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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed head coach Randy Wittman to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are pleased with the progress the team has made on the court and with the culture we have been able to build with Randy as our head coach," said Grunfeld. "We will look to continue that momentum with him deservedly leading this group of dedicated and hard-working players."
Washington won its first playoff series since 2005, defeating the Chicago Bulls in five games in the first round. The team advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals where they fell in six games to the Indiana Pacers, marking the first time since the 1978-79 season that the team had won two games in the second round of the playoffs.
"This team and this organization have made significant strides over the last two-and-a-half seasons and I'm excited to be a part of the next step in that process," said Wittman. "The players and staff all feel that this is the beginning of something special and we're dedicated to building on our positive accomplishments while striving to improve and reach the next level of success."
The Wizards finished 44-38 in 2013-14, representing a 15-game turnaround. The team's 44 victories were the most since they won 45 in 2004-05, while their 22 road victories were tied for the most in the Eastern Conference and marked the highest team total since 1972-73 (23).
"Randy's leadership and preparation allowed him to implement and build an unselfish team mentality over the last several seasons where defense comes first and every player is held accountable," said Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis. "The result is a Washington Wizards team that proudly represents our fans and our city both on and off the court and has us looking eagerly toward what we can accomplish moving forward."
Wittman has led the Wizards from the sidelines since taking over the team on January 24, 2012. During his two full seasons at the helm, the team has ranked in the top 10 in several defensive categories during the regular season including opponent field goal percentage (fifth in 2012-13), blocks (seventh in both seasons), opponent points per game (ninth in 2013-14 and eighth in 2012-13), opponent three-point field goal percentage (sixth in 2013-14 and 10th in 2012-13), turnovers (fourth in 2013-14) and opponent offensive rebounding (fourth in 2013-14. In addition, the Wizards were one of seven teams (Indiana, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Memphis, L.A. Clippers and Chicago) to rank in the top 10 in defensive efficiency in each of the last two seasons (seventh in 2013-14 and fifth in 2012-13). On offense, the Wizards have ranked in the top 10 in three-point field goal percentage (fifth in 2013-14 and 10th in 2012-13) and assists per game (eighth in 2013-14). Wittman earned a place in the record books during the team's postseason run, as he became just the fifth head coach in NBA history to win his first three career NBA road playoff games and joined Pat Riley as the only other coach in NBA history to go 5-1 in his first six career playoff matchups on the road.


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KALAMAZOO—Summer Concerts in the Park is one of Kalamazoo's long-standing traditions and is offered each Sunday beginning June 9 and ending Aug. 18.
Musicians from Kalamazoo and the surrounding area, many with ties to Western Michigan University, will perform in an outdoor setting in Bronson Park downtown. Concerts are free and begin at 4 p.m. The rain location is First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave.
- June 9, Kalamazoo Singers
- June 16, Kalamazoo Concert Band
- June 23, Michigan Nightingales
- June 30, Metropolitan Transit Authority
- July 7, Red Sea Pedestrians and All Ears Theatre
- July 14, Schlitz Creek
- July 21, Tad Robinson
- Aug. 4, Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra and FermataKzoo
- Aug. 11, Civic Theatre 85th anniversary celebration
- Aug. 18, Hot Club of Detroit
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Padron 5000 Maduro cigars are handmade with all Nicaraguan-grown and cured tobaccos semi-pressed to a beefy 56 ring! This full-flavored cigar teems with richness, complexity and earthy essences of coffee bean, cocoa, and nutmeg with a long, sweet finish. A real mouthful, not to be missed.
This one was quite different than the other Padrons. Not as sweet, but still very enjoyable. Medium strength throughout with a nice leather taste with very sublte hints of sweetness. Nothing close to the sweetness of the 6000 or anniversary series. Very smooth smoke. Perfect size in my opinion. Not spicy or peppery at all. If you don't like sweet and Peppery, this is the smoke for you. You will fall in love with this cigar. I on the other hand will take all sweetness I can get, so I will stick to the 6000 or anniversary series. Everything about this cigars screams premium. This one gets high ratings from me.Note: this one took well over an 1 1/2 hours to finish.
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After I realized that the Padron 5000 maduro is turning into one of my favorite smokes, I decided to sit down and write a few words about it in my cigar tasting notebook (and then thought why not share it with other interested readers). I often read what other people say about a cigar prior to buying/smoking one so I will try to make this review as helpful as possible. The Padron 5000 Maduro is one of the thickest ring gauge (of size 56) cigars made by the Padron family (obviously) and it is a Nicaraguan puro.Appearance-wise, this cigar features a beautiful dark wrapper (one could even say flawless) and I assure you that it is a cigar you can smoke both on casual but also on formal occasions (as most of us know, this does play a role in the whole smoking experience, i.e., how a cigar makes you feel, and how it feels when you hold/smoke it). Construction-wise, I wouldn't even bother to comment. "Padron" is all one needs to say :)When it comes to the lighting and burn of the cigar, I always make sure to properly light any cigar I smoke. I find that a good lighting makes a huge difference in the pleasure and experience you get out of a cigar. Therefore, after properly lighting the cigar I found that it burned straight with a beautiful/long/firm and white ash with no "runs". One thing to point out, however, is that the cigar is really well packed and remember its ring gauge is 56 - therefore, you may have to relight a few times. At least I did (maybe I was smoking at a slow rate - I take a puff every 45-60 seconds always) but it continued to burn straight after re-lighting. One can hardly over-emphasize the need and importance of a straight burn since it is not only important for aesthetic reasons but it is vital for purposes of the taste that the blend of different leaves gives you at each stage of the length of the cigar you are smoking (to any pro reading this I am sorry to repeat something that is considered fundamental to you - you may be surprised how many people have no idea about this fact).Taste-wise, to me this cigar was a smooth, rich but extremely pleasant medium bodied cigar. The taste is indeed sophisticated and rich enough that it may lead to some people classifying it as full bodied. But I honestly think that it belongs in the medium bodied category with the difference of being an well balanced and elegant tasting cigar. Furthermore, the draw was not loose (you do not really want this) but not tight either (trust me, you do not want this also). The draw was just right for the cigar and thick/rich smoke comes with every puff. To other people with sensitive palates like myself (with the ability to sense any harshness or bitterness in a blend), well, Padron makes this cigar for you. And yes, I am addressing bitterness beyond the half-point length of the cigar! Even though I always blow into the cigar a couple of times while smoking it (to get rid of undesired by-products that alter the taste) I still sense a little bitterness in the 2000 and 3000 maduros. Well, I didn't see this here.Finally, let's look at the strength of the cigar (how easily you can get up from the chair once you are finished with this cigar). Well, this is not a "killer" smoke that makes the room spin, but it's not mild either. Personally, I would classify this as a good medium strength cigar which definitely gives you a very smooth punch (so to say) but definitely let's you walk away with an extremely pleasant feeling and aftertaste.Definitely on of the best non-Cuban cigars I smoked and I highly recommend it (otherwise I wouldn't be wasting my time to write this review :) La familia Padron really did an outstanding job with the 5000 maduro blend.
