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Teeth whitening is a very common procedure in the field of cosmetic dentistry. It involves a bleaching process that aims to lighten the discoloration of the enamel and dentin layers of the teeth. Most of us had milky white teeth when we were younger, due to a fresh surface of porcelain-like enamel in our teeth. The enamel layer protects our teeth from the harsh effects of food, excessive chewing, acidic beverages, and other substances that may cause slight trauma to the teeth. As we grow older, this layer of enamel wears out, and eventually shows the underlying color of the core material of our teeth, which is dentin. The dentin layer of our teeth has a yellowish undertone, which becomes more apparent as the enamel wears out over the years.
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The Dividend Discount Model (Gordon Equation) calculates the intrinsic value of a stock based on the present value of a company's future dividends. The model is a powerful investing tool to evaluate if a stock is over or undervalued compared to the market price. Professional investors use the Dividend Discount Model (among others) to value a stock, but for some reason casual investors have a habit of looking at a stock's price chart to determine if a stock is a good value. The ill-fated chart approach has caused many casual investors to lose a bundle, after all - how can you profitably drive your portfolio if you're focused on the rear view mirror?
This post is divided into the following sections: Dividend Discount Model's equation, a sample valuation using Microsoft, and problems with the model.
The Dividend Discount Model
D1 (Estimate of next year's dividend) = Current annual dividend * (1 + g)
r (Required Rate of Return for the Stock) = Real Risk Free Rate + (Market Return - Real Risk Free Rate) * Beta of Stock
Real Risk Free Rate = 52-Week T-Bill Yield**
Market Return = Estimate for the stock market's return in the next year
g (Dividend Growth Rate) = Estimate for the stock's dividend growth rate (you may calculate g by using the growth of the dividend in the past)
** 52-Week T-Bill Yield - You can find the yield by going to the U.S. Treasury Direct website, selecting the most recent year under auction date > 52-week bills > PDF of the latest auction results.
Sample Valuation
Here's a sample valuation of Microsoft (MSFT) using the Dividend Discount Model..
The Dividend Discount Model requires two major assumptions - the return on the stock market for the next year and the growth rate for the stock's dividend. In this example I will use an optimistic 12% expected return for the stock market, and a 10% dividend growth rate for Microsoft, based off their 2008 dividend growth. When you run the equation you can change these values to high, medium and low numbers, so that you can see a range of strike prices based on differing 1 year outcomes for the stock market and Microsoft's dividends.
g (growth rate) = 2008 dividend / 2007 dividend = .44/.40 = 10% D1 = Current Dividend * (1 + g) = $.52 * (1 + .1) = $.572 r (required rate of return) = risk free rate + (market rate - risk free rate) * MSFT's beta = .55% + (12% - .55%) * 1.01 = 12.12% Dividend Discount Model = D1 / (r - g) = $.572 / (.1212 - .1) = $26.98
Microsoft closing price as of last Friday July 24, 2009 was $23.45, so with a $26.98 valuation from the Dividend Discount Model, Microsoft would be considered undervalued.
Problems With the Model
For high-growth stocks, the growth rate (g) may be higher than the required rate of return (r), in which case the suggested stock value would be a negative number.
It is important not to use the Dividend Growth Model by itself, but rather as one tool in the value investing toolbox we're constantly building on this blog
Feel free to ask me any questions you may have in the comments section below..
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Daniel M. Ryan (2 comments.)
July 27th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
From what I recall, it's better to use an estimated growth rate rooted in long-term dividend growth. Some conservative types don't assume any dividend growth at all, except perhaps for Dividend Aristocrats.
Max Asciutto
July 27th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I agree, using the long-term dividend growth rate should deliver a more accurate estimate compared to one year's dividend growth rate.
Moreover, the inaccuracy in the formula is that the future dividend growth rate may have no correlation to past dividend growth, as the bear market of 2008 taught us. For that reason, I like to use the formula with a low, mid, and high estimate for the dividend growth rate to get a range of strike prices.
Thank you for the insightful comment.
October 18th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Are you sure you are following your correct order of operations to calculate r (required rate of return) in your MSFT example?
My calculations came out with r=11.57%
September 30th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Pretty sure your calculations are wrong! Please check again!
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Some excellent detailed information on investing in dividend stocks.


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After getting a replacement datalogger shield (same model and supplier as before), and testing it with a 2nd sensor board (again, same model as before), they worked without apparent problems.
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lg En = K1 + K2 + 1.081 * lgIa + 0.0011 * G (1)
En - incident energy J/cm2 normalized for time and distance. The equation above is based on data normalized for a distance from the possible arc point to the person of 610 mm. and an arcing time of 0.2 sec.
K1 = -0.792 for open configurations, and is -0.555 for box configurations / enclosed equipment.
K2 = 0 for ungrounded and high resistance grounded systems, and equals -0.113 for grounded systems.
G - gap between conductors in millimeters.
Ia - predicted three phase arcing current in kA. It is found by using formula 2 a) or b) so the operating time for protective devices can be determined.
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lg - is logarithm base 10 (log10).
Ia - arcing current in kA.
En - normalized incident energy in J/cm2 as calculated by (1).
K - equals -0.153 for open configurations. and -0.097 for box configurations.
Ibf - bolted fault current for three phase faults in kA symmetrical rms.
V - system voltage in kV.
G - gap between condactors in millimeters.
E - incident energy exposure in J/cm2.
Cf - calculation factor equal to 1.0 for voltages above 1 kV, and 1.5 for voltages below 1 kV.
En - normalized incident energy in J/cm2 as calculated by (1) above.
t - arcing time in seconds.
D - distance from possible arcing point to the person in millimeters.
x - distance exponent.
DB - distance of the boundary from the arc point in millimeters.
Cf - calculation factor equal to 1.0 for voltages above 1 kV, and 1.5 for voltages below 1 kV.
En - normalized incident energy in J/cm2 as calculated by (1).
EB - incident energy in J/cm2 at the boundary distance.
Ibf - bolted fault current for three phase faults in kA symmetrical rms.
t - arcing time in seconds.
x - distance exponent.
For protective devices operating in the steep portion of their time-current curves, a small change in current causes a big change in operating time. Incident energy is linear with time, so arc current variation may have a big effect on incident energy. The solution is to make two arc current and energy calculations: one using the calculated expected arc current and one using a reduced arc current that is 15% lower.
The calculator makes possible both calculations for each case considered. The IEEE 1584 procedure requires that an operating time be determined for both the expected arc current and the reduced arc current. Incident energy is calculated for both sets of arc currents and operating times and the larger incident energy is taken as the model result. This solution was developed by comparing the results of arc current calculations using the best available arc current equation with actual measured arc current in the test database. The calculator predicts arcing fault current for a given configuration and bolted fault short circuit current. It also predicts bolted fault current required to cause 15% reduction of the predicted arcing current for the given configuration. Arc duration should be adjusted for the predicted and 15% reduced arc fault values.
