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NCAA Preview
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Figured I'd put my entire preview in one post, I'll go through each region, giving you which teams are better than thought, which are worse and picks for the Final Four and Championship. One things for sure, this field is probably as hard as I can remember, only one team I felt any confidence in going to Houston. Maybe that means I'll win big, when if I had all the confidence in my Final Four, I'd probably lose it by Friday. Anyway, here's the regions.
East Region
This is with the West as the toughest region, a little more because of the name schools North Carolina, Syracuse and Kentucky are playing like their reputation, making it harder for number 1 overall Ohio St. Doesn't help that Washington, Xavier, West Virginia and George Mason play here too.
-Potential Cinderella: We have two, Marquette and Washington. The Huskies have Isaiah Thomas, who's capable of starting a long tourney run, while Marquette is one of the better coached teams in the Big Dance.
-Potential Pumpkin: North Carolina. I know they won the ACC and have Harrison Barnes, but they scared me in the ACC Tourney by trailing big in every game. Also, this year seems too soon for a Final Four Tar Heel team.
-Picks: OSU, Kentucky, Syracuse and Washington in Sweet 16. Kentucky and Cuse in Elite 8 and the Wildcats to win region. No one is picking Kentucky and I like how they're playing now. Plus, the early struggles I think will help them at this of year.
West Region
This is the other tough region, talent-wise, the top 4 seeds can each make the Final Four. Kyrie Irving will be back for Duke, Duke haters can only hope he doesn't transition seamlessly back into the flow for the Blue Devils, or you're looking at back-to-back titles.
-Potential Cinderella: This bracket is full of Cinderellas, as Oakland, Temple and Missouri all could outperform their seed; at least are the trending upset picks. Missouri gets that moniker because of Mike Anderson's pressure style, Oakland also plays uptempo and has an NBA-caliber big and Temple plays well in the halfcourt. Other possible Cinderella; Bucknell catching a tired UConn squad.
-Potential Pumpkin: UConn only because they are spent from the Big East Tourney (though it would have to be Kemba Walker who's spent), but Texas is a team I never like in the NCAA's. Rick Barnes is someone you should always pick against in the tournament; hell he couldn't even get the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 when Kevin Durant was playing there.
-Picks: Duke, Arizona, UConn and San Diego State reach Sweet 16 (Zona after beating Oakland in the "third round"). Duke and UConn face in the Elite 8 with Kemba taking the Huskies to the Final Four. Now don't sleep tomorrow against Bucknell.
Southwest Region
This bracket seems like it should go to Kansas. It's not too weak like we'll see in the Southwest, as Notre Dame, Purdue and Louisville are legitimately good. The Jayhawks, of course, will try to right the wrongs of last year's first round exit.
-Potential Cinderella: Richmond is good and can advance far, both VCU and Georgetown can outperform their seed. The Hoyas in particular are a potential Final Four team if Chris Wright is healed from his hand injury. Otherwise, they will be one and done.
-Potential Pumpkin: We outlined Georgetown, but Vanderbilt also stands to be an early loser. They probably are the most nondescript five seed that I can remember.
-Picks: Richmond gets the upset over Vandy, loses to Louisville in the second round (calling it third round before was sarcasm, we'll call the rounds correctly from now on). Louisville is joined by Kansas, ND and Purdue; with a Kansas/Purdue Elite 8 and Kansas heads to Houston.
Southeast Region
A horror show of a region that includes the worst 2 seed, the worst 3 and a 4 who lost their last game 36-33. All signs point to Pitt cleaning up this region, but if you know the history with the Pitt Panthers, you know that you can't make that assumption.
-Potential Cinderella: There are Cinderellas everywhere; Utah St, Belmont and Gonzaga as first round potential upset winners, with St. John's, UCLA and Michigan St as potential surprise Sweet 16's at the very least. Even Old Dominion is getting upset talk, the only 8/9 seed who's I think is getting that talk this year.
-Potential Pumpkin: Also littered, as Florida was overseeded at a 2 (unless you tell my Al Horford is coming back). BYU would have been the potential Final Four team, until they threw Brandon Davies off the team, now it's up to Jimmer to carry the Cougars as far as he can. Meanwhile, both Wisconsin and Kansas State are capable of losing early, the shame is the Wildcats probably could go far like last year, but get a tough draw in Utah State.
-Picks: I have Utah State over Belmont to go to the Sweet 16, joining Pitt, BYU and UCLA. Then the Panthers head to the Final Four with a win over the Bruins.
Final Four
UConn over Kentucky
Kansas over UConn


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5000 year old Norwegian relic destroyed
A much-loved stone age rock carving made by a skier in northern Norway about 5000 years ago, on the island of Tro off Nordland has been destroyed in an act of youth vandalism, according to the local Mayor who has termed this as a "national tragedy."
The carving was desecrated by youths who, according to a statement from the Mayor's office are deeply remorseful for their actions. The statement also revealed that a sharp object had been used to scratch along the lines of the faint carving, with the apparent intention of making the it more defined for visitors, The ancient carving is one of Norway's most famous historical sites and an internationally recognized symbol, according to Langø.
The picture is amongst the earliest evidence of skiing by stone age man and was the inspiration for symbol of the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. Archaeologists believe the damage is irreversible, but will return to the site in September to carry out a more detailed analysis.
The names of those involved in the incident are not being released for fear of backlash.
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Akai Kami wa Yuuwaku no Shirushi
Alternative Titles: Trail of Love
Authors: Amanda Browning
Ben Radford thought Kay Napier was a fortune hunter, out to get the Endacott family fortune by posing as the long lost Kimberley Endacott. Kay just wanted to know whether or not her recently deceased mother was a kidnapper. Will the two find the answer, as well as love?
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I wanted to take the time to share an interview of me posted on the Florida Etsy Street Team (FEST) blog! Hop on over & check it out to get a chance to learn a little bit more about me, my creative process, inspirations, and more.
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The best rated coffee maker is the DeLonghi Esclusivo DC514T, according to goodhousekeeping.com. This particular coffee maker can be purchased at Amazon.com, Home Depot and other popular retail stores.
The DeLonghi Esclusivo DC514T holds 14 cups of coffee and will keep it hot for up to two hours. This coffee maker has a permanent filter, so users do not have to worry about buying filters for the unit or removing them after use. The unit can also be programmed, so it turns on at a certain time everyday. There is an indicator light showing how long the coffee has been sitting, so users know when to toss it out.


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Vancouver 2010 is the official game of the Winter Olympics and offers fun in moderation.
Everything Play currently offer the best price for both the XBox and the PS3 versions of the game at £26.99, beating Asda's next best offer by nearly £3.
When considering Vancouver 2010, the word that springs to mind is "ok". The graphics are ok, perfectly serviceable with small scale environments allowing for decent attention to detail but disappointing textures. The events are ok, well designed and quite fun and the first person option is a nice little detail but ultimately this feels like a very shallow skim over the surface of what the Olympics are supposed to be about. There are only 24 countries to compete for and it's hard to feel much for your bland, uncustomisable avatar.
Unfortunately the events on offer in Vancouver 2010 are almost uniformly samey: out of fourteen events there are seven different ways to get down a snowy hill and a further three opportunities to escape an icy tube. Sadly the lower profile, niche sports have been ignored which is a real shame as everyone knows that watching competitors manically sweep the ice during the curling events is the clear highlight of any Winter Olympics. Unleashing some aggression in a fierce hockey clash or decking your straight faced avatar in sequins for some delightful figure skating would have really increased the fun factor and added some much needed variety.
These omissions and the lack of a career mode or similar, makes Vancouver 2010 feel more like a mini game collection than a proper companion to this year's Winter Olympics.


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text: Now in its 15th year, Pershing Square's "Downtown on Ice" continues to offer its geographically improbable wonders for holiday revelers and frustrated hockey enthusiasts of all types. The rink is even open on Thanksgiving for those looking for a way to burn off the turkey and stuffing for themselves or visiting family members. 532 S. Olive St., L.A. Daily through Jan. 21. $6 per hour, $2 skate rental. http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/.


