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A month that started out with a bang went out with a whimper -- only the greediest of bulls will complain, however.
The major stock-market indices did virtually nothing on the last day of 2010, but December's performance was nevertheless an impressive one. Indeed, for the S&P 500, this month's gain represented about half that of the full year.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 7.80 to 11577.51, the Nasdaq Composite eased 10.11 to 2652.87, and the S&P 500 eased by 0.23 to 1257.65.
Not surprisingly, New Year's Eve volume was paltry, and there was little in the way of corporate news or economic data. The Institute for Supply Management-New York said its current business conditions index rose to 70 this month, from 65.6 in November. The group's six-month outlook index jumped to 75.2 from 71.9.
The question on the minds of investors now is what awaits the economy and the markets next year. Recent data points have been generally favorable, but still choppy, and there is surely no indication that the economy is out of the woods. In fact, there may be parts of the economy that are actually deteriorating again, particularly in the housing arena.
But those worries will wait until Monday. For now, investors can enjoy this year's gains: the Dow rose by 10.9%, the Nasdaq Composite by 17.4% and the S&P 500 by 12.8%.
In corporate news, Clearwire Corp. (NASDAQ:CLWR) chairman Craig McCaw will resign immediately, the company said late yesterday.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) is being sued by K+S AG, which says it overpaid for Dow's Morton Salt unit.
CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) said it will buy the Medicare Part D business of Universal American, a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan sponsor, for $1.25 billion.
According to the UK newspaper the Daily Mail, Sony Corp. (NYSE:SNE) is mulling a $40-a-share bid for Imax Corp. (NASDAQ:IMAX). The newspaper also said Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) may be considering an offer for the company.


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Just a quick post to about the new Neon Nail Crackle's from Nails Inc. These are just stock images no swatches but I was so excited when I saw them I had to do a post!
Here's what Nails Inc say,
'Your favourite nail trend just got even better! We have taken crackle to the next level with four new super chic neon shades. Try these vibrant colours over Floral Street brilliant white nail polish for a show stopping finish. What better way to update your Spring Summer wardrobe?'
Here are the shades available:
I would love Camden Town and Kings Cross. Here's how Nails Inc say you should apply them.
• Apply one coat of your chosen nails inc base coat
• Apply two coats of your Floral Street nails inc polish
• Leave to dry for 5 minutes
• Apply 1 coat of your chosen neon crackle shade. Have fun with this - try painting in different directions as this will affect how your design will look.
• Wait and see your nail polish appear through the cracks!
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I absolutely love the smell of SL Ambre Sultan in a room but I just can't wear it.
I know the thread title seems a little bit silly, considering the specificity of it, but I think that it's very interesting to think about, because although body chemistry plays some part, when you get wafts of fragrance from a card just on your desk, I think you get a pretty good idea of how you will smell to other people with this fragrance. Also, a lot of times you just forget about the fragrance, and you suddenly start to smell something really great, and have to figure out what it is.
For me, this has most notably happened with Encre Noire and Silver Mountain Water. With Encre Noire, I know that it smells great, but smelling it from my desk really exposed me to those great musky notes from it in the drydown. Also, with SMW, I wasn't crazy about it at first, but then I got the sweeter, muskier, almost milky drydown, and loved it then. Both times I had to figure out what I was smelling, and where it was coming from.
I absolutely love the smell of SL Ambre Sultan in a room but I just can't wear it.
The one I have tried thus far which I would ALMOST buy just to spray onto and smell off cards is John Varvatos Artisan Black. Off of a card, this stuff is wonderful. But, on me, it, unfortunately, smells dirty. Fortunately, on me, it only lasts about 30 minutes. Off a card, though, Black is wonderful and it just hits your nose before you even bring the card up.
The other one that really wowed me in a very negative way off of a card was Sonoma Scent Studios Fireside Intense. I had barely released the button from the first spritz of this stuff when I got worried about whether or not the smoke alarms would go off. This stuff wins the award for the most correctly-named fragrance I have yet experienced and it certainly does wow you off the card from six feet away. I've never managed to get up the currage to try wearing it. Maybe I'll go to a halloween party dressed as a fireman and wear a spritz of this to complete the effect.
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This must be post #100 where I mention this fragrance, but it's the truth.
This is the only fragrance where I can smell it's sillage from a card lying on my desk.
First time I smelled GIT. I couldn't believe the deep, dark, green, brown quality of the scent. Never smelled anything like it.


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Quebec is justly seen as one of the world's best biking locales. Its Route verte, with 4,000 kilometres of bike paths traversing the most picturesque regions of the province, is the longest in North America and was voted first among the National Geographic Society's list of the world's 10 best cycling routes.
But cycling along rural highways designated as bicycle paths can be a jaw-tightening experience, cars and trucks zipping too close for comfort. Recent tragedies testify to the dangers. The sense of being at one with nature is often hindered by traffic on one side and a ditch or fence on the other. If young children, with their penchant for veering off suddenly in all directions, are along for the ride, a highway route is out of the question.
Which is why the Tomifobia Nature Trail, stretching 19 kilometres from the Eastern Townships village of Ayer's Cliff to the town of Beebe at the U.S. border, is a great choice for a worry-free ride.
Completed in 2002 after a nine-year effort by Les Sentiers Massawippi, a non-profit volunteer group, the flat trail is one lane of crushed stone built on an abandoned railway bed wide enough for two cyclists to ride abreast. Strictly off-limits to motorized vehicles (and horses - they don't get along with cyclists), it is a rare bicycle, walking and cross-country skiing trail that cuts through pristine wilderness and farmers' fields. Outside of the occasional bench or rustic birdhouse and small mileage marker, there's little to distract you from the wilderness and the small Tomifobia River meandering in a serpentine fashion alongside, and sometimes even under, the trail. There's even a chance a beaver might trundle across your path.
On the sunny Monday I set out from Ayer's Cliff, I had the path to myself. A small sign lets you know you're on the right path, patches of grass growing up through the middle in places. The sounds of civilization are quickly replaced by crickets, wind rustling through the grass and frogs croaking out their love.
The Tomifobia River, so snaky you expect it to double back and loop around on itself at points, is a wellspring of life, turtles the size of dinner plates sunning themselves on its banks, geese home for their summer holidays pattering in the flat fields nearby.
The path often passes through farmers' fields, cows grazing nearby, farmhouses and the occasional brush with a roadway the few signs of civilization. Don't pick the fiddleheads, hand-written signs implore. The path's creators had trouble with some residents who worried it would interfere with their privacy, but most houses are set far enough back that it doesn't seem to be an issue. It's wildlife and serenity as opposed to humanity that's of interest out here.
Often there is a vision of what nature looks like when left to its own devices, dead trees both upright and falling over are in fields of multi-hued verdant green as new life springs forth. Hopeful hawks soar overhead, waiting for an imprudent rodent to venture forth. None do, and the hawks soar elsewhere. Packing some lunch, water and a tool kit in case of a flat is a good idea; there are no services along the path. There's a nice picnic table tucked amid the woods by the river near the Kilometre 15 marker.
The path ends in the town of Beebe, but you can continue into pleasant Stanstead on a mix of city streets and bike trails, about two kilometres farther on, to have a look at the U.S. border and grab a well-deserved snack. Stanstead is also known as the granite capital of Canada, and half the jobs in the town are still linked to the rock. You can also visit the Granite Expo and Museum. Be warned, however, that the path becomes somewhat confusing after Kilometre 19, and it's easy to get sidetracked onto city streets.
On the way back, I nearly biked right by a beaver waddling through the grass. Completely unfazed by my presence, it continued on its way as I snapped pictures, then glided into the river and found its grace. In this zenlike state, I continue back, sore of backside but calm in spirit after 42 kilometres of peaceful riding.


