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I found the instructions to this from a blog called cluck cluck sew. She calls them sprocket pillows. This was a really fun and quick project to do. My kids love them! They are so cozy and brighten up the room.
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Aug 4, 2011, 09.00 AMby Adrienne Hendrix
Cute pillows. Looks like a great way to use all those scraps I have hanging around taking up precious space in my sewing room. Will have to go to the website to get the pattern. Happy Sewing!
Aug 4, 2011, 02.12 AMby runningwithscissors1
Nice looking pillows (although I can't see more than the thumbnails right now). I love the colours!
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Infographic "A Man's Guide to the Wild World of Diamonds" humorously explains to clueless males the whys and wherefores of that most important of all jewelry purchases
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LONDON (Reuters) - Force India driver Esteban Ocon has offered an olive branch of sorts to Formula One team mate Sergio Perez after publicly accusing the Mexican of twice trying to kill him in Belgium at the weekend.
The 20-year-old said on Twitter on Monday that he had been "very much upset" when he made his comments in the heat of the moment after the two collided during Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
"We will be moving forward, we are a team and I appreciate my team mate apologising," said the Frenchman, who is eighth and a place behind Perez in the driver standings.
"We want to work better together. I'm committed to the success of Sahara Force India, and I'm confident that as a team we will put this behind us to reach even greater levels of success together."
The emollient tone contrasted with Ocon's comments on Sunday, when he posted a clip of the incident and told his 64,000 followers that "Perez tried to kill me 2 times!"
Perez had replied in a video message on the same medium, accepting blame for the first incident between the two but not the second, which he said was due to Ocon being "too optimistic".
"I am very disappointed to see his comments that I wanted to kill him," said the Mexican in a remarkably deadpan response. "I am not that type of guy..."
The incident, with Ocon squeezed towards the wall at more than 200kph as he tried to pass Perez on the inside, cost Force India precious points with the Mexican suffering a puncture and eventually retiring. Ocon finished ninth.
Principal and co-owner Vijay Mallya has said the fourth-placed team would "implement a policy of team orders" to prevent more such incidents.
Sunday's clashes were the latest in a build-up of bad blood, with the drivers warned in June about their conduct after they collided at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with podium places up for grabs.
While Formula One team mates are rarely the best of buddies, and sometimes polar opposites, they usually strive to avoid clashing on the track.
Perez has had few ructions with previous team mates but Ocon is proving a different challenge.
The Mercedes-backed 20-year-old is not short on confidence or talent and, despite being a new kid on the block, is eager to make his mark.
Perez, now 27, yearns to join a top team again after a failed one-year stint at McLaren and knows his career is reaching a crossroads. He too is not about to make life easy for his team mate.
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Staffs of the conferees have been working to whittle down the differences in the House- and Senate-passed farm bills. But controversial issues -- such as payment limits -- can only be settled by the conference members, who will hold their first scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Conference Committee Chairman Larry Combest of Texas has said he wants to finish the farm bill deliberations and produce a conference report that can be passed by both Houses and sent to the president in two weeks.
That will be a tall order even for a Texan given the number of issues that still confront the conferees.
"It is an ambitious schedule, but Chairman Combest has surprised us in the past, and he may do it again," said the executive director of one farm organization. "We have learned not to count him out until he has exhausted all of his options."
As members wrapped up their district meetings and prepared to return to face the music in Washington, some of those options appeared to be narrowing given the lateness of the hour.
"I think it comes down to the money at this point," said Chip Morgan, executive vice president of the Stoneville, Miss.-based Delta Council. "I mean it's too late to be trying to build base (one of the other issues still pending). There's no way they can pass a farm bill, get it signed and USDA implement a new crop base policy in time for 2002."
Morgan said he sees the conference committee taking one of two paths over the next two to three weeks.
"If Mr. Combest comes in and gets the farm bill passed in two weeks – as he has said he would do – then cotton farmers will receive somewhere between a 68- and 74-cent target price on every pound they get," he said.
"If that doesn't happen, there's $7.35 billion in this year's budget for emergency economic assistance. Either way, you provide help to people out in the country who desperately need it."
How much longer farmers have to wait for a farm bill decision depends on Combest and the White House, says Morgan. "I think you will be able to tell by the end of April. Either the farm bill will be passed or Chairman Combest will be asking the White House if they agree that it's time for the economic assistance money."
Passing the farm bill would be the better option, he says. "If it's the latter, farmers will receive a payment of 7.5 cents per pound. If you're getting 58 cents per pound, then you're at 65.5 cents. But if we get the farm bill, you get 68 cents to 74 cents because of the target price."
The Grassley-Dorgan payment limit amendment issue may also have to wait on talks between Combest and Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. Daschle, whose re-election campaign in South Dakota has drawn national attention, has let it be known that he must have the Senate bill's higher loan rates in a new farm bill.
"The payment limit amendment is one of those key issues that will have to be negotiated side-by-side," Morgan notes. "It may not be until he gets higher loan rates or knows he can't get them, but one of the two will have to happen before Grassley comes off the table."
Even if Daschle agrees to its removal from the farm bill, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., one of the amendment's authors, has said he will re-introduce the measure. The amendment limits farmers to fixed and marketing loan payments of $275,000 per year and requires USDA to apply the use of commodity certificates to the limit on marketing loan gains.
Two other senators, meanwhile, have been working to increase the pressure on Daschle and Sen. Tom Harkin, the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, who also faces a tough re-election bid in 2002, to take out the amendment.
Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., who led the opposition to Grassley-Dorgan on the Senate floor, and Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., have been seeking signatures on a letter that will be addressed to Daschle and Harkin, both members of the conference committee.
If the Grassley amendment becomes law, the letter notes, many producers will experience sharp reductions in government support payments. It also says that many producers are encountering bankers who are reluctant to provide financing until they can be assured the Grassley amendment will not be in the final bill.
Besides Daschle, Harkin and Sen. Cochran of Mississippi, the other Senate members of the conference committee include Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Jesse Helms of North Carolina, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Richard Lugar of Indiana.
House members include Combest, Charles Stenholm of Texas, the ranking minority member, John Boehner of Ohio, Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, Richard Pombo of California, Terry Everett of Alabama, Frank Lucas of Oklahoma, Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, Jerry Moran of Kansas, Gary Condit and Cal Dooley of California, Collin Peterson of Minnesota, Eva Clayton of North Carolina and Tim Holden of Pennsylvania.


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The book is entitled, "The Godfather Returns". Why does the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the inner struggles of the main character, and the regard - or lack thereof - of the people surrounding Michael?
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Suneel's Celebrity Gala will feature local celebrities competing in various ballroom dance disciplines
The Suneel's Light Foundation has announced the third annual Suneel's Celebrity Gala will be held from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Statler City grand ballroom. The "Dancing with the Stars"-inspired event will feature eight well-known local celebrities from across Western New York showcasing their dancing prowess in a head to head competition.
Tickets for Suneel's Celebrity Gala are $175 per person or $325 a couple.
The star-studded affair will feature eight local celebrities who have been challenged by Suneel's Light Foundation to team up with dance professionals from Western New York's top dance studios to learn various ballroom dance disciplines and to strut their best dance moves in the Suneel's Celebrity Gala charity dance competition. Celebrity performers include "Baby" Joe Mesi, former boxing heavyweight contender; Nalina Shapiro, WIVB Channel 4 anchor and reporter; Ed Drantch, WKBW Channel 7 anchor; Melissa Holmes, WGRZ Channel 2 "Daybreak" anchor; Jonah Javad, WGRZ Channel 2 sports anchor; Tracey Drury, Business First reporter; Mike Shatzel, Buffalo restaurateur and craft beer aficionado; and Laura Daniels, host of Mix 96's "Morning Rush" show. They are currently training as they vie for the coveted title of "Suneel's Celebrity Gala Champion" and bragging rights around Western New York.
Prior to the competition, each celebrity is teamed up with a dance professional from one of the local participating dance schools - Dance Like a Star with Serge, Fred Astaire and Travis Widrick Tango, and Ballroom and Beyond - which have donated their services to teach them a specific discipline of ballroom dance. Each celebrity goes through weekly dance and choreography lessons with a dancing professional to master a themed performance for the competition.
The Suneel's Celebrity Gala will be judged by a combination of audience votes, online voters and special guest judges, including Congressman Chris Collins, Buffalo Sabres great Mike "Robey" Robitaille and WBFO/NPR senior reporter Eileen Buckley.
To add to the night's entertainment, stars from previous Suneel's Celebrity Gala will take the dance floor to dazzle eventgoers in a special alumni swing dance-themed performance. Stars returning this year include Maryalice Demler, WGRZ Channel 2 anchor; Lauren Hall, WIVB Channel 4 reporter; 2014 Suneel's Celebrity Gala champion Kevin Sylvester, host of WGR "Hockey Hotline," Michael Wooten and Jeff Preval, WGRZ Channel 2 reporters; and Stephanie Mateczun.
In an effort to engage the greater Western New York community and open the voting to the public, Suneel's Light Foundation has launched a new event-specific website, suneelscelebritygala.com, featuring videos of all the stars receiving dancing lessons and chronicling their progress. Visitors to the website are encouraged to vote for their favorite celebrities leading up until the night of the gala. Each vote is $1, which allows all of Western New York and beyond to support their favorite celebrity, while bringing Suneel's Light Foundation one step closer to helping find a treatment for DMD.
Suneel's Light Foundation is a local nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising funds for research that will lead to the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, all while increasing public awareness of the genetic disease.
The formal affair will not only consist of dancing and star-studded competition, but will also include a gourmet sit-down dinner, top-shelf open bar and first-class auction items, including unique travel destinations, exquisite jewelry and one-of-a-kind collectables.
Tickets for the gala are available online atsuneelscelebritygala.com. For more information, email [email protected], call 716-243-0882 or visit Facebook.com/SuneelsLight.


