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AMES, Iowa -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved Iowa State University's plan to decommission its teaching nuclear reactor. Work to dismantle and remove the 10-kilowatt teaching reactor can now begin.
Workers from Duke Engineering & Services, Bolton, Mass., will prepare for the work beginning on June 5. Actual demolition is scheduled to begin June 12.
"The actual demolition and removal of our reactor is one of the later stages of the decommissioning process," said Daniel Bullen, associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of Iowa State's nuclear engineering program. "If all goes according to schedule, reactor demolition and waste shipment will be completed by the middle of August."
The demolition process is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks. After demolition and shipment of wastes, the NRC will need to approve the final report, a process that could be completed by October or November, Bullen said. After decommissioning is completed, the NRC will review the work before releasing Iowa State from its license.
Iowa State's 150-ton teaching reactor was operable from November 1959 to May 1998. It was one of the first teaching reactors to be operated by a university in the U.S.
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Alan L. Melnick, MD, MPH, is Currently Director of Joint Residency in Family Medicine/Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, as well as Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Sciences University Department of Family Medicine, he is also Health Officer for Clackamas County, Oregon. His career in public health includes several policy roles at the state and federal levels. He participated in a NACCHO pilot project to test new software for APEXPH98, and helped develop a prototype of an APEX-compatible Geographic Information Systems application for community health assessmentMelnick, Alan L. is the author of 'Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Public Health' with ISBN 9780834218789 and ISBN 083421878X.[read more]
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Pretty Linen Measuring Tape ribbon from Cotton Blue, found via The Long Thread.
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The Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association (GMIA) is one of the oldest and largest associations of its type in San Diego County. Formed in 1938 as a result of community concern for the lack of adequate land use planning and zoning type requirements, we are a non-profit public benefit corporation. We represent over 7,000 single-family residences with a population approximating 20,000 people. Our region includes parcels east of Bancroft Drive, south of El Cajon, generally north of SR94 and Rancho San Diego, and west of SR54/Jamacha Rd. (Please see map)
The primary mission of GMIA is to work on behalf of all GMIA community members to ensure that the quality and character of our community is preserved and enhanced. Unlike a typical "homeowner's association," GMIA does not own any property or facilities, nor is it responsible for any property maintenance. GMIA is served by an unpaid Board of Directors (elected by the GMIA membership) and has no paid officers or employees. The GMIA Board works with County and regional governmental entities to help resolve issues that impact our community such as transportation, traffic control, planning and land use, zoning, code enforcement, as well as crime prevention and law enforcement.
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Music Photography Rumble2013-02-18 #news
We want to SEE your music - Send in musical performances, instruments, crowds, and artists as captured through your analogue lens!6 63 Share Tweet
Patio Season (Almost) Rumble!written by plainjane on 2011-03-24 #news
Wake up Canada! Remember the times of knocking off work just a little early to meet your friends for a few pints and a few laughs in the glorious sun? It's about to be upon us once more and we want to see your patio season shots to get us through the bumpy spring.34 15 Share Tweet
Photographer Richmond Lam Shoots With The LC-A+written by tattso on 2010-09-06 #people
Canada based photographer Richmond Lam has recently re-united with the analogue world, taking the LC-A+ with him and shooting some rolls from Paris to Montreal. Take a look at his fantastic photos that stand somewhere between fashion and casual snap.13 34 Share Tweet
Lomography & Stars Present The 'Theory of Relativity' Competition!written by alexandrak on 2012-09-20 #news
We're pretty huge fans of the Canadian band Stars and we got lucky enough to team up for a pretty great competition! Submit your shots to win!11 36 Share Tweet
Littering the Sidewalks Rumble!2011-04-11 #news
After winter must come spring (and another election if you live in Canada). When the snow subsides and leaves behind, the treasures its been burying, usually garbage. We want to see your shots from this muddy, sticky and littered time of year.13 29 Share Tweet
|FAT| Fashion Art Toronto Fashion Therapy Rumble: Winner's Announcement!written by ashleyaang on 2013-04-23 #news
The |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week starts this week and we've got our winner's for the Fashion Therapy Rumble - check them out after the jump!16 24 Share Tweet
My First Great LOMO LC-A Race Shots.written by stouf on 2010-03-02 #news
The race is well and done, but stouf has a special treat for us: This is a chronicle of my turn in the LC-A Race and how I understood why everybody is crazy about the LOMO LC-A!20 23 Share Tweet
The Great Canadian Rumble Winner Announcementwritten by shhquiet on 2010-09-30 #news
We celebrated Canada's birthday all throughout July with a rumble, showcasing your unique Canadian expressions in the form of Lomographs! We know you couldn't wait to see the winning images, and now we reveal them all to you!20 16 Share Tweet
Fred Herzog and Canada in "Modern Color"2016-10-18 #culture #people
This is Canadian street photography in Kodachrome, through the eyes of photographer Fred Herzog.1 35 Share Tweet
Living LomoWall @ LGS Toronto - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!2013-04-16 #news
It's that time of year again - The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is hitting Toronto in May and the Lomography Gallery Store Toronto will be holding a very special exhibition as part of the festival. However, we need YOUR help - read on for details after the jump!5 28 Share Tweet
Toronto Urban Photography Festival x Lomography Canada: Winner's Announcementwritten by ashleyaang on 2013-03-04 #news
You've waited long enough for this - Our winners have been chosen and we're ready for the big reveal! Excited to find out who made it into the Toronto Urban Photography Festival? Check it out after the jump!16 18 Share Tweet
Lomography Gallery Store Toronto Grand Opening Celebration Photos & Video!written by ouroborosx on 2010-11-05 #news
Tonight was the grand opening party to celebrate the opening of the newest Lomography Gallery store in Toronto! Here's a quick recap in photos and video!16 15 Share Tweet
Music Photography Rumble: Winner's Announcement2013-04-08 #news
Thanks for all the great submissions! After lots of deliberation, Analogue Gallery has chosen their top 3 - Check them out!12 15 Share Tweet
MTV FORA x Lomography Canada Awkward Couples' Portraits: Winners Announcement!written by ashleyaang on 2013-02-14 #news
We asked, and you guys definitely gave your best! After sorting through 700+ submissions, MTV FORA has picked their winners of our Awkward Couples' Portraits rumble - Check them out after the jump!11 17 Share Tweet
Winner Announcement: Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions at the TIFF Bell Lightbox2011-08-23 #news
