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Three Texas universities ranked in top 100 best value degrees
Faced with future student loan debt and a tough economy, the prospective college freshman must weigh a college's academics and tuition prices to get the best bang for their buck.
The Texas universities now offering $10,000 degrees in four years - prompted by a challenge from Gov. Rick Perry in 2011 - are clearly a good deal, but is a degree from an Ivy League school, such as Harvard or Yale, really better aside from name value?
To help those high school seniors making their college decision this spring, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine ranked the top 100 public universities for best value for in-state students. The rating scale is based on test scores, four-year graduation rates, affordability and how much student-loan debt is typically incurred, among other tangible factors. The magazine reported that 600 universities were considered.
Three Texas universities ranked in the top 100, with Texas A&M University ranked at No. 18, University of Texas at Austin at No. 27 and the University of Texas at Dallas at No. 60. About half of students at these state universities graduate in four years. The national average for four year graduation rates is about 30 percent.
"We're pleased that Kiplinger has joined many other publications in recognizing The University of Texas at Austin as one of the nation's best values in higher education," UT-Austin president Bill Powers told Alcalde. "With our internationally recognized faculty, our relatively low tuition, and the highest public university graduation rate in the state, we continue to offer outstanding educational opportunities at an affordable price."
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earned the top spot on the list for the 12th time for in-state college values. Kiplinger credits the university's 77 percent four-year graduation rate and its competitive 31 percent admission rate. Six North Carolina universities made the top 100.
California, comparable in size to Texas, performed well on Kiplinger's list. Twelve public California universities made the top 100 list, five of which were in the top 20. Kiplinger points out that last fall California passed Proposition 20, which helped prevent $6 billion in cuts to education, including higher education.
Texas higher education saw cuts after multiple billion dollar shortfalls that state lawmakers wrangled during the 2011 legislative session, including $180 million in formula funding and over $150 million in financial aid.
More Information
Texas A&M, No. 18 in-state value
SAT | Verbal score 600+: 48%
SAT | Math score 600+: 66%
Admission rate: 64%
Students per faculty: 21
4-year graduation rate: 50%
6-year graduation rate: 80%
Tuition (in state): $5,297
Average debt at graduation: $22,716
% of aid need met: 69%
UT-Austin, No. 27 in-state value
SAT | Verbal score 600+: 57%
SAT | Math score 600+: 72%
Admission rate: 47%
Students per faculty: 18
4-year graduation rate: 53%
6-year graduation rate: 81%
Tuition (in state): $9,790
Average debt at graduation: $25,227
% of aid need met: 67%
UT-Dallas, No. 60 in-state value
SAT | Verbal score 600+: 54%
SAT | Math score 600+: 76%
Admission rate: 53%
Students per faculty: 21
4-year graduation rate: 41%
6-year graduation rate: 61%
Tuition (in state): $11,592
Average debt at graduation: $16,813
% of aid need met: 64%
Source and complete list at Kiplinger.


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Giant Robot necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 146 diseños de 45 diseñadores freelance.
We need a unique identity for the parent brand Planetwize and one of it's product's Actiontrax. This identity should work as a base that can be easily be used for future branding.
Project Deliverables
1) Planetwize logo
2) ActionTrax logo (Based on the theme "Music To The Rescue"
5) Planetwize letterhead design
6) Planetwize business card design
7) Planetwize envelope design
Planetwize, Actiontrax
Please see details in brief
Desired Color Scheme:
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Desired Style:
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Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
- Planetwize Logo prize is $200
- Actiontrax Logo prize is $150
- Stationary Design is $200This contest consists of 2 separate logo designs for Planetwize and Actiontrax. Stationary (letterhead, business card, and envelope) only for Planetwize will also be needed.
Contest Schedule:
We will review all entries after 7-8 days and provide feedback then. After a few short rounds of revision the winners will be announced! Good luck to all!
Planetwize Logo:
What is Planetwize?
Planetwize is a unique media company that combines consulting, entertainment, and sustainability projects. We leverage music and other technologies to raise funds and awareness for innovative projects, providing users with quality entertainment, education, and an outlet to do good. We are part record label, part consulting firm, and part multimedia company.
Planetwize conceives and executes sustainability projects using technology, live and recorded music, and new media outreach. We license music from socially active artists for Actiontrax compilations, which are downloadable from planetwize.com and are available as 'green' CDs from select retail partners. We also produce live events centered around music and sustainability.
Music transcends all boundaries and captures the imagination of people. It is our tool of choice for changing the world. Also, sales of digital music tripled in 2006 to $1.1 billion, as consumers downloaded an estimated 420 million tracks. Meanwhile, the exploding lifestyles of health and sustainability (LOHAS) market segment and strong trends in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and conscious consumerism make Planetwize a timely venture. Our unique business model gives artists, music lovers, and non-profits a venue to make change.
Planetwize is the parent company that specializes in globally-conscious empowerment through sustainability projects, utilizing technology and content to help drive change in developing countries, and a resource for people and companies to learn how they can leverage music, media, and technology for the benefit of the planet.
This logo should be very web2.0, compelling, imagery heavy, convey specific meaning, and have a strong visual metaphor that helps to explain the companies underlying mantra and desire to effect positive change in the world amongst people both at the top and bottom of the economic pyramid.
Actiontrax Logo:
Actiontrax will produce digital compilation music albums that partially benefit non-profit causes. Co-branding with non-profits and other companies will occur on all types of media. It is important, therefore, that the Actiontrax logo be transposable and contain a strong ideogram.
Design the logo based on the theme "Music To The Rescue." Additionally, the logo must be simplistic enough that it can be used with other big brands cohesively in cross-promotion. Examples: Ebay, Starbucks, Oxfam, etc. The palette should be simple enough that the logo can be used in a 1-color format and still be strong and compelling.
I would actually like less emphasis on green, environmentalist, nature, earth, etc. This is more about people, empowerment, technology, upliftment, justice, knowledge, sustainability...the human elements.
Logo remarks:
Technorati: good color scheme, nice icon. 'speech bubble' good metaphor
BitTorrent: don't like the icon (is it a wave?). Do like the two-tone type
Skype: don't like this logo. Shape, bubbles, sheen, color - all bad.
YouTube: great logo. Seems familiar and timeless (TV Guide). Good differentiation of words, with frame emphasizing 'Tube'
Basecamp: nice and simple with pleasing colors. Not wild about font
Shout!: don't like the color. Not very compelling
Writely: compelling but don't like the angled text.
Popsugar: no good
YouSENDit: like the rhythm of the word, interesting icon
AllPeers: good use of shapes and colors
Citycita: nice thick font, good simple icon, nice color contrast
Last fm: don't like this approach with font set in color block
EchoSign: good shapes and simplicity. Like the shadow. Don't see the relation between icon and name.
Linked in: good though too like YouTube. Logo not a good metaphor for what the site is.
Tractis: not into the italics, hard to understand logo
RapLeaf: boring
Chip in: nice but icon too big and don't like placement above text.
Itoolbox: bad. Too much going on, hard too read, loud
Limbo: interesting font.
Ubuntu: one of my favorites. Great symbolic icon says community, connectedness. Nice colors and font. Each letter breathes.
Rallypoint: reminds me too much of microsoft.
Pando: icon too obscure.
Nice and simple, as the name suggests. Yellow 'snap' good contrast to black.
Spotplex: no good. Again with the word set in a block. Lame font
Liberated films: not artful or suggestive. Too much happening.
Cyworld: OK. Emblematic. Suggests big things. Nice colors
Wetpaint: easy to understand. Clear connection between icon and name (but not too clear)
DissectMedicine: like combo of different fonts and color balance
Overall Target Audience:
We've broken the audience down into two major segments:
The first audience is a globally-conscious 22-40 year old that sees the value in philanthropy, is socially/environmentally aware, and actively effects positive action through causes they do/could support.
The second audience is a mainstream 18-32 year old that is interested in eclectic musical compilations that are global, independent, and authentic.
Individual Artist Deliverables And Legality
- Fully exclusive, unrestricted, and unlimited license including, but not limited to, unlimited use, modification, distribution, and re-licensing.
- All raw, layered, uncompressed, and unobfuscated source files (.psd, .fla, .ai, etc)
- Wholey original artwork - no part of produced designs may be based on or use (directly, or indirectly) any previously completed artwork by any artist, be it licensed or not. Â
This contest was originally listed in multiple categories:
- Logo Design
- Stationery Design
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How about starting a critters sandbox for each genre? We can all work on the same SF, F or H story. To allow everyone a chance at using their creativity each critter id is allowed only 100 words a day. If the story sells the proceeds can support the website.


