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The Czech Republic and Russia will do battle in the final of the 2011 Fed Cup, after both nations secured wins in their respective semifinals on Sunday. While the Russians, who will host the November showdown in Moscow, completed a 5-0 whitewash of Italy, the Czechs went down to the wire against Belgium.
With the tie locked at 2-2 after all the singles had been played, Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova scored the decisive victory in the doubles rubber, beating Yanina Wickmayer and Kirsten Flipkens, 64 64. Earlier in the day, Wickmayer had been beaten by Petra Kvitova in three sets, 57 64 62; Flipkens kept the home side in the hunt with a 62 63 win over Zahlavova Strycova.
Until today, the Czech Republic had never reached the final of the Fed Cup. As Czechoslovakia they were a force in the 1980s, winning the team event four times in six years. But since separating from their Slovak cousins and becoming an independent nation in 1994, the team's best results have been semifinal showings in each of the last two years.
"I'm not going to lie, it was in my mind the two semifinals that we lost before," said Benesova. "This time, though, I just knew we were going to win. I'm so excited." Zahlavova Strycova added: "Everything was in my head. The lows of losing to Kirsten, and then this high. This is the best feeling. It's a great achievement for Czech Republic and for the whole team. We've worked so hard for this victory."
Meantime, in Moscow, Vera Zvonareva needed just one hour 14 minutes to seal Russia's happy fate, beating Roberta Vinci 64 62 to give her side an unassailable 3-0 lead.
"I think this is one of the biggest emotions of my life," said the world No.3. "I haven't played for my country for two years and I really wanted to give this match to my team."
Vinci, who boasts a perfect unbeaten record in Fed Cup doubles, had been promoted to the defending champion team's No.1 singles player in the absence of Francesca Schiavone and Flavia Pennetta. Italian No.2 Sara Errani duly pushed Anastasia Pavluchenkova to two tie-breaks, 76(5) 76(4); Pavlyuchenkova then combined with Ekaterina Makarova to beat Alberta Brianti and Maria Elena Camerin in straight sets.
Elsewhere, the biggest upset of the World Group play-offs saw Ukraine save match points in the pivotal doubles rubber to beat Australia 3-2 in Melbourne. Less surprising, but no less painful for the vanquished, was Spain's 4-1 defeat of France, who are now relegated from the World Group for the first time in the competition's history.
Germany gained promotion to the World Group at the expense of the United States, who pocketed just one set all weekend in Stuttgart. And in the cliffhanger of the round, Jelena Jankovic and Alexandra Krunic secured Serbia an historic place among the elite eight when they beat Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova and Magdalena Rybarikova in the decisive doubles, 26 75 97.
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For Immediate Release:Majority Caucus Louisville Metro CouncilContact: Tony Hyatt 574-4137/526-3622Several members of the Louisville Metro Council will continue a holiday tradition next Thursday in an effort to ensure seniors and elderly in need have a good Thanksgiving Dinner in the company of those who care.
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"This dinner symbolizes all that is good in our community," says Councilman David Tandy (D-4). "Every year, seniors are our special guests as we give thanks for our many blessings during this holiday season."
Metro Council members joining Tandy and PRIDE as sponsors of the event: Judith Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Mary C. Woolridge (D-3), Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5), David James (D-6) and Dan Johnson (D-21). The New Jerusalem Church is also a sponsor of the event.
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Freesat is a UK digital satellite TV service from the BBC/ITV which launched in May 2008. Freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation. It even comes with subscription-free, high-definition TV programmes. As Freesat is broadcast via satellite, it's available to almost every household in the UK.
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How hot are .eu domain names compared to .co.uk and .com?
Nothing is comparable to a .com. It's the most sought after, period.
After that, I'd say it is on par with any country spefic domain. No better, no worse.
Although .net probably is still more coveted under most circumstances I would presume.
cool - thanks for the advice - I just purchased computingforall.eu and computingforall.net !
I love domain name shopping!
Though .eu cannot compare with .com or .net, and is inherently focused on Europe (doh), it could prove to be quite popular in the future. They passed .biz in less than a week after the landrush period started, though many of these registrations are believed to be of "speculative nature", so to speak...
It could be worth remembering that .EU covers lots of languages so rather than a single .eu name to cover europe you could require several.
I registered a few .eu to protect .com business names I already had registered. I tried to get a variety of single word .eu's but the ones I tried for I didn't get ... so no big deal.
I am .EU registrar and from my experience I can say that most of the current registrations were made for 1) protection and 2) speculation.
However some of the names will be used to offer Europe-centric services and this will make the name more popular in the future.
I dont think that it will ever become more usefull than the respective .com, but a better .eu name is preferable than a a bad .com. For example medicon.eu is preferable than mediconpharmaceuticals.com. And is hard to find a decent .com anymore.
For a Europe based business I think is definately better than .biz and according to my opinion even from .net.


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Here I present a flash about the beginning of the clock crew told in my own way. This is perhaps the only flash I feel I've done well in.
Happy Clock Day 2007
Rated 4 / 5 stars March 22, 2013
This is really one of the best CC collaborations I've watched, as far back as I can recall, the sceneries, the characters, they're all as detailed as any regular animation (not that I know why I'd expect CC animations to be any lesser). Some sad, some happy, some completely random. The introductory sotry about B is tragic, but it gets brighter, it's a constant symbolism, an inspiration, an era brought to it's peak, an empire that traverses randomness with its impact, lol. Keep it going!
