned culinary salon in Toronto in March 2014. Congratulations go out to the CCFCC Oakville and the CCFCC Toronto branches for the overwhelming successful event. WACS has appointed a new Vice President, Chef Charles Carroll from the USA. You might remember him from a great keynote address he gave at the national CCFCC conference in Halifax a few years ago.
Our corporate partners are growing and we would like to welcome all our new partners to the CCFCC family. With their support, we can offer programs and professional development opportunities to all of our members.
See you in Gatineau at the national conference!
Living the dream,
Donald Gyurkovits
President, CCFCC
CCFCC Spring 2014 Magazine
2013 is out and 2014 has begun. We have had our regional conferences and all have been successes.


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However, from there the basic game plan is pretty much the same for everyone: work at your chosen profession to earn money while also buttering up the local populace so they support you and not rival guilds, then leverage that money and popular support into political influence so you can earn even more money and influence to wipe out those rivals.
So, while it's true enough that running a Robber's Nest involves different challenges than running a blacksmith's shop, the overall game plan doesn't vary much, so the only real difference is whether you're earning money by forging swords, or by slicing people up with them. In fact, every profession has an up side, accompanied by a thunker of a down side: it's fun beating the crap out of folks as a rogue, but then you spend half your time at trial... boring.
The task can (and will) take generations, as you marry and educate your children to continue your "dynasty." In fact, that's probably the biggest difference between Guild 2 and Europa, in that Guild 2 concentrates much more on Sims -style personal interaction. The trouble is they've done this at the expense of the management/industry portion of the game, and even with the greater emphasis on the personal, there's still no storyline or scenario to follow, just a grab for money and power for its own sake.


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Professor David Sloan Wilson appears in the following:
Community Activism and Darwin
Thursday, August 25, 2011
David Sloan Wilson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University discusses his new book, The Neighborhood Project: Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time . He describes how he applies Darwin's evolutionary theory to community development in search of practical strategies.
What neighborhood projects are you involved with?
'The Neighborhood Project:' Tackling Social Problems with Evolutionary Biology
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Many U.S. cities that once depended on manufacturing — cities like Detroit, Cleveland and Binghamton, N.Y. — experienced job loss and a decline in population years before the Great Recession began. John Hockenberry grew up outside of Binghamton and watched a great, vibrant city fall. IBM, once a major employer in the area, moved its factories overseas, and other businesses followed. Today, downtown Binghamton is filled with empty storefronts and houses.


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Raindrops on roses may be pretty, but I hate getting raindrops on my glasses. Whiskers on kittens are not cute – they tickle me at 3 in the morning which is not fun. Bright copper kettles – what am I going to do with one of those? Warm woolen mittens – I live in southern California, I don't own mittens.
But brown paper packages tied up with string – now THERE'S something I enjoy! Mail, packages, pretty packaging. I love this lavender Divine Twine – it ties up packages all pretty AND it's got my last name in it – it's just begging me to use it, right?
A few more of my favorite Bake All The Things – related favorite things!
The cookie dough scoop has been a total game-changer for me! Not only do you get perfectly round and perfectly portioned balls of dough, but it takes so much less time to get the dough from the mixer into the oven. Plus, no more sticky fingers!
I never expected to be particularly attached to a brand for something as simple as a zester, but this Microplane tool is simply fabulous! It pulls along fruit rinds so smoothly, is a breeze to clean and creates actual little whirls of zest – gone are the days of a juicy pulpy mess. And I've only grated my thumb once!
Last for now, sprinkles! They just add a little bit of fun. And they come in so many shapes and sizes and colors!
Here's one of the surprise best-sellers for my shop – yellow butter or strawberry cake batter blondies. The rainbow sprinkles add that little something special, don't they?
Or unicorn poop cookies – they wouldn't be complete without the star-shaped sprinkles!
Tell me about some of your favorite things! Know of any cool kitchen gadget I absolutely need to try? Or 'little somethings' to make treats or packages special?