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In 1875, Júlio Cesar Ribeiro de Souza, born in Belém, a city located in northern Brazil, started some research in aeronautics because he was impressed with the flight of certain native birds of the Amazon rain forest. he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he published works on air navigation and presented talks on this subject to the Instituto Politécnico, an engineering faculty. he designed a dirigible, which was christened Victória after his wife. after obtaining part of the funding in Brazil, the device was constructed in Paris. attempts to place the device airborne failed both in France and in Brazil. Back in his native city, he created a workshop to produce hydrogen gas for the machines that he invented. Júlio finally succeeded with his dream of pursuing air navigation with the flight of another dirigible, called Cruzeiro, in 1886 in Paris.
(photograph)drawing belonging to the patent request for the dirigible victória designed by júlio cesar de souza (1881). source: brazilian national archives
Another Brazilian, Severo Augusto de Albuquerque Maranhão, born in Macaíba, Rio Grande do Norte State in the northeast of Brazil, designed and flew the dirigible Bartolomeu de Gusmão in Rio de Janeiro in 1894. he also developed and constructed a second machine, the Pax. Two four-cylinder buchet engines with 16 and 24 hp powered the Pax, and two pusher propellers set at 50 rpm drove the aircraft. The forward and aft propeller diameters were 5 and 6m, respectively. in addition, two other propellers were placed noral to the machine's longitudinal axis for lateral control, only. a further propeller was placed below the deck and was employed to control the pitch movement of the 30-m-long aircraft. Maranhão had some insights in designing the Pax, which were not taken into account by his predecessors. one of them was the placement of the traction line coincident with the drag one to better control and handling of the aircraft. however, he unfortunately died during his flight on the Pax on May 12th, 1902 in Paris.
(photograph)dirigible bartolomeu de gusmao in rio de janeiro, 1894. source: museé de l'air, france.(photograph)the dirigible pax designed by severo maranhão was constructed in paris. source: museé de l'air, france.
The aviation also changed after the Brazilian Alberto Santos Dumont. Alberto Santos Dumont was born on July 20th, 1873, in the village of Cabangu, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. At the age of 18, his father sent Santos Dumont to Paris where he devoted his time to the studies of chemistry, physics, astronomy and mechanics. He had a dream and an objective: to fly. In 1898, Santos-Dumont went up in his first balloon. It was round and unusually small and he called it Brésil (Brazil). However, it was capable of lifting a payload of 114.4 lb, and had in its lower part a wicker basket. His second balloon, "America," had 500 m3 of capacity and gave Santos Dumont the Aero Club of Paris' award for the study of atmospheric currents. Twelve balloons participated in this competition but "America" reached a greater altitude and remained in the air for 22 hours. Between 1898 and 1905 he built and flew 11 dirigibles. Contrary to the prevailing common sense at that time, he employed in his lighter-than-air aircraft piston-powered engines with the lifting-gas hydrogen. He won the Deutsch Prize, which was conceived and granted by the oil tycoon Deustch de la Merthe, when for the first time in the history a dirigible went around the Eiffel tower on October 19th, 1901. This prize amounting 100,000 Francs stipulated a dirigible ride comprised of a flight with takeoff and landing at the Saint-Cloud field with a total duration of 30 minutes, including the going around the Eiffel Tower. In 1904, Santos Dumont came to the United States and was invited to the White House to meet President Theodore Roosevelt, who was very interested in the possible use of dirigibles in naval warfare. The interesting thing is that Santos-Dumont and the Wright brothers never met, even though they had heard of each other's work.
(photograph)Alberto Santos-Dumont at the helm of one of his airships. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
(photograph)Santos-Dumont going around the Eiffel tower with its no, 6 dirigible on October 19th 1901. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
Louis Cartier invented the wristwatch for his famous friend, Alberto Santos Dumont, in March of 1904. They had met and become good friends in 1900. Santos Dumont's Deustch Prize conquest was celebrated at Maxim's that evening, and at some point Santos Dumont complained to Cartier about the difficulty of checking his pocket watch to time his performance. He wanted his friend to come up with an alternative that would permit him to keep both hands on the controls. Louis Cartier went to work on the idea and the result was a watch with a leather band and a small buckle, to be worn on the wrist. Santos-Dumont never took off again without his personal Cartier wristwatch.
Santos Dumont also designed a helicopter, the picture of which was displayed on the cover page of the periodic "La Vie au Grand Air" of January 12, 1906. Due to technical difficulties to put such machine airborne, Santos Dumont pursued his dream of flying with a winged aircraft, instead. In 1906, Santos-Dumont took the nacelle of his dirigible balloon no. 14 and added to it a fuselage and biplane wings, whose cellular structure resembled the kites still found nowadays in Japan. An Antoinette V8 engine of 24 hp power was installed ahead of the wings, driving a propulsion propeller; the airplane flew rear-first and was denominated 14-bis (since it was descendent of the dirigible balloon no. 14). It had a wingspan of 12 m and 10-m-long fuselage, and had a tricycle fixed landing gear. Santos-Dumont developed what has to be called the first flight simulator, using winches and gears to let the 14-bis roll down a plan, while he learned how to control the plane. On 21 August 1906, Santos-Dumont made his first attempt to fly. He did not succeed, since the 14bis was underpowered. On September 13th, with a reengined 14bis (now with a 40 or 50 hp power engine which he obtained through Louis Bréguet), Santos Dumont made the first flight of 7 or 13 m (according to different accounts) above the ground, which ended with a violent landing, damaging the propeller and landing gear. On October 23th, 1906 his 14Bis biplane flew a distance of 60 meters at a height of 2 to 3 meters during a seven-sec-long flight. Santos Dumont won the 3,000 Francs Prize Archdeacon, instituted in July 1906 by the American Ernest Archdeacon, to honor the first flyer to achieve a level flight of at least 25 m. Before his next flight Santos-Dumont modified the 14-bis by the addition of large hexagonal ailerons, to give some control in roll. Since he already had his hands full with the rudder and elevator controls (and could not use peddles since he was standing), he operated these via a harness attached to his chest. If he wanted to roll right he would lean to his right, and vice versa. One witness likened Santos-Dumont's contortions while flying the 14-bis to dancing the samba! With the modified aircraft, he returned to Bagatelle on 12 November. This time the Brazilian made six increasingly successful flights. One of these flights was 21,4 sec long within a 220 m path at a height of 6 m. The Brazilian always used his Cartier wristwatch to check the duration of his flights. The flight experiments with the 14Bis took place at Le Bagatelle (air)field in Paris. Santos Dumont did not employ any catapult or similar device to place his craft aloft. As far as the world knew, it was the first airplane flight ever and Santos-Dumont became a hero to the world press. The stories about the Wright brothers' flights at Kitty Hawk and later near Dayton, Ohio, were not believed even in the US at the time.
