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A 6-year-old girl will spend Christmas hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and her mother's boyfriend is in jail accused of severely beating her Sunday night.
A 6-year-old girl will spend Christmas hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and her mother's boyfriend is in jail accused of severely beating her Sunday night.
Daniel A. Heninger, 37, of the 1300 block of South Pasfield Street was charged Monday with attempted murder and aggravated battery to a child, both Class X felonies punishable by 6 to 30 years in prison.
The girl was admitted to St. John's Hospital and suffers from multiple fractures, bruises and cuts. Her 26-year-old mother also was beaten during the altercation.
Two other children, ages 3 months and 13 months, were at the house but were not battered.
Springfield police were sent to the hospital about 9 p.m. Sunday to investigate. Heninger apparently punched and kicked the girl and threw her to the ground, according to the charges.
Heninger is being held in the Sangamon County Jail on $1 million bond. Associate Circuit Judge Robert Hall set a preliminary hearing for Jan. 3 and appointed the Sangamon County public defender's office to represent Heninger.
Heninger told the court his most recent job was as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army.
Police released no further details about the incident, including what prompted the altercation. They said the investigation is ongoing.
Heninger was convicted of drug and weapons offenses in California in 1991 and was placed on probation, which he violated in 1994, said assistant state's attorney Gray Noll. He then served two years in California prison.
He also has been on probation for domestic battery from a September 2006 case. Sangamon County court records indicate Heninger had completed an anger-management program and was scheduled for a hearing to pay his fine on Feb. 18.
He also pleaded guilty in 2006 to a misdemeanor violation of owner's duties for failure to provide food, water and shelter for his Labrador retriever on July 8, 2006.
According to newspaper archives, Heninger was arrested in July 2005 for allegedly hitting the daughters of his live-in girlfriend with a belt, causing bruises.
Heninger lived in the 1700 block of East Kansas Street at the time. His girlfriend at the time told police she believed he unreasonably spanked her children, ages 4 and 6, with a belt while he was watching them for her. She found the girls' injuries when she changed them to go swimming.
In March 2005 he was arrested for hitting a woman with a baseball bat. The victim told police that she and Heninger, who lived in an apartment in the 1500 block of East Cornell Avenue then, got into a heated argument and he attacked her with a bat. The woman's face was swollen and bruised as a result.
No charges were filed in either incident.
There was no complaining witness in the March 2005 case when the victim refused to cooperate with authorities, according to reports. No further information was available Monday on the July 2005 arrest.
Jayette Bolinski can be reached at (217) 788-1530 or jayette.bolinski. Chris Dettro can be reached at (217) 788-1510 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
For driving directions, click HERE
Accommodations are included in class amount. Based on double occupancy.
Please DO NOT book separately with the resort.
Limited Single rooms are available for additional night rate. Please indicate on travel form (coming soon).
Juan Santamaría International Airport (Code: SJO)
Please Note: Some USA travel sites autocorrect SJO to San Jose California
Some countries require a Visa. Check if you need one HERE. If you are traveling from Brazil, you also may need a Yellow Fever Certificate. If you require a visa letter, please email our Customer Service.
If you prefer to arrive a day early and spend a night in San Jose before traveling to the resort, we can arrange for a private shuttle pickup from either Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport (by Super Walmart) or Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose. Or you are welcome to find your way back to the airport to join a group shuttle.
We are providing group shuttles on arrival and departure days and will arrange these in groups accordingly to meet your flights. It is roughly 3.5 hours.
We can also provide a private shuttle if there are no groups available or if you're traveling outside of 24th and 28th May.
Click HERE to send us your Travel Info
Please submit your travel form as soon as possible so we can accommodate your requests.
Private shuttles available.
From sugar cane to a powerful volcano: a natural catastrophe converted La Fortuna on what it is nowadays, a touristic destiny. Click HERE to find out what else you can explore.
The Costa Rican unit of currency is the colon. US dollars are widely accepted in Costa Rica, especially at hotels and restaurants - some places even list their prices in US dollars to make it easier for international travelers. For smaller services, including local meals or public transportation, be prepared to pay with colones.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $800 USD DUE 1st March
FINAL PAYMENT: Remaining amount DUE at registration
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ARRIVAL : Saturday, May 25
4:00 pm Registration till 6 pm
6:00 pm Meet & Greet: Have a drink with us
DAY #1 : Sunday, May 26
8:00 am Registration till 9 am
9:30 am Class Starts
DAY #2 : Monday, May 27
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DAY #3 : Tuesday, May 28
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DEPARTURE : Wednesday, May 29
12:00 Noon Checkout
Horse riding is available every morning at 6 am and some lunch times every day!
These do fill up so please book early.
$80 USD per ride cash only.
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A car designed to be equally at home in congested city streets or narrow country lanes. Everything about this car was designed to make it more efficient, providing excellent fuel economy. The Mirage turned heads from the moment it was first unveiled and immediately redefined the standards by which to judge a compact passenger car.
Taking the core tenets that define the very concept of a compact – efficiency, practicality and cost-effectiveness – the Mirage has been engineered from the tyres to the spoiler to be a car that could stand head and shoulders above the competition.
The Mirage is great value but it never, ever feels cut-price. Quite the contrary, in fact, since it's packed full of features and is solidly screwed together. Take a seat and you'll find them to be comfortable and supportive, providing an excellent driving position with superb visibility all round and controls within easy reach.
The Mirage slips smoothly through the air thanks to body contours sculpted by cutting-edge computer simulation and wind tunnel testing. In fact, its aerodynamic shape achieves a class-leading drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.27, which reduces wind noise and CO2 emissions whilst improving fuel efficiency (up to a remarkable 65.7mpg in combined mode) as well as high-speed stability. Aerodynamic drag and lift force are further reduced by an innovative double-tiered roof spoiler*, air dams and under-floor covers.
It doesn't matter whether you travel ten miles or ten times that number, safety is top of everyone's list of priorities; it's also a sphere in which the Mirage excels. Active safety measures across the range include a body designed to see and be seen, with daytime running lights, a clear view of the road and rear parking sensors, a stability and traction control system to help prevent drift around bends and aid linear acceleration, and a particulary clever Anti-lock Braking System.
Across the range the Mirage's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) includes some particularly clever features. There's Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), which automatically adjusts the braking effort to the individual wheels to accomdate the location of weight.
Then there is Brake Override System which automatically prioritises the brakes over the accelerator if they are activated at the same time, brake assist which provides power assistance to boost braking in an emergency situation, and an Emergency Stop Signal which automatically flashes the hazard warning lights at double speed to warn vehicles around you in such a situation.
The Mirage is one of the best value cars on the market today, yet it never skimps where it matters: on things like safety or handling or comfort. It doesn't skimp on looks, either. You'll not find a grey bumper anywhere since all the bodywork is colour-keyed; splash out on a Mirage and the door handles and mirrors are colour-keyed too; and you'll get a roof spoiler and privacy glass, as well as automatic, light sensitive headlights and rain sensitive wipers.
Of course, the Mirage is a flyweight, which helps with economy, agility and braking ability, but it feels well made, easy to drive and comfortable, with a cushioning ride. It offers space, low running costs, a good specification and peace of mind which comes with the Mitsubishi name, a name synonymous with reliability. Without a doubt, this small, compact car is a heavyweight when it comes to meeting the needs of the modern motorist


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Just to give you a little info about PhotoGraphics Photography we are a photographic company that specializes in marketing, sports and entertainment we have photographed several large events from start to finish and pay attention to every aspect and detail of the task at hand.
As far as our pricing, we have a different philosophy style and work ethic. Our pricing for all clients is done on hourly or day rate basis. We hope to build a business relationship where we provide a frequent affordable service. Most of our corporate special event rates include all the images with a complete release of rights granted.
Our team size varies with the size of your event and work flow, but every member is trained and knows how our company operates and what is expected at the end result. We can provide you with a list of references that we have worked with on several large events and clients that we work with each week.
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Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Discover, explore and enjoy award winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery.
