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We have reached another year in which we celebrate the work of teachers. This is something worth celebrating as these are the people that spend most the day with us. They help to mold us into responsible, independent persons that can help to develop a sustainable society.
The day before was the Read Across Jamaica initiative, where many volunteers including corporate entities took part in reading in schools. From the reviews that I've seen, it was a worthwhile experience. However after the day, what next? The teachers have the task of continuing this work, encouraging persons to read, to understand the importance of reading and how far it can take you as it provides a deeper level of reasoning.
"One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child". Carl Jung
I am aware that there are teachers who have a different approach in dealing with their students, who go as far as abusing and degrading them; some of these tactics are what they believe can help the student to be better. The approach works for some students while it doesn't for some. Every child is different and for each stage of life it gets harder to mold the minds of persons, as our experiences can affect the expected outcome.
Can you imagine having a class of minimum 20 pupils – 20 different personalities? Learning each and every student's behaviour and learn that the way you to teach has to be adjusted, as some learn faster than some. Some need extra lessons, some miss school because of issues they're having at home. Not to mention creating lesson plans, having to set exams and tests enabling a good pass percentage for the group, having angry parents approach you to say that their child isn't learning and you're the reason why. Saving a student because they are being abused by a family member and being their voice when they are not able to speak for themselves…..the list goes on.
I remember after leaving a History workshop in 6th form, we were complaining that we don't get enough time to rest in summer and we have all this work to do. My teacher answered by saying we didn't have much to worry about, that we were young, compared to her who had no time to rest. Balancing her marriage, newborn son, marking papers, creating new lesson plans and other things that prevented her from really enjoying her summer.
Over the years we have seen where teachers were dissatisfied with the wages that they had been receiving. Though it is a general view by many workers in our society both public and private, with some achieving the increases they want compared to other organizations.
In 2015, the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) rejected the 7% increase offered by the Government. One representative from the JTA commented:
"I believe that the average teacher – that is one who has a first degree – should go home with no less than $10,000 more after tax," Morris outlined to The Sunday Gleaner. "The current offer would see that teacher going home with $7,000 more; that can't even buy a tank of gas".
From another perspective, one can assume that some of these concerns we could brush off and state that they could have taken the 7% increase as we Jamaicans would say 'it betta dan nuttin'. However, when considering what they have to do in molding the minds of students that spend most of their days in their presence. It would cause for anyone to want a raise of pay.
Let us continue to show some respect for the work of our teachers, who in a combined effort with the social groups we are apart of; help to mold and shape our minds to be ready for the society. Granted they may not get it right at times- cut them some slack. However let us be more appreciative of these amazing educators, advisers, mentors and coaches that have graced our presence and have made an impact in our lives.


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Blanket scarves are having a moment this season and it's understandable. They are great for layering and are easy to take off when the weather gets hotter in the afternoons.
Here's the requested post on my two current favourite blanket scarves:
The first is the checkered plaid "Ruana":
As pictured on the right it is a classic black and grey plaid piece that can be worn as a poncho or a scarf.
It's really soft and appears pretty well made for the price.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's holding up well and I'm loving it!
Link: http://urban-planet.com/0752-62560716-plaid-ruana-poncho-apparel.html
The next scarf is the "Check Blanket Scarf":
It's a soft neutral grey and nude plaid print that is surprisingly versatile.
It is light weight enough to be worn wound around the neck without looking bulky.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So worth it!
Link: http://urban-planet.com/0752-62566523-check-blanket-scarf-apparel.html
Note: I purchased both scarves at Urban Behaviour on Queen St. W and they were a little cheaper than the Urban Planet website, though the items are the same.

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In that case, you don't have a positive defence I'm afraid.
Come what may, the reminder at least was received at your address and you didn't respond. There is case law that says that a person away from home should keep tabs on their post and so the fact that you were away does not assist.
You could always ask the prosecution though to accept a plea to speeding alone. Quite often they will do that. It is rare that they pursue failing to identify if a plea to speeding is being offered.
Obviously you can only do that if you can identify the driver truthfully though.
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I'm so sorry. That post was designed for another question. I will opt out for others.
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My name is Clare
I shall do my best to help you but I need some further information first
How much is the property worth and how much is outstanding on the mortgage?
So you would pay her the money and the property would belong solely to your son is that correct?
Do you wish to protect your investment in the property or is it simply a gift to your son
Then all that may be required by the Mortgage Company is a signed Gift Declaration from you.
Your son should make the formal applictaion to the mortgage company for her release from the mortgage and be open and honest about how this will be financed.
It should be made plain that there WILL be a lump sum settlement as this needs to be on the Transfer Documentation to prevent and further claims.
I hope that this is of assistance - please ask if you need further details
You are most welcome I hope all goes well
Under no circumstances should any money pass over until she has signed a TR1!
Yes it is the Transfer. I hope things go as well as they can - it may be best for them to discuss this using Family mediation
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Mikedem Gallery
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Mikedem Art Gallery is one of the most liked of Safed, situated on a corner with lots of charm and interesting works.
The gallery includes collections of bronze sculptures and paintings of important Israeli artists as Leonid Balaklava, Ruth Bloch, Jacob Agam.
Worth a visit.


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Three Foster's Halifax Cricket League chiefs will be completing an ice bucket challenge in support of Blackley CC stalwart Phil Hamer next Saturday.
President David Normanton, secretary Neil Myers and chairman Anthony Briggs will suffer the ordeal at Blackley CC at 10am.
Hamer, a Halifax League umpire and a well-known figure in local cricket circles for many years, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and needs to spend £2,000 converting his home so he can continue to live with his family.
When the league's executive heard about Phil's plight and the ice bucket challenge was suggested, the officers volunteered immediately to raise funds for Hamer and the charity.
All Halifax League clubs have been asked to support the cause by donating to treasurer Bob Airey.
Briggs said: "When one of your own from the family of cricket is in need then you do all you can to help."
He added that he didn't expect there to be a shortage of volunteers willing to tip the bucket!