(photograph)The dirigible no. 14 and the 14Bis during trials to evaluate its flight characteristics. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
(photograph)The first sustained flight of a fixed-wing craft took place on October 23th, 1906 in France. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian aviation pioneer continued with his experiments, building other dirigible balloons, as well as the aircraft no. 19, initially called Libellule (later changed to Demoiselle) in 1907. It was a small high-wing monoplane, with only 5.10 m wingspan, 8 m long and weighing little more than 110 Kg with Santos Dumont at the controls. With optimum performance, easily covering 200 m of ground during the initial flights and flying at speeds of more than 100 km/h. Dumont used to perform flights with the airplane on Paris and some small trips for nearby places. The Demoiselle was the last aircraft built by Santos Dumont and the type suffered several modifications from 1907 to 1909. Santos Dumont was so enthusiastic about the aviation that he released the drawings of Demoiselle for free, thinking that the aviation would be the mainstream of a new prosperous era for the mankind. Clément Bayard, an automotive maker, constructed several units of Demoiselle. Dumont retired from his aeronautical activities in 1910. Alberto Santos Dumont, seriously ill and disappointed, it is said, over the use of aircraft in warfare, committed suicide in the city of Guarujá in São Paulo on July 23, 1932. His numerous and decisive contributions to aviation are his legacy to mankind.
(photograph)The 14Bis flying on 12 November 1906. The new ailerons are clearly visible. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
(photograph)The successful Demoiselle monoplane, which Santos Dumont employed as private transport. Source: Museu Aeroespacial, Rio de Janeiro
On the 7th January 1910, the first airplane constructed and designed in Brazil took off for its maiden flight in Osasco, São Paulo. The aircraft was conceived by the Frenchman Demetre Sensaud de Lavaud and was very similar to the Bleriot designs. The first flight was only 6-sec long. Afterwards, several other flights followed and the airplane, known as São Paulo, attracted huge crowds during its flights exhibitions. The aircraft was 100% Brazilian-made (even the propellers and the engine were manufactured by Mr. Lavaud). It was the first of several other designs developed in Brazil and the event took place long before the country could see aircraft serial manufacturing.In 1899 in São Paulo the Strength of Material Laboratory of the Engineering Faculty Escola Politécnica was created. In the first years of its existence, the Laboratory performed tests with materials mostly employed in the civil construction. In 1926, the Laboratory evolved itself into the Laboratory for Material Testing also gaining research attributions and in turn gave later birth to the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas (IPT). The interest of IPT in aviation appeared from studies looking for application areas of wood in engineering. A report containing properties of numerous wooden elements, result of an extensive and systematic research, was published by IPT and was worldwide acknowledged. In 1938, Frederico Brotero and Orthon Hoover designed a monoplace aircraft of wooden structure. The first one of the four prototypes of the aircraft was constructed in the IPT facilities and finished in Rio Claro, a city located in the countryside in the State of São Paulo. The airplane was nicknamed Bichinho de Rio Claro (Rio Claro's mascot) but later it gained the IPT-0 denomination. The plane brought some aeronautical innovations, among them high-lift devices at wing leading edge, which became a standard feature for aircraft types developed later by IPT. The first prototype of IPT-0 was equipped with a 60-hp engine. The wing ribs and the fuselage were composed of freijó (Cordia goeldiana), a moderate-weight wood type, which was researched by IPT. The skin of IPT-0 was made of IPT-manufactured plywood. Bichinho was in operation until 1988. The experience gathered by making plywood elements for Bichinho enabled a creation of a unit for plywood manufactured at IPT, which started production in 1940. In 1943, engineers at IPT designed a new aircraft with more powerful engines ranging from 65 to 80 hp. Three prototypes had been constructed, each of them with a different motorization. All aircraft presented outstanding flight characteristics. In 1948, the Divison of Aeronautics of the IPT was created, originated from the Section of Aeronautics. The IPT designed a glider for primary instruction, the Gafanhoto, which was designated IPT-1. A public-domain report was published by IPT containing the required information to build the glider. The IPT-2 aircraft, also a glider, was nicknamed Aratinga and performed its maiden flight in July 1942. IPT built 17 different types of aircraft along its aeronautical activities.
(photograph) First prototype of Bichinho.Source: Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas, IPT
In early 1951 Prof. Heinrich Focke moved to Brazil. He was head of the former Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG, which designed and manufactured the Fw 190, considered by many specialists one of best fighters of the World War II. At Centro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA), Prof. Focke conducted some ground tests with a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, the Convertiplano. The BF-1 Beija-Flor helicopter was a Prof. Focke design from 1956, at this time still working at CTA. A two-seater, the Beija Flor had its 225hp Continental E225 engine fitted in the nose, with a short coupling to the rotor pylon, which was mounted centrally in front of the crew. An open structure tubular steel tail boom carried a pair of tail surfaces and a small tail rotor. The prototype flew on 1st January 1959, and performed an extended flight-testing campaign until it was damaged in an accident. It is thought that further work on the Beija Flor was then abandoned. A group of engineers working at IPD, an institute belonging to CTA, designed and built the twin-engined Bandeirante, an all-metal aircraft conceived to transport 20 passengers and that was able to operate at unpaved airfields. The Bandeirante was later manufactured by Embraer, which designed stretched civil and military versions of the type.At the end of the 80s, the CTA adapted an aeronautical piston-powered engine to use ethanol as fuel. A Brazilian made T-25 Universal military trainer aircraft equipped with this engine successfully flew in 1989. Currently, there is research being conducted to introduce this kind of engine to agricultural airplanes.
Convertiplano's fuselage and engine workbench. Source: Centro Técnico Aeroespacial.The Beija-Flor Helicopter. Source: Centro Técnico Aeroespacial
(Photographs)The aeronautical activities of IPT and CTA led to necessary knowledge and the education of specialized people to support the modern Brazilian aircraft industry, which was born in the 60s and early 70s. Currently, Brazil has the fourth largest commercial aircraft manufacturer in the world, which has significantly contributed to the development of the regional aviation worldwide with comfortable, modern, and efficient designs. Originally provided to AIAA for its Evolution of Flight Campaign, 2003. By Bento Silva de Mattos
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Last week's alarming announcement that the city of Adrian will draw up a budget that eliminates its recreation department should be a wake-up call for local residents. The first step to answering it is to attend upcoming city meetings to learn more and to ask questions.
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Facing declining property tax revenue and numerous increasing costs, the city's 2013-14 budget is approximately $370,000 in the red. Easier cuts to various departments took place years ago.
Learning about viable options is important. The city cannot balance its budget if we "Just make the commissioners and mayor take a pay cut," as some have commented. Their salaries were cut in 2011. Despite all their meetings and reading chores, commissioners are paid only $3,178 per year, and the mayor is paid $6,375. Nor is the math even half-solved if we "Get rid of the city administrator," as others suggest — leaving aside the obvious question of who would handle the growing requirements of federal, state, local and labor regulations and other daily duties.