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A muddy outing but no casualties this time
NOVEMBER 16: Eleven walkers left the Fox and Hounds near South Godstone on Monday, 14 November, watching out for traffic on the first southward stretch, part of the old London to Newhaven Roman road. They branched west into muddy countryside, following quiet country tracks north of South Park Farm and Cuckseys Farm.
Braving the mud near Cuckseys Farm
They worked their way up the gentle southern slopes of the Greensand Ridge through a variety of woodland, pasture and muddy fields before meeting Ted Mouat at the refreshment stop, Bletchingley Arms on the A25.
The loneliness of the long-distance walker (Banners falls behind)
The group crossed the White Post housing estate and then approached the route taken during the notorious Winter Solstice walk some 12 months earlier which had resulted in Martin Perkins' broken ankle. Tales were told of the twelve paramedics and eight vehicles that had been mobilised to rescue our fallen chorister and, after Martin had declined to partcipate, navigator Dave staged a graphic re-enactment of the accident, happily without incurring fresh injuries.
Dave, watched by the original casuality, re-enacts the blackest day in the walking group's history
The group savoured the open views along the final stretch on the Greensand ridge before arriving back at the pub exactly at sunset, 16.12, ready for an excellent dinner.
The group, with social member Ted Mouat, at the halfway refreshment stop


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Parents: United Airlines lost my 10-year-old girl
The parents of a 10-year-old girl say that United Airlines not only lost their daughter, but that the airline didn't seem the care.
Annie and Perry Klebahn's 10-year-old daughter, Phoebe, flew out of San Francisco on June 30 with plans to travel to Traverse City, Mich. via Chicago for summer camp. Her plane in Chicago arrived as scheduled, but when the connecting flight left for Traverse City, Phoebe was not on it. The Klebahns say they waited to hear from Phoebe that she had safely arrived at her destination, but instead received a call from the camp saying that Phoebe had not landed in Michigan.
According to a complaint letter the Klebahns sent to United, which Stanford professor and author Robert Sutton posted on his blog, "the unaccompanied minor service in Chicago simply 'forgot to show up' to transfer her to the next flight."
The Klebahns said that they had not been informed that United outsourced its unaccompanied minor service (which costs an additional $99) to a third party. Furthermore, when Phoebe asked the attendants for help, the Klebahns said that their daughter was told to wait. They also said that Phoebe asked for a phone to call her parents three times, but was again told to wait.
Phoebe eventually took another flight to Traverse City and arrived four hours later. Her parents say it took three days for her bags to arrive.
"What the Klebahns describe is not the service we aim to deliver to our customers," United Airlines said in a statement to The Huffington Post. "We are redepositing the miles used to purchase the ticket back into Mr. Klebahn's account in addition to refunding the unaccompanied minor charge."
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The Family Business Road Trip 2017: Putting great British family businesses on the map
30 March 2017
On April 24 we begin our tour of some of the UK's most successful family businesses with the launch of The Family Business Road Trip 2017 in the South West.
The Family Business Road Trip is an innovative event that celebrates the essential contribution family firms make to national GDP and regional economies.
In the UK, the family business sector accounts for more than 4 million firms, £1.1 trillion in turnover (almost a quarter of UK GDP) and employs more than nine million people. In addition, the top 20 family owned firms in the UK generate turnover in excess of £49 billion.
Family firm Sturgess Jaguar are providing the car for the trip and the event is being sponsored by PwC, Farrer & Co, Western Pension Solutions and Close Brothers Asset Management. The Family Business Road Trip 2017 runs for six weeks covering Yorkshire to the Lake District and the Midlands to London, East Anglia, Sussex and a whole host of counties in between!
Celebrating 120 years of Sturgess Jaguar as a family firm in 2017 we are delighted to be hosting a dinner and networking event in Leicester at the car showrooms where we will gain an insight into this Royal Warrant Holding family firm.
Over the six weeks, the tour will meet with families behind some of the UK's most noteworthy businesses, including Wyke Farms, Thatchers Cider, Cotteswold Dairy, Heck Foods, Troy Foods, Arighi Bianchi and Hypnos Beds. During the visits we will be doing the most to dispel some of the myths surrounding the family business sector, promoting family firms as the engine room of the UK economy and celebrating the diversity of sectors that they are represent too.
In addition, there will be Family Business Dinners in Cambridge (May 18) and Horsham (May 10).
As Penny Lovell, Head of Private Client Services at Close Brothers Asset Management said:
"Family businesses are a key driver of the economy and we look forward to meeting some of the UK's most successful firms."
Sian Steele, Head of Family Business at PwC in the UK added:
"Events such as this enable us to see first-hand the real diversity of the family business sector and the great contribution they make to the local, national and international economy."
Richard Lane, Head of Family Business at Farrer & Co adds,
"It is a real pleasure to meet family business owners in their own environments, to see the passion they have for what they do, and in many cases, have been doing for generations. It reinforces our understanding of the sector and is a real insight into the family business world."
Paul Andrews, Founder and Managing director of Family Business United concludes:
"Family firms are the very backbone of the UK economy, and we are excited to be meeting with some of the best known family businesses in the UK, as well as some lesser-known hidden gems. We want to celebrate the businesses that do so much for the country, by helping them to link up and share the knowledge and experience of other family businesses, as well as having access to advice from who are committed to helping family businesses shine. The Family Business Road Trip is a great way for us to champion the sector and to help put some great British family businesses on the map."
Some of the visits are open to the public to join us and get a behind the scenes tour of the businesses and to meet the owners too. All of the visits will be covered with pictures and quotes throughout the trip on social media. The Family Business Road Trip 2017 can be followed on twitter by using #FBRoadtrip2017 and the account @familybizpaul and you can join in by attending some of the events as outlined below:
Get involved
- Meet the family business at Wyke Farms on 26 April - Find out more and book tickets here
- Meet the owner, orchard tour and tasting at Thatchers Cider on 27 April - Find out more and book tickets here
- Family business dinner in Leicester and insight into Sturgess Jaguar on 4 May - Find out more and book tickets here
- Meet the owner and tour behind the scenes at Hypnos Beds on 9 May - Find out more and book tickets here
- Meet the owner and smokehouse tour and tasting at H. Forman and Son on 10 May - Find out more and book tickets here
- Family Business Dinner at South Lodge, Horsham on 10 May - Find out more and book tickets here
- Family Business Dinner at Kings College Cambridge on 18 May - Find out more and book tickets here
Paul concludes;
"This is the fourth year that we are undertaking the trip around the UK and we are undoubtedly going to meet some great businesses, some inspirational family business and their leaders and we are really looking forward to putting the family business sector on the map too."


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Estate inspections
How great is your estate? Get involved and let us know!
Every estate or area is inspected twice a year by a group of housing management staff, councillors and representatives from tenant and resident associations.
They look at repairs that might need doing, cleanliness of communal areas, grounds maintenance or improvements that are needed - basically the whole estate.We encourage residents to take part in these inspections to let us know about issues affecting their neighbourhood.
- If you are interested in inspecting your estate, contact the Housing Customer Services team before the inspection to let us know.
- Please provide your name and address and contact details. Please do not just turn up on the day.
Get details of the estate inspections in your area
To find out which ward you are in go to our councillor finder and enter your postcode


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Richard Pectol became an RN in 1990 and has been Board Certified by the America Nurse Credential Center as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Adult/Geriatric Practitioner since 2014.
He received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas in 1994. He later obtained his Masters of Science in Nursing in 2013 and later certified as an Adult/Geriatric Practitioner from Florida Southern College in 2014.
His nursing practice background has been extensive over his 25 years of practice. As a clinical provider he has cared for coronary care ICU, emergency trauma and primary care at the Veterans Administration for over 10 years. He is currently a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserves- Emergency Trauma Nurse. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where he worked as a team leader on trauma surgery ward in Combat Hospital Kandahar Airfield. He brings to the practice an extensive knowledge related to the care of the patients with advanced trauma and coronary care; as well as, an understanding of the how pain profoundly affects the management of these other disease processes.
Richard joined the team of clinicians at Florida Pain in 2016 where he provides compassionate care to patients suffering from acute and chronic pain conditions.


