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On Saturday I did the wander around downtown as promised. The actual downtown region of Guelph is pretty small and I was done within an hour. The centre of Guelph is pretty small and everything is built around a few 'blocks' and intersections. The building were all carved out of a light sandstone and there was a mis-match of almost wild-western buildings and more colonial British buildings. There is a square of bars all within about five drunken stumbles from each other at one intersection and they are almost all Irish pubs (although real Irish pubs do not have women in mini-skirt kilts serving you). Canada doesn't really have your big supermarkets like Tesco that sell everything under one roof, Walmart is probably the nearest but it's miles away, and so there are a lot of little independent shops instead of high street chains. For example in the UK we have Topshop, River Island, New look etc but I've only seen one H and M and that was in the mall here not on the high street.
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|Allison and Me!
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On Tuesday the weather was glorious and it looked like Spring was upon us already, be it brief. I decided that after classes (and a nap - I've made a habit of going swimming 11pm-12am) I would head to the University's Arboretum. This is essentially the university's botanical gardens but they are HUGE compared to Dundee's. I wandered around a mere half of it and it took me a few hours. Just like downtown, the Arboretum was pretty but I know that come spring it will be a completely different story!
|Geese are EVERYWHERE
On Wednesday night I was bored of doing work indoors so I headed to The Bullring which is one of the the university's many eateries but with the tagline of 'your living room on campus'.The Bullring used to be used to show cattle (the University here has a big agricultural school - it's like Orcadian farmers walking along side city hipsters) but has been converted into a café. The bullring seems to be where all the musican and "alternatives" hang out, which is my kind of place. On Wednesdays there is an open mic and I sat pretending to do uni work while listening to what musical talents Guelph had to offer. Like any open mic night, you have to sit through some strange acts and some downright terrible ones but I was surprised by how many ridiculously good people there were. So if it's a Wednesday night and you are wondering where I am, I can guarantee I'll be at The Bullring.
|Jimmy Jazz. It was dark...
On Thursday I continued to investigate Guelph's music scene. Guelph is actually a renown centre for indie and folk music, which luckily for me if just what I am into. Tonight's venue was Jimmy Jazz which had a kind of of dirty unwashed charm that you get from indie bars. Tonight the bands Among Millions and The Good for Noughts (see what they did there?) were playing. Among Millions are local Ontarions led by Joshua Doherty, who was more than pleased that I recoginised 'Old Fashioned' by Frightened Rabbit which they covered. Before coming I listened to a bit of the Good For Noughts on youtube and they are definitely worth another listen!
Yesterday I went into the mall with my friend Anna who comes from Glasgow (it's nice to have someone who knows what greet, wain and craic means) as we tried to sort out a Canadian sim card for her. We ended up staying in the phone shop for at least two hours sorting her phone and in the process befriended the shop assistants. This isn't rare in Canada, you find yourself constantly making friends with strangers (the good ones) which is a really nice change to the 'don't talk to strangers!" mentality you are taught!
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Brazil's SESI-SP overwhelm Algeria's GSP to book semifinal ticket at Women's Club World Champs
Zurich, Switzerland, May 9, 2014- Brazil's SESI-SP held off feisty Algeria's GS Petroliers in straight sets (25-18, 25-12, 25-16) to book the last semifinal ticket of the 2014 FIVB Women's Club World Championship in Pool A match here at Saalsporthalle in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday.
The victory improved SESI-SP's win- loss ratio to 1-1 with 4 points to finish the pool stage at the second position after the leaders Volero Zurich who were in rest day after finishing their matches with a 2-0 record (5 points). GSP came at the bottom of the pool with 0-2.
Outside hitter Suelle Oliveira topped the list of the scores for the winners with 15 points, followed closely by opposite Ivna Marra 14. Middle blocker Fabiana Claudino finished with 10, including her key blocks each set.
GSP's big gun Zohra Bensalem leads her team scorers with 8 points ahead of both center Aicha Mezemate and setter Fatma Okazi 6 points.
GSP started the match in their best performance as they succeeded to arrange their backline defence to build up the attacks through the outside hitter Zohra Bensalem and the center Aicha Mezemate to lead 8-6 at the first technical timeout. SESI-SP started to use their middle blockers Fabiana and Barbara Bruch in the quick attacks from position 3 to decrease the point deficit till they advance at the second TTO 16-13. SESI controlled the match through their blocker beside the role of the opposite attacker Ivna Marra who scored 6 points in the first set including the sharp decisive spike that bring the last point in 25-18 win.
SESI started the second set with a better organisation as they used the spike service to disturb GSP's defence. Again the machine of points Ivna played a great role with her sharp hits aided by the quick attacks from Barbara to lead widely throughout the set. SESI coach started to make substitutions when the score was more than double 21-10, but they continued leading till they won the set 25-12.
GSP regained their concentration in the third set as setter Fatma Okazi used the better reception to conduct the combinations using the opposite Amel Khamtache and hitter Zohra as they went to the second lead in the match 8-7. SESI rebounded through the outside hitter Suelle Oliveira who scored frequently from position 4 beside the blocking action from Fabiana as SESI regained the lead 16-10 at the STT. With the frequent reception and attacking mistakes SESI led comfortably with the substitutes Priscila Daroit and Alessandra Dos Santos to win the set 25-16 and the match 3-0
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Over the past year I have pondered the massive amount of information (both good and bad) on global warming, living green, sustainable living, minimalism and the zero waste lifestyle. The amount of information can make your head swim. I have heard and read comments such as "I don't have time for all of this" or "My life is in overload already, I can't deal with one more thing." It is true that trying to live in a sustainable way can seem daunting. The simple task of trying to avoid plastic seems almost impossible at times. So what can we do in the 21st Century to decrease our impact on the environment for ourselves and future generations? How can we carry out these personal, as well as collective goals, without our heads exploding from information overload? I would like to offer a few suggestions that have worked for me and may help you as well. The number one item on the list has to be – SIMPLIFY your life. This probably sounds odd considering the goal is to live a greener, gentler life in a very consumer driven and eco-unfriendly world. I live on the less is more principle, which is: the less stuff the more time, the less stress the more peace, and fewer distractions, more creativity. Less is definitely more in my book. This is commonly called minimalism. The bottom line, it's okay to be picky! I choose to have quality over quantity. I would rather have five items that I love, than fifty that I do not. This can be applied to anything. My first thought goes to clothing, my drawers and closet used to be stuffed with who knows what! Now I have thinned out to what I use and love. I have shifted my purchasing power from inexpensive clothing items to well made, earth friendly items that I love to wear. The same can be applied to any purchase, but it requires knowing yourself. Anything we have a passion for can become an area where we becomes collectors of "stuff" and that makes life … busy. Second, I am "picky" about how I spend my time. I have given myself permission to say no to invitations that do not fit into my lifestyle and goals. Less stress needs to be viewed holistically. How we interpret and react to stressors makes all the difference in our mental and physical health. Identify what causes you to feel "stressed out" and develop a strategy on how to cut, or drop the causes. Stressors that cannot be changed need new coping mechanisms. Developing strategies for managing life's challenges can be as simple as getting enough sleep, exercise, eating well and meditation. If life has become unmanageable reach out to others and seek professional help. The third point is less distractions. I LOVE to play video games, watch YouTube videos and search the internet for interesting information. I also love the creative side of me that is competing for time with my other distractions. I self limit my distractions so that I can allow my inner creativity to surface. The result is an amazing feeling of accomplishment and well-being. I love to express myself in my garden, sketching, and creative writing. Playing Fallout or Mass Effect is amazing fun but it never satisfies my soul like creative expression. At this point you may be asking yourself "How does this relate to living green?" I'm glad you asked! Living green is living in a way that is gentle toward yourself, others and the earth. Reducing excess creates that gentle lifestyle that makes room for a fuller life. You may not be making your own toothpaste (yet) ;o) but you can decrease by eliminating overconsumption and excessive distractions that make living a greener life difficult. Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
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BARNSLEY manager Keith Hill has revealed he decided to hand Luke Steele the captain's armband because he felt his outfield players could not cope with the pressure of captaincy.
