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My dilemma is whether or not to keep holding out against the pressure to buy M$ Office. Last year we quadrupled (from a very low base) the number computers available to pupils. A lot of economies were made to achieve this, one of which was to install Open Office instead of buying 60 new M$ Office licences. We're an infant school, so chose netbooks, which work well as the small size is helpful and requirement for processing power is limited. The saving in licences therefore bought an extra 12 computers.
The children have no problem using OOo, but it's very unpopular with staff. This is essentially the inconvenience factor: not only unfamiliarity, but the fact that templates they've prepared in M$ Office don't work due to formatting inconsistencies and the fact that every time a new user uses a client for the first time, it forces you to go through the registration process.
Staff have to have M$ Office licences as it's part of our contract with the LA to use their centrally hosted services (RDP to a Win 2008 server). OOo isn't available on Central Hosting, so school admin docs will always be produced in M$ and so we won't get away from formatting problems.
The above doesn't make a very convincing argument for OOo, but: Buying licences would use up half of the entire ICT budget for the year; We should teach children capability to adapt and not force them / their parents to add to the profits of an American conglomerate; Teachers have to use Office 2007 (upgrading their licences would take the remainder of the ICT budget), so we'd either still have an inconsistency or I'd be installing a version 2 generations out of date and be perpetuating the requirement to keep adding to M$ coffers.
I'm not supposed to control the ICT curriculum, but I do have a responsibility to ensure best value. Has anyone else won this battle, or should I just give in to the inevitable?

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Everything I've ever wanted to do.
DIY Easy Shirred Scarf Tutorial from This Blog Is Not For You here. Beyond easy tutorial for lightweight summer scarves or material.
truebluemeandyou: DIY Plush Hobbes. Just saw an Etsy $65 crochet version on the Tumblr featured CRAFTS tag and actually like this one better.
DIY Hobbes from the Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip. The creator of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson, never licensed any of his characters for anything - so there are no mugs, no stuffed characters etc… This tutorial from Instructables here makes it really clear that there is lots of hand stitching, but Hobbes is made out of easy and inexpensive fleece.
DIY Everything in a Jar Lists and Printables from The Gunny Sack here. You can also download blank labels so you can make your own unique gift jar.
The Gunny Sack also has additional suggestions for gift jars:
- Energy in a Jar
- Refreshment in a Jar Tide Me Over Jar
- First Aid Jar
- S'Mores in a Jar
- Relaxation Jar
- Sewing in a Jar
- Spa in a Jar (look for link at the bottom)
DIY Magnetic Paper Clip or Pin Plate Tutorial from The Mother Huddle here. Beyond easy DIY and you can personalize this by the dish you pick out and there are so many of these at thrift stores. These magnets are so cheap at Michaels and sold in big groups.
DIY Mending Holes in Jeans from Adventures in Dressmaking here. She also links a tutorial for mending holes in other places in jeans/pants. I get more questions about mending and patches on this blog than almost anything else and for more tutorials go here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/patches
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It seems like food just keeps getting more expensive and that can be difficult for a family on a tight budget.
A Goodie Box has just about everything you need to feed a family of four for a week.
"We've created affordable boxes that cost $37 or $40 that people can take advantage of every month of the year," said Melissa Bailey, The Goodie Box's outreach coordinator.
The price depends on the items, but generally costs between $20 and $40 -- a huge help for Zada Toohey.
"We get the protein box every month. It has all that meat in it, with all that meat, all we have to concern ourselves with is stocking up on eggs, milk and produce," she said.
Pearl Wigfall adds, "Normally, I make turkey meatloaf.. burger patties, I try to do healthy.. the chicken.. I utilize the whole box."
You can donate non-perishable food items, but also things that can be frozen.
Some families make it last the whole month. A welcome sight when it's tough to find the nourishment affordably.
Online: www.plentyforall.org
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Speaking in Tongues: Is it Essential to Salvation?
This page will be treated in like manner to the pages involving the Oneness/Trinity debates and water baptism. It is provided to supply links to both United Pentecostal Church (UPC) writings and those of similar or differing beliefs. Tongues in the Bible simply mean languages. It should be noted that most churches that call themselves 'apostolic' hold the same main beliefs on salvation as the UPC. However, there are apostolic churches which teach one is saved when they repent, but should go on to the rest of what is often termed the three steps (repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus, receiving of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues).
According to the UPC, those who manifest this spiritual gift of tongues are confirmed as having received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They take this view because you cannot be saved without the Spirit of God (Romans 8:9) and they believe speaking in tongues now verifies that the Spirit of God has come to abide in a believer. They surmise that tongues are the initial evidence of having been filled with God's Spirit because tongues are mentioned in three places in Acts when people received God's Spirit. Acts 2 shows about 120 people speaking in tongues, Acts 19 shows about twelve men speaking in tongues and Acts 10 shows an undetermined number of Gentiles speaking in tongues, though all present fit into the home. It is assumed that in Acts 8 the people spoke in tongues, even though Scripture is silent concerning it.
United Pentecostals and other apostolics believe that when a person is baptized in the name of Jesus that the Holy Spirit will come because it is a promise to you, your children, and other people that the Lord shall call (Acts 2:38, 39). Until a believer has spoken in tongues, they teach that the person is not yet saved. In fact, most apostolics would consider trinitarian believers who spoke in tongues to also be unsaved because they had not been properly water baptized and/or did not believe in the oneness of God. There are a few who will question the validity of a person's tongues experience if it is received outside an apostolic church setting.
In contrast, most mainstream Pentecostals believe that speaking in tongues is not salvational. The Assembly of God, International Pentecostal Holiness Church, and Fire Baptized Holiness Church are some major denominations that reject that notion. These denominations teach that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a different experience from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which is received upon repentance. They do, however, teach that believers should want and seek this extra baptism of the Spirit, which is evidenced by speaking in tongues.
In addition to this, some Christians believe tongues are a sign of demonic possession like many thought during the original Pentecostal revival in the early 1900s. Other Christians believe that tongues are simply one of many gifts a believer may receive from the Holy Spirit. While even yet, some Christians from the Reformed Camp believe tongues have ceased with the New Testament being completed and they point to 1 Corinthians 13 to prove this. There are some who believe tongues exist today but question whether many tongues they hear now line up with what the Bible teaches, in that they believe they should be actual human languages which can be verified and understood as compared to repeated brief sounds or phrases.
As you can see, beliefs on the subject of speaking in tongues are quite diverse. Everyone cannot be correct on this subject. Must a believer speak in tongues to be saved? Are tongues that important for today? Is there an unbiblical overemphasis of tongues in Pentecostal churches? Have tongues ceased? Are all tongues of the devil? Is it just one of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit that you may receive? Do believers speak with angelic tongues?
Below is an example of speaking in tongues at a United Pentecostal Church that appeared in the movie, Borat.
Below is an example of someone trying to speak in tongues at a United Pentecostal church. In it, you will see the normal gathering of people around the person. Sometimes they hold up their arms and place their hands on them. This person did not speak in tongues at this service.
Below are links to various writings on the subject, stating several perspectives. Included under the UPC view are writings from other groups that believe likewise, at least in part. Therefore all are not fully representative of their views. Also included may be some links to apostolics who believe that tongues are one of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit that one may or may not receive. An asterisk will indicate these variations of views. Thanks to Eric Glover for his help in getting this page started.