We asked for your Lomography-style paparazzi shots in honour of the Toronto International Film Festival's current exhibition Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions. Find out which photo won the honor to be displayed at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.14 15 Share Tweet
MTV FORA x Lomography Canada: Awkward Couples' Portraits Rumble!written by ashleyaang on 2013-01-29 #news
We're teaming up with MTV FORA to bring you the most awkward rumble we could think of... In honour of Valentine's Day and all things lovey-dovey, we want to see some of your best awkward couples' photos!2 24 Share Tweet
Diana World Tour Toronto: Diana F+ Vignettes from Coast to Coast Winners2011-08-22 #news
Who are the winners of the Diana F+ Vignettes from Coast to Coast contest? Read more to find out and drop by the Toronto Gallery Store to see them on display when the Diana World Tour stops by in September.13 12 Share Tweet
Winner Announcement Buck 65: 20 Odd Years Rumble2011-06-27 #news
Special Rumble courtesy of our friend Buck 65 where three winners get 10 Piggy Points each and one grand prize winner receives an gets an autographed copy of his latest album 20 Odd Years! Find out who those lucky people are!10 16 Share Tweet
Littering the Sidewalks Rumble Winner Announcement!2011-05-11 #news
After winter must come spring! Well hopefully we are all feeling more like summer now. We asked to see your shots from this muddy, sticky and littered time of year as well as just general clutter. Here are our three winners, congrats all!12 14 Share Tweet
Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions at the TIFF Bell Lightbox2011-07-04 #news
TIFF Bell Lightbox and Lomography Canada Have teamed up to bring you the exciting honor of having one winning photo on display in the amazing TIFF Bell Lightbox building in Toronto! The theme of submissions is paparazzi, in honour of the Toronto International Film Festival's current exhibition Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions13 16 Share Tweet
Toronto Urban Photography Festival x Lomography Canada: Call For Submissions!written by ashleyaang on 2013-01-21 #news
In the spirit of the Toronto Urban Photography Festival, Lomography Canada is hosting an online rumble in conjunction with their call for works. You'll get a chance to be featured at a gallery as part of the festival as well as the chance to win some neat Lomography prizes!8 18 Share Tweet
Shooting in the Freezerwritten by jamiebd on 2011-08-01 #places
The waters of Deer Bay off Elef Ringnes Island, high in the Canadian Arctic are not a natural place for humans. For much of the year they are frozen solid. And yet this is where I lived and worked, April this year.8 17 Share Tweet
Introducing Analogue Albertawritten by weedos on 2012-02-26 #news
Two active lomographers from Alberta have joined forces to share the joy of analogue photography with their communities.10 15 Share Tweet
Winner Announcement: Sounds of The Wilderness of Manitoba Rumble2011-09-12 #news
Special Rumble courtesy of LomoAmigo Melissa Dalton and The Wilderness of Manitoba! The winner of this Rumble gets an autographed copy of their latest album "When you Left the Fire". Check out who got it!7 15 Share Tweet
My Day Was Interrupted By The Belairwritten by troch on 2012-12-15 #gear
I arrived at my office the morning of November 28 to find a package waiting for me: my eagerly anticipated and earlier than promised new Belair X 6-12 Globetrotter. My day was going to be a good one!5 16 Share Tweet
Canadian Vignettes: Coast to Coast Rumble2012-06-04 #news
Want to show off your Lomography photos in our Gallery? Want to prove you have the best analogue photo in all of Canada? We want your Canadian vignettes that represent your city from coast to coast! Show us what your city means to you and submit your best photos. In this competition, the 13 finalists' images will be part of our National Exhibition for the month of July.5 16 Share Tweet
It's Game On at Lomography Canada!written by plainjane on 2011-01-10 #news
Kickoff Facebook romp Lomography Canada! For all you canuck based Lomographers we're starting the New Year by giving you guys a really super easy way to win a Piggy Point bounty big enough to get a Diana Mini Camera!13 10 Share Tweet
Lomography Gallery Store Toronto Opening Party - November 4th!2010-10-15 #news
Lomography Gallery Store Toronto to open November 4th with a Canadiana bash of the highest order! You, and your Lomographic pals are all invited!10 11 Share Tweet
The Great Canadian Rumble!written by James Greenspan on 2010-07-01 #news
Celebrate Canada's Birthday with the Great Canadian Rumble throughout the entire month of July! Show us how you perceive the strong and True North Strong and Free with your viewfinder and win some maple syrup-infused Piggies!10 11 Share Tweet
Charismatic Portraits Shot with Lomography Black & White Film Rumble Winners Announcementwritten by jeanettelee on 2012-04-05 #news
Wide collection of creative, unique characteristic portrait photos were gathered to illustrate the beauty behind black and white film! All the contestants proved to have used their imagination flow and travel back in time and resemble their favorite black and white movie, and has captured the most charismatic character!4 17 Share Tweet


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Travertine tile is a popular building material in Grapevine homes for everything from flooring to backsplashes. The stone, resembling marble, is easy to work with and durable. Considering the Trevi Fountain was constructed from travertine 300 years ago, you know it can stand the test of time!
Sourcing Travertine
Travertine is a type of limestone, sometimes called calcium carbonate, which is created when minerals in the earth are dissolved in ground water and then are moved above ground by rivers and springs. The stone is quarried in huge blocks, primarily in Italy and Turkey.
Colors and Styles
The color of travertine tile depends on how much iron is in the stone. The colors range from reddish brown to beige, gold, and ivory. Homeowners can choose from matte, polished, tumbled, or brushed finishes. If you choose polished, you'll get a floor that looks similar to marble. If you are going for an antique look choose tumbled or brushed.
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Travertine tile is easy to use because the soft stone cuts easily. If you have odd-shaped areas in your home's floor plan, the tile is much easier to work with and less likely to break than some alternative materials. Travertine is also relatively easy to match should you need to replace a tile or two later on; though, as with all tile floors, it's best to buy extra material so you have stone from the same lot number should you need it in the future.
Where to Use Travertine Tile
Travertine is often considered a fragile material, but once it's on the floor, it will last a very long time. The tile is appropriate for high traffic areas and kitchens if you seal it and maintain it properly. Acidic foods, such as orange juice or vinegar, can soak into the tile and stain it. Even if the tile has been sealed, it's best to wipe up spills promptly so they don't have a chance to soak into the porous stone. Travertine also has a tendency to form small holes that will need to be filled occasionally.
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Unlike other stones, you can create a unique look with travertine tile. The stone features veining that creates patterns that cannot be replicated. For Grapevine homeowners that want a feeling of casual elegance in their space, travertine tile is a great choice.
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10 Best Basketball Players From Duke University
Compiling list of the 10 best basketball players from Duke University is a difficult undertaking. There have been so many great players in the history of that storied program that paring down the list to most important players will likely lead to some very spirited debates.