Nor is a $370,000 hole easily filled with new revenue. Higher fees can drive away a significant number of users. Taxes and millages are unpopular. Oil royalties are uncertain at best, and won't begin until production starts.
One way or another, fixing a $370,000 annual deficit will involve painful choices. Learning which alternatives will work and which will not — and why — is better done now than when the final budget is adopted in May. Adrian and its tax base have changed significantly over the past 50 years since the recreation department was created.
We agree that recreation is important for a vibrant community. At the same time, citizens must decide how vital it is for city government to offer cartoon comic drawing, volleyball leagues, daddy-daughter dances, skateboard camp or golf lessons. These are excellent programs, but does the city have the same duty to provide them as it does police, firefighters, sewers, streets or other services?
Perhaps the city can find ways to make cuts and to increase revenue, possibly with fee increases. Maybe seeking a millage for recreation is a possibility. Such questions should be discussed at Wednesday's meeting.
Residents might also need to look to nonprofit groups including clubs, volunteer leagues, the YMCA or other groups through which many of these programs could also be organized and offered. Ultimately, residents choose with their time, wallets and commitment what genuinely matters to them.
The first steps in prioritizing, though, are gathering the facts and understanding the options. Residents should certainly plan to attend Wednesday's presentation and ask questions. That should be the first step to answering this alarm.
Our View: If you question Adrian cutting city recreation, attend – ask questions
Last week's alarming announcement that the city of Adrian will draw up a budget that eliminates its recreation department should be a wake-up call for local residents. The first step to answering it is to attend upcoming city meetings to learn more and to ask questions.


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Find out how reliable home pregnancy tests are and what complications can cause false positive or false negative pregnancy test results.
Home pregnancy tests are accurate as long as you follow the instructions correctly.
A positive test result is almost certainly correct. However, a negative test result is less reliable. The result may not be reliable if you:
Some medications can also affect the results.
When you become pregnant, your body produces the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG). Home pregnancy tests detect HCG in your urine.
You can take most pregnancy tests from the first day of your missed period. Tests carried out earlier than this are not always accurate. For more information, see How soon can I do a pregnancy test?
Check the instructions to make sure you can do the test at any time of day. It's usually best to take the test first thing in the morning as your urine will have the highest concentration of hormones at this time.
Avoid drinking too much fluid beforehand, as this can dilute the level of HCG in your urine.
If the test result is positive, you're almost certainly pregnant. Contact your GP surgery as soon as possible. Because home pregnancy tests are so accurate, your GP may not repeat the test.
If you want to continue with your pregnancy, it's a good idea to start your antenatal care as soon as possible. If you're not sure whether you want to continue with the pregnancy, you can find more information about your options here: Am I pregnant?
If you want to know when the baby is due, you can use our pregnancy due date calculator.
If the test result is negative, you may not be pregnant. However, negative results are less reliable. For example, if you do a pregnancy test too early, you could be pregnant, but there may not be enough HCG in your body to give a positive test result.
Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity (how soon they can detect HCG and what level of HCG needs to be present). You can find information on the packaging about how sensitive your test is.
If you still think you're pregnant after a negative result, wait a few days and try again. Speak to your GP if you get a negative result after a second test but your period hasn't arrived.
Some medications can affect test results, including:
If you're taking any medication, the patient information leaflet that comes with it will tell you if it affects test results. You can also ask a pharmacist.
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75g aquarium and glass top: FREE (thanks betsyann07)
Wood stand: FREE (thanks, dad!)
Rena XP3 filter: $120.00 (great sale at Big Als awhile back)
Multiple Duetto100 and 50 filters: $15-$20 each (Drs. Foster & Smith)
50 lbs Black Blasting Sand: $6.99 (Menards)
4'x2' eggcrate: $11.4 (Menards)
Two boxes of slate tile: $15.90 (Menards)
Plants: $20 (Aquabid, Planted Aquariums Central, PT swap n shop)
Jager 300w heater: $22.50 (Drs. Foster & Smith)
Grapevine: ~$15 (Petco)
Digital Thermometer: $7 (Drs. Foster Smith)
*items in green are newly purchased, everything else I already had)
First, I rinsed out the tank. Since it came from a trusted source and she'd done a great job cleaning it up, this didn't take too long.
Then, I cut the eggcrate to fit perfectly in the bottom of my tank and put it in. After rinsing the sand (black blasting sand is a PAIN to wash and since the particles are sharp, injuries are possible), I put that in the bottom, completely covering the eggcrate.
I then filled the tank with water, hooked up the filter, and was done for the first day. I put a bit of fish food since I hadn't been able to find pure ammonia to feed the filter.
The second day, I managed to find pure ammonia. Dumped in WAY too much.
The third day, I did a large water change to reduce the ammonia.
Next, I cut a small piece of eggcrate and put the roots of my vals through it:
After that, I put it in the tank, weighed down with some grapevine (this has been sitting in another tank for years, so it's waterlogged. It took A LONG TIME to get the grapevine waterlogged):
Next, I covered up the eggcrate with sand:
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Even though I am not a huge fan of One Direction, I still entered the Flight Start contest and won. Hahaha. Flight Start. More like Flight Fail. We ended up nose diving into a sand deserted island. So now I am stuck on this island with a curly haired girl named Lauren, a 'different' Asian girl named Malena and One Direction of course. I have to cope with this complete strangers to survive. Great way to start off my week...
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What's better than adopting one cat? Adopting two! They will keep each other company, and two felines means double the love and affection for you.read more
I will never forget the look on the face of a cat owner when I said, "You might have just killed your cat." The owner, a registered nurse, gave her cat a dose of children's Tylenol, making the fatal assumption that using the dose that is appropriate for a 10-pound baby would be all right for her cat.
Cats, however, cannot metabolize acetaminophen the way humans can. The cat survived the near-fatal anemia that resulted, but it was a costly lesson: Cats are not small people.
According to a study published in The Veterinary Journal in March 2011, 61 percent of cats older than 6 years of age displayed signs of osteoarthritis. With a large percentage of senior cats experiencing joint disease, veterinarians and owners are keen to find a safe and effective pain medication for cats, but it is not an easy proposition.
In 2011, the FDA approved the use of robenacoxib (trade name Onsior) for use in cats. This is the first nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) specifically approved by the FDA for cats, and owners are eagerly awaiting its availability in the U.S., which is slated to happen soon.
Before you run over to the vet and ask to try it, there are a few things to keep in mind. Cats have notoriously fickle kidneys, and that's one of the reasons why NSAIDS are not more commonly used in this species. The FDA has approved Onsior under very specific restrictions. Cats must be at least 6 months and 5.5 pounds. The drug is only approved for short-term use up to three days for control of postoperative pain. As of this time, it is not approved for long-term use.
Onsior has been available in Europe for over a year, and veterinarians in the United States are watching its usage closely. As it enters the market, owners can expect their veterinarians to get a better sense of how the medical community is responding to it and whether it is a drug they will be using routinely.