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This seems like a fantastic way to send a little love to the people of Japan.
"Omocha Express is a public charity organized to raise funds to provide recreational items (such as toys, books, and art supplies) to children in Japan who have lost their homes and belongings in the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. It is a partnership between the Japan Rail Modelers of Washington, DC (JRM), Iwate Rail Modelers' Circle (IRC), and the Sanriku Railway Company (Santetsu).
We hope the simple act of giving these items to children hit hard by the disaster will help give them hope for the future and show them that people around the world care. The toys will be purchased in Japan to ensure that they fit easily into these children's lives and to reduce shipping expenses.
On March 11, 2011, hundreds of thousands of people in northern Japan survived the disasters but found their homes and belongings washed away. With nothing left, families must find ways to start over. Of course, the highest priority is on basic survival - food, shelter, clothing, fuel. It's hard to put a priority on providing playthings for children when all a family's resources are needed just to get by."
More here:
DONATIONS - http://www.omochaexpress.org/donatenow.html
They will use raised funds to:
- Buy toys and other recreational items for distribution in the effected areas of Japan
- Pay operating fees required by federal, state, and local laws
- Pay bank fees, such as transaction fees from PayPal or international wire fees for sending money to Japan


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THR promotes senior staffers
EmptyIn a restructuring of operations at The Hollywood Reporter, a number of senior editorial staff members have received promotions and expanded responsibilities.
Paula Parisi has been promoted to vp and executive editor, reporting to John Kilcullen, publisher of The Reporter and senior vp film, performing arts, music and literary groups at parent company VNU Business Media. Parisi, who was editorial director of features, will continue to be responsible for the operations of the features department and will work closely with Kilcullen on new business initiatives.
Cynthia Littleton continues as editor, overseeing all daily newsgathering and coverage. She reports to Kilcullen.
Christy Grosz has been promoted to features editor, overseeing day-to-day operations of the features department, reporting to Parisi. Grosz was executive editor, features.
"The features department has never been stronger, and Christy has played an invaluable role in building it into what it is today," Parisi said. "This promotion recognizes that contribution and the fact that she is going to play an important role in the future of the paper."
David Morgan has been promoted from managing editor to senior managing editor, overseeing the copy desk and taking a broader role in managing the newsroom. Mike Barnes has advanced from special projects editor to senior editor, working closely with Littleton on editing, planning and administrative matters. Morgan and Barnes report to Littleton.
Harley Lond has advanced from news editor to managing editor, reporting to Morgan. Erik Pedersen has been promoted from assistant news editor to news editor, reporting to Lond.
"David, Mike, Harley and Erik are veteran, skilled editors who have more than earned their promotions," Littleton said. "Their expanded responsibilities will be essential to the smooth functioning of the news operation."
The changes in the editorial department follow the recent resignations of vp content and audience Matthew King and editorial director Howard Burns. As a result of the companywide restructuring, eight staff positions at The Reporter have been eliminated.


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Dear Abby: Raising awareness of elder abuse
Dear Abby: Thank you for all you do to keep our seniors safe. Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities in the U.S. and all over the world will sponsor events to highlight the growing tragic issue of elder abuse. Your readers – young and old – should know that the U.S. Administration on Aging estimates that as many as 5 million seniors are abused or neglected each year in the United States.
Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, financial and sexual. It also includes people who are neglected. Elders who are abused are twice as likely to be hospitalized, four times as likely to go into nursing homes and three times as likely to die. Elder abuse can be prevented if everyone would learn the warning signs and report it to Adult Protective Services or the police if they suspect it is happening.
– Mary Twomey, University of California-Irvine
Dear Readers: I was dismayed to learn that 90 percent of elder abuse happens at the hands of a family member or a caregiver. The descriptions of the kinds of treatment these elderly adults experience are frightening, and frankly, not suitable for readers of all ages. That is why I am urging readers to get more information on this important subject by visiting www.ncea.aoa.gov.
We can all stop this scourge if we know what to look for and are willing to speak up when we see the warning signs. There, but for the grace of God, go you and I.
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Dear Abby: I was married to a wonderful man, "Ted," who was 20 years my senior. In social situations his adult children would introduce me as "Dad's wife" or "Ted's wife."
Sadly, my husband passed away, and his children no longer know how to refer to me socially. I was recently asked by Ted's children how I wished to be introduced, but I'm not sure. I don't think "stepmother" is appropriate because I'm only four to seven years older than they are. Do you have any ideas as to what might be appropriate?
– "Marilyn" in New Jersey
Dear "Marilyn": You could be introduced as "Dad's widow," "my late father's wife" or simply by your name.
Be careful when correcting
Dear Abby: Is it acceptable for one adult to correct another's English unless asked to do so? My sister does it frequently, and I want to know if it's rude so I don't make the same blunder.
– Grammatically Yours in New Orleans
Dear Grammatically Yours: It isn't rude if it is done tactfully, in private and in the spirit of being helpful. If it's done as a form of one-upmanship, it is obnoxious.


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Benghazi: Libya`s rebels asked France for extra arms to help them overrun Tripoli within "days", as they ramped up a pre-Ramadan offensive that has Muammar Gaddafi`s troops on the run in the east.
The request was made in Paris on Wednesday to French President Nicolas Sarkozy by military leaders from the rebel-held city of Misrata, a member of their delegation said.
Rebel leader Mahmud Jibril meanwhile was expected to seek additional aid for their military campaign from Spain during talks in Madrid on Thursday with Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez.
Sarkozy held talks at his Elysee presidential palace with rebel General Ramadan Zarmuh, Colonel Ahmed Hashem and Colonel Brahim Betal Mal, as well as Suleiman Fortia, a local representative of the rebel leadership in Misrata.
"With a little bit of help, we will be in Tripoli very soon. Very soon means days," Fortia told reporters after the meeting. "We are here in France to discuss how we can do the job."
France is taking part in NATO-coordinated strikes against Gaddafi`s military assets and was the first outside state to formally recognise the rebels` Transitional National Council.
It has already dropped arms to the rebels in the Nafusa Mountains, southwest of Tripoli, to help them defend themselves against Gaddafi`s forces. A rebel source said they were looking for similar deliveries of arms and munitions to Misrata.
"Insurgent commanders came to explain to the head of state that the keys to Tripoli are in Misrata," said a supporter of the rebels, French writer Bernard-Henri Levy, who attended the talks.
"Misrata`s fighters are disciplined, battle hardened and they have a key asset: a military victory already won" against loyalist forces, Levy said after the meeting.
Misrata, around 200 kilometres (125 miles) east of Tripoli, has been controlled by rebels since mid-May, after a two-month siege by Gaddafi forces.
French Defence Minister Gerard Longuet said Gaddafi is losing control of crucial energy supplies as the rebels advance in the key eastern oil town of Brega, in Misrata and in the Nafusa mountains.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said the Libyan strongman was "cut off from fuel and cash".
Rebels claim to have chased the bulk of Gaddafi`s eastern Army from Brega while encircling loyalists holed up among oil installations in the northwest of the town.
As part of what now appears to be a countrywide effort to tighten the noose on Gaddafi before the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins around August 01, insurgents in the west said they were awaiting orders to start a fresh offensive from the Nafusa Mountains southwest of the capital.
During Ramadan, the endurance of even the hardiest volunteers will be tested by desert battle without food and water during the daytime fast observed by the faithful.
But at Brega, rebel gains were stymied by vast quantities of anti-personnel mines planted by retreating loyalists and the difficulties in attacking an estimated 200 Gaddafi troops fighting from positions near vital petrochemical facilities.
That difficulty was laid bare late on Tuesday, when 24 rebel fighters died. It was by far the rebels` bloodiest day since the battle for Brega began almost a week ago.
A rebel military source said many of the casualties came when troops closing on isolated Gaddafi forces were hit by a line-guided rocket attack.
Outside the town, rebel troops cleared minefields holding up their advance, while trying to dislodge Gaddafi`s artillery to the west.
Libya`s government has denied the rebels retook Brega. The rebels said Gaddafi troops inside the town were largely conscripts and volunteers who were surrounded.
On the front line of the western desert hamlet Gualish, the rebels waited patiently in the shade until the next battle as Ramadan approaches and the searing summer sun grows more intense.
"We are preparing for the battle. We hope (it will take place), God willing, before Ramadan," or just after, said rebel commander Mokhtar Lakhdar.
"If there is fighting during Ramadan, we will fight as usual. We will not stop until we have liberated Libya," he said in Gualish, where the mercury hit 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
Lakhdar said the rebels were waiting for the green light from their headquarters in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Around him young rebels debated fighting during the fasting month.
"During Ramadan, it will be harder but, God willing, we will not be weakened but rather be stronger. Ramadan is a good time to be a martyr," said Shaban Aabor, 38.
The next rebel target is Asabah, 80 kilometres (50 miles) south of Tripoli and the last barrier between rebels and the garrison town of Gharyan.
France meanwhile accepted on Wednesday that Gaddafi could stay in Libya if he quits politics under a ceasefire deal, but the United States said it was for Libyans to decide.
Gaddafi`s foreign minister, Abdelati al-Obeidi, said after talks in Moscow that the Libyan leader`s "departure is not up for negotiation".
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by Jim Walker
Big Car started in a classroom, a newsroom, a bathroom. It was early 2004. I was working several jobs to piece together a living for our young family in Fountain Square. One of those jobs was teaching creative writing on Saturday mornings to IUPUI students, many my age or older, who really wanted to learn. I also worked as staff photographer at NUVO Newsweekly, allowing me the chance to meet lots of great people in the arts, government, and philanthropy in our city. I snapped their pictures, heard their stories, visited their offices and studios and homes. And many became my friends, too. On top of all that, I spent every day with a staff of multitalented writers, designers, and artists right there at NUVO.
In the middle of that mix, a small group of artists, writers, designers and musicians — pulled together from these circles —began working to make creative things happen in Indianapolis. Instead of sitting around and complaining about the cultural offerings our city lacked, we started making things happen. We started by renting a tiny studio — formerly a bathroom — in the Murphy Art Center in Fountain Square for $135 per month. We stuck a handmade sign on the door that said "BIG CAR."
Soon, we moved from the bathroom into a larger studio space, pooling our money and sharing the room with belly dancers, a visiting artist from Hungary and a local record label, to make rent. Meanwhile, we brought First Fridays to Fountain Square and worked hard, then as volunteers, to do what artists can do to help turn our neighborhood around. That happened. And Big Car continues to thrive in this friend-based, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, yes-saying way.
After a few years of operating mostly as a board-run all-volunteer organization, a handful of big-vision people helped us grow up and into a full-fledged nonprofit. First, Ken Honeywell hired me to work for him at his new marketing company in Fountain Square. There, I was able to split my time venturing into nonprofits myself, including working on Big Car, while also learning about nonprofits from the inside by writing about Well Done's clients, including LISC and their quality of life plans. In 2009, Big Car received a $50,000 GINI Imagine Big grant from the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center. With the guidance of Marc McAleavey, then at the INRC, we completed social practice projects in eight neighborhoods — all with no paid staff time. Then we found Service Center in Lafayette Square and began receiving support from the Indianapolis Foundation and enjoyed the mentorship CICF's president, Brian Payne. At that same time, the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation began supporting us too.
Then, Jeremy Efroymson, of the Efroymson Family Fund — who, along with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, was the first to back Big Car in early years — granted us a three-year gift so I could begin working as our first full-time employee and executive director. This grant that started in 2011, allowed me to focus on Big Car programming, fundraising, and strategy. Soon, we received a similar two-year grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and hired Anne Laker, also one of our founders, as our full-time program director. Upon the suggestion of Michael Twyman, then of Pulliam Trust, we began a fee-for-service design program that allowed us to bring our creative director, Andy Fry, also a Big Car founder, on staff full time. Also in 2011, David Forsell of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful connected us with Lilly Day of Service and Sherrie Bossung of Eli Lilly & Co., who leads this effort. Since then, we've enjoyed many public art projects in partnership with Lilly, including one in 2014 that had us complete community-engaged murals in 10 cities across the Unites States.
Note: a version of this essay by Walker appeared in Sky Blue Window in 2014.


