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Brevard, N.C. - A pair of goals by both Laura Linehan and Carley Griffin offset a spectacular performance in goal by Brevard's Brittany Webster as the Tornados were unable to pull of the upset over #8 Lenoir-Rhyne on the BC Soccer Field on Wednesday afternoon, 4-0.
The threat of rain kept the weather cool and overcast in the opening 45 minutes and the Bears (5-1, 2-0 SAC) took advantage early as Linehan connected on her first shot of the game. Webster came out to challenge the ball at the top of the box and Catherine Hauck slipped a pass to the open Linehan in front of the BC (2-5, 0-2 SAC) net for the first goal of the game at the 7:11 mark.
Brevard nearly tied the match up 10 minutes later as Bailey Varley placed a pass high over the L-R backline to an open Hannah Graham inside the box. However, Graham was unable to finish the one-on-one opportunity as Caitlin Scruggs made the diving save to keep the score at 1-0.
Griffin put the score at 2-0 before half, taking the through pass from Hanna Kiebel and lofting it over the outstretched hands of the BC keeper and into the back of the net at the 29:04 mark to put the Bears up at the half.
Lindsay Pritchard also put the Tornados on the board in the second half, launching a shot in the first six minutes of the second half, but Scruggs again made the save, keeping Brevard off the board.
Linehan and Griffin added insurance goals at the 55:34 and 57:32 marks as Linehan touched the ball into the net off the deflection from Webster and Griffin's attempt from 25 yards out hit the crossbar and bounced into the net as the Tornados fell on Wednesday, 4-0.
Brevard remains in South Atlantic Conference play this weekend as they make the trip to Harrogate, Tenn. to take on Lincoln Memorial University. Kickoff between the Tornados and the Railsplitters is set for 2 p.m.


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ION Singapore: 28 March 2013 This ION Conference will be co-located with the ICT Business Summit 2013 in Singapore, on 28 March 2013. ION provides high-level discussions and technical information related to IPv6, DNSSEC, and Secure Routing to IT professionals, business leaders, and technology providers. The best and brightest from the Internet industry will be at ION to learn about the latest news, ideas, and technologies in a relaxed and educational atmosphere. On Twitter? Follow @Deploy360 and use hashtag #IONConf for all things ION! Location: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Galleria Ballroom, Level 3 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

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X-linked agammaglobulinemia, also called Bruton's agammaglobulinemia or congenital agammaglobulinemia, was the first immunodeficiency disease ever identified. "X-linked" means that the gene which causes this agammaglobulinemia is located on the X chromosome, and therefore only affects males. The disease causes the child to be unable to produce antibodies that make up gamma globulins in the plasma portion of blood. Antibodies are the body's primary defense against microorganisms (bacteria, viruses). In X-linked agammaglobulinemia, there is a failure of pre-B-lymphocytes to mature into B-lymphocytes (mature B-lymphocytes produce antibodies). As a result, there are no antibodies produced, and the child's body is unable to fight off bacterial infections and some viral infections.
Approximately one in 10,000 children are born with this inherited disease. These boys become very ill since they are prone to develop infections primarily on the surfaces of mucous membranes, which are found in the middle ear, sinuses, and lungs. The infections can also involve the bloodstream or internal organs. With new advances in treatment, most patients diagnosed and treated early are able to lead relatively normal lives, without the need for isolation from potential exposure to microorganisms. In fact, children are encouraged to lead active lives.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia is caused by inheriting a gene which is located on the X chromosome. Humans normally have 46 total chromosomes, or 23 pairs in each cell of their body. The 23rd pair determines gender; females have two X chromosomes, and males have one X and one Y chromosome. Females can have a disease-causing gene on one of their X chromosomes, but not exhibit any symptoms of the disease; they are referred to as "carriers" for the condition. Males, on the other hand, get only one X chromosome. So if their X chromosome carries a disease causing gene, they will have symptoms of the disease. Carrier females have a 50/50 chance with each pregnancy to pass the X chromosome with the faulty gene to a child. If a daughter receives the gene, she will be a healthy carrier like the mother. However, if a son receives the gene, he will have X-linked agammaglobulinemia.
Carrier testing for females in the family is available on a research basis, in addition to prenatal diagnosis (amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling) for pregnancies where the mother is a known carrier.
In some families, an X-linked pattern of inheritance is not present. This could be because of a small family size, or because, in some cases, the agammaglobulinemia is the result of a new mutation on the X chromosome that was not inherited from the mother.
The symptoms of X-linked agammaglobulinemia usually become apparent in the first 6 to 9 months of age, but can present as late as 3 to 5 years of age. The following are the most common symptoms of X-linked agammaglobulinemia. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and colon cancer, have been reported in a small percentage of older patients with X-linked agammaglobulinemia.
The symptoms of X-linked agammaglobulinemia may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.
A diagnosis of X-linked agammaglobulinemia is usually made based on a complete medical history and physical examination of your child. In addition, multiple blood tests may be ordered to help confirm the diagnosis.
Specific treatment for X-linked agammaglobulinemia will be determined by your child's physician based on:
Without antibody replacement, these children could die at an early age from severe infections. Children who develop chronic lung disease with bronchiectasis (widening and scarring of the airways) may have a shortened lifespan, in some cases. However, those children with X-linked agammaglobulinemia who are diagnosed and treated early should be able to lead normal, active lives.


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BEIJING -- No news is often good news for the bulk vending and coin-op amusement industries when it comes to China's trade policy. Despite increasing international pressure, including from the U.S., Chinese authorities have signaled no immediate change in its currency or trade policies.
The news of the policy projections for 2013 came by way of outgoing central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan. "We will keep overall price levels basically stable and promote healthy and sustainable growth of the economy," he said. "We will also further deepen financial reforms and the opening up of financial markets."
In addressing the issue of currency levels, a particularly sensitive issue for China, Zhou said, "In 2013, we will continue to implement prudent monetary policy and make policies more preemptive, targeted and flexible."
Zhou's remarks, which followed similar comments from the outgoing president, Hu Jintao, who promised that reform of China's economic growth model would be a crucial theme next year.
For bulk and crane operators and suppliers, China's currency policies have become a focus of attention. Even small increases in the value of China's yuan can cause the price of goods, including capsule merchandise and plush toys, to rise.


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True or False: Mixing Different Types of Alcohol Increases Your Risk of Getting Sick
Is there any truth to the saying, 'beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear'? This question is, of course, often confidently answered by friends (usually fellow drinkers) who draw on personal experiences. Most experts say that what matters most is the amount of alcohol you consume, not the order or form in which you consume it.
Evidence for the Health Claim
Beliefs about the sequence of drinking may stem from the rate at which the body processes alcohol. The liver can only efficiently process one standard-sized alcoholic drink per hour, although men can process more alcohol per hour than women. What constitutes one drink? Twelve ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, and one shot (1.5 ounces) of hard liquor are generally equivalent in their alcohol content.
