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As a high school teacher, I believe education isn't about just stuffing information into people's heads. I also know my classes can't be disconnected from the rest of life. In fact, I try to teach in a way that helps my students succeed in the real world. As for those students who will be heading off to college soon, I know that I'm preparing them for the next step in their educations. To help with this preparation, I've come up with seven principles that I always pass on to my own college-bound students. I believe you'll find these principles helpful as you prepare for your own transition to campus life.
A lot of college students get caught up in all that college has to offer, like Abby, a highly motivated sophomore enrolled at The Master's College in Santa Clarita, California. At the beginning of her first semester, Abby committed to a schedule without one free evening. As the semester wore on, the pressure mounted. Finally, exhausted from her obligations, Abby says, "I called my parents to help me straighten out the mess I'd created. It was embarrassing, but I had to back up and figure out what was really important."
When it comes to college life, you'll want to stay focused, work hard, and still find time to hang out with friends. That means you'll have to choose what's more important at the moment. Yes, a spur-of-the-moment trip to the bowling alley might be appealing, but you'll be stressed later when you remember you probably should have caught up on your chemistry reading. This really isn't anything new; it's about setting the right priorities for yourself. Deciding what's important to you nowor as soon as you get on campus will make your first semester much easier.
During the first hour of each course you take, you'll get a handout that explains the professors' classroom expectations, grading policies and semester plan. It's called a syllabus, and it usually lists the dates of any major projects, research papers or exams.
Save it. Read it. Use it. This is important because, as Garry Morgan, associate professor at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, says, "Few professors are willing to let you turn in an assignment late because you say, 'I didn't look at the syllabus.'"
Your syllabi (that's the plural) will form a "roadmap" to guide you through the semester. What you'll need to do is take out a calendar and write down all those important and even those seemingly unimportant dates from each syllabus.
As you check out your calendar, you'll be able to predict where your "crunch times" will happen. Those are the times when you'll be bogged down with deadlines and test dates. But you'll be ready because you'll have worked ahead on required reading or research papersanything you can do to lighten the load for when it really matters.
As you use your "roadmap," you'll be able to set smaller, daily goals. This only works, though, if you keep a few basics in mind:
Know where and when to study. When are you most awake and able to focus? What kind of environment helps you study? Is it a quiet place away from the dorm and without distractions? Is it a study lounge surrounded by people? Dan, a junior at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, hits the nearest Starbucks. "It has a fun atmosphere," says Dan, "but I can still focus."
Get into a routine. You'll actually spend less time if you make your studies a daily habit.
Pace yourself. Don't burn out by pulling all-night cram fests, which leave you on a major low after the caffeine and sugar wear off. Instead, break a big project into smaller steps, and plan your study schedule so you do a little each day.
Don't overschedule. College life doesn't have to be all about studying. Careful planning should include some chunks of open time when you can just relax or hang out with friends.
Check your progress. Remember to actually use your "roadmap" to help you stay focused and on schedule.
Now is the best time to learn some note-taking shortcuts.
"The thought of listening to a professor lecture for an hour and a half straight was scaryuntil I learned shorthand," recalls Jason, a sophomore at Northwestern College in St. Paul.
Like Jason, you've got to have a systemlike shorthand or your own code of abbreviations. But it'll also help to know that not all professors teach the same way. That means you'll have to train your mind to look for the main idea and what supports itthe framework. In other words, you'll need to look for the big points and any examples or subpoints that flesh out those big points.
When using shortcuts in your notes, here are a few tips:
Start a new page with the day's date at the beginning of each lecture. (Dates serve as a quick reference to help you find points more easily.)
Don't write down everything. It's too hard to keep up, and you'll end up missing the big points.
Jot down anything your prof says is important. (If your instructors say, "This will be on the test," believe them.)
Jot down key people, events, dates, phrases, terms and definitions.
Watch for important numbers, facts, percentages and formulas.
Use some of the following symbols as you develop your own system:
Successful students have something in common: When it's time to study, they get down to business. They also use these helpful study tips:
Make connections to real life, like a bridge. As you link new ideas to your own experiences, studying will become more meaningful and facts easier to remember.
Create visual pictures. If you're like most people, you learn better through pictures. Visualize a scene of what you're learning or design a grid, map, chart, stick figure or simple illustration.
Simplify big points into one key word or phrase. This will help you remember lists more easily.
Use memory techniques like flashcards, acronyms or rhymes.
Study with classmates before an exam.
OK, so I'm a little biased. I'm an English teacher; what do you expect? But seriously, you won't want to learn the basics of a research paper when you're strapped for time. It's like trying to do advanced algebra when you're not sure how to multiply or divide. So take advantage of the opportunities your high school teachers give you to research and support your ideas in writing.
One of the best books you can get is Writer's INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper and Verne Meyer. I use this resource in my classroom to help students with everything from writing a paragraph to citing sources on a research paper.
The Write Source website, developed by a group of teachers and authors, is home to Writer's INC. It's a great source for current writing rules and guidelines. Visit their website at thewritesource.com.
When it comes to researching, I give my students this helpful acronym from the Wisconsin Department of Education: PALBEG. It's a great way to figure out quickly if the source you want to use in a paper is actually reliable:
P: PurposeWhat is the purpose of this article?
A: AuthorityWhat education, research or experience does this author have?
L: LogicAre the ideas logical and well supported?
B: BiasFrom what point of view is this article written?
E: EvidenceWhat facts, incidents, reasons, examples or statistics are used?
G: GainWhat will the author gain from this article? (Profit, vote, image, etc.)
College isn't all about the "A." Education doesn't begin and end in the classroom. Actually, this brings us back to finding the balance at college. Good grades are important, but if you overstress on the grade, you'll miss out on what's really importantbeing a well-rounded person. Make that a well-rounded Christian person.
In an address last October to an auditorium full of freshmen, Dr. Leland Ryken, professor of English at Wheaton College, said:
"A Christian student's calling is the same as it is for a Christian in any vocation. Its focus is the individual's relationship to God. Loving and serving God should be the foundation for everything else that you do at college. It is a requirement, not an elective.
You might graduate with a high GPA. You might also get into the graduate school of your choice. But if you haven't grown in Christian virtue and remained in some measure a whole person during your years here, you'll have missed the mark."
Education is what you make of it. If you love learning for its own sake, you'll approach the college experience as an opportunity to learn, grow and develop your God-given gifts and abilities.
Your success as a student really comes down to two things: 1) your ability to focus on what's important, and 2) your ability to organize your time into a well-ordered but flexible schedule. With a balanced approach to your studies, you'll not only survive, you'll thrive during your college years.


