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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/13 -- Our Place will open today, on BC's first Family Day holiday, to celebrate with their family living in poverty. Our Place has always referred to the people they serve as family instead of clients and guests, so what a great opportunity for a celebration.
The day will start off with lunch and live music followed by midway games and prizes throughout the drop-in centre. Movies will be shown in the computer lab for those who want a more relaxing time. Cake will be served in the afternoon and then a special dinner will follow. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with the day's celebration. It will be a fun filled Family Day for everyone involved.
"The family we serve are often forgotten and thought of as outcasts in our society. We are the only family that many of them have," said Don Evans, Executive Director of Our Place. "Today will be about celebrating each person who comes into Our Place to let them know they belong, are loved, cared for and are part of our family."
This day was made possible by a generous grant from the United Church of Canada.
Our Place Society is an adult community centre serving the poor, disabled, and homeless of Greater Victoria. At its location on Pandora Avenue it serves over 1200 meals per day. OPS offers a place for people to shower, get clean clothing, participate in community programming, as well as gather and share a story with friends in a place of belonging. OPS also has forty-five transitional housing units for the hardest to house in our region.
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LEESBURG, Ga. -- The Leesburg City Council agreed Tuesday night to pursue a Community Development Block Grant during 2011 that would allow the city to make sewer/drainage improvements in the area around Magnolia, Peach and Starksville roads.
City Clerk Casey Moore told council members the continuing filtration problems in that area near Lee County High School left the need for more work, which could be funded through the Housing and Urban Development-authorized grants.
"We've made major improvements in that area, but we still have needs there," Moore said. "We'll have to supply matching funds, so I don't know if you're interested, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
"Our consultant, who has done an excellent job in getting these grants on the city's behalf, has suggested we'd need to have approximately $75,000 in matching funds. We need to let him know if we're interested in pursuing (the grant). He could have the grant written by the end of February, and we'd submit it by April. We'll only have to supply matching funds if we receive a grant."
City Attorney Bert Gregory suggested moving forward with the process.
"(HUD is) asking for 15 percent matching funds, so if you get (a grant) you would realize a pretty good return on your investment," Gregory said.
The council also voted to extend the existing sign moratorium in the city for another 45 days, even though the county approved a sign ordinance at its Sept. 28 meeting.
"We need to hold a public hearing on the ordinance before we adopt it," Councilwoman Judy Powell said. "We have to advertise the hearing first, so we couldn't adopt the ordinance until our next meeting."
Also at the meeting, the council approved a request by the Lee High School PTO to close roads adjacent to city soccer fields on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a "hometown harvest" event; OK'd a continuation of the city's solid waste management plan, and agreed to support Traci Henry's efforts to win a $50,000 grant from Pepsi to build a playground for special needs children.
Henry, who is a parent of a special needs child, created the Butterfly Kisses Playgroup that is utilized by other families throughout the region. She is one of 1,000 groups or individuals to register for the Pepsi grant in the $50,000 category and will claim the funding if she receives the most votes.
"I want the support of the community because I want to put the park in our community," Henry said.
Persons can help Henry's efforts by voting on Facebook or texting 103013 to Pepsi (73774) from their mobile phones. Voting ends Oct. 31.
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- Leesburg OKs SPLOST list ( December 7, 2010 )
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- Music fest to aid park ( May 7, 2011 )
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emilenagaffney on 11/26/2013 5:18:00 PM more reviews by emilenagaffney
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I bought this today for £2. I don't normally get chapped lips but for the past week or so they have been so bad, very dry and cracked and painful. I was using Vaseline but it wasn't helping much so I saw this, I liked the look of the package and though I would try it out. It is the best product I have ever bought and for so cheap! Unbelievable! I bought it today and started using it and already my lips are so much better, the cracks are all gone, their not dry either! I would totally recommend you buy this, it's brilliant. I saw it elsewhere for £1 or so more but I bought it in Primark for £2, also I bought the tube. It's amazing.
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Loobs on 11/13/2013 7:19:00 PM more reviews by Loobs
Age: 36-43 Skin: Very Oily, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
Love this, keeps lips moisturised and flake free. Carry a pot everywhere I go. I love the matt finish of it and the way it feels tingly when it goes on. I even have all the men I work with using it!
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si193 on 11/12/2013 4:06:00 AM more reviews by si193
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Other
Only thing I use
Absolutely love it ! Makes my lips so smooth and gets rid of all the flaky skin
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HolyyMoleyy on 11/8/2013 10:46:00 PM more reviews by HolyyMoleyy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I love this stuff. The only thing that soothes sore lips with menthol. I think the secret to why this is such an amazing balm is because it has salicylic acid in it, which helps chemically exfoliate to get the flaky cracked skin off, and then moisturizes the new skin underneath. I would say it's one of the only healing balms I've tried. I use this overnight and top it off which aquaphor to seal in the moisture, and in the morning I can literally just wipe the dead skin away and my lipsticks go on smooth as silk. The only drawback is the pot/jar it comes in can be a little unhygienic to stick your finger in there, so I use a q tip to get it out or when I use my finger, I spray the balm with alcohol and wipe off the top layer to keep it clean.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Vanessamucho on 11/1/2013 10:10:00 PM more reviews by Vanessamucho
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Tastes terrible on lips and I hate the smell but Carmex is a staple when I visit the snow and mountains!
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dontmakemeupgur on 10/30/2013 5:47:00 PM more reviews by dontmakemeupgur
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Brown
This is my staple lip care!!!!
During the winter months when it is cold and dry my lips go haywire. They crack, bleed, and it seems like nothing helps. I really don't like the smell but damn Carmax is effective on my lips. It really is just therapy for dry lips during bad weather.
I know you all have tried this before and if not and you have very dry skin/lips, give it a try!