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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The Wonderful People of Penatanguishine
Today is Wednesday, July 30th--we had planned to leave early this morning but because of a big thunder storm that lasted until 10 am, we decided to stay here and get some cleaning done on the boat--good decision! I've rearranged storage spaces, having made extra space yesterday by cleaning out Buddy's extra stuff. We wound up giving all his extra food to the animal shelter--his toys, leashes and other things have been given away too. I told Louis that Buddy was my last dog a long time ago--and this time I mean it. We lead too much the lives of gypsies to have another pet. PLEASE remind me of this if I ever again get tempted! Or tipsy!
We've had a relative quite time here (Saturday and Sunday being real "downers")--not doing much except grocery, LCBO, cleaning, and visiting with friends. However, I did spend almost 3 hours yesterday having my hair cut, a manicure and pedicure--color Diane happy! It's been 3 months since I've done anything like that, and I didn't feel guilty at all!! We've had two pot luck dinners with other Loopers, had an almost full day Monday of seminars on the Georgian Bay and North Channel--hosted by Kathi and Harold Rogers and aided by this marina, Bay Moorings. We've gained valuable information about this beautiful area, and hope to spend almost three weeks here exploring. This is where we'll really use our dinghy and anchor out a lot at night--and hopefully empty that freezer that Louis put on the flybridge right before we left Morehead City!
Four Looper boats left out of here Sunday, five today, and four of us will leave tomorrow morning early. We're all going in the same direction, so we'll cross paths a lot with all these boats as we all make our way to the upper tip of Michigan, where we clear customs. We'll start traveling tomorrow with "Phantom of the Aqua", "Wanderin L & M", and "C-Life"--and hope that "Prime Time" can catch up with us this week-end. Poor things, they're still having prop problems. We're headed for Henry's Fish Camp--about 30 miles away. We will be in really sparsely populated areas, so I doubt I'll be able to blog--but I'll keep good daily notes, and catch up ASAP. So far, we're still able to get our cell phone to work, but doubt that it even will make the whole next 300+ miles.
This area is absolutely beautiful--cool days, not cold nights, clear and clean water. Neither Louis nor I have been in the water yet, but we expect to on this next leg. Up some of these rivers are supposed to be unbelievable waterfalls and "pools". I can't believe that Friday is August and we haven't had on bathing suits yet--crazy!! But the boat generally stays clean in this fresh water! It's also hard to believe we've been on the boat now 3 months. I hesitate to put this here because I know I'm going forget several (I'm sorry!), but Happy August Birthdays to Jay, Bean, Carol, Cap, and Tommy E.!
The Canadians are to be admired for their clean and "green" towns (practically no litter). Everyone here recycles, and they bring their own bags to the grocery stores--in fact, some groceries don't even have plastic bags to take your purchases home! Others charge 5 cents per plastic bag! Beer can only be purchased at The Beer Store and that store pays upon returning: 10 cents for beer bottles and 20 cents for wine and liquor bottles--what an incentive to recycle!! It's most impressive, and it's everywhere up here where we've been so far. I do so wish we would do that in the USA. Think of all we could keep out of our limited landfills.
We're having four couples over to the boat this evening for cocktails and eats--and an early evening--we're all excited about tomorrow as our Georgian Bay and North Channel adventure begins! Say a prayer for Louis that he'll keep "Bella Luna" off the rocks! We'll keep you posted.
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Hello Diane and Louis!
Sounds like you are having a beautiful time! We all think of you and miss seeing your beautiful smile this summer at the Coral Bay Club. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Be safe soak up all the wonderful memories and enjoy every minute together.
- July 31, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Diane and Louis, we have been out of socket for a while.....out of town and computer crash. BJ and I are so sorry to hear about Buddy; we both feel so fortunate to have spent some good quality time w/ him just b/f the trip began. I am so glad we got to see Geni's picture w/ Buddy on the bow. I know how much he was enjoying your trip and what a wonderful idea to make it his final resting place. Soon you both will be able to smile when you think back to the pleasure he found in taking care of the two of you on your wonderful journey. The blog is amazing. We truly feel we are right there.......on the Bella Luna, with you both. Thanks so much for sharing it w/ us. We miss you and love you. I will be picturing you when your arrive in Chicago around Labor Day. Many times I stood on the "beach" in Chicago and gazed at all the boats anchored and wondered what each journey had been or would be. Now I will at least know the wonders behind one of them! Much love and may=ny prayers for safety. Ann and BJ
- August 4, 2008 at 7:16 AM
- Jan and Kim - The Sassy Sisters said...
Hi Louis and Diane,
I've been a little behind on my reading, and I've just now read about Buddy. My cheeks are wet - I know how much you will miss that sweet boy! When I get a new computer (mine crashed this weekend!) I will email you the pictures I took of him in Vermont. And I have some great ones of him at the lake from years ago, too, so I'll look for them. I know the trip will be different from now on, and I hope you'll have a great time anyway. Diane, you are a wonderful blogger and you've done Buddy proud. Hugs to both of you!
- August 6, 2008 at 1:05 AM


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I remember a time when time was not an enemy. It was a neutral friend and it held my physique together better than gravity and food…food knew where to go and not sit and develop into something else.
I remember a time when I thought myself immortal and will remain Venus forever under the daystar and night..
I remember a time when I fancied if I sang loud enough to the moon from my bunkbed and ask to be whisked away to it and enter another world, that it would happen-rather than by me going mentally insane or joining NASA.
Then time left me.
It left gravity to me as an ornery asociate, leaving my backside bigger than it was years ago, and each food I crave and eat, ultimately makes a spot ANYWHERE. I am not immortal. Each year brings me closer to a higher twenty something and now I am at the last cargo called 20. Singing loud and praying hard enough did not alleviate pains and frugal living.
However I do have something and it is more powerful than any diet or dreams of running the world.
I have imagination and can live a thousand times in my books.
Can you?
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BRINGING YOUR DREAMS ALIVE Third Monday, Sept. 15 – Dec. 15, 2014 6:00 pm
Our dreams are the fire that fuels our lives! Without vision and passion, our time here on Earth loses color and meaning. Yet committing to our aspirations can be scary. This course will be an introductory look at a way to concretely pull in our heartfelt yearnings. To reach these dreams, we will explore specific techniques to develop a strategy to maximize one's chances of realizing one's hopes. Each person will create a project with specific action steps to move her toward her desires.
Once one commits to a specific goal, anything that obstructs the realization of that outcome is likely to arise. We will spend time learning basic skills to be with any challenges.
Savannah Hanson brings 20 years of experience as a healer, including Cellular Release Practitioner, and therapist in addition to her own experience of completing a number of life dreams, including traveling around the world, owning her dream home, harmonizing her family life, living a life where she is free to do exactly as she desires almost all of the time and learning to love herself.
The circle will be the third Monday of the month, at 6 pm for four months. The first circle was in September. The circle will close after October 20th. Classes will be held in Penn Valley, CA.


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The ARC bookstore was an exciting place to be today! Not only are more and more customers flocking through our doors, but today was the bon voyage party for the transfer students, a birthday party, and the last day for a good handful of my coworkers. We filled the office with colorful balloons and had the biggest potluck in bookstore history. The store was filled with our energy as we ate, laughed at old memories, assisted customers, spontaneously hugged each other, organized books, and reveled in our friendship.
Transferring is turning into a very bittersweet event. I'm incredibly excited to go to UC San Diego and I can't wait to be there, yet there's a part of my heart that is saddened daily. It's hard to say goodbye to dear friends who are also transferring out - almost daily I'm having to hug someone goodbye...not knowing when I'll see them again.
I'm going to miss my friends. After spending two years at ARC, I've developed a network of close friends; excitingly interesting people more like siblings than peers. We text at all hours of the day, joke together, communicate with our eyes, dance in the bookstore aisles, savor oreos together, turn 21 together, study together, experience life together....and
now we're all going our separate ways. I have friends leaving to UC Berkeley, UC Davis, University of Colorado, USC, Sac State, UC Santa Cruz, and Biola, to name a few campuses. It's going to be hard not having my friends a simple 5-minute drive away.
I'm going to miss my professors. I'm going to miss going to their dinner parties and listening to stories of grad school and dissertations. I'm going to miss crashing at their houses and talking about the randomest things for hours. I'm going to miss tromping around Sacramento at midnight working on photography projects and playing with lights. I'm going to miss their honesty and encouragement and hugs. One in particular I'm having a really hard time saying goodbye to....I'm subconsciously in denial.
It's an exciting, wonderful time in our lives and I know that more and more opportunities will open up for all of us. I'm just having a hard time saying goodbye. Our lives will never be the same again, we'll never be in this special place together again. We've spent a beautiful two years learning, struggling, growing, challenging each other, aspiring, applying, getting accepted into schools together and sharing in each other's outbursts of excitement, and loving each other. And now the saga continues and we go our separate ways. And in the whirlwind of excitement and packing and moving and new classes and new campuses and new faces...a little part of me can't help but look back with nostalgia.