This is the amount of thermal incident energy to which the worker's face and chest could be exposed at working distance during an electrical arc event. Incident energy is measured in joules per centimeter squared (J/cm2) or in calories/cm2 (5 J/cm2 = 1.2 cal/cm2 ) . Incident energy is calculated using variables such as available fault current, system voltage, expected arcing fault duration and the worker's distance from the arc. The data obtained from the calculations is used to select the appropriate flame resistant (FR) PPE.
The flash protection boundary is an approach limit at a distance from exposed live parts or enclosed live parts if operation, manipulation, or testing of equipment creates a potential flash hazard, within which a person could receive a second degree burn if an electrical arc flash were to occur. A worker entering the flash protection boundary must be qualified and must be wearing appropriate PPE. The Flash Protection Boundary is required to be calculated by NFPA 70E.
This is the minimum level of Personal Protective Equipment in calories per centimeter squared with the intent to protect the worker from the thermal effects of the arc flash at 18 inches from the source of the arc.
Classes of equipment included in IEEE 1584 and typical bus gaps are shown in table below:
Equipment bus gap in mm. Gaps of 3 to 40 mm were used for low voltage testing to simulate gaps between conductors in low voltage equipment and cables. Gaps 13, 104 and 152 mm. were used in 5 and 15kV equipment testings. For cases where gap is outside the range of the model, the theoretically derived Lee method can be applied and it is now included in the Arc Flash Analytic v3.0.
Two grounding classes are applied in the IEEE 1584 procedure, as follows:
a) Ungrounded, which included ungrounded, high-resistance grounding and low-resistance grounding.
b) Solidly grounded.
Typical working distance is the sum of the distance between the worker standing in front of the equipment, and from the front of the equipment to the potential arc source inside the equipment.
Arc-fash protection is always based on the incident energy level on the person's face and body at the working distance, not the incident energy on the hands or arms. The degree of injury in a burn depends on the percentage of a person's skin that is burned. The head and body are a large percentage of total skin surface area and injury to these areas is much more life threatening than burns on the extremities. Typical working distances are shown in table below:
Use protective device characteristics, which can be found in manufacturer's data. For fuses, the manufacturer's time-current curves may include both melting and clearing time. If so, use the clearing time. If they show only the average melt time, add to that time 15%, up to 0.03 seconds, and 10% above 0.03 seconds to determine total clearing time. If the arcing fault current is above the total clearing time at the bottom of the curve (0.01 seconds), use 0.01 seconds for the time.
For circuit breakers with integral trip units, the manufacturer's time-current curves include both tripping time and clearing time.For relay operated circuit breakers, the relay curves show only the relay operating time in the time-delay region. For relays operating in their instantaneous region, allow 16 milliseconds on 60 Hz systems for operation. The circuit breaker opening time must be added. Opening times for particular circuit breakers can be verifed by consulting the manufacturer's literature.
Available 3 phase bolted fault current for the range of 700A to 106kA at the point where work is to be performed in kA.
The arcing current depends on the available 3 phase bolted fault current for the range of 700A to 106kA at the point where work is to be performed, configuration, system voltage and gap between conductors.
System Line to Line Voltage for the range of 208V to 15kV three phase. For cases where voltage is over 15kV, the theoretically derived Lee method can be applied and it is now included in the Arc Flash Analytic v3.0.


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My heartfelt thanks to everyone who's bought my book thus far. Thanks also for your encouragement and comments and reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. Despite the initial freebie download riddled with editorial 'issues' - apologies! - I knew that I'd written a non-fiction book worth reading. I am still amazed when I hear from someone who's read it in places as far apart as India, the USA, Australia, and the UK. The experience of writing and publication is akin to planting a seed and watching it sprout and grow with each passing week. The book has had no marketing and I have no idea whether it will ever be known to the masses, but I remain very grateful to those of you who've given it your time and have gone on to recommend it to family and friends. Because of the book, I have received numerous invitations to speak at groups, special events, and places of learning. Other potential opportunities are beginning to happen as well... Yes, from small seeds big things grow. So, from my heart to yours, THANK YOU! Vernal x
Everybody has a story to tell, and God's Other Children - A London Memoir, is Vernal's story but much much more. The book captures the lives of a number of people who are unlikely to have their stories told elsewhere; people who have touched Vernal's life. He has created this webpage to communicate with his readers and potential readers, and to share relevant news. You can follow his work, read his blog and the latest news about him on this webpage, you will also find links where you can read excerpts and buy the ground-breaking book. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions about this site, please go ahead and let Vernal know; he will respond directly. He would love to hear from you.
Vernal says: "I am truly knocked out by the warm reception to my book, as seen on Amazon.co.uk and elsewhere. The content, as you may already know, is funny in places, but is mostly concenred with mature issues, such as: love and loss; sex, sexuality and 'coming out'; faith and religion; domestic violence; borderline child chastisement/abuse; disease; racism and homophobia; equality challenges at home and abroad; gay baby-making and parenting; family court; teen depression and suicide; even voodoo and the paranormal. Perhaps most powerfully, my book captures the horrific impact of HIV and AIDS on both heterosexual and gay communities during the height of the crisis, a period I describe as a conveyor belt of death and dying. My family and friends did not escape the crisis untouched.
It was good to finally dust off and publish my pictures of Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, and Gloria Gaynor. Those ladies all have two things in common; song and love. Two of them, at least, like our beloved Princess Diana, were also considerable humanitarians.
Yes, my book is much more than just my story, and I thank you for your interest in it."
1. Forewords (Lord Paul Boateng, Sir Nick Partridge, and Peter Tatchell)
2. Dedication and Appreciation
3. Prologue
4. The Beginning: the Eubanks and the Scotts
5. Hey, What's My Name?
6. Don't Mess With My Mum!
7. Dumplings, Chicken and Dog Meat?
8. Love Is a Song
9. Our Palace As A Refuge
10. Mum Goes Missing
11. Young Boy, You're Too Girlie-Girlie!
12. Bingo! Spend, Spend, Spend!!!
13. Sleeping with Strangers
14. My First Love?
15. Hey, Batty Man!
16. The Disco Kid Will Survive
17. Divorce: Doreth vs Skippy
18. Obeah Spells and Evil Hands
19. Ghosts and Demons
20. Homophobia – Choosing Suicide
21. I Am What I Am… and It's Raining Men!
22. No Blacks Here!
23. 'Born Again' - Thanks to Exegesis!
24. Love To Love You, Mr Shakespeare!
25. The People's Group
26. HIV/AIDS – my purpose!
27. I'm Coming Out!
28. Homeless
29. Knocking on Doors
30. Police! Under Homophobic Attack
31. The Brent HIV Centre
32. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother!
