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On ChocolateMission the Lindt Petits Desserts range has remained a relatively untapped area of Lindt's extensive portfolio, but I can no longer ignore the calls from my readers to get some reviews up. Back in November 2009 I gave Lindt Petits Desserts Creme Brulee bar a terrific score of 9.0 out of 10 (See HERE), and commented that 'the bar brought to life the creme brulee flavour theme fantastically'. Today I was hoping for more of the same from this Lindt Petits Desserts Tiramisu chocolate, which came described as 'milk chocolate with a creamy filling, with dark chocolate crunchy biscuit and coffee'. Tiramisu ranks as one of my all time favourite desserts ever (a restaurant I go to when on vacation in Spain does a particularly amazing one!) so I was pretty curious as to how Lindt planned to implement it into a chocolate bar.
This bar cost me just over £2 from my local Waitrose supermarket (I know, I know me buying chocolate for myself ... that hasn't happened for a long time!) which I guess is probably on the expensive side of things for a mass produced chocolate. One thing that made me feel a little bit more at ease with the price point was the fact that this bought me 150.0g of product, and the packaging looked pretty glamorous with the attractive tiramisu picture and premium looking golden coloured fonts. Inside the chocolate was coated in the usual branded thick layer of foil, that protected the large, thick block pieces nicely. The chocolate itself looked nice on the eye with clear distinct layers of filling visible in each block. Whilst admiring for it's aesthetic prestige I also took note of the delightful hints of dairy, cocoa and coffee being emanated which only went to further heighten my anticipation.
To let the 'cat out the bag' early so to say, I can confirm to you all now that this was one fantastic tasting chocolate. To get the only minor negative out the way my only complaint with the product as a whole comes in the fact that the bar would have been better designed had it smaller mouthsized blocks, though to be honest biting each in half hardly required much effort. Starting with the outer chocolate it was just as good as you would come to expect from Lindt. It had a real fresh snap when bitten into, yet melted with a delightful smoothness whilst delivering a crisp and forthcoming creamy, cocoa taste. Sitting in the middle of the piece the creme layer was nothing short of outstanding and I have no idea how they managed to pack so many different flavour influences in there. To rattle them all off at once there notes of brandy, coffee, almonds, double cream, butter and a minor hint of yogurt to deliver the mascarpone element. To top it all off the dark chocolate biscuit at the bottom reaffirmed the cocoa flavours of the outer constituents, ensuring the chocolate flavour hit was delivered in every bite. The taste was busy, yet never overly so and the flavours never felt rushed or over with too quickly. A few blocks of this at a time made for a decent sized snack, however at the same time I felt like I could have quite easily consumed more given the enjoyment that each mouthful gave me.
Overall the only feeling of regret I have after eating this chocolate is one of why it has taken me over two and a half years to pick this bar off the shelves? I would love to say that the answer to that question is because I have been discouraged by previous attempts at tiramisu flavoured chocolates (Dove Desserts Tiramisu - See HERE, Cadbury Dairy Milk Desserts Tiramisu - See HERE), but I think it is more down to the fact I have been a little ignorant. To sum things succinctly (not my strong point I know!) - this chocolate is utterly superb, and is one of the finest bars I have tried this year ... make that last two and a half years. This chocolate may be more expensive than your average mass produced offering, but lovers of the dessert tiramisu will have no regrets forking out that little bit extra. Much like I found with the Lindt Petits Desserts Creme Brulee chocolate the character of the pudding was captured with amazing effect. This Lindt offering gets a double thumbs up from me - I would strongly suggest you give it a try if you just have the mildest curiosity.
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Horseback riding tours
Rides in
Costa Rica
Intro to Costa Rica
Trip in
Costa Rica
- Choose Country -
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
- Choose Continent -
Central America
Eastern Africa
Middle East
North America
Southern Africa
South America
Progressive Ride (no camping) Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José (SJO). Upon arrival you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel near the airport. Overnight in San Jose.
Day 2: Presentation & Build-up ride (Approx. 3 hours in the saddle)
Morning transfer to Cien Fuegos Eco-Ranch & Stables, located along the Trinidad river in the Dry Central Pacific Region, the starting point of your riding adventure. After horse assignment and our presentation, you will head towards Hacienda La Maravilla, riding along rolling hills and meadows into the Gallery Forest alongside the Cuarros river – an excellent spot for wildlife encounters! We meander across the river following a country lane passing en route farmland, rural homes and finally arriving at the hacienda grounds. This afternoon, there will be an exploratory ride following the private trails. The next three nights will be at Maravilla House lodge (shared bathrooms) which remote location and attractive scenery will no doubt gives a better feel of typical Costa Rican life and living than anywhere else on the locations you will be visiting.
Meals Included: B, L & D (EG & LG)
Day 3: Coastal Ride (Approx. 5-6 hours in the saddle)
Today's ride will take you to the Pacific coast following country lanes and an old ranch trail which lead to Tivives Crag. The Spaniards first started their conquest of the Central Pacific around 1561 right from this very spot! Ride across the Cascajalillo Mangrove Swamps and along the coast. Depending on tide times, lunch will be served at a local café or as a picnic on the beach or back at Maravilla. Again, depending on the tide you climb on horseback towards Cuevas Crag, enjoying unique views of the Pacific Ocean or alternatively, ride along the shoreline towards Guacalillo beach. Follow a country lane back to hacienda Maravilla.
Meals included: B, L & D. (BG) (LG)
Day 4: La Mariana Estate & Countryside (Approx. 3-6 hours in the saddle)
This morning you have an exploratory ride of the hacienda's 1000 acres and its private reserve, riding through rolling hills and savannah's towards the Transitional-Dry Forest and the lush Gallery Forest. Here, the terrain is picturesque, predominantly flat with gentle slopes and forested valleys. As you ride over the higher areas you will be able to gain excellent views of the Pacific Ocean and perhaps spot some of the local area's wildlife too. Back at the hacienda in time for lunch and relax. This afternoon there will be an optional ride in the Southern part of La Maravilla Hacienda. After a few gentle hill climbs you may experience an Ocean view sunset – the Pacific coast has the reputation for being amongst the world's top best places to experience this beautiful event.
Meals included: B, L, D. (BG) (LG)
Day 5: Machuca River Canyon Ride (Approx. 4-5 hours in the saddle)
Your final ride in the Central Pacific will take you to the Machuca River basin, passing Cascajal village, you will ride into the area where this river canyon broadens onto the plains. Heading towards the Jesús María River basin, allowing exploration of the plains and forested valleys along the Machuca River Canyon, where the land is very fertile and most commonly used to cultivate melons. Afternoon you will take a 3 1/2-hour transfer by vehicle to the Northern Region home to Arenal Volcano which last erupted in 1968 and remains one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Overnight in Arenal.
Meals Included: B, PL, D. (BG)
Day 6: Visit to thermo-mineral Hot-water springs & Free afternoon.
This morning you will be picked up and take a short 25-minute drive to El Silencio farm at the base of Arenal Volcano. You will take a 2 ½ guided nature walk towards Arenal Volcano and the lookout point. As you walk through the forest, you have the possibility of spotting 3 species of monkeys, sloths and a wide variety of birds, including the Toucan. The walk ends with a refreshing beverage and providing there are clear sky conditions, you may enjoy a magnificent view of Costa Rica's most active volcano, which has been on constant activity since 1968. Later on you will enjoy free time at the beautiful Arenal hot water springs and gardens - an excellent complementation to your riding adventure! These thermo-mineral waters, which some people claim to have healing powers, will help you to leave feeling relaxed! Overnight in Arenal.