The amount of alcohol in the blood rises more quickly after drinking liquor than after drinking beer. If you drink liquor before beer, therefore, you are likely to feel the effects of the alcohol sooner. This may encourage you not to consume as much, decreasing the chances of getting sick from overdoing it. Drinking beer before liquor, on the other hand, may make you feel ill since, having had little or no immediate effect from the beer, you may be motivated to consume higher concentrations of alcohol by doing shots or mixing stronger drinks.
Some believe that because beer is carbonated, it irritates the lining of the stomach and alcohol is absorbed more quickly; however, there is limited research in support of this view. If beer is absorbed quicker because it is carbonated, then adding wine or hard liquor may lead to a greater degree of intoxication.
A more scientific explanation for the common belief is that different types of alcohol contain different amounts of compounds called congeners. Drinks that contain high quantities of congeners may increase hangover symptoms. Clear beverages like vodka, gin, and white wine contain less congeners than darker drinks like brandy, whisky, rum, and red wine. Mixing the congeners may increase stomach irritation.
Evidence Against the Health Claim
No conclusive evidence exists to support or reject claims about the ill effects of mixing different types of alcohol. The amount of alcohol consumed in a specific time frame is what largely determines how drunk or sick you may feel. It's the rate at which alcohol is consumed that largely determines the degree of drunkenness and sickness. The tendency to drink liquor (for example, mixed drinks or shots) faster than beer results in quicker intoxication. Moreover, although switching from liquor to beer is likely to decrease the rate of alcohol consumption, switching from beer to liquor is likely to increase it. And it is this higher amount that is the crucial contributing factor.
Contrary to popular belief, simply mixing different types of alcohol is unlikely to make you sick–drinking a beer and a gin and tonic will probably have the same effect on your body as sticking to one type of alcoholic beverage. However, drinking mixed drinks and shots means consuming greater amounts of alcohol at a faster rate, and you may become intoxicated before you know it. If you drink beer and then liquor, you will most likely get more drunk than you would have if you had started with liquor and felt the effects of alcohol earlier. If you ended up getting sick afterwards, you may have reasonably surmised that mixing the two types of alcohol in that order was the culprit. However, it was the total amount of alcohol consumed in a short period of time that most likely made you regret it.
Irrespective of your drinking itinerary, there are ways to decrease your risk of becoming ill or hung over. Having food in your system, for example, will absorb some of the alcohol so that it doesn't go directly into the bloodstream, and it may protect your stomach from excess irritation. Alternating alcoholic beverages with water or juice will keep you hydrated and spread out the total amount of alcohol you drink. Finally, be aware that drinks in bars and restaurants may contain more alcohol than you think.
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Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Music by Alan Menken
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice.
Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
Running time approximately 60 minutes. Rated G.
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Patricia Field presented a collection of swimwear for House of Field on a New York city rooftop Tuesday night, the day after her Radio City red carpet appearance for the Sex and the City 2 premiere. Field had guests sipping drinks poured from limited edition SATC bottles of Skyy vodka (although the cast was not present), while mannequins and models showed off House of Field swimwear and accessories. "It's beachwear to look gorgeous in, to create a sensation around the pool in," Field said. Adding that the suits (priced from $90 to $150) can actually get wet.
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KIRKLAND -- Sixteen homes remain for sale in the recently released second phase at Summer Grove. The collection of three- to five-bedroom homes is located within walking distance of downtown Kirkland and Juanita Beach Park.
"The homes have been in great demand -- we're averaging three to four home sales each month," says Kelly Nutt, the listing agent at Summer Grove. "We even have some homes with Cascade mountain and territorial views."
Jessica and Matt Morales moved into their new home at Summer Grove last month. The Michigan transplants are first-time homeowners. Although they hadn't been planning on purchasing a home, they felt the timing was right.
"A lot of our friends in the Midwest are buying their first houses, and we wanted to live the American dream as well, but didn't know if we could afford to," Jessica Morales says. "But today's low interest rates were a compelling factor. We wanted to stay in the downtown Kirkland vicinity, and we wanted to buy a brand-new home because it would require less maintenance than a resale. So I went online and found Summer Grove."
Built by CamWest, a Toll Brothers company, Summer Grove offers a cul-de-sac setting where buyers can select from six floor-plan options. There are three fully fenced backyard-landscaping packages that include fire pits, garden beds or water features.
Homeowners can move into their new homes beginning in February, and they can customize their spaces through the homebuilder's CamYes! program.
"With the variety of floor plans CamWest offered, we were able to find a design we liked," Morales says. "The home we purchased was already under construction, but we still had the opportunity to select the floors, the countertops and the light fixtures. The finishes we picked out make our home unique.
"The contractors were great to work with -- they were very organized and paid attention to the details."
Interiors feature five-piece master baths with soaking tubs, Craftsman-inspired woodwork throughout the spaces, 9-foot ceilings on the main level, built-in art and furniture niches, and stainless steel kitchen-appliance packages with gas cooktops.
"All of the great rooms include gas fireplaces wrapped in slate to cozy up to in the winter," says Nutt. "And the homes are extremely well-built and insulated for the cooler months."
The neighborhood includes a private park with seating and play equipment, and a second park is being built as part of the new phase. In addition, all front yards are maintained by the neighborhood's homeowners' association.
Summer Grove is across the street from a grocery store and is surrounded by services and restaurants. The location offers easy access to Interstate 405, and the Microsoft campus is less than nine miles away.
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Welcome to Thursday's The Crap We Missed which draws pretty heavily on one particular event at Cannes, mostly because lots of breasts were present, but more importantly because Fawaz Gruosi has upped his game considerably since his last purchase date. We've also got a few shots from the Men In Black III New York premiere, because how adorable is the smarmy dickface of a 13-year-old whose net worth is more than your entire family tree's? And finally, in every picture like this there's always a Bono keeping the absolute farthest possible distance between himself and the less fortunate people he pretends to care about.
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Astros introduce new fan-friendly initiatives
The Houston Astros have announced several new, fan-friendly initiatives, including a reduction in ticket prices, rebates for season ticket holders and a revised policy on bringing food and beverages into Minute Maid Park.
Astros Owner & Chairman Jim Crane made the announcement today at a 4 p.m. press conference at Minute Maid Park.
"We feel this is the right thing to do," Crane said. "It is one way for us to let our fans know how vital they are to our success, and to let them know we've been listening to them."
Fans are now allowed to bring food and water into Minute Maid Park for Astros games. Food must be transported in a small, clear (see-through) plastic bag, and water must be in a sealed, plastic bottle, being one liter or less in size. One bottle of water per person is allowed. The Astros new policy now mirrors that of most Major League ballparks.
Additionally, the Astros have expanded the $5 beer special to include every permanent concession stand and permanent bar at Minute Maid Park where domestic beer is sold.
As a special thank you for their loyalty and commitment, the Astros will issue five percent rebates to full-season and 27-game season ticket accounts that are renewed by January 31, 2012. Those rebates will be distributed in the form of a gift card that can be used to purchase food, merchandise or individual game tickets at Minute Maid Park.
The 2012 season will bring a reduction in the cost of over 5,000 seats at Minute Maid Park, in comparison to the start of the 2011 season.