Both vets and cat owners are anxious to find a good way to manage feline pain, but as is the case with all new drugs, we want to do it in a safe manner. Here's hoping Onsior proves to be a good remedy for pets that are in pain.
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang is a small-animal veterinarian from San Diego. When she's not at work or with her family of two and her four-legged creatures, you can find her blogging about life with pets at PawCurious.com. Dr. Vogelsang's blogs have previously appeared on The Daily Cat.
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Fashion is known to take a different approach to style each season and it seems that for the first part of the 2013 season, designers are putting on display an array of revamped classic styles that have as aim to underline timeless elegance. For the resort 2013 collection, renowned fashion label Valentino demonstrated it has a limitless oasis of creativity as the brand put on display almost 50 amazing high-end garments that seem to be infused with a deluxe-vacation allure, outfits that attract attention like a magnet while maintaining a high... Read More


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By Jon Herskovitz
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) - Building crews set fire on Friday to a luxury lake house left dangling about 75 feet (23 meters) on a decaying cliff that has been giving way underneath the structure.
Live video showed the house being set on fire by work crews, who earlier had placed hay bales soaked in fuel inside the $800,000 house on Lake Whitney, about 75 miles (120 km) southwest of Dallas, and broke windows for proper ventilation.
The land started to give way in February, and since then about 50 yards of land that separated it from the water's edge has eroded, said Mark Wilson, the chief deputy for the Hill County Sheriff's Department.
On Tuesday, a large chunk of the land under the structure collapsed, leaving about half of the house on the ground and half in the air.
The burn, which was authorized by the homeowner, will be carefully monitored and comes after a demolition of the house was seen as too risky due to the unstable ground underneath, officials said.
Owner Rob Webb, who spent his retirement savings on the house, has abandoned the property. He told Dallas television station WFAA he had trouble recognizing the structure from news reports.
"You're like, 'Good grief, that is my home,'" Webb told WFAA.
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Gisele Bundchen: Bikini Babe in Costa Rica!
Gisele Bundchen shows off her bikini bod at the beach on Monday (August 8) in Costa Rica.
The 31-year-old Brazilian supermodel soaked up the sun with some pals and took a dip in the ocean with her 20-month-old son, Benjamin.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gisele Bundchen
Gisele is currently in the running for the "Greenest Celebrity" title for the 6th International Green Awards for Creativity in Sustainability.
She's up against Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Don Cheadle, Sir Paul McCartney, Sting, and Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
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An Interdisciplinary Integrative Forum on Modeling, Simulation and Scientific Computing in the Microelectronic, Semiconductor, Sensors, Materials and Biotechnology fields.
The largest gathering in the field worldwide, MSM is the premier technical forum for presenting the latest research and development in modeling and simulation tools and applications in the MEMS, microelectronic, semiconductor, sensor, materials and biotechnology fields. MSM 2000 will be held at the U.S. Grant hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Diego's business and cultural district, across from the Gas Lamp Quarter, and the world famous Horton Plaza, walking distance to Theaters, Restaurants and Harbor, and minutes from the famed San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Seaworld.
The conference will start Sunday late afternoon with registration and reception, and adjourn Wednesday afternoon. Technical sessions, and the vendor exhibition run Monday through Wednesday. Conference registration and housing will officially open October 15, 1999. Required forms and instructions are posted on the conference web site. The conference Technical Proceedings, consisting of articles submitted by authors of both oral and poster papers will be distributed to participants at registration.
In addition to the Technical Program, an exciting series of Social Events are being prepared to allow attendees ample opportunity to interact socially and enjoy the sights and sounds of San Diego.
MSM provides a forum for the interdisciplinary blending of computational efforts in the microelectronic and MEMS disciplines, which require an inherent system approach for design but are rapidly becoming more dependent upon computational nanoscience for basic input. The blending of the basics of computational nanoscience and the system-level requirements of microsystem modeling are a requirement for the future of computational based technology design.
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text: On February 2, 2011, President Obama called Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The two discussed counterterrorism cooperation and the battle against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. At the end of the call, according to a White House read-out, Obama "expressed concern" over the release of a man named Abdulelah Haider Shaye, whom Obama said "had been sentenced to five years in prison for his association with AQAP." It turned out that Shaye had not yet been released at the time of the call, but Saleh did have a pardon for him prepared and was ready to sign it. It would not have been unusual for the White House to express concern about Yemen's allowing AQAP suspects to go free. Suspicious prison breaks of Islamist militants in Yemen had been a regular occurrence over the past decade, and Saleh has been known to exploit the threat of terrorism to leverage counterterrorism dollars from the United States. But this case was different. Abdulelah Haider Shaye is not an Islamist militant or an Al Qaeda operative. He is a journalist.


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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Luncheon program includes two options for large groups to have an upscale lunch under the wings of Air Force One and an exceptional tour experience. We offer our traditional Air Force One White House Luncheon and our Air Force One Barbeque Buffet. These programs include a docent-led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and amazing Air Force One Pavilion, followed by a unique and delightful lunch.
The Air Force One White House Luncheons are $55.95 per person, for groups of 40 people or more. This lunch comes complete with linen and china service, fresh flowers on the tables, and professional wait staff to attend to your group. The Air Force One Barbeque Buffet is $45.95 per person, for groups of 30 people or more. This buffet includes catering staff to oversee and restock your lunch, complete with linen and china service, and a truly exceptional buffet experience.
To celebrate the end of a California campaign trip, First Lady Nancy Reagan rolled an orange down the aisle in Air Force One. To honor this tradition, we offer an upgrade of $3.95 per person to add the "Air Force One Orange Centerpiece" with an individual keepsake card detailing the story of the "Orange Rolling" tradition on the Air Force One. The orange centerpiece is a tribute that keeps Mrs. Reagan's tradition "rolling".
Both lunches are offered daily. Additional fees will apply for lunches that occur on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. For questions, or to reserve your space today, please call the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation at 805-577-4057. Space and dates are limited for these lunches, so please call early. Final guest count is due seven days prior to event. Rates and prices are subject to change.


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Cuban Artist Doing Workshop And Talk At Wag
In conjunction with the exhibition Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection, on at the Winnipeg Art Gallery from October 22 until January 10, Cuban artist Dalvis Tuya Valido will be a visiting artist at the WAG from November 16 to 23.
"The WAG has partnered with Art City, Graffiti Gallery, and the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery to bring Dalvis Tuya Valido to Winnipeg," says Director Dr. Stephen Borys. "He will be involved in activities at all four of these institutions, a fine example of arts groups working together. We hope our visitors will enjoy meeting him and thereby add another layer to their understanding of Cuban art."
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to bring Dalvis to Winnipeg. We know he is excited to visit Canada, and Winnipeg in particular, to meet people, and get a sense of our rich and varied cultural community. He is an internationally respected, highly skilled artist and we are fortunate to have the support of volunteers, individuals, and organizations in the community to assist us with this project." says Michael Boss, Head of WAG Studio Programs.
