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The percentage of North American companies using SIP or Session Initiation Protocol trunking and traditional T-1s will just about equalize in two years, marking a dramatic shift in technology used for external corporate communications.
Of the 278 companies responding to an Infonetics Research survey, 58 percent say they will use at least some SIP trunks in 2015 while 55 percent say they will use will use at least some T-1s.
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SIP trunking involves connecting all corporate voice, video, and data traffic to service providers' networks over a single IP connection. This removes the need for dedicated circuits to handle each type of traffic, thereby making more efficient use of bandwidth and lowering costs. The inherent nature of IP allows for routing traffic around failures, so if the connection to a single corporate site is downed, for example, the corporate IP phone network can be kept alive from another site.
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That's a dramatic shift from today, when 38 percent use SIP trunking and 71 percent use T-1s.
The big motivations for the shift are lower costs and better reliability, says Diane Myers, an Infonetics analyst who wrote "SIP Trunking and SBC Strategies: North American Enterprise Survey."
Even more might be shifting over to SIP but they are happy with their current voice services and their current contracts extend beyond 2015, the study says.
While SIP trunking is making clear gains, it won't wipe out use of T-1 and ISDN trunks, she says. "[T]here isn't going to be a 100 percent cutover from T1 to SIP. Companies are using SIP trunking for only a portion of their call capacity," Myers says.
When asked what SIP service providers they use or are considering, respondents to the survey named more than 20, which indicates that competition is stiff and there is no dominant carrier, the survey says.
The survey was conducted among 278 organizations with more than 100 employees.
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Harriet smiled slightly when she heard Misha swarm back up into the trees, taking that faint scent of his interest with him. She was impressed with how silently he moved. He was quieter than even were-cats, which was pretty damned impressive. She had to admit, there were a number of things about her vamp partner than impressed her, and if they both survived the night, she fully intended to further explore his... abilities.
"Now that you're back at your post," she teased. Her mood had automatically improved with his apology. "I'll answer your question. My nose has picked up a number of things, but nothing that is of concern unless someone needs to track down some elk. Was there anything else?"
"Only that it won't bother me if you shift. I've noticed most of the other weres are in their animal forms, and wasn't sure why you weren't. I just don't want you holding back," Misha replied, pleased that she wasn't holding onto her irritation with him.
Harriet sent her amusement down the link before replying. "Oh you don't have to worry about me holding back. I'm keeping human because I'm more agile this way, and I have a feeling that it will be more useful than my strength. Besides, even staying human, my nose is better than most of the wolves when fully shifted."
Harriet felt Misha's interest and curiosity before he spoke. "Do all bears have such sharp noses, or just you?"
Harriet answered, figuring it would help him trust her if he understood just how keen her senses really were. It was hardly a secret, after all. "Yes and yes. All bears have a much better sense of smell than wolves."
Misha heard the underlying pride in her voice. Not that he blamed her, he knew were culture well enough to know that a lot of weres didn't give bears much credit. "Even among bears, though,she continued, my nose is one of the best. My hearing and night vision aren't bad either."
Misha was fascinated, and found himself wondering what it must be like to have that kind of scenting ability. Vamp noses tended to be keen, but it seemed he'd missed the boat on that ability when he was created. He had other senses that were sharper, but sometimes it still bothered him that his nose wasn't that much better than the average human.
"So do..." Misha suddenly broke off, a soft sound in the forest having caught his attention.
Harriet went on high alert, scenting the air for anything unusual.
"There's something at ten o'clock," Misha told her and paused. "I alerted Max as well as Nadia and Jack," he said, naming the neighboring pair that was off to their left. Harriet maintained her focus on the direction he'd indicated. She was just beginning to catch a scent and didn't want to lose it.
"You've got someone who's bending light and shadow to hide themselves," Max's soft voice came into their heads, along with an image of what the person was doing and their current location. "Capture or kill," he told them shortly, letting them know to take action, and that he'd like the person taken alive if possible.
Harriet was surprised at the level of loyalty she felt towards the dragon man. The only other person who claimed her loyalty to this extent was her alpha, and it bothered her that she felt this way towards someone she'd barely met. Later she fully intended to talk to the alpha about it, but for now, she had work to do.
Harriet and Misha consulted Nadia and Jack, and in seconds had a plan of action. Nadia and Jack were going to play backup, and watch to be certain their target didn't have a partner trying to sneak through while they were distracted.
Misha climbed back down to the ground, and moved towards their target, acting as a distraction. Harriet's nose told her the precise position of their quarry, and she quietly maneuvered herself behind them.
She waited for her opportunity, and a moment later she tackled the intruder. A split second after that, Misha was helping her bind and gag the man, and her adrenaline rush was shifting into a sense of accomplishment.
"Neatly done," Max said to them, and they both felt a sense of pride from his praise. "Throw him into one of those cages that Christian brought, and then return to your positions."
Harriet and Misha quickly did as they'd been ordered, and were back on the line, each pleased with the way they'd worked together, and that they'd had a moment of doing something other than watch and wait.
Keisha was busy coordinating her people, but a part of her was longing to join in the fight. She'd shaken Max out of his anger earlier, but that didn't mean she wasn't pissed. She hadn't succumbed to her anger, though she was dying for an opportunity to work some of it out.
No, she thought to herself. If I don't want this turning into a clusterfuck, I need to keep track of what's happening and coordinate my people. I can't do that very well if I'm in the middle of the fighting. Besides, she thought with a slight smile, it's not like they need my help.
"Mate," Carol-Tiu's voice growled into Christian's mind. "We've got the Western slope handled."
Christian heard the satisfaction in his mate's voice, and saw the situation through her eyes. His lips twitched in amusement. She'd decimated the ranks that had tried to attack her. Even the vamps stationed in the area were keeping their distance from her, and usually they flocked to power as much as weaker weres flocked to an alpha
"You have a talent for understatement," he replied, letting his pride in her color his mental voice. He gave her a quick image of how he would reward her later, and broke contact, chuckling at the growl that echoed down their bond.