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Gail Orgelfinger
Gail Orgelfinger is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in English. She received a B.A. in English from The George Washington University, graduating With Distinction, With Departmental Honors, and Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her A.M. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, specializing in English and French medieval literature. Her dissertation, revised and published by Garland Medieval Texts, was an edition of The Hystorye of Olyuer of Castylle (New York: Garland, 1988). She received an NEH grant to study "Lay Life in the Middle Ages" at Indiana University, developing an interest in chivalric narrative. She is a Founding Member of the International Joan of Arc Society and is writing a book on English constructions and reconstructions of the saint. She recently contributed the annotations for "Joan d'Arc" to a new edition of Mary Hays's Female Biography:Memoirs of Women Writers, ed. Anna M. Fitzer & Gina Luria Walker, eds., Part II (London: Pickering & Chatto, 2012).
The many courses on medieval studies and medievalism Dr. Orgelfinger teaches include "The Literature of Chivalry," "Images of Joan of Arc," "The British King Arthur," and "Robin Hood in Legend and Film." Her interests in medievalism (in Leslie Workman's words, "the continuing process of creating the Middle Ages") have led to publications on "J.K. Rowling's Medieval Bestiary," in Studies in Medievalism XVII (read a summary of the article here) and "Carl Dreyer's Passion Play in La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc and Jesus," (Film & History CD-ROM Annual, 2003).
At UMBC, she is actively involved with the English Honors Program and the Honors College, which named her its 1998-99 Teacher of the Year and a Faculty Fellow for 2008-10 and 2012-14.


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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Viewing 2,011–2,020 out of 15,877 events
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Friday, November 1, 2013
CityParks Seniors Fitness: Yoga
at Brielle Ave. between Rockland Ave. and Wolcott Ave. (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Fresh Creek Nature Preserve: Planting Native Plugs
at East 108th Street and Avenue M (in Fresh Creek Nature Preserve), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Fresh Creek Nature Preserve to plant grasses native to the area.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
DigitalWork NYC Recruitment: St. Mary's Recreation Center
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Become certified in Microsoft Office 10 and Adobe Creative Suite 6 through DigitalWork NYC, free for 16 to 26 year olds! These sessions help you apply and interview for the program.
Category: Education
Close: A Journey in Scotland at The New York Botanical Garden
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
A look at Scottish landscape design and land art.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art
The Wild Garden Exhibit
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands, and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park.
Category: History
CityParks Seniors Fitness: Yoga
at South Oxford Park, Brooklyn, South Oxford Street and Atlantic Commmons (in South Oxford Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
The Dutch Roots of Clear Comfort
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ongoing tours and information will be provided focusing on the Dutch origins of the Alice Austen House (which the Austen family affectionately nicknamed Clear Comfort). The…
Category: Education, History, Tours, Waterfront
Ride The Carousel in Prospect Park
at The Carousel (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old carousel.
Category: Games, Kids
Central Park Tour: Tavern & Its Green
at Giuseppe Mazzini statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
A tour through Central Park in which you will learn about the history of the Park.
Category: History, Tours
CityParks Seniors Fitness: Tennis
at Tennis Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
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It's that time of year again for fantasy football players, draft season! As players sort through numerous rankings, news articles, and keep up with training camps from around the league, everybody's trying to find the latest sleeper or the guy who's moving up on his team's depth chart.
In this mock draft, 8 teams are participating based on standard fantasy football scoring rules, so no points-per-reception, no defensive players, etc. Participating in this mock draft of (mostly) Down and Distance staff, we have Brett Krummenacker, Jim Racalto, Justin Arbogast, Tad Johnson, myself, friend-of-the-staff Ty Davis, Around the Rink director Arun Morace, and Austin Peat.
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All in all, it was a pretty solid draft with a couple of more surprising picks. If you're playing in a league with only 8 teams, expect the talent to be very deep on every team You will also have lots of great options in free agency should your team need it.


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Just an observation and warning for deer populated areas
It happened again this evening. An ambulance went by with sirens and Hyia said she heard a screeeetch thud, another deer got hit, startled out of the edge of the wood by the sound. WE saw this happen on the highway, when again, an ambulance went by and a buck dove right into traffic and was hit, not enough to kill it on the spot, which is just worse. There would be no way to find it, an we get a whole lot of that found in the woods here. So now when I hear a siren, my eyes are not only looking to see where it is coming, but looking at the edge of the woods too. Don't know if it is all sirens, or just the ambulance. I never want to hit a deer and drive with common sense, I have seen them at one on clock in the afternoon, not just dawn and dusk. We watched one very road wise buck carefully, slowly, cross, and i told Hyia, wait and watch there will always be more. WE passed him slowly, and she said several does crossed behind us. That's easy to watch for but one that is startled out of it's wits, is a whole different story.
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Tal Yarkoni on Dunning-Kruger; he goes on to debate Dunning in the comments — Yarkoni
A good response to the UK govt's request for "laws or regulations you'd like us to do away with" — Gov.UK
The Volcker rule doesn't ban all prop trading. You can still speculate in the Treasury market — WSJ
Koblin on Gaby Darbyshire — NYO
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Andy Xie wrote about wine and it's pretty funny. The Chinese are creating a huge bubble in "Carruades de Lafite" and it's threatening to take down the whole French wine-making tradition!
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Everything I learned in life I learned from musicals.
The ask and submit boxes are currently OPEN.
Please specify what musical your suggestion is from, or whether it's a general lesson from musicals, AND MAKE SURE IT'S A LESSON YOU'VE LEARNT OR A MORAL.
Please do check the 'find a specific musical' before submitting, we put a lot of effort into this blog, so please read through the one's that have been posted, as it saves us checking up everyone's submission so we don't get duplicates.
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But there's a fine, fine line between love and a waste of time.
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Emmy Awards Beauty Download: The Secrets to Good Hair (and a Good Time) with Elisabeth Moss
I will fully disclose that I did not watch the Emmys last night, but let's just say my Milan fashion week schedule wasn't exactly conducive to American red carpets. Luckily, I had hairstylist Alex Polillo on the front lines in Los Angeles, getting the scoop while working with Elisabeth Moss (nominated for two best-actress awards). Here, his exclusive photo diary:
"That hotel room is party central! And we must have Wheat Thins—it's not a real party till those are in the house. There was also a serious amount of Katy Perry going on ("Roar" was for sure on repeat), along with Jay-Z and the Smash soundtrack. In the middle of it all, there was a dance party." (Moss—captured above with brush still in hair—gets her groove on, and the preshow jitters out, with publicist Erica Gray.)
"We were inspired by Michelle Williams' ads for Louis Vuitton but needed something just a little more polished for the red carpet, since it was outside."
To get the look, he prepped damp hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse, then used a round brush (seen above!) to blow it dry and away from the face. The top section was wrapped around one-and-a-quarter-inch Velcro rollers for volume, hit with some heat, and left to cool before unwinding. A messy side part was made, and Extreme Smooth Combing Crème was worked throughout strands for texture and topped off with a few spritzes of Flexible Hold Hairspray (seen here). For extra lift, Polillo teased the crown and smoothed the front pieces with a flatiron. He finished with more crème to define the ends and misted all over with hairspray to set.
Before a swipe of bright lipstick was added, Moss gets a touch-up in natural light from makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani.
The finished product: sexy, tousled hair with a black-and-white gown by Andrew Gn. The only snafu: "Right before she walked out the door, she was putting on her bracelet—a custom-made piece by her stylist, Karla Welch—and it broke! Luckily, Karla had a backup, so another beauty came out and off she went."
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MOVIES: Old Cast Reunites For Silent Hill: Revalation
Posted on March 15, 2011
The Silent Hill Revalation cast expands as Davis Films producer Samuel Hadida and Don Carmody have announced that Sean Bean, Radha Mitchell, and Deborah Kara Unger will be reprising their roles as they return to the mysterious realm of Silent Hill in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D. As we stated before, Adelaide Clemens have been casted for the role of Heather Mason. Heather Mason travels to Silent Hill in hopes to find information on her father but we all know unfortunate surprises awaits.
