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It's most likely been removed, demos don't stay up for too long.
Ah, okay... That's too bad... I was really looking forward to get a taste of how it is to play the real game by myself, but I guess I'll just have to buy it when I feel like my Japanese knowledge is big enough to handle it!
You can actually enjoy the game with very little to now japanese knowledge. You can use this site http://imas2.wota.info/ to get all the info you need. You will miss out on the story though of course.
Yeah, I've known about this site for a while and I think it's great!It's just that I really want to experience the story... Especially Takane's, but right now it's not easy to understand what the hell she is saying since she uses a lot of complicated words.I'll just make "being able to understand the story in im@s 2" my goal and motivator for my Japanese studies, and try to find some translations of the routes in the meantime.
As far as I know, it's gone. On a side note, finding stuff in the PS Store can be kind of frustrating.While you're working on your Japanese, this guy has a pretty good LP of im@s 2 that he just completed. Everything is translated. Granted, some of his choices are going to be different and dialog trees will differ slightly, but you get the gist of the story.
I know that feeling. I bought im@s 2 (and a PS3) when it came out. After 6 or so playthroughs i really wanted to understand the story, and i started taking japanese lessons again, after a break of about 13 years. That was 2 years ago. Currently i'm playing through the Yukiho route again (since she's my favourite idol and because my first playthrough was with her i didn't get the true end), and i can understand almost everything. So using im@s as a motivator helped a lot for me. But i'd rather buy the game now if i were you, it might be hard to find in a year. And you can measure your progress by playing it.If you are serious about learning japanese, i suggest you take a look at wanikani.com, it's a website to teach you reading kanji and vorcabulary (not writing them). I learned about 1100 kanji in a year there, with a retention rate of about 85%. It is a lot of work though, but you can take it slower. And wanikani actually is the main reason why i understand it so much better. While i take classes for grammar and speaking/listening and it's important too, without the vocabulary and the kanji everything is futile.
I'm so happy for you, it's great that you actually took up your Japanese studies again! Yeah, it may get extinct when the 3rd vision comes out... but where should I get it then, is ebay my best choice? I've already checked Play-Asia and it seems like it's sold out there.I've only heard good things about wanikani, and I've been meaning to check that out. I'm going to try the free levels first and see if I think it's worth the price, but I'm getting a feeling that's telling me it will be!
You can buy it here: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BLJS-50025They only have 2 left in stock though. I've ordered several times from that store and had no problems so far.About Wanikani: just be aware that the 2 free levels are slow, especially the first one. You will have long wait times between reviews, that's just how the system is made. It picks up already with level 2 and level 3, by level 5 you will have enough to do, by level 20 you will wish you didn't have as much to do as you do. At least if you go at full speed, you can always slow down by not doing all available lessons to decrease your workload. By level 10 (3 to 4 months) you will probably be able to get the gist of the story in im@s 2, especially since you already know some of it due to the anime. It also helps if you have some basic grammar knowledge, and reading hiragana is a must of course.I'm level 32 now and i think it's really worth it, I can even play games like Tales of Innocence R and understand a lot of it, and i'v always known what to do next. Something like that was totally out of the question a year ago.If you decide to try it you can go directly to http://www.wanikani.com/signup to create an account without waiting for the beta invite (usually the invite takes only a few days anyway)
Yeah, I was trying to help someone find the demo not too long ago and it's definitely been removed. If you know anyone who has it on their account and is trusting enough to let you use it to download it, you could always go that route. I'm uhh... not that trust of a guy, though. Sorry.
I ordered a CD from there a year ago, and I remember it being a pretty neat experience. I think I'm gonna go for it!Okay, I'll remember that when I try the free levels. May I just ask how much time you spend on wanikani each day? Also, does it teach you vocabulary too, or have I misunderstood?I'm currently taking on the basic grammar and vocab with Genki I, and I feel like I'm really getting somewhere, so that's great, but I'm sure wanikani will make me learn even faster.
Yes, it also teaches vocabulary that is made up of the kanji you learn. So there are no hiragana-only words. Though there are several that theoretically do have a kanji, but are normally written with hiragana, you'll learn them with the kanji.I can't give an exact number on how much time i spend on WK each day, since i do it in a lot of chunks during the day/evening and it also can vary drastically from day to day due to the number of reviews you have. I'd say it's usually 1 to 2 hours. But you can go with much less if you take it slower. If you want to slow down try to keep your review queue pretty much empty anyway, do the slowing down by keeping lessons in your queue. But in the first bunch of levels it isn't an issue anyway, in fact a lot of low level people complain it is too slow. Nobody above level 10 shares that complain though.
I know that feeling. I bought im@s 2 (and a PS3) when it came out. After 6 or so playthroughs i really wanted to understand the story, and i started taking japanese lessons again, after a break of about 13 years. That was 2 years ago. Currently i'm playing through the Yukiho route again (since she's my favourite idol and because my first playthrough was with her i didn't get the true end), and i can understand almost everything. So using im@s as a motivator helped a lot for me. But i'd rather buy the game now if i were you, it might be hard to find in a year. And you can measure your progress by playing it.
Okay, and I agree, the PS Store's search system is worthless.I've actually watched his play through with Chihaya as the leader, and I'm looking forward to his new one. He hasn't announced which idol that will be the leader yet, but right now it's a tiebreaker between Takane and Miki, so I have a chance to get my wish of seeing Takane's story translated granted.At least he always chooses the "perfect" answers, so I'll get to experience the true ending.His and 765Subs' (unfinished) are the only translated LP's I've found so far, do you maybe know of another one that I've missed?Yeah, it may get extinct when the 3rd vision comes out... but where should I get it then, is ebay my best choice? I've already checked Play-Asia and it seems like it's sold out there.
I'm not aware of any other comprehensive English im@s 2 LPs out there, but if I manage to find one I'll link it here. As for purchasing the game, Play Asia may get it back in stock soon. Coincidentally, I ordered it from PA about a month ago and haven't received my copy yet; though PA staff has been pretty courteous and attentive to my situation so far. I suspect it's been delayed because of my country's government shutdown; customs are bound to move slower with that hindering them. I'd say go to eBay and see what you can find.
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
I really do have an ideal test audience for my baked goods (or, bads) - my work mates are 90% men - which means: high-baked-goods-consumption-rate. Plus, a man takes a bite - and, shockingly, may tell you what it tastes like or if he likes it. Ah! The raw, unencumbered honesty. Like a cool, wet cloth on a feverish day.
I made these hunks the other day and one of my co-workers, "T", comes up to me immediately after trying them and says:
"I don't know whether I should thank you, or be mad at you." Love it. Could there be a better compliment? It felt like the opposite of a slap in the face.
Later, T approaches me after another helping, and says (in reference to whether he prefers the bars with just the white chocolate chips alone or the bars with the white chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips):
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Thanks for the title, T.
Now, I realize white chocolate is often considered tres gauche, but, Tony recently had a delightfully sinful "Blondie" (not...er...human) at one of our favorite al fresco joints - and I, of course, being the loving, devoted, (read: just bought expensive new camera), positively adoring wife that I strive to be - immediately sought to make the perfect Blondie Bar for my positively adored hubby. So, since it's all-Tony-all-the-time, these are for him...
I feel all empty inside about this post. I didn't throw Tony under the bus about anything. It's like I've turned black inside. I don't even know who I am anymore.
I need a depressant.