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I'm a little depressed about some news I just learned. Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham was the most Googled reality TV star this year. You know who is probably more depressed about this news than I? Kim Kardashian. She is probably even as we speak dramatically falling to her knees and screaming. But don't worry Kim -- I think there's a logical explanation.
Do the words 'sex tape' refresh anyone's memory? Yeah. I don't think Farrah's "fans" were desperate to learn about her various appearances and all the gossip tidbits. I think her "fans" were trying to find a means of watching her get her freak on with porn star James Deen. This is a natural result of being in a sex tape -- people Google you. Which is sadly not innuendo.
More from The Stir: Farrah Abraham Lives In a Mansion ... In Her Mind Anyway
It's all well and good that Farrah has earned this little award. Unless she starts turning out sexy-adult-private-time tapes on the regs, I can't see her making this list again any time soon. After all, the Internet is chock-full of so many other things more worthy of being researched. Don't believe me? Here are 5 things more interesting to search for on the Internet than Farrah Abraham.
1.) Cats Falling Down
2.) The History of the Lime
Did you know that British sailors used to eat limes to help prevent scurvy? They didn't help as much as lemons did -- but they were cheaper. They also earned British sailors the nickname "limeys."
3.) Jeans
Boot cut? Acid wash? High rise? Distressed? There are a lot of jeans out there, you guys, and a lot of sites that sell them and children that sing about them.
4.) Typhoid Mary
Did you know that Mary was a healthy carrier of Typhoid all her life? And that she was quarantined on an island off of Manhattan for years? I kind of feel badly for her! Except for the whole refusing to admit she was passing around Typhoid thing.
5.) The Muppets
The Muppets are the greatest. Your argument is invalid.
What things do you spend most of your time reading online?
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Stacey, yes, I've always thought that was kind of a crappy title. Poor Sophia.
Wouldn't turning the big 2-0 end your teenage dream? She should be happy she had Sophia, if it wasn't for her poor daughter(who will probably need a lifetime of therapy and who will hopefully write a tell-all book about surviving childhood with Farrah as her mother in about 20 years), she would have never landed on Teen Mom and gotten as far as she did today.
Sources please?! Your link to a poorly written blog sited no sources neither. No sources=lie. Good job Stir blogger.

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Provo • In the pantheon of great distance runners that have come through East high school, senior Natalie Shields moved to the front of the line when she ran 10 minutes, 22.89 seconds in the 3,200 meters, breaking Rosy Gardner's 18-year-old state record of 10:24.78.
Shields took the lead from the gun, hit the half-way mark at 5:11, then closed solidly over the final 800 to outdistance Erica Birk of North Summit, who clocked 10:34.66.
BYU Invitational highlightsEast's Natalie Shields runs 10:22.89 in the 3,200 to break a 1994 state record held by former East runner Rosy Gardner.
» Prior to the start of Friday's competition, Fremont's Tyler Stringham won the decathlon with 5,962 points and Weber's Mykah Heaton captured the heptathlon with 4,454 points.
» Class 3A dominates the meet. In addition to Park City athletes Ben Saarel and Megan Glasmann winning titles in the 3A-5A 3,200 meters and javelin, respectively, Union's Audrey Muir captured the girls' high jump with a leap of 5-6.
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"I felt pretty good this morning and I knew I was right there after a mile," Shields said. "I've been looking at Rosy's times for the last few years and it is very satisfying to know all of my hard work paid off."
Shields plans on running the 1,600 on Saturday, where she will be gunning for another Gardner record of 4:51.21.
In the only other running final of the day, Park City junior Ben Saarel fought his way up to a pack of eight with two laps to go, then did enough on the final lap to win the 3,200 in 9:16.35.
"With 300 to go I just told myself to do whatever I had to do," he said.
The Park City track team wasn't done, though, as junior Megan Glasmann missed her own state record in the javelin by four inches — but won by more than 20 feet — and finished second in the discus with a personal best of 129 feet,11/2 inches.
Pine View's Jake Arslanian and Murray's Tyler Liddiard were the only athletes to break 11 seconds in 100 qualifying, while Timpview's Lauran Baxter had the top qualifying time in the girls 100 at 12.24.
Action continues Saturday with field events beginning at 8 a.m. and running events at 9 a.m.
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Greetings from Dean Ginny Samuel
Dear Friends,
I pray that this issue of Theo Spirit finds you well in every way and that you are already enjoying a good 2014. I am writing to let you know of some of the exciting developments in the Theological School.
We welcome Dr. Gerald Liu to our faculty this spring semester. Dr. Liu is our Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Worship Arts and will teach the basic preaching course as well as upper level courses. Dr. Liu received his PhD from Vanderbilt University in 2013 and the title of his dissertation was Musics and the Generosity of God. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology in 2004 and is an ordained Elder in the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He has served parishes both in the United States and in Great Britain. His interests in preaching and the arts will enrich our community in multiple ways and I hope that you will find ways to greet him when you are on campus.
This fall I had the opportunity to travel to Seoul, South Korea to visit churches, universities and alums. The Theological School receives not only wonderful students from Korea; we also have received financial support in the form of scholarships for students. I had the opportunity to go to several places that trace their roots to Drew alum, Henry Appenzeller. Rev. Appenzeller graduated from Drew and immediately went to Korea arriving on Easter Sunday, April 5. 1885. Known as the "Prophet of Love," Appenzeller was the kind of missionary who related to the peoples of Korea with respect, admiration and collegiality. He founded schools, churches, and helped to translate the Bible into Korean. I was rightfully proud to hear about him over and over again in the time I was in Korea and to see his picture and multiple statues erected in his honor. In 2015 the 130th anniversary of his arrival in Korea will be celebrated. Watch for announcements about the ways that we will be honoring this Drew Theological alum. We hope you will join us for the celebration!
This spring we will be welcoming several groups to campus including the North East Jurisdictional Board of Ordained Ministry. This body, made up of the chairs of annual conference Boards of Ordained Ministry in the jurisdiction, will be on campus in early April. I serve as chair of the NEJ BOOM and have as one of my goals fostering of the ongoing dialog between the seminaries in the jurisdiction, namely, Boston University School of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Drew Theological School.
There is a search for the new President of the University in progress. It is expected that the Board of Trustees will approve a candidate for this position at its February 2014 meeting and that the new President will take office in July 2014. Likewise, a search for the new Dean of the Theological School is underway. We expect that the name of the successful candidate will be presented to the Board of Trustees for its approval at its May 2014 meeting. I hope you join me in praying for the successful outcome of both of these searches.
The enrollments in the Theological School are strong and the spirit in the community is good. We have much to be grateful for! I hope you will come back to campus this spring as you can. You will hear more about our special lectures as the semester goes on and you are always welcome to join us for these special events. Chapel is held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 11:20. On Thursday, February 6 Dr. Kenneth Ngwa, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible will give the Matriculation address. This special gathering is the time when all new students' names are read and they are invited forward in Craig Chapel to sign the historic book. If you have never signed this book, let us know and we will arrange for you to join alums going back to the 1800's and "sign in" the book.
Think of us as your home away from home! We are here to help you across the years and always glad to see you.
Virginia A. Samuel
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|Getting to the Source of Mac OS X
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|This insightful article eludes to this possibility, with Darwin on an Intel. Is it possible to then add "core graphics, QuickTime, Carbon, Cocoa, and Aqua" on top of this Darwin installation and run OS X on an Intel?? Is this theoretically possible or has it been done?
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Core Graphics, Carbon, Cocoa, and Aqua were compiled for the PowerPC architecture. Therefore, they WOULDN'T be able to run on an x86 machine, even with the same base operating system.
Theoretically, it would be possible if these components were ported, but only Apple has the source code, and the last time I checked, it was illegal to reverse engineer/decompile proprietary binaries.
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I don't know remebr Quicktime and Java were split into parts to get to run on MacOSx one part is in the OS layer itself on part in the app..
But I don't see whynot as long as you had some wahy to get apsec to reverse engineer or and combination of source and spec to reverse engineer