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Welcome to Playing With Fire, the fanlisting for the relationship between Dr. Lisa Cuddy and Dr. Gregory House from the FOX TV Show, House. This fanlisting is listed at The Fanlistings Network under the Relationships: TV category. It was previously owned by Anne who graciously allowed me to take over the fanlisting in January 2008.
This fanlisting was last updated on 15th November 2018 and warmly welcomes Jolene to the list. Currently, it has 242 members from 47 countries with 0 pending approval.
Fanlisting what? According to TheFanlistings.org, "A fanlisting is simply an online listing of fans of a subject, such as a TV show, actor, or musician, that is created by an individual and open for fans from around the world to join. There are no costs, and the only requirements to join a fanlisting are your name and country. Fanlistings do not have to be large sites (although some are) - they are just a place where you can have your name listed along with other fans of the same subject."
Playing With Fire is a part of Iridescently. Site layout and content belongs to Michi unless otherwise stated. This website is non-profit and is not official. It is merely a fan-made project. No copyright infringement is intended.


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For all the times the family has been downtown and spotted the little bronze mice, we have never tried to find all the mice in one day. On a recently beautiful spring day, I decided it would be fun to try. We started out at the Blueberry Frog to fuel up on some yogurt, then set out on our way. Based on the book Goodnight Moon, a bronzed sculpture of the book and one mouse are mounted on the fountain in front of the Hyatt Regency hotel and the other eight mice are installed along a nine-block stretch of Main Street between the Hyatt & the Westin Poinsett hotels. This was a school project idea by a local high school student, Jim Ryan, who wanted to do something good for the community so that people would feel they are in a special place. It was fun to go on the mouse hunt and we found all 9 with no problems!
Mice on Main
April 24, 2011 at 11:02 pm (Graham, Greenville, Out and About, Surae)
Western North Carolina Nature Center
March 6, 2011 at 2:49 pm (Family Time, Graham, Out and About, Road Trips, Surae)
With our Greenville Zoo membership, we also get into other zoos around the country for free or half off. It makes a good deal even better! Since the kids and I had off for President's Day, we all decided to check out the Western NC Nature Center in Asheville. The Nature Center has a lot of rescued animals there such as owls, wolves, and coyotes. All of the animals there are native to the region. It's a really beautiful setting with very natural environments for all the animals. We had a great time and got to go to Salsa's afterwards for lunch. Yum!
January Snow
March 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm (Graham, Surae, Winter)
It's now March and the weather seems like it's leaning towards Spring, but it's always possible to get that weird late snow in South Carolina. We had the best snow in ages back in January here. It took us out of school for an entire week which the kids loved of course. Usually when we get winter weather, it mainly consists of ice, but we had more than enough snow to play in this time. The park provided some great sledding hills and the kids had a blast!
Christmas Day!
January 14, 2011 at 1:13 am (Family, Graham, Holidays, Surae, Uncategorized)
Christmas Day was so much fun! The kids were ecstatic of course and the snowfall on Christmas was so beautiful and such a rare treat.
I mean, how can you not feel the enthusiasm from this picture??
Graham's biggest request this year was for a spy net video watch and Santa must have listened. He also wanted the Lego Death Star, but at $600, it was way out of Santa's budget!
Surae didn't have any major requests, but Santa thought she might like a camera since she is always stealing her mommy's and he was right. She took about 200 pictures Christmas day, none of which were in focus, but she's getting a lot of practice!
Although Graham didn't get the Death Star, he did get a lot of cool Lego sets. He spent the majority of the day huddled over building Lego's with his Uncle Chris, also a Lego fanatic.
Graham also wanted a skateboard and Nana and Poppy delivered on that. He is one lucky boy!
When Graham was not dominating Uncle Chris's attention with Lego's, Surae got in some fun with him too.
My dad was kind enough to give the family an Xbox Kinect. It is so futuristic and cool, plus really great exercise. Thanks Dad!!
We are so lucky to have such a wonderful family. It was a great Christmas!
January 14, 2011 at 12:44 am (Family Time, Graham, Holidays, Out and About, Surae)
Pre-Christmas Fun!
January 14, 2011 at 12:36 am (Family Time, Graham, Holidays, Surae)
We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The kids were so insanely excited, especially Graham. He was about to leap out of his skin from pure anticipation. It was really magical to see.
The Hyatt has a really wonderful "Festival of Trees" each year that we've started making an annual visit to. The trees are gorgeous!
Surae was part of her school's Christmas program. She was the star! How fitting.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to the Greenville County Art Museum. They are serious art collectors from what I understand.
Graham and Surae did a great job making a gingerbread house!
Surae's First Haircut
January 6, 2011 at 1:16 am (firsts, Graham, Surae)
I have been super reluctant to cut Surae's hair and haven't done so since we brought her back from China. Well, it was time! Her hair had gotten so long and it was really getting difficult to manage, so we brought her in for her first haircut. Being the little diva that she is, she was really excited about it. She did great and sat super still. I was so shocked when I first saw how short it was, but now I love it and I think it looks perfect on her. I didn't really get an after shot, but you'll see in the next few posts how much shorter it is.
Graham wanted to join in on the fun as well and chop off his long hair. Daddy wasn't there with us at first, so he talked me into a "spikey do", which Michael was not too pleased about. As with Surae, I was shocked when I first saw the results of his haircut, but it has really grown on me. He looks like a little man!
Surae and Graham's Thanksgiving Programs
January 6, 2011 at 1:04 am (Family Time, Graham, Holidays, Surae)
Between Surae's birthday, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I have gotten very, very behind on posts! So, I have a little catching up to do.
Surae had a wonderful Thanksgiving program at her school. The kids sang super cute songs and we all got to stick around after the program for special treats with Surae. It was a great day and she was super excited to have us all there with her.
A few days later, Graham had a Thanksgiving feast at his school. I am so thankful to be working half days, so that I can be a part of these things now. I came and helped set up the feast and Graham was so proud to have me there helping!
Graham Loses A Tooth
November 24, 2010 at 9:11 pm (Graham)
Happy Birthdays and Halloween
November 24, 2010 at 9:05 pm (Birthdays, Graham, Holidays, Surae)
October is always such a busy and fun month! After returning from LEAF, it was time to start preparing for Halloween and Surae's 4th birthday. Surae has been so excited to turn 4 and has talked about it basically non-stop for months. She has also been very consistent in her birthday requests- a princess bike, a cupcake maker, and a Barbie Splash Mermaid. The girl knows what she wants!
On her actual birthday, she decided she wanted IHOP funny face pancakes. They were Halloween themed funny faces ones when we went and certainly the grossest pancakes I have ever seen!
When we got back home, we let her open our presents and she was thrilled to finally have her big girl bike!!
Pop Pop and Roni came up the next day and she got to open more presents including the much desired cupcake maker. She was thrilled!!
Since her birthday is so close to Halloween, we decided to have a combo party this year and have a dress up party. Lots of people came and she had a great time! We had Halloween themed food including melon brain and mummy wraps. The kids painted little pumpkins, decorated cupcakes and played outside since the weather was so fabulous. Surae had a blast with all of her friends.