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01 Jan 2013
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm bringing Oreos back.
All those other bloggers don't know how to act.
I couldn't help it.
But after all the only thing I see on Foodgawker is "Move over oreos, there is a new thing to stuff cookies with. Candy bars."
OREOS ARE MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD SNACK FOOD. I could go on about this for probably days, but I have a slight feeling I might get in trouble/offend some people.
So I'm gonna keep quiet….
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Author: Picky Palate
Recipe type: Desert
Chocolate chip cookies stuffed with oreos. I mean seriously.
- 2 sticks softened butter
- ¾ Cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla
- 3½ Cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 oz bag chocolate chips
- 1 bag Oreo Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Using a small cookie scoop take two scoops of the dough.
- Place one scoop on the top of an oreo and one on the bottom.
- Mold the dough around the oreo until it is totally encased in cookie dough.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 11 - 15 minutes.
- Cool and serve. Enjoy!


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By the Honourable Mobina S.B. Jaffer, Q.C., Senator : During the Senate sitting on May 29, I was truly privileged to introduce His Excellency, Kenneth Kaunda, former President of Zambia; and His Excellency Bobby Mbunji Samakai, the High Commissioner of Zambia to Canada. As a young person, President Kaunda was my mentor, and he is a true leader of Africa. During his visit, he said to me that he visited Canada to thank Canadians for the role that we played in ending Apartheid in South Africa.
President Kaunda led what was then called Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964. He went on to serve as the first President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He is widely recognized as one of Africa's founding fathers.
In a 2006 interview, Mr. Harry Kreisler, of the University of California, Berkley, asked President Kaunda how he learned to work with the different people in his country. His Excellency responded:
You have to love people, first thing. You have to genuinely have feelings of love for your people. You look at what is happening in society, all that angers you, disturbs you, and so you decide, "I am going to participate in this fight to establish something better for my people."
Then you ask yourself, "Am I ready to go to prison for my beliefs?" If this answer is yes, very good, you'll go ahead. If you can't make it, you must only suit yourself and say, "I'm sorry, I cannot participate in this because I cannot go to prison." That's how the approach is, or was in those days. I'm sure it still is today.
Rarely has the world seen such limitless passion by a leader for his country and for his people.
In the years that have followed his retirement, His Excellency has devoted much of his time to the battle against the spread of AIDs. In 2003, he was awarded the Grand Order of the Eagle in Zambia by the then President Levy Mwanawasa.
President Kaunda inspires us through his commitment to his people and his struggle against colonialism, war and disease. In return, we pledge to continue that struggle and to build on the relationship between Canada and Zambia.