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Elin Hilderbrand Reads at Writers in the Loft Series
On Monday, November 13, The Music Hall's Writers in the Loft series will again host bestselling novelist Elin Hilderbrand, visiting to discuss her latest work, "Winter Solstice."
The book is the fourth and final novel in her "Winter Street" series and follows the Quinn family as they prepare to celebrate the holidays under one roof, at Nantucket's Winter Street Inn. With Bart back safe and sound from Afghanistan, the Quinns are preparing for a holiday more joyous than any they've experienced in years... But it just wouldn't be a Quinn family gathering if things went smoothly.
A celebration of everything we love -- and some of the things we endure -- about the holidays, "Winter Solstice" is Elin Hilderbrand at her festive best. The event includes an author presentation and a Q+A moderated by Kait Smith, The Music Hall's Content Marketing Manager, plus a book signing and a meet-and-greet.
Hilderbrand is the mother of three three-sport-athlete children, an aspiring fashionista, a dedicated jogger, a world explorer, an enthusiastic foodie, and a grateful three-year breast cancer survivor. She has called Nantucket Island her home since 1994. "Winter Solstice" is her twentieth novel.
Elin Hilderbrand's 7 p.m. Loft event is SOLD OUT, but all book buyers are invited to a meet-and-greet book signing with the author at 8 p.m. The author will personalize hardcover editions of "Winter Solstice." Post-show vouchers ($26, including book) can be purchased online at TheMusicHall.org, over the phone at 603-436-2400 or in person at the B2W Box Office at the Loft, 131 Congress Street, in downtown Portsmouth.
The event will be held on Monday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at The Music Hall Loft, 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
For more information, visit TheMusicHall.org