Rated 4 / 5 stars January 22, 2013
Wow pretty cool, I like the Diverse Animation styles... it's very unique and cool for a Clock crew Flash and a Collaboration of different parts I assume... Not bad, It's pretty cool!! You guys did a pretty decent work! Yes, <3 the Clock crew, I shall say!!
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I was perplexed by the different styles of animation used in this and it was nice to see so many different styles. It shows that working together is what makes the Clock Crew great. It was especially funny to see it all go back to its roots at the end by being silly. Even some of the spam flash is not as bad as the stuff at the end. I kept thinking the title was a reference to something, like maybe "Children Of Men". I only wish Clock Day 2010 had as many good entries as the previous years had.
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As you might expect, if you get caught breaking law, you will get punished, and sometimes it is by fine, and that can be a dent in your wallet. That is one way, but today Great Falls Municipal Court, allowing another currency to pay for fines.
Today at Municipal Court, those paying monthly fines were allowed to bring in non-perishable items that would cover for their December payment. For every ten cans or boxes of food that are brought in would account for fifty dollars on their fine for the month. District Judge Nancy Luth likes how the community can contribute to the holiday season.
Today also marking the end of an era as this year's Food for Fines will be the last one for Judge Luth as she is scheduled to retire at the end of January. Cascade County will have their Food for Fines day starting Wednesday and runs through Friday.


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The 18-page complaint seeking $100 million to compensate for damage to Willie Jessop's excavating business is really a fascinating read, with more detail from him on what caused his break with/expulsion from the church and on the nighttime break-in at his business.
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I ran with a 25-man guild that was pugging through TOC. Our loot rules were pretty simple -- main spec first, off spec afterwards, and patterns go to the guild first, others afterwards. We were always very up front about it, and we never had anyone complain.
I think a lot of how you deal with loot is just 'Be upfront and honest at the start -- before you're even close to getting saved'. It's sometimes hard to get the right stuff out of people beforehand, people forget, have things they don't mention, etc. but so long as the rules are clearly stated -- preferably before you start pulling or buffing -- I've found that most people are willing to deal.
Selling patterns to a PUG who is rolling with you if you're not keeping them in-guild feels pretty shitty to me, though. It's clear that they were not upfront about it, and not flexible. I don't think you did wrong, but it's possible that there could have been less begrudging on both sides if they -- or you -- had brought it up earlier.


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What do you think about the term "fitting in" at school, work, or an outing somewhere?
What do you think about the term " fitting" in at school, work or an outing somewhere?
I would just want a philosophical approach. Not too much on experiences. Is it better to be an individualist or does fitting in just plainly not exist?
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Don RuchApr 24 2012: I think that "Fitting in" is the worst possible choice that an INDIVIDUAL can make. Once you start to fit in, to be acepted, to blend in, it becomes a habit and a easy way out. If you arent the one that "steps out" away from the crowd then some one else will and grab the brass ring. Celibrate life by being unique.
Apr 26 2012: "Fitting In" in social setting whether its school , work or community in usually is indicative of EQ.
But defintely with high EQ one need to be conscious about where to "fit in" where not to depending on the individual value system as well as passion (definitely not compromising with values)
One can be Fit In some setting but even can be UNIQUE which means one need not compromise individual uniqueness to FIT in....
Tony HydeApr 18 2012: I can remember back in elementary school, which was a very small rural school, that we had a very diverse group of children in attendance. Back at that time we never knew what "fitting in " was. We were all just kids. Today is so different. If your kids dont have the right name on their clothes they are considered lesser than. Parents feed in to this too so it's a social problem that will be around for as long as we allow it. Take away all the stigmas and lets get back to just being ourselves. This Country was built by diverse people but it too is falling in to the rut of trying to be too politically correct.
Apr 18 2012: If a group is not too set in its ways, is good humoured, empathic, open-minded and is genuinely interested in others, then I guess it would be reciprocated by a new group member, who will no doubt be very happy to take on all those characteristics him/herself.
A group that is in any way 'cliqueish' would not fit into that category at all, and would either be too difficult or impossible for any individualist to truly fit in (and who is reluctant to become 'one of them'). This is a type of group I would be quite happy to avoid anyway, because cliqueishness equates to inflexibility, being a group who only accepts others who are exactly the same as them.
Cliques form where there is either a 'queen bee' or 'alpha male' leading it, and the whole group reflects their guarded and unanimously supported individual style. I think it comes about through the group's perception of that individual's charisma and ability to lead as a result. (As an aside: charisma, though attractive, is not at all related to intelligence).
It is difficult to avoid standardised groups or cliques, especially in the workplace. However, so important is the need to retain individuality, I would say that it would be necessary to kowtow to standardised person specifications just in order to hang on to that job - but then to express that individualism in other absorbing ways outside work.
Apr 18 2012: "Fitting in" has become so much more important than it should be. It has shot up to the top of people's priorities, somewhere it doesn't belong. Grades, morals, personal identity and character have all become lesser ideals as a result of this obsession with "fitting in." While the majority of us have experienced what it is like to try and "fit in", the group that is forced to cope with this on a daily basis is of course the younger population. Obviously there are many others who must deal with this, but I will stick to what I know, I am of course 19 years old.