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Decided: December 18, 1989.
FRANK FARESE, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,v.JAMES M. MCGARRY, JR., DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT
Michels and Brochin. The opinion of the court was delivered by Brochin, J.A.D.
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Defendant James M. McGarry, Jr. rented a one-family house from plaintiff Frank Farese pursuant to a written lease. Despite a notice to vacate, the tenant continued in possession for approximately six and a half months after the expiration of the term of the lease. After the tenant had moved out, the landlord sued him, seeking compensation for damage which the tenant had allegedly caused to the property, twice the monthly rent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6 for the period during which he had remained in the house after the expiration of his lease, and an attorney's fee.
The tenant counterclaimed for specific performance or damages. He claimed a breach of his option to purchase the property, and he sought damages for the breach and compensation for the amount by which the landlord had allegedly been
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unjustly enriched as the result of improvements made by the tenant to the property in anticipation of his acquiring it under what he believed was his purchase option.
The case was tried to a jury which returned its verdict on special interrogatories. It rejected the landlord's claims that he was entitled to damages because the tenant had continued in possession beyond the term of his lease or because the premises had been injured by the tenant's neglect. The jury also found that the landlord had not breached his contractual obligation to sell the property to the tenant. However, the jury returned a verdict awarding the tenant $13,000 as the reasonable value of improvements which the tenant had made to the property.
The landlord appealed. He contends that the trial court erred in permitting the jury to return a verdict based on "an implied contract or quasi-contract" when both parties had pleaded and relied upon an express contract dealing with the same subject matter, and that the court should have granted his motion for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence. He also asserts that the court should have excluded the tenant's testimony about the reasonable value of the work which he expended on repairs to the house because, according to the landlord, the lease called for the tenant to make those repairs as part of the rent for occupying the premises. In addition, the landlord alleges that the tenant's counterclaims are barred by an arbitration clause in the lease and that the court permitted evidence of prior negotiations to vary the terms of the lease in violation of the parol evidence rule.
The first count of the tenant's counterclaim seeks specific performance or damages for violation of an option contained in the lease entitling the tenant to purchase the property. The second count alleges that the tenant improved the property in reliance on the purchase option, that the landlord breached the option agreement by refusing to convey, and that the landlord was unjustly enriched as the result of his breach.
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Both counts are predicated on a single theory of the landlord's liability, that he gave his tenant an option to purchase the leased premises and breached his option agreement by refusing to convey. The difference between the two counts is the measure of damages which each asserts or implies. The first count does not specify a measure of damages. Under that count, a counterclaimant would be entitled to prove general damages measured by the difference between the option price of the property and its fair market value at the time that the option was exercisable. If there was no surprise to his adversary, he would also be entitled to prove other measures of damages; for example, expenditures which he reasonably incurred in reliance on being able to exercise the option agreement. The second count alleges, apparently as an alternative measure of damages, that the landlord "has been unjustly enriched in the improvements made to his property to the extent of the value of said improvements." If the tenant had succeeded in showing that the landlord had breached the tenant's option to purchase the leased property, the tenant would surely have been entitled to show the value of the improvements as a measure of his damages. If the issue before the trial court or before this court were, as the landlord seems to be arguing that it is, whether the tenant could properly offer evidence in support of both counts, the answer would clearly be that he could. Alternative counts are permissible and these two alternative counts do not allege inconsistent facts. R. 4:5-6.
What actually happened in the present case, however, was that the case was pleaded on the theory that the landlord breached his obligation under the purchase option. But the case was submitted to the jury on a different theory. The court instructed the jury as follows:
In other words, if you determine that the improvements made by this defendant on the premises were in reliance on an option he thought he had, which he attempted to exercise, as opposed to being done pursuant to the lease agreement, whereby he was going to be reimbursed only for materials, and as opposed to being done solely to make the premises occupiable by himself during a lease term because he was getting a favorable ...
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I have achilles tendinitis in my right ankle/foot/heel area that flares up from time to time. The back of my ankle/foot/heel area gets red and swollen and painful and causes me to limp for the first hour or so that I'm out of bed until it stretches out a bit.
Mia's class Christmas party was late last week and she'd asked if I would go. On the morning of the party, I was hobbling around the kitchen making breakfast with an overnight tendinitis flare up. "What happened to you, Mom?" Mia asked. "Oh, I just have a tendon around my foot that gets messed up sometimes. I'm fine. It's just a little bit tender and makes me limp." She quietly watched me for a few minutes while I continued to awkwardly move about. "Mom, are you coming to my Christmas party?" she asked. "I'm going to try to but I'm not positive yet" I said. "Why don't you just not come…" she said with a look of concern on her face. "Well, okay" I said "Are you worried about my foot? Awwww- don't worry, honey, I'm fine. I just took some medicine and it'll feel better soon." I said. "Will the medicine make you not limp?" Mia asked. "Because I'm not trying to be mean but it's embarrassing me. Can you NOT limp when you come in my class? It makes you look old and I don't want to have the 'Old Mom'. That's just not going to work for me."


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Bahraini Court Gives Death Sentence to 2 Activists
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A court in Bahrain sentenced a number of political activists to death and jail terms over trumped-up charges as heavy-handed crackdown on peaceful protests continue in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom, Bahraini media reported.
The court issued death sentences against Hussein Ali Mahdi and Sayyed Ahmed Fuad.
It also gave jail terms ranging from three years to life in prison to 6 other activists.
The verdicts come as protests against the ruling Al Khalifa regime have intensified in recent weeks since regime forces raided the home of Sheikh Isa Qassim, the spiritual leader of the country's Shiite majority.
On May 23, Bahraini regime forces stormed into the residence of Sheikh Qassim in the village of Diraz, arresting everyone inside the house.
Reports suggest that the Bahraini top cleric is now under house arrest.
At least five people were reportedly killed in the raid, and over 280 others were arrested.
The raid came a few days after a Bahraini court sentenced Sheikh Qassim to one year in prison. Based on the verdict, the cleric's properties worth three million Bahraini dinars (near $8 million) were also confiscated. Moreover, Sheikh Qassim was sentenced to pay a fine of 100,000 Bahraini dinars (about $265,000).
Bahrain, a close ally of the US in the Persian Gulf, has been witnessing almost daily protests against the Al Khalifa dynasty since early 2011, with security forces resorting to harsh measures against demonstrators.
Scores of Bahrainis have been killed and hundreds of others injured and arrested in the ongoing crackdown on the peaceful protests.


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Trailing Ohio State by five points late in the second half Wednesday, Virginia coach Tony Bennett turned to a small lineup of forward Isaiah Wilkins and four guards: London Perrantes, Marial Shayok, Devon Hall and Darius Thompson.
The group not only rallied the Cavaliers to a 63-61 victory — Shayok and Wilkins defended the Buckeyes' final possession impeccably — but also offered a preview of Saturday's 2 p.m. home game versus No. 25 West Virginia.
The Mountaineers' trademark is full-court pressure from opening tip to final horn, a defense that often forces opponents to deploy as many ballhandling options as possible. Virginia (7-0) played small Wednesday after Ohio State's dribble penetration abused its bigger lineup, and the Cavaliers also skewed small for much of last season's 70-54 win over West Virginia.
"You guys know from last year how tough it was, and they play the whole game pressing the ball," Perrantes said Wednesday. "We played a little bit of the offense that we'll play in the West Virginia game tonight. We weren't planning on it, but it was something that we needed to do. So being able to play with that four-guard lineup will … help us on Saturday."
Virginia committed a season-high 19 turnovers against the Mountaineers last December in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. But led by Anthony Gill's 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting, the Cavaliers shot a season-best 62.8 percent, 73.7 percent in the second half, to compensate.
That game marked Perrantes' return from an appendectomy. He was understandably passive in the first half and did not attempt a shot. But he scored 13 points and made four of five shots thereafter.
As Virginia with Malcolm Brogdon and Gill, West Virginia said farewell last season to its top two scorers in guard Jaysean Paige and forward Devin Williams. But the Mountaineers (5-1) have lost only to Temple and are the first top-25 team the No. 6 Cavaliers have faced this season.
Versatile forward Nathan Adrian averages team-bests of 13.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists and headlines a roster that goes at least 10 deep. That group includes guards Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles Jr., who combined to shoot 2 of 17 last year against Virginia.
West Virginia bolted to a 12-point lead against the Cavaliers, much like Ohio State did Wednesday — the Buckeyes led by as many as 16. In both instances, Virginia rode Perrantes in the second half — he scored 15 of his game-high 19 points Wednesday in the second period.
"This team cannot do that," Bennett said of slow starts. "When that happens, you see what happens with the score. All of a sudden we are down 16."
Assistant coach Jason Williford handled the Cavaliers' scouting of the Mountaineers, and even during preparations for Ohio State, he asked Bennett if the team could practice against pressure.
"I can tell his antenna's up," Bennett said of Williford, "and of course we know they're very deep. You're going to have to be very good defensively and take care of the ball to the best of your abilities. Last year they took it to us, and we kind of flipped it in the second half."
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Compensation Awarded to Promising Footballer
Luke Brock aged 26, was riding his scooter in Thornton Heath in January 2002, when he was involved in a head on collision with a van. He was caused trauma to the brain and suffered various other injuries, including several fractures.
Due to the accident, the life of Mr. Brock was changed completely, including the ambitions he had of becoming a Premier League footballer. He was also forced to stop his studies at college and now receives continuous care.
A ruling in The High Court of London determined that Mr. Brock was due an initial compensatory payment of £2.05 million. This is to be followed by further annual payments of £50,000 for the rest of his life.