He checked in with his other teams and found that each was the same. Together the weres and vamps were making short work of the attackers. Christian found himself quite impressed with the effectiveness of the combination. Had the attackers only been facing Keisha's or Christian's forces, the outcome would have been dicey. But together, it was like they had tripled the number of fighters.
If they do this well with no prior training together, imagine what they would be like with it... When this is over, Keisha and I really should talk.
Lisa and the shadow creature continued to study each other. Lisa suspected that if anyone were keeping score, she'd currently be leading, but she didn't kid herself into thinking she'd won the game yet.
Lisa decided to take a risk and examine some of the creature's bonds more closely. Something about them still bothered her on a very deep level, and she knew whatever that something was, it was important.
I'm not going to get much that I don't already know from this end, she thought to herself. I need to trace one of these and see the person it's attached to.
"I can help with that," Raven spoke up, following her thoughts.
Lisa quickly agreed, deciding to strike while the iron was hot, and Raven moved to mask what she was doing. Lisa chose the most recent of the attached bonds, getting the feeling that it would be less likely to detect her than if she tried an older, more established link.
Lisa traced it quickly, knowing her time was limited, and was surprised to discover it linked back to Tim, the factory worker responsible for the sabotage.
She could see the bond was only recently established, perhaps even within the last twenty four hours, and as a result, the bonding was fresh and not yet well concealed. Lisa studied it carefully.
Crap! No wonder this is bothering me so much! Lisa cursed to herself, and then quickly fled back just as Raven began to tug at her.
Even though she'd sped back as quickly as possible, she was still a hair too late, and she felt the shadow creature reach into her for a moment. It didn't last long, but she knew it had found something to use against her the moment it smiled.
"No wonder you had no interest in sex, you've already found a very ... talented partner. I should have realized he was more than just your bodyguard." it said smoothly. Lisa was surprised how well its musical voice conveyed warmth and understanding, even though she knew it felt neither. After all, her empathy was working just fine.
"If I had such a one, I wouldn't be interested in much else either. That shifted form of his is quite ... impressive and leads the imagination into so many ... possibilities. It is not often that a dragon's bonded is able to take on their aspect. He is quite special."
Lisa remained silent, though she did wonder how it knew enough about dragons and those they bonded with to make that statement. She knew the creature was leading up to something, and she didn't want to feed it any more details than it had already gained.
"Oh do not worry, I have no interest in doing anything to him," it paused and its smile grew wider. "Unless, of course, he wanted to do something to me," its voice dropped lower and took on a husky note, leaving no doubt just what that something was.
Lisa was unmoved by its words. She knew Max, and what the creature was suggesting was completely outside the realm of possibility.
"Of course he is an honorable man, so I doubt I would ever be presented with such an opportunity," it said, managing to sound disappointed. "So tell me, have you asked Keisha to turn you yet? She is the logical choice since weres do eventually die."
Lisa simply remained silent again, using the time to balance her disgust over what she'd seen about its bond to Tim. She needed to get her reaction under control so that her revulsion wouldn't be used against her.
"I see," it stated, watching her closely. "You've decided to ask her, but have not told her yet. How very courageous of you to change for him," it complimented, and once again, its words sounded of genuine emotion that it did not truly feel.
"I wonder if after you're turned, your fangs will be able to get through those scales of his. You wouldn't want to break one, after all. I hear it's quite painful. If you can, it should be quite interesting to see is reaction to vampire venom. I saw how ... motivated he is as a partner. The additional drive provided by your bite ought to be quite an experience, and is sure to keep things interesting for a long time."
Lisa was starting to wonder if the creature had a point to make or if it was just trying to get her to let her guard down. Either way, this was beginning to get tiresome, but she knew that, like a schoolyard bully, if she gave it any reaction it would only be encouraged.
"Keeping things interesting is so very important," it continued, speaking with the air of one with vast experience. Of course in this case, it did actually have experience. "The centuries get quite long..." It paused, giving her a look full of understanding, and once again, Lisa was careful not to fall for its acting ability.
"Not that I think he'll leave you. The thing about honorable men is that they will hold to their word no matter what." Lisa now understood where the creature was going with all of this. It was implying that eventually she and Max would end up trapped together, neither one interested in the other anymore, and with endless years before them.
Lisa kept her expression smooth, but this really didn't bother her. She didn't know what the future would hold for her and Max, so she didn't worry about what might happen. It may be that eventually they would tire of each other, though she hoped not. If it ever did happen, she knew without a doubt that she would release Max from any promises made to her, and she knew if she asked, he would do the same. It simply was not in her nature to make another person miserable.
And tomorrow I could be killed crossing the street, she thought to herself. The future will bring what it will bring, and worrying about it is pointless.
The creature narrowed its eyes, once again frustrated that its words had no impact. It could tell at this point, that she wasn't merely putting up a façade. No, this woman was genuinely not affected.
"The cavalry is finally here," Raven cawed into her mind, while 'catching' and passing a link to her. Lisa allowed the link to form, feeling like she was joining hands with the other person. She was a bit surprised when she felt Sonja, coupled with Eldingar mesh with her. As the link settled, she also detected a third person that was holding an anchor back to the physical.
Lisa took one look at that anchor and realized this was her pathway back. She could now leave at any time, and she felt relief at the same moment she prepared to stay and hold her ground.
Lisa looked again at Sonja-Eldingar and almost gasped in shock when she finally saw something she would never have expected. "You're the original bond!"
"Yes, I'm afraid that is so," Eldingar said softly. "Only the death of one of us can break that bond."
Lisa's surprise increased. She didn't know why, but suddenly she was able to see much more about Eldingar than she'd ever seen before. "Yes," Eldingar's voice whispered into her mind. "Yes you have seen clearly. The creature before you is of my making. She was once great, but then she chose to become this. She was my greatest joy, and my greatest sorrow."
Lisa digested Eldingar's words quickly, her mind already shifting to something of greater importance in this moment. "Please, you must tell Tiernan and the others..." Lisa showed Eldingar all she had learned in one quick burst.
There was a brief pause before Eldingar spoke again. "He has been told. You have seen further than even I. What it has been doing... This should not be possible, but it explains much."