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Amy Spanger, Kate Baldwin, Joe Iconis, and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival for Some Late Night Cabaret at 54 Below
Hayley Levitt • New York City, Berkshires • Jan 17, 2014
Williamstown Theatre Festival's Late Night Cabaret Series at 54 Below kicked off on Wednesday night and will run at the Broadway supper club through Saturday, January 18. As previously announced, the series promises to feature some of the biggest voices currently featured on the Great White Way.
Take a look at some of the Broadway performers who have already graced the 54 Below stage on behalf of the theatrical summer getaway.
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By The Beauty Hub | December 13th, 2011 | International Beauty News,News
Panache Cosmetics, the international luxury online beauty boutique has established itself as a favourite amongst discerning customers from all corners of the globe. With same day London delivery, guaranteed 24 hour delivery to anywhere else in the world and personal shoppers on hand to help customers navigate their way through the beauty maze, Panache Cosmetics takes service to a new level.
The website's best selling brands include RéVive, Rahua and Philip B. and Zelens and they are always on the lookout for something new or particularly exquisite that will appeal to their VIP customers.
The website will usually have the latest beauty launches first, ahead of the stores, because their customers don't want to wait. This luxury ethos is maintained every step of the way. With packaging that rivals the most prestige designer brand, products arrive delicately enveloped in tissue, finished with satin ribbon and delivered in signature white bags and handmade limited edition boxes featuring hidden magnetic closures and suede lined interiors.
Nothing is too much for the Panache team. They will hop on the Eurostar to Paris to hand deliver an anniversary present and frequently deliver multiple packages of the same products to a client's various addresses around the world to ensure she is never without her beauty favourites. They often have to coordinate with private helicopter and boat pilots to rush a delivery to its lucky recipient and frequently deliver to royal palaces around the world. The website counts bankers, film stars, royalty and members of parliament amongst its many dedicated customers.
Just like a couture house, Panache Cosmetics will unveil a new collection of packaging from season to season, creating covetable and limited edition pieces. Exclusives such as the new RéVive Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit Set are usually sell outs despite their price tag.
As you'd expect from a retailer with international clients, prices are quoted in Pounds, Euros, Japanese Yen and American Dollars and they have clients across the globe, in far flung countries such as Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia, Dubai and Singapore and European cities like Madrid, Monaco and Paris.
New arrivals for November 2011 include:
RéVive Skincare Peau Magnifique Les Yeux Youth Recruit
RéVive Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit Set. (exclusive to Panache Cosmetics)
£1, 300.00
Philip B Russian Amber Imperial Dry Shampoo (exclusive to Panache Cosmetics)
Rahua Voluminous Shampoo & Conditioner (exclusive to Panache Cosmetics)
£27.50 conditioner and £26.00 shampoo
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Laelia praestans Rchb. f. 1857 SUBGENUS Crispae SECTION Hadrolaelia Schlechter Photo courtesy of Dale and Deni Borders
Another Color Form Photo courtesy of Patricia Harding
Common Name The Outstanding Laelia
Flower Size
Found in southeastern Brazil at elevations of 700 to 900 meters as a warm to cool growing epiphyte that blooms in the spring
Often given as a synonym of L pumila but it is separable. The easiest diagnostic is the following. This species always has the petals at a right angle to the column while L pumila's petals have a drooping look as the petals are at a greater then 90 degree angle to the column. Other differences include the degree of closure of the petals over the column and the length of the tube of the lip as well as the presence of a "tuft" at the apex of the tip of the central vein of the lip which is only in L pumila.
Synonyms Bletia praestans (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. 1862; Cattleya praestans (Rchb.f.) Van den Berg 2008; Hadrolaelia praestans (Rchb.f.) Chiron & V.P.Castro 2002; Laelia praestans var. candida L.Linden 1898; Laelia praestans var noblis Lindley 1898; Laelia pumila subsp. praestans (Rchb.f.) Bicalho 1976; Laelia pumila var. praestans (Rchb.f.) H.J.Veitch 1887; Sophronitis praestans (Rchb.f.) Van den Berg & M.W.Chase 2000
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Xenia Orchidaceae Rchb.f 1862 as Bletia praestans; Die Orchideen Schlechter 1915 as L pumila var praestans; AOS Bulletin Vol 27 No 9 1958 drawing as L pumila var praestans; AOS Bulletin Vol 27 No 11 1958 as L pumila var praestans; Orchid Digest Vol 37 No 2 1973 photo fide; Orchidaceae Brasilienses Pabst & Dungs Band I 1975 drawing fide; AOS Bulletin Vol 47 No 7 1978 photo; Orchid Digest Vol 42 No 5 1978 photo fide; Orchid Digest Vol 44 No 3 1980 photo fide; Orchid Digest Vol 46 No 2 1982 photo fide; Orchid Digest Vol 48 No 4 1984 photo fide; Lindleyana Vol 15 No 2 2000 as Sophronitis praestans; Mille et Une Mini Orchideees Roguenant 2009 as Sophronitis praestans photo fide; Orchidees Du Bresil As Orchideas da Serra Do Castello Vol 3 Chiron & Bolsanello 2013 as Hadrolaelia praestens drawing/photo fide


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Our View: Thoughts on a busy weekend
June 24, 2013
Some random thoughts on weekend activities in the Havre area:
The Hi-Line Amateur Radio Club held its annual show on the Hill County Courthouse lawn,
To some, ham radio is a pretty archaic hobby. In today's technology, there are lots of way to communicate with people around the world.
But ham radio operators are special, and rather interesting people. They have a good time communicating with people around the country and the world.
Most important, they are life-saving folks when natural disaster strikes.
In case after case, radio operators are the ones who can communicate with people in the outside world when earthquakes or floods strike, cellphone towers are knocked out of commission and landline phone lines are destroyed.
Congratulations on the annual event the radio operators put on, and we hope the public enjoyed the demonstrations and learned some lessons.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the area and is looking into the possibility that people in the area may be eligible for some assistance for damage caused to their homes
We hope FEMA finds the area is eligible. Lots of people sustained damage by the floods, and it would be helpful to many of them to be able to count on federal assistance.
Several years back, FEMA was attacked in the wake of the New Orleans flooding for not doing its job.
Now, unfortunately, it's being criticized for doing its job — taking care of people who have been afflicted with problems caused by extreme weather. Congress unconscionably delayed action on providing funds for the massive disaster on the East Coast and now is balking on assistance to Oklahoma in the wake of horrific tornadoes.
The federal government, if nothing else, should feel bound to take care of its citizens when they are struck by tragedy.
The recent Hi-Line flooding is nowhere near the size or magnitude of the Oklahoma or East Coast disasters, but to those whose lives were uprooted, it is still a serious problem.
We hope FEMA makes its decision based on need and not political pressure.