Meals Included: B & L.
Day 7: Exploratory nature walk at the base of Arenal Volcano.
This morning will be at leisure for you to relax , enjoy the swimming pool or take any of the optional adventure. Arenal area is a true adventure lovers heaven and offers great opportunities for exciting adventures that will perfectly complement your riding vacation! From Skytrek (zipline) and Tram tour; Waterfall Rapelling and Canyoning; Canoeing; Mountain Biking, to Kayaking on Lake Arenal, you will be certain to find a suitable addition to your equestrian adventure! All these adventures are available at an extra cost and can be booked in advance to guarantee your space. This afternoon you will take a shuttle transfer (regular pooled service) back to your San Jose hotel. Overnight in San Jose.
Meals included : B
Day 8: Departure / Flight Home.
Morning at your leisure and transferred to the Juan Santamaría International Airport in time for your flight back home and we say our farewells.
Meals included: B
** (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (EG) Equestrian Guide, (LG) Local Horse Master/Guide, (BG) Bilingual Guide
-- The above sample itinerary is subject to changes at the tour operator's discretion.--
Costa Rica clothing and dressing-wise is quite casual, with this in mind, we recommend you to bring:
A) Riding gloves
B) For your safety we strongly recommend you to bring a riding helmet with a shade-rim to give you extra protection by blocking the sun from your face and neck.
C) Riding boots or hard-soled shoes and boots
D) Rain gear (e.g. raincoat or a poncho)
E) Long riding trousers or jeans
F) Chaps
G) Comfortable clothes of a light material, preferably cotton. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San José (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening trousers are highly recommended as some restaurants will not admit you in shorts or sandals).
H) Loose-fitting long-sleeve shirts and trousers are recommended during forest explorations or if you take any day trips out to smaller towns, where immodest attire is frowned upon. (Jeans tend to be more uncomfortable during long walk although better for horse riding)
I) Pack a light sweater or jacket for San José's cool nights and early mornings and for trips up volcanoes, Monteverde, etc
J) Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking.
K) Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mud holes you'll find on rain forest and cloud forest trails. We also advice you to bring:
L) Insect Repellent
M) Sun screen lotion (spf-15 or higher)
N) A small notebook and pen
O) Binocular & camera
P) Any medication you may require, please consult with your G.P. for health advise.
Q) And but overall a great adventurous spirit! IMPORTANT: *** Please double-check the expiry date of your passport. ***
The tone here is casual wear - it is not necessary to dress up to go to dinner. Comfortable lightweight is best. In the higher elevations, San Jose, the volcanoes, or Monteverde, temperatures are cool and sweaters or light jackets are suggested
We recommend for women to ride in leggings with a big shirt over them. The legging is not too hot, and they dry out quickly if they get wet.
SENSIBLE PRECAUTIONS.... Almost all encounters with noxious insects & plants can be avoided by watching where you walk and sit, by not touching non-recognizable insects, plants, etc; by tucking pants in your socks, by using an insect repellent, by spraying shoes and ankles to avoid bites, by always following tour guide's instructions to the letter, and finally, avoid using perfumes, after-shave, or other scents that will attract insects. Please leave your valuables at home.
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(see details below)
The accommodations below are usually used during this trip. However, changes may occur without notice, based on availability at the time.
Overnights in San Jose
First and last night of the 8 day tour as well as the the 8-day tour with Option 2 - Ensanada extension are at a local San Jose hotel.
The 8-day trip with Caribbean Extension has the first night at hotel in San Jose and the last night at the Caribbean.
3 Nights at Hacienda Maravilla:
The lodge is part of an estate that encompasses over 1500 acres (a working cattle and plantation Hacienda) which includes its own protected zone (Cuarros) with Premontane and Transitional Forests amongst many other unique features, making this one of our top horse riding locations. Accommodation, is in a typically large family owned hacienda house with traditional wood finishing touches. It has four spacious bedrooms located at the corners of the Hacienda house with a hallway in between. Each rooms is wall-to-wall tiled, with twin single beds, ceiling fan, fitted closet, wooden ceilings, painted with murals upon its walls and has country decorations including two wooden tables, local crafts and lamps. There is one spacious tiled hot-water shower and bathroom for every two rooms. Facilities include: A large central hall, fully fitted kitchen, large twelve seater 'ranch table' dining room... outside there is a BBQ and a dip swimming pool. There are Hammocks along the outsides of the ranch house and mountain trails to explore on foot, as well as miles upon miles of mango plantations. Life at Maravilla Hacienda is friendly, relaxed and informal, get up at dawn and coffee and other drinks will be available to quietly welcome in the day. Even join the sabaneros (cowboys) in the morning milking if you have the mind to.
2 Nights in Arenal/Fortuna - Arenal Montechiari :
or similar (1 night if combined with option 2)
Offering spectacular views of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Montechiari offers cottages set in tropical gardens. Located 400 metres from La Fortuna's central park and church, it offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi zone. Spacious, air-conditioned wooden cottages feature tiled floors and cable TV. They have a work desk, fridge and coffee maker. The private bathroom comes with a shower and toiletries. The complex has an à la carte restaurant and a bar. Special diet menus are available on request and there are vending machines for drinks. (Dinners are not included)
Extension Option 1:
4 Nights in private cabins in Cahuita:
The cabins have private bathroom facilities and a small kitchenette. They are located 150 ft from Playa Negra beach and within walking distance to several local restaurants. Breakfast is included during your stay at the Caribbean. Lunches are usually a picnic taken along the trail or we stop in at a local bar.
Extension Option 2:
3 Nights in Abangares at LA ENSENADA LODGE:
La Ensenada National Wildlife Refuge (1000 acres) is located on the Pacific Coast side in the province of Puntarenas. It is in the gulf of Nicoya. It is an ideal place for horseback riding; for naturalists, for bird watchers and nature lovers. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset relaxing in a hammock, at the swimming pool or from the restaurant. The most important activities of this ranch are cattle and horses, the production of salt and fruit. It is also a paradise where you will find the perfect point of balance between place, excitement and adventure. The place offers accommodations in comfortable Villas facing The Nicoya gulf with two beds, bathroom, closet and spacious terrace.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Passport valid for at least 30 days after arrival or for the length of stay, whichever is greater.
Passport Note
(a) Nationals listed above must obtain an exit visa from the Immigration Department in San José at least three weeks before leaving Costa Rica. Those who stay for less than 30 days are exempt if in possession of a disembarkation card.
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA for stays over 90 days;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria and Ireland for stays over 30 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
The immigration authorities are strict about detaining foreigners who are undocumented or tourists who have overstayed.
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Samsung Seeks Defense In Apple-HTC Licensing Deal
Last week HTC and Apple announced a ten-year-long licensing deal but the exact details of the settlement were not made public. Samsung, who is facing legal actions defending itself and fighting Apple back in courtrooms across the globe –and US specifically– suddenly became interested in the specifics of the Apple-HTC agreement, for its own defense.
The question at hand is whether all of Apple's patents were included in the deal (and thus, those used to fight Samsung) or just some. If all patents are licensed, including the one referring to "user experience", this could threaten Apple's present and future attempts of seeking bans for infringing products, like Samsung's.