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yip god does say in his book not to go into the fire or cast spells or be in the company of witches eh
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The PM has no remit to begin a criminal investigation, so why would he look at the list and ensure they are investigated? All he can do is pass any info to the Police, as can This Morning for that matter and anyone else who has info.
Posting rumours and, even worse, publishing those rumours without any basis in fact but merely on hearsay is slander. I could quite easily create a list myself and include YOU on it. How would you feel if a major TV network got hold of that list and insisted the PM investigate it? Even if it was untrue (and in your case I am sure it is ) there mere fact that your name was mentioned and you were investigated could be enough to ruin your life.
I can see why they are getting stick as it was a cheap shot using nothing more than a list of names off the net, which as we know from being on ATS, can be full of total rubbish.


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The Board believes that policies provide guidance and direction for the overall operation of the District. The Board, functioning within the framework of state and federal laws, fulfills its responsibility as the governing body of the District by formulating and adopting policies.
The Board will adopt policies to guide the actions of those to whom it delegates authority. These policies will be recorded in writing and organized according to the WASB classification system.
In formulating policies, the Board will adopt general principles and statements of intent. The District Administrator will, when necessary or when directed by the Board, prepare written regulations or administrative rules to ensure the implementation of Board policy.
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Recommended policies will not be formally acted on by the Board until the regular monthly meeting following the first formal presentation of such policy to allow time for review and possible change.
The recommended policy will become official at the close of the regular monthly meeting in which the policy has been read the second time and has been approved and filed with the Clerk.
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Second Reading: March 2, 2010
Date Approved: March 2, 2010
For the Board: Tom Steiner, President; Lynn Jaeger, Vice President; Cole Marshall, Clerk; Bill Barhyte, Treasurer; Sue Giovanni, Member


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Lea Michele was gifted with her own collectable doll by Barbra Streisand after she learned the young Glee star is her biggest fan.
Michele, who grew up admiring the veteran hitmaker, spotted a rare Barbra Streisand doll on a TV show and grew obsessed with tracking down the item.
And when The Way We Were singer heard of the young star's quest via Twitter.com, she shipped her the collectable as a gift.
Michelle recalls, "I was watching Hoarders and this man had a crazy collection of dolls and among all these dolls I saw a Barbra Streisand doll. So I tweeted, I was like, 'I gotta get that doll. Where is this man and how can I get this doll?' And she tweeted me back, 'Forget the guy, I'll send you the doll.' I died.
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For the first time, researchers have analyzed the entire DNA sequence (whole genome) of individuals affected by autism and their families. In doing so, they were able to link autism symptoms to specific genetic changes in half the families studied. This more than doubles the success rate of standard genetic testing, which identifies autism-related gene changes just 20 percent of the time.
The researchers also went beyond merely identifying new autism genes to show how whole genome sequencing can guide diagnosis and treatment of autism and related medical conditions.
The study appears today in the American Journal of Human Genetics. It's the first to come out of Autism Speaks "10K Autism Genome Project." The project's goal is the whole genome sequencing of 10,000 individuals in families affected by autism. As the project's pilot study, today's report included 32 Canadian families participating in Autism Speaks Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE).
"This pilot study has shown that whole genome sequencing can deliver clear and useful information for our families, while advancing our understanding of what causes autism," says Autism Speaks Vice President for Scientific Affairs Andy Shih. Dr. Shih oversees the 10K Autism Genome Project, a collaboration with the Chinese genome-sequencing giant BGI.
"From diagnosis to treatment to prevention, whole genome sequencing efforts like these hold the potential to fundamentally transform the future of medical care for people with autism," adds Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Rob Ring.
Drs. Ring and Shih are co-authors of the study, along with Autism Speaks Vice President of Clinical Programs Clara Lajonchere and Duke University's Yong-hui Jiang. The study was led by Stephen Scherer, director of the Centre for Applied Genomics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in Toronto. Dr. Scherer also directs the University of Toronto's McLaughlin Centre for genomic medicine.
Moving beyond standard genetic sequencing
Standard genetic sequencing looks at the tiny portion of a person's DNA that spells out instructions for making proteins. By contrast, whole genome sequencing analyzes genes in a more comprehensive manner by including the other 98 percent of a person's DNA blueprint. Once considered "junk," this portion of the genome is now recognized as vital for development and function.
In addition to finding and confirming known and suspected autism genes, the study identified four new autism genes and eight candidate autism genes. Several families had combinations of autism-related gene changes.
"The fact that we found notable genetic variants in 50 percent of the families reflects our new ability to apply genome sequencing to find spontaneous, or de novo, as well as inherited genetic variants often missed in other approaches," Dr. Scherer notes. "It could also allow for earlier diagnosis of autism, particularly among siblings of children with autism."
Providing vital information to families
Indeed, the study's medical team is providing useful information to several of the families participating in the study. This includes:
* Alerting undiagnosed family members that they carry newly identified autism-risk genes and encouraging them to receive thorough evaluation and care.
* Alerting members of one family that they carry a newly identified gene change affecting the brain pathway involved in Fragile X syndrome. This family may benefit from medicines currently being evaluated for treating the social withdrawal associated with this syndrome.
* Alerting another family that several members carry an autism gene associated with CHARGE syndrome. A rare disorder, CHARGE involves developmental problems affecting the eyes, ears, heart and brain. In this instance, the newly identified gene has the potential to speed diagnosis and care of a difficult to identify syndrome.
* Reassuring news for a family carrying a newly identified gene associated with autism and infant seizures. Because these seizures are generally harmless, the information can reassure parents and physicians who might otherwise suspect a serious brain disorder.
"Whole genome sequencing offers the promise of being the ultimate tool to advance understanding of the genetic architecture of autism," Dr. Scherer concludes. "In the future, results from whole genome sequencing could speed the diagnostic path and highlight molecular targets for pharmacological intervention, paving the way for individualized treatments in autism."
Also see Guidance on Genetic Testing for Younger Sibling of Child with Autism in the "Got Questions?" blog.
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CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Even more scheduling changes are on the way for Chappaqua schools.
The instructional day for the Chappaqua Central School District's three elementary schools will extend by 30 minutes beginning in the 2013-14 school year, according to Superintendent Lyn McKay.
Before Thanksgiving, McKay and other school officials discussed the plan with about 45 parents at an informal "coffee and conversation."
"It was very informative," McKay said. "We learned a lot with conversations with people in the audience."
McKay was joined at the meeting by Michael Rettig, an outside scheduling associate. Rettig played a large role in the district's last major schedule change of extending middle school periods to 55 minutes for the 2012-13 school year. McKay joked that Rettig "is starting to feel like part of Chappaqua."
McKay kept quiet about the specifics, but said the extension will come at the beginning of the school day. Elementary schools are currently open for six hours, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The middle schools are open for six hours and 35 minutes, and the high school is open for six hours and 55 minutes.
More information will be shared about the schedule change during the next Board of Education meeting on Dec. 12. The meeting begins at 8:15 p.m. in the academic commons of Horace Greeley High School.
"We will bring to you a full presentation about what it is and the direction we are going," McKay said.
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By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a focused, intimate, lovely novel, most of whose concerns swirl about the pain and joys of motherhood. It has two protagonists. One is Rae, who's 24, a Los Angeles secretary—her lover of seven years, a bitter, overambitious movie company gofer, is about to leave her just as she learns she is pregnant by him. The other is Lila, who's in her 40s, and married to a man devoted to her. She is a reader of tea leaves, an avocation whose fraudulence she acknowledges, though she still finds herself believing in it. When the women meet, Rae's pregnancy arouses in Lila memories of her only child, a daughter she put up for adoption. As Rae prepares fitfully to have her baby, Lila tries to retrieve hers, even though she had given up her daughter nearly 30 years before. Hoffman, whose previous writing includes the novel White Horses and the screenplay for Independence Day, gracefully interweaves the women's stories. Both are themselves estranged from their mothers. Both cherish, perhaps as a fantasy, the "three gifts" of maternal love that Lila tries to will into a cake she bakes for Rae: "A cool hand to test for fevers, a kiss with the power to chase away nightmares, a heart that can tell when it's time to let go." Hoffman, who is herself married and the mother of a 2-year-old son, obviously understands how wonderful it is to be a mother, and how terrible. She gives her male characters, who are for the most part peripheral, substance and depth. And she writes throughout in the same lyrical, evocative prose that opens the novel: "It was earthquake weather and everyone knew it. As the temperature hovered near one hundred degrees the days melted together until it was no longer possible to tell the difference between a Thursday and a Friday. Coyotes in the canyons panicked; they followed the scent of chlorine into backyards, and some of them drowned in swimming pools edged with blue Italian tiles. In Hollywood the tap water bubbled as it came out of the faucets; ice cubes dissolved in the palm of your hand. It was a time when everything you once suspected might go wrong suddenly did." (Putnam, $15.95)