Looks like an awkward situation we have here with Rada Mitchell and Adelaide Clemens...
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D is directed and written by Michael Bassett.
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Visa Types
Diversity Visa: DV Visa
Each year, the State Department conducts a Diversity Visa lottery to distribute applications for 50,000 immigrant visas. Winners are selected randomly, and there is no fee to enter the lottery. Winners are eligible to apply for a diversity visa which can be used to enter the U. S. and become a legal permanent resident (aka green card holder).
For more information on the diversity visa program, please visit www.dvlottery.state.gov , the dedicated webpage by the Department of State.
DV instruction in Mongolian language (PDF 478KB)
Fee: While there is no initial fee for entering the DV Lottery, lottery winners must pay a non-refundable fee of $330 for each application at the U.S. Embassy. Be sure you qualify before you apply since no application fees will be returned if the lottery winner is unable to meet all education, training, medical, security and criminal record requirements.
Protect Yourself from Fraud
A lot of businesses and individuals take advantage of people who wish to live and work in the US. Protect yourself – know the facts:
- There's no charge to enter the green card lottery. You can enter on your own at the State Department's Web site http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/.
- No one can improve your chance of winning.
- Selection of entries is random. It is impossible to for you or other people to manipulate the lottery.
- Submit only one entry. If you submit more than one within one year, you will be disqualified.
- The Department of State wants to emphasize that the Bureau of Consular Affairs never provides notification of DV selection via e-mail. Selection notification has, in the past been made via mail or a delivery service. For DV-2015, notification of selection will only be made through Entry Status Check on the E-DV website http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/.
- The Department of State will only send an e-mail to selected applicants who have responded to the notification information on Entry Status Check. This e-mail will simply alert such applicants that details of their immigrant visa appointment are available on Entry Status Check. E-mail communications will not provide selectee notification, will not direct recipients to pay fees, will not provide application instructions, and will not detail visa interview dates and times.
- The use of outside entities to assist in the Diversity Visa process is not only an unnecessary expense, but incorrect information is often entered, resulting in the Lottery entry being disqualified or the visa application being denied should the individual be selected to apply for a visa.
- In the past, some unscrupulous visa facilitators have been known to substitute their own addresses for the Lottery entrants' addresses without their knowledge. If an individual was selected in the DV Lottery, the notification letter of selection would then go to the facilitator and not to the selectee. The facilitator would subsequently demand money or require illegal action on the part of the selectee in order for the selectee to obtain the notification package.
- The State Department has dedicated units that work with Internet providers to try to stop these scams.
Please consult our fraud warning for further information about internet scams at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1749.html
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Just a bit of help similar to the staff domain access thread.
Does anyone have a document with the dangers of passing out admin rights willy nilly.
Just may save me from having to right a policy.
Just I'm tightening up security on our systems and am getting well we used to be able to do this, or the old guy let us have admin access. This is to web systems that will affect a schools domain.
The topics i have is firstly security, then data integrity, house keeping and trouble shooting.
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If skiing or snowboarding is your thing, how about a race to see how fast you can make it down the hill?
A few local ski mountains are hosting the annual NASTAR, or National Standard Race, again this year, and all are invited to see just how fast they can get down the mountain.
WHAT: NASTAR races
WHERE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware, and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton
COST: Shawnee Mountain, $6 for two runs or $10 for four runs; Blue Mountain Ski Area, $5 for two runs or $15 for unlimited runs during that daily session.
INFORMATION: Shawnee Mountain, 570-421-7231; Blue Mountain, 610-826-7700
WEBSITES: www.nastar.com, www.shawneemt.com, www.skibluemt.com.
NASTAR racing was developed by Ski Magazine in 1968. It's the largest recreational ski and snowboarding program in the world.
"It's an amateur race every weekend from mid-January through mid-March," said Ronnie Manfredi, Shawnee Mountain ski and snowboard school director. "It's very popular. People love it. They get to pretend they are real racers, and they can win medals."
Shawnee Mountain has been hosting the NASTAR races for more than 30 years. The races are held on the Tomahawk Trail from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday and is open to the public. Manfredi said people of all ages and all levels join in on the racing fun.
"We've had people from age 6 up to 80s," he said. "We send someone up to be a pace setter. They run the course and set a pace. Everyone has a handicap according to their age. We get repeat skiers every year. A lot of ski clubs come every week to practice."
When skiers and snowboarders make it to the bottom of the mountain, they get their time. Medals are awarded and the best can go to nationals in Colorado at the end of the season in March.
An annual charity event was started in the early years of NASTAR at Shawnee Mountain. Each year, the mountain designates one day of races to raise money for their Race Against Cancer.
"All proceeds from NASTAR races go to the Monroe County Cancer Society on Feb. 4," said Jim Tust, administrative manager of Shawnee Mountain. "We also do other fundraisers for them that day. We were able to raise quite a bit last year."
Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton also hosts NASTAR races for their skiers and snowboarders.
"This is the fourth year we are doing this," said Tom Yen, race secretary for Blue Mountain Ski Area. Blue Mountain starts Jan. 15 and run through March 15. NASTAR is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Yen said there is a broad range of people who run the course in all disciplines. A new trail is being used this year for the races.
"We see a lot of people on Sundays. Sometimes we have 40 to 50 people participating at any given time," Yen said. "We have a new trail this year for racing called the Razorback Trail. That's where the NASTAR racing will be."


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They may not be done yet though, as safety Matt Economou is a good sized, hard hitting safety who has good tape despite missing much of last season.
"I played in six games," the 6'1, 190-lb Economou said, "but the whole time I played, I had a cast on my hand. I wasn't 100%. I am 100% now."
That allowed him to hit a few summer camps already to get his name back out on the recruiting radar.
"I am hearing from colleges actually. I just had a camp at Eastern Michigan. I've gone to Central Michigan, Western Michigan, and Holy Cross. I was asked to go to the Toledo one, but I wasn't able to go because I tweaked my hamstring."
The Chippewas, who already claimed Goetz, have told Economou they will be watching him this season.
"I talked to the head coach (Dan Enos), and we talked about keeping in contact in the season. They want game film from the beginning of the season and keep communication with me."
What helps him in his recruitment, is that with his size and run support skills, a position switch could happen for him down the line.
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22 March 2014 - 11:22 PM
Seriously... I know I'm gonna wake up tomorrow and he's gonna be in the hospital.
Didn't it look like he lost consciousness when he hit the boards? That's how it looked to me.
01 February 2014 - 06:03 PM
Does anyone know what Pavel's injury is? MCL? Meniscus?
07 November 2013 - 01:37 PM
Asked if he's feeling better, Franzen said, "No. Not yet.''
Asked if he's sick or injured (club is calling it an upper-body injury), Franzen said, "I don't know.''
He doesn't know if he's sick or injured... really?
15 October 2013 - 11:44 PM
With today's news of Helm coming back, as well as Eaves, in a couple weeks what do y'all think is gonna happen with the lineup?
Tootoo has played well enough to keep his spot in the lineup so far. Glendening has impressed, but we can send him back to GR without going through waivers (which I have to assume we will do once Helm is back). If nobody else gets injured (and that is a moderately sized "if") who are we getting rid of, and how?
I have to think that Sammy is on the bottom rung of the totem pole right now, but how do we get rid of him?
Do you think we shop Tatar? I sure hope not, but where does he fit in the lineup? I would still rather have him in the lineup over Tootoo, and also have him on the 2nd PP over Cleary.
Miller is playing well and looks good on the PK
Bottom line, Nyquist is looking further and further from the Wings lineup.