"Healer," Tiernan's voice came through the link, and Lisa clearly felt Eldingar's and Sonja's shock at his presence. "We have seen this once before. The item that Amergin and I created will help."
''When have you seen this before?" Eldingar asked with some suspicion.
"Do you really wish to waste time on this now?" Tiernan replied, dark amusement in his mental voice. "As I recall, we are short on time."
Lisa could feel the subtext in his words, and figured there must have been some sort of argument between him and Eldingar earlier.
"Fine, but you will explain later," Eldingar replied, a slight smile in her voice.
"If the two of you are finished verbally sparring, could we get on with this?" Lisa interrupted, knowing there wouldn't be much time before the shadow creature figured out that something was different.
"Of course," Tiernan replied. "My people have been getting into position. As soon as Eldingar relayed your information, I sent them to keep it trapped here. It will be tricky, since it has so many bonds, but all of my people are at my disposal."
"All? What about Thom and Shari? Who's protecting them?"
"You have many friends," Tiernan answered. "Suffice to say, Our land and Our friends are being well guarded, along with ensuring your ability to return."
Lisa was a bit surprised. From his words, she gathered that Tiernan had turned over protection of the physical lands that linked to his part of Underhill. That took a tremendous amount of trust, and Lisa knew she'd want to hear this story later. In the meantime, she had work to do.
"So how do we use your little gift?"
Max was on high alert. He and his team had caught and killed a number of people that had slipped through the fighting. Considering how well Christian and Keisha had managed to decimate the attackers, he knew the ones getting through had been sent on a different mission than the 'cannon fodder.'
He'd seen this type of thing before, but it still left a bad taste in his mouth. To spend so many lives on a suicide mission, simply because you desired something held by someone else was just ... petty and small. It would be a different story if Christian were prone to attacking his neighbors or represented some other type of imminent threat, but that was not the case. Christian's pack was strong and he had a fierce reputation, but along with that was his reputation for leaving his neighbors alone unless provoked.
Max shook his head in annoyance. He's certainly been provoked now. If the Calliehg alpha isn't killed during this little action, Christian may well decide to take care of the problem when this is complete. I may even help him. It would certainly help settle any other covetous thoughts that may be out there, he thought to himself, before catching a flicker of movement from the trees across the circle.
Max zeroed in on the area and caught yet another person that had not only slipped through Keisha and Christian's lines, but his as well. Max alerted the pairs stationed nearby and prepared himself to attack if necessary.
A moment later Max was able to stand down, as yet another attacker was taken out by the efficient members of his team. They'd been working together amazingly well, and Max was impressed.
They'd been lucky so far. The largest group of attackers had only three people, though Max did not expect that trend to continue. The problem was that every one of them had a way to conceal themselves. The most successful of these had been able to mask scent. Max was grateful for Misha's preternatural hearing when that one had come through.
"It's like fighting fucking assassins," Max heard one of his people grumbling after reporting in to him. He agreed with the sentiment, and wondered just what these attackers were after. Any questioning of the ones they'd captured only sent them into a catatonic state, rendering them useless. He kept his senses sharp, drawing on everything he had. Something just didn't feel right.
Max reached deeper into his bond with Ember, and was gratified when his contrary partner didn't hassle him, and gave Max unrestricted access. It was like a dripping icicle compared to a raging waterfall, and he felt Ember steadying him while he got his 'feet' under him again.
As soon as Max was solid, he extended his new senses into the clearing and the areas surrounding. There was literally nothing that could hide from him. He could even sense the mosquitoes happily getting meals from his team. Too much information, he thought to himself, and Ember helped him filter out what he didn't need to see.
"What is that?" Max asked.
Ember sighed briefly in annoyance. "What else would they be but shadows?" Ember replied.
"They're the ones concealing the people getting through, aren't they?"
"Right first try," Ember replied dryly.
"The forest is full of them... Can they do anything aside from concealing people? Do you know how to get rid of them?"
Ember huffed another sigh, "They're ability to influence anything physical is limited, but problematic just the same. It's a pity the shaman is out right now. She could handle such as these easily. Still, there may be something we can do together. You should warn your people."
Ember showed Max what he intended to do, and Max barely got out the warning before Ember moved through him, and flames blanketed the clearing. Ember was in full control, and the flames did not burn a single leaf, nor did they put any heat out beyond pleasant warmth. However, anytime the light from those cheery flames touched the shadows, they burned to ash in seconds.
"Watch the forest, not the flames!" Max's mental voice barked out to his team. "Nothing gets through!"
Max felt Ember's surprise. "It cannot be easy to ignore all of this. I'm impressed with these people," he commented. "Warn them again. I'm going to spread this out while we still have the energy. The cost of this is not small."


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I haven't really told you all that much about my Thanksgiving.
And to be honest with you, I took zero pictures throughout the day. But you know, it was typical — we ate, we ate, and we ate some more.
Thanksgiving has always been all about the food for me. When I was younger, we woke up and waited around while my dad made a few dozen cinnamon rolls for us to all sit down to eat our very rare breakfast together. After we stuffed ourselves for the first time, we headed over to my aunt's house where we ate the same foods each and every year — mashed potatoes, stuffing, broccoli/cheese casserole, sweet potatoes laden with butter and cinnamon. Dessert always came much too quickly as our stomachs could never handle another bite. But pumpkin pie, fudge, and one of my aunt's famous cakes would always be out waiting for us.
This year was no different.
The Husband and I started the day off with a breakfast together — French toast casseroles have become our Thanksgiving tradition, and we were filled with carbs and sugary maple syrup before the festivities even began. We then made our way over to his grandma's house where we ate dinner #1, and followed that up with a trip to my aunt's for dinner #2. Because I de-glutenized (technical term) all of my favorite dishes, I had quite the variety of food to choose from. Okay, let's be real — there was no choosing. I ate it all. When dessert came around, there was no room — but I made room for things like fudge (talk about a stomachache) and pumpkin squares.
And then I repeated it all again Friday for leftover night.
I figured there were two thing I could do about all of the holiday indulgences.
The first thing I could have done was beat myself up over it. Get mad at myself for eating when I'm not hungry, for eating foods that made me sick, for stuffing myself until my pants felt unreasonably tight (I actually wore jeans on Friday).