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After leaving the Tigers he had a stint with the Colorado Rockies which did not go well and he has not appeared in a Major League game since then. He did spend some time in the San Francisco minor leagues before joining the Bridgeport Bluefish in the Independent League.
Anderson once sported a curly hairdo that he refused to cut much like Magglio Ordonez does today. It was comical on him and earned him the nickname "Curly." He was one of Jeff Weaver's closest friends when they were in the Tigers organization together and I followed both of their careers very closely. Unfortunately I do not hold out much hope for Anderson to return to the Majors but as a Tigers fan I do thank him for some of the bright moments that he gave us.


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Gold likely to continue its multi-year rally
Gold's golden run is all likely to enter the new year with a bang as the much awaited Europe agreement on debt crisis failed to evoke any reactions that could prevent the precious yellow metal.
Analysts said the latest devolopment added more pressure on the euro and heightened gold's safe haven appeal.
They added that possibilities of a new announcement of quantitative easing by the US Fed also brightened gold's appeal running into next year.
The volatility of and high correlation between asset classes such as government bonds, equities and FX means that gold has retained favor amongst investors.
With this backdrop, gold is likely to continue its multi-year rally, and yet may still be subject to periods of intense liquidation when risk-aversion is particularly high.
The fundamentals for gold are further supported by a limited response from new mine supply, analysts said.
Most analysts believe that gold may reach $2,000 an ounce sometime in 2012 and thereafter may rise to about 2,300 an ounce, which is approximately the inflation-adjusted high reached in 1980.
Gold saw a sharp correction from its closing high of around $1,900 an ounce in early September, this being attributed to investors selling gold to cover margin calls and losses in other asset classes.
Another factor driving the correction in gold was the increase in margin required to invest in gold futures at the CME Group, it was announced on Sept. 23 that initial margin for COMEX gold futures would rise by 21 percent. – BullionStreet
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Frances Karas
Frances Karas, 90 of Verona died on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 90.
Frances was the dear wife of the late Joseph Karas; loving mother of Richard Karas; and sister of the late Frank Delach.
Frances was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona.
Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC. 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont on Friday, November 23, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012, 10 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment, to follow, will be next to her husband in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Penn Hills.
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Jane R. Stephens, of North Carolina, died at the age of 63.
Jane was the beloved wife of the late Willard E. Stephens. She is survived by her son, Gregory Stephens, and his wife Suzanne of Apex NC along with grandsons Kirk and William.
Friends were received Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA, 15139 from 11 am until the time of the Memorial Service at noon. Interment will be private.