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Piers Morgan out, Ronan Farrow in.
On Sunday, CNN confirmed that "Piers Morgan Live" will be ending next month, proving that a large Twitter following and pedigree of minor non-journalistic celebrity (though a former editor, Morgan, 48, was mostly known as a judge on "Britain's" and then "America's Got Talent") does not necessarily a successful news host make.
Then on Monday, MSNBC debuted the first hour of "Ronan Farrow Daily," proving that a large Twitter following and a pedigree of minor non-journalistic celebrity (though a contributor to many news organizations including this one, Farrow, 26, is mostly known as the super-smart son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen) remain acceptable news host credentials nonetheless.
Ronan Farrow: In a Feb. 25 Calendar section article comparing MSNBC's Ronan Farrow and CNN's Piers Morgan, the difference in their ages was given as "more than three decades." As the article stated elsewhere, Farrow is 26 and Morgan is 48.
Forget the judging panel on "American Idol," or even the Leno/Fallon, Fallon/Meyers handoff; it's the hosts of our cable news shows that mirror the increasingly messy line between social and media, between profession and personality.
PHOTOS: Talk show hosts who didn't make the cut
While Farrow was earnestly interviewing former Defense Secretary Bill Cohen and David Axelrod on Monday mid-morning (Pacific time) about the crisis in Ukraine, many people were far more interested in reacting to Morgan's ouster on Twitter and the blogosphere. Some did so in joy, a few in woe, but most wondered why Morgan had failed so spectacularly in the prime-time slot that Larry King made famous (before beginning to fail there himself.)
Just as if we didn't know. He tanked because he's insufferable.
Morgan would like everyone to believe that Americans didn't warm to him because he was a "British guy debating American cultural issues, including guns, which has been very polarizing." Never mind that many news hosts and commentators have been outspoken about gun control or that with our near-hysteria devotion to "Downton Abbey," Kate Middleton and Benedict Cumberbatch, most Americans have all but applied for dual citizenship with the U.K.
No, it wasn't the cricket references or the football (as in soccer) issue. Morgan failed as a host because he was smug, arrogant, condescending and thin-skinned. He failed because he was more interested in keeping his name in the news than in the news itself.
As recently as two weeks ago, when a guest (transgender author and activist Janet Mock) complained about the sensationalistic nature of Morgan's questions, he "apologized" by having her back on the show and reprimanded her for the caustic response he had received on Twitter. When Stephen Colbert sent up Morgan's response and interviewed Mock, Morgan continued to rant on social media.
BEST TV OF 2013 Lloyd | McNamara
Watching him repeatedly foment his own controversy, then "report" in high dudgeon about his treatment in the wake of it, television audiences were reminded, once again, of the prescient wisdom of James L. Brooks' "Broadcast News." "Let's never forget," says Albert Brooks sarcastically as TV reporter Aaron Altman, "we're the real story. Not them."
Enter Farrow, who sailed through a dutifully disparate array of topics during his first hour with the slightly anxious confidence of the star student enlisted to run the class.
He covered the Ukraine crisis from pathos to policy — what will Russia do? How does it affect the U.S.? — pausing to explain, with a map, why exactly Ukraine is such a mess. He discussed budget cuts at the Pentagon, the governors' meeting at the White House, a possible rise in the minimum wage and, in the show's only truly light-hearted segment, the problem of dumpster diving behind Colorado's now legal marijuana shops.
Looking much younger than his years, Farrow was carefully aimed at a post-boomer mentality. He joked about watching reruns of news greats (Murrow and Cronkite), referred to marijuana as "weed," referenced both Lena Dunham and selfies. At times painfully earnest, he introduced a new interactive feature called "The Daily Battle" by calling on viewers to tweet their thoughts about who was handling the Ukraine crisis better, #RFDObama or #RFDPutin.
What Farrow didn't do was mention in any way, shape or form his personal life. That included the portions of it that have been part of a huge and emotional reaction to his sister Dylan's recent insistence that Allen molested her. It also included the ongoing question of his own parentage (according to his mother, Frank Sinatra may have been involved).
PHOTOS: Faces to watch 2014 | TV
Like Morgan, or for that matter, Alec Baldwin, who was recently relieved of hosting duty by MSNBC, Farrow views the world from a narrative platform. Leaning more perhaps toward the book-learned Rachel Maddow than Chris Hayes, the Rhodes Scholar who graduated college at age 15 fits in nicely with MSNBC's ongoing attempt to make smart the new hip — political analyst Joy Reid also debuted her new show on Monday afternoon.
But still it is him, his take, his performance that will make or break the show. Will more people want to see Ronan Farrow daily than wanted to see Piers Morgan live?
Cultural rubber-necking will no doubt draw many to "Ronan Farrow Daily" during the early weeks — Does he look like Frank Sinatra? Will he react if "Blue Jasmine" wins an Oscar? Did he get this job for any reason other than his parents? — but at first glance Farrow is far more wonk than gossip.
The timing of his show's debut has already been commented on in light of his family's public crisis, but with Morgan's departure, it becomes even more meaningful. More than three decades younger than the Brit, born to fame rather than cultivating it, much more interested in appearing smart than right, Farrow could make his mark as an anti-Piers.
Though one suspects that with his international pedigree, Farrow might just be in the habit of calling soccer "football" too.
'Ronan Farrow Daily'
Where: MSNBC
When: 10 a.m. weekdays
Rating: Not rated
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Best match results for casting agencies for kids in Camperdown + 30km.
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No1 Drama Studio offers after school activities for kids and young people! DRAMA * HIP HOP * SINGING DRAMA is fun and rewarding for all ages, young kids and teens alike. It is an enjoyable way for students to develop their creativity, confidence and uniqueness, in a safe and non-competitive environment. Drama is a life skill! You use it in every aspect of every day...making new friends, school speeches, job interviews etc. No1 Drama Studio is a friendly and safe environment and is the place ... Read more to build this life skill. Shy children blossom and more outgoing children learn to focus their energy constructively! HIP HOP classes are the perfect choice for all funky groovers who want to the learn the art of urban hip hop dance…plus also learn a TRICK, FREEZE or a little PARKOUR too! Hip hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip hop music. The first dance associated with hip hop was breakdancing, but now includes a wide range of other styles breaking, popping, locking and vogueing. ...
Drama is great for kids!
15-09-2015 by Dimi Faro
At No1 Drama studio my daughter has learnt how to become confident. It a great environment were kids are treated lovely by the teacher and the management who looks after every child like its her own. I believe the drama lesson have boosted my daughter in so many aspects that I would suggest every child does classes and No1 Drama Studio is a great family place to do it at.
KJD Artist Development is a talent development studio focused on creating future performing artists. We are located in Wetherill Park with our amazing facilities you will love! DANCE CLASSES - Jazz, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pre-school Dance programs, Show classes, Performance classes and Ballet SINGING - Private classes, Group Development Classes and our very own recording studio ALSO - We have Acting classes AND Acrobatics Classes
Point Break Drama is the premier acting studio on Sydney's Northern Beaches, providing quality part-time tuition to Adults, teens & kids for the stage and screen. Sydney's Point Break Drama Acting Studio, offers short courses in acting for television, film and stage, under the expert guidance of professional actors. Drama courses are designed for Beginners through to advanced. Point Break Drama has led the way in acting training on the northern beaches for 14 years with many students past ... Read more /present gaining professional work in TVC's, Stage, Television and Film. Point Break Drama takes great pride in the quality of it's tutors. All tutors are trained professional actors with current industry experience. Looking for Acting Courses Sydney or Acting Classes Sydney – Call Point Break Drama today!
Romeo & Juliet - Show
Dates: from 30 Nov -1 to 30 Nov -1
Point Break Drama's Production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet will be an exciting contemporary adaptation of the play, set on the northern Beaches of Sydney exploiting 21st century Youth Culture, incorporating modern technology all to the backdrop of the beautiful northern beaches! Directed by Paul Winchester & Blair Cutting. The timeless story of ill-fated love, set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet will feature an authentic Adult & Teen cast including: Adam Marsden, Patrick Parker, Harry Gay, Ella Parkinson, Erica Ferguson, Edward Gay, Arran Burns,Michael Haratzis, Robert Giddy, Jude McCrann , Juliet Wolak, Hannah Clay, Zoe Cunningham,Lily – Maud Horton, Kimberley Schiphof , Mandela Raj – Seppings, Madison Abrahams, Shirina Holmatova & feature an incredibly talented & dedicated ensemble. Students must provide proof of age at door. Kids / students $27 Adults $33 Please see Point Break Drama website for refund policy
Advanced Teen Drama
Dates: from 24 Apr 2017 to 31 May 2019
Advanced Youth Drama (10-17yrs) The advanced Acting course for teens, is specifically designed for those that have a passion, drive & an enthusiasm for Acting. The course is only open to those with previous experience, and all students must pass through the audition process to gain a place in this course. Auditions are held twice a year. All students must attend 80% of all classes and be prepared to make a two-term commitment. Please take time to consider your own circumstances carefully before auditioning for the course. This class is recognition of talent and dedication by the participants, but cannot be taken as a stand-alone class. All participants must make a commitment to Point Break Drama, and agree to continue in at least one other Youth acting class, at Point Break Drama to qualify. Please note the course fee includes a second course ( to be selected). Students must audition or be recommended for this class. $390 per term ( Includes two courses - 4 hours per week) Please see Refund policy at Point Break Drama website
Teen Drama 11-17yrs
Dates: from 24 Apr 2017 to 31 Jan 2019
This high energy ten-week Acting course is designed specifically for Teenagers, & offers participants the opportunity to explore the different aspects of Acting & improvisation in a fun & spontaneous environment. Teens will learn basic Stanislavski acting technique, giving participants a myriad of acting & presentation skills. The course will cover: Improvisation Games Voice & Movement Stage Craft- How to use the stage more effectively. Definition of Acting - What is Acting? Acting Technique- How to affect and bring about a change in the other actor. Basic Script Analysis/Breakdown Introduction to Acting Terminology Use of acting principles- making acting choices specific to the requirements of the text. Understanding Performance Style- the specific of performing comedy & drama Performance experience- 4 x performance a year Self devised group work- Once yearly $245 per ten week term ( 2 hour classes) Please see refund policy on the Point Break drama Website
As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Dates: from 30 Nov -1 to 30 Nov -1
Point Break Drama's production of As You Like It, will be a warm, fun & contemporary adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies with a cast of teenagers and young adults. Synopsis After a recent board of education enquiry forced the removal of Headmaster and senior staff, a new management team led by Duke Frederick have imposed a strict disciplinarian regime. In an attempt to offer an alternative, the deposed Headmaster Duke senior (and associated staff ) have set up a forest school dedicated to a more alternative teaching approach including Yoga, meditation and other creative outlets. With the change in staff at Arden Grammar causing pain and division within the student body, Rosalind & best friend Celia embark on a journey to be reunited with her Father at the forest school. Meanwhile love begins to blossom between the now banished Orlando, and Ganymede (a cross-dressing Rosalind). Will balance & power be returned to its rightful owner, and will love ultimately find a way in the face of adversity? Please acknowledge the time and effort that is put into a production like this by kindly donating $33 per adult , $27 per child/student(includes booking fee & GST per ticket). Also bookings available for School groups 10 plus at $22 per student(Teachers must contact Point Break Drama first via email).
Monologue Boot Camp With Felix Williamson
Dates: from 30 Nov -1 to 30 Nov -1
One of Australia's most experienced & prolific actors is coming to Point Break Drama to share his wealth of knowledge with teen students in the Monologue bootcamp course. With over 25 years of industry experience, Felix Williamson has starred opposite some of Australia's biggest names including Leonardo Dicaprio in "The Great Gatsby", Richard Roxburgh in "Hawke" mini series, Bryan Brown & John Goodman in "Dirty Deeds" and Felix recently starred in "Underbelly Razor". He has starred & appeared in many Sydney Theatre company and Bell Shakespeare productions. It is with great pleasure that teens can book a place in the Monologue Bootcamp course which takes place over two intensive Saturdays on the 9th & 16th May. The Course Working towards your yr 11, yr 12 monologue for HSC Drama? Preparing for Drama school or Theatre auditions? Lets us take your monologue to a whole new level in this two day intensive. Character development, emotional connection, stage craft, dialect and diction. Class limited 15 persons. Open to ages 13 to 18 Bookings must be made by parent or Guradian Age range for workshop is 13-18 yrs $245 ( gst incl)
Winter Holiday Acting Intensive
Dates: from 30 Nov -1 to 30 Nov -1
Point Break Drama Acting School is excited to announce the return of the highly successful School Holiday Acting / Drama workshop Intensive, in the Winter School holidays for kids & Teens. The Holiday Drama workshop on the northern beaches, is designed to challenge children & teenagers, with new ideas about acting and performance, and give them tastes of different areas. Point Break Drama's Holiday acting program is an in-depth acting program where participants will move through a series of different classes each day of the workshop, under the tutelage of professional actors. Once again the course will be split into two age groups. Kids (7-10yrs) and Teens (11-17yrs). The School holiday Drama workshop will take place late in the school holidays on Thursday 10th & Fri 11th July, 2014 from 9am – 4pm on each day. Early-bird $200 Full Price $210 Book by 9th July ( pending availability)
Screen Teens 1 & 2
Dates: from 02 May 2017 to 30 Apr 2019
This course will develop acting, improvisation and audition techniques for the camera, whilst giving youth (11-17yrs) a grounding in basic acting techniques. Teens will be taught a step by step audition process, and how to conduct themselves professionally at castings. With the continual development and practice of these skills, youth will approach the casting process with greater confidence and flexibility. $248 Please read Refund policy on the Point Break Drama Website
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There are really two classes of runners – people who run, and those who are runners. The difference? It's really about how we view ourselves and how running plays into our daily lives. Does Forrest Gump come to mind for anyone?
"Hey runner boy!" Whenever a conversation with a few of my friends begins that way, I am certain that my chosen activity/pastime is about to be dissed in some non-runner sort of way. It happens all the time, though and it actually makes me chuckle a little bit.
I think "runner boy" is actually a compliment from those outside the circle of runners. "Runner boy" indicates that I've been identified with an activity that many do not seem to understand but do accept as a part of my self-identity. "Forrest" has also been used more than once (as in Gump). I like that one, too. Indicates I am known for my tenacity.
There are really two classes of runners – those who are people who run, and those who are runners. The difference? It's really about how we view ourselves and how running plays into our daily lives. My college roommate used to say, "I run so I can eat." He was an eater with a running habit, I suppose. And boy, could he eat! I guess running 80 miles a week would make anyone hungry.
"People who run" usually run in order to facilitate some secondary purpose. Whether they are training for a bucket list item (like a marathon or one of those fancy mud run events) or trying to keep the weight of adulthood under control, running for them is a means to another end. This group probably would not appreciate being called "Forrest."
The "runner" group, however, tends to get a lot of their identity from running and the entirety of the sport. These folks watch Flotrack videos of track meets, can quote stats from the top men and women runners in the country, and subscribe to 17 monthly running magazines. Okay, maybe not 17. To them, "Forrest" is the moniker for which they strive.
Whether you identify more with group one or group two (or consider yourself a non-runner), do know that the majority of us fall somewhere in the middle of those who amble down the road purposelessly and those who sleep with their racing flats on their feet. What we do isn't completely who we are, nor is "just participating" an indictment of our level of commitment.
There are degrees of "Forrest-ness." Much as there is a fine line between healthy obsession and an unhealthy one, "Forrest-ness" can manifest itself in really bad ways. I have a friend who asked his bride-to-be to push their wedding ceremony back a few hours because of a race. And the invitations had already gone out! No, it wasn't me.
The cult classic running book "Once a Runner" by John Parker follows a fictional runner to whom running was the end-all, be-all of his existence. Living a Spartan life, training for Olympic glory, it is a book that anyone who has ever seen themselves as a runner will partially fantasize about living that life. But for someone who just runs, it really has little meaning other than a pretty well-written book about "those who take it too seriously." Non-runners will head straight for the latest Doris Kearns Goodwin or Tom Clancy.
I started running in 1978. During those 35+ years, I've been asked and attempted to answer the question, "So, why do you run, Shearer?" more times than miles I've run. And I've really no idea how to answer. Really. The activity itself has become a part of my being and transcends the action. I've long passed the point of questioning purpose. But I also think I've kept it (mostly) on the healthy side.
Be confident in how you approach running. After all, it's truly how YOU approach running and no one else can dictate otherwise. So when next we meet on the roads, tracks or trails (or malls or grocery stores or restaurants), feel free to call me "runner boy." And if you like, I will respond with "Hey Forrest"…. Or not.
Former Lock Haven University stand-out runner Andrew Shearer is the Middletown Athletic Club secretary/treasurer.