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ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. (KMOV) – A Fort Zumwalt middle school teacher in custody on child pornography charges may have video recorded male students as they were undressing during a camping trip, Fort Zumwalt Supertintendent Bernard DuBray said in a letter sent to parents Monday.
Matt Hansen, 38, a former seventh-grade math teacher at West Middle School, assisted with a camp known as the Outdoor Education Program. During the camp, located in Troy, Hansen helped look after fifth-grade students from Progress South, Lewis and Clark and Dardenne elementary schools.
According to the letter, Hansen, who was arrested after allegedly being caught with child pornography, "secretly and inappropriately videotaped" students in "various stages of undress as they readied themselves for evening showers."
Police said the students did not know they were being recorded and no evidence suggests Hansen shared the videos with anyone else.
"Words cannot adequately express how disappointed I am that this has occurred. As we move forward we will be reviewing all camp program procedures to determine if any modifications for the future need to be considered," DuBray wrote.
DuBray said parents will be notified as soon as police determine which students were videotaped.
Police say Hansen secretly videotaped about 80 male students, all fifth graders, at a four-day outdoor camp.
Students from three different schools in the district attended the camp.
Police say all the recordings took place in the last four years and that Hansen hid cameras in a room where the young boys would undress before showering.
DuBray tells News 4 the district does a very thorough background check that Hansen passed.
"How he did, I dont know must mean he had a clean record but the fact is it wasnt just anybody," he said. "All people who go up there have background checks and go through the interview process."
The Ottumwa Courier in Iowa reports that police arrested Hansen on June 8 after he threatened to jump off a cell phone tower.
Hansen has been a teacher at West Middle School since 2004.
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albert einstein, belief in god, Dawkins misconception, Einstein, Einstein atheist wrong belief, Einstein letter to God, Einstein letter to God correct translation, Einstein not an atheist
In the newly "resurfaced" Einstein's "God Letter" (again, due to an auction selling the letter – money is behind everything in this world…), a trend is developing in the Internet.
Once more people try to establish their beliefs as "truer" than others, simply by quoting a "great" man.
Atheists like Dawkins claim that the letter sheds light into Einstein's view on God. They claim that Einstein was an atheist and this letter "proves" it. (see http://richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2012/8/15/albert-einstein-s-historic-1954-god-letter-handwritten-shortly-before-his-death#.UGloVk0xpyw)
The infamous letter was sent on Princeton University letterhead, to Eric B. Gutkind, on January 3, 1954, a year before Einstein passed away, sent as response to Gutkind's book "Choose Life: The Biblical Call to Revolt".
Einstein is quoted to use rough language against the belief in God.
In particular, the noted physicists says…
"The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, the Bible a collection of honorable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish. No interpretation no matter how subtle can (for me) change this. These subtilised interpretations are highly manifold according to their nature and have almost nothing to do with the original text. For me the Jewish religion like all other religions is an incarnation of the most childish superstitions. And the Jewish people to whom I gladly belong and with whose mentality I have a deep affinity have no different quality for me than all other people. As far as my experience goes, they are also no better than other human groups, although they are protected from the worst cancers by a lack of power. Otherwise I cannot see anything 'chosen' about them.
In general I find it painful that you claim a privileged position and try to defend it by two walls of pride, an external one as a man and an internal one as a Jew. As a man you claim, so to speak, a dispensation from causality otherwise accepted, as a Jew the privilege of monotheism. But a limited causality is no longer a causality at all, as our wonderful Spinoza recognized with all incision, probably as the first one. And the animistic interpretations of the religions of nature are in principle not annulled by monopolization. With such walls we can only attain a certain self-deception, but our moral efforts are not furthered by them. On the contrary.
Now that I have quite openly stated our differences in intellectual convictions it is still clear to me that we are quite close to each other in essential things, i.e; in our evaluations of human behavior. What separates us are only intellectual 'props' and 'rationalization' in Freud's language. Therefore I think that we would understand each other quite well if we talked about concrete things."
(quote taken from the auction seller's site here)
Crystal clear, right?
A more careful examination reveals the truth.
A truth which is out there, harsh and cold for everyone who meets it.
First of all, Einstein for decades had been clear and unequivocal about believing in "Spinoza's God," and that he did not believe in the "personal" God of the Bible, or that the Bible was divine in origin.
His views were consistent over many years and there no other evidence of any departure from such views. And sure Einstein's beliefs like the "science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind" tells us all we need to know about how that great mind thought: surely not in "boxes" of "yes" and "no" as most people would like him to…
The context of the letter appears to be Gutkind's elevation of Jewish "Monotheism," that is a personal God. So it appears reasonable to conclude that in using the word "God" Einstein may have simply referred to the concept of a Monotheistic Personal God, which he had already repudiated. [1]
What is more, the translation presented is not accurate. And this is more serious.
The word "childish" does not seem to actually exist in the original letter (!!!) as an analysis of the images of the letter reveals.
The widely circulated English translation, which the Guardian newspaper and the sellers attributed to an otherwise unidentified "Joan Stambaugh," was analyzed by Steven H. Cullinane from early 2009: see here.
The detail photograph above is taken from the current sellers' website image of the letter. The highlighted area shows the end of the "Bible" sentence, and the beginning of the next. The handwriting seems to read:
"die Bibel eine Sammlung ehrwurdiger, aber doch reichlich primitiver Legenden. Keine noch so feinsinnige Auslegung…"
which would be translated as:
"the Bible, a collection of honorable, but still primitive legends. No matter how subtle an interpretation…"
where the second sentence's opening in the above is consistent with the next sentence in the sellers' translation. There appears to be nothing like the provocative alleged parenthetical remark "which are nevertheless pretty childish" in the text.
Later in the same paragraph, Einstein is translated as describing the Jewish religion as "an incarnation of the most childish superstitions." The word childish there appears to correspond with a form of the same German word used to describe legends in the passage mentioned above, which is often translated more plainly as "primitive" (as it was actually translated in the abovementioned instance). A close-up photo confirming that Einstein wrote "primitiven Aberglaubens"(and not "kindischer Aberglaube") appears in the second article in this series (see right below the highlighted rectangle in the second photo). [2]
Here is how the letter sounds if you restore the original meaning:
"The word God for me is nothing more than the product and expression of human weaknesses, the Bible a collection full of honorable but still primitive legends.
No interpretation, no matter how subtle, can change it (for me). These refined interpretations are naturally highly diverse and have almost nothing to do with the original text. For me, the unadulterated Jewish religion, like every other religion, is an incarnation of primitive superstitions.
And the Jewish people, to whom I gladly belong, and whose mentality I have deep affinity for, has for me however no different kind of dignity than any other people. As far as my experience goes, they are no better than other human groups, while a lack of power saves them from the worst excesses. So I can not perceive anything "chosen" to them." [3]
We should be less arrogant when we claim something and more carefull when we read the Internet…
A wise man like Dawkins should know that…
For future reference, the full letter is attached below.


