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Green Day to Headline 2012 Voodoo Music Experience
The full Voodoo Music Experience lineup hasn't been revealed yet, but there are a couple of big names already signed on for this year's event. Green Day, who will be between the first and second albums they're releasing this year, will venture to New Orleans just ahead of Halloween. Also confirmed are Neil Young, Skrillex, Bootsy Collins and a small handful of other acts.
This year's event returns to City Park on Oct. 26-28. For Green Day, it will be their second appearance as part of the event, as they previous played 2004′s festival while on the 'American Idiot' trek. Last year's festival featured the returns of Soundgarden, Blink-182 and the Raconteurs after extended hiatuses.
Green Day have a trio of records en route. '¡Uno!' is due in September, '¡Dos!' follows in November, and '¡Tré!' will complete the trilogy in January. At present, the Voodoo Music Experience is Green Day's only U.S. date for the remainder of the year, though we suspect that will change.


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Columbia, MO — The success of the Missouri Tigers, ranked in the top five in the latest college football polls, has resulted in a change for the University of Missouri Student Recreation Complex and its patrons. The complex is now closing during home football games, beginning at kickoff, and will remain closed the entire day.
Laura Salerno, assistant director of membership and events for the complex, tells the Columbia Missourian that the university based the decision on two years of data showing that the complex was not often used during home football games.
"The benefits associated with maintaining the facility did not justify the expense," Salerno tells the newspaper.
The closure of the complex on game days also cancels some cycling and yoga classes that are not included in the mandatory student recreation fee. Students enrolled in more than six credit hours pay $133.11 per semester in recreation fees, according to the Missourian, compared to $129.74 per semester last spring.
The student recreation centers at some of the other top football schools in the nation handle their times differently on home football game days. The University of Georgia and Louisiana State University close their rec centers on game days. The University of Alabama closes its rec center only if the kickoff time is either 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. If it's a night game, Alabama's rec center is open until three hours before kickoff. The University of Southern California also closes its rec center three hours before kickoff.
Other schools, such as The Ohio State University, the University of Texas and Penn State University, maintain normal hours for their student rec centers on home football game days.
"We recognize that everyone doesn't go to the football game on a Saturday and are very much interested in maintaining their normal workout routine," says J. Michael Dunn, the director of the department of recreation sports at Ohio State.

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An armed robbery suspect shot and killed Wednesday in Salt Lake City was one of two women allegedly involved in a weekend robbery in Murray, according to police, and detectives late Wednesday caught her alleged accomplice.
The woman was shot by a member of the Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT), an interagency fugitive apprehension team.
Members of JCAT have been seeking the pair in connection with the Saturday armed robbery of Scaddy's restaurant, which involved an exchange of gunfire between one of the suspects and a Murray police officer in which no one was injured, Salt Lake City police said Wednesday.
Police spent much of Wednesday searching for the suspect at-large, 40-year-old Sandra Chotia-Thompson.
Chotia-Thompson was taken into custody late Wednesday night after turning herself into police, according to a Salt Lake County jail probable cause statement.
She was booked on suspicion of aggravated robbery for the Thursday robbery of a business at 1224 S. 400 East in Salt Lake City. That robbery occurred at about 6:10 p.m., about six hours after her alleged partner in crime had been killed.
Chotia-Thompson turned herself into police at about 10:15 p.m. Thursday .
The fatal shooting of the other woman occurred at about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, as JCAT members were attempting to serve an arrest warrant near Liberty Park, according to Jim Phelps, spokesman for the U.S. Marshals Office and JCAT commander.
"The suspect would not give up. The suspect attempted to run over one of the JCAT officers and shots were fired, fatally injuring the suspect," Phelps said.
The incident occurred on Lake Street, near 800 East and 900 South. The suspect was driving a white pickup. Neighbors reported hearing four gunshots. The shots reportedly were fired by a South Salt Lake police officer who is a JCAT member.
Chotia-Thompson was not at the shooting scene.
The shooting victim has not been identified, pending notification of next of kin.
Earlier reports regarding the Scaddy's robbery had identified the robber as a man wearing a top hat, top coat, and Groucho Marx-style disguise of glasses, rubber nose and fake mustache. Witnesses also described the robber as in his early 20s, about 5-foot-8 with a thin build.
But during the investigation, detectives thought it was possible that the disguised robber was a woman, police said Wednesday.
The robber entered Scaddy's, 5430 S. 900 East, at about 6 p.m. Saturday and allegedly demanded money from a clerk at gunpoint.
About 20 minutes later, a Murray police officer spotted the robber at a Family Dollar store at 6160 S. 1300 East. After seeing the police officer pull into the parking lot, the robber fled, running south on 1300 East and into a residential neighborhood.
The officer gave chase, returning fire when the robber stopped short of a parked car and began shooting at him. A bullet hit the getaway car.
No one was injured, but the robber and a woman waiting inside the car took off on foot down the street, running into an open garage where they took a 2010 Dodge Caliber from the resident and drove away, evading police.
Murray police spokesman Kenny Bass said police recovered the stolen Caliber before the shooting Wednesday.
Murray police later said they were seeking Chotia-Thompson for questioning in connection with the robbery. Salt Lake City police also suspect her in robberies in their city.
According to state court records, Chotia-Thompson was listed as a Salt Lake City resident in 2010. Her record includes two misdemeanor drug possession counts, to which she entered pleas in abeyance, and some traffic offenses.
JCAT comprises federal, state and local police agencies, and its aim is to arrest violent offenders, gang members and sex offenders with outstanding warrants.