White Chocolate Blondies
Now, the original recipe - like most Blondies - called for both white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. I made 1/2 the batter with both, and 1/2 the batter with just the white chocolate chips. Hands down, everyone said they liked the version with just the white chocolate chips. I wholeheartedly agree. What happens, when you add regular chocolate - is that you cannot taste the white chocolate at all, so they become a moot chocolate, so to speak. The white chocolate only version, on their own, made all of us a little crazy - and, they disappeared by about 10:30am, a record in the office.
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
12 tbs. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups white chocolate chips
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan and fit aluminum foil into the pan, lining the bottom and sides - leaving enough overhang to pull bars out of pan after baking; spray foil with nonstick spray.
Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the melted and brown sugar in a medium bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Using a spatula, fold dry ingredients into egg mixture just until combined. Don't overmix. Fold in white chocolate chips, then turn the batter into the pan, smoothing the top with spatula.
Bake until the top is shiny and feels firm to the touch, about 22-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Using the foil, remove bars from the pan, cut into desired size, and indulge!
Adapted from Baking Illustrated.
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UMMMMM...I feel like I need a blondie myself...so indulgent - love your post!
- April 19, 2008 at 2:20 AM
- Ann said...
Thanks Anon - honestly, I was so surprised at how good these were bc of how 'basic' the recipe was, but man, they flew into people's mouths. :)
- April 19, 2008 at 6:11 AM
Oh, wow! I had no idea when I clicked the link from The Pioneer Woman that I was headed straight for heaven... goodness what gorgeous food.
When is dinner? Am I invited? Gosh I sure hope you made more food than just what I see there. I'll drop by the Big Pants store en route (I'll need them after diving into those)! LOL!
And the Red Velvet cake... there just aren't words!
Can't wait to come back and see what's cooking tomorrow!
- April 19, 2008 at 4:19 PM
- Shosh said...
I think I'm in love!
What a delicious looking picture...now, if I can convince my sister to make it for me while I sit reading my book, this would make it a perfect week!
- April 19, 2008 at 4:47 PM
- Ann said...
Lacy - You come on OVER, girl!! We'll put on some Big Pants and dive right in! Loved your message - thank you for stoppin' by! :)
- April 19, 2008 at 5:25 PM
- Ann said...
Midas - I know...tell your sister that these are weight-LOSS bars, it's worth a try anyway! :)
- April 19, 2008 at 5:26 PM
I love this post - adorable title! I have to say I like blondies and brownies equally :)
- April 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I actually love "Blondies" but always did both types of chips, now I'm going to try just white chocolate after reading this. Cute post.
- April 28, 2008 at 7:33 AM
- Deb said...
Wow - all I can say is YUM!
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Mr. Speaker, I was saddened to learn last week of the passing of a man who was a friend to many of us, Horace "Bud" Olsen. Bud, as he liked to be called, was a cabinet minister, a senator and former lieutenant-governor of Alberta.
His posts included minister of agriculture, senate opposition leader, minister of economic and regional development and chairman of the cabinet committee on economic development.
Bud Olsen was known for his strong personality and for his ability to tell things as they were. He often said he got into trouble for his straightforward attitude, but more often his style was one that Albertans and others found refreshing. He will be greatly missed.
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Reports out of Israel on Thursday say that several F-16 engines have been stolen from a base in a central part of the country. Israel Defense Forces officials suspect the engines were stolen with inside help, though by whom and for what purpose they do not know.
The IDF speculates the engines may have been stolen to be sold for scrap.
In June 2011, the IDF reported the loss of eight F-15 and F-16 fighter engines from a base at Tel Nof near Jerusalem. Officials played down the loss saying the engines were old or retired and likely stolen for scrap.
But U.S. security and aviation experts contacted by Military.com at the time were not so dismissive of the missing engines. They said that some countries would see value in having them and taking them apart.
Richard Aboulafia, vice president for analysis with Teal Group, a Washington, D.C. defense industry research corporation, noted then that modern technology engine design remains "a black art" and that competitors would love the opportunity to study them.
"They're still more modern than anything in the Iranian air force inventory, and they would even be helpful to China in their jet engine development," Aboulafia said at the time.
The engines would each weigh more than 3,700 pounds.
John Pike, director of GlobalSecurity.org, an Alexandria, Va., defense and intelligence think tank, said at the time that even old F-15 and F-16 engines were "better than anything the communist Chinese have."
The engines, which could be Pratt & Whitney or GE, have "superior" thrust-to-weight ratio and better fuel consumption than anything in the Chinese air force, he said.
Pentagon officials last year offered no comment on the thefts but referred questions to the Israelis. The Pentagon's response to the latest thefts was the same.
"This is something you'll want to most likely talk to the Israelis about. Obviously we have had a longstanding relationship with the Israelis and we'll continue to," said a Pentagon spokesman, Lt. Col. Jack Miller.
The public affairs office of the Israeli embassy in Washington referred Military.com's questions to officials in Jerusalem.
History has shown it's not impossible to steal jet engines.
In two cases, investigative officials found the thieves had inside help.
In 2009, two F-5 engines were stolen from an airbase in Malaysia, tracked to Argentina and ultimately located in Uruguay. A Malaysian air force sergeant was charged along with a businessman with stealing the engines.
In 1989, two U.S. Air Force security policemen were charged in connection with the theft of three F-16 engines from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Those engines were recovered.


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Retirement is a modest social institution that appeared in most industrialized nations near the start of the 20th century. The aim of retirement was to solve the societal dilemma of an increasingly aged labor force by moving older workers systematically out of their jobs so as to not cause them financial harm (Atchley, 1980, p. 264). Although retirement has been considered benign since its inception, the history of retirement indicates that it is one of the main progenitors of ageism in society today (Atchley, 1982, 1993; Haber & Gratton, 1994; McDonald, 2013; Walker, 1990). Retirement and its accompanying stereotypes have been used as a tool for the management of the size and composition of the labor force contingent on the dictums of current markets in any given historical era. Ever-changing ideologies about older adults that extend from negative to positive ageism have been utilized by business, government, the public, and the media to support whatever justification is required in a particular era, with little thought to the harm perpetrated on older adults. Unfortunately, society has subscribed to these justifications en masse, including older adults themselves. In this article the ageism embedded in retirement is examined to make what is implicit explicit to social work practitioners and policymakers in the field of aging.
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Colin Kaepernick's new found wealth hasn't affected his attire – at least above the ankles. The 49ers quarterback arrived at his press conference today wearing a black 49ers t-shirt and gray workout shorts.
His socks, however, were a bit more interesting. They had various denominations of bills printed on them as if they were cascading from the sky. He must have had an inkling when he dressed this morning that he would be signing a lucrative, six-year contract, right?
"I had these on before I found out," Kaepernick said with a laugh. "So it was the luck of the draw."
Kaepernick spread thanks around liberally, including to his agents at XAM sports and the 49ers' group of negotiators, including Paraag Marathe and Brian Hampton. He also thanked the organization for backing him during the ongoing Miami police investigation, which entered its third month this week.
"I think everyone's very happy that this organization – from coach (Jim Harbaugh) to Jed (York) – throughout the building had this kind of confidence to do (the deal) at this point in time," he said. "I greatly appreciate that."
Kaepernick also acknowledged the man whose starting job he took over midway through the 2012 season. Alex Smith was having his best season when a concussion gave Kaepernick his first start against the Bears in Week 11. He never relinquished the role.