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What better way to get comfortable than in your pajamas! Better yet, why not enhance the cozy feeling with a couple of books?
It's PJ night in the library; that means bring your mom, your dad, your brother, you sister - whoever for an evening of fun and laughter.
But don't forget your best stuffed animal friend because they want to share in the fun too! Listen to some good stories and when your ready to go home, leave your stuffie with us for a special evening in the library.
We promise to give them a good time and you can hear all about their adventures when you come back to pick them up the next day. Light refreshments will be served.
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The TFF-1 Tactical Fighting Folder is an absolute monster of a knife developed for military & law enforcement personnel. It's a big, beefy blade that you 100% can count on whenever you might need it and whatever you may need it for. The handle is made with a solid titanium frame lock and your choice from a variety of G10 face scales. The tip-up carry pocket clip is sized appropriately for this folder and is extremely strong. The wide, spear point blade is made from 0.19″ thick D2 steel with a black oxide finish and a hollow grind. The TFF-1 is an ambidextrous one-hand opener and built entirely in the USA. It is up to just about any challenge, check it out at www.knifecenter.com.
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Camillus HT-7 Fixed
If you need a knife for hunting, fishing, camping or sporting, the Camillus HT-7 fixed blade is a perfect choice. With a 3.5″ titanium bonded stainless steel blade with plenty belly, large lanyard hole, and great jimping – what is it missing? The handle is solid G10 and removable with Hex screws should that need ever arise. The sheath is the simple nylon variety which leaves some room for improvement but for $30, is definitely sufficient for most anyone's needs. The HT-7 is a full tang design for maximum strength and the handle is extremely comfortable if you have small to medium sized hands. Want more information, go to www.knifecenter.com.
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All of these Maxpedition fixed blade knives are extremely durable and would be a perfect addition to any pack. If you are hunting, fishing, camping, or just breaking down cardboard, these knives can do the job. At Maxpedition, they believe that the best knife is the knife you have on you and these fixed blades are very easy to carry with their lightweight designs and excellent Kydex sheaths. Maxpedition founder Tim Tang draws upon his passion for tactical knives and a decade of collaborations with the industry's top custom knife makers to debut this design. They look like Mad Dog Knives and hopefully perform like them. See all 12 models at www.knifecenter.com.
Boker Plus Wildnismesser
This Boker Plus Wildnismesser fixed blade knife is a compact, full integral outdoor knife designed by Austrian knifemaker Robert Sederl. It's built extremely tough and despite its minimalist design and size, the Wildnismesser does not shy away from any outdoor or hunting task. It's constructed from one solid piece of 440C stainless steel with a hollow ground blade and a larger skeletonized handle for better ergonomics. It's very comfortable to use and to carry with the black leather drop sheath and comes with a reflective thread lanyard. See it now at www.knifecenter.com.
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The Pygmy Warrior combat knife from Spyderco is one awesome, tactical fixed blade. It features a CTS-BD1 steel blade with a hollow-ground plain cutting edge and serrated edge spine portion. The skeletonized full-tang handle features FRN Bi-Directional Textured scales and a superb jimped thumb ramp. Includes a Boltaron i.e. hard plastic sheath with a multi-positional Spyderco G-clip attachment. This is a smaller, more carriable version of the discontinued Warrior model that was one of the best tactical designs on the market at the time. This will serve just as well and is available now at www.knifecenter.com.
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The Area 55 Invaders have taken over the Bradley Center.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
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c'mon lance u gotta score! that way everybody on our roster scores!
Nice move, Lance
well we kinda blew them out so no need for the starters in the fourth. he would have finished with around 25 most likely
Lol at those refs
I just wish we hadn't wasted all those favorable foul calls in this game. Definitely will need some against the Heat.
And once again League Pass Broadband cuts out before the end of the game.
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It's making up for the screwjob we got last night.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
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Two nights in a row you guys are mentioning this.
I got to see the whole game as well as Brooke's postgame interview with G Hill.
I will never purchase league pass broadband. Never. ever. ever
Skipped all night last night. cut off in the 3rd quarter for me.
tonight wont load at all
Happy the Pacers won, though
yup, i've been less than pleased with the broadband. it seems to skip a little bit every game and i get a blurry/green screen almost 4 times a game. obnoxious.
LP was good for so long this season. That's what frustrates me about it. That green screen thing is new for me.
Yeah, that's exactly how I feel. Was working like gangbusters, then all of the sudden...
Honestly, it hasn't been anywhere near bad enough for me to say I wouldn't buy it again though. It beats the hell out of illegal feeds in terms of quality and reliability.
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"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." - Voltaire
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I think it's really fucked up how so many teenagers are alone and sad and having panic attacks in their room while their parents watch TV, and how a lot of those teenagers have had relatively normal childhoods, yet there's this huge boom of depression and mental disorders, and its just dumb how we've turned into a generation labeled 'reckless' but really, we're only reckless with ourselves
This is one of the best posts I've ever read
Troye is a little precious flower
(I posted this before on mediocre-suicide but that blog got deleted so this is my new one)
in the crowd alone, every second passing, reminds me im not home. bright lights and city sounds, are ringing like a drum.
i know, i know. blaze dies, empty heart, buyin' happy from shopping carts. nothin' but time to kill, sipping life from bottles.
tight skin, body gaurds. guchi down the…
It a vlog of my #TRXYE announcement at vidcon! I shall be stalking rebloggers and giving them a butterfly kiss (its when you put your eye really close to their face and blink so your eyelashes tickle them)
Oh u love ur mom? Name 3 of her albums
1) I swear to fucking god I have to do everything in this house
2) No it's okay I'll do it myself
3) If I have to ask you one more time I'm gonna lose it
key yuhn
im crying
moving on is hard, isn't it? you gotta get used to not seeing their name pop up on your phone when they used to text or call. you gotta get used to not visiting their twitter like your usually do. you gotta get used to not seeing them &; not hang out with them, anymore. you even gotta get used to not thinking about them; that's real hard 'cause it's hard to forget someone when they gave you so much to remember
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Lies Marina And The Diamonds
Mad Sounds Arctic Monkeys
Come A Little Closer Cage The Elephant
Dark Blue Jacks Mannequin
Prom Song (Gone Wrong) Lana Del Rey
Second-hand Serenade Fall For You
Fluorescent Adolescent Arctic Monkeys
Kissing In Cars Pierce The Veil
A Drop In The Ocean Ron Pope
Everlasting Light The Black Keys
Mr.Brightside The Killers
What You Know Two Door Cinema Club
Lonely Hearts Club Marina And The Diamonds
Wrapped Around Your Finger 5 Seconds Of Summer
Young And Beautiful Lana Del Rey
Gotta Get Out 5 Seconds Of Summer
guys this girl came up to me last night and asked me how old i was and i said 19. she kissed me then fucked off. what does this even mean in girl language.
she was dared to kiss the best looking guy in the room
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Kadane's Algorithm
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- Date
- 01/23/2012
- File Info
- Song
- 3 min 31 sec
- Score
- 4.60 / 5.00
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I tried to make a very minimal, yet epic sounding song. A continuous build, the song consists of entirely arpeggios. Played on my keyboard then quantized. I spent a long time playing with distortion and tried to make the sounds rough together to form a nice texture. I hope you enjoy!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars December 7, 2012
Cracking stuff :)
Rated 5 / 5 stars January 23, 2012
This. Is. Awesome
Awesome job, this is a great song. I see what you mean by minimalistic but I don't think that there is much to improve...I will try to add drums just to see what it sounds like.
thanks for the feedback! I'm interested to hear what your interpretation with percussion would sound like :)


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AAA Michigan's Pink Tow Truck Will Service Downtown Detroit Motorists In October
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stranded motorists in the Downtown Detroit area shouldn't be surprised if they see a pink tow truck coming to their aid. For the second time in AAA Michigan's nearly 100-year history, it is wrapping a classic red, white and blue tow truck in the color pink in order to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in collaboration with the American Cancer Society.
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"The reaction from motorists and our drivers last year was extremely positive -- as motorists came up on the trucks, they honked their horns and waved at our drivers," said Gerry Gutowski, Senior Vice President, AAA Automotive Services, AAA Michigan/The Auto Club Group.
In addition to the pink tow truck, AAA Michigan will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to help raise money for the American Cancer Society starting at 9 a. m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Ford Field in Detroit. AAA will provide free roadside assistance on the walk date to any participants who may have car troubles with lockouts, flat tires or dead batteries. As a sponsor of the event, AAA will also host a team of walkers to raise money.
The free courtesy service at the walk is part of AAA's long-standing commitment to community service and its partnership with the American Cancer Society. Last year, the Detroit walk was one of three walks sponsored by AAA/The Auto Club Group. This year, AAA/The Auto Club Group will participate in more than 14 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks in seven states.
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Live! @ the Library: Caroline Aiken
Sunday, August 04, 2013, 03:00pm
Enjoy a free concert by award-winning acoustic artist Caroline Aiken! With a career spanning 40 years, Caroline's performances, direct and sincere, are known for emanating a high level of infectious energy, and those who have heard her perform live leave wanting more. Her genre spans many styles, from rock/blues/folk/country to piano ballads to finger style guitar picking — accompanied by her rich and soulful voice. In Appleton Auditorium. Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library.