Close to the border of England and Scotland and the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall and within striking distance of the breathtaking Lade District, Tullie House is a meeting point for history, nature and art in one of Britain's most fascinating regions and has been inspiring visitors for more than 120 years!
There are four fantastic galleries to explore, which will take you on a journey through the ages from present day right back to the early Romans and beyond. There is plenty to see and do at Tullie House.
Set in beautiful gardens, Old Tullie House is a Grade 1 listed building, and is home to a nationally important collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. Many features of the 17th century architecture still remain, such as the beautiful Jacobean staircase.
Our archaeological collection features objects from periods as early as the Old Stone Age, through the Roman, Celt, Viking and Middle Ages.
Our large award winning family friendly Garden Restaurant offers a delicious selection of home cooking from scones and cakes to lunches and afternoon teas.
Round off your day with a visit to our shop which is the perfect place to find unique and locally crafted goods and gifts.
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Museum, Gallery
Open Daily, all year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
November - March: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
April - June/September - October: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm- 5pm
July - August: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Adults £7
Children 18 years and under FREE.
Concessions £5.00
- Museums Association
The Border Galleries reveal Carlisle's exciting history. Amongst others you can see objects from pre-historic and Roman times, complete with a replica section of Hadrian's wall. View the spectacular Reivers audio visual show; listen to Carlisle's railway story and marvel at the changing Carlisle skyline in the wildlife gallery.
Also visit our new refurbished gallery 'Carlisle Life'. The exhibitions ethos is to create a sense of place and flavour of Carlisle's recent local history. Also visit the website
The Millennium gallery is transformed into an exciting exhibition ' Freshwater Life', which dives into the world of the special wildlife and habitats of the rivers and lakes in Cumbria. The gallery is transformed to follow the River Eden from source to sea, exploring the changing wildlife along the way such as Salmon, Otters and even the rare fish of the Lake District like the Charr and Vendace.
The gallery also houses a stunning collection of local minerals and rare archaeological finds. Complete with interactive exhibits, including an amazing figure that transforms into skeletal remains before your eyes and a wall that whispers stories!
ART GALLERY and SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GALLERY
The Art Gallery and Special Exhibitions Gallery present regularly changing programmes to appeal to all.
The Art Gallery features contemporary arts and crafts.
The Special Exhibitions Gallery draws its themes from our own extensive collections.
For further information on the changing exhibition programme visit our website www.tulliehouse.co.uk
Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house of character, with a fine classical façade, overlooking the Tullie House herb garden. Inside it's strong architectural features include a jacobean staircase and tiled walls by Craven Dunhill.
The pannelled room showcases key paintings from the Pre-raphaelite period, including works by Rossetti and Burne-Jones. View some of our magnificent porcelain collection and visit our gallery of childhood a popular choice for all ages.
Situated in the heart of the City, the Guildhall has been home to Carlisle's historic Guilds for over 500 years, and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city. Displays feature Guild items, and special objects. (Open Good Friday to end of October).
Your day would not be complete without a visit to our delightful Garden Restaurant offering teas and speciality coffees, light snacks and lunches, whilst our gift shop is a popular stop with many unique gift ideas and specially commissioned jewellery.
Roman Carlisle began with the building of the first fort, which now underlies much of the area from Tullie House to Carlisle Castle. The presence of the army provided a ready market, stimulating the growth of the town, which eventually became the capital of the tribal area of the Carvetti.
Collection details
Social History, Natural Sciences, Music, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Archaeology
- Romans
- Social History
- Fine Arts
- Decorative Arts
- Natural Sciences
- Pre Raphaelites
- William Morris
- Robert Carlyle
- Matthew Ellis Nutter
- Sam Bough
- Art Gallery
- Museum
- Brampton Live
Carlisle Life
The exhibition tour on the Carlisle Life website will give you an overview of what can be seen and the fun activities we offer that allow children to engage with their local history.
- Tullie House
- Tullie House
Within this online resource you can explore the various sites within Roman Cumbria and along the Cumbrian section of the Wall.
- Tullie House
- Tullie House
Once Upon a Web Site
With Once Upon A Website you can discover mysterious, beautiful or just strange objects from Tullie House Museum that can inspire your own stories of adventure, science fiction, mystery, romance or anything else you'd like to write.
- Tullie House
- Tullie House
Open Art
Exclusive online exhibitions from the art collection at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
- Ben White
- Ben White
Snakes and Ladders
Tullie House Museum
Tullie House website provides an overview of what the Museum holds within its collections.
World War II Resource Pack
This colourful and informative pack contains information on Carlisle between 1939 and 1945. Thoroughly researched by a local teacher, the pack focuses on the Home Front and how peoples' lives were affected by the war. This exciting resource also contains ideas and activities for teachers. KS2
£6 from Tullie House shop.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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Dollydust and Sequins
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Monday, 15 August 2011
My Glittery Jimmy Choo...
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Shoe of the Week
Here they are...
The prettiest shoes I have seen all Spring!... Hello Summer tea dresse meet your new friends...These Sindy Topshop Fuscia Pink Bow Peep Toe heels are to die for and already top of my wish list...
**I wish...I wish...I wish...**
Find them at http://www.topshop.com
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
That country wedding...
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
A few snaps of my weekend.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
I love Bows...
Prabal Gurung at J.Crew collection-
With the fresh, fun and feminine flair, this limited-edition line comprised of 50 coveted pieces. With sophistication, and fun time girl both bringing their story to this amazing collection.
Fresh, bold and full of feminine flair, this amazing collection will really spice up your summer wardrobe I am off to America in a few weeks and I cant wait to visit J.Crew to see what amazing pieces I can add to my wardrobe.
Especially in love with the amazing selection of Bow items on their website!
Especially in love with the amazing selection of Bow items on their website!
God, I love...
Model: Isabeli Fontana & Clement Chabernaud
Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Fashion Editor: Emmanuelle Alt
Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Fashion Editor: Emmanuelle Alt
Tuesday Thought?
Hey Guys,
What are your thoughts? Is it a Casio Hit, or a total Miss, I am in awe of anything diamonte, regardless.
I am all for Wrist bling! - http://www.diamondgshock.com
Celebrity Outfit Crush!
Camille Belle looking truly stunning in this white Tom Ford Suit.
This outfit is spot on from the shoes to the bag, however I would have gone for an updo hairstyle, to complete the look, even though Camille's hair looks pretty, something more striking would of set her on top of the style stakes.
Monday, 23 May 2011
Dress of the Day
ASOS Belted Dress with Scoop Neck
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
I Heart YSL Ballerinas
Sky high Tributes and skinny stilettos… Nope…YSL has launched a gorgeous collection of stunning ballet flats. The Love Ballerinas come in smooth patent leather in a variety of colours, and I am in LOVEEEEE!
All feature a pretty heart shape cut-out on the toe and an oversize YSL logo on the insole. These are a show I can see my self living in, Comfy, beautiful and YSL, say no more. It's amore!
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Things I Love, H&M Buys
My beautiful new ring from Mikey.
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Hardware Today: Fujitsu Server Snapshot
Specialization works well in the medical profession, where the human body has changed little in the past several-thousand years. In the IT area, however, evolution is measured in mere months rather than thousands of years, and too much specialization leads to extinction. That is the problem Fujitsu faced with its server line. Although it had a solid reputation and customer base in the high-end server space, the market was evolving. So Fujitsu expanded its offerings into the x86 and Itanium markets.Fujitsu is getting ready to bid adieu to PrimePower and make the volume market its prime number. Will Primergy and PrimeQuest fit the bill?
"We continue to offer our customers choice as a differentiator," says Graham Kelly, director of enterprise product marketing, Fujitsu Computer Systems in Sunnyvale, Calif. "We offer a broad portfolio of products from PCs driving end-user applications though network-facing rack and blade systems, to mission-critical application and database servers."
|Recent Server Snapshots
Fujitsu maintained its No. 5 position in server sales in 2005, according IDC's oft-referenced server revenue survey. But those figures also show a continuing shift in what customers are buying. Although total global annual server sales figures of $51.3 billion were the highest in five years, fourth quarter sales in 2005 were slightly below those of fourth-quarter 2004.