At the WAG's Art for Lunch program on Wednesday, November 18, Dalvis will give a talk with Ray Dirks, Curator of the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery. He will be discussing his own work and offering insights on the artists in Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection. Ray Dirks has worked with artists and communities in Cuba several times. In 2008 he mounted an exhibition at MHCG of contemporary Cuban art.
Dalvis will also be conducting a two-day mixed media workshop at the WAG on November 21 and 22. Deadline to register for the workshop is October 29.
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All travellers to Uzbekistan require a visa. A Letter of Invitation (LOI) is also required before you can apply for the visa. LOIs must state the location where you will apply for your visa - this cannot be changed after it is issued. Please follow the instructions below to have your LOI issued so you can apply for your visa. Please note if you are a US or UK citizen you can obtain a Uzbekistan Visa without an LOI by direct application to the consulate in London, New York, and Washington DC.
We have partnered with The Visa Machine to provide your LOI for Uzbekistan. This service is included in your trip cost. We advise that you apply for your LOI no later than 3 months before your trip to allow time for processing. Uzbekistan LOIs are processed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uzbekistan and usually take around 4 weeks to be processed, with up to 6 weeks in peak travel season not uncommon.
1. To obtain your Uzbekistan LOI use this link: http://intrepid-visa-support.thevisamachine.com/
2. Use the Checklist to make sure you have everything you need before you start as you will not be able to save once your start filling in the application.
3. Once you are satisfied you have all information with you to apply for your Uzbekistan LOI click on the 'Apply Now' link and follow the instructions.
4. If you have any trouble with the online form or want to check the status of your Uzbekistan LOI application please contact The Visa Machine on firstname.lastname@example.com or during UK working hours on +44(0) 207 148 6402.
Visa on Arrival is only available at Tashkent International Airport, with the LOI stating this as your place of application. If you have a Uzbekistan Consulate in your home country must get the visa before arrival. If you don't have a Consulate in your home country you can get a Visa on Arrival. The visa will cost approx 100USD. You must have USD cash to pay for this.
If you are crossing into Uzbekistan overland at a border crossing, you will need to get your Uzbekistan visa in advance. Please ensure you allow enough processing time to get your LOI and send away your passport, especially if this will involved sending your passport overseas. You may be able to obtain an Uzbekistan visa in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan if travelling there before entering Uzbekistan. You would need to be in Bishkek for a minimum of 1 week to allow for making an appointment at the consulate and for processing. We are unable to guarantee that you will be able to obtain your Uzbekistan visa in Bishkek.
All visitors to Uzbekistan must register with the local department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 working days after arrival. When staying at a hotel, you will be registered automatically. Please ensure you keep any registration documents issued by the hotel until you exit the country.
Some medications available over the counter or by prescription in other countries, such as sleeping tablets, may be illegal or restricted in Uzbekistan. You should declare all prescription medications and other restricted items on arrival in Uzbekistan, and carry a copy of the prescription with you.
Tipping isn't generally expected in Uzbekistan but is considered polite, particularly when considering the low wages earned by service workers. Leaving 5% extra for guides, porters, restaurants workers and taxi drivers is a good idea, but not mandatory.
Travellers should be able to use the internet in the cyber cafes and large hotels of Uzbekistan's big cities. Rural areas will have little to no access so be prepared to disconnect from the net when travelling in remote areas.
Depending on where you are from and what handset you're using, your phone may or may not work while in Uzbekistan. Coverage is generally good in the cities, but is less reliable in remote and mountainous areas. Ensure that global roaming is activated before leaving home but be aware that you may not be able to access texts and calls when in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan has a mix of Western and squat toilets, with Western-style toilets usually found in city hotels, cafes and tourists areas, and more basic toilets found in rural areas. Be prepared by carrying your own toilet paper, hand sanitizer and/or soap as these aren't always provided.
Bottle of beer = 1000 UZS
1 hour in an internet café = 1000 USZ
Lunch or market snack = 1000 USZ
Simple lunch at a cafe = 4000-5000 UZS
Dinner at a restaurant = 7000-10,000 UZS
Drinking water from the tap isn't recommended in Uzbekistan. Tea is served with most meals and we recommended you ask your leader were filtered water can be found instead of relying on bottled water.
Foreign credit cards aren't widely accepted so be sure to carry other modes of payment when travelling in Uzbekistan.
Relying on ATM access isn't wise when travelling in Uzbekistan. Be sure to carry enough cash for the trip, as operational ATMs that accept foreign cards are hard to come by. Refer to your trip notes for more information on money.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of your trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in Uzbekistan go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/uzbekistan/public-holidays
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Brad Paisley has been in the news quite a bit lately; from his Westboro Baptist Church selfie to his upcoming ABC show "Rising Star." The country star is also on tour, and an impromptu afterparty following one of his shows is the latest reason he is trending online.
Paisley and fellow country rockers Charlie Worsham and Randy Houser walked into Joe's Pub after a show Saturday night near Chicago. The guys decided to keep the music going and hopped on stage to jam. Mike Perlof had a front-row view and filmed the performance with his GoPro camera.
And then Paisley decided to offer him an even more unique view. The singer, who has 22 country No. 1 singles to his name, grabbed Perlof's GoPro and used it as a slide while he played guitar.
"It was the perfect storm because I happened to not have my case on my GoPro which would have made it nearly impossible to play slide guitar with the camera at that angle that Brad got," Perlof wrote on the YouTube post's description. "Not to mention passing the camera without skipping a single note and throwing it back to me perfectly."
Perlof published the video on Tuesday of his experience, which he calls "the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me at a live show." It currently has more than 200,000 views.
"Insane!" he said. "Its [stet] magical moments like these that make live music."
Paisley's tour continues throughout North America until October. "Rising Star" premieres on Sunday, June 22 on ABC.


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June 28, 2012
Event to focus on how pollinators affect wildlife habitat
CUNNINGHAM — On July 6, Pheasants Forever will host a wildlife habitat tour of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism's (KDWPT) Byron Walker Wildlife Area, near Cunningham. The tour will focus on habitat diversity and the importance of native wildflowers and pollinator insects to raising successful broods of pheasants and quail. The tour is free and open to the public.
Interested individuals should meet at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 6, at the Byron Walker Wildlife Area Headquarters, 9 miles west of Kingman on Highway 54. The tour will last approximately three hours.
Topics to be covered include vegetative diversity and wildflowers in grasslands and how they affect game bird populations, ways to improve bird habitat in CRP, grassland management techniques that are being employed on the wildlife area, and common pollinator insects that can be found there. Following the presentations, the tour will visit two sites on the area for short nature walks to see first-hand how the grasslands have responded to management employed by area staff.
This workshop will offer some spectacular photo opportunities. Long pants, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended. For more information, phone Zac Eddy at 620-338-7132 or email email@example.com.
Partners assisting Pheasants Forever with the tour include KDWPT, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Mary Liz Jameson from Wichita State University's Department of Biological Sciences.