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Galway Kinnell is an American poet born in 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island. His books of poetry include What a Kingdom It Was (1960), Flower Herding on Mount Monadnock (1964), Body Rags (1968), The Book of Nightmares (1971), Mortal Acts, Mortal Words (1980), Selected Poems (1980), The Past (1985), When One Has Lived a Long Time Alone (1990), Three Books (1993), Imperfect Thirst (1996), and A New Selected Poems (2000). The first Selected Poems won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, while A New Selected Poems was a finalist for the National Book Award. He has also published translations of Yves Bonnefroy, Yvanne Goll, François Villon, and Rainer Maria Rilke. A collection of interviews, Walking Down the Stairs, was published in 1978.
Kinnell claims that as a youth he was turned on to poetry by Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson, drawn to both the musical appeal of their poetry and the idea that they led solitary lives. The allure of language and social separation spoke to what he describes as a rather homogenized atmosphere of the town he grew up in, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
He traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East, and went to Paris on a Fulbright Fellowship. It was the 1960s though, and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States caught his attention. On coming back, he joined CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) and worked on voter registration and workplace integration in Hammond, Louisiana. This effort got him arrested, which he recalls in his book-long poem The Book of Nightmares, which was also influenced by his thoughts of the Vietnam War (Kinnell was an active protestor).
While much of his work seems to deal with social issues, it is by no means confined to them. Some critics have pointed to the spiritual dimensions of his poetry, and others focus on the nature imagery he often uses. The Fundamental Project of Technology deals with all three of those elements, creating an eerie, chant-like and surreal exploration of the horrors atomic weapons inflict on humanity and nature. Sometimes Kinnell often utilizes simple and brutal images (Lieutenant! / This corpse will not stop burning! from The Dead Shall be Raised Incorruptible) to address his anger at the destructiveness of humanity, informed by Kinnells activism and love of nature. Theres also a certain sadness in all of the horrorNobody would write poetry if the world seemed perfect. Yet, theres also optimism and beauty in his quiet, ponderous language, especially in the large role animals and children have in his later work (Other animals are angels. Human babies are angels), evident in poems such as Daybreak and After Making Love We Hear Footsteps.
He is now the Erich Maria Remarque Professor of Creative Writing at New York University and a Chancellor of the American Academy of Poets.
The poems are by default sorted according to volume, but you can also choose to sort them alphabetically or by page views.


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Hawaii scientistsHILO >> A brown dwarf star orbiting a sunlike star and a disk of dust circling another star in a four-star system are two new discoveries made using the Gemini North telescope on Mauna Kea, astronomers announced yesterday.
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Images of the objects were made using adaptive optics, which senses the twinkling of stars caused by air and cancels it, the Gemini North observatory said.
The discoveries were announced at the 199th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Washington, D.C.
The brown dwarf, 55 to 78 times the mass of Jupiter, was not big enough to turn into a star but still has a faint glow.
Seeing the dwarf next to the bigger star was like seeing a firefly next to a searchlight, said Michael Liu of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.
Studies of the wobble of stars had revealed the presence of large planets but almost no brown dwarfs, leading to the phrase "brown dwarf desert," Gemini said.
Liu called the linking of the dwarf with a sunlike star an "oddball pairing."
The dwarf was discovered by Gemini North and confirmed by the Keck telescope.
While astronomers think planets form from disks of gas and dust, they think the dwarf is too big to have formed that way and believe it indicates an alternate, unknown formation process.
Besides the dwarf 58 light-years away, astronomers using Gemini North saw one of those disks of dust in a star cluster 900 light-years away.
The disk is seen edge-on and is identifiable as a dark streak of dense dust with more rarefied dust reflecting light above and below it.
Astronomers had seen such disks only about 10 times before. The disk in the star cluster is the first ever seen in a four-star system, Gemini said.
Astronomer Ray Jayawardhana of the University of California-Berkeley said the dust probably will evolve into planets in a few million years. "Thanks to these sharp images, now we can study the earliest stages of planet formation in remarkable detail," he said.
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The National Frequency Coordinator's Council (NFCC) is a Nebraska non-profit corporation, the membership of which is composed of delegates from recognized frequency coordinators in the United States. The purpose for which the corporation is organized is to establish recognition of Amateur Radio frequency coordination by the Federal Communications Commission, the American Radio Relay League, and all Amateur Radio licensees. This goal is to be fulfilled by the Corporation by the following activities:
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Richard Eversman, 80
Richard "Dick" Eversman, 80, of Oregon, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
He was born March 29, 1932, in Wapakoneta, the son of Geraldine J. (Doering) and Leonard H. Eversman. On Nov. 22, 1952, he married Carol J. Jackson, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jeff Eversman, of Oregon, Michael Eversman, of Lathrop, Mo., and Jerry Eversman, of Oregon; and a daughter, Lisa Schnell, of Oregon.
Services with full military rites were held June 8 at Heritage Christian Church in Oregon.
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Unit Review Stations
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Objective: SWBAT: • Compare and order rational numbers • Find the absolute value of rational numbers • Identify and plot points on the coordinate plane • Calculate length of a vertical or horizontal line • Add and subtract integers using a number line or integer counters • Write and graph an inequality to represent a given situation.
Big Idea: A line connects point (a, b) with point (c, d). What do you know? Students review for the Unit 3 test by completing stations.
Do Now
See my Do Now in my Strategy folder that explains my beginning of class routines.
Often, I create do nows that have problems that connect to the task that students will be working on that day. Here I want students to think about what they have learned throughout the unit. I have students share out with the class.
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Review Stations
- Before this lesson I use quiz data and ticket to go data from Inequalities to identify students who are still struggling with Unit 3 material. I will have these students work in a small group.
- I will start off working together with these students to focus on topics in the review that they need help on. I may omit some problems for these students so that they can focus on quality, instead of quantity.
There are many ways to do stations. Today I am going to have students choose where they would like to sit. I set out the copies of the stations throughout the room. I Post A Key for each station somewhere in the classroom. I review expectations for the day.
Students are engaging in MP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, MP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively, and MP4: Model with mathematics. Students can move at their own pace, each time they complete a station, they check in with me. I quickly scan the work. If they are on track, I send them to check their answers at the key. If I see repeated mistakes I circle the problems and have them return to work on them. Once they have successfully completed a station, they check it off on their To Do List and move on to another station.
At the end of the work time, I hand around several staplers for students to staple their station worksheets together.
If students successfully complete the stations they can choose to play one of the Extra Games with a partner or group.
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For Closure I show them the coordinate plane with the line connecting (a, b) with (c, d). I ask students what they know from the picture. Students participate in a Think Write Pair Share. I call on students to share out their ideas. Some students may share that (c, d) is the in first quadrant so both c and d must be positive. Or (a, b) is in the second quadrant so a must be positive and b must be negative. Other students may share that the line is horizontal, so that means that b and d must be equal. If students don't bring it up, I ask, "How could we figure out the length of this line?" I want students to realize that if they took ||a| and added it to |c| they would get the length of the line. We have to use absolute value because distance is always positive. Students are engaging in MP7: Look for and make use of structure.
I pass out the Ticket to Go. For Homework, I give the students the Unit 3 Review Packet. Students had a long weekend before the test, so I wanted to make sure that they reviewed over the weekend to keep the skills fresh in their minds.