It has become the number one goal of today's children to try and find a niche in which they feel welcome and accepted. And rather than being welcomed and accepted for who they are, a human being with feelings just like everyone else, they are judged almost solely on how accurately they portray what is considered socially preferred. We are all guilty of passing premature judgment on someone based on what we perceive from a first look. In my opinion, this shallow form of judgment stems from the inability of today's people to think for themselves.
Modern society is always telling the human race what to wear, what to say, how to act, who is "cool", and even how to think. This has been going on for so long and has affected so many people, that it has become a self sustaining cycle that is powered by insecurity and the significant lack of individualists. Those who try and be individuals are often persecuted for their different mindset.
So to answer the question, I think the best way to describe the concept of "fitting in"....it is a viral and contagious concept that won't allow each person to show the many unique and wonderful aspects of their personality. The fear of being ostracized has become greater than the desire to be our true selves.
I will end with a rather fitting quote from Raymond Hull. "He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away."
Apr 16 2012: To me fitting in means that you have met someone elses expections. If I fit in fine. I would rather achieve self satisfation of knowning I did my best and accomplished the goals. There come a time that you must chose between making others happy, "fitting in" and making the tough and often unpopular decision that is necessary. In the final analysis you must look at that guy in the mirror everyday. I want to look him in the eye and say you did the right thing. All the best. Bob
Apr 15 2012: I think the term "fitting in" exists more in an organizational sense than any other. If an organization exists toward satisfying a certain goal, then it is very much their right to see that only "certain" type of people be allowed to be a part of their "business", anything outside seems counter-productive. So, how does this approach pan out in the education world ?? Well, unlike the industrial world, students are not expected to churn out "outputs" and the focus should be on learning. Instead, what we see is that modern education does treat students like employees in the sense that they should produce output for the school in terms of grades, achievements etc etc....so if this situation is understood, then it automatically follows that students must learn to behave in a certain way that could be mutually beneficial and by extension learn to "fit in ".....
Linda Taylor 50+Apr 15 2012: I really haven't wanted to 'fit in' since high school. But what I can tell you is that in my work area I always look for a 'good fit.' Is this place of employment congruent with my values? Can I ethically function within this institution? Can I make a contribution to the mission and values of this institution?
So I am not sure if 'good fit' is just the grown up version of 'fitting in.' I don't think so. 'Fitting in' has the implication that I will modify my behavior/appearance/values to become part of a group or organization. 'Good fit' has the implication that my behavior/appearance/values will make a contribution to the group or organization.
I think it is better to be an individualist that has a 'good fit' with school, work, or an outing.
Well you said philosophical...
Apr 25 2012: Thanks for making the distinction between 'fitting in' and 'good fit'. A 'good fit' is about as close as I would ever want to get to caring whether or not I was accepted by 'the group' dynamic. I abhor groupthink. I feel it is not only unproductive but destructive. The only thing we have to offer is our individuality, our unique perspective. This has absolutely nothing to do with the actual administration of an organization. In my opinion, what I 'bring to the table' is the only reason I'm there.
Apr 14 2012: As much as I WANT to agree with RH and Luke, 'fitting in' has always been a judgement call from someone else's point of view. And sometimes when we think we 'fit in', the world around us just doesn't agree.
At work, and school, 'fitting in' usually means not standing out, in any way, Not being exceptional, in any ways other than what was expected of us by others. Doing what you're told IS fitting in.
To ourselves, 'i think 'fitting in' is a measure of our comfortabliity with ourselves.
If we feel that we don't fit in, we behave in an uncomfortable way, and usually we are the only ones who notice.
We all want a place to 'fit in', and I think we all need to be told that we 'fit in' fine, right where we are.
Apr 11 2012: Yes the "fit" concept. Many organizations now talk about "fit" and the concept gets used rather brutally. We have in Ontario today the dichotomy of our political, business, government management leaders, behaving in very non-inclusive, bullying ways, yet at the same time lining up to be seen at charity fund-raisers, promoting "zero-tolerance" for bullying in schools etc. While there may be a place for "fit" in some organizations to fulfill specific roles, the concepts of inclusive consultation, unity in action are of far greater importance to all of humankind. We will enter a new age of civilization when we evolve to view all human beings as our own family. In this context, questions of "fit" are not relevant, we all fit, we are all family, we all work together and support each other.
luke griffisApr 11 2012: as RH stated below.. screw em! why should it matter? what purpose does it serve to "fit in?" Obviously in life you're going to have to work with people that are unpleasant and one may have to adapt to those unpleasant persons style of thinking, but that doesn't necessarily mean put on a mask and attempt to become something you are not.
Harald Jezek 50+
Apr 10 2012: The best position for you will depend on your situation and your personality. Ideally, you should be yourself, but take into account the feelings and traditions of those around you by making the small compromises that allow diverse groups to share space amicably. One reason different people can coexist is that we have more in common than we tend to acknowledge. What is also true in my experience is that we tend to see ourselves as different from "the rest", but "the rest" are not as homogeneous as they may appear to us from the outside.
But if everyone around you is engaged in bullying, don't just fit in with that.
Apr 30 2012: Fitting in means giving up a little of who you are for the benefit of those around you,
Fitting in means conforming to the majority,
Fitting in means compromising your personal integrity,
Fitting in means being cognatively and emotionally mature enough to read the unspoken social rules of a group,
Fitting in means being professional,
Fitting in means behaving in a way that is expected of you.
