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Arcadia, CA, March 29 -- HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, has launched a new, enhanced, all-video website offering horse fans worldwide the broadest array of equestrian programming available online, with more than 700 VOD (video on demand) programs covering over 20 different "horse sports" as well as a 24/7 live stream of HRTV programming.
"HRTV is very proud to extend our reach to the worldwide horse sports audience," said HRTV President, Scott Daruty. "With coverage of all major horse sports disciplines, this new site is a one-stop destination for horse fans everywhere. And with the technological enhancements of this new platform, HRTV.com is now the leader in online equine sports."
On HRTV.com, visitors can maneuver easily to find coverage of their equine interest. Programming offered includes: live and streamed coverage of domestic and international Thoroughbred racetracks, the elegant drama of English horse sports, and the robust excitement of Western rodeos, reining and competitions.
For the first time, horse fans can watch live and have VOD access to a wide array of racing commentary shows like Pursuit of the Crown, hosted by HRTV's knowledgeable on-air talent, Western and English trainers, and award-winning documentaries centered on the horse. The site, currently offering more than 700 shows, programs and clips, adds fresh and timely content daily to satisfy passionate horse fans.
The fully revamped, easy-to-navigate site is designed to become the premier destination for "horse sports" fans, with subscribers set to enjoy all the latest video enhancements. Live and behind-the-scenes content is continually provided by HRTV hosts to keep viewers up-to-date. Additional HD programming is added each week and the technological upgrades allow subscribers to view HRTV's programming on all computer and mobile devices – iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, Smart Phones and more.
The site has already pushed the limits of its technology by webcasting several exclusive events in March, including The HITS (Horses in the Sun) $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix, the HITS $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, and Quigley's Corner, a live afternoon from Santa Anita with noted handicapper Tom Quigley.
About HRTV
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, is a television-based multimedia network dedicated to equine sports. HRTV programming features horseracing from top U.S. and international racetracks, as well as a wide range of world-class English and Western horse competitions, news, original programming and award-winning documentaries covering the world of horse sports. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed Internet users worldwide at www.tvg2.com <http://www.tvg2.com/> . In the U.S., the HRTV television network is available via telco, cable and satellite in over 19 million homes.
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Location of hotel and nice size bathroom
Comfort and clean. Good breakfast. Excellent service at the desk. Fair price for the room.
Big, clean and comfortable room. Hotel is up a fairly steep hill so walking the kilometer to it from town was hot work.
Bathroom was a PVC room like in ships. or like in cheap hotels.
Very clean and comfortable and modern. Well maintained. Good value for the price. I liked the hotel very much. However, most of the staff speak virtually no English. Knowing even just a few words of French is helpful.
Too long distance to center - this was not clearly informed in the information on during booking
separate Motorbike parking at fair price (4Eur), good breakfast buffet
It was clean and quiet. They gave me a wrong airport-bus-timetable, so I missed the bus to the airport!!! Don´t trust the information the reception gives you. The hotel is located on a hill and too far from the center (if you have luggage).
The reception staff were extremely helpful and all had some English. The hotel itself was spotlessly clean and comfortable and had very necessary parking (booking essential). We were en route for Corsica and were able to spend 2 nights in the Santa Maria, Best Western Ile Rousse, another excellent hotel.
Location, garage, cleanliness. Room was way too hot because air conditioning was not available for unknown reason (no English speaking person in reception).
Classy, tasteful, international--good views and decent coffee at breakfast
Nice indoor swimming pool, lots of free parking space Difficult to find/reach. Although the hotel is strictly non-smoking, smoking is allowed on the terraces of the rooms (there are even ashtrays!). This means that you may end up with a room smelling really smokey!
Friendly staff. No trouble to change room if not satisfied. Good free beach in 10 min driving. Ok for one night if you driving.It was only one choice. Situated a bit out of the city. Quite hard to find when coming from south.
Recently renovated modern rooms, convenient location for starting the holiday. Friendly and efficient reception. Quiet. The hotel is in a commercial area and not all rooms have a sea view, so this should be requested upon booking.
It always helps when there is a lift! The finishings and decor are excellent and there is a good choice at breakfast. Sadly our our one disappointment was at our greeting at reception and the following morning when the staff were less than generous with explanations and guidance. Hopefully just a one-off as they had had a large wedding to oversee. It is to be hoped that the site behind the hotel is developed soon (a larger carpark?) as at present it detracts from the value somewhat.
Small, cute, friendly hotel with no lift. Central and only street parking. Nice breakfast.
Good value for the money. Very nicely decorated room. Comfortable (and large) bed. Bathtub. Excellent location, friendly helpful staff. Internet connection not working.
Traditional style town hotel close to Bastia's main square and old port. Comfortable enough room and reasonably well-equipped for a short stay. Helpful staff. Noise from traffic - a disadvantage of being in the centre of town. The room might be a bit cramped for a couple for more than a weekend stay.
Very close to ferry, easy to find. A touch of the romantic from the small balcony. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful No elevator, had to carry bags upstairs. The bed was too small for two adults. The price of 70 Euro/night is too high for this basic hotel and without breakfast. Very small room.
The position is in center of town, very good Air conditioner was really too noisy, impossible to use it, room very little and old with really umcofortable bathroom
Staff were extremely courteous and friendly and most helpful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, tastefully furnished with quality finishes. Cleanliness was superb. Access to rooms on higher floor could be problematic for the elderly or physically disabled as there is not elevator and the stairs are somewhat challenging. Internet access was also not available in room.
Very helpful staff and a sense of welcome. Free Internet access
This was our second stay at Hotel Central and we love it. Love the atmosphere, the decore, the staff are always helpful.
good location, friendly, helpful staff, imaginative garden would have been worth paying more for a better room
People and food very very good. The 4 people room was simply huage and an excellent value for money
Very good location, easily accessible by car with parking in front of hotel, nice garden to take breakfeast. Ideal for a short staying after arrival or before departure by ferry. Some rooms even with view on the sea.
The room was damp, cold, dark and the toilet had no seat. We were very disappointed and could not wait to get out of there.
Helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable,clean room, good bathroom. Nice atmosphere.
Clean and friendly!
Reception 24h/24 ; near the citadele and the port Parking moto to be payed extra; hotel quite expensive (but average price for the city of Bastia)
very friendly and helpful staff just a bit noisy in front rooms and farther from the town than expected (a good 30 minutes walk to centre).
Free internet available at the reception and a decent breakfast buffet
Nothing It didn't even have an elevator!!!! It was not clean, with old furniture, away from the city center. And much noise!
Friendliness of the staff. The location; a long walk from the town centre, not made clear on the website information.
Very nice and helpfull staff,Sylvie was particularly helpfull and always very pleasant. The front desk staff spoke english and a bit of spanish and were very tolerant of my poor french.I only had their buffet breakfast once and it was quite good. If you are a heavy eater it is worth the 10 € otherwise you can get a lighter breakfast for less just down the street from the hotel. Great location for sightseeing, easy access from the ferry docks. Quiet and safe nieghborhood.Spiral staircase is charming but not great for lugging suitcases. no complaints
The pool was nice and the room spacious and clean
the hotel staff were very pleasant and helpful even though there was a language barrier the room had a bathroom odour
Good location in Bastia - nice modern hotel with good staff Bathroom not 100% clean but O.K. Shuttle bus in morning was not frequent enough - we had to get a 6am bus (which was then replaced by taxi which we had to wait until 6.30am sitting on our packs - time which we would have rather been in bed!- We had to get up at 5.30am) for a check in time of 8am. Noisy during night with traffic etc.
The friendly and helpful front desk staff It is difficult to understand how this hotel achieved a 3 star rating. No lift, so necessary for us to hump our heavy baggage up a steep iron staircase of 30+ steps (the only access to the bedrooms). Quiet rear room overlooked a scruffy lightwell and carpark with windows staring into our room. The worst bathroom in memory, incredibly narrow with only 36cms between the front of the handbasin and a cold tiled wall. It was necessary to move to the toilet end of this 'corridor' to permit a companion to get to the smallest shower we remember as only access is through the handbasin/wall 36cm gap. Hotel closes 2300hrs, no restaurant . At least the aircon did work.
The hotel is very nice, clean and confortable. Each room has its own distinctive theme (ours was travelling in a baloon). It is located minutes walk from the railway station and the bus station, 10 minutes walk from the old city.
I was impressed by the friendly and helpful receptionist (male) who helped to carry my bags to my room and explained where to go in the evening. I was also awoken with a knock on my door. The general decoration was very pleasant and it was helpful to have breakfast ready at 6.30am. The room felt quite small.
Very well located for acces to Ferry Terminal and Train Station.
Convenient location, efficient staff Breakfast buffet not great for the price
Freindly and flexible staff. great location. No dining room
Location on the road to the Airport. Very large room with balcony. Staff were very unfriendly.
We made the reservation to the hotel according to the photos and location, and we got placed to another building of the hotel, which was not far fronm the original reservation, but they did not have pool, and the comfortness of that building was wuite fair...
Hotel was near to the airport
Nice swimmingpool, nice people. no
Staff was very kind and service was excellent. Better aircondition and possibility to dry clothes and towels.
A welcoming hotel with the atmosphere of a family-run enterprise and yet very efficient. Lovely pool and gardens, pleasant and courteous staff, clean and comfortable, good food. Very convenient for Bastia airport, but without any of the aircraft noise or depressing atmosphere of typical airport hotels. None
The evening staff were very friendly and it was easy to find after a long day of travelling French breakfasts aren't large but this was not at all generous, and the breakfast staff weren't very helpful
Very convenient to airport, cute rooms.
beautiful and well kept hotell in a not so beautiful surrounding. We booked late and had fewother options, but we were very satisfied with our stay. Great food, garden and Swimming pool. You will need a car to get around.
We liked the combination of closeness to the airport, where one expects characterless international hotels, with the individual charm and excellent food. No
poor location - without car you cannot go anywhere, swimming pool is small like a bathtube and closed in the evening, poor breakfast for good money
Cleanliness. Friendliness of staff. View from room. No evening meal available
i loved the 70's déco!!!! very cool
The location is beautiful and the staff very friendly particularly one lovely girl on reception who advised us and organised taxis for us. lovely pool area and an easy taxi ride to the old Port
The hotel is in a beautiful location, room was excellent with a lovely balcony and view over the garden
Excellent location, nice view (we had balcony over a beautiful garden + sea), good location near Bastia (accessible even by foot in less than 20 min or by car in about 10 min to City Center); quiet enough to ralax, nice pool A little more attention to small details regarding furniture (rather old) for a 3-star fairly expensve hotel ... but just a detail, not a deal-breaker anyway!
they had a room, I ran through a number of places before I found a room. that was the most important consideration.
Very attractive Hotel in peaceful surroundings. Room was spacious, bright, well equipped and with a private terrace. Excellent views from the room/terrace over the gardens and olive trees to the sea beyond. Good base to visit Cap Corse. The shower over the bath was hand held.
very nice and comfortable room, beautiful garden, friendly staff no shades for room windows - in the morning you get all the sun in the room.
Lovely hotel with exceptional garden and setting with sea view. Incredible breakfast. Exceptional price/quality Absolutely nothing.
It was a great, relaxing holiday hotel. Restaurant by the sea edge is lovely, although the service is very slow. Pool nice, even though they didn't always have towels. Bed had a plastic sheet on which was very uncomfortable until we realised and took it off. The service at the restaurant was really very slow indeed.
Very stylish hotel with its own spirit, original disign and convenient location. All rooms boast seaveiw. Proximity to the sea, a swimming pool and a small beach create relaxing and romantic atmoshere. The only drawback was the absence of a green tea in the bar (though not a great deal especially taking into consideration that we were provided with a kettle of hot water to prepare whatever tea we wanted). Recommended
Fantastic unrivalled seaview from room. Enjoyed watching sunset from balcony. Access to beach from hotel! Breakfast wasn't included in price -expected that for the amount we were paying for the room. Bit of a walk out of Bastia.
Large, quiet rooms overlooking the sea. Nice pool and location. Convenient for Bastia, yet all the feel of being out of the centre and by the sea. We did not have breakfast in the hotel, as we noted previous comments that breakfast was expensive for what it was - and this seemed the case.
The position of the rooms which all have wonderful views from balconies overlooking the sea.
sea view
The views from the rooms are magnificent. The restaurant ajoining the Hotel is also wonderful.
Everything was well organized and there was no level of stress from check in to departure
nice hotel, pool, sea, parking.
Very nice, quiet seaside hotel north of Bastia, Corsica ... about twenty minutes from the airport. Our family celebrated our last night on the island with an afternoon of swimming and an excellent dinner on the patio, overlooking Capri and Elba.