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The new house of IPBES - built to link science and policy on biodiversity and ecosystem services - opens its doors to the scientific body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), moving a leap closer to the achievement of the global nature conservation targets 2011-2020.
The CBD Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBTTA) will transmit to IPBES its key findings on scientific and technical needs related to the implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi targets. It will also collaborate with IPBES regarding the first IPBES work programme in 2014-2018.
"This is very encouraging outcome of the recent SBSTTA meeting, matching our expectation for enhanced collaboration between the two bodies, the acknowledgment of stakeholder role and coordinated scientific contributions to decision-making," says Pierre Commenville of IUCN. "The meeting was an important test of confidence between the major international biodiversity convention and the nascent IPBES, preparing the ground for successful decisions on its activities in the next five years."
SBSTTA recommendation to the CBD welcomed the IPBES draft work programme 2014-2018, in particular the proposed regional, global, thematic and methodological assessments. SBSTTA also expressed its hopes that IPBES will provide useful and evidence-based information for the Convention, especially related to the Global Biodiversity Outlook reports that regularly measure progress in biodiversity conservation. Further, SBSTTA decided to ask assistance of IPBES in considering the new and emerging issues for biodiversity conservation that are regularly submitted to its attention. The participation of the SBSTTA's Chair in IPBES expert meetings is recognized as an effective bridge with IPBES and the future policy impact of IPBES.
"IUCN appreciates this progress and calls for the Union's strengthened cooperation with IPBES the same way it has just developed with SBSTTA," adds Mr Commenville. "IUCN is regularly commended for its work on biodiversity and ecosystem services and is recognized as key to support the implementation of global nature conservation targets 2011-2020. This meeting made no exception in the calls to continue further development of our work."
A special recognition was given by the SBSTTA recommendations adopted on the current developments of the IUCN Global Invasive Species Database, progressively linked with the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM and referenced in global major initiatives. SBSTTA also highlighted the progress made in defining the Key Biodiversity Areas, that is a critical resource for the implementation of Aichi Target 11 and will be launched at the IUCN World Parks Congress in November 2014. The work of the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides of the IUCN expert Commissions on Ecosystem Management and Species Survival has also been noted as an important resource that should be utilized both by SBSTTA and IPBES.
Next month, 110+ IPBES member governments and various stakeholders, including IUCN, will meet in Antalya, Turkey for the second IPBES Plenary meeting. This meeting is expected to put in place a 5-year work programme for the Platform and agree on the stakeholder engagement strategy. The draft documents have been prepared, with an input from IUCN, among others.
For more information on the IUCN's contribution, please contact Pierre Commenville.
About IPBES
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was established in 2012 as an independent intergovernmental body open to all member countries of the United Nations. The members are committed to building IPBES as the leading intergovernmental body for assessing the state of the planet's biodiversity, its ecosystems and the essential services they provide to society.
- List of Member nations (currently 114);
- Leadership (including Spencer Thomas, IUCN Regional Councillor for North America and the Caribbean);
- Experts (including Tamar Pataridze, IUCN Regional Councillor for Eastern Europe, North and Central Asia and a number of members of IUCN Commissions).


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You will learn insider secrets involved in property investing. You will be given an introduction to the knowledge, tools, and teams you need in order to invest in property, with complete peace of mind and confidence, and know that each step you are taking is the right step forward.
Learning outcomes regarding property investing:
- how to research properties
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- rent to rent
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- freeing up locked equity
- how much capital do you need
- costs involved in property investing
- safeguarding your investment in changing economic circumstances
- what are the risks
- what is a good or bad property investment
- what are the pitfalls
- minimise risk
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Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, whose name is floating as a possible candidate for pope, said his last Mass on Friday before he heads to Rome to attend the resignation ceremony of Pope Benedict XVI and participate in the conclave that will decide who takes the helm of the 1.2-billion strong Roman Catholic Church.
"In these days, there will be endless speculation about candidates and outcomes," O'Malley, the archbishop of Boston, told about 200 parishioners at the pastoral center in Braintree. "I assure you no cardinal goes into the conclave with the ambition of being chosen for this overwhelming responsibility."
O'Malley injected humor into his half-hour sermon on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle to celebrate Benedict's eight years as pope, at one point comparing Peter with television characters Archie Bunker and Ralph Kramden for losing his temper and running away. "Yet we see how the Lord called him to a very special role in the life of the church, a role of leadership," he said.
The cardinal struck a serious tone when he praised Benedict, saying that in finishing his tenure in the ministry of Peter, he "has given us all an example of living a life of discipleship in faith, hope, and love."
Benedict has said he will resign on Feb. 28. The Vatican has summoned a conclave of cardinals that must begin 15 to 20 days after that date. Cardinals eligible to vote — those under age 80 — will be sequestered within Vatican City and take an oath of secrecy. There are currently 117 cardinals, including O'Malley, eligible to vote.
"And when the conclave has done its work and a new successor of Peter is named, let us all rally around him joyfully and enthusiastically so that together we can accomplish the mission that the Lord has entrusted to us," said O'Malley, 68.
"For us, it must not matter where the pope comes from, what color he is, how tall or how short, what language he speaks or doesn't speak. What is important is that he becomes the successor of Peter, the pope of Rome and of the world, the one destined to walk in the shoes of the fisherman and confirm us in our faith."
O'Malley shook hands with the faithful as they left the center, and several people told him they would love to see him as the next pope.
"As a matter of fact when I spoke with him just now, what I said to him was, 'Your Eminence, I really hope that you are our next Holy Father," said Carol Cohoon, 73, of Quincy, who attends St. Agatha's Church in Milton.
"He's a very humble, smart man who speaks many languages, but he's very very humble in his Franciscan habit, wearing his sandals," Cohoon said. "I've always loved him. I'm proud to be a Catholic today and I know God is in charge of the rest of the world and our new pope, but I do hope it's Cardinal O'Malley."
The Globe reported earlier this week that there was a growing buzz about O'Malley among Vatican watchers.
Asked last week about whether he would be interested in the job, O'Malley said with a laugh, "I haven't lost any sleep about it, and I have bought a round-trip ticket.''
O'Malley added, "I don't think that it's anything that I would aspire to. . . . It's a very, very challenging position. It's a very lonely position. It's a very difficult task, but we're there as cardinals to pray and encourage each other, knowing that someone needs to do it and hopefully we will be able to serve what God's will is."
While O'Malley is in Rome, Bishop Robert P. Deeley will preside over the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating Benedict's tenure and the election of a new pope. The service will be at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Rev. William Joy, pastor of St. Angela's Church in Mattapan and St. Matthew's Church in Dorchester, said while it may be courtesy to toss one or two American names in the mix, both Cardinal O'Malley and New York's Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan have what it takes to be pope.
"Cardinal Sean is very knowledgeable of Latin America, he has a good global picture of the world and the church, and has good language skills," Joy said. "And I'm sure there's a number of other very capable cardinals out there too."Brian Ballou can be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeBallou.


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Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Kiss at Billboard Awards
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber share a sweet kiss after he wins the award for Top New Artist at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 22) in Las Vegas, Nev.
The 17-year-old singer was sandwiched in between Selena and his mom Pattie Mallette during the ceremony.
Justin brought home five awards, including Top New Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Social Artist, Top Digital Media Artist, and the Fan Favorite Award.
Watch Justin and Selena kiss below…
Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Kiss at Billboard Awards
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Love that cover art and title design! It looks just like an old pulp magazine from back in the day, as I'm sure you all intended. Very interested to see more details as they become available; dimensions, page count,contributors, future submission guidelines, etc. So very cool to see a publication devoted to Sword and Sorcery exclusively. Keep us in the loop Howard!
Tales From The Magician's Skull
The mists part to reveal a grisly object lying upon a mound of rubble, a browned and ancient head with one glowing, malefic eye…
It speaks, in a voice of cold command: "Silence, mortal dogs! It is time now for
In just a few weeks, Goodman Games will launch the Kickstarter for the exciting new sword-and-sorcery magazine inspired by Appendix N. I am mightily pleased to be the magazine's editor, and I've had a blast assembling it with Joseph Goodman. We've been working together for almost a year, and I've got to tell you that the result is GLORIOUS. Just check out that Jim Pavalec cover.
I'll provide details soon about the contents but if the cover excites you, believe me, the contents will as well. Issue 1 is full up and I have nearly everyone invited for issue 2.
GenCon was a blast. I haven't decided whether or not I'll go into detail, but I will share that one favorite moment took place Saturday night when I left with the oversized magazine cover from the Goodman Games/Dungeon Crawl Classics GenCon meeting and walked with it from two blocks south of the convention center to several blocks north, where the GenCon Writer's Symposium farewell dinner was being hosted. I carried it boldly and proudly, and there were many walking the downtown streets, both GenCon goers and Indianapolis natives, who gawked, grinned, or did double-takes. I need to write Jim Pavalec and tell him about that.
Another great moment was when Joseph and I met over a ridiculously terrible breakfast to brainstorm about the future of the magazine and its upcoming Kickstarter.
I'll provide more details soon, including a sneak peek at the cover to issue 2, and a glimpse at the table of contents. I think you'll love the layout work of Lester B. Portly, responsible for the look of the magazine title.
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Awesome! Congratulations on being the editor. I'll be pledging the Kickstarter and promoting it on my blog.
Will it stay invitation only, or will you open to unsolicited submissions at some point in the future?
Great news!
That looks great!
Will it be open to submissions?
Wow! Congratulations and looking forward to reading it and promoting it.
I will be buying it, reading it, reviewing it for my blog.
Goodman games and the Dark Master are no joke. I love their products. Can't wait for these. Awesome stuff!
Gorgeous cover, highly inspiring.
I'll keep an eye out for the kickstarter.
And I'll wait for the slush to open 😉
That looks AWESOME. Very Tales from the Crypt!
Any idea how often it will come out? I imagine there will be a ramp-up period…
I'll be sure to review/plug it on my (barely active) blog so my 2 readers know about it.
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I look forward to this. There was an attempt at a S&S magazine a while back called Skelos (done via Kickstarter). It appears to already be defunct, judging by their website. I tried ordering a copy of Issue 1 several weeks ago and never heard anything from them. Now I guess I have to open a dispute with Paypal. I hope beyond hope that your venture goes better than that one.
As far as I know Skelos magazine is still on the go. I have issue 1 and 2; good stuff inside. Issue 3 may be delayed due to a few bugs that needed work, revealed in issue 2.
Congratulations! Good luck with it!
Wow, this project looks and sounds amazing! I can't wait to be part of the Kickstarter. With you as editor Howard, I have high hopes for the success of this magazine endeavor.
Also, keeping fingers crossed a new Dabir & Asim story appears within its pages!
You're the editor, you can do what you want, right?
Whooaaa!!! I check the site pretty much daily- how the heck did I I miss this!?!?! Makes me wish I woulda been there at GenCon to see the reveal and that awesome cover in person. Fantastic news here, Howard. I'll be in on the kickstarter for sure!
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Hey Howard, is it possible for those of us late to the party to buy a pdf copy of this?


