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'In a market that has seen little outward innovation, we are pushing the boundaries of the sport with our first-of-its-kind design that is making snowboarding more accessible to new riders and more exciting for seasoned veterans.' - Nick Gilson, CEO
Winfield, P.A. (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Gilson Boards, a designer and manufacturer of artisan-crafted snowboards featuring a patent-pending contoured base design, today announced the launch of its expanded e-commerce portal allowing customers to configure and order their boards online. Entering its first full snow season, Gilson Boards's e-commerce portal is the latest upgrade for the rapidly-growing start-up which recently expanded its manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand. Riders looking to explore the next-generation Gilson Boards can find the online portal at: http://store.gilsonboards.com/.
Building artisan snowboards with locally-sourced materials in Winfield, Pennsylvania, Gilson Boards's proprietary designs feature a unique contoured base, the hallmark of which are the company's patent-pending Raised Central Region and Soft Edge Technology. These two design elements combine to give Gilson Boards an extremely versatile all-mountain ride by allowing the board to ride up on two skis in packed snow and sinking down into heavier powder when needed. The Gilson design reduces the chances of catching an edge, making for a more forgiving ride for novice snowboarders, while also delivering improved acceleration and maneuverability to experienced riders. Thanks to this contour base, Gilson Boards are also stronger than traditional snowboards, enabling a Gilson to be thinner with increased flexibility and more pop. For a deeper understanding of how the Gilson design elements are affecting this entirely new snowboarding experience, please watch the video examinations here: http://www.gilsonboards.com/technology.
"In a market that has seen little outward innovation in many years, we are pushing the boundaries of the sport with our first-of-its-kind design that is making snowboarding more accessible to new riders and more exciting for seasoned veterans," said Nick Gilson, CEO of Gilson Boards and inventor of the company's patent-pending designs. "As we enter our first full snow season this year, we are excited to launch our new e-commerce capabilities to help riders customize their boards."
Available for direct order through the new e-commerce portal, the Gilson Boards product line-up includes:
- Signature Pro: The ideal all-around board for riders that love to hit rails and jumps, the proprietary s-curves in the three-dimensional Gilson base ensure the Signature Pro Series maximizes board flex and pop, and the clear top sheet allows the beautiful Pennsylvania poplar to shine through.
- First Snow: Styled for riders focused on the serene and elegant shred, the First Snow line offers a sleek mountain-themed design with all of the next-gen ride characteristics available in every Gilson board.
- Cherry Stringer Pro: The natural wood grain of Pennsylvania poplar subtly accented with locally-sourced cherry stringers makes the Cherry one of the most uniquely beautiful boards in the line-up, with the wood combinations enhancing strength and pop.
- Custom Graphics: For riders that want it all, Gilson Boards will also help to design custom board graphics so that riders can shred atop their own creations.
"As a company born out of innovation, we really love designing the right board for each of our customers and we want them to feel that same exhilaration too; that experience starts from the moment they conceptualize their perfect board on our new customer portal to the moment that they take their first run on a Gilson Board," said Gilson.
For more information about Gilson Boards, or to customize a new board, please visit: http://gilsonboards.com/.
About Gilson Boards
Headquartered in Winfield, Pennsylvania, Gilson Boards designs and manufactures artisan-crafted snowboards featuring its patent-pending design technology. Developed by former-teenage garage tinkerer Nick Gilson, the hallmarks of the Gilson design are its Raised Central Region and its Soft Edge Technology. With this variable surface area design, Gilson Boards are able to outperform traditional alternatives in terms of acceleration, maneuverability and all-mountain versatility, yielding boards that are equally suited to park and trail as they are to backcountry and deep powder. More information on Gilson Boards is available at http://gilsonboards.com/.
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Apple's new iMac line-up includes technology that better marries the popular all-in-one desktops to the speedy NAND flash storage that Apple is using in more and more of its computers.
The updated all-in-ones, which sport Intel's latest Core-series processors, are based on Intel's Z68 chipset for Sandy Bridge. That chipset allows the iMac to use a speedy solid-state drive (SSD) as a boot and application drive in tandem with a traditional hard disk drive, which is used for mass storage of files and data.