33. That's What Friends Are For
34. News of the World: 'Sex on the Rates!'
35. California Dreaming
36. Reach Out and Touch with Flowers and Sister Whitney
37. Saying Goodbye to Marvin
38. London Welcomes Dionne Warwick
39. Brother Bunny Loses His Fight
40. Dedication to Brother Bunny
41. Closing the Brent HIV Centre
42. Facing the Facts: My HIV Test
43. I Want To Be a Daddy
44. Losing Mum
45. Who's the Daddy?
46. Losing Brother Leo
47. Black, Bald, Beautiful, and Traumatized
48. Greet, Grope, Goodbye
49. High Court Showdown - A Fight For Justice
50. Happy 50th' - from Gloria and Dad!
51. Goodbye Sister Whitney, Hello Kids!
52. Cancer Scare!
53. I've Got Work to Do
54. Ah Men: The Bible and Homosexuality
55. Vernal's Inspired Morsels…
56. Contact the author Vernal W. Scott
57. Vernal's All-time Disco Classics. Get Down!


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Jillian Michaels Diet & Weight Loss Plan Review
Jillian Michaels Diet Plan Review
Learn how to lose weight fast with the Jillian Michaels diet and workouts. Review Jillian's weight loss plan, 30 Day Shred, & Ripped in 30 DVD's!Visit Website
If one thing's for sure, it's that you have plenty of options when it comes to weight-loss and diet plans. It seems like there are more programs like these than ever, so choosing the right one is anything but easy. One way to zero in on the right plan is by reading online reviews of the most popular options. In this review, we'll take a look at the Jillian Michaels diet and fitness plan. As with any other program, there are pluses and minuses associated with this one. It's extremely focused on exercise, which should come as no surprise because Michaels is a world-famous personal trainer.
Table of Contents
Jillian's History
Weight Loss Plan Summary
Popular DVD's
Online Support
Money Back Guarantee
Top Advantages
Potential Drawbacks
A Plan with an Emphasis on Exercise
Conventional wisdom dictates that you can't achieve long-lasting weight loss without working up a sweat from time to time. One of the main reasons that people fall short of their weight-loss goals is a failure to engage in regular exercise. You don't have to worry about not getting enough exercise with this plan. Michaels has been a personal trainer for nearly 20 years, and she shot to fame on the hit NBC show "The Biggest Loser." Her diet and fitness plan revolves heavily around regular exercise, and the routines that are involved are customized to mesh well with your physical condition.
A Brief History of the Jillian Michaels Weight-Loss Plan
To understand the history of Michaels' weight-loss plan, you have to understand her personal history. She has been working as a personal trainer since she was 17 years old, and she opened her first sports medicine facility, Sky Sport and Spa in Beverly Hills, in 2002. She became a household name through her participation on "The Biggest Loser," which is a reality show about overweight individuals who compete with one another to lose the largest percentage of weight.
During her time on the show, Michaels earned a reputation for being an especially brutal and hardcore personal trainer. She doesn't give contestants a lot of slack, but she definitely helps them achieve amazing results. Although she has a penchant for being extremely tough on her clients, she is also known for having a big heart. She truly believes in a person's ability to change their life through exercise and good eating habits. Michaels also espouses a belief in the power of having a positive attitude. These attributes are all reflected in her diet and fitness plan, which is available online through her website.
As an online program, Michaels' weight-loss and fitness plan can be accessed at any time. The program actually segued out of Michaels' success as an exercise coach on a series of popular DVDs. She stars in top-selling DVDs like "Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred" and "Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30." To expand upon the advice and guidance that is provided in those books, she developed her online fitness program. You are not required to purchase any of her books or DVDs to participate in her online program, but they definitely help.
The Diet and Exercise Plan
Unlike many other diet and exercise plans, the Jillian Michaels plan does not include meals that are delivered to your home or in-person meetings. The entire program is organized and set up online. Signing up for the plan is as simple as submitting a basic form. When you sign up, you provide a credit card number for the purpose on ongoing billing. You pay by the week to gain access to all of the online program's features. There is a wealth of resources through Michaels' website, and the program is simple and straightforward to follow.
Many different components make up Michaels' online diet and exercise program. She makes it clear throughout the website that ongoing fitness and health depend on self, science and sweat. A huge part of Michaels' success as a personal trainer revolves around how motivating she can be, so it pays to keep an open mind when considering this plan. To achieve fitness for life, Michaels believes that you have to commit yourself to an ongoing mental and physical process. The site is designed to make it as easy as possible to achieve those goals. A breakdown of the plan's various components is outlined below.
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Optional Materials
As noted previously, Michaels has published several books and stars in many successful DVDs as well. While you are not required to purchase any of these materials, they make it easier to understand the program in general. Michaels' two most popular DVDs, "30 Day Shred" and "Ripped in 30," are available through the website. Learn more about what each DVD has to offer below.
"Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred" – This DVD introduces you to Michaels' 3-2-1 Interval System, which incorporates cardio, strength and abs workouts. The specific order in which these routines are performed is designed to help you achieve dramatic results in the shortest possible period of time. Three 20-minute workouts are featured on the DVD, and each one progresses gradually in intensity. The online program refers to these routines regularly, but there's no need to buy the DVD if you're not interested in doing so.
"Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30″ – This DVD expands upon the routines that are highlighted in "30-Day Shred." It includes 24-minute workouts that are based on the 3-2-1 Interval System. Four different workout levels are included, and you can work your way through them at your own pace. Most people who sign up for Michaels' exercise and diet plan choose to buy these DVDs, but you can certainly achieve amazing results without them too. The choice is entirely yours.
Online Community
One of the most compelling things about this diet plan is that it gives you access to an exceptional online support community. You can browse through testimonials from dozens of people who have achieved amazing results through the program, and they're sure to motivate you even more. Whether you'd like to share your success with others or ask for advice, the message boards are an excellent resource. The site also includes articles and blog posts from a group of experts that have been hand-picked by Michaels herself. Exercise- and diet-related topics are generally covered, but there's a lot of content about staying positive and motivated as well.
Pricing $$$
If you're looking for an affordable diet and exercise plan, you can't go wrong with this one. There are no confusing pricing levels or plans to sort through either. You just pay a flat weekly fee of $4 to enjoy complete access to all of the site's resources. It should be noted that you have to make an initial five-week commitment right from the start, so an initial payment of $20 is required. Compared with the price of many other popular diet plans, however, that is an absolute bargain.
Money Back Guarantee
What happens if you sign up for Michaels' plan and simply aren't satisfied? Don't worry: There is a money-back guarantee. You should be aware, however, that no refund is given for the initial $20 fee which covers the first five weeks of the program. From there on out, though, you can cancel at any time and receive a refund for any unused portion of your membership. By the fifth week, most people are well on their way to losing a ton of weight, so it's very rare for people to cancel their memberships. Knowing that the option exists is nice.
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Online Fitness Program: TV's toughest fitness guru wants you to lose weight with a free plan
Advantages of the Plan
There are many advantages to signing up for Jillian Michaels' diet and exercise plan. For example:
Potential Drawbacks
As amazing as the Jillian Michaels diet and exercise plan is, there are a few minor drawbacks:
There are a ton of testimonials from real people on Jillian Michaels' website. If you'd like to check out a few right now, a handful are highlighted below.