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Shopping Spree for Wall Street
A flurry of acquisitions announced within hours of each other Thursday, for everything from ketchup to airlines to drug wholesaling, suggests big-time deal-making is back after a nearly six-year absence from Wall Street.
Mergers and acquisitions took a sharp tumble after the financial crisis, as economic uncertainty and paranoia on corporate boards kept deal-making on the sidelines. This year, though, has been different.


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Liz Lange Shows Summer's Maternity Trends
Liz Lange Teaches Pregnant Mamas How to Rock the Latest Trends
It's hard to imagine a time when Liz Lange's figure-flattering maternity styles weren't the norm. When the fashion designer started out in 1997, pregnant women were still wearing mumus and baby-doll styles that hid their bellies under tent-like fabrics. Liz Lange pioneered the fitted maternity look, showing off the baby bumps and revolutionizing the world of pregnant fashion. Moving her expertise from her Madison Avenue boutique to Target, she once again shook up the maternity clothing world, offering expectant mamas high-end style at a fraction of the price (Liz Lange for Target ranges from $9 to $35).
With Summer in full swing, I spoke with the maternity maven about how mamas-to-be can wear this season's hottest maternity trends (maxi dresses! bold patterns!) and what they should be buying for Fall. Check it out!


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PHOTO: 'GQ Magazine' gets up close & personal with Jhene Aiko
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Jhene Aiko is making quite the buzz these days. The star posed for Complex magazine a couple of months ago and recently wrapped touring with Drake.
As she readies for her album release this later this year, the singer gets summertime fine for GQ shot by photographer Silja Magg.
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The Elementary Education program is housed in the department of Professional Education, one of four departments in the School of Education. Initial Elementary Education licensure is available through a traditional Bachelor of Science degree program.
Candidates may begin taking education classes their sophomore year. Undergraduate candidates must go through the acceptance procedures before the beginning of their senior year in order to student teach in the second semester of their senior year. Candidates gaining licensure through the graduate program must work with graduate admissions and enroll in the desired program.
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RA turns to its readers to see who they decided were the best DJs in the world in 2008.
RA celebrates the best artist full-lengths of the year.
RA tallies the best mixes, compilations and reissues of the year.
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Schoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron' Album Leaks, Rapper & TDE CEO Anthony Tiffith Respond
Top Dawg Entertainment's CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith was feeling pretty confident on Wednesday (Feb. 19) about the fact that ScHoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron' album hadn't leaked before its release.
Tiffith, who goes by the name "dangeroo kipawaa" on Twitter, even shared that the project would only get out when TDE released it.
I got #OXYMORON under lock and key. It leaks when Top Dawg leaks it. The leak happening 2nite is the 1 I'm about 2 take n these bushes lmao
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) February 20, 2014
Unfortunately, ScHoolboy Q's oft-delayed effort leaked on Thursday (Feb. 20), five days before its scheduled release. However, the leak isn't killing the team's good spirits.
In a tweet released after the LP arrived before its due date, Feb. 25, the CEO explained that he anticipated a leak because he had to send a few copies to retails stores, which is when leaks often occur.
i had 2 unlock n send 200,000 copies of #oxymoron 2 stores yesterday so i knew it wud leak 2day.this happens when u ship 2 stores..#TDE
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) February 20, 2014
He also experienced a leak days before fellow TDE artist Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' 2012 release date. The project achieved gold status within weeks and achieved platinum status the next year, so Tiffith let fans know he wasn't worried about this minor dilemma.
"NO LEAKS WILL SLOW DOWN THIS #TDE X #OXYMORON X #HIIIPOWER MOVEMENT… #GKMC LEAKED MIL + SOLD… OUR FANS / FAM ARE TRUE 2 THIS S—," he wrote.
ScHoolboy Q once said 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' put a bit of pressure on him while he was creating 'Oxymoron.' His album doesn't have any Top 40 hits either, but he's confident in his project due to fan support.
NO GOLD R PLATINUM SINGLES…. Not even a Record dat went TOP 40, yet my ALBUM IS IN DEMAND MOE THAN ANY OTHA ARTIST!!! U guys r amazing
— ScHoolboy Q (@ScHoolBoyQ) February 20, 2014
I'm really grateful I got y'all
— ScHoolboy Q (@ScHoolBoyQ) February 20, 2014
The West Coast native wasn't even surprised about his supporters hearing the project before its release date. When a fan asked if ScHoolboy Q knew the album would leak, he responded by saying, "yup but I kno tHey still gon support we number 1."
So ScHoolboy Q's First Listen performance this Sunday (Feb. 23) won't be a first listen for many, but the concert will still take place at the Le Poisson Rouge venue in New York.