- Christian Laettner. Where to begin? Laettner started in four Final Fours. He won two NCAA Championships. He averaged seventeen points and eight rebounds over his career. In short, he dominated. And his game-winning shot against Kentucky in the 1992 East Regional final is perhaps the most iconic image in the history of college basketball. Those Laettner-led teams were arguably the pinnacle of Duke dominance.
- Grant Hill. In addition to being the guy that heaved the perfectly placed 75 foot pass to set up Laettner's game-winner, Hill's hyper-athletic game and highly polished skill set led many to tout him as the "next Jordan." He won two championships with Laettner, and also led Duke to the final game the year after Laettner and Hurley graduated.
- Johnny Dawkins. Arguably one of the most exciting Duke players of all time, Dawkins led the Blue Devils in scoring all four years. In 1986, Dawkins was awarded the Naismith College Player of the Year award, having averaged twenty points a game. That same year, he led Duke to the NCAA Championship game, losing to Louisville in a heartbreaker. Many of his records stood for more than twenty years, making him one of the very best Duke players in history.
- Bobby Hurley. Often overshadowed by flashier teammates, Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, Hurley was the "floor general" of a high-octane Duke offense that captured two NCAA titles. He was awarded the 1992 Final MVP award. A year after his graduation, his number 11 jersey was retired, securing his place among the greatest players in Duke history.
- Jason Williams. A serious of unfortunate events befell Jason Williams once he left Duke, spoiling what many believed would be a long and glorious pro career. However, while he was at Duke he earned his spot among the very best Duke players of all time. His 2001 tournament performance is one of the greatest of all time, averaging over 25 points a game while leading the Blue Devils to yet another NCAA title.
- Shane Battier. As he has proven over his NBA career, you can be extremely effective and valuable without scoring the basketball. Shane Battier, perhaps more than any other player, embodied everything Coach K emphasizes: team, defensive, unselfishness, and hardwork. His contribution to the 2001 NCAA championship squad were largely overshadowed by the flashier play of teammate Jason Williams.
- Danny Ferry. Before he was the much-maligned GM of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ferry was a standout player at Duke, where he averaged 22 points, seven rebounds, and four assists during his senior season–a season that culminated in a trip to the Final Four.
- Elton Brand. Even though he only played two seasons at Duke, Brand did more than enough to secure his spot among the best players in Duke history, take his team to the championship game, and winning the Naismith Player of the Year award. He gave Blue Devils an tough inside presence that they'd lacked in previous seasons.
- Carlos Boozer. Much like Brand, Boozer played a hard-nosed game–mostly in the paint. He was instrumental in the 2001 championship team playing alongside Williams, Battier and Mike Dunleavy. He left for the NBA after his junior year, yet his place among the Duke greats is without question.
- Mark Alarie. Alarie was the star of Coach K's first Final Four team. He was lanky 6'8" forward with a great shooting touch, finishing his career with averages of sixteen points and six rebounds a game. Often credited with helping usher in the Krzyzewski era, Alarie will forever be counted among the best Duke players of all time.
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Autumn has always been loved by the youth of the brightness of the scenery and holidays, which are often arranged in this time of year.Fertile famous for it's time to splash the physical and creative activity for people of all ages.Autumn Ball for seniors - a traditional event that takes place in any school where care for the younger generation of self-realization.This colorful festival is usually organized in October to be able to use natural materials in the design of the room and suits.
Features preparatory stage
the holiday has passed at a high level and left the most vivid impressions of the audience and participants, the scenario of the autumn ball for high school students need to think carefully.It should be taken into account age features and provide the necessary amount of time to prepare the contestants.In schools where there is a well-established system of work, all the educational collective business already listed in the sequence diagram of work, so the classes are prepared in advance
Information block
This part consists of information about the upcoming event: the purpose of the classes participating, the composition of the jury.All these data can be announced at the beginning of the leading holiday or take the form of applets.Autumn Ball for high school students traditionally carried out for grades 8-11 who demonstrate their abilities in the field of intellectual and creative.Most often, each team is one pair, which is competing with the other contestants for the victory.
Competitive unit
This is the most interesting part of the program and consists of simple tasks that are performed by actors on stage.For example, the mini-quiz with questions:
- Why balls and weddings traditionally held in the fall?(end of agricultural work)
- Which famous writer and poet was able to sing this season more colorful than the other?What are some examples?(Pushkin + quotation of any known poem)
When preparing autumn ball, high school can find any opponents riddles and puzzles on a given topic.This contest is held between fans while contestants dress up.
One of the traditional tasks at such events, is a costume contest from scrap materials.In these costumes welcome autumn themes and a pronounced environmental orientation.
Dance block
preparing for this competition audionarezka from a variety of melodies and songs, which includes classical and contemporary works.Couples dancing on stage constantly, trying to move to the music.Autumn Ball for high school students must necessarily result in a total disco, which sounded the results of the competition and awarded certificates and gifts.
Conclusion In summing up is usually awarded the titles Mr. and Miss Autumn and handed the crown of bright leaves and fruits.It is better if in addition to the formal decision of the jury, will be announced the results of the audience voting.As prizes participants can teach crafts made by students of the middle and lower classes.


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The past is immutable. However bitter, painful and shameful there is absolutely nothing one could do to change what has been. The past is immutable.
Today I had come across a recollection of the past of my nation. The recollection itself was done with a rare empathy and honesty, however brief its coverage.
But pain does not need acres of text to manifest itself. A splinter of memory can lodge itself in the crevices of our self and torment more than any physical act can ever hope to achieve.
A proud cluster of nations, united by a common heritage and spirituality, wanting for nothing, was ruled for 300years by the British and almost double that by the previous Muslim invaders.
Whatever revisionist versions of history is thrust upon us, the truth remains that we were ruled under a foreign yoke for almost a 1000years.
The nation was bled dry. They arrived for our wealth and left us destitute, an under-developed nation reeling in poverty and ignorance, devoid of self-confidence.
A nation of Sages, Rishis, Warriors and Artisans was reduced to this sniveling, groveling mass of spine-less ignoramuses of now.
I have no bitterness towards the actions of these foreign races but reserve my utter disrespect and hatred for my own countrymen who were willing to sabotage the future of this country for their selfish motives.
There are quite few descendents of these leaches still sucking this nation dry.
So you see, I was forced to introspect.
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In an interview published Wednesday, both President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recalled how they were once victims of racism before moving into the White House.
"I think people forget that we've lived in the White House for six years," the First Lady told People Magazine alongside her husband. "Before that, Barack Obama was a black man that lived on the South Side of Chicago, who had his share of troubles catching cabs."