Fitting is is all of these things - if it places an undue emotional strain on a person they may need to think about changing their socal group / job. Fitting in is being human.
An interesting book about how people learn about "fitting in" as a child within a family, is:
"They F*** You Up: How to Survive Family Life, by Oliver James (revised and updated e-edition, published 2010 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC)
It details how parent's expecations and projections determin how confident, social, and well rounded (or otherwise) a person becomes in adult life - dependent on the scrip we are given as very young children e.g. clever boy/girl, sporty boy/girl, beautiful girl, kind girl, brave boy, funny boy, useless girl, stupid boy...
Apr 29 2012: Chris, I am a bit confused by your question. Are you saying is it better to do things alone or in a group or are you saying that here is no such thing as fitting in? Either way I will just take a whack at both and see what happens! =)
People act very different when alone or with company. For instance, someone who is alone hardly laughs at all, but someone with a group laughs much more. This isn't because the group is so funny, it is because laughing is a social tool. Well the same goes for behavior, speech, etc. much like what Jay said. Individuals are not bad as long as they do not mind being alone, can work efficently alone, do not require much help, and are able to stay mentally/socially healthy.
For me, I like to work alone. I am a serious person when it comes to finishing tasks and I feel that when I am with other people who do not share my philosophy on work, we are a much less efficent team. So, for work I like to be alone but for life or socially I like to be around other people.
Jay PayApr 29 2012: I think "fitting in" is inevitable. Especially when in groups for extended periods of time, like a typical 40 hr work week. Whether you like it or not, you will subconsciously probably start to change your speech and jargon, probably even your behavior after awhile. I think it's natural and fine that this happens because it allows the team to function and communicate better. It's not a threat to being an individual, even the rebel has to 'fit in' a little - at least to stay out of jail!
Apr 29 2012: I believe that school, as currently done in the US (with few exceptions) is NOT for the purpose of learning. Rather it serves the purpose of producing "good" employees. That being the case your choice is not whether to conform (or "fit-in"), but what do you want for yourself in life. If you want to be a "good" employee then you need to conform. If you want to be who you really are then conforming is a mis-direction.
Apr 29 2012: I believe:
The personality matters. For some the inner perspective is the preferred source of confidence, for others it is the outer perspective. Organising groups usually is like how a stream flows, the people will always follow their own perceived path of least resistance. It may not seem the case to others, or the individual, but the subconscious knows and that will influence individual decisions.
Fitting in does exist: it is one of the 5 'moral' pillars Haidt discusses.
In my opinion: The question should possibly organise around how one serves ingroup 'morality' with the least compromise on the more important moralities and freedom.
Apr 29 2012: there is a common misconception about the meaning of "fitting in". most people think its going through bullying and tedious routines of trying to please ur new peers, i think fitting in should be considered as a process of finding your place in the new environment. like in school, there are naughty kids groups, normal average kids groups and the very smart and brilliant kids. unfortunately most kids prefer to be accepted in the naughty group because it is more cool, fun less geeky and pleasant thus having to go through hell to be accepted while they actually belong to a different group, fitting in simply means finding the right new friends . not many people have mastered this craft.
Apr 28 2012: I think "fitting in" can be a cancer to oneself and the people of an environment if it causes a person to change their sense of self for a group that's not working together toward a common goal. I believe attempting to fit in should be a total learning experience and not an instant transformation.
Tyler AApr 26 2012: Authenticity with regard to personalities is an invented concept that we use to label those who appear different. In fact, we all learn through imitation; nature provides little in the way of originality. As a result we learn to be different by piecing together ourselves from what we see and learn from others(first from family and then the world at large). So for anyone to celebrate his individuality is really to celebrate the product of society not a person's unique efforts. Thus we are all fitting in whether we like it or not. Even in our strongest stints of feeling like an individual, we are certainly still conforming in some way. So it is true individualism that does not exist, not fitting in.
Apr 26 2012: I've been bullied countless times by different social groups every time I have tried to "fit in." honestly, it doesn't really reflect someone's true individuality if they have to go to a group of people for a certain personality or personal style. Teenagers nowadays lack self confidence and need other people to make them feel 'accepted.' As for myself, I am proud to be unique and do not need other's influence to make my own decisions.
Don Ruch
Apr 26 2012: Fitting in is important in any environment or social setting however, I feel one must do so without loosing his/her uniqueness that makes them each an individual. Fitting in and getting along allows one to express their uniqueness and to bring forth and try new ideas that others in the group may not have thought of in the past. If we all conform to what others have set as a standard, then we have lost the intrigue of individualism and creativity ultimately suffers. Without creativity, the group becomes stagnant and fitting in to that kind of a group only stifles the mind. My view is certainly there is a need to fit in, but still be yourself and contribute to the group rather than focusing on being just a part of the group.
Apr 26 2012: Personally I feel the need to adapt to each environment, I have a strong leadership personality so in certain circumstances I fit in by leading the class discussion, or distributing roles at work. When I am performing my job (STNA) I fit in by being extremely patient and identifying the needs of each individual resident. I feel like "fitting in" is a necessary skill and one that you must have the ability to adapt in order to fit the required needs of any given circumstance.