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Before I type any further I want to stress that what followed was consensual.
I once had this babysitter named Joan*. I call her Joan because she reminded many people of Joan Jett. Not the tough and intimidating Joan Jett, but the sexy and always smiling Joan Jett. She was my parent's go-to sitter for my brother and I for many years. I was in early grade school and I had a definite crush on her. She usually brought a friend over with her when my parents went out, and she always wanted us to go to bed early so that they could hang out. I would often refuse to go to bed unless she gave me a kiss. I would always try and kiss her on the lips, but as she was much older and wiser and I was utterly transparent, she would always artfully give me a peck on the cheek and avoid my questing lips, and I would unhappily sulk off to bed. My life changed a lot when my parents divorced. Being very sensitive, I withdrew, and Joan got older and got a real job and moved on from sitting. She was five years older than me, and although we went to the same school (being in a small town k-12 was all in the same building) I have no memory of ever seeing her in school again.
*fast forward 10-15 years*
I was in my mid 20's and was out at a local bar. Now many here know that I am transgender, but at this time I was able to pull off being all boy. I was out with friends and I happened to look over and see this woman sitting at a table with someone who happened to be a mutual friend. After all of those years I instantly recognized her, and my crush resurfaced in that moment. It was Joan. I walked over and started a conversation with our mutual friend, and looked over at Joan and asked her if she recognized me. She did not (DAMMIT! Oh well, I was like 10 the last time we had seen each other). We talked on and off the rest of the night, and when the bar closed quite a few people ended up at my house (it was the local den of iniquity at the time) and for the rest of the night, if Joan and I were not talking to each other, we were staring at each other while trying to talk to others.
Needless to say, we hit it off and began dating. She had moved to a town about an hour away, and we took turns spending the weekends at each others' homes. This lasted for about three or four years. Of course we got into the kinky stuff. At some point during our relationship, she related a fantasy to me. A rape fantasy. I balked. Several times. She continued to bring it up every so often. Finally I agreed to give it a try.
Now before I go on and describe what happened, I want to say that the reason I wrote the back story was to illustrate that not only were we in a relationship of some duration, but that we had a history together that gave us an incredible amount of trust, and that this was something that was brought up and discussed repeatedly before it happened. I would never endorse doing this unless both parties were very comfortable and were absolutely certain that it was what they wanted.
We decided that this would happen on a given weekend, but not on the night it would occur, so that she would not know exactly when I would show up, and the surprise value would be as high as possible. We agreed that there would be no communication between us in the week leading up to the event. I chose my night and went to bed early, setting my alarm for midnight. I woke up, showered, and set off for her place, which was an hour away. I pulled into the parking lot at about 2:30 AM and parked in a spot some distance from her door. She lived in a townhouse and her entire building was dark, even the neighbors were all asleep.
I walked across the parking lot, very quietly let myself into her door, went into her kitchen and got myself a glass of water. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I had not planned anything out (this has always been a weakness of mine) I remember standing there for a good 20 minutes trying to come up with a plan. I finally gave up and went upstairs.
I tiptoed into her room and there she was...fast asleep, laying on her back. She looked so lovely laying there, so peaceful. I decided to improvise. I sprung up into the air like some kind of spider-man shit, and came down on her landing on all fours, straddling her. She screamed. I bet every single person in that group of townhouses heard it. I slammed my hand down on her mouth. Her eyes looked to be the size of dinner plates. The fear I saw there was shocking, and her body was as stiff as stone, but it only lasted a moment. Her eyes finally focused and she looked up at me, realizing who it was, and I grinned down at her. She relaxed.
Then she bit my hand!