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Early history
The precolonial history of Guinea-Bissau has not been fully documented in the archaeological record. The area has been occupied for at least a millennium, first by hunters and gatherers and later by decentralized animist agriculturalists who used iron implements for their rice farming. Ethnogenesis and interethnic dynamics in the 13th century began to push some of these agriculturists closer to the coast, while others intermixed with the intrusive Mande as the Mali empire expanded into the area. Gold, slaves, and marine salt were exported from Guinea toward the interior of the empire. As Mali strengthened, it maintained local, centralized control through its secondary kingdoms and their farims (local kings), whose task was to maintain local law and order and the flow of tributary goods and soldiers as needed. In the case of what is now Guinea-Bissau, this state was known as Kaabu, and the agriculturists often suffered in their subordinate relationship to its economic and military needs. The Fulani entered the region as semi-nomadic herders as early as the 12th century, although it was not until the 15th century that they began to arrive in large numbers. Initially they were also subordinate to the kingdom of Kaabu, although there was something of a symbiotic relationship between the Mande farmers and traders and the Fulani herdsmen, both of whom followed a version of Africanized Islam.
Contacts with the European world began with the Portuguese explorers and traders who arrived in the first half of the 15th century. Notable among these was Nuño Tristão, a Portuguese navigator who set out in the early 1440s in search of slaves and was killed in 1446 or 1447 by coastal inhabitants who were opposed to his intrusion. The Portuguese monopolized the exploration and trade along the Upper Guinea coast from the later 15th and early 16th centuries until the French, Spanish, and English began to compete for the wealth of Africa.
Tens of thousands of Guineans were taken as slaves to Cape Verde to develop its plantation economy of cotton, indigo, orchil and urzella dyes, rum, hides, and livestock. Weaving and dyeing slave-grown cotton made it possible to make panos, unique textiles woven on a narrow loom and usually constructed of six strips stitched together, which became standard currency for regional trade in the 16th century. Lançados (freelance Cape Verdean traders) participated in the trade of goods and slaves and were economic rivals of the Portuguese. At times the lançados were so far beyond Portuguese control that severe penalties were imposed to restrict them. Often these measures either dried up the trade to the crown or caused even more brash smuggling.
In Guinea-Bissau and neighbouring territories, slaves were captured among the coastal peoples or among interior groups at war. While Kaabu was ascendant, the Fulani were common victims. In 1867 the kingdom of Kaabu was overthrown by the Fulani, after which the numbers of Mande increased on the slave ships' rosters. Groups of slaves were bound together in coffles and driven to the coastal barracoons (temporary enclosures) at Cacheu, Bissau, and Bolama by grumetes (mercenaries). There the prices were negotiated by tangomãos (who functioned as both translators and mediators), and slaves were sold to the lançados and senhoras (slave-trading women of mixed parentage).
Cape Verde was used as a secure offshore post for the trade of goods from Africa, which included slaves, ivory, dyewoods, kola nuts, beeswax, hides, and gold, as well as goods destined for Africa, such as cheap manufactured items, firearms, cloth, and rum. From the islands of Cape Verde, the Portuguese maintained their coastal presence in Guinea-Bissau. Tens of thousands of slaves were exported from the coast to the islands and on to the New World, destined for major markets such as the plantations in Cuba and northeastern Brazil.
European rivalries on the Guinea coast long threatened the Portuguese position in the islands, where irregular commerce, corruption, and smuggling became routine. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries there was an English initiative to abolish or slow the slave trade, and the United States mounted a halfhearted parallel effort. From 1843 to 1859 the U.S. Navy stationed the Africa Squadron, a fleet of largely ineffective sailing vessels meant to intercept American slavers, at Cape Verde and along the Guinea coast. However, political indifference, legal loopholes, and flags of convenience undermined this program. After four centuries of slaving, the Portuguese gradually abandoned the practice by the late 1870s, although it was replaced by oppressive forced labour and meagre wages to pay colonial taxes.
Colonial period
Despite the five centuries of contact between Guineans and the Portuguese, one cannot truly speak of a deeply rooted colonial presence until the close of the 19th century. The long-lasting joint administration of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau was terminated in 1879 and both became separate colonial territories: Cape Verde and Portuguese Guinea. However, the European rivalries for control of the larger Guinea region only intensified. Long-term Anglo-Portuguese bickering over the ownership of Bolama was finally resolved when U.S. Pres. Ulysses S. Grant adjudicated the dispute in Portugal's favour in 1870. The Franco-Portuguese conflict over the Casamance region, however, was resolved in France's favour in May 1886.
The struggle for dominance around Guinea-Bissau fell within the context of the greater scramble for Africa that characterized the 1884–85 Berlin Congress, which saw English demands for Guinean territories to the south and French demands along the north and east. The Guinean people were certainly not consulted about such matters, and they resisted, revolted, and mutinied by any available means whenever possible. The Berlin Congress had called for the demonstration of "effective occupation," though, and, in an attempt to satisfy this condition, the brutal "pacification" campaign of Capt. João Teixeira Pinto—with the employed support of an African mercenary force—was conducted from 1913 to 1915. The killings and severe punitive measures exacted by the Portuguese and their mercenaries brought a widespread outcry. Nevertheless, the Portuguese continued their pacification efforts against the Guinean population, especially the coastal peoples, and launched three more major campaigns of pacification, the latest of which was undertaken in January 1936.
During World War II many Africans gained military and political experience while fighting with and for the colonial powers. In the wake of that war came the emergence of African nationalist movements, and, by the early 1960s, most western African countries had achieved independence through protest, petition, demonstration, and other largely peaceful means. To avoid criticism of its colonial policies in Africa, in 1951 the Portuguese had redefined their colonies' status to that of overseas provinces. The African population of Guinea-Bissau did not perceive these changes as meaningful, however, and some members of the colonial population began agitation for complete independence from Portugal for both Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde.
Liberation struggle
In 1956 a group of Cape Verdeans founded the national liberation party for Guinea and Cape Verde—the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde; PAIGC). Most notable of its leaders was Amílcar Cabral, a brilliant revolutionary theoretician. At first the PAIGC's goal was to achieve independence through peaceful means of protest; however, in August 1959 the Portuguese responded to a dockworkers' strike with violence, killing and wounding numerous demonstrators, which convinced the PAIGC that only a rurally based armed struggle would be sufficient to end the colonial and fascist regime. After a period of military training and political preparation, the PAIGC launched its armed campaign in January 1963 and showed steady military progress thereafter. The creation of the People's Revolutionary Armed Force (Forças Armadas Revolucionarias do Povo) and the Local Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Locais) provided for both offensive and defensive military action.
Despite being confronted by large numbers of Portuguese soldiers and their accompanying military technology, the PAIGC gained control of some two-thirds of the country, with the Portuguese colonial army under Gen. António de Spínola surviving only in the major towns and heavily fortified bases. On January 20, 1973, Cabral was assassinated; nevertheless, on September 24, 1973, independence was declared. This event, compounded by the drawn-out wars in Portugal's other overseas provinces, precipitated a crisis that led to a successful coup in Lisbon on April 25, 1974. Portugal's new government soon began negotiating with African nationalist movements.
Full independence was achieved by Guinea-Bissau on September 10, 1974; Cape Verde achieved independence the following year. The Cape Verdean revolutionary comrades Luís de Almeida Cabral (half brother of Amílcar Cabral) and Aristides Pereira became the first presidents of Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Cape Verde, respectively. João ("Nino") Vieira became the commander in chief of the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau.
In August 1978 Vieira assumed the position of prime minister in Guinea-Bissau following the accidental death of his predecessor, Francisco Mendes, in July. On November 14, 1980, Vieira led a military coup against Cabral, who was charged with abuse of power and sentenced to death; after negotiations, Cabral was released from that sentence and went into exile. The coup was deeply resented in Cape Verde and severed the military and political unity that had existed between the two countries. The Cape Verdean branch of the PAIGC was replaced by the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (Partido Africano para a Independência de Cabo Verde; PAICV), which eliminated reference to Guinea-Bissau.
With his ascent to power, Vieira faced difficult political and economic problems. Guinea-Bissau's poverty required development aid from Portugal, which was in turn seeking to restore its economic relations with Guinea-Bissau. In addition, the poorly performing state-planned economic policy that had been adopted with independence was increasingly liberalized in subsequent years as attempts were made to improve the economy, but the shift toward a free-market economy was not universally embraced and became a source of political unrest.
Guinea-Bissau made the transition to a democratic, multiparty system in the early 1990s, and the country's first free legislative and presidential elections were held in 1994. The PAIGC won a majority of legislative seats, while Vieira narrowly won his race.