The Astros low-priced, Outfield Deck seats have been reduced even lower, now costing $5 for adults and $1 for children ages 3-14 (adult tickets were $7 in 2011). With this reduction, a family of four can now attend an Astros game for $12, which is the best everyday value in the Houston sports market and less than a single movie theater ticket in some instances.
In August, with the consultation of Crane, the Astros made a significant reduction in the price of a large number of Field and Club Level seats at Minute Maid Park for 2012. Seats in the newly-created Field Box II sections are now priced at $29, down from $41 in 2011. And, with the creation of the new Power Club, located on the exclusive Club Level, fans have the opportunity to purchase a $35 ticket that includes a $15 credit for food, beverage and retail items. Those same seats were $46 in 2011, with no added credit.
The Astros will also continue to offer several of the popular ticket specials that have been available in recent years in an effort to make Astros games affordable to all fans.
Price Matters Days presented by H-E-B
This offer, which is available for every Monday through Thursday Astros game, includes one View Deck II ticket, one hot dog, a bag of H-E-B chips and one soda for just $10, which represents a savings of over 50%. Also, for $10 more, fans can purchase a lower level seat in the Bullpen Boxes.
All You Can Eat
For $30, this deal includes a Mezzanine game ticket and unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, nachos, soda and water and is available for every home game. Groups of 20 or more are eligible to purchase this package for just $25.
Coca-Cola Value Zone
This offer, which is available for every Friday, Saturday and Sunday game, includes a Mezzanine ticket and Astros cap, as well as a hot dog and Coke product beverage for $20.
POWERADE Double Play Tuesdays
This popular offer, which is available every Tuesday, features two Outfield Deck tickets for just $2. Additionally on Tuesdays, fans can now also purchase two Field Box II tickets for just $40, which is new in 2012.
9-Inning Lunch Break
This package is offered for weekday, 1:05 p.m. games and includes a Field Box ticket and $20 in Minute Maid Park food and beverage vouchers, which is a $61 value, for just $45, a savings of $16 per ticket.
Dynamic Pricing
This offer is available for every Astros home game for select seats. Prices, which fluctuate based on demand, can represent up to 50% in savings per ticket.
Special Fundraising Pricing
The Astros offer special fundraising opportunities to charities and community organizations, which can earn up to $10 per ticket by selling discounted Astros tickets.
Group Ticket Specials
With the Astros Group Ticket Program, groups of 20 or more can purchase discounted tickets. Group discounts can be as high as 50% per ticket, depending on the size of the group.


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Thomas Pink's signature pink and black come to life in emphatic style for this latest shirting collection. Classic black and beautifully striking plain pinks are complimented by their alternative contrasting inside panelling across both slim and classic fit blocks. A selection of interesting stripe and check designs complete the range.
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2-1-1 is a confidential and free service that connects you to comprehensive information about getting and giving help in your community and across Connecticut. When you dial 2-1-1, you will speak with a knowledgeable and professional call specialist who will help you with questions about health and human services information, community services, child care, child development and HUSKY health insurance.
Additionally, 2-1-1 provides crisis intervention assistance to those in need. 2-1-1 is multilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Service information is also available on our website at http://www.211ct.org/ or you can call them at 1-800-203-1234. If you want to find help or find volunteer opportunities, 2-1-1 is the place to start.
Allied Rehabilitation Centers
Allied Transportation Services
Allied Transportation Services in Enfield transports senior citizens and individuals with disabilities in north central CT. Sedans, minivans and wheelchair-accessible vans are available.
All trips must be scheduled in advance. Allied Transportation operates days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Allied is authorized to transport individuals receiving Title XIX assistance.
For reservations, rate information, gift certificates, or to discuss your transportation needs, please call (860) 741-3701, ext. 224.
Allied's Attic Thrift Store
"Allied's Attic" Thrift Store is located at 581 Enfield Street in Enfield, across the street from Dunkin' Donuts and the American Legion hall.
The store is open M-F, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The store features clothing for men, women and children, along with shoes, handbags, jewelry, small housewares, gifts, books, DVDs, etc.
Allied's Attic is operated by Allied Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Allied provides services to approximately 275 adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other challenges.
Some of these consumers participate in employment training programs and are paid employees of Allied's Attic.
Donations for Allied's Attic are accepted at 3 Pearson Way, across the street from the DMV offices, M-F, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please, no computers, kitchen appliances or large pieces of furniture. Donations cannot be accepted at the Enfield Street store. For more information about Allied's Attic, please call (860) 741-3701.
Allied Community Resources in East Windsor is partnering with the Department of Social Services to promote HUSKY health insurance for uninsured kids up to age 19.
Depending on total family income, parents or a caretaker relative may also be eligible to receive the insurance benefits.
Allied does not determine eligibility, but we can assist you by providing applications (available in English & Spanish), help with completing the application and translation assistance (available in Spanish, Polish & Vietnamese).
For questions or to receive an application, please call 877-HUSKY-01, extension 140 (Kristy Jones, Outreach Supervisor), 141 (Sharon Chesley, Program Assistant), 142 (Annette Burton, Outreach Coordinator) or 343 (Mike Helechu, Program Director).
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Allied Community Resources also administers three Medicaid Waiver programs for the State of Connecticut: the Acquired Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver, the Personal Care Assistant Medicaid Waiver, and the Elder Care Pilot Program.
These programs offer great employment opportunities to work as Personal Care Assistants, Companions, Homemakers, etc for brain injured, disabled and elderly individuals.
We will not directly place you in a job, but once you complete an application we can add your name to our statewide registry that is distributed to Social Workers, Case Managers, family members and individuals on these rapidly growing programs.
For more information or to receive an application, please call 877-722-8833, ext. 140 (Kristy Jones, Outreach Supervisor) or ext. 111 (Sursattie Nepal, Program Assistant).
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, is a non-profit organization serving the needs of the families, and health care professionals in the aging community. The chapter provides resources
about Alzheimer's disease and related diseases through:
- Advocacy
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- Support Groups
- 24/7 Helpline – 800-356-5502
- Respite Care Grants
The Chapter provides informational brochures, fact sheets and resource listings.
Call (860) 828-2828 for more information:
Alzheimer's Association
2075 Silas Deane Highway
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Community Health Resources
Enfield Location:
153 Hazard Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-5020
Assessment Center (for immediate HELP or to make an appointment): (877) 884-3571
Community Health Resources, a private, non-profit, community-based system of behavioral health care has been helping people and helping communities achieve mental health for more than 40 years through its service division, North Central Counseling Services and for more than 20 years through its service division, Genesis Center.
Through its locations in Bloomfield, Enfield, Manchester, Vernon, Willimantic and Windsor, CHR provides and manages services for children, adolescents, families and adults in 41 towns north and east of Hartford, CT. CHR offers a comprehensive array of mental health services, including:
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- Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization
- Mobile crisis and stabilization
- Assertive community treatment
- In-home clinical treatment and support
- Court assessments
- Family Support Team
- Treatment Foster Care
- Family Re-unification
Education and Prevention
- Structured recreational activities
- Child advocacy
- Parenting education
- Family violence education and prevention
- Strengthening Families
- Suicide Prevention grant
Support and Rehabilitation
- Case management
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Residential treatment
- Homeless outreach
- Supported housing
- Pre-vocational and vocational training
- Respite services for adults
- Care coordination
Mental illness affects nearly 1 in 5 Americans without regard to age, race, religion or income. People can and do recover from mental illness. Community Health Resources helps those who are struggling with mental illness find hope and improved quality of life.