I yanked it away and saw the grin that had been hidden behind it. I slowly shook my head and said something like "Oh you are mine now you bitch" I yanked the covers off of her and roughly flopped her over onto her stomach. Grabbed a handful of her hair and shoved her face into her pillow with one hand and yanked her panties off with the other. I lowered myself onto her back and whispered into her ear, telling her that I was going to use her and leave her broken. She started shaking (she did this when she got excited) and I very clumsily pushed my pants off with my free hand, while still holding her head down with the other. I lowered my hips onto her ass, and went back to whispering crudities into her ear, and I am sure she could feel me getting excited. I slipped my knees between her legs and used them to push her legs open. I placed my free hand on her lower back, pinning her in place. I then had my way with her. She immediately began quietly whimpering, and then began moaning like a naughty girl a short time later. I do not know how long it lasted for sure, but I would guess 15-20 minutes. I never allowed her to move. She would occasionally try to reach back in my direction with her hands, but I would just slap them away, and go back to holding her down. I was as rough as I felt I could safely be.
After I finished I lowered myself onto her back and viciously instructed her to count to 100 before she lifted her face from her pillow, and then I got dressed and left. I looked over my shoulder at her as I left her bedroom- she was whispering numbers.
I had mixed feelings on the way home. I had no doubt she enjoyed the experience, but I was still unsure about how I felt about the whole thing. I got home before dawn and collapsed into bed.
When I woke up there was a message on my machine. I pressed play. It was Joan: "I love you. Please come down for dinner and spend the night with me." So I drove down to her place once again.
She met me at the door , put her arms around me, kissed me passionately and led me by the hand into the kitchen.I no longer had mixed feelings. She was very happy and content. We sat down and had dinner and she described how exciting the experience was for her. We did the dishes together, and then snuggled up in front of a movie for the rest of the evening.
This post will probably self destruct in the morning when I wake up.
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You can feel great adopting a dog from Healing Species because you are saving two lives --the one you take home, and the next one in line that we can rescue in his or her place!
You are also giving life to a dog everyone else forgot, no one else wanted, or many times- never even saw. We specialize in dogs of "last resort." Unfortunately, like any "no kill" operation, that means we can get filled to overflowing. That's where you come in, making more room available when you take your next family member home! Contact us to ask about any of our pups!
How do I adopt a dog from Healing Species?
1. CLICK HERE to fill out an adoption application.
2. Call Healing Species at (803) 535-6543 and you can speak to staff about adding one of our lovable pups to your family
What are the adoption requirements?
We do our utmost to help place the perfect dog with the perfect family! To help accomplish this we require that each adopter meets the following requirements:
Please note that we ask all adopters to have a completed adoption application on file. Healing Species reserves the right to deny any adoption that we feel is not in the best interest of the pet or adoptive family.
Will my dog come fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered?
Your dog will come up to date on vaccinations, medications, and dogs over the age of six months will come spayed or neutered. Since puppies grow up most healthy when surgery is done after 6 months, adopters will be responsible for spay/neuter surgery.
What kinds of dogs does Healing Species help?
Healing Species specializes in rescuing dogs who are abused and/or neglected--dogs for whom nobody is taking care.We focus on an area of such high need- dogs considered too sick, or too old, or too neglected, for many other shelters to even consider housing. We rehabilitate them, love them, and then find them great homes.
Nallah and his twin partner had been dumped on a 4-lane highway in front of Wal Mart- yet no one "saw" them for months. The partner got hit by a car and killed and Nallah would not leave his side. Nallah was wild and ferral and could not be caught. For weeks, Cheri left food for Nallah, but Nallah was elusive and fast and would only come to eat when everyone was gone. Finally, with divine intervention, Cheri caught Nallah. He could hardly move for being one large matt of fur.
Here is Nallah today, adopted to his forever home. The name Nallah comes from the orphan boy in the movie Australia.
Each dog who "crosses our path" is in a position of "last resort". They come from extreme situations of abuse and neglect. Nallah is just one of the dogs whose life has been literally turned around.