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Rick Steves' Europe "Rome: Baroque Brilliance" Rick finds a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. He rambles through the heart of Rome admiring Bernini statues and pondering sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Then he mingles with modern Romans during an early-evening stroll before dinner. He joins locals after dark at the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots.G
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The Lawrence Welk Show "Tribute to Disney" Larry Hooper performs "Oh Happy Day." Bobby and Cissy dance to the "Mickey Mouse Mambo." Norma Zimmer tells about "When You Wish Upon a Star." Ken Delo sings "The Big Bad Wolf" to his daughter.G
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Color Combo: Purple & Orange
I may be biased because of my recent room redo, but pairing purple and orange can be dramatically bold and seriously chic. Whether you go all in with walls and furniture or use subtler accents, consider mixing these two secondary hues for a fresh and fun look.
1. New Traditional, indeed! An English roll-arm sofa in a purple plaid gets a contemporary twist with orange accents.
2. Nanette Lepore's Manhattan townhouse has Jonathan Adler's happy chic stamp all over it, especially in daughter Violet's bedroom.
3. They're known for playful patterns and colors, so it's no surprise that Danish kitchenware brand Rice's catalog shoot has an abundance of both.
4. Grasscloth wallpaper adds subtle wash of color and texture to this glam living room.
5. Gorgeous wood floors, simple white walls, and some velvet pillows in purple and orange for a splash of color.
(Images: 1. Tim Young/Ideal Home via House to Home, 2. William Waldron/Elle Decor; 3. Rice DK; 4. Lilly Bunn Interior via DecorPad; 5. New England Home)


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2011-12: Competed in eight regattas as the crew and one as the skipper...captured third place as a skipper in the B Division of the FJ Invite (9/11)...was fifth in the B Division of the Regis Trophy (9/25)...ranked 12th in the C Division of the Oberg Trophy (10/23)...contributed to MIT's eighth-place finish at the Sharpe Trophy (3/4)...was the runner-up in the A Division of the Central Series 1 (3/18)...helped MIT finish eighth at the Duplin Trophy (3/25)...ranked fifth in the B Division of the Southern Series 2 (4/1)...finished 15th in the B Division of the Emily Wick Trophy (4/15)...was 13th in the A Division of the George Morris Trophy (4/29).
On Dry Land at MIT: Majoring in mathematics with computer science and management science with a minor in economics...was a member of MIT's track and field team...completed an internship with Goldman Sachs...Alpha Phi.
High School: A 2009 graduate of the Community School of Naples...was the co-captain of the cross country and track and field teams...cross country state champions (2007, 2008)...member of the 4x800 state champion relay team (2009)...all-area and all-state for cross country and track and field...recipient of Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award...co-valedictorian...National Honor Society...Spanish National Honor Society...National Merit finalist...AP Scholar with Distinction.
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Elise Burfield...twin sister Chandler competes on MIT's cross country and track and field teams.


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Black bean soup is the name of the colour of the paint recently used for the garage door and shutters. I usually don't like to emphasize garage portals since they are so massive and become overpowering if the hues are too colourful or dark. Since the owner has so many complements on the colour, dark brown, it will stay. I would prefer, though, to see the distracting white contour and the siding strips directly above the doors in the same tint.
To freshen up the entrance, the aluminum door should be removed to display the more elegant, hidden one. For balance and a stronger impact, the two side windows and all contours would also benefit from being painted dark brown. The triangular supports underneath the small roof look weak considering the size of the house. A couple of smooth simple square posts, painted or stained opaque white, would nicely frame the entry.
On the left side of the porch, between the post and the wall, a white railing will be installed for security and on the right side, for symmetry. The small, newly purchased white light fixture was lacking originality and presence. A medium-size chandelier imprisoned in a glass cube, with reflective metal trims in the same finish as the door handle, would look much richer.
The horizontal siding, the bay window's vertical cladding and the triangle inside the overhang should be painted with exterior acrylic neutral mocha in a matte finish.
The owner was about to have his driveway repaved and was asking about the configuration of two new walls. I'm partial to a clean and tailored look, especially in a small space. Understated, soft beige stones with a step near the street is a sleek design and surely less expensive than a complicated one.
On each side of the main path, two long beds will be introduced and filled with citrus yellow Happy Returns Hemerocallis. These generous day lilies will relentlessly flower until frost. A second, identical walkway will lead to the yard. The two slanting but neatly trimmed cedars will migrate to the right corner of the facade. The smaller brother could coexist next to the taller one but slightly retreated toward the back.
Planted in a line, airy Microbiota decussata evergreens will gently soften the foundation without obstructing the precious sunlight from entering through the basement openings. A ribbon of white flowering silver ground cover will wrap around the L-shaped path while enlightening some shading from the honey locust tree. This guy could benefit from having a little haircut, though.
To prevent a jumble of different vegetation, a divider between the lawn and the silver Lamium and also one in the boundary between the Lamium and the Happy Hem-erocallis are necessary. As always, a thick layer of brown mulch around the plants will keep the roots cool and fend off a weed takeover.
Along the top of the other retaining wall close to the driveway, the existing shy Juniperus could be relocated on the left corner of the house. If the transplantation is successful, starting at its base and all the way to the road, a fourth linear bed could feature a repetition of the actual apricot perennials that would be divided and placed in a line.
Deep and tall custom-made flower boxes will be secured lower so that, if the original slider windows are ever replaced with crank-style windows, the new opening panels wouldn't injure the colourful blooms. Chunky dark brown ceramic containers will guard the entryway only if decorated with upward grasses and blazing tangerine cascades.
- Owner's Juniperus (pyramidal evergreen)
- Owner's Hemerocallis (perennials, apricot)
- Pelargonium x peltatum (cascading annuals, white, flower boxes)
- Calibrachoa x hybrida Million Bells (annuals, yellow, flower boxes)
- Calibrachoa Million Bells Tangerine (annuals, tangerine, flower boxes and two containers)
- Senecio Mikanioides (annuals, cascading greenery, flower boxes)
- Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (ornamental grasses, two containers)
- Hemerocallis Happy Returns (perennials, citrus yellow, eatable, walkway)
- Lamium White Nancy (perennial ground cover, silver, white)
- Microbiota decussata (several evergreens, near foundation, copper in fall)
- Owner's pyramidal Thuja (two pyramidal evergreens, right corner)
This is a column in which designer Suzanne Rowe selects homes that could benefit from a little inexpensive help in increasing their curb appeal. After examining photographs, she then proceeds to sketch out an artist's rendering of what they could look like with a few minor changes. We hope you enjoy the results.
Most homes can use a little bit of help when it comes to warming up their curb appeal. If you would like some inexpensive ideas on how to improve the appearance of your home, send a clear photo of your house with your commentary to: Suzanne Rowe, Designer, firstname.lastname@example.com


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When a XUL extension developer needs to notify a global modification (ie not strictly related to a single document window) can use the nsIObserverService service, it is easy and well documented.
The notifyObservers method does the work, it accepts three parameters
- subject
- topic
- someData
topic is a string containing the "command", someData is a string specific for topic and can be null (read more at MDC docs).
The subject argument can contain a pointer to application data, not only a simple string but a complex object.
The subject argument can be very useful to pass informations from notifier to callback function but using it from extension can be a bit complicated because it requires the presence of the wrappedJSObject property.
I never used subject's notifyObservers parameter, I've always set it to null but on my last MoreKomodo release I've tried to use it discovering my usage was unsuccessful without wrappedJSObject.
The correct usage requires you declare a wrappedJSObject property inside your data referring to itself 😎
var data = {
document : viewDoc,
newDocument : newDoc,
command : "rename"
data.wrappedJSObject = data;
then call notifyObservers passing it into first parameter (subject)
.notifyObservers(data, "morekomodo_command", null);
The observe callback must "unwrap" received subject to access to user defined properties
observe : function(subject, topic, data) {
switch (topic) {
case "morekomodo_command":
var unwrapped = subject.wrappedJSObject;
var doc = unwrapped.document;
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With gas prices nearing record levels, motorists who attempt to stretch a tank of gas too far could end up stranded at the roadside. AAA cautions drivers that allowing their car to run out of fuel can not only put them in a potentially dangerous situation, but also could result in costly repair bills.
As fuel prices continue to climb, drivers pushing gas tanks to their limits could end up with costly repair bills in addition to putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations
With gas prices nearing record levels, motorists who attempt to stretch a tank of gas too far could end up stranded at the roadside. AAA cautions drivers that allowing their car to run out of fuel can not only put them in a potentially dangerous situation, but also could result in costly repair bills.
Potential costly repairs
Running a vehicle extremely low on fuel may cause sediment in the bottom of the tank to clog the fuel pump pickup, the fuel filter or even the fuel injectors. In addition, when a minimum level of fuel is not maintained it could cause the electric fuel pump inside the tank to overheat. The cost to replace that one component alone can be $500 or more in parts and labor.
Running out of gas also can put the personal safety of a motorist and their passengers in jeopardy should the vehicle suddenly become immobilized on the roadway. "Power steering and brakes can be lost when the engine dies, and drivers can end up stranded in the middle of a busy highway without the ability to move their vehicle. Fortunately, out-of-gas situations are completely avoidable just by keeping an eye on the fuel gauge," noted Mr. Paul.
Finding the lowest-priced gas
AAA recommends drivers always maintain at least a quarter tank of fuel.
Both the TripTik Travel Planner on AAA.com and the free AAA TripTik Mobile iPhone app can help drivers plan efficient routes for errands and locate the best places to stop for gas along the way. And on the go, AAA TripTik Mobile provides motorists with turn-by-turn navigation and audible directions. Both tools allow drivers to compare frequently updated fuel costs at gas stations near their location.
Saving on gas
Rather than stretching their fuel supply too far, AAA urges motorists to make a few simple changes in their driving habits that can greatly improve fuel economy.
Instead of making quick starts and sudden stops, go easy on the gas and brake pedals. If there is a red light ahead, ease off the gas and coast up to it rather than waiting until the last second to brake. Once the light turns green, accelerate gently rather than making a 'jack rabbit' start.
The U.S. Department of Energy reports aggressive driving can reduce a car's fuel economy up to 33 percent.
Speed also is a key factor in conserving fuel. The fuel efficiency of most vehicles decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Every additional 5 mph above 60 mph is like paying an additional 24 cents a gallon for gas.
AAA offers more than 40 ways motorists can reduce the amount of fuel they consume in its "Gas Watchers Guide" available online at AAA.com/PublicAffairs.
Editor's note: Check out The Patriot Ledger's weekly survey of gas prices.