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President Obama invited leaders from both parties to dinner at the White House on Nov. 18, shortly after he returns from a trip to Asia. It's "not just going to be a photo-op," Obama said Thursday morning. The Democrats on the invite list: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois. The Republicans: Presumptive House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, presumptive Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona. "We've already talked internally about more things later in the year," Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said. "This is the first of many." Obama also invited newly elected governors to meet with him at the White House on Dec. 2. And he is likely to meet with corporate CEOs in Washington later this year. He already has a planned meeting with US CEOs during his visit to Mumbai, India.
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Want to win a date with Sheree Whitfield of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta? You're in luck.
The cast member known for her real estate aspirations ("Chateau by Sheree") and erstwhile design aspirations ("She by Sheree"), her status with the reality show is unclear. Read my colleague Rodney Ho's blog for all the details you could possibly handle on the Housewives.
Anyway, Sheree is one of the Atlanta singles placing themselves on the block for a charity date auction.
A night on the town with Dolvett Quince of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" is also among the offerings.
The auction, to benefit Bert's Big Adventure, Captain Planet Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Aja.
Christine Pullara of Atlanta & Company will host the event.
Bid early and often!
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, huh Sheree. Fella's if you have more then a buck twenty-five in your wallet I'd stay away from this one. Just give the money directly to the charity and pass on the date.
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I bet you won't have any takers.
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Who in their right mind would want to go on a date with any of the females from RHOA? Although it is commendable to be doing a gig for charity.
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Let's bid to get ajc not to run any stories on RHOA instead. #makethemgoaway
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I would bid on a date with Sheree if I could pick the venue for the date. It would be my preference to make her dress up in a much elegant manner and then take her directly to The Varsity.Haute couture meets frosted orange and chilli dog.
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What they should do is have folks donate money to encourage these Ghetto Gold Diggers to take their show elsewhere. How about The Real Housewives of Liberty City?
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What's second place? Two dates with Sheree?
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She look good to me yall need to stop hating she just need to soften up she look too hard right not though
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IhearYA, I have no idea what you just wrote.
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I done be biddin a dollah!
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Only if she signs a pre-date agreement so she can't sue me for money down the road.
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She does realize that the money goes to charity, not her broke butt.
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[...] The auction is reportedly , to benefit Bert's Big Adventure, Captain Planet Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Aja. (source) [...]
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not a fan of hers, at all. you guys are making me feel sorry for her, though.
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Thrown in Her Ex-husband and I would consider it. We took talk football and drink beer while Sheree makes us dinner and brings us beers.
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I have breakfast with some truck drivers down on Fulton Industrial Blvd who say they wouldn't give 2 cents for a "date" with that "so & so"…..
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Now Dolvett is a winner!
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She brought in $700. Christopher Macken brought in $1000-$1100 and Dolvett was the highest earner at $1400. I had no idea who she was as I don't watch reality TV. She seemed pleasant enough. There was a good crowd and the service was fast considering the event going on.
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Present Indefinite (Simple) Tense
In Present Indefinite (Simple) Tense, the action is simply mentioned and there is nothing said about its completeness. It is
used to express an action which happens on a regular basis.
Samanya Vartmaan Kaal main samanya kriya ka hee jikra hota hai aur ismay kriya kee purnata kee sthiti kay baaray main kuchh
bhi nahi kaha jata. Lagataar ya hamesha honaywali kriya kay liye iska prayog kiya jata hai.
Read carefully the following sentences of Present Indefinite Tense and pay attention on the action of Verb :
In the above examples, we notice that neither action is continuous nor action is complete nor it seems one time action. These are usual actions
which is done on a regular basis or eternal truths.
Udaharan kay kisi bhi vakya main Kriya na to jaari dikhayee deti hai, na hee purn dikhayee deti hai aur na hee ek-aadh baar honay wali
kriya dikhayee deti hai. Yaha hamesha honay wali kriyaay hai. Surya ka purv main ugna ek shashwat satya hai. School main padhna, pakshi
ka chehchahana, Gujarat main rehna aadi hamesha kee baat hai. Ek baat note karay - Vakyo kay ant main 'ta hai' tee hai' or 'tay hai' dikhayee dey raha hai.
In the above examples, we notice that first form of verb is used but in some sentences 's/es' is added with the verb (get-gets,
study-studies, bark-barks).
Upar udaharan main hamnay dekha kee kriya kee pehli form istemaal hui hai parantu kisi kisi vakya main verb kay saath 's/es' (get-gets,
study-studies, bark-barks) joda gaya hai.
Present Indefinite Tense - Positive
In present indefinite tense, if the subject is third person singular, 's' or 'es' is added with first form of verb.
Present indefinite tense main verb key saath 's' ya 'es' ka prayog tabfi kartay hai jub vakya ka subject third person singular ho.
He studies in college / I study in school. - Subject 'He' is third person singular, hence 's/es' is added with the verb and 'I' is first person
hence 's/es' is not added with the verb.
He studies in college / I study in school. - Karta 'He' teesra vyakti (ekvachan) hai isliye 's/es' ko verb kay saath joda gaya hai aur Karta 'I'
pehla vyakti hai isliye 's/es' verb kay saath nahi joda gaya hai.
General rule of adding 's' or 'es' with verb
A sentence must have a verb. When another verb comes in the sentence, 'To' is used before another verb(s) (other than main verb).
e.g. He goes part to see Anita. Here main verb is 'go' which is used as per rule of the tense and another verb is 'see' hence 'to' is
used before verb 'see'.
Vakya ka lagbhag pehla shabd Subject hota hai. Jis shabd kay ant main 'na, nee, nay' ka prayog ho usay verb kehtay hai (jaisay-likhna, padhna, sona, aadi)


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Queenship of Mary Roman Catholic Church recently commenced the second phase of its mission in the village of La Morena in the parish of Santa Cruz, Guatemala, to further an ongoing, mutually-enriching partnership between the people of the two parishes. The second phase focuses on further developing a microfinance loan program, Amistad y Fe, which was established in 2010 in partnership with the people of La Morena. Amistad y Fe, which means "Friendship and Faith," is made possible by the investment by Queenship of Mary parish members in share certificates in the program. Through Amistad y Fe, loans are made to the people of La Morena to start and expand small agricultural and non-agricultural businesses.
The people of La Morena, a farming community composed of 230 families (about 1,000 individuals), face substantial issues relating to inadequate and interrupted access to education, limited employment opportunities, and challenges to agricultural production from adverse weather and crop disease. Historically, private lending institutions have not provided financial services to the area. By qualifying for microfinance loans available from Amistad y Fe, the people of La Morena obtain resources to improve their standard of living through their own efforts.
Through the share certificates, the Amistad y Fe fund first received about $23,000, allowing it to begin operations. With its recent second phase of issuing share certificates, the total amount invested has risen to $48,000. In the past four years, Amistad y Fe has made about 200 loans, averaging $325, with a repayment rate of 94% - atypically high for micro-finance loans. To date, the majority of loan recipients have been women. In order to become eligible for a loan, an applicant attends a series of formation sessions which cover topics such as agricultural "best practices," savings strategies, self-esteem, and human rights.
The Amistad y Fe fund is administered by a Leadership Body consisting of representatives of Queenship of Mary, Santa Cruz, La Morena, and a professional administrator in Guatemala who is responsible for the implementation of the mission of Amistad y Fe through the day to day operations of the loan program. By entering its second phase, the goal of the Leadership Body is to form Amistad y Fe into a program that is self-sustaining in the sense that the people of La Morena become more actively involved in the leadership and administration of the loan fund. The second phase will also involve larger and more numerous loans, with a new round of loan applications starting in January, 2014.