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I don't know about you, but Super Bowl is a big day at our house. And with 8 sons, I can imagine it will always be a big day in our family.
My favorite thing about Super Bowl Sunday is, of course, the food! I love preparing yummy treats and savory eats that we can munch on all day while enjoying our day together and watching the ridiculous commercials. Oh, and then there's the football. Yes.
Food and football. That basically covers it for our family, I suppose.
Lucky for me, (and them) I get to be in charge of the food department.
For Super Bowl Sunday, it doesn't get much easier than filling up my new Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker to the brim with this amazing soup! Delicious and hearty, my boys absolutely love this stuff! And alongside our traditional chips and homemade queso, this creamy Mexican chicken and black bean soup is a Super Bowl winner! (Do you know how tempted I was to type Souper Bowl winner there?)
Game day has never been easier for me, thanks to Crock-Pot®! Seriously. Just throw the ingredients for this soup into your slow cooker, and by game time, your dinner is piping hot and ready to serve!
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Crock-Pot® sent me the amazing new automatic stirring slow cooker to try and it's fantastic! I never even have to lift the lid to stir every couple hours. It cannot get any easier than that, my friends!
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Hot on the heels of its major wins at the Emmys, Saturday Night Live announced the three new cast members joining the show's 43rd season on Tuesday.
Heidi Gardner, Luke Null and Chris Redd are all set to join the longrunning NBC sketch comedy series as featured players when it returns on Sept. 30, NBC announced in a press release.
After appearing in Andy Samberg's Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Redd was a series regular on Netflix's Disjointed and recently had a stand-up special on Comedy Central, while Gardner is a member of one of Los Angeles' most popular sketch comedy troupe, The Groundlings. Null had been performing at the iO Theater in Chicago prior to landing the SNL gig.
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"Oh neat. I am on SNL now. lol," Null tweeted of the news.
SNL is coming off of one its most successful seasons in recent history, thanks to its political coverage. It won nine Emmys, including Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, more awards than any other TV series this year.
The Sept. 30 premiere is set to be hosted by Ryan Gosling, with Jay-Z serving as the musical guest. Upcoming hosts include Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot, with musical guest Sam Smith (Oct. 7), and The Big Sick's Kumail Nanjiani on Oct. 14, with P!nk set as the musical guest.
And after successfully testing it out last season, SNL will be now be broadcast live nationally. Every episode will air at 11:30 pm ET, 10:30 pm CT, 9:30 pm MT and 8:30 pm PT.
Saturday Night Live's 43rd season premieres Saturday, Sept. 30 on NBC.
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Dos Ojos Lodge
The perfect place to kick back and relax after a day of adventure in the Riviera Maya!
Dos Ojos Lodge is conveniently located off Mexico 307 on the entrance road to the Dos Ojos Cenote system just north of Tulum. We are also home to an entrance to the Sistema Del Tercer Ojo, located on our property. By car, we are a one-hour drive from the Cancun International airport, 30 minutes from Playa Del Carmen, and 10-15 minutes from the scenic ruins and legendary beaches of Tulum.
We offer spacious, modern, and affordable accommodations with an eye towards environmental sensitivity and local sustainability.
Dos Ojos Lodge is an easy launching point for days filled with snorkeling, diving, exploration and adventure, or kicking back to explore the many nearby beaches.
- We are located directly on the access road to two of the world's three largest systems, Dos Ojos and Sac Aktun; these systems are home to cenotes Dos Ojos, The Pit, and Pet Cemetary.
- The lodge is only 1km from the popular Xel Ha adventure park.
- Nearby Tulum Pueblo offers shopping and plenty of dining options, as well as traveler services; we will be happy to direct you to what you need.
- Enjoy a bird's eye view of the tropical forest, engage in some bird watching, or relax with a book under the palapa on our third floor roof deck.
- Bicycles are available for rent at the main entrance gates.
- Be sure to leave time to explore our own cenote, the Tercer Ojo (Third Eye) with our private entrance near the plunge pool; this "dry cave" is over 2 km long and has been fully mapped! A "dry cave" is accessible by wading; water shoes and flashlights are recommended, the latter can be provided on request.
- Upgrades are ongoing, so tell us what you like or would still like to see!
- Our secluded location and layout provide an ideal backdrop for family or small group events; consider booking the entire lodge for you next event or reunion. Contact us for special group discounts and services, such as catered meals or events.