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YXXC on 10/30/2013 4:38:00 AM more reviews by YXXC
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Other
Carmex is alright for lips that need a bit of attention but if you have flaky, chapped lips, it's not going to cut the mustard. It contains mineral oil, which is derived from petrol, and that's why it feels nice and smooth on your lips. Lanolips or a natural balm would work better. For more honest reviews, 'like' Face Up To It on Facebook, Twitter @YoCalliss, yocalliss.wordpress.com. Thanks :)
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KeIIsBells on 10/28/2013 12:55:00 AM more reviews by KeIIsBells
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
The smell is terrible (the healing one). But, I apply this before bed so I'm knocked out and don't have to smell it. I like the formula though. Can't beat the price. I got mine for under $2.00 at CVS.
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*TOP REVIEWER* CamiWillians on 10/27/2013 9:11:00 PM more reviews by CamiWillians
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
this is the ultimate lip balm. first of all its is packaged in the most cute container. i use this everyday at night time and it makes my lips feel so smooth and moisturized. i love the tingling sensation that you get from it, and the smell is rather lovely also. this product beats chapstick by a mile and every other lip product out there.
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*TOP REVIEWER* babyjane14 on 10/18/2013 12:01:00 AM more reviews by babyjane14
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I use this prior to my lip balm before bed and when I wake up. It contains Salicylic acid which gets rid of the dead layer on the lips and helps the moisturising ingredients in balms penetrate your actual lips. I like this but I don't think it works as a stand alone lip product. I do find it helps lock in the moisture from my usual lip balm if I apply this first which is why I still do enjoy using it.
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) - The United State Coast Guard station in Wrightsville Beach received a new boat that will improve response time in search and rescue missions.
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The RB-M is faster and more mobile than the utility boat. It can reach a maximum speed of 42.5 knots and hold up to 20 survivors and four crew members. The RB-M has no propeller which makes for safer rescues, instead it has two diesel engines with water jet propulsion.
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OCTGN Account - Used to play OCTGN.
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League runs from January 27th, 2014 until March 24th, 2014.
The winner of the league is the player with the highest score at the end of the event.
A player may play up to two games (one Dark Side and one Light Side aka a match) of Star Wars LCG on OCTGN against any registered user of TopTierGaming.com. They may play that player again in the league, but only after they've played a game against a different person.
There is four players available for games - John, David, Tim, and Mike
John plays David in a match (two games - one as a Dark Side, one as a Light Side)
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John finishes his game against Mike. David wants to play him in a match, but he still can't because David's last opponent he played was John in their previous game. So John has to wait it out until David plays another player.
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If a game is disconnected, the match is a forfeit for both players, and no points are scored unless both players have started their first turn. Otherwise, the game is a full win for the player that did not disconnect. If any player disputes the result, a screenshot of the disconnect must be provided, otherwise both players score no points.
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Automation IS required on OCTGN this time due to the league tracking that db0 has implemented. Players must play games through until the end if possible - aka until they see the "Player X has won the game." message.
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Reject - Rejecting a match should be used if a match was reported incorrectly. Matches that are rejected will no longer count for or against either participant. The reporter will be given a report strike. These strikes can be seen by the league organizer and do not serve any other purpose.
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He singled out the Big Bay Club, a shrimp salad and crab cake sandwich, for criticism, calling it unwieldy and the shrimp refrigerated and possibly "tainted."
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Whiting used the show as an opportunity to apologize for trademarking 'Hon.'
Whiting said she has since "tweaked" the Café Hon menu, bringing back some items Ramsay had cut.
"People wanted the Big Bay Club," she said. "Now, we bring it back as a special. And of course we have to have the dill vinaigrette dressing."
Replacing the sandwich on the regular menu is a crab and shrimp salad.
Last week, Ramsay revisited Café Hon, calling the restaurant more energetic and the food "delicious," according to Whiting.
Whiting said Ramsay gave her two gifts. One, which she showed, was a tiny pink flamingo on a pedestal, on which he wrote, "Love, Gordon."
The other was a lead on a local chef to succeed Jones, who has quit as Café Hon's head chef since the show aired. Whiting said she would interview the candidate this week. In the meantime, the sous chef and the kitchen manager "have stepped up," Whiting said.
There's been no lack of applicants for the head chef position, although one promising candidate showed up drunk for his second interview, she said.
'It's gone now'
Whiting has nothing but praise for Ramsay, saying he was instrumental in helping her make peace with her staff and quiet her trademark critics.
"He helped us get out from under that," she said. "It's lifted. It's gone now."
Honfest 2012 material for potential festival vendors still includes a reference to the old trademark, due to an employee error, Whiting said.
And she was still in late-hour negotiations last week with Baltimore City over the style of stages the city will supply for HonFest.
But she said, "It wouldn't be HonFest if we didn't have some little blip."
Whiting has become active with the Hampden Community Council again, and has worked with council treasurer Genny Dill to organize Hampden HiFi, an eight-week concert series in Roosevelt Park. HiFi kicks off June 8, the night before HonFest starts.
Whiting said she feeds lunch Tuesdays at Cafe Hon to students from the Hampden-based Academy for College and Career Exploration, in exchange for ACCE students picking up trash in the park each week.
Dill said Whiting has always given back to the area, donating money to the Roosevelt Recreation Center for its Halloween Haunted House and serving mac and cheese with two employees during last fall's HampdenFest, among other good deeds.


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EU Projects and Funding
European Commission's financial programmes are important tools for developing partnerships and policies in the Member States and with third countries.
Some examples of funding programmes - Prevention and fight against crime (ISEC); the Daphne Programme: Measures to combat violence against women, young persons and children; European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR); Thematic Programme Migration and Asylum - where actions against trafficking in human beings have been - and are - among the set priorities. Focus has been on support and training for the enactment of anti-trafficking legislation, investigation and prosecution and on support, protection and assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings.