The entire market wasn't down, however. The volume server market exhibited 7.3 percent growth, while the midrange server revenue dropped 11.5 percent, and high-end enterprise servers declined 1.7 percent. As a result of this shift to smaller servers, total revenue fell by 0.2 percent, while the number of units sold rose 10.6 percent.
These trends are reflected in Fujitsu's own sales numbers. According to Gartner, although the company's revenue was relatively flat in 2005 easing up from $2.67 in 2004 to $2.69 in 2005 it shipped 14.6 percent more units last year, outpacing the unit shipment growth rates of HP, IBM, and Sun.
Triple Threat
To target a broad range of customers and applications, Fujitsu manufactures servers in three categories. At the top of the line is its PrimePower brand of Unix servers. PrimePower servers use SPARC processors that adhere to the SPARC v9 standard. PrimePower servers constitute the bulk of Fujitsu's North American server sales. They scale up from one to as many as 128 SPARC64 V processors, each with up to 4 MB of on-chip Level 2 cache. They come with up to 320 PCI slots (Model 2500), and up to 8 GB of RAM per processor. The processors on the Models 900, 1500, and 2500 can be upgraded in the field without downtime. Running on the Solaris operating system, PrimePower's fast bus technology combines well with the SPARC processors to enhance performance.
Although the servers don't scale quite as high as PrimePower systems, Fujitsu's PrimeQuest line can hardly be considered low-end. In fact, the company characterizes them as mainframe-class systems for Linux and Windows. PrimeQuest servers use Intel's Itanium2 64-bit processor up to 32 of them. They also have 1 TB of memory and 128 PCI-X I/O slots. According to Kelly, PrimeQuest has made inroads into the high-end Linux/Windows markets with hundreds of active installations globally.
Initially, he notes, most of the PrimeQuest servers were used for Linux systems, but Windows-based applications, such as SQL Server, are starting to gain momentum. Accordingly, the company offers this platform in a wide range of operating system configurations Windows Server Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, SUSE Enterprise Linux, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
"We are beginning to ramp up activity in North America as our customers start looking at migrating legacy applications to new platforms or reach tipping points of scalability on their large SQL Server and Oracle databases," says Kelly.
For x86 processors, Fujitsu has the lower-end Primergy line, which offers tower, rackmount, and blade servers. These cover the spectrum from single processor to 16-way systems intended for database or virtualization applications. As a result, Primergy contains the largest selection of models and the greatest choice in processors.
The most recent addition to the line is the RX220 S2, a 1U rackmount server with two single or dual-core Opteron Processors, 16 GB of RAM, and two hot-swappable Serial ATA drive bays. The RX220 is designed for use as a low-power consumption node for high performance computing, with or without hard drives. Like the other Primergy servers, it incorporates Fujitsu's new Cool-Safe cooling technology, which provides better air flow for use in rack-dense installations. During the past year, in addition to incorporating larger and faster disks, the CPU options have grown to include the 64-bit AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon processors with EM64T technology.
"The EM64T Nocona processors have allowed much larger address spaces to be utilized much more efficiently than before by environments such as VMware and applications such as Oracle and SAP," says Kelly. "This has resulted in much larger configurations of servers being deployed than was the case a year ago."
Like everything it touches in the server space, though, "low-end" isn't quite correct. Certainly, the RX100 is available for around $1,000. But other Primergy models, such as the RX800, sell for almost a quarter of a million dollars. Although not quite in $1 million-plus category of PrimeQuest and PrimePower, it is unlikely that Primergy servers will be gracing the aisles of your local Fry's Electronics store any time soon.
PrimePower Sun-Set
While Primergy and PrimeQuest will continue on their roadmaps, 2006 marks the end of the PrimePower line in its current incarnation. Later this year, Fujitsu will join the PrimePower line with Sun's Sun Fire servers. These combined product offerings have been a long time in coming both companies first announced them back in 2004.
"We will be moving to the Advanced Product Line (APL) with Sun providing significant new performance and feature capabilities for SPARC/Solaris applications," says Kelly. "More details of this new product family will be available in a joint public announcement with Sun later this year."
For the other two lines, however, Kelly isn't giving much away beyond incremental changes. The PrimeQuest servers, he says, will begin using the new dual-core Montecito processors when Intel releases them later this year.
"We will be updating all of these product families this year with new performance, capacity, and flexibility features," says Kelly. "Our customers will continue to be able to choose the optimum operating environment [Unix, Linux, or Windows] for their applications that drive their businesses, with the knowledge that their choice will be backed by high-quality, high-performance products from Fujitsu."
Server Line
Processor Types
Processor Range
Operating Systems
|Mainframe-class platforms for hosting Linux and Windows environments, they combine Fujitsu mainframe design disciplines with the Intel Itanium 2 processor to deliver a server with high performance, availability, and flexibility.
|Itanium 2 (Madison)
|1 to 32
|Windows Server Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, Novell SUSE Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
|From $75,000 to more than $1 million for large configurations
|Servers that combine fast bus technology and the latest in SPARC processor development, to provide value, performance, and scalability in a Solaris environment, as well as flexible partitioning and ECC across all data paths for reliability
|SPARC64 V-1.3+GHz, 1.8+ GHzm, and 2.+GHz processor speeds
|1 to 128 SPARC64
|Solaris 8, 9, and 10
|Workgroup Servers
Midrange Servers
Enterprise Servers
|$6,400 (for the 250) to more than $1 million (for any of the Enterprise systems)
|High-performance and reliable servers for mainstream Windows and Linux deployments; offers a wide range of products from blade servers to 8-/16-way systems for database or virtualization applications
|Pentium D, AMD Opteron, 64-bit Xeon, Xeon MP, Itanium-2
|1- to 16-way, depending on the processor type
|Windows, SUSE Linux, Red Hat Linux, VMware ESX Server
|Rack (RX)
Tower (TX)
Blade (BX)
|From $1,000 (for the RX100) to $245,000 (for the RX800)


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Visit the Bylaws, Policies, Technical Regulations page to download a copy of the Women's Artistic Gymnastics Technical Regulations.
For information on the Australian Levels Program, please visit the WAG 'Competitive Framework and Programs' page, link available top left of this page.
The WAG National Levels Code of Points has been updated. This is due to the changes introduced by the FIG.
This version will be included in the ALP 2017 and beyond, however for now, please find the updated documents below.
Please note, Bars, Beam and Floor Symbol Sheets have been updated (as at 14.02.17). Changes include:
- Bars – piked jaeger moved to be an E
- Beam – RO moved to a B
- Beam – RO salto mount moved to E
- Floor – additional jumps/leaps added as per FIG Code
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Friesen (Friese, Friessen, Fresen) family
This West Prussian Mennonite family name appeared in both the rural Flemish congregations and in the Frisian congregations of the Vistula delta as well. Evidently in the 19th century, it was sometimes contracted from the family name "van Riesen." It was first mentioned in 1547 at Reichenberg. Fifty-nine families of this name were counted in 1776. Abraham Friesen, a brother of Peter von Riesen, was an elder of the Kleine Gemeinde; Abraham Friesen was a missionary to India; Johann Friesen was an elder of the Kleine Gemeinde; Peter M. Friesen was an outstanding Mennonite historian.
Friesen families came to North America in the migration from Russia in the 1870s and also after World Wars I and II. Most Friesen families settled in Manitoba, where they have been large in number.
|Gustav Reimer
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Reimer, Gustav. "Friesen (Friese, Friessen, Fresen) family." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Web. 1 Oct 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Friesen_(Friese,_Friessen,_Fresen)_family&oldid=119583.
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Reimer, Gustav. (1956). Friesen (Friese, Friessen, Fresen) family. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 1 October 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Friesen_(Friese,_Friessen,_Fresen)_family&oldid=119583.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, p. 403. All rights reserved.
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The best parties in Chicago don't all take place in the summer — just most of them.
But if you're getting early stages of cabin fever and don't feel like you can spend another weekend in your sweatpants, there is the appropriately titled Woody's Winter Warm-Up on Friday. The second annual fundraiser hosted by retired Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah coincides with the annual Cubs Convention (which explains the frigid conditions) and is the lone winter function on my list of top Chicago parties I'm looking forward to in 2013.