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Pres. Bush's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Judge Samuel Alito, Jr., wrote in his 'Personal Qualifications Statement' when applying to be an Assistant Attorney General under Pres. Ronald Reagan that he was "particularly proud of my contributions in recent cases in which the government has argued in the Supreme Court that ...the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion."
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Challenges completed: 15 of 40 Show Incomplete Challenges
Complete Endgame Grinds
Complete any 4 of these encounters the specified number of times.
- Reach Level 100
- Defeat Uber Elder (0/20)
- Open Chests at the end of the Endgame Labyrinth (15/500)
- Defeat Breachlords (0/40)
- Complete Abyssal Depths (5/100)
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect in an area of Level 75 or higher (8/70)
Complete these Encounters VI
Complete each of the following Encounters.
- Defeat Shock and Horror after she uses Lightning Beam twice while being affected by the Beam
- Defeat Eater of Souls after being hit by 15 Rune Traps
- Defeat Elder after allowing Eldritch Decay to drop 5 times
- Defeat Sanguine Siren while 3 Blood Ravens are alive
- Defeat The Goddess while you are affected by her Beam
- Defeat The Infernal King without taking damage from the fiery mortars
- Defeat Guardian of the Phoenix with 5 phoenixes alive
- Defeat Guardian of the Minotaur without being hit by his Slam
Defeat Alluring Abyss Trio
Defeat the Trio of bosses in the Alluring Abyss by killing each of the following bosses last.
- A'alai
- Q'ura
- Y'ara'az
Complete Deadly Encounters
Complete each of the following deadly encounters.
- The Shaper
- Red Tier Elder
- Uber Elder
- Vaal Temple
Complete Unique Maps
Complete any 14 of the following 18 Unique Maps on your Atlas. A Map is completed by killing its Unique Boss or Bosses if it has any. Maps without Unique Bosses are completed by opening specific Unique Chests.
- Acton's Nightmare
- Caer Blaidd, Wolfpack's Den
- Death and Taxes
- Hall of Grandmasters
- Hallowed Ground
- Maelström of Chaos
- Mao Kun
- Oba's Cursed Trove
- Olmec's Sanctum
- Perandus Manor
- Pillars of Arun
- Poorjoy's Asylum
- The Coward's Trial
- The Putrid Cloister
- The Twilight Temple
- The Vinktar Square
- Vaults of Atziri
- Whakawairua Tuahu
Cause Map Influence
Cause Elder influence to move onto a Shaper influenced map, or cause Shaper influence to move onto an Elder influenced map. This occurs by defeating the Map Boss of a Map which is influenced by either Elder or Shaper, and the opposing influence is on an adjacent map.
Defeat Shaper Guardians
Defeat each of the following Shaper Guardians.
- Guardian of the Phoenix
- Guardian of the Hydra
- Guardian of the Minotaur
- Guardian of the Chimera
Complete Maps with Eight Mods
Complete following number of Red Tier Rare Maps while they have 8 mods. Maps having 8 mods is a potential outcome of Vaal Orb corruption. These Maps are completed by killing their Unique Bosses. Sextant and Zana mods do not count towards the mod count of this challenge.
Complete Twinned Maps
Complete the following Maps while they have the Twinned mod. These Maps are completed by killing their Unique Bosses.
- Cursed Crypt
- Dark Forest
- Ghetto
- Moon Temple
- Pit
- Primordial Pool
- Racecourse
- Shipyard
- Temple
- Villa
Level up a Gem to 20
Level up a Skill Gem or a Support Gem to level 20. You can trade it away afterwards.
Reach Level 90
Attain character level 90. This challenge still counts even if your character dies afterwards.
Defeat the Vaal Omnitect
Defeat the Vaal Omnitect while fulfiling each of the following conditions in an area level of 68 or higher.
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect while all of the Lightning Defenses in the room are active, without taking any Damage from them.
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect while all Flame Turrets have been activated, without taking any Damage from them.
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect after defeating waves of Experimented Hatchlings.
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect after defeating the two Omnitect's Guard.
- Defeat the Vaal Omnitect without allowing any Energised Phantasms to restore Energy Shield to it.
Complete these Encounters V
Complete any 3 of the following Encounters.
- Defeat Atziri, Queen of the Vaal
- Defeat Abaxoth, the End of All That Is
- Defeat Chayula, Who Dreamt
- Defeat Ulaman, Sovereign of the Well
Complete these Encounters IV
Complete each of the following Encounters.
- Defeat any Breachlord
- Defeat any Lich
- Defeat the Pale Council
- Release an Essence of Hysteria, Insanity, Horror or Delirium
Fully Upgrade Rooms
Fully upgrade to the following rooms in the Temple of Atzoatl.
- Apex of Ascension
- Atlas of Worlds
- Chamber of Iron
- Conduit of Lightning
- Crucible of Flame
- Defense Research Lab
- Doryani's Institute
- Factory
- Glittering Halls
- Hall of Champions
- Hall of War
- House of the Others
- Hybridisation Chamber
- Locus of Corruption
- Museum of Artifacts
- Sanctum of Immortality
- Shrine of Unmaking
- Storm of Corruption
- Temple Nexus
- Throne of Atziri
- Toxic Grove
- Wealth of the Vaal
Complete these Encounters III
Complete any 4 of the following Encounters.
- Touch Acceleration Shrines (7/10)
- Defeat Beyond Unique Bosses (11/50)
- Defeat Warband Bosses (5/50)
- Complete the Abyssal Depths
- Open Clasped Hands (50/50)
Use these Devices
Use the devices in the Temple of Atzoatl to get the following outcomes.
- Sacrifice a Unique Item to get another on the Altar of Sacrifice
- Sacrifice a Unique Item to get another of the same class on the Altar of Sacrifice
- Transform a Unique Item using a Vial on the Altar of Sacrifice
- Corrupt an item using the Corruption Altar
- Corrupt an item to change all sockets into white on the Corruption Altar
- Corrupt an item to gain two corruption implicits on the Corruption Altar
- Corrupt a gem to change its level and quality on the Lapidary Lens
- Corrupt a gem to change its level and modify into its Vaal version on the Lapidary Lens
- Corrupt a gem to change its quality and modify into its Vaal version on the Lapidary Lens
Upgrade Pantheon Power
Fully upgrade any of the following Pantheon Powers.
- Soul of Brine King
- Soul of Arakaali
- Soul of Solaris
- Soul of Lunaris
Complete Unided Rare Maps
Complete Rare Maps in 10 of the following 16 tiers while they are unidentified. These Maps are completed by killing their Unique Bosses.
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
- Tier 4
- Tier 5
- Tier 6
- Tier 7
- Tier 8
- Tier 9
- Tier 10
- Tier 11
- Tier 12
- Tier 13
- Tier 14
- Tier 15
- Tier 16
Shape these Maps
Use a Shaper's Orb to upgrade Maps of the following Tiers.
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
- Tier 4
- Tier 5
- Tier 6
- Tier 7
- Tier 8
- Tier 9
- Tier 10
Defeat the following Architects
Defeat the following Architects.