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|Arty McGoo in her natural habitat, with camera in hand
The reason for the name Arty McGoo is because ART is sometimes taken too seriously or seen as pretentious. Art is fun, it is messy, it can be made out of practically anything! So I wanted a fun name and since I always find myself adding McGoo to words (ex: my kid's shoes = stinky McGoo!) I decided my blog would be christened Arty McGoo!
Arty McGoo is the alias for my creative side. My Sasha Fierce, if you will. Like a gremlin, she usually comes out in the middle of the night brandishing a paintbrush and a glassy-eyed stare. Besides being part gremlin I am a wife and mother of 3 who uses the word AWESOME way too often. To find time to create, it is often necessary to stay up all hours of the night finishing a project in those quiet, uninterrupted, dark hours of the morning.
I enjoy all forms of art: Painting, photography, papier mache, paper crafting, piano playing, and other things that don't begin with a "P". Like Cookies! I recently added Cookie McGoo to the McGoo family as my canvases have evolved to baked goods. Maybe it's a little confusing, but it makes sense in my crazy, unorganized brain. So Cookie McGoo is the apron-wearing, cookie masterpiece-making side of my personality disorder and you'll be seeing a lot of her as right now I am obsessed with all things COOKIE.
I love to make new friends and would love to hear from you or answer any questions. Feel free to email me! My multiple personalities will throw a coin to decide who will answer them.
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist ~Albert Einstein


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Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
The University of Alaska offers a health savings account (HSA) to employees enrolled in a qualifying health plan, like the UA Choice Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP). This plan allows you to save money on a pre-tax basis for qualified health expenses now and in the future. Funds in this account are never forfeited and can grow over time. Once you've saved at least $1,000, you can invest your funds in various mutual funds for greater growth opportunities. The university's HSA is managed by Bank of America.
Beginning in 2018, the HSA will be a calendar year plan to make it easier to manage your total contributions to the plan. More information is available in this Q and A document, and in the links below.
What is an HSA?
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a health care account that you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses with pre-tax dollars. You can set up and contribute to an HSA if you are enrolled in a qualified Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP). You cannot be covered by any other health plan such as Medicare, Tricare, retiree health coverage or a spouse's health plan. Unused HSA dollars roll over year to year and have the potential to grow into an account you can use for qualifying medical expenses in retirement. The HSA funds can grow with interest, all tax-free.
When you choose the CDHP with the HSA, your bi-weekly health care deductions will be less; however, you have responsibility for up-front medical costs (through the deductible and coinsurance) for health care services and prescriptions. You must also understand and manage that your HSA contributions and withdrawals comply with IRS guidelines. While the University of Alaska provides convenient payroll deductions for the HSA, all aspects of managing and maintaining the account remain the responsibility of the employee.
What is a "qualified" CDHP?
This is a high deductible health plan that meets the requirements of an HSA. This means the pharmacy benefit is included in the medical deductible and out-of-pocket maximum so you don't have copays. Your prescription costs will be applied to the deductible along with other medical expenses, and then the 20% coinsurance until you reach the out-of-pocket maximum.
Another feature of the CDHP is that coverage for more than just yourself on the plan is considered family coverage. The entire family deductible must be met before any coinsurance is paid and the family out-of-pocket maximum must be met before the plan pays 100% for covered benefits. There is no individual deductible in the family coverage situation.
Like the other UA Choice plans, the CDHP comes with a preventive care benefit that pays 100% of allowable charges for preventive health care services, such as routine physicals, screenings based on age and gender (e.g., mammograms, PSA test, colonoscopy), and immunizations. The CDHP also has the same vision coverage through VSP and the same dental plan as the regular HDHP. Regular office visits, diagnostic imaging and tests and other medically necessary services are covered just like the other plans after you've met the deductible.
The Value of the HSA
The value of the HSA comes from the ability to make higher pre-tax contributions than a Flexible Spending Account and the fact that the unused dollars roll over from year to year accruing interest and a growing balance for future use. You own the HSA, so you take it with you when you leave the university. The university will support contributions by pre-tax payroll deduction or you can contribute directly to the account with after-tax dollars and report it on your tax return. The 2018 annual maximum contributions to the HSA is $3,450 for an individual, and $6,850 for family coverage, vs. $2,650 to the FSA regardless of family size. Additionally, if you are 55 or older, you are able to contribute an additional $1,000 into the HSA annually.
You cannot have an HSA and a health care FSA at the same time, but you can have the dependent care FSA with an HSA.
How do I know if a CDHP and HSA is right for me?
Many people can save money with the CDHP/HSA option after taking into account the lower payroll deductions and tax-free contributions into the HSA. However, a CDHP/HSA is not right for everyone. Listed below are some guidelines.
CDHP/HSA is best for people who:
- Meet the eligibility requirements to participate in a CDHP
o Are enrolled in an HSA-qualified plan and comply with all of the other IRS eligibility requirements (your CDHP). Refer to your employer's eligibility rules to determine if you are eligible for the CDHP.
o Do not have coverage under any other health plan that is not an HSA-qualified health plan. For example, if you are covered as a dependent under a spouse's health plan and that plan is not an HSA-qualified health plan, you would be ineligible to open or contribute to an HSA.
o Are not enrolled in any Medicare program, including Medicare coverage for persons with disabilities under the age of 65, or Medicaid.
o Are not enrolled in Tricare (benefits offered to military personnel).
o Have not received VA (benefits from the Veteran's Administration) benefits within the last three months.
o Are not covered as a dependent under an FSA through your spouse's employer (unless that Health FSA coverage is limited to dental, vision, and/or preventive care expenses).
o File US taxes.
- Want the lowest payroll deduction
- Can pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions and health care services needed early in the year, if there are not enough dollars accrued in the HSA.
- Have overall good health; primarily use preventive care and do not have ongoing major medical needs and/or use specialty drugs (e.g. high-cost injectable, oral or inhaled drugs).
- Are willing to retain documentation for HSA expenditures in case of an IRS audit.
- Are willing to verify if non-covered services or supplies are qualified medical expenses
- Want additional tax-free savings for future medical expenses
- Want to save for the future and build an HSA balance that remains with them even after University of Alaska employment or into retirement.
CDHP/HSA is NOT recommended for people who:
- Cannot pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions and health care services if not enough dollars accrued in the HSA.
- Do not wish to track their HSA dollars and expenses (some people just don't want to or are unable to do this).
- Do not wish to verify if non-covered services or supplies paid for by the HSA are qualified medical expenses.
- Have ongoing major medical needs and/or use specialty drugs
Bank of America HSA for Life
The University has partnered with Bank of America to offer the Health Savings Account. After you enroll in the HSA, you will receive a welcome kit from Bank of America with a debit card to pay for eligible health care expenses with your HSA. More information about the HSA for Life can be found here.
Bank of America's Customer Care Center is available from Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Alaska time at (866) 791-0250.
Visit Bank of America's web site to access a variety of on-line tools and calculators, view educational videos, check your HSA balance, review claim transactions, and order replacement or additional debit cards.