Here's a look at what makes Woody's Winter Warm-Up and the other parties on my list more than just an excuse to get dressed up and crush the open bar, as well as a list of celebrities that have attended in the past:
Woody's Winter Warm-Up (Friday)
Past guests: Kerry Wood, Plain White T's, Ryan Dempster, Richard Dent, Israel Idonije, Theo Epstein, Matt Garza
Preview: There are tons of charity events hosted by sports stars in Chicago. This fundraiser for the Wood Family Foundation at Harry Caray's Tavern at Navy Pier, however, separated itself from the rest last year thanks to the number of athletes serving drinks behind the bar and the memorable music performances. Sure, having the Grammy-nominated Plain White T's perform at your event is great, but having them perform with Cubs pitcher Randy Wells and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein on guitar? That's just awesome.
Rock 'N' Roll Chicago Half Marathon (July 21)
Past guests: Al Roker, Giuliana Rancic, Kate Gosselin, James Marsden, Cobra Starship, Roger Craig, Jake Pavelka
Preview: Not only do you get to watch a famous band perform at the post-race party with the skyline in the background, but you also get to run alongside celebrities (and try to beat the pants off of them). The lesser-known bands performing along the race course every few blocks will help keep you motivated, and the unique view of the city from the closed downtown streets will remind you why you love Chicago.
Rolling Stone Rock Room (TBA)
Past guests: David Arquette, Joe Manganiello, Karmin, Jessica Szohr
Preview: Some of us prefer to do our partying earlier, which is why this invitation-only brunch at Studio Paris during Lollapalooza weekend the last two years has been right up my alley. The party in Paris Club's upstairs club includes performances by Lollapalooza bands, great food (last year's king crab spread was a nice alternative to the bowl of Fiber One I normally eat for breakfast) and a more relaxed atmosphere than the typical Lolla party. And, best of all, I didn't have to stay out until 5 a.m. to enjoy it. The brunch has yet to be officially confirmed for this year, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Chicago Fire Foundation's White Party (Aug. 8)
Past guests: Cory Gibbs, Frank Klopas, Logan Pause, Marco Pappa, Sean Johnson
Preview: For those who complain about seeing the same people at every party, I give you this highly underrated benefit featuring members of Chicago's Major League Soccer team. The players and guests get decked out in South Beach-worthy white attire and enjoy a loose dance floor and simple-but-impressive food spread meant for people who don't feel like repeatedly asking the wait staff "What is it?" Last year's White Party at MCA Warehouse had the best dessert table I've ever seen. My advice for this year's event? Lose the VIP room. A hierarchy doesn't belong at such a carefree party.
Macy's Glamorama (Aug. 9)
Past guests: Beyonce, Cee Lo Green, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, Cyndi Lauper, MC Hammer
Preview: You don't need to be a fashionista to enjoy Macy's annual fashion show, which took place at Harris Theater last year but has not announced its location this year. The well-known music acts, breakdancing and Broadway-like sets will keep you entertained even if you don't know the difference between "Project Runway" and "America's Next Top Model" — and will almost make you forget you're looking at outfits you probably can't afford worn by models who probably wouldn't give you the time of day. The after-party is just as great, if not more so, with its crowded dance floor and fun photo booths. Never underestimate the power of a fun photo booth.
Chicago Gateway Green's Green Tie Ball (Sept. 7)
Past guests: Jon Stewart, Pete Wentz, Wolfgang Puck, Richard M. Daley, The B-52s, Duncan Keith, Steve McMichael
Preview: Think this is some stuffy benefit for the environment just for socialites? So did I, until I went last year and saw the club-like atmosphere in front of the stage and incredible "Alice in Wonderland"-themed decorations and costumes. Now I'm kicking myself for skipping it in previous years. The fundraiser at A. Finkl & Sons Co. in Lincoln Park also included a casino and 60-plus participating restaurants with tables along the walls (it's set up like Chicago Gourmet, minus the long lines). This year's theme is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Chicago Gourmet (Sept. 28-Sept. 29)
Past guests: Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari, Rahm Emanuel, Richard M. Daley, Ted Allen, Rick Bayless, Art Smith
Preview: The outdoor setting in Millennium Park adds to the atmosphere, as does the pleasant fall weather, but it's the upscale food and booze that have helped Chicago Gourmet grow each year. This festival has become Lollapalooza for foodies: There are a variety of options and opportunities to try new things, you'll be hard-pressed to get to everything you want to and you'll see plenty of tattoos (in this case, on the chefs). And a Chicago Gourmet spokeswoman hints: "The Illinois Restaurant Association is considering some potential new programming that will be rolled into the weekend, but details are too premature to share at this time."


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Dutchmans Furniture has opened its third store, in the Merinos complex in Mooresville, offering eclectic, custom-made and high-end furniture.
The company also has locations in Highland, N.C. and St. Simons, Georgia. Stephanie Nieuwendijk, a New Zealander raised in Australia, is the owner and designer of much of the furniture.
Other offerings at Dutchmans include hand-painted furniture from Steven Shell and upholstery, sofas and chairs from Rowe Furniture and Robin Bruce.
The Bramble, Bloom and Steven Shell lines are all produced at The Bramble Company's production facility in Indonesia, giving shoppers the ability to customize their purchases by color and style. The furniture is crafted, painted and screen printed all by hand.
Nieuwendijk opened her first store in Highlands in 2000, after coming to America with $450. "Our goal is for people to get real enjoyment from their furniture and to create rooms they love to be in," she said.
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Today is Sunday, June 15, the 166th day of 2014. There are 199 days left in the year. This is Father's Day.
Today's Highlight in History:
On June 15, 1864, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton signed an order establishing a military burial ground which became Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
On this date:
In 1215, England's King John put his seal to Magna Carta ("the Great Charter") at Runnymede.
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to appoint George Washington head of the Continental Army.
In 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state.
In 1849, James Polk, the 11th president of the United States, died in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 1902, the 20th Century Limited, an express passenger train between New York and Chicago, began service. (The Limited made its last run in December 1967.)
In 1904, more than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New York's East River.
In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act making the National Guard part of the U.S. Army in the event of war or national emergency.
In 1944, American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan (sy-PAN') during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan.
In 1962, Students for a Democratic Society issued the Port Huron Statement at the conclusion of a five-day convention in Michigan.
In 1978, King Hussein (hoo-SAYN') of Jordan married 26-year-old American Lisa Halaby, who became Queen Noor.
In 1984, composer-librettist Meredith Willson ("The Music Man") died in Santa Monica, California, at age 82.
In 1994, Israel and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations. The Walt Disney animated feature "The Lion King" was released by Buena Vista Pictures.
Ten years ago: The Southern Baptist Convention quit a global federation of Baptist denominations during a meeting in Indianapolis as SBC leaders denounced the Baptist World Alliance and other groups for accepting liberal theology. Tim Berners-Lee received the $1.2 million Millennium Technology Prize in Helsinki, Finland, for creating the World Wide Web. The Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for their first championship in 14 years.
Five years ago: Gen. Stanley McChrystal took charge of nearly 90,000 U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. President Barack Obama, pushing health care reform before the annual meeting of the American Medical Association in Chicago, bluntly told the doctors he was against their highest legislative priority — limiting malpractice awards. The president returned to the White House, where he met with Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi.
One year ago: Wild celebrations broke out in Tehran and other cities as reformist-backed Hassan Rowhani capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency. Paul Soros, 87, a successful innovator in shipping, philanthropist and older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York.