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'It may take some patience and time for Funk to develop into a quality NHL defenseman but it might be worth it for Buffalo. At the end of the day all the Sabres and their blueline prospect want to hear from the crowd is, "We want the Funk!"'
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Step into one of our 46 tastefully and classically arranged guestrooms and enjoy the Hotel AUSTRIA atmosphere of well-being at first sight! Waiting for you are a 5-language cable television, telephone with mailbox, radio, an extensive mini-bar, tea- and coffee making facilities and most of all, a uniquely individual ambiance! In all of our rooms we offer you a free WIFI hotspot.
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YA Wednesday: An Exclusive First Look at "Bitterblue"
It's an exciting time to be a YA fan. The Hunger Games movie is just around the corner, Amanda Hocking's Trylle series is being re-released for our reading pleasure, and now news that Kristin Cashore's last installment in the Graceling series is almost here is sure to have fans swooning. Bitterblue--the companion book to the fabulous Graceling and Fire--is available May 1st, and features the popular (you guessed it) Bitterblue, the Mysore princess-made-queen from Graceling.
The book takes place eight years after the overthrow of the evil King Leck, as the teenaged Bitterblue struggles to rule her kingdom. Cashore has promised some flashbacks to King Leck's reign of terror, as well as guest appearances from our favorite Graceling characters Katsa and Po. Excited to read Bitterblue? Make sure to check out this exclusive sneak peek.


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RA calls up the ratio?music boss to see what's been shaking his floors of late.
The Belgian producer has some of the dirtiest basslines in the world of techno. RA's Richard Brophy called up Brussels to find out more about the rising DJ/producer.
RA picks the October festival highlights from across the globe.
Punk and disco are far closer than you think, says the legendary editor and beloved DJ. RA's Andy Beta calls up California to talk to the one and only Harvey Bassett.
In a city renowned for its cutting-edge imprints, liebe*detail flies under the radar, consistently releasing some of the finest tech house around. RA's Todd L. Burns finds out more.


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Bill Murray Covers GQ January 2013
His film "Hyde Park on Hudson" released earlier this month and it quickly gained Oscar-buzz and now Bill Murray landed a spot on the cover of GQ magazine's January 2013 issue.
The 62-year-old comedian struck a few goofy poses while donning Burberry London for the Peggy Sirota shot front page and chatted about portraying Franklin D. Roosevelt in the "award-worthy" flick.
A few highlights from Mr. Murray's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to GQ!
On his approach to comedy:
"It's not so much what you do, but the way in which you do it. I can slap you on the back and it can be a wonderful thing, if it's done with joy. But if I slap you on the back just as you're coming out of the elevator, and I've had too much to drink, it's a completely different thing."
On "Hyde Park On Hudson" being Oscar-worthy:
"They look at this film as an award-winning film, and that road is paved with glass and razor wire, as far as I'm concerned."
On today's comedies:
"I think there's something that I can bring to a comedy today, but I don't know where to bring it. I've actually thought about having a manager again. Just to clear my head and have a plan. ….Eh, it's not that attractive to have a plan. I know that if I ever feel that I need to make a funny movie, I'll figure out how to write one. I'll get it done. If I ever get some ambition, I'm gonna get some sh*t done."
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Technology eases burden of college search
Long before the first tuition bill is due, families wrestle with the expenses of touring prospective colleges, which can carry a hefty tab depending on the extensiveness of a college search.
But thanks to technology, colleges are helping today's high school students – a generation born and raised in the digital age – shrink those costs by conducting thorough searches without having to leave home.
"Technology is where the (college search) process begins now," says Morgan Allen, assistant director of marketing for undergraduate admissions at the University of South Carolina.
College websites, along with social media (blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), provide students with information, a glimpse into campus life and a chance to interact with admissions counselors and enrolled students, Allen says.
Summer is a great time for researching colleges, particularly for rising high-school seniors," Allen says. "Also, the more selective schools will have early application deadlines in October."
Allen says the best starting place for a college search is a college or university's main website. That is where students will find links to important areas such as admissions, visitor centers, academic departments, student life, financial aid and housing.
While it sounds basic, Allen says too often students will bypass this primary portal and limit their virtual visit to only one facet of a college.
Denise Wellman, director of Carolina's Visitor Center, says students should check out the size, proximity and location (urban or rural) of the campus, admissions standards, the breadth of majors available, cost and financial-aid opportunities, athletics, student organizations and enrichment opportunities, such as study abroad or undergraduate research programs.


