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The reason's simple: I'd never had to. The records I've needed so far in my
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Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati
This report presents findings from a survey of adults with chronic conditions conducted in the Greater Cincinnati Area from February 2008 to June 2008. The survey was carried out as part of an evaluation of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) initiative.
This baseline consumer survey was administered in the first year of the program to provide information on the current level of consumer engagement in the 14 AF4Q communities, as well as a national sample; the information may assist the communities in planning and intervention activities.
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- 5. Albuquerque Coalition for Healthcare Quality
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- 7. Central Indiana Alliance for Health
- 8. Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati
- 9. AF4Q - The Northeast Ohio Collaborative
- 10. Greater Detroit Area Health Council (GDAHC)
- 11. Community Health Alliance of Humboldt-Del Norte
- 12. Kansas City Quality Improvement Consortium (KCQIQ)
- 13. Maine Quality Counts
- 14. Healthy Memphis Common Table
- 15. West Michigan Alliance for Health
- 16. MN Community Measurement (MNCM)
- 17. Puget Sound Health Alliance
- 18. P2 Collaborative of Western New York
- 19. Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation
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The retaining walls at Kappock Street were showing signs of structural instability and deterioration. For safety reasons, the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) determined that the walls needed to be completely rebuilt. STV provided complete engineering design services and developed a construction staging scheme for the north and south retaining walls along Kappock Street between the Henry Hudson Parkway and Knolls Crest. The firm also conducted a subsurface exploration program, which examined the soil and design parameters for both replacement retaining walls. The new walls consist of a series of precast modular concrete units. Rough and smooth surfaces on alternate horizontal columns are placed in angled patterns to add visual depth and texture which create an open feel. Wide grooves eliminate a horizontal sight line that would appear too continuous to drivers.
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Im not a huge fan of TV and never have been. I had the kind of parents that sent us outside instead of sending us into the TV room but DH (dear husband) grew up differently. His family ate dinner in front of the TV everynight growing up.
I seriously limit the amount of TV my kids watch, none on school days. I would get rid of the boob tube all together if DH (dear husband) would let me.
The other day i posted this link on my FB and some agreed, some didnt but one got offended..
Its basically a page of stats on kids and television watching (pretty interesting read i thought)..
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McKissick fundraiser, 'Spring in the Garden,' returns
The University of South Carolina McKissick Museum's "Spring in the Garden" fundraiser and reception will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 14 in the urban gardens of Belinda and Richard Gergel.
Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call 803-777-7251 to purchase tickets.
Popular USC instructor and naturalist Rudy Mancke will present information sessions during the evening. He will discuss the nature found in and around this Columbia garden.
After touring the garden, known for its flowering bulbs every spring, there will be opportunities to purchase garden artwork, as well as seasonal food and drink.
The garden tour is one of two annual events held to raise funds to support acquisitions and public programs for the museum.
Located on the university's historic Horseshoe, McKissick Museum features two permanent exhibitions and a number of rotating temporary exhibits. It also provides educational and cultural programming. Many of the museum's offerings are available through grants and private funding.
McKissick is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays.
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First "Antenna" Forum Hailed as PositiveSecond Forum Scheduled for March 19th
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On March 5th, the General Services Administration (GSA) conducted the first in a series of three Forums on siting of wireless antennas on Federal property. The Forums are being held to identify and address industry and agency concerns.
"These collaborative Forums provide an opportunity for Federal agencies and industry representatives to share experiences and information," said David J. Barram, Acting Administrator, GSA. "In addition, these meetings can help streamline the process for siting antennas and can positively contribute to the Information Superhighway, one of the Administration's key objectives," said Barram.
Speaking at the first Forum, Jeffrey Steinberg, Special Counsel, Commercial Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission provided an overview of the latest telecommunications technology. He also discussed the different types of spectrums auctioned by FCC, and provided information on customer services such as the FCC Facilities Siting Task Force and their web site-- HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/WTB/WWIREHOME.HTML. During the Forum, Federal agencies shared their experiences on antenna siting issues. "The results were a positive first step," said David Bibb, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Real Property,Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP). "We identified a number of successes and effective practices and also discussed issues we will work together on resolving including lease pricing and fee reimbursement," said Bibb.
The second Forum is scheduled for March 19th. Members of the wireless telecommunications industry will present problems and voice concerns, viewpoints and recommendations for refinement of the program, as well as hear feedback from Federal agencies. The third Forum, scheduled for April 15th, will bring together Federal agencies and industry representatives for an educational exchange.
The procedures for placing commercial wireless telecommunications antennas on Federal property were officially announced through GSA Notice in the Federal Register on March 29, 1996. This followed several GSA sponsored meetings and guidance issued in 1995. The GSA Notice carries out an August 1995 directive from President Clinton to executive branch agencies and supports the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Both were intended to help jump-start competition in state-of-the-art telecommunications while maintaining essential Federal programs and services.
For more information on the Forums, please contact Margie Lomax, Office of Real Property, OGP, at (202) 501-0379.


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Thread: First hair cut
27th September 2012 12:12 AM #1
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First hair cut
Hello! I am just wondering if there is a best time for a baby to have his/her first haircut? I was considering bringing my 7-month-old son to a professional child hairstylist and just have his long locks trimmed so that he won't get irritated by hair getting onto his face.
27th September 2012 07:22 PM #2
Hi Venus,
I think whenever the mum and dad feel it is needed is the best time Babies hair grows at such different rates. My son is 21 months and still doesn't have much hair so I can't imagine him getting it cut for ages! Plus, I like little ones to have long hair (that's just my personal opinion) and before it has ever been cut it will be at its softest. But, as you say, if the hair is irritating your son or getting in his eyes then it may be a good time for the first cut. Take a camera!
Best wishes,
30th September 2012 10:46 AM #3
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I don't have any experience with babies that have long hair, as all of my babies pretty much looked like they were bald until they were 2. None of my children had a hair cut before the age of 3. But if baby's hair is getting in his eyes, and he can sit still for a cut, then it may be a good idea.
You could ask the stylist if he/she has ever cut a 7 month old baby's hair, and what that experience was like so you know what to expect (or whether to choose another stylist).
Warm Regards,
2nd October 2012 04:35 PM #4
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I didn't have the same problem with my daughter. She was bald from birth but she's growing some hair now. I will remember Kate's advice to ask the stylist first. And I will not forget to take the "before and after" pictures of my son, LJ! ^^ Thanks!
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Plans are underway for Francis Marion University's Arts International, the annual celebration of the arts, to be held Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
This celebration of the visual and performing arts is for the whole family, with simultaneous performances at several different venues on campus. The event, a union of FMU's Arts Alive and the Pee Dee International Festival, will take place on the FMU campus. Musical performances are scheduled at stages indoors and outdoors.
For the first time, this year's festivities will include Florence-Darlington Technical College's Welding Sculpture Competition. Located behind the Smith University Center, the sculpture competition will feature teams of experienced craftsmen who will have eight hours to create a breathtaking piece of art, using only a pile of scrap material.
Featured on the international stage are the Walhalla Oktoberfest Bavarian Dancers; the Jabali African Acrobats; Shrimp City Slim; Wanda Johnson; and Swamp Pop Shelley.
Robert Sims, a lyric baritone who specializes in African American folk songs and spirituals, is among those who will perform in Kassab Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center.
In addition, artists from all over the southeast region of the United States will be showing and selling their work at the festival. There will be oils, acrylics, pottery, woodwork, stained glass, jewelry, metalwork, photography, basketry and more.
Food vendors representing countries all over the world will be on hand and cultural booths will have displays featuring global history, businesses and organizations. Also participate in a sidewalk chalk art competition and a recycled reading book sale.