Today's Birthdays: Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) is 82. Rhythm-and-blues singer Ruby Nash Garnett (Ruby and the Romantics) is 80. Rock singer-actor Johnny Hallyday is 71. Actor Simon Callow is 65. Singer Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) is 65. Rock singer Steve Walsh (Kansas) is 63. Comedian-actor Jim Belushi is 60. Country singer Terri Gibbs is 60. Actress Julie Hagerty is 59. Rock musician Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) is 57. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs is 56. Actress Eileen Davidson is 55. Bluegrass musician Terry Smith is 54. Actress Helen Hunt is 51. Rock musician Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) is 51. Actress Courteney Cox is 50. Country musician Tony Ardoin is 50. Country musician Michael Britt (Lonestar) is 48. Contemporary Christian musician Rob Mitchell is 48. Rock musician Jimmy McD is 46. Actor-rapper Ice Cube is 45. Actress Leah Remini is 44. Actor Jake Busey is 43. Bluegrass singer-musician Jamie Johnson is 42. Rock musician T-Bone Willy (Save Ferris) is 42. Actor Neil Patrick Harris is 41. Actor Greg Vaughan is 41. Actress Elizabeth Reaser is 39. Rock singer Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant Farm) is 38. Rock musician Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) is 33. Actor Denzel Whitaker is 24.
Thought for Today: "In trying to make something new, half the undertaking lies in discovering whether it can be done. Once it has been established that it can, duplication is inevitable." — Helen Gahagan Douglas, U.S. Representative (1900-1980).
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Today is Sunday, June 15, the 166th day of 2014. There are 199 days left in the year. This is Father's Day.


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Jays' five-run frame sinks Pelfrey, Twins
MINNEAPOLIS -- Sometimes all it takes is one bad inning.
For Mike Pelfrey, it was the third inning against the Blue Jays on Friday night, as he couldn't get out of a two-out jam and ended up surrendering five runs in that frame, including four with two outs.
Pelfrey's string of strong performances came to an end, and the Twins couldn't overcome the early deficit, despite a late rally, in a 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays at Target Field.
As a result of his shaky third inning, Pelfrey, who posted a 3.60 ERA in six August starts, wasn't able to replicate that success in his first September outing. The right-hander allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks over six innings with seven strikeouts, and took his first loss since Aug. 10.
"I felt like it was kind of a wasted day," Pelfrey said. "I thought my stuff was good, but I didn't make enough quality pitches in the third inning and they kicked my butt. I guess you tip your cap, because I went out there and gave it everything I have and they beat me. But that third inning can't happen and ended up being the ballgame."
The Blue Jays scored in a hurry in the first inning, thanks to a fielding error by shortstop Pedro Florimon, as Jose Reyes reached and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly from Edwin Encarnacion.
Toronto blew the game open with that five-run third inning, with Reyes bringing home the inning's first run with an RBI single. Brett Lawrie followed with a two-run single up the middle with two outs before Moises Sierra connected on a two-run double. But Sierra was caught in a rundown between second and third to end the inning.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was pleased to see Pelfrey bounce back and get through six innings -- given that the bullpen has been overworked recently -- and noted that Lawrie's two-out single on a 2-2 fastball with two outs proved to be a pivotal point in the game.
"He couldn't make a pitch that inning," Gardenhire said. "It just snowballed. He had two outs with Lawrie up there, and he shot one into the gap. He just kept leaving the ball up. Other than that, he pitched well, but you can't take away that inning and the runs they scored."
Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, meanwhile, was solid against a team for which he once played, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over 6 1/3 innings.
Chris Colabello drove in the first three runs for the Twins with an RBI single in the second inning to score Trevor Plouffe and a two-run homer in the seventh. The two-run blast, coming on a fastball, was Colabello's seventh of the year and scored Oswaldo Arcia, who doubled to lead off the inning. It marked the final inning for Dickey, who left after retiring Josmil Pinto on a fly ball to center field for the inning's first out.
"I just overexposed [the fastball]," Dickey said of Colabello's homer. "I had gotten him out on a sinker in the at-bat before and just tried to repeat the pitch and left it up and he probably guessed right, so it was a home run. I felt like I pitched a lot better than six innings, three runs -- I felt that way at least."
The Twins scored again in the eighth against reliever Dustin McGowan on an RBI single from Plouffe with two outs. Plouffe reached third on a wild pitch and Arcia drew a walk, but both were stranded, as Colabello struck out on a 3-2 fastball from McGowan after falling behind 0-2 in the count.
"I got in a spot where I had to battle," Colabello said. "I'd obviously like to get myself in a better situation than being down 0-2. I didn't get much to hit that at-bat."
Closer Casey Janssen gave up a solo shot in the ninth to Pinto -- his first career homer -- but settled down to pick up his 28th save to preserve the win for the Blue Jays, who have won 18 of their last 23 games against Minnesota.
"We had some chances the last couple innings to get a run or two, but their pitchers made pitches when they had to," Gardenhire said. "We were creeping back into it with two nice swings from Colabello and Pinto at the end there."


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St. Nicholas' Church, or the Church of the Holy Blood, in Bad Wilsnack was once considered the "Santiago of northern Europe" and is the final destination on the Berlin - Bad Wilsnack pilgrimage route. Although the legendary bleeding hosts fell victim to the flames, visitors can still sense the importance once attached to the church.
Legend has it that the blood-sodden hosts performed great miracles in Bad Wilsnack, making the church one of the most famous pilgrimage sites from the Middle Ages. As a result, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in physical and mental distress have made their way here from all over Europe seeking help. The hosts were destroyed by a Protestant preacher following the Reformation. All that remains is the Holy Blood Shrine in the church's chapel, which has once again become a pilgrimage destination on the route from Berlin.
A pilgrimage is a journey in search of enlightenment, mutual experiences and discovery. There are plenty of worthwhile discoveries on the long Berlin - Bad Wilsnack pilgrimage route across farm lanes, hiking paths and little-known roads, including the frescos from the Late Middle Ages in Bötzow Church, the Gothic brick church in Linum, the fieldstone churches in Barsikow and Berlitt, the 13th century Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and St. Stephan's Chapel in Wusterhausen. Before completing the final stage of the route, we recommend taking a moment to see Kyritz Friary, a former Franciscan establishment, and the Mary's altar in Görike Church. And perhaps the Plattenburg, one of Germany's largest water castles, will inspire pilgrims to take stock of their personal experiences along the way just before they reach the end of the route.
Length of route: approx. 120 km/7 stages
Pilgrim hostels along the route?: Yes
Starts: Berlin
Ends: Bad Wilsnack
Arrival options: Berlin Central Station
Departure options: Bad Wilsnack
About the route: consists mainly of farm lanes and hiking paths; pilgrimage can be undertaken all year round
For information, tips, accommodation/contact details and current event dates relating to the pilgrimage route (in German), visit: www.wegenachwilsnack.de
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Five tips to keep horses healthier this northern winter
Veterinarian Michelle Harris, a lecturer in the Section of Emergency and Critical Care at the New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, offers the following tips to keep horses healthy over winter:
- People joke about "bulking up for winter," but for horses that live outside, increasing calories is a very real need as it takes more calories to keep warm. A high-quality hay is the foundation of any healthy diet, and increasing calories through increasing the hay ration rather than grain is a healthier option. Older horses that are unable to consume their calories from hay due to dental disease might need another calorie source such as corn oil. Please consult with your veterinarian about dietary management during the cold winter months.
- Your horse needs abundant, fresh water, even when it is cold outside. Check several times daily to make sure that his water source is not frozen! There are numerous types of heating units, made specifically for this purpose, to ensure that your horse has fresh, unfrozen water available at all times.
- Keeping your horse in a warm, tightly shut barn is not necessarily a good thing as a closed up barn increases your horse's exposure to airborne dust and allergens. A well-ventilated barn, even if it means a drop of a few degrees, will keep the air fresher, and healthier for your horse. If your horse has a non-infectious respiratory disease such as Recurrent Airway Obstruction ("Heaves") or Inflammatory Airway Disease, being inside the barn is a particularly unhealthy option, since exposure to the high levels of particles in the air can trigger a flare-up of respiratory signs. Invest in a warm, weatherproof blanket and leave a horse with airway disease turned out, with access to a run-in shed for shelter.
- Some of our horses that live outside year-round have their blanket on all winter. While blanketing is necessary to keep your horse warm, that beneficial clothing can sometimes hide things lurking beneath. This can also be true of horses and ponies that are not blanketed but grow a very thick hair coat. Make sure to bring the horse in and remove the blanket at least once weekly so that you can check for any new lumps, bumps or changes in body condition. Remember that a long hair coat can hide a lot and you need to actually touch your horse to get an idea of his/her condition. A good grooming session will provide the opportunity to check the horse out thoroughly, and provide some valuable bonding time when the weather is not conducive to riding!