The First Lady even recounted her highly publicized trip to Target in 2011 where she was somewhat disguised; she said a woman asked her to take something off the shelf for her.
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"I tell this story – I mean, even as the first lady – during that wonderfully publicized trip I took to Target, not highly disguised, the only person who came up to me in the store was a woman who asked me to help her take something off a shelf. Because she didn't see me as the first lady, she saw me as someone who could help her. Those kinds of things happen in life. So it isn't anything new."
President Obama empathized with other black men who have struggled with race in the past. He tells People: "There's no black male my age, who's a professional, who hasn't come out of a restaurant and is waiting for their car and somebody didn't hand them their car keys."
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The First Lady illustrated a specific story: "He was wearing a tuxedo at a black-tie dinner, and somebody asked him to get coffee."
However, the President acknowledged things are much better in this generation than in past generations. "The small irritations or indignities that we experience are nothing compared to what a previous generation experienced," he said.
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"It's one thing for me to be mistaken for a waiter at a a gala. It's another thing for my son to be mistaken for a robber and to be handcuffed, or worse, if he happens to be walking down the street and is dressed the way teenagers dress."
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Locate sample blueprints by visiting the websites of Builder House Plans, Buena Homes Builder and Carnation Construction. All websites provide free plans highlighting different house styles and sizes, including luxury and starter homes, and some enable you to download and print the plans. Some also have blueprints for specific features.
Sample blueprints from Builder House Plans include craftsman, luxury, starter, main level and Southern living house plans. Craftsman plans include large front porches and lots of wood, while luxury homes feature high-end options and expansive space. Starter home blueprints have efficient layouts and smaller square footage. Each category allows you to view the blueprints for free.
The Buena Homes Builder website has individual blueprints for specific house features. These include floor plan, electrical, traffic pattern, shading and elevation blueprints. Some plans show exterior styles, solar orientation and wind orientation, whereas others highlight exterior principles of design, wall symbols and property designs. You can click on the individual plans to see larger images.
Carnation Construction has blueprint samples under the categories of Floor Plan, Elevations, Foundation Plan, Details and Sections and Interior Elevations. A list of notes accompanying the blueprints follows. The website also has a plot map of a building site, full plot map and drawings of the fronts of buildings.


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Fort Valley State University's Mobile Information Technology Center will be the site for FVSU's 4-H Healthy Living Program, Drug Facts Chat Day on Jan. 30 in the Pettigrew Center parking lot.
Fort Valley State University's 4-H Healthy Living Club members from the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Valley will participate in Drug Facts Chat Day Jan. 30. The event will be held from 4-5 p.m. in FVSU's Mobile Information Technology Center (MITC) at the C.W. Pettigrew Center parking lot.
Drug Facts Chat Day is an annual event held during National Drug Facts Week (Jan. 26-Feb 1.) The event gives high school students an opportunity to talk to scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This marks the fifth year that National Drug Week is being observed nationwide.
During the chat day, club members may ask scientists questions online from FVSU's MITC concerning drug abuse, addiction and how to help family or friends who are abusing drugs.
Leslie Weaver, FVSU's 4-H program coordinator, stated that the goal of the activity is to enlighten 4-H club members of the detrimental effect of drugs.
Weaver said that in addition to discussions concerning drugs, students will have the chance to confer with scientists about their professions, and ask what steps they (students) need to take to pursue a career in the scientific field.
For more information about Drug Facts Chat Day and the 4-H Healthy Living Club, contact Leslie Weaver, FVSU 4-H Program Coordinator at 478-825-6955 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The weather is changing here in Ottawa...when the air becomes chill and the wind starts to snap, I am always on the lookout for comfort food. TO me this is warms soups, hearty sandwiches, and pretty much everything my Momma might have on the table between September and March. Lucky for my Mister and me, AlphaSoul Cafe has plenty warm soups, hearty sandwiches, and MORE on their menu for us to choose from.
When you walk in Alpha's vibe is in the air. You can smell the food being made in the back, breathe in the flower pots wafting into the front door, and the mellow yellow walls inside inviting you to grab a chair and stay a while.
I loved everything about this place. Even the menus...the above photo with the stack of books, yeah...THOSE are their menus!
Love it!
I love the wall art in this place as well. It is hard to imagine that anything could make it MORE fun to eat here, but then you find out they have live Jazz music every Friday night, Psychic night the first 3 Thursdays, Joshua Earth Band the last Saturday of every month, and Indie Night every third Saturday of the month... What a line up!
I didn't waste any time I knew I wanted a lot of food and I knew I wanted it to pack a punch in every bite. I was leaning towards the very thing our server recommended....Spicy Ham & Gouda. We were both pretty famished so the Mister ordered a nice appetizer off of their summer seasonal menu; Artichoke Dip. The Mister ordered a nice crock of French Onion Soup for his main, and just to bring it all together we asked for a ordered a Caramel Pecan Brownie for dessert to share. Shortly after we had a prayer for our food the appetizer made its way to the table.
Artichoke Dip w/ Fresh Pita Chips
I watched my Mister's face when he took his initial bite... It worried me. I asked him what was wrong as I was grabbing a pita chip and dipping it in myself... He said, "It's cold...", and contorted his face a bit. By this time I was shoving my chip into my mouth and sure enough...it was cold. So cold that you know, this is how it was mean to be. It wasn't like they made it and let it sit so long it GOT cold, it started OUT that way. I've never had that before. I have also never had a straight up,unadulterated artichoke dip that didn't have something else in it; spinach, cheese, red pepper....somethin', just something else to help the artichoke out. I won't say I hated this dip, but I wouldn't order it again. It just isn't my bag. But...for a seasonal summer menu item it makes total sense. Fresh artichokes in a nice, cool dip on a warm day...if you are in love with artichokes, this would be the way to go. When we ran out of chips our server asked us if we wanted more chips to finish the dip, but we declined. But, I think it is a testament to the abundance they offer there. Run out of chips...we'll give you more for free. Who wouldn't love that? So, even though I personally wouldn't order this again, it doesn't have anything to do with food quality, it was just the vision. But, I didn't have too much time to dwell on it...my sandwich and his soup were ready.
Spicy Ham & Gouda
Four Cheese French Onion Soup
This was a pretty awesome crock of soup. I didn't get any of the bread or any of the cheese by the time I got to try his soup. I typically don't comment on food that I didn't order for myself but this soup deserves to have its praises sung. All of the cheeses gave distinct salt and creaminess to the soup and paired against the chardonnay and fresh herbs...I was really wishing I had ordered this myself. Live and learn...live and learn... I knew there was dessert coming so I yielded the spoon back to my man and let the anticipation well up for the next course.