In 1997 Guinea-Bissau joined the West African Economic Monetary Union and the Franc Zone. However, fiscal volatility caused in part by these actions contributed to political unrest that came to a head in 1998 when Vieira dismissed military chief of staff Brig. (later Gen.) Ansumane Mané. Almost immediately Mané initiated a revolt that was fueled by widespread frustration and opposition to Vieira. Most observers first thought that the mutineers would tire and Vieira would reemerge as the victor; instead, the conflict broadened. Various cease-fires were called and broken, and troops from Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal, and France intervened. After each round of fighting, Vieira became increasingly isolated in Bissau. In May 1999 he was forced to surrender and later went into exile in Portugal. Subsequent elections, deemed free and fair by international observers, brought to power the country's first non-PAIGC government, led by Pres. Kumba Ialá.
Despite a democratic beginning, Ialá's rule became increasingly repressive. Widespread discontent with the deteriorating economic and political climate led to his removal in a bloodless coup in September 2003. Soon after, Henrique Rosa, a businessman and virtual political newcomer, was sworn in as interim president. Under Rosa's transitional government, legislative elections were held in 2004, moving Guinea-Bissau on course toward a stable, constitutional government. While forging political peace, Rosa was faced with the task of rebuilding the country's infrastructure and improving the economy, both severely damaged from the civil war and years of political strife.
In March 2005 Ialá announced his intention to contest the elections scheduled for June of that year, although both he and Vieira—who had returned from exile in April—had been barred from politics in 2003. Both candidates were subsequently cleared to run for office in April. The following month, Ialá announced that he was in fact still president and staged a brief occupation of the presidential building. Defeated in the first round of polling, however, he eventually backed Vieira, who won a second round of elections held in July. Although supporters of the opposition raised allegations of fraud, the elections were declared by international observers to have been free and fair.
Ongoing political strife and economic challenges were compounded by drug smuggling, an increasing problem for Guinea-Bissau and other western African countries in the mid-2000s. With a geography favourable to smuggling and the inability to adequately protect its coastline and airspace, Guinea-Bissau was a particularly desirable target, and individuals in the upper echelons of the government, military, and other sectors were allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
Mounting conflict between the military elite and Vieira's administration—fueled in part by ethnic tensions—generated increasing domestic instability, and in November 2008 Vieira survived an attack by mutinous soldiers that was described as an attempted coup. On March 2, 2009, Vieira was assassinated by soldiers who believed he was responsible for the death of the chief of the armed forces, Gen. Batista Tagme Na Waie, who had been killed in an explosion hours earlier. The military denied any intent to seize power, and, under the terms of the constitution, parliamentary leader Raimundo Perreira was sworn in to serve as interim president until elections could be held; they were eventually scheduled for June 28. On June 5, military authorities killed presidential candidate Baciro Dabo, former defense minister Helder Proenca, former prime minister Faustino Embali, and others, alleging that they were part of a group planning to overthrow the current government. Many senior PAIGC members were also detained as part of the operation to foil the alleged coup.
The tension and uncertainty surrounding the alleged coup and the military's response to it did not interfere with the scheduled presidential election, which proceeded as planned on June 28. None of the 11 candidates were able to obtain a majority of votes, so election officials announced that the two front-runners—the PAIGC's Malam Bacai Sanhá, who once briefly served as interim president, and former president Kumba Ialá—would face each other in a runoff election. In the second round of voting, held on July 26, 2009, Sanhá was victorious, receiving more than three-fifths of the vote.
Throughout his presidency, Sanhá was plagued by poor health and did not initiate much meaningful change in the unstable country. A short-lived military uprising occurred in April 2010, led by the deputy chief of staff, Maj. Gen. António N'djai, and former naval chief, Rear Adm. José Americo Bubo Na Tchuto, who had been involved in a previous coup attempt and was one of the country's high-ranking officials allegedly involved in drug trafficking. In October 2010 Sanhá surprised many with his decision to reinstate Na Tchuto as naval chief, a decision that was questioned and criticized by the international community.
On December 26, 2011, while Sanhá was out of the country for medical reasons, an apparent coup attempt was quickly put down. The alleged mastermind behind the plot was Na Tchuto; he was one of many people arrested for suspected involvement with the coup. While the aftermath of the attempted coup was still being dealt with, on January 9, 2012, the government announced that Sanhá had died in Paris, where he had been undergoing medical treatment. Perreira once again served as interim president until a new president could be elected. In February Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Júnior stepped down so that he could serve as the PAIGC's presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
Nine candidates contested the presidential election, which was held on March 18, 2012. Although the voting process was peaceful and deemed free and fair by international observers, there were some causes for concern, including the murder of Col. Samba Diallo, the former chief of military intelligence, shortly after the polls closed, and accusations of fraud were lodged by several of the candidates, including former president Ialá. When results were announced a few days later, Gomes Júnior emerged as the top vote getter, with 49 percent of the vote; his nearest challenger was Ialá, who garnered 23 percent. Since Gomes Júnior fell short of winning a majority, a runoff election between him and Ialá was scheduled for April 29, although Ialá said that he would boycott the second round of voting to protest the alleged fraud that he had previously complained about.
Before the runoff election could be held, however, a military coup occurred on April 12, and Gomes Júnior, interim president Perreira, and other government officials were arrested. Coup leaders stated that they did not plan on maintaining power and claimed that their action was necessary to prevent foreign aggression in the country and to counter alleged plans to downsize Guinea-Bissau's military. The coup was widely condemned, and the African Union (AU) suspended Guinea-Bissau the next week. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the coup as well but negotiated with the coup leaders, with the goal of restoring constitutional order to the country. Negotiations did result in Perreira's and Gomes Júnior's being released and flown out of the country in late April, but talks broke down soon after that. As a result, on April 30 ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Guinea-Bissau and the leaders of the coup.
In the following weeks, the coup leaders and ECOWAS managed to reach an agreement regarding the restoration of civilian rule, and on May 11, 2012, the president of Guinea-Bissau's National People's Assembly, Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo, was named president of a transitional government that was intended to restore civilian rule within one year. Nhamadjo had finished third in the March presidential election and was asked by military leaders in April to lead a controversial two-year transitional government, but at the time he refused, denouncing the military's proposal as being illegal.
The return to democratically elected civilian rule was stalled, as legislative and presidential elections, originally scheduled to take place in 2013, were delayed. When they finally occurred on April 13, 2014, the PAIGC made a strong showing: the party won slightly more than half of the legislative seats, and its presidential candidate, former finance minister José Mário Vaz, received about 41 percent of the vote. As Vaz did not secure an outright majority, he and the second-place candidate, independent Nuno Gomes Nabiam, who won about 25 percent of the vote, advanced to a runoff election held on May 18. Vaz again emerged victorious, winning about 62 percent of the vote. Citing the successful elections, the AU lifted its suspension on Guinea-Bissau on June 17, 2014. Vaz was inaugurated as president on June 23, 2014.
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Senegal: Independent Senegal…attempted military coup in neighbouring Guinea-Bissau, which involved guerrillas from Casamance, was repressed by government troops and led to renewed violence in the area. The leader of the main rebel forces declared the war over in 2003, and a peace agreement was signed in 2004, but some rebel factions continued…
Cabo Verde: Struggle for independence…administration of Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau was terminated in 1879, when both became separate Portuguese territories. Amid the contemporary African decolonization movement, their status was modified in 1951 to "overseas provinces," and their inhabitants were officially granted full Portuguese citizenship in 1961. Not perceiving these changes as meaningful, however, some…
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flag of Guinea-Bissau…red-yellow-green, the liberation movement for Guinea-Bissau added a black star on the hoist stripe. That stripe and star corresponded geographically to the western coastal region with its capital city, Bissau (from which the national name was derived). The horizontal stripes in the remaining part of the flag and their yellow…
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Land Rover's redesigned 2013 Range Rover SUV borrows a bit of the edge of its smallest sibling, the Evoque.
Range Rover's flagship retains its venerable flat-roof, big-box shape but features an Evoque-like front fascia. The most significant change for the 2013 Range Rover is largely hidden but plays a huge role in enhancing fuel economy and handling. Land Rover says the SUV's all-aluminum unibody structure -- a first for an SUV -- is 39 percent lighter than the steel body it replaces and helps reduce weight by 700 pounds. It goes on sale in the United States in December, with prices and specifications to be released next month when it formally debuts at the Paris auto show.