The Reds goalkeeper, brought in from the cold ahead of the game at Hull City on November 3, is the club's third regular captain so far in 2012-13, with Jim McNulty and Scott Wiseman having also led out the side this term.
Boss Hill insists Steele has the mental resolve to cope with the role, which he believes has proved a 'poisoned chalice' this term.
Hill, who also confirmed that Mido is still not fit enough for first-team action, said: "The captaincy seems to be a poisoned chalice. Without being critical of anybody, and not the supporters, I just feel one or two other players are getting poisoned with personal criticism.
"I trust Luke Steele. He has got a massive standing within the football club. The supporters adore him.
"I believe he is strong enough to shoulder the burden because it can be one as well as a privilege.
"I feel as though I have made the right decision. I do not want to burden any other outfield player with the responsibility of being captain and being as scrutinised and criticised as heavily as one or two players have.
"When players are getting criticised and some are having to close Twitter accounts because of personal criticism and abuse, it is a sorry state, but indicative of football.
"Criticism hurts anybody, no matter who you are, whether it is personal or professional."
While having no club rules regarding Twitter, Hill feels his players, and others, should be wary of using social media in modern-day society, mindful of the possibility of criticism.
He added: "Some people can shoulder and brush off criticism. I, for one, could do that as a player.
"But there are too many modern-day players who cannot respond in a positive way. When I was playing, you maybe got criticised on a match-day or in the players' bar, but that was it.
"Now there are so many outlets. If you are not strong enough as a player to perform with the expectancy to be criticised, you should not be on internet websites, Twitter or Facebook, because it's open access and 24/7 (time) to be criticised. Especially when you are losing."
Meanwhile, new captain Steele, whose contract expires in June, admits he wants to pin his colours to the Oakwell mast and would like to sign a new deal.
Steele said: "I have no other ideas to leave or play for somebody else.
"I have been here for five years and am as happy now as I have ever been.
"If something happens soon, brilliant. I would love to stay at the club. That is my honest opinion, there is no hidden agenda there."
Another player whose future is up in the air is top-scorer Craig Davies, out of contract next summer, and Hill admits other clubs will 'probably' bid for the former Chesterfield man in January.


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April 30, 2014
National Eye Institute Celebrates Healthy Vision Month In May
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Each May since 2003 the National Eye Institute (NEI) has been celebrating Healthy Vision Month. As with past years, the Institute makes the case for eye care, stating that an eye examination is just as important as seeing a doctor or nurse for a physical examination.During Healthy Vision Month, NEI – an arm of the National Institutes of Health – empowers Americans to make eye health a top priority and educates them on steps that should be taken to protect their vision.
These steps include: getting a dilated eye exam; living a healthy lifestyle, including eating healthy foods and maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking; knowing family medical history; using protective eye wear when needed; and wearing sunglasses outdoors in the sun.
Many people probably think their vision is in good health, but visiting an eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to be completely certain. When it comes to common vision problems, many people do not realize their vision can be improved with glasses or contact lenses.
And many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no symptoms. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these problems in the early stages, according to NEI.
People should talk to their physician about how often they should have a dilated eye exam, which is a simple, noninvasive procedure.
Living healthy is not only good for your body, but also good for your eyes.
You can start taking steps toward a healthy lifestyle first by maintaining a healthy weight. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing diabetes and other systematic conditions that can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease and glaucoma.
Good eye health also depends on proper nutrition. Everyone knows that eating carrots is good for the eyes, but there are many more foods that also help keep your eyes healthy. These include most fruits and vegetables, especially dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale and collard greens. Research has shown that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids – for example: salmon, tuna and halibut – has significant benefits for eye health.
Many people may want to quit smoking for their physical health, but smoking is also very bad for the eyes. According to NEI, research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and multiple sclerosis can greatly impact eye health, resulting in inflammation of the optic nerve, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and eventually blindness. Seeking help from eye care professionals may be the only way to prevent these eye problems from occurring.
Also important is knowing family medical history. It is important to know if anyone in the immediate family has been diagnosed with an eye disease, since many are hereditary. Knowing family medical history will determine the risk of developing eye disease
According to statistics revealed by NEI, about 2,000 US workers per day have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. As well, every 13 minutes an ER in the US treats a sports-related eye injury.
Protecting your eyes with proper eye equipment can prevent most of these injuries from occurring. Proper eyewear includes safety glasses, safety shields, and eye guards that are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores. As well, visit NEI's "finding protection" page for information on protective eyewear requirements for each sport, or OSHA's guidelines for eye safety at work.
When not working or playing sports, outdoor eye health can be maintained by wearing sunglasses to protect eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV exposure can eventually lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, and/or pterygium, a tissue growth over the white part of the surface of the eye that can alter the curve of the eyeball, causing astigmatism.
When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation. If sunglasses are not an option, a good hat that shades the eyes from the sun is also helpful.
Taking these steps can help prevent vision loss or blindness from many eye diseases and conditions. As well, dilated eye exams can detect problems early, when they are easier to treat.
The NEI has released a series of videos highlighting how everyone can protect their eyes by following some easy steps.
"Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by taking these steps today! You'll help ensure your eyes are healthy and that you're seeing well for a lifetime. And don't forget to spread the word to your family, friends, and colleagues," says NEI.


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By Heather Pardon
A few years ago I never would have imagined myself embarking upon a road cycling trip on a hybrid bicycle while towing my dog behind me in a Burley Rover dog trailer. Yet, a few years ago I wouldn't have imagined myself leaving behind my life in Ottawa in exchange for a drastically new life on Vancouver Island either.
With cycling as with life, we never really know what may come with each turn of the wheel. It's a wonderfully serendipitous fact of life that as we evolve, our cycling evolves with us, connecting us with new friends, new parts of ourselves and new adventures on the road ahead.
I began my cycling "career" as a hard-core roadie. Although I must admit that I giggle a bit when I think back to the old Bell helmet (aka "the Salad Bowl"), wool shirt and shorts and rat-trap pedals I was using when I first got into the sport over 30 years ago. Thankfully, at least I wasn't simultaneously sporting a shag hairdo to complement such a fashionable outfit.
At the time, I was happy to do what many good roadies do. I rode my bike for miles and miles every day. I competed in road races and criteriums (a one-day bicycle race on a circuit road course). I cleaned my bike daily and ate, drank, read and slept cycling. I thought that road riding was the ultimate in cycling and that I'd always be a roadie.
Road riding seemed to complement my life, offering me the opportunity to escape routine and enjoy the solitude that hours on the road afforded me. I guess that's what I needed at the time.
I recall once scoffing at mountain bikers, wondering why on earth anyone would ride their bike through the woods and imaging how "easy" the sport must be. You're only riding on trails after all.
Well, I found out how "easy" it was when I took up the sport in the early 90's , encouraged by a fellow cyclist. As I discovered over the course of ten years of recreational mountain bike riding and racing, it's a demanding sport and one that challenged me in ways that road riding wasn't able to.
I joined FlyGurlz, a women's mountain bike team. With my new teammates and friends, I enjoyed many seasons of travelling to races across Ontario and British Columbia, discovering parts of my cycling and other self that I didn't know existed. I guess that's what I needed at the time.
As our cycling evolves and challenges us, it's only inevitable that we evolve and grow with it. So perhaps it shouldn't have been such a surprise that after years of long miles on the road and ten years enjoying the ups and downs of mountain biking (literally and figuratively), I'd finally muster the courage to leave behind the somewhat comfortable but unsatisfying life that I knew in Ontario for a new life in the west.
When we dare to cycle outside of our comfort zone, whether it's tackling a tough climb, signing up for an event or adding a few more kilometres to our weekly ride, it seems that the benefits spinoff into other areas of our lives as well.
In the spring of 2009, with 30 years of cycling under my belt, I spontaneously sold my house in Ottawa, closed my two businesses, got rid of most of my belongings and hit the road in an RV for a soul-searching adventure of a lifetime. When I needed a bicycle to accompany me for the trip, I chose a hybrid, something that would allow me to enjoy a somewhat slower, more comfortable pace on the road. I think it's exactly what I needed at that stage of my life.