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Are you worried about the utility bills that become higher as the time passes? Are you worried about the safety of your home? You are desperately trying to find a perfect solution that will finally put an end to all your troubles and worries, but you are not sure what would be the best. You have been thinking about installing one of the home automation systems because you have heard that they are excellent for such situations and such problems, but you are not sure what exactly you are supposed to do and how these systems function.
What Are Home Automation Systems and What To Expect from Them?
Home automation systems represent a perfect equipment for monitoring and complete protection of your home. With one of these systems installed in your home, you can forever get rid of all concerns about utility bills that are overly expensive and stop worrying whether you have locked the door of your house. The system you choose to install will turn your home into a so-called smart home, and you can finally relax and fully enjoy its comfort and safety. The system will control everything in your home starting from every light and appliance to the compatible peripheral and other things.
The home automation system is comprised of many items without which its proper functioning would be impossible. What your system will include depends on the type you decide to install, but all of them, more or less, are comprised of the same components such as control panel and other devices for control that enable you to create various schedules, rules and smartphone controls such as garage door openers, light switchers, etc. Besides this, the system includes the equipment for monitoring such as sensors for doors and windows, motion and smoke detectors, security cameras, smart locks and alarms that will deter all intruders and protect your precious home, belongings and your beloved ones. Furthermore, the home automation system you choose to install will include various thermostats, leak detectors, sprinkler controllers and treatments for windows that will improve the energy efficiency of your home and help you save much on all your bills.
Getting an Appropriate Home Automation System
Buying one of the home automation systems is a serious investment and finding and installing the right one is not so simple at all, although it may appear so. There are many types of these systems, and you have to be careful when choosing and pick the right one that will suit your home, your needs, and your budget, and that will work the best for you. You can choose either the whole-house automation or home security system, but before buying one you have to take into consideration two things: which system would be the best and whom should you hire to install it.
The answer to both questions lies in finding a good and reliable home automation company that is far known for the quality of its systems and its services, and it will help you make your final decision about the type of system you should install and then have it installed for you. However, here you should be careful again because, as with the types of systems, there are many Home Automation Companies and you should make sure that you have chosen the best.


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Arista Records LLC et al v. Lime Wire LLC et al
Filing 548
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 500 Memorandum of Law,, 502 Declaration in Support,, PLAINTIFFS REPLY MEMORANDUM REGARDING STATUTORY DAMAGES ON A PER TRACK BASIS. Document filed by Arista Music, fka BMG Music, Arista Records LLC, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Capitol Records, LLC, fka Capitol Records, Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Interscope Records, Laface Records LLC, Motown Record Company, L.P., Priority Records LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, fka Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc., Virgin Records America, Inc., Warner Bros. Records Inc.. (Boyd, Susan)
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Careers Guidance
To provide a coherent programme of Careers Education, information and guidance to ensure that pupils have a realistic appraisal of self and opportunities and the knowledge and skills to put plans and decisions into action.
The Charterhouse Higher Education and Careers Department
Careers education and guidance at Charterhouse begins in the Fourth Form with an introduction to the Careers Library and its resources, including a workshop exploring Fast Tomato, a web-based interactive resource designed to introduce teenagers to career options and how their academic and personal skills may lead to opportunities for study and employment in the future.
All Removes attend Career Taster Workshops. These are presented by professional consultants from Inside Knowledge and enable pupils to find out about a number of careers options and attend a workshop on essential skills including negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
Charterhouse is an 'All In' member school of Inspiring Futures (formerly ISCO) and as a result, all Fifth Form pupils are automatically registered and sit the Morrisby Tests in September. Inspiring Futures Organisation also provides 'Futurewise', which is an online support system for all pupils.
After their GCSE exams pupils are encouraged to attain some work experience and attendance at career experience courses, run by Futurewise, is encouraged. Careers talks on a variety of subjects are organised for pupils throughout the year and pupils are encouraged to consider career options as they prepare their university applications. Handouts on career paths and building an attractive CV are provided below:


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The Graves (2009)
Runtime: 88 min
Genre : Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Movie Release : 29 January 2010 (USA)
Director: Brian Pulido
Writer: Brian Pulido
Stars: Clare Grant, Jillian Murray, Bill Moseley
Country: USA
Language: English
Present day. Arizona. Megan and Abby Graves are inseparable sisters that couldn't be less alike. Megan just graduated ASU with a marketing degree. She's a self-assured, naturally attractive rock chick with a black belt that she likes to use. Abby just barely graduated high school. She's a cute, Hot Topic Goth who's caustic and afraid of her own shadow. They share one thing: a life-long obsession with comics and pop culture. Simply put, they are beautiful geeks. In a few days, Megan will start a new job at in New York. To send her off in style, the sisters go on a wild, pop culture bender that includes a trip to uncharted Arizona in search of a kitchy roadside attraction. Instead, Megan and Abby happen on Skull City Mine, a weather-beaten, abandoned mine town converted into a self-guided tour. But Skull City harbors terrible, vexing secrets. It appears to be haunted. Its caretakers are murderous. Victims' souls are ripped from their bodies right before their eyes, and that's only the …
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March 11, 2010
NEWPORT--The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and netWORKri one-stop career centers will host free résumé workshops for area job seekers at East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), 19 Broadway, Newport, from 10 am to 12 noon on the following Tuesdays: March 23, April 20 and May 18.
A good résumé is easy to read and tailored to a particular job opening, according to workshop leader Terri Avila. "I tell clients that their résumé is not their life history, and does not need to include every job they've ever held," Avila says.
What a résumé does need to include is an applicant's potential value to an employer, written in key words that an employer understands, according to Avila. Using the right key words, often found within the job listing itself, reassures an employer that an applicant's accomplishments and skills can translate to his or her business environment. In fact, adds Avila, some businesses that use electronic scanners to evaluate applicants may reject a résumé outright if it does not include the key words that the scanners are programmed to recognize.
The résumé workshops will be held in the EBCAP second floor conference room and are limited to 12 participants per workshop. Pre-registration is mandatory and may be completed by telephone at (401) 462-8992.
While the résumé workshops are open to all Rhode Island job seekers, their primary audience is Newport County residents who are unable or do not wish to travel to one of the state's four netWORKri career centers. Until recently, the Department of Labor and Training provided job seeker services to area residents through a part-time Middletown-based satellite. That satellite has temporarily closed, and will reopen in a new location on the island later this year.
The netWORKri one-stop career system offers employment services to both job seekers and area employers throughout the state. Managed and operated by the RI Department of Labor and Training, netWORKri has offices in Providence, Pawtucket, West Warwick and Woonsocket, and represents a consortium of partners including Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston; the Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island; the RI Dept. of Education; the RI Dept. of Human Services; the RI Dept. of Children, Youth and Families; the RI Dept. of Corrections; the Office of Rehabilitation Services; Goodwill Industries; and SER-Jobs for Progress. For more information on netWORKri, visit www.networkri.org. Job seekers may also visit EmployRI, the department's virtual one-stop for job opportunities at www.employri.org.


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review: ciate caviar manicure.
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by following the step-by-step instructions it was very easy to create the look - basically go nail by nail applying polish and sprinkling beads on top. while the process was straightforward it was also a bit messy. the tiny pearls easily found their way into surrounding surfaces. the finished look was adorable, but within two days many off the beads had jumped ship, leaving blank spaces on my nails. i think this look would be perfect for a special day, where one wasn't depending on the longevity of the manicure. perhaps ideal for mardi gras, when both looking festive and flinging tiny beads everywhere is a good thing!