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Teacher preparation, evaluation, and the characteristics of effective teaching are at the center of contemporary education research and policymaking.
Yet teaching is not afforded the same status as other professions in terms of recognition, pay, and career-advancement opportunities. As a result, nearly half of all new teachers leave the profession by their fifth year, and our finest teachers are among those who exit our nation's classrooms for good.
How do we improve the stature of teaching to attract and retain more great teachers? What would it take to professionalize teaching?
NNSTOY believes that five key structures—found in almost every other field—have the potential to transform teaching into a profession that fosters continuous improvement, high expectations, and shared accountability.
This distinguished panel of educators and policymakers examine the ideas presented in this paper and their potential impact on the teaching profession.


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
US President Barack Obama touched down in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for his first visit to Israel since moving into the Oval Office in 2009. Notably, the Jewish state was the first international stop of Obama's second term.
After warmly greeting and being greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, both Obama and Netanyahu got a little bit casual by removing their jackets in the Tel Aviv heat.
Netanyahu and Peres both delivered brief welcome speeches, and then Obama approached the podium, where he started off with a little Hebrew - Tov lihyot shuv ba'aretz - It's good to again be in the Land.
Obama's overtly positive speech emphasized the unprecedented miracle that is the modern rebirth of Israel.
"More than 3,000 years ago, the Jewish people lived here, tended the land here, prayed to God here. And after centuries of exile and persecution, unparalleled in the history of man, the founding of the Jewish State of Israel was a rebirth, a redemption unlike any in history," said Obama.
He concluded by stating that "it is in America's interest" to maintain strong ties with Israel. "I am confident in declaring that our alliance is l'netzach, eternal," said Obama, once again employing a bit of Hebrew.
Obama proceded to inspect one of Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile batteries, which were developing with American funding, before departing for Jerusalem by helicopter.
Netanyahu said Obama's arrival and his speech were a signal of America's unbreakable commitment to Israel's right to exist, and former Israeli ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon called on Israelis to take the opportunity to express their thanks to the United States.
Not everyone was so pleased by the day's events.
Arab member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi, an outspoken critic of Israel and supporter of the "Palestinian cause," blasted Obama for delivering a "Zionist speech" upon his arrival.
Many Israelis were also irked by the timing of what they see as little more than a photo-op visit. Obama has arrived just days before Passover, one of the busiest times of year in Israel, and his presence has resulted in the closing of several major thoroughfares and heavy traffic in other parts of Jerusalem.
Obama's chief goal while he is here will be to charm and reconnect with average Israelis, most of whom have expressed a distrust in the current commander-in-chief. Media analysts are saying he got off to a good start.
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Carpet One Floor and Home Observes Veterans Day with Smart Home Dedications
Local members of Carpet One Floor & Home, observed Veterans Day this year with the historic unveiling of not one, but two smart homes that they'd helped build for disabled veterans in their respective communities.
On Sunday, November 11, Carpet One Floor & Home staff, along with volunteers from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers' Building for America's Bravest program, gathered in two states to welcome two American heroes into their newly designed smart homes. First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home of Dallas, Texas, and Rochester Flooring Kitchen & Bath Carpet One Floor & Home of Rochester, NY, assisted with construction by installing beautiful new flooring for both of the donated homes.
Army SPC Kevin Trimble of Oak Point, TX, and Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Beyers of East Aurora, NY were each handed keys to their brand new, mortgage-free, handicapped accessible smart homes. Work on both projects began earlier this year.
Trimble was just 19 when he was struck by an IED during patrol in Afghanistan, costing him his left arm and both of his legs. Beyers also sustained serious injuries from an IED while serving in Iraq in 2005, where he lost both his right arm and right leg. Moving with their respective families into new homes is an important step in living full, successful civilian lives.
Upon hearing Trimble's story, Alecia Larmeir, VP of Retail Operations at First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home, said she didn't hesitate to offer her assistance. "I've been so inspired by the stories of the veterans as we've been working with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers foundation over the years," Larmeir added. "When I got the call that there was a home being built in our area, I was honored to be able to make this contribution and help Kevin move into his smart home."
The son of a WWII veteran, Al Pelusio, owner of Rochester Flooring Kitchen & Bath Carpet One Floor & Home said he, likewise, knew immediately he wanted to get involved in the smart home project. "Many of my friends in high school went into the military after graduation," Pelusio added. I just feel it's necessary to give back to this group of people who have risked so much serving us. It's important to recognize that these veterans served our country and its citizens proudly, for our right to remain home with our loved ones and it's our duty to return the favor. This is the very least we can do as a company."
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By Natalie Langmann
Six invited photographers and their crews spread across Whistler this past week for the Deep Winter Photo Challenge. Their mission: To capture as much imagery that speaks to the powder hungry ethos as they could in 72-hours. Over three days, photographers Mason Mashon, Mark Gribbon, Steve Lloyd, Robin O'Neill Rueben Krabbe, and Jussi Grznar shot within bounds on Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain and then edited three- to five-minute slideshows for a sold-out presentation at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Even Terje was in attendance. Sounds awesome, right? Well, there was one glitch: Xavier De Le Rue would have popped a solid hard-on for all the crusty formations these crews were hucking their carcasses off—Whistler could have used the snowstorms that are hitting the Northwest this week.
In the end, Robin's slideshow "Lifers" won, but the crowd went nuts when Jussi's submission of "Tree of Life" came in a close second. Inspired by the Tree Of Life movie, Jussi's concept was to capture the normal people of Whistler doing normal things (although, many of Jussi's friends happen to be pro snowboarders, so perhaps they're a little above-normal).
"For me, the Tree Of Life symbolizes all the people you meet throughout your life," says Jussi, who hails from Slovakia and has been a Whistler resident for five years. "When you live in Whistler you make lots of friends but everyone comes and goes. It's hard to find long-term friends. The people I chose to shoot for this are all making their lives in Whistler."
Scroll through the photo gallery above for a few of the images and the people—including Dave Short, Kevin Sansalone, Chris Rasman, and Colin D. Watt —that made up Jussi's submission.


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Rioters in Tunisia have torn down the American flag at the U.S. embassy and replaced it with the flag of al Qaeda. As John said earlier tonight, someone should roust Barack Obama from whatever fundraiser he is attending and let him know there is a crisis going on.
But is it clear that the burning of one flag — ours — and its replacment by another — al Qaeda's — represents a crisis in Obama's view? Or is Obama too sophisticated to worry about flags?
As a Senator, Obama declined to wear the American flag pin in his lapel. He called it "a substitute for true patriotism, which is speaking out on issues that are of importance to our national security."
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Wedel (Wedell, Weedel, Wedler, Wiedel, Wadel) family
Wedel, a family name that was originally found among the Mennonites of Prussia, was particularly common at Schönsee, Przechovka, and Konopat, but also occurred in Thiensdorf and Montau-Gruppe. H. H. Schroeder assumes in the book Russlanddeutsche Friesen that the ancestors of this family came from East Friesland. According to the Alexanderwohl church record the first representative of the Przechovka or Alexanderwohl church in Prussia was Frantz Wedel, who was present when the village was leased in 1640. Benjamin Wedel (1766-1813) and Peter Wedel (1792-1871) were some of the early members of the group. Jacob Wedel (1754-1791) was elected elder in 1785. He started the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church record entitled Die Erste stamm Nahmen Unserer Bisher so genante Oude Vlamingen oder Groningersche Mennonisten Sozietaets alhier in Preusen and traced it back to 1669. It's one of the oldest Mennonite church records.
From Prussia the name Wedel was transplanted to Russia where it was found primarily in the Alexanderwohl church. From there it moved again to the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church at Goessel, Kansas. C. H. Wedel (1860-1910), the first president of Bethel College, was raised in this community, as was his brother, Peter H. Wedel (1865-1897), a Mennonite Brethren evangelist and missionary in Cameroon. C. H. Wedel's son was Theodore O. Wedel (1892-1970), a canon of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC and one-time President of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. Also in this family branch is Cornelius C. Wedel, minister of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church (1898-1957). His son, David C. Wedel, was president of Bethel College starting in 1952. Frank F. Wedel was manager of Salem Deaconess Hospital.
A Low German-speaking Wedel of the Przechovka group married into the Swiss Volhynian group that later settled near Moundridge, Kansas. From this family line came a number of well-known General Conference Mennonite Church members: Peter J. Wedel (1871-1951), a professor at Bethel College; his son Waldo Rudolph Wedel (1908-1996), an archaeologist; Philip Arnold Wedel, a minister of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church; Edward B. Wedel, a professor at the University of Wichita; his son, Arnold Wedel, a professor at Bethel College. Members of the Wedel family who served as ministers in the Mennonite Brethren Church include Herbert Wedel of Fresno, California; J. Wedel of Abbotsford, British Columbia; and Ruben Wedel of Premont, Texas.
Diocesan Press Service. "Rev. Canon Theodore O. Wedel Dies at 78." The Archives of the Episcopal Church: Episcopal Press and News 1962-2006. 23 July 1970. Web. 26 September 2013. http://www.episcopalarchives.org/cgi-bin/ENS/ENSpress_release.pl?pr_number=89-3.
Duerksen, J. A. "Przechowka and Alexanderwohl." Mennonite Life 10 (April 1955): 76-82.
Reimer, Gustav E. Die Familiennamen der westpreussischen Mennoniten. Weierhof, 1940: 120.
Schroeder, H. H. Russlanddeutsche Friesen. Döllstädt, 1936: 99.
Wikipedia. "Waldo Rudolph Wedel." Web. 26 September 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldo_Rudolph_Wedel.
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Krahn, Cornelius. "Wedel (Wedell, Weedel, Wedler, Wiedel, Wadel) family." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 20 Apr 2019. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wedel_(Wedell,_Weedel,_Wedler,_Wiedel,_Wadel)_family&oldid=135332.
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Krahn, Cornelius. (1959). Wedel (Wedell, Weedel, Wedler, Wiedel, Wadel) family. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 20 April 2019, from http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wedel_(Wedell,_Weedel,_Wedler,_Wiedel,_Wadel)_family&oldid=135332.
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Corsair's enthusiastic take on a new PSU family
Subject: Cases and Cooling | February 21, 2012 - 03:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: TX750M, TX550M, Corsair PSU, Corsair Enthusiast Series, PSU, modular psu
Perhaps we should rethink the component that Corsair is best know for as [H]ard|OCP points out that they currently have seven families of PSU on the market right now. They mention that fact when starting out their review of the Corsair Enthusiast Series Modular TX550M and TX750M PSUs. They passed the PSU torture tests with flying colours but still feel short of an award due to pricing. With so much competition in the PSU market right now it is not enough for a PSU to provide solid power, it must also be priced similarly to the competition.
"Are you a "hardcore PC gamer?" A "Performance Enthusiast?" Or "Anybody who appreciates a combination of high performance standards and affordability?" Corsair Enthusiast Series power supplies in 550 watt and 750 watt are reviewed today and we will tell you whether or not we see those as enthusiast PSUs."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
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Introduction and Features
Corsair Memory continues to expand their PC power supply offering with the introduction of four new modular power supplies in their Enthusiast Series; the TX550M, TX650M, TX750M and TX850M. Corsair designed all of the new modular power supplies to deliver clean, stable, continuous power at an affordable price for PC gamers and performance enthusiasts. All of the Enthusiast Series TX Modular power supplies feature an energy-efficient design (80Plus Bronze certified), quiet operation and are backed by a 5-year warranty with lifetime access to Corsair's comprehensive technical support and customer service.
Here is what Corsair has to say about their new Enthusiast Series TX Modular PSUs:
"Corsair Enthusiast Series power supply units are designed for hardcore PC gamers, performance enthusiasts, and anybody who appreciates a combination of high performance standards and affordability. Enthusiast Series PSUs are 80 Plus Bronze certified, and are available in both modular and non-modular configurations.
Based on the award-winning Enthusiast Series TX V2 line, Enthusiast Series Modular PSUs add a modular cabling system for improved installation flexibility. It provides a great combination of exacting performance standards and affordability. "
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Welcome to the Apple Country Inn!
We invite you to enjoy accommodations at Wenatchee, Washington's historic Bed and Breakfast. We are close to skiing, golf, softball, convention center, and city center. Our daily breakfast will be the highlight of your getaway! When your travel plans include Wenatchee, WA, let Apple Country Inn provide all your lodging needs.
About Us
We will do everything we can to make your stay with us a pleasant one. We currently offer 5 bedrooms in the main house, plus the 1 bedroom "Carriage House" separate from the main house, to our guests. Two of the rooms share a bath that is highlighted by a classic, full sized claw foot bath tub, a perfect place to soak your troubles away. Three rooms in the main house, and the "Carriage House" feature private baths. All of our rooms accommodate two, except the "Carriage House" has a futon in the small living room that makes into a bed. Breakfast will be one of the highlights of your stay. We feature great breakfast entrees, fresh fruit of the season, and a darn good cup of coffee
The house we now call APPLE COUNTRY INN was one of the first homes built in the "Okanogan Heights" addition in Wenatchee. Construction began in 1918 and completed in 1920. The home was built and occupied by Fred and Lillian Sterling. Sterling was a fruit grower and real estate developer in partnership with his brother Claus. Th Sterlings lived in the home for 35 years. At the time of construction, the home was on the highest point in the city of Wenatchee. It featured panoramic views of Mission Ridge, Badger Mountain, Saddle Rock and Burch Mountain. We would like to express our gratitude to the family of Theresa Calhoun who lived in the home from 1961 until 1972, where she raised seven children, and provided us with much of the history of this grand old house.