"During the first phase of our partnership we have had great success, not simply seen in the ability of the loan recipients to repay their loans, but most especially through the deepening of our faith and the friendship and sense of community that has developed among the loan participants and the partners of Amistad y Fe. It is this success which led us to believe it was time to grow the fund!" – Monsignor Robert Medley, Pastor, Queenship of Mary Church
Queenship of Mary parish, composed of more than 1,200 families living in Plainsboro and Cranbury, developed the partnership through a series of visits by delegations to the parish of Santa Cruz beginning in 2008. Queenship of Mary was partnered with the parish of Santa Cruz by the Catholic Charities Solidarity Team of the Diocese of Metuchen, which applies Catholic social teachings and selected global solidarity activities to reduce social and economic injustice faced by those in other countries and in the diocese. Santa Cruz is part of the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Lima, and it is based in the city of Chiquimulilla, which is located in the southernmost part of Guatemala, about 20 miles from the Pacific coast.
Visits by parish delegations to Guatemala over several years allowed in-depth consultations, ongoing dialogue, and a process of discernment among representatives of Queenship of Mary, Santa Cruz, and La Morena, resulting both in the original consensus to form Amistad y Fe, and in the expansion of the program into its second phase. In addition to the delegations, many more members of Queenship of Mary have participated in developing and supporting the partnership through various activities focused on building fellowship with the people of La Morena and a greater awareness of the history and culture of Guatemala.
"The partnership we share with the people of Santa Cruz and La Morena has been a blessing for our parish community. I believe that we benefit from this partnership as much as, or even more than, the people of La Morena!" – Monsignor Robert Medley, Pastor, Queenship of Mary Church


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G.A.P in West Africa
I notice that there are no Gap trips in West Africa (Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast etc). Is there a reason for this? Does GAP intend on expanding to this region, or has GAP ever operated in West Africa?
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We are not currently operating in West Africa. There are future expansions planned though not in West Africa for the immediate future, its a huge continent, stay tuned to see if we can span it!!
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I think it would be great to develop at least a trip to West Africa, for instance to Ghana, Senegal or Mali, as well as in Tunisia (Kerouan, Tozeur, etc.), in the north . Those destinations would be a must, I'm pretty certain of that ! A mix of Tunisia ans Sicily would be a blast ! Why not a trip of 20-30 days, with three weeks in Africa and one week to Sicily.
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Great side for Mexican meals! Just like a Mexican restaurant (minus whatever weird vegetable yours throws in). I always double the recipe, but I keep the tomato ingredients at a single serving (double everything else). I did this on accident the first time, but I loved the way in turned out. :)
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|Otay Mesa
|Community of San Diego
|Coordinates: 32°33′30″N 116°56′33″W / 32.5583913°N 116.9425228°W
|United States
|County of San Diego
|City of San Diego
|Otay Mesa
|Community of San Diego
|Coordinates: 32°33′30″N 116°56′33″W / 32.5583913°N 116.9425228°W
|United States
|County of San Diego
|City of San Diego
Otay Mesa is a community in the southern section of the city of San Diego, just north of the U.S.–Mexico border. It is bordered by the Otay River Valley and the city of Chula Vista on the north, Interstate 805 and the neighborhoods of Ocean View Hills and San Ysidro on the west, and unincorporated land of San Diego County on the north and east. Major thoroughfares include Otay Mesa Road/California State Route 905, Otay Valley Road/Heritage Road, Siempre Viva Road, and California State Route 125.
South of the border between the United States and Mexico, the same region continues as a residential and industrial area called "Mesa de Otay", which is one of nine "delegaciones" (boroughs) of Tijuana Municipality.
Otay (pronounced Oh-Tie) is derived from the Kumeyaay language. Although its meaning is disputed,[1] possible derivations include "otai", meaning "brushy"; "Tou-ti" meaning "big mountain";[2] or "etaay" meaning "big".[3] Mesa is the Spanish word for plateau, table or tableland.
Aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery made the first controlled flights in the western hemisphere using a series of gliders from the west rim of Otay Mesa in 1883/1884.,[4][5]
The area which now includes Otay Mesa was annexed from San Diego County along with other portions of South San Diego in 1957.[6] Additional annexation of almost four thousand acres was approved in 1985.[7]
Since 2010, seven cross-border tunnels have been found linking Warehouses in Otay Mesa with entry points within Mexico.[8]
The Otay Mesa Port of Entry is one of two border crossings within the city of San Diego, the other being the San Ysidro Port of Entry six miles to the west. Trucks are generally instructed to use the border crossing in Otay Mesa instead of the San Ysidro one. Otay Mesa also houses an immigration detention center.[9]
Located 1.5 miles north of the Mexico-United States Border, is the 510 megawatt Otay Mesa Generating Plant, which came online in 2009.[10] This power plant will be joined with the Pio Pico Energy Center peaker, which will generate an additional 300 megawatts.[11]
Pacific Gateway Park is located between Otay Mesa Road and the international border.[citation needed]
Five major law-enforcement facilities are located in Otay Mesa:[12]
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Setting the BarNovember 1st, 2013
If you or someone you know is gluten-sensitive or has celiac disease, the FDA setting a standard on what qualifies as gluten-free is reason for rejoicing. The ability to purchase food that can be counted on to be gluten-free is of the utmost importance for people with celiac disease, and the new standard is a big step toward providing them that assurance.The FDA's gluten-free standards and what they mean for youBy Adam Swenson
The Gluten-Free Diet for KidsSeptember 1st, 2013
The gluten-free diet and its products are everywhere. Is the diet fashionable, all hype, or a healthy choice? Perhaps you have considered the diet for yourself, but what about your kids?
There are a number of reasons your children may benefit from the gluten-free diet. In this article I'll show you these reasons and give you tips to make the diet easier on you and your child.How, why, and when to take your kids gluten-freeBy Carla Spacher
Quick Nutrition: Gluten-ManiaMay 1st, 2012
More than ever, people in the United States stumble through aisles at the grocery store, lined with gluten-free products. From cake mixes to pasta sauces, gluten seems to be the new buzzword. According to the Nielsen Company, sales of gluten-free products have been rising steadily. Is it really just a fad or is there more to the hype than the media is letting on?The "fad" that isn't going away.By Amy Vergin


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Photos of the day - October 28, 2012
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published: October 28, 2012 09:36PM
Updated: October 28, 2012 09:36PM
High winds blow sea foam into the air as a person walks across Jeanette's Pier in Nags Head, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, as wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy move into the area. Governors from North Carolina, where steady rains were whipped by gusting winds Saturday night, to Connecticut declared states of emergency. Delaware ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal communities by 8 p.m. Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A collection of some of the best photos from throughout the world. October 28, 2012
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More than 1,300 people came out on Sunday, July 13, to celebrate Community Memorial Hospital's 50th anniversary at a community festival on the hospital grounds. Attendees toured the health tent for helpful information, free screenings and tasty food options. Five hundred free bike helmets were handed out, courtesy of Community Memorial's medical staff, patient care services and the emergency department.
Entertainment included two performances by Accompany of Kids, a dance demonstration from Fred Astaire Menomonee Falls and music from a DJ. Games for the children and visits from the Menomonee Falls Police and Fire Departments added to the fun.
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Marist's Connor Carrier and Hunter Bailey combine to form one of the state's most dominating duos in high school wrestling.
Carrier has a 19-1 record and 13 pins at 130 pounds, while Bailey has a 26-2 record and 17 pins at 140. The two senior captains are each four-year starters with more than 100 career wins. Carrier ranks No. 1 in Marist history for career pins, while Bailey holds down the No. 2 spot in the same category.