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Caleb Followill
She's attained the lofty title of Victoria's Secret Angel, and Lily Aldridge showed just how she managed to break into the elite models in a glam new feature included in the September 2012 issue of DT Spain.
The 26-year-old Los Angeles native started off the photo shoot clad in elegant bridal wear while ending up showing off her runway ready physique as she sprawled out donning only skimpy undergarments.
Finally treating the world to a first look at her precious bundle of joy, Lily Aldridge took to Twitter on Sunday (August 19) to introduce baby Dixie Pearl.
Coming one month after teasing fans with a pic of Dixie's tiny feet, the Victoria's Secret supermodel posted an adorable black and white shot of her and rocker husband Caleb Followill's 8-week-old daughter.
Soon her home will be filled with the sound of pitter-patter of little feet, but before her little one starts walking Lily Aldridge seems to be loving on her newborn daughter's feet as she unveils the first picture of her daughter on Twitter Monday (July 16).
The "Victoria's Secret" model posted a picture of her daughter, Dixie Pearl, showing just her feet bundled up in a pink pair of bunny socks including the message, "Sweet feet".
Congratulations are in order for Victoria's Secret stunner Lily Aldridge and Kings of Leon rocker Caleb Followill as they welcomed their daughter Dixie Pearl Followill into the world on Thursday (June 21).
The brand new parents enjoyed the healthy delivery baby girl at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
It's always exciting when celebrities have kids, and Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followill are the latest to announce a bun in the oven.
According to a report, the Kings of Leon stud and his Victoria's Secret model wife will welcome their first child sometime in 2012.
Enjoying an afternoon outing with her man, Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followill were spotted out in New York City on Thursday (September 8).
The Victoria's Secret beauty and her rocker hubby satisfied their appetites at the Baruto restaurant in the West Village neighborhood of the Big Apple.
They're one of the hottest celebrity couples out there, and Caleb Followill and Lily Aldridge were spotted leaving Scott's Restaurant in Mayfair, London on Wednesday (May 25).
The "Kings of Leon" singer held the hand of his Victoria's Secret wife as they made their way out the swanky eatery for the second time this week
After enjoying a swanky private dinner date together, newlyweds Caleb Followill and Lily Aldridge were spotted leaving Scott's Restaurant in London on Monday night (May 23).
The "Kings of Leon" frontman and his Victoria's Secret model wife looked super-stylish as they stepped out, both sporting trendy blazers while walking hand-in-hand.
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"The three aggregates are not included under the noble eightfold path, friend Visakha, but the noble eightfold path is included under the three aggregates. Right speech, right action, & right livelihood come under the aggregate of virtue. Right effort, right mindfulness, & right concentration come under the aggregate of concentration. Right view & right resolve come under the aggregate of discernment."
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Fox News' Centanni conflated the PAA with FISA
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On America's Newsroom, Fox News' Steve Centanni conflated the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act with the Protect America Act, asserting that President Bush is "urging Congress, pushing Congress, to pass the extension of FISA, or what he calls the Protect America Act." In fact, the 1978 FISA law established the federal government's underlying statutory authority to eavesdrop on the communications of suspected terrorists, while the PAA, among other things, expanded the government's authority to eavesdrop on Americans' domestic-to-foreign communications without a warrant.
On the February 28 edition of Fox News' America's Newsroom, previewing President Bush's press conference that day, Fox News national correspondent Steve Centanni asserted that Bush is "urging Congress, pushing Congress, to pass the extension of FISA [Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act], or what he calls the Protect America Act [PAA]," falsely suggesting that FISA and the PAA are one and the same. Media Matters for America has repeatedly documented media conflating the 1978 FISA law, which established the federal government's underlying statutory authority to eavesdrop on the communications of suspected terrorists, and revisions to FISA under the PAA, which, among other things, expanded the government's authority to eavesdrop on Americans' domestic-to-foreign communications without a warrant. By conflating the two statutes, the media are promoting the false suggestion -- advanced by supporters of the Bush administration's warrantless domestic spying program -- that upon the expiration of the PAA on February 15, the government no longer has the authority to spy on suspected terrorists. In fact, under FISA, it still does. Further, contrary to Centanni's suggestion, the PAA is the name given the legislation by Congress and not Bush's preferred name for FISA.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) noted in a February 13 statement that "the underlying Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which provides for the surveillance of terrorists and provides that in emergencies surveillance can begin without warrant, remains intact and available to our intelligence agencies." Further, a February 14 New York Times article reported:
The lapsing of the deadline would have little practical effect on intelligence gathering. Intelligence officials would be able to intercept communications from Qaeda members or other identified terrorist groups for a year after the initial eavesdropping authorization for that particular group.
If a new terrorist group is identified after Saturday, intelligence officials would not be able to use the broadened eavesdropping authority. They would be able to seek a warrant under the more restrictive standards in place for three decades through the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
From the February 28 edition of Fox News' America's Newsroom:
MEGYN KELLY (co-host): Back now to Washington, D.C., and just about an hour from now, President Bush will hold a press conference in the White House briefing room -- the president expected to talk about several concerns, including his two big issues right now: One, a terrorist surveillance law that Congress let expire; and two, an economic growth package that will help ease the mortgage crisis.
Steve Centanni is live for us at the White House. Steve, hi. Let's start with this terrorist surveillance issue. Where exactly does that law stand now?
CENTANNI: Well, it's stalled on Capitol Hill, and this has made the president very agitated and angry. Every time he gets near a microphone lately, he's been talking about that, urging Congress, pushing Congress, to pass the extension of FISA, or what he calls the Protect America Act. Now, this is a law that makes it easier to eavesdrop on suspected foreign terrorists.
This law has expired. The president wants Congress to pass the Senate version of that bill, which allows for granting immunity to the telecommunications companies, or the phone companies, that have been cooperating with the U.S. government in trying to eavesdrop on suspected terrorists overseas. Democrats have opposed that, saying they do not want to supply that kind of immunity to the private enterprise system. The White House saying without that there is no program at all, and America is a much more dangerous place. We need this to be passed. We expect him to say that again today during his eight-minute opening statement, Megyn.
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Just to pour a bit more controversy over the Conservative Renewal conference (where Tim Loughton made his comments about Sarah Teather) Robert McLean, the chair of the Windsor Conservative Association, was also forced to put out a curious statement. In this he disavowed comments from George Bathhurst, Windsor councillor and a organiser of the conference.
Robert McLean, Chairman of the Windsor Conservative Association, said:
Windsor Conservative Association ('WCA') wishes to make clear that it wholly dissociates itself from recent comments made by George Bathurst in relation to the Conservative Renewal conference that do not reflect the views of WCA nor our member of parliament.


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Come cheer on the Rebels as they play the Broncos of Boise State as their 2013 WAC home game opener.
The Rebels, under second-year head coach Michael Coll, bring back seven starters from last year's team that posted a 12-4-4 mark, including 3-1-3 in league play. The roster boasts three returning all-conference players in senior forward Jenn Wolfe (also an all-region pick in 2012), senior midfielder Courtney Botelho and senior goalkeeper Kylie Wassell.


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A little musing on chicken.
I'm still getting reactions to the recently completed Japanese Cooking 101 course (if you missed it, here's the complete list of lessons.) While the reactions have been overwhelming positive, I've gotten a couple of negative comments too.
One I wanted to address in particular is the accusation, if you will, that the lessons do not represent that way most people cook in Japan anymore.
By now you have probably at least heard about the brouhaha over the owners of a restaurant/bakery that appeared on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares show (U.S. version). If not, you can read about it here and many, many other places.
There was a big to-do surrounding a TV food show here in France too. The show in question: Top Chef. (Yes there's one of those in France.)
Last year I uploaded a series of printable cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan. This is a follow-up of sorts to this, with some information about food package labelling and allergy-causing products.
There are seven substances that must, by law, be indicated as being present on packaged foods that contain them in Japan. I've listed them below in this order: English: kanji: hiragana or katakana: roma-ji.
I posted a photo of my sprouted shiso seeds on Instagram this morning, which led to several people asking how to grow it. Although I've written about growing shiso a couple of times before, I have never described the procedure. So, here it is!
Do you care if a restaurant has sustainable practices?
What a beautiful fish! It's not real though...
I've revised the plans for Lesson 5 of Japanese Cooking 101. We'll be tackling fish!
Here are the shopping lists for Lessons 3 and 4 of Japanese Cooking 101.
Today, March 11, is the 2nd year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated the north-eastern coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. I would write many things about it, but I'd like to focus on some ways you can help the victims of the earthquake, besides the usual places such as the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders, that you may not have been aware of.