"The time I spent with him, I don't think I would have been able to be at this point so quickly, if he hasn't been such a great mentor with me and help me along with things," he said of Smith, who is in the midst of contract negotiations with the Chiefs.
Kaepernick's car, as it always is, was in the prime spot in the parking lot today, a signal that he was the first one in for a workout. He said his new riches wouldn't dull the desire that propels him to be first.
"I don't think my motivation is money-driven," he said. "I think it's driven by the success I can have on the field, not necessarily for myself, but with my teammates. That gives me all the more motivation to go out and prove that I can live up to the expectations."
One interesting note: In February, Kaepernick said he'd like to sign a deal that would allow the 49ers to ink other young players looking for contract extensions. Asked if his new contract, worth as much as $126 million, could possibly do that, Kaepernick said it could.
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Microsoft Offices at 74 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT
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Thanks to group leaders Thomas LaRock and Rob Walters for bringing this to the Hartford area!
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Naperville University Commons Animal Clinic.The-vet.net.
1827 Wehrli Rd., Naperville, IL 60565. 630-544-3333.
Welcome to The-vet.net Naperville University Commons Animal Clinic. Come visit us and see why people say: "BEST VET EVER!"
Our services
Explore our clinical and online services. Dogs, cats and exotic pets get all the care they need at the-vet.net.
New Client Appointment
Clinical services
online services
Your Classifides
about us
Learn more about us and why we make a difference for your pets and you.
about The-vet.net
Meet Dr. Nir
Family Pet Album
Pet pages
Pet health
Information, education and fun learning tools that will enhance the care your pets get.
Pet health library
Discussion group
Online University
Pet exam
How to select a pet
Atlas of Pet health
Additional resources
Pet loss
We respect life. We remember our pets. We help you and your pet in difficult times.
Pet memorials
Apply for a job at Naperville University Commons Animal Clinic
We listen and learn. Your feedback is important to us and can help improve our services.
Our pet pages
View pet's page
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Clinical Services
Puppy & kitten care
A puppy or a kitten is a joy, but also a "can of worms". Worms are dangerous for pets and people. Protect your pet and family by implementing comprehensive parasite control preventative veterinary care
We use high quality, safe vaccines and we customise a special vaccination plan to each individual pet, depending on species, age, lifesyle and more. We do not use unnecessary vaccines.
Senior care
Aging pets have age-related medical needs. Because they age much faster then humans, the age related changes and diseases occure much faster. Early detection and preemptive care improve their life quality and longevity
Arthritis and pain management
Living with pain isn't fun for pets either. Many pets develop arthritis and degenerative joint disease relatively early on. Cats suffer from arthritis too. We use a multi-approach pain management programs to ease their pain and improve their life.
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
If your dog or cat has halitosis or "doggie breath", you might want to have the veterinarian check their mouth. Teeth and gum disease are extremely common and a source of systemic infections and poor health.
Internal medicine
Our pets suffer from many Internal medical conditions, some are equivalent to human conditions. Heart, kidney, liver, Thyroid and other metabolic/hormonal diseases affect multiple species. During your periodic veterinary exam, we detect and address these problems and ensure pets live better lives.
From spay/neuter to life-saving abdominal surgeries, We keep pets safe and follow-up closely on their recovery. We perform surgeries on dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and small mammals.
Diagnostic laboratory
We use in house testing and the best outside Veterinary laboratories to provide the highest level, most advanced diagnostics to our patients.
X-rays are frequently used in Veterinary Medicine to investigate inner conditions and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pets
Allergy & skin medicine
We see high numbers of pets with allergies and other skin conditions in our veterinary practice. We run appropriate skin and allergy tests to tailor the most efficient and effective therapy.
Urgent & critical care
During hours, we treat emergencies and urgent care patients. After hours emergency veterinary clinics are available in the area as well as 24 hour hospitals.
A microchip can save your dog. Most animal control units, veterinary clinic and animal shelters have scanners and help locate owners of lost dogs, even if they don't have ID tags or collars.
Weight management
Many pets are overweight and suffer the health consequences. We help with comprehensive weight control programs that include weight-loss medications, special diets, hormonal treatment, excercise and more.
Pharmacy & prescription diets
Our in-house pharmacy offers convenient and immediate medical service. Veterinary prescription diets are used to treat many medical conditions and are a very effective and easy to feed.
Online Services
Schedule appointments
Easy enough! To request an appoinment, just fill up the appoinment request form and submit it. If you are an existing client, you may want to logon and your information will automatically be in the form
View your appointments
Your appointment list is available online. So if you need to verify your appoinment time, just logon and select "View my appoinments"
Your records
Pet Veterinary records on line. How helpful would it be to access your pet medical information? Problems after hours, or when you are traveling with your pet away from home… Updated information regarding you hospitalized pet… or you just don't remember your scheduled appointment… All these and more for our clients! Get your password and you are in.
Your recalls and reminders
At any time you can access your recalls, vaccination history and wellness visit status. Logon and it will be there.
Update Your information
If you move, change your email or phone or have any other changes in your contact information, all you need to do is logon to our online services and update your information.
Order prescriptions
Our current clients can order medications and supplies on line. To get a password you may call us or send us an Email request.
Manage your pet pages
Any patient of the-vet.net can create a pet page and tell us his/her story. Check it out!
Create a family pet album
Pets are part of The-vet.net Family. They love to share their stories and pictures on our website. You can login for them and together creat a family album
Pet care Resources
Pet health library
Over 100 short, easy to read, informative articles about important pet health issues
Discussion group
The-vet.net Discssion Group is the place where you can share information with participating pet owners and members. You may post questions, suggestions or ideas. If you have medical concerns about your pet and you want to consult with us, please send an Email or call (630) 544-3333
Online university
For students only. One of the best ways to learn about pets is to go to school. You can enroll to classes in our on line campus and have fun studying important pet subjects.
Pet exam
Is your pet well? Many owners are not aware of signs of disease. You might find help in assessing your pet by using our check-a-pet page. If you are not sure your pet is ok, it is always a good idea to have your veterinarian check him/her.
How to select a pet
Lifestyles, family members and environment are important factors in choosing a pet. Having a pet is a big responsibility. We all have preferences and so do pets and it is important that we match the two. We can help you choose the right pet and advise you about the care they need so that both of you maximize the pleasure of having each other.
Atlas of Pet health
The-vet.net Aslas of Pet Medicine, has a collection of pictures of veterinary medical conditions. It is Organized by animal species.
Additional resources
You may use our additional resources to access quality information that is relevant to you.
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Naperville University Commons Animal Clinic- The-vet.net
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OTTAWA — Canadian voters will likely send a more ethnically diverse mix of MPs to Parliament in the next election, and the rising influence of the country's suburbs on national politics will only grow stronger, suggest new census data released Wednesday.
And with the House of Commons set to grow by 30 seats in the 2015 election, the governing Conservatives may have the most to gain from a planned redesign of the electoral map.
That's because it appears likely many of the new seats will be carved out of existing ridings in suburban belts surrounding big cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton — all areas where the Tories have already established a foothold.
Indeed, of the 30 ridings in the country with the largest populations, 26 are currently held by Conservative MPs.
Those ridings are where changes to electoral boundaries are likely to be made and new ridings could emerge.
As well, it's expected many of the new ridings will include a high percentage of ethnic voters — increasing the odds that parties will nominate candidates whose ethnicity reflects that of the constituents.