Here's some more of the area's top wrestlers:
*Bryson Brindle, Allatoona: The junior has a 26-0 record at 215 pounds, including first place at the McCallie Powerade and Creekview tournaments. Said coach Joe Lanier, "Very coachable kid … he listens to what we tell him and is motivated to improve. Bryson never stepped foot on a wrestling mat before his freshman year and placed fourth in Class AAAA as a sophomore."
*Jared Hemmings, GAC: The senior has a 28-2 record at 171 lbs., including first-place finishes at Brookwood Invitational and Winder-Barrow Tournament. "Jared is a very hard worker and has invested a tremendous amount of time in the sport," GAC coach Jeff Harsh said. "He not only does everything you tell him to do but he does extra as well."
*Scott Evans, Blessed Trinity: The junior has a 19-3 record at 130 lbs. Said coach Richard Barden, "Scott is a very hard-working individual who takes the sport very seriously. Scott is also a good leader … he takes extra time to show the young guys new moves and works with them on a daily basis to make them better."
*BabeTunde Shekoni, Duluth: The senior has a 27-4 record at 189 lbs, serving as a team captain on both the school's wrestling and football squads.
*Jamez Taylor, Campbell: The Wheeler High transfer has a 16-4 record at 135 lbs. Two of his four losses have been by 1 point. Taylor, only a sophomore, has a chance to be Campbell's first state qualifier in nearly a decade. Said coach Shawn Slenczka, "He is outstanding on his feet and getting much better from the top position."
*Richard Williams, Meadowcreek. The senior has a 25-5 record at 152 lbs., including finishing as runner-up at the Winder-Barrow tournament. He has a 3.2 GPA, and also plays tailback for the school's football team and runs as a sprinter in track. Said coach Rich Schumacher, "The amazing thing is that he is only in his second full year of wrestling."
*Jeffrey Edmonds, Centennial: The senior has a 21-4 record at 171 lbs. Said coach Don St. James, "His work ethic has made him one of the better kids in the state [compared to] being near the bottom his freshman year."
*Nick Holbert, Collins Hill: The senior has a 33-2 record at 215 lbs., including first place at Florida's Cougar Invitational.
Know of another outstanding wrestler? Please post below.
January 5th, 2011
8:24 pm
It's too bad AJC doesn't cover wrestling more.
GNWA has forums and publishes team and individual rankings for anyone who is interested: http://forum.gnwa.org/underground/viewforum.php?f=32
The consensus top 3 teams in AAAAA are:
1: Collins Hill (nationaly ranked)
2: Camden County
3: Valdosta
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July 8th, 2011, 6:14am– More interviews with Rupert Grint to promote Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 are being released.
Nine-to-five have published their interview with Rupert, in which he talks about the end of the Harry Potter franchise, his bond with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, new projects and filming Comrade and plans of coming to Japan again!
How do you feel after the ending of shooting of the movies?
I'm not sure really. It's just been a really weird year since we finished. Initially I was quite looking forward to freedom, because these films really take out a big chunk of our lives and every year for 10 years has been revolved around these films.
You play around with stuff and to not have that in your life seems like it would be quite an easy thing to move on from, but I've found it quite difficult really. I've missed it quite a lot and I felt this quite empty feeling.
You can read the entire interview here!
And another interview from the red carpet has been uploaded to youtube by SkyLiving about the much-anticipated kiss with Emma Watson:


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You're game for new workouts -- Zumba, Barre Burn, Kettlebell Cardio -- so why be shy with your makeup? Here, seven ultraquick ways to break out of your concealer-lip balm-mascara rut.
If you have normal to dry skin, use a makeup sponge to blend liquid highlighter over your cheekbones and eyelids, down the center of your nose, at the corners of your eyes, and on the cupid's bow above your lips, suggests Jackie Gomez, the celebrity makeup artist in New York City who created these looks. Dust a highlighting powder over these areas to set. Use only a powder formula if you have an oily complexion.
Your Tool Kit
1. MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension SkinFinish in Superb ($28, maccosmetics.com)
2. Tarte Maracuja Blush & Glow in Candlelight ($32, Sephora stores)
3. Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Highlighter in Rose Illumination ($34, department stores)
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Using feathery strokes, draw a thin line with a creamy pencil or gel along the top and bottom lashes, connecting them at the outer corners and then extending them straight out toward your temples about a half inch. Do the same at the inner corners, bringing the liner in toward your nose a quarter inch. "Continuing the liner beyond the perimeter of the eyes makes them pop," Gomez explains.
Your Tool Kit
1. Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Intense Black ($15, department stores)
2. Lanc�me Liner Design Gel Eyeliner in Black Fishnets ($25, department stores)
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"Peachy shades give you a fresh-from-the-beach glow, more than bronze and pink do," Gomez says. Smile and apply a coral blush to the apples of your cheeks in circular motions, blending slightly up and out along your cheekbones. The fairer your skin, the lighter your application should be. Keep eyes and lips neutral so your cheeks take center stage.
Your Tool Kit
1. Yves Saint Laurent Voile de Blush in No. 1 Carmine Veil ($30, yslbeautyus.com)
2. Bare Escentuals Buxom True Hue Blush in Euphoria ($24, Sephora stores)
3. Benefit Chachatint Lip & Cheek Stain ($29, benefitcosmetics.com)
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"Strawberry pink brightens your face," Gomez says. "You look pulled together in seconds." Pick whatever formula you prefer -- lipstick, gloss, or tinted balm -- and pat it on with your fingers, building to your desired level of boldness. If your lips are thin, fill them in with a matching liner to fake fullness before applying lip color.
Your Tool Kit
1. Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Cr�me Lip Colour in Paradis ($33, department stores)
2. Maybelline New York SuperStay 10HR Stain Gloss in Pink Plush ($9, drugstores)
3. NYC New York Color City Proof 8HR Lip Gloss in Perpetually Hot Pink ($4, drugstores)
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"High-impact purple is a fun alternative to a smoky eye," Gomez says. Deep grape hues work best at night; for day, pick a soft violet. Apply shadow from the lash line to the crease, then sweep the color down around the outer corner and underneath your bottom lashes. Define the inner rims with black liner for depth.
Your Tool Kit
1. Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Painted Purple ($7, drugstores)
2. Mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Mystical and Pink Dust ($6 each, meetmark.com)
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More interesting than khaki or brown, caramel is "a flattering hue, warm and glowing," Gomez explains. Apply the shadow from your lash line to the crease. Top it with a coat of clear lip gloss or balm to give lids a beautiful sheen. If the shadow starts to crease midday, lightly blend it with your finger.
Your Tool Kit
1. Rimmel London Glam'Eyes HD Eyeshadow in Heart of Gold ($6, drugstores)
2. Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Sunshower ($25, shiseido.com)
3. Almay Intense i-Color Satin-i Kit for Blue Eyes ($8, drugstores)
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After using an eyelash curler, layer on three coats of mascara -- choose one with a chubby wand to pump up the volume -- sweeping up and toward the outer corners of your eyes to fan your fringe. Finish by running the wand along the tips of your lashes for lift and fullness.
Your Tool Kit
1. CoverGirl LashBlast 24HR Mascara ($9, drugstores)
2. Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara ($9, avon.com)
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, April 2012.