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Phlebotomy is an interesting field in the medical science. It is the art of withdrawing blood from a patient or a person without any pain.
Aggrandizement of population and the growing awareness for medical attention is paving path for many departments, phlebotomy technician is one such career field with health care industry.
Essential requisites that are to be considered
There are manifold schools that offer phlebotomy training in Alabama. For one to get enrolled in them should check for the accreditations of the school. In Alabama there are organizations like American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians and American Society of Clinical Pathology that help students with their certification. It is good to be a part of school that has proper accreditations.
Necessity for Phlebotomy training
With the awareness and need of trained professionals there comes a necessity for phlebotomy training in Alabama although it is not a compulsion but those with a certification would top the priority by the employers. And a good training always adds up for an advantage.
Programs available
There are many programs available by schools that offer phlebotomy training. Programs include diploma and degree certifications. Generally these programs may last for 550- 750 days. And one can select their course according to their time and geographical location they are in.
Schools that offer training in Alabama started their academics online. So one may also opt for online programs in case of inability to attend the classes due to time or distance factor. With the technology at a paramount level everything all around the globe is at a cost of a click, and you can pursue your career studying it online! But take heed to select the right website and have a golden career.
Howbeit, students attending the traditional classroom programs will be able to derive more benefits in case of hands- on training.
How much can a phlebotomist earn?
On an average the collegian from an accredited training program in Alabama earns around $26,000 – $35,000 per annum. It is an ever growing field and aspirants interested with this career will have a bright future prospect. Interested aspirants can also look for phlebotomy training in Georgia as it is the neighboring state.


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Baseball To Play UMass At Fenway Park On Wednesday
April 24, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Holy Cross baseball team (10-18 overall, 7-7 Patriot League) will face Massachusetts (11-17 overall, 6-9 Atlantic 10) tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25 at Fenway Park. The game is set to start at noon. These two teams met earlier this season at Fitton Field on April 3, with the Minutemen winning 4-3.


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The end of winning wars started when the War Department became the Defense Department. The War department was generally small and only plotted ways to win a war. The Defense department became mostly political and tries to define ways to prevent war or mitigate the action once war has started. From them came the idea of no cross lines and safe havens for the enemy.


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Just explaining the different weapons and socketed items!
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cool Fable 2 spot
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*Fable 2 Achievements* The Pooch Pamperer: Play fetch with your dog, or see another Hero's dog play. 5 The Archaeologist: Dig up something the dog has discovered, or see another Hero do so. 5 The Dog Trainer: Teach your dog a trick, or see another Hero's dog learn one. 5 The Persuader: Convince a villager to give you a present, or see another Hero do so. 5 The Show-off: Impress a villager with a perfect expression, or see another Hero do so. 10 The Romantic: Take a villager on a perfect date, or tag along to one. Location and expressions are all-important. 10 The Spouse: Marry a villager, or attend the wedding of another Hero. 10 The Parent: Have a child, or be there for the birth of another Hero's child. 10 The Hunter: Kill a sweet, innocent, fluffy bunny rabbit (remember, safety's off!) 5 The Gargoyle: Find the gargoyles' legendary treasure. 25 The Chicken Kicker: Kick a chicken a good distance, or see one getting kicked. 5 The Cliff Diver: Cliff dive 500 feet, or see ...
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Nice preview of Fable 2. Just ignore the free thing at the end
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The full theme from Fable II.
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This is a reaction that i found on youtube. I thought he got way over-offended by it, and I thought it was somewhat funny. I think everyone has to accept the brilliance of the cheat (if it was indeed on purpose). im sorry audio doesn't work; i'll try to fix it later
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Here in this short clip from www.consolevania.com the wonderful Peter Molyneux claims he has invented the dog durin the making of Fable 2. For more funny clips of this nature check Out. WWW.CONSOLEVANIA.COM I you these guy and you should to.
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That's right... No longer a rumor. The energy sword is on Fable 2
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Saw this beautiful dress on Lookbook last night and couldn't get my mind off of it. It's by Malene Birger, a Danish fashion designer. It's way out of my price range, so I will just have to keep dreaming about it. This girl styles it perfectly with minimal accessories - effortless chic!
Love this look from head to toe (I'm assuming she is wearing amazing shoes).
Love this look from head to toe (I'm assuming she is wearing amazing shoes).
A fun summery outfit—sparkly shorts, a chambray shirt, and a crisp, white blazer.
Loving this green and white look. Perfect for summer!
Yellow sweater + white jeans + mint green shoes. I would probably wear a pair of cute flat sandals with this outfit, but to each their own. (via Sincerely, Jules)
Loving this orange sherbet-colored blazer from Nasty Gal. It would look great in the summer with a white tank, white skinnies, and a pair of wedges.
Rachel McAdams wearing a white Andrew Gn dress from the Spring/Summer 2012 RTW Collection and Christian Louboutin pumps. She was visiting Live! With Kelly while promoting her new movie The Vow. I love the sleeves and the embroidered pattern on this dress. She looks beautiful, and I really can't wait to see this movie!
I love this all-white outfit with little bits of color mixed in. The hat is from Forever 21, the jacket is TJ Maxx, and the shoes are Nine West. (via Saucy Glossie)
Winter white and berry pinks make for a fun and cozy winter ensemble (via Saucy Glossie). The sweater is from Ann Taylor and it looks so warm and cozy! The pants are Hudson, and they are on sale right now at Bloomingdales. Get 'em while they're hot!