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Don't let gas prices put the brakes on your holiday plans. Use these easy tips to scrimp painlessly on food. You'll enjoy a healthier, less stressful weekend. Use your savings to fill your gas tank or to splurge on rides, shows, and other memory-making activities. Even though I'm an ardent foodie, I have more clear memories of visiting Seattle's Science Fiction Museum and the North Carolina Aquarium than I do of most meals. They were so much more fun than standing in line for forty-five minutes at Jake's Fish Shack.
The modest estimated savings below assume a three-day weekend and a family of four. They could be much greater in tourist towns or if you frequent more expensive restaurants.
- Save $15: pick up a Mediterranean meal at the grocery store. Buy hummus, pitas, olives, and salad toppings. Splurge a little by adding apricot nectar and fig cookies. That covers the average gas inflation of 17 cents a gallon since last year for 87 gallons.
- Save $25: have PB&J one meal a day instead of eating from the dollar menu at a fast-food joint. Bring peanut butter, bread, a knife, plates, and napkins. If you travel with a cooler, bring jelly. If you'll have access to a refrigerator, swing by a store for jelly once you arrive. If you can't keep the jelly cold, use sliced bananas instead to make PB&B.
- Save $29: indulge in chips and dip for dinner one night if you have a place with a microwave. It feels naughty, just right for vacation, but you'll get plenty of protein, fiber, and folate with not much fat. Bring a can of refried beans, a bottle of salsa, a bag of corn chips, a microwave safe bowl, a sheet of waxed paper, a spoon, and plates. Pick up salad fixing, plus fruit for dessert (maybe juicy peaches from a farm stand?). To make dinner in minutes, mix beans and salsa in the bowl, top with waxed paper or a plate to avoid splatters, microwave on high in two-minute bursts until hot, stirring in between. Serve everyone a mound of hot bean dip, a few handfuls of chips, and some veggie sticks.
- Save $35: pack lunch the first day. Make it extra easy by packing leftovers from the night before, perhaps a bean, corn, and tomato salad. Round out your meal with grapes and oatmeal cookies.
- Save $56: drink water instead of sodas three times a day. Bring a water bottle for each family member, even if you buy bottled water at your first stop to get the bottle. If you can plan ahead, bring a thermos of iced tea or coffee and reusable cups.
- Save $93: bag up raisins, walnuts, or whole-grain cookies for daily snacks and skip the $8 sundae at ice-cream parlor.
- Save $96: share a bottle of wine each day in your room instead of at a steak house. You can get similar savings by splashing tonic into gin yourself. You'll still come out way ahead if you buy wine glasses and a corkscrew at your destination and leave them behind when you go.
- Save $101: make breakfast three times. Pack cereal, bananas, plant milk (try coconut or almond), bowls, and spoons. Unlike cow's milk, the plant milk doesn't need to be refrigerated until after you open it.
- Save $160: cook three meals in a rice cooker. You don't need to pay for a kitchenette to cook in your hotel room. Pack a rice cooker, cans of organic beans and chopped tomatoes (try the ones that come with spices and vegetables), pre-measured bags of rice, salt, and spices for each day, hot sauce, can opener, rice paddle or spoon, plates, forks. When you arrive, stop by a salad bar for a handful of chopped bell pepper and onion. You'll save so much with this option that it even makes sense if you fly. Buy an inexpensive rice cooker (I travel with an Aroma rice cooker) and leave it for the housekeeper.
Travel with a food bag to make cooking on the road easy
If you're driving, go green and save more with reusable plates, cups, cutlery, and cloth napkins. Bring a small bottle of detergent, a sponge in a plastic bag, and a towel to clean up. Consider bringing a can opener, bottle opener, well-wrapped sharp knife, and a small cutting board. If you're flying, pick up paper towels, paper plates, and plastic ware after you arrive. In either case, include hand wipes to clean up before and after eating.
Yelp it up to make eating out easy when you travel
When you do eat out, use Yelp to find the prices, menu, quality, and atmosphere you want. This free app and website can transform your travels by leading you to local gems and helping you bypass tourist traps and worse. You can go thrifty by asking for Yelp to find cheap dinner near your location. Better yet, satisfy a specific craving: Indian, Thai, or pizza. Add local or farm to fork to get a real taste of where you are. Yelp is essential if you have special dietary needs, such as gluten free or vegan.
How do you save money on food when you travel?
Do you even want to? Do you ever cook on the road? Share your tips and comments below.
Sources: Cook for Good price research, Harris Teeter current grocery prices, menus from Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour, Jimmy's on First, McDonald's, Neomonde, Sadler's, and Vinnie's Steak House.
Learn more about Linda Watson and healthy, affordable food at CookforGood.com
Get more scrimp and splurge tips in Linda's book Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save the Planet--All on $5 a Day or Less


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MJ-school Student Networking Trips
The MJ-school is committed to exposing our students to life in major media markets. During the fall and spring semesters, selected students participate in networking trips to Raleigh, New York City, Washington, D.C., Charlotte and San Francisco/Silicon Valley.
These students meet in small groups with alumni and others working in media and journalism fields and are exposed to the school's vast network at receptions with alumni and friends.
The trips give students the opportunity to learn from alumni and make connections in their career fields that can help them secure jobs and internships in the future.
Among media and journalism outlets previously visited by students: The New York Times; CNN; Fox News; Edelman; Google; Facebook; Sierra Club; Mashable; FleishmanHillard; BBDO; PopSugar; Goop; BooneOakley; Bank of America; Charlotte Agenda; and Cohn & Wolfe.
Frequently Asked Questions
From students:
A: Yes! To be selected, students must already be admitted into the MJ-school. Both undergraduate and graduate MJ-school students are welcome to apply.
A: Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the destination city, as well as ground transportation and meal expenses throughout the trip. The school covers the cost of the students' hotel but not any parking fees.
A: Students are responsible for their own transportation and dining expenses, as well as any optional activities in the city that may cost money. Students can expect to spend about $100 to $200 of their own money during the trip, depending on the location of the trip.
A: We suggest business attire. Men should wear sport coats — or shirts and ties — with dress pants and dress shoes. Women should wear dresses, skirts or dress pants with nice tops, and dress shoes. Please plan to bring a pair of comfortable shoes if your dress shoes are not made for walking because participants often walk between appointments. No jeans.
A: No. The meetings are for networking and educational purposes only. That said, our alumni regularly contact the school about hiring recent graduates and often ask students for resumes during the meetings. It is important to be prepared with work samples and resumes, just in case.
A: The school books double-occupancy hotel rooms in the center of the city we are visiting. Locations are chosen to provide easy access to meeting locations.
The school covers the hotel costs for two nights. Students are free to make their own accommodations to stay beyond those days to sight-see, shop, visit family and friends or schedule other meetings.
From alumni:
A: Meetings will be with a smaller group of several students, generally no more than 10-12 students.
A: It depends on your time constraints. The goal is for the students to learn something about what you do, and talk with you about life as a UNC graduate in the professional world and as a resident in an urban environment. Meetings can be as formal or informal as you make them. Some alumni will give facility tours or even presentations to students, and others will meet for an informal conversation over coffee or lunch.
A: It could be beneficial for students to meet with a range of people in your office. Some companies have students meet with several employees to demonstrate the different ways students can employ their skills after graduation. If a non-alumni colleague or company is interested in hiring UNC graduates, we are happy to include them in the itinerary.
A: Yes! We want students to meet with alumni at different career levels. Young alumni are especially helpful in advising students about how to live and work in a big city and climb the career ladder. Your recent experiences are invaluable for students about to break into the industry.
Q: I can't break free during the day, but am very interested in talking with students. How can I help?
A: Come to our alumni reception! The regional alumni networking events — held while networking trip students are in the area — are an informal atmosphere for alumni and students to mingle and network. If you are unable to make the reception but still want to talk with students, we are happy to arrange phone calls before or after the trip. We have also arranged breakfast, coffee and other less formal meetings between students and alumni pending availability.
Click here to learn more about the regional alumni networking events
Application process
Please monitor the MJ Career Services email listserv and the MJ-school weekly student newsletter for information about the application deadlines.
For more information
Please contact Director of Career Services Jay Eubank at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The A to Z of Edwardian London 1912
Item Reference: BKS1195
Price £30
[Ed.] Saunders, A. The A to Z of Edwardian London. With an Introduction by M. H. Port. London, 2007. 169 pages. Cloth, jacket. The A to Z series of London consists in total of seven books which provide fully-indexed maps of London at roughly 100 year intervals. Each book reproduces a key map of the period with comprehensive indexes which allow users to identify the locations of streets, buildings and in some cases small courts and alleys used at the time. A fascinating series of books which will appeal to anyone interested in the social/political history and development of London. Between the 1888 and c.1912 editions of Bacon's New Large-Scale Ordance Atlas of London & Suburbs, Greater London grew more than 28 per cent in population and the area loosely termed 'London' expanded similarly. Requiring 34 sheets at 4 inches to the mile instead of 25, the later edition (surveyed in the closing years of King Edward VII's reign), now reproduced here almost at full size and in colour, enables the user to distinguish tram from omnibus routes and to pick out easily the topographical features. Other maps, showing utilities and administrative areas, exhibit the structures of the world's then largest city.