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Once a month we run something called the Zombie Apocalypse Ride. Also called the Amavasya Ride or fondly the MLONR (Moon Lit Over Nite Ride)
The goal – ride all night! Off Road! Yup – not for the weak-hearted.
Keep an eye on our events page (link) for this ride that pops up once a month. Typically this is on a Monday night and we prefer full moon nights.
Thats when the magic happens, is what we hear.
Start around 9:30PM from BumsOnTheSaddle Jayanagar
Finish around 6:30am at BOTS
Distance: About 100+kms
This ride has been Murali Dharan's baby and here are some Murali's recommendations:
- Bike with a front suspension
- 38C tires would be great
- Fuel for the ride (we take about 3 breaks)
- Patch kits, spare tubes, mini pumps
- Gloves and helmets mandatory
- Good lights on the bike with spare batteries
- First aid for yourself and one more person
- At least Rs 300 (luggage charges for a bus trip back to Bangalore if required)
The ride can be chilling at times. Previous rides had stories about rustling bushes and unseen animals enroute!


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One of the biggest breakthroughs that Social Media has achieved is the "humanizing" of companies. It has brought executives down from their ivory towers to the shop floor, making them available to interact with customers irrespective of their geographic location.
Twitter, the micro blogging platform has spearheaded this trend, allowing prospects and clients to share their views about products and services in real time through short messages of140 characters.
Practicing the art of generosity
In most cases users follow many more Twitter members than there are following them. This is one of the reasons why it's important to be generous in following others in a particular niche. Using the right keywords it is easy to find a list of users that are more likely to build a relationship by following you back and reading your tweets instead of ignoring them.
Twitter users want to learn about the person who is Tweeting, before they even think about the business behind the person. What this implies is that a manager or employee tweeting on behalf of the business should use a personal voice and be frank about what's happening in the business. Readers quickly pick up on false bravado. For instance a manager of a business can share his views about the latest industry trends and how the business is likely to be affected, but also an important travel tip that helped him save time while catching a flight to attend a conference.
The only time you may receive a direct message from a Twitter User may be when you begin to follow them. Generally this is a message to thank you for following them. Sometimes, however a user will pick up the courage to send you a Direct Message that could be a query or a request to take the business relationship further. It's not just courtesy, but also good business sense to respond to the direct message. A response from a brand manager whom a customer would otherwise never interact with contributes to the goodwill that surrounds the brand. This will create an even greater affinity about a brand that a customer strongly favours.
Creating interest through consistency and innovation
Just like any other marketing effort it is important to spend time to regularly update your Tweets. It is far better for an employee in a business to spend time updating Tweets and building relationships than an unresponsive manager, who will come across as cold and uncaring.
It is also acceptable to spark some interactivity by using innovative ideas that do not necessarily have a businesslike tone. For instance a confectionery company can have a "Name your favourite chocolate day". Ask followers for their opinion on one of your products. Respond to their feedback, indicating that you value their comments and also tell them if you implement their recommendations. This will make them feel that your company takes their business seriously and will strengthen your relationships.
Some of the users will even retweet, meaning forward your tweet to their twitter friends. The advantage here is that you will not only get more feedback, but also gain followers and greater exposure for your business.
Another great way to add value to your tweets and be tweet-worthy is to tweet details about conferences that you attend. If you have a Smartphone, you can tweet snippets of information as they happen to your followers, so they can learn from what is going on.
Adding personality to blogs
Twitter is also an excellent tool that can bring the personality of the publisher to a blog. Since Twitter can never be used to tell the whole story, followers can be given a sneak peak at what is going on in the business, provide quick updates on company plans and post a link back to the blog. Further, as a company blog begins to grow it is highly unlikely that you will be able to respond to all of the comments that you receive on the blog. Also visitors to your website may be attracted to the products that you sell not the articles that you post. Twitter gives you the opportunity to get closer to your target market using short messages that are simple to read and don't take up too much time.
Drawing strength from numbers
As you begin to use Twitter, and gain more followers, you will reach a stage when you have several thousand followers. This is where the game gets to another level. This is when you will gain greater brand equity, not just through sheer numbers, but also through your value added tweets. After all if someone with say ten thousand followers sends out a tweet, he or she must know what they're talking about. In the offline world it's hard to get an authority figure to talk about your products and services. However if your tweet is picked up by someone who has ten thousand followers and retweeted, can you imagine the impact this can have on your brand?
All said and done every tweet about your products, service or brand should be seen as an opportunity to build relationships with people in real time. The objective is to relate to their experiences and try to make them better in a way that delivers an ideal experience with the brand. Of course using Twitter strategically is not for the uninterested or disempowered. In times when expectations run low, Twitter presents an option to engage in a manner that proves the brand is listening and ready to help.


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Have I ever said how much I love working with my Moon Bowl? Probably!
Yes, I have charts and apps that tell me precisely where in her cycle Grandmother Moon (Seanmháthair Gealach) is at any time, but I love this fundamental and physical connection between my altar and the Moon… and me🌙
On the New Moon, my Moon Bowl is empty to represent the darkness of that phase… no light at all, not even a glimpse of the waxing crescent. I select 15 items to represent the days of the waxing and waning cycle, and place them on the plate under the bowl. Sometimes I use the same 15 items and other times I select others…. beach pebbles, crystals, acorns, pony beads, bits of paper. You can use anything you are drawn to.
Each day I select one item from the plate, and hold it to my heart chakra, feeling its energy, asking for its wisdom or even asking a direct question (and sometimes I pull a card for even more illumination and wisdom). Once that ritual is complete, I add it to the Moon Bowl. I do that every day until the Moon is full, and the bowl is full. I can literally feel the energy building as the Moon waxes to fullness.
On the first day of the waning moon, I turn the Moon Bowl the other way and start removing items, using the same wisdom process, each day until the bowl is empty again at the Dark Moon /New Moon.
So, even if I can't see the moon due to our rainy Vancouver weather, I can look at my Moon Bowl and – by counting the stones on the plate and the position of my bowl – I know how close we are to the next Full or New Moon. Sometimes I have to adapt it a little, as the moon cycle is 29.5 days… and you can't have "half a stone"! The next Full Moon is very soon (I took this pic yesterday), arriving in Vancouver on May 21 at 2:14 pm Pacific Time (21:15 UTC).t
The plate itself becomes an altar on its own (and I also place it on my outdoor altar most of the time), with an element for each direction and some additional stones to represent the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine in all their manifestations… Goddess, Green Man, Triple Goddess, Gaia, Pachamama, etc. I often use natural elements from Mother Earth for the seasons, such as a shell for West, a feather for East, etc. Make it uniquely yours with your personal favourites.
The altar cloth also represents Earth, as it was handmade and eco-dyed with leaves and cochineals (thank you @ffrench for teaching me this!!)
How do you connect with the energy of Seanmháthair Gealach, Grandmother Moon?
Pronunciation Tip:
Seanmháthair Gealach, Irish Gaelic for Grandmother Moon,
is pronounced "Shan-waw-her Gee-al-ack"
And a special thanks to Maia Toll, who introduced me to the Moon Bowl concept.