Additional information about CHR is available online: www.chrhealth.org.
At the Connecticut Department of Labor, helping jobseekers, employers and those looking to develop careers is their goal.
Their web site is filled with information ranging from job openings and upcoming career fairs to wage and workplace guidelines and tips for developing an effective résumé.
Online services include up-to-date Labor Market Information, such as data on wages and occupation trends that help students and job seekers make informed career choices. This site also leads to the Job and Career Connection, designed for students who will be entering the workforce, or those thinking about making a career change.
Educational Resources for Children, Inc.
Educational Resources for Children, Inc. (ERfC) has been working with the Enfield community since 1994, providing innovative services to families and children after school.
ERfC's mission is to team with kids, communities, schools and families to grow resilient kids. Through innovative community collaborations, we help kids learn, reach their goals, and contribute to their communities.
Over 450 children, grades K-8, attend summer and after school activities at the Alcorn & Enfield Street Learning Center, the Barnard & Crandall Learning Center, and JFK After School. The Elementary After School Learning Centers operate from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and the Middle School program runs from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify.
ERfC Learning Centers provide every child with academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities. ERfC also provides Summer Escape, a day camp, in the month of July. Summer Escape combines learning with fun and creative activities.
ERfC also offers volunteer and internship opportunities. Volunteer opportunities are open to individuals age 15 and over. High school and college students, retirees, professionals, and parents are encouraged to apply. Volunteering with us is flexible to meet YOUR schedules.
ERfC's administrative office is located at 103R Phoenix Avenue, Enfield. For more information, please visit our website at www.erfc.us or contact ERfC at email@example.com or 860-253-9935.
Ellington Human Services
The Human Services Department provides services and programs that meet the needs of residents within the community.
Residents are provided direct services or referred to community-based programs. We offer benefit counseling to families and individuals applying for state and federal programs. Limited funds are available for non-recurring emergency needs.
Households must meet certain income guidelines. Benefits up to $300 are available in the calendar year. Other programs provided include Energy Assistance, holiday season of sharing, housing rehab, and a town fuel and food bank. The Salvation Army funds are available to supplement and help meet emergency needs.
Counseling services are provided for youth and their families. Individuals are referred to local agencies in the Tri-Town Area. Health services are provided by local agencies on a fee for services basis. Dial-A- Ride Transportation services are scheduled through the senior center and Hockanum Valley Community Council for the elderly and disabled for medical appointments, employment, local recreation and socialization.
For more information please contact Doris R. Crayton, Human Services Director, at
31 Arbor Way P.O. Box 187
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 870-3128
(860) 870-3198 Fax
Enfield Child Development Center
Enfield Child Development Center provides a relaxed, happy, and home-like atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. The program's goal is to satisfy the children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive and nutritional needs.
Each child's background and life experiences are recognized and appreciated. Children are given maximum opportunities to express themselves in a creative manner.
Communication and cooperation between the Day Care Center and the home is crucial. All parties benefit by aiding each other with information and resources to facilitate the healthy and happy development of the child placed in our care.
Enfield Child Development Center website
Enfield Food Shelf
Located at 96 Alden Avenue in Enfield.
Telephone: (860) 741-7321 (answering machine).
Available to Enfield residents in need. food is distributed on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursdays 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Food donations can be dropped off on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursdays from Noon - 6:30 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off Monday through Saturday at Asnuntuck Community College's front desk or during the week at the Enfield Senior Center and all fire departments in town. Shopping hours are Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers and donations are always needed. Please call for more information.
Enfield Social Services
The Town of Enfield Department of Social Services provides need based services to the community in order to sustain or improve the quality of life, with respect and appreciation for human and cultural differences.
Enfield Social Services website
Loaves and Fishes
Enfield Loaves and Fishes is a local area soup kitchen providing hospitality
to all those in need by offering meals, aid, and companionship at no charge.
Meals are served starting at 4:00 pm Sunday through Friday and Saturday starting at 11:00 am.
They rely solely on the generosity of volunteers and donations, and they're always looking for new help.
Volunteers are welcome Monday through Friday, 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Some of the volunteer duties include: setting up for dinner, preparing foods, fund raising, answering the telephone and taking messages, receiving donations, serving meals, caring for leftover foods, clean up, and help in picking up donations at various sites.
Magic Carpet Bus Service
Magic Carpet Fixed Route Bus Service Information
Enfield Transit is pleased to announce that the Magic Carpet Fixed Route Bus Service will begin operating January 14th, 2013
For the First Two Weeks of Operation, The Service Will Be Free For Riders. Asnuntuck students are free anytime when they show their student ID.
Overview of Services:
Buses will be operate from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays and from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays
Many ticket types (31 day passes, 10 ride booklets, single rides) will be available for purchase from the following locations:
Enfield Transit Office Located at the Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street
Village Center of Thompsonville, 100 High Street
And at several local grocery stores in the near future!
Download the Full Brochure including a Map, Schedule & Pricing Information
Mary Lou Strom Primary Care Center
Affordable, quality medical care for you!
At Community Health Center of Enfield, a new comprehensive medical facility, we offer the following services:
- Sick and Urgent Care
- Physical Exams
- Gynecological Care, including Family Planning
- Assistance with referrals to specialist
- Comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases
- Help with HUSKY (Medicaid) health insurance
We accept most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Husky. If you do not have medical insurance, there is a sliding fee scale based on your ability to pay.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call (860) 253-9024
The Network (Against Domestic Abuse)
Office:The Network
Phone: (860) 763-7430
Fax: (860) 763-7436
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web-site: thenetworkct.org
Office hours Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hotline Phone Number: (860) 763-4542 (24-hour crisis hotline)
Statewide Hotline Phone Number: (888) 774-2900 (24-hour crisis hotline)
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. (CCADV) website
New Directions of North Central Connecticut
New Directions is a licensed alcohol and drug treatment facility that has been serving the Enfield Community and surrounding towns for the past thirty years. Our mission is to "uphold the personal integrity of each individual who seeks our prevention and treatment services and to provide these services in a timely, caring, respectful, and professional manner."
Outpatient Services
The types of services offered at New Directions include evaluations, screens, individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling.
All of our treatment groups and programs are focused on specific issues and designed to maximize the potential for recovery from substance abuse disorders.
Somers Social Services
Food shelf availability for non-perishable items is distributed at two local churches - All Saints Church, School Street, Somersville (Nancy, 860-749-8625) on Fridays from 8:45 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and Congregational Church on Main Street (right across the street from the Town Hall) on Mondays from 10:00 until 12:00. Proof of Somers residency may be required.
Mobile Foodshare program is available for perishable items at St. Patrick's Church parking lot on High Street in Enfield, CT. The program operates every other Friday from 1:45 until 2:30.