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To protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and
offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities
for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Roederer Correctional Complex is situated approximately 3 miles south of LaGrange, Kentucky and approximately 20 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. Roederer Correctional Complex opened on August 28, 1976, originally as a one hundred fifty (150) bed minimum-security "work camp" institution to operate a 3,000 acre prison farm.
On December 1, 1987, Roederer was converted to a medium/minimum security institution with one hundred (100) medium and one hundred fifty-two (152) minimum custody inmates. The institution underwent another major transition on May 1, 1989, when it was transformed to the Assessment and Classification Center for the Kentucky Department of Corrections for all incoming state prisoners, excluding inmates that received the death penalty.
The physical plant consists of a total of one thousand two (1002) beds. Seven hundred thirty (730) medium security beds are within the fenced perimeter. One hundred (100) of these medium custody inmates are permanently assigned inmates, which provide support services for the institution. These inmates provide the basic services to the institution such as Food Service, Laundry, Legal Aide Office, Grievance Office, Janitorial, etc. The remaining six hundred thirty (630) medium security beds are utilized to house inmates entering the system as part of the Assessment Center for the Department of Corrections. There are currently two hundred seventy-two (272) minimum custody beds located outside the fence. Two hundred (200) minimum custody inmates are participating in the Substance Abuse Program. The remaining seventy-two (72) minimum custody inmates also provide support services for the institution such as Maintenance, Warehouse, Horticulture Program, and the Farm Operation.
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14 July 2000
Source: The Mirror
Jonathan Ross
Essex Boys is based on a true story of crime,
betrayal, and violent retribution, and is very good indeed. Told
in voice-over by a young taxi driver called Billy (CCM), the film
manages to successfully recreate the superfically attractive but
horrifically savage world of the modern world drugs dealer.
Unlike so many latter-day crime films which tend to glamourise the nastier elements of society, Essex Boys shows up these men for the cold, unhappy wrecks they are.
Sean Bean is spot-on as the recently released Jason Locke, a thug who favours acid as a method of
finishing off his opponents, and ER star Alex Kingston is a revelation as his wife, Lisa. The whole cast is tremendous and the script is both powerful and acutely observant.
Essex Boys deserves a place in the list of Top 10 modern crime films if only for its uncompromising and unsettling approach. There are no lovable rogues here, no super-intelligent serial killers, no spun-out torture scenes with hip hop music pumping away in the background - just a bunch of average people living out their brutal, miserable lives somewhere in Essex.
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It has been discussed many times, and we all know the importance of a beautiful smile. Without it, you may find people not liking you. In fact, you may even lose out on opportunities in your professional and personal life if your teeth aren't looking bright and clean. Let us look at the causes of discolored teeth and what you can do to remedy the issue.
Causes of discolorations
You will find two main causes of tooth discoloration, one is genetic and may be tough to rectify, but the most common is the food and drink we consume and also bad habits like smoking. Most people do not realize that drinking coffee or tea daily can stain their teeth over time. In fact, the stain from them is not easy to remove, and the only solution may be a teeth whitening in Fort Huachuca from a reputable cosmetic dentist.
What is teeth whitening?
A dentist may use multiple methods to whiten your teeth depending on the severity of the discoloration. In the case of a mild condition, the dentist will use an abrasive paste which is similar to regular toothpaste, and he or she will brush your teeth with a special tool. For more severe cases, the dentist will use a grinder-like-tool to remove a thin layer of the enamel from your teeth. However, it can not be done too many times as your teeth will become too sensitive.
Other options
You will find plenty of alternatives to whiten your teeth at home which include the use of gels, specialized toothpaste, and brushes and even herbal remedies. However, you have to be a little careful when using these options as you may not know if there are any underlying reasons for the discolorations.
Visit your dentist
Everyone should visit their local dental at least twice a year whether they have or do not have a problem with their teeth. The reason is that they can help you identify problems before they even start showing symptoms and help you rectify them early so that you will not have to go through any pain.
General care
While the above is important, never forget to brush your teeth at least twice a day after meals. Use dental floss so that you will not have any food particles left back between the gaps of your teeth. Take care of your teeth, and you will have a smile that will open many dorrs for you.


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Drugs and Narcotics offenses result in some of the most serious charges a person can face. The penalties are serious and often draconian. Having and experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner is extremely important if you are facing a drug or narcotics charge.
Drug and Narcotics charges come in many different levels of seriousness. Lewis and Associates, P.A. represents people accused of Drug and Narcotics charges at the State and Federal level. We have successfully defended people charged with serious felony level Drug and Narcotics charges as well as those charged with Gross Misdemeanors and Misdemeanors. Charges can be for trafficing or dealing, possession, use or for a host of other reasons. Lewis and Associates has obtained numerous acquittals for both sale and possession offenses in both State and Federal Courts.
Our Criminal Defense Lawyers are familiar with all legal issues involved in a drug or narcotic case including:
- Was there sufficient probable cause for the search warrant?
- Was the search warrant valid?
- Was there probably cause for a search without a warrant?
- Was the search an illegal search?
- Was the seizure of evidence illegal and should it then be suppressed and not be admissable?
- Was there an illegal use of an informant?
- Was the drug actually a controlled substance?
- Was the drug improperly weighed?
- Were any scientific tests on the drugs, blood or urine done properly?
- Were the scientific instruments used in any tests properly calibrated?
- Was any evidence obtained properly documented and was there a proper chain of custody?
Many drug cases can be won by suppression of the evidence or by challenging the actions of the authorities. This often results in charges being dropped and our clients not having to go to trial. We have also successfully negotiated alternatives to mandatory jail including community service, fines and/or house arrest.
If you have been charged or may be charged with any drug or narcotic offenses, it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately. Getting a criminal defense attorney that is experienced in dealing with drug and narcotics offenses involved early in the judicial process can often mean the difference between serious penalties and minimal or no penalty.
Call Lewis and Associates as soon as possible at 612-220-0007 and one of our experienced criminal defense attorney's will get back to you quickly.


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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) - It's a big week for road funding decisions in Alabama, as state officials prepare to divvy out valuable road dollars.
Officials with the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Project, better known as ATRIP, say they will release their list of road funding amounts by the end of this week. The seven-member committee will decide where roughly $300 million of federal funding will go, with the federal aid covering eighty percent of all costs.
"Most of the counties will not get all of the money they need to do all of their projects, and of course that's where Madison County is at," said Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R-Huntsville), who also serves as an ATRIP committee member. "We had so many projects that we didn't have money to be able to fund it."
Rep. McCutcheon said there were roughly $700 million worth of road funding requests from across the state of Alabama, easily more than double the amount of actual money available. McCutcheon told WHNT News 19 that the wide disparity led to an alternative plan that will likely lead to disappointment later this week, particularly in Madison County, where well over $100 million had been requested. McCutcheon said instead of going with individual road project winners, all money will now be handed out on a county-by-county basis, with local governments and officials having to negotiate among themselves over who gets what.
"We're gonna let the local governments sit down and say 'Okay, this is how much money that you have to spend. You make a determination as to what are your most important projects and put them in priority."
ATRIP officials said they expect to release the road funding amounts for every county by the end of the week. We're told the formula they will use is a combination of total population and economic development potential in each individual area.
"Of course on the committee I'm going to be supportive of Madison County and try to get every dollar that we can get up here out of the ATRIP dollars," said Rep. McCutcheon.
McCutcheon also said that the Huntsville-Madison County Metropolitan Planning Organization will be the group that doles out ATRIP dollars in Madison County. That body is comprised of a group of elected officials that include Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Troy Trulock, along with Madison County Chairman Dale Strong.
ATRIP's action comes two months after the Alabama Department of Transportation announced it was postponing several road projects in Madison County due to unexpected revenue shortfalls.