The annual Art Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the festival as well. This one-day exhibition and sales event is designed to promote the quality of diverse artisans residing in the region. In addition to booths displaying items for sale, several sites will have artisans demonstrating their skills. The art show will be juried; with cash awards of $600, $300 and $150 awarded to first, second and third place, respectively.
For more information about the art show or Arts International, go to www.fmarion.edu/news/artsinternational or contact Kathy Johnson at the FMU Office of Public and Community Affairs at (843) 661-1225, or email@example.com.


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CINCINNATI — Pierre Foods Inc. has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, in order to restructure its debt. Operations are expected to continue normally while the company executes its reorganization plan.
The convenience food manufacturer reported in June that it was considering strategic and restructuring alternatives after failing to meet its debt obligation to its senior credit facility. The company said it intends to work with its creditors to reach mutually acceptable resolutions and to exit bankruptcy as expeditiously as possible.
"As a result of rising raw material prices experienced throughout our industry, it is necessary for Pierre Foods to create a capital structure more appropriate for both our operations and the current marketplace," said Norbert Woodhams, chief executive officer of Pierre Foods. "We have taken and will continue to take steps to strengthen and streamline operations and right-size Pierre's cost structure in order to avoid placing the burden of our inflated raw materials costs solely on our customers.
"After careful consideration of all available alternatives, the company's board of directors determined that filing for Chapter 11 was a necessary and prudent step that allows us to operate our business without interruption while continuing to implement a debt restructuring in a controlled, court-supervised environment," Woodhams explained.
Pierre has taken action to optimize its profitability and right-size its cost structure. Steps include supporting more efficient inventory management by eliminating product duplication and unprofitable lines; implementing new strategies for increasing inventory turns; streamlining its organizational structure; focusing on profitable business ventures; and enhancing customer service.
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SAL notes: Hyams hasn't slowed down
R-Braves second baseman amassing hits since All-Star nod
By Bill Ballew / Special to MLB.com | June 13, 2013 6:00 AM ET
For most of the past decade, Rome has struggled during the first half while fielding young and talented teams in their first full seasons of the professional ranks. The 2013 slate has been somewhat different for manager Randy Ingle's club, which entered Wednesday's game in third place in the Southern Division with a 35-29 record, three games behind first-place Savannah.
A few players, particularly a handful of top prospects, have experienced the typical ups and downs. Shortstop Jose Peraza has shown flashes of brilliance but needs to improve his .310 on-base percentage to employ his blazing speed more effectively. Third baseman Carlos Franco has battled at the plate with a .232 average while committing 16 errors in 58 games. On the mound, Mauricio Cabrera has struggled with his control while going 1-4 with a 5.04 ERA in 14 starts.
Taking the pressure off those young and promising players are the R-Braves' three SAL All-Star selections. Josh Elander, who was drafted in the sixth round in 2012 out of TCU, has made a nice transition from behind the plate to left field while ranking among the SAL leaders in numerous offensive categories, including extra-base hits (first, 36), RBIs (second, 58), hits (second, 80), total bases (second, 141) and doubles (thirrd, 22).
Second baseman Levi Hyams, a 19th-rounder out of Georgia in 2012, is hitting at a .321 clip and playing some of the league's best defense at the keystone. Shae Simmons, a 22nd-round selection last June out of Southeast Missouri State, succeeded on his first 18 save opportunities and leads the circuit by five while posting a 2.22 ERA and allowing only 16 hits in his first 28 1/3 innings.
"Those guys have been huge for us," said Ingle, who guided Rome to the playoffs in 2012 after finishing the first half with a Minor League-worst 18-52 record. "They're professionals on and off the field. They're consistent with their approach every time they take the field and have been a big reason why we've played well for most of the season."
In many ways, Hyams personifies the hard-nosed, gritty approach that typifies an Ingle-managed team. An excellent defender with good range and soft hands who started at second, third and short in college, Hyams has been an ideal No. 2 hitter by taking pitches when Peraza is on base and working deep into counts. He is proficient at executing the hit-and-run and can also drive the ball on occasion.
A product of a Georgia program that has graduated numerous players to pro ball over the years, Hyams feels he was mentally prepared for the challenge prior to signing with the Braves last June.
"At Georgia, we had guys get drafted when I was younger and they'd come back and work with us in the fall," Hyams said. "What they told me is exactly the way it is. They'd say, 'In college, you play this many games and you have days in between when you can rest. In pro ball, you play every day and you really have to lock in. If you're not doing so hot, you have to learn how to flush it.' This is my first full season, and I'm working hard to maintain my weight and stay healthy while getting my rest. If you don't get your rest, you come out the next day and you feel like you got jumped by a bunch of guys."
Hyams also credits roving hitting coach Don Long with helping the second baseman make a few minor adjustments at the plate in order to have more success. By raising his hands prior to loading, Hyams is able to get in the slot quicker and make the proper adjustments to the oncoming pitch. The results have been impressive. In fact, in the eight games since the SAL All-Star rosters were announced, Hyams has hit safely in seven, including five two-hit outings.
"A couple of things Don showed me have sent my hitting upward," Hyams said. "I also worked hard to build up my strength during the offseason to help avoid fatigue as much as possible. Sometimes you have to fight through it, especially maintaining a consistent and aggressive approach in order to stay relaxed. I've also found that I can't let my temper get in the way."
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Streaking Drive: Greenville's Cody Koback extended his hitting streak to 19 games before it came to an end June 9. Koback, who hit .338 (26-for-77) during the stretch, tied teammate Mookie Betts for the longest hitting string in the SAL so far this season. Betts, who had a 19-game streak from May 5-25, has reached base in 35 straight games, which is the longest such stretch in the league this year.
Double dip for the 'Dads: Hickory entered Tuesday's doubleheader at Hagerstown with a half-game lead over the Suns in their battle for first place in the Northern Division. The Crawdads extended that advantage to 2 ½ games with six remaining in the season's first half by sweeping the twinbill, 6-2 and 1-0. Hickory's Joey Gallo hit three home runs in the opener before pitchers Andrew Faulkner and Cody Kendall combined to shut out the Suns in the nightcap.
Allie gets another handful: For the third time this season, West Virginia's Stetson Allie drove in five runs in a game, this time victimizing Delmarva in the first game of a doubleheader on June 11. Allie continues to lead the SAL in RBIs with 61, three ahead of Rome's Josh Elander.
Agosta Leads Augusta: Right-hander Martin Agosta was named the SAL Pitcher of the Week after he tossed seven shutout innings while allowing two hits and two walks and striking out 10 batters on June 7 versus Lexington. Agosta, who has put together three scoreless outings this season, ranks second in the league with 81 strikeouts and sixth with a 2.19 ERA.
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Kevin is our Senior Curator of Mammals. He investigates the systematics, evolution and conservation biology of mammals with a particular interest in rodents.
Greetings from Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense (the national zoological museum of Indonesia) in the Indonesian province of Jawa Barat (West Java). This week my colleagues and I are preparing for our expedition to the island of Sulawesi. As always, I am hosted by my friend and collaborator, Anang S. Achmadi, curator of mammals at MZB.
In addition to packing gear, I need to visit several government offices this week to obtain travelling permits. On Monday, I reported to the Indonesian office of research permits, RISTEK, in Jakarta.
Kevin C. Rowe (fifth from left) and Anang S. Achmadi (third from left) with the RISTEK team in their Jakarta office on Monday, 11 February.
Image: Jacob EsselstynSource: Museum Victoria
RISTEK is my official sponsor while I am in Indonesia and they approved my proposed research prior to my departure from Melbourne. On Monday RISTEK provided letters of support to take to Imigrasi (Immigration), Polri (National Police), and Dalam Negeri (Ministry of Home Affairs). Each of these offices will provide documents to allow our travel in Indonesia on research activities.