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Loyola press release - April 19, 2012
The Loyola University New Orleans chapter of the American Marketing Association was honored with the 2011 -12 Outstanding Membership award, and student adviser and marketing professor Michael Pearson, Ph.D., was awarded the AMA Lifetime Achievement award, which has only been presented five times over AMA's 75 years. The awards were a part of the 34th AMA International Collegiate Chapters Conference held in downtown New Orleans late last month.
According to Pearson, the students truly earned the award because of the extraordinary effort expended in reviving a Loyola chapter that had fallen on hard times.
"While I was on sabbatical last year, the group had become relatively inactive and had only a handful of members," Pearson said. "Loyola has always had a strong chapter and a great reputation. These students breathed new life into the organization and basically went from three or four students to more than 30. That's quite an accomplishment."
Now that the Loyola chapter is up and running again, he expects the group to bring back even more awards from next year's conference.
"Considering the success that our chapter has had in the past, the bar is set pretty high. We want bigger awards," Pearson added. "We've been named the top regional chapter in the past, and that's the kind of thing we're really going for. We are out there competing against the University of Texas or Penn State and it's really cool that the little guys from Loyola go out there, take them on and beat them."
Pearson, who has been the Loyola AMA chapter adviser for 18 years, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his continued contributions to the AMA over the last three decades.
"It really is wonderful to receive this award," Pearson said. "I've served on the American Marketing Association's board of directors and even been in charge of running the conference and competitions over the years. So, to be given this award by people I've worked with for such a long time is very special to me."
For more information, contact Matt Lambert in the Office of Public Affairs at firstname.lastname@example.com or 504-861-5448.


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The Erma Series focuses on unsettling themes of corporate management structures, cult dynamics, and Sisyphean tasks. These works contain a strong sense of absurdity, which I reinforce by performing as the physical model for all the humans in the series. While it has specific personal meaning and a dry sense of humor from my point of view, I invite viewers to invent their own explanations of what the works mean.
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Decor Inspired by LOST
The series may have ended, but the spirit of the island lives on! Tuesday nights are free again, but we'll miss our weekly dose of island magic, mayhem and mystery.
Whether you were a fan of the series or not, this collection of coastal decor will inject a little island vibe into your surroundings. We're particularly fond of using earthy elements like these in a sophisticated black and white setting. What side are you on?


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On roads where there are no storm sewers and the road edge is lined with a ditch (rural roads), corrugated metal pipes (culverts) are used to allow storm water to flow under driveway entrances. These culverts are usually located within the road allowance and form part of the City of Markham's infrastructure. This form may be used by applicants wishing to add, replace or make alterations to a culvert pipes adjacent their property. This form may also be used to request replacement of any culvert that has exceeded its service life or has become non-functional.
A permit with associated fee is required prior to the commencement of any culvert modification work. A site inspection will be performed to confirm work details and determine the amount of any fees due.
Where permission has been given for work to be done by the applicant's forces, a second site inspection will be required during the pipe installation.
Any additional inquiries may be made to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please place Culvert Modification in the subject line of the email.


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West Hills State School: A troubled past for the Owatonna orphanage
Produced by Dan Greenwood
In 1886, the State-Run School for Dependent and Neglected Children opened in Owatonna, Minnesota. For nearly 60 years the orphanage housed thousands of children, and during the Great Depression, was massively overcrowded. For some, the orphanage provided a safe haven, but for many others, beatings and neglect were commonplace. In this documentary, KFAI producer Dan Greenwood talks with Harvey Ronglien--a former state-schooler who spent his entire childhood at the orphange--to learn about the dark and sordid past of the institution. Since the 1990s, Harvey and his wife Maxine have worked with the city to create a museum honoring the children who lived there. Today the campus at West Hills is on the National Registry as a Historic District. For more information, visit orphanagemuseum.com.
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- Antimicrobial/antibacterial material keeps seating surface sanitary. The sleek, durable vinyl covering your new task chair is specially treated to resist disease-causing germs on seating surfaces. Because vinyl wipes clean with a damp cloth, it's easy to sanitize, making this chair ideal for multiple users.
- Lumbar cushioning helps support your lower back. Built-in lumbar padding supports your lower back and enhances the natural curve of your spine. And, the height and angle of the backrest can be quickly adjusted to position the lumbar support where it's most comfortable for you.
- Heavy-duty frame supports up to 250 lb! The wood and steel frame is built tough so workers large and small can safely enjoy the comfort of this versatile chair.
- 1-touch seat-height adjustment for perfect posture. Use the pneumatic lift to instantly raise or lower your chair to the height that's most comfortable for you. Experts recommend that you sit with your thighs and lower legs at a 90° angle and your feet flat on the floor.
- 3"-thick cushioning enhances comfort. The contoured seat cushion is generously padded to relieve pressure points and allow you to sit longer with less stress and fatigue.
- Sturdy 5-star base with dual-wheel casters. The sturdy 5-star base provides optimum stability to prevent tipping. The broad, smooth-rolling casters allow you to wheel effortlessly around your workstation.
- Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA Performance Standards. Be confident in your purchase! You can rest assured your chair has met quality standards for safety and durability established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA).
- Easy assembly instructions included.
- Measures 37 1/2"-42"H x 22"W x 24"D.
- Backed by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. OFM demonstrates its confidence in the chair's materials and workmanship by offering you a limited guarantee for life.
- Optional kit (sold separately) converts task chair into drafting chair. The optional kit includes a foot ring, plus 9" and 12" extension tubes that allow you to raise your stool to the perfect height for your drafting board or other worksurface.
- Optional adjustable arms (sold separately) relieve shoulder strain.
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Taylor does capture the Jim Crow era and its anxieties well, but his characters tend toward the facile and his white heroine is too idealized.
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Instead of plunging us into a racist past, however, The Help takes us on a pop-cultural tour that savors the picturesque, and strengthens stereotypes it purports to shatter.
The Help sidesteps easy sentimentality. As the film's heart and soul, Davis and Spencer add vast reserves of depth and dignity to a crowd-pleasing tale.
The Help has a saucy, humorous side.
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OK for kids 12+
Poignant, thought-provoking Civil Rights tale.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this emotionally intense adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's best-selling Civil Rights-era novel isn't likely to appeal to young kids but is a historically relevant drama that mature tweens and teens can see with their parents. The film not only teaches about segregation and the importance of racial equality, but it also shows how oppressed people have important stories to tell. The language is tame for a PG-13 movie except for the word "s--t," which is used several times, and one casual use of the "N" word by a bus driver. African Americans are referred to as "negro," and a grown-up restaurant worker is called "boy" by white patrons. There's no graphic violence, but a character is obviously physically abused by her husband, and a woman has a miscarriage, leaving her in a pool of her blood. Reflecting the '60s setting, almost everyone (even a pregnant woman) smokes cigarettes and drinks.
Messages: The movie doesn't sugarcoat the difficulties of being African American in Jim Crow Mississippi, but there are positive messages about how the '60s were a revolutionary time for Civil Rights, even as so many had to die to achieve it. Through Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny's partnership, the idea that a member of the "elite" class can find common ground with disenfranchised African-American servants is critical to the movie, even if it was improbable in real life.
Role models: Skeeter starts her book project because she wants to be published, but as she gets to know Aibileen and Minny, she realizes that her book is an important exercise in getting disenfranchised voices heard. Aibileen and Minny bravely, carefully buck the Southern system of Jim Crow to share their stories with Skeeter. Aibileen teaches the little girl in her care to be self-confident and loving. Skeeter suffers the consequences of her actions but realizes it was for the best. Skeeter's mom has a change of heart about the way she treated their family housekeeper. Celia sees Minny as an equal and actually befriends her, and Minny helps save Celia from misery.
Violence: Minny is domestically abused; it happens off-camera, but viewers do see her with bruises on her face. The assassination of Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers is a key moment in the film; President Kennedy's assassination is also discussed. In a disturbing scene, a character suffers a miscarriage and is shown sitting in a small pool of blood. A police officer is rough with an African-American woman he arrests (and her friends), even hitting her in the head with his night stick. Parents sensitive to physical discipline should know that a parent spanks her child for a minor "mistake." A mother recounts how her son was basically left for dead by his white employers; another woman explains how she was threatened at gun point. The maids seem genuinely fearful of white men, whom they know could kill them without any repercussions.
Sex: For the first half of the movie, there's virtually no sexuality (except for the occasional presence of Celia, who wears form-fitting outfits and has considerable cleavage). In the second half, Skeeter goes on a date that turns into her first serious relationship, although she and her boyfriend only kiss and hold hands. A woman's history of multiple miscarriages is discussed; she and her husband are depicted as playful and flirty. Other married couples embrace and dance at a holiday gala.
Language: The word "s--t" is of prominent importance to the storyline and is said several times throughout the movie. Other language includes "damn," "hell," "jackass," "a--hole," "goddamn," "oh my God," and the "N" word, which is used once, in a casual, matter-of-fact way: "Some n---er just got shot, now y'all got to get off the bus." Hilly often pronounces the words "negro" and "negra" in a way that sounds like "niggra." Other insults used toward the help include "thievin'," "sass-mouthin'," and "no-good."
Consumerism: Coca-Cola is shown a couple of times, as is a Piggly Wiggly supermarket.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Accurately for the '60s setting, almost everyone in the movie (even a pregnant character) smokes. One character orders drink after drink on a blind date. A woman gets drunk at a party and accidentally rips her social rival's sleeve; she then throws up on her adversary's party gown.
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We've all seen the movie: Some small, seemingly unrelated actions lead to dire and unintended consequences. It happens in real life too, especially in government. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a regulatory program established under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, was intended to reduce California carbon emissions, but it may come with some terrible unintended consequences.
The concept underpinning the standard is that most Californians would pay a little more at the pump if that guaranteed cleaner air. But what if the program also unwittingly supported the economy in places like Iraq, promoted clear-cutting of the Amazon rain forest, increased hunger in nations such as Haiti and Guatemala, and eliminated jobs in California? These are some of the unintended consequences if we don't change how the standard is implemented. The program, which took effect in 2011, requires a 10% reduction in "carbon intensity" in our fuel, taking into account emissions during the process, including extraction, refining, transportation and consumer use. The California Air Resources Board, charged with implementing the standard, assigns scores to oil from around the world because oil is not all the same. If oil from one region contains more sulfur, for example, it gets a lower score. The gasoline produced from it must be mixed with "cleaner" fuels to achieve a carbon reduction.