The other option I had was to enjoy every single bite.
There have been years where I was in the former group rather than the latter — beaten myself up about all the butter and sugar, looking forward for my typical routines to get back to normal in the next few days. But really how is that enjoying the holidays? A few years ago I vowed to myself not to let holiday indulgences get the best of me. To focus on how good they are. To remember a few days will not make or break me of my health. To know that being with friends and family during the holidays is what it is really about, and if I want to indulge with them, so be it.
But really this is about more than just the holidays. I find that people beat themselves up about indulgences far more often than just on the holidays. Want that extra cookie? Then eat it! Life is far too short to be worrying about silly things such as the calories in a cookie or treat.
Life life to the fullest — and enjoy every last bite.
Question: How was your holiday weekend? What was the best thing you ate?


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Since 1977, National University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The University is also:
- Accredited by the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for educator preparation programs
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- Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) for the offering of the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies, and Paralegal Specialist Certificates
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- Accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) for the offering of the Master of Public Health
- Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for the offering of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
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National University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:
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• Master of Arts
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• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science
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The Monroe post of the Michigan State Police is looking to the public for help in determining the circumstances behind the body of a woman being dumped in a wooded field in Frenchtown Township in Monroe County.
Troopers were dispatched at approximately 3:45 p.m. Thursday to the field off South Stony Creek Road near LaPrad Road after someone reported finding the remains, according to a news release. An autopsy will be conducted by the Wayne County Medical Examiner's office to determine the cause of death and help identify the woman.
Anyone with information is asked to call the post at 734-242-3500.
Body found in Monroe County field
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Degas tried to win him for the Impressionists, Ruskin dismissed his paintings as "unhappy mere photographs of vulgar society", Henry James called him "hard, vulgar and banal". But James protested too much. Dissecting social convention through anecdotes of fashion and flirtation, with jewel-like, minute descriptive qualities, Tissot's oddly angled, disorienting close-up depictions of leisured Victorians evince exactly the mix of brittle surface, sensuous undercurrent and moral uncertainty that characterises James' novels.
Born a draper's son in the port city of Nantes – textiles and ships, the details of both exquisitely rendered, haunt his oeuvre – Tissot lived in London in the 1870s, and his work, sitting uneasily between English and French art, is under-rated. Small but welcome, Wakefield's show centres on the museum's painting "On The Thames, or How Happy I Could Be With Either", supplemented by a handful of loans from Tate and Sheffield.
"On The Thames", set at water level and marvellously depicting the variety of vessels steaming into port, features a threesome reclining in a small boat, the languid man hardly bothering to choose between his two sumptuously attired companions: it caused a scandal when exhibited at the Royal Academy. "Portsmouth Dockyard" revisits the theme, with a kilted Highland Sergeant making his choice. "The Gallery of HMS Calcutta" compresses Tissot's familiar trio of one man and two women on to a deck. Hemmed in by ornamental iron railings, a naval officer bypasses a chaperone to flirt with a young beauty whose fan hides her laughing features from him – though we see them, and her frank display of her hourglass figure.
Almost aggressively, Tissot forces the viewer into collusion. At the same time he insists – especially by his flat, asymmetric patterning, influenced by Japanese prints, and harsh cropping – that his narratives, like the social rules his figures subtly transgress, are mere artifice. A chronicler who fixed the fashions of an epoch, he also went beyond them to the ambivalence of modernity.
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This thread is just so you can talk about the upcoming final.
So who do you think will make the final and why things like that.
This thread is just so you can talk about the upcoming final.
So who do you think will make the final and why things like that.
Rip Fardin Qayyumi, Bob Woolmer and Craig.
Aus and NZ, because they are the best two sides.
Appreciating cricket's greatest legend ever - HD Bird...............Funniest post (intentionally) ever.....Runner-up.....Third.....Fourth
(Accidental) founder of Twenty20 Is Boring Society. Click and post to sign-up.RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990-15/4/2006
I still think SA can make the final. If they win tonight, I would say their World Cup is back on Track and they will reach the Final.
If SA don't , its the winner of NZ v SL Semifinal and not the upcoming NZ v SL super 8 game. (because its likely in such an event the 2 teams will meet each other in the Semifinal) .
id back new zealand to get the better of sri lanka. i think sri lankas batting line up may crumble under the pressure of the better bowling attacks like australias and new zealands.
Bangladesh vs Ireland anyone
Future Of Cricket
Really outside Bond and Vettori and Kiwi bowling is not much more then serviceable. But Sri Lanka haven't truely dominated with the bat outside a couple gun innings by Jayasuriya. I still would back the boys to come good once the pressure on and its sudden death. Don't really think Australia have cemented a final spot yet, still get the feeling their bowling attack will fall apart when put under real pressure.
The man, the mountain, the Mathews. The greatest all rounder since Keith Miller. (Y)
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RIP WCC and CW Cricket
Member of the MSC, JMAS and CVAAS
Aus vs SA
(Yes SA lost to Bangladesh but most other performances bar Aus have been completely dominant scoring totals that other teams have not yet managed to achieve nad they look the goods to me. There bowling might be lacking a bit but there batting makes up for it.)
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Early symptoms include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, especially in the large muscle groups—thighs, hips, back, and sometimes shoulders. These symptoms are universal.
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Four to 10 days after the initial phase of illness, the late symptoms of HPS appear. These include coughing and shortness of breath, with the sensation of, as one survivor put it, a "...tight band around my chest and a pillow over my face" as the lungs fill with fluid.