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Ruth Bond
Ruth Bond, 89, formerly of Nortonville, died June 29,2012, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
She is survived by three daughters, Jackie Stansell, Topeka, Janice Sawyer, Chapman, and Shelley Garrett, Abilene; four grandsons; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; a great-great-grandson; and a sister, Verta Weidner, Topeka.
She was preceded in death by divorced spouse, Raymond Bond; a son, Jerry Bond; two brothers, Gradion and Luther Johnson; and two sisters, Doris Weidner and Jean VanderVeen.
She was cremated. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to Grace Hospice or Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
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We're going to finish the job that we started. We had a big victory. Set the Health Care Bill to the President for signature. He's going to sign it tomorrow morning and we're going to finish the bill with the amendments called the reconciliation, reconciling the differences between the House and the Senate. And when they pass that and send it to the President, that will be the law. If they make some changes we'll certainly be ready to receive them and consider them...


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Ski Care and Storage
- NOTE: If for any reason you feel your bindings require attention they should be adjusted by a certified binding mechanic ONLY.
- NOTE: It is highly recommended that you have your bindings checked by a certified mechanic each season before you begin skiing.
- When stepping into the binding, put your toe in first, position your heel over the treadle and push down. The binding will close.
- Make sure the sole of your boot is free of excessive snow build-up or other contaminates such as mud, or dirt, which could have an adverse effect on the function of your bindings.
- To exit the binding, push the rear lever arm down with your ski pole as you lift your heel up.
- If you should fall and the binding's heel-piece is closed you must first open it to be able to re-enter the binding
- When traveling with your equipment in an exterior mounted ski rack, you should protect your skis and bindings with a full-length ski bag, or at least a binding cover. This will keep your bindings functioning properly and your ski's bases and edges in tune by shielding them from dirt, road salts and other contaminates. If you choose a binding cover place your skis in a shower and wash them down and then dry them thoroughly when you reach your destination. It is a good practice to wipe your skis and bindings down following each ski day.
- The base of your ski is made of a plastic material called PTEX. If you notice any gouges in the base bring them to a qualified ski shop and have the bases repaired, as a smooth ski base will slide better and turn more easily.
- You should wax both skis before each use. This will reduce friction between the ski and the snow and allow the ski to glide and turn more easily.
- Edges on a ski should be smooth and sharp at all times. You should be able to shave your fingernail as you run it perpendicularly over the edge of the ski with very little effort. If not, you should take your skis to a qualified ski shop and have them tuned.
- If your edges feel rough and burred you can remove these minor imperfections and polish the edge with a de-burring tool or sharpening stone. As there are a variety of these devices on the market ask a qualified ski technician which would best suit your individual needs. A ski with burred edges has a tendency to wander and not track correctly. De-burring is not a replacement for sharpening, once a ski looses it's edge have it tuned by a qualified ski shop.
- Remember to keep your boots buckled up, especially between ski trips. This will make them easier to buckle the next time you use them.
- Your skis should always be stored in a location that does not have dramatic changes in temperature and humidity. If they are there is a good chance that the edges of your skis will become rusted. Rust causes microscopic pitting in the edges and once your edges rust you will never have the same smooth solid straight edge as you did when they were new. Plus our mechanics will first need to "de-rust" your skis before they tune them, an extra $10.00 charge you can save yourself.
- Prior to storage have a qualified shop apply a coat of "summer" wax to your skis; this will seal the base and cover the edges which will also help prevent this problem from occurring, but this is not a reason to store them inproperly.
National Ski Patrol Responsibility Code
- Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Smart Style Freestyle Terrain Safety Points
- MAKE A PLAN. Every Time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
- LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area.
- EASY STYLE IT. Start small and work your way up.
- RESPECT GETS RESPECT. From the lift line through the park.


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The Stop Community Food Centre at Wychwood Barns hosts a tasting event by K-Song Tacos and Amsterdam Brewing Company, Sunday, January 27, 2013. All photographs © Christian Bobak. All rights reserved. Do not use without permission. Free to view, not to take.Date: February 06, 2013 11:43


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