- Tacati, Architect of Toxins
- Ahuana, Architect of Ceremonies
- Topotante, Architect of Storms
- Matatl, Architect of Fortifications
- Uromoti, Architect of Expansion
- Xipocado, Royal Architect
- Juatalotli, Architect of the Hoard
- Paquate, Architect of Corruption
- Hayoxi, Architect of Destruction
- Atmohua, Architect of Iron
- Ticaba, Architect of the Arena
- Cholotl, Architect of the War
- Zilquapa, Architect of the Breach
- Zalatl, Architect of Thaumaturgy
- Estazunti, Architect of the Vault
- Azcapa, Architect of the Guild
- Jiquani, Architect of Industry
- Quipolatl, Architect of the Nexus
- Guatelitzi, Architect of Flesh
- Citaqualotl, Architect of the Swarm
- Puhuarte, Architect of the Forge
- Xopec, Architect of Power
Complete these Encounters II
Complete each of the following Encounters.
- Defeat Penitentiary Incarcerator without being Hooked
- Defeat Herald of Thunder while Herald of Ashes has more than 50% health
- Defeat Executioner Bloodwing after he summons 100 Blood Ravens
- Kill all Goatmen minibosses before Rek'tar, the Breaker emerges
- Defeat Stone of the Currents after clearing the shield on him
- Defeat Lady Stormflay without letting Demonic Martyrs explode on you
- Defeat Riftwalker after he uses Riftwalk 4 times
- Defeat The Broken Prince, The Hollow Lady and The Fallen Queen in that order
Corrupt Gear
Corrupt any 8 of the following gear slots to gain a corruption implicit using a Vaal Orb.
- Helmet
- Body Armour
- Gloves
- Boots
- Shield
- Weapon
- Amulet
- Ring
- Belt
- Quiver
Fulfil Prophecy Chains
Complete any 3 of the following Prophecy Chains.
- The Feral Lord
- The Plaguemaw
- Unbearable Whispers
- The Unbreathing Queen
- The Warmongers
- Beyond Sight
Complete these Encounters I
Complete each of the following Encounters.
- Defeat a Rare monster with Inner Treasure
- Defeat any Monster possessed by a Tormented Embezzler
- Open an Arcanist's Strongbox
- Complete any map with a Tempest active
Kill these Vaal Bosses
Kill each of the following Unique monsters.
- Mother of the Hive
- Perquil the Lucky
- Sheaq, Maker of Floods
- Thornrunner
- Curator Miem
- Rima, Deep Temptress
- Commander of Flesh
- Inti of the Blood Moon
Defeat these Act Bosses II
Defeat each of the following Unique Bosses.
- Act 6: Tsoagoth, The Brine King
- Act 7: Arakaali, Spinner of Shadows
- Act 8: Lunaris, Eternal Moon and Solaris, Eternal Sun
- Act 9: The Depraved Trinity
- Act 10: Kitava, the Insatiable
Kill these Unique Monsters
Kill each of the following Unique Monsters.
- Cato, Defiler of Light
- Raihara, Tukohama's Loyal
- Defiled Proclamation
- The Encephelophage
- Brinecrack
- Bundle of Woe
- The Great White Bones
- The Rotten Matriarch
Items from Vendor Recipes
Complete vendor recipes to receive each of the following items. A vendor recipe is when you trade a specific pattern of items to a vendor, not when you buy items from his/her purchase screen.
- Chromatic Orb
- Orb of Augmentation
- Orb of Chance
- Orb of Alchemy
- Jeweller's Orb
- Chaos Orb
- Vaal Orb
Defeat these Act Bosses I
Defeat each of the following Unique Bosses.
- Act 1: Merveil, the Twisted
- Act 2: Vaal Oversoul
- Act 3: Dominus, Ascendant
- Act 4: Malachai, The Nightmare
- Act 5: Kitava, the Insatiable
Use these Currency Items
Use each of the following Currency items.
- Orb of Transmutation
- Orb of Augmentation
- Orb of Alteration
- Chromatic Orb
- Jeweller's Orb
- Blacksmith's Whetstone
- Armourer's Scrap
- Orb of Alchemy


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BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, the King University women's wrestling team sits atop the Women's College Wrestling Association's preseason poll. The Tornado narrowly edged out last year's national runner-up Oklahoma City University for the top spot in the poll.
The Tornado received 111 points in the poll to top Oklahoma City's 104 points. Defending national champion Simon Fraser University came in third with 90 points. This marks the second consecutive season the Tornado have topped the WCWA preseason poll. King took home a third place finish from WCWA Nationals a season ago.
Not only are the Tornado ranked No. 1, but three individuals are ranked atop their respective weight classes to start the season. Senior Alli Ragan ranked first in the 136 pound weight class while juniors Sarah Hildebrandt and Julia Salata sit atop the 123 and 155 pound weight classes, respectively.
Along with that trio, 15 other wrestlers were ranked in the top-10 of their weight classes. Shannon Constantine (3rd), Ashley Iliff (5th) and Alesha Zappitella (9th) are in the top-10 in the 101 pound weight class while freshman Haley Augello ranks eighth at 109 pounds.
The Tornado have four wrestlers ranked in the 116 pound weight class, led by junior Kayla Brendlinger who is ranked second. Samantha Klingel (3rd) and Marina Sanchez (7th) are also ranked.
Freshman Megan Black is eighth in the 130 pound weight class while junior Stacy Martin joins Ragan at 136 pounds with her eighth place ranking. At 143 pounds, Amanda Hendey is ranked third and Sarah Saenz is ninth while Jacqueline Williams joins Salata in the 155 pound weight class at eighth.
The Tornado have two wrestlers ranked at 170 pounds, Lorrie Ramos is ranked third and Kerri Bumpers is seventh. Malexis McAdoo rounds out the group of 19 ranked wrestlers as she is ranked fourth at the 190 pound weight class.
The Tornado open the 2013-14 season at the Cliff Keen Duals on October 25-26. The duals will take place in Oklahoma City, Okla.


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BELFAST (Reuters) - Eight police officers were injured in Northern Ireland on Thursday when protests at the removal of the British flag from Belfast City Hall turned violent for the first time in more than two weeks.
Pro-British loyalists began rioting and fighting street battles with police after a decision a month ago by mostly nationalist pro-Irish councilors to end the century-old tradition of flying the British flag from City Hall every day in the British-controlled province.
More than 40 police officers were injured in the initial wave of violence, which stopped over Christmas. Protesters took to the streets in recent days but had remained peaceful until Thursday, when the community divisions were exposed once more.
At least 3,600 people were killed during Northern Ireland's darkest period as Catholic nationalists seeking union with Ireland fought British security forces and mainly Protestant loyalists determined to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Missiles, including petrol bombs, rained down on police in the Mountpottinger area of Belfast, a loyalist stronghold that borders the only Catholic enclave in the east of the city. A burning barricade was also used to block a major route into the city center and a nearby car was set on fire.
Police said a crowd of around 100, some in masks and waving British flags, were involved in the unrest that lasted for several hours and led to two arrests.
Almost 50 rioters have been charged so far, the youngest a boy of 11, after deeming the vote to only fly the Union flag on 17 specified days a year - such as Queen Elizabeth's birthday - as a step too far in the ebbing away of Protestant dominance.
The protests marred a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who travelled to Belfast last month to lend her support to a 15-year-old peace process that helped mostly end three decades of sectarian bloodshed.
Another rally outside City Hall has been scheduled for Saturday and organizers say the demonstrations will continue until the flag is restored to the City Hall roof.
The now regular weekend rallies have mostly remained peaceful but disrupted pre-Christmas trade in Belfast city center shops.