- Keep in mind that blanket management can impact the growth of your horse's coat. Blanketing a horse will encourage less growth of the hair coat, so if you are going to blanket, be consistent.


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It was Christmas Eve and Everett Sosa was a man at peace. Everywhere he looked he saw love.
Most of his 10 children and 30 grandchildren were sitting around talking and laughing, catching up on each other's lives while they kept an eye on his 23 great-grandkids and waited for the homemade tamales to warm up in the oven.
Everett never heard the doorbell ring.
"Dad, it's for you," said his oldest daughter, Sally Lopez, who hosted the holiday family tradition at her home in Covina.
The room went quiet as the 83-year-old patriarch of the family slowly rose from his easy chair, thinking who could be looking for him on Christmas Eve?
It was his country, with a gift from 1953. Some medals he had earned 60 years ago serving in the Korean War.
Her father never talked much about that time in his life when she and her seven sisters and two brothers were growing up, says Ernestine Duran, Everett's youngest daughter. But that all changed at Thanksgiving dinner in 2012.
Everett began reminiscing about the time he spent on Koje Island (in South Korea) where he guarded Chinese POW's during the exchange of prisoners. How it affected him when nearly 300 U.S. soldiers being held as POW's in North Korea decided after the cease-fire they didn't want to go home; they wanted to stay and live in North Korea.
"He couldn't understand how they could denounce their country like that," Ernestine said. "He had a hard time with it. Then he told us one of his biggest regrets was never receiving his medals so he could show them to his kids."
It wasn't about bragging, it was about pride, Everett said. He wasn't any different than any GI returning from war. He didn't think about medals, he just wanted to get back to his family.
"I was so excited to be home that I just never really knew what I was supposed to do (to get the medals)," he said. "That's my regret. I look at my grandkids and great-grandkids today, and think they would get a kick out of seeing those old war medals I earned."
After that Thanksgiving dinner, Ernestine went online to see about applying for the medals. With luck, maybe she could get them by Christmas. But the first response back came in February 2013, and it wasn't good news.
Her father's military records were among tens of thousands destroyed by fire. The only way she could get the medals now was if she had her father's original discharge papers.
She couldn't ask him because that would ruin the surprise. So she went to the "boss" of the family — her mother.
"I love my mother to death, but she can't keep a secret," Ernestine says. "She forgets which daughter tells her what, and ends up telling every one of us what the other is up to.
"And Mom throws everything away. The joke in the family is if Mom is looking for important papers, she looks in the couch cushions first."
But the "boss" surprised her. She had the discharge papers and she could keep an important secret.
On July 4, 2013, Ernestine received a letter saying the medals would be sent. She waited and waited. She was told they were on back order; then the government shutdown happened.
"Father's Day passed, my dad's birthday passed, Veterans Day passed, Thanksgiving passed. Every holiday I pictured giving my dad his medals had passed."
Finally, earlier this month, they arrived — the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Now what? It didn't seem like enough just to have them framed and wrapped up as a Christmas present. She went to the local Army recruitment office in Glendora to see if there was a way the medals could be presented to her father.
Sgt. Jacob Hostetler of the Army recruitment office in Glendora wasn't quite sure what to tell the woman standing in his office. He had never had a request to present a Korean War veteran his medals.
He checked with his captain, and they both agreed. Sosa had served his country honorably in a time of war before either of them had even been born. The least they could do was rectify one of his biggest regrets.
"I thought, why not do it on Christmas Eve?" Hostetler said. "What a cool present that would be, what a great surprise."
And so when the doorbell rang Tuesday night, it was Sgt. Jacob Hostetler standing there asking to see former Pfc. Everett Sosa. He had a gift the country owed him from 1953.
He was confused at first, Everett said. He just stood there, looking at his family in tears, snapping pictures of him.
Then Hostetler began to read off the citations, and Everett Sosa, too, began to cry. He took the framed medals in his hands and reached up to give Hostetler a hug while his granddaughter, Tricia Lopez, led the family in "God Bless America."
Afterwards, Ernestine's husband, Darren, walked Hostetler to his car and handed the sergeant a full tray of tamales to take home to his own family for Christmas Eve dinner.
The two men shook hands and nodded. No words were needed. They had both just witnessed something we don't see enough of in this country anymore. Pride. Respect.
Inside the house, Everett was being treated like a hero by his family — even by the "boss."
He was a man at peace with the world. That 60-year-old regret from 1953 was finally gone.
Dennis McCarthy's column runs on Friday. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Emerging market growth will boost GCC states
Dubai, May 9, 2012
Economic prospects for oil-exporting economies in the GCC look healthier over the next few years than in the initial phase of the global financial crisis in 2008-2009, says a report published by Standard & Poor's.
The report, titled "Rising Oil Prices Will Continue To Underpin The Outlook For GCC Economies", says the geographic distribution of growth between developed and emerging markets -- with the latter outperforming the former -- should keep oil prices on an upward trajectory in the next three to five years.
However, over the longer term, "we anticipate that sustainable growth in GCC countries will depend on increasing employment in the non-hydrocarbon private sector." it said.
"The distribution of GDP growth that we project for the next three to five years supports our view that oil prices will remain on a mildly upward trend," said Jean-Michel Six, Standard & Poor's chief economist for Europe.
"We see growth in emerging markets recovering gradually throughout 2012 on the back of easier monetary policies. GDP growth in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) economies, on the other hand, will in our view remain weak this year and next because of tight fiscal policies. This contrasting outlook implies to us that oil demand growth will be mainly dominated by China, India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia this year and in 2013, while oil demand from OECD countries will contract modestly."
Strong demand from emerging markets will particularly benefit the GCC economies: More than 70 per cent of GCC exports (essentially crude oil) are destined for Japan and the developing Asian countries.
"The GCC economies appear well positioned to benefit from the upward trajectory of oil prices that we foresee over the next five years," added Six. "Their market share in emerging markets, where most of the incremental demand for oil will come from, is bound to consolidate their strong current account position, a key strength at a time when demand for funding on international debt markets becomes more competitive.
"Such strengths should not lead to complacency, however. The GCC economies face important demographic challenges that in our view can only be met through continuous efforts to diversify their structure away from hydrocarbons." - TradeArabia News Service


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This post originally appeared on the Geek Feminism blog and is reposted here for posterity.
Over at my day job at the Ada Initiative, we just launched a census of women in open technology and culture. From the blog post:
The survey (intended for people of any gender) asks two broad sets of questions: What open projects are you working on, and what is your opinion of how women are treated in your project and in the open community in general? The goal of the census is to periodically "take the temperature" of women in the open technology and culture community, so we can know what areas to work on and whether the Ada Initiative is making a difference for women in the community.
The survey only takes 5 minutes to do. Men can take the survey, but we're making a deliberate effort to find women to take the survey. Please spread the word!


text: Trace Adkins has joined the cast of the upcoming season of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, featuring a new mix of 14 past contestants. The new season will air in March 2013. Returning celebrities also include Stephen Baldwin, Gary Busey and former winner Bret Michaels. The winner will receive a $250,000 donation to his or her favorite charity. Adkins placed second on the reality series in 2008 and raised awareness for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.


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The Weather Channel plans to name severe winter storms beginning this year. NBC's Al Roker reports.
During the upcoming 2012-13 winter season, The Weather Channel will name noteworthy winter storms. Our goal is to better communicate the threat and the timing of the significant impacts that accompany these events. The fact is, a storm with a name is easier to follow, which will mean fewer surprises and more preparation.
Hurricanes and tropical storms have been given names since the 1940s. In the late 1800s, tropical systems near Australia were named as well. Weather systems, including winter storms, have been named in Europe since the 1950s. Important dividends have resulted from attaching names to these storms:
- Naming a storm raises awareness.
- Attaching a name makes it much easier to follow a weather system's progress.