Loaves and Fishes at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on Prospect St. in Enfield serves hot meals on Meals served FREE Sunday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Salvation Army food vouchers are available for low-income families that need help on a temporary basis.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed to low-income families if application is made through Connie Carenzo,Human Services Director.
Emergency fuel assistance applications can be made for low-income families that qualify for this assistance through Amy Saada.
The Town of Somers does have an emergency fund that can provide temporary assistance to a family that qualifies as low-income. Long term assistance can only be secured through State programs.
Please contact Amy Saada to find out about any help that might be available to seniors, disabled and/or low income people. If a town program is not available, a referral can be made to a larger town or a state program. All calls and contacts are confidential.
Amy Saada Human Services Director
P.O. Box 308, Somers, CT 06071
Tel: (860) 763-8201;
United Way
United Way of the Capital Area has online volunteer Man and art workopportunities available 24/7 at Volunteer Solutions. New volunteer opportunities are posted daily by nonprofit agencies throughout our 40-town area in central and northeastern Connecticut.
From planting gardens to tutoring children to helping in the arts, there is a volunteer opportunity that is made for you! More than 200 agencies have posted volunteer opportunities, and over 18,000 volunteers have already responded to the call. Check it out!
Volunteer Solutions is available on United Way's web site at www.uwcact.org. Just click on Volunteer Solutions.
YWCA New Britain
Sexual Assault Crisis Service
They offer assistance to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones. All services are free and Three Womenconfidential.
Campus Support:
- 24 hour English and Spanish hotline, with access to trained, certified counselors available to college students who have been sexually assaulted, need support and desire confidential services.
- Accompaniment/Advocacy for students who are survivors of sexual assault throughout medical, police, court procedures, and university judicial systems.
- Short term, individual counseling to students on campus or at a preferred location.
- Facilitation support groups on campus.
- Assist student leaders, staff, clubs, in sexual assault, violence prevention, and sexual harassment training as well as providing, Information & referrals regarding additional services.
Please call their confidential 24-hour hotline.
English - (888) 999-5545
Spanish - (888) 568-8332
Local Hartford - (860) 547-1022
Amanda Kenton
Campus Advocate
860-225-4681 x215
YWCA New Britain
22 Glen St.
New Britain, CT 06051
They serve all towns in Hartford County plus Plymouth and part of Tolland County.
YWCA New Britain website: http://www.ywcanewbritain.org/


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Scott Weiland Might Play With Velvet Revolver Again For 'Easy Money'
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Scott Weiland is currently without a band, but he thinks there could be a few Velvet Revolver shows in his future.
The former frontman - who was also let go from the Stone Temple Pilots - tells Montreal's La Presse that he's still on "good terms" with the rest of Velvet Revolver despite the band's messy end.
But Weiland isn't looking for a full blown reunion. He says he doesn't want to be a member of Velvet Revolver full time. Instead, he'd prefer to play a few festival gigs to, quote, "make easy money."
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Bryan Frates may live in the Cottonwood Heights area, but he spent his youth in New England building his singer-songwriter chops.
Born in Vermont, Frates attended a New Hampshire prep school, where he began playing the guitar and writing lyrics, eventually singing in a high-school band.
While attending Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, he played solo shows around campus and joined a hip-hop group called High Flow, singing hooks and verses for the Boston-based group.
Today the 28-year-old a program coordinator for Utah Lacrosse Association says his unique style stems from his love for folk, country, R&B, hip-hop, pop and jazz. His influences include Amos Lee and Brandi Carlile.
He answered questions about his inspirations, living in Utah and his idea of a perfect day.
What inspires you?
I am very inspired by my family and friends. They are what drive me to be the best I can. I also become extremely inspired after attending a great live show. After watching somebody like Martin Sexton or a band like the Zac Brown Band, I am always inspired to write new songs.
When did you start making music?
I first started writing music when I was a junior in high school. I was asked to sing a song called "Plush" by the Stone Temple Pilots at a school concert and I said "Yes," figuring I would wiggle my way out of it before the day of the concert. I was not able to do that, [but] we got an amazing reaction from the crowd. That was the first time I knew that music was what I wanted to pursue. Soon after that, the guys in the group asked me if I wanted to be the lead singer in their band, and we started writing songs for our first-ever album.
Why do you continue making music?
First, I love making people smile and have a good time. If people are enjoying themselves during one of my shows, it is the best feeling in the world. Second, it is a great way to express yourself and to put this crazy world aside for a second and let everything out. Anytime I have a bad day, I just grab my guitar and belt out some of my favorite songs and everything seems better. Finally, I believe I was given a gift that not too many people were given. My voice is what drives my music and I want to utilize this gift and not let any opportunity pass me by.
Do you have a day job?
I work at the Utah Lacrosse Association in Sandy. We are the local chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, the governing body of lacrosse in the U.S. We oversee all of lacrosse in Utah and make sure that it is growing in a healthy and safe way. I am the boys program coordinator, so I oversee all of the youth, high-school and men players. Lacrosse is a great game and if you are reading this and you have never heard of it, do some research you will get hooked.
Where do you see yourself in five and 15 years?
In five years, I would love to be touring around the world and extensively in the U.S. I would love to be driving from city to city in a tour bus with a killer band backing me up, making people dance and smile. In 15 years, I hope my touring career was successful enough to help mentor young artists that are chasing the same dream that I am chasing today. It is hard to find a good mentor, and I feel like a good mentor in this business is critical to one's success in music and entertainment.
Talk about your first album.
My first album, "From the Ground Up," was released on Sept. 22. I have been wanting to release my own album for probably eight to 10 years now, and I finally got that chance. I love driving from place to place listening to Amos Lee, James Taylor, James Morrison and singing along. I wanted my album to be a CD that people could listen to again and again because they love belting out the melodies. I have a very wide range of music influences including country, hip-hop and folk music, and I think this album has all of that intertwined into my own original creation. Steve Phillips at Full Fidelity records is a genius producer and has helped me create a sound that I am very proud of. The album has me on rhythm guitar and vocals, and many of the songs have been mixed and mastered with electric guitar, bass, drums and keys to make a huge-sounding masterpiece.
Describe a perfect day.
Getting together with my entire family and all of my best friends on a sunny summer day and putting on a live performance, followed by a performance from Jason Mraz, Amos Lee, Martin Sexton, James Taylor, Eric Hutchinson and Zac Brown. The night would finish with me sitting in and jamming with all of the musicians above. Man, what a dream.
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Finding Bryan Frates
Bryan Frates is on iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, YouTube, CD Baby, Spotify, Bandcamp and others. Visit his website www.bryanfrates.com to listen to songs and find local shows.


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I've heard it said that the Democrats are the corrupt party, and the Republicans are the dumb party.
I'd say the Obama administration has certainly proven the former, and the opinion of many GOPers that they must pass illegal immigration reform to win more of the Latino vote proves the latter.
Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, who was appointed by President Obama, has released his 30-day report into the targeting wrongdoings of the IRS. Yesterday, Werfel testified as to his preliminary findings in front of the House Ways And Means Committee. Included in Werfel's findings, which he admitted were preliminary and "inconclusive", was this statement (I'm going off my own notes, written as I watched the hearings on C-SPAN. I can find no transcript of the hearings online):
Werfel: "We have not found evidence of intentional wrongdoing by anyone at the IRS, or involvement of anyone in these matters by anyone outside the IRS".
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I abhor discriminatory government policies. I believe any law the government enacts should apply equally to everyone. It's called Equal Protection under the law, and as I mentioned in my last post, the words "Equal Justice Under The Law" are engraved on the Supreme Court building. Equal Protection explains my views on a range of issues - It's why I believe gay marriage should be legal. It's why I think Affirmative Action policies should be discontinued. It's why I consider our highly discriminatory tax code to be a bad joke.
The preclearance provision in the 1965 Voting Rights Act requires mainly southern states to obtain approval from the Justice Dept. prior to changing it's voting practices. The preclearance provision prohibits:
"Anyone know if President Obama intends to perform background checks on the Syrian rebels before providing them weapons?" - Senator Ted Cruz, June 18, 2013
No, Sen. Cruz, Obama's background checks only apply to those suspected enemies of the United States known as the American people. Actual enemies of the United States and her allies, such as those found among the Syrian rebels, just get the guns. Obama's decision to arm the rebels, which is opposed by 70% of the American people, will send arms to people like the Muslim Brotherhood and Gen. Salim Idris, the head of the Syrian National Council, who has proclaimed he is an "enemy of Israel". Terrific.
We have federal laws prohibiting racial discrimination. I agree completely. People should not be discriminated against based upon their race. It seems obvious. Nobody should favor discrimination in this day and age (not that they ever should have). Racial discrimination should be an unsavory relic of the past.
But to people of a certain political persuasion, discrimination is fine as long as the "correct" people are being discriminated against.
With Obamacare set to go into effect next year, I was curious to know how my health insurance will be affected. Mainly, I want to know how much it is going to cost, or how much it is going to save me.
I began looking for information, and I found an online Obamacare subsidy calculator, courtesy of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. The calculator tells you how much your Obamacare insurance will cost, and how much of a government subsidy you'll get. Cool.
I'm happy that my friends on the left side of the aisle see the problem with the government collecting the phone records of all Americans, as revealed by NSA leaker Edward Snowden. I see the problem too. The government has no right to invade the privacy of innocent American citizens without cause, as is stated in the Fourth Amendment.
Using the same privacy reasoning, I have to ask my left aisle friends why they supported ObamaCare, which handed over all our medical records to the government.
With so many scandals flying around the Obama administration, the state of the economy has been pushed to the background lately.
So let's check in with the economy.
Some people are calling him a hero and others are calling him a traitor, but if you haven't read Glen Greenwald's interview with the NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, you should. Here are some selected excerpts:
Snowden: "NSA and intelligence community in general is focused on getting intelligence wherever it can by any means possible. It believes, on the grounds of sort of a self-certification, that they serve the national interest. Originally we saw that focus very narrowly tailored as foreign intelligence gathered overseas."
The court order authorizing the government to collect all Verizon cell phone records rested on legislation from a controversial 2001 Patriot Act provision, Section 215.
Here's what Section 215 does, according to law professor Jeffrey Rosen:
That's what Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) thinks about revelations that the government is spying on nearly all Americans. His exact words were "Right now I think everyone should just calm down and understand that this isn't anything that is brand new, it's been going on for some seven years..."
What a relief, eh ? I'm having a problem seeing how the knowledge that the government has been spying on us for years is supposed to be calming. It's having just the opposite effect on me.
Yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder, who has at least twice given false testimony under oath to Congress (Fast And Furious, AP reporter scandal), described his Justice Department's collection of reporters phone records as being "a little out of whack". Holder said he was "a little concerned" that an investigative reporter, James Rosen of Fox News, was named as an "aider, abettor, and/or co-conspirator" in crime just for doing his job. Holder's little concern for freedom of the press, however, did not prevent Holder from signing off on an affadavit naming Rosen as a possible criminal in order to obtain a secret warrant for his phone records. In fact, Holder was so little concerned with Rosen's First Amendment and Fourth Amendment rights that he shopped his Rosen secret warrant application around the courts until he found a judge who would agree to it. After two judges denied Holder's request for secrecy, a third compliant judge okayed it. Holder's actions regarding Rosen were revealed shortly after Holder told congressional investigators, "In regard to potential prosecution of the press for the disclosure of material. This is not something I've ever been involved in, heard of, or would think would be wise policy."
President Obama said he still has confidence in Holder, despite the fact that Holder seemingly lies to Congress whenever it suits his purposes. If Holder does leave his post as Attorney General, perhaps he will become Obama's next Press Secretary or something. After all, Obama did name Susan Rice, who infamously misled the American people about Benghazi, as his next National Security Advisor. I'm wondering if putting forth falsehoods to cover the Obama regime's back, rather than being seen as disgraceful behavior, puts a faithful underling on the fast track for promotion in the administration's highly politicized world.
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Religious morality brings one into a state of submission to Allah, and submission brings knowing one's human weaknesses into clarity. Believers who know that all things belong to Allah and recognize their weakness and poverty compared to Him naturally display modesty to other people whom He created:
The slaves of the All-Merciful are those who walk lightly on the earth and, who, when the ignorant speak to them, say, 'Peace'; (Surat al-Furqan, 63)
Believers express their submission to Allah with the modesty they show to His servants. They are aware that none of the abilities or talents they possess belong to themselves. Because of this, they are continuously thankful to Allah and never forget that Allah can take everything back they have any moment He wishes.
Egocentrism is the main characteristic of satan's personality. Therefore, "egocentrism" and the arrogance rooted in that are the sources of all deviations and the roots of all sorrows. As these features arrogance has not only led untold millions to eternal torment, it has also served to drag countless people to the path of satan.
All those who are egocentric, who disobey Allah by assigning a special sense to themselves, who do not accept their weaknesses before Him, who turn away from His verses have all been fooled by this game of satan.
They Know Their Weakness Against Allah
Believers are in a constant effort to comprehend and appreciate Allah's greatness. Therefore, they know their own weaknesses as well as the weaknesses of all that is created. In stark contrast to the unbelievers' arrogance, they fear Allah deeply and they do not hesitate to admit their weakness before our Lord:
Say: 'I possess no power to help or harm myself, except as Allah wills. If I had had knowledge of the Unseen, I would have sought to gain much good and no evil would have touched me...." (Surat al-A'raf, 188)
They Do Not Associate Anything With Allah
Some people set up equals to Allah, loving them as they should love Allah. But those who have faith have greater love for Allah… (Surat al-Baqara, 165)
Believers believe that there is no God but Allah with "absolute certainty ." They know that when they are in need of something, Allah is the only One Who can grant it. Therefore, they are aware that their only friend and helper is the One Who created them, the All-Sustaining. In the face of the countless blessings our Lord has granted, they submit to Him with all their hearts, and submit to Him with a sincere devotion.