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This is a regular mix in our house (every day & at holidays) to liven up the inevitable broccoli/cauliflower side dish. Pretty quick to mix up & really good with a coarse ground dijon. I usually add a little more cheese, but I don't smother the veggies.
Zesty Broccoli-Cauliflower Gratin
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 90
- Calories from fat: 36%
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Carbohydrate: 11.3g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 174mg
- Calcium: 72mg
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) finely shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 cups small cauliflower florets
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Combine breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese; stir breadcrumb mixture well, and set aside.
- Steam the broccoli and cauliflower, covered, 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain vegetables, and place in a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with vegetable cooking spray. Combine the margarine, mustard, and white pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over broccoli and cauliflower, and toss well. Sprinkle vegetables with the breadcrumb mixture, and bake at 425° for 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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The Hon Tony Burke MP
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Post offices placed on Commonwealth Heritage List
Media release
30 August 2012
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke today announced the inclusion of 15 post offices on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
Mr Burke said post offices in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia have been added to the list.
"From the central business districts of our capital cities to our remote regional and rural communities, the local post office can provide invaluable insights into how historical events impacted the local community," he said.
"Building a permanent post office was often the first major government service or infrastructure given to a new community.
"The inclusion of 15 new post offices on the Commonwealth Heritage List will ensure these important local places are recognised, celebrated and protected for future generations."
Mr Burke said there was a fascinating story behind each post office.
"In Tumut in NSW for example, the post office was built to service the area that was growing rapidly after gold was found just south east of the town in 1859," he said.
"I can imagine the pride that early settlers in Tumut would have felt when their growing community got their new post office in 1879 and this was even before they had a town council or railway."
Changes and developments in Australia's architectural movements can also be explored through the design of post offices.
"Built in 1913 the design and scale of the Cooroy Post Office in Queensland is an example of public buildings built at the end of what is known as the Federation style of architecture," Mr Burke said.
"The building and location of post offices after 1901 also tell us of the development and changing landscape of our capital cities."
The Brisbane GPO heritage listing recognises its significance as part of a rare civic group, its social significance as a meeting place and its research potential as the site of the former Moreton Bay convict female factory.
The Melbourne GPO heritage listing recognises the creative and technical achievement of its tower as corner landmark and its combination of Renaissance and Baroque architectural revival styles.
"I am also pleased to announce additional Commonwealth heritage protection for the iconic Brisbane GPO and Melbourne GPO buildings by expanding their heritage values," Mr Burke said.
"These heritage listings recognise and highlight the importance of significant historic public buildings and for their sophistication in civic architecture and their high level of creative and architectural merit."
The 15 new post offices being placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List are:
- Ayr Post Office, Qld
- Bondi Beach Post Office, NSW
- Byron Bay Post Office, NSW
- Camden Post Office, NSW
- Cobar Post Office, NSW
- Cooroy Post Office, Qld
- Cronulla Post Office, NSW
- Euroa Post Office, VIC
- Ingham Post Office, Qld
- Marrickville Post Office, NSW
- Scone Post Office, NSW
- Tumut Post Office, NSW
- Victoria Park Post Office, WA
- Wingham Post Office, NSW
- City Streets Delivery Centre, VIC
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chapter 1.1 Reviews
"But what if they are real?" my younger 8 year old brother Caleb asked me as we walked home
"Caleb, they are not real"
"But you don't know that"
"Oh and you do?"
"Okay so they're not real. But what if they were?"
"Would you be scared?"
"Yes. Would you?"
"Yes. Now can we please not talk about this?"
"Sorry" he said as we walked inside the house
"Come on go clean up" I said to him as I walked up to my room.
I was up in my room for a little while on msn and listening to music. Caleb was downstairs probably watching TV or on the family computer. Mom was at work and wouldn't be home for another 2 hours, which was two hours of freedom! Dad was also at work but he was on a business trip in Australia for the month and wouldn't be back until…well yeah the end of the month.
x.lover.x says: hey whats up?
Stab.x.my.x.sanity says: hey and n2m just at home. You?
x.lover.x says: same same. Bored as hell though
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: same here. What did you do today?
x.lover.x says: just hung out with Rhyan and Karissa. You?
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: hung out with Braidy, dyed my hair and then hung out with my lil bro
x.lover.x says: sweet! What colour did you do this time?
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: black with bits of purple
x.lover.x says: dude that's so fkn sweet!
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: lawlz thnx :D bleh Im so bored. There is nothing to do
x.lover.x says: lets hang out
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: love to but I cant
x.lover.x says: why not?
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: I have to stay with Caleb until my mom gets home
x.lover.x says: oohhh yeah
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: anyways, Im gunna go hit the shower
x.lover.x says: alright
stab.x.my.x.sanity says: ttyl in a bit
I signed off
"Shade!!" Caleb said as he came running into my room
"Caleb what's wrong?"
"I don't know. I just got scared suddenly"
"How? By what?"
"I got this feeling that somebody was watching me"
"Come here" I said and pulled him into a hug "nobody is watching you. Its just me and you here, okay?"
"Now come on, go downstairs and watch tv or something while take a shower"
"Alright. Just me and you, nobody else is here" he said to himself as he walked out of my room and back downstairs.
I really didn't know what to say to Caleb when he said that it felt like somebody was watching him. I truly and honestly didn't know what to say because lately I have been feeling the same way. Even in my own room. As if somebody is watching me but when I look around to see if anybody is there, I don't see anyone.