Once available only on the highest-end 27in model, the built-to-order SSD option is now available for all but the cheapest iMacs, including a 21.5in version that starts at $1,399. Instead of getting a single hard disk drive, you can order a 256GB SSD and either a 1TB or 2TB hard disk.
The Z68 chipset supports Intel's Rapid Storage Technology SSD caching, which allows the SSD to speed up OS and application load times and access frequently used data faster. (The iMac on Thursday also got a firmware upgrade, enabling it to use its 6Gbit/sec throughput on the drives. That throughput matches the SATA 3.0 specification used in the latest SSDs, paving the way for the iMac to get the utmost from future SSDs.)
Users who opt for the SSD/HDD combo should notice a difference in performance compared to models with only a standard hard drive.
Apple's move toward flash memory storage began with the MacBook Air in 2008, which offered a 64GB SSD as an option. The latest Air models, released last fall, use NAND flash memory exclusively for storage—it's actually part of the ultra-thin laptop's logic board. On-board flash is different from the SSDs or hybrid disk drives like the Momentus XT that you can install yourself. The latter uses a disk-drive form factor.
Apple isn't alone in opening the doors to flash encroachment on traditional hard drives. All-in-one hybrid models like the Momentus XT that combine NAND flash and spinning disks in the same drive are already on the market. To date, Seagate has been the main supplier of those drives, although Samsung dipped its toe in the market four years ago with the HDD-FlashON line. But it has done nothing with hybrids since. Recently, however, hard disk drive maker Seagate strengthened its ties with worldwide NAND flash producer Samsung—a deal that industry analysts think will result in faster development of the kind of hybrid drives that could take advantage of the Z68 chipset in the new iMacs.
On top of that, Intel—which worked closely with Apple on the new Thunderbolt connectivity technology—is making noises about its own hybrid drives , which could spur drive development to move even faster.
The iMac isn't the only recent Apple product to become more SSD friendly. The MacBook Pro models unveiled in February are also optimised to take better advantage of SSDs.
The latest MacBook Pro models use the SATA 3.0 specification for the internal drive connection, which can take full advantage of a new breed of SSDs that also use the latest 6Gbit/sec SATA specification. (It's the same connection speed this week's iMac firmware update enabled.)
In stock form, the new MacBook Pro comes with a 750GB 5400rpm hard disk drive. But Apple allows customers to upgrade the laptop with one of three capacities of SSD: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB. Moving to an SSD significantly boosts the computer's speed but adds hundreds of dollars to the final price, depending on which model you're buying.
The SATA 3.0 specification is important because it doubles the bandwidth over SATA 2.0 from 3Gbps to 6Gbps. Given that SSDs can send bursts of data at speeds beyond 3Gbps, the higher bandwidth means potentially more speed in the future.
IDC Analyst Jeff Janukawicz said SATA 3.0 is important because of an SSD's vastly better performance over a hard disk drive, particularly in server-client architectures.
"When an SSD is coupled with the latest generation SATA 6Gbps interface, it will deliver the most throughput for demanding client systems," he said. "As a result of accelerating storage I/O, users can expect faster access data, quicker application loads, and boost to overall system performance."
But for desktops and laptops, the same is not true.
According to Michael Yang, an SSD analyst with research firm iSuppli, because read/write operations in consumer devices occur mostly in bursts of I/O, they're not likely to take full advantage of the 6Gbps throughput SATA 3.0 offers. In general, he's only seen a 10 percent to 20 percent performance increase in SSDs using SATA 3.0 connectivity.
"Sure, [the throughput] is 2X, but fundamentally, the flash hasn't changed, and the performance change will come from the SSD's controller design," he said.
As SSD performance continues to scale, however, with some drives achieving 500MB/sec or more in throughput, greater bandwidth will make more of a difference.
The top-end Apple MacBook Pro now uses the SATA 3.0 specification for the internal drive connection, which offers 6Gbps link speed.