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Here are PFW's Week 17 QB rankings:
- Aaron Rodgers, Packers at Vikings
- Tom Brady, Patriots vs. Dolphins
- Drew Brees, Saints vs. Panthers
- Cam Newton, Panthers at Saints
- Tony Romo, Cowboys at Redskins
- Robert Griffin III, Redskins vs. Cowboys
- Peyton Manning, Broncos vs. Chiefs
- Russell Wilson, Seahawks vs. Rams
- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers vs. Browns
- Colin Kaepernick, 49ers vs. Cardinals
- Matthew Stafford, Lions vs. Bears
- Eli Manning, Giants vs. Eagles
- Josh Freeman, Buccaneers at Falcons
- Philip Rivers, Chargers vs. Raiders
- Matt Schaub, Texans at Colts
- Andy Dalton, Bengals vs. Ravens
- Chad Henne, Jaguars at Titans
- Matt Ryan, Falcons vs. Buccaneers
- Nick Foles, Eagles at Giants
- Andrew Luck, Colts vs. Texans
- Joe Flacco, Ravens at Bengals
- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills vs. Jets
- Jake Locker, Titans vs. Jaguars
- Jay Cutler, Bears at Lions
- Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins at Patriots
- Sam Bradford, Rams at Seahawks
- Christian Ponder, Vikings vs. Packers
- Matt Leinart, Raiders at Chargers
- Greg McElroy, Jets at Bills
- Colt McCoy, Browns at Steelers
- Brady Quinn, Chiefs at Broncos
- Brian Hoyer, Cardinals at 49ers
- Carson Palmer, Raiders at Chargers INJ
- Brandon Weeden, Browns at Steelers INJ
Not listed: none
We base our rankings on the following scoring system: For skill-position players, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards, one point for every 30 passing yards, six points for a TD run or catch, four points for a TD pass, two points for a two-point conversion run or catch, two points for a two-point conversion pass. For kickers, three points for FGs of 18-39 yards, four points for FGs of 40-49 yards, and five points for FGs of 50-plus yards. Defensive rankings are based primarily on points allowed, yardage allowed and sack potential.
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ILL — player has an illness that may affect productivity or availability.
UP — player was moved up on draft board after original posting.
DOWN — player was moved down on draft board after original posting.
Not listed — player is temporarily sidelined due to injury or suspension but otherwise would be ranked.
ACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated active (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
INACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated inactive (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
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Online schools in Kentucky
Those planning to work in Kentucky may want to think twice before settling for just a high school diploma. From 2012-2022, jobs requiring a high school diploma will increase only 10 percent. Meanwhile, job growth for positions requiring some level of post-secondary education will jump 16.6 percent. That's according to a report from the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development.
Fortunately for those who want to advance their education, Kentucky has many colleges and universities which offer a range of certificate and degree programs. These schools may have traditional campuses in cities such as Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville, or they may offer alternative education options such as classes at satellite locations or online.
Before you start a degree program, you need to find the right fit for your educational and lifestyle needs. Traditional students may be drawn to campus life while online colleges in Kentucky may be perfect for those who need to fit classes between work and family obligations. Regardless of the path you plan to choose, keep reading to learn more about schools in Kentucky.
To find out more about the state, its educational options and potential careers, explore the different sections of this guide. They include:
• Online education in Kentucky
• Major industries & in-demand degrees
• Colleges in Kentucky
Online education in Kentucky
The number of jobs requiring higher education is growing, but many Kentucky residents may not be qualified to fill them. According to the Census Bureau, only 21.5 percent of state residents older than age 25 had a bachelor's degree in 2013. That number is well below the national average of 28.8 percent.
Major employers in the state may need highly trained workers in the years to come. Medical centers such as Our Lady Bellefonte Hospital — the largest employer in the state according to the Department of Labor — may not only need physicians and nurses but also technicians and technologists who can operate complex equipment. UPS, another major employer in the state, could require logistics professionals, and Toyota and Ford may need engineers at their automotive plants.
For programs with a hands-on component, such as those in the medical field, some courses may be completed online to limit the amount of on-campus work required.
Unfortunately, adults without a degree may find it difficult to return to the classroom and earn the credentials needed for these and other jobs. However, online schools in Kentucky offer a solution.
While a traditional degree program may mean students have to take time off work to attend classes, online degree programs generally allow students to log-in at their convenience to review course materials and complete assignments. For programs with a hands-on component, such as those in the medical field, some courses may be completed online to limit the amount of on-campus work required.
Even younger students may find online colleges in Kentucky are a good fit. Studying online may free up time for other activities during the day. What's more, it may reduce costs associated with parking, commuting and eating meals on campus.
Comparing online colleges in Kentucky
While all states have online colleges, Kentucky has truly embraced the concept of distance learning. The Kentucky Virtual Campus is administered by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to bring together a catalog of online courses offered by many of the state's leading colleges and universities. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System has their own online program which lets students study completely online or take their courses online for a single term.
The following are a few of the online colleges in Kentucky. They may work within one of the systems listed above or operate independently.
- University of Louisville
- Kentucky Christian University
- Capella University
- Kentucky State University
- Claremont Lincoln University
More than 40 percent of the state's population lives in rural areas, according to 2010 Census data, which means these and other online schools in Kentucky may play an important role in helping students get the education they need. An online program may allow a student to study at a college or university at which they would otherwise not have access. Beyond Kentucky online colleges, state residents may also find they are able to enroll in distance learning programs offered at institutions in other states.
If you're interested, start exploring what online degrees might be offered near you by checking out this map, which shows the location of all colleges in Kentucky based on 2013 data from the NCES. (Mobile users will need to visit the full Schools.com site to use the map.)
Degrees to consider in Kentucky
Although job opportunities for those with a higher education are expected to increase, employment growth won't necessarily be equal across all industries. Students may want to focus their studies in an area related to one of the key sectors of the Kentucky economy:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing
- Biotechnology and life sciences
- Sports and recreation
- Transportation and logistics
In addition, careers in business may see growth since many of these fields require management and operations professionals to oversee factories, lead new projects and develop long-range plans. Earning a degree in a field related to business or one of the sectors above may be one option for students at online colleges in Kentucky.
Another option may be to consider the jobs of the future and enroll in a degree program geared toward the occupations expected to see the greatest growth in the years to come. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates expected job for occupations in each state, and the chart below highlights the degrees needed for some of the positions expected to add the most jobs from 2012-2022:
Degree |
Occupation |
Expected job growth (2012-2022) |
Bachelor's degree and commercial pilot's license |
Commercial Pilot |
63.8% |
Associate degree from accredited program |
Occupational Therapy Assistant |
48.5% |
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school |
Athletic Trainer |
47.5% |
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science or statistics |
Actuary |
45.3% |
Master's degree from an accredited program |
Physician Assistant |
45.3% |
A third way students may select a degree program is to consider what occupations are most highly compensated. According to the BLS, medical professionals earn top incomes in Kentucky. The following are the average salaries earned in 2014 by the most lucrative occupations in the state.