When I walked into my bathroom to have a shower, the feeling went away.
Its like my bathroom is the only place I can go without feeling like I am being watched.
After my shower I got dressed again in my black tshirt that had skulls on it, my black ripped-at-the-knees skinny jeans, my red and black studded belt and some wristbands. I fixed my make up and did my hair (put it up in a ponytail and left my awesome emo cut bangs down). As I walked back into my room, that same feeling came back. Only this time it was more intense. Not in a bad way but in a good way. Like whoever was watching me, if there was somebody watching me, wasn't going to hurt me or anything. That's a good thing, right?


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All students funded by CURI for summer undergraduate research are required to complete the appropriate RCR training course online before June 21, 2013. Students funded through other sources are strongly encouraged to complete the training course, and may be required to do so by supervising faculty or sponsoring agencies. If students have already completed the course they need not repeat it.
Academic researchers are involved in systematic inquiry in all disciplines. Each project involves using theoretical frameworks and methodologies appropriate to the discipline. We seek to foster a research environment that is characterized by investigations with integrity and, to that end, require Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training of all CURI funded undergraduate researchers. This training will help undergraduates develop an awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in all research-related activities.
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To be honest very often people say they want to be officer only for the title. In my guild now i was formerly just a member. But just after 1 month i had joined it. There were some internal problems. Our main tank had some arguing with our GM and he decided to leave. And since he was a good tank and people had enjoyed playing with him.(Was even a bit creepy because people talked about him as he was the only tank wich was good in the game) Very many left with him. About 20-30 people. We were about 70 in the guild at that time.
And GM opened Class leaders positions. I said I could try to do the job. With no former experience from guild leadership. So I started recruiting people. And it was fun. It was fun to be able to make a change for the good of all.
And after some time I was promoted to officer and are doing more jobs to fulfill the need of the guild. Now we are raiding 25 man naxx and no drama in the guild so far..
So with a step of the time you can come further. Then they will really see if you want to do something for the guild. Not only get the title "Officer". Wich brings along some work.
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Chop the onion, and mix the preserves, vinegar and liqueur together the night before, and refrigerate separately until ready to use.
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The chicken cooks faster when it's flattened, but you can skip that step and increase the cooking time to about 15 minutes.


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The Dictator was released May 16th, 2012 and stars Megan Fox, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, John C. Reilly, B.J. Novak, J.B. Smoove, Kevin Corrigan. The film is directed by Larry Charles.
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@dan1@jimthar Talladega Nights is funny but you have to be either really stoned or reduce your intellegence to that of a Nascar fan for the 2 hours you watch it.
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@dan im gonna go with no on that one. i HATE will ferrell with a blinding passion and dont like that movie. or most of his movies for that matter. though cohens performance in that movie may have been pretty good, i have to say no because i didn't like the movie as a whole. :):)
I agree with @movie-nut@jimthar@daveactor7 ....not a fan of Cohen at all, he is f*ckin retarded. I like Faris in some things, but you put a gun to my head and I hate her too. Oh and by the way....whats a militant tree hunger?
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@daveactor7@jimthar For a minute, I thought I was the only one who hated Cohen! Faris isn't awful, she just hasn't gotten anything to show what she can do.
3 years agoby @movie-nutFlag
@daveactor7 i totally agree with you on cohen, though i do like faris a bit. only movie i ever liked choen in was SWEENY TODD. (and madagascar, though you dont see him)
two of my most unfavorite actors ever. Pass.
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British Foreign Secretary William Hague told the members of the House of Commons that Britain has decided to recognize Syrian opposition organizations.
Haig said that "Syrian opposition National Coalition" is the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people.
He added in his speech before the House of Commons that the opposition is now "a credible alternative to the Assad government," said "in the absence of a diplomatic solution, Britain will not exclude any option is consistent with international law to save lives."
The Syrian opposition that aims to topple the Assad regime approached to become a united front while the form of the leaders of the opposition factions after months of coalition split.Britain believes that more than 30 people have been killed in the conflict in Syria.
Britain has urged at a meeting held last week the newly formed Coalition to prepare a clear plan for a political transition in Syria.


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North London Society of Model Engineers Web Site
The North London Society of Model
Engineers (NLSME) was originally founded in 1944, the aim through which the
Society was originally founded still remains today, and that is to promote and
encourage model engineering and its related pastimes.
We regret that at the present time
the NLSME website is unable to provide access to our monthly newsletters in
glorious colour. (Unlike our actuall newsletter that is sent out to all members
in black & white.)
Within our society we have different sections, which include:-
How to find us
Please click here for a map of our
Colney Heath Site.Follow Church Lane to the end (Park
Corner) and continue along the dirt track to the right of the Waterboard
Pumping Station. AL4 0NJ
NLSME Colney Heath Railway
2014 Opening
The site will open on Sunday
4th May 2014 and we will be offering train rides to
our visitors on the newly extended raised track miniature railway. The Ground Level Railway will not be
re-opening to its full extent until the engineering works on that line have also
been completed. We can make no guarantee that trains will be running on any
particular Sunday, this being entirely dependent on the prevailing weather and
the availability of locomotives and drivers.