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Villiers Quartet
Tuesday 6th June
Town Hall 8:00pm | £15 R
In their second year of the Radcliffe Chamber Music Residency at the University of Oxford, the Villiers are one of the most charismatic and adventurous quartets of the British chamber music scene.
Named after Villiers Street in London's colourful musical epicentre, the Villiers Quartet encompasses the grand and iconic spirit of the extraordinary music tradition in London. They have developed an international reputation for their performances of English composers, and this performance will feature works by Elgar, Delius, Mendelssohn and Benjamin Britten.
James Dickenson – violin
Tamaki Higashi – violin
Carmen Flores – viola
Nick Stringfellow – cello
Sponsored by the Friends of Devizes Arts Festival


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Today is day 16 of the 30-day writing challenge. We're over half-way to our goal, and it's feeling pretty good. Have I written every day? All but one, when a migraine flattened me, and I there was no way I could face the page. The other days I managed to pound out some words on my new project–some days more than others–but I've made steady progress. My focus is to write every day, not to worry about word or page count, but to get something written every day that will get me closer to my goal. I'm happy with what I've done so far, and look forward to the next two weeks.
On the way, I've found some blog posts to pass along to my fellow writers to help keep them (and me!) focused on writing every day. Here are three of them. Hope they help you on your writing road, too.
How to Always have a Bagful of Exciting Writing Ideas by Tal Valante
"Whether you write a blog, fiction, or non-fiction, inspiration is all around you. Here are some ways to make your daily life an endless source of writing ideas."
Mastering Mood-Dependent Writing Stages by Kristi Holl (This one was particularly timely for me during the writing challenge.)
"… I found a chapter in The Write Type by Karen E. Peterson very encouraging. The author said that not all the stages of producing a story or book involve heavy-duty creative thinking. If you're not feeling the best some days, use that time for a writing job that requires less energy–but still has to be done sometime." http://kristiholl.net/writers-blog/2015/04/mastering-mood-dependent-writing-stages/
Anne Lamott on Writing and Why Perfectionism Kills Creativity by Maria Popova
"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life." http://www.brainpickings.org/2013/11/22/bird-by-bird-anne-lamott/
Good luck with your own writing challenges, and I wish you every success in reaching your goals!


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Need a taste of the tropics? Try Coconut Pudding Cakes!
This recipe is not only naturally gluten-free, but dairy- and refined sugar-free as well.
The cakes are a cross between a pudding and a cake. I feel they are best served warm with a big dollop of coconut cream, some toasted coconut flakes, and perhaps a couple of berries or mango chunks for color.
To get the cream from the coconut milk, simply chill a can of good quality, full fat coconut milk in the fridge (or if you are impatient like me, in the freezer for a few minutes) and the cream will rise to the top and solidify. You simply
1 (13.66 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, chilled
2 large eggs
½ cup coconut palm sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup white rice flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
Berries or other fruit, optional
Scrape off about ½ cup of the cream from the top of the chilled coconut milk can, place in a bowl and refrigerate until time to serve the pudding cakes.
Measure out 1 cup of the remaining coconut milk and pour into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt. Sprinkle the rice flour over the mixture and whisk well. Divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins. Place in a baking sheet large enough to hold them with some extra room and pour enough very hot water into the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the pudding cakes are set.
While the cakes are baking, toast the coconut flakes by placing them in a dry skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and browned, about 5 minutes.
Serve the pudding cakes warm, topped with a dollop of coconut cream, toasted coconut flakes and fruit, if desired.
Recipe notes: I used organic coconut palm sugar to make this recipe refined sugar-free. As


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Thursday, January 20, 2011
52 Weeks of Color: Week Seven: Cherise
Flowers are one of my favorite things...when my guy, Korgi shown me this photo he took and photoshoped to black & white I knew I wanted to use it for my background. What perfect way to show off the beautiful color of Cherise!! Week 7 of Luna Jubilee's 52 Weeks of Color Challenge was quite easy for me considering I had this lovely dress from Icing. The ruffles on this dress are soo pretty!!
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Shoes: MPD: Standard Stilleto: Black
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Background Photograph taken by Korgi Lerwick
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The Military Internet of Things
The Internet of Things represents a large opportunity in both the consumer/commercial and defense industries, especially for software that handles all the data generated by intelligent machines.
The Internet of Things is all about intelligent machines connecting to people (what GE calls "Minds + Machines") or to each other (machine-to-machine, or M2M). Such connected machines can be remotely controlled or they can collect and communicate valuable data. Sometimes the value of that data is obvious—such as status and diagnostics—or it only becomes valuable when that data is compared or combined with data collected from other machines or devices. This is why the concept of Big Data goes hand-in-hand with the Internet of Things.
So what are these "things" or "machines"? The answer is just about anything. They could be household appliances, irrigation sensors in a corn field, a cutting machine on a factory floor or an aircraft engine. Right now, companies are in the process of giving machines the intelligence and connectivity they need to participate in this connected world. An industry that has previously been known as the "Embedded Industry" is now referred to as the "Internet of Things Industry" and it is growing at a phenomenal pace.
The Internet of Things is a broad term, but there are various segments that have been identified or will be as machines become more connected over the coming years. In the defense industry, the concept of the Internet of Things has been around for some time. The planes and land vehicles, ships and weapons systems found in the connected battlefield were networked and sharing tactical data among themselves well before the Internet of Things gained momentum in commercial markets. And with the growth of autonomous vehicles, this connected battlefield is ever-expanding and reaching into more applications and machines. Embedded rugged computers are providing intelligence for military machines large and small. Sensor processors are helping to gather and process large amounts of data such as high definition video. Network solutions—rugged routers and switches provide the connectivity infrastructure and high-performance embedded computers (HPECs) process the big data generated by the connected battlefield.
Now that defense forces have experienced the benefit of the connected battlefield and beyond, they are aiming to connect even more machines. The concept of connecting every battlefield asset, whether large or small, human or machine has taken hold. This has led to an increased emphasis on SWaP for the COTS products we sell—how do you fit a computer and network switch into an ultra-small UAS, for example? It has also led to an increased emphasis on security—segregating classified and unclassified data, anti-tamper and information assurance.
As in the Industrial Internet—where connected machines allow higher efficiency, cost savings and increased safety in industries ranging from factory automation, mining, energy production and transportation—making machines intelligent and connecting them is only part of the challenge. The question becomes what to do with all the data that is collected? How do you turn it into meaningful information and get it to the right people at the right time? This is where we believe the investment in software for the Industrial Internet can help defense customers. Software that is used to analyze and optimize the operation of diesel engines in large mining vehicles could be applied to armored military vehicles for example. Or the tools and software that collects data from sensors installed in an aircraft engine and can notify maintenance crews in real time are directly applicable to military aircraft. Even the software that rail transport companies use to optimize the operation of locomotives—saving them millions of dollars in energy costs—could be applied to the operation of unmanned submarines, allowing them to execute longer missions further and further from port.
The Internet of Things represents a large opportunity in both the consumer/commercial and defense industries. The focus initially has been on hardware—embedding intelligence into machines. In the defense applications, the emphasis is on SWaP and security in this regard. There is a much larger challenge, and therefore opportunity, in software that handles all the data generated by intelligent machines, particularly as the Internet of Things matures and our connected world grows.
Christopher Lever is general manger, Embedded Product Management, GE Intelligent Platforms


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Experience true harmony when you relax in the FAZ Parasol Daybed from VONDOM. Featuring a beautifully minimalist design, it comes with wonderfully comfortable padding at the base. This cushion is complete with a beautiful nautical fabric made with vinyl that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Perfect for catching some rays, the FAZ Daybed also features a marvellous parasol to block the harsh light of the sun. But, the ice white FAZ Daybed also comes with a built-in LED... Continue Reading
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Ricky Royal… Royals… Kansas City Royals… Now you know where the nom de plume comes from. Yes, I'm a Brit and yes, I'm a baseball fan. What better, then, than for me to try to teach the rules of Strat-O-Matic baseball to a bunch more brits who don't know their pine-tar from their Baltimore chop.
We'll learn how to pick a team, set the field, set your batting order and make those pinch plays; we'll learn how to make the most of your bullpen, when to bring in the southpaw and we'll flash some leather in the field; we'll learn some small-ball, how to get the jump on 2nd, and how to lay down a bunt; and we'll learn how to turn the screws, when we get one right in the wheelhouse and make a tape-measure blast.
There are three ways to play Strat-O-Matic Baseball, from the basic game to the super-advanced. Our video series will cover all three.
You'll also need a couple of useful links to get you going:
Hope you enjoy the series. It's Kansas City Royals versus the Chicago White Sox.
We'll start in the top of the first with the Basic Rules…
For more Strat-O-Matic news and features, visit Ultimate Strat Baseball, where you can view their archive of Strat-o-Matic information, interviews with celebrity baseball athletes and personalities, as well as tips for playing and winning and real Strat leagues!