Anang S. Achmadi reviews the permit procedures at the Polri office in Jakarta.Image: Kevin RoweSource: Museum Victoria
On Monday, we successfully submitted our paperwork at both Imigrasi and Polri (Polri PICS). This is my fourth trip to Indonesia for research and the improvement in efficiency over this time has been dramatic. Imigrasi and Polri have seen major renovations and the experience this year is remarkably stress free.
On Tuesday, I moved to Bogor (about an hour south of Java) to work at the museum with Anang while Imigrasi and Polri process my paperwork. Here Anang and I inventoried our gear and reviewed specimens to help us with identifications in the field.
Kevin in front of Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense.Image: Kevin RoweSource: Museum Victoria
Kevin examines a specimen of the spiny, lowland Sulawesi shrew-rat, Echiothrix centrosa, collected in 1975 and held in the Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense collection. The species has hardly been seen since, and is a primary target for the expedition.
Image: Anang AchmadiSource: Museum Victoria
Wednesday I returned to Jakarta and collected my travelling documents from Imigrasi and Polri. I also visited Dalam Negeri to apply for my travelling permits from their office. By Friday, my paperwork should be complete and Anang and I will fly to the city of Palu in Sulawesi Tengah (central Sulawesi) where the next stage of our expedition begins.
The team are sending us daily GPS coordinates to let us track their progress on a Google map of the expedition.
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The Operational Art of War IV development is proceeding straight forward and today developers are very proud to announce that the game is ready to enter the Beta Phase!
If you think to have what it takes enlist here and help us in giving the final touches to the game!
Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Follow us as we play LIVE on our official Youtube Channel one of the most interesting wargame ever released, Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe!
We will stream the game at 11AM EST / 3pm GMT / 5PM CEST!
Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
It's been a long wait but it was worth it: Kriegsmarine is going to be released tomorrow and personally I am really looking forward to playing it.
I am sure that you are like me, and you want to watch some of the game, and see those ships and u-boots in action. Am I right?
Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Flashpoint Campaign Red Storm has been updated to version 2.0.12 and this version brings decisive improvements to the game!
Numerous bugs affecting the Map editor, waypoints, radio traffic – and more! – have been solved, so don't wait any further and check the entire changelog below!
You can download the update from here.
See you on the battlefield!
Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
Big Redd was looking at the horizon: in front of him, corpses. Lots of corpses. Some were Orks, but many were clad in blue-grey armor, their shoulder pads yellow and black. Space Wolves. The big weirdboy reached for one of the helmets littering the ground and stared at it. He looked at the visor lenses soiled with blood and dirt, and grinned. He tossed the helmet as far as he could and bellowed a mighty Waaagh! The voices of a million boyz behind his back joined in, a deafening cry which meant only one thing: destruction was upon Alaric Prime, and there would be no end to it.
Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is easily one of most successfully wargames released recently, and during the last few months a vibrant community has been centered around this game.
So, it is not surprise that a lot of mods have been already created, and we decided to give a proper highlight to some of them, focusing (but not only) on improving the Counters used in the base game!
Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
Just a reminder, folks: you only have 24 hours left to make use of the Easter Coupon giving 30% discount on any purchase from our store!
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Here at Matrix Games we wish you all a very Happy Easter!
Get ready to celebrate! It's a tradition now and this year makes no exception. The Easter Coupon gives a 30% discount on any purchase from our stores!
No game is excluded: the discount is also valid for our recent release such as Afghanistan '11, Tigers on the Hunt: Kursk, Warhammer 40,000 Sanctus Reach and many more!
Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
First, a big thank to all the community for the patience regarding the long development time for The Operational Art of War IV. Despite some bumps along the way, the TOAW Development Team is working very hard to deliver the great wargame everyone is awaiting.
Today, we are very proud to announce that this project is in its final stages!
Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Eager to see l'Armée du Nord in action? If so, don't miss the chance to follow us as we play Scourge of War Wavre - the latest expansions in the acclaimed series Scourge of War - on our official Twitch Channel at 11am EST / 3pm GMT / 5pm CEST!
Posted: Friday, April 7, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
Order of Battle: Kriegsmarine is the upcoming, newest expansion for the Order of Battle series, and it's coming out on April 20th!
Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
The expansion for the acclaimed real-time wargame Scourge of War: Waterloo is finally here!
Scourge of War: Wavre will put you in command of the French forces of the aile droite of the l'Armée du Nord lead by Marshal Groucy, or hold the line with the Prussians of Johann von Thielmann and protect the rear of Blucher's Army!
Are you ready to fight in the last battle of the Napoleonic Wars?
Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
Every year wargamers from all over the United Kingdom gather in London for a huge event: Salute!
There will be many games, stands, painting competitions, and many companies presenting their products. Sounds like the quintessential wargaming event. We couldn't miss it, could we?
Posted: Monday, April 3, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
The first round starts today!
The 14 participants are already facing each other on the battlefield. They know there will only be one winner, but who will it be?
Posted: Monday, April 3, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Posted: Friday, March 31, 2017 by Daniele Meneghini
Hi everybody! Time for another great "This Week in Matrix"! We had a lot of important announcements in the past few days, inlcuding a partnership with the largest re-enactment society in Great Britain and the developing of the second DLC - standalone for Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations!
Waste no time!
Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017 by Alberto Casulini
This Friday we're going to play some more Kriegsmarine, the upcoming DLC for the Order of Battle series!
The new expansion focuses on the engagements of the German Navy and adds many new features to improve naval combat. Don't miss the stream! We'll be live on our Twitch channel on Friday March 31st at 5 pm CET / 4 pm GMT / 11 am EST.
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The world's finest Paralympic sailors will raise their sails at the 2013 World Championship Regatta
Question: where will you find more than 120 sailors from over 18 different countries this August?
Not sure? Here are some clues:
Guessed it yet? Course you have. It's Kinsale, County Cork and from the 22-30 August it will be host to one of the biggest dates in the 2013 sailing calendar.
The Cork County Council International Federation for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) is just one of three world championships before the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is a high-octane competition on the high seas and Kinsale makes a postcard perfect backdrop.
And this isn't just any sailing event: this is the first time the IFDS World Championships have been held in Ireland and it's the first such event since the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Hopes for Team Ireland are high as 10-time Paralympian, and member of the 'Providence Team IRL for Rio 2016', John Twomey is competing in the Sonar class. Twomey is also the current President of the International Association of Disabled Sailing and his team is competing against the gold (Netherlands), silver (Germany) and bronze (Norway) medallists from London 2012.
Those attending are in for some tasty treats as Kinsale is the culinary capital of the southwest. Its annual Gourmet Festival has foodies flocking in their droves to sample the famous local seafood – none better than at the award winning Fishy Fishy Café.
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And it's not just in October that the fine dining is confined to. Fresh catches of fish come in every day from the Celtic Sea and are rustled up into delicious dishes for dinner. Musician Sting was spotted eating in Kinsale when he was touring Ireland in July; clearly he couldn't resist its seaside charms either.
Kinsale's harbour will be busier than ever this week when the teams arrive to practice in the venue for the three Paralympic classes Sonar, Skud 18 and 2.4mR classes. And we wish them the best of luck!
Kinsale may be only 25km from Cork city but that short distance makes all the difference as it crosses over into West Cork. The area is a photo favourite, and with good reason. Think rugged landscapes, wild waters, and whale watching.
Though it may vary depending on the Corkman you ask, West Cork officially begins at Kinsale and runs in a westerly direction to Dursey Island at the tip of the Beara Peninsula.
Ask anyone where the action is during 22-30 of August, though, and Kinsale will be the only answer.