"After watching 'The Biggest Loser' for a while, I realized that weight-loss was something that was more than possible. When I found out that Jillian had her very own fitness and diet plan, I knew I had to give it a try. I was surprised by how quick and easy it was to get started, and I was especially happy with how affordable it was. To this day, I continue to stick to the plan and continue to enjoy amazing success with it." – Debbie L., Sacramento, CA
"I've been a fan of Jillian's for a really long time. I've also tried just about every diet fad and plan that's been out there. In the back of my mind, I've always known that serious exercise was the only way to achieve long-term fitness and weight loss. I like the fact that this plan puts a strong emphasis on exercise, and I've been thrilled with the results so far." – Amy T., Chicago, IL
"I signed up for Jillian Michaels' diet plan a few weeks ago, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I've already encouraged a few friends and relatives to sign up themselves. Jillian doesn't beat around the bush, which is nice. She doesn't sugarcoat the process of losing weight either. I've eased my way into more and more intense workouts, and I'm already seeing amazing results." – Doug W., Boston, MA
The Bottom Line
The bottom line on the Jillian Michaels plan is that it definitely works, but you have to be willing to sweat. With its low weekly fee and remarkable online community and tools, this plan can be customized to suit just about anyone. There's no need to invest in things like "Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30″ or "Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred," but they can be highly beneficial. This plan is simple, straightforward and brutally honest. If you're looking for a way to get skinny without a lot of work, this isn't the plan for you. If you're looking for a way to achieve realistic, long-term fitness, you should sign up today.
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Reviewed by Julian Hooks on January 1st 2013.
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I enjoyed reading your review. It just confirmed that this is the way I want to go. Thanks for taking the time to write this review!
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I am not of fan of Hydroxycut – I used to use, but i found that Lady Soma products work so much better for my body. I used their Detox program (the big bottle) and I lost 70 lbs. It works, you will crap yourself at least once. You need exercise and diet. Lady Soma helps you lose the weigh fast, but make sure you work out


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There are many adults out there who can wax poetic about their clinch Little League triple or a game-saving tackle in Pop Warner football.
Far fewer adults, however, can really tell stories of their athletic glory days.
Wayland's Bruce Cohen is a member of the "glory days" group. And his success during those glory days means he will soon add membership in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame to his accolades -- thanks to his brother-in-law who nominated him.
Cohen said he's always been an athlete -- baseball, soccer, marathons, biking -- but it is primarily his days as a lacrosse player that have already earned him a spot in several other halls of fame and will lead to his induction in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in Commack, N.Y., on April 21, 2013.
Cohen began his lacrosse career a bit unconventionally ... and a bit late. He was a junior in high school on Long Island when he decided lacrosse players appeared to share more camraderie than he enjoyed with his baseball teammates.
So he left his baseball team -- much to the dismay of his father who had just purchased him a new mitt -- and joined the lacrosse team.
Fast-forward two years and college athletic programs are recruiting Cohen, but not for lacrosse.
Cohen ultimately headed to Cornell University, having been recruited to play soccer.
Ever the multi-sport athlete, though, Cohen spent his freshman year playing basketball, soccer and lacrosse for the The Big Red. Over the course of the next several years, he gave up basketball, but was named All Ivy League in both soccer and lacrosse for three years.
Fourth Year and Beyond
Cohen decided to play a fourth year of lacrosse instead of opting for a five-year program that would have earned him a Master's degree. It was a decision that his parents questioned deeply at the time.
"I think it was the right choice -- even looking back," Cohen said with 45 years of retrospect. "I was in no hurry to get out into the world, and I love lacrosse."
In that fourth year, Cohen said, the team had a new coach with an almost reckless belief that his team could make a name for itself in the world of collegiate lacrosse. That coach proved right; the team went undefeated during Cohen's final season and won the Ivy League Championship.
"It was just a great year," Cohen said.
His collegiate career ended witht the 1966 season, but his lacrosse career continued -- and, in fact, grew more storied.
With no pro team on which to play at the time, Cohen found himself continuing to learn and improve his lacrosse game as a member of club teams.
The older he got, the better he got. He said he learned how to better see the field, how to dodge defenders and how to protect the ball.
"I kept getting better," Cohen said.
Then, at 35 years old, "getting better" paid off as he found himself selected for the U.S. lacrosse team, a team with world championship to defend.
Cohen said he was working for IBM at the time of his selection, but his boss wouldn't let him miss the opportunity and allowed Cohen to take a four week leave of absence in order to play with the team.
He capped off his leave of absence with a trip to Melbourne, Australia where, on July 4, 1974, Cohen and his Team USA teammates successfully defended that world championship title.
Lacrosse Legacy
Cohen said he stopped playing lacrosse in about 1975, but he's been involved with it in various capacities over the years.
"It's a very athletic sport," Cohen said. "You don't have to be really big. I think it's a beautiful sport."
Cohen hasn't forgotten the sport and the sport certainly hasn't forgotten him.
His induction into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is just the latest of several hall of fame inductions Cohen has enjoyed, including a 1982 induction to the Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame, a 1987 induction to the Long Island Metro Lacrosse Hall of Fame and a 1989 induction to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
His induction next April will be different, however, not because of the honor itself, but because of who can attend the ceremony.
"My grandchildren can be there, which is really cool," Cohen said. "I'm really honored and excited by it."


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As a professional in the Christian communications industry, you know the importance and value of continuing to enhance your skills, grow your knowledge base and expand your professional network. Doing so can mean the difference between success and failure, excellence and mediocrity. Those who invest in their success through continued education, experience, networking and evaluation are those who are the most prepared to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.
As Peter reminds us, to "prepare your minds for action" (1 Peter 1:13), we must continually ready ourselves for service. Through education and networking we learn and we strengthen one another for service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Learning is an ongoing process and NRB has an array of opportunities to assist you in meeting your goals. These opportunities include:
• Annual Convention - The annual NRB International Christian Media Convention is the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of around 200 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their organizations. NRB 2014 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, February 22-25, 2014.
For more information, go to NRBConvention.org!
• Summer Innovation Exchange - Hope for the Heart Ministries in Plano, TX will be hosting the NRB Innovation Exchange event August 6-7, 2013.
Discover the power of networking to solve shared challenges!
Come discuss, debate and create new ideas to move your ministry forward during these peer-led, group discussions.
Have you ever wanted to sit down with others in a similar field of work and discover what is or isn't working well for them? To save your own energy and resources of investing in bad ideas by getting a jump on the best ideas and practices others have already discovered?
This is the purpose and focus behind the Summer Innovation Exchange as you sit down with your peers and tap into the experience and first-hand knowledge of others who have already gone before you.
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cast - meaning in Hindi
Pronunciation of castकास्ट / कैस्ट
Meanings of cast[Show Transliteration]
Inflected formscasts (noun plural)
cast (verb past tense)
casting (verb present participle)
casts (verb present tense)
Definitions of castcast - noun
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- object formed by a mold
- the act of throwing dice
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- a violent throw
- put or send forth
- The setting sun threw long shadows
- cast a spell
- cast a warm light
- deposit
- cast a ballot
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
- throw forcefully
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- roving vagabonds
- the wandering Jew
- The cattle roam across the prairie
- the laborers drift from one town to the next
- They rolled from town to town
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- get rid of
- shed your clothes
- choose at random
- cast lots
- formulate in a particular style or language
- She cast her request in very polite language
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- He purged continuously
- The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
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Synonyms of cast
hurl, casting, roll, plaster bandage, plaster cast, mold, mould, form, shape, cast of characters, dramatis personae, stamp, barf, be sick, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, retch, sick, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up, couch, frame, put, redact, draw, hurtle, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off, contrive, project, drift, ramble, range, roam, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond
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|cast about for
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|cast lots
|पर्ची डाल कर चुनाव करना
|cast off
|नाव खोल दना
|cast off
|सलाई में से फंदे बंद करना
|cast on
|सलाई में फंदे डालना
|cast out
|बहिष्कृत करना
|cast pearls before swine
|भैंस के आगे बीन बजाना
|फेंका हुआ
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{15 Different Kinds of Love} -- Kind 6: Tough Love (Master Makarov)Anyone know who this is? :D It's the old guy from Fairy Tail! *no this is not romance* DUR. Seriously, he's a pervy old guy. And it's tough love. *pokes title*
6. Tough Love-This term is used to describe a love that is expressed by setting boundaries for the good of the other person. So for example, a parent may send their teenager to rehab if he is drug addicted, even if he does not want to go. They feel that this is an act of love because it stems from a desire for their son's ultimate good and happiness.