They Want Not the World But the Hereafter
Believers want the Hereafter as their true home and know that everything in the life of this world is merely temporary. In the Qur'an, sincere believers are introduced as such:
We purified their sincerity through sincere remembrance of the Abode. (Surah Sâd, 46)
In addition, believers know why they came to this world; they are to be tested here and that they need to do deeds with which they can earn the good pleasure of Allah. As it is also revealed in the verses, they are the ones who "sell the life of the world for the Hereafter" (Surat an-Nisa, 74). They have chosen not to make a conspicuous display of what they have won in this world, but to be a humble and devoted servant to our Lord.
Arrogant People Do Not Appreciate Allah's Might As Is Due
Arrogant people who want to abide eternally with their possessions, beauty, youth, reputation and everything they hold dear, cannot comprehend that Allah is the only One Who is infinite, that He is the Owner of the greatest power, the most powerful and the most superior. Therefore, they stand in defiance against Allah's verses with an haughty demeanor.
… If only you could see those who do wrong at the time when they see the punishment, and that truly all strength belongs to Allah, and that Allah is severe in punishment. (Surat al-Baqara, 165)
They Do Not Praise Allah
One of the most important characteristics of people who feel arrogance in their inner selves is that they do not praise Allah for this means praising Allah, deifying Him, appreciating His power and might as well as seeing and confirming their own servitude and weakness. This is deeply offensive for arrogant people. Because of this, they are in a defiant spiritual condition so overwhelming that they cannot praise Allah. As a result of this, they are completely devoted to the life of this world as they are under the malevolent influence of satan; satan drags them along by deceiving them with worldly deeds and a feeling of arrogance.
Satan has gained mastery over them and made them forget the remembrance of Allah. Such people are the party of satan. No indeed! It is the party of satan who are the losers. (Surat al-Mujadala, 19)
They Do Not Show Loyalty
Religious morality requires that believers display loyalty and devotion. However, as the disbelievers only think about their own affairs and prestige, they always behave according to their own self-interests. It would be in vain to expect loyalty and devotion from an arrogant person; such people are only loyal to themselves.
... Once the matter is resolved upon, being true to Allah would be better for them. (Surah Muhammed, 21)


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Whether it qualifies as a fully fledged language is very doubtful. It may be a lexicon, but that doesn't really give it the full sense of social gravitas it deserves. It's not really a dialect, a pidgin or a creole. To call it a jargon would imply that it was a technical or professional form, so we should probably refer to it as an argot.
So what is it?
Polari was a language spoken predominantly by gay men in the earlier part of the twentieth century. A mixture of Italian, backslang, Pig Latin and who knows what else, it had its roots in the slang of outcasts through history, from theatre, from the circus and from the criminal underground – linked especially to the actors form Parlyaree, and Cant, an underground language of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries used to obscure meaning and cover up illegal activity from the general public. Of course, homosexuality was illegal for many years too, and dropping the occasional Polari word or expression into a conversation was a great way to tell if a new face was trade or naff. Polari was popularized by Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick as the two out of work actors Julian and Sandy in the 1960's.
But almost as soon as Polari entered the mainstream, it died. Partly because it had entered the mainstream – a savage blow for any slang. And partly, too, because it was no longer necessary – once homosexuality was legalised there was a movement in the community to take pride in one's sexuality, and to shun the camp language of Polari (and the figure of ridicule represented by mainstream media).
What is interesting about Polari is that it served to both declare and obscure the user's membership of a tribe. It acts as a particular reminder of the way in which language is selected for an audience, to ingratiate or distance ourselves from a listener, and that a single word can convey an entire biography for the astute listener.
As English teachers we often ask ourselves what motivates our learners. One classic understanding is the integrative / instrumental paradigm, which sees the learners orientation towards the target language group as important. I imagine that, as a proportion of learners worldwide, those who have a particular desire to join a native speaker group, and thus need to attain certain native speaker norms in order to gain entry to such groups, are limited. Even amongst ESOL students there may be a stronger desire to succeed in everyday transactions (instrumental motivation) than to become a member of the local English speaking society. In language learners studying in their home countries, with little likelihood of extended stays in English speaking countries, integrative motivation will probably be non-existent.
I know a number of students who, having spent parts of their childhood in English-speaking countries, retain native-like pronunciation. Yet when talking to another student, their English becomes thickly Japanese – membership of the group they are with is more important at that moment than displaying their 'true' English voices. Many students will choose to retain or emphasise linguistic elements from their local context, phonological, grammatical or lexical. So are these learners failures, or merely asserting their pride in their own biographies?
This post leans heavily on Paul Baker's work, particularly his book…
Baker, P. (2002) Polari – The Lost Language of Gay Men. London: Routledge
…which I stumbled across whilst trolling around the basement of the university library, snuggled up next to 'Negro Orators and their Speeches'. How lucky I am to work here! You can see an interview with Dr. Baker here, and read an article of his on the topic here.
I also read Quentin Crisp's well known biographical work 'The Naked Civil Servant' recently. You can see Britain's stately homo here, in an interview which helps one understand, perhaps, why Polari was swept away as a reminder of a time when homosexuality was even more of a dirty secret than it is now. The title of this post means 'How lovely to see your pretty face again' … or something like that, anyway!


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There is a (or at least was a) known issue about problems when doing an apt-get upgrade. The big fix is to "don't do an apt-get upgrade yet".
Muts posted a fix on the blog a while back. HERE it is, hope it helps you out.
Worst case scenario, since you are doing a USB persistent change setup, you can rm -rf * everything in your /changes directory and start over clean.
Good Luck...


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Definitely reading it!!
Gavin...you are supposed to be sleeping at this time.
Hugs and love,
Ha Marion! Trust you to pick me up on that! Sleep is important, but so is the CCF blog!!
Hugs and love to you too,
Gavin...I have your phone number. (Threat, threat, threat.) Please, take care of yourself.
Hugs and love,
Thank you Marion! I will and do try to take care of myself, and yep you have my number and please feel free to phone me anytime. Even if it is to carry out your threat and give me a row for staying up late!!!! As always, I love hearing from you!!
Superbowl time!! Kick off is minutes away!!!
Love and hugs to you,
PS - Tonight will be a late one, but.........It's Superbowl night! Should finish around 4 in the morning UK time!!! And if we go to overtime........
Much hugs,
Are you kidding? You will stay up that late? Oh Gavin, I will tell on you. I will call your Mum.
Hugs and love,
Ha! Don't tell my mum, please! But if you give her a call she would love to hear from you! And if you tell on me......ha! But then again, she knows what I'm like when it comes to Football! Nope, not kidding Marion. It is half time now and it is 1 in the morning here. If you follow football and watch it live here in the UK, then you get used to these late nights from the Sunday and Monday night games. Guess that over the last 25 years I've just got used to this. Still, it makes for a quite tired Monday morning!
Half time show!
Love and Hugs,
O.K. Gavin, the game is over. Night night.
Hugs and love,
Indeed Marion! What a game, well worth staying up for!! Ok, 3.39 in the A.M here, time for some zzzzzz's!! Hope you won't tell on me!! Night night!