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Brad Siroky (trumpet) is an active freelance performer in and around New York City. He has performed with numerous ensembles throughout the city including the New York Philharmonic, the Orchestra of St. Luke's, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, as well as on Broadway. In addition to being in demand as an orchestral musician, Mr. Siroky is an avid chamber musician and soloist. He has appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras including the Connecticut Grand Opera, the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra, the New England Bach Soloists, the Westchester Chamber Orchestra, and the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Siroky has recorded for Telarc, Newport Classics, Centaur Records, Titanic Records and Koch International Classics.
As an educator, Mr. Siroky has participated in such programs as Carnegie Hall's "LinkUP!" concerts for children, the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Concerts and the Orchestra of St. Luke's Family Concerts including appearances with Jamie Bernstein and actor John Lithgow. As an instructor, he has given masterclasses throughout the New York metro area, and maintains a private studio. Mr. Siroky joined the LIU Post faculty in 2009. He also serves on the faculty of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, the Kaufman Center's Special Music School, and the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division.
Mr. Siroky holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, where he received awards for Outstanding Achievement in Brass Performance in 1999 and 2001, and graduated with honors from the Interlochen Arts Academy. His principal teachers include Dr. Richard Burkart, Chris Gekker and Robert Sullivan.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein, "South Pacific in Concert from Carnegie Hall," Orchestra of St. Luke's. PBS "Great Performances"
Daniel Catán, Rappaccini's Daughter, Manhattan Symphony. Newport Classics: NPD 85623
Lars-Erik Larsson, "Orchestral Works of Lars-Erik Larsson," Scandia Symphony Orchestra. Centaur Records: CRC 2607
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Rodgers & Hammerstein, "South Pacific in Concert from Carnegie Hall," Orchestra of St. Luke's. PBS "Great Performances," Decca: B0006462-02
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Stephen Sondheim, "Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim," American Theater Orchestra. Symphony Space Records.
Richard Strauss, Egyptian Helena ("Die Žgyptische Helena"), American Symphony Orchestra. Telarc: CD 80605
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Gonzalez, Tides combine on one-hitter
Archer fans career-best 12, but O's Triple-A club stifles Bulls
By Danny Wild / MLB.com | May 24, 2012 7:54 PM ET
Gonzalez and Norfolk came painfully close to a no-hitter, spoiling Chris Archer's career night on the mound as Triple-A Norfolk settled for a combined one-hitter in a 4-0 shutout of the Durham Bulls on Thursday night.
Gonzalez, an Orioles right-hander, pitched five hitless innings and the Tides bullpen came within two outs of a no-hitter. The starter engaged in a pitchers' duel with Archer, Triple-A's top strikeout artist.
"I didn't really think about it," Gonzalez said of the no-hit bid. "I just went out there and tried my best, honestly. I had an idea how I was doing, but I wasn't paying attention to that."
The game featured three veterans with their eyes on Major League comebacks in Hideki Matsui, Miguel Tejada and J.C. Romero. Romero, assigned to Norfolk earlier in the day, ended up making the most impact of the trio when he relieved Gonzalez in the sixth.
Gonzalez struck out four and walked one to pick up his second win while facing off against Archer, the Bulls' ace, who struck out a career-high 12 batters over six frames as Norfolk tried to collect its first no-hitter in three years.
"I was happy with my performance today, can't say much else," Gonzalez said. "It was awesome."
The no-hit bid fell apart in the bottom of the ninth when Tides second baseman Tyler Kelly fumbled a potential double-play grounder and Matt Mangini immediately followed with a clean line-drive single in the right-field gap off Tides closer Jon Link.
Link, with the bases loaded and the tying run at the plate, induced another double-play ball, this time with Kelly getting the job done to seal the combined one-hitter.
"It's not always going to be perfect, no one's perfect in this game," Gonzalez said. "After that happened, we got the out after the hit. Link didn't worry about that, he just went out there and threw strikes, that was it."
Durham, which played the time-honored motivational movie comeback montage in the middle of the ninth, complete with a "Win one for the Gipper" clip, avoided being no-hit for the second time this season -- Justin Wilson and Indianapolis held the Bulls hitless less than a month earlier in Indianapolis' 2-0 win on April 29.
Archer's dozen strikeouts didn't garner him anything but his fifth loss. He was charged with three runs on five hits and two walks, throwing 97 pitches without any run support. The effort, though, moved him atop all other Triple-A pitchers in strikeouts with 61.
"It was great," Gonzalez said. "Great watching him, the great fastball he has, mixing in his pitches. I think he did a great job except for that one inning, but he was doing well."
Norfolk scored three runs in the third when Tejada singled home another veteran, Lew Ford. Joe Mahoney then lined a two-run triple for a 3-0 lead. Ford added his first homer in the ninth.
Gonzalez, who's spent most of the season in the bullpen, made just his third start and retired the first 10 batters of the game before issuing a one-out walk to Mangini in the fourth -- the game was delayed about a half-hour after the bottom of the third inning due to rain, but both starters remained in the game.
Pitching three days shy of his 28th birthday, Gonzalez struck out Henry Wrigley, popped up Jose Lobaton and retired Reid Brignac in the fifth before handing the ball off to Romero, who struck out two in the sixth in his first appearance this season. Eddie Gamboa tossed a pair of scoreless frames before Link pitched the ninth.
Gonzalez said he and the Tides dugout started taking notice of the no-hitter around the seventh.
"Gamboa did a great job as did our two other guys, we played a great game," he said. "Our defense was great and that was it."
It would have been Norfolk's first nine-inning no-hitter since Chris Tillman threw one against Gwinnett on April 28, 2010, the Tides' only nine-inning no-no in franchise history. Former Major Leaguer Steve Trachsel had a seven-inning no-hitter against Ottawa on May 29, 2001, and John Mitchell threw a seven-inning perfect game on June 27, 1988 when the club was known as Tidewater.
Durham remained stifled until the ninth, when Cole Figueroa's walk broke string of 14 in a row retired by three Tides pitchers. Kelly's error -- he dropped the ball while attempting to flip it to shortstop Blake Davis covering second -- was his third error in nine games.
For Gonzalez, the win will be memorable as he aims to make a name for himself as a potential starter for Baltimore. The righty got the chance to join the rotation when Norfolk lost some arms to injuries.
"A couple guys went down, and they told me, 'Would you like to start"' I said, 'Yeah, sure, why not?' I'd never started before, but I was comfortable coming in."
Gonzalez does have some experience starting, though -- he started nine times for between Class A Advanced Salem and Double-A Arkansas in 2007 and 2010 (he was not in the Minors from '08-'09).
"I'd prefer to start, you have that routine, you know what day you're going," he said."
The former Angels prospect credited his catcher, Chris Robinson, in the effort.
"Just concentrated on my pitch, felt great, and Robinson caught a great game," he said. "I went with him, followed whatever he told me to do, and I felt great."
Gonzalez, on a 70-pitch count, said the Tides held Matsui hitless in three at-bats by pitching him outside.
"Gameplan was to pitch him away," Gonzalez said of the 2009 World Series MVP who's attracted over 35 Japanese media members to Durham in this homestand. "That's what we tried to do and it worked out."
Danny Wild is an editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Quebec upsets Atlantic; Belzile notches hat trick
by Alexa Dziubenko
BURNABY, B.C. – The LHFDQ Nord (Quebec) come off a win Monday night over host team Fraser Valley Phantom, and kept up that trend against Halifax Metro Boston Pizza (Atlantic) in Tuesday's early game, creating several breakaway chances over three periods to skate to an 8-1 victory and another three points in Esso Cup standings.
In an eventful first period, Quebec scored its first three goals and goalie Fanny Vigeant (St-Hyacinthe, Que.) stopped every single shot from Halifax Metro. Both teams started strong and the pace picked up quickly, giving both goalies engaging action in front of the net. Quick stick handling by Annie MacDonald (Fall River, N.S.) and a great backhand shot by Halifax Metro player of the game Breanna Lanceleve (Sackville, N.S.) the Atlantic reps with strong scoring opportunities.