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Baylor University's Civics Engagement Camp Provides Students with Opportunities to Impact their Communities
- Students play iCivics games at this year's iEngage Camp held Aug. 11 through Aug. 15 (Courtesy: Meg Cullar/School of Education)
- More than 90 fifth-through-ninth graders are participating in the iEngage Summer Camp learning about how to impact their communities. (Courtesy: Meg Cullar/School of Education)
- Students attend a presentation at the iEngage Summer Camp. (Courtesy: Meg Cullar/School of Education)
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Contact: Tonya B. Lewis, (254) 710-4656
WACO, Texas (Aug. 13, 2014) – More than 90 fifth-through ninth-graders are participating in iEngage, a civics engagement summer camp Aug. 11-15 at Baylor University, where they are learning how to make a difference in their neighborhoods, schools and communities and build leadership skills.
Student groups will present their community advocacy projects during a showcase on Friday from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Marrs McLean Science Building, 1214 S. 4th St.
"iEngage presents students with the idea of civic leadership and the notion of public service at a young age. The students research community issues they believe need to be improved or changed and learn ways to address those issues. iEngage empowers youth to be change agents themselves," said Karon LeCompte, Ph.D., iEngage co-creator and assistant professor of curriculum and instruction in the Baylor School of Education.
iEngage is being held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15, in Baylor University's Marrs McLean Science Building, 1214 S. 4th St. The camp is free, thanks to a grant from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, and students will receive T-shirts and lunch.
iEngage is a continuation of the work of LeCompte and Brooke Blevins, Ph.D., iEngage co-creator and assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Baylor, in researching and implementing iCivics in Midway and Waco Independent School Districts. iCivics is a free online website founded by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor that teaches civics concepts using 16 educational games.
The 2014 camp focuses on local issues in the Waco community. On Monday, representatives from local agencies shared their work dealing with hunger, poverty, animal welfare, seniors and the environment, and campus chose topics for an advocacy project. Photos from Monday are here: School of Education Facebook page.
As part of the camp, students also play iCivics video games, produce a blog, create a multimedia project focusing on a community issue of their choice and learn about the legal process at the Baylor Law School.
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Bill Flores will speak to the group at 9 a.m. Friday afternoon, students will showcase their advocacy projects and blogs from 3:30 – 5 p.m., with special guests Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr, Law School Dean Brad Toben, and School of Education Dean Jon Engelhardt on hand during that time.
Blevins believes that the program is poised to make an impact.
"This summer our students are learning what it means to be an engaged and active citizen in their local community," Blevins said. "As a result of their participation, students are recognizing that they have voice and can be advocates for change in their community. The community showcase will highlight students' advocacy projects and demonstrate how young people are making a difference in their world."
On Friday, student blogs will be available at http://blogs.baylor.edu/iengage under the "Student Projects" tab.
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, characterized as having "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university provides a vibrant campus community for approximately 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 11 nationally recognized academic divisions.
Founded in 1919, the Baylor School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The School prepares leaders beginning in undergraduate programs, continuing through master's-level work and culminating in both Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs; impacts the world as students participate in faculty-guided fieldwork, service learning and community-focused research in local and global contexts; and shapes the future by mentoring the whole person, developing an understanding of theory and practice and encouraging responsiveness to one's calling.
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Robert Vineberg, 57, also known by his stage name of Robert Aaron, was one of four people taken into custody following a police raid as part of an investigation to discover the source of the heroin found in Hoffman's apartment.
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At WhoWhatWear.com, we believe the ability to accessorize is an invaluable asset for any trendsetter to possess because the right embellishments can elevate even the plainest look. Accessories do so much of the heavy lifting in the style game; we can't even image what our closets (and outfits) would be like sans our collection of vintage sunglasses, much-loved patterned silk scarves, and favourite interlocking belts! Speaking of closets, we're currently updating ours with a handful of the latest fall accessories including (but not limited to) chain necklaces, lace tights, and motorcycle boots. If you're wondering which autumnal adornments you should pick up, please tune in to today's episode of Who What Wear TV for the lowdown on the season's most delectable add-ons.Runway Images, courtesy of First View.


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A video that's gone viral on the Internet and purports to show Alabama fans abusing an unconscious LSU fan after beating the Tigers in the BCS football championship game has caught the attention of Louisiana authorities.
NEW ORLEANS | A video that's gone viral on the Internet and purports to show Alabama fans abusing an unconscious LSU fan after beating the Tigers in the BCS football championship game has caught the attention of Louisiana authorities.
It ends with a man in a red Alabama jacket simulating a sex act on a man who is wearing an LSU-purple T-shirt and who apparently had passed out on a restaurant counter after the Jan. 9 game.
Assistant District Attorney Chris Bowman said the video was sent to police for investigation. But New Orleans police say they cannot investigate unless the apparent victim files a complaint.
"We can't determine if something is a crime until a victim comes forward and says he was a victim," police spokeswoman Remi Braden said. "We had some people calling and saying, 'Oh, it's some kind of stupid prank'" rather than a crime, she said. "We can't put our resources on to that if someone doesn't come."
The first several minutes of the video show a man wearing a T-shirt in the purple of LSU slumped forward onto a diner counter while Alabama fans joke about him, put empty food containers and an empty cup on his head and back, and one man pokes his extended middle fingers at the man's nose and ear.
The last minute or so show the same man, wearing shorts, a red jacket and backward baseball cap, exposing his genitals and climbing from a chair onto the counter, where he falls onto his side before crouching over the other man's head and simulating a sex act.
"Assuming the state can identify the perpetrator and authenticate the video, they have all of the evidence they need to prosecute for indecent exposure," Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino said.
Ciolino said authenticating the video would need someone who was there and could say that the videotape accurately showed what happened, and that the defendant was the person in the video.
Proving the lack of consent needed for sex crimes would be more difficult — but not impossible — without the victim's testimony, he said.
"I would think a reasonable juror could infer lack of consent from what was depicted on the tape," he said.
The University of Alabama released a two-sentence statement: "UA hopes that our fans will act with class and dignity and we are disappointed when they don't. We are aware of the video, we will check into it and we will appropriately deal with any student who might have been involved."
University spokeswoman Cathy Andreen said she could not discuss the investigation or possible discipline.
LSU athletic spokesman Herb Vincent said, "Since it could be a police matter I don't think it'd be appropriate for us to comment on it."
And, he said, "We have no idea whether that person was a fan, a student, or a person who just happened to be wearing a purple shirt."
The BCS title game was played the night of Jan. 9 at the Superdome. Alabama won, 21-0.


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From July 2 until August 27, 2012, "Joseph Urban & the Great American Revue" will be on display in the Octagon Room in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on the 6th floor of Butler Library.
This exhibition, which runs in response to "The Great American Revue: How Florenz Ziegfeld, George White and Their Rivals Remade Broadway," at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, through July 27, will display some of Urban's original watercolor drawings for the Ziegfeld Follies spanning the years 1915 through 1931, including his Zeppelin Over London Scene and Map for Hello Frisco Scene (Follies of 1915), the latter in celebration of the recently inaugurated transcontinental telephone service.
Also shown will be his Paris Scene of a bridge over the Seine (Follies of 1921), which was the setting for Fanny Brice's rendition of "My Man," which would become the greatest hit of her career. Urban's drawing of the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn for the scene "Dance Away the Night" (Follies of 1931) will additionally be on view. These, and many other watercolors, are augmented by black and white photographs of drawings not in the archive.