Much hugs and love,
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Enigmatic experimental artist Scott Walker (and not the controversial Wisconsin governor who unfortunately shares his name) will drop his latest record, Bish Bosch, Dec. 4 on 4AD. It's his first album since 2006's The Drift.
Though Walker was very active in the '60s and early '70s both as part of the Walker Brothers and through his solo work, his output has been sporadic ever since. (This will only be his fourth album since 1984's Climate Of Hunter.) Walker co-produced Bish Bosch with Peter Walsh.
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University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 22 – 24
Homecoming at the University of South Carolina offers students, alumni and the public an array of events to show their Gamecock spirit and support for the state's flagship university.
This year's theme is "The Spirit of South Carolina: Anchors Away," with details available at the university's Homecoming Website: www.homecoming.sc.edu
Festivities get under way 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, with Cockfest at Williams-Brice Stadium. The annual pep rally, which is free and open to the public, will feature Cocky, the Carolina cheerleaders and dance team, the Homecoming Court, performances by local bands "Friday Night Fix" and "Zach Fowler and the Essentials" and Sound Check, the university's male a capella group, and fireworks.
The fun continues Friday, Oct. 23, with the Homecoming Parade at 2 p.m., led by grand marshall Tammy Johns, Mrs. United States 2009 and a university graduate. The steps in front of Longstreet Theatre (corner of Sumter and Green streets) offer the best vantage point for watching the parade of more than a dozen student-built floats, cheerleaders and the marching band.
Friday night will feature two events for alumni: the Homecoming Party and Awards Gala and a Vista party.
The Homecoming Party and Awards Gala begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Carolina Metropolitan Convention Center. There, the Carolina Alumni Association and the university will honor five alumni for their outstanding commitment to the university, their communities or their professions. Tickets are $39 each and available online at www.MyCarolina.org/homecoming
The Young Alumni Council and the Black Alumni Council will enjoy a night of fun and fellowship from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Carolina Ale House on Lady Street in the Vista. The event is free.
The focus turns to Gamecock football on Saturday with the Game Day Celebration for alumni and their families at 4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Hosted by the Carolina Alumni Association, this annual event features plenty of music, food and fun. Tickets cost $15 for alumni association members, $25 for non-members and $8.50 for children (ages 10 and younger) and can be purchased online at www.MyCarolina.org/homecoming. The Black Alumni Council will host its annual tailgate at 5 p.m. at Bernie's on Bluff Road. Tickets are $10 each and available online at the alumni association Web site.
Many of the university's colleges and schools also will have open houses and receptions throughout Homecoming Weekend. For more details, go to the Homecoming Web site, www.homecoming.sc.edu, and click on events for alumni, or go to the Carolina Alumni Association Web site, www.MyCarolina.org/homecoming.
Homecoming 2009
- When: Beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, with events scheduled throughout the weekend
- What: This year's theme: "The Spirit of South Carolina: Anchors Away"


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Or 'Fandroids', as I call them.
Honestly, after trying the Samsung tablet for the first time this weekend, I have no regret saying that Android's OS has everything equal to IOS, in terms of availability of apps and everything associated with that. I am defiantly considering buying a Samsung tablet or even an Android smartphone after being an iPhone customer for the last 4 years... Features are pretty much the same but any differences I think android has an advantage.
It's sad that they closed me.com. I mean a few of their services was useful
You must've missed the part about Android being 50.9% of the market. Considering that Android has a greater market share than all the other platforms combined I don't think Android fans need to be angry about anything.
Notice it is only iOS and not crapple. iOS beats android but google and windows murder crapple any day.
2. Androids market share isn't as significant as apples. Why? Cause android has over 100 different phones running their software. Apple has 5 phones using their software and have that much of a market share. They make more money over their phones than android does. Android only gets a share of the money on some phones because they license their software while as apple gets all the money off the iPhone.
3. Android doesn't have more free apps.
Android Market has more free apps, will soon be larger than Apple's App Store - Gadgets & Tech - Life & Style - The Independent
And saying that Android's market share is insignificant is like saying Window's market share is insignificant since thousands of different computers run Windows....
And don't forget that this article only mentions the US market. I suspect that on the global market Android is still winning out in terms of new users.
I hate Android, as i am currently using it, so i know how pita it could be, but nor i am a fanboy of Apple. But what happened is very normal and was on the track. Future is more bright for iOS i believe, if they concentrate in what they are doing and keep those policies which maybe nuisance to some.
Android has the higher market share. Doesn't matter how many devices are available with each OS. If you want to use that, Why is it Apple has the higher tablet Market share? There are more tablets running android than iOS. Technically Apple has 3 iPads, 5 iPhones, 4 iPod touches, & 2 Apple TV's.
All available in just as many markets as Android.
iPhone out sells all individual phones. Combine phones/tablets by OS, Android has the highest market share. Sure Apple makes more money on each device sold, they still have the lower market share.
Not suprised at all... android seems so stagnant to me
You people can spin things like crazy. Not to discount Apples growth BUT it is easier to gain large % growth numbers on 25,000,000 (making that number up) than it is 100,000,000.
Using % growth is a ridiculous measure when the user base is so much different. This also brings up the point of iOS's dominance in web traffic. Many low end Android users don't use their phones for that purpose - they use it as a phone. Weird concept.


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11 U.S. Code § 1502 - Definitions
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DefinitionsFor the purposes of this chapter, the term—
"establishment" means any place of operations where the debtor carries out a nontransitory economic activity;
"foreign court" means a judicial or other authority competent to control or supervise a foreign proceeding;
"foreign main proceeding" means a foreign proceeding pending in the country where the debtor has the center of its main interests;
"foreign nonmain proceeding" means a foreign proceeding, other than a foreign main proceeding, pending in a country where the debtor has an establishment;
"trustee" includes a trustee, a debtor in possession in a case under any chapter of this title, or a debtor under chapter 9 of this title;
"recognition" means the entry of an order granting recognition of a foreign main proceeding or foreign nonmain proceeding under this chapter; and
"within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States", when used with reference to property of a debtor, refers to tangible property located within the territory of the United States and intangible property deemed under applicable nonbankruptcy law to be located within that territory, including any property subject to attachment or garnishment that may properly be seized or garnished by an action in a Federal or State court in the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 109–8, title VIII, § 801(a), Apr. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 135.)
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Master P Has A Sugar Mama Who Bought Him A Rolls-Royce
(TMZ) -- Master P is living a life of luxury -- not on his own dime, but thanks to his new girlfriend ... who dropped six figures to lace him up on Valentine's Day.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ P's been dating Simin Hashemizadeh -- CEO at South Pacific Surgery Center in Bev Hills -- for several months, and she hooked him up with a white 2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost for $270,000. TMZ was told the new whip matches hers, and btw ... P already had a black one.
Cars 911 dealership tells TMZ Simin's gift was a total surprise to Master P, and that was just the start. TMZ was told she also got him a $50k pair of diamond earrings from VHS Diamonds in L.A.
TMZ is guessing his estranged wife will find this very interesting.
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