Matthew Mendelsohn, director of the University of Toronto's Mowat Centre, told Postmedia News the census data points to a new political reality in this country.
"It's a rise of people of different ethnic groups; it's a rise of suburban Canada; and it's a strengthening of B.C., Alberta and Ontario in their weight in Confederation."
Mendelsohn predicted the changes will be evident in the makeup of the next Parliament.
"It is likely to be more multicultural, more made up of people who have not been historically engaged with the traditional national unity conversation in Canada, which is one of English-French and Quebec-rest-of-Canada. They will now have new narratives of immigrants and multiculturalism."
Conservative MP Kyle Seeback, who represents the country's second-most populous riding (Ontario's Brampton West, with 204,146 constituents) said forthcoming changes to electoral boundaries are needed to bring fairness to the system so that votes are, as much as possible, equal.
"In a lot of the ridings that are under-represented, there are a lot of new Canadians. And my riding fits that bill to a T. So they will be better represented. Their voice will be more equal."
Among the reams of data released by Statistics Canada on the country's population are figures that show how many Canadians live in each of the country's 308 federal ridings.
That data will form the centerpiece of a plan — enacted by law in Parliament in December — to increase the size of the House to 338 seats.
Of that total, Ontario is expected to get 15 extra seats, with British Columbia and Alberta each getting six seats, and Quebec getting three.
Ten independent commissions — one for each province — will now hold public hearings to determine how to redraw the electoral map.
This means that throughout the country, existing ridings will have their boundaries changed. And in the process, 30 new ridings will emerge.
It's a process that occurs about every decade or so, after each census.
It is impossible to fully predict how the riding redistribution process will unfold and how even the slightest change in boundaries will affect tight races in the next election.
While there is no exact science behind the arbitrary decisions on how to change the riding boundaries, there is a primarily objective: to provide equity for voters, especially those who feel underrepresented because they live in a riding with an excessively large population.
Indeed, the law requires that a riding's population be reasonably close to the typical population of a riding in that province — if possible, no more than 25 per cent above or below the average.
Key findings of the census results include:
• Oak-Ridges-Markham, a Conservative-held riding north of Toronto, stands as the country's largest. Its population grew by 35 per cent in the past five years — from 169,642 to 228,997;
• Of the 15 ridings in Ontario with the largest populations, all but one (Trinity-Spadina, held by the NDP) are already represented by Conservative MPs;
• Of the top six B.C. ridings, four are held by the Tories;
• Of the top six in Alberta, all are held by the Conservatives.
• Of the top three in Quebec, all are held by New Democrat MPs.


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Chikungunya and Dengue Control Strategies in Jamaica
Vector control
Preventing or reducing dengue virus transmission depends entirely in controlling the mosquito vectors or interruption of human–vector contact. WHO promotes the strategic approach known as Integrated Vector Management (IVM) to control mosquito vectors, including those of dengue.
IVM is defined as a 'rational decision-making process for the optimal use of resources for vector control.' The aims are to improve efficacy, cost effectiveness, ecological soundness and sustainability.
Transmission control activities should target Ae. aegypti (or any of the other vectors depending on the evidence of transmission) in its immature (egg, larva, and pupa) and adult stages in the household and immediate vicinity. This includes other settings where human–vector contact occurs, such as schools, hospitals and workplaces.
Methods of vector control
Ae. aegypti uses a wide range of confined larval habitats, both man-made and natural.
Some man-made container habitats produce large numbers of adult mosquitoes, whereas others are less productive. Consequently, control efforts should target the habitats that are most productive and hence epidemiologically more important rather than all types of container, especially when there are major resource constraints.
Vector transmission is reduced through the use or combination of these three methods:
Individual and household protection
Clothing that minimizes skin exposure during daylight hours when mosquitoes are most active affords some protection from the bites of dengue vectors and is encouraged particularly during outbreaks.
Repellents may be applied to exposed skin or to clothing. The use of repellents must be in strict accordance with label instructions.
Insecticide-treated mosquito nets afford good protection for those who sleep during the day (e.g. infants, the bedridden and night-shift workers).
Where indoor biting occurs, household insecticide aerosol products, mosquito coils or other insecticide vaporizers may also reduce biting activity.
Household fixtures such as window and door screens and air-conditioning can also reduce biting.
Safe use of insecticides
All pesticides are toxic to some degree. Safety precautions for their use – including care in the handling of pesticides, safe work practices for those who apply them, and appropriate field application – should be followed.
WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) has published specific guidelines on use of insecticides, safety procedures, quality control and guidelines for testing.


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Ball State University—in collaboration with the Ball State Child Study Center and the YMCA of Muncie's Apple Tree Child Development Center—plans to invest in renovating the vacant Mitchell Elementary School, which was previously bound for demolition. Learn more.
The Child Study Center (CSC), sponsored under the auspices of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, provides first and foremost infant/toddler and preschool laboratory experiences for students enrolled in Ball State University's child development courses. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences' Child Study Center provides high quality observational, participatory, and educational experiences for over 175 university students enrolled in these courses per year. Students participate in either a laboratory component or as an employee and are engaged in experimental learning. The CSC is also used as an interdisciplinary observation site for other classes. Periodically, the center serves as a research site for doctoral students and/or other faculty on campus. The center provides a rich environment for collaborative research among several disciplines.
Actively involved with the Ball State community, the CSC has served as a video-taping site for supplemental electronic materials related to text book content development with the Institute for Digital Entertainment and Education. The CSC has also participated as a site for developing the Child Care Collection video series. The most recent being the Foundations for Young Children which illustrates many of the identified foundations, English/language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, health, art, and music, that are found in the Indiana Department of Education's document called Foundations for Young Children to the Indiana Academic Standards.
Ball State University's Child Study Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and as required by this prestigious accreditation, demonstrates developmentally appropriate practices.
The home-licensed Child Study Center is dedicated to providing safe, enjoyable, and educational learning experiences for children. The CSC targets all aspects of a child's growth: social competence, positive self-esteem, physical development, and learning through a variety of engaging experiences. The environment is child-friendly offering many opportunities for the child to explore and learn through discovery. The CSC is located at 1409 and 1416 West Cardinal Street in adapted residential buildings.


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iPhone 5 Reviews and iOS 6 Release!
This week on Your Mac Life: "iPhone 5 Reviews and iOS 6 Release!"
Live Video is on Your Mac Life thanks to MacOSG.com and available on your desktop, iPhone and iPad! You can watch the show live from anywhere at this URL:
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You can also join the Chat Room that runs during the live show - on the Live Video Feed itself or on the dedicated IRC Server at irc.chat-solutions.org in the #yourmaclife Channel.
Make sure you listen in this and every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm to 8pm PT or from 8:30pm to 11pm ET, for the most fun you'll have listening to your Mac.
Jim Dalrymple, publisher of The Loop joins YML to talk with Shawn, Bill Reynolds of A/V Awakenings and Ian Schray of WellRedApps about various iPhone 5 reviews and the iOS 6 release today.
The Friends of Your Mac Life (FOYML) contest includes prizes from DropCam, Stump Stand, Waterfield Designs, Incase and Sena! Tune in tonight for all the details.
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The Interceptors Page of the Configuration Editor allows you to edit the server interceptors.
Here's what the Interceptors Page looks like:
The page is divided vertically in two parts.