Three years, several thousand kilometres and a puppy later, I now happily reside in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island where my Jack Russell Terrier, Daisy 'Mo, regularly accompanies me on rides in her tow-behind trailer.
I wonder what my former roadie or mountain biking friends would say about me now?
Our little caravan worked well for Daisy 'Mo and I on a recent 60 km trip from Nanaimo to Saltspring Island to visit with friends I met when I first moved here. Saltspring is an irresistibly beautiful island that is well-known for its highly talented and eclectic mix of artisans, social, community and cultural diversity, intriguing sightseeing, somewhat hippie lifestyle and lush, rainforest landscape.
It's true that island life is slower and calmer than on the mainland. Towing a trailer reduced my average speed to 10 mph, allowing me ample time to slow down and enjoy my surroundings. However, after years of faster-paced living, I appreciate going slower both in my cycling and non-cycling life.
"Slow down, it's Saltspring Island", reads the caption on the t-shirts for sale at the famous Saturday Ganges market, which reflects the local attitude towards life and cycling. As a venue for enjoying a slow-paced, calm ride on my bicycle, a better destination I've never seen in all my years of cycling and I would guess that many other cyclists would agree.
When I disembarked the ferry and began my climb into town, I was warmly greeted by several houses and businesses that displayed colourfully decorated bicycles out front.
"What fun!", I thought. Later I learned that these inspiring bicycles were the result of a recent cycling awareness campaign that encouraged many of the locals decided to display bicycles as a reminder to everyone to slow down and share the road. I certainly wish that more communities across the country would follow suit.
As I travelled along the Island roads, I received friendly waves and plenty of room from local drivers, which allowed me to enjoy a calm , relaxed ride and the spectacular ocean views. As my life is much calmer, slower and relaxed than it used to be years ago, riding a hybrid and towing a doggie trailer suits my lifestyle perfectly at the moment.
I don't know where cycling or life will take me in the years to come. I only know this – that as the wheels of our bicycles turn, the wheels of our life turn as well. And if we roll with both of them, they'll take us to places we could never imagine and some of the best cycles of our life.
Heather Pardon is an author, speaker and enthusiastic cyclist who is often fuelled by her new home's namesake treat, delicious Nanaimo bars. Heather recently published "Following Daisies – A True Story About One Woman's Adventures Finding Happiness, Fulfilling Dreams and Becoming Herself" which chronicles the story of her soul-searching adventure of the heart in her RV,"Miss Daisy". You can visit Heather's website and also read more about "Following Daisies" at www.wilddaisy.ca
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HALLANDALE BEACH — Crews filming in Hallandale Beach will have to first get a permit from City Hall.
Crews that don't get a permit will be fined $500 under an ordinance that won unanimous approval last week. And crews that break the city's filming guidelines would be fined $250 per day.
News crews, students and filmmakers working for the city are exempt.
City staff had proposed charging crews $100 a day to film commercials, TV shows or movies in Hallandale Beach.
Had commissioners backed the plan, Hallandale would have become one of the first cities in Broward County to charge such a fee.
Instead of charging a permit fee, city officials are requesting that Hallandale Beach be listed in the credits.
"We are asking them nicely to put us in [the credits] and if they don't, oh well," Commissioner Michele Lazarow said Monday.
Mayor Joy Cooper initially suggested that film crews pay a $100 fee if they opt out of listing the city in the credits.
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In my travels as of late trying to get this site tuned to how I want it, I've spent a lot of time over at WordPress going through documentation, looking at plugins, etc. One of the things that I kept noticing was their little slogan/stylish saying in the bottom right corner of the page:
This got me thinking about a conversation I had with a friend of mine about the design and construction of a web page. I was in the middle of a workday, taking a design and converting it to the necessary CSS/XHTML, when it hit me:
Web design is sculpting.
The Sketch
Some sculptors are adept enough to take a block of raw materials and simply create. Many create sketches beforehand to translate what they have in their minds into a reference for what will be carved and shaped in reality.
Few web design projects begin by simply sitting down and writing code. It is far, far better to sit down in Photoshop or Illustrator, or to even draw out a design by hand. Yet, whatever is created in this stage can only serve as an example, a static document that can be used as a guide or template for dealing with the fluidity of the actual goal.
The Plaster
I haven't had much experience with sculpting. I've done a little of it through some 3D design courses in college, and that was mostly plaster work. But the principle is there, so please forgive my generalities here (especially for those sculptors out there).
The key starting point of any sculpture is the raw material, and I'm going to use plaster in this analogy. Code, specifically HTML, is the marble of web design. It is the raw material that must be mixed together and formed into the overall shape of the page. And you don't want to get any on you.
The Hammer and Chisel
Text editors or IDEs are the tools of choice. These are used to cut away at the code, forming it down into the shape that is needed. For web design, the shape is two-fold: the visual end rendered by the browser and the underlying code that can be understood more easily by search engines and accessibility tools. This is trimmed away until only that which is needed is present. There is a joke that goes:
How do you sculpt an elephant?
Take a big block of marble and chip away everything that doesn't look like an elephant.
The Details
Once the rough form is present, rasps, smaller chisels, and sandpaper and used to flesh out the actual details of the form. For a web page, this is largely where CSS comes in. The overall form that is established by the underlying HTML is given life through the visual additions of CSS. The crevices, smooth surfaces, textures, and lines of a sculpture become the margins, colors, background images, and borders of a web site.
In the end, most crafting professions are really forms of art. I find an easy connection with web design and the classic arts because, while art exists as a form of creative expression, a good deal fo technical knowledge is also needed in order for the artist to be as free as possible in the ability to express themselves. I can't think of any case where this is more true than within the limitations and capabilities of the web.
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Veterans' Corner: Affordable Care Act doesn't change veterans' insurance
By BY FRANK TORRES
Sept. 29, 2013 at 4:29 a.m.
The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care law, was created to expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans, lower costs and improve quality care coordination.
Under the health care law, people will have;
Health coverage that meets a minimum standard (called minimum essential coverage) by Jan. 1:
Qualify for exemption; or
Make a payment when filing their taxes if they have affordable options but remain uninsured.
In 2014, health insurance marketplaces will be a new way to find health coverage. On the marketplaces, some people may be eligible for lower costs on health premiums and out-of-pocket costs based on their income.
At a glance
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants all veterans to get health care coverage that improves their health and well-being.
If you are enrolled in VA health care, you don't need to take additional steps to meet the health law coverage standards.
The health care law does not change VA health benefits or veterans' out-of-pocket costs.
If you are not enrolled in VA health care, you can apply at any time.
If you are enrolled in the veterans' health care program, Civilian Health and Medical Program or Spina Bifida Health Care Program, you meet the requirements for coverage under the standards of the health care law.
Enrollment in VA health care means you have immediate health care coverage that is rated among the best in the U.S. There are no enrollment fees, monthly premiums or deductibles. Most veterans have no out-of-pocket costs. Some veterans may have to pay small co-payments for health care or prescription drugs. This means that your coverage goes with you if you travel or move.
We invite all veterans who have served and received an other than dishonorable discharge to come to visit us at our office. There are a lot of misconceptions of what VA benefits are and who is eligible to receive them and under what circumstances.
If you have any doubts about any part of your benefits, come and hear it from the horse's mouth and not from someone who might be misleading you.
To enroll in the VA health program, go to the VA Victoria Outpatient Clinic or visit the Disabled American Veterans Service Officers Office.
For more information, visit the Disabled American Veterans Service Officers Office, 120 S. Main St.
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call 361-578-0341, ext. 247.
Frank Torres is an officer for Victoria Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169 and offers military benefit information and advice for Victoria and surrounding counties.


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Tempus Fugit
It does. Time flies. Its been a while since I graced the Tavern and served up something. Kinda miss it. Facebook has taken over a lot, but this is more personal. I need to put some time in at least once in a while to keep my customers coming by.
Other obligations have kept me on the road a lot and the tavern has fell behind in priority. It was fun when I had the place full.
Miss my old patrons, Terri, The Geezer, 4444, The Girl, and all the others. Although I do touch them all with FB.