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Diesel and Common together to present the new male fragrance « Only the brave »
In creating a scent that represents the man who takes a stand, Diesel chose to collaborate with American hip-hop artist and actor Common.
Inspired by visionary artists, icons and rebels, Only The Brave is a fragrance about seizing opportunities and making a difference. Only The Brave boasts the determination and strength to overcome adversity and make a mark. The GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist's song « The 6th Sense » fully embodies the spirit of Only The Brave. Exploring what motivates a man and the challenges he faces, the song and the artist behind it encompass the qualities that make a brave man—determination, perseverance and principle.
Common is the author/composer of seven critically acclaimed albums and three children's books. He has appeared in films including « Dave Chappelle's Block Party, » « Wanted » and « American Gangster » and is also the founder of the Common Ground Foundation, an organization dedicated to the empowerment and development of urban youth in the United States. Through his foundation, Common inspires bravery in the next generation and gives tomorrow's youth the strength to speak out.
Diesel President Renzo Rosso : « Common perfectly represents the spirit and energy of Only The Brave fragrance : passion, will and conviction. He's in control of his own destiny and has made his mark in all of his pursuits, creating changes through every effort and every medium. »
« I've always thought Diesel was a progressive, fresh brand—it has a classic feel, but pushes the envelope, » Common explains. « I wanted to partner with Diesel because that's really what I'm about too—to be an individual and an artist, it takes both bravery and courage. »
Featured in the dedicated print and television advertising campaign of the new fragrance, shot by world renowned photographer Platon, and developed in collaboration with the Diesel Creative Team headed by Creative Director Wilbert Das, Common will also perform at selected Diesel stores worldwide, including the Los Angeles one on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
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Une fragrance coup de poing pour la marque !
23 janvier 2009
Pour la première fois, Diesel va lancer un parfum masculin en solo. La marque nous avait habitué à lancer ses fragrances par couple, avec un jus féminin et un jus masculin. Cette fois-ci, la fragrance Only The Brave (le nom du groupe de Renzo Rosso qui comprend Diesel, Viktor & Rolf…), sera destinée uniquement aux mâles. Et lorsqu'on voit le packaging, on comprend tout de suite pourquoi. Pour le flacon, Diesel a reproduit un poing, plutôt massif, portant une bague à deux doigts, le bijou favori des rappeurs ambassadeurs du style bling-bling. La composition du jus tout comme sa date de sortie en France restent un mystère, bien gardé par la marque.


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Lovely 5 Bed home swap in Modesto, USA
Our home is 380 square meters, half of it built in 1988, the rest added in 1999. The house is in a Contemporary Mediterranean style with white walls, several balconies and terraces, and tile or wood floors. There are two master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, three minor bedrooms, another bathroom, and a half-bathroom (toilet). The home is well equipped with 2 computers (all with DSL Internet Access), wireless network, 3 High Definition Televisions, an X-Box gaming system and stereo systems. There is central heating and air conditioning.
The house is on a bluff with beautiful views of a park, the neighboring farmer's vineyard and olive orchard, and our swimming pool and garden. The large living room and country kitchen overlook the garden and park. The garden includes an 80 square meter lawn suitable for badminton, many oak trees, several orange trees, and a vegetable garden. The salt water pool has a motorized cover and is 14 feet by 34 feet. The size of our lot is about 2000 square meters. The part of the park next to our house is primarily riparian oak forest so although we live in a suburban setting the impression from the back terrace and the back of the house is of being in the country.
Modesto is located in the center of California. San Francisco and the Napa Valley are less than two hours away, Yosemite National Park and Monterey/Carmel (the beach) are about two and a half hours away. Other tourist spots such as wine growing regions, the historic gold mining region (The Mother Lode), and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are 45 minutes to two hours away.
Modesto is a pleasant tree shaded city of 200,000. Our house is about 4km from the center of town which has over 50 restaurants, an 18 screen cinema, performing arts center, nightclubs, and other attractions. The nearest supermarket is about 2km. The park next to the house runs for several kilometers along the creek and includes undeveloped riparian forest, picnic areas, children's play areas, grassy fields, 8 km long recreational trail (running, walking, cycling), free lighted tennis courts and an 18 hole golf course. We have a gate that provides direct access from our garden to the park.
Type of home swap
- Home Exchange
Conditions of home exchange
- Non smokers only
- Pet Care required
- Children welcome
- Washer / Drier
- Garage / Parking
- Car exchange offered
- Use of bike
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Use of computer
- Internet / WiFi
- Golfing
- Horse Riding
- Skiing snowboarding
- Tennis
- Walking
- Car recommended
- Local restaurants
- Shopping facilities
Nearest city: Modesto
Property type: House
Location type: Suburban
Modesto (HE28597)
California, USA
- 5 bed (sleeps 7) 3.5 bath
Preferred destinations
- Great Britain
- Ireland
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Western Europe
Dates available
Swap duration: 2 - 3 weeks
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A former Los Alamos Hilltopper standout pitcher is taking the first step toward what he's hoping is a career in pro baseball.
Scott Berkebile, a 2010 graduate of Los Alamos High School, has made it onto the roster of the Santa Fe Fuego, an expansion team in the Pecos League.
During his prep career, Berkebile was one of the most effective closers in 4A. Following his prep career, he tried out for the University of New Mexico baseball team, earning a spot, but left school before playing with the team.
Following that, Berkebile went to Phoenix hoping to further his baseball career when he heard about the Fuego's tryout. Berkebile clocked 93 miles per hour on the radar gun during his tryout, which immediately cemented him a spot on the squad.
Say one thing about the Los Alamos Hilltopper baseball team: it's not easing into the season.
Limping into the season? Most definitely.
The Hilltoppers opened their 2012 campaign Saturday at with a doubleheader against Piedra Vista, the two-time defending state champion, which is rumored to have perhaps the best team it has ever had this year. Immediately in Los Alamos' future is Los Lunas, a potential top-five team, before it opens its home season March 3 against Moriarty.
"I love it for us," Los Alamos veteran manager Mike Gill said. "We may take our lumps, but it helps us get ready for district."
Charette Lakes: Closed for the season and will reopen next spring.
Cimarron River: No read on flows due to ice. The Cimarron is unfishable until spring.
Clayton Lake: Closed for the season and will reopen next spring.
Conchas Lake: Fishing pressure has been slow due to cold temperatures and wind, but a few walleye have been caught.
Costilla Creek: No report due to ice.
Coyote Creek: Closed for the season and will reopen next spring.
Eagle Nest Lake: 15 to 19 inches of ice. Fishing is good for yellow perch and rainbows caught with Power Bait and jigs with worms.
LAS CRUCES (AP) — Daniel Mullings had 28 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals to lead six New Mexico State players scoring in double figures in a 115-73 victory against Hawaii on Thursday night.
Mullings' triple-double was the first for the Aggies (21-8, 8-3 WAC) since 1992 and third in school history. Wendell McKines scored 20 points, Hernst Laroche 16, Tyrone Watson and Bandja Sy 12 each and Tshilidzi Nephawe 10.
New Mexico State's point total was its highest since a 122-105 victory against Texas Tech on Dec. 27, 1996. The 42-point victory margin was its biggest in a league game since joining the WAC in 2005-06 and largest since a 104-62 win against Loyola Marymount on Dec. 28, 2008.
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Red River
50-inch base of packed powder. No new snow reported. 57 trails and 7 lifts open.
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47-inch base of machine-groomed snow. No new snow reported. 34 trails and 5 lifts open.
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BERNALILLO — Brandon Saiz had been one of the best players in District 2-4A over the course of the regular season.
But Saiz, point guard of the Bernalillo Spartan basketball team, rolled his ankle last week and was unavailable for Thursday's District 2-4A semifinal contest.
Things seemed to have stacked up about as well as they could for the Los Alamos Hilltoppers, who had struggled to stop Saiz in two previous meetings between the teams. Additionally, the Hilltoppers were going into the semifinal off a big win against Española Valley.
Antelope illegally shot, left to rot
ALBUQUERQUE – The Department of Game and Fish needs help finding the person or persons who illegally shot five antelope on Feb. 10 on the King Ranch close to the Zia Pueblo.
The antelope, two headless bucks and three does were found shot with a centerfire rifle and left in a pile to rot.
"It appears that someone cut the fence, drove onto the ranch, shot the antelope, and cut off the heads," said Shawn Carrell, District Officer for the Albuquerque area.
There was no legal hunt occurring during this time, so the intent by the individual or individuals responsible for this crime is still under investigation.
53-inch base of powder. No new snow reported. 77 trails and 6 lifts open.
40-inch base of packed powder. 3 inches of new snow reported. 35 trails open.
65-inch base of packed powder. Will reopen Friday.
50-inch base of powder. No new snow reported. 57 trails and 7 lifts open.
48-inch base of machine-groomed snow. No new snow reported. 34 trails and 4 lifts open.
49-inch base of packed powder. No new snow reported. 41 trails and 5 lifts open.
Here are the final Class 4A boys and girls basketball coaches' polls for the 2011-12 season. Polls are conducted by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. First-place votes are in parentheses.
Basketball, Class 4A Girls
Team Total pts. Previous
1. Grants (13) 130 1
2. Piedra Vista 100 2
3. Roswell 95 4
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The Fantastic Four cast took to the Hall H stage at Comic-Con on Saturday in the final stretch of promotion for Josh Trank's big screen reboot of Marvel's First Family. Keeping the momentum moving, 20th Century Fox has just released a most impressive final trailer to the film, set for August 7th.
With less than a month to go, this near 3-minute epic trailer has been unleashed. But with mixed buzz on the film, little merchandising out there, limited promotion from Marvel Studios, and non-fanboy awareness about this reboot not flying high, is it too late to release what is without a doubt the best look at the film so far? This solid very sci-fi final look would have been likely far more effective had it been released two months ago.
We finally have a good glimpse of Toby Kebbell as Doom, lots of brute force shots of The Thing, and FX-laden hero shots of Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan) and Sue Storm (Kate Mara).
Here is the official Fantastic Four synopsis:
THE FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
Written and directed by Josh Trank, Fantastic Four hits theaters on August 7th and stars Miles Teller (Reed Richards), Kate Mara (Sue Storm), Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm), Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm) and Toby Kebbell (Doctor Doom).