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I also have a nick to pick with the model chosen. What about those women with pale features. Often times black mascara and liner and colours look too harsh or washed out on women with pale skin and hair. In conclusion: Use many models of different nationalities.4/14/2013 01:00:11 PM Report Abuse
Mary Kay has wonderful products and focuses on sensitive skin. www.marykay.com/egaiter5/24/2012 01:24:49 PM Report Abuse
Why is it that you always feature white models, what about black women, what can we do. It's very frustrating that you leave out tips for black women, we would like 7 tips to try as well, just saying!!!4/17/2012 03:50:10 PM Report Abuse
I wish the make-up trends would have been shown on other types of women. It all looked good on a Mediterranean type. Next time please show on others as well. Thanks4/13/2012 09:51:50 AM Report Abuse
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During the semifinals, Siguel waxed Benitez, 7.91 to 8.44, which was followed by the day's grudge match between Ibarra and Simrock, whose last three encounters, all in final rounds, have been thrillers. In their last match up Ibarra lost in the final at Maple Grove when his RX-7 got into some liquid just off the starting line and nearly collected the Focus. Ibarra got revenge here in the semis with a hair-splitting 7.89 to 7.91 victory, claiming the event's top speed at 171.40 mph in the process.
This set-up the finals where Siguel made Team Puerto Rico two for three at NHRA events as Torres took an easy 8.166 stroll after Ibarra, being the true sportsman, had waited for his late-arriving opponent. Ibarra fell victim to a creeping clutch that forced a red-light, followed by another wild ride as his Mazda headed for the guardrail down the track and took some "driver input" to keep it off the wall.
ModifiedSome of the big names in Modified were running big numbers in qualifying. Ray Lochhead's Mazda grabbed the Modified pole position with an 8.888, outrunning heavily favored Stephan Papadakis (9.217) and Christian Rado (9.294).
Rado got caught up in the fever as he red lit against Jason Siebels in round one. However, Rado's brief appearance was enough to take the lead in the class points race. In other action Papadakis (9.50), Adrian Sabori (10.02), and Lochhead (16.860 on an engine-wounding bye run) also advanced to the semifinals.
Primed for firing in the semifinals, Papadakis' AEM Honda screamed to a 9.282 at 159.79 mph totally overwhelming Siebels' gear-missing 10.979 while Sabori reeled off a 9.830 in the JG Edelbrock Civic after refusing to buy into a broken Lochhead's staging games.
The well-respected Papadakis left little doubt in the final, leaving on Sabori, .490 to .581, then outrunning him, 9.564 to 9.946 for the Wally.
Street TireAri Yallon ran the table on the competition once again as his Rotary Performance RX-7 took its third class win of the season. Ari dismantled the shott three-car field and faced off against fellow rx7.com teammate Steven Kan in the finals.
Yallon was more than a half-second ahead of Kan and third-wheel Ken Sheepers in qualifying, posting a 10.704 to Kan's 11.205 with Sheepers back in the 12.0s.
While Yallon took a free-wheeling 11.08 first-round bye, Kan disposed of Sheepers, 11.32 to 13.03, to set up the all RX-7 final, where Yallon bettered his qualifying time, posting a 10.697 at 139.09 mph to oust Kan (11.180 at 128.15 mph).
All MotorScott Kelley made some serious noise in All Motor qualifying, powering his Toyo Tires Bullet '69 VW Fastback to an 11.093 at 120.94 mph, well ahead of points leader Joel Mandl's JG/Edelbrock '91 Honda Civic (11.541) and third-quickest Shawn Hillier's '95 Civic (11.661). Lawrence Tse held the field's final spot with his '95 Acura Integra with an 11.919.
In round one, Bill Burnham and his '78 Mazda RX3 stunned number-two points man Cotorres Gee, 11.70 to 11.76, while Mandl kept the pressure on with an 11.405 conquest of Japan's Tsuneaki Mankumo's and his beautiful CRX. Kelley blasted an 11.008 just missing the 10-second zone while putting Tse on the trailer. The round closed with another upset as Tom Simon's '65 Beetle got an easy pass when Hillier's Civic broke.
Kelley got quicker still -- albeit by just .002-second -- with an 11.006 on a solo semifinal run when Burnham was a no-show. Mandl added his name to the final-round roster and boosted his points lead even more by taking down Simon, 11.45 to 11.82. Now all he had to do was find four-tenths of a second.
Both drivers slowed in the final, but Kelley's VW was still plenty fast enough, gaining the holeshot lead and holding on to win easily, 11.095, 120.93 mph to Mandl's 11.735 at 111.25 mph.
The next stop on the trail for the NHRA is Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas. See you there.


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Last Waltz (1912). Clarence F. Underwood. Viennese postcard.
Underwood (American, 1871-1929) trained at the Art Students League and the Académie Julian. He illustrated magazine covers for Century, Studio, McClure's Harper's and The Saturday Evening Post. He was in great demand during the postcard era. He is known for his beautiful women, often wearing colorful hats.
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What does Activity and Steps mean?
If you have a iPhone 5S the phone measures your activity during the day automatically. Activity is the amount of steps you have taken since your last sleep session.
You do not have to keep the app running to measure steps, the phone does this automatically. If you do not want the phone to measure this please go to:
iOS Settings -> Privacy -> Motion Activity
Why is iOS 7 asking me for permission to use the microphone when I start an alarm?
The app uses the microphone for noise analysis and some background support. It does not record and store anything.
It does not matter if you give permission or not, the app will work perfectly anyway since the accelerometer is the primary source for analysis.
What is SleepSecure?
SleepSecure let's you sync your sleep cycle data seamlessly to the cloud and between devices. With SleepSecure you can change, restore or upgrade your device without having to worry about losing your data sleep cycle data.
In addition, you also get access to SleepSecures web interface where you can look at bigger graphs, export your data, see quick stats and more.
Some of the graphs currently available in addition to the standard ones found in the app are:
- Went to bed per day of the week
- Time in bed per day of the week
- Time in bed vs Went to bed
- Sleep note usage
More graphs and feature will be added continually
Can I listen to music or podcasts while using Sleep Cycle?
1. Set an alarm.
2. Start your music.
Do you support external speakers using Airplay, Bluetooth, dock or cable?
iOS7: Yes, activate support for Airplay under Settings / Advanced / Airplay.
iOS6: Yes, airplay, bluetooth and external speakers are supported.
Using airplay: Double-tap the home button. Swipe to the right until you reach the iOS volume settings. Press Airplay and choose your speakers.
Using external speakers with cable or dock: Just connect the cable to the headphone input, or dock your phone.
How will Sleep Cycle work with headsets connected?
We recommend disconnecting your headset when running an alarm.
The alarm will sound though the headset in the morning (but the vibration will wake you up anyway).
We made this change in version 4.1 to ensure people with reduced hearing can connect external speakers with a cable, dock or Airplay.
How is Sleep Quality calculated?
The Sleep Quality is affected by two factors:
* Total time asleep
* Amount of movement
In short, the more you sleep and the less you move, the higher Sleep Quality.
Sleep Quality will be calibrated the first nights using Sleep Cycle, and the value will be more and more accurate over time.
We are currently researching the next version of Sleep Quality, with factors such as waking up in the middle of night, % deep sleep, number of sleep cycles etc. affect the value.
Does Sleep Cycle function in the background / background mode?
Yes. You can exit Sleep Cycle 4.0 after you have activated your alarm, and you will see a red bar in the top of the iOS menu. Background mode is fully supported from iOS 5.0 or higher.
Does Sleep Cycle work with Do Not Disturb in iOS?
Yes. Just make sure to lock your phone after setting the alarm, since DND only works when the phone is locked.
Important: Your incoming messages will always be muted when Sleep Cycle is used in the background and without Airplay set to On. Keep Sleep Cycle in the foreground without locking the phone and activate Airplay in Settings/Advanced if you want your incoming messages to sound.
Can I run Sleep Cycle 4 in "No alarm mode"?
Yes. Under the tab Settings, at the top of the screen, just change Alarm to Off. Sleep Cycle will now only analyze your sleep and not wake you up.
How do I enable Sleep notes or Wake up mood?