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The men and women who populate Robert Stone's fiction may not rank among the most cheerful of God's creatures, but they're fine company. Even the most menacing among them somehow manages to be the kind of person you'd like to have a drink with. Or several too many, as is so often the case in Stone country--where bars are rarely in short supply and, if you're unlucky enough to be on the wagon, salvation lies just around the corner, beneath a bright red neon sign.


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|3,229 sq. ft.
|Property type
|chateau / country house
|Minimum Stay
|5 - 7 nights
3 double bedrooms(One of which has a shower and washbasin), 3 twin bedded rooms(one of which has a shower and washbasin), bathroom with WC,one other shower room with WC, 2 other WCs, large kitchen, dining room, living room with French windows leading to large east and south facing balcony with dining table and chairs for 12 and lovely views, games/television room, the kitchen leads to outside BBQ/dining area next to gated pool 12m x 6m. Guests have private use of pool. There is a large garden.
Caretakers live on the property in order to maintain the pool and garden and there are 2 cats.
This lovely house is situated on the borders of the Aude and Ariege and therefore on the cusp of the Languedoc and Midi-Pyrenees, ideally placed for visiting the Cathar castles of Montsegur, Puilaurens, Queribus and Puivert. Other nearby activities include white water rafting and kayaking,try pyrenees adventure.com, visting famous caves such as those at Niaux with its ancient cave paintings, exploring the French markets such as that at the medieval bastide town of Mirepoix with their fantastic locally produced meats and cheeses, tasting the wine of the Aude including the area's speciality, Blanquette de Limoux, hiking through the stunning and dramatic countryside, taking a trip to the Med (1.5 hours drive), exploring the ancient city of Carcassonne, watersports or swimming in the Lac de Montbel (a beautiful large lake 10 mins away), sampling local cuisine at one of the many nearby restaurants.]
This partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
This property is top notch in every way: spotless, immaculately presented, lovely decor, best quality linen and beds (how rare is that?), comfy sofas and chairs. Everything you could possibly need to cook and eat: inside or al fresco - be sure to take breakfast on the sunny terrace with its breathtaking views and pick some wild herbs for your barbecue.
Plenty for all ages (we spanned &&-76 years and 4 generations) but probably too cut off for teenagers unless they are happy to crash on the loungers by the superb pool, reading from the vast selection of books; or just squabble over board games or table tennis;.
If you can drag yourselg away from the house there's wonderful walking country, lakes, mountains and rural villages to explore; whilst the rivers provide excitement in the shape of kayaking and white water rafting.
Take a trip to Mirepoix market, Limoux and Carcassone of course, buy your bread and meat in the village, treat yourself to a meal at Gayda, not forgetting to taste and buy some Cremant and Blanquette de Limoux - our favourite is from Domaine Laurens (in village of la Digne d'Aval, just on the right off road when heading to Limoux)!
Petra and Jeremy are the charming owners of the exceptional property, maintaining a low profile but quietly keeping everything in order (early morning, daily pool cleaning); but do take time to chat to this lovely, interesting couple, who are sharing their beautiful home with you.
Would we recommend? absolutely!!!!
We were warmly greeted by the owners and felt from the outset that nothing was too much trouble. The master bedroom is huge with an awesome view from the balcony. The château/house is as described but so much more with the hottest water anywhere we've been ( and we're well travelled!). If you want to get away from it all this is the place however, if you want a group holiday it's also ideal as it sleeps so many. We are thinking of returning for a group walking holiday. Lots of lovely French villages to potter around, not too far from.Carcassonne and for us, the spectacular views were what made it!
We stayed here with friends and had a great time and i will be coming back again with the children and grandchildren. The property is lovely, on a hillisde with fabulous views of very pretty countryside. The main rooms are large and comfortable, the bedrooms are big and handsome over 2 floors with bathrooms on each floor. Outside is fabulous - a large al fresco dining area, plenty of loungers and room around the pool, and a large beautiful pool. There is room to roam around the large grass lawn, and there are walks nearby.