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ProFormance Racing School
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Join ProFormance for maximum track time with professional instructors assisting you to taking your driving skills to the next level.
This one day High Performance Driving Experience clinic is designed to expose you to the Thrill and Excitement of High Performance Driving at Pacific Raceways on the 2.25 mile, 9-turn track with major elevation changes road course, challenging even the most seasoned road racer. The expansive layout provides many locations for the many training exercises our school conducts.
Taken in your personal car, or rent one of ours, (racing sedans, Mini Coopers, or Lotus Elises) Drive away with a HUGE smile on your face with new in depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, skid control, brake application, and proactive driving techniques.
This event is limited to 24 clients.
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Our professionally paid instructors have vast knowledge of this fun, technical, and challenging paved roadcourse. ProFormance is driven to make your experience with us safe, learning, and most importantly fun!


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Check the trouble spots
Judging by our mail, it seems that most of us have experienced the frustration of uncooperative holiday lights. There's a simple way to solve the problem. First, slide back the plastic covering on the plug to check the fuse (Photo 1). Some strings have more than one fuse, in which case they'll be next to each other. Replace any blown fuses. New ones are available where holiday lights are sold and at some electronics stores.
Second, test the bulbs with an inexpensive tester, available where holiday lights are sold and online. Usually, changing a problem bulb (or tightening it) will fix the entire strand. The tester will indicate which bulbs are bad and need to be replaced. (For the tester to work, the lights must be plugged into the electrical outlet correctly—the narrow "hot" blade into the narrow slot and the wide neutral blade into the wide slot.)
Some testers work by having you slide each bulb through a hole (Photo 2). With other testers, you simply touch each bulb (Photo 3). You can test an entire strand in a few minutes. Sometimes you have two or more defective bulbs, so only identifying one bad bulb may not fix the problem.
Keep in mind that inexpensive strings of lights aren't durable. At the end of the holiday season, take down the lights with care. Don't pull too hard on the wires. A loose bulb, broken socket or frayed wire is sometimes all it takes for the strand to malfunction.
After taking down the lights, plug them in before storing them, to make sure they still work. Then carefully wrap the lights in their original or similar containers, making sure the bulbs don't bang together. Proper storage is key to their continued success. Wadding them up in a coil and stuffing them into a box will almost guarantee they won't work next year.
Also be aware that most holiday light bulbs have short life expectancies, about 1,000 to 1,500 hours. This means the lights are designed to last one to three seasons, depending on your usage. Newer style LED (light-emitting diode) lights are the exception. They can last 10 times longer than traditional lights.


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A lunatic in a Scion xB took California police on a bizarre 40 mile high speed chase, at times stopping to get out of the car to hurl obscenities and "gestures" at officers.
An unnamed woman attempted to ram a patrol car in Long Beach, CA. The car, responding to calls of a woman screaming in an intersection, then followed the Scion on a 40 mile chase at freeway speeds breaching the 100 MPH (xB's can go that fast?) barrier. The chase included moments where the Scion and officers drove against traffic, in circles in the median and most impressively, included a couple seconds when the woman exited the car to scream at the cops and flip them off. She was finally boxed in, pulled from the car and taken into custody, but seriously, that's a whole lot of crazy right there. [Huffington Post]


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This was taken at dawn on the second Saturday of the Albuquerque Internation Balloon Fiesta, 2010. The sun was shining on the other side of the valley, but not yet at the balloon park. This created an interesting moment where some of the baloons were illuminated by the sun. I wasn't sure I could finish this picture, but here it is.
New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Inhabited by Native American populations for many centuries, it has also been part of the Imperial Spanish viceroyalty of New Spain, part of Mexico, and a U.S. territory. Among U.S. states, New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanics at 45% (2008 estimate), being descendants of Spanish colonists and recent immigrants from Latin America. It also has the third-highest percentage of Native Americans after Alaska and Oklahoma, and the fifth-highest total number of Native Americans after California, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Texas. The tribes represented in the state consist of mostly Navajo and Pueblo peoples. As a result, the demographics and culture of the state are unique for their strong Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultural influences. At a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth most sparsely inhabited U.S. state.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_mexico]


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SASS Global Travel (SGT) welcomes pro snowboarders Robin Van Gyn and Hana Beaman, to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina for big mountain coaching and guiding specifically tailored towards women who want to tackle the backcountry.
RINC�"N, PUERTO RICO – May 14th — SASS Global Travel (SGT) is proud to announce the return of our Signature Women's Sessions with guiding and coaching by pro snowboarders Robin van Gyn and Hana Beaman at Cerro Catedral, Argentina this summer.
SGT's Signature Women's Session offers a bridge for women riders who want to make the leap into the backcountry by improving their snowboarding skills in deep powder conditions and by expanding their knowledge about avalanche awareness and safety. The vast terrain of these Patagonian mountains offers the perfect setting for adventure fun, and camaraderie by pushing individual limits through big mountain backcountry riding in a supportive team environment.
Year after year, we at SGT find ourselves at the forefront of progression in the women's big mountain freeride movement and this year we promise to continue along and expand upon the tracks we have already set. "You've heard me say it a hundred times, but I just can't seem to say it enough: SGT Argentina is the highlight of my summer. Family, friends, epic powder and mind-blowing terrain in one of the most interesting cultural settings you can imagine. I've been fortunate enough to ride all over the world and I can honestly say there is nothing else like it…anywhere," said pro snowboarder Robin Van Gyn. "Get down here."
The SGT Argentina Women's Session runs at the perfect time to experience biggest powder dumps of the Southern Hemisphere season, known as the Santa Rosa. "After the response to this program last season, we couldn't be more excited right now for 2013," said SGT Managing Director Travis Moore. "We're definitely expecting another sell-out season."
Starting at $2495 for a signature 8-Day program, Women's Session riders will have access to all of SGT Argentina's amenities, including lodging just steps from the gondola, daily breakfast, tea and dinner, backcountry education, 24/7 logistics support, local airport transfers, and discounted airfare through LAN Airlines. In addition, SGT Women's Session coaches will be offering women-specific coaching, guiding and optional apres and evening activities. More details and booking information are available online at www.sassglobaltravel.com/argentina/women or by calling 1.800.851.4660.