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Spider Hair..Beehive Crawlies
Posted 23 October 2002 - 07:49 AM
Some chick has a beehive hair-do and never takes it down..sleeps a special way and everything.Used mountians of hair spray and everything.Wakes one morning with a little itchy scalp..it gets worse..she begins to scratch severly eventually looking in the mirror only to find her hair invested with millions of tiny spiders makeing a home out of her hive..
All a gross urban ledgend but honestly it made my skin crawl..lol.Im a serious archnaphobe(sp?)!!
Posted 23 October 2002 - 08:33 AM
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Posted 23 October 2002 - 08:22 PM
There is a forest fire, and of course they send planes to scoop up water from a lake or river to drop on the forest, after the forest is put out eventually, they find a scuba mask. Now what the hell would a scuba mask be doing in the middle of a forest which is now ash, well the look up and see the corpse of a scuba diver in a tree. What happand was when one of the planes dunked into the river or lake they snatched a diver and droped him accidently into the forest wich killed him. Its been prooven that it could not have happend. (I saw a documentry on Urban legends about a couple months ago.
Posted 23 October 2002 - 08:25 PM
Step on it Boom its gone. you have intelligence, size strength and Feet. a spider stands no chance against you.
But I dont have any phobias so I cant completly understand it. same with Clusterphobia. My uncle has that and i dont understand how someone could be scared to death of a small room.
Posted 23 October 2002 - 10:32 PM
Next fear I need to work on is heights.....someone said I need to jump out of a perfectly good airplane to overcome this fear ??? :o.
Posted 24 October 2002 - 05:16 AM
Bk..Vals right phobias happen for diffent reasons.My fear of spiders comes from having been forced to hold a tarnacula as a child on a school field trip.I also have a sever fear of snakes..why Im not sure.Just always have.I literally go into a crying fit as soon as I see one.My theroy is its left over memory from a previous life..
Just because you or should I say we are bigger then a spider does not mean we have the right to kill it.It has its purpose in this world and left alone it will do as its meant to.So dear ol' hubby just scoops them up and outside they go.Im not a fan of the..Im bigger so I can theroy about anything..
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Posted 25 October 2002 - 06:02 PM
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein
I've been hit by mrsspookypants
Posted 27 October 2002 - 12:26 AM
My fear of heights came from almost falling about 9,000 ft off of the Zugspitze(sp) Mt. in Germany when I was 17 :o. Before that I was famous for jumping off of roofs using various items (like sheets :) as psuedo parachutes. Now I can't go 4 rungs up a ladder without my knees knocking together :o.
Cindy, the barn was beautiful, and it still smelled like horses . Wish I could find another one like it.
Posted 27 October 2002 - 05:55 PM
I love hights. If i'm very high and look up or down I get a weird feeling it freaks me out but I dont let it stop me from doing fun things like rope walking. THATS fun
We had two ropes that crossed each other so eventually down the line you had to switch ropes to get to the other side. lol was fun. Of course we are all hooked up to ropes so if we fell we would only swing around but still gives the rush. It was pretty high too.
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The vast majority of Americans are proud to have elected President Obama, our first black Chief of State. We are proud to demonstrate to the world and our own fellow citizens that race no longer matters in our society. We have put race, ethnicity, national origin, and gender behind us and (theoretically) every American can do whatever they rise to the challenge to do – without barriers. We have a much better "face" to the rest of the world that we are not the superior people of a high and mighty superpower but equals when it comes to justice and democracy throughout the world. Let's face it — George W. Bush alienated much of the world by not seeking international support and consensus for actions he undertook.
Former President Jimmy Carter is dead wrong in his assessment that the attacks on President Obama's political agenda are race inspired. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there will always be small fringe groups on the right or left but these are out of the mainstream. Carter's outrageous suggestion really tells how far out of reality he has wandered.
We all agree that President Obama inherited the greatest financial disaster since The Great Depression. The financial markets' bailout started under the Bush administration, as did planning for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. But mainstream Americans are scared to death of the trillions of dollars of debt that are being added to the national debt – ultimately impacting the quality of life of your children and grandchildren in the long-term and to each of us in the short term, as the value of the US dollar has nowhere to go but down when compared to currencies of governments operating under fiscal restraints. If John McCain had been elected, we could very well have this same sickening feeling of the country's financial mess we are leaving for our posterity. And healthcare? Nearly everyone agrees it is out of control and consuming much too much of our money with it's runaway costs. We don't want Cigna making life decisions any more than the so-called death panels, which these insurance oligopolies currently do. The only argument is how are we going to pay for it and will it really improve if the government gets its sticky fingers in it?
The real issue is a strong distrust of all politicians by mainstream Americans. Republicans, Democrats, and Libertarians are all at or near the bottom of those we trust, right behind used car salesmen. Most politicians are on par with the corporate executives who at critical times in their company's history – at key decision points – chose what made them look and feel good over the needs of the corporation and its shareholders. We see the same thing in politicians. What will get me re-elected. What pork barrel projects – whether good for the country or not – will make my constituents indebted to me to keep me in office.
Americans are angry and stressed out over the housing, financial, and jobs crisis. We do not want to see the decline of the country as the world leader, because of bad corporate and political self-serving decisions. We want our dollar to be worth something in the future and not stick our children and grandchildren with the mistakes – read massive debt – of today. Government (politicians) and corporations must work hard to regain the trust of the American people to get us back on solid economic and political ground.


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Somewhat ironically, Flat Rock Playhouse honors Vietnam War veterans with its production, through Aug. 24, of "Miss Saigon" by Claude-Michel Sch�nberg and Alain Boublil, who created "Les Miserables," with English lyrics and additional material by Richard Maltby Jr.
The opening night's performance on Saturday was in honor of retired Brig. Gen. Frank E. Blazey and all veterans for their years of service. Blazey received a standing ovation.
To prepare patrons for the show, an OH6 Cayuse observer helicopter, provided by the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, sits perched on the rock as a stark reminder that "Miss Saigon," like "Madama Butterfly," the Puccini opera on which it is based, is not mere entertainment but takes a serious look at the horrors of war.
On another impressive set designed by Dennis C. Mauldin, the play opens just before the fall of Saigon in a sleazy nightclub run by the equally sleazy Engineer (Mel Maghuyop), who lines the "girls" up for his nightly Miss Saigon contest, parading them past the cheering and gawking GIs.
Chris (Eddie Egan), sick of the war and all the degradation that surrounds it, doesn't plan on falling for the young and inexperienced Kim (Diana Huey), but he does, and she for him.
The course of their brief moments together is the subject of much of the first half of a somewhat languid first act but includes several beautiful love songs, including the lyrical duet "Sun and Moon," which highlights Egan and Huey's powerful vocal abilities.
After the city falls, there is a somewhat confusing jump in time, and Saigon is now Ho Chi Minh City, Thuy is a powerful commissar and Engineer has been humbled by three years in a re-education center.
Kim, impoverished, is waiting for her GI to come back and keep his promise. Now the pace picks up as disasters and revelations occur one after another, ending the first act.
The long first act gives way to the frenzied action of the second, including a stirring song about the plight of children born to American GIs, the return of Chris with his American wife Ellen (Erin Mosher), and of course, the iconic helicopter scene, which gives way to the tragic ending.
While all the performances, including the talented musicians conducted by Michael Sebastian, are strong throughout the play, the stage comes alive in the second act, beginning with John Ashley Brown's "Bui Doi," accompanied by a strong male chorus. Brown, as John, Chris's war buddy, has another stellar moment in "Please," a duet with Huey.
The confrontation between Kim and Ellen is particularly effective, followed by Mosher's excellent solo "Maybe."
Maghuyop, as the irrepressible Engineer, is incredible in all of his numbers, but especially in the second act with songs like "What a Waste," enhanced by the supporting chorus.
Then comes "American Dream" — one of the highlights of the evening, capturing all the ironic feelings so many Americans have about themselves — our dreams and nightmares meshing into one, our strengths begetting our weaknesses, all sung by an American wannabe.
Finally, there is Eddie Egan, as Chris, holding Kim in his arms for one last time, bringing us to tears as he laments the loss of so many things — love, trust, respect, honor — and oh so many lives.
Katie Winkler is the daughter of the late Maj. Robert Ronald Whitlock, who was a great patriot and proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He often used to quote General Tommy Franks, saying, "No one hates war like a soldier hates war."
Review: Strong performances buoy 'Miss Saigon'
Somewhat ironically, Flat Rock Playhouse honors Vietnam War veterans with its production, through Aug. 24, of "Miss Saigon" by Claude-Michel Sch�nberg and Alain Boublil, who created "Les Miserables," with English lyrics and additional material by Richard Maltby Jr.