In the area, there are lakes, caves, medieval towns, Cathar castles, cute villages
Alles wie geplant gelaufen. Motorradtour war sehr abwechslungsreich und die Unterbringung wie erwartet. Danke
Très bon séjour passé en famille à Noël dans cette grande maison qui a pu accueillir facilement 6 adultes et 5 enfants. Vaste cuisine très bien équipée, grandes chambres avec salles d'eau fonctionnelles.
Propriétaires charmants et très discrets.
Toute est prévu dans cette grande maison situé à flanc de coteaux, en plein campagne. Vue magnifique et silence garanti ; départ pour des randonnées au pied du portail. Cuisine équipée tant en vaisselle qu'en électroménager et les chambres possèdent des rangements.
Cette semaine en pays Cathare fut une réussite et nous en garderons un excellent souvenir. Nous étions sept adultes et un chien.
Nous remercions madame et monsieur Campbell de leur accueil et de leur discrétion.
This lovely Maison de Maitre is situated on the borders of the Aude and Ariege and therefore on the cusp of the Languedoc and Midi-Pyrenees, ideally placed for visiting the Cathar castles of Montsegur, Puilaurens, Queribus and Puivert. The local caves of interest are Niaux, with its' hand prints and cave paintings (all genuine), Lombrives and the large drive through cave of Mas d'Azil which has been inhabited for thousands of years. If you want the feel of French markets you can visit the mediaeval bastide town of Mirepoix on a Monday as well as those of Limoux, Lavelanet and Esperaza and there is always the wine-tasting...... The largest lake in the Ariege is close by (10 mins), the Lac de Montbel and if you want to experience white water rafting, kayaking etc. that is also nearby at Axat or Alet.
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A security deposit of 300 euros is required on entry and returned within a week of leaving. We do not charge for minor breakages such as the odd glass or plate.


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West Jordan
West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populous in the state. The city occupies the southwest end of the Salt Lake Valley at an elevation of 4,330 feet (1,320 m). Named after the nearby Jordan River, the limits of the city begin on the river's western bank and end in the eastern foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains, where Kennecott Copper Mine, the world's largest man-made excavation is located.
Settled in the mid-19th century, the city has developed into its own regional center. As of 2012, the city has four major retail centers; with Jordan Landing being one of the largest mixed-use planned developments in the Intermountain West. Companies headquartered in West Jordan include Mountain America Credit Union, Lynco Sales & Service, SME Steel, and Cyprus Credit Union. The city has one major hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, and a campus of Salt Lake Community College, which is designed to become the main campus by 2020.
City landmarks include Gardner Village, established in 1850, and South Valley Regional Airport, formerly known as "Salt Lake Airport #2." The airport serves general aviation operations as well as a base for the Utah Army National Guard for Apache and Black Hawk helicopters.
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Dolce in one word. Delicious. We tried the new hot spot with friends on a Friday night, and each dish we had was better than the next. They have the Neapolitan style pizza down. And we ended the meal with a meringue cake that could battle Cipriani's in NY.
Caprese with house made mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes.
Grilled Octopus with a pistachio vinaigrette
We all loved the Tartufata Pizza with speck, spicy salami and truffle oil.
A side dish of eggplant Parmesan broiled and gooey to perfection.
Pan seared Halibut with a flavorful and aromatic seafood brodetto.
This light, fluffy and sugary Italian meringue layer cake is cravable.
Dolce Italian is located in the Godfrey Hotel at 127 W Huron St.
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This private, open plan, spacious villa, with air-conditioning to all bedrooms, is located on the prestigious west coast of the Island in beautiful Paynes Bay. Situated within a private residential setting with veranda overlooking a lush flowering front lawn and access to the rear providing a private lush flowered lawned garden, with seating for outside dining and relaxation. The elevated landscape affords views of the breathtaking Caribbean sea to the west of the property and its location provides an easy 2 minute access to beautiful white sandy beaches. There you will find a truly stunning turquoise sea where you can engage in water-sports, swim with turtles or simply sunbathe. There is horse riding and other activities such as golf at the nearby famous Sandy Lane golf course. There are a plethera of excellent restaurants within easy walking distance or a 5 minute car or bus drive away to the next village of Holetown, which provides local banks, duty free shopping and local nightlife.