Set models on display include the Cotton Field Scene (Follies of 1927), where Ruth Etting and the Jazzbow Girls performed "Shaking the Blues Away;" the Changing of the Guards Scene, where the Follies Girls paraded in uniform before Urban's faithful rendering of Buckingham Palace (Follies of 1931); and for the George White Scandals of 1931, day and night views of the Empire State Building, then the world's tallest building, just completed in May of that year.
When Joseph Urban died in 1933 at the age of 61, he had produced more stage and screen designs, in a wider range of styles, than anyone else of his time. Of these, were all of the Ziegfeld Follies from 1915 until 1931 (except 1925), 29 Midnight Frolics, as well as a number of other Broadway shows including Rio Rita and Show Boat for Ziegfeld.
This exhibition is free and open to the public.
A digital exhibition is also available to view online.
For more information on the exhibition or archive, please contact:
Jennifer B. Lee
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Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Columbia University
Tel: 212-854-4048
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library owns over 500,000 rare books in some 20 book collections and almost 28 million manuscripts in nearly 3,000 separate manuscript collections. It is particularly strong in English and American literature and history, classical authors, children's literature, education, mathematics and astronomy, economics and banking, photography, the history of printing, New York City politics, librarianship, and the performing arts. Individual collections are as eclectic as they are extensive. For more information, please see: /content/libraryweb/indiv/rbml.html
Columbia University Libraries/Information Services is one of the top five academic research library systems in North America. The collections include over 11 million volumes, over 150,000 journals and serials, as well as extensive electronic resources, manuscripts, rare books, microforms, maps, and graphic and audio-visual materials. The services and collections are organized into 22 libraries and various academic technology centers. The Libraries employs more than 500 professional and support staff. The website of the Libraries is the gateway to its services and resources: library.columbia.edu.


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Grand Ronde man rescued from along the South Yamhill River
GRAND RONDE — A Grand Ronde man, stranded early this morning along the South Yamhill River just south of the Spirit Mountain Casino, was rescued by a Polk County Search and Rescue Team.
He was identified as Adam Thayer, 27, of 8260 Grand Ronde Road. He was taken to the Polk County Sheriff's Office substation, evaluated by medical personnel, provided blankets and an opportunity warm himself. He did not require hospitalization.
The sheriff's office gave this account:
Shortly after midnight, the sheriff's office received a call of a stranded individual on the river's edge. Patrol deputies arrived and began communicating with Thayer. They were unable to reach him due to the location and dense brush and bushes.
A search and rescue team was activated about 1:45. Thayer was located about 4:30, wearing only a pair of shorts and a shirt. He had lost his shoes.
He said he had been in the woods Sunday night and his vehicle became stuck. He said he knew where the casino was and thought he could walk in that direction until arriving at the casino. However, he did not account for the river, heavy brush and the terrain between his location and the casino.


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inFAMOUS 2 continues to redefine the superhero tale, drawing players even closer this time around to the experience of being Cole MacGrath, an everyman turned superhero. inFAMOUS 2 introduces advanced elemental superpowers, a devastating new melee fighting system, destructible urban environments, a vibrant, dense and interactive city with over 100 simultaneous characters on screen, and much more. The electrifying new sequel brings to life the true superhero experience with a dynamic open world environment, cutting-edge graphics, large-scale gameplay moments and powerful cinematic sequences.
The next chapter continues the saga of Cole MacGrath as he takes a dramatic journey down the coast to the Southern city of New Marais, where he faces a new, darker entity, known only as "The Beast." Testing his will and super-power potential, Cole must fight his way through New Marais and find the answer before the problem finds its own solution. Throughout his journey Cole is once again faced with the choice to use his extraordinary abilities to save all of mankind or follow a more chaotic and destructive path. This time around, Cole's karmic choices will directly affect the outcome of the story, providing for two vastly different endings and gameplay experiences. During this leg of his journey, Cole can once again fluidly and freely navigate the city, scaling nearly every surface with dynamic parkour moves. New Marais takes the open world genre to new heights and offers players a unique and evolving playground.
Scheduled to be released simultaneously with the game, the inFAMOUS 2 Hero Edition features a bounty of exclusive collectable items including: a detailed, 8.5" Cole statue, a replica of Cole's sling messenger bag, the inFAMOUS mini comic from DC Comics, and a collector's edition soundtrack with bonus tracks. The Hero Edition also kick starts the gaming experience and will include all the pre-order bonuses. Vouchers for in-game exclusives include the new Lightning Hook power that snares enemies and objects towards Cole, the Electrocution Grenade power that shocks nearby enemies with arcing electricity and immobilizes them before detonation, a Kessler character skin that allows players to play as the sinister antagonist from the first installment, and a 24K Gold Amp to melee enemies in style.
Adding to the in-game ambiance, the original soundtrack combines Bryan "Brain" Mantia's experience from Primus and Guns and Roses with the feted New Orleans outfit Galactic to add a level of authenticity and funk to inFAMOUS 2. Galactic is no stranger to the New Orleans music scene and was featured on the hit show Treme. Influenced by the rich musical history of New Orleans, Galactic and Brain collaborated with renowned game, film and television composer Jim Dooley and SCEA Music Manager and composer Jonathan Mayer to create an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, and electronica. The highly collaborative team used a range of techniques from raw junkyard percussion supporting performances by a jazz string quintet and New Orleans brass players to a 64-piece orchestra to produce the right musical signature to accompany the inFAMOUS 2 saga. The official soundtrack will be available digitally and with other promotional partners.
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Sad to see DeWitte go
Having lived in St. Charles for more than 55 years I have witnessed and worked with many of our mayors as a resident and a business owner. This is a job which requires significant time commitment, efficiency, great people skills, wisdom and heart. Mayor Don DeWitte has given tremendous amounts of these talents to us.
When I read that Mayor DeWitte would not be running again for mayor, I felt an immediate loss. As the compensation is almost token for the amount of his commitment, my first thought is where will we find another individual to fill his shoes? Who has the resources to give the time without true compensation, with the same energy and focus? Whoever your are, best wishes for the gift to our community.
Thank you, Mr. DeWitte. We have loved the results of all your efforts and drive to keep the heart of St. Charles beating and growing during the worst economic times of our adult lives. The beauty of the city has continued through all of this, in no small part, the focus of Mayor DeWitte. I do recognize that many employees of the city have fulfilled his directions, and I acknowledge this gratefully.
Best wishes to you as you commit your talents to Wine Sergi, a well established insurance organization in St. Charles.
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Over the years I have visited there as much as possible. Living over an hour away limits the number of trips. That is why I am so excited about all the online information available on their website.
Recently I discovered their special collections included church records. Mine is a diverse family when it comes to church affiliation. The faiths represented run from German Lutheran to Roman Catholic.
Several years ago I discovered my Bohemian ancestors attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church for many decades. Even more exciting was the archives has many of the baptism, marriage and death online free to search.
One stubborn brick wall has been the Jerousek family line. The surname itself has created major problems. I have found it spelled with so many variations. This has made finding records extremely difficult.
On my birthday I decided to give myself the day off for genealogy research. Top of list for the day was researching Jerousek family in the church database. There I found the baptism record for my great-grandmother, Anna Jerousek Gaphardt.


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This is possibly the most spectacular and original way of cooking fish. Or meat, for that matter. The principle involves stretching the fish out on a grill or forked stick and then roasting it over the heat of a bonfire.