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Vettel wins F1 Korean Grand Prix
YEONGAM, South Korea (AP) — Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel's relentless push toward a seemingly inevitable fourth-straight Formula One drivers' championship continued with a victory at the Korean Grand Prix on Sunday.
Even two safety-car periods, the emergence of a truck on the circuit mid-race and the incineration of his teammate's car were not enough to put off the German, who made it a hat-trick of wins in Korea, and a fourth successive victory overall.
The Red Bull ace led throughout to win by 4.2 seconds ahead of the Lotus pair of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean.
Nearest title rival Fernando Alonso was sixth, stretching Vettel's lead in the championship to 77 points with only five races remaining, meaning he could wrap up the title at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
If Vettel wins in Japan, and Alonso finishes worse than eighth, the German will join his compatriot Michael Schumacher and Juan-Manuel Fangio as the only men to win four successive titles.
"Even though it looks very good for us, it's still not over," Vettel said. "I'm not trying to think about it to be honest, I'm focusing more on the present.
"I am really enjoying things at the moment, we have a great team and we are having a great time as well."
Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg put in a superb defensive drive over the last 17 laps by holding off a queue of world champions behind him after the second safety-car period ended, finishing fourth to equal his career best.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was fifth, just holding off Alonso on the last lap. Mercedes' Nico Rosberg took seventh by passing eighth-placed Jenson Button of McLaren in the closing stages.
Ferrari's Felipe Massa was ninth and McLaren's Sergio Perez rounded out the top ten.
Vettel, who has now led after every lap of four-straight races, again got away well from pole position and avoided the chaos on turn three, at the exit of the main straight. Massa spun and made contact with teammate Alonso, who was able to continue, while Button and Force India's Adrian Sutil also had collisions that forced them to pit.
Vettel led Grosjean by 2.1 seconds after the first lap but he was not able to pull away from the field as comfortably as he had in recent races, with the Frenchman clinging on and within 3.4 seconds when the leaders started to pit after nine laps.
The championship leader extended that to 5.1 seconds by mid-distance from Grosjean, who had ably held off Hamilton in their battle after the first stops.
Hamilton's rubber soon started to degrade and he fell back toward teammate Rosberg, but as soon as the German passed the Briton, his front wing failed and drooped to the ground, leaving Rosberg driving in a sea of sparks.
The safety car emerged on lap 31 following a spectacular tire failure on the front right wheel of Perez's McLaren, with the tread suddenly shearing off and landing in the middle of the main straight.
The racing had only resumed for a lap when Force India's Adrian Sutil spun into the Red Bull of Mark Webber at the end of the main straight, causing the Australian's car to burst into flames.
With the safety car only having just come in, the field rounded onto the straight at full speed on the next lap only to see a fire marshall's truck trundling down the track toward the fire, acting as a de-facto safety car before the real one could take up the job.
"It looked like a BMW. I think it was a Hyundai or Kia SUV. You want the number plate?" joked Vettel.
In the one lap between the two yellow-flag periods, Raikkonen had got past Grosjean, but the Finn was unable to keep up with Vettel upon resumption, trailing by 1.4 seconds after one lap and consistently losing time from then on.
Grosjean said the two safety-car periods helped Vettel, suggesting that without them, the two Lotus cars would have been able to manage their tires better over a long last stint and challenge the leader.
"It seems that every time there will be a battle with Seb, there's a safety car coming," Grosjean said.
"The last stints would have been pretty epic without the safety car ... it would have been close."


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This Saturday the Bike Writers Collective invites you to change the course of cycling in LA. Join us Saturday, at 1pm at LA City College, adjacent to the Bike Kitchen, to review, discuss, and critique the draft LA Bike Master Plan with your peers (Facebook event). It's the LA Bike Working Group, and we'll be working to inform, learn, and focus on the LABMP. I'll be there, Stephen Box will be there, along with many others to facilitate the discussion. We'll briefly discuss the plan, and then promptly break into groups to discuss it more energetically.
This is your opportunity to engage in a free for all of ideas. Together we can become better informed and more effective as a community in owning our Bike Plan! Unlike the upcoming community meetings, sponsored by the city, this meeting will focus on no holds barred discussion by cyclists, for cyclists. This is unstructured, knock down, drag out, nitty gritty discussion that will leave you bursting at the seems with ideas and information. Coming out of it we hope to have a more focused, deep, and effective community critique of the plan for the community meetings.
Bring your laptop so that we can look over the plan together. (It's 600 pages, so we ain't printing it! SAVE A F*&%ING TREE!)
We lost LACC but have the Fellowship Hall of the 7th Day Adventist Church on Hollywood Blvd @ Van Ness.
Hollywood Adventist Church, 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
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The Central Vigilance Commission is likely to close complaints of alleged irregularities in the Rs 2,058-crore (Rs 20.58 billion) deal between Jet Airways and Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways lodged by a Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Parliament.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has submitted replies to the CVC on a series of allegations raised by Nishikant Dubey against the deal and clarified all concerns raised by him, official sources said.
Based on the ministry's reply, the complaints of alleged irregularities may be closed and no further investigation needs to be carried out, the sources said.
Dubey had written several letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, CBI, CVC and the Ministry alleging wrongdoings in the deal and demanded a high-level probe in the matter, they said.
He had alleged that Jet Airways in collusion with senior officials caused a revenue loss of Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion)
However, Dubey told PTI, "I have unofficially seen the reply given by Civil Aviation Ministry. They support the concerns raised by me."
Etihad had on April 24 announced its decision to purchase 24 per cent stake in Jet for Rs 2,058 crore.
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board on July 29 cleared the deal with certain riders.
The conditions included Jet seeking government approval before changing the shareholders agreement with Etihad and any arbitration to take place under Indian law, not English law as proposed earlier.
Jet chairman Naresh Goyal owns a 51 per cent stake in the airline.
Meanwhile, Jet Airways and Etihad have submitted revised documents to the government seeking to allay the FIPB's concerns over control of their proposed venture, saying the commercial cooperation agreement would not override the powers vested with the company's board.


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Even from the cheap seats, the ones with a lovely view of the Miami skyline, a thud reverberated when Andy Murray angrily whacked his tennis bag with his racket.
KEY BISCAYNE | Even from the cheap seats, the ones with a lovely view of the Miami skyline, a thud reverberated when Andy Murray angrily whacked his tennis bag with his racket.
Murray was miffed after losing the first set of Friday's semifinal at the Sony Open. But he found no further need to punish his equipment, rallying past a gimpy Richard Gasquet 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-2.
Murray's opponent Sunday will be No. 3-seeded David Ferrer, who beat Tommy Haas, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Ferrer will appear in his first Key Biscayne final after twice losing in the semifinals, while Murray won the tournament in 2009 and was runner-up last year.
Murray endured some wobbly moments against Gasquet, double-faulting twice on break point, and he lost a set for the first time in tournament when the stylish Frenchman played a flawless tiebreaker.
But the No. 8-seeded Gasquet aggravated a lingering right ankle injury and required treatment from a trainer after the second set, and he limped at times.
"I didn't know when exactly he started feeling it," Murray said. "But he definitely wasn't moving in the third set too well to his forehand side. So obviously tactics change. You try to make them run to that side as much as possible. And it worked."
Gasquet said he hurt his ankle earlier this month at Indian Wells, and it began to feel worse in the second set.
"I felt it a little bit, and I have some problems," he said. "But I try my best. For sure when you have to play a guy like Andy, it's tough. I think I didn't lose because of that. I lost because he's very good."
Murray had a 38-19 edge in winners and converted seven of eight break-point chances.
"He's the best defender in the world and he never misses," Gasquet said.
Ferrer won the final five games of his semifinal and improved to 25-4 this year. He leads the tour in victories and is trying to become the first Spaniard to win the Key Biscayne men's championship.
Rafael Nadal is a three-time runner-up, and Spaniards are 0-5 in the final.
"I will try to do my best to win Sunday," Ferrer said. "It's going to be very difficult, no?"
Murray's ranked No. 3 and would climb to No. 2 if he wins the title. He has a 6-5 record against Ferrer, a frequent practice partner.
"He's an unbelievable competitor, a great fighter," Murray said. "We train a lot together, so we know each other's games well. It should be a really tough match with a lot of long rallies."
The path to the title was made easier because Nadal and Roger Federer skipped the tournament, and Novak Djokovic was upset by Haas in the fourth round.
Meanwhile, No. 1 plays No. 2 in the women's final today, with five-time champion Serena Williams facing four-time runner-up Maria Sharapova.
Murray appeared in trouble at 1-all in the second set, but he won six consecutive games to take the lead. Gasquet blew overheads on back-to-back points, and his groundstrokes began to go awry as well.
Three service breaks in a row to start the final set left Murray leading 2-1, and he dominated the rest of the way. Gasquet is off to the best start of his career this year, but he fell to 6-34 against top-five opponents.
The 34-year-old Haas, the oldest man in the top 50, took a 3-1 lead in third set of his semifinal but appeared to tire and was undone by a flurry of errors down the stretch.
The 5-foot-9 Ferrer doggedly chased down shots as usual, winning the majority of long rallies and taking advantage of a poor serving day by Haas.
"He started playing more solid," Haas said. "He made life pretty tough on me. I started missing a little bit and came up a little too often. He didn't miss at all anymore."
The No. 18-ranked Haas put only 43 percent of his first serves in play and was broken six times. Ferrer's serve was better, and he held the last game at love.
"I tried to fight every point," Ferrer said. "I know Tommy, in the third set, was a little bit more tired than me."
Ferrer had lost in his two previous appearances in the semifinals in 2005 and '06.
Haas, who is projected to crack the top 15 next week for the first time in five years, raced to a 5-2 lead in the opening set but after that looked nothing like the player who upset Djokovic on Tuesday. He shanked half a dozen backhands and blew several easy volleys, which left him cursing and waving his arms in frustration.
Sony Open
At The Tennis Center at Crandon Park
Key Biscayne
Purse: Men, $5.24 million (Masters 1000); Women, $5.19 million (Premier)
Surface: Hard-Outdoor
David Ferrer (3), Spain, def. Tommy Haas (15), Germany, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Andy Murray (2), Britain, def. Richard Gasquet (8), France, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-2.
Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski (8), Poland, def. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, and Frederik Nielsen, Denmark, 6-4, 6-2.
Lisa Raymond, United States, and Laura Robson, Britain, def. Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (1), Italy, 6-1, 6-2.