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I have defined a macro that returns a closure. The basic idea is to provide a very simple OOP without using CLOS so that you can call the closure using some key parameters to get or set some attributes (free variables in the closure). The thing is that I have a function that provides a simple interface to the macro (the macro has a lot of parameters and this interface function sets some of them to default values using key parameters). This function simply calls the macro and returns the corresponding closure.
Then I can to create an "object" by calling the macro and storing the result it in a var an then I can use "funcall" on this var to set/get the "object attributes". This works well when I call the macro directly. However if I get the closure by calling the wrapper function everything seems to be ok at first (the closure is created successfully) but when I use funcall to access a specific parameter I got an error (something seems not to be evaluated during the macro expansion).
So, to summarize, A direct call to the macro works well and the same call (I mean the same call literally) inside the wrapper function doesn't. What could be causing that?
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44% reject currency union plan
More than 40% of people from across Britain do not believe there should be a currency union if Scotland becomes independent, according to a poll.
The Springboard UK poll for the Sunday Express carried out in England, Wales and Scotland found 44% of those asked the question "If Scotland votes for independence should there be a currency union?" replied with "No".
A total of 22% welcomed sharing the pound while the remainder said they were not sure.
A poll found more than 40% of people from across Britain do not believe there should be a currency union if Scotland becomes independent
However, the figures for Scotland revealed 60% of those polled were in support of a currency union, 21% were opposed and 19% did not know.
A spokesman for Yes Scotland said: "Previous polling showed that over 70% of people in the rest of the UK would want to share the pound with an independent Scotland, and of course Westminster can't stop Scotland using the pound - as Alistair Darling admitted in last week's TV debate.
"A currency union would be in the interests of both an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK - if Westminster refused to share financial assets with Scotland, it follows that the rest of the UK would be saddled with all the national debt, adding an extra £5 billion a year in debt payments to taxpayers south of the border.
"We already know that the economics will trump the bluffing of the No campaign parties after a Yes vote, because an unnamed UK Government minister let the cat of the bag when they said 'of course' there will be a currency union."
The poll of 2,008 people was carried out on August 28.
A spokesman for Better Together said: "Alex Salmond says that a currency union would be 'the sovereign will of the Scottish people' but people in the rest of the UK would have to agree. They don't. He needs to come clean on the plan B for what currency we would use if we vote to separate.
"If there is a yes vote it is quite clear that the rest of the UK would not have a mandate to deliver a eurozone-style currency union. It is not in the interests of Scotland and it is not in the interest of the rest of the UK.
"Just this week the First Minister of Wales said that if we leave then we could not share the pound.
"People are voting right now. It is an absolute disgrace that we are making the biggest decision in the history of our country and we don't even know what currency we would use if we left the UK."
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RIM prospects dire after launch delay: analysts
RIM prospects dire after launch delay: analysts (Global Markets) - Research In Motion Ltd could run out of cash and ultimately fail, even with the launch of its now-delayed BlackBerry 10 device early next year, Wall Street analysts said.
Stock Market Predictions
(Global Markets) - Research In Motion Ltd could run out of cash and ultimately fail, even with the launch of its now-delayed BlackBerry 10 device early next year, Wall Street analysts said.
At least 10 brokerages cut their price targets on the stock, some by as much as 50 percent, a day after the company reported worse-than expected quarterly results and said it would delay the launch of its next-generation device to early 2013 from late this year.
RIM shares were down 16 percent in pre-market trading on the Nasdaq.
"If RIM continues to be run as it is, we believe that the company will eventually fail," Nomura Equity Research said.
"We do not expect RIM to successfully drive a turnaround of its financials, even with the launch of BB10 next year," the brokerage said in a note to clients, adding that its model assumes that RIM disappears by 2020 in a gradual decline.
BlackBerry 10, considered to be RIM's make-or-break product, was originally slated to be launched in the first quarter and the delay has already contributed to a 40 percent drop in the company's stock price so far this year.
"Given RIM's cash burn, BB10 can't come soon enough," Barclays said in a note to clients.
Analysts at Citi Investment Research and Jefferies slashed their price targets on the stock to $5.00 for RIM's U.S.-listed shares, a fall of 45 percent from Thursday's close.
"We believe fundamentals continue to get worse and RIMM could run out of cash and need to raise capital within two years implying that as time rolls forward, if we are correct, the value of RIMM continues to go lower," the Citi analysts said.
"We expect more write-offs and impairments to RIMM assets and we question if RIMM's new BB10 products will even matter as it may be too little too late," the analysts said, adding that they expected the company's smartphone sales growth to be less than half of the industry average in 2012.
RIM said it would lay off 5,000 workers, about 30 percent of its workforce, as it tries to save cash, although some analysts noted that this would come at a short-term cost.
Citi said it believed the company should be hiring instead of firing to get its products out on time. "With the distraction of this large layoff, it will be difficult to retain and motivate employees to develop new products."
With a weak product portfolio and the BlackBerry 10 delay, RIM faces continued volume pressure as well declining average selling prices, said Credit Suisse, which cut its price target on the company's U.S.-listed shares to $7 from $11.
"While the stock remains cheap, only the potential for an outright sale of the company or a break-up keeps us at a "neutral" (rating)," the brokerage said.
RIM's board is under increasing pressure to consider unpalatable options such as selling its network business or forming an alliance with Microsoft Corp, three sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
Cannacord Genuity said it did not believe the launch of BlackBerry 10 would turn around RIM, which has come up short in competing with Apple Inc's iPhone and other devices using Google Inc's Android software. "...We believe RIM will need to sell the company," Cannacord said.
However, Baird Equity Research, under the heading "Marching off the cliff", said it believed there was no likely buyer.
CIBC cut its rating on RIM to "sector underperformer" from "sector outperformer." National Bank Financial, however, raised its rating to "sector perform" from "underperform", saying it was time to get off short positions.
RIM said on Thursday it lost $192 million, or 37 cents per share, for the first quarter ended June 2. Revenue declined 43 percent to $2.81 billion.
The company's shares, which have dropped about 70 percent over the past year, were trading at $7.55 in pre-market trading. The stock closed at $9.46 in Toronto on Thursday.
(Reporting by Sagarika Jaisinghani in Bangalore; Editing by Tenzin Pema and Ted Kerr)


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text: The Land of Claws (爪の国, Tsume no Kuni) is featured in episode 177 of the anime. There was, at one point, tension between this nation and the Land of Fangs. The two sides barely averted a war thanks to one of Jiraiya's Icha Icha novels, which was delivered to the Land of Fangs' daimyō by mistake.