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"Rihanna 777" is a behind-the-scenes documentary that follows the songstress during a brief tour last November that had her doing seven shows over seven days in seven countries. 8 p.m., Fox.
"Newlyweds: The First Year" is a reality series that tracks four couples over the first 12 months of their marriage — and all the joyful discoveries and unexpected hassles that come with it. 10 p.m., Bravo.
The charming special, "Dear Mom, Love Cher" has the music icon exploring her roots and celebrating her mother, Georgia Holt, a former singer and actress. 10 p.m., Lifetime.
Did "Splash" make much of one? Tonight, the strange celebrity diving competition comes to an end, but we'll continue to wonder how it ever got on the air in the first place. 8 p.m., ABC.
"Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck" is an engaging profile of the highly successful film producer who died last year. Among those interviewed: Steven Spielberg, Johnny Depp, Clint Eastwood, and Michelle Pfeiffer. 8:30 p.m., TCM.
You thought it would never happen, but on "Community," Jeff (Joel McHale) has finally collected enough credits to graduate. Now, in the season finale, he ponders life after Greendale. 8 p.m., NBC.
On the Season 4 finale of "Glee," our pals head to the regionals, where they face some really tough competition in the Hoosierdaddies and their awesome lead singer ("American Idol" alum Jessica Sanchez). 9 p.m., Fox.
Season 3 of "Blue Bloods" concludes as the Reagans go after a gang leader who killed someone close to them. 10 p.m., CBS.
Don't look now, but the Cybermen are back on "Doctor Who." Our time-traveling hero (Matt Smith) unexpectedly runs into some of his oldest foes while visiting a dilapidated theme park. 8 p.m., BBC America.
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Gynecologic Cancers
Every woman is at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer
Several main types of cancer affect a woman's reproductive organs:
- cervical cancer / cancer of the cervix
Most cervical cancers begin in the cells lining the cervix. There are 2 main types of cervical cancers: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. About 80% to 90% of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.
- fallopian tube
In this cancer, tumors develop from cells inside the fallopian tubes. Cancer of the fallopian tubes is very rare. Fallopian tube cancer and ovarian cancer have similar symptoms.
- ovarian
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. Ovaries are reproductive glands found only in women. There are three types of ovarian cancer: eptithelial (most common), germ cell and stromal cell.
- uterine / cancer of the endometrium
Uterine sarcoma is a cancer of the muscle and supporting tissues of the uterus (womb). Types of uterine sarcoma: endometrial stromal sarcoma, undifferentiated sarcomas and uterine leiomyosarcomas.
- sarcoma of the uterus
The vulva is the outer part of the female genitals. A rare kind of gynecological cancer.
- vaginal
The vagina is sometimes called the birth canal. The vagina goes from the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) to open up at the vulva (the external genitals). Types of cancer of the vagina: squamous cell cancer, adenocarcinoma, melanoma, sarcoma.
This type of cancer is treated in our Gynecologic Oncology Clinic.
- vulvar
The vulva is the outer part of the female genitals. A rare kind of gynecological cancer.
This type of cancer is treated in our Gynecologic Oncology Clinic.
Gestational trophoblastic diseases
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of rare tumors that involve abnormal growth of cells inside a woman's uterus. GTD does not develop from cells of the uterus like cervical cancer or endometrial (uterine lining) cancer do. Instead, these tumors start in the cells that would normally develop into the placenta during pregnancy. Most GTDs are benign (non-cancerous) and they don't invade deeply into body tissues or spread to other parts of the body. But some are cancerous.
This type of cancer is treated in our Gynecologic Oncology Clinic.
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ChadWarden, your shit is ridiculous. I can't understand how you get it to be so fluid. Probably most natural throw on the site.
ChadWarden, your shit is ridiculous. I can't understand how you get it to be so fluid. Probably most natural throw on the site.
No More Weekly Toy Battles.
Smoker OAVk
@genocide i like your G but everything else needs work esp. the E keep drawing
@ dreaken not bad i dig it
@ crustoner shits dope paint it i digggg
crits on this? i feel like its looking more twords a simple than a throwie idk lol you tell me?
Arkay oner
when life give you lemons say fuck it and get oranges
And Shepherds we shall be
For thee, my Lord, for thee.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.
-Boondock Saints
Crust - I dig it.
Dreaken- I like that M..m is one of my suckier letters.
Kasp- Maybe separate the leg of the K more..it looks weird how the top connects to the bottom leg. its just so simple.
draken, post more myspace pics or something as you looking gangsta, itll make your stuff way better becuase everyone will think your keeping it g loser
Come on dudeeee seriously
why cant people just critique peoples are without being sassy and condescending
i was just saying he needs a bigger hood than the last sweatshirt
smoke or crust can you help with my throw?
post a pic of what you think it would look sick
Smoker OAVk
that wont help you man
chad and crust- ill ass one linners!
kasp- if your going to do it like that, just do it straight. a throw doesnt have to be like all the other stuff on this page.
new style im playing around with, crits?
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti.
opps, chads actually isnt a one linner. my bad. still really sick though
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti.
i fucked up on the a horribly
lookin for crits
Weekly Toy Battles
Throwie: Conan | Handstyle: Shit Canned
Deadline: Saturday, January 30, 2010
One seperate entry per person. | PM your entries to me (Vagrant).
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WATCH: Deniz Koyu - 'Rage'
Ready to rage? Deniz Koyu has released the official video to his track "Rage." The video features footage from the recent, and much talked about, Generation Wild Tour. The video embodies the feel of the tour, as fans are seen raging the night away to Deniz's track.
"Rage" was released March 25th on Refune. You can grab it on Beatport here.
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Friday through Sunday, 5/5 – 5/7, Staff USA will be hosting their SS2017 sample sale. Featured brands are Maison Margiela, MM6 Maison Margiela, DSQUARED2 and Marni. Expect discounts starting around 50% off men's & women's wear, footwear and accessories.
From 10am-7pm Friday, May 5th, 11am-7pm Saturday, May 6th and 12pm-5pm on Sunday, May 7th, the sample sale will be located at 220 West 19th Street (in between 7th and 8th avenue) on the 10th Floor.
This is the sample sale you do not want to miss!
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3-Piece BBQ Tote (East Carolina Unversity Pirates) Black - Digital Print
Short Description:Show your team spirit with the digitally printed East Carolina Unversity Pirates team logo, When it's barbeque time, it's time to get serious! Whether you're serious grilling up a legendary backyard meal or just serious about having fun, the 3-Piece Barbeque Tote by Picnic Time makes sure you have tools you need to kick some gas (or briquettes, or mesquite!) You'll rule the grill with this set of tools, each constructed from durable stainless steel and wrapped in extra-long wooden handles that put you in charge of the flames without putting you in them! Each of the tools feature loop cords for easy hanging from your barbecue, and the durable, black polyester carrying tote features an adjustable shoulder strap to keep your hands free. Tailgaters, campers, picnickers...this is a great gift for anyone who grills on the go! The 3-Piece BBQ Tote Set includes: 1 x 25 Spatula with Built-In Bottle Opener; 1 x (18.75) Oversized Tongs; 1 x (19) Fork; 1 x Durable Fold-and-Go Carry Tote East Carolina Unversity Pirates Team Logo On Both The Napkins And Plates.
Materials:Polyester; stainless steel tools with wood handles
Dimension:23" x 9" x 4"
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NEW VIDEO: Miley Cyrus - 'We Can't Stop'
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If you had any questions about who the Queen of Twerk is - it's Miley Cyrus. Miley has debuted the music video for her new single "We Can't Stop," where she proves she is a Disney princess no longer.
The video shows Miley and friends at what looks like to be an absolutley insane party, complete with gold teeth, getting wet & wild in the pool, a lot of white spandex, and of course, TWERKING!
Before you feast your eyes on Miley's new video, check out a sneak peek with five amazing moments from "We Can't Stop."
1. Opening Frame: Is Miley under house arrest?!
2. This guy is eating a MONEY SANDWICH.
3. She spells "Twerk" with SpaghettiOs.
4. But then she shows you, she knows how to do more than play with her food. She twerks it out!
5. Then, she makes out with a doll version of herself .. in the pool.
Check out all the madness in Miley's new video for "We Can't Stop" below:


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A new year has begun and the Steel Magnolias hit the decks running! On Jan. 4 the fundraising group started a new tradition of welcoming the immediate past president into the elite ranks of those who preceded them. Immediate Past President Judy McNulty Black was the guest of honor at the first Past Presidents Luncheon, held at the Long Beach Yacht Club, hosted by Founder Shirley Wild.
A delicious cobb salad was served and a champagne toast, donated by Inaugural President Mari Hooper, was given amidst warm revelery and good cheer. The toast paid tribute to Black and the achievements of the previous year. Present were past presidents Eline Fudge, Jackey Gray, Mari Hooper, Mary Alice Braly, Shirlee Bouch, Shelly Barbre and Mary Klingensmith; not present were Dawn McKenna and Joyce Krauss.
"The next generation" of Steel Magnolias were welcomed at a "Sip and a Bite" reception held at the beautiful home of Hooper. Recognizing the ebb and flow of organizations, it had been decided that the past presidents wouldn't be considered in the limit of 50 members, thus a larger number of members were welcomed. At the welcoming reception, there was camaraderie, enthusiasm and great anticipation for the future of supporting the children and the families of the Stramski Children's Developmental Center.
New members were introduced to the membership at the regular meeting of the Steel Magnolias on Jan. 9, by President-Elect and Membership Chair Pat Reep. They were welcomed by President Lorie Merrill and the 50 or so attending including Chairman Anthony Gagliardi. A delicious repast was prepared and served by Gagliardi perpetuating the traditional Steel Magnolia milieu of La Familia.
Seen at the scene: New Steel Magnolia Members: Betsy Metcalfe, Linda Drummond, Susan Redfield, Audrey Choura, Valerie Martin, Ellen Pook, Susie Atwood, Jeann Jones, Debi Lorbeer, Debbie Vendy, Sharon Civarelli and Aimee DuRee.
Steel Magnolias Wine Trolley
Long Beach's glittering downtown skyline was the backdrop for a Wine Trolley outing that benefited Steel Magnolias of the Stramski Center at Miller Children's Hospital. The festive fundraiser combined a tour of historic and architecturally significant buildings with a tasting of boutique wines and gourmet hors d'oeuvres.
Guests gathered at the Wine Down Lounge at The Breakers, where they were met by Jonathan Rosenson, sommelier, who previewed the wine and food parings he had designed for them to sample throughout the evening. He also talked to them about the majestic "ultra Spanish" Breakers building that opened as a luxury resort hotel in 1926 and was for many decades the place for the rich and famous to see and be seen.
Once aboard the Wine Trolley, their tour around the city included stops at Bliss 525 and at the newly remodeled Pham residence in east Long Beach that was originally a library and then served as the Assistance League House. The Wine Trolley's final destination was The Sky Room restaurant atop The Breakers, an Art Deco showplace.
Steel Magnolias member Diana Eastman, who was celebrating her birthday, was sung to by the guests who enjoyed lemon cake paired with German Icewein.
The delicious event was planned and presented by Steel Magnolias Jo Murray, Loree Scarbough and Elaine Goodhoe, who enlisted the support of Tue Pham, Phong Vu, David Crum of ARC, Peter Joseph of Big Red Bus, Nancy Downs of Bliss 525, Coquelicot Estate Vineyards and Creative Cakery.
Also riding the Wine Trolley were partygoers Dave Eastman, Bonnie Scott, Jack Klaus, Maureen and Randy Yates, Therese Quesada, Sheila Nix, Steve and Stacie Wolcott, Terry and Phil LaMotte, and Melinda and Tom Oldfield.
News of social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild at email@example.com or by fax to 562-594-9668. Please include a contact phone number. Send high-resolution jpeg photos, by attachment, to firstname.lastname@example.com and include group name and identification of individuals from left. Call Shirley at 562-594-9468 for more information. Please check the website for coverage of additional events: www.presstelegram.com/social.


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Cancer chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Unlike radiation therapy and surgery, which are localized treatments, chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, meaning the drugs travel throughout the whole body. This means chemotherapy can reach cancer cells that may have spread to other areas.
Chemotherapy is usually combined with other types of treatment in an attempt to do the following:
- Cure smaller, early-stage pancreatic cancer
- Increase survival time in more advanced pancreatic cancer—this usually means only by a matter of months
- Provide some symptom relief
Chemotherapy Drugs Used for Pancreatic Cancer
- Fluorouracil (5-FU)
- Gemcitabine
- Gemcitabine plus erlotinib
- Cisplatin
- Streptozotocin for endocrine tumors
In some cases, experimental treatments using investigational agents may be used. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of these programs.
Gemcitabine, used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy agents, seems to improve the quality of life for those with pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy with gemcitabine improves symptoms, including pain, nausea, and vomiting in about 25% of patients. It also provides a modest increase in survival (usually only a few months).
Fluorouracil is not associated with a survival benefit. Cisplatin and some other drugs have been used in combination with gemcitabine, but are associated with more side effects.
These drugs should be used with caution in the elderly, and in those with liver or kidney disease. The elderly are at an increased risk of side effects.
Revision Information
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text: Katie Price has had some crazy relationships. The reality star formerly known as Jordan used to have her life played out in the tabloids. Even for her though, her latest relationship is one for the ages. Katie is pregnant and expecting a baby with her husband who she is divorcing. She is divorcing him because he was cheating on her with her best friend of over two decades. When Katie caught them in bed together she made her husband take a lie detector test which he failed. She also is now saying her husband cheated with her best friend in one bedroom while Katie was asleep in another. Crazy.Katie and her husband have been married 15 months.


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By Melissa Slager Herald Writer
Willem Gmazel had just completed his junior year at Bothell High School when he said he started "acting really crazy."
Anxiety and depression hit; he was unable to sleep in a regular pattern. The problems persisted into his senior year, so he switched to the Northshore School District's alternative Secondary Academy for Success.
Attending regularly scheduled classes remained a struggle, however, and Gmazel was close to becoming a statistic — among the nearly 1 in 4 Washington teens who disappear from high school altogether.
But he didn't want to give up.
"I wanted to graduate, you know? I didn't want to have to get a GED or anything like that. I wanted my diploma, even though I was going through a tough time," he said.
With the support of his mother, Gmazel asked school staff about the possibility of online courses. He soon was enrolled in The American Academy, which offers online courses and pairs students with hired "advocates" who help keep teens on task and on course for graduation.
The Northshore School District is in its second year using the program, also called NoDropouts.com.
Since it started, five students — including Gmazel — have graduated with Northshore diplomas through the online program.
The Sultan School District also has used the program for a little more than two years. Three students have graduated.
In February, the Edmonds School District penned an agreement with The American Academy to try the program for one year.
Like other districts, Edmonds already has a range of options for students beyond the traditional high school program, including alternative schools, online classes, Running Start college courses and more.
The American Academy program will target those who have already dropped out and work with them one-on-one to get back on track. "If that helps just one student acquire a diploma who otherwise might not have earned one, than it is an initiative worth trying," Assistant Superintendent Patrick Murphy said.
Jordan Stengrim, 17, of Gold Bar, is taking courses through the Sultan-based American Academy program and is on track to graduate by next summer.
Stengrim said he was failing classes at Sultan High School, the result of frequent absences and a lack of focus in the classroom. Since switching to The American Academy online courses, his grades have improved dramatically, he said.
Stengrim said he likes doing things at his own pace. "To me it's easier than regular school because I don't want to talk to my friends all the time," he added.
The American Academy is accredited and is on the state's OK list for digital learning programs. Licensed teachers teach core classes, which are said to meet the state's learning standards. Tutors are available via live chat, 24/7. Students who don't have access to a computer with Internet are provided a laptop.
A key component of the NoDropouts program is a "student advocate," who is not a teacher but someone who keeps regular tabs on students and tries to address non-academic problems.
"I'm available to the kids on weekends, at night. If they have a problem they can call me or text me," said Dayna Monteleon, the American Academy-hired student advocate for the Sultan School District. "If they're not getting their work done, I'll go knock on their door. … I'm basically the only face-to-face contact they have. Everyone else they interact with is online."
Monteleon worked with youth in Sultan before taking the advocate job. Now living in Bremerton for a second job, she maintains her role with The American Academy and commutes to the east Snohomish County city for weekly meet-ups with students. Her 18-year-old son also still lives in Sultan, completing his studies at the district's alternative Sky Valley Options program.
In both Northshore and Sultan, prospective students must meet with district administrators first.
In Northshore, Donna Tyo is that gateway. She heads up the district's secondary alternative programs as principal of the Secondary Academy for Success.
The American Academy is not for everyone, Tyo said.
Students who take online courses must be self-motivated, she said. They tend to be bright students who simply have a barrier to learning in a traditional environment, either because of work schedules, anxiety problems or other issues.
Gmazel, the recent graduate, for example, was already engaged in other aspects of high school life, competing on the Bothell High School wrestling team, and his SAT scores were good enough to pursue college studies.
Tyo has turned to the online classes to convince a professional skateboarder that getting his diploma is still important and for a high-anxiety teen who struggled in the classroom environment.
The online program has become part of "a palette of options" and creative maneuvers Tyo employs to prevent dropouts in the first place. "Whatever works," she said.
Indeed, while NoDropouts is billed as a kind of dropout headhunter — tracking down students who have already left and getting them to come back — the program often becomes more of a prevention tool for school districts.
Phil Bouie is the American Academy-hired student advocate for the Northshore School District. Most times, students find him.
"We get a lot of students who get recommended to us through the school district. A lot of our students also have other peers or friends who are in a similar situation," Bouie said.
As an advocate, Bouie has helped students craft resumes, locate organizations for required volunteer hours and find shelter. "Pretty much anytime a student needs help, I try to help," he said.
The American Academy is not without its problems.
State auditors have scrutinized online education programs in recent years. The American Academy was at the center of two audit findings, in Sultan and Sunnyside. A lot of the problems linked to bad record-keeping. In Sultan, it means $66,619 of state funding is in question and may have to be paid back, pending a state review.
The American Academy is hired to do the work. "But it's under our name. So if something gets messed up, we pay the piper," said Dan Chaplik, superintendent in Sultan.
Only a fraction of students who enter the NoDropouts program earn diplomas. A few are too far behind and are steered to GED programs. Some are brought up to speed, then transfer back to district-based programs. Others drop out again.
Program staff focus on the positive stories, including 200 successful exits last year nationwide — students leaving the program with diplomas or to head back into regular school programs. Roughly 1,100 students are currently in the program, including 600 in Washington.
"We are working with the toughest cases," said Matthew LaPlante, a spokesman for the Utah-based American Academy. Regardless of teens' reasons for dropping out, "they deserve a second chance."
In January, Gmazel donned cap and gown and attended a Northshore School Board meeting to receive his diploma.
Now living in Olympia, Gmazel is volunteering and looking for work while waiting to hear back from The Evergreen State College on his application. He wants to study sustainable agriculture.
Gmazel said he's sleeping and feeling better. He has a plan and is hopeful about his future.
"I'm pretty good. I feel like before all this happened, pretty much," he said.