I promise to put something up soon!
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Pakistan, Afghanistan, US consider safe passage for Taliban militants
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States said they would explore ways to arrange safe passage for Afghan Taliban militants who wish to engage in peace talks, officials from the three countries said on Friday.
While not yet making an iron-clad guarantee, officials told a news conference in Islamabad they would form a group of experts to consider the proposal.
"We need to be able to find them, those who are willing to talk wherever they are," Afghan deputy foreign minister Jawed Luddin said. "We need to provide ... a safe passage and an environment where they feel safe and confident that they can engage in peace talks without any consequence."
Representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States were meeting in Islamabad for two days as part of an initiative to revive stalled peace talks with the Afghan Taliban and to smooth relations between Washington and Islamabad.
Washington's Special Representative Marc Grossman led the US delegation. He was the highest-level American official to visit Pakistan since a Nov 26 cross-border attack by Nato forces left 24 Pakistani soldiers dead and the US-Pakistan relationship in tatters.
The United States has been working for more than a year to revive stalled peace talks with the Afghan Taliban as it prepares for the withdrawal of most foreign combat troops by the end of 2014.
That campaign has become central to US strategy as officials conclude the Afghan war will not end on the battlefield alone.
"We really welcome this ... initiative of the safe passage, which will mean our experts can meet and take this process further," Luddin said.
Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Jalil Jilani said the formation of the group exploring safe passage was a tangible accomplishment.
An "important aspect of this group will be an establishment of the subgroup on the safe passage," Jilani said.
Efforts to salvage the peace process follow a series of US setbacks in Afghanistan: bloody riots caused by soldiers' burning of the Quran; a staff sergeant's alleged massacre of 17 villagers; and an 18-hour militant assault of Kabul last week.
Still, officials point to statistics charting a drop in 'enemy-initiated attacks' this spring. They were encouraged by recent steps to finalize a deal outlining the US-Afghan relationship, along with statements of support for the peace process by Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
US officials hope to use all these developments to coax the Taliban's leadership, under pressure from less senior fighters who oppose negotiations, to formally resume talks.


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Courtney Love is facing a legal battle with American Express over the credit card company's claims she has racked up more than $350,000 in unpaid charges.
The firm filed suit against Love in the U.S. District Court on Wednesday, demanding the rocker pay off the staggering debt on her Gold card.
The former Hole frontwoman had her plastic privileges suspended after she "failed and refused" to clear the balance, according to the lawsuit.
Love has been continuously struggling with her finances in recent years. It emerged in April she had hired a team of private investigators to reclaim the millions of dollars she alleged were stolen from her late husband Kurt Cobain's estate.
And just last year, Love was sued for $1 million by London & Co., an accounting firm that charged the star had failed to pay them profits from the sale of Cobain's share of the Nirvana publishing catalogue.
A spokesperson for Love was unavailable for comment as WENN went to press.


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|Synth Site: Akai: MPC2000: User reviews Add review
|Average rating: 4.7 out of 5
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|Max Eigelb a hobbyist user from Germany writes:
finest for Jungle, D&B, HipHop, etc. !!
I realy love it !!!
|Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Tuesday-Sep-08-1998 at 17:01
|Rob a professional user from USA writes:
Weelll. right now I got about a grand sitting around, and I have been entertaining buying one of these things. I almost bought a studio 440, but now it seems a bit pointless..Sure, the studio 440 could always kik ass all over any other sequencer, but... I think the only thing that is better than a studio 440 or a MPC is Vision.. nothing like restartable loop triggering.. pure joy... so, its either this thing and rebirth or a real TB-303... hmmm..
|Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Saturday-Aug-15-1998 at 20:31
|bassik a professional user from USA writes:
This is the best piece of gear to come out in 1997. Equally at home in the studio or onstage, the MPC 2000 is a jack of all trades. I recommend getting the thing maxxed out to take full advantage of its capabilities. The new OS (ver 1.5) is a live performer's dream, allowing track mutes with the 16 pads and on the fly pattern switching via the dial or keypad. All this on the same page! The sound quality is great, but remember that this thing is a sampling drum machine and does not have as complex a synthesizer architecture for complex instruments. In all, a great machine. Well worth the wait and the money.
|Rating: 4 out of 5 posted Wednesday-Aug-05-1998 at 23:34
|riCo a professional user from the usa writes:
i love it. good sampler. good sequencer. easy to use. built solid. sounds great.
this doen't mean it's perfect by any means. i could almost forgive the lack of a
decent filter bank if you could use it a multitimbre fashion. but if they made it
too good, no one would buy the s-series samplers anymore. perhaps we'll see time
stretch/compression in the next upgrade. get it with sampleverb if you can.
|Rating: 4 out of 5 posted Wednesday-Aug-05-1998 at 23:34
|ArnFlavor a part time user from NJC writes:
The MPC2000 is KICK ASS!!!..straight off!! Make no mistake though, it is a SEQUENCER first and foremost...with a 1/2 decent sampler and great drum pads. It will do a helluva lot for the project studio although I'd recommend an AKAI S-series sampler for serious sample editing, not just looping. Too bad the technology got out there before internal JAZ drives were available...floppy storage sucks. I rate the MPC2000 a 5+. Get one!
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Here's everything you need to know…
Date: Saturday, 31 December 2016
Location: Adelaide Oval
Gate Openings: 12.45pm
WBBL Match Start Time: 1.15pm
BBL Match Start Time: 6.40pm
Actual fireworks now #NotTravisHead pic.twitter.com/NZLh3JNUK2
— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 31, 2015
NYE Extravaganza
After the match the Strikers will once again be putting on their NYE post-match extravaganza, which this year will be a beach-themed performance!
Stick around for the show after the match, which will last approximately ten minutes.
The Ticketek Box Office will be open from 12:15pm and is located out the front of the Southern Plaza.
Tickets are limited and are likely to sell out for NYE so it is advised you arrive early to the oval. For more information, please visit Ticketek online here
Strikers Membership Dome
Where: Southern Plaza
When: 3:30pm-7:00pm
For any membership enquiries call 1300GOSTRIKERS
Thanks to the Adelaide Strikers' Major Partner, Jeep, fans will once again have an opportunity to win a Jeep Renegade of their own!
Remember to collect your 4 and 6 cards, which are located at all gates.
During the innings break, fans will be encouraged to hold up their '4' and '6' cards, and two people at each home game will be chosen to go in the running to win a Jeep Renegade at our last home game on Monday 16 January. Get to a game for your chance to win!
Alternatively enter here for a chance via the second chance draw.
The Strikers Cellar is back for #BBL06 thanks to @wirrawirrawines!
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— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 19, 2016
Thanks to Wirra Wirra, for every SIX hit by the Adelaide Strikers at Adelaide Oval, Wirra Wirra will donate six bottles of its iconic Church Block into the Strikers Cellar as part of the 'Six for 6' promotion.
At the end of each game one lucky fan will walk away with the contents of the Strikers Cellar.
Planning on coming to one of our games this summer, but not 100% across all the rules of the KFC Big Bash League?
The Thirsty Camel BBL Compact Guide has everything you need to know about what's happening on the field. Pick one up at Thirsty Camel stores, at the ground on match day, or view it here on our website.
Click here to download the guide.
Woah. The future is here.— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 18, 2016
And it looks AWESOME! 🎥https://t.co/kZHG3ncQY7
Check out the Strikers' Australian-first virtual reality activation in the Telstra (Southern) Plaza. Experience the journey of a young Strikers recruit in this seven-part series that takes you deep within the inner sanctum of the Adelaide Strikers.
Powered by Statewide Super, the first 500 people to visit the stand will receive a Google cardboard headset so you don't miss an episode across the season.
New sponsor @AUOutdoorLiving are giving fans the chance to toss the coin before our match against @RenegadesBBL! https://t.co/ZQyFokZ2lC pic.twitter.com/LDi9KIoT3c
— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 12, 2016
Thanks to Australian Outdoor Living you have the chance to toss the coin in our final home game against the Renegades.
Enter online for your chance to WIN 4 tickets and toss the coin at our fourth and final home game on Monday 16 January, 2017.