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April 15, 2009
MM&M Awards Judges: Marks of Genius
Just after lunch, during the judging of last year's MM&M Awards program, one of the panel groups—comprising Millennium president and CEO Deborah Dunsire, sanofi-aventis media director Joan Mikardos, Euro RSCG Life CEO Doug Burcin and WEGO Health CEO, and all-round digital guru, Jack Barrette—had reached a juncture. The next batch of print creative to be reviewed for the "best integrated campaign" submissions, was mounted to the reverse side of a display panel, facing away from the group; something of a hindrance to this clutch of leaders who are used to getting things done efficiently and effectively.
It hadn't occurred to any of them to wait for the hired help to arrive. Together as one, they rose from their seats, rolled up their collective sleeves and, with Dunsire and Burcin at one end, and Mikardos and Barrette at the other, they lifted the heavy display and rotated it 180 degrees, so the creative faced them. "It will save us time in the end," Dunsire predicted, correctly, of course.
It's this type of dedication, determination and sense of purpose that typifies an MM&M Awards judge.
Last year's crop of 43 industry execs had already pre-judged many of the 830 entries by the time judging day rolled around, and here they were, at a New York hotel in the middle of summer, prepared to commit an entire day to painstakingly reviewing, discussing and scoring your submissions.
And it wasn't as if they didn't have anything better to do. Dunsire, for example, was still ironing out the kinks of a merger with Takeda, while Barrette was preparing to launch his WEGO Health enterprise. But our judges know how important these awards are to the industry and they are determined to fulfill their responsibilities of making sure the best work wins.
This year will be no different. We have been busy recruiting another spectacular crop of talent and expertise for the 2009 panel, revealed here for the first time, and there is little doubt that your entries will, once again, be in safe hands.
Exciting new recruits from the pharma side include: Peter Justason, director, global marketing group at Johnson & Johnson; two Pfizer heavyweights, VP worldwide communications Ray Kerins and senior director/team leader Jim Maffezzoli; Sam Trujillo, director, consumer marketing at Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; Melissa Clark, director consumer marketing at Novartis; Mike Boken, senior product director, ADHD, at Shire; Stacy Miller, consumer marketing manager at Eli Lilly; and Whit Rawlinson, associate director at Boehringer Ingelheim.
They join the familiar faces of some of our veteran pharma judges, including: Meryl Weinreb of AstraZeneca; Joe Shields of Wyeth; Jennifer Rinaldo of Forest Pharmaceuticals; Debra Sangiuliano of Novartis; Ben Lei of Genentech and the aforementioned Mikardos.
And, as in previous years, the creative talent and leadership of numerous agencies and media companies will also be represented in depth.
However, like everybody else, the judges won't know the identity of the winners until October 29, when they will be revealed for the very first time at the spectacular Awards dinner in New York City. Mark it in your calendars.


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Happy New Year, sweet readers! I can't believe some of you started reading my blog in 2007 when JD was in my belly, tear! Here are some things that are up for JD and me in 2012:
JD and I are going to *Disney Aulani on January 17th! (Pics to come!)
On January 16th we're stopping in Los Angeles where we'll get to spend time with some of my college friends.
Rattled! is being turned into an audible book and will be available on audible.com and iTunes.com
I have an awesome reported feature on being pregnant and single/newborn care coming out in Baby Talk magazine (stay tuned!)
Freelancing! My job allows me to blog, write about things I'm interested in, travel and spend hours looking at clothes.
I'm embarking on the exciting road of Kindergarten research! JD turns 5 on August 30 and then it's BAM—September! I'm attending open houses, meeting with his Pre-K 4 teacher and researching Redshirting. Decision 2012.
JD was recently diagnosed with Asthma. I am not freaking out—shocker! Uncle Brian was diagnosed at age 2 and I vividly remember sitting with him at the kitchen table and coloring while he did nebulizer treatments. We decorated his nebulizer with dinosaur stickers. Anywho, I'm taking this opportunity, as with all life experiences, to fully engross myself in all things Asthma research—then write about it. Stay tuned!
We're going to Philly! I lived in Philly for 4 years when I attended The University of the Arts and interned at Philadelphia magazine. I'm so excited to take JD there on the choo-choo train! We're going to The Please Touch Museum, Rittenhouse Park (I lived across the street) and the Philadelphia Zoo. And of course we'll do a million more things, like a cameo at the Liberty Bell. (And the Mexican Post—college hangout!)
Jersey Shore. Not the MTV show (well...)—the actual location. My family lives a block from the beach. We show up every Friday. Can't wait for sand in sandwiches, flying kites, eating ice cream that drips down our arms, parades, fireworks...everything!!
JD and I will be having the dog Golden Retriever talk around his 5th birthday. Oh, yes.
What are you looking forward to in 2012? Please share.
Friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter @JDSMOM2007, order a copy of my single mom memoir, Rattled! (Rattled! is also on iTunes for download) and check out ChristineCoppa.net
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text: Tweens Behavior & Emotions Tips to End Tween Back Talk End the sassy talk with these easy tips By Jennifer O'Donnell Updated May 25, 2018 Pin Flip Email Print altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images More in Tweens Behavior & Emotions Growth & Development Tween Life Below are five tips to end tween back talk. You couldn't have imagined when your child was learning his first words that he'd eventually use those words against you one day. Just about every tween will engage in back talk eventually, but that doesn't mean it's acceptable behavior. If your tween has yet to respond to a request from you with a retort such as, "I don't THINK so!" just wait. At some point, the eye-rolling, the attitude, and the words to go with them will present themselves. When it happens, here's what you should do when your tween engages in sass. Set a Good Example It seems so obvious, but the very best way to encourage respectful behavior from your tween is to model it yourself. When you're angry or frazzled, be sure your actions and words don't give you away. Show your child that even when you're stressed and tired, you're capable of responding in a civil manner. Children witness rude and crude behavior at school, on the television, and just about everywhere these days. Point out that when people behave rudely, or in a sassy manner, it reflects badly on them. Sitcoms (even those aimed at tweens and families) are peppered with sassy back talk, especially from child characters. Your child may think that such behavior is funny and clever, but you need to make it clear that life is not a sitcom, and that you expect your child to follow the behavior rules you've set down for him. Jump On Bad Behavior It's important to stay on top of our tween's behavior, in order to prevent bad habits down the road. When your daughter rolls her eyes at you when you tell her to start her homework, or replies, "Yeah, sure!" when you ask her to clear the dinner table, it's time for action. Tell her that her behavior irritates you and is disrespectful. Ask her to reconsider her response and try again. The same advice applies when your tween challenges your authority or attempts to blame her circumstances on you. For example, if you reprimand your tween for failing to clear the dinner table, she may reply, "You didn't remind me!" or "I forgot, why didn't you tell me again!" When the back talk becomes an offensive maneuver, it's important not to give in. Simply reply, "One request should be enough," and continue with your plan of action, whether it's enforcing a consequence or asking her to reconsider her remarks. It's tempting to let your tween get away with copping an attitude, especially when you're tired. When you're tired the last thing you want is a confrontation. The problem is that talking back is a behavior that quickly becomes a habit, and the only way to prevent that from happening is to address it, each and every time it happens. Enforce Consequences for Back Talk If your tween's attitude doesn't adjust after a request from you, it's time to get a bit more serious. Tell your child that you just won't engage in debate with him until he's calmed down and can communicate respectfully. Send him to his room to quiet down, and tell him to let you know when he's ready to talk. When he's in a better frame of mind, gently remind him that there is a right way and a wrong way to speak to you and that you expect him to remember the difference even when he's angry, tired, or frustrated. It's important that your child understands that you want to hear what he has to say and that he feels comfortable speaking up. At the same time, it's important for him to know how to do it respectfully. Reward Respectful Behavior Just as you dole out consequences for rude and crude behavior, you should also reward your tween when she's polite and behaving respectfully. Tell her how proud you are of her when she's polite to you and others, and reward her behavior with time together, a treat, or even a hug. When others comment on your tween's positive behavior, share the news with her so she's aware that others do notice how she behaves in public, as well as how she treats other people, including you. Accept Challenges, Occasionally Sometimes a tween doesn't mean to be rude or back talk. Tween brains are developing rapidly, and so are their intellects. Curious tweens may pose questions that come across as challenges when they're really not intended that way. An example may be when your tween challenges a teacher about something she's learning in school. Help your tween understand the difference between questioning and challenging. Point out the importance of tone of voice, and in phrasing questions properly. Role play so your child understands that it's OK to inquire, but that there's a certain skill involved in doing it diplomatically. Continue Reading