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Concussion Literature
Each month DVBIC clinical staff reviews recent concussion-related journal articles posted on PubMed. Articles that are most relevant to military TBI providers are selected and summarized in this section.
Check out our top 10 concussion research articles of 2015 that have key implications for patient care, according to DVBIC clinical experts.
- Mobile Phone Text Messaging to Assess Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Provide Self-Care Support: A Pilot Study
- Cognitive ability and educational level in relation to concussion: a population study of young men
- Balance Accelerometer Measure and Balance Error Scoring System in Adolescent Concussions in Sports
- Higher BMI Is Associated with Reduced Cognitive Performance in Division I Athletes
- Risk Factors for Headache in the UK Military: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses
- Identification and treatment of TBI and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms among OEF/OIF/OND veterans seeking mental health services within the state of Colorado: Establishing consensus for best practices
- Unravelling the influence of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) on congintive-linguistic processing: A comparative group analysis
- Symptoms Associated with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion: The Role of Bother
- Quality of life and socio-professional reintegration after mild traumatic brain injury
- Subjective, but not objective, lingering effects of multiple past concussions in adolescents


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Közös Piac, Szimpla Kert, Belvárosi Piac
Budapest has several farmers markets held on weekly basis where you can shop for tasty organic produce, food, spices and herbs.
Friendly atmosphere, kind people, quality products – these events and venues make our city more and more appealing to locals and tourists alike.
Visit at least one of these markets while you're in Budapest to decide whether you agree.Quick Links: Közös Piac – Night Market in Király Street, Central Passage – Szimpla Kert Sunday Market – Belvárosi Piac (Hold utca, city centre)
Közös Piac Farmers' Market Central Passage
Pick up some organic produce and craft food on the Közös Piac Farmers' Market at the Central Passage (Király Street 8., district VII., the location of the Gödör Klub).
The market is organised every Saturday since spring 2013, and its is aim is to offer an opportunity for small-scale farmers, artisan food makers to sell and promote their products.
If you pay attention to what you eat, what source it comes from then drop by the Central Passage in Király utca on Saturdays between 10.00-17.00.
Besides stocking up on organic veggies and healthy food, you can also taste some real delicacies on the market:
- jams,
- honey,
- cheeses,
- salamis and sausages
- yummy pastries and bread (my favourite is the Panificio il Basilico, an Italian-Hungarian artisan bakery located at Városmajor utca 34. in Buda. district XII., near Széll Kálmán tér).
The Közös Piac usually cooperates with other programs like the Stilblog Design Weekend (05. October 2014, 10.00-19.00) within the Budapest Design Week where you can browse among the creations of the most talented Hungarian clothes and accessory designers.
see more photos taken on the Farmers' Market.
Night Market in Central Passage, Every Thursday 13.00-19.00
Once a week you can do your shopping in the afternoon and evening at Király Str. 8-10., the Central Passage.
The market on Thursdays between 13.00 and 19.00 is a place to buy organic and craft food, seasonings, herbs, jams, pastries, biscuits and other goodies.
The passage is covered providing protection from cold, wintry weather.
Szimpla Kert Sunday Market (Szimpla Kerti Háztáji Piac) – Local Farmers in a Popular Ruin Pub
Address: Kazinczy utca 14., district VII.
Dates: every Sunday: 9.00-14.00
Looks like Budapest's Jewish Quarter attracts farmers and organic food producers.
Not far from the Közös Piac venue in Király Street, the city's oldest and most famous ruin bar, the Szimpla Kert in trendy Kazinczy Street, also organises farmers markets each Sunday starting from 9.00 to 14.00.
The place is quite small so don't expect such large selection of goods as you can find in the Central Market Hall. But what you find tastes marvelous due to organic production and care.
A wide choice in fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, jams and preserves, sausages, hams, cheese and other dairy products. Programs for children to keep them busy while you do your shopping.TIP: If you miss the Sunday market, check out the Farmer's Shop (also by Szimpla) at 7., Kazinczy utca:
- homemade bakery goods and strudels,
- pies and cakes, sandwiches,
- gourmet hot dog with mangalica pork sausages,
- soups and other dishes prepared from natural, seasonal ingredients,
- fresh coffee made from direct trade specialty coffee by Has Bean (UK).
Ideal for a leisurely breakfast. Another great place of which Budapest offers more and more!
Belvárosi Piac in Hold Utca
Address: Hold utca 13., district V., M2 metro Kossuth tér, M3 metro Arany János utca
Open: Mon: 6.30 – 17.00, Tue-Fri 6.30-18.00, Sat: 6.30 – 14.00
The market in Hold Street in downtown Budapest undergone a refurbishment in spring 2014 so now you can shop in a beautiful, organized building.
The aim of the refurbishment was to help farmers sell their produce and products to more and more city people.
This way farmers can sell more of their produce while city dwellers can get fresh, seasonal, and organic food without having to travel to the countryside.
Free range eggs, organic fruits and veggies, jams, preserves, honey, salamis, cheeses and other dairy products, bread, homemade pasta – the choice is wide.
TIP: After shopping you can grab a bite at one of the street food places on the gallery: Séf Utcája – (by Lajos Bíró who manages the famous Bock Bistro on Erzsébet krt., Grand Bld.) simple, tasty Hungarian fare from fresh ingredients, fish dishes in Vörös Homár Bistro, or Italian Street Food which in this case means pasta dishes. Related: Street Food Show & Főzdefeszt – Hungarian Food Specialties – Hungarian Dishes – Hungarian Paprika – Hungarian Wines


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Keeper's Cottage and The Smiddy
Spacious and comfortable, with open fires and cosy seating, these are the perfect pair of luxury cottages for a nature lover.
There are few luxury Highland holiday cottages where you can be woken by the melody of the sea lapping gently onto the beach, just six metres from your door. The three bedroom Keeper's Cottage is the ideal place to escape the stresses of everyday life with glorious sea views and the possibility to observe seabirds and even seals playing in the bay from your window. Spacious and comfortable, with an open fire and cosy seating, Keeper's Cottage feels just like home and is great value too. The modern kitchen with an AGA is ideal for preparing hearty family meals at the end of a busy day exploring the local area. The Smiddy is a traditional stone, one bedroom cottage with a luxurious, comfortable interior and glorious sea views. Its location close to The Stables Cottage makes it ideal for larger parties wanting to holiday together in two separate luxury holiday homes.
New for 2018… Cottage rooms are now available to book individually! Just follow the normal online booking process and select your desired cottage room, subject to availability.
"I picked this hotel as a treat for my husband whilst we were touring the area. Its a beautiful castle and well appointed. Snooker room, two lounges, two dining areas and magnificent scenery.
We loved it."
Many of our rooms have sea views and all offer you the most peaceful night's sleep but don't worry about packing an alarm clock – we'll wake you gently each morning, ready for breakfast, with the distant, romantic sound of bagpipes drifting on the air.