Eastern Kids Zone - set up just inside the Victor Richardson gates at the south-east corner of the ground, with plenty of free kids' activities including a dunk tank and cricket nets, appearances from Strikers players plus our mascots will also be appearing.
As you approach the gate to enter Adelaide Oval, keep a look out for our staff giving out free stuff! This will occur after the WBBL is complete from around 4pm. There will be 4/6 cards, flashing headband bows, Strikers wigs and fans to get everyone into the spirit of New Year's Eve!
The Adelaide Railway Station's northern (Riverside) doors have been closed since the 6th December 2016 for approximately 12 months due to the Festival Plaza redevelopment. This closure and construction in the area will have an impact on access to the Adelaide Oval for the remainder of the 2016/17 cricket season.
Renewal SA have developed a revised access plan for those walking to Adelaide Oval to ensure the safest and most convenient passage.
We suggest you leave a bit earlier for the first Strikers match to get used to the revised routes.
Limited parking is available in the northern car park at Adelaide Oval for $20 from 4:00pm. Or, you could park in the Adelaide CBD, where there are numerous options.
A designated drop-off zone for patrons with a disability will be available on War Memorial Drive. For access inquiries, please call the Adelaide Oval SMA on 8211 1100.
Road Closures:
• War Memorial Drive will close at 4.00pm and re-open at 12.00am.
• Pennington Terrace will close at 9.30pm and re-open at 11.00pm.
• Traffic Marshals will be positioned on Festival Drive for arrival and departure of fans as they move across the roadway.
Drop Off Zones – For patrons with a disability
•War Memorial Drive – Located in front of the Tennis Centre
•King William Road - just north of the East Car Park entry point
Taxi Zones
•Pennington Terrace
•King William Road – north of the East Car Park entry point
•Montefiore Road
Venue Maps
Please click here for the Adelaide Oval venue map.
Capacity is estimated at 53,000. The Southern Stand is split into SACA Members areas, Strike Force Members and reserved seating areas. The eastern stand has reserved and unreserved sections available. The northern end has reserved and unreserved sections.
Disabled seating is available in the western, eastern and southern stands. There are allocated disabled car parks in the northern car park.
We're loving our #strikeforce and want to put you all on the big screen at Adelaide Oval! Just upload your photo to your Twitter or Instagram account with #strikeforce and look out for yourself on the big screen!
We'll be out and about taking our own photos of the Strikeforce too - these will go onto our Facebook page. Make sure you tag yourself.
Follow us on Twitter (@StrikersBBL) for live score updates throughout the match plus plenty of photos.


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Posted Tue Jun 12th by Monty
We told you on Friday that D.J. Williams's Twitter mishap won't damage the Denver Broncos' defensive plans this season. Today, coach John Fox said as much.
When asked if the security "breach" would affect the Broncos' defense, Fox replied, "Not very much."
Fox continued, "All our guys do a great job of keeping our fans informed, and you're going to have a couple of mishaps and you move on."
D.J. has an uphill battle when it comes to recouping the approval of Broncos fans, but this tweet really shouldn't be among the ammo used against him. Let's take Fox's advice on this one and move on.


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Has anyone found/used a narrow blade long handled weeding hoe? I have a kitchen garden which is small and tightly packed with veggies and a conventional weeding hoe is too wide. I have spotted a 'spud hoe' on the internet but the blade, although narrow, does not seem to be angled to the shaft and therefore looks awkward to use. Local garden centres can't help. Any ideas?
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As Christians, we are called to defend and protect human life. Every effort can make a big impact!
We can all do something – however small – to defend the most vulnerable among us.
Since 1971 Georgia Right to Life has worked to restore respect and effective legal representation for all innocent human life from earliest beginning until natural death.
Not surprisingly, there have been highs and lows along the way.
However challenging the work has been, over the years pro-lifers know this one simple truth: doing what's right is seldom easy. And, though there is much yet to be done, there has been some progress.
GRTL is one of the most successful pro-life organizations in the country, partly evidenced by the following:
- Americans United for Life ranked Georgia second in its 2013 "All Star" list of states that protect innocent life.
- Pro-abortion opponents, Georgians for Choice and Planned Parenthood of Georgia, acknowledge our success.
- NARAL Pro-Choice America gives Georgia an "F" for protecting women's access to abortion services.
For any organization, however, day-to-day operations can often be difficult, especially in our current economy.
GRTL occasionally finds itself in complicated situations, including financial challenges. The good news is that there are a variety of things that most anyone can do that can have tremendous impact in helping GRTL continue their invaluable work.
Review the following and find what might suit you best:
- Through December 15, 2013 civilian, state and federal employees can donate to the Georgia Right to Life Educational Trust Fund through the Combined Federal Campaign Fund (CFC). Find out more here or contact CFC Operations at firstname.lastname@example.com. (Georgia Right to Life identifiers are as follows: State -174000 and Federal - 39734.)
- Check out our volunteer page on our website. You'll find ideas for types of work you can do from home, from our office, or in your own community.
- Kroger shoppers can register their card. It's easy and could mean so much to so many! Find out more here.
- Or, go here to find out more about simple, yet very specific things that you can do to help protect life. It might be as simple as picking up a gift card at your local drugstore/office supply/grocery store. In addition to educational materials, books and literature, GRTL is in need of everyday items such as paper products, batteries, trash bags, etc.
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- Brian finally gets up the nerve to ask out Sarah, Lauren's tutor. She accepts. After she leaves the house, Brian goes into full-on celebration mode, spinning his baton and singing "She said yes, she said yes, she said yes!" As these moments normally go, Sarah, having forgotten her purse, walks back in, catches Brian's antics, and changes her mind.
- One episode featured the parents plotting to steal The Who tickets, and a flashback showed them plotting... while Tina walks in, picks up a knife, and casually strolls out. Then her older sister walks in looking scared.
- "Daddy took me to a bar once." "And GRILLE!"
- In "Still Going First," Judy learns that she has extremely high cholesterol, which makes her think about her own mortality. She writes a beautiful, heartfelt letter to Bill explaining everything he would need to know in the event of her dying before he does. Judy then pressures Bill into writing a similar letter to her, and, well...
Judy: Dear Judy: Snow shovels behind the garage. XO, Dead Bill. P.S.: Boo.Bill: No, no, you have to read it in a scary voice, like this: "Booooooooo!"
- Judy tries to lecture the kids about underage drinking:
Judy: You kids shouldn't be drinking alcohol. It's dangerous, and makes you do all kinds of stupid things.Bill (laughing): Hey, Judy, remember the time I got so drunk in senior year that I climbed to the roof of the school and—(Judy glares at him)Bill: Uh...fell to my death?
- When Bill used a Fingerpoke Of Doom to knock Brian (who was wearing a suit of armor) to the ground then walking away and leaving him, only for Brian to squirm and panic trying to stand back up. Then Bill comes back with a beer and watches his son try to get back up, not even attempting to help. Then as Brian is almost up, Bill kicks him back down.
Brian: Damn you!
- After Bill catches a boy in Lauren's room (who's actually tutoring her in algebra) Lauren asks Bill if he can get the door on his way out. Gilligan Cut to Bill carrying her bedroom door down the stairs.


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Big Brother Works Both Ways
But, today, I read something that gives me some comfort.
Sarah Palin had her email accounts hacked. Politically, this didn't reveal much so far. It seems these were just personal email accounts that she may have used for government business. Of course, this leads to other potential implications of wrongdoing. Pastebin, Wikileaks and Gawker all have something related to Sarah Palin's email being hacked which you can see for yourself – screenshots, pictures, emails. But, that's not what this post is about although it's a strong example.
See, a group, or pseudo-group, of hackers known as Anonymous did the dirty work of breaking into Sarah Palin's email. It gives me comfort because it lets me realize that there is someone out there, a group of someones, with the ability to fight fire with fire. It's similar to the slaughter of the Native Americans as they tried to fight gunpowder and spheres made of metal with bows and arrows made from wood.