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Tackling demand for sexual services of trafficked women and girls
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Reference HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002195 Promoter Immigrant Council of Ireland Approximate Budget 354.000 € Timeframe 2012 – 2014 (24 months) Co-beneficiaries Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS),Cyprus; Gender Research Foundation, more+
Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Organ Removal - the HOTT project
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Reference HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002186 Promoter Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Netherlands Approximate Budget 600.000 € Timeframe 2012 – 2015 (36 months) Co-beneficiaries and Partners Lund University (ULUND), Sweden; Center for more+
Development of transnational mechanisms to fight against human trafficking in Romania and in Bulgaria
Publication date : 09.12.2010
Reference ISEC/2007/486 Promoter Secours Catholique — Caritas, France Budget € 150 000 (€ 90 000 of EU support) Timeframe Ongoing, started in December 2007 Partners Asociatia Caritas Bucharest, Romania; Ruse Catholic Organisation Caritas, more+
Development of a Transnational Referral Mechanism for Victims of Trafficking between Countries of Origin and Destination TRM-EU
Publication date : 19.05.2011
ReferenceISEC/2007/571 PromoterDepartment of Equal Opportunities, Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Italy Budget362 000 EUR (253.000 EUR of EU support) TimeframeDecember 2007 – February 2010 PartnersInternational Centre for Migration Policy more+
The Introduction of the Requirements for Establishing Joint Investigation Teams (JIT) to Fight Trafficking in Human Beings
Publication date : 25.05.2011
ReferenceJLS/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/423 PromoterMinistry of the Interior, Slovenia Budget289.000€ (requested EU grant – 231.000€) TimeframeOngoing (2011-2013) PartnersPublic Prosecutor's Office, Bulgaria; Ministry of the Interior, Bulgaria Objectives and more+
Publication date : 25.05.2011
ReferenceISEC/2007/540 PromoterAssociation Diakonia ONLUS, Italy Budget 290 000€ (203.000€ of EU support) TimeframeDecember 2008 – December 2010 PartnersCaritas Vicenza, Italy; Local Social and Health Service, Vicenza, Italy; CoGe.S – (Società more+
Strengthening Law Enforcement Capacity (Border Control Operations) and Criminal Justice Response to Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Human Beings
Publication date : 12.12.2011
Reference 2008 / 153-785 - Thematic Program for Migration and Asylum Countries/Region - South Africa Promoter United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Budget 2.480.000€ (EU contribution -1.980.000€) Timeframe From 1/03/2009 to more+
COMBAT - Combining Against Trafficking
Publication date : 18.09.2012
Reference EU Daphne III Promoter Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Partnership (CSWP), in consultation with the NSPCC Timeframe 2011-2013 Partners and Co-beneficiaries: Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire Partnership (lead), UK/ West Midlands more+
Countering new forms of Roma children trafficking: Participatory Approach
Publication date : 12.04.2013
Reference HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/TH/B/4000003904 Promoter Center for the Study of Democracy (BG) Budget 460.227€ (maximum EU grant – 414.204€) Timeframe 24 months Partners Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Human Rights / BIM (AT); Censis Foundation (IT); more+
NGOs e Co - NGO - Business engagement in addressing human trafficking
Publication date : 15.04.2013
Reference HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/TH/B/4000003919 Promoter La Strada International (NL) Budget 295.012€ (maximum EU grant – 263.298€) Timeframe 24 months Partners Stichting Onderzoek Multinationale Ondernemingen (SOMO) (NL); La Strada Czech Republic (CZ); more+
Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs
- Trafficking RACE in Europe Project Conference Dates: 30/09/2014 - 30/09/2014
- Global launch of the project: Rights of Migrants in Action Dates: 02/10/2014 - 02/10/2014
- Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Organ Removal Dates: 21/11/2014 - 21/11/2014
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Tafoni Evleri is the fulfillment of a dream held by two individuals and their families. A professional Turkish Tour Guide and a Canadian Tour Operator working exclusively in Turkey, having a combination of 35 years of knowledge and experience in the Turkish tourism sector, will provide you with the ultimate in a rock hotel experience in Cappadocia. Our high standards will thoroughly enhance your stay and will provide lasting memories of your visit to this magical land.
With Ortahisar Castle looming high above and the panorama of the village valley below, you will experience tranquility, relaxation and ultimate luxury in the cave suites of Tafoni Evleri .
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Gastric atrophy: A condition in which the stomach muscles shrink and become weak. Gastric atrophy may result in a lack of digestive juices due to accompanying shrinkage of the digestive glands.Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Ch.5: BANG!2 Reviews
A meet 'n greet, and a bang.
"I know, I know!"
"Next!" said the one and only, Frank Iero.
"Come on, Elena!
""OK!...I can do this, but how? Ember you gotta help me!" begged Elena.
"You'll think of something, or you can just come out and say it, or I can do it..." said Ember starting to introduce themselves.
"Frank, I'm Emeber!"
"Hi Ember! And who is this smexy lady next to you?" said Frank pointing to Elena.
"Hey I made that word up!"
"Nu-uh! I did!" said Frank standing from his chair.
"Hey ,Elena, he really is your father! He acts just as immature as you do! or uhh...the other way around...I'm confused..."
"Wait what did you say?" asked Frank looking at Ember, then Elena, then the guys , and but to Ember.
"Umm, Elena? Your turn!"
"Ok, see...your my fa-"
"Everyone on the floor now!" screamed a man with a gun.
"DAMNIT!" said Elena and Frank in unison.
'And this is where I like my step-father in my life.' thought Elena.