- Surgeons - $251,970
- Obstetricians and gynecologists - $231,020
- Psychiatrists - $221,580
- Internists, general - $190,410
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - $181,900
Outside of the medical field, postsecondary engineering teachers, air traffic controllers and marketing managers all made average incomes in excess of six digits in 2014. Legal careers may also be a high-paying option for Kentucky residents. Postsecondary law teachers, judges and magistrates all have average annual income greater than $100,000.
Popular colleges in Kentucky
Whether you're interested in studying online or studying on-campus, there's no shortage of quality colleges and universities in Kentucky. Some schools are big names that are recognized across the nation. Others are small institutions, such as Bible schools, seminaries and private non-profits, which provide a more intimate education experience. The following are a few of the most popular Kentucky universities:
- University of Louisville: Although currently a state-supported school, the University of Louisville was supported by its namesake city for decades. It joined the state university system in 1970 and now maintains three campus locations that support its 12 colleges and schools. UofL offers five undergraduate degrees as well as eight graduate degrees and four graduate certificates and endorsements to its online students.
- Kentucky State University: Based in the state capital of Frankfort, Kentucky State University was chartered back in 1886. Throughout the years, the school has maintained a small-school feel and currently enrolls approximately 2,500 students. Those wishing to study online may choose from three bachelor degree programs: criminal justice, psychology or public administration. KSU also offers an online master's degree in special education and an online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Legal careers may also be a high-paying option for Kentucky residents: Postsecondary law teachers, judges and magistrates all have average annual income greater than $100,000.
- University of Kentucky: In 2015, the University of Kentucky celebrated 150 years as the flagship institution of higher education in the state. It was founded as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky and has grown into a university that enrolls some 30,000 students each year through its 16 colleges. Today, UK has 12 hybrid programs that combine online with on-campus classes in addition to five graduate programs that are available fully online.
- Asbury University: Asbury University is one of the private universities educating Kentucky students. As a nondenominational Christian university, Asbury enrolls more than 1,750 students from 44 states and boasts of an alumni network that includes 22,000 living members. Online students can select from one of more than 30 online programs that include one associate degree, four bachelor's degrees and a number of master's degrees and graduate certificates.
- Western Kentucky University: Another popular school is Western Kentucky University. Located in Bowling Green, the college was originally authorized as a school for teachers in 1906. It now has six colleges as well as a robust online program that offers 1,700 online courses and more than 80 online certificates and degrees.
As technology advances, more institutions may join the ranks of online schools in Kentucky. The result may be increased opportunities for students from all walks of life to earn an advanced education regardless of whether they are able to attend classes on campus.
However, there's no reason to wait to get started on your degree. You can request more information from the online colleges in Kentucky listed below to learn more about your learning options.
1. Occupational Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2014, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ky.htm
2. Long Term Occupational Projections, Projections Central, http://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
3. PK-20 Initiative, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, http://www.ache.alabama.gov/Content/PK20/PK20.aspx
4. Kentucky Quick Facts, Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/21000.html
5. Kentucky Virtual Campus, http://www.kyvc.org/
6. Kentucky Occupational Outlook to 2022, Department of Workforce Development, https://kylmi.ky.gov/admin/gsipub/htmlarea/uploads/Outlook.pdf
7. Kentucky Largest Employers, CareerOneStop, http://www.acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=21&from=State
8. Kentucky Community and Technical College System Online, https://www.kctcs.edu/KCTCS_Online.aspx
9. Urban Percentage of the Population for States, Iowa State University, http://www.icip.iastate.edu/tables/population/urban-pct-states
10. Admission for Online Programs, University of Louisville, http://louisville.edu/online/admissions
11. Online Degree Programs, Kentucky State University, http://kysu.edu/academics/distance-education/online-degree-programs/
12. WKU Online, Western Kentucky University, https://www.wku.edu/online/
13. Fully Online Programs, University of Kentucky, http://www.uky.edu/DistanceLearning/current/programs/online.html
14. School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Asbury University, https://www.asbury.edu/gps


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Public Transportation
There is a RTD bus stop and Light Rail stop at Elitch Gardens. Visit www.rtd-denver.com for more information.
Safe and Secure Park Entry
Elitch Gardens is private property and we do not allow firearms or weapons in the park. Many of our rides are thrilling and dynamic and these items are prohibited for general safety reasons. Elitch Gardens works in conjunction with the Denver Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security to develop our firearm/weapon policy. Denver Police Department Officers working on property are the only persons permitted to carry a firearm or weapon. For your safety we use electronic screening devices at the main gate. Since metal objects may activate this system, please allow our staff to inspect bags and purses upon request.
Food and Beverages
Outside food and beverage are not permitted, however, guests may bring in clear sealed water bottles. Guests with special dietary needs may bring in their own food. Please see a Security Agent for details. If you, or someone in your family, is living with one of the eight most common food allergies, we encourage you to download our Food Allergen Guide or check out the park's Gluten Free Options.
Dress Code
We ask that our Guests dress appropriately for our family theme park environment. Shirts, shorts and shoes are required at all times in the main section of the park. Proper swimwear is required for all Water Park attractions. No thong or g-string type swimwear is allowed. Denim and swimwear with zippers, buckles or rivets are not permitted on Water Park attractions. For the safety of our Guests, we do not allow items of a specific color and/or style, identifying person's association with a gang, such as bandanas or belts with excessive length. Clothing with offensive material will be asked to be removed.
Guest Relations
Guest Relations is located outside of the park to right of the main entrance and inside the park next to the Carousel. Our Guest Relations representatives will be happy to assist you. Also, please visit Guest Relations by the Carousel to claim or report a lost item. This Guest Relations location is also a meeting place for lost parties.