Fairy Tail—Master Makarov
"But Master! You know I can handle that S-rank mission by myself, so why won't you let me go?!" shouted [Name], trying to grab the flyer that the master was keeping out of reach of her.
"Even if you can handle it by yourself, that doesn't mean that the risk of you getting injured isn't sky-high."
"Urgh! Master! Why would you do this?" she yelled.
"Fine, I'll go on a safer mission! But this is so unfair!!" she screamed, and stomped off to find a new mission to do.
Makarov sighed and rubbed his temples. He just didn't want [Name] to get hurt. She was his precious "child", a member of his guild, and he loved her like all of the other guild members—it was tough love, but sometimes that was what everyone needed.
She wouldn't hate him. The next morning, it was almost guaranteed that she would bounce cheerily to Mira's bar, as if the incident the day before had never happened.
Sometimes, tough love was accepted. It just took a while to understand it.
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Any body have any ideas about this i'm stumped and no longer have the will to think :(
I'm having an issue with ms office on quite a few machines where it works fine logged in as admin, but if your logged in as a user it comes up with the configuration/setup box and it can't find the file, so i put the cd in and it installs all its stuff but then when the machine is restarted and logged on again with the same user it doesn't work again. its been a right pain in the ass 8O .
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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - It's one of the most crowd pleasin' parades in Jackson: The Dixie National Rodeo Parade. The parade officially kicks off the Rodeo at the Mississippi Fairgrounds.
Families from across the state descended upon downtown Jackson Saturday morning to see the covered wagons, horses, ponies and donkeys.
It's quite a show as actors portraying civil war soldiers march by, and hot rods cruise through.
Children enjoy grabbing candy in the chilly morning sunshine.
"It's wonderful. This is our first experience, he's having a grand time," says Amy See, who attended the parade with her 5 year old son Chandler. "Love the cowboys, the horses, the community spirit."
"It's the first time I've ever been to one, first time they've been to one too. We thought it would be nice to bring 'em," says Sheila McLendon of Prentiss, who came to the parade with her husband and grandsons.
The First Cavalry Horse Detachment from Fort Hood, Texas made a special appearance at the rodeo parade. They were expected to perform Saturday night at the rodeo, which runs through February 20.
It's Agriculture Commissioner Lester Spell's last rodeo. He is not running for reelection. "God's blessed me and my family, we are so grateful for the many friends we've made, the wonderful people we've worked with too," he says.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown will project a $9.2 billion deficit in the state' budget plan he will unveil on Thursday, a source familiar with the budget said.
Details of the budget plan will be made public at 5:30 p.m. EST after it was inadvertently posted online, a spokesman for Brown said. The budget originally had been planned for release on Tuesday.
The state's independent budget analyst had been expecting a shortfall of nearly $13 billion.
Brown's plan will balance the budget with spending cuts and tax increases that he expects voters will approve in November, the source said.
Brown aims to put a measure on the ballot that will increase the sales tax and raise income taxes on those earning at least $250,000 a year.
The governor's measure would raise $7 billion a year and provide him and fellow Democrats who control the legislature a way to raise revenue without having to appeal to minority Republicans to support tax bills.
Brown last year failed to win over a handful of Republicans to gain the two-thirds majority needed for tax increases, requiring a budget thick with spending cuts to close a deficit of about $10 billion.


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The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from Nov. 14-16.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
- 2:44 p.m. Report of a disturbance on King Street. A caller reported youths were damaging front lawns while walking up the street. An officer said it turned out the caller didn't witness any damage being that day, but thought the youths were damaging property in the past.
- 7:30 p.m. Police received a report of a deer struck by an unknown vehicle on Route 114. Police said the deer was euthanized and removed from the scene.
- 7:40 p.m. Michael C. Mahoney, 52, of 657 Lowell St., Peabody, was arrested at his home on two warrants from Peabody District Court.
- 8:06 p.m. An officer reported he was monitoring customer traffic near JC Penney after a report of suspicious activity. Dennis Elswick, 36, of 43 Boston St. #21, Salem, and Anthony Walcott, 37, of 15 Cherry St., Swampscott, were both arrested. Elswick was charged with driving with a suspended license, larceny over $250 and attaching license plates while Walcott was charged with larceny over $250 and possession of mace without an FID card. Elswick was driving a red 2004 Nissan Xterra, which was towed from the scene.
- 8:55 p.m. A caller on Daniel Terrace reported he was concerned and wanted the area checked for his brother who was intoxicated and driving. An officer said both brothers were at the scene and the brother who called police had actually been drinking.
Thursday, Nov. 15
- 5:58 a.m. Report of an "unwanted stepson" at a Waselchuk Drive home, causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. The man was described as being in his early 20s, wearing a black robe, work boots and carrying a large envelope. The caller said the stepson left the house and headed up the street. An officer found the man and brought him to the police station, at which time he asked for an ambulance because he wasn't feeling well. He was taken to Beverly Hospital by ambulance.
- 7:36 a.m. A caller on Seneca Road reported there was a dead seagull in the street. DPS was notified to pick up the carcass.
- 9:48 a.m. Steven M. Thompson, 49, of 4 Oak Ave., Peabody, was arrested at his home for domestic assault and battery, following a domestic incident.
- 10:55 a.m. Francis D. Bennett, 23, of 14 Collins St. #3, Peaboy, was arrested at his apartment, following a report of a disturbance by a neighbor. He was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, three counts of assault and battery on a police officer, making threats to commit a crime and defacing property.
- 11:24 a.m. A Salem female who was riding a bicycle on Foster Street was transported to Salem Hospital after she was struck by a car.
- 1:18 p.m. A caller reported her wallet was stolen while she was in JC Penney. Police said the woman left it on a display case.
- 1:23 p.m. A caller reported finding a needle on Goodale Street.
- 3:23 p.m. The Fire Department reported there was a possible case of arson after responding to a Glen Drive home. Both the state arson investigator and a deputy fire chief responded to the scene and the building commissioner's office was notified.
- 3:31 p.m. The mayor's office reported someone called to say there was a deer swimming in Brown Pond. The deer was gone when police arrived.
- 7:20 p.m. A female caller reported her license plate was stolen earlier that day while she was at the Northshore Mall. The stolen plate then turned in Salisbury.