But the first goal of the game came from LHFDQ Nord player of the game Audrey Belzile (Sty-Hyacinthe, Que.) about seven minutes into the opening period by virtue of crisp passes from teammates Eve-Audrey Picard (Longueil, Que.) and Valerie Audet (St. Bruno, Que.)
Halifax Metro took a penalty that give the Quebec reps a five-on-three advantage, opening the door for Belzile to score her second of the game, assisted by Jade Downie-Landry (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.)and Jessica Bouchard (Carignan, Que.).
Still on a power-play, Audet scored another goal at the twelve- minute mark, widening it to a 3-0 gap. A struggling Halifax Metro team took a timeout to regroup.
A power-play gave Halifax Metro the chance to gain some momentum, with some quick stick handling by team captain Lanceleve and some smart plays by Chantal Beauchamp (Bedford, N.S.) creating some great scoring chances. Lanceleve finally got Halifax Metro on the scoreboard for its lone goal of the game in the last minute of the play in the second, and while her team was shorthanded. Her goal helped Halifax Metro end the period on a high note, with a 3-1 scoring going into intermission.
The third period opened with Halifax Metro still thirsting for its first win of the tournament, and still battling shorthanded. But the team from Quebec's high energy sparked a scoring streak, with LHFDQ adding give more goals to the scoreboard in just 20 minutes of play.
Landry had two goals in the third, while Belzile, Andréanne Carlos (Montreal, Que.), and Delphine Léonard (Montreal, Que.) tallied one goal apiece.
Following the game, Belzile attributed LHFDQ Nord's success partially to the hundreds of elementary school students gathered in the arena to cheer on the teams.
She said the enthusiasm they brought inside the Bill Copeland Sports Centre was "motivating." Belzile said the Quebec squad is "happy about "not just her team's performance so far at the 2013 Esso Cup, but the attention and respect the event is getting from the Burnaby community. "We are just hockey players, and (here) we feel a lot bigger than that."
In the end, the quick skating and imaginative plays by LHFDQ Nord just couldn't be matched by Metro Halifax, and the girls from Quebec secured their second victory of the tournament with the 8-1 final on the score sheet.
Catch more Esso Cup action when LHFDQ Nord takes on the North Bay Ice Boltz (Ontario) on Wednesday, April 24 at 12 p.m. PT, and when Halifax Metro faces off against tournament hosts the Fraser Valley Phantom at 7:30 p.m. PT in the evening game. Watch all the action live on FASTHockey by visiting www.hockeycanada.fasthockey.com and follow the games on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/HC_EssoCup.
|Game Information/Renseignements sur le match
|Game #/No. de match
|Bill Copeland Sports Centre
|Burnaby, B.C.
|Tues. Apr. 23, 2013
|12:00 p.m. PT
|Box Score/Compte
|Goals & Penalties/Buts et pénalités
|First Period/Première période
|Goals/Buts :
06:39 QUE Audrey Belzile (Valérie Audet, Eve-Audrey Picard)
10:57 QUE Audrey Belzile (Jade Downie-Landry, Jessica Bouchard) PP/AN
12:06 QUE Valérie Audet (Alyson Matteau, Eve-Audrey Picard) PP/AN
Penalties/Pénalités :
03:29 QUE Alexandra Nikolidakis (Roughing/Rudesse)
09:38 ATL Laura Polak (Slashing/Coup de bâton)
10:30 ATL Victoria MacIntosh (Roughing/Rudesse)
13:51 ATL Emma Winters(Roughing/Rudesse)
13:51 QUE Tammy-Lee Corbeil (Cross-checking/Double-échec)
13:51 QUE Tammy-Lee Corbeil(Roughing/Rudesse)
|Second Period/Deuxième période
|Goals/Buts :
18:26 ATL Breanne Lanceleve SH/DN
Penalties/Pénalités :
00:21 ATL Breanna Lanceleve (Hooking/Accrocher)
04:14 QUE Vyckie Gélinas (Tripping/Faire trébucher)
13:58 QUE Tammy-Lee Corbeil (Hooking/Accrocher)
16:29 ATL Allison Hay (Cross-checking/Double-échec)
19:41 ATL Monica Morley (Boarding/Donner de la bande)
|Third Period/Troisième période
|Goals/Buts :
03:31 QUE Eve-Audrey Picard
04:12 QUE Delphine Leonard (Audrey Belzile, Valérie Audet)
07:06 QUE Audrey Belzile (Jade Downie-Landry, Alyson Matteau) PP/AN
09:15 QUE Andréanne Carlos (Katia Boulianne)
13:45 QUE Jade Downie-Landry
Penalties/Pénalités :
05:47 ATL Monica Morley (High-sticking/Baton élevé)
14:03 ATL Victoria MacIntosh (Roughing/Rudesse)
14:51 QUE Tammy-Lee Corbeil (Interference/Obstruction)
20:00 ATL Victoria MacIntosh (Major - Check to Head/Majeur - Mise en échec à la tête)
20:00 ATL Victoria MacIntosh (Game Misconduct/Extrême inconduite)
|Goaltenders/Gardiennes de but
|Fanny Vigeant
|Rebecca Weagle
Katherine Purchase (in 3rd/08:03)
|Shots on Goal/Tirs au but
|Players of the Game/Joueurse du match
|Audrey Belzile
|Breanna Lanceleve


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Brush fire could cause visibility issues on I-10
Published: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 2:52 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 2:52 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to monitor a brush fire at the Columbia-Baker county line, according to a press release issued Friday.
FHP is watching the areas of U.S. 90 and Interstate 10, and Queen Road and Senior Court. Travelers are urged to use caution in those areas, especially at night.
Visibility in the areas could deteriorate quickly due to smoke and fog conditions, according to the release. Motorists should reduce speed and use low-beam headlights to adapt to changing weather conditions.
On its website, FHP has additional tips for driving in low-visibility conditions:
The agency says driving with high beams in foggy conditions can reflect back off the fog and further impair visibility. Officials also advise cleaning your windshield and headlights to reduce glare.
Speed is another issue to watch out for, and it's a major factor in fog-related crashes. Slow down and watch your speedometer before you enter a patch of fog. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion, and drivers may not realize how fast they're going.
In fog, it's important to use all of your senses and watch for slow-moving or parked vehicles, so opening a window to hear better can help, FHP says.
Distractions can also play a part in poor-weather crashes. Turn off radios and cellphones to keep full attention on the road, according to FHP.
For maximum visibility, use wipers and defrosters often. It can be difficult to determine if poor visibility is from fog or moisture on the windshield, FHP says. Try not to pass or change lanes; patience is important, and use the right edge or painted road as a guide.
The one thing the FHP stresses more than all others is not stopping on a freeway or a heavily traveled road, as you could become the first in a chain-reaction collision. The agency advises that if you must pull off the road make sure to signal first — and then pull off as far as possible.
After pulling off, turn on hazard lights, which should only be used to signal drivers that you are on the side of the road, and make sure to move as far away from the vehicle as possible, FHP says.
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'"Maybe we didn't play our best, but maybe they didn't play their best," Jagr said. "The bottom line is we lost the game. They found a way to win the hockey game. We make some mistakes; maybe they forced us to make the mistakes. Maybe they're good enough to force us to make our mistakes. I don't know. We're going to find out a little later."'
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text: In 1873 John Michael Kohler purchased a foundry in rural Wisconsin that produced cast-iron and steel products. It took ten years before he entered the decorative plumbing business. The first product was described as a - "horse trough/hog scalder . . . when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub." From a cast-iron and steel foundry, to the most recognized name in luxury bath, Kohler's commitment to bold innovation and gracious living has propelled their immense success. Simple ideas like making ordinary experiences extraordinary, and giving back to the community, exemplify their commitment to gracious living. While Kohler has grown to be so much more than just a bath company, their dedication to their roots is displayed in the phenomenal decorative plumbing fixtures they create today.