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We are pleased to introduce you to the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression, an initiative of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at Emory University. The Fuqua Center is committed to improving the community's understanding and recognition of mental illnesses in older adults and improving access to geriatric psychiatric services. The Fuqua Center provides community education programs, professional training and clinical services in Atlanta, throughout the state of Georgia and nationally.
This website offers information on Emory Healthcare/ Fuqua Center mental health services including community based clinics, in home psychiatric care provided in residential facilities and long distance psychiatric evaluations provided via telemedicine technology. You will also find information on upcoming educational programs as well as community resources for seniors, caregivers and professionals who care for older adults. We invite you to explore this site and welcome your comments and suggestions.
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My textile art has been exhibited in countries throughout Europe, America and including some of the Middle Asian "Stan" countries. I was included in Art Quilt exhibits in the 6th European Quilt Triennial, and in The Quilter's Hall of Fame in America.
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Huskies Take Down Chargers, Advance in Playoffs
The St. Cloud State Huskies defeated Hillsdale College Saturday afternoon at Husky Stadium, 42-28. The Huskies got off to a quick start, scoring on a three yard touchdown run by senior running back Dante Steward. The touchdown was set up by a 71 yard pass play from Philip Klaphake to senior wide out Fred Williams. The Huskies later scored on a 1 yard touchdown run by Dante Steward late in the first quarter. St. Cloud took a 14-0 lead into the second quarter
Hillsdale's offense was lead by senior quarterback Troy Weatherford, who ended the game with 400 yards passing. Weatherford hooked up with wide receiver Andre Holmes on a 13 yard touchdown pass. Hillsdale later scored on an Andre Holmes 7 yard touchdown reception from Weatherford. The Huskies never panicked, and scored just before halftime on 30 yard touchdown reception by senior Fred Williams. Williams made a beautiful one-handed catch as he streaked across the field, and Klaphake made a perfect pass, to put the Huskies up 21-14 at halftime.
Hillsdale scored on the opening possession of the second half, when Brad Spencer ran in a 13 yard screen pass. After that point the Huskies took over the game in all phases. Philip Klaphake scored on a two yard touchdown run to put the Huskies up 28-21. Steward ran in his third touchdown of the game, pushing the Huskies lead to 35-21 mid-way through the fourth quarter. Hillsdale scored with four minutes remaining to cut the lead to seven, but Steward scored his fourth rushing touchdown to put the game out of reach, and the Huskies advanced to the second round of the NCAA D2 playoffs.
Philip Klaphake threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 83 yards and a score. Dante Steward had four rushing touchdowns, while running for 153 yards on 29 carries. Fred Williams had a career day, adding to his brilliant St. Cloud career. Williams had 12 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown. Williams was too much for the Hillsdale defense to defend, as he was repeatedly getting loose from the coverage.
The Huskies will travel to Duluth next Saturday to face the Bulldogs in a rematch of a game that was played three weeks ago. The Huskies played tough, but turnovers cost them the game. The Bulldogs won the game 40-17.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Stillwater couple for orchestrating a $5 million mortgage fraud scheme.
U.S. District Judge David Doty on Thursday sentenced 52-year-old James Hoffman to 6.5 years in prison. The judge also ordered Hoffman to pay $344,000 in restitution to victims.
Doty sentenced 53-year-old Teresa Hoffman to a year and a day in prison.
The Hoffmans pleaded guilty in February.
According to the indictment, James Hoffman conspired from 2001 through 2009 to defraud mortgage lenders and obtain money from those lenders. The indictment alleged that Teresa Hoffman began participating in the scheme in August 2006.
The couple allegedly recruited straw buyers to purchase real estate in both Minnesota and Wisconsin with the proceeds of fraudulent mortgage loans arranged by James Hoffman, and sometimes by both defendants.
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Beautiful Bodrum is found on the southern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey boasting hot weather, azure blue waters, plenty of beaches and a rich history. This charming port area is buzzing with traditional Turkish life from the food to the many local souvenirs available on the bustling markets.
Make sure to haggle and take home some bargains to remember your holiday in the sunny hotspot of Bodrum.
The beauty of Bodrum in Turkey is not only found along the beaches, although the golden sands and dazzling blue bay are very inviting, but there is so much more to explore in this popular and pretty tourist destination. Bodrum is a picturesque port, known as the Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and certainly has plenty of historical remains to see. Perhaps the first port of call is the 15th century Bodrum Castle of the Knights of St John which is one of Bodrum's most popular sites to see. The impressive medieval structure stands proudly at the entrance to the bay and is well worth a visit. Also housed in the castle is the Underwater Archeology Museum, an interesting attraction where you can see all kinds of objects that have been recovered from the sea.
From the castle, look out over the pretty marina area which is filled with expensive yachts bobbing about in the harbour. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a history buff then visit the Tomb of Mausolus which is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and dates back to 353 BC. One of the best ways to explore Bodrum is not by foot but by boat. Hop onboard a trip to nearby Karaada where you can bathe in the mineral waters of the grotto which are said to have health and beautifying benefits. After all the sightseeing it's time to hit the beach and one of the best can be found in Torba, a tranquil and traditional Turkish town where you can relax on the golden sands surrounded by lush greenery of pine trees and olive trees.
Bodrum is a perfect destination for a fun packed holiday in the sun for groups of friends with everything you need from great beaches to a fantastic nightlife. You will also find a good choice of places to eat out and if it's shopping you're into then you'll love the colorful bazaars selling everything from shoes and scarves to jewellery.
A lively port area, Bodrum is dominated by the medieval castle and the yacht-filled harbour where many festivals take place throughout the year. Hit the beach to soak up the rays and then when you need to cool down you'll be spoilt for choice with the huge range of watersports on offer. Try your hand at waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing or head to the Dedeman Water Park for the day where you can brave the slides and wild rivers. Real daredevils should try rafting on the Dalaman River and divers will love the calm clear waters where there are multicolored sponges and underwater life to be found in the many reefs and caves.
In the evening you can find a traditional taverna in Bodrum for a few relaxed drinks and a bite to eat with friends. Head to Gumbet for clubs and bars that stay open into the early hours with revellers enjoying the Turkish party atmosphere.
With the many gorgeous beaches found along the Bodrum Peninsula, Bodrum is the ideal location for a fun getaway for the whole family with plenty to see and do. Make the most of the sun on the beach during the day where you can also get involved in all kinds of watersports. Refreshments are close at hand from the many cafes that line the harbour where you can enjoy an ice cream or thirst quenching drink.
Make a splash at the Dedeman Aquapark on the outskirts of Bodrum where kids (and big kids!) can race down the slides, brave the wild river and the wave pool. Perfect for a fun day out for the whole family where you can cool down in the hot Turkish weather.
The spectacular castle that dominates the harbour is worth a visit for fantastic views of Bodrum. The fascinating attraction of the Underwater Archaeology Museum is great fun for kids where they can see weird and wonderful objects that have been recovered from the sea.