Tips for Family Fun
- Plan your visit when attendance is lightest. Best bets: Weekdays during the summer and any regular operating day during the months of May, June and September.
- Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for cool evenings. You may store loose articles in a locker near the Main Gate or the Water Park (available during Water Park operating hours).
- Smoking is ONLY allowed in designated smoking areas. See the Park Map & Guide for specific locations.
- Arrange a meeting place and time should your party become separated.The Big Wheel is a common meeting area.
- Stop by Stroller Rental if you need a stroller or wheelchair. Come early, as all rentals are on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Review the park map to familiarize yourself with the park's layout and to help in plan your day.
- To help you plan your day, pick up a show schedule (available at Guest Relations).
- Plan to start your day at attractions farthest from the main entrance. Also, ride your favorite rides when the park first opens or after 5 p.m.
- To avoid lines, plan to eat at non-traditional lunch and dinner hours.
- Make sure children feel comfortable riding our rides prior to getting in line. Toddlers will especially like rides and attractions that are "pint-sized."
First Aid Center
First Aid Centers are located between Blue Moon Beer Garden and the Mind Eraser, as well as between Hook's Lagoon and Commotion Ocean Wave Pool (this location is open during Water Park hours only). The First Aid Center does not dispense medication.
Guests with Disabilities
At Elitch Gardens, our goal is to accommodate the needs of our Guests to the best of our abilities. Our procedures have been developed with your safety and comfort in mind as we provide an entertaining experience with fair and equal treatment for all our Guests. View our Park Accessibility Guide for more details.
Lost Parents
Children who become separated from their parents or group will be taken to Guest Relations located near the Carousel. Children should be instructed to ask the nearest team member for help in case they get lost. Team members are identified by Elitch Gardens name tags. Families should decide on a meeting place, such as the Big Wheel, in case the party is separated.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located at Guest Relations inside the park by the Carousel.
Announcements and Messages
Personal paging of any kind is not available. If you become separated from your group, you may leave a message at Guest Relations.
Strollers and Wheelchairs
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for a fee at Tennyson Street Emporium on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of wheelchairs are available.
Lockers of varying sizes and rental prices are available throughout the park. Please see a park map for locations.
We have ATMs conveniently located throughout the park. Traveler's checks are accepted for park admission and in gift shops with proper identification.
Credit Cards—American Express, MasterCard and VISA cards are accepted for all ticket purchases, as well as most dining and shopping locations throughout the Park, excluding carts and satellite locations.
Ride Restrictions and Ride Openings
For the safety of all park Guests, most rides have height and size restrictions. Most thrill rides require that Guests be 48″ or taller. View our Park Accessibility Guide for more details. Elitch Gardens reserves the right to limit Guests from riding any ride if we believe that ride is not suitable for that Guest. Also, loose articles, cameras and video equipment may not be taken on rides. All rides are subject to availability. Some rides may close temporarily during electrical storms, heavy rain and other weather conditions, or for required maintenance. If a ride is closed all day, it will be posted at the park entrance. Every effort will be made to make the ride available as soon as possible.
Season Passes & Hand Stamp for Re-entry
Guests who leave the park and plan to return the same day must get their hand stamped before they leave the park at the exit/re-entry gate. Season Pass holders must present their pass to gain entrance to the park. Season Pass entry is only valid once a day. When Guests return to the park they must enter through the re-entry gate with a proper hand stamp and ticket or ticket stub or re-entry will not be allowed. During special events, re-admission may not be allowed. Such notice will be posted at the park entrance. You are free to leave the parking lot as well — just make sure you leave the parking ticket stub on your dashboard.
Inclement Weather Policy
Because Denver has such wonderful weather, we rarely have to shut down for weather concerns. Safety is our top priority and we will close the rides in case of severe weather; rides will re-open as soon as storms pass. Elitch Gardens offers a return admission ticket if the weather causes all of the following rides to close longer than 90 consecutive minutes: Twister II, Mind Eraser, Boomerang, Sidewinder and the Water Park.
- You must present your original Elitch Gardens ticket stub to the Guest Relations window in order to receive a rain check.
- Elitch Gardens tickets are non-refundable.
- Season pass holders are not eligible to receive a rain check.
- Once rides resume operation, rain checks will no longer be issued.
- During inclement weather we suggest visiting one of our indoor shows, gift shops or restaurant locations.
Ticket Options
Daily Tickets are available online at a discounted price of $35.99 for guests over 48 inches tall. This pricing is not valid at the Front Gate. Daily tickets are $31.99 for guests under 48 inches tall and $29.99 for guests over the age of 62. Children 3 and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket or season pass.
At Elitch Gardens all of the attractions, including awesome rides, spectacular shows, the water park, concerts, the beautiful gardens and the fun atmosphere, are included in the park admission. The rides are only part of what we have to offer; therefore we ask that all guests over the age of 3 pay admission when coming to the park.
Fright Fest is included in the ticket price when the attraction is available. Haunted Houses, XLR8R and Slingshot are extra charge attractions.
Technical Support:
For Online Purchases Only. Technical support provided by telephone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Technical support agent cannot provide: event specific information such as hours of operation, detailed information about the entitlements associated with tickets and passes, detailed information about events., or refunds under any circumstances.
If you wish to speak with a technical support agent, please call 407.261-4285
How do I make a payment on my PlayAway account
All payments must be made online and cannot be made at the Park. Update your billing information and to make a payment.
I received a phone call/email regarding my scheduled PlayAway payment
Have you received a phone call or email regarding your scheduled Playaway payment? Change your payment method or pay your purchase your order in full now through our payment portal.
Discount Tickets
Please visit our tickets page for the most up-to-date discounts.
Elitch Gardens is a smoke-free environment. Smoking in children's' areas or ride lines is prohibited. Specific designated smoking areas can be found on park map.
Warning: Fraudulent tickets are being sold on Craigslist and eBay. Tickets NOT purchased from Elitch Gardens Website or other approved partners in person, may be counterfeit and are NOT valid for admission. If it is too good to be true, IT IS!


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The music industry has experienced massive upheaval since it went digital back in the Eighties. First the Compact Disc with its scratch-free playback and handy form factor quickly took mass market away from vinyl.