The site will open on Sunday
4th May 2014 and we will be offering train rides
To help
us to continue offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a ride behind a
miniature steam or diesel locomotive around our railways, we would ask all
visitors to donate a minimum of �1.00 per seat per ride.
will help us to cover the ever increasing cost of coal and other fuels used and
to assist with the rising cost of materials being used in our various
infrastructure projects, aimed at improving the site for members and
visitors. We will also be offering
the option of purchasing from the Refreshments hatchway, a �10.00 Season Ticket
valid for twelve rides.
the site is open, toilet facilities and, normally, refreshments will be
available. Please note that this is a private site and we do not allow
private parties on the site, except by prior arrangement.
is NO public parking on-site and only limited parking is available along the
final approach lane. Parking is
recommended before the river bridge in
Church Lane, and under absolutely no
circumstances any parking in front of the houses at Park Corner or in front of
the Water Board gates. These must
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SNOW HILL, Md.- A 48-year-old man will have to spend 10 years behind bars in connection with a late 2011 crash in Ocean City that left a baby severely injured.
Andre J. Kaczynski of Berlin appeared in Worcester County Circuit Court on Friday where he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with five of those years suspended. Three years of probation will follow his release.
Kaczynski pleaded guilty in August to nearly a dozen charges- including speeding, negligent driving and driving while impaired by PCP- for causing the Dec. 16, 2011 crash that occurred on 142nd Street in Ocean City. Ava DelRicco, who was 1-year-old at the time, was critically injured in the crash.
Police said the car Ava and her mother were riding in was stopped at a red light, when Kaczynski, who was traveling at a high rate of speed, slammed his pickup into the rear of the vehicle.
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Who doesn't feel a little anxious sometimes? Perhaps you're juggling lots of deadlines that are looming all at once, or you're preparing to board a …
Novel method of promoting youth wellbeing
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 1:55 pm
Press Release: Victoria University of Wellington
20 May 2014
Novel method of promoting youth wellbeing
A graphic novel developed by Victoria University of Wellington researchers aims to promote how young New Zealanders struggling with depression and other mental illness can seek help.
A Choice is the first of several resources in the making as part of the Youth Wellbeing Study, a research project led by Dr Marc Wilson, head of Victoria's School of Psychology, which focuses on non-suicidal self-injury.
The research team partnered with Onslow College in Wellington to develop the narrative, with students contributing to weekly story-boarding sessions. Imagery was provided by Ant Sang, award-winning illustrator of the popular television series bro'Town.
Matthew Kan, an Onslow College student, says it was an inspiring experience. "The final copy of the comic book turned out amazing, and the process motivated me to understand depression and how to get help."
Dr Jessica Garisch, Research Fellow and coordinator of the Youth Wellbeing Project, says "although there are numerous resources internationally, there are few resources developed specifically for young New Zealanders based on information collected from this population themselves".
Research shows that up to half of New Zealand's young people will engage in some form of self-injury by the time they leave school. "Hence this is a crucial area to develop further understanding and resources to assist teens, schools, whānau and the community," says Dr Garisch.
An important part of the Youth Wellbeing Study, which runs until 2016, is developing useful resources for adolescents, their whānau, and school staff about how to best support young people who self-injure.
The study also includes a longitudinal survey with secondary school students from 15 regional schools and interviews and focus groups with school counsellors, social workers and youth.
Emma-Jayne Brown, a psychology PhD student who facilitated the development of A Choice, says "we're really proud of the graphic novel and hope it can aid in the discourse around such important issues".
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Psychoactive substances are now illegal – getting support
Psychoactive substances, or 'legal highs', will become illegal at midnight today, Wednesday 7 May 2014 In New Zealand, after urgent legislation was passed in parliament. Find out what information is available for the addiction sector and wider community in response to the likely increase in concern for people wanting to access support.
People who are concerned about the health effects stemming from the use of psychoactive substances, or withdrawal from, and need confidential advice and support for themselves or someone they know, contact the Alcohol and Drug Helpline, 0800 787 797.
Matua Raki has the following guidelines available free for download.
Managing Your Own Withdrawal: A Guide for People Trying to Stop Using Drugs and or Alcohol
If you are concerned about your own use of psychoactive substances or someone else's and would like information about how to manage your own withdrawal please download this booklet for some useful tips.
Substance Withdrawal Management: Guidelines for Medical and Nursing Practitioners in Primary Health, Specialist Addiction, Custodial and General Hospital Settings
These guidelines have been approved by the Ministry of Health for health professionals to assist in the appropriate management of withdrawal symptoms from psychoactive substances.
Substance Withdrawal Management: Guidelines for Addiction and Allied Practitioners
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The power of mindfulness to change your world by Dr Elise Bialylew
Technology is developing exponentially, and at the click of a button we can access an infinite amount of information. With this privilege, comes the potential cost of information overload, increased distractibility and low-grade background anxiety as we try to keep on top of things.
With invisible umbilical cords connecting us to our devices, staying focused is an increasing challenge. Our attention buzzes around with the restlessness of a mosquito fluttering between emails, Facebook, Twitter, and text messages.
Many of us are suffering from what Dr Ed Hallowell, specialist psychiatrist in ADHD, coined as Attention Deficit Trait. He describes it as "a condition induced by modern life, in which you've become so busy attending to so many inputs and outputs that you become increasingly distracted, irritable, impulsive, restless and, over the long term, underachieving. In other words, it costs you efficiency because you're doing so much or trying to do so much, it's as if you're juggling one more ball than you possibly can."