You can choose the orientation of the page by clicking on the appropriate button ("Horizontal Orientation" or "Vertical Orientation" ) at the right of the page.
The left side of the page shows the interceptors defined on the server. This is where you can add or delete an interceptor.
You can also choose the order of the interceptors in the interceptors' chain using the "Up" and "Down" buttons.
The right side of the page display and lets you see the details of the selected interceptor in the left side.
The Name field displays the name of the interceptor.
The Description field displays the description of the interceptor.
The following icons can appear in the Interceptors Page.


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Premium stockists of Samshield, DeNiro boots, Kentucky Horsewear, PS of Sweden, Equiline, Spooks, Flex-On, Pikeur, Eskadron, Flags & Cup, Horze, Roeckl, Montar and many more!
The Equikro store has been supplying riders with the best quality products since we opened in 2005. Here at Equikro, our team aims to offer a real personal service to our customers. As we all have a background in horses and specialise in a range of disciplines, we are able to offer knowledgable advice to our customers. We stock a wide range of products from everyday essentials to high end competition apparel. If there is a special item that you can not see on our website please do not hesitate to contact us on either 01314430491 or email@example.com
We have regular international customers and can estimate delivery costs for USA and Canada and the rest of Europe. Please contact us if you have any queries.
We have a shop in Edinburgh, Roddinglaw Business Park which is open 9.00-5.00 Monday - Friday. Saturday 9.00-17.30. We are closed Sundays but can be reach through our facebook page where replies are very quick. You can also find us on Instagram and Twitter!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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This headcollar from Equiline is lined with soft synthetic lambswool so idea for sensitive horses who easily get rubbed. Available in Black, Blue and Brown.
Season : General
Code : E00122012
Weight : 0KG
Fully adjustable to ensure a perfect fit. Equiline logo on both cheeks and decorative stitching across the nose.
We've tried to give you as much information as possible but if there's something missing that you need to know, you can get in touch with us below.
Order before 14:00 for same-day dispatch
Shipping for smaller items is through Royal Mail 2nd class signed for delivery. These items will be sent the next working day after ordering.
Shipping for larger items such as saddlepads, hats, boots and rugs is through parcelforce on a 48 hour service.
Alternatively, if you need your items quickly, please phone or email us and we can arrange a next day delivery service if ordered before 2pm.
View our full delivery information
We hope that you're happy with any product purchased, but if you wish to return a product to us please return it to:
Unit 17
Roddinglaw Business Park
Roddinglaw Road
Items should be returned to us within 14 days in impeccable condition, complete with the receipt/invoice and a covering letter explaining the reasons for returning. We will then be happy to process the exchange or refund for you. Please allow 7 days for the refund to be processed and 5 working days for the funds to arrive in your bank.
In order to qualify for our refunds policy, all Items must be in a re-saleable condition i.e. undamaged, in their original and undamaged packaging, unworn and complete with all tags and labels attached.
You must make your own arrangements for postage but please note that Equikro will only be liable for the product when it has arrived back in our warehouse therefore we suggest obtaining proof of postage when returning an item too us.
Any item bought in a 'Sale' at one of our Trade Stands, is not eligible for exchange or refund and is deemed to have bee purchased as seen. Items bought in an 'in-store' and 'online sale' can be exchanged for a credit note on the condition that the item is returned within 30 days of receipt.
Please note that the below items cannot be returned or exchanged unless faulty when bought in store, online or at our trade stand:
A postage fee will be charged for all exchanges.
This does not affect your statutory rights
Goods becoming damaged in your opinion through defective materials, poor workmanship or during carriage should be notified immediately and returned for inspection in not more than 7 days. Under no circumstances should items continue to be used when damaged, as you will be deemed to have accepted the goods in their damaged condition. Where justified damage has occurred P&P fees will be reimbursed. Any orders that do not involve damaged or defective goods will not be eligible for P&P refund.
View our full Returns Policy
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online combined with specialist personal retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!
1. Add your items to your basket
Use our website to browse our catalogue of products with stock availability. When you find the item you want simply add it to your basket like you usually would.
2. Checkout using Click & Collect
Scroll down and choose Click & Collect as your delivery method. Enter your postcode at the checkout to find your closest store.
3. Choose the store of your choice and collect your items
Choose a store of your liking, click continue and complete the rest of our standard checkout steps and you're ready to collect your item in store.
When can I collect my order?
For items in stock at the chosen collection store, we will normally have your item ready to collect within 1-2 working days.
For items which are at the warehouse your order will be ready to collect in the time indicated on the website; or if at another store approximately 3 working days – please call in advance if you are making a long journey, just in case!
How will I know when my order is ready?
For every order we will send you an e-mail to let you know when your order is ready to collect. If you've ordered a bike we will contact you once you have placed your order to arrange a collection time.
What do I need to collect my order?
Please bring with you your confirmation e-mail, a photo proof of ID (i.e. passport, driving licence), and proof of address.
We will hold your order in store for 10 days, if you have any problems with getting to the store to collect your order please feel free to contact the collection store and we will happily extend this time where possible.
Can Someone Else Collect My Order?
Please contact the store you have chosen to collect from in advance and we will do our best to accommodate any changes relating to collection.
How do I cancel/change my order?
If you wish to cancel your order or make any changes please contact the store directly, contact information can be found here. Please note, full refunds will be made via the original transaction made with our online team.
How do I return my order?
Our normal returns policy applies to all Click & Collect orders, for more information see our returns policy. You can also return directly to the store.
With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us.
You Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that, as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up and get it sent out to you - it often never even hits the stock room shelves!
With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.
So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.
Estimated Delivery Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.
The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery Dates provided on product pages.
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Major League Soccer may be entering the final stretch, but for our younger 'Caps at college the season is just getting underfoot with many playing in openers this week. In keeping with their Blue & White pedigree, a number of Whitecaps FC players got off to a good start. so without further ado, here is our own honour roll.
On Friday, 'Caps alums Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt were honoured by their alma mater – the University of Portland Pilots – for their achievements at the recent 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. Their appearance seemed to help inspire the Pilots, as they upset the number four ranked University of North Carolina.
Monday saw a different result for the Pilots, however, as 'Caps women's player Erin Uchacz and her Oregon State Beavers defeated Portland for the first time ever at Merlo Field, winning 1-0 despite the absence of fellow 'Caps Jenna Richardson and Chelsea Buckland (recovering from a torn ACL).
Richardson was busy making her presence felt on the international stage scoring a goal for the Canadian women's U-20 national team in their match against Norway. Despite a tremendous effort though the girls fell 2-1 and are now tied with Norway for second spot in the group stage of the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Washington State women's soccer showcased their 'Caps talent with Brandi Vega tallying a goal and Gurveen Clair posting a shutout in their 2012 season opener, a 3-0 win over Gonzaga. Check out this video of Brandi's stunner and her thoughts on her first goal of the season HERE. Three other 'Caps are teammates at Washington State including Katie Turney, Alison Fenter and Nicole Sutterland who is currently away with Canada'a U-20 squad.
Seven members of Whitecaps FC are currently play for Vancouver's University of British Columbia Thunderbirds: Janine Frazao, Alyssa Williamson, Shayla Chorney, Tamara Roughhead, Madison Guy, Megan Pasternak and Navneet Samra. With so many 'Caps it's not surprising that UBC kicked off their preseason with an 3-2 exhibition victory over Pacific Western Athletic Association defending champions Thompson Rivers WolfPack.