Caramel Pecan Brownie
I wish that I could tell you that I loved this brownie, but I didn't. It wasn't really a "brownie". It was halfway there though... The texture was half way between a cake and a brownie, and there is no other way to explain it. It wasn't fudgy and the "brownie" to nut ratio was crazy... There were WAY too many pecans goin' on in this sucker. If you know me....you'll be surprised to hear me say that. I ALWAYS add nuts to things and usually, pecans. Pecans are my favorite nut. But I honestly couldn't handle it and I let the Mister finish it. The caramel was house made and the only thing on this plate that I ate with any sort of zeal. There wasn't much of the sauce in comparison to the brownie...and the level of chocolate richness just wasn't there with what I am used to. This dessert fell flat for me and ALMOST made me wish I had ordered a cookie instead, and cookies are my least favorite dessert on the planet. Ouchies Alpha...you cut me to the quick.
Would I eat here again? Absolutely! I know I don't hit a home run with EVERY single thing I whip up in my kitchen. Their concept of fresh and in-house made is something I believe is vital to a good business model in restaurant cooking. I just wished their execution of these ideas had turned out better. I know I have a brownie recipe they could borrow if they want to take their desserts up a notch but...the soup was perfect and the concept of the spicy ham & gouda was very intelligent. Price points on the soup and sandwich were perfect but, 5 loonies for a "brownie" that just didn't quite make it to "brownie" texture was a big stretch for me. Even with my all organic ingredients (Wholesome Sweeteners sugars, Green & Black's chocolate, Neilsson Massey extracts, King Arthur Flours, organic free range brown eggs, etc.), 5 loonies would be a stretch. That would have to be a damn good brownie. Alpha's wasn't.
While we were sitting there initially we saw quite a few folks come in and leave with little brown bags. AlphaSoul has a great, faithful customer base that can't be denied. They know what they are doing when it comes to sandwiches and soups, so give them a whirl the next time you are down in Wellington West for lunch. Or better yet...hit them up on a Friday night and chill to some Jazz while you nosh on your sandwich! Either way, you'll have a lovely, relaxing experience. The Sweet Pea even had a good time!
While we were sitting there initially we saw quite a few folks come in and leave with little brown bags. AlphaSoul has a great, faithful customer base that can't be denied. They know what they are doing when it comes to sandwiches and soups, so give them a whirl the next time you are down in Wellington West for lunch. Or better yet...hit them up on a Friday night and chill to some Jazz while you nosh on your sandwich! Either way, you'll have a lovely, relaxing experience. The Sweet Pea even had a good time!


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Do You Go To The Malls To Freshen Up?
The next day we arrived here in Dagupan we looked for a mall to stay for a while to freshen up. It is just so hot in here and staying for like hours in the mall can help me charge from being drain.
The Robinson Mall just opened last March 16, 2012 and their grand opening would be this month. So that explains why it is still so not crowded with stalls and the like.
Do you also like to go to the mall to cool up when it is too hot? I don't usually do this but in Dagupan if you are just a guest here, I guess you can't take the weather at all and you would also probably visit in the malls nearby.
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The houses of the workers are build in the same style.
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Long John has been absorbed by Whitbread & Co in 1975, and the distillery has been acquired in the same year by Allied Distillers Ltd.
The Tormore distillery is under control of Pernod-Ricard since the French Company purchased the activities of Allied Domecq in 2005.
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- Joseph Stiglitz offers a reminder that tax giveaways to the rich and the corporate sector accomplish zero - or worse - when it comes to economic development:
If corporate tax reform happens at all, it will be a hodge-podge brokered behind closed doors. More likely is a token across-the-board tax cut: the losers will be future generations, out-lobbied by today's avaricious moguls, the greediest of whom include those who owe their fortunes to scummy activities, like gambling.- Meanwhile, George Monbiot points out how trade deals too are leaving us worse off even in terms of raw economic outcomes. And Michael Brune and Leo Gerard write about the popular demand for trade rules and other policy choices which aren't biased toward corporate interests.
The sordidness of all of this will be sugarcoated with the hoary claim that lower tax rates will spur growth. There is simply no theoretical or empirical basis for this, especially in countries like the US, where most investment (at the margin) is financed by debt and interest is tax deductible. The marginal return and marginal cost are reduced proportionately, leaving investment largely unchanged. In fact, a closer look, taking into account accelerated depreciation and the effects on risk sharing, shows that lowering the tax rate likely reduces investment.Small countries are the sole exception, because they can pursue beggar-thy-neighbor policies aimed at poaching corporations from their neighbors. But global growth is largely unchanged – the distributive effects actually impede it slightly – as one gains at the expense of the other. (And this assumes that the other does not respond and fuel a race to the bottom.)In a country with so many problems – especially inequality – tax cuts for rich corporations will not solve any of them. This is a lesson for all countries contemplating corporate tax breaks – even those without the misfortune of being led by a callow, craven plutocrat.
- Melinda Anderson discusses how the myth of meritocracy can lead poorer children to lash out and give up. And Dawn Foster wonders why there isn't more outcry over the reality of children needlessly going hungry.
- Finally, Andrew Longhurst offers some suggestions for B.C.'s new NDP government to improve citizens' health. And Jordan Press reports on a new IMF study showing that an $8 billion annual investment in a national Canadian child care program would pay for itself.


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text: So today I found out that we actually really are going to London for 1 week and when I say we I mean my dad and I. My mom and brother are not going because my mom has to work and take care of my 6 months old brother. But the bad news is that we are going to stay at this ,,hostel,, thats the word for a cheep hotel where the rooms have like 15 beds each and they are all mixed that means female and male in the same room and it also means that I'm going to sleep with like 15 people male or female that I don't know like at all. I mean i could be in a room full of serial killers and I wouldn't know….that really sucks but you know I'm gonna be in London so i think its ok.


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While polls show a tight congressional race between Democrat Bill Keating and Republican Jeff Perry, other polls have shown Americans to be fearful, angry and frustrated over the state of the economy. Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly would have us believe that all those angry voters will be holding President Obama and Democrats accountable on Election Day, turning Congress over to the Republicans. I would urge them to not start counting their chickens quite yet.
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While polls show a tight congressional race between Democrat Bill Keating and Republican Jeff Perry, other polls have shown Americans to be fearful, angry and frustrated over the state of the economy. Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly would have us believe that all those angry voters will be holding President Obama and Democrats accountable on Election Day, turning Congress over to the Republicans. I would urge them to not start counting their chickens quite yet.