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Where is the best place to learn Muay Thai in London?
Where is the best place to learn Muay Thai in London?
loads of good gyms about mate, the closest to you will prob mean you go more often - where are you based?
we - diesel gym - www.dieselgym.co.uk offer Muay Thai 7 days a week
in east london right next to Limehouse DLR so bang inbetween city and canary wharf so feel to give us a shout
if in north London I would suggest suggest Diablo or futher out still you have Minatours. south east London/Kent then Keddles or Scorpions , In East London then us ;-)
Last edited by Yak; 15-02-2010 at 11:42 AM.
I'm sure diesel are a good gym but they never answer their bleeding emails. Anyhow, they're too far for the person I have in mind. Thanks anyway.
never answer emails?? mail me mate...we answer all the mails we receive?
where abouts is your pal based and can maybe suggest some clubs near him/her
KO Muay Thai have a number of full time gyms in different parts of London. They're the best Muay Thai gym in inner London and have a solid stable of fighters. Check out the website:
is the Diesel Gym named after the clothing make ?
nice try
no after a renouned fighter Diesel Noi who retired after he run out of opponents willing to fight him, back in the day 70s/80s groin knees were legal too. Very tall and skilled knee fighter


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Anna (Lea Massari), the daughter of a wealthy businessman, leads a privileged life in Rome with her architect fiancé Sandro (Gabrielle Ferzetti). Along with her closest friend Claudia (Monica Vitti) and a group of fellow socialites, she and Sandro undertake a yacht excursion to Lisca Bianca, an island off the coast of Sicily. Anna literally vanishes from the scene when she leaves the yacht to explore the island on foot. The shock of her disappearance and the lack of any sign of her whereabouts shatter the complacency of her family and friends. Only Sandro and Claudia make real efforts to find the slightest trace of Anna. But the void revealed in the aftermath haunts them at every turn, stalking their growing mutual affection.
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SO: Jay and I have another installment for Kade called Red Sun. Set in Siberia, 1020, Kade is hunting for the of the Fallen. This one is going
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As well there are two animated series we're starting production on and one live action project as well.
MP: Before we go, is there anything else you'd like to say?
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Florence, S.C. – The Brevard College softball team split a pair of games in their doubleheader at the Patriot Invitational on Sunday morning. Brevard was able to top the Hillsdale Chargers 3-0 in Sunday's opener, but fell 7-0 in their loss to the Armstrong Atlantic State in the second game.
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Game One: Brevard 3, Hillsdale 0
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Alyssa Miller (Davie, Fla.) threw a no-hitter, the first of her career, against the Chargers. Miller moved to 9-3 on the season as she walked just two and struck out five in the Tornados' victory.
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Hi there,I am hoping there is an eCommerce professional that can provide specific advice of what I require.
I would like to create a central eCommerce store ('Central Store') which contains a few hundred products.
Then, I would like to create a few hundred other stores ('Local Stores') set up that use a product feed from the Central to display particular products.
Ideally, I would like have the functionality to randomize the products being fed from time to time.
I would also like to have an affiliate program that is integrated with the product feed so Local Store owners will get a commission when purchases are made from their Local Store.
thanks in advance,Ben
Undoubtedly, your project is very ambitious. I really like your idea. I have a question about the affiliate program. How would you do?
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The affiliate program would need to be managed from a central location on the Central Store - so it would have to be integrated so that when we generate the feed to the Local Store, it would need to generate affiliate code for each feed. This the considerations that we would require in the development.
I was really wondering if any off the shelf products/plugins are already made for this purpose - I can't imagine that we would be the only ones that are going to be doing this... would save a HEAP of development time, that's for sure!
All except for the "randomized" part, the Americommerce shopping cart platform would meet your needs.
For building a professional ecommerce site it will better to talk to some professionals who have already deal some projects or sites and ask from few different peoples. They will come up with good suggestions and solutions to handle this , ways to promote and manage it.
it could be a very interesting project. but it requires lots time and good understanding of your idea and the whole process. experts in ecommerce could assist you.


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I haven't tried this exploit but if you look through memory do you see any other areas that have an unbroken block of whatever character you are using to overflow the buffer? For example if you are usingdo you see anywhere in memory with 320 or more consecutive \x90 bytes?Code:rest = "\x90"*(21000)
If so it may be possible to use some creative jumps to hit this space. Or possibly look into egghunters.
This topic isn't really directly related to backtrack so your thread might get locked by one of the mods. Feel free to pm me if you want some help and I can try to find some time to play with this exploit.