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Koepka's win shows folly of focusing on a few stars
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[June 20, 2017]
By Andrew Both
(Reuters) - Brooks Koepka's U.S. Open
triumph on Sunday was the latest reminder of how the sport used to
be before Tiger Woods came along and blew away all preconceived
notions of what sort of dominance was possible.
In becoming the seventh consecutive first-time winner of a major
championship, Koepka showed that behind the superstars who dominate
the headlines are dozens of players who on any given week are
capable of beating anyone.
Koepka flew under the radar coming into the second major of the year
but was far from a long shot, entering the week at Erin Hills ranked
22nd in the world and having finished no worse than 21st in his
seven previous major starts.
Strong and aggressive, the 27-year-old Floridian is one of the
longest drivers on the PGA Tour, averaging over 300 yards off the
tee this season.
Koepka is among the new breed of big-hitting golfers and at Erin
Hills in Wisconsin he found a venue ideally suited to his game on a
course softened by rain that took the fire out of what already were
the widest fairways ever at a U.S. Open.
There was still waist-high fescue that was as good as a one-stroke
penalty, but it took a wildly inaccurate shot to find it, and Koepka
did not hit too many wild shots.
He ranked fourth in driving accuracy and seventh in distance, a
potent combination that he parlayed into 21 birdies, leading the
field for greens in regulation while limiting his blemishes to five
And on Sunday, the only day all week when a challenging wind tested
the players, he missed only one green, in supreme command of all
facets of his game as he compiled a five-under 67.
It was a round people would be talking about for years if it had
been delivered by Woods, Dustin Johnson or Rory McIlroy.
"I put myself in some good chances over the majors over the last few
years and never really quite came through," Koepka said, adding that
he loved the all-round test of a U.S. Open.
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Brooks Koepka poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf
tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY
"You can't make mistakes every shot. I mean there's a
double (bogey) and a triple (bogey) waiting around every corner, if
you just kind of take your mind off of it or just relax for a half
second."There's something about majors where I just focus in a lot
more. Obviously I need to do that more often. But it's got my full
attention. Every shot, every putt, even if it's 12 inches ... I'm
still reading it, still doing everything, and it's got my
Koepka's victory, and before him Sergio Garcia at the U.S. Masters,
show the folly of jumping on the bandwagon of whoever happens to be
hot on any given week, or month.
World number one Johnson seemed unbeatable three months ago. It was
a similar case with Jason Day for the first half of last year,
Jordan Spieth for much of 2015 and McIlroy before that.
Woods won 14 majors in 46 starts from the 1997 Masters to the 2008
U.S. Open, an almost other-worldly record in a sport where a 10
percent winning record is considered outstanding.
But his era at the top is long gone, and we are back to how things
used to be, when you could make a winning case for dozens of players
heading into any major championship.
This time it was Koepka's turn to celebrate.
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Amsterdam Climate & Weather
Amsterdam Climate and Weather
The oceanic climate of Amsterdam is temperate, generally mild and damp. Winters (December to February) are fairly mild, though frost can occur; while summers (June to August), are warm but seldom hot. Temperatures in summer average between 68°F (20°C) and 71°F (22°C), and in winter temperatures average around 32°F (0°C). Cloudy, rainy days can be expected at any time of year, and light rainfall is common. On the whole the weather in Amsterdam is very changeable, and even in mid-summer visitors should be prepared for sudden drops in temperature. Spring and autumn in particular are unpredictable. The best time to visit Amsterdam is spring (March to May) when the beautiful gardens are in bloom, although summer is still the peak tourist season and can be crowded. Amsterdam is considered a year-round destination and some travellers prefer to visit in autumn or winter, when the city is at its cheapest and least crowded.
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Title: The Palette of 12 Secret Colors Vol 5
Author: Nari Kusakawa
Publisher: CMX
May Contain Spoilers
Finally, there was some movement on the romance front in The Palette of 12 Secret Colors. Sure, the relationship between Cello and Dr Guell isn't exactly appropriate, but I don't exactly care in this instance. They make a cute couple, and if Cello could ever get her attention focused on her studies, she might actually graduate from palette school and become a functioning member of society. Guell will probably continue to do as little as possible, even if Cello comes in to her own and becomes the talented color magician she is capable of being. Hopefully they won't both stay underachievers.
The closing events of the last volume have rattled Cello so much that she is now avoiding Guell. Dressing in layers of bulky clothing, donning thick lensed glasses, and throwing her every effort into her studies, she is the talk of the school. With an attitude like that, she's pass her exams for a certainty. What has caused this change that's swept over her? Only Guell notices that she's giving him the brush off, and it soon becomes a contest to see which of them can ignore the other more effectively.
I loved the first half of the book because Cello and Guell are forced to evaluate their relationship. First Cello must analyze her feelings of discomfort; why does she feel so awkward and uncomfortable around Guell? They always had an easy friendship, but now it's moved to a weird, self-conscious sort of feeling. As Cello tries to figure out what the heck went wrong, she begins to realize that just maybe, she's fallen for the young doctor. It was charming to see both of them go through this self-examination process with their friends, though Guell's chosen friend doesn't have the same quality of closeness that Cello's possesses. Cello even takes the advice to get a new angle on her feelings a little too literally, but hey, it seemed to help her sort things out.
I enjoyed this volume very much. It was cute, romantic, and made me want to read more. Like right now. Having to wait until September for the next volume is rather painful. I used to think that Nari Kusakawa's illustrations were plain and ugly, but they have grown on me so much the more I read her titles. The characters aren't plain any longer – the simple line work lends life and emotion into the drawings, and makes me wonder how I could have ever been so confused. For a lighthearted romance with magic and unique personalities, look no further than this book.
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Warning all music fans – you are not experiencing deja vu.
Chris Brown is coming to perform in the UAE exactly 368 days after his debut Dubai gig.
The international superstar will perform at Meydan Racecourse on December 11 in a concert organised by Dubai Parachuting Championships, Skydive Dubai and the Alchemy Project.
After the last free-faller is back on solid ground and Katy Perry and Usher have closed the event on December 9, organisers are making sure the celebrations continue.
Brown had a blast while in the UAE last year, with his then-girlfriend Karrueche Tran, taking to the waves on jet skis, tearing up the desert on quad bikes and posing for pictures with the Dubai skyline in the backdrop. That concert took place at Dubai Festival City on December 9, 2011.
Organisers say they are expecting a sell-out show. "We are very proud to announce this amazing show, part of Chris Brown's Carpe Dieminternational campaign," said Mac S Far, managing director for Alchemy Project. "Chris Brown is currently one of the most popular international artists with a huge fan base in Middle East. We are certain that this will be a sell-out show, and we look forward to another successful Atelier event as always."
Earlier this month Atelier announced its New Year's Eve concert line-up which features Snoop Dogg, Faithless (Maxi Jazz & Sister Bliss), Gorillaz Sound System and DJ Armand van Helden.
Brown's Carpe Diem tour begins tonight in Norway, and ends in Paris on December 7.
Brown debuted in 2005, aged just 16, with his self-titled album Chris Brown. Since then he has stormed charts across the world with hits including Run It,Yeah 3x and Turn Up The Music, and has worked with everyone from Justin Bieber to Busta Rhymes, Brown took his first Grammy Award for the Best R&B Album for his album F.A.M.E and cemented himself as an international music superstar. He's nominated for Favourite Male Artist and Favourite Album at tonight's American Music Awards for his fifth album, this year's Fortune,.
The singer also made headlines for reasons other than his music in 2009 when he pleaded guilty to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna. He was sentenced to five years' probation and six months of community service.
Brown and Tran reportedly ended their relationship last month, with rumours circulating he had rekindled his relationship with Rihanna. The Barbadian singer this month announced her song Nobodies Business — which appears on her upcoming seventh studio album Unapologetic — features Brown. (The song was leaked online over the weekend.) The two first sparked rumours of a reunion when they collaborated on the raunchy Birthday Cake, on Rihanna's 2011 album Talk That Talk, and fuel was added to the fire when she told Oprah in an interview that she still loves Brown. We can only wonder if she'll take time out from preparing for her upcoming Diamonds world tour to join him onstage for a sing-along.
Earlier this month Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg ordered Brown to remain on supervised probation, and make another court appearance after his overseas tour.
Brown appeared at the hearing with his mother and attorney Mark Geragos. He did not speak during the proceedings, and when he attempted to, Geragos joked, "I don't dance, you don't talk."
Earlier this month, Brown launched his Symphonic Love Foundation, focused on art, dance and domestic and dating violence education. "Art was my only outlet aside from music, it is the thing that I like to use as an escape," he said.
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Last week Rihanna has shed some light on her track featuring the man who resorted to violence against her just three years ago.
The Bajan babe says the track shows her attitude to rumours about her private life.
During an interview on Facebook Live, RiRi explained: "Nobody's Business is basically the way I look at everything regarding my personal life. You know, I can't run away from that. If I had it my way, it really would be nobody's business, but I can't escape that. It sucks, but whatever!"