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WATCH: 42-year-old Jason Giambi hits walk-off homerun
(Cleveland, OH) -- Jason Giambi cracked a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to send the Indians to a 5-4 walk-off win over the White Sox in Cleveland. The Tribe had to storm back after Dayan Viciedo and Alejandro De Aza each hit solo shots to give Chicago the lead in the top of the ninth. Michael Brantley went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI for the Indians, who maintain one-game lead over Texas for the AL's second Wild Card spot. Bryan Shaw picked up the win in relief after Chris Perez blew the save. De Aza ended up with two hits and two knocked in while Addison Reed took the loss for the Pale Hose. Chicago had won back-to-back games.


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AMD has announced the availability of its new SeaMicro SM15000 server, which extends fabric-based computing across racks and aisles of the data center to connect to massive disk arrays supporting over five petabytes of storage capacity.
In addition, AMD is announcing a new generation of compute cards for its micro servers based on AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon Ivy Bridge-based processors.
The SeaMicro SM15000 micro server, with its patented Freedom Fabric, enables the disaggregation of data center infrastructure. With the new AMD Opteron processor, AMD's SeaMicro SM15000 provides 512 cores in a 10 rack unit system with more than four terabytes of DRAM and supports up to five petabytes of Freedom Fabric Storage. Since AMD's SeaMicro SM15000 server is 10 rack units tall, a one-rack, four-system cluster provides 2,024 cores, 16 terabytes of DRAM, and is capable of supporting 20 petabytes of storage. The new and previously unannounced AMD Opteron processor is a custom designed octal-core 2.3GHz part based on the new "Piledriver" core, and supports up to 64GB of DRAM per CPU.
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From ancient to contemporary design, Cape Town has it all. See stone tools and African beadwork at the Iziko South African Museum, and a wide variety of local and international art and sculpture displayed at the many art galleries scattered throughout Cape Town, including South Africa's national art gallery. more
Nirox Sculpture Park, Cradle of Humankind
The Nirox Sculpture Park, the first of its kind near Johannesburg, offers a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy an art form not ordinarily enjoyed by the general public. A single visit to the park could very well turn you into a lifelong lover of art, and more specifically, of sculptures. more
Camping in South Africa
There's nothing quite like sitting around an open fire under the stars listening to the night sounds in the African bush. For those who don't mind roughing it, there are many beautiful places to set up a tent in South Africa. It's easier than it looks and well worth the effort. more
Turbine Hall, Johannesburg
What started out in the late 1920s as a power station has been transformed into a contemporary function venue known as Turbine Hall, run by the Forum Company. Located in Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural Precinct, the building's refurbishment included equipping it with modern conveniences while preserving its historical architecture. more
The Blue Butterfly Retreat Centre
The Blue Butterfly Retreat Centre in Tulbagh in the Western Cape runs a number of retreats aimed at rejuvenation and the restoration of energy levels on both a physical and mental level. Rustic accommodation and the great outdoors are part of life at Blue Butterfly. more
Kai Thai Spas
Kai Thai Spas offer the perfect Thai massage. The treatment menu has a range of therapies designed to de-stress and rejuvenate. There are quicker massage options for those who have limited time, while relaxing half-day packages are available those in need of a more serious mind/body/soul workout. more


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sad news, we are all gutted
sad news, we are all gutted
Mike Clarke - Co-Owner of The Fight Lounge. The artist formerly known as Timecrocop
Real shame that.
Main thing is now to concentrate on his health - an obvious point that gets neglected / forgotten and taken for granted when your training / competing at his level.
why are the circumstances surrounding the injury such a secret?
Speedy recovery Rob. One of the biggest mysteries in UK MMA; Rob never fighting for the UFC.
The poster formally known as Steve_Langford.
I'm nosy. What was the injury?
Sherdog.com - The number one MMA site on the web today!
was knee apparently
man, when you're the nail, hang in there....until the day you become the hammer
Wish full recovery
Retired 2k and out.
Fuck....when will that guy catch a break?!
such a shame.....hope he makes a speedy recovery
In other Bellator news, find the Shlemenko/Cooper fight from tonight. Good stuff.
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How to Get Marion Cotilliard's Glamorous Cannes Updo
We've got the step-by-step directions on how to get her spectacular evening look…even if you're not jetting off to the Cannes film fest.
-PJ Gach
For the red carpet premiere of Rust & Bone at Cannes, Marion Cotillard wore a Dior Haute Couture ballgown, Chopard jewelry and a stunning hairstyle. Marion had a high bun and had a $500,000 Chopard necklace wrapped around the chignon. Celebrity Hairstylist Robert Vetica, who has done tons of red carpets events and is the author of Good to Great Hair: Celebrity Hairstyling Techniques Made Simple has given us instructions on how to re-create the style for your next event or big party.
Read Cannes Day 2 Red Carpet: Eva Longoria Is Fab and Freida Pinto Stepped It Up!
1. Pull hair back into a ponytail.
2. Use a strong hair spray to keep hair in place.
3. With a fine-tooth rat-tail comb, comb hair back until you have a nice full section of hair, like a giant "puff."
4. Take the "puff" and attach an elastic band to the end.
5. Tuck this end underneath the base of the ponytail and attach them together.
For this next part you will need to be in front of a mirror:
1. While you hold the chignon begin to secure hair with bobby pins.
2. A couple is not enough! Use a ton of bobby pins to make it secure.
3. Finish with an ample amount of strong hair spray for shine and amazing hold.
For the accessory: find a costume jewelry necklace–a very long one to wrap around the base, secure with a ton of bobby pins.
PJ Gach is Senior Editor: Style + Beauty at BettyConfidential.


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WATCH: Daft Punk previews 'Lose Yourself to Dance' video at VMAs
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With all the talk of Daft Punk showing up for the MTV Video Music Awards, the robots actually did appear at the awards on Sunday night. And while the French duo didn't say a single word during their appearance at the event in Brooklyn's Barclays Center, they did preview their new "Lose Yourself to Dance" video.
Fans were treated to the sample clip just before the Robots walked out with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers to present the award for Best Female Video. Pharrell did most of the talking, but Daft Punk did hand over the Moonman trophy to the winner, Taylor Swift.
The duo's appearance was first made public when they canceled on Comedy Central's fake newsman, Stephen Colbert, earlier this month. Colbert said Daft Punk pulled out of their scheduled appearance on "The Colbert Report" at the last minute because of their contractual obligation to MTV.
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Meanwhile, Daft Punk wasn't so lucky, losing the only VMA they were up for this year, Best Song of the Summer. Their hit "Get Lucky" was bested by One Direction's "Best Song Ever" in the fan-voted category.
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What is an internship?
A position is considered an internship when it provides a career-related learning opportunity. Internships can be opportunities to do projects and practical work assignments, to develop skills, gain experience, make connections, and become exposed to an industry. The specifics of the internship should be worked out prior to the start of the internship to avoid any confusion or disappointment.
Why do an internship?
Internships are an important and often invaluable step toward focusing career goals and preparing for life after college. Through internships, students gain practical work experience and develop skills and an understanding of different work cultures. Students also develop valuable contacts or mentors from internships and possibly obtain offers of full-time employment upon graduation. When applying for full-time positions, employers often expect students to have gained experience from internships, part-time jobs, and campus activities. In addition, there are certain fields where it is essential to gain hands-on experience in order to be competitive for future full-time employment opportunities.
How do I find an internship?
Barnard NACElink
Barnard Career Development posts internship, job, as well as volunteer opportunities through the online system NACElink. It is important for students to complete their NACElink profiles and indicate any industry preferences as targeted emails are sent according to those interests to alert students about opportunities. Read about your rights and responsibilities as a job seeker and employee here.