Bodrum is brimming with natural beauty from its tree lined harbour to its dazzling blue bay where couples can enjoy a romantic beach getaway in the sun. Spend the days relaxing on the many quiet beaches of the Bodrum Peninsula, which vary from small pebble beaches set in picturesque coves to sandy bays. When the sun goes down take a stroll hand in hand along the pretty palm tree lined waterfront and enjoy a drink looking out over the marina where the castle in particular looks stunning lit up at night. Bodrum has plenty of bars and great restaurants where you can enjoy a romantic meal for two. Why not try some fresh fish, a local specialty here.
The impressive Bodrum Castle of the Knights of St John is well worth a visit as are the bustling markets where you can pick up anything from jewelry and scarves to perfume and souvenirs. Explore further afield and hire a boat for two where you can visit quaint fishing villages nearby or head to the grotto in Karaada where you can bathe in the natural mineral waters that flow from the rocks. If you want to indulge in some real pampering then book a day at one of the many luxury spas in Bodrum for a relaxing massage or spa treatment.
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Dental hygienist jobs are projected to grow at a higher-than-average rate of 20 percent. This field is forecast to continue its growth because of increased research linking oral health to general health. Find out more about what a career in dental hygiene looks like.
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Perhaps the last time you had a checkup at your doctor's office, he or she recommended that you drop a little weight. A person's ideal weight depends on several factors, including age, gender, your bodyframe size, the amount of exercise you get, and any health conditions or medications that could have an impact on your weight, such as insulin taken by Type One diabetics, or people in recovery from surgery or cancer treatments. There are many scams available that offer quick weight loss results, but in reality there is no quick fix for losing weight and then maintaining your weight at the correct level. It is a matter of balancing diet and exercise in an appropriate way so that you can drop the extra pounds while still maintaining your muscle mass. What constitutes healthy weight loss, and what tools are available to help you achieve your ideal weight?
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One aspect of healthy weight loss is that you take the weight off slowly. Although there are some health conditions in which a doctor might recommend rapid weight loss, this is a task to only be completed under a doctor's supervision. If you are not in this category, doctors often recommend losing no more than two pounds at the most per week.
Simple changes in your lifestyle can have an impact over time on your weight. Simply by eating more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, and cutting back a bit on portion sizes can help tremendously. Adding physical exercise to your daily schedule also makes a dramatic difference in not only your wellbeing but also your weight. Walking is often recommended because it is easy to do, does not require special equipment, and can be done anywhere.
The Mayo Clinic recommends controlling the portion sizes of foods to help with weight loss. They advise eating more fruits and vegetables and reducing the portion size on high-calorie foods will not only help you feel full but will reduce the number of calories you are eating and help you reach your weight loss goals.
Others find that a small reduction in your daily calories can make for significant weight loss if it is done on a consistent basis over time. Dropping 300 to 500 calories per day alone can result in a weight loss of one to two pounds per week. This is roughly equivalent to three chocolate chip cookies to one average slice of pecan pie.
Many who have been successful at losing weight and keeping it off rely on a calorie calculator and an exercise journal to help them achieve healthy weight loss. An online food diary can help you analyze quickly and easily the food you eat, and help you make healthy choices. An online exercise log can help you plan your workout schedule so that it includes cardio, strength and flexibility training, along with appropriate rest, so that your fitness level will improve, and will also result in healthy weight loss.


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The Examinations Office is part of the Student Administration Department of Academic Services. The main objective of the Examinations Office is to oversee the University's centrally-timetabled final written examinations for on-campus and distance-taught papers. This includes producing the examination timetable and organising and running the examinations. This office also advises students regarding examination-related matters, and administers Special Consideration, Variation, and Alternative Arrangement applications.
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It's been 13 years, an entire generation of students, since California originally passed non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Now, with the state auditor's report on School Safety & Non-Discrimination Laws, we're finally getting some accountability -- and the news isn't good.
The audit clearly confirms what Gay-Straight Alliance youth leaders have experienced for years: California is falling short in its duty to ensure that all students – no matter their race, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression – are safe and have the opportunity to stay in school and succeed.
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The audit reveals a breakdown in complaint procedures, inconsistent implementation of the law at school sites, and a need for more leadership and guidance from the California Department of Education.
We're heartened, though, by the Auditor's solid recommendations, including restorative justice, peer mediation, and other best practices that improve school climate and keep students in school. The report also calls out the importance of data collection and analysis to track the effectiveness of anti-discrimination and anti-bullying programs and tools. Over the year, we will use these recommendations to urge the CDE and local districts to show leadership and work with youth and community partners to ensure students have the opportunity to graduate.
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A Senate panel on Thursday rejected the Pentagon's proposed cuts in personnel and equipment for the Air National Guard as it completed a far-reaching, $631 billion defense budget for next year.
Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services Committee unanimously backed the budget, which called for the same amount of money President Barack Obama had proposed for the military earlier this year. The total is $4 billion less than the House-passed bill, and House-Senate negotiators will have to work out the difference.
The committee followed Obama's lead on overall spending, but broke with the administration and the Pentagon on several policies. The panel rejected a call for another round of domestic military base closings and rebuffed the Pentagon's plan to raise enrollment fees for the military's health care program.
The Pentagon envisions reductions in the size of the force as it emerges from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The cuts also reflect last year's budget agreement that calls for a $487 billion reduction in projected defense spending over 10 years, a number that could double if Congress and the Obama administration fail to agree on a way to avert automatic spending cuts in January 2013.
In its budget proposal, the Pentagon called for a cut of 5,100 from the Air National Guard, 3,900 from active duty and 900 reservists as well as 134 aircraft. The proposal ran headlong into a political reality: The nation's governors pushed back hard against the cuts, and so did members of Congress.
"Never underestimate the influence of the National Guard," Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee, quipped at a Capitol Hill news conference.
The committee also voted to establish a national commission to make recommendations to Congress on the size of the Air Force. The commission would have to report to Congress by March 31, 2013.
"We want to prevent this kind of decision from being made in the future with little care as this one, frankly," said Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the chairman of the committee.
The Pentagon has announced reductions in the Army from a peak of 570,000 to 490,000, and a cut in the Marine Corps by 20,000, to 182,000.
Arguing against limiting the cuts to the armed forces, Levin said the bill would reduce funds for civilian personnel and service contracting by 5 percent over five years, a step that the panel estimated would save $5 billion.
The legislation also looks ahead to the likelihood of automatic spending cuts, asking the Pentagon for a detailed report on the impact of the reductions.
Overall, the bill authorizes money for weapons, ships, aircraft and a 1.7 percent pay raise for military personnel.
The committee extended, for one year, the divisive provisions on the handling of suspected terrorists that snagged the legislation last year. The defense bill that Obama signed into law Dec. 31, 2011, would deny terror suspects, including U.S. citizens seized within the nation's borders, the right to trial and subject them to indefinite detention. It also would require military custody for foreign terrorist suspects linked to al-Qaida or its affiliates and involved in plotting against or attacking the United States.