- A storm with a name takes on a personality all its own, which adds to awareness.
- In today's social media world, a name makes it much easier to reference in communication.
- A named storm is easier to remember and refer to in the future.
Related: Check Out the New Storm Names for the 2012-2013 Season
The question then becomes: "Why aren't winter storms named?" In fact, in Europe the naming of weather systems has been going on for a long time. Here in the U.S., summer time storms including thunderstorms and tornadoes occur on such a small time and space scale that there would be little benefit and much confusion trying to attach names to them. However, winter weather is different. Winter storms occur on a time and space scale that is similar to tropical systems.
In fact, historically many major winter storms have been named during or after the event has occurred. Examples include "The President's Day Storm" and "Snowmageddon." Yet, until now, there has been no organized naming system for these storms before they impact population centers.
One of the reasons this may be true is that there is no national center, such as the National Hurricane Center, to coordinate and communicate information on a multi-state scale to cover such big events. The National Centers for Environmental Prediction's Hydrologic Prediction Center (HPC) does issue discussions and snowfall forecasts on a national scale but it does not fill the same role as the NHC in naming storms. Therefore, it would be a great benefit for a partner in the weather industry to take on the responsibility of developing a new concept.
This is where a world-class organization such as The Weather Channel will play a significant role. We have the meteorological ability, support and technology to provide the same level of reporting for winter storms that we have done for years with tropical weather systems.
In addition to providing information about significant winter storms by referring to them by name, the name itself will make communication and information sharing in the constantly expanding world of social media much easier. As an example, hash tagging a storm based on its name will provide a one-stop shop to exchange all of the latest information on the impending high-impact weather system.
Related: Cantore's Famous "Thunder Snow" Video | Recalling Snowtober 2011
There will be many differences from the "tropical model" for naming winter storms. Unlike tropical systems, winter weather takes place at latitudes under extreme energy and forcing from the atmosphere.
Often a weather system that is expected to strike a metropolitan area three days from now has not even completely formed in the atmosphere. Therefore, naming of winter storms will be limited to no more than three days before impact to ensure there is moderate to strong confidence the system will produce significant effects on a populated area. In addition, the impacts from winter systems are not as simple to quantify as tropical systems where a system is named once the winds exceed a certain threshold.
The process for naming a winter storm will reflect a more complete assessment of several variables that combine to produce disruptive impacts including snowfall, ice, wind and temperature. In addition, the time of day (rush hour vs. overnight) and the day of the week (weekday school and work travel vs. weekends) will be taken into consideration in the process the meteorological team will use to name storms.
This is an ambitious project. However, the benefits will be significant. Naming winter storms will raise the awareness of the public, which will lead to more pro-active efforts to plan ahead, resulting in less impact and inconvenience overall.
Coordination and information sharing should improve between government organizations as well as the media, leading to less ambiguity and confusion when assessing big storms that affect multiple states. It will even make it easier and more efficient for social media to communicate information regarding the storm resulting in a better informed public. And, on the occasion that different storms are affecting separate parts of the country, naming storms will allow for clearer communications.
Finally, it might even be fun and entertaining and that in itself should breed interest from our viewing public and our digital users. For all of these reasons, the time is right to introduce this concept for the winter season of 2012-13.
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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - X-Men Drawing Contest Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Digital Art Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "X-Men Drawing Contest" ESAULjunior memberMember #Joined: 15 Aug 2008Posts: 36 Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:34 am Hi there, Christmas is almost here and for this occasion I've prepared a Christmas contest for you WHAT'S THE DEAL? The top prize is an awesome X-Men watch and an access for one year to my entire photo stock site (http://photo-reference-for-comic-artists.com), and 2 runners up will be rewarded with an access for 6 and 3 months. Pretty sweet, right? WHAT SHOULD I DO? All you need to do is to show your imagination, creativity, and artistic skills. Using one of 35 000 photos from my stock, draw an artwork based on any X-Men character(s) (from 1963 up to now) in a Christmas theme. Don't have an access to my photos, yet? Then download this free package of 20 selected references: http://bit.ly/xmen-xmas-download. Youre not limited to use only one photo reference, you can even combine them! Thinking of Wolverine dressed as a Santa? Go for it! WHAT ARE THE PRIZES? 3 best artworks will be rewarded with these sweet prizes: #1 - One year membership + awesome X-men watch (image bellow) #2 - 6 months membership #3 - 3 months membership Look at these X-men watch, you know you want it SUMMARY Topic: Draw any of the X-Men characters in a Christmas theme using the attached comic references (or any from our stock if you are a subscriber) 1st Place Prize: The X-Men Symbol Black Watch + 1 Year Full Subscription at Comic Reference Website 2nd Place Prize: 6 Months Full Subscription at our Comic Reference Website 3rd Place Prize: 3 Months Full Subscription at our Comic Reference Website Deadline: 31st December 2014 Submit to: email@example.com (subject: X-Men Xmas contest) Resolution: at least 1280x800px Format: JPG or PNG Size: less than 15MB Everyone can participate, even our existing subscribers! If possible, attach a thumbnail of the original photo from our comic site that you have used to create your artwork. Results of the contest will be announced during January 2015 (our team will pick the best ones). Note: Thanks to our super powers watch can be shipped worldwide _________________http://www.photo-reference-for-comic-artists.com Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Digital Art Discussion All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


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Cigar friendly hardly sums up the open attitude toward cigars that permeates Spanish culture. As in no other Western society, the pleasures of a great smoke are considered sacrosanct in Spain. There are tobacco shops on nearly every corner in bustling downtown Madrid; each carries a wide selection of the best cigars available. This is also true of the many upscale eateries, particularly Zalacaín, Madrid's only three-star Michelin Guide-rated restaurant, where it is customary to offer the amply stocked humidor to female as well as male patrons.
Zalacaín received the coveted three-star rating in 1982, only nine years after it opened its doors. It has since become a temple to a new style of Spanish cuisine that uses traditional ingredients to create dishes with an international flair. The unassuming entrance to the restaurant, located on the ground floor of a posh apartment block in one of the city's more stylish residential areas, belies the luxurious interior. Inside, a suite of intimate rooms, straddling a wide central hall, recedes into the near distance. The claret-colored walls, artfully appointed tables and soft lighting create an elegant atmosphere. As in any Spanish restaurant, the peak dinner hour is late, and by 10:30 p.m. the ambience is lively, with conversations spiced with English, French, German, Italian and Japanese, as well as Spanish.
The Navarrese-born chef Benjamín Urdaín, who describes his food as "Spanish continental," came to Madrid to open Zalacaín more than 22 years ago. His menu mixes the exotic with the unpretentious, featuring such specialties as chilled cream of wild mushroom soup with caviar in gelatin and a simple oxtail stew with thyme. "The important thing is that the ingredients be of high quality and absolutely as fresh as possible," says the soft-spoken Urdaín of his cooking philosophy. Pride in his basic materials is evident in the trattoria-style display of foods that greets guests in the antechamber, including an assortment of fresh and smoked fish, unplucked pheasants and partridges, lobster, crabs, oysters, caviar, foie gras, aged cheeses and whole country hams.
Despite the obvious attention given to atmosphere at Zalacaín, the focus here is squarely where it belongs: on the food. On one evening, the wide-ranging menu included a dozen choices of appetizers and almost as many in the fish, foul, meat and dessert categories. A random selection produced appetizers of lamb and duck sweetbreads with shrimp in a light white-wine sauce, warm wild partridge and pheasant salad in a creamy vinaigrette and wild mushroom foie gras lasagna, followed by main courses of Spanish scallops in an Albariño wine sauce and roast lamb cutlets in a Sherry and lamb kidney sauce. The portions were huge and the dishes rich almost to a fault.
There is no faulting Zalacaín's wine list. It is probably the most comprehensive offering of Spanish wines in the world. The big surprise is the low cost of the wines, most of which list for below retail prices. The Vega Sicilia 1968 Gran Reserva, a world-class wine that is virtually unavailable on the retail market, is listed at a reasonable $125. A Valdepeñas Ibor is a modest $8. A request for assistance from the sommelier yielded a 1993 Conte de Valdemar Rioja Blanca ($14) and a 1987 Torres Gran Coronas Mas La Plata single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($30), which were exceptionally well matched to the appetizers, scallops and lamb.