We're now in the throes of another great shift in the way we experience music, with compressed music formats and music downloads – as popularised by Apple's ubiquitous iPod and iTunes – moving the source of playback away from discrete media such as CD to whatever storage media is available.
Technology companies and, belatedly, audio firms are beginning to realise the potential of such a shift not only for portable audio, but also for music in the home. And it's in the arena of wireless multi-room music systems that we're seeing the most development. We've already two quite different products this year from Philips and Sonos and were particularly impressed with the latter. The trouble is neither is particularly cheap.
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Here are lunch menus for Brunswick County's nine Senior Nutrition Sites for next week.
Monday, Dec. 13
Beef tips/gravy/noodles, okra/tomatoes, pears, whole-wheat bread/margarine, beverage.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Sloppy Joe/bun, corn, turnip greens, applesauce, beverage.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Pork roast/gravy, sweet potatoes, blacked-eyed peas, pineapple tidbits, dinner roll/margarine, beverage.
Thursday, Dec. 16
When the temperature dips into the 30s and 40s this time of year, it's time to start thinking about making some good, slow-simmered stew on the stove.
Using a combination of small cuts of meat (beef, pork, veal or lamb) along with various vegetables of your liking, and then placing them in a large covered pot and simmering them in a seasoned liquid for a long period of time would probably constitute being called a stew.
The only true balsamic vinegars in the world are from Modena and Reggio, Italy. The tradition started there and is still "artisan-made" today. These vinegars from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy are truly the finest you can buy.
Monday, Nov. 29
Roast beef au jus, brown rice, carrots, fruit cocktail, dinner roll/margarine, beverage.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Chicken/dumplings, pickled beets, peaches, biscuit/margarine, beverage.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Barbecue pork, baked beans, coleslaw, apple cobbler, dinner roll/margarine, beverage.
Thursday, Dec. 2
Chopped steak/gravy, rice, okra/tomatoes, pears, whole-wheat bread/margarine, beverage.
Whether you call them appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, canapés or whatever, they are the scrumptious little morsels served before the start of a full-course meal.
Appetizers can also function as the main course for a meal. Many times my wife and I have gone out to restaurants and just ordered three or four hors d'oeuvres instead of the usual entrée. This can also work at any of your cocktail or holiday parties.
Monday, Nov. 22
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Macaroni and cheese, ham, vegetable blend, pears, dinner roll/margarine, beverage.
Thursday, Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, Nov. 26
Have you ever wondered how our Thanksgiving celebration became a major national holiday?
Most people credit the pilgrims with the beginning of Thanksgiving, although it's not really known for sure. Around 1621, they experienced a bountiful harvest following an extremely rough winter a year earlier. They celebrated the occasion with a three-day feast, inviting local natives to share their bounty, as they ate wild game and cooked the many foods they gathered, including pumpkin, corn and berries.
Monday, Nov. 15
Chicken parmesan/marinara sauce, Italian green beans, pineapple tidbits, Italian bread/margarine, beverage.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Roast turkey/gravy, stuffing, peas/carrots, fresh fruit-orange, biscuits/margarine, beverage.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Baked ziti, vegetable blend, sugar cookies, apple juice, Italian bread/margarine, beverage.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Preparing a family-pleasing meal doesn't have to take a great deal of time and energy. Slow cookers are convenient for making dinners for one, two or more people. Use them for creating appetizers, all-in-one-meals, soups, side dishes and even cobblers and pudding.
Many of your favorite recipes can be successfully adapted to a slow cooker or crockpot if you follow a few simple rules. Try not to lift the lid of the slow cooker while cooking. Peeking will only increase the cooking time by 20-30 minutes!
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Monday, Nov. 8
Barbecue chicken, corn casserole, green peas, pineapple tidbits, whole-wheat bread/margarine, beverage.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Beef macaroni casserole, green beans, applesauce, sugar cookies, Italian bread/margarine, beverage.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
Stew beef au jus, brown rice, vegetable blend, apple juice, Jell-O, whole-wheat bread/margarine, beverage.
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Missouri Editor Says This Ferguson Cartoon Was Not Intended To Be Racist
The image, published on Wednesday in the Columbia Daily Tribune, was flagged by media reporter Jim Romenesko after considerable backlash over social media.
The cartoon by Gary McCoy depicted blacks in Ferguson marching with protest signs displaying messages such as "Burn Ferguson," "Steal to Honor Michael," and "No 60-inch Plasma TV, No Peace!"
The paper's managing editor Jim Robertson told Romenesko the cartoon was only criticizing the presence of looters amid peaceful protests against the police killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown.
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Cee Lo drops out of Rihanna's Loud Tour
June 27th, 2011, 11:30 am by BEN WENER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERIn case you haven't heard -- I didn't catch on until this morning, actually -- news broke over the weekend that Cee Lo Green has pulled out of all remaining dates on Rihanna's Loud Tour, for which he had been chief opening act. That means only J. Cole will warm-up for RiRi when she appears Tuesday at Staples Center in L.A. and Wednesday at Honda Center in Anaheim.
Green, who had been juggling live dates while serving as a celebrity coach on the summer singing-contest sensation The Voice, cited his busy schedule as the reason for bowing out of the trek prematurely. His spokesperson says, "He always puts 100 percent into his work, and with the requirements and time commitment to The Voice, on top of heading back into the recording studio and (penning) an upcoming book, he feels that he wouldn't give his fans the show that they deserve."
Of course, that game show's finals are this week, so that couldn't have been too much of a lingering conflict. I don't doubt the big guy's a busy man -- he's apparently knee-deep in concocting a third Gnarls Barkley disc with Danger Mouse while also developing his own talk show, Talking to Strangers.
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Give your dog hours of action-packed fun with this Squeaky Ball & Launcher Dog Toy featuring a flexible plastic launcher with a textured squeaky ball that fits securely in a cup at the end. Comfortable handle has a hang hole for easy storage. Measures approximately 2' long with a 3" diameter ball. Comes in assorted colors. Comes packaged with a hang tag.color: yellow,green,blue,redmaterial: plasticPet Supplies / Pet Toys
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