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Bylaws and Off Leash Areas
Bylaws and Off Leash Areas
The following is a brief summary of the City of Markham's Animal Control By-law taken from the City's By-law Guide for Markham Homeowners (see Related Links for By-law Guide topics).
In this section:
- Animal control by-law summary
- What you must know - protecting and caring for pets
- Registering your dog or cat
- Special rules for dogs
- Quarantine for rabies
- Keeping other types of animals
- Dog-off Leash Areas
- Related bylaw information
Animal Control By-Law Summary
Although pets can be a delight to their owners, they can also be a cause of conflict among neighbours. In order to ensure that pet owners respect other residents, the rules for caring and keeping animals are very clear.
What You Must Know - Protecting and Caring for Pets
Animals in Markham must be provided with a clean, sanitary environment and adequate care that meets the physical and behavioural needs of the animal, such as food, water, shelter, warmth, physical exercise, attention and veterinary care.
Pets are not allowed to run about and create a nuisance, disturb neighbours or cause damage to property.
If your dog or cat is found running freely, it will be returned to your home if it's wearing an identification tag, or taken to the shelter if it is not.
For animals kept on a tether (a chain, rope or other restraint), the length must meet the needs of the animal, provide unrestricted movement and cannot cause injuries. A dog's tether must be a minimum of 3 m (10'), provided this length does not permit the dog to go beyond the boundaries of the property.
The City can place a pet in temporary protective care for up to five days when the owner cannot, or will not, care for it. During this time, its owner may claim the animal after paying the costs for its stay in protective care; if not claimed, the animal will go to the OSPCA shelter.
The shelter assumes total responsibility for such animals, provides veterinary care if necessary, and has the right to put the animal to death if it's not claimed or is too ill or injured to survive. It will be kept for at least five days (not including federal or provincial holidays). The owner must pay all costs incurred at the Pound before the pet can be taken home.
Registering Your Dog or Cat
Within 30 days of becoming the owner of a dog or cat, you must register your pet, pay an annual licensing and tag fee, and provide a certificate that proves it has been vaccinated for rabies. In exchange, you will receive an identification tag that must always be displayed on the animal's collar (this includes animals that have a microchip identification implant). This tag cannot be transferred to another animal.
The number of mature dogs (16 weeks and older) and cats (over 3 months old) that can be kept in each home is four, in any combination of:
- two dogs and two cats; or
- one dog and three cats; or
- four cats.
If you owned more than this number before June, 2005--the date this by-law came into effect—you are automatically allowed to keep the pets for the rest of their life.
Special Rules for Dogs
See also Dog Owners' Liability Act Information Frequently Asked Questions
Ontario's Dog Owners' Liability Act clearly outlines your responsibilities as the owner of a dog. Our City's rules are based on this Act.
Dogs must be kept on a leash of 2 m length (6 '- 6") or less when off your property. You must always 'Stoop and Scoop' (clean up any feces it may leave) while walking your pet off your property.
You can take your dog off its leash where signs clearly show it is a leash-free area, or if someone you are visiting permits it on their private property. You are expected to keep your dog under control at all times, or restrain it, to prevent aggressive behaviour and biting. No dogs are permitted within 5 m (16'- 4") of a children's playground or water-play area.
If your dog bites, and pierces the skin, you will be served with a formal warning (in person or by mail). This may include a 'Notice to Muzzle', which means:
- you must tether or keep your pet in a fenced area while on your property,
- only someone 16 years or older can take the dog off your property, and
- it must wear a muzzle (a device that restricts the animal's mouth) and be kept on a leash at all times.
A second offence will automatically result in this notice, and you may also be prosecuted.
Quarantine for Rabies
Your pet will be kept by the City (or at a private facility at your expense) for 10 days in quarantine, if it:
- bites a person; or
- is suspected of being exposed to rabies.
It will only be released with permission of the Medical Officer of Health or the Manager, By-law Enforcement and Licensing.
Keeping Other Types of Animals
Livestock, such as cows, pigs and sheep, cannot be kept in residential areas. You may not keep or trap wild animals within City boundaries unless you are permitted to do so by law. Contact the By-law Enforcement and Licensing Department at 905-479-7782 to find out if you qualify.
'Prohibited animals' cannot be kept within City boundaries unless you have permission to do so. These include protected or endangered species. The list is long; it includes all wild dogs, cats and birds, venomous and poisonous animals, and certain reptiles and insects. Prohibited Animals (Exotic) list
Prohibited Pets List:
No person shall keep any of the following animals, whether it be on a temporary or permanent basis:
- All squirrels
- Reptiles
- Birds (predatory)
- Arachnida and Chilopod
- All venomous spiders
- All large rodents
- All even-toed ungulates (goats, cattle, deer, sheep)
- All odd-toed ungulates (horses)
- All marsupials
- Sea mammals
- All elephants
- All hyrax (shrew mice)
- All pangolin (anteater)
- All sloth and armadillo
- All insectivorous mammals
- Gliding lemur
- All other venomous or poisonous animals
A member of a recognized pigeon club (one that is part of a national club) can keep up to 30 domestic pigeons or doves (not wild ones), as long as their 'loft,' or cage is separate from the home and has at least 1 m2 (10.78' square) of space for every 10 birds. Each bird must wear a leg band that identifies its owner; they cannot stray onto any other property; and you must contact the Manager, By-law Enforcement and Licensing, if you intend to release the birds for planned activities.
Up to three mature rabbits (seven weeks or older) can be kept on any one property, but only as pets. An outside cage must be designed to keep them warm and prevent escape.
To keep doves and pigeons, or rabbits outdoors, your property must be large enough that their cage is at least 3 m (10') from your property boundary and at least 7 m (23') from any other home, shop or apartment building.
Dog Off Leash Areas
All pets must be leashed in Markham parks, except in off leash areas.
A permanent Leash-free dog area is established at the northwest corner of Miller Avenue and Rodick Road, as shown below:
Apply to establish permanent Dog Off Leash Area
Applications for new dog off Leash areas in Markham are submitted to the Leash Free Markham Committee for review. If the application meets all the guidelines, it will be forwarded to staff for review, and ultimately to Council for consideration.
Rules of conduct for Markham Dog Off Leash area:
- Every dog must be under the supervision and full control of an adult. Dogs may not be left unattended in the off leash area.
- Dog owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. All dogs must be licensed and current on all shots, including those for kennel cough.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash until inside the off leash area, and put back on a leash before leaving the off leash area.
- Residents are advised to closely supervise children within the off leash area.
- Residents are encouraged to spay or neuter their dogs if using the off leash area.
- Users must respect all rules posted within the off leash area.
Leash Free Markham Committee
The Leash Free Markham Committee is an Advisory Committee appointed by Council. The committee is run by volunteers and is responsible for the overall organization of off leash free areas under the guidelines approved by Council.
Related Information
When In Doubt, Check It Out! Help Is Always Available.
For more information call the By-law Enforcement and Licensing Department at 905-479-7782 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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I don't know about you, but I've had mixed, evolving thoughts on short-form blogging avenues, such as Instagram. Admittedly, I've become pretty obsessive about taking photos and playing with settings since it debuted on Android a couple of months back. It's addicting! And pretty!
On one hand, I think it's cheap and lacking content. On the other, I think it can be brief and captivating, yet, I worry it's too limiting and pushing actual thoughts to the side. Does it make Tumblr appear composed? Is there insight? Am I, once again, giving too many peeks into my life?
On the upside, I can choose to send my photos into the tweeting wasteland of one-liners (you can choose more social media outlets, but this is where I feel the most comfortable, wandering like so), and not feel like I'm clogging up the internet with overshare. I realize that I really enjoy the casual side of it, since I largely despise sharing photos or information on my personal Facebook account. What sense am I making here? We all draw our own lines.
Over all, it's taking-over-the-internet-trendy, and if I'm co-running a bloggers conference, aren't I supposed to keep up?
Here's a glimpse of what I've been up to, over there:
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Oregon Field Guide "Spotted Owl/Beneficial Insects/Reed Canyon Restora" Spotted Owl An East Coast invader, the barred owl is threatening the survival of Oregon's endangered bird.G
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Travelscope "Thailand - Bangkok and the River Kwai" Joseph begins his Thailand adventure in its bustling capital, Bangkok, with visit to markets, palaces and temples and then heads out of town to camps on the River Kwai in order to walk through Hellfire Pass and ride the Death Railway. D
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Billy Connolly's Route 66 Billy continues west stopping at a cattle auction; the Devil's Rope Museum in McLeary, Texas, to learn about the history and lore of barbed wire; Cadillac Ranch, the art installation where 10 Cadillacs stand up-ended, their tails in the air; and a ghost town. He sees the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, detours north to Navajo Nation's Monument Valley Park on the Utah-Arizona border, and experiences a Navajo healing ritual. Part 3 of 4G
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Overdraft This film presents a broad explanation of America's federal debt and the choices Americans will have to make to fix it. It describes the connections, opportunities, and consequences of debt at the federal, state, and local levels of government and includes interviews with prominent leaders in government, economics, and journalism alongside stories of citizens from across the country who must cope with the consequences - and sometimes invisible hand - of America's debt. In the end, viewers are left with choices to change a gloomy forecast.G
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Outdoor Idaho "The Foothills" The backdrop for Idaho's Statehouse and the city of Boise is also the instant getaway for people in the Treasure Valley with more than 10,000 acres set aside through a voter-approved levy and more than 135 miles of trails. Runners, walkers, mountain bikers, wildflower hunters, wildlife watchers and more make year around use of the Foothills, which merge into the Boise Ridge, topped by Bogus Basin Ski Resort.G
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MotorWeek "Callaway Corvette" Road Test: 25th Anniversary Callaway Corvette/2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427. Road Test: 2013 Audi Allroad. Goss' Garage: Cheap Gas Issues. D
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Sesame Street "A Prince of a Frog" There is a princess in distress on Sesame Street! She cannot meet her prince without kissing a frog, but the frog keeps hopping away! Elmo and Abby try to help by learning a little more about frogs on Alan's computer. The first thing they learn is that frogs are amphibians and like to gather in groups and croak together. Abby and Elmo pretend to be croaking frogs to attract the frog. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Be A Vegetable Taster!/Daniel Tries A New Food" Be a Vegetable Taster! - Teacher Harriet introduces Daniel and his friends to the school's vegetable garden and convinces them to pick out some healthy veggies for their snack. They explore the garden, picking and trying different vegetables.with mixed results! Daniel Tries a New Food - Miss Elaina is having dinner with the Tiger family and she encourages Daniel to try some new food: Veggie Spaghetti and Banana Swirl. D
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Martha Speaks "Martha's Thanksgiving, Part One & Two" Martha's Thanksgiving, Part One - When Martha learns that Helen's extended family will be coming for Thanksgiving, she decides to search for her own long-lost canine siblings. Tails begin to wag as the family reunites, but where is Martha's mother? Vocabulary: (E) reunion, prepare, organize, trace, quest. Martha's Thanksgiving, Part Two - Still in search of her mother, Martha digs into her past to uncover the reason they were separated. D
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Nature "An Original DUCKumentary" This program follows a wood duck family as a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, then come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds.G
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Rick Steves' Europe "Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw" Rick finds Poland transforming itself into the new heart of Europe, and Krakow, with its Baroque and cobbled charm, emerging as the "next Prague." Rick visits nearby Auschwitz and experiences a timeless, soul-searching lesson.G
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Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "Renaissance Europe" Rudy follows Western Europe's transition from medieval to modern times in Florence, Milan and Venice.G
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Ciao Italia "St. Anthony's Feast/La Festa Di San Antonio" Mary Ann travels to Boston, MA to enjoy one of the summer's premiere street celebrations; St. Anthony's Feast. She and feast chairman Joe DiGirolamo tour the jam-packed, food-filled streets to sample a cornucopia of Italian festival food. D
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Cooking Odyssey "Arahova" Eva visits a popular winter destination and the ski mecca of Greece, learns about the local cheese called formaella, and Chef Yiannis makes kokoras krasatos and karidato. D
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Pati's Mexican Table "Tequila!" This episode puts a twist on tequila by using it in a number of tasty, savory and sweet recipes sure to impress special guests. A noted mixologist shows Pati how to make a unique cocktail, and she uses tequila to ignite a main dish. Ancho Chile and Orange Juice Tequila Chaser (Sangrita); Fresh Jicama and Orange Pico de Gallo; Tequila, Mexican Cream and Chipotle Shrimp; Derek Brown's Cocktail; Coffee Flan with Tequila Whipped Cream. D
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Time to Grill" Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for whole fish baskets in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her favorite summertime kitchen gadgets. D
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GardenSMART If the bright green promise of the spring lawn has turned to a brown, weedy turf disappointment, tune in as GardenSMART visits with a grass expert who shares some great fall grass care tips. D
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Bluegrass Underground "Vince Gill" A Country Music Hall of Famer and 20-time Grammy winner, Gill has recently been sharing the stage with Eric Clapton, Sting and James Taylor. Known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills, his expressive tenor voice, his richly varied songwriting and his superb choice of backup musicians, Gill delivers everything from heartfelt honky tonk ballads to hot bluegrass to full-throttle country rock, all leavened with an easygoing sense of humor that makes a Vince Gill show feel like you're just hanging out with on old friend. This is as good as country music gets. D
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Music Voyager "Mumbai" Host Jacob Edgar visits Mumbai, the capital of India's entertainment industry, where he meets two of Indian pop music's biggest stars, Kailash Kher and Sona Mohapatra. Along the way, Edgar learns the secrets of Bollywood, explores ancient Buddhist caves, eats some death-defying street food and tries his hand at cricket. With live performances and insightful conversation, Kailash Kher and Sona reveal what lies at the soul of their sound, while giving Edgar an eye-opening tour of the city and its surroundings. D
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Sesame Street "Hansel & Gretel's Playdate with Big Bird" Hansel and Gretel come to Sesame Street for a play date with Big Bird. As they walk to Big Bird's nest, Hansel realizes that he's not sure how to get back to the subway station afterwards. Gretel agrees and thinks they should leave a trail, so they leave a trail of cookie crumbs. D
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Dinosaur Train "Beating The Heat/Flowers for Mom" Beating the Heat - Buddy and Tiny travel to the Jurassic to make a new friend, Morris Stegosaurus, and discover how this huge dinosaur keeps cool in the heat. Flowers for Mom - The kids go to the Big Pond to look for flowers to give to Mom on her special Mothers Day. They find many different flowers while following a very busy bee. D
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Super Why! "The Cookbook" Whyatt wants to bake Baby Joy a special birthday cake - but he doesn't know how! Super Why and his friends soar into a new kind of book - a cookbook - and get the information they need from a rhyming chef with a silly sense of humor as well as a recipe for fun! In the end, Whyatt learns how to cook up the perfect birthday for his little sister.G
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Manatees and Mermaids/The Last Chocolate" Manatees and Mermaids - Sally and Nick are pretending to swim, but why not go for a real swim asks the Cat! Off to the Glippydrippy Gulf to meet Matilda the Manatee and her son Marlin. Matilda and Marlon teach their guests how to swim slowly and gracefully. Until they hear the sound of a boat motor! Those can be dangerous for manatees, but luckily the Cat, Nick and Sally help their new friends to stay safe. D
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Wild Kratts "Happy Turkey Day" The Wild Kratts are on a mission to defend the honor of the wild turkey and to stop Gourmand, who is hunting for the largest, fattest turkey in the forest. D
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Dialogue for Kids "Dinosaurs" They once roamed the Earth, but they eventually went extinct. Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guest scientist. David Varricchio, associate professor of paleontology at Montana State University, answer students' questions about dinosaurs. They also take a tour of one of his dinosaur digs and discuss his team's recent finds.G
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Piano Guy Host Scott Houston and guests show viewers how to play Jerome Kern's "All The Things You Are" and discuss stride piano. Featured guests include Andy LaVerne, Bobby Floyd and five-time Grammy nominee, David Benoit. D
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Inventions That Shook The World "The 1960's" The decade is filled with both cultural and technological change. A weather satellite that can save lives by tracing weather patterns and predicting hurricanes is launched into orbit. Robots begin to appear in the workplace, taking over some menial tasks, freeing workers to focus on more complicated jobs. Part 7 of 10G
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NOVA "Ultimate Mars Challenge" To achieve its successful landing on Mars with its precious load of instruments, the rover Curiosity first had to parachute through the Martian atmosphere at twice the speed of sound, then be gently lowered to the planet's surface by "sky crane" - a first-of-its-kind system. NOVA joins the scientists and engineers responsible for Curiosity's on-the-ground experiments, and is there for the exhilarating moments after the successful landing.G
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Inventions That Shook The World "The 1960's" The decade is filled with both cultural and technological change. A weather satellite that can save lives by tracing weather patterns and predicting hurricanes is launched into orbit. Robots begin to appear in the workplace, taking over some menial tasks, freeing workers to focus on more complicated jobs. Part 7 of 10G
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Transplant: A Gift for Life TRANSPLANT: A GIFT FOR LIFE reveals the powerful emotions and cutting-edge science involved in vital organ transplant. Told through multiple real-life stories, this one-hour documentary demonstrates how the tragic death -- or inspirational generosity -- of one person can pull another back from the brink, offering a second chance at life. We meet a daughter who shares half of her liver to save her father's life; the recipient of a lung transplant who reaches out to his deceased donor's family; and two mothers who nurse their sons through multiple transplants. D
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NOVA scienceNOW "What Will The Future Be Like?" Host David Pogue makes some predictions about which technologies will transform daily life within the next several years, based on advancements already taking shape in laboratories around the world. Gadgets that once were purely science fiction are on the verge of becoming as common as the smart phones Pogue reviews today.G
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NOVA "Ultimate Mars Challenge" To achieve its successful landing on Mars with its precious load of instruments, the rover Curiosity first had to parachute through the Martian atmosphere at twice the speed of sound, then be gently lowered to the planet's surface by "sky crane" - a first-of-its-kind system. NOVA joins the scientists and engineers responsible for Curiosity's on-the-ground experiments, and is there for the exhilarating moments after the successful landing.G
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Inventions That Shook The World "The 1960's" The decade is filled with both cultural and technological change. A weather satellite that can save lives by tracing weather patterns and predicting hurricanes is launched into orbit. Robots begin to appear in the workplace, taking over some menial tasks, freeing workers to focus on more complicated jobs. Part 7 of 10G