- 11:14 p.m. An officer reported finding a car at the corner of Walnut and Fulton streets with its rear window smashed out.
Friday, Nov. 16
- 5:29 a.m. A car break-in was reported at Homewood Suites Hotel. A GPS device was stolen.
- 8:10 a.m. A caller at a Walnut Street apartment building reported a man was in the Dumpster throwing trash around the parking lot. The suspect was described as wearing a black jacket and a red hooded sweatshirt. The caller said it was an ongoing problem with that person. An officer identified the man and informed him he was on private property.
- 12:01 p.m. A caller on Birchwood Avenue reported finding three hypodermic needles in the road.
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- 1:28 p.m. An officer reported he would be speaking with five males outside the Northshore Mall in regard to drug violations. A 18-year-old Peabody male was then issued a court summons for possession of a Class D drug (marijuana).
- 1:51 p.m. Store security at Abercrombie & Fitch reported a possible shoplifter left the store and was in the parking lot near Joe's American Bar & Grill. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a black jacket and carrying a bag. Police located the person and said he had purchased the items in his bag.
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10 things I miss about my iPhone now that I'm on Android
Summary: While my new Android phone made my old iPhone feel old, there are some things I actually miss about having an iPhone. Here are ten that might surprise you.
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9. Fewer security breaches
While the Android environment gives you additional freedoms over the iPhone, that freedom can come at a price. Malicious actors have been known to gain access to millions of Android phones, corrupt them, and turn them into botnet nodes, steal identity information from their owners, and rack up huge charges against owners' bills.
Say what you want about Apple (and I've certainly said a lot), there volume of disruption is far lower for iOS consumers than Android consumers, even accounting for the differing sizes of installed base.
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10. That sickly-sweet feeling of superiority
Somehow, Apple even manages to make brown splotches look good. I had food that looked like this back when I was single. It wasn't stylish. It was moldy.
Say what you will about Android pride, no one holds a candle to the Apple fanbois. Apple products have a je ne sais quoi, an intangible quality that makes them like no other. My Android device may feel decades more modern than my old iPhone 4S, but my iPhone 4S feels far more special. That said, I've had my fill of feeling special and I'm much happier with a spare battery, a replacement launcher, and a huge add-on memory card.
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Snooki's prom pic
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
A new Disney movie all about prom [and starring Bryan's own Raini Rodriguez!!!] is using celebs to promote it by having them post pictures of them at prom.
Yesterday Snooki tweeted out her picture, where she looks pretty freakin' gorgeous.
Dang. I've gained a little weight since high school, and I think everyone has, but she looks completely different! If I were a guy, I'd totally want her… just sayin.


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Spend Your Summer With These Theme Parks
Mark is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
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Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) just delivered a gift to all theme park investors by raising admission prices to its theme parks across the board. Other theme-park operators are expected to follow suit as well, boosting their bottom lines. This will benefit the shareholders of Six Flags (NYSE: SIX), Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN), and SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS).
The house of mouse
Disney's theme park division is its second-largest after its media channels, which include powerhouse ESPN. In the most recent quarter, Disney reported that the theme parks earned $383 million, a 73% jump from the prior year. Disney raised single-day admission prices as much as 9.6% at its theme parks in California and Florida. Prices for multi-day tickets and annual passes also rose. These price increases will go straight to the bottom line and boost profits further at its theme parks. Disney is implementing these price increases just ahead of the busy summer holiday season.
The best part about this move is that you're not going to hear many families canceling their Disney vacations because ticket prices went up a few dollars. Disney's theme parks have long been a barometer of the health of the overall economy. As more visitors go to Disney parks and spend money, it's a strong sign that the U.S. economy is doing much better.
Raise your portfolio with Six Flags
Six Flags owns 18 theme parks; 16 in the U.S., one in Mexico, and one in Canada. Ever since the company was reorganized under Chapter 11, it has been a stellar performer as it was able to greatly reduce its debt load. In the past year, the stock is up more than 53%.
The best part about Six Flags owning so many properties is that each park is within driving distance for millions of people. Its parks get a steady stream of day-trippers that visit a Six Flags more than once a year. Its parks offer a little bit of everything for everyone from kid rides to thrill rides to water rides for cooling off in the summer heat.
Ever since CEO Jim Reid-Anderson has taken over the company, he has done a great job in running it. He has successfully promoted the company online and the company gets 44% of its revenue from season passes. Because of the bankruptcy, Six Flags is able to offset its profits with prior losses. The result is that the company is paying out its profits to shareholders with its 4.8% dividend yield. For most Americans it's a bargain as a one-day vacation spot and a bargain for investors as well.
It's fun to own Cedar Fair
Cedar Fair has been a fun ride for investors. The stock is up almost 56% in the past year. The company owns 11 theme parks including Knotts Berry Farm in California and King's Dominion in Virginia. Two-thirds of the visitors to its parks live within 100 miles of each park. Cedar Fair's parks attract the guest looking to take a road trip for a day of fun.
CEO Matt Ouimet has done a great job of creating customer loyalty. At Knott's Berry Farm in California, which is only six miles from Disneyland, the company offers a payment plan for its guests. Annual passes cost $72 and are payable in six monthly installments of $12 each. This really helps a family on a budget. As incomes improve, the customers still remain loyal to Cedar Fair parks because of all the fun they had there.
For investors, all of this plays into shareholder's hands in the form of dividends. Cedar Fair pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share for a yield of 6.1%. With dividends like that, it's fun to own Cedar Fair shares.
Ride the wave with shamu
SeaWorld owns 10 parks in the United States including the Busch Garden amusement parks in Tampa, Fla. and Virginia along with SeaWorlds in Orlando, Fla., San Antonio, and San Diego. SeaWorld has performed well, rising from its IPO price of $27 in April.
CEO Jim Atchison has been with the company for nearly 30 years. He started out as a parking lot attendant at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla. He stayed with the company and worked his way up. Safe to say he knows every aspect of SeaWorld's operations and that I like.
SeaWorld's newest attraction is Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. On opening day, visitors waited up to four hours to view more than 230 penguins. New attractions coupled with the park's most famous resident, Shamu, keep visitors coming back.
SeaWorld actually beat Disney to the punch in raising ticket prices. In January of this year, the company raised the price of an annual pass at its Orlando, Fla. park by 24% to $149. With four hour waits to see the penguins in Orlando, Fla., it looks like the price increase didn't slow visitors from coming.
Foolish assessment
Even thou the stocks have been on a roll over the past year and parks have raised their prices, visitors and investors alike remain attracted to theme parks and their stocks. I know some investors have been waiting for a pullback and wanting to buy the dip, but with summer already here, the lines are going to be long at the theme parks and profits will be rolling in. The dip investors are waiting for just might not happen.
It's easy to forget that Walt Disney is more than just the House of Mouse. True, Disney amusement parks around the world hosted more than 121 million guests in 2011. But from its vast catalog of characters to its monster collection of media networks, much of Disney's allure for investors lies in its diversity, and The Motley Fool's premium research report lays out the case for investing in Disney today. This report includes the key items investors must watch as well as the opportunities and threats the company faces going forward. So don't miss out -- simply click here now to claim your copy today.