The staff, like the sommelier, is efficient if somewhat reserved. Yet they are so numerous that at times the waiters seem like a covey of white doves fluttering about the tables. They are eager to please and will happily split dishes, pace the meal to suit your particular style and meet any special requests you may have.
Have no fear if you're too full to sample one of the sumptuous cakes or tarts for dessert. A tray of chocolate truffles, palmiers and almond biscuits will arrive with the coffee. Meanwhile, sit back and enjoy a Carlos I or Duque de Alba brandy and a cigar. Maître d' José Luis Jimenez has made it his business to know about cigars. "Cigars are like women," he says. "The best of them are strong flavored and mature, yet full of subtle intricacies."
The humidor that Jimenez offered late one evening was exclusively Cuban: a full selection of Cohibas and Davidoffs, Montecristo coronas and torpedoes and Rey del Mundo demitasses. No one will mind if you smoke before, during and after dinner at Zalacaín. The ventilation system is excellent. So closely does the restaurant identify itself as cigar friendly that its menu cover features a New Yorker-style cartoon depicting a well-sated gentleman lingering over a cigar and brandy.
A word to the wise: if you're making a quick trip to Madrid and want to sample the delights at Zalacaín, better plan ahead. The restaurant is always full.
Alvarez de Baena, 4-6, Madrid
Phone: 34-1-561-4840
Lunch and dinner: about $80 to $150 per person with wine


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Sole Technology is a manufacturer of action sports footwear and apparel for the brands Etnies, Emerica, Altamont and ThirtyTwo. The company's main headquarters is based in California and its new European headquarters is in the Houthavens district of Amsterdam. They chose Amsterdam for its proximity to large ports and diverse culture. Their new building provides space for showrooms for each of their brands, sales meetings, and key retailer showings. The company has a deep commitment to environmental sustainability with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020.
To lighten their footprint, the company made sure the new building uses as little energy as possible. In fact it uses 60% less than comparable buildings and it was awarded an A++ certification by The Netherlands' EPA Label Energy Index. Their Lake Forest, California building is powered with solar panels, as is their new office in Amsterdam, which features a 60-panel, 11 kW photovoltaic system on the roof. Excess energy is fed back onto the grid. An energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system is alone responsible for a 40% energy use reduction. In addition, the building features LED lighting, motion sensors and advanced insulation.
Pierre-Andre Senizergues likes to be able to skate in all of his buildings (including his home in Malibu), and his new headquarters is no different.
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The 8051-Ready Board is a good solution for fast and simple development of DIP20, DIP40 and PLCC44 8051 microcontroller applications using the Atmel AT89 family. It includes a 2×5-pin ICSP header for connecting the mikroProg-8051 or 8051prog2 in-system programmer.
There also are four IDC10 headers provided on the board which are linked to the MCU pins. These headers enable you to connect external devices to the board, so you can assemble a functional working environment that suits your needs.
This board also contains a USB-to-UART serial interface via an FT232R chip which simplifies USB-to-serial designs and reduces external component count by fully integrating an external EEPROM, USB termination resistors and an integrated clock circuit which requires no external crystal.
The board has a 20-pin DIP socket, a 40-pin DIP socket, and a 44-pin PLCC socket. Never install more than one chip at a time! A microcontroller is not included. The board supports the Atmel AT89 family only.
Power to the board must be provided via screw terminals. Input can be 8-16V AC or DC. In the options below you can find a female barrel jack adapter that will let you use one of the power supplies also listed below. You'll just have to run wires between the adapter and the the board.
There are two 5×20-pin through-hole prototyping areas as well, plus 20-pin VCC and GND rows, so you can experiment with your own circuit.
Jumpers are on the board to enable pull-up resistors and the USB-UART communication.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Stuffed grape leaves (from foraged grape leaves!)
We have wild grapes growing in the backyard, and when I was doing some internet research to figure out what kind they were and if they would be delicious, I figured out that grapes have grape leaves. DUH! What do you use grape leaves for? Stuffed grape leaves! Good idea, internet!
So I rushed out to the yard and picked a whole bunch, then tossed together some rice and stuff, blanched the leaves to soften them up, rolled them up, and cooked them off. YUM.
Stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
A bunch of grape leaves (you can use canned or jarred ones if you don't live in New England have have invasive grapes all over)
1 c rice (I used risotto rice, use a short grain rice)
1 c cooked, crumbled sausage (omit for vegans)
two onions, one diced and one sliced into rounds
a small pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
one lemons worth of juice
a small handful of mint (or bee balm), chopped
salt and pepper
Bring a pot with a few inches of water to a boil. Drop the leaves in a small bunch at a time (about 10) and swirl around for about a minute. Pull them out and rinse under cold water, repeating until all leaves are blanched. Now slice off the stems. Combine rice, sausage, diced onion, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, mint, and salt and pepper. Line the bottom of a dutch oven with a few layers of leaves, place the rounds of onion in the bottom of the pan. Now, roll the dolmas. Lay the first leaf shiny side down and place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the middle. Fold up from the bottom, fold the sides over, then roll. Don't make them super tight because the rice will expand with cooking.
Place the first roll seam side down and repeat with the leaves until the filling is gone. Cover with more leaves, then pour in about a cup and a half of water and bring to a light boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover loosely, and cook until rice is done. Depending on what kind of rice you use, this can take up to an hour and a half. Cut one in half to check for done-ness. Serve hot, or straight from the fridge with some sort of yogurt sauce.
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Very cool, thank you for sharing. I have it on my to make list! My name is Cindy and I blog over at Vegetarianmamma.com I wanted to invite you to link up your recipe at our Gluten Free Fridays Recipe Link up party! It happens every Friday and we'd love to have you join us with some of your awesome recipes! You can find this week's link up here: http://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fridays-recipe-party-2/ReplyDelete
Also be sure to link up your blog on our Gluten Free Bloggers directory. You can reach the directory by clicking the "glutenfree bloggers" tab on our blog! Thanks, Cindy :)
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I am amazed...a long time grape leaves fanatic, I have always only known them to be made with leaves in brine. And they are salty because of that.ReplyDelete
I never realized you can make them with blanched leaves. I had a neighbor all my growing up years that had a trellis and grapes and they meandered over to or side. If I knew tha blanching them would work, I'd have made my own for years! Looks wonderful! :-)


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Whether you loved it or hated it, last night's keynote address delivered by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie brought the issue of evaluating teacher performance to the national spotlight.
If you're from the Garden State, have relatives there, or have been following the debate over reforming tenure and revamping teacher evaluation systems to be based partially on the performance of students, then Gov. Christie's comments will not have come as a surprise. For some time, Gov. Christie has been engulfed in public feud with the NJ teachers union as his speech last night highlighted:
They said it was impossible to speak the truth to the teachers union. They were just too powerful. Real teacher tenure reform that demands accountability and ends the guarantee of a job for life regardless of performance would never happen.
This summer, the New Jersey legislature passed and Gov. Christie signed into law a bill which rethinks teacher evaluation systems. While much has been written on the subject from bill supporters and critics, the underlying issue of reforming evaluation systems is occurring in states across the country, some spurred by the enticement to receive more federal funding (i.e. Race to the Top) or waivers from some of NCLB's most controversial requirements (i.e. all students making AYP by 2014). Regardless of the motivation, we know that teacher evaluation reform is happening.
President Obama's administration and Gov. Romney's position on education support rethinking teacher evaluation systems – embracing linking student achievement to teacher performance. CEC has been working on this issue for some time and in 2010 unveiled a series of recommendations in this area which include not using any one single measure (i.e. test score) for any high stakes personnel decision, including all educators in one evaluation system, doing additional research, and others. CEC is currently developing a position on special education teacher evaluation that will be released this fall. Look for more information from CEC on this issue soon!
With the election season in full swing, tell us your reactions to the keynote address and what is going on in your state regarding changes to teacher evaluation systems.


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