We live in a true Matrix and we've got to be able to fight back digitally. We, the people, need hackers as the government has hackers and as corporations have hackers that can be, will be, and have been used against us. This hacking lets me know that not even government officials are safe from the system they've developed. There is always someone out there watching and listening. And, those kinds of individuals exist on both teams.
However, I do fear, as an ordinary individual, that this loose group of digitally savvy individuals has no set conscience, rules, ethics, or laws. But, that is the nature of those that live in secrecy. We have to trust that there is some good and hope that there is more good than bad.
Update: Please be sure to check out the comments to this post by "Anonymous". The name doesn't imply that it is a representative of the group Anonymous. The name only shows up because the person didn't identify themselves. But, it's important to get a better understanding of the positive value of hackers from a true hacker's perspective.


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Gian Piero Gasperini is the new Coach of Inter although the club have yet to officially announce his appointment.
More than one news source in Italy is reporting that the tactician's arrival is 'official', with a Nerazzurri statement expected soon.
Gasperini, sacked at Genoa this season, will replace Leonardo as he will become the new sporting director at Paris Saint-Germain.
ANSA reports that he has signed a one-year deal, with the option for a second, worth €1.2m a campaign.
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Unlovable EP
- Artist: Eleven Eleven
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/16/2004
The new Eleven Eleven release 'the unlovable ep' showcases the two sides of Eleven Eleven. The ep commences with a remix of the cure inspired track 'unlovable' from their spring 2004 release 'head.' the second track 'be there' was recorded this summer for this release and recalls late 80's new order with it's singing layered guitar melody and floating vocal. The following track, 'suicide tuesday,' was originally recorded during the 'head' sessions and exposes an early REM influence circa 'murmur.' this song is about the tug of war between responsibility and the rush of intentional irresponsibility and being 'painfully aware' of the consequences. 'beautiful' follows with a straight forward Eleven Eleven assault of overdriven fender amps and simple melody lines. It's lyrically about the frustration of feeling helpless and letting go of comfort zones. The next track in line, 'paper cut,' was also recorded during the 'head' sessions. It's predominantly lead singer jeff giuliani layering rich synth lines over a flangey arpeggio with vocals mixed in a missile silo. The closing track once again finds jeff alone in the studio with nothing but a few hours left of darkness before the sun rises along with too many cups of coffee. The resulting track 'voiceless a' is a my bloody valentine layer-fest of watery guitars and backward vocals that ends the ep in perfect form. Eleven Eleven is currently touring the nation supporting 'the unlovable ep.'
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Leaf Type: Honeybush
Where to Buy: Nothing But Tea
Tea Description:
Honeybush is gaining a lot of attention at the moment for its benefits. This blend sees honeybush blended with strawberrys, kiwi, elderberry, passionfruit and rosehip for a new take on the fruit infusion.
Learn more about this tea here.
Taster's Review:
Hello fellow tea lovers.
Today I'm reviewing this Honeybush Malaika which I have to admit that I have not had a lot of Honeybush tea compared to the likes of Rooibos. So if you've heard of it but don't really know what it is or much information about it then hopefully this will help.
Some brief information on Honeybush: The name of this plant is Cyclopia but it is better known as Honeybush purely because it's flowers smell sweet like honey. While Cyclopia is one plant it has many different cultivars, all of which originate across South Africa. Technically speaking Honeybush is not a tea but a tisane and considering this; is also low in tannin. Similar to Rooibos in flavour but Honeybush is considered to be sweeter and with a fuller body, though similarly it is also caffeine free.
Comparing it to Rooibos is interesting as I don't usually like Rooibos but the few Honeybush I've had I loved. Rooibos has a chemical flavour (at least in my opinion) and that tends to overpower any flavours added to it. Honeybush does not have that issue and while it is perhaps a little sweeter I find it does not dominate additional flavours but rather enhances them.
Back to this tea in hand. I received a sample pack of 10g from NBT a while ago as an exclusive pre-release taster before it was launched on the site. Now it's up for sale I decided the best thing for me to do was ice it to try and get the most flavour from it. So for two days I have had 10g of this blend steeping in my fridge using 1litre of water. Coldsteeping is much softer and keeps delicate tones, it's my preferred method of icing tea/tisanes.
I haven't mentioned much about the look or scent of the blend but honestly there was not much to it. The blend looked floral and multi coloured which bared a subtly sweet yet herbal scent. The fruit was too delicate for me to really say much about it and I decided to let it's flavour speak instead. So I waited for the outcome with enough time to thicken with flavour.
Today is the morning I try this and the resulting liquid is a light brown/orange colour with a delicious sweet, fruit scent. Particularly like apple and strawberry with honey. A real contrast to it's unsteeped scent. It's flavour is just as wonderful! Sweet honeyed fruits with a touch of floral after tones that leave my mouth feeling sweet and refreshed. The fruit tones are mixed but notable berry with a touch of sourness with an exotic fruit affair behind them.
Honestly this tisane gave me a lot more pleasure than I thought it would and I'm happy to say this Honeybush blend is a winner. I don't think I would have liked this if it was a Rooibos base and the Honeybush really does make this blend stand out.
Until next time,
Happy Steeping!
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Bo - A Petfinder Happy Tail
Bo - posted 10/23/2012
From Ilisa of Marlboro, NJ
When I was hired at Applewood Estates Assisted Living in Freehold, NJ, nearly two years ago, I was told to make that unit my own. What they didn't know back then was that I was an avid dog lover, involved in rescue for many years. At home I had six of my own dogs and always snuck in a foster that needed a warm, loving hand until their permanent home came along. I never told people how many dogs I had until I was comfortable enough because most people would think I was a "crazy dog lady." Well, now I hang that shingle proudly on my office door!
In early July one of my co-workers found a little dog wandering the streets. She did everything she could to find the owner but to no avail. Her daughter brought the old little guy into Applewood to show our residents their new pet. I was shocked to see how our residents responded to this little Pomeranian who did nothing other than just sit there and look back at them. The residents all started telling stories of the dogs they had in years past, and the smiles that went along brought shivers to my spine. Not only did the residents gather, but staff joined in and was smiling and laughing as well. I couldn't believe how this little eight-pound dog could change the air on our unit so much just by his presence.
My mind wandered, and I came up with the idea right there: we need a senior dog for our seniors. Not just any dog, a dog that needs us just as much as we need him. I was so excited, I emailed my director of nursing, Mary Cannon (thankfully a dog lover as well), and she was 100% behind my idea. The next step was to go to our administration. I presented my idea at our next managers' meeting and was thrilled when our vice president of senior services, Jay Solomon, thought it was an excellent idea. I didn't want a pet that I would take home with me at the end of the day; I wanted a house pet 24/7 for our residents, so I had to get the approval of my staff that they were willing to go above and beyond and partake in our future pet's care. There was not one person from the aides to the kitchen staff who was against having a resident pet. Even housekeeping was on-board!
I knew the search wouldn't be easy, as quite honestly I didn't even know where to begin. I wasn't looking for a therapy dog. I didn't want a dog who was there to "work." I just wanted a house pet who wouldn't be afraid of wheelchairs, who wouldn't get in the way of the walkers, one who wouldn't jump up on the residents, who didn't bark a lot, who was house broken. Not an easy find.
I turned on the computer and found a local rescue group, Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue, and there he was. His name was Boy. He was old, maybe around 9. He was a Pekingese mix, he was a throw away to some, but he was exactly what we were looking for. Boy, now Bo, was found wandering the streets in NYC, unable to walk from a very bad back injury. In addition he had a very bad abdominal wound, possibly bit by another dog. His nails were so long and he was so matted, he was deemed vicious by ACC and was to be euthanized. Thankfully he was pulled from ACC and was given a second chance. CODAR gave him his life back. They fixed his abdominal wounds; they gave him a wonderful loving foster home with Evelyn and the chance to heal. Evelyn and I spoke and I knew she loved Bo. She tried to tell me she had other senior dogs she would bring over to Applewood for us to meet. I told her, I have this feeling that Bo is the dog for us. It was love at first sight, underbite and all!