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One of the most immediate questions for IPs will be which process to use for appointment in a section 100 process – though at least the choice is simple; deemed consent or virtual meeting, only (see R. 6.14(2)).
At first, the advantages and disadvantages of the two appear pretty obvious –
Deemed consent – If not objected to, the appointment is immediate without any awkward messing about with voting. However fees, whether pre- or post-appointment, cannot be agreed other than by a meeting process, meaning that one must seek a separate fee resolution later.
Virtual meetings – allow one to get all the resolutions one might want at the outset, (providing there is a quorum, of course). The only immediate disadvantage is in costs; virtual meetings have to be advertised and there are going to be at least some other costs in providing the virtual service.
Up until now, I had been making what I thought was a sensible suggestion – Deemed consent for small, simple jobs, with no substantial assets or investigation needed; virtual meetings for anything else.
As time has passed, the potential problems with virtual meetings have been multiplying. Here are a few –
- The difficulties of ensuring there is a secure means of attending and voting at the same time.
- Extra difficulties surrounding the identification of participants – partly resolved by password access but one still needs to be careful.
- Finding a reliable platform or software system to do both a) and b) for attendance from all areas of the UK, regardless of quality of connection AND one which allows the voting to be completed quickly. So far, I haven't heard of such a system that doesn't involve prohibitive cost.
- Potential problems that could arise because either objections or complaints of exclusion made after the meeting could lead to reversal or variation of resolutions retrospectively (See my blog of 7 April, "Objections anyone?").
I am recommending all my clients to use Deemed Consent in the first instance and not use virtual meetings until a reliable package comes along, and then only if their office has good broadband service. In doing so, prospective appointees should make sure their directors' resolution contains a provision for an extra fee to be payable against costs of convening a physical meeting should that become necessary.
Of course, this does mean that one has to get one's remuneration agreed separately, probably by correspondence, but we have been living with that issue in ADMs for several years, anyway. Not a perfect answer, I know, but the best I can give for now.


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Sandra Bullock is playing an FBI Agent… again. The Oscar-winning actress joins forces with Melissa McCarthy for The Heat. Directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids), it's sure to be one of the funniest films of the summer.
The Heat is the odd couple for a new generation. FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a straight-laced investigator with a pristine reputation. Boston P.D.'s Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) is the exact opposite. She has a foul mouth that's only surpassed by her street smarts. The women become partners to bring down a ruthless and deadly drug lord.
The Heat opens in theaters June 28.
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Dothan City Schools are taking initiative to create more interactive classrooms. They will bring Apple iPad Air devices to students this fall.
"They deserve this. They deserve the best in the classrooms and the best in technology," said Tami Culver, Dothan Education Foundation President.
The school system is funding the gadgets and Culver says the effort costs around $1 million. High school students will be the first to receive the iPads, followed by middle and elementary students.
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 11th at 10:00 p.m., and a second meeting for those who cannot attend the first, on Tuesday July 8th at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at the Dothan Opera House.


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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Three firefighters are recovering after pulling two people out of a burning Sandy Springs home.
The fire department said when crews had to force their way into a duplex on North River Parkway early Monday morning. Once inside, they found a man in his 50s and a woman in her 80s, both in cardiac arrest. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office said both people have died.
One firefighter hurt his knee while getting the woman out of the home. Another burned his hand when the flames inside the home rekindled. The third was overcome by heat.
The firefighters are expected to be OK.
Watch Channel 2 Action News This Morning for live updates from Sophia Choi.


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Available at Amazon Vince Camuto moto Baseball Cap, $34 Baseball caps may be useful on the road, but they scream "tourist!"
The vintage-inspired collaboration will include ten moto pieces, ranging from t-shirts and pants to boots and leather jackets.
Why is the city once known as hog butcher to the world now offering a bacon martini at moto?
Why is the city once known as hog butcher to the world now offering it a bacon martini at moto?
For the first time on our trip we had trouble with the moto.
"Well, go on, moto; I will not disturb you another time," said Selim.
Should moto take that from Kalulu which was not his to take?
moto stood by as a supernumerary, and to interpret the words of Simba for Kalulu.
Simba and moto then breathed, and confused murmurs were heard from all.
moto answered: "Selim has killed two, and I have killed one."