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Yeah, I agree, we get bullied by the government, and I don't like that. I need to find a way to solve that problem, I just hope that I don't have to use violence, that's all, and you're right, I can't express my inner feelings about it in English sometimes - it's not that I don't grasp English, I just don't want to change the subject of the Marine down in Mexico, our thread's main issue. My excuse is that I'm not facing these issues enough head-on - I'm just talking about them (for the very first time in my life). So that Marine and George Zimmerman, and the other guy in Florida, and the guy in Manhattan, and now the guy on the tracks, these are all the straw that broke the camel's back - I want to deal with bullying from this day on. I was also bullied years ago by a college professor - he threatened me with racketeering against my destiny - that he would ruin my destiny by soliciting funds from wealthy people, and using them to put me out of jobs (I couldn't believe that something like that would happen at an Ivy-league quality school). The problem is that I was too busy to deal with him so I told him that I would box him in a ring (and give him 12 oz. gloves to my 16 oz. since I'm so much stronger than he is - I tried to be fair with him since I am way too strong for him). I still don't know what to do since I am the one who would win in a fight but I don't want to resort to violence - he's a really stupid guy from a dunce family. But sometimes we have to make a choice between losing, or else fighting to win. But there are things we can do (perhaps go to court) that aren't as illegal. The problem is that I hate having to go to court. But the truth is - that's the path I have to take now. It's that or I'll get caught breaking the law to solve the problem. Busy people don't want this crap in their lives - but sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, and if you sue someone, you should hopefully get money for your troubles. I shouldn't be SO overly cynical about our government. I should try it sometimes. So now I'll let you guys get back to the marine since that's what I was supposed to discuss in this thread. I honestly don't know what to say about him other than what I've already said, "It's not that wrong to take a gun on a road-trip down south". I wouldn't do it myself, it's just not my style of dealing with issues, nor would I crucify someone else for doing it. On the other hand, Mexico may feel a responsibility to it's citizens - hence the arrest. I don't know enough about laws of guns and whether or not it was concealed. But the law is often too harsh so I worry about that marine and how they will treat him (witness brewengineer's comments which are true, although I don't want him to condemn all Mexicans, most Mexicans are perfectly good people). I mentioned Midnight Express out of fear for that Marine - it could get nasty. The law is rarely kind enough.
I don't know why some people like guns more than others - I've been either mugged or had attempted muggings both in the US and in other countries. But not one time was it anything real significant. I either chased someone away or in one case, the guys were twice my size and number so I gave them my golf clubs. It wasn't that big a deal to be threatened by a switch-blade and hit by a tire-iron. I was only 10 years old and they were 15. But I'm still here to enjoy life because I cooperated. If I had had a gun, they would be dead, but I don't think golf clubs are enough to kill someone over, so I lost a few dollars. In a subway in France I just swung at the guy and he took off. I also had a (slightly nuts) guy threaten me with a baseball bat but I did the right thing - I said go ahead, I'm waiting, and he chickened out. I laughed so f---ing hard at the guy - I'm still laughing. A baseball bat isn't something to worry about. A billy club IS something to worry about - they're heavier. All right, you guys win the argument. Guys like me, who had a lot of fistfights as a teenager, we're sometimes sick of the violence, that's all. I had friends who were almost blinded or maimed in fights. I just want less of it. But I see all your points - that there are some real threats to our safety - so do what you think you have to do - you were born on this earth, and you didn't ask for a complex set of rules that might hinder your ability to protect yourself. If that's the case, then the law should let people make their own decisions, using their own instincts. The law shouldn't ruin your instincts. In my case, I'm just not at all a worry-wart that someone wants to rob me at gunpoint. I just hope that you use discretion in your support of firearms and I hope that we put some time into finding peace amongst our disparate groups of people with our differing philosophies and behaviors. Perhaps we need to find ways to bring joy to the poverty-stricken. We need to go an extra mile each day to help the poor. I'm not poor and I get up at dawn without fail and I pitch in to help the needy every day. Some poor people are lost and they need help from someone smarter. But those who steal need to be punished so punish them if you want to do that. And if the guy on the tracks in Manhattan, had had a gun, he might be alive today. Enjoy!
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By Gene Johnson Associated Press
SEATTLE — A three-strikes offender who exposed a murder plot and an Iraq war veteran who shot a man who attacked him are among 10 people who had convictions erased or sentences reduced by Gov. Chris Gregoire during her final days in office.
John Ray Stewart has been serving life without release since 1998, when he was convicted of attempted robbery. But in 2003, while at the Washington State Penitentiary, Stewart met Steven F. Sherer, who had murdered his wife. Sherer told him that he was planning to kill King County deputy prosecutor Marilyn Brenneman, who handled his case, and to burn down the home of a key witness.
Stewart reported the threat, and police learned that Sherer had hired someone being released from the prison to carry out the attack, Gregoire noted in reducing Stewart's sentence. She ordered the Department of Corrections to take steps to return Stewart to society if he agrees to abide by lengthy conditions and if a forensic psychologist determines he's a low risk to reoffend.
"A detective in the Major Crimes Unit of the King County Sheriff's Office wrote that Mr. Stewart `testified in trial knowing his own safety within the penitentiary would be sacrificed,"' Gregoire said in her proclamation. "The detective wrote that Mr. Stewart never asked for or received any financial reimbursement for his assistance, but that Mr. Stewart's motivation was to balance the wrong he had committed in his life by helping to thwart a scheme to murder a deputy prosecutor."
Stewart, 43, spent a year in solitary confinement for his own safety after reporting the plot. The state Clemency and Pardons Board unanimously recommended him for clemency in 2007, but Gregoire denied it.
During his time in custody he has earned a high-school general equivalency degree and completed victims awareness and anger management programs, and has participated in Narcotics Anonymous, the governor said.
Gregoire granted six pardons and commuted four sentences, including Stewart's.
Among those who received a full pardon was Scott Adam Spong, who served six months in work release after pleading guilty to third-degree assault and carrying a concealed weapon without a license in 2001. Spong pulled a gun after being jumped by a group of young men in the parking lot of a Thurston County fast-food restaurant and fired, even though the beating had stopped.
One attacker was wounded.
Spong went on to serve five years in the U.S. Army, including 15 months in Iraq. Spong has been barred from working with disabled children because of the felony conviction, Gregoire noted.
Three of the pardons went to offenders who have done well since completing drug and alcohol counseling.
• Gary Gray broke into a Kitsap County apartment and stole $50 in 1982, when he was 20, and he was convicted of possessing a stolen motorbike in Pierce County the next year. He moved to Alaska and worked in the fishing industry before working his way up to senior captain in the Unalaska Fire Department. Gray and his wife recently returned to Washington state. He hopes to become a fire investigator, but such positions require law enforcement and firearms training.
• Diana Vandenberg-Hansen was having trouble with alcoholism when she stole $7,000 from the Edmonds bank where she worked as a teller in 2003, and she racked up two shoplifting convictions. She enrolled in an alcohol abuse treatment program and decided to help others fighting alcoholism, obtaining a certificate in alcohol and chemical dependency counseling.
• Kevin Dean Walker was convicted of domestic violence and malicious mischief after grabbing his wife's throat during an argument and subsequently kicking the window out of a police cruiser. He organizes charitable events as president of his motorcycle social club, the Seattle Iron Indians, and volunteers to provide motor escorts for military funerals, Gregoire wrote.
The other pardons went to:
• Mirella Camarena-Rocha, a native of Mexico and graduate of Mount Vernon High School who has been a lawful U.S. resident since 2001. Her two shoplifting convictions from when she was 18 threatened possible deportation proceedings, though she has a husband and son in Washington.
• David W. Reed, who was convicted of breaking into an auto-wrecking yard in 1964, when he was 19. He retired after 20 years as a Pierce County Fire District firefighter in 1996, and later moved to Oklahoma, which requires a full pardon before felons from other states can be allowed to have guns.
Besides Stewart, Gregoire issued conditional commutations to:
• Stonney Marcus Rivers, who racked up his final strike for a motel room robbery in 1996 and has since served 17 years in prison. King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says the county now charges cases differently, to avoid life sentences for people with low-level criminal histories, as Rivers had. If he agrees to the terms of the commutation his sentence will end in January 2015.
• Ethan Corbett Durden, who led a group that burglarized the homes of drug-dealers at gunpoint in 1997, believing the victims wouldn't call police. He was sentenced to 22 years in prison. He has participated in drug and alcohol counseling and has written letters urging young people to avoid the mistakes he made. His sentence will end in September 2015 if he complies with the conditions.
• Leon Glennquaree Toney 3rd, whose prison suicide attempt left him in a persistent vegetative state.