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Re: The "talk"...
I think this is one subject that everyone might feel differently about.
As a family we are open about our bodies, where babies come from and all the changes our bodies go through as we mature. I hope that our openess allows our children to feel comfortable enough to ask questions when they are ready for answers.
Talking about sexuality is different than talking about sex. My 9 year old is comfortable discussing sexuality but in no way is she ready to be talking about sex.
Oh the joys of parenting!


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The former senator, a leading candidate to become the next secretary of defense, apologizes for comments made in 1998.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Chuck Hagel, the former U.S. senator believed to be President Barack Obama's leading choice for defense secretary, has apologized for remarks he made in 1998 about an openly gay nominee for an ambassadorship.
In a brief written statement issued Friday, the Republican said his comments about James C. Hormel were "insensitive" and did not reflect his views.
In an interview with the Omaha World-Herald in 1998, Hagel said he believed that for a U.S. ambassador, in his words, "it is an inhibiting factor to be gay." He went on to call Hormel "openly, aggressively gay."
Hagel apologized Friday to Hormel and to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Americans who may question his commitment to their civil rights.
Hagel says he supports "open service" and is committed to LGBT military families.
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Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano are set as the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter season 18. It will be the first time in UFC history that two women have been coaches and the first time that female fighters will be on the show and in the house.
We all know how Rousey got to this point, and it will be interesting to see if Zingano is able to welcome the media attention that will lead up to her fight with Rousey.
[RELATED: GIF: Cat Zingano Finishes Miesha Tate With Brutal Knees]
Zingano earned her spot as a coach after a brutal finish of former No. 1 women's bantamweight Miesha Tate. Zingano was able to recover from early danger and work her way into the biggest moment of her career.
After The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale, the two women came face-to-face for the first time.
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(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- A new front in a war between free-speech advocates and Congress [http://www.Congress.gov] over pornography on the Internet opens on Monday with a courtroom battle over how far the government can go to make libraries equip computers with software that blocks pornographic Web sites.
The Children's Internet Protection Act [http://www.ala.org/cipa], the U.S. government's third attempt to control online smut, seeks to prevent children from accessing objectionable Internet material by requiring libraries to put blocking software on computers or lose federal funds that subsidize Internet access.
The American Civil Liberties Union [http://www.Aclu.org], the Washington-based group People for the American Way [http://Pfaw.org] and a coalition of libraries, library patrons and Web site operators fear the law would undermine the right to free speech enshrined in the First Amendment.
Some view the law as an attempt by social conservatives in Congress to use the pornography issue as an excuse for denying public access to Web sites operated by their ideological opponents, including gay and abortion rights advocates.
"Ultimately, the government is trying to dictate what adults can access on the Internet," said ACLU attorney Ann Beeson.
The coalition filed a free-speech legal challenge to CIPA last year in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the U.S. Constitution. On Monday, the case goes to trial before a special three-judge panel in U.S. District Court, with the Federal Communications Commission [http://www.FCC.gov] and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences [http://www.Imls.gov] as defendants.
If the challenge succeeds, the court will impose a permanent injunction preventing the law from taking effect. Both sides say the case will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court [http://www.SupremeCourtUS.gov], which is slated to hear any appeal in the case.
"Our perspective is that for all of us to govern ourselves effectively, we need access to information and it's not up to the government to say what that information is," said Judith Krug, director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom at the American Library Association [http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif], which represents about 3,000 libraries.
*** Supporters Optimistic Law will be Upheld ***
The Children's Internet Protection Act, which then-President Bill Clinton signed into law in 2000, is seen by its supporters as the government's best shot yet at controlling Internet smut in a country where free-speech rights are protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
The Justice Department [http://www.Usdoj.gov], which will argue on behalf of the government at this week's trial, has agreed not to require library compliance under the Library Service and Technology Act or LSTA until July 31 [http://www.ala.org/washoff/lstahigh.html].
"I'm optimistic that the CIPA law will be upheld as constitutional because when drafting the legislation, we paid close attention to legal precedent and established definitions of obscenity to make sure the law could stand up to court challenges," said U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering, a Mississippi Republican [http://www.house.gov/pickering].
The first attempt by Congress to control online smut, the 1996 Communications Decency Act, was thrown out by the Supreme Court as an infringement of free speech. A second bid, the 1998 Child Online Protection Act [http://COPACommission.org], remains sidelined by an injunction, with the U.S. high court due to issue a final opinion by midyear. Both would impose criminal penalties on violators.
Advocates say the new law avoids the potential for First Amendment violations because it does not impose Web access restrictions directly on libraries and schools but would withhold government subsidies for library Internet services.
Since 1999, the government has provided more than $880 million to public libraries under LSTA, according to the American Library Association [http://www.Ala.org], which says the loss of that support could cause small public libraries to shut off Internet service altogether, eliminating Web access to poor people for whom the library is the only Internet portal.
Supporters of the law say it is necessary because civil society is confronted by a rapacious pornography industry intent on luring youngsters to its Web sites.
"It's not just Playboy soft-porn nudity. A lot of it's torture. A lot of it's bestiality. And a lot of it is teen hard-core sex," said Donna Rice Hughes [http://ProtectKids.com], an Internet safety advocate who works as a consultant for a company that markets blocking software.
Rice Hughes, who campaigns against online pornography, briefly became a household word in the late 1980s as a central figure in the sex scandal that ended former Colorado Democratic Sen. Gary Hart's presidential hopes.
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Olly Murs At The Jingle Bell Ball 2013: "I'm Honoured To Open The Show" - Video
Check out the 'Troublemaker' star chatting to Capital before they head out on that O2 Arena stage.
Check out the 'Troublemaker' star chatting to Capital before they head out on that O2 Arena stage.
The 'Recovery' singer talks to Capital ahead of his performance at this year's show.
The likes of Tinie Tempah and Olly Murs have been tweeting that they are ready for the big launch night.
The 'Children Of The Sun' rapper also suggests he wants to persuade Katy to collaborate with him one day.
Find out everything you need to know about night one of this year's Jingle Bell Ball and the incredible line-up.
The 'Hand On Heart' star will be the first performer to take to the Jingle Bell Ball stage this weekend.
The 'Venus' star has been pictured out meeting her fans in the UK capital ahead of her O2 Arena show.
Get yourselves amped up and ready to party with this tongue-in-cheek list of reasons to be excited for Sunday's show.
It's time to get ready for the party of the year with a look at just why this Saturday will be the place to be.
The 'Love Me Again' star will make his debut at this year's event next weekend.
The former England star shows off his tambourine skills as he chats to Max.
Listen to a preview of the 'Salute' four-piece's chat with Max ahead of the show this weekend.
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The specialists of the UAB Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery division provide professional and sensitive care for women with incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders. When you visit THE UROGYNECOLOGY CARE CLINIC, you are provided with a variety of highly effective, non-surgical approaches to incontinence, including medications, support devices and for women needing surgery, the latest, minimally invasive techniques that usually allow women to go home the same day and recover quickly.
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If you experience leaking of urine or difficulty controlling your bowels, you aren't alone. Half of all women are likely to experience some incontinence in their lifetime, and about 10 percent will have surgery for incontinence and/or prolapse—a bulging of the bladder or vagina often caused by weakened muscles from pregnancy or childbirth. Fortunately, most incontinence problems can be successfully treated. Women will find revolutionary new options available today, many of which were researched and developed right here at UAB.
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Our physicians offer a full spectrum of one-on-one services for patients, including:
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- Behavioral therapy including pelvic floor muscle therapy for urinary and bowel incontinence (biofeedback and electrical stimulation as needed) is offered in collaboration with the Continence Clinic.
- Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence including new minimally invasive vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches
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Our physicians and nurse practitioner in The Urogynecology Care Clinic work with the physicians and nurse practitioner in the Continence Clinic, a service of the division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care. The Continence Clinic provides specialized non-surgical continence care for both women and men.
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- Urodynamic testing, an evaluation to check the function of the lower urinary tract, which consists of the bladder, urethra and the voluntary and involuntary sphincter muscles
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Increasing returns and cycles in fishing
AbstractWe consider optimal fishery management under the assumption of increasing returns that is supported by previous empirical evidence. We improve the tractability and realism of the previous approaches by introducing flow adjustment costs on changes in harvest rate. Our framework is the first to provide a link between stable limit cycle policies and increasing returns in harvesting. The type of the harvest policy depends on flow adjustment costs: for relatively costly adjustments the usual steady state harvest policy is conceivable, whereas for relatively cheap adjustments the harvest policy is cyclical. We also show a connection between chattering control policies and limit cycles, which helps us to develop a clear economic meaning for cyclical harvesting.
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- Liski, M. & Kort, P.M. & Novak, A.J., 2000. "Increasing Returns and Cycles in Fishing," Discussion Paper 2000-57, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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by Pamela Jones, MA
A tic is a sudden movement or speech that is repeated over and over. These movements cannot be controlled and are hallmarks of certain neurological conditions; such as Tourette Syndrome. For many, minor tics will subside by early adulthood and do not interfere with quality of life. However, for some, the tics last into adulthood and interfere with daily tasks. Medication can help control the tics but can also cause side effects.
A team of United States researchers wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of a form of psychotherapy, called behavioral therapy, in managing tics. The randomized trial, published in Archives of General Psychiatry, found that behavioral therapy was a safe and effective way to manage tics in adult and children.
The randomized trial included 122 patients aged 16-69 years with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder. The tics had to be at least moderately severe. The participants were divided into a treatment or control group. The treatment involved eight behavioral therapy sessions over 10 weeks while participants in the control group had eight sessions of supportive treatment during the same period. About 25% of participants were also using an anti-tic medication.
The severity of participants' tics was assessed just before and after treatment. By the end of the treatment period, researchers found:
Some participants continued with a booster therapy session every three months. At six months, 63% of participants that continued therapy were available for reassessment. The benefits were found to continue in 80% of participants that had treatment compared to 50% of participants in the control sessions. There were no adverse events associated with behavior therapy.
Randomized trials are considered a very reliable research method. This form of trial allows the researchers to account for other factors that can influence the outcomes. It also allows researchers to understand the degree of benefit by comparing participants who received treatment to similar participants in the control group. Other factors in the way the trial was conducted and the way participants were assigned or chosen will also affect the reliability of the outcomes. In this case, the trial was well done, which means that behavioral therapy is likely to be an effective treatment for tics.
The intensity of tics can vary with your age and your condition. The treatment needed will depend on how much your tics interfere with daily functions. Behavioral therapy may be an effective method for you, without the adverse events associated with medications. Talk with your doctor if tics have become difficult to manage. It may be important for your doctor to know any changes in your condition and your doctor may be able to recommend the best treatment approach for you.
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LEE COUNTY: A school bus accident in North Fort Myers sent the bus driver and a young boy to the hospital. It all happened after a ladder fell off a car and troopers say they're still not sure who's at fault.
FHP Corporal Robert Ellis explained the combination of the school bus, a minivan and a ladder proved to be a dangerous one.
"The way that the ladder was secured on the minivan - it wasn't properly secured. It slid from the bungee straps and landed in the path of the approaching school bus," he said.
The bus ran over the ladder. But troopers say they're still not sure how the driver and a young boy on the bus got injured.
Both of them had injuries bad enough to be taken by ambulance to Lee Memorial.
Troopers are still trying to figure out where to place the fault in the accident.
Officials say under normal circumstances, when something falls out of a car onto a road, the driver of that car is at fault.
The driver of the minivan was cited for not securing the ladder properly.
As for the two injured in the accident, officials we spoke to say the injuries are non life-threatening.