On-Campus Recruitment (OCR)
Attend our career fairs, employer information sessions and interview on campus with top employers for some of the most competitive internships available. To learn more, visit the On-Campus Recruitment section of our website.
Workshops and Counseling
Internship search workshops are held throughout each semester in the Career Development office to discuss strategies on how to search for internships and how to market experience to potential employers. Please log-in to NACElink and check under the "Events" tab for the time and locations of these workshops.
It is also a good idea to meet with a Peer Career Advisor or make an appointment with a career counselor to learn more about Career Development resources and get help focusing your search. Please call the Career Development front desk at (212) 854-2033 to make an appointment with a counselor.
Newsletters and E-Mails
Career Development also provides information on the latest internship opportunities through our listings of "Hot Internships" on our homepage, our Facebook and Twitter pages, a weekly eNews e-mail, a monthly newsletter, and periodic e-mails about specific internship opportunities. Students interested in public interest and nonprofit sector internships should subscribe to the New York City Civic Engagement Program Newsletter for weekly updates.
What is co-curricular credit?
Barnard College believes learning occurs in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom, through work and volunteer experiences. The purpose of an internship is to develop the skills necessitated to become a qualified, well-rounded and educated individual. To help assist in the development process, Career Development offers an internship program to help facilitate internship and co-curricular experiences. Students may receive co-curricular credit, which documents their experience and may be used to satisfy provisions set by organizations that require academic credit in order to secure an internship.
Will I receive credit for an internship? What if an internship requires that I receive credit?
Although Barnard does not award academic credit for internships alone, that does not prevent students from participating in an internship that requires credit. A student can obtain a letter from Career Development stating that she will be participating in the internship under the Barnard College Internship Program and will receive co-curricular credit for the internship.
If your internship is unpaid, you should be familiar with the U.S. guidelines regarding unpaid internships for for-profit entities. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, interns are entitled to receive at least minimum wage unless the position may be categorized as a Trainee/Learner position. The U.S. Department of Labor has established a six-part test for "for-profit" organizations to determine whether a position qualifies as a Trainee/Learner position and may be unpaid.
1. The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment;
2. The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern;
3. The intern does not displace regular employees, but works under close supervision of existing staff;
4. The employer that provides the training derives no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern, and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded;
5. The intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and
6. The employer and the intern understand that the intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.
In order to receive a co-curricular credit letter, students must download, complete, and submit the co-curricular credit letter request form to Career Development. This letter is sufficient for most internship sponsors. Please allow three business days to process the letter.
Co-Curricular Credit Letter Request Form
Arrangements may sometimes be made to receive academic credit through combining an internship with an academic class or a course of independent study. Please speak with a faculty advisor about creating independent study courses with internship components.
Is funding available for unpaid internship positions?
Students engaged in unpaid internships are eligible to apply for an Alumnae and Donor Sponsored Internship Grant. Please consult the funding opportunities section of our website for information on funding resources for your internship.


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Carrie Underwood injures foot in onstage fall
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Carrie Underwood is trading a stiletto for a cast after slipping and injuring her foot during a performance in Corpus Christi, Texas Thursday night.
Photos of the spill captured by fans show Underwood stepping on the hem of a long shirt with high heels and tumbling to the ground. The singer was performing her song "Undo It" when she fell, but kept on singing, barely missing a note.
Carrie later made light of the moment tweeting a picture of her foot in a black brace and the message:
Hey, remember that time in Corpus Christi when that girl busted her butt on stage?! Hilarious! Oh wait, that was me! #5inchheels #klutz— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 6, 2013
I can't move my toes. Is that bad?— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 6, 2013
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Good news, it's not broken...AND I got some new footwear! pic.twitter.com/chJ2zBLDyX— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 6, 2013
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The fall 2010 issue of Crit, journal of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), focuses on the future role of architects: Will the profession be fundamentally a passive utility, responding to the perceived or imagined needs of the client; or will architects engage their clients, including the public, actively informing and shaping their needs in such matters as, say, health and sustainability?
As fifth-year Syracuse University student and Crit contributor Stephen Klimek correctly recognizes, the way the next generation of the profession answers that question is being determined right now in the schools. There, the art and science of an ancient profession are being transmitted and shaped by current research. But just as potently, values and habits of thinking are likewise being rehearsed and ingrained by the day-to-day activities inside the classroom and studio. Are students learning entrepreneurial habits of thinking and how to use time? Are they interacting with students outside their discipline?
For that matter, what are the opportunities to get off campus and into neighboring communities? Is engaging the public and informing their concerns specifically identified as an integral part of one's education or strictly elective and extracurricular?
As I'm sure Klimek would admit, these are not new issues for our profession. What makes them urgent at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century are the times in which we find ourselves. Never before have the inhabitants of this planet had greater reason to alter course from the present destructive slide into a dangerous future. At the same time, never have the rising generations of architects had a greater potential to exert their full potential in helping to heal a grievously injured world.
The issues all of us face are fundamentally matters of design. We all know the litany: transportation, security, health, productivity, land use, energy, climate change, and, yes, sustainability. However, there is a crucial disconnect between fact and remedial action that makes a difference: Most elected officials and many clients do not see the connection and the relevance of design in addressing these issues. That's the problem we must address, and addressing it meaningfully begins in the schools with faculty, students, and professional mentors alike consistently and forcefully identifying civic engagement as a core value of our profession.
In an increasingly congested world, the schools should be preparing those who will graduate to apply their knowledge to help cities and smaller communities become safer and healthier. Never have design professionals been in a better position to mediate, or become part of, the life-shaping human-environment connection.
The profession and those who practice must be committed to a civic dimension. Architects should be facilitators and listeners, prepared to talk with clients and communities about how design can contribute to creating more wholesome and sustainable conditions for present and future generations. Klimek calls on students to become "players and stakeholders in the development of our future." The AIA's Citizen Architects program connects and supports those who are doing this in communities across the country.
I recall as a student taking a perverse pride in the all-nighters, the projects that kept us locked in studio, living on barely warm takeout pizza, sleeping on top of—and sometimes under—our desks. Yes, it did build a grim fraternity proud of our ability to endure sensory deprivation and the absence of others not in our field or even our class. It's time to get out from under our desks and out into the larger world we should serve.
In a thoughtful article that appeared late last year in the Toronto Globe and Mail, Lisa Rochon wrote: "Architecture is only as great as the aspirations of its society." Engaging with (not lecturing!) society from the time we are students may not stop bullets, but we can shape an environment for hope.
Join our conversation at go.hw.net/aiaperspective.
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Wheaton strives to provide its staff and faculty a challenging and rewarding work environment that welcomes differences, fosters learning, and values collaboration, creativity and diversity.
We are a dedicated team of human resources professionals committed to providing a broad range of services that are essential to attracting, supporting, developing and retaining a dynamic and talented workforce.
The Human Resources Staff is Wheaton's main resource for information about benefits, compensation, professional development, college policies and work-related issues and concerns.


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PHOTOS: Demi Lovato skips VMAs for trip to Disneyland
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Rumors are surfacing that Demi Lovato could be getting back together with her ex, "That 70s Show" actor Wilmer Valderrama.
On Sunday, Demi and Wilmer were photographed taking a trip to Disneyland instead of attending the MTV Video Music Awards in New York, where Demi was nominated for Best Female Video. She lost the award to Taylor Swift, and her visit to the Happiest Place on Earth ended up re-fueling reconciliation rumors about her and Wilmer.
The actor sent her a birthday tweet last week when she turned 21, saying he was "so proud of the strength and commitment [she's] gained for life." A source also tells "Hollywood Life" Wilmer has been supporting Demi through the recent death of her father.