Yes, voters are angry and frustrated; we're all concerned to some degree or another about a slower than hoped for economic recovery and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, for example. Thankfully, that anger isn't causing voters to lose their minds. Surveys and polls are now starting to show voters finally coming around to the reality that voting for the same party that was responsible for putting the country in the ditch in the first place isn't the smartest thing to do.
Contrary to what you may have heard on Right Wing talk radio, the U.S. didn't start going downhill with the election of Barack Obama. In fact, the slide began under Ronald Reagan, primarily because of Republican policies providing for deficit-funded tax breaks for the wealthy and a lack of corporate oversight and regulation. As a result, this nation found itself in 2008 in the most severe economic meltdown since the Great Depression. Lest we forget, during the last 30 years, Republicans have been in control of Congress and held the presidency for longer periods of time than Democrats. Having taken 30-plus years to get to where we are, it is unrealistic for voters to expect that Obama and the Democrats should be able to right the ship in less than 24 months. Imagine if Franklin Roosevelt had been held to that standard.
While acknowledging that Obama's economic recovery plan has left the economy with more unemployment and less growth than desired, almost all economists (except those working for the Republicans or Fox News) have agreed that the economy is improving, and that without President Obama's ARRA stimulus funding and the bi-partisan-created Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the economy might very well have gone into a total financial meltdown and depression. At the very least, there are 1.2 million more people employed now than there would have been without the stimulus spending and so-called "bail-out."
Conservative Republican candidates like Jeff Perry speak platitudes about how they deserve your vote because they're for smaller government and less taxes. But in truth, what they are for, and what will happen if they take control of Congress, can be seen in the this short list of likely outcomes:
Income disparity will grow and the middle class will shrink: With present Republican policies calling for nothing more than less regulation, shipping jobs overseas, and continuing the Bush tax breaks for the wealthy, class war against the middle class and poor will get worse.
The buying and selling of our Democracy will increase: With a recent Supreme Court decision and Republican congressional support for unlimited, secret corporate contributions to political campaigns continuing, corporate interests will benefit at the expense of the public interest.
The deficit will continue to grow: With Perry and the Republicans committing to continue George Bush's tax breaks to those making more than $250,000 per year, the deficit will grow at least $700 billion over the next ten years.
Paralysis, obstruction and subpoenas will be the norm on Capitol Hill: Like they did to Bill Clinton, the moment Republicans gain control, they'll spend every waking hour investigating President Obama while denying his judicial appointments and stopping his legislative initiatives at every turn.
Health care reform will be repealed: Republicans have promised to repeal health care reform, eliminating coverage to 30 million Americans, including those who have pre-existing health problems, all while adding, according to the Congressional Budget Office, $30 billion to the deficit.
Social Security will be privatized and a woman's right to choose will be further eroded: Conservative Republican for years have said that Social Security should be repealed or privatized; while many Republicans have called for overturning Roe v. Wade, and outlawing abortion, even in the case of rape or incest.
Energy conservation and renewable energy programs will be stopped: With many Republicans actually believing global climate change is a hoax, renewable energy, environmental protection, and energy conservation programs will be set back decades.
As the above list makes clear, the choice this election year is, indeed, stark. But even stipulating that Obama and the Democrats haven't been as successful as hoped, to now consider going in reverse, back to the old Bush policies after only two years, at the same time economic indicators and the stock market are now actually starting to look better, would be short-sighted at best. Massachusetts voters are angry, but they're not stupid. They'll give the Democrats two more years … and then "throw da bums out" if things continue going downhill.


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Final Notes: Well, another year and BRD is still going. I can't thank all BRD's customers & supporters enough, I sincerely appreciate it! It's rather amazing to start a company with nothing but an idea, some hard earned money (in my case a severance package), and some motivation. 2017 will be very interesting and BRD will continue moving forward.
SHOT Show was last week and I will try to post some photos, but all the major blogs have had great coverage. Immediately after SHOT, I went to the Costa Mesa "Crossroads of the West" gunshow. With the onset of CA's recent gun laws, a lot of vendors were absent. The crowds still came out, but it was definitely a noticeable difference there, too. The statist politicians are slowly killing us, death by a thousand cuts! It's really sad to see considering CA used to have some of the greatest gunshows back in the 80s. For instance, people from all over the world would come to the Pomona gun show.
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It's the FA Cup final today, the world's oldest football competition. And this time it's another one of our hometown teams, Manchester United, playing against Crystal Palace!
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Release Date: May 12, 2010
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A University at Buffalo political scientist is available to comment on President Obama's visit to Buffalo Thursday during a stop on his "White House to Main Street Tour."
According to Joshua Dyck, assistant professor of political science and an expert on voter behavior, Obama's visit will be exciting for Democrats and political observers, but it is unlikely to have any immediate impact on the Western New York economy or the state budget crisis.
In fact, the research on presidential visits show that they have very modest impacts on elections -- and that modest impact is seen at the height of campaign season, not six months before, Dyck explains.
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text: I quit my job. I was working as a waitress for four years at a german cafe/bakery. I really liked my bosses (weird thing about the particular bakery that I worked at, is that it was never made clear to me or any of the other waitresses who the manager was....kinda weird, but I digress). Anyways, I quit because I knew that I was never going to be able to make a living wage working at this place, even if they hadn't cut my hours, which they had. But I can't say that I hadn't seen it coming, because I did. I also wanted to take a class that would have conflicted with the shifts that I worked, and I wanted more time to study. When I quit, I thought that I would be able to find an evenings and weekend job, or even just a weekend job, somewhere. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that there really aren't that many in the city that I'm currently living in now. Fortunately, I do have "moments of smart". When I started my job at the bakery, I had one good "moment of smart" when I started to save the same amount of money each month in an online savings account. Sometimes I would raid it for air fare for a trip, or bus money, but not that often, so there is quite a bit saved up. Enough so that I don't need to worry where next month's rent is going to come from, or the semester fees that I still need to pay.


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Continents adrift towards a cataclysmic waterfall
The world is split straight through the core with a southern waterfall the size of a small continent. The rushing water inexorably pulls all land masses towards it.
Meanwhile, in the north, geysers and hot springs provide abundant, non-destructive water for the population centers growing there.
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So what if the first adventure was "the party is to be sacrificed to the sirens. They fight (and presumably defeat) the sirens. They have to survive some time on the island, awaiting rescue."