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My heart almost skipped a beat when I watched the news last night because makubuna's my heart was sooo bursting with pride to be part of the
Vinaka Vakalevu Pacific Island Forum leaders for respecting the views of Fijians like me who do not want this self-imposed (and illegal) government, while helplessly unable to do anything about it.
Vinaka Vakalevu for promoting human rights and the rule of law even if from the outside. Despite what detractors lament about inconsistencies on your home soil, the key missing part of their argument is the fact that your own citizens HAVE democratic processes in place with which to remedy excesses of the state—otherwise they just take it to the polls. We appear to have no separation of powers of the State.Makubuna's there a story on the New Zealand Herald website that says the Forum has demanded that Fiji holds elections by August next year.
NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters said: "I think the Fijian interim government knows that the international community means business, and so does the forum."
"The decision taken today means, in effect, that they will be requested to have elections by August 2008."
Read more about that on the NZHerald site.
…and also reproduced for your ease of reference below:
The following message is from Forum Secretariat:
The Press Statements section on the Forum Secretariat Website has been updated.
Title : Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting Outcome
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16 March 2007
16 March 2007
1. The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Pacific Islands Forum met in Port Vila, Vanuatu on 16 March 2007 to discuss the situation in
2. Ministers received a report from the Chair of the Forum Eminent Persons' Group (EPG) on the Group's visit to
3. Ministers reiterated their profound concern that the takeover of Government by the RFMF was unconstitutional and unacceptable. Ministers urged
4. Ministers agreed that the Forum should commence a staged process of engagement with the interim government to that end. Ministers agreed to recommend to Forum Leaders that on the basis of commitments and demonstrable progress by the interim government to the immediate cessation of human rights abuses and a roadmap back to democracy, a phased package of financial and technical assistance would be offered to Fiji including support for the electoral process, assistance for the establishment of a credible and independent anti-corruption commission, and assistance to restore and maintain the independence of the judiciary.
5. Ministers agreed that the Eminent Persons' Group should remain constituted to advance the matters covered by its report. Depending on the willingness of the
6. Ministers requested the Secretary General to write to Forum Leaders informing them of these recommendations.
7. Ministers noted the statements and actions by the United Nations, the Commonwealth and several Post-Forum Dialogue Partners in response to developments in
Forum Secretariat
16 March 2007
Annex A
i. A firm restatement be made that, in the Forum's view, the takeover of Government by the RFMF on 5 December was unconstitutional and unacceptable;
ii. The RFMF should be called on to take immediate steps to withdraw from its involvement in the interim government with a view to restoring civilian rule as soon as possible, these steps to include the following:
- the RFMF should return to barracks;
- the Commander of the RFMF should vacate the position of interim Prime Minister and a civilian should be appointed to the post;
- the State of
should be lifted. Emergency
iii. The interim government should be called on to restrict its activities as follows:
- the interim government should uphold the 1997 Constitution and interim decrees should be restricted in purpose and scope to matters necessary to meet the basic requirements of the community;
- the interim government should respect and uphold Fiji's domestic and international obligations and, bearing in mind the regional implications of recent events, take full account of the views of Fiji's regional neighbours and the wider international community on the importance of Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutionality;
- the interim government (and the RFMF) should immediately cease all interference with the Judiciary and accountable institutions, the Chief Justice should be reinstated to office;
- the interim government (and the RFMF) should ensure citizens are free to seek legal redress in the courts in relation to the events on and following 5 December, and should be prepared to comply with any decisions of the courts in this regard.
iv. The interim government should be called on to commit without delay to a roadmap with measurable milestones which includes the following:
- the interim government should commit to a firm timeframe for a national election (in the EPG's view this should be between eighteen months and two years, if not sooner);
- the interim government should de-link the election timetable from its clean up campaign except in those areas directly related to the electoral process;
v. The Forum should call on the interim government and the RFMF to immediately cease human rights abuses.
vi. On the basis of commitments made by the interim government in regard to a roadmap and cessation of human rights abuses, the Forum should consider a phased package of assistance including:
- financial and technical support for the electoral process;
- financial and technical assistance for the establishment of a credible and independent anti-corruption commission;
- assistance to restore the independence of the Judiciary.
vii. If the interim government chooses not to commit to a roadmap along these lines, and take the suggested steps, the Forum should consider further options.
viii. Judging from the reception given the EPG, and the overtures made for the Forum to engage in substantive dialogue to assist in the return to democracy, the EPG or a variant thereof, should remain in being and continue further dialogue in a closely engaged and phased manner.
ix. The next democratically elected government of Fiji should be encouraged to examine the roots of Fiji's 'coup culture' and the steps that need to be taken to eradicate it.