We did a two-week foster-to-adopt trial to see if Bo was for us and we were right for Bo. Evelyn came back in two weeks and the papers were signed. The residents and Bo had a big adoption party that same day. Bo does have his issues; his back is bad so he wears a bandana that says please don't pick me up. He sleeps alot, so he has his own suite set up in my office for him to escape all the attention a star like him deserves. Bo will spend the remainder of his life here at Applewood. This is by far the absolute best nursing I have ever done!
Ilisa Diamond, BSN, RN
Assisted Living Coordinator
Applewood Estates
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Vegetation-radiation relationships in mountainous terrain: eucalypt-dominated vegetation in the Risdon Hills, Tasmania
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The vegetation along a north-south transect across a valley in the Risdon Hills, Tasmania, varies from Eucalyptus globulus-E. viminalis-E. amygdalina open-forest with a dense understorey of broad-leaved shrubs to E. Risdonii open-scrub with a sparse understorey of sclerophyll shrubs and graminoids. The variation in vegetation along the transect is highly correlated with total annual solar radiation, calculated to include the effects of shading, cloud cover and the sky view factor. The distributions of a large proportion of the species found along the transect are most highly significantly correlated with the solar radiation received in one of the solstice months. However, the response of most species to variation in incident solar radiation is curvilinear rather than linear. The topographically driest site does not possess the most xeric vegetation. This deflection is probably a consequence of downslope movement of soil moisture and runoff. Also, the most xeric vegetation tends to occur on northwest rather than north-facing slopes, possibly a result of an evapotranspiration peak in late afternoon.
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Dominant executive
The legislature is formed of a bicameral Congress – with a Senate, and a Chamber of Representatives. Members of Congress are elected for four year terms (in the same year as the president).
Congressmen are elected by geographical area, on a proportional basis. The last congressional elections took place in 2010.
Current representation
These elections gave the party of the U the largest number of seats in both houses:
With 27 of the 102 available in the Senate, and 48 of the 165 in the Representatives.
The Conservative and the Liberals are the second and third largest parties in both houses (Senate – Con 23, Lib 17, Representatives – Lib 38, Con 36).
The President, naturally, chooses his cabinet, and in the case of Juan Manual Santos, his ministers are taken from a cross-section of the parties in his coalition.
Useful link to keep up to date with President Santos (available in English).
Additional pages will provide more detail on the way congress works, and laws are passed, and will also provide greater detail on the way President Santos governs.


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Situated in Lamarche-sur-Saone, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Bartholomew Church, Lamarche-sur-Saone City Hall, and Camille Baudry Bridge. Chateau d'Arcelot and Vignoble Boirin are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a garden.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to an indoor pool, Domaine Saint Antoine provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Lamarche-sur-Saone hotel also offers a terrace and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Terrace
- Restaurant
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 10
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Sauna
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
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Free self parking
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- Phone
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- Desk
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Satellite TV service
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Le Restaurant du Domaine - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
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An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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The LP ES-7 Salsa Downtown Timbale Cowbell offers livelier sound than other, drier LP bells. The Downtown Timbale bell has become extremely popular. It's a great addition to any percussion or drum set... Click To Read More About This Product
The LP ES-7 Salsa Downtown Timbale Cowbell offers livelier sound than other, drier LP bells. The Downtown Timbale bell has become extremely popular. It's a great addition to any percussion or drum setup, adding new colors to any style of music.
A bright cowbell with tuned overtones, the Salsa Downtown is rigged for mounted use. The timbale bell also provides great muffled tones when hand held.
LP Salsa Cowbells are equipped with the LP forged eyebolt assembly to provide a sure grip to any 3/8" diameter rod.
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LISBURN man John D'Arcy has been re-appointed to the Board of Sport NI for a second four year term.
He is Director of The Open University in Ireland and was previously Chief Executive of Colleges NI, a Director of BDO Stoy Hayward Management Consultants, Principal Officer for Research and Statistics at CCEA and a Research Fellow with the NI Council for Educational Research.
He is Chairman of Oh Yeah Music Centre, a Director of the NI Commonwealth Games Council, Skills Ambassador for Higher and Further Education for Creative and Cultural Skills in Northern Ireland and a member of the Institute of Directors Education Committee. Mr D'Arcy has been Chairman of Audiences NI and was a member of the Broadcasting Council for Northern Ireland. He is a former President of the NI Tenpin Bowling Federation and was Vice President of the European Zone of the World Tenpin Bowling Association. He is a qualified coach and was Manager/Coach of the NI Tenpin Bowling Team at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.


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Blue People
- Artist: John Esposito
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 8/26/2008
The Blue People is an album of original compositions for jazz quintet. The band features Eric Person (saxophone), Greg Glassman (trumpet), Kenny Davis (bass), and Peter O'Brien (drums). With The Blue People John Esposito creates an exciting tapestry of sound. A master of harmony and song form John digs beneath the surface of the jazz idiom to find a strong, irrefutable source. The compositions on The Blue People are at once challenging and ear-catching. They represent a very thorough grasp of the most recent developments in form and harmony in jazz, but also a great understanding of the energy, the feel, the swing that makes jazz what it is. Whether it's somewhat deranged sort of blues like the opener, Boppin', or intricately arranged piece like the title track, The Blue People, the music is propulsive and refreshing. The band is comprised of a remarkably intuitive and musically flexible combination of improvisors. With O'Brien and Davis in the rhythm section the pieces have a death-defying quality of controlled frenzy. Out front Person and Glassman display a virtuosic love for melodicism and danger. And leading them all through the maelstrom is John Esposito in the piano chair whose playing composer Kyle Gann describes as "...evanescent, like flashes of thought." Together they create an atmosphere of mastery, energy, and surprise that truly transcends description. John Esposito is a New York State native and grew up in a family steeped in musical tradition. His grandfather was a noted teacher and violin maker who played violin with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and also worked with various theatre and jazz bands on violin and reeds starting in the early 1920's. John's first performance experiences were playing harmonica in a blues band as a teenager. He attended SUNY Albany as a composition major. He spent several years after college in Albany as the house pianist at the Gemini Jazz café working with J.R. Monterose and Nick Brignola and led his own group before coming to New York City in 1980. It was then that he began working with talented, young saxophonist/pianist/guitarist Arthur Rhames. For the next five years he would be an integral part of the Arthur Rhames Quartet with Jeff Siegel (drums) and Otto Gardner, documented on only one recording, "Arthur Rhames Live At Soundscape." In 1985, John formed Second Sight - a jazz quintet with Dave Douglas, Jeff Marx, Allen Murphy, Jeff Siegel, and Fred Berryhill. They recorded Flying With The Comet in 1986. Soon to be re-released, the album was comprised of original compositions which they released on John's independent label: SunJump Records. Their second recording, Tiger Tracks, recorded in 1987 is an upcoming SunJump release. Of Second Sight, Gene Santoro in Pulse! Magazine wrote: "This sextet swings like mad and bubbles over with lively effervescent chops to spare." Throughout the eighties John also put in time as a sideman for Carter Jefferson, John Stubblefield, Roswell Rudd, Hugh Brodie and many others. In the nineties John began working with the groups of Franklin Kiermyer and Eric Person as a pianist and arranger. He has recorded four albums with Kiermyer including Solomon's Daughter, with tenor saxophone giant Pharoah Sanders, and four albums with Eric Person's MetaFour beginning with Eric's More Tales to Tell with Dave Holland and Gene Jackson. John is on the faculty of Bard College and teaches ensembles, jazz theory, repertory, and advanced composition techniques classes there. He has recently returned to being a bandleader with two current releases. One is Down Blue Marlin Road - a trio album of reharmonized and rearranged jazz standards with Ira Coleman (bass) and Pete O'Brien (drums) - and the other is The Blue People - a quintet date of original material featuring Eric Person (sax), Greg Glassman (trumpet), Kenny Davis (bass), and Peter O'Brien. He is preparing several projects for CD release including two Second Sight sessions, a nonet session - "The Book of Five Rings," and some previously unreleased Arthur Rhames performances.
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Martin and Kenny at odds over 'shredded' bank guarantee documents
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A new war of words has broken out over the extent of the government's records from the night of the bank guarantee.
Enda Kenny insists that there are no significant records of meetings between ministers and senior bankers before the guarantee was issued.