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Patricia Chow-Fraser
Human-induced degradation of coastal marshes has been relatively limited in Georgian Bay. This part ofthe Great Lakes is sparsely populated, with human activity in most areas occurring primarily in the form of diffuse recreational and cottage development. Despite this, water chemistry varies considerably within the Bay. The overall objective of this thesis was to gain an understanding of factors currently controlling water quality conditions in marshes of Georgian Bay, so that this information may be used to assess the potential impacts of continued human development.
Coastal marsh water quality variation among sub-basins of the eastern and northern coasts of Georgian Bay was assessed with data from 105 marshes in 28 quaternary watersheds visited during synoptic surveys. Road density, wetland cover, watershed size and bedrock type were determined for each sub-watershed. Analyses revealed that road density (used as an indicator of human disturbance) is currently a significant predictor of marsh water quality, showing positive relationships with nutrients and suspended solids concentrations, and a strong negative relationship with a published index of wetland water quality, the Water Quality Index (WQI). Watershed size and wetland cover also had significant (but usually weaker) relationships to some water quality variables.
To identify factors governing the chemistry of reference marshes in eastern Georgian Bay, 34 relatively pristine marshes were sampled in spring and summer of 2009, and a GIS was used to quantify catchment features. While watershed variables such as drainage slope and amount of upstream wetland influenced some water chemistry variables, drainage basin size and order were the most important factors controlling water chemistry; marshes with large, highorder watersheds contained higher concentrations of catchment-derived constituents (e.g., phosphorus, sediments, colour), suggesting that they may be more sensitive to land development that adds nutrients or promotes soil erosion in their watershed. This would be particularly apparent in spring, when watershed runoff has a larger influence on marsh water chemistry.
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deCatanzaro, Rachel, "Factors influencing coastal marsh water quality in Georgian Bay, Ontario" (2010). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 4508.
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If there is a second Spygate scandal brewing, it didn't seem to bother Tom Brady much on Monday.
Brady, brushing off accusations by Texans defensive end Antonio Smith, trumpeted the Patriots' adjustments and execution in the second half Sunday as they recovered from an ugly first two quarters to rally past the Texans in a 34-31 win. Smith had suggested after the game that "spying" on Houston may have helped the Patriots generate their rally.