I told you it was gonna go off with a bang! Sorry it's short. And sorry I haven't updated in a while. Since I was sick with a cold I still really couldn't do anything. I'm still sick, but not as bad as yesterday. Yesterday was probably the worst I've ever gotten sick so....PLEASE forgive me. R&R


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Will Hamlin Interview, 1995
Will Hamlin Interview, 1995
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Will Hamlin taught at Goddard from 1948 to 2001. He cared deeply about literature, art, education and the natural world, and served Goddard for fifty years in his renaissance fashion. He was passionate about education and the philosophy of education. Versed in Dewey, Kilpatrick and other luminaries of the progressive education movement, he worked to realize their ideas at Goddard with the students he mentored and taught, as well as other faculty and staff. For decades, he worked as the College's editor, writing and editing the catalogue, the Goddard Bulletin, and other publications. Will loved language, and tended to its details and precise usage. He crafted the ideas of Tim Pitkin and his other colleagues into articulate prose that represented their vision in the larger world. When focus at the College sometimes drifted from the ideals of progressive education, Will reminded his colleagues and students – sometimes none too gently – of the importance of Goddard's mission, and its stewardship of larger principles. We are grateful for his lasting contributions to the College. Will passed away on August 4th, 2009.
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Alum AJ Russo (BA '88-'89) produced, with director Dennis Trainor this full-length feature documentary, ... more
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Thomas Calagna (BA RUP '71) called in to the Goddard Storyphone to share his memories of his time at Goddard College from 1968-1971. He recalls Theatre Faculty member Paul Vela and tells us... more
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Fire crews working structure fire in Lynchburg
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Fire crews are currently on the scene of a fire on Race Street in Lynchburg.
WDBJ7's Tim Saunders just arrived at the scene and says it looks like a house caught fire.
Race Street is just off of Main Street, and firefighters have Main blocked between Florida Avenue and Buena Vista Street while they battle the blaze.
We'll bring you the latest as more information comes into the newsroom.
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Gold Coast Underwater Grand Prix TBA
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South Florida Diving Headquarters has teamed up again this year with Formula H20 to host the 3rd annual Gold Coast Underwater Grand Prix. We have added a great kickoff party and racers's meeting at Extreme Indoor Karting.
You have heard of NASCAR well this is NASCOOTER! We set up a race track underwater and participants race around the course on Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPV).
There are categories for different makes and models and awards will be given.
If you don't have a DPV don't feel left out this is a great spectator event, but you do have to get wet! We have moved the course in shallower to the wreck of the Copenhagen. Spectators can either snorkel and watch from above or you can use SCUBA and watch from the infield below.
Racer Information
Saturday the racers's meeting and kickoff party will be held at Extreme Indoor Karting starting at 7:00 PM. Spectators are invited as well. Attendees will be welcome to race, play arcade games, play mini-golf, grab a bite to eat in the Fast Track Cafe or enjoy a cocktail in the Finish Line Bar. All pricing will be 2-4-1 (two for the price of one). Each attendee will be given a wrist band. Who knows maybe a little pre race race may break out!
Sunday is race day, the race boat will depart at 9:00 AM and the awards ceremony will take place at the marina pool following all participants returning.
Registration Fee $30.00
Boat Fee $50.00
To register and download racer packet click here.
For boat reservations call South Florida Diving Headquarters (954) 783-2299
Host Hotel is the Comfort Inn Oceanside (954) 428-0650
*Racers and attendees receive a discounted room rate.
Spectator Information
Saturday Night race fans are invited to attend the racer's meeting and kickoff party at Extreme Indoor Karting. Race fans will be given wrist bands entitling them to 2 for 1 racing, arcade games, mini-golf, grab a bite to eat in the Fast Track Cafe or enjoy a cocktail in the Finish Line Bar
Sunday, race day diving & snorkeling specators and join the race boat for some great action. Trip leaves at 9:00 AM. Private spectator boats are welcome, please check with race officials prior to entering race area on channel 18.
Diver $50.00
Snorkeler $40.00
Host Hotel is the Comfort Inn Oceanside (954) 428-0650
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A Houston County family is now facing a second week of wondering and worrying about a missing loved one.
There have been no clues in the case of Leamon Luffman, 66, who vanished Oct. 7 after leaving a rose for his wife a day before what would have been his 25th wedding anniversary.
Investigators say this is truly one of the most mysterious missing persons cases they've ever seen.
Searches have turned up nothing, and police don't have a single clue to go on.
Now, family members are issuing a desperate plea for the public's help.
"If he even sees this, we just want him to come home," said stepdaughter Donna Bryant.
Luffman is the kind of man you could set your watch by. His routine is the same each day, almost down to the minute.
"He always set a coffee cup out in front of the coffee pot with a spoon in it so she could fix her coffee, and that was the same," Bryant said.
But last Monday, Luffman's wife woke up to find no trace of her husband, with his car still parked outside.
For more than a week, members of the Houston County community have helped police comb the woods, only to wind up with nothing.
"I think if he was hurt in the woods or something, I think they would have found him. I really don't know what to think happened. I really don't," Bryant said. "Everybody you talk to about Leamon, he is the kindest man you'll ever meet - always help anybody if they needed help. Nothing like him. This is nothing like him."
If he's within earshot, the family is begging him to come home. If he's the victim of a crime, they're looking for clues.
"We just want him to come home. Come home," Bryant said.
Police say they do not believe Luffman has any medical conditions.
Foul play is not suspected at this time.
If you have seen Luffman, call sheriff's officials at 931-721-4019.
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The Rapaport Report, a Diamond industry weekly newsletter, today reports that overall US Holiday retail Diamond and Jewelry sales were below projections.
Breaking down the numbers reveals that Brick & Mortar shops struggled whereas internet vendors reported surging sales compared to last year's Holiday Season.
The New York Times reported on
December 28 that Some retailers including Tiffany, Chico's and T.J. Maxx
might soon lower their projections for the fourth quarter.
Wal-Mart, the largest US retailer, yesterday reported
predictions that its sales would be in the middle of its revised
holiday numbers, that is, 1% to 3% up. Wal-Mart originally predicted a
larger increase, but the $256 billion chain reported poor results over
the post-Thanksgiving shopping period, and some analysts were worried.
They were relieved to hear yesterday's predictions.
In contrast, online retailer Amazon.com Inc. has reported a busy
holiday season and claimed a one-day retail record of 2.8 million
orders (the actual day was not specified).