Actually, I envisioned cays hiring bands of elementals to fight against the currents Jessica: thats good too me: But both ideas work Like, maybe the elementals are less expensive, but also less successful Jessica: and in some situation the elementals have been run off and there is a monster and that is where your players come in me: Yeah. Or rival elementals have been hired to thwart the band trying to save a cay
there could even be bulletins that go out via courier, adjust caysouth 8 degrees north. and that could be the joke, that caysouth keeps moving north… but yet toward the falls. however slowly and of course the guild might even have it out for certain cays and therefore prohibit abilities to root down for a while. we should assume this is allowable for a price and cays might even band together at times and it is of course a huge production with lots of giant ropes and chains and sweat and often failure
the idea of a 'floating' map. that the treasure hunters use. where they have to adjust where the islands sit. and there are known springs on this map
And the further north you go, the more available the sources of fresh water, but the tighter the restrictions from the guild. Like most rooted islands and least hold one source of fresh water Jessica: right. and have created various ways to transport it hither and yon me: Right. Some do so freely and benevolently. Like "come to the spring, take away your water" And some do so for money. "come to the spring and pay me 5 silver and you can take some water"
on the yucatan peninsula in mexico, there are underwater rivers i mean, undergroud rivers and they open up into these giant perfectly circle Cenotes, they are called because the whole peninsula of the yucatan is just a limestone shelf that has risen out of the sea
So with islands of middle size, how far out do the shallow waters usually go? Is it pretty random? Jessica: depends on the ocean floor pacific coast, its deep right off the get-go. like hundreds of feet atlantic coast, its much more gradual
Mangrove forests, and other plant life, growing out of the water without land in site.
First adventure – What about a rooted island barely hanging on RIGHT at the edge of the falls? And that's sort of where all these pirates reportedly buried treasure? And the players are part of a crew on a treasure hunting ship that is risking the falls to get to this island.
and dont forget the importance of flying creatures. birds, bugs, what have you there could be one adventure level with a swarm of giant knats.
Using giant eagles/griffons, etc. as rapid couriers
um. yes and it was brought on by some gas or somehting in the air, a 'dreamers gasp' or somthing you can call it. something that moves on the winds over the planets surface and you can see it coming but can't always get out of it's way and it's like, messed up air or a cloud and they sail into it and think they've gone horribly off course and are plunging into the real falls
me: So I figure that the "going over the falls and figuring out what is happening, and then finding a route to the surface through the underfalls" is a really good Paragon tier And then facing whomever is responsible for setting up the system and trying to fix it is a good epic tier
Adventure – Rooted land mass in danger of becoming unrooted due to deterioration, sabotage, and the characters are hired to investigate what could be the cause and why.
The unrooted islands are all named ___cay. Often after the original inhabitant, i.e. Williamscay.


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New Beats Music Based Online Radio to Be Announced at WWDC
Earlier this year I told you that the guys from Cupertino were planning to launch a revamped music streaming service based on both Beats Music and iTunes Radio functionality. According to the latest report from people familiar with the matter, the debut of the service won't take place at the "Spring Forward" media event, scheduled for March 9th. Instead, insiders claim Apple will unveil its new creation at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. The service will use the technologies Apple obtained after acquiring Beats Music and will have a monthly fee of $7.99.
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iPad Pro Production to Start Only in September?
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple has decided to halt the development of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Earlier this year, a rumor appeared on the Internet, which suggested that the mass-production of the tablet will start in the first quarter of 2015, however, looks like the supplier will begin assembling the device only in September. Such a delay is caused by problems with the supply of display panels for the device. What's interesting is that it is not the first time the guys from Cupertino decide to pause the development of the iPad Pro.
New 13-inch MacBook Air Specs Appear Online
As you probably know, at the media event scheduled for March 9th, we may see the long-awaited Apple Watch as well as the redesigned 12-inch MacBook Air and the updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models. While we don't have any substantial evidence concerning the 12-inch laptop, there are some things that point to the refresh of the existing MacBook Air lineup.
Next-Generation iPhones to Feature 2GB of RAM and Apple SIM
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Apple Became World's Largest Smartphone Maker in Q4 2014 - Gartner
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Apple to Announce 12-inch MacBook Air on March 9th?
According to the rumor, which appeared on the Internet earlier this week, at its "Spring Forward" event scheduled for March, 9th, Apple may announce not only the long-anticipated Apple Watch, but also its completely revamped 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina display. While there's no confirmation from Apple or its suppliers, the March release looks quite possible. Earlier this year, a reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed Apple may launch the new laptop in March.
Apple Makes OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 Public Beta Available for Users
Just as we expected, Apple on Monday made the latest beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 available to all those people who have previously registered as a member of OS X public testing program. As I have already told you, this pre-release version of Apple's desktop operating system contains a wide number of stability and performance improvements, the support of Google's two-step verification, new emoji picker as well as one noticeable feature, which is a new Photos app.
Apple Watch Will Become Available Outside U.S. in April - Tim Cook
According to what Apple CEO Tim Cook told German retail employees last week, in April, the long-awaited Apple Watch will hit the store shelves not only in the USA, but in a number of other countries. Looks like the guys from Cupertino are currently planning to make the wearable device available for purchase in as many countries as possible and as soon as possible. The smartwatch is expected to hit the U.S. stores in the first week of April. In the second half of the month, the sales of the device may start in Germany and several other countries.
Apple Adds Vehicles to List of Its Corporate Interests in Switzerland
According to what reliable insiders write, Apple has recently added a new sphere of market to its corporate description. This time only in Switzerland, but I don't think it will take much time to add the same lines to the description in the USA and other countries in the world. The number of activities added includes those fully or partially related to automotive industry. This little change in the corporate description has been first spotted by Swiss reporters from ApfelBlog.ch.
Google to Create Apple Pay Rival Soon?
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Apple Watch to Feature 'Power Reserve' Mode - Report
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Samsung Announces Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung has just announced its two new flagships, namely, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. This happened at the annual conference called Mobile World Congress. Both devices are thinner and lighter than their predecessors, moreover, they feature new metal and glass bodies, better cameras and serious hardware improvements. And yes, in terms of design, they look very similar to the iPhone 6.
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McKinsey & Company's Mr. Marcel Brinkman, Mr. Scott Nyquist, Mr. Matt Rogers, and Mr. Richard Ward published "Five technologies for the next ten years" in September 2016. It is a good article consolidating technologies that will impact oil and gas. Though it is a delightful foray into stating the obvious, information that has been well know for the past two to four years.
"Five technologies will change the oil and gas industry: mobile will speed oilfield transactions, increase efficiency, and improve safety by removing people from harm's way; the Internet of Things (IoT) will reduce the cost of repairs; machine learning will provide ever more optimal solutions to field challenges; robotics will upend the question of who does the work, and blockchain will make contracting faster and smoother than ever before."