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Top Party Schools Pay Off
Whoever said it doesn't pay to play was clearly mistaken.
Elizabeth Hoyt
July 10, 2014
Whoever said it doesn't pay to play was clearly mistaken. Apparently, the work-and-play combo is still on the menu for these schools, where students get the best of both worlds.
So, what's the key element in finding these hot spots?
It all started as most great discoveries do: by following the money trail. Payscale.com, an online salary database, calculated and ranked the colleges 20-year return on investment (ROI) by school type, Top Party Colleges.
You can learn more about Payscale's methodology here.
These ten schools ranked offer the high ROI found by PayScale combined with the honor of being deemed one of the 20 top party colleges by The Princeton Review.
The key component to point out, however, is that the schools with the best bashes and brains usually have strong programs in profitable fields.
Here is the list of Payscale's top ten ranked party schools with the best return on investment (ROI), combining a university's in- and out-of-state ROI, when applicable.
10. DePauw University
Cost: $202,800
Top Party Schools Rank: 13th
We highly doubt the school's proclaimed goal, "combining challenging academics with robust social experiences to prepare our students for life," was referring to being included within the nation's top party schools.
Either way, their Tigers definitely have a bright future ahead.
9. Syracuse UniversityCost: $220,100
Top Party Schools Rank: 5th
With the 2013-2014 Top Party Schools rankings, Syracuse University held the distinction of the top party schools amongst the ranked private universities of the list.
8. Miami UniversityCost: $186,400
Top Party Schools Rank: 16th
This public university located in Ohio was founded in 1809 and offers bachelor's degrees in more than 120 areas of study.
With a liberal education core, Miami University focuses on "immersing students in both academic and co-curricular experiences," which has helped the school "achieve a top-tier national ranking among universities that provide the best student outcomes."
7. University of FloridaCost: $168,500
Top Party Schools Rank: 6th
More than 50,000 students, also known as Gators, making up the school body of the University of Florida.It's the second largest public university in Florida nation and holds the distinction of being the state's oldest university.
Fun fact: the University of Florida also holds a unique claim to fame: it's where Gatorade, the sports drink, was born.
6. University of California, Santa BarbaraCost: $222,100
Top Party Schools Rank: 2nd
We have a hunch that students are attracted to this school for more than the scenery.
Picturesque as it is, the stats show that it doesn't distract students from studying or partying, for that matter!
5. Pennsylvania State UniversityCost: $179,000
Top Party Schools Rank: 9th
With 24 campuses and around 100,000 students, there is plenty for Penn State students to do, both in terms of education and in terms of having a great time.
The university also holds plenty of the nation's top rankings, which includes being ranked amongst U.S. News and World Report's best graduate schools in 2015.
4. University of Texas at AustinCost: $202,800
Top Party Schools Rank: 15th
Amongst nearly 50,000 students there's surely a party—or study session—always taking place, which is why these Longhorns likely do so well post-graduation.
3. University of Maryland, College ParkCost: $167,700
Top Party Schools Rank: 17th
Practically a stone's throw away from Washington D.C., the Terps' location likely aids its research programs as well as its strong career placement rate for graduates.
2. University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCost: $172,600
Top Party Schools Rank: 3rd
It's no surprise that Illinis take the gold when it comes to balancing great times with a great future. In addition to being a part of the Big Ten, they boast a great engineering program, which undoubtedly aided in its rank.
1. Lehigh UniversityCost: $219,200
Top Party Schools Rank: 10th
Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh University is a private residential research school that annually ranks within the top national research universities.
This year, however, the school boasts another title, number ten on the Princeton Review's top party schools list.
Lehigh was founded in 1865. The school offers studies within four colleges to nearly 5,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 graduate students.


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Bob introduces homeowner Howard Brickman, who is building a new addition for an aging parent that will nearly double the size of his colonial home in Norwell, MA. It showcases concrete building technology that is streamlined, efficient, and versatile.
There were some delays in obtaining a building permit because the home is near a quaking bog that serves as a wildlife habitat and natural filtration system for the town. Steve Ivas, an environment consultant, leads a tour of neighboring Black Pond Bog. Formed by melting glacial remains, the pond is covered by a moss layer that has since formed a 20-foot thick fibrous mat. At the home site, a hay-bale buffer was created on the property to protect a connected wetland from erosion or runoff during the project.
At every step, time and materials savings speed the construction and save countless hours of labor. A monolithic pour, or single pour that would normally take three, is used for the concrete slab and frost walls. ReddiForm's innovative plastic footing ICF forms are used to create and reinforce the structure. Insul-Tarp is used to create an insulated vapor barrier and reflect heat back into the living spaces. Fibers are blended into the concrete mix, eliminating the need for a traditional steel reinforced mesh.


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Cleaning the rottenness and natural grime of your driveways can take a considerable amount of time and persistence. There is no deficiency of techniques for getting your drive way shimmering clean however in the event that you need to keep it searching clean for a long time to come then it is vital to seal it with a decent quality sealant that won't enable stains to infiltrate the surface, making them simple to wash away in the rain.
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Shannen Doherty Gossip
Shannen Doherty gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
The new Heathers
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It's my birthday. Lainey has told you how obnoxious I usually am on my birthday. I force everyone to treat me like Beyoncé all day. I was trying to keep it low key this year but right now I want to establish that today is about celebrating me and no one can get mad at me on my birthday before I admit something. Full Story
Smutty Social Media, August 10, 2016
So this guy, Joseph Kahn (he directs Taylor Swift videos) goes out of his way to comment on/insert himself into stories but thinks gossip is feminine and thus beneath him? And the transgender joke, very edgy (in 1986). Full Story
It's Brenda Prue …so get happy!
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Every day this week I've been trying to end on some happy because happiness is so hard to find. Maybe this is just happiness for me and Duana but I have to believe that we're together on this, with you, in our eternal love for 90210 and, for some of you, Charmed. So there will never be a time when we're not interested, at least mildly interested, in Shannen Doherty, right? Because Brenda Walsh is one of the greatest characters EVER in the history of television. Full Story
Beverly Hills 90210 Reunion in Vegas
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Remember the modified version of the 90210 theme song they would play when the show came back from the commercial break for the last block of an episode? It wasn't exciting like the opening but really slowed down? Sort of sad and yet comforting, to indicate that Brandon or Brenda has learned a lesson the hard way? That's what I hear when I look at these pictures of this week's 90210 reunion. Full Story
Brenda & Kelly do reality
Jennie Garth celebrated her 40th birthday yesterday and the launch of her new reality show A Little Bit Country. Shannen Doherty came to support her, as did Ian Ziering who will look like Steve Sanders forever. Shannen now has her own reality show too. I've not watched Shannen Says but I did see a clip of her giving the gears to her fiancé about wanting to play football on Sunday when they could be wedding planning. Full Story
Of COURSE I Am.
Written by Duana A few months ago in this space I wrote about Shannen Doherty. How much I wanted to be her, and, after reading her 'book', how I kind of felt like, instead of my big sister, she was now kind of my little one, because she's sort of stagnated, growth-wise. Full Story
I Don't Want to be Her Big Sister.
Written by Duana I was a Brenda Walsh fan. I wanted to be her. She was sassy, stand-up-to-parents-y, super hair and didn't take crap. Plus it wasn't just Brenda, it was so clearly Shannen Doherty herself. They were one and the same, and the fact that Doherty was intelligent and had graduated from Little House on the Prairie to 90210, much as I hoped metaphorically to do…I had a rock-solid girl crush from the age of 10. Full Story
Shannen Doherty, John Mayer, Pee
Look…I get it that dudes get off on images involving suggestive liquids. Like a mudfight. Or a jello bath. Or milk running down the side of a woman's mouth. Madonna's Express Yourself video. I get it. What I don't get is the rationale from the boys at Details for this Shannen Doherty photo shoot. Full Story
Brenda vs Ebola
It's easy to forget this feud, especially since Ebola Hilton has feuded with everyone but back in the day, she and Shannen Doherty scrapped it out over – ew! – Rick Salomon. Do you remember? Shannen was married to Rick just before the sex tape with Ebola broke out. No one knows exactly the timeline when that sh*t went down but suffice to say, they overlapped in Rick's bed and given Shannen's mean streak and Ebola's wickedness, the smut spilled over onto a red carpet, resulting in a supposed throw down at a party after Ebola allegedly kept crank calling Shannen, telling her that Rick didn't want her anymore, and boasting that she'd bagged her man. Full Story
Brenda & Kelly 2008
O. M. G. They look amazing! And they made it through an interview and photo shoot without killing each other. Can you stand it? The new cover of Entertainment Weekly featuring Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh willing to answer the tough questions – like their past, like the fights, like how they feel about Tori Spelling. Full Story
She always had great legs
Brenda Walsh, that is. The CW celebrated the return of 90210 the other night and no one else mattered. Because Shannen Doherty showed up on the carpet. And even though she burned her skin in the sun, even though the lines on her forehead and around her eyes are deeper than before, even though it's loose around chin and neck, those Brenda Walsh legs live on. Full Story