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Mazeres-Lezons is situated in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques (Aquitaine region) in the south-west of France at 3 km from Pau, the department capital. (General information: Mazeres-Lezons is 654 km from Paris).
Popular places to visit nearby include Oloron-Sainte-Marie at 22 km and Laruns at 33 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Some places that we or our contributors have visited and reviewed and can recommend close to Mazeres-Lezons. Note that all distances shown are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater.
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Below we show places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Mazeres-Lezons and wondering what to do next! Positions of each of these attractions is shown on the map below.
Heritage sites Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km); Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km); Ourdis-Cotdoussan église St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
National Monuments Marshall Foch house (35km)
Remarkable gardens Jardin du château de Momas (21km); Jardins du château de Viven (21km); Jardin Massey (35km)
Sites of natural beauty Grottes de Betharram (24km); Vallée d'Ossau (33km); Col d'Aubisque (34km); Cirque du Litor (36km); Vallée d'Aspe (42km); Cirque du Lys (47km); Cirque de Sainte-Engrâce (49km); Cirque de Saint-Engrace (49km); Grottes de Médous (49km); Gorges d'Ehujarre (51km); Gorges de Kakouetta (52km); Gorges de Kakoetta (52km); Col du Tourmalet (58km)
Towns of Art and history Oloron-Sainte-Marie (23km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie) Pau (2km); Tarbes (35km); Hagetmau (46km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park Zoo d'Asson (18km)
Commune: Mazeres-Lezons
Canton: Pau-Ouest
Arrondissement: Pau
Department: Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Region: Aquitaine
Postcode: 64110
from Pau (prefecture): 3 km
from Paris: 654 km
from Calais: 869 km
from Nice: 617 km
from Bordeaux: 174 km
from Strasbourg: 860 km
Mazeres-Lezons is in the south-west of France. Most visitors fly into Biarritz airport (Bordeaux is another option). Allow at least 8 hours for the drive from the cross-channel ferries. For driving distances to Mazeres-Lezons from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 16 other places listed nearby (within 6 kilometres of Mazeres-Lezons): Aressy, Assat, Baliros, Billere, Bizanos, Bordes, Gan, Gelos, Jurancon, Lee, Lons, Meillon, Narcastet, Pau, Rontignon and Uzos.
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About The Winns of Fairfield County: Brothers William, Col. John, and General Richard Winn migrated from Fauquier County, Virginia to Fairfield County in the years just preceding the Revolutionary War. All three, along with several sons, fought for the Patriot's cause with the local militias. In 1785 the brothers petitionedfor a charter and laid out the town on the site of the early village. Early merchants and surveyors, the town of Winnsborough (now Winnsboro) was namedin honor of this founding family. Mr. Chappell was a Winn descendant.
The Fall Line is a geographic region within South Carolina where the rivers are no longer navigable from the Low Country. This area, which stretches from Cheraw on the Pee Dee River to Hamburg (present day North Augusta) on the Savannah River, yielded experiences and material culture that were characteristic of its peoples. The goods Fall Line citizens made, bought, sold, and used revealed the manner in which they negotiated their surroundings, met their needs, and formed their aspirations.
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The glass plate negatives in this digital collection are housed in Special Collections and Archives Department at Furman University. The images represent subjects at both Furman University and the Greenville Woman's College from 1915-1933. The majority of the photographs date from 1928-1932. Popular subjects in the collection include: the Greenville Woman's College Glee Club, the Furman football team, the Furman band, May Day celebrations, and profile photographs of individual faculty members and students.
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Scissor Sisters - Let's Have A Kiki (Instructional Video)
That awkward moment when you accidentally match the wall mural.
So, Mark Ronson's cover of Toxic is surprisingly good. And this has nothing to do with the fact that I think Britney is a talentless vessel of crazy. (However, fascination with the abomination, much?. I can't turn away when her crazy is spilling out of her mouth and across the news.)


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Welcome to my website and thanks for visiting! I hope you'll enjoy this new site, which is designed to encourage your interaction as much as possible.
Please take a look at some of my performing, teaching, and research activities – I hope you will find something you might like to hear, or a project, workshop, conference, or course you can participate in.
As you visit, you'll see that parts of the site are still under development. One feature I'd like to draw your attention to is the New Works page that will showcase some of the songs that have been written for me recently. This will be up soon, and when it is, I hope you will enjoy learning about these fantastic new pieces, and that you will download them and perform them yourself. They are all very worthy of many repeat performances!
Finally, you will see that we have added a Resources section for those who are currently taking my Solfa chamber choir sight-reading workshops. Later this spring we will be offering access to the resources by subscription to those who may like to participate virtually online;.I do hope you will join us and that our materials will help you with your sight-reading and singing enjoyment.
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Apologies in advance for a slightly parasitic blog post, but this thoughtful piece by Prof. Justin Patchin of the Cyberbullying Research Center – "Bullies or Best Friends? The Challenge of Interpreting Interpersonal Relationships" – raises some important questions for parents and school staff as well as researchers to consider, and I'd like to help get […]
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Kindness really could be going viral! Just look…
The use of kindness as a conscious, very effective grassroots solution to bullying is picking up steam. Where youth are concerned, sometimes the kindness is purely their idea, such as the kind intervention of two high school upperclassmen that sparked Canada's Pink Shirt Day and students' anti-bullying countermeasures in Iowa in 2012. Other times the […]
Beginning of the end of #purge, revenge porn or social cruelty?
We so want to believe it: that the fact that Twitter and Instagram are actively taking down #purge-related accounts signals "the tipping point of this particular phenomenon – and its end has begun," as professor, author and cyberbullying expert Sameer Hinduja writes in an informative blog post. It's very possible we're seeing the tipping point […]
'Being Ginger': A film for anyone addressing bullying
Being Ginger is really about being human. In a fundamentally kind, sometimes humorous, amazingly un-moralistic way, director Scott Harris shows what it both feels and looks like to be dehumanized and what healing from that looks like, even as the casual cruelty he documents continues. Sometimes he asked for it while doing his filming but […]
Continued downward trend in bullying & other violence for US youth
This is news that we could use more of: US 2-to-17-year-olds have been exposed to decreasing sexual victimization and violence, including bullying. Examining "50 types of violence that kids might witness or experience themselves," researchers at the University of New Hampshire and University of the South found "significant declines in kids' exposure to 27 types […]
Popularity: The other kind of vulnerability
A study cited in "When Popularity Backfires" at Time.com found that socially ambitious kids can be just as likely to experience bullying and harassment as "social outcasts" at school. Interested in the "hotspots" of social aggression in students' social experiences at school, sociology professors Robert Faris at University of California Davis and Diane Felmlee at […]
UK children's ChildLine: Read the coverage carefully
An interesting finding from the UK ChildLine's just-released report: "For the first time in the charity's 28-year history, more counselling took place online (59%) than by telephone (41%)," the BBC reported about the free, 24-hour counseling service for Britons up to age 19. A disturbing finding: "a significant increase in racist bullying.… A common theme was […]
'Bullying Experiment' video: What's wrong with this picture?