If we wish to remain healthy, happy and clear-minded we need to upgrade our 'inner technology' to meet the demands of our increasingly complex world. We are standing on the precipice of a potential paradigm shift with an exciting dialogue unfolding at the intersection of science, technology and the world of wisdom.
Leaders in the fields of science, technology and meditation are coming together at extraordinary gatherings like the Wisdom 2.0 conference or the Mind and Life Institute, to explore how we can bring more mindfulness into the digital age.
There is a rapid growth of scientific research, revealing what the Buddhist monks have known for generations but couldn't measure with machines: meditation is a powerful tool for enhanced well-being and mental focus. Meditation teaches us how to use our inner technology to understand the workings of the mind and in so doing, re-sculpts our brains for the better. Meditation is not about becoming passive or giving up on your goals or future plans. In fact, it's a perfect companion to developing your capacity to think more clearly, be more effective and find wiser solutions to challenging problems.
Leading companies in the world, including Google are offering mindfulness training to their employees, recognising the benefits of meditation in supporting more clarity, innovation and productivity.
Science is supporting the fact that just two months of regular mindfulness meditation can have significant benefits. When regularly practiced, meditation has been shown to increase our immune function, grow our prefrontal cortex (required for strategic thinking and problem solving), and possibly even protect against DNA damage caused by ageing (through increasing a protective enzyme, Telomerase).
To really benefit from meditation, the problem is you actually have to do it. Meditation commonly falls by the wayside for even the most enthusiastic amongst us. Just like physical exercise, bringing a habit of regular meditation into your life can be quite a challenge. So often it seems like there's not enough time or we just "don't feel like doing it." The thing is, there is research to suggest that even 10 minutes of meditation, five days a week can improve our attention and focus.
Sometimes we need support to follow through on our intentions. Having the support of others or doing something that helps us feel we're making a meaningful difference in the world can boost our motivation. This logic has fuelled the creation of Mindful in May, a one-month meditation campaign starting on May 1, and delivered online. It will teach you how to meditate and at the same time help bring clean water to those in developing countries.
To date, the Mindful in May global community has raised enough money to build water projects in Ethiopia and Rwanda, helping transform the lives of thousands of people. You'll get a one month meditation program including 10 minute guided meditations on a weekly basis, access to exclusive video interviews with global experts in the field of meditation and mind well-being, and a daily dose of inspiration through curated internet links.
In the developed world most of us have our survival needs met, but it's our minds that can cause so much of our suffering. The World Health Organisation predicts that depression will be the second-leading cause of global disability burden by 2020. In the developing world, it's something as basic as a lack of access to clean, safe water that causes so much suffering. Contaminated water is still one of the leading causes of disease and death in the developing world.
Mindful in May addresses both of these issues by offering people a way to learn how to become masters rather than slaves to their minds, whilst helping to improve the lives of thousands of people living without access to safe drinking water. It's 10 minutes a day of meditation to create a clear mind for you and clean water for others.
The challenge starts on May 1 so register before then, donate and invite your friends or colleagues to create a meditation fundraising team to help bring clean water to those in need. Together, let's see how far we can spread this Mindful Ripple.
Start the conversation today
Lifeline Aotearoa launches next phase of suicide prevention campaign –'Start the conversation today – Me tīmata te kōrero i tēnei rā!'
The campaign to date has seen the launch of New Zealand's first Suicide Helpline 0508 TAUTOKO (82 88 65) and six television adverts encouraging people to reach out for help, while also showing how suicide affects us all, and is a community issue.
Lifeline will release a series of thirty-five long and short web-whakaaro from Maori and Pasifika community members who wanted to contribute something meaningful about the topic of suicide.
"This next phase consists of a series of web-whakaaro. Whakaaro can mean 'thought, opinion, idea or gift' in te reo Māori, which I think captures what this next phase is all about." says Lifeline CEO, Jo Denvir.
"It's about positive engagement with members of the Maori and Pasifika community, where we can listen and share together in the many diverse thoughts or whakaaro around this issue."
This week Lifeline showcases whakaaro from Pacific Inc and Le Va CEO Dr Monique Faleafa, Māori broadcaster and producer Annabelle Lee Harris, Māori actor, writer, poet, presenter and eco-warrior Anatonio Te Maioha and actress Amber Cureen.
The campaign has been running since 2011 and over the past two years Maori Television and tvCentral have picked the TAUTOKO adverts up.
"We look forward to a future where TVNZ and TV3 take up the opportunity to reach out to their viewers as well." Ms Denvir says. "But its baby steps, you have to go at the same pace as the community, so we can all hopefully end up together in the same place."
To check out Lifeline's Suicide Prevention Education web-whakaaro series click here. http://www.livingworks.org.nz/Home_378.aspx
If you, or someone you know is thinking about suicide, or if you have been affected by the death or injury of someone to suicide, call 0508 TAUTOKO (82 88 65) for support from trained suicide first aid professionals.


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Finished Short for Delilah
Happy Labor Day everyone. I have finished my short for Delilah's antho. One more read through and I'll submit it. Whew! I hope that she likes it and accepts it. Thanks to anyone that read it and liked it.
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Go go go!!! October isn't that far off !!!