Finally, defender Lindsay Johansen helped earn a clean sheet for Arkansas State soccer team in a 6-0 victory for their home opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
University of New Mexico freshman Ben McKendry made a good first impression as he helped his Lobos team to victory. The U-18 'Caps Residency graduate scored in a 3-2 defeat of Cal State Northridge in an exhibition match on August 16th.
Clan defender Jason Van Blerk, alongside fellow 'Caps alum Alex Rowley, got off to a good start with Simon Fraser, assisting a goal in a preseason friendly against Oregon State Beavers on August 18th.
Daniel Stanese - another member of last season's standout U-18 team - is looking forward to the season opener with his Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on August 24 when they take on Darren Mattocks and Michael Nanchoff's former school, the University of Akron Zips.


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Megan Fox Is Pregnant
Looks like maybe all those rumors about Megan Fox being pregnant were true — a source close to the 'Transformers' actress confirms to E! News that she has indeed shape-shifted into a woman with child. She's preggers.
Fox and her husband, actor Brian Austin Green, wed about two years ago. The baby will be their first together, joining the 10-year-old son Green has from a previous marriage. He is best known for his turn on 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' Fox for her work as eye candy in the first two 'Transformers' films. She will also be in Judd Apatow's upcoming comedy 'This is 40.'
As Fox has made the rounds to promote her new movie, 'Friends With Kids,' she's been asked if she's anything like the happily childless dancer she plays in the film.
"I've always wanted kids. It's just about the timing being right," she told the Hollywood Reporter. "I have a number in my mind of what amount of money I want in the bank so that I can protect that child's future. And really protect it, so that kid never struggles. Once I feel safe with that, then I'll have them."
And in the April issue of Cosmopolitan, she expounded even further, saying, "I want at least two, probably three kids … I've always been maternal."
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Many locals claim Alley Cat Pizzeria is the best location in town to get some piping hot slices. The crust is hand-tossed and thin, and NY style. Most patrons get delivery or take-out, although there are a few places to sit at the restaurant itself.
For those with large appetites or large families, there is an extra large size to fulfill the cravings of all stomachs. Besides pizza, subs and calzones are offered and is a great place to get either lunch or dinner.
Have you tried a Alley Cat specialty pizza? We take our Ingredients and combine them in imaginative, sometimes unexpected but always delicious ways!
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IGNOU Research Degree Programmes July 2013
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admission to Research Degree Programmes in the Disciplines listed herein for July 2013 Cycle:
School of Continuing Education (SOCE): Child Development (PhD)/ Nutritional Sciences (PhD)
School of Education : Education
School of Engineering and Technology (SOET): Civil (PhD)/ Mechanical (PhD)
School of Foreign Languages (SOFL): Arabic (PhD)/ French (PhD)
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS):Gender and Development Studies (PhD)
/ Women's Studies (PhD)
School of Humanities : English (PhD)
School of Law (SOL): Law (PhD)
School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA): Performing & Visual Arts with specialization in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Music (PhD)/ Theater Arts (MPhil)
School of Sciences (SOS): Physics (PhD)/ Bio-Chemistry (PhD)/ Geography (PhD)
School of Social Sciences (SOSS): History (PhD)/ Economics (MPhil/PhD)/ Sociology (MPhil/PhD)/ Political Science (PhD)/ Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies (MPhil/PhD)/ Anthropology (PhD)/ Psychology (PhD)
School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST): Translation Studies (MPhil & PhD)
Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE): Distance Education (PhD)
School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET): Vocational Education and Training (PhD)
Eligibility :
A candidate is eligible for Admission and Registration in the MPhil/PhD Programme provided he/she has qualified:
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Jonathan and I have been itching to get away for a couple of days, so we decided to head out on a roadtrip Tuesday. We pretty much packed the car the night before so that Tuesday morning, all we had to do was get ourselves ready and drop our pups off at their grandma & grandpa's house for a couple of days. Thank goodness Jonathan's parents were willing to watch their grand-dogs! We hardly ever get to go on a trip together, because one of us usually stays home with the pups since we don't trust just anybody with them.
(Our dogs don't even know they are dogs, I'm convinced they think they're human, and since we can't have babies at the moment, our girls are our World....and they're very spoiled.) After saying a tearful goodbye to our two lovebugs, Jonathan & I hit the road!
- First stop: McDonalds.
(Afterall, who wants to be in the car with a hungry driver?)
- Second stop: Dennis Bradford's grave.
I found out the location of Bradford's funeral and burial site from one of his previous co-workers who posted a nice comment on my guestbook back in May, and said I should go to the funeral for closure. I wasn't prepared to attend his funeral, and didn't want to show up and put his family through anymore grief than they were already experiencing, so I just waited and contacted the funeral home about a week or so later, and they were kind enough to tell me exactly where he was laid to rest. My reasoning for contacting the funeral home and asking where he was buried is because I knew that come August 10th, I'd want to sit at his gravesite and read my victim impact statement, since I wasn't going to have the opportunity to do so in a courtroom like I'd always hoped for. As we drove towards the town where Bradford is buried, we came to a red light. There was an old homeless man walking along the side of the road in the grass. I looked at the temperature, and I believe it said 104 degrees. Jonathan told me to roll down my window and give the man one of our cold sodas we had, so I did, and it broke my heart as I watched him touch his heart over and over as if saying "thank you" and then chug the orange soda down like he hadn't had anything cold to drink in days. I rolled my window down again and gave him my last two $1 bills, and told him to go get something to eat. In a raspy and seemingly painful voice, he attempted to say "thank you" and touch his heart again. It felt great to do a good deed that day, and I still can't stop thinking about that old man. I often wonder how a person can have no family that cares, nowhere to sleep, nothing to eat or drink, only the clothes on their back, and how stressful it must be to live every day not knowing when your next meal will be or where you'll be sleeping. Soon after, we were pulling into the cemetery where Dennis Bradford is buried, and my heart started to beat so hard, it felt as though it was going to rip through my chest. Finally, the moment I'd been waiting for was here, and this was my chance to say everything I'd wanted to say for 20 long years. As I walked to the gravesite, I got a painful, stabbing feeling in my heel, then my toe, and then, my leg. I looked down to see an ant was biting me, and 2 sticker-burrs were stuck in my foot. Of course, reading my statement wouldn't come easy...what was I thinking. I killed the ant, hobbled back to the car, jumped in with one leg, got tweezers out of my make-up bag, and worked on pulling the sticker-burrs out of my heel and rest of my foot (they were in deep), and then said to myself "let's try this again." I hopped out, walked down the gravel road and then up to the grave, sat down on the dried grass, and took a deep breath. I started to cry as I read his name out loud. DENNIS BRADFORD. Whew, I had waited to hear that name for a long time. The hardest thing about my journey was the unknown...not knowing who had done this to me. I now had a name, and I was now sitting with this person...if that makes sense. Not the environment or way I wanted, but this was my chance. I could feel Jonathan standing to the left side of me as I read on for about ten more minutes, and he helped me up when I was finished. We stood there, together, staring at Bradford's grave, and then Jonathan said, "Do you have anything else to say?" I said, "No, that was it." And he said, "Well, this time, he had no choice but to listen to you." I smiled, he grabbed my hand, and then we got back into the car and continued on our roadtrip.