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The Orlando City Council paid $4 million this week for four pieces of property that could become the site of a new downtown stadium for the Orlando City Soccer Club. The minor league team has been playing games at the Citrus Bowl since 2011, which is now scheduled to undergo a $175 million renovation, but club executives say they must have a soccer-only stadium to meet their goal of moving up to become an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer. Club executives have proposed a $110 million stadium that would be built with $80 million in public land and tax subsidies; the team would cover the balance. Should local and state officials commit the tax dollars that the team wants? What if the team will leave Orlando if officials reject the deal? Do you think Orlando City would be a successful major league franchise? Are venues for sports teams a good investment for cities and their taxpayers? Talk about it!
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Maharashtra on 6 December 2015 defeated Punjab to win the 2015 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
The competition opened on the eve of the International Day of People with Disabilities. Nine states took part in the competition. The states are Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The second edition of the Wheelchair Basketball Championship was organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross, Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India.
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Who: Maharashtra
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What you must be blind to is the fact that a presidential race is actually one giant debate between not just one person but actually an entire nation. Basically what i am saying is that in a presidential race not only are the two competitors running against each other but also the people of the country(website) are debating each other over who would be better. When say the american candidates were going at it they debated over who would be the better person to run the country. Teachers were arguing that mitt romney would be better at president for such and such reasons and parents would say Obama would be better for these reasons and then there were the other side candidates that were there pretty much just for show or for an office
I don't know much about the whole "DDO Presidency" race, but it seems pretty irrelevant to me. It's not as if the winner is going to get some special access to the site. When you boil it down, it's a popularity race between two people. There is nothing to gain by winning nor losing. This website is for debating each other and learning how to become a better debater, not being the president of the site or some silly position (ex: Forum Ambassador).


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Friday, October 21, 2011
Just quietly though (because the signs on the front of the churches say you should be quiet and respect that these are places of worship), what is it with the slot machines up the back?
As you wander around, you can hear the ka-ching! ka-ching! echoing through the churches. These are donation machines. For the small amount of two euros these brightly lit card machines will spit out a shiny new commemorative coin for you to take home and put in a draw.
If you happen to miss these, there are many information points scattered around the worshippers where you can leave your cash. The signs will tell you how the bell tower needs replacing or how the organ's out of tune or light a candle for whatever reason and thank you for help in completing this very important work. Leave your money in the box.
People are throwing their money at the buildings! Coins flying everywhere! If you're not careful, you could walk out with little round circle bruises all over you.
After everyone's handed over all their cash to the church and feel like they've made a difference, they walk out into the street and are confronted by beggars everywhere. In fact, you can't walk down a street or sit at a cafe without at least a couple of people asking for money. No chance of getting hit by flying euros here though. Everyone ignores them at best and at worst, yells at them.
For the most part, I have followed the crowd in my response to beggars (not the yelling bit). I do understand that if you start handing out coins, word will get around pretty quickly and before you know it, you'll be the pied piper of Paris.
I am always terribly uncomfortable saying no and I have given out a baguette or two, however I do think there are a few scams going on around town.
The saddest one is using cute dogs to attract donations. People can't help themselves if they see a cute dog. There is a man who sits on the bridge, going towards Notre Dame, who has really got this one sorted. He's been begging solo since I got here, with little interest from the public, but yesterday I walked past and he's managed to get hold of a whole litter of new born puppies. Business is good. A bit of competition for the nearby church.
The other scam involved me. I have baptised this scam, 'the Smeegle'.
All dressed up I am, walking over the Seine towards the Champs Élysées. A girl walking towards me notices something shiny on the ground, she stops to pick it up. She catches my eye and I look in her hand. It's a gold ring! What a find! She looks excited.
'Do you think those numbers on the ring mean that it's real gold?'
'I wouldn't know. Go find out though. It's worth a try.'
We both look at it for a bit and talk about how you might be able to tell if it's gold or not. Stupid conversation. I turn to walk away and she stretches her hand out to me.
'What? I don't want it! You take it! You found it.'
'No. I want you to have it.'
A bit of to and fro. She places it in my hand and closes it around the ring.
'It means good luck for you while you are in Paris.'
Wow! This is truly a special morning! Despite what the ring is made of, and I doubt it's anything but scrap, the gesture made me feel all glowing on the inside.
As I am walking away...
'Miss! Excuse me Miss!'
Did I drop three hundred euros on the ground and she's bringing it back to me? Every cent of it?
'Can I have some money for some food?'
'OK, and why don't you take the ring back? I don't need it.'
'Just some money for some food.'
She looks at me disappointed.
'Some more Miss? I want to buy a sandwich.'
'Of course! What was I thinking? Paris is so expensive. I paid over eight euros the other day for one beer! Can you believe that! One beer! And then yesterday I paid almost six euros for one coffee! Do you know how much that is in Australian dollars? Of course a couple of euros isn't going to buy a sandwich.'
I laugh at my own stupidity and give her some more coins.
'A sandwich is six euros.'
She looks at the coins and then at me. Is that outrage?
'What? Did you want some caviar with that sandwich?'
'An orange juice'
'I want also an orange juice. That's three euros.'
'Look. Why don't you just take the ring back?'
'Ahhhh.... now I get it. You make me feel all warm and cosy and terribly obliged and then you think you can show me your litter of the cutest starving puppies ever and I'll just keep throwing money at you until I don't feel guilty anymore.'
I ended up relieving myself of eight euros worth of guilt before I worked out what was going on.
Between the churches and the scams, you could make quite an expensive holiday of it. Thank God I lost the Catholic guilt years ago.
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Alex, I'm sitting on my verandah in Broome, but I'm not really in Broome, I'm in Barcelona, The Guggenheim, Paris. And I'm laughing, laughing, laughing. This blog is so great. It's the first blog I've ever followed closely and, you're making it a hard act to follow. So now that I've finally worked out how to sign up...I'm commenting...it's my first ever comment, virgin blogger (or blogee???) And I'm dying to ask, have you said it? Have you said it? (and in what context???) "Je ne pas comfortable pour moi" yet? JacquijReplyDelete
Jacqu! I had a chance to say it and I bloody missed it! I tried on a pair of fabulous red boots. Alas, they were too small. The lady was trying to convince me that the leather would stretch. And that's my cue:ReplyDelete
C'est ne pas tre comfortable pour moi!
Instead I said something like 'no they don't fit me and it's so hot in Broome my feet will swell up so they'll actually be smaller.'
Ha! Oh well. I will stay poised for the next one.
And I only just saw this comment now! So sorry for the delay. Also new to this. :-) xo


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