"I would have expected that on the issue that was the most significant economic catastrophe that ever befell our country, that I would have access to whatever discussions that took place with banks or bank officials," he said.
But Micheál Martin said a Freedom of Information request has revealed over a hundred documents relating to the guarantee.
And he accused Enda Kenny of casting a slur on Brian Cowen's government by claiming documents had been "shredded".
"You said records had been disappeared," Martin replied.
"That's that you said - shredded, you used the phrase. That's a slur, Taoiseach, on the previous Taoiseach. There's no other way of putting it."


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We're officially a week into the 2013/14 NHL playoffs and we've already seen our share of overtime dramatics, borderline hits, curious officiating, and Pierre McGuire. While every series has seen at least 3 games played, now is a good time to check in on what we've learned through week 1 of the dance and what we should expect over the next week.
The Islanders (10-20-7) come limping into this contest, desperate for a win, after failing to record a victory in 14 of their last 16 games. The Wings have not been too successful themselves of late as they have been completely ravaged by injuries. Detroit (17-12-9) is just 3-5-2 in their last 10 games and their normally strong home ice advantage is anything but with a record of 6-9-6.
Last night's 6-3 win in Detroit was an exciting one for the Flyers and their fans as the Flyers came back from being down 3-1 to win.
Unfortunately there is a negative side to this comeback.
It has been a trend for the Flyers to not show up for a full 60 minutes. Of course teams are going to have their off nights and down periods, but the Flyers have been consistently inconsistent both in games and overall.
(Photo: Nicklas Grossmann reacts after the Wild score on Monday. Philadelphia lost, 2-0. Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)
The Islanders overcame the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout.
The struggling New York Islanders (7-10-3) look to turn things around tonight with Evgeni Nabokov in goal against the visiting Detroit Red Wings (9-5-6). The Red Wings, now a new Eastern Conference opponent due to the alignment change, are facing the Isles for the first time this season after a 4-3 shootout loss last night to the Washington Capitals.
The Isles, who once sat second in the Metropolitan Division, currently sit in 6th, five points behind the second place Capitals and three points behind the third place Carolina Hurricanes.
An inability to hold gain leads and/or hold them has propelled the Islanders to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings (12th in the East) and has allowed their division rivals to surpass them.
The Islanders have begun the season slowly on offense, so for some reason their coach Jack Capuano believes that breaking up the teams top scoring pair is the best way to ignite the team. This logic makes no sense.
The Detroit Red Wings, who actually boasted a power play worse than the Flyers, put on a clinic with the man-advantage and it paid off.
Detroit scored three power play goals and absolutely dominated a slow and sloppy Flyers team, 5-2, Saturday in Detroit. The Flyers gave up seven power play opportunities and it killed momentum much of the game.
The Red Wings got three-point efforts from four of their players. Nicklas Kronwall (goal, two assists), Pavel Datsyuk (goal, two assists), Henrik Zetterberg (two goals, assist) and Daniel Alfredsson (three assists) all put on star performances.
(Photo: Flyers winger Tye McGinn tries to play a puck in the first. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
They're too old they said.
They're too slow they said.
The Blackhawks swept the season series they said.
After the outcome of game three, the reports of the demise of the Detroit Red Wings were grossly underestimated.
The Chicago Blackhawks knew going in that the Red Wings were going to do whatever they could to get them off of their game. Detroit's strategy working thus far. The Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 to take a decisive 2-1 lead in the best of seven Western Conference semifinal.
Game three was a much chippier affair. Both teams combined for 12 penalties. Seven of which were committed by the Blackhawks. Detroit continued to w...
With Pittsburgh beating Ottawa 4 - 1 and Los Angeles beating San Jose 2 - 0 last night, The Checking Line: Isles Edition will take a look into the other two semifinal series. (Photo Credit: Torch Creative)
The end of the season is in sight, and the Detroit Red Wings found themselves needing a win on home ice to try and maintain their position in the Western Conference standings against the team that trailed them by only a point: the St. Louis Blues. It was the day of the press conference confirming what everyone already knew--though still enjoyed hearing--about the 2014 Winter Classic. It was a day where the Wings needed to be tough, and resilient, and smart.
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Even though we were staying in a nicer part of town, the electricity went out at least for a couple hours everyday, warm showers were scarce, and we were very thankful when we had AC. It was hot, but we knew we were still really spoiled. We saw lots of tents and shacks all around us. The tents were supposed to be a temporary solution, but in the third world, it pretty much becomes the permanent solution. I couldn't tell how much of the poverty was from the effects after the earthquake or how much of it had always been that way. Yet, what beautiful place it was with so many wonderful people, and through all the destruction, there was so much beauty, joy, and hope. God is on the move.
We went to three different orphanages and did some handyman work, built seesaws, played with the children, distributed food and tents to a mountain village, hung out with former gang leaders, pimps, prostitutes… all the misfits in society that Jesus would hang out with, and I fell in love with them all. I left a part of my heart in Haiti, and I can't wait to go back and see everyone. If you'd like to support my next trip, you can get more info here. We're continuing to do the summer promotion for Haiti.
Here was an orphanage that was destroyed from the earthquake:
The gravesite for the seven children that died:
Something so simple as taking a photograph brought many smiles to the kids at the orphanage.
We are blessed to be a blessing to others. We are to be a river and let the blessings flow through us. Not a reservoir. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more (Luke 12:48)
One of the organizations we partnered with, International Crisis Aid, also had child sponsorship programs, and through them I was able to sponsor my first child! :) He is the boy to the right. He was one of the first kids that came up to me and grabbed my hand. He was always so full of joy and laughed and smiled a lot. You couldn't not fall in love with him. If only I was ready to adopt, I totally would have taken him home. I wish I had the resources to sponsor all of the children there, but I'm in no place to do that. You can also be a sponsor for $40/month to make sure that these children's basic needs are being met with International Crisis Aid. I want to see healthy kids when I go back!


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Thank you to everyone who participated in our very successful online Charitybuzz auction! And congratulations to Tamra Pope, our winner who bid $5,600, and who will be treated to lunch in Los Angeles with Mary Beth and Stephen from Days of Our Lives, along with a friend of her choice.
Details about the auction are at the link below:
One World Stage & Screen is thrilled with the outcome of this auction – all of the proceeds go to OWSS to help with our programs and infrastructure needs. And we are extremely grateful to our celebrity participants who have so generously offered their time for this special event.
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Transitional Dressing
September 28, 2016
The best part of the beginning of the new season in my opinion is flexible, transitional dressing. You can start exploring next season's options without parting with some of your favorites from earlier in the year. As you can see today I am beyond thrilled to finally start incorporating boots and booties into my looks again and embracing fall on the calendar…


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Leaf Appearance: small, dark
Ingredients: black tea
Steep time: 30 seconds
Water Temperature: 212 degrees
Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan
Liquor: amber
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong has always been an interesting tea to me. When most westerners think of Lapsang Souchong we imagine tar pits, Liquid Smoke, burnt rubber tires and Winston Churchill (it was purportedly his favorite tea). The truth is that not all Lapsang is created equal. The traditionally smoked varieties are much, much more subtle. There's even varieties that aren't smoked at all, like the one from Joseph Wesley Black Tea. This offering was smoked lightly with pine wood. The affect wasn't overwhelming at all, even when I stuck my nose right into the freshly opened bag. Smoke was definitely the first impression but it was of a much more subtle kind. There was a peaty quality that reminded me very much of scotch or whiskey. By that I mean it was delicious. What can I say, this Irish American lass loves the products of her ancestor's homeland. Beneath the top level of smoke was a pleasantly fruity and floral Fujian black tea. Wuyi Mountain teas are some of my favorites so I was very glad to still be able to taste the tea itself. Since I prepared this tea in a gaiwan the smoke subsided quite a bit after the first few infusions. A western style brew might yield a stronger punch. At $6.50 for 50g this tea is very well priced for the quality, a common theme of teas from +Yunnan Sourcing. I was glad that I picked up some of this because it's one of the few teas that my boyfriend will willing drink with me.
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong was purchased from Yunnan Sourcing.