Amazon said that diamonds of
all sizes were popular in earrings, pendants and bracelets. Other top
selling jewelry items included sterling silver blue topaz earrings,
Paris Hilton's sterling silver and Swarovski Crystal heart pendant on
a satin cord (16 inch), Paris Hilton's sterling silver and Swarovski
Crystal Star hoop earrings, and a floating heart pendant with diamond.
Holiday Season Retail Sales Growth:
Recent retail sales indicators show that while sales volumes have been
solid this holiday season they have not been exceptional.
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and UBS's weekly
chain store retail index released on December 29 showed that rose 2.7%
in the week ended December 25 from the previous week, while sales rose
4.3% compared to the previous corresponding period.
UBS said it expected same-store sales, or sales in stores open at
least a year, to be flat at department stores. Overall, high-end
stores, such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue are
expected to outperform the sector.
According to some analysts, large U.S. retailers have had
disappointing holiday sales and are hoping to recoup some of their
losses during the January clearance sales.
E-tailers, on the other hand, faired the best. Industry consultant
comScore Networks projected that online shopping during the holiday
season would grow more than 26% to around $15.5 billion compared to
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Integrating "Retina" images into web pages presents an ongoing challenge for developers, who suffer from poor browser support, delayed standards implementation, a fragmented market and complex intermediate solutions.
In contrast, switching in high-DPI images for fullscreen browser display is both a necessity and relatively easy:
- Thumbnail images will look awful when expanded to fullscreen size on most screens, demanding a solution.
- In most cases fullscreen mode will be used to display just a few images, allowing us to concentrate on edge cases rather than trying to code a solution for every image on the site.
- Fullscreen mode must be engaged by the user, allowing plenty of opportunity to preload images before user interaction.
- Fullscreen mode is not yet supported on mobile devices, so we don't have to worry about crushing bandwidth.
Broadly speaking there are two solutions for switching in images with the Fullscreen API: CSS and JavaScript.
The CSS Approach
While the Fullscreen API is completely JavaScript, it makes a few additions to CSS. One of these is the
:fullscreen pseudo-selector, which is only active when the selected element is displayed in fullscreen mode.
While it's possible to use
:fullscreen on an image directly to alter its appearance on a page, it can't be used to swap out an image in that way. A better solution is to place the HiDPI as an alternative to the background, revealing it when the parent of element is promoted to fullscreen display:
In this case, I'll place the image content inside a header:
header { display: block; width:80%; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;
background: url(medusa-lores.jpg');
background-size: contain; }
header img { width: 100%; opacity: 0; }
I'll provide the container element with a copy of the image in order to maintain the correct aspect ratio. This copy is made completely transparent via CSS to show the version that is the background image.

When fullscreen mode is initiated, we can use the
:fullscreen pseudo-selector to swap out the background image:
:fullscreen { width: 100%; background: url('medusa-hirres.jpg'); }
(Of course, you would also need the UI and JavaScript to initiate fullscreen mode, which I've covered in a previous article).
While this works, it doesn't scale well: you'd need to write a separate rule for each thumbnail/HiDPI pair. The technique also downloads the high-resolution version of the image regardless of device, platform, or user interaction. You could get around the first two issues by placing the background image in a media query, while using an opportunity to make a further test that the screen has enough pixels to show the high resolution version of the image: there's no point in loading it if that is not the case. Assuming that the hi-res version is 1600 pixels wide, our test would be that the screen is at least that wide, or a HiDPI display. You could do this within a media query:
@media screen and (min-device-width: 1600px) or (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) or (-moz-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) or (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) {
:fullscreen {
width: 100%; background: url('medusa-hirres.jpg'); }
… but it's still not a great solution for anything more than one or two images. A better, albeit more complex alternative, is JavaScript.
The JavaScript Method
The equivalent, albeit more complex JavaScript alternative involves rolling the test into the fullscreen JavaScript function with a matchMedia test. Assuming that the original thumbnail image is inside an element with a id of
#bigpic that will request fullscreen display:
function launchFullscreen(element) {
if (element.requestFullScreen) {
} else if (element.mozRequestFullScreen) {
} else if (element.webkitRequestFullscreen) {
} else if (element.msRequestFullscreen) {
if (screen.width >= 1600 || window.matchMedia("(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) or (-moz-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) or (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2)")) {
document.querySelector("#bigpic img").setAttribute("src", "medusa-hires.jpg"); }
And in your HTML:

<button onclick="launchFullscreen(document.querySelector('#bigpic'))">
Fullscreen Image</button>

You'll notice that when returning to normal display mode, the image is kept in the high-resolution version, assuming that your screen was large enough to switch the image. We'll look at improving the script, resetting the effect correctly and better UI controls for fullscreen displays in the next article.


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Stategies, Results and Impacts of Evaluations 2011 - 2013
Country Info
CARE Niger was established in 1974 in response to famine and has worked on several food security projects since then. The program currently focuses on health and nutrition, natural resources management, education, local governance, conflict resolution, women's empowerment, microfinance, disaster risk reduction, and emergency preparedness and response.
Niger is the birthplace of our successful and often-replicated Village Savings and Loan Associations program, which economically empowers women and raises their social and political status. The project is known as 'Mata Masu Dubara' (MMD), or "ingenious women" or "women on the move."
Since 2009, CARE Niger has been focusing on creating partnerships with civil society to encourage more sustainable development. The Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 emphasizes disaster risk reduction, strengthens emergency response and prevention, and aims to help create sustainable livelihoods for 150,000 households in extreme poverty.
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Shrub, 0.2-1.5 m high. Fl. pink-white, Aug to Dec. Sandy, gravelly soils, laterite, granite. Sandplains, rocky hills & rises, seepage areas.
Beard's Provinces: South-West Province.
IBRA Regions: Esperance Plains, Mallee.
IBRA Subregions: Fitzgerald, Western Mallee.