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The cool crisp air has arrived at Maynard High School!
** Each student was given a student handbook on the first day of school. Last week students were asked to sign a letter which indicated that they had been provided with a handbook and understood the school and district policies. We ask that each parent/guardian also review this handbook, if they have not already done so. On September 27th during our school open house parents will be asked to sign a similar letter indicating that they have been informed of the school and district policies. The current handbook on the website is from the previous school year. We hope to have the new handbook up on the school website by the end of the week. Please review the hardcopy handbook given to your students.
** Reminder that our ground-breaking ceremony for the new high school
will be at 3:30 under the tent in the construction parking lot. All
parents are welcome to attend. Please park in the student lot.
** The Maynard High PTO will be meeting at 7:00 this Thursday, September 22nd in the MHS Library. Dr. Chesson will be available for a question and answer period at the beginning of the meeting. Dr. Girardi, our new superintendent will be attending the October 20th PTO meeting. Check out the MHS PTO Facebook page.
** Did you know that we have adopted a new math curriculum this year? In order to comply with the new state and national Common Core of Standards for Mathematics we have adopted the CME curriculum from Pearson. Attached please find a letter which will give you more details on this program.
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Anyone who thinks that City have already got one foot in the Capital One Cup final needs a history lesson.
Aston Villa have proved the past masters at turning round a half-time deficit in the semi-finals – and 3-1 is certainly not a problem. Just ask Ian Nolan.
The former Northern Ireland defender, who played for City during their ill-fated second term in the Premiership, knows all too well about the dangers of believing the job is done after the first leg.
Nolan was a member of the Tranmere Rovers side which faced Villa at the same stage of the competition in 1994.
Tranmere, like the Bantams, had deservedly won the home game 3-1 and headed to Villa Park full of confidence.
It was to end in heartbreak as Villa won by the same score and then edged past Rovers in sudden-death penalties.
And it was Nolan who missed the decisive spot-kick as Mark Bosnich correctly guessed to his left to claim his third save of the shoot-out.
So there is nobody better qualified to warn the Bantams about the size of the task awaiting them at Villa Park tomorrow.
"Seeing Bradford win 3-1 brought back a lot of memories for me about the Tranmere game," said Nolan. "We took that lead down there and fancied our chances but it showed that wasn't good enough.
"We never thought we were in the final already, the coaching staff and manager Johnny King wouldn't allow it.
"But we thought among ourselves that we had been worthy winners in the first game. Unfortunately Villa got a late consolation on the night, which shouldn't have been allowed, and that got them back in the tie.
"There was a fantastic atmosphere at Villa Park and we knew it was going to be hard. At least Bradford are used to playing in front of big crowds in the cup – at Tranmere we used to get 6,000 or 7,000 and all of a sudden were were live on TV on a Sunday afternoon with 40,000 there.
"It was a massive difference and took us a while to get used to. Obviously the experienced ones like John Aldridge and Pat Nevin didn't have a problem but for some of the younger ones it was quite overwhelming."
There was a sense of injustice about Tranmere's cruel defeat – the players felt that Bosnich should not have still been on the field.
"Aldo had taken the ball round him during the game and Bosnich hauled him down. The ref gave the penalty, which we scored, but he should have shown a red card as well and that came back to haunt us."
Nolan made 27 appearances for City after being signed by Chris Hutchings during the "six weeks of madness" in the summer of 2000. He made his debut in the Intertoto Cup against Waalwijk.
He left Valley Parade for Wigan after City were relegated but retired from the game two years later.
But Nolan, now 42, still follows their progress thanks to family connections and is well aware of the club's prowess from penalties. Should tomorrow's game head the same way as Tranmere did, he predicts a very different outcome.
"Bradford have got a bit of history over the penalty-kick situations and have gone a long time unbeaten. They'll certainly fancy their chances if it goes that far and why not?
"They've been terrific to get this far and just shown that anything can happen in the cups.
"I've got family who are Bradford supporters and they've been giving me phone calls on a round-by-round basis.
"They will be full of confidence after playing so well in the first leg but it's still going to be very difficult. You go down there with a two-goal cushion but if Villa were to score early then it's going to be a long time to hold on."
For Nolan, an away goal is a must if City are to complete arguably the biggest semi-final upset in the history of any domestic cup.
Rather than sitting back and hoping to absorb Villa pressure, he is urging them to be positive and try to carry on from where they left off a fortnight ago.
"The best form of defence is attack. Bradford have got to get at Villa when they can and look to score again.
"It was only a few weeks ago that Villa came to Anfield and beat Liverpool 3-1. That's what they are capable of doing.
"Since then, they've taken a bit of a dip in form but I'm sure Paul Lambert will have all the young kids up for it.
"The crowd have got a part to play and the longer Bradford can maintain their two-goal advantage then the home fans might get on the backs of the Villa players."
With cup favourites Chelsea also struggling after losing 2-0 to Swansea at Stamford Bridge, Nolan can sense this could be the year of the underdog.
"Bradford have certainly got a good chance of going to Wembley now and it wouldn't surprise me to see them facing Swansea.
"Chelsea have got it all to do as well and Swansea are a good side at home.
"It's an exciting prospect for some of the younger players in the Bradford team. This sort of occasion might never come again in their careers.
"They will be thinking this is our one and only chance to do this.
"I actually fancy Bradford to do it. I'm not overconfident of what I've seen of Aston Villa, having watched them get thrashed recently by Chelsea and Spurs and then losing at Valley Parade.
"Although they've got some good young players, they've got a lot to learn, especially in the Premier League. It's not going to be easy for Bradford tomorrow but it will be just as hard for Villa."


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Vitamin K2 may reduce the risk of prostate cancerSep 23, 2008Vitamin K has displayed cancer fighting, cancer preventing activity in various cell lines including those of prostate cancer. This is the first epidemiological study to examine a relationship between Vitamin K levels and prostate cancer incidence. Researchers from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg followed 11,319 men for 8.6 years on average.
Selenium has multiple effects in cancer treatmentSep 22, 2008Recent epidemiological studies have demonstrated that selenium may be an effective chemopreventive and anticancer agent with a broad spectrum against several human cancer cells including those of prostate, colon, bladder, lung, liver, and ovarian cancer and leukemia. A wide range of potential mechanisms have been proposed for the tumor preventing effects of selenium and these include anti-androgen activity. There is also a cancer growth inhibitory effect by regulation of p53; A gene in the cell that normally inhibits the growth of tumors - this can prevent or slow the spread of cancer.
Either depression coupled with low DHA or reduced plasma EPA both predict dementiaSep 19, 2008French researchers report that two separate markers independently predict a possibility of developing dementia and having either one is risky. Researchers at INSERM in Bordeaux, France evaluated data from 1,214 participants in the Three-City Study. The subjects aged 65 or older did not have dementia upon enrollment and were observed for 4 years.
A torn meniscus often does not require surgerySep 18, 2008As it turns out it is a common finding to discover damage to the meniscus when an MRI is performed on a middle-aged or elderly person. However, although there may also be knee pain, frequently the damage to the meniscus is not the cause (or at least not yet a contributor). The problem is the physician will often order arthroscopic surgery for the patient without searching for other causes for their pain; the blame is placed on the meniscus damage and a needless procedure is performed.
Vitamin K2 associated with a reduced level of calcified plaque in the arteriesSep 17, 2008Increased intake of vitamin K2 may reduce the build up of calcium plaques in your arteries. Calcium hardens the cholesterol on arterial walls into a hardened encrusted plaster and this leads to dangerous hardening of the blood vessels leading to coronary heart disease; Americas leading cause of death. A higher intake of K2, but not K1, was associated with a 20 per cent reduction in calcification of the arteries, according to findings published online ahead of print in the journal Atherosclerosis (however, do not throw the baby out with the bath water; Vitamin K1 is very important for building bone).


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Welcome to the first official Wish List Wednesday!
Let's face it, Wednesdays have a bad rap. They remind us that we've only made it half way through the week and still have just as far to go to get to the beloved weekend. I say, let's give Wednesdays a second chance. I'm giving Wednesday some love by showing my love for the things I'd love to have. Wednesday=love. If we all say it enough, we might believe it.
Check them out 1. here 2. here 3. L-here C-here R-here
1. Weekend Bag– Let's get real for a minute. There is no way I could ever practically have a weekend bag. I don't know about you, but when I pack for a weekend get-away I have about a three bag minimum. I believe a weekend bag is intended for a very specific type of weekend. One that is spent driving up the coast with the top down, wind in your hair, frolicking around on the beach, au natural hair and barefoot walks to the pier at dusk. (Because honestly, you could probably only fit a few bathing suits and flip-flops in a weekend bag.) With all of that being said, I definitely want a weekend bag, and a weekend bag type of weekend.
2. Alphabet Stamp Set– I need these. And I think I can rationalize it. I'm getting married, and I'd like people to be there, which means I have to invite them, and the invites set the tone for the wedding, and I can think of no more adorable and fitting way to address my invitations than with these vintage letter stamps. Unfortunately Anthro. doesn't include a personal stamping assistant with the purchase, but that's what MOH's are here for :]
3. Pleated Maxi-Skirt– I am loving these because they combine two trends that I am all over right now, the maxi skirt and the charm and elegance of a pleat. These are so super feminine and playful I just can't get enough. And if you're looking for a way to be bold, get one of these with a pattern and you are well on your way. FYI that silver Lanvin one up there, it's almost 5k. That's why this is called a wish list.
That's all for this week's wish list. What are you all wishing for??