Feeling a little spontaneous, we then decided to drive to Wimberley and stop at Blue Hole for some swimming. My aunt told me about this place a couple of years ago, and being it was on the way to San Antonio, we thought we'd check it out. I had previously watched a short video about Blue Hole on the internet, but many times things aren't what they seem, so I didn't really know what to expect. We pulled off onto Blue Hole road... which quickly turned into a gravel parking lot, and we got out. There were two teenage guys sitting in lawn chairs, and they insisted on us not paying full price to get in because they'd only be open another hour and a half. We weren't going to argue! We handed them ten bucks, and walked in. The dusty gravel quickly turned into thick, green grass surrounded by lush trees and chirping wildlife. Adults and children were swinging off of a metal ring and falling into the water, and some were jumping off of a higher part of a tree. A woman near us was sprawled out on her beach towel reading and soaking up the sun. This looked like a neat place, until I saw the fish in the water, and started to question jumping in. (Apparently, I watched one too many episodes of "Shark Week" last week.) I started to back away, while telling Jonathan there was NO WAY I'd be getting in there. Now, of course I knew there weren't any sharks, but I started to think about alligators and then something grabbing my foot, and how freaked out I'd be. After alot of convincing, I inched my way into the cool water of Blue Hole...and it was great, until the strings of the lifejacket I stole off of a tree (to float with) brushed up against my leg. I started swimming fast to get the hell out of there and back onto land..and then Jonathan reminded me the strings of the life jacket were hanging down and that nothing was really after me in the water. I could breathe again. If you ask me, Jonathan was a little too excited to be in this water. Anyone who knows him, knows he's an overgrown child, and soon he was forcing me to stay in the water alone and watch him jump off of a tree. I watched as he excitedly stood in line with all of the CHILDREN (ha ha) and then climbed up the side of a tree and did a back-flip off of it...he's such a show- off sometimes. ;) Blue Hole ended up being a really neat place, fish and all, and I'd definitely like to go back again someday...preferrably more prepared with a float so my feet aren't dangling freely in the water for something to eat me.
As we drove to our final destination of San Antonio, we stopped off at my bff's house (smelly, and hair still wet from the water of Blue Hole) for a short-but-sweet visit and to also see my godson and sweet new goddaughter. I'm always excited to catch up with my bff and visit with her little family when the opportunity arises, and this was one of those opportunities, so I didn't care that I looked (and smelled) like I'd been swimming with fish...and I knew she wouldn't care, either. When we left there, we ate at a drive-thru Taqueria, and then went to the hotel to hit the hay and get ready to conquer the Market the next day. I have so many wonderful memories I cherish of going to San Antonio as a child with my grandparents, and I am in love with that place. I swear I'll move there someday...the culture amazes me, and the environment is relaxing.
Day two of our trip began mid-morning, and being in San Antonio, I was hungry for Mexican food yet again, so we ate at a restaurant in The Market, and then spent hours shopping! I'm re-decorating our kitchen and dining areas, and was on a mission to find ristras of jalapenos, garlic, onions, etc., and I hit the jackpot! Jonathan, however, was not worried about finding ceramic jalapenos, and paper-mache avocados...he was busy trying to figure out which "day of the dead" Michael Jackson doll he wanted to buy. What can I say...I love him! A riverwalk boat-ride, dinner at Fogo de Chao, a few Mexican pastries, alot of pictures, and a pecan pancake breakfast later, it was time to say a very-dreaded goodbye to SA, and head home to Houston.
On a happier note, this trip allowed me to accomplish yet another one of my goals. Eventhough Bradford wasn't physically sitting infront of me, I KNOW he heard everything I had to say (I was talking pretty loud) - it's just a feeling I had, and you know...God works in mysterious ways. :)


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By News.com.au
McDONALD'S restaurants are fighting back against thieves by blasting suspected robbers with an invisible DNA spray as they attempt to flee.
The spray, which remains on the suspect's skin for two weeks and on clothes for up to six months, has been introduced in some of the chain's busiest NSW stores, including those at Parramatta, Granville, Auburn, Lidcome, Kingsford and Wollongong, reported The Daily Telegraph.
If the SelectaDNA "forensic marking" spray proves successful in apprehending bandits, McDonald's will introduce the system across all its 780 Australian outlets.
Developed in the United Kingdom by a police officer and a chemist, the spray has been used by McDonald's outlets in Britain and Europe.
Each outlet keeps the details of its distribution a close secret, but one McDonald's restaurant in The Netherlands installed above the main door an orange device which was electronically linked to a panic alarm system. Staff could activate the device in an emergency.
"Once there has been a security breach, the hi-tech spray unit will douse fleeing robbers with an invisible, synthetic DNA solution," McDonald's Australia's chief restaurant support officer, Jackie McArthur, said. "The solution is invisible to the naked eye and unique to each location. It stays on clothing for up to six months and on skin for up to two weeks."
Using a UVA light, police can see the markings left by the system and link the offender back to the scene.
The spray contains a synthetic DNA strand composed of 60 variable chromosomes, said SelectaDNA director David Morrissey. "SelectaDNA is non-toxic, non-allergenic and perfectly safe to deploy. It meets all Australian standards," he said.
Theft is a serious problem for fast-food outlets such as McDonald's, which has high cash turnover, multiple entry and exit points and more than 85,000 staff who often work through the night at truck-stops and other remote places.
In a single week in September, two hold-ups occurred at a McDonald's outlet at Merrylands in Sydney's west.
"Crime can occur anywhere at any time, which is why our extensive safety and security protocols are in place at every restaurant throughout the entire day," Ms McArthur said. "These locations are some of our busiest, so it makes sense to try out the new technology here.


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Pulse of the Postseason: Sept. 8, 2013
As another day in the American League Wild Card hot seat ticked toward evening, the Rays waited for their Saturday meeting with the Mariners to begin on the West Coast, well aware that coveted spot isn't getting any more comfortable any time soon.
Before they even suited up in Seattle, the holders of the No. 2 Wild Card spot knew their two closest pursuers -- the Orioles and Indians -- already had won on another hectic Saturday at the office as the Pulse of the Postseason starts to pound toward October.
The Rays had begun this fateful road trip wearing their favorite college football jerseys on the plane ride to the West Coast. As Saturday's game approached, Rays manager Joe Maddon went back to the gridiron mode in dispensing his unique brand of wisdom, tweeting:
We're like a bad red zone offense right now, but there is still time to straighten it out.- Joe Maddon (@RaysJoeMaddon) September 7, 2013
By the time Saturday was over, the Rays were still unable to punch it into the end zone, dropping a 6-2 decision at Seattle to fall to 2-7 through the first nine games of the 10-game swing against the A's (0-3), Angels (2-2) and Mariners (0-2). The good news for the Rays: They're heading home after Sunday's game.
It's a game the Rays will have to win to ensure that they keep the coveted second Wild Card spot all to themselves, because now the Orioles and Indians have moved to within a solitary game of Tampa Bay in the chase for the postseason position.
As usual, Maddon remains philosophical, tweeting later:
This is one of those times when if you quit, it goes away. Keep fighting, you'll come of it on the other side.- Joe Maddon (@RaysJoeMaddon) September 8, 2013
Saturday was just another weekend day of work for baseball's contenders, one that included a lead change in the NL Central, a trio of walkoffs, and another day with a big number put up by the Red Sox in the Bronx.
For the team with the Majors' best record, the day began on a note of concern, with Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury's right foot not getting any better after he fouled a ball of it at the end of August.