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Castaway 2 takes the very popular, award winning Castaway game to a whole new level! Stranded on a mysterious island, it is up to you to find a way off. Embark on a journey that takes you through vast terrains and unique environments, completing quests and battling huge bosses. Train pets, as they fight by your side using their unique skills and abilities. Discover and unlock rare items and equipment, using the brand new crafting system.
We have listened carefully to the community, and have taken their suggestions from Castaway 1 very seriously. Here are just a few of the features in Castaway 2:
- larger (over 100 different levels!)
- fast (steady 30 fps)
- prettier (amazing, polished graphics)
- more monsters/pets
- skill points to model your character the way you want
- bosses/mini-bosses
- a new crafting system with almost 100 different crafting combinations to discover
- epic armor/weapons
- 15+ spells
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- nearly 100 different quests
- auto-save system
- hours of fun and re-playability
We are also very involved in providing updates based on user feedback. The game has been released, site locked on our site for a few weeks and have released several updates since then. We appreciate your feedback, and hope you enjoy the game.
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Rated 1.5 / 5 stars January 25, 2013
Ummmm, Before, i was able to play it, but now, i can't, i think that its because the start buttom was behind the ad, also this castaway is V. 1.21, In Likwidgames.com and Armor Games is V. 1.27
making it playable: the start buttom is down of where the ad should be. I think this game should be updated, so, Maybe, MAYBE, most users can play this now
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars December 18, 2012
Well, well ... this game is epic! But, the quests are to kill a little boring, large and unneeded. The armors are numerous, but it is very easy to buy from the outset the strongest of the store. The swords are kinda useless, because right away, buy the bat, that besides very strong can give stun the enemy. As last one complaint would be the scarcity and rarity of finding ore like emerald, ruby and gold. Anyway, very good game, but needs many improvements. Sorry for bad english!
Rated 5 / 5 stars December 5, 2012
This game is good its an awesome story line and A Nice little RPG that ppl can enjoy Better the nthe first and the first was good!
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars December 3, 2012
why cant i play its on like a ad and screen thingy
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Is this only 4 me EVERY TIME it does this sometimes the sound *swinging and hitting* go off with just music on then i craft something it crafts but it freezes wtf?


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The State Board of Medicine has temporarily suspended the medical license of a Steelton doctor and surgeon for allegedly putting her patients at risk of infection.
According to an Order of Temporary Suspension dated April 9, state investigators found dirty medical tools in a sink at Dr. Maryjo E. Szada's office, and Szada admitted that the tools had been in the sink for about a week without sterilization.
Szada, a family physician with an office at 381 S. Front Street, also admitted that she used Lysol liquid floor cleaner and Lysol spray to disinfect medical equipment, including tools for gynecological exams, then reused the instruments on different patients, the order states.
Investigators said in the order that the Lysol cleaning products do not meet the minimum standards of high-level disinfection for gynecological and other semi-critical instruments as set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yet they obtained information to suggest that Szada solely used Lysol on medical equipment for at least the past year.
State inspectors added that Szada's treatment records failed to meet the board's minimum record keeping requirements, and that she relied on memory rather than record keeping to treat her patients.
A urine sample in a refrigerator used to store medication, as well as specimens from pap smears and a sexually transmitted disease test on a table in Szada's examination room, all had insufficient identifying information, the order states.
Szada stated the samples and specimens had been sitting around for several days, and that she was unsure to which patients they belonged, according to the order.
Investigators also said that Szada sometimes took months to review outside laboratory and test results and schedule follow-up appointments with patients, would often not review test results until the patients called to complain, and sometimes never informed patients of results.
Szada was ordered to surrender her wallet card, registration certificate, and wall certificate to the state. She faces a preliminary hearing within the next 30 days.
Travis Gery, Commissioner of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, said patients who have specific concerns about Szada should file their own complaints.
Complaints can be filed at www.dos.state.pa.us under the tab for "file a complaint," or by calling 1-800-822-2113.
Dr. John Goldman, infectious disease specialist at Pinnacle Health, said because the viruses and bacteria that cause STDs can only survive 20-30 minutes outside the body, contracting one from an instrument is nearly impossible.
"There's a huge yuck factor, but the risk is very low," he said. "I would almost be more concerned with irritation from the Lysol, which is not something you commonly use to sterilize instruments with, than I'd be worried about getting an STD from an unsterilized instrument."
Goldman said if patients want peace of mind, they should go to a doctor and request a urine test for common STDs. If they want to be extra vigilant, they can ask for an HIV blood test as well -- though he said the chance of contracting a blood-borne illness as a result of this is even smaller.
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At this point I have a request for our fans. If any of you in any way hate homosexuals, people of different color, or women, please do this one favor for us - leave us the fuck alone! Don't come to our shows and don't buy our records.
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TD: Nineteen fucking Ninety Two, people. 21 goddamned years. Obviously this is not the beginning of the fight, but really poignant. Why are we still struggling for these rights?!


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We transferred in from out of state, so I was unsure of what to expect. I am so glad that we landed here! The teachers and the office staff is amazing. THe kids are very polite. My son started off super shy, but by the end of the year he completely blossomed and all the classmates were very kind with him. His teacher is totally "in tune" with him. He even gets time with the special ed department and those teachers are phenomenal!! They completely make every effort to work around my son, and my youngest is in the ppcd program and is also thriving. I am so pleased with the constant communication with the staff, and my children LOVE going to school. Even though it is a smaller school, they really try to encourage "family learning" at home with additional activities we can do together outside of school. Great Job all around!
I love it that the kids are so polite and they get to the school early to help out as valets. My child was having problems in Math and the issue was immediatly brought to my attention. My child is being tutored by a Math Specialist and the Vice-Prinicpal several times a week and my child is ready to move on to her grade level math. Awesome Teachers and Front office Staff. They are getting the whole school involved with the Taks test and having seminars for the families on what a child will see on the test and offering test taking tips.