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Measurement of coronary artery calcium stratified patient risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of dyslipidemia burden or definition, researchers found.
When measured across lipid abnormality categories, patients with a coronary artery calcium score of 100 or more had a 22.2 to 29.2 incidents of cardiovascular disease per 1,000 person-years versus 2.4 to 6.2 events per 1,000 person-years among those with arterial calcium scores of 0, according to Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, of Baptist Health South Florida in Miami Beach, and colleagues.
Among patients with no lipid abnormalities, those with arterial calcium scores of 100 or more had a higher rate of cardiovascular disease than did those with three lipid abnormalities and an arterial calcium score of 0 (22.2 events versus 6.2 events per 1,000 person years), they wrote online in the journal Circulation.
They added that these findings "may have the potential to help match statin therapy to absolute cardiovascular disease risk." They also noted that arterial calcium scores can help healthcare professionals weigh costs and benefits of statin treatment, especially among those with a history of adverse events from statin treatment.
Researchers have explored alternative methods of measuring heart disease risks. However, using "good cholesterol" as a predictor for those risks has been inconclusive when "bad cholesterol" is controlled by statins.
Other research on artery calcification has shown that a 0 score was not effective on its own in predicting cardiovascular events if patients had other risk factors.
The authors analyzed the effect of arterial calcification on risk for cardiovascular disease across dyslipidemia categories through a population of 5,534 participants in the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) study. Patients were ages 45 to 84 and had no cardiovascular disease at baseline.
Baseline measures included a CT scan of the heart for calcium, which was scored by the Agatston method. Patients were informed that they had less than average, average, or greater than average amounts of coronary calcification and that they should discuss the outcome with a healthcare professional.
Additionally, patients had total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and triglyceride measurements taken at baseline, while low-density lipoprotein was estimated, and non-high-density lipoprotein was calculated as total cholesterol minus high-density lipoprotein.
Researchers also recorded three resting blood pressure measures, hypertension, diabetes, smoking status, socioeconomic status, and family history of coronary heart disease.
From baseline, participants were followed up for hospital admission, outpatient diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, or death at 9- to 12-month intervals to record incidence of cardiovascular disease. Events included myocardial infarction, angina resulting in revascularization, resuscitated cardiac arrest, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Results were reported in both an unadjusted model and a model adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, education, and study site.
Lipid abnormalities included low-density lipoprotein of 3.36 mmol/L or greater, high-density lipoprotein of less than 1.03 mmol/L in men or less than 1.29 mmol/L in women, and triglycerides of 1.69 mmol/L or greater.
Around one third of participants had zero (36%) or one (37%) lipid abnormality, 22% had two abnormalities, and 6% had three abnormalities.
Those with three abnormalities were slightly younger than those with no abnormalities (60.3 versus 62), and the burden of other cardiovascular disease risks generally increased with the number of abnormalities.
Nearly 60% of participants with no lipid abnormalities had no arterial calcification (58%). An increasing number of abnormalities was significantly inversely associated with a calcium score of 0 (P<0.0001).
Cardiovascular disease events occurred in 6% of participants over a median 7.6 years' follow-up. Participants with any arterial calcium accounted for 82% of those events, and more than half of the events (55%) occurred in those with calcium scores of 100 or greater.
Participants with zero or one lipid abnormality made up 65% of those who experienced a cardiovascular disease event.
The authors noted that the study was limited by image acquisition and radiation exposure in imaging of arterial calcium, potential use of preventive therapy after baseline assessment that modified cardiovascular event rates, and lack of data testing the cost-effectiveness or clinical outcomes of adding measurement of arterial calcium in clinical decision-making.
From the American Heart Association:
- ACCF/AHA 2007 Clinical Expert Consensus Document: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring By Computed Tomography in Global Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
The study was supported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
The authors received support from GE Healthcare and Merck.
- Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner
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Dreamhack announced Wednesday that they are coming to Montreal!
The Swedish lan-party event announced two North American's date for the first time in their short history. The first one will be in Austin, Texas. The second one will be held in Montreal, Canada at La Place Bonaventure from August 12th to August 14th. This being announced a little more than one week before the Lan ETS, which was up to now, the biggest Lan-Party in North America.
"We are tremendously excited to launch this event in the Summer, working together with many of the experienced crew from Lan ETS, and bring the Dreamhack experience to some of the most passionate esports & gaming fans in the World in Canada," – Dreamhack CEO Marcus Lindmark
More information about the event will be released in the next few week, including two major international tournaments and tournament format prize pools. We can already tell you that not many big Dota 2 team will attend the event since it is the Dota 2 International 2016 from August 8th to August 12th in Seattle. No other major Esports event are at the same time though.
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Sample Essay: Effective Metaphors For Describing Race In America
Throughout its history, the United States has been a haven for people with differences. During its birth, the country was unique in allowing religious freedoms that other western countries prohibited. Later, the country began to offer more liberties to women and blacks, as well as open its doors to an influx of immigrants from all over the world. Today, America's ethnic and cultural diversity surpasses that of any other nation. Perhaps, this is the reason why the country has been referred to as a variety of metaphors including melting pot, implying that the country is slowly assimilating the differences into one culture. However, America more closely resembles a salad, where the different cultures and ethnicities create a vibrant and colorful salad. Unlike a melting pot, a salad's different parts are distinct and individual, even when they are combined. Many sociologists agree with this perspective based on extensive research, history, and analytical theories.
The myth of the melting pot has been proven false time and time again by non-caucasian Americans who don't feel that the country is changing them, rather, they are changing it. The term "americanization" has become anachronistic in a sense; the notion of the blond haired and blue eyed stereotype no longer prevails in the minds of many immigrants. Take into consideration Maria Jacinto's attitude toward the United States, since moving here a decade ago:
" 'In the Hispanic tradition, the family comes first, not money. It's important for our children not to be influenced too much by the gueros,' she said, using a term that means 'blondies' but that she employs generally in reference to Americans. 'I don't want my children to be influenced by immoral things' " (Branigin, 1998).
Immigrant families like the Jacintos are rightfully wary of idealized American culture. Oftentimes, children are influenced by the worst aspects of society. True assimilation requires both good and bad learning, and as Sociologist Ruben Rumbaut says, "It doesn't always lead to something better" (Branigin, 1998).
Even children of immigrants share the same attitude as their parents. While they are fluent in English and have an easier time assimilating to the culture, a recent study of children of immigrants from Haiti, Cuba, West Indies, Mexico, and Vietnam suggested that they, themselves do not consider them pure Americans. Rather, the children preferred to label themselves as hyphenated Americans (eg: Korean-American, Mexican-American) instead of American, and few of the children believed in the ideal that the United States was the best country in the world. (Booth, 1998) Even for kids, the salad bowl scenario is far more appropriate. These children speak the common American language, but view themselves culturally distinct from the mainstream.
Furthermore, in many states, immigrants have a tendency to cluster into niche neighborhoods according to specific ethnic populations. Rather than adopting typically American lifestyles, these groups import their unique cultural identity to the country. Almost every major city has an Asian, African, European, and Latin American community with an array of restaurants, museums and shops, and cultural center. In cities like Los Angeles, where an influx of immigrants arrive daily,
"It almost goes without saying that today's new arrivals are a source of vitality and energy, especially in the big cities to which many are attracted. Diversity, almost everyone agrees, is good; choice is good; exposure to different cultures and ideas is good" (Booth, 1998).
Once considered exotic, foods like sushi and burritos have now become staples of American culture. As different culture continue to pervade into the American mainstream, once-unique attributes slowly become associated with the commonplace. Again, we see that instead of seeing people of different backgrounds trying to embody once central stereotype, they actually share their differences with one another and combine them to create an identity composed of a variety of influences.
Many groups prefer settling into areas with similar ethnicities. In fact, ethnic dispersion in the country is quite limited. Most immigrants tend to move to only six major states: California absorbs 30.9% of the entire immigrant population, New York- 12.8%, Florida-10%, Texas – 8.6%, New Jersey- 4.3% and Illinois- 4.1%. Based on these 2000 US Census Bureau statistics, it is evident that not all Americans mix everywhere, thus proving the inaccuracy of the melting pot scenario. Like a salad, there can be more concentrations of certain elements in some areas, whereas other parts will not.
Different ethnic Americans advocate their distinct identities in the mainstream media and politics. According to sociologists Leonard Dinnerstein and David Reimers, the salad bowl thesis is applicable to today's society.
For example:
"Italian Americans vehemently protested the alleged prejudicial treatment that the media and law enforcement officials displayed. They resented, for example,television programs in which the underworld figure's name always ended with a vowel. They also railed against alleged discrimination by the FBI, which they claimed unfairly portrayed Italian Americans as criminals" (1977, pp 191).
Instead of the Italians trying to assimilate to the traditionally mainstream culture, they fought to preserve their identity and fight the unfair stereotypes. As more immigrants have moved to the country, the trend in ethnic advocacy is only growing. Today's Asian American community, once considered the quiet minority, has become more outspoken and visible in the media. They follow the footsteps of the African American and Latin American communities that have deep rooted political movements as well as special entertainment niches. Historically, African Americans have contributed significant political influence into today's society. Though Blacks have made up the largest minority group since the country's birth, it was only since the 1960s when legal segregation ended. African Americans exemplified the salad bowl motif in their adjustment into American society. Though they began to move to white urban areas in large number hoping to find opportunities and fair treatment, they encountered much resistance.
With the passing of Brown vs Board of Education, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Black community organized themselves to address issues that continued to plague them. Social justice came in the form of seeking for reforms in schools and educational opportunities, improving neighborhoods, and easing racial relations. Like a salad, Blacks tried to integrate themselves into American culture, but still demanded recognition for their own rights. Brilliant advocates like Martin Luther King Jr, Jesse Jackson, and now, Barack Obama provide a definite sense of cultural importance to society with their vision for America. The democratic presidential candidate recognizes that the American identity is still fractured within the country:
"Race is still a powerful force in this country. Any African American candidate, or any Latino candidate, or Asian candidate or woman candidate confronts a higher threshold in establishing himself to the voters … Are some voters not going to vote for me because I'm African American? Those are the same voters who probably wouldn't vote for me because of my politics" (2006).
As the first African American to have a decent shot at becoming the President of the United States, Obama has surpassed the expectations of many Americans. One may argue that Obama's success is indicative of the melting pot theory, because it shows that a black man can assimilate into a traditionally caucasian office. However, Obama's appeal actually comes from the fact that he markets his differences to the public. In a time when the traditional "white" and "upperclass" leaders have been guilty of numerous scandals and corruption, Obama offers a fresh and different alternative that is disparate from what Americans are used to. He is a new type of ingredient in the American salad- offering hope and change that minorities can associate with.
Rival Hillary Clinton also represents the changing political climate as well. Though she is caucasian, Clinton may become the first female president in history, which also parallels the notion of the salad. Evidently, America no longer wants the same old thing– we are finally admitting that different can be good, if not better.
Branigin, William. 1998." Immigrants Shunning Idea of Assimilation." Washington Post: A1. URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/meltingpot/meltingpot.htm
Booth, William. 1998. "One Nation, Indivisible: Is It History?" Washington Post: A1. URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/meltingpot/melt0222.htm
Dinnerstein, Leonard & Reimers, David M. 1977. Ethnic Americans: A History of Immigration. New York: Columbia University Press.
2006. "Who is Barack Obama?" Spokane for Obama Organization. URL: http://188.8.131.52/search?q=cache:Y4IjyxQGZZEJ:www.spokane4obama.org/ObamaHandout.pdf+BARACK+OBAMA,+Los+Angeles+Times,+%22Dec.+11,+2006%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us&client=firefox-a
2003."We Raise Our Voices: Celebrating Activism for Equality and Pride in Boston's African American, Feminist, Gay and Lesbian, and Latino Communities," the online edition of a Northeastern University Libraries exhibition. Boston: Northeastern University Libraries. URL: http://www.lib.neu.edu/archives/voices