So sweet! And getting back to those Disney roots.
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Theres a video of him on youtube.. and i have the link
Theres a video of him on youtube.. and i have the link
nice one, do you want to share it or wank over the fact you have a video of a seasoned toker. Post it up
light it up
Not really ! I am waiting for the one with his name and number. There's a good chance I will know someone on his wing ?
I'll post it once you stop wanking over the fact you smoke dope..
anyway here it is..
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Trust me its him.
The mentality fits.
Oooo you are such a hero.. smoking dope and drinking beer, i bow down to your coolness.


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The Redondo Beach City Council has appointed a treasurer to serve temporarily until a special election is held to fill the position vacated last week by the surprise resignation of longtime Treasurer Ernie O'Dell.
Thomas Gaian, who previously served on the city's Public Works and Historical commissions, was recommended by Mayor Mike Gin and approved unanimously by the rest of the council. Gaian has an extensive background in finance and investing, including service as a past governor of the Pacific Stock Exchange and as a member of several other exchanges.
He is a past president and CEO of Kemper Capital Markets and served as a senior vice president of the financial services company Wedbush, Noble, Cooke Inc.
"He's a great choice," O'Dell said. "He's a nice, well-known and intelligent man."
O'Dell, 69, surprised the council when he quietly left copies of his resignation letter in their mailboxes last week. In the letter, he called the decision a "painful" process and said "a number of issues have come up recently."
O'Dell, who has served as treasurer for 18 years, formally stepped down Monday.
City officials hope that the March 5 election for mayor and three City Council seats results in a runoff election May 14, to which the treasurer's race could be added. A stand-alone election would cost the city an additional $160,000.
City Clerk Eleanor Manzano said it is highly likely the March 5 election would result in a runoff since five people are running for mayor.
According to the city charter, council members and mayors must be elected with 50 percent of the vote plus one. If a candidate in a race does not get a majority, a runoff is held between the two top voter-getters.
O'Dell ran unopposed when he was re-elected to a fifth four-year term in March 2011. If O'Dell had retired after serving more than two years of his term, the City Charter would have allowed the council to appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the term.
Gin said he approached Gaian because of his financial expertise and prior service to the city, as well as the fact that Gaian does not want to run for the position.
"It was an interesting set of criteria - someone who doesn't work and has no ambition," Gaian joked.
The Redondo Beach treasurer's job comes with a $116,950 annual salary and benefits, including cellphone and car allowances as well as health insurance and a pension.
Also at Tuesday's meeting, Chris Cagle, a former city councilman, announced he would run for treasurer.
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SET 1: Golgi Apparatus > Divided Sky, Guelah Papyrus, Fast Enough for You > Scent of a Mule, Tweezer > Lifeboy > Sparkle > Tweezer Reprise
SET 2: Also Sprach Zarathustra > Mike's Song -> Simple -> Mike's Song -> Yerushalayim Shel Zahav > I Am Hydrogen > Weekapaug Groove , McGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters, Maze, Sample in a Jar > Slave to the Traffic Light, Highway to Hell
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Encore: Sweet Jane
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Program Data Quality
Good Morning. My name is Bill Piatt and I am the Chief Information Officer of the General Services Administration. Today's hearing on Program Data Quality provides GSA the welcome opportunity to testify on the high level of scrutiny and quality controls we demand for the data in our systems. In addition we feel that our successful efforts over the last year to improve our data quality illustrates a broader effort to measure, evaluate and improve key business functions throughout the agency.
The data in GSA's system are the key to almost every aspect of our business. Financial statements, customer billing, repairs and alterations, fleet management, building security, and many other important operations are directly impacted by the quality and integrity of our information. GSA supervises, controls, and takes full responsibility for an enormous amount of government-owned assets and property. We understand that without complete and reliable information on all of our business lines it would be impossible to fulfill our mission. To that end we have undertaken initiatives in several of our most critical systems over the last two years that have resulted in significant improvements in the reliability of our data. These initiatives have allowed GSA to improve relationships with our customers, strengthen financial management, and provide better-maintained and more secure public buildings.
In GSA, we frequently remind ourselves that "What you measure is what you get." That phrase captures our determination to track the most important revenue and customer data elements in order to improve their accuracy. Tracking and measurement are proven methods for improving performance and GSA has brought this technique to our business lines with successful results.
One important example of GSA's performance measure initiative is our Data Accuracy measurement for Public Building customer billing. Almost three years ago, the Public Buildings Service instituted a new commercial, off-the-shelf system known as STAR, or System for Tracking and Administering Real Property. The system updated hardware and software and moved data from old legacy systems. Initially there were problems with the data quality of STAR, with almost all of the errors inherited from older systems. As we moved to the new system it became apparent that there were accuracy problems and we recognized the need to measure and correct any errors. We began measuring data accuracy in July 1999 and by September had already seen a reduction in rate omissions of more than 95%. In October we initiated more sophisticated measurements of our data accuracy and our results have continued to improve.
We understand however that measuring and analyzing our data accuracy is not the full or final solution to this continuing challenge and we have begun to look forward to maintaining quality assurance in the long-term. We have begun mapping our processes, benchmarking with industry's best practices and instituting changes to further cleanse our data before it enters any GSA system.
A contract for the support of PBS Data Clean Up and Data Quality Assurance initiative has been awarded to Arthur Andersen, LLP and a team of Andersen professionals have been deployed to all 11 PBS regions nationwide.
Working with GSA personnel this team will ensure that the accuracy of data remains high and will also develop processes, policies and procedure to ensure that once data is "cleaned" and validated, it remains accurate going forward in all systems. The team is also developing the capability to provide all PBS clients with accurate and timely information on the government's real estate portfolio.
While the STAR system is an important example of our work in this area, it is just one of many. Our critical Federal Supply Service systems, FSS-19 and the Federal Fleet Management System have all data entered directly by users through a web-based front end and then verified. This system has provided reliability and accuracy in our Federal Supply data.
Another critical system in GSA is the Building Security Committee Tracking System. This system, implemented after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building, tracked building security upgrades. In 1998, GSA became aware of inaccuracies in this system's data that prevented a full determination of the status of upgrades or the cost of upgrade expenditures. In May 1999, we determined that a more user-friendly system was the solution for correcting data inaccuracies. A prototype of that system is now being tested in GSA's Ft. Worth Texas Office with excellent results. An October 1999 GAO study found that an overwhelming majority of all system inaccuracies had been corrected. The new system will be rolled out nationwide this summer.
GSA's data accuracy is a priority for our business. Since our business lines are supported through payments we receive from our customers, we simply cannot afford inaccuracies. One indicator of our success in these efforts has been the twelve straight years of unqualified annual opinions from an outside accounting firm. This year we were one of only twelve Federal organizations to receive such an opinion.
As we move from older legacy systems to new, source-driven information systems we have seen more customers and internal personnel performing analysis and making decisions based on verified and timely information. This new emphasis on measuring data accuracy and utilizing data in every aspect of our work has made this area a high priority. We feel that Congress, our customer and the taxpayer can rely on GSA's data and systems.
That concludes my opening statement and I would be glad to answer your questions.


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We're suckers for any steamy on-screen romances, but when when things go bad, there's just no turning back. Lovers on shows like Girls, Pretty Little Liars and Mad Men have seen better days…to say the least.
OK! News: Celebrate the Year in TV! It's Time for OK!'s TV Takeover
Don't get us wrong, we've got our fingers and toes crossed that these guys pull through, but we're not gonna lie, it's not lookin' good. Take a peek at a few doomed TV couples in our gallery below…
OK! Hottie of the Day: Jon Hamm
What do you think of these TV couples? Think they're going to make it work? Which ones do you think are the most troubled? Tweet us @OKMagazine!