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This dish is prepared by cutting a 6.5 ft. long piece of wood with a maximum diameter of approx. 1.6 – 2.4 in. Split the wood lengthwise along half its length, starting from the thinnest end. Cut 3 ribs for stretching out the fish. You can also use a specially designed BBQ grid.
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Build a bonfire and create a device for holding the piece of wood at a suitable distance from the fire, approx. 19.5 – 27.5 in.
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Clean and wash the fish thoroughly. Feed it down into the split in the piece of wood, tail end first, and hold it firmly in place by winding steel wire around it. Insert the ribs to open the belly of the fish as wide as possible and fasten them as well using the steel wire. Sprinkle salt on the fish and position the wood over the fire. It is a good idea to ensure that the melted fat from the fish does not drip down into the fire, because you do not want the fire to flare up again.
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This dish can be served with a cold parsley and horseradish sauce.
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As MLS champions, Real Salt Lake are entering unchartered territory this season, with the privilege of playing in their first CONCACAF Champions League tournament coming up this August.
That creates a new dynamic with both their approach to league play and their approach to U.S. Open Cup action (RSL faces San Jose on Wednesday night).
When asked independently about what Real Salt Lake wants to accomplish with their Open Cup qualifying matches, GM Garth Lagerwey and coach Jason Kreis are perfectly in sync: "We want to win."
Open Cup play-in matches haven't almost received the greatest attention by clubs who would give the matches more attention if they were in the tournament proper, but view the play-in games as more of a hindrance. Every team, however, steps on the field to win, and every team uses these matches as an opportunity to develop younger players. However, there are varying degrees of the emphasis placed on each.
So how does Real Salt Lake view these matches? Lagerwey and Kreis each gave MLSsoccer.com some clues recently.
Long-term strategy: Lagerwey feels that both the Open Cup and Champions League tournaments fit with the club's long-term strategy.
"We think it's a step forward for us to be able compete in multiple competitions," he said, "and if we're going to become an elite team in this league, we think we need to become successful in multiple competitions."
This strategy has certainly evolved over the past three years as Lagerwey and Kreis have worked to turn a team that was once consistently at the bottom of the table into not only a contender, but current MLS Cup champions.
Consistency and respect: The buzzword that's been most heard around the locker room and training field this season has been "consistency." Kreis believes it's key to what they're trying to accomplish this season.
"We want to consistently compete for championships," he said. "We want to consistently perform."
Lagerwey agrees, adding that consistency is important to revamping the reputation of the club around the league.
"We've won an MLS championship and I don't think we get a lot of respect," he said. "One of the ways to earn respect is to be successful across every competition that we enter."
So how does the Open Cup play into all of this? And how does it relate to the Champions League?
Laying the groundwork for CONCACAF: Kreis believes RSL's Open Cup participation will help lay the foundation for a stretch of six Champions League games in eight weeks later this summer.
"We're going there to do our best to win and we're going there expecting to win," he explained. "And yes, we may have to lean on a few more pieces. But guess what? We're going to have to do it at the end of the season, so we might as well figure out now whether or not we're built for that."
Increased stakes: In addition, it sounds as if Major League Soccer may be set to provide more incentive for its teams to take the Open Cup seriously.
"The league is likely to attach a prize to winning the tournament this time," said Lagerway. "They've indicated that they're behind it and think it's important, and I think it's important to our organization."
What that prize will be is unknown at this time, however, there is another prize that is more of a known quantity involving Open Cup play.
Player Development: A clear benefit of the play-in game is the opportunity to give younger players the chance to play in meaningful games, however Lagerwey cautions, "One game isn't enough -- they need three, four, five games. The best way to do that is to go deep into the Open Cup."
One player that Real Salt Lake are looking to find development opportunities for is Luis Gil, the U.S. U-18 midfielder recently acquired via trade with Kansas City.
"We will ensure for his development that he will get some games," Lagerwey explained. "I'm just not sure that the Open Cup is it -- he's either ready or he's not -- that's a coach's decision."
MLS Cup is still the goal: "Look, we want to win the MLS Cup championship," Kreis said flatly. "We're always going to want to win that tournament."
However, it's not as simple as focusing on one single goal. "We give ourselves a better chance to win the Cup if we're the Supporters' Shield holders," he added. "There are definitely multiple goals."
Supporters' Shield, player development, MLS Cup trophy, Open Cup success and CONCACAF Champions League -- all on the Real Salt Lake radar. Can RSL do it all? Only time will tell.


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Damian Yea, I know I won't make it to all those countries in one year. That's my dream list. I don't want to rush, so even if I get to half the list I'll be happy. Todd, when you say 'stuck,' do you mean not by choice? Ouch. I'd like to hear that story.
Lauren, I want to do a little bit of everything. My plan is to stay in some nice hotels in key destination. Backpack, coach surf and hosteling for legs of the trip, get a car and road trip for other parts of the trip. I don't have anything planned yet, but I don't want to have a set itinerary. I'll figure it out as I go. Not sure yet if I want to start in South America or Australia. I want to leave Europe for last.
Todd Hi Ludmilla, in Asia, India was my favourite. Such a diverse country (beaches, desert, mountains, etc, plus the culture) and train travel is such a blast. Very cheap of course and so many famous places to explore. Thailand is good if you need a rest. It's relatively developed, has fast internet in the big cities, the people are friendly, and it's very cheap. In South America, we loved Bolivia and Peru. Peru is an easy place with lots of history and nice people, while Bolivia has lots of adventure and our favourite, the San Pedro Prison. If you want a real adventure, give this a go > http://globetrooper.com/notes/how-to-get-into-san-pedro-prison-bolivia. Would love to hear about Russia too.
Ludmila Hi Todd, thanks for the info. I do plan to stay for a while in India and explore not only tourist spots but also some hidden non tourist places. If u know those that might be of interest and give me the list I ll be very thankful. I do plan to have some rest in Thailand indeed so probably will spend there a month too. I was in Peru 2 years ago and covered pretty much of the country but defo plan Bolivia. Not very aware about the country yet. I actually wanted to write some articles on Russia and also if you need I can correct the info you have in the Region guides - not sure how quick though..P.S. Liked ur profile pic - we have climbed Kilimanjaro this year too and I just loved it so def plan some treks during my trip as well


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Lighter-than-air snowflake cookies a hit for the holidays
Last week I shared with you my Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are perfect for sharing. This week, we are turning to another holiday favorite -- Snowflake Cookies. You may have heard them called wedding cookies or pecan puffs, but at my house these have always been a special December treat.
These delicate cookies are light as a snowflake and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Last week, I took them to a gathering with my girlfriends, and one said, "That is the best cookie I have ever had -- really ever -- in my whole life!"
I look at these snowflakes as the diamonds among the gems on a cookie platter. If there is a downside to these little sweets, it's that each batch makes only 12 cookies. But having a small batch of cookies is nice when most of my other recipes make three to six dozen cookies. While doubling is not recommended, repeat batches are highly suggested!
Many of you, dear readers, have shared your favorite cookie recipes and amazing stories with me, and they are posted on kitchenscoop.com for all to enjoy. Check them out, and happy holiday baking! May your cookie platters overflow!
• Alicia Ross is the co-author of "Desperation Dinners!" cookbook series. Write her at Kitchen Scoop, c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106, or email@example.com. More at the Kitchen Scoop website, kitchenscoop.com.