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A \emph{complete map} for a (multiplicative) group $G$ is a bijection $\phi : G \rightarrow G$ so that the map $x \rightarrow x \phi (x)$ is also a bijection.
\begin{conjecture} If $G$ is a finite group and the Sylow 2-subgroups of $G$ are either trivial or non-cyclic, then $G$ has a complete map. \end{conjecture}
Keywords: complete map; finite group; latin square
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To preserve sand dollars, first bleach and then harden the shells to prevent odor and breakage. Before attempting any type of bleaching, soak the shells in clear water, and change it frequently until the water runs clear to ensure the sand dollars are clean. Pat the sun dollars dry, and lay them out in the sun or on a bed of silica gel in an airtight container to dry for about a week.Continue Reading
Place the dry sand dollars in a solution of half bleach and half water. Allow them to soak for only 20 minutes; the shells may crumble if left in for longer. Remove them from the solution and rinse them in clean water. Dry the shells in the sun. The longer they stay in the sun, the whiter they become, but they also become more brittle due to sun exposure.
To avoid crumbling shells, you can whiten them by washing the sand dollars in a solution of 1 tablespoon of Woolite to 1 gallon of warm water instead of soaking them in a bleach solution.
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If you're just starting out, lighting for video can be tricky. There is a big difference in how our eyes perceive light compared to a camera lens. Cameras need WAY more light to produce a quality image than you might imagine. But there are further nuances to light and shadow to consider when planning a video shoot.
The biggest favor you can do for yourself is to prepare and plan properly. We'll guide you through the process we use to get perfect lighting for all your videos.
Step 1: Prepare for the shoot
Whether you're doing photography or video, it's a good idea to scout your location ahead of time. Consider the natural lighting entering through windows and casting shadows – be wary that weather can change quickly. If you have an adequate set of lights (we'll get into what qualifies as adequate shortly) it's best to avoid this natural light due to its volatile nature. Natural lighting can change in an instant if the sun decides to hide behind clouds, and for video this can be a big issue as lighting changes from shot to shot. The best shooting environment is one in which you have as much control over lighting as possible.
Step 2: Pick out your lighting options and types
At TechSmith we have a drawer full of cheap clamp lights. At around $10 a pop these lights are versatile and can be mounted in a variety of ways. Unfortunately lack of dimming control and included diffusion can lead to harsh lighting. Light with no filter is known as hard light. Diffusion helps spread light evenly, creating soft light, and can be improvised even on a budget. So when working with clamps lights it is highly suggested to use some type of diffusion material. These lights can also be bounced off a surface like a wall, ceiling, or reflector to create soft light, which is infinitely preferable to blinding your subject and creating an unflattering image.
Mid Range
Sets of purpose-built studio lights can be acquired for $100-$500 with everything you need to set up. These sets commonly use large florescent lights and include effective diffusion material. Kits with included stands are much better for quickly setting up lighting and generally provide higher total light output. Often these lights have a few switches on the back to control the number of lit bulbs, which provides a greater level of control over your total output.
High End
In the higher price range of lighting options it's likely you'll be paying as much for one light as you would for a whole mid-range kit. In turn, you'll find many more fancy features, such as full range dimmers, wireless control, ability to change color on the fly, better diffusion and stronger output. Before investing in these lights it's a good idea to rent them locally or online and ensure they'll suit your needs. If shooting video is something you plan to do on a regular basis, it may be worth the investment but unless you have specific requirements for these fancier features, it's a waste of money to invest in such expensive lights when something cheaper will do just as well for basic shoots.
Step 3: Set up 3-point lighting
The most common setup for lights is called 3 point lighting. This configuration consists of a key light, a fill light, and a backlight which can also be called a hairlight. The key light should be brightest of the three and provides the bulk of light to your subject. The fill light eliminates shadows caused by the key light. Your fill should be less intense than your key so while it still eliminates shadows, it doesn't match your key light so closely it creates a flat looking shot. The backlight separates your subject from the background, creating depth and also preventing a flat looking shot. Your backlight can be hard light (no diffusion) as it won't create shadows visible to the camera on the subjects face regardless.
3 point lighting
3 point lighting will serve you well in interview setups, promo videos, webinars, and a variety of other shooting situations.
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Step 4: Choose your light color temperature
Not all lights are created equal. Based on the filament in the bulb, lights can appear "cooler" or "warmer" on camera. This is perceivable with the human eye as well. Consider how a doctor's office looks (cool fluorescent light) compared to a comfortable living room setting (warm tungsten light.) This concept is called color temperature and can be measured on a scale of kelvin (see image below.) If avoidable, it's best not to mix lights of different color temperatures. If lights are mixed temperature it can lead to improper color balance which can lead to unnatural looking footage.
Color temperature on a kelvin scale
Step 5: Look out for glare
Glasses wearers, while generally considered to be amicable and friendly folks, can be your worst enemy when it comes to lighting. Glare on glasses can be a big issue, especially lights with larger diffusion boxes. One trick that helps with glasses is raising up your lights higher on their stands. If you have someone who can assist, have them raise the lights and look through the camera viewfinder until the light is no longer visible in the glasses lens. If raising the lights doesn't help, try moving your key and fill lights farther out, while keeping them relatively equal to one another. In the 3-point lighting image above, your key would be closer to 3:15 and your fill would be 8:45. If your talent is comfortable with removing their glasses, that's always a good last resort but certainly not always an option. It's best to accommodate your shooting subject as best you can before asking them to adjust their appearance for a technical reason.
Next steps
With the basics down, feel free to experiment with lighting that works for you. Try adding lights to your backgrounds, shaping lights, adding gels, or try green screen! Just be careful, like many things in video and photography, learning lighting is a slippery slope that can lead to thousands of dollars in equipment and a masters degree in lighting design. Do you have any lighting tips for those on a budget? Anything you've learned about that you'd like to share? Join in on the comments below!


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BUSKERS in Camden Town have lost their High Court battle against Camden Council's new licensing policy for street performers, but vowed this afternoon (Tuesday) that they "will not stop here".
The musicians are fighting new rules which demand they all have licences, bans amplified music and sets a 9pm curfew for performances.
Instruments can be confiscated under the new rules which the Town Hall says it introduced to protect residents from disturbance.
These rules were challenged by a two-day judicial review earlier this month, but a High Court ruling released today by Mrs Justice Patterson at the Royal Courts of Justice said Camden did not need to tear up its plans.
Jonny Walker, from the Keep Streets Live campaign group, said the High Court judge had taken the council's argument at "face value".
He said: "We profoundly disagree with her judgement and will now seek to have this case heard by the Court of Appeal and to ask Camden not to enforce their policy until the case is heard by a higher court. Under Camden's policy even singing a protest song without a licence could be a criminal offence. In a democratic society, singing a song in the street should never be a potential criminal offence."
He added that buskers had the option of going to the House of Lords and then to Strasbourg to fight their case.
The full 26-page judgement was published today, and stated that the policy "would be in pursuit of a legitimate aim".
Mrs Justice Patterson noted that the scheme "is excessive because it applies across the borough, applies to many activities which could reasonably be exempt, and applies a sweeping judgement against certain forms of street entertainment".
But she added that "large varieties of busking are untouched, there is no restriction on the content of any busking and the fees for a standard licence are low".
Cllr Maryam Eslamdoust, who is the council's chairwoman of licensing, said she was pleased with the result.
She added: "The court has affirmed that regulation is not prohibition and we look forward to a responsible busking scene living alongside our residents."