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While academic material learned in school may or may not be useful once a student reaches adulthood, the same skills that create a superior student also lead to success in the adult world. Schools provide an age-appropriate place to learn and practice these life skills while receiving feedback on performance.
A student's report card provides more than a measure of the facts she has remembered. Report cards and grades also provide an indication of how much self-discipline and delayed gratification a student is capable of. The action-consequence nature of homework and test results provide an indication of the level of responsibility and self-direction a student possesses, along with the opportunity to learn how to take responsibility for change when a mistake is made. Dealing with school rules, other students and a variety of teachers all provide students an opportunity to increase their social and emotional skill levels.
High school provides a place to learn about the world, which both encourages and satisfies a student's curiosity, while simultaneously teaching students the research and study skills they need to continue their learning as adults.
All these are character traits that must be developed if a student is to become a successful adult. At high school, students have the opportunity to attempt using all these skills repeatedly, getting feedback in the form of grades and teacher comments. By the time they become adults, they should have fully developed the internal character traits needed to successfully take charge of their futures.


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"An adequate life . . . might be described as a life which has grasped intuitively the nature of all things, and has seen and refocused itself to this whole. An inadequate life is one that lacks this adjustment to the whole nature of things—hence its twisted perspective, its partiality, its confusion." Douglas V. Steere, describing the life of Thomas R. Kelly, in A Testament of Devotion.
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A Few Good Books
I also have a very hard time keeping what I am reading to myself. My friends, family, and co-workers occasionally get annoyed by how often I read sentences, paragraphs, and pages aloud, but they are usually pretty good sports about it. Later, they come to me for book recommendations. I take these requests very seriously and take a lot of factors into account, including the interests that I share with the other person, our relationship, what I know about the other person's reading habits, and conversations we have had about books and life. It is a little scary recommending books because I am never completely sure whether others will like the book or even read it, but it is very rewarding when they do.
The first time I remember making book recommendations was to my friend Inger in elementary school. She and I ran into each other at the Loussac Library and she complained that she could not find anything to read. I was appalled. When the city decided to build the Loussac, it was by far the biggest library I had ever seen. I thought it was the most amazing refuge, containing all the books I could ever want. The thought that Inger couldn't find a single book that she wanted to read was just outrageous. I immediately began walking through the children's section, pulling books off the shelves and handing them to her. Some I had read, some I had heard of, and some just seemed interesting. Inger looked a little shell shocked, but she took all of the books I handed to her and dutifully checked them out.
At the writers' conference, I kept a running list of books that people recommended. By the end of the weekend, the list included The Odyssey, Beowulf, The Orchid Thief, Walden, Refuge, The Elements of Style, Artful Sentences, The Sincerest Form: Writing Fiction by Imitation, Middlemarch, The American Way of Dying, Surfacing, The Woman at the Washington Zoo, Rabbit Run, Happy all the Time, Broken For You, Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon, and The Thin Place. I have read some of these, but not all, and the ones I have not should keep me busy for quite a while.
When I started this blog, I really wasn't sure how to structure it or what I should include. I knew that my primary focus would be my spiritual journey, but the books I have loved have so influenced my life and writing that I didn't feel I could begin without them. So without any explanation, I included the list of "books I love" in column on the left. I also think this list gives readers a little insight into where I am coming from. For example, the fact that two of my favorite writers are David Sedaris and Barbara Kingsolver explains more about my sense of humor and politics than a dreary post on those topics could.
It has been interesting for me to see how the list has become incorporated into my posts. I did not plan to dedicate an entire post in response to Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz when I added it to the list, and I would have added Bird by Bird even if I didn't know I was going to see Anne Lamott at the Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference.
I have come to think of this blog as a more organized and public version of the random thoughts going through my head. Similarly, the list of books I love is a more concrete version of the casual book recommendations I have made over the years. There are certain books I come back to over and over and that I want everyone to read and those are generally the ones I put on the list. These books have changed my life in one way or another and when I see others reading them for the first time, I feel a little jealous that they have that ahead of them.
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Among many others on your list which I have read and enjoyed, I was pleased to see 'Possession' and 'The Time Traveller's Wife' - as well as being amazingly well-written, these two really made me think about the impact of our actions upon each other, and how the past influences the present. Two fruitful areas for thought!ReplyDelete
Keep on recommending :)
Hey Ashley, it's so cool that you recommend books to other people - you're such a librarian. =)ReplyDelete
I recommend books too, but not necessarily based on who the person is I'm talking too - just the fact that I like the book and you should too! =)
I've read Middlemarch and it's pretty good, but I liked Silas Marner and Adam Bede much better.
Oh - and have you read Life of Pi? You should totally add that to your list of books to read.
Ashley, I loved your description of setting Inger straight at the library! That gave me a good chuckle. I grew up in a not-very-affluent school where I was ahead of the other readers. Unfortunately, I felt embarrassed about being allowed to roam the shelves of chapter books while my classmates were directed other parts of the library. However, in college I went through a phase of reading children's novels to partially make up for it.ReplyDelete
I have a feeling you have devoured a fair number more books than I have, so I may be coming to you for recommendations in the future! Currently, though, I have a long list of to-reads on my online library account.


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