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Alternative Names
Incontinence - skin care
People who have problems controlling their
Excess moisture in these areas makes skin problems such as redness, peeling, irritation, and yeast infections likely.
Bedsores (
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- Received
radiation therapyto the area
- Spends most or all of the day in a wheelchair, regular chair, or bed
Using diapers and other products can make skin problems worse. Although they may keep bedding and clothing cleaner, these products allow urine or stool to be in constant contact with the skin. Over time, the skin breaks down. Special care must be taken to keep the skin clean and dry. This can be done by:
- Cleaning and drying the area right away after urinating or having a bowel movement.
- Cleaning the skin with mild, dilute soap and water then rinsing well and gently patting dry.
Use soap-free skin cleansers that do not cause dryness or irritation. Follow the products instructions. Some products do not require rinsing.
Moisturizing creams can help keep the skin moist. Avoid products that contain alcohol, which may irritate the skin. If you are receiving radiation therapy, ask your health care provider if it isOK to use any creams or lotions.
Consider using a skin sealant or moisture barrier. Creams or ointments that contain zinc oxide, lanolin, or petrolatum form a protective barrier on the skin. Some skin care products, often in the form of a spray or a towelette, create a clear, protective film over the skin. A doctor or nurse can recommend barrier creams to help protect the skin.
Even if these products are used, the skin must still be cleaned after each episode of incontinence. Reapply the cream or ointment after cleaning and drying the skin.
Incontinence problems can cause a
- If the skin is moist most of the time, use a powder with antifungal medication, such as nystatin.
- A moisture barrier or skin sealant may be applied over the powder.
- If severe skin irritation develops, see the health care provider.
The National Association for Continence (NAFC)publishes many helpful patient resourcesat
Check the skin for pressure sores every day. Look for reddened areas that do not turn white when pressed. Also look for blisters, sores, or craters. Tell the doctor or nurse ifthere isany foul-smelling drainage.
A healthy, well-balanced diet that contains enough calories and protein helps keep the person healthy.
If the person must stay in bed:
- Have him or her change positions often, at least every 2 hours
- Change sheets and clothing right away after they are soiled
- Use items that can help reduce pressure such as pillows or foam padding
If the person is in a wheelchair:
- Make sure the chair fits properly
- Have him or her shift their weight every 15 to 20 minutes
- Use items that can help reduce pressure, such as pillows or foam padding
Beeckman, D, Schoonhoven, L, Verhaeghe, S, et al. Prevention and treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis: literature review. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65:1141-1154.
Nazarko, L. Skin care: Incontinence dermatitis. Nurs Residential Care. 2007;9:310-313.
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Michael Langan, MD, Department of Geriatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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AE Light AEL600 Tactical LED Flashlight, Strobing, 600 Max Lumens
AEL600: AEL600 LED Flashlight
AE Light
The AEL600 LED Flashlight is compact light weight and carries a lot of punch. Producing 600 lumens the AEL600 lights your target 850 feet away with optimum peripheral vision. The tactical switch controls three modes of operation: High, Medium, and Low. The soft touch on/off switch allows for quickly setting the output to the desired intensity. When the flashlight is turned off it automatically resets to High mode. Designed to be mounted on rifles the electronics are isolated to absorb recoil shock. An optional pressure switch is available for remote switching.
The electronics are isolated to protect from recoil shock, the optically designed smooth reflector produces a clean crisp beam with a slight halo for peripheral vision of your target area.
Soft touch tactical rear switch allows for ease of navigation from High, Med, & low and now we've added strobe. To activate the strobe mode simply loosen the light head and your flashlight is in the Strobe mode. Tightening the light head returns it to normal mode. Turning the AEL600 off for 1 sec., resets the output to high so there is never any guessing which mode you will be in when you turn it on. Low battery indicator will flash the light every few minutes to alert you of a pending low battery condition.
The AEL600 comes with a stainless steel removable pocket clip, removable anti-roll / grip ring, lanyard, nylon pouch, and spare o-rings so your light maintains its water resistance. We've even included an extra tail cap rubber piece for the more aggressive user.
Made from aircraft grade aluminum, mil-spec hard anodized for maximum wear, the AEL600 utilizes a U.S. made Cree XM-L T6 LED chip with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. The computer designed reflector produces a clean crisp beam assuring maximum illumination of your target.
The AEL600 runs off either 1-18650 rechargeable Lithium ion battery or 2-CR123 batteries. Batteries/charger kits must be ordered separately.
- LED: Cree XM-L T6
- Power Source: 1*18650 or 2*CR123A Rechargeable batteries
- Rated Voltage: 2.7 - 8.4V
- Max light output: 600 Lumens
- Max runtime: 50 hours @ low mode
- Runtime: 80 minutes with 1-18650 - 60 minutes with 2-CR123A @ High Mode
- LUX: 16,000 @ 3ft (1 meter)
- Max Beam Distance: 850ft (255 Meters)
- Peak beam intensity: 18000cd
- Impact Resistance: 48in (1.2 meter)
- Waterproof: IPX-8 Standard
- Material: Aircraft grade aluminum
- Coating: Premium Anodize Hard Type lll anti-abrasive
- Reflector: Precision focused hard coated
- Length: 6in (154mm)
- Removable Crenellated Stainless Steel Bezel Diameter: 1.63in (41.5mm)
- Body diameter: 1in (25.4mm)
- Weight: 6.14oz (174gm) without battery
- Lens: Hardened ultra-clear glass with anti-reflective coating
- Protection: Reverse polarity, and low voltage warning (light will flash when battery power drops below 2.7V)
- AEL600 Comes with: Nylon Pouch, Stainless Steel removable pocket clip, adjustable lanyard, Stainless Steel removable bezel
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Saint Ludovico Pavoni
- Ludovic Pavoni
Trained in theology by the Dominican Father Carlo Ferrari, future bishop of Brescia, Italy. Ordained in 1807. Founded an Oratory for Christian education of poor boys in Brescia. Secretary to bishop Gabrio Nava in 1812.
Rector of Saint Barnabas church in 1818 where soon after he founded an orphanage and associated trade school, basing his work on the idea that improving social conditions will improve the spiritual life, and improving the spiritual life will improve social conditions. In 1821 the school became the Institute of Saint Barnabas. Along with carpentry, silversmithing, blacksmithing, shoemaking, agriculture, and tool and dye makers, the school stressed the trades of printing and publishing. In 1823 Ludivico established The Publishing House of the Institute of Saint Barnabas; it exists today under the name Ancora. That same year, the school began taking in deaf and mute students.
In 1825 he founded a religious congregation of priests and brothers to run the school; it became the Sons of Mary Immaculate or Pavoniani, Pavonians. Pope Gregory XVI authorized it for Brescia in 1843, and on 8 December 1847, Ludovico and the first members made their religious profession. Today there are 210 members in Brazil, Colombia, Eritrea, Germany, Italy and Spain, and they still publish books.
On 24 March 1849, Brescia was in rebellion against the Austrians. Both sides were ready to pillage the city and Father Ludovico led his boys to safety at Saiano, seven miles away. He died a week later as Brescia was in flames, but his boys were safe.
- 11 September 1784 at Brescia, Italy
- Palm Sunday, 1 April 1849 at Saianco, Italy of natural causes
- 14 April 2002 by Pope John Paul II
- the beatification miracle involved the 1909 cure of Maria Stevani from typhoid fever
- "Saint Ludovico Pavoni". CatholicSaints.Info. 11 March 2018. Web. 10 December 2018. <>


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The Australian sharemarket is expected to open in positive territory on Monday as investors focus on the busiest week in profit season following a flat lead from Wall Street.
The Australian futures market is pointing to a 13-point, or 0.3 per cent, increase in local shares despite the S&P 500 closing 0.1 per cent lower on Friday.
AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver says local earnings results will continue to be the main driver of the Australian sharemarket this week.
"The Australian sharemarket is likely to ignore that US lead and that's largely because the market fell on Friday," Oliver said on Sunday.
A sharp drop in shares of the world's largest retailer Walmart pulled US stocks lower on Friday, though steep losses were averted by a final-hour rebound.
At the closing bell the broad-based S&P 500 was down 1.59 points (0.10 per cent) to 1,519.79. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 8.37 points (0.06 per cent) at 13,981.76, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite slid 6.63 points (0.21 per cent) to 3,192.03.
But Oliver said local stocks would take centre stage in Australia this week as around 90 major companies issued their profit reports.
"Our market will take its lead from earnings reports," he said. "So far so good for earnings results."
Oliver expects major Australian companies to continue to deliver positive surprises.
On Tuesday the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will release the minutes of its February board meeting which are expected to show a continual interest rate-easing bias.
On Friday RBA Governor Glenn Stevens will appear before a parliamentary committee. And on Wednesday, the latest official wages figures are expected to show fairly benign wages growth.
Australian shares closed flat on Friday, with the benchmark index holding above 5,000 points. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed down three points, or 0.06 per cent, at 5,033.9 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index fell 2.6 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 5,054.6 points.
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