My granddaughter is in fifth grade and I find that in Carlos Coon there are excellent teachers. They are professional and yet sensitive to the children's needs. SO far she has had nothing but the best instruction and guidance. The music teachers has had her enrolled since she started and is now playing the violin. There are many opportunities provided or at least information handed out to parents to be able to decide what activities they wish to involve their children. Safety has not been an issue so far. It could always get better if there were cameras.
I would not recommend this school to anyone, my child attends this school and the teachers are really disrespectful to the parents. especially the administration office. I am really trying to move out of the neighborhood so that my child can attend another school. I sometimes find myself teaching my child most of the homework...I think the teachers are not making sure if the children understand the work....I Should Be Getting The Paycheck!
My kids attended this school previously and we loved it. Teachers, principal and parents all work together. One big thing for me was not just academics but prevention of bullying. Carlos Coon does a great job of that. I wish i could take them back there
My Child is 9 years olds and attends Carlos Coon Elementary. The school tries really hard to pay attention to their students. My little girl has flourish since she started this school when she was transferred there in 1st grade. I was not very impress with the school because she attended a bigger school. The student ratio is great. I think that has made a difference. All their programs seem to try to reach all the students. And if any student needs help, they offer tutoring and other alternatives. The parents that are able to get involved help other parents that can't. We all know ours kids. The only complain I have about this school is that there is no bus service to our area for these kids and we really need bus transportation. Overall, I thought because this school is small that my our students would be short changed.
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One of my favorite exhibits while I was working at the Walker Art Center. The visual poetry and the fluidity of this exhibit is beautiful. I loved how organic it was too. Mark Manders is a dream.
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Today was the first time this year that I went out of the house wearing shorts without tights
and I was really scared that my legs would be flimsy because they develloped some cellulite near my buttcheeks, but well, I guess running is paying off! They actually looked good in shorts wich encouraged me to keep doing what I'm doing, wich is:
Interval running: I walk 1 minute at a fast pace and then run 30 seconds. I just do it for 20min to 30min every day with one or two rest days a week.
It is almost impossible eat healthy in this country. Most of healthy foods are so expensive and I do not shit money, unfortunately. ugh
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Despite Sandy, tourism demand increased in New Jersey in 2013
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By Daniel Nee (Patch Editor)
New Jersey officials say tourism was on the rise in the Garden State in 2013, despite the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy along the Jersey Shore.
The tourism industry set a new record in 2013, generating more than $40.4 billion in overall tourism-related demand, while overall visitation rose by 5.9 percent over 2012, to 87.2 million.
"Today's numbers reaffirm the incredible resilience shown by New Jersey's tourism industry and the commitment of our visitors, who continue to demonstrate their support by vacationing at our great tourist destinations after Sandy," said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who unveiled a state tourism report Thursday at the New Jersey Conference on Tourism in Atlantic City.
Despite the overall positive numbers, the lingering effects of Sandy did have an impact on the statistics.
Construction and investment in tourism-specific facilities jumped by 24 percent in 2013 as recovery from Sandy continued, according to the report. Demand for hotel rooms was high during the beginning of 2013 as storm victims were displaced from their homes, but fell significantly by the end of the year.
Shore counties – Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Monmouth – experienced a "late summer" as storm recovery and a cool, wet spring held down visitation, the report said.
Spending by tourists rose 1.3 percent, a lower figure than expected, mainly due to the unavailability of second homes and Shore rental properties. The report said about 10 percent of all seasonal homes were affected by the storm, and 5 percent of normally-available second home weeks were unavailable in 2013.
The Shore counties, in which the bulk of the state's tourism industry is located, saw mixed results in terms of sales receipts. Ocean County, the hardest-hit area during Sandy, saw a 2.3 percent decline while Monmouth County experienced a 4.9 percent increase. Cape May County, spared from the level of destruction seen in Ocean County, saw a 2.3 percent increase. Atlantic County was dragged down by a combination of Sandy and continued declines in the casino industry – its receipts fell by 3.2 percent, the largest drop of any county in the state.
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While he might not be your average teenager in a lot of ways, 17-year-old Justin Bieber is infatuated with the Playboy mansion just like any boy. And, luckily for him, he's got an open invitation to visit whenever he pleases.
Justin even celebrated his 17th Birthday last March with Hef and the gang, and has been secretly hanging out with the bunnies attending private parties and watching movies.
"Justin is obsessed with the Playboy Mansion," an insider says. "He actually has permission to show up whenever he wants, he's invited to every party and he even visits just to hang with Hef."


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From the artist:From Michael Chabon's "A Woman of Valour"
"Barda was up to the fight-any fight, and then some. The world she was born into and the way she was raised had obliged her to learn to be strong, vigilant, resourceful, and submissive to no one. But her intelligence told her that conflict is a waste, of life and time and energy, and she regretted it. She had her own narrative-a history of heartbreak, hardship and achievement-and though it constituted only one part of the larger mythology of Kirby's epic, it was her part; she had earned it. She saw the wrongness, the wickedness, the unreasoning cruelty of the world, and though she had been trained to withstand it, her heart rebelled. Mighty, she used her strength and risked her freedom to help the weak. In time she would mutiny against the might-makes-right strictures of her home, and attempt to form a partnership of physical and intellectual equals-with Mister Miracle, her paramour, the love of her life. In his company, in rare moments of quiet, she doffed her armor, laid down her Mega-Rod, and made him a gift-both of them knowing full well its value-of her vulnerability, her sorrow, the pain of her childhood and youth. She was a valkyrie with a brain and an aching heart."


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Jamie Skeen scored 26 points and VCU hit 12 three pointers to upset Kansas and earn a spot in the Final Four. Kansas came into this game with the most efficient offense left in the tourney but they couldnt buy a basket against the pesky Rams. In the meantime, VCU shot the lights out in the first half and built a lead as big as 18 points. In the second half, Kansas cut the lead down to 2 points but could never get over the hump. VCU responded with a run of their own, made the shots down the stretch and pulled off the 71-61 win. For the game, Kansas shot 34% from the field, 10% from 3 point range and 54% from the free throw line.