text: As Joe got older, I didn't feel strong let downs anymore, I didn't hear him swallowing a ton, it was common for him to wake up with a dry diaper (but often pee shortly after waking) ... but he still wanted to nurse all night and was clearly getting a lot of comfort, if not tons of milk, from the experience. So I would just play it by ear. You may have more milk than you realize, and nursing may still be really important to your child.


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Sun City celebrates National Volunteer Week and its volunteers next week with two big events, the County Fair and the Annual Volunteer Awards. The County Fair is an appreciation day with entertainment and refreshments. It kicks off at 10 a.m. in Pinckney Hall Saturday. Then, at 7:30 p.m. April 22, we hold the Annual Volunteer Awards.
Recipients of the prestigious Board of Directors Award will be publicly announced, and winners of the Annual Volunteer Award will be unveiled. It is well-known that volunteers are the lifeblood of our community. Executive Director Sue Sweeney talks about the critical role volunteers play in the community.
How many residents volunteer?
We surveyed the entire community last year with the resident satisfaction survey and found that about half of this community donates its time and resources to Sun City Hilton Head and the Lowcountry. With 13,000 residents, that means that 6,500 of you are volunteering inside our gates in one of the hundreds of opportunities available, or at one or more of the nonprofit agencies in the greater community. Imagine the hundreds and thousands of hours a year these volunteers give to make our community the best place to live.
What do volunteers do?
You can't drive down the street or turn a corner without spotting a volunteer. They are part of our community governance and sit on our board of directors and board-appointed committees. They are club officers and members of our hundreds-strong Safety & Service team, who give out gate passes and help with parking and traffic during big community events.
Volunteers help produce the weekly news and other shows on Sun City TV, and help write and edit SunSations Magazine. They build sets, direct plays and concerts, and entertain us with their talents. Outside of Sun City, our residents unselfishly give their time to area non-profits. They help in area schools, with those less fortunate than themselves, and with abandoned pets and animals.
How does this help the Community Association?
Whether they are serving Sun City Hilton Head on one of our 14 board-appointed committees or on task forces, as a club officer or in our main gate handing out guest passes, our volunteers are a vital resource to this community. Without them, the Association would be spending tens of thousands of dollars in added salary and in consulting fees. Our volunteers work tirelessly throughout the year to help us provide Sun City residents with the lifestyle they expect.
Volunteers are the life blood of the Association and every day we see their contributions in the community. A big Thank You to each volunteer for all that they do.