You may have seen "The Bullying Experiment" video that has gone viral (as of this writing, 3.1 million views on YouTube). Two actors stage a bullying incident (the bigger one threatening and pushing around the other) a bunch of times in various locations on a university campus. The "experiment" is apparently about seeing whether unsuspecting […]
All kids deserve the safety & other benefits of social-emotional learning
Think how digital spaces, homes, schools, workplaces and everywhere else we human beings congregate would change were every child to be kindly, respectfully taught the following skills: Self-awareness: The ability to 1) recognize emotions and thoughts and how they affect behavior and 2) assess one's strengths and limitations Self-management: The ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, […]
ConnectSafely releases A Parents' Guide to Cyberbullying
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The exciting thing about social entrepreneurship is that you have the ability to start from just a seed of an idea.
Social Enterprise WEA and the Seed of an Idea
Melinda Kramer had such an idea when she thought of Women's Earth Alliance (WEA). Her seed of an idea involved connecting grassroots women environmental leaders to essential resources, training and advocacy. Through using her business management skills, Melinda was able to provide support to women all over the world.
There's a useful article by Deborah Fleischer entitled: 'Women's Earth Alliance: Three Strategies for Growing a Successful Social Enterprise'. It's an easy-to-read guide about what you can do to transform your seed of an idea into a successful social enterprise. Deborah draws on observations of Melinda Kramer's experiences building and growing WEA into an "extraordinary global organization."
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As mothers, we all play countless roles in a single day: Nurse, Chauffeur, Chef, Dentist, DJ, Fashion Director, Janitor, Launderer, Banker, Dietician, Personal Shopper, Photographer, Plumber, Caregiver, Maid, Cheerleader, Counselor, Storyteller, Teacher, Exterminator, Coach, Negotiator ... The list is endless.
So, please tell me: Why is it so difficult to take three seconds, play secretary, and freaking RSVP for a kid's birthday party? There are few things that infuriate me more.
I mean, there are certainly valid excuses for not RSVPing, but I'm pretty sure none of them apply to most parties in this day and age.
But, for the record, I won't hold it against you if ...
1. The invitation got lost in the mail. Fine. (Though I'm always suspicious of post office excuses.)
2. You'd been held hostage in the house by zombies for a month and were unable to check the mail.
3. You aren't actually the parent of the child to whom the invitation was intended for.
4. You were abducted by aliens who wiped out all social graces from your mind.
5. You contracted a flesh-eating virus and were quarantined in a single room unable to communicate with anyone.
6. Your spouse thought you took care of it and you thought he took care of it. Been there, done that.
7. You're secretly a government spy and were called away on a top secret life saving mission.
8. Your house caught fire and everything in it burned down, including the bulletin board which housed the invitation.
9. The dog ate the invitation before you ever had a chance to see it.
10. You never, ever want your kid invited to my kids' birthday party again. Done.
What's the most insane reason you've been given for not getting an RSVP?
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"We thought the invite was a Birthday Card for our Daughter until I found it & read it" :P
^^^That's one I got!
ummm... i think the author needs to grow up... for realz...
How about....if you didn't RSVP - don't bring your child!! My daughter liked Tea Parties....we went to Goodwill and bought each guest a tea cup and saucer; we planned the menu, we had goodie bags....you get the picture. So, when a classmate showed up at the door, unannounced, no RSVP and they lived 5 doors away, I was shocked and I said so(privately to the mother). She couldn't have cared less....AND, they didn't even bring a gift. How rude!! I then had to scramble to make sure this child had what everyone else had so that she didn't feel bad. Infuriating. Found out later these people like to use the neighbor's for free babysitting. UGh!
I can't stand when people don't RSVP, but even worse is when people RSVP and not show up. Which, I will admit, I am guilty of, but thats not a common thing for me. Its just a respect thing. I spend a lot of time planning, baking, making favors... If I have no idea how many guests to expect, that makes my job a lot harder.
It takes two seconds to reply. I have 2 disabled kids and a full schedule. Five minutes out of my day I get to sit and read the things they bring home and reply and discard. EASY and polite.
its called having a life..kids, work, health issues, appointment/errands ,etc ...missing a b.day party is not the end of the world.


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Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, who lived from 1515-82. Here's more from the OSV Encyclopedia of Saints:
In 1555, however, she
underwent a conversion while praying before a statue of the scourged
Christ. Thereafter she progressed as a mystic, being visited by
"intellectual visions [of Christ] and locutions," meaning images that
were impressed or communicated upon her mind rather than her senses. At
first she received very poor counsel from her spiritual advisers, but
gradually sound advice and guidance were given to her by St. Peter of
Alcántara, St. Francis Borgia, and especially one of the most remarkable
Dominicans, Dominic Báñez.
In 1558, Teresa was convinced of the
need to bring reform to the Carmelite Order and return it to its
original austerity. She proposed to adopt a religious life of prayer,
penance, and work, securing permission from Pope Pius IV (r. 1559-1565)
to open a convent for Carmelite reform. The foundation of St. Joseph's
Convent in Ávila in 1563 was not well-received because of the severity
of opposition from local secular and religious leaders, who disapproved
of her innovations and the fact that the house was not to be endowed but
would exist entirely through charitable donations.
In 1567, Teresa
sought permission from the prior general of the Carmelite Order, John
Baptist Rossi, to found more convents. Granted permission, she continued
her labors, founded sixteen other convents, and earned the nickname
"the roving nun," because of her travels.Teresa met St. John of the
Cross, another Carmelite seeking reform, at Medino del Campo, the site
of her second convent. She founded a monastery for men at Duruelo in
1568, turning over the task of future reformed monasteries to St. John
of the Cross. Opposition developed among the Calced Carmelites, the
members of the original order, and a council at Piacenza in 1575 greatly
restricted her activities. The struggle continued until 1580 when Pope
Gregory XIII (r. 1572-1585), at the request of King Philip II of Spain
(r. 1556-1598), recognized the Discalced Reformed Carmelites as a
separate province of the order.
Teresa's spiritual maturity was
evident at the time and was recognized as her books and letters became
known. Now regarded as classics of spiritual literature, they include
her Autobiography (1565), The Way of Perfection (1573), and the Interior
Castle (1577). Teresa was revered as one of the great mystics, having
remarkable common sense and humor, and combining a life of mystical
contemplation with dazzling activity. She fell ill at Alba de Tormes and
died there on October 4, 1582 (October 14 by the Gregorian calendar,
which went into effect the next day and advanced the calendar ten days).
1572, her spiritual development led to her "spiritual marriage,"
considered the highest level of mystical attainment. She was also the
recipient of the extraordinary piercing of her heart; the fact of this
occurrence was proven after her death, when her heart was found to have
been pierced. Her writings on her experiences are full of deep insights
and Thomistic influence, but they remain intensely personal; she did not
adhere to any school of mysticism, and she never intended to be the
founder of a new one.
She was canonized in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV (r.
1621-1623) and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970 by Pope Paul
VI (r. 1963-1978). Feast day: October 15.
Also read: 'Water your garden: St. Teresa of Ávila's water images of prayer' on the OSV Daily Take blog.


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