The little team the "experts" said shouldnt have made the tournament is now headed to the Final Four
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###I am reposting this since we have gained a lot of followers since it was last posted, and I want to inform everyone who wants to join in on this:
It's getting around that time that I get excited for, year end list making. Year end list making is fun, and remembering and ranking your favorite albums in order can be quite challenging. If you have a list of your top 10 favorite albums of the year, and you want them featured on this blog, have your list drafted up by early December. I will start unraveling my favorite albums starting December 1st.
If you have a little more or a little less than 10, don't worry, you still get consideration. EPs are considered as well as full LPs; I'd encourage you to group EPs and LPs by the same artist together: (example: Sufjan Stevens - All Delighted People EP / The Age of Adz considered as one entry). My plan is to take these community lists and average them up to draft up a top 10 of our followers.
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Federal Environment and Heritage Minister Peter Garrett today announced over $1.2 million for conservation of Antarctic heritage, and scientific research.
"$486,000 in funding for the historic Mawson's Hut at Cape Denison in the Australian Antarctic Territory will include removing ice and snow from the interior of the huts and recovering and cataloguing historic artifacts from Mawson's expedition," Mr Garrett said.
"Sir Douglas Mawson's incredible pioneering spirit and courage is epitomised in the wooden huts that still stand in the harsh environment of Antarctica," Mr Garrett said.
"Built between 1912 and 1913, these National Heritage-listed huts need urgent conservation to ensure their long-term survival. This is one of Australia's most important historic sites as it was from here that Mawson's team studied weather, geology and magnetics on the Antarctic continent, enriching the world's knowledge of this remarkable area.
"With a recent growth in Antarctic tourism, sensitive site improvements will ensure that the heritage values of the site are maintained.
"Through the Australian Government's $650 million Jobs Fund initiative I'm pleased to say we envisage that nine short-term and two long-term jobs will come out of the project, and provide a great boost to the work of the Mawson's Huts Foundation."
"The $60 million allocated from the Jobs Fund for community heritage projects is the largest investment ever made in Australian heritage conservation. It recognises the crucial role that heritage conservation can and does play in stimulating the economic health of communities and in turn, the nation," Mr Garrett said.
The $60 million for community heritage projects has been developed in consultation with Senator Bob Brown as part of the Australian Government's Jobs and Training Compact.
The Minister also announced the allocation of more than $750,000 to support Australia's Antarctic program, with projects to be undertaken by institutions around the country in the 2009/10 season.
Thirty five projects from 16 institutions will benefit from the latest round of Australian Antarctic Science (AAS) grants.
"Australia plays a major role in Antarctic and Southern Ocean research and is a key contributor to the development of policy on a range of matters, including sustainable fisheries and conservation in the region," Mr Garrett said.
"These grants enable scientists from Australian universities and other research bodies to continue to contribute to our knowledge of the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the global climate system.
"We know that the Antarctic region influences the climate and ecology of our entire planet. If we are to know how complex ecosystems are reacting to change in these extreme environments, it is crucial that we develop a deeper understanding of the processes," Mr Garrett said.
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A Roman version of Ben-Hur, Gladiator succeeds on only slightly more levels than it fails.
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What on earth are you talking about? Are you sure you were watching the same movie? As a matter of fact, one of the reasons I love this movie is because of the Russel Crowe x-factor. He carrys much of the weight of the film on his shoulders, providing a riveting performance that adds soul to the movie- if you're going to critisize anything the last thing to pick at in the film is crowe's performance, which by the way is more than simply "good". If that's not an oscar deserving performance I don't know what is. For many people who don't rate the movie highly this is what saves it from being rubbish. Sorry, but I comepletely disagree with that strange review of yours.
Don't worry though, you're not the only one. But unfortunately you are no better than those other idiots out there who for some reason think arguably the best movie of 2000 fails on a dramatic level as a complete film. So you're excused.
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2.5 out of 4 is POSITIVE, RT!
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It is amusing that Oscar Guy gives this film a negative review when it won The Academy Award for Best Picture. I believe that it is a revenge tale in a Roman setting, nothing more, nothing less.
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This timeline covers some of the key events and major players in the history of Māori rugby. It was compiled to mark the centenary of the first official New Zealand Māori team.
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Natives' Rugby Tour 'Play up' card
Thomas Ellison
David Gage
1921 Springbok Tour programme
George Nēpia
The Freyberg Cup
All Black - Maori poster
France vs NZ Māori programme
Norman Kirk Springbok tour cartoon
Cavaliers rugby tour
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In these times of troubled relationships between the entire Arab World and the industrialized west, the escalating violence between Shiite (Shia) and Sunni Arabs, and political divisions between the Arab world with respect to Taliban, Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and various smaller but rapidly growing groups eager to fill a growing sense of a power and leadership vacuum, it is critical for any news analyst and any citizen diplomat or Internationalist to understand where the news and influence comes from to the peoples of this vast and strategically important region. An interesting article follows from the American Press Institute (API) which should certainly give us all pause for thought:
A survey by Northwestern University in Qatar finds Facebook is the third-most used news source after Al-Jazeera and Al-Arabiya. Two factors that may have affected those results are: (1) the importance of interpersonal sources of news and information in the 10 countries surveyed and (2) the mix of internet penetration, income and literacy rates.
I personally do not care for Facebook (or for Mr. Zuckerberg for that matter), and I use it far less than such social media platforms as LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest. But there can be no disputing the fact that Facebook has the greatest general following amongst non-business users throughout the world. For its mix of features, I believe it is probably the "friendliest" source of comprehensive pedestrian internet communication in the world-at-large.
Douglas E. Castle for The Internationalist Page Blog, The Global Futurist Blog and for Global Edge Technologies Group LLC [a member of The CFI Group Of Companies].
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