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Mike Brown, left, the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, laughs with team owner Jerry Buss after Brown's introductory news conference at the team's training facility on May 31, 2011 in El Segundo. Brown replaced coach Phil Jackson, who retired at the end of the season.
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Not sure that putting hot water on your plants or lawn is a good idea. Those first several gallons throught the IC are pretty darn hot.
I run it into a bucket and use it for cleanup.
Quote from: denny on May 09, 2013, 09:04:10 PMI run it into a bucket and use it for cleanup.+1 for clean up and also water my hops (I have to take it via bucket to them so it cools more than enough).
My buddy and i run the IC into a rainwater collection bin. that way things arnt too hot when he decides to use the water on his plants. Works pretty good:)
Hmmm, if the water cools so quickly maybe just run the wort through a sprinkler onto a big tarp and catch the runoff in a fermentor. Already oxygenated too. And you could have cute chicks use it as a slip n slide to give it that old grape smashing feel.


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Having super powers definitely has its perks, but between knocking down skyscrapers and getting all the girls (or guys), superheroes aren't immune to the occasional mess-up.
Like pretty much every movie, superhero flicks are sometimes littered with continuity errors and visible gaffes (e.g. harness wire). So, here are some of the most noticeable superhero movie mistakes, proving that no franchise is invulnerable.
Per usual, all photos courtesy of MovieMistakes.com.
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Car Deals
Luxury SUV Deals: January 2013
If you're interested in a new luxury SUV, you'll find many great deals available in January -- traditionally a slower month in the auto industry. We've rounded up some of our favorite luxury SUV deals for shoppers interested in a high-end new vehicle that can help them tackle tough weather.
Buick Enclave
If you're looking for a good deal this month on the Buick Enclave crossover, our advice is to find one of the remaining 2012 models. That's because the best deals are on leftover 2012 models, including zero percent interest for up to 72 months or up to $2,000 cash back for buyers who pay in full. The automaker is also offering 2012 Enclave models with its Experience Buick lease -- a 24-month term that includes two years of scheduled maintenance, two years of OnStar and two years of SiriusXM satellite radio. The lease is available for $289 per month after $3,259 at signing. Unfortunately, none of these deals are offered on the revised 2013 Enclave, which can be had this month with only one financing offer: 3.9 percent interest for up to 60 months.
Find a Buick Enclave for sale now
Cadillac SRX
The boldly styled Cadillac SRX is a good deal in January thanks to a strong finance incentive from General Motors. While last month's low-mileage lease deal is gone, Cadillac sweetened its interest rate offer on the crossover in January. Now, qualified shoppers can get a 2013 model with interest rates as low as 1.9 percent for up to 36 months. And while the 2012 SRX is no longer offered with incentives, shoppers looking for something larger can also use the 1.9 percent deal on the full-size Escalade luxury SUV.
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Infiniti FX
The Infiniti FX midsize crossover was updated for 2013 to include a new V6 engine in the base-level FX37 model. Shoppers interested in taking advantage of the power boost can get a great lease deal on the SUV throughout January. A rear-wheel drive FX37 with the crossover's optional premium package starts at $429 per month with $4,299 at the lease signing. That figure only increases by $10 per month for shoppers who would prefer the year-round safety of all-wheel drive. And for those who would prefer the extra grunt of a 390-horsepower V8, a 39-month lease is being offered on the Infiniti FX50 for $679 per month after $4,499 at the lease signing.
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Mercedes-Benz GLK
Three good deals are available this month on the luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLK compact crossover. The best offer is a financing incentive on the SUV, which includes interest rates as low as 2.49 percent for up to 36 months. Lease customers also get a good deal in January, as Mercedes is offering an attractive 30-month lease with payments starting at just $399 after $4,593 at signing on the updated 2013 GLK350. Shoppers who would prefer Mercedes's 4Matic all-wheel drive system will only have to pay a little extra, as the automaker says models equipped with the feature start at $419 per month with $4,713 due at the lease signing.
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Volvo XC90
Several great deals are available on Volvo's XC90 crossover this month. Shoppers interested in financing the SUV can get interest rates as low as zero percent for up to 36 months, which turns paying cash into an unattractive proposition. For those who would rather lease, Volvo is offering a 36-month term on the XC90 with nothing down and payments starting at $499 per month for a front-wheel drive model, or $529 for optional all-wheel drive. That makes the crossover just $50 per month more than the smaller XC60, which doesn't offer the XC90's all-important third-row seat.
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Volvo XC70
Although it's based on a station wagon, the Volvo XC70 offers SUV capabilities. To create the crossover, the brand took its traditional V70 and added all-wheel drive. Next, they increased the ride height, giving the XC70 a high-profile presence and commanding driving position. The finishing touches were a smattering of body cladding, which adds to the XC70's tougher look. We like the wagon-turned-crossover. We also like the lease deal Volvo is offering on it through January, which includes a 48-month term and payments starting from just $499 after nothing down at signing.
What it means to you: If you're looking for luxury SUV deals in January, our list will help point you in the right direction as you set out to find the right vehicle.


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Workshop Proceeding
Best Practices for Risk-Informed Decision Making Regarding Contaminated Sites: Summary of a Workshop Series (2014)Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board
During the Second World War and the ensuing Cold War, the United States created a massive industrial complex to produce nuclear materials and weapons for national defense. The activities also produced large quantities of radioactive and hazardous wastes that resulted in widespread groundwater and soil contamination. In 1989, the Office of Environmental Management (EM) was created within the Department of Energy, with the mission of the safe cleanup of sites associated with the government-led development of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy. Currently, cleanup operations are proceeding under legally enforceable agreements with timelines for hundreds of milestones. EM is reviewing alternative approaches to decision making that may increase effectiveness and improve the cost-efficiency of its cleanup activities, especially for sites that will have residual contamination when active cleanup is complete.
To inform this review, EM asked the National Research Council to convene two workshops to examine best practices for risk-informed remedy selection, closure, and post-closure control of radioactive and chemically contaminated sites that cannot be remediated for unrestricted release. The workshops, held in October 2013 and January 2014, brought together federal and state agency decision makers responsible for contaminated site cleanup and closure decisions, federal and state regulators, key stakeholders, and other technical experts to present remediation challenges and case studies. This report combines summaries from each workshop, including factual descriptions of presentations and discussions, and a short, introductory overview section that outlines the major themes that emerged, including decision-making processes, regulations and flexibility, models and timeframes, communication among stakeholders, and weighing environmental resources in decisions.


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The duties of all Den Chiefs are:
An intensive, seven-day outdoor training experience for young men and women in support of the Unit Leader's responsibility for the training of troop youth leaders. The course is conducted by the Heart of America Council Training Committee using the Junior Leader Training Conference outline, approved by the Boy Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America.
The purpose of NYLT is to give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the Unit program; to give participants a basic knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership and help them relate these skills to their Unit responsibilities; to give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with youth from other Units; to create an atmosphere where Scouts will experience Scouting at it's best; to enhance the relationship between his/her Unit Leader, and TO HAVE FUN!
Each conference participant must be either enrolled in a Venturing Crew or Boy Scout Troop and at least a First Class Scout, 13 years old and currently filling a leadership position in the troop or likely to assume one soon. They must also be proficient in basic Scouting skills.
The conference is intended to strengthen the relationship between the junior leader and the Unit Leader. The Unit Leader or one of his assistants is expected to attend the final day's leadership commitment conference, which is on the last evening of the course.
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Ling to decide on AFL coaching move
Geelong's premiership skipper Cameron Ling says he'll decide in the next month whether to start an AFL coaching career in 2015.
Ling, a 246-game veteran who retired after captaining the Cats' 2011 premiership side, works for Channel Seven and Radio 3AW and is a part-time mentor at North Melbourne.
The triple-premiership onballer has been linked with an assistant's role at Melbourne under senior coach Paul Roos.
"I don't know yet," Ling told Seven's "AFL Game Day" on Sunday.
"Next month is when I'm going to (decide).
"I've already been doing a little bit, having a few conversations about my future."
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd said last month he felt it was time for the highly respected Ling to enter join the coaching ranks.
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