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Enjoying life
Taking all things into consideration, 59% of the subjects reported that they were "very happy" with life, with another 39% declaring that they were "pretty happy" (Figure 8). Life is exciting for most (73%, Figure 9). When compared to the general population of the United States, homeschool graduates are just more content.
Appreciating their "alma mater" (and "pater")
For parents who sometimes wonder whether they are doing the right thing by homeschooling their children, it will be an encouragement to know that 95% of the homeschool graduates surveyed are glad that they were homeschooled (Table 3). In the opinion of the homeschool graduates, homeschooling has not hindered them in their careers or education. Eighty-two percent would homeschool their own children. Of the 812 study participants who had children age 5 or older, 74% were already homeschooling (Figure 13).
Table 3.How has homeschooling affected your life?
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OIC Group needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 44 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
30 Simple Systems for Small Business Success
Professional business coach has accumulated a lifetime of business, banking, and coaching experience to create the most comprehensive, easy to follow business training course that almost guarantees success to those who implement it. "30 Simple Systems for Small Business Success" will be marketed online to small business owners.
Business coaching and training is a big industry. Our target market is small business owners wanting to streamline and systematize their businesses. The target businesses span the gamut, from small mom and pop operations, to contractors, to orthodontists, to larger multi-million dollar organizations.
The "appeal" of this course for small business owners is that it will help them to do two main things: make more money, and have more time. By following this course, they will "fix" the issues that currently plague their business, sucking money and time from their lives. The course shows business owners, among other things, the importance of "systematizing" their operations, along with step by step directions. It covers how to hire employees, how to manage them properly, how to prepare and read financial statements, and more.
The logo needs to convey that this is a business training/information course, which is packed full of information that will make them more money and allow them to "break free" of the "old" way of doing business and give them more time.
Our aim here is to create a logo that brands the product and appeals to our target demographic.
Few thoughts:
- We think maroon would be a good main color, however we're open to creative input.
- We like the idea of using dollar signs as some of the S's in the product name.
- Initial thought on style would be "30 Simple Systems" larger, with the S's as dollar signs, and then "For Small Business Success" smaller on a line below it. We are certainly open to different arrangements though.
We are starting with the logo, and as we progress we will need header graphic creation for our sales page, and most likely some graphic work for our physical print product.
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SAN BERNARDINO >> A local trade school that had ended classes because of apparent financial difficulties has closed, according to the agency in charge of overseeing it.
Students say they learned of the closure of Career Colleges of America, which taught a total of 800 students at campuses in San Bernardino, South Gate and Los Angeles, through a letter that only some of them received.
"CCA is officially ceasing all classes at all campuses," says the letter, dated Jan. 24. "As such the only option available is for our students to transfer to another college. In so doing we will try to help and you should seek to have the receiving school accept your earned credits and agree to charge you no more than you would owe to CCA to complete the program."
The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education, which provides private trade institutions with certificates to operate in California, said earlier this month that it was investigating money problems at the school and that a closure was likely.
Emily Ferguson of Crestline learned of the closure from a friend. She called the Bureau of Private Post Secondary Education, who confirmed the closure.
Ferguson said she was at the end of eight months of study in a 17-month surgical technology course when students learned of classes being canceled. American College of Healthcare, another trade school located in Riverside, offered to take on students from Career Colleges of America.
Ferguson is thankful for being able to transfer credits and attend school, but her 50-mile commute is now 100 miles round-trip and her graduation has been pushed from summer to fall.
"I think it's a really horrible situation and it's kind of a nightmare," she said. "I think the school hasn't handled it very well because this has been going on for a long time and they hid it from the students. All the students were put out. … Now they have to go to a new school, and take classes all over again and pay more money to get their career going. It's just a really bad situation."
Students should call 888-370-7589 or visit bppe.ca.gov to see if they are eligible for the tuition recovery fund, said Cristina Valdivia, spokeswoman for the state Department of Consumer Affairs, which oversees the bureau.
"If a student who attended that school contacted the bureau, we can help them with the tuition," Valdivia said. "Tuition recovery fund is a program that helps the student get a refund back from the school, once the school has closed."
They might also be able to discharge federal loans, she said.
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Redmine is a web-based project management system, often called a forge, built using the Ruby on Rails framework. It provides bug/issue tracking, time tracking, wiki pages, gantt charting and calendar, multiple project support, and role-based access control for users to name a few. This article will cover the process of installing Redmine on Debian Squeeze using MySQL for data storage, Thin for serving Ruby, and nginx as the outward-facing server.
When you're developing performance-critical code you will most likely receive performance increases in one of two ways; via the selection of the most appropriate algorithmic solution, or via the expense of additional hardware. Here we'll look at an interesting alternative - optimising via compiler flags.
fabric is described as a simple library and command-line tool for performing application deployment and system administration tasks. Here we'll take a look at using it to deploy simple applications remotely.
This article takes you through the necessary steps to extend a raw libvirt storage volume that is part of a libvirt storage pool on a Debian Squeeze GNU/Linux system. A libvirt storage volume is essentially a virtual raw hard-disk image that is used by a virtual machine.
I have long wished for the ability to install a Debian system specifying both the package list and the exact versions of the packages installed.
dpkg --get-selections | ssh newhost dpkg --set-selections is useful but always chooses the latest version, and especially when using testing or unstable, it is sometimes necessary to temporarily downgrade a package from the latest version available.
In an ideal world you'd never need to change the password associated with a user account without using passwd, but there are times when it is helpful to script such things.
Both Debian Lenny and the system I've been running it on are now long in the tooth. So I've just brought up a Debian Squeeze-based system on a new and more capable box. I'd like to keep files in sync across the two hosts and would look for suggestions on doing that.
As Debian Lenny has a really outdated version of Engine X available, I took some time to update the package and compile it and note how it is done here for future references to anybody who needs to update an existing Debian package to use themselves.
For some, the stable biased Debian is too conservative and apparently OpenSSL has a bug that breaks PCI compliance.
Recently, my focus of interest turned to volume management. Since with Linux, LVM2 seems to be the only viable solution (unless you go for cluster filesystems), I started reading about LVM. Somewhere, I read about setting up a loop device as PV and that's where I got intrigued: Couldn't I just use a sparse file with one single large hole and let my ext4 fill that when there's actually something written onto the loop device?
This article documents installing an encrypted openvpn server upon the Lenny release of Debian - read on for the motivation & documentation.