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
After my early-morning presentation Friday I had breakfast at the 50s-themed Busy Bee Cafe in downtown Ventura. This place has been around a long time -- at least since 1989 when I lived in Ventura (briefly) to run a City Council campaign.
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Well they say it comes in threes - whoever the hell "they" are, I don't know, but I'd sure like to give them a good geezer talkin' to!
Came to the realization that the camper refrigerator, which has been anemic off and on throughout the voyage finally "bit the shed" late last night and had to make a run to Wally World for an ice chest and bag of ice to keep the beer cold.
The day dawned windy and cold (defined for you northeasterners as 60F) but since visiting my brother Gerry and his bride Carol in Winter Haven was the most energetic thing we were doing, it was no problem. We had a great visit and wonderful dinner.
Problem #2 came with a phone call from co-geezer Al who was back home and swung by our place for a quick check (and probably raid my booze - but that's allowed among geezers). Al reported that our house was colder than an nun's kiss and that the furnace didn't seem to be working. Being a resourceful and dedicated geezer - Al called the oil company and arranged for a service call. Things seem OK now. Keeping fingers crossed!
Getting ready to leave Gerry & Carols, I noticed a pool of fluid under the Geezermobile. Uh-Oh! I had seen a few spots in the gravel at Lake Louise State Park, but didn't think too much about it, but this was a bonafide lake of black stuff on Gerry's immaculately painted and textured Fighting Irish driveway. I crawled under the car and found that the oil filter was so loose, it took nearly 3 full turns to tighten it! Another trip to WallyWorld for oil and a little de-greaser, then a visit to the local car wash to clean the engine. Seems OK now - Keeping fingers crossed again!
Tomorrow we visit the lair of the mouse that ate Florida! Epcot at Disney World. Keep tuned (and fingers crossed, please)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday March 1 - Problems but fun!
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- MaureenMarch 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Have soooo much fun at DISNEY WORLD! Dad, I am sorry you won't have a chance to sit on "It's A Small World", but maybe mom can hum it for you throughout the day. And remember, the only thing I want as a souvenir from Epcot is a picture of you looking HAPPY at Disney World! Preferably with a few Disney characters in the picture!ReplyDelete
We miss you, Mikey, but we hope you are having the time of your life!ReplyDelete
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A woman escaped an apparent abduction attempt after a man with a gun pulled her into an alley in South Toledo, police said.
Kendrisa Pitts, 19, was not hurt in her struggle with the suspect, police said.
Ms. Pitts told police she was listening to music with headphones and walking to work at a McDonalds restaurant about 8:25 a.m. Thursday when she was grabbed by the arm. The suspect told her, "I have a gun, come with me," before forcing her down an alley in the 800 block of South Avenue. The suspect pulled a black handgun from his front pocket after Ms. Pitts started struggling and yelling for help. She escaped, and fled to her workplace on Broadway before calling authorities, police said.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, in his 20s, wearing a black mask, skull cap, black parka, and dark jeans, police said.
A teenage girl was raped about three miles away in the 1300 block of East Broadway about 7:50 a.m. Nov. 6. The suspect was described as about 5 feet, 5 inches to 6 feet tall, medium build with broad shoulders, and is bald or has very short hair. He was wearing a black puffy coat, black shirt, black baseball cap, and dark jeans or Dickies.
Authorities do not believe the cases are related.
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Opening Times
Thursday 12 October: 6-9pm ( Private View)
Friday 13 October 10am-6pm
Saturday 14 October 10am-6pm
Sunday 15 October 10am-5pm
Entrance fee:
Private view: £10 advance/ £12 on the door.
Buy your advance tickets here
Other Days
£6.50 (£5.50 concession) in advance/ £7.50 ( £6.50 concession) on the door
Concessions apply to students with student card, unwaged and OAPs. Children under 16 are free if accompanied by parent or carer.
Students u16 visiting as part of a school group and accompanied by a teacher will be liable for the concessionary rate.
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Disabled access
The venue is all on one level. Disabled parking is available at the side of the venue on Tonman Street. Disabled toilets are available on site.
There is an on site cafés selling drinks and light refreshments and many cafes around the venue.
Credit Card Facilities
Some makers have their own credit card terminals. For those who don't, there is a centralised card payment facility, based at reception, where you can purchase goods using a credit or debit card (American Express cards are not accepted). There are several cash machines within a short walking distance of the venue.
There will be a cloakroome for which there will be a charge of £1 per item. All articles are left at the owners risk and Great Northern Events NW Ltd accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to property left in the cloakroom.
We are limited on space for parking pushchairs. Due to the widith of the aisles we politely request that you avoiid bringing in double buggies.


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Question about NCSBN Online NCLEX Review
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I want to do the NCSBN online nclex review, but I want to split the cost with a friend in my program. I haven't signed up yet, but do you know if they have a way that keeps two people from being to access the content on the same account? Like they won't ask the same two questions or something? You may say we should each buy our own access, but when money is tight it is good to share right?!
Does anyone have experience with this review or has shared the review with a friend?
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text: Job Details SIDRA4108 - Director - Clinical Activation Department: Foundational Clinical Services Management Group Dept Division: Medical Services Dept Contract Type: Full Time Closing Date: 05-Mar-2017 Organizational Profile: Sidra Medicine is a state of the art academic medical center that will function to the level of the highest international standards. Its clinical focus is on the specialty care of women and children. Sidra's Vision is: "Sidra Medicine will be a beacon of learning, discovery and exceptional care, ranked among the top medical centers in the world". Achieving this vision will encompass three essential activities: World Class: Patient and Family Centered Care Health Education Biomedical Discovery Once fully operational by mid-2018, Sidra Medicine will handle 275,000 outpatient appointments, 11,000 procedures, 100,000 emergency attendances and deliver over 9,000 babies per year, adding capacity to a rapidly growing population and delivering world-class specialist care. The hospital will include 10 operating theatres, 400 beds, 100 percent single rooms with a private bathroom, a birthing center and an emergency department. DEPARTMENT/SERVICE PROFILE: Our family centered-friendly environment will be a 399-bed state of the art facility serving Qatari, non-Qatari and international women and children and their families Our experienced staff will operate within a model of care underpinned by international evidenced based practice and supported by the world class technology. Our interprofessional teams will work collaboratively to secure wellness optimizing patient/family outcomes to contribute to Sidra's reputation as a high reliability organization. Clinical research focused on education, quality improvements and a culture of patient and family safety will be used to inform and guide best practice standards. JOB SUMMARY: The key purpose of this role is to support the Executive Chair and Executive Director, Operations of the respective CMG in all activities related to the activation of clinical services across the CMG, ensuring that all teams are supported in the successful delivery of their respective plans and coordination of activities that activate the supporting infrastructures required. KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Works in collaboration with members of the Clinical Management Groups (CMG) to ensure the development of their respective activation plans and ensure plans are in place to move in operationally, intellectually, procedurally, and psychologically for each clinical area/service Works with members of the Clinical Management Groups to support the implementation of their respective activation plans coordinating across the various multidisciplinary teams. Identifies overarching clinical work programs/interdependencies and coordinates the development and implementation of their activation. Supports as required the clinical recruitment workstreams across the organization to ensure alignment with activation of clinical services. Leads the coordination of work to ensure facilities across all clinical areas are fit for pupose and will support delivery of safe and efficient patient and family care. 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When I first saw the Virgin Whoppers commercial on TV I was quite taken aback, but no one else in the room really seemed to care. "Tiff, you don't get it, the point is that these people are totally unbiased, so if they like the Whopper, then it truly must be better than McDonald's". Well, duh, Burger King isn't gonna show you the 500 other people that picked McDonald's crap in their own ad. Other than the often voiced "this ad is unethical because it represents the invasion of capitalism" complaint, I have another one to throw into the fray:
This taste test was rendered ineffective by:
Using a different test audience from their target audience, and
Using/showing only a few testers
Taste is very individual and specific, just because my friend likes Burger King doesn't mean I will. Food evolves from and within a specific context of culture, and it differs vastly from one culture to the next. The subjects that BK used were obviously very different from BK's target audience, so I don't know how BK expected the taste thumbs-up to translate: this Thai man liked the Whopper, which means I will too…? Or: this Romanian lady liked the Whopper, she's never had hamburgers before, so if she likes it, then I should probably try it too. Neither one conclusion really makes sense to me. Why would one person's judgment on taste (especially if we grew up eating completely different things and have appreciation for completely different foods) have any effect on me?
If Burger King is saying that its burger is SO good that it transcends any cultural boundaries, then it needs to make that message clearer. The Virgins commercials are not saying that Whopper crosses cultural barriers, they are saying that the objective taster prefers the Whopper – an entirely different, I think, less effective message.
**On that note, "our burgers are so good that they transcend any cultural boundaries" is so much more effective! It ups the peer pressure element to the umteenth degree.**
The classic taste test is a good concept, but what BK missed here, I think, is the audience and how much they care about the subjects. The taste test only works if you can show and convince your audience that EVERYONE or a MAJORITY of people likes this thing; by using the element of peer pressure, the advertiser can get consumers to try something new or switch to a different brand. BK missed the peer pressure element…with the Pepsi/coke taste test campaign, Pepsi rolled out with some statistic about how 80% of those who tried Pepsi liked it better (not to mention their test audience matched their target audience). So if I'm a Coke drinker, I'm in the minority, and Psychology says that humans don't like being in the minority, we like conformity, so there's the incentive to switch: if everyone else likes Pepsi, then something must be wrong with me if I don't. Where's the incentive for me to eat a Burger King Whopper in the Virgins commercial?