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Republicans block Senate action on extending jobless benefits
Senate GOP blocks Obama's appeals court nominee
Senate panel takes on mammoth immigration bill
New ATF chief shuffles key personnel
Maine senator eyed for healthcare reform
U.S. farmers may use conservation land
Report: Bush agenda may spike federal debt
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Charles Ernest 'Chuck' Grassley (born September 17, 1933) is the senior United States Senator from Iowa. A Republican, he has served in the Senate since 1981. From 1958 to 1974, he was an Iowa state legislator. Thereafter he served three terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He has twice held the chairmanship of the Finance Committee, from January to June 2001 and from January 2003 to December 2006. He is currently the ranking Republican on the Judiciary Committee.
Grassley was born in New Hartford, Iowa, the son of Ruth (née Corwin) and Louis Arthur Grassley, and graduated from the town high school. At Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa), he earned a B.A. in 1955 and an M.A. in 1956. He also completed some doctoral studies in political science at the University of Iowa. Also during the 1950s, Grassley farmed and worked in factories, first as a sheet metal shearer and then as an assembly line worker.


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SPORTSnastics, starting in April
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Sabotage Sports is launching the first of our SPORTS-NASTICS programs for kids ages 4 to 8 with VOLLEY-NASTICS for girls and boys.
Did you ever wonder why there are no volleyball opportunities for kids under 8 years old? Maybe it was considered a sport too difficult to learn or teach?
Well it isn't and it is the fastest growing sport for girls in the US. Most girls may start at the Boys and Girls club or at their school in PE when they are 9 or 10, but are the coaches really trained to teach correct technical movement? To learn any sport correctly from the beginning will avoid years of later retraining muscle memory and awareness of a particular sport.
Volley-Nastics is a fun curriculum combining volleyball specifc training and movement along with gymnastics and games to teach balance, coordination and development of motor skills. Your little athlete will love coming to the sessions and will learn more than you can imagine in the 8 weeks she participates.
The program is divided up into 5 age groups:
Pick the age that fits your child's age and register for 8 weeks of 1 day a week sessions for a 1 hour period of time.
Volley-Nastics was developed by volleyball coaches and trainers specifically for Sabotage Sports and is coached by our trained and talented staff of high school and college coaches.


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Thank you friends! Shalimar India Restaurant has won The Best of NH 2014′s reader poll for best Indian Restaurant. We appreciate your support so very much.
22 years is a big accomplishment, but we couldn't do it without our great customers. On July 20th, we will be celebrating you, the customers. Without your support we wouldn't be where we are today!
We will be having a 15 course Buffet for $11.95/person and kids under 12 eat FREE! We would love to see you all there—bring your friends and family. If you have any questions please call us at 603-427-2959. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Welcome to the new website of Shalimar India, an award-winnng restaurant, bringing authentic North Indian Punjabi Cuisine to the Seacoast.
Shalimar India is the oldest established Indian restaurant in the region, located in the heart of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Since 1992 restaurant owner Chef Singh has shared his passion for cooking, bringing his guests tatillizing dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and most aromatic spices imported from India. In fact, Shalimar India has become an "institution" with the locals.
Whether you are dining in house with us, enjoying take-out or having our establishment cater your special event, you will experience a taste of the culture of the Punjab region. Located in Northern India, the area is known for their gastronomic history. Punjabi were the traditional farmers and they built clay ovens called Tandoor ovens to cook breads and meats. Customers flock to the Shalimar India for their scrumptious Naan bread and Tandoor specialties, as well as their Curries. Drawing upon treasured family recipes, Chef Singh's food is more than just a feast for the senses. He performs his cooking as an art form and infuses his dishes with love and devotion.
In the tradition of Indian cooking, we believe that food is a celebration of life. It nourishes not only our bodies but our spirit.
Our family looks forward to sharing our culinary traditions with you. Come celebrate!


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… But then it's Sunday, and I usually don't blog on Sunday anyway. In Croatia, the word for "Excuse me" is "Oprostite," which is pronounced "o-PRO-stee-tay." This is very disconcerting, because every time I go up to someone to ask for something, I feel like I'm calling them an "old prostitute." Just one of the little peculiarities of travel.
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Thai Food & Culture
What makes Thai food so delicious and unique?
The freshness of ingredients, the balance of flavors, and the quality of preparation.
Is all Thai food spicy?
NO! Thai food has a reputation for being very spicy, but there is a wide selection of dishes that are neutral in spice, but bold in flavor. We have many dishes that are tasty, but not spicy. But for those who love to bring the heat. We have our Chili Spice Racks available with four different sauce to jazz up your meal: Red Chili Sauce, Pickled Jalapenos, Crushed Red Peppers & Kat's Hot Sauce.
Eat Like a Thai
Many Thai dishes are served as stir-fries or curries with steamed or fried rice. Noodle dishes, like Pad Thai, are served as a single plate.
To eat like the Thai's do, use both your spoon and fork. Use your spoon like a small shovel and your fork to help push food onto your spoon. This method helps you pick up every single bite so you don't miss any delicious food!
Eating Family Style
At Thai Orchid Cafe, we encourage you to try many dishes at each meal by eating family style. Order several different plates of food and share with others at your table. You'll find a new favorite each time.
Incredible Service & Hospitality
If you have ever visited Thailand, you will be taken aback by the level of service and hospitality everywhere you go. We uphold those incredible standards here in our own restaurant. Come on in and you will be met with a friendly face and delicious food!