MRI on @JacobyEllsbury reveals inflammation of right foot, which is now immobilized in a boot: http://t.co/SlSqb0AIfP- MLB (@MLB) September 7, 2013
On the field, the Red Sox kept banging the ball around the Bronx, scoring 13 the day after they scored 12, giving them a whopping 54 runs in their last four games. Mike Napoli went deep twice for the surging Sox, and Xander Bogaerts got in on the action with his first career homer.
Boston's lead is up to 8 1/2 games over the Rays, its magic number down to 12, while the Yankees were the only Wild Card pursuer to lose on Saturday -- and they might have sustained a tougher loss with Derek Jeter leaving the game with ankle issues again.
The other teams on the hunt to elevate into that precious AL postseason spot each had a much better day Saturday.
The Orioles went from having the air taken out of Camden Yards with a solo homer by Conor Gillaspie in the 10th to walking in the clouds minutes later when Matt Wieters delivered a walkoff single for a 4-3 victory over the White Sox. Wieters drove home pinch-runner Chris Dickerson, who followed Danny Valencia (3-for-4) and Henry Urrutia (1-for-1) in that tricky DH spot for the O's, and rewarded the O's fans who kept the faith.
Loooooove those walk-off wins. @dannyvalencia19 good things good things. #TreatYoSelf- Chris Dickerson (@CDickerson_PFTP) September 7, 2013
Everyone that a stayed, that was awesome. I told u we grind. Not always pretty but we grind #StayHungry- Adam Jones (@SimplyAJ10) September 7, 2013
The Indians did some long-ball work of their own to post a 9-4 victory over the Mets in an Interleague matchup with a little extra to it with the Tribe scratching its way into the race. A five-run first and homers from Nick Swisher and Asdrubal Cabrera pushed the Indians to a victory that shows they're feeling quite comfortable in the contender role.
"We've got 21 games to go," Swisher said. "This is the grind. This is the push. It's been awhile since this team has had this opportunity, and we're going to do our best to take advantage of it."
The same could be said for another of the AL Central's postseason pursuers: the Royals. Salvador Perez delivered a two-run homer off Justin Verlander in the sixth inning that proved to be decisive, as Kansas City closed out a 4-3 victory over the division-leading Tigers, putting them just 3 1/2 games behind the Rays in the Wild Card race.
With that result in Kansas City and a 2-1 Oakland win over Houston, the A's and Tigers are tied for the second-best record in the American League -- the A's would win a tiebreaker for home-field advantage based on a 4-3 edge in the head-to-head series. The A's moved to 1 1/2 games ahead of the Rangers in the AL West race after Texas dropped an 8-3 game to the Angels, while the Rangers remain three games ahead of the Rays in the 1-2 spots for the Wild Card.
Elsewhere, the Braves were on the wrong end of a walk off win in Philadelphia that kept Atlanta's Magic Number at nine with Washington winning at Miami, and the D-backs kept their faint hopes ticking with a win at San Francisco.
The NL Wild Card race continued to be all about the NL Central, although the issue is even tighter now than it was the day before. The Cardinals took the division lead back with a decisive 5-0 victory over the Pirates behind an Adam Wainwright gem, and with the Reds claiming another victory over the Dodgers, Cincinnati is just one game behind the Pirates for the top Wild Card spot and 1 1/2 games behind St. Louis in the division.
The Reds closed out their second win over L.A. in as many days with Billy Hamilton stealing second base -- giving him a steal in each of his first four Major League games -- to get into scoring position, and Todd Frazier driving him home with a single to right for a 4-3 final.
That @b_ham_3 guy, he's kind of good at stealing bases. Watch his steal in extras to set up the #walkoff win: http://t.co/b3lvZOxZGM- Reds (@Reds) September 7, 2013
Rookie sensations. Walkoffs. Watching the out-of-town scoreboard.
Yep, just another Saturday at the office for baseball's contenders.
Sunday's key games to watch (all times ET)
Red Sox (Lester, 13-8) at Yankees (Kuroda, 11-10), 1:05 p.m. Preview >
Boston clinched the season series with Saturday's win, and they have one more three-game set after Sunday.
Mets (Matsuzaka, 0-3) at Indians (Salazar, 1-2), 1:05 p.m. Preview >
After this Interleague finale, the Tribe will host the showdown of upstarts with the Royals coming to town.
Nationals (Strasburg, 6-9) at Marlins (Turner, 3-5), 1:10 p.m. Preview >
With 164 1/3 innings, Stephen Strasburg has surpassed his total from when he was shut down last year, but the Nationals are in a much different place this time around.
Braves (Maholm, 10-10) at Phillies (Hamels, 6-13), 1:35 p.m. Preview >
Another loss for the team with the best record in the National League would extend their losing streak to four games, a season high previously done in April and June.
White Sox (Rienzo, 1-1) at Orioles (Norris, 10-10), 1:35 p.m. Preview >
The O's got Bud Norris to give them a boost in important games in September. They're all important games now.
Tigers (Fister, 12-7) at Royals (Chen, 6-2), 2:10 p.m. Preview >
Taking a series victory against the AL Central leaders seems like a necessary next step for the Royals to keep this thing going.
Pirates (Morton, 7-3) at Cardinals (Wacha, 2-0), 2:15 p.m. Preview >
With this one deciding who's in charge in the NL Central heading into the final two weeks, there's a sense these two teams just might meet again in October.
Rangers (Tepesch, 4-6) at Angels (Vargas, 8-6), 3:35 p.m. Preview >
The Angels have won 12 of their last 15 games, and the Rangers have lost three in a row.
Astros (Clemens, 4-4) at Athletics (Colon, 14-6), 4:05 p.m. Preview >
The A's have won 46 home games, second only to the Red Sox (47), entering their last meeting with the Astros in their inaugural season in the AL West.
D-backs (Miley, 9-10) at Giants (Bumgarner, 11-9), 4:05 p.m. Preview >
The D-backs are eight games out in the Wild Card and 11 out in the NL West.
Rays (Moore, 15-3) at Mariners (Ramirez, 5-1), 4:10 p.m. Preview >
No matter the outcome, the Rays will be glad to take the longest plane trip of the year across the continent, home to Tampa Bay.
Dodgers (Kershaw, 14-8) at Reds (Bailey, 10-10), 8:05 p.m. Preview >
A statement series for the Reds concludes against the Dodgers. It's certainly possible these two will meet again, in October.
If the postseason started today ...
Wild Card: Rays at Rangers
Division Series: Wild Card at Red Sox | Tigers at A's
Wild Card: Reds at Pirates
Division Series: Wild Card at Braves | Cardinals at Dodgers
Postseason 101
Magic numbers
To calculate a team's magic number, take the number of games it has remaining and add one. Then subtract the difference in the number of losses between that team and its closest pursuer.
Tiebreaker scenarios
A tiebreaker game will be played to determine a division winner, even if the tied clubs are assured of participating in the postseason. If a division championship tiebreaker is necessary, the head-to-head record between the clubs will determine home-field advantage. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.
If two clubs are tied for the two Wild Card berths, home-field advantage will be determined by the head-to-head record between the clubs. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.
2013 postseason schedule
NL Wild Card Game: Oct. 1
AL Wild Card Game: Oct. 2
NL Division Series begin: Oct. 3
AL Division Series begin: Oct. 4
NL Championship Series begins: Oct. 11
AL Championship Series begins: Oct. 12
World Series begins: Oct. 23


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