Under the tab Settings, go to Sleep notes or Wake up mood and change the settings to On. From there you can also change the default Sleep Notes by choosing "Edit sleep notes". Sleep cycle will now each night ask you to input your sleep notes, when starting the alarm before going to sleep. And you will be asked to enter your Wake up mood in the morning when you wake up.
How does the volume setting function in Sleep Cycle?
The volume in is totally independent of the iOS volume. Sleep Cycle will sound even if your iPhone is muted, you have turned off the volume, or you are using Do not disturb in iOS6.
The volume under Sleep Cycle settings will define the starting volume of the alarm. After about 1,5 minutes this is increased automatically until maximum volume is reached.
Do you support iPod Touch or iPad?
Yes. We support all iPod Touch devices except the first and second generation iPod Touch. We also support all generations of iPad.
Do I have to keep the charger connected all night?
We do not recommend using Sleep Cycle without a charger connected. Sleep Cycle uses at average 30% of the battery during one night. Sometimes more sometimes less. If you do not charge your iPhone/iPod touch during the night it can become discharged. Then the alarm will not sound in the morning. If you still want to try Sleep Cycle without a charger we recommend using a regular alarm clock as back up.
My iPhone/iPod touch becomes hot during the night. Is this normal?
No, this is not normal. Make sure you do not cover your device with anything more than the sheet. For example, make sure that your pillow does not cover your iPhone/iPod touch.
Does Sleep Cycle work on water beds or memory foam mattresses, such as Tempur?
We cannot guarantee that Sleep Cycle will work on these mattresses. Even so, a lot of users have used Sleep Cycle on such mattresses and said that it works well for them.
Can my iPhone/iPod touch be muted (work in silent mode)?
Yes. The alarm will sound in the morning even if the device is muted.
If I wake up in the middle of the night and get up from the bed, should I reset the alarm?
There is no need to reset the alarm during the night.
How well does Sleep Cycle work with 2 people sharing a bed?
We have done a lot of testing in order to make Sleep Cycle work with two persons in bed. The short answer is: yes, Sleep Cycle works very well with two persons in bed. It could be a problem if the person using Sleep Cycle weighs much less than the other person but in normal circumstances it works very well.
There are two cases regarding this issue:
1) Sleep Cycle has a hard time detecting your movement.
In this case the movement of the other person will not be registered at all so there really is no issue. Sleep Cycle will work in a mode that uses all movement detected for the sleep analysis.
2) Sleep Cycle detects a lot of movement, from you AND the other person.
In this case Sleep Cycle will adjust its algorithm to only register larger movements. The small movements will be filtered. Since the other person is further away from the device these movements are smaller and will be filtered out.
Our extensive testing show that this works well.
Sleep Cycle detected movement and created a graph when I placed it on a table during the night. Why?
Sleep Cycle needs one, sometimes two, nights to calibrate to your accelerometer. Usually the calibration is not needed but on some (very few) devices the accelerometer is too sensitive and can detect movement when there was none during the first one or two nights. If you place your iPhone/iPod in bed, according to the instructions, then this is not a problem.
When calibrated, Sleep Cycle is extremely sensitive to movement. It can detect the slightest vibrations. For example, you walking past the iPhone/iPad or a car/truck passing by on the street outside.
When you place your iPhone/iPad on a flat surface then Sleep Cycle detects very little movement. It then assumes that the users movements are very difficult to detect and goes into a mode where every movement is treated very seriously (and creates a big spike in the graph).
If you still feel Sleep Cycle creates inaccurate graphs, please do not hesitate to contact us. We'll analyze your data and check if you have discovered an issue with the Sleep Cycle movement-detecting code.
The alarm always goes off at the end of the time! Why?
Sleep Cycle needs at least two nights to adapt and calibrate to your accelerometer. Taking that into account it is possible for the alarm to go off at the end of the time 3-4 nights in a row when you start using Sleep Cycle.
You can also have a look at the sleep graph examples to see if your phone is sensing your movement correctly.
Contact us
Did you not find the answer to your question above? Please do contact us via email. Note that we receive a lot of e-mail and sometimes it takes up to a week before we answer support e-mail. We read all other comments, suggestions and feature requests but can not guarantee to reply all of them.


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- Thursday, September 09, 2004
I got my first GI Joe when I was five. That's all I wanted for Christmas was the footlocker and GI Joe stuff.
My dad didn't like that I played with GI Joe's because he didn't want his son playing with dolls. First of all, calling GI Joe a doll is like calling Ken a boy. GI Joe is an action figure that happens to be tall enough to join Barbie for tea if he likes. After all he is a fully-grown man, twelve inches tall, who is serving our country by allowing young boys ages four and older to blow him up with bottle rockets and other illegal holiday explosives. He's not a doll. And just because a grown man collects them doesn't mean he has issues. It just means he has GI Joes.
So, my dad didn't want me playing with GI Joes, but that's all I wanted for Christmas. "I want more GI Joes and GI Joe equipment and the GI Joe footlocker to carry it all around in."
For some reason that footlocker was the crown of GI Joe equipment. Everything had its place in the footlocker. It was the next best thing to a pegboard.
Well, my mom had this big white purse with lots of compartments inside, much like the GI Joe footlocker. It was just long enough to hold my GI Joe, also. So, I asked her if I could use the purse until I got my footlocker.
She said yes.
So, my dad comes home and I'm walking around with this big white purse.
"What's with the purse?" he asked.
"It's for my GI Joe," I said innocently.
I never got any GI Joe stuff for Christmas.
Many fathers have the fear that if their son plays with dolls this will mean that one day their son may be walking around with a big white purse. I would say toys don't generally lead to deviate behavior.
I played with toy guns.
I had candy cigarettes.
And yet somehow I avoided prison.
I also liked the little green plastic army men. You can still buy them at the grocery store. For just one dollar you receive over one billion little green army guys. I don't know how they make any money. Is our government subsidizing them? "Hey, don't charge much for the army guys. We'll make it up to you. It's good PR."
We used to take the little green army guys and set them on fire with lighter fluid.
Then some kid always got the bright idea, "Hey, I know what would work better than lighter fluid."
Well, he was right.
It worked great.
Soon we advanced to burning model tanks without a problem.
It was the toy boat that presented difficulties.
He thought it would be cool (I still vow that none of this was my idea) if the boat burned on a lake of fire. So, he filled an entire coffee can with gasoline, put the boat on top and lit it.
Well, it was cool until the can started to melt.
So, he grabbed a broom to put the fire out.
Straw broom --- bad idea.
Now he's working on putting out two fires.
I'm across the street watching at this point.
So, he kicks the can over.
Now his driveway is a lake of fire.
Thankfully his babysitter finally noticed the billowing flames.
When I think of episodes like this, I have a better understanding of why the disciples tried to shoo the children away from Jesus. Sure the kids have faith --- faith that they can recreate a scene from the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
My four-year-old daughter plays with Disney princess dolls, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake and a toy called Hello Kitty.
What kind of toys are these?
Any Toy called "Hello Kitty" will never be used with gasoline.
My daughter will never enjoy the smell of burning plastic.
I used to become sad when I thought I would never be able to pass on my toy collection to my daughter. GI Joes and princess gowns just don't mix. She's four and sees this truth.
However, I am happy to report that she's walking around with a big white purse. (Hey, I never did get that footlocker.)
I have to go now. My daughter's having a tea party and Joe and I are invited.
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch them and bless them, but the disciples told them not to bother him. But when Jesus saw what was happening, he was very displeased with his disciples. He said to them, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I assure you, anyone who doesn't have their kind of faith will never get into the Kingdom of God." Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16 NLT
Thor Ramsey is the host of the T.V. comedy show, Bananas.
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