Bubbly professional interested in drama, music and a thearapist by profession. "I love to be in the sun, but then who dosen't?"
Marcia Hinds purchased this villa in 1993
Hi Marcia
thought I should let you know we had an amazing time, the house/facilities were excellent the neighbours were lovely, as was the beach the food everything was perfect, we would certainly recommend and consider staying again
Lisa, Feb 2012
Hi Marcia,
Had a fantastic time in Barbados. The accommodation was ideal for me and my two children. The neighbours were all very friendly.The local transportation (buses) were regular and an experience I will not forget too quickly. It is easy to get to Bridgetown and other places on the island. I must say the beach was perfect. Went snorkeling at the shipwreck and swam with the turtles. I would recommend this property to friends and family and would stay there again.
Marilyn, August 2012
100% happy with the house. We stayed at this property with our extended family. It was 7 of us as Marcia kindly offered to add a bed for the 11 year old girl. The house was big enough for the 7 of us. Marcia was really helpful and arranged or transport to and from the airport for us. She always replied straight away.
We had a slight problem with the water pressure but she got someone to come and fix it immediately even though it was Sunday ! What a great service!
We loved our stay. Kitchen is very well equipped, Jenny who comes to clean is a lovely lady and we were just 5 min from the beach.
My only recommendation is to add a barbecue to the garden. There is a fish market 10 min from the house and for us there is nothing better than bbq fish .
We would definitely come back here.
My husband and two young daughters (1.5 years and 3 years) stayed at the villa for a month. It was great and we truly enjoyed getting to know Marcia's extended family, Jenny became a surrogate grandmother to our daughters. Paynes Bay beach is about a 10 minute walk - and it's a wonderful place to swim with Hawsbill turtles.
The villa is spacious and well-appointed with air-con in each of the bedrooms. We enjoyed mangos from the tree and watching the monkeys in the mango tree.
As we have young children we cooked every day - the kitchen is reasonably well appointed, and did the job. We enjoyed lunches and dinners on the shady veranda. The internet was also very fast, which was great.
Highly recommend the Thurs-Sat evening fish fry just down the road. Great value, but more importantly excellent food.
A wonderful holiday and we hope to visit again.
Spacious house, in a quiet lane 5 minutes walk to Paynes Bay, which has a beautiful sandy beach and calm turquoise sea.
Made to feel very welcome by Marcia's extended family who live close by. Spacious house, well furnished and equipped, spotlessly clean. Particularly enjoyed getting up early for a walk and a swim and then having a leisurely breakfast on the shady veranda and taking a picnic back to the beach. There are lots of excellent bars and restaurants nearby. Neighbours are very friendly, chickens, monkeys and humming birds like to visit the lovely garden.
Stayed with my husband and 3 teenage daughters, who are very hard to please. We had a wonderful holiday and were all sad to go home.
Special interest holidays:
There are several local art galleries nearby. We are also proud to announce the forth coming exhibition of art by local award winning artist Kia Redman who will be displaying her work within the villa for your viewing pleasure or purchase. Dates for exhibition to be confirmed.
The villa is just a 2 minute walk down to the beautiful and breathtaking Paynes Bay beach, situated on the west coast of the Island and known as the "platinum coast" of Barbados, renowned for it's soft, white sandy beaches, turquoise sea and shady palm trees. Ideal for all water sports, sunbathing, swimming and even horse riding!
It is recommended that you take a walk along the coast where you will be enchanted by calm waters, magical flying fish and other nearby beaches such as Sandy Lane.
The Airport on the Island is Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) at approx 15 Kilometres from the villa and about a 40 minutes drive.
The capital Bridgetown is about a 20 minute drive away in the parish of St Michael.
A car is recommended for your sightseeing pleasure around the island, but not essential as there are frequent local buses and a bus stop at the end of the road.
Car Hire is available and can be arranged prior your arrival.
Just a 2 minute walk to the end of the road will find you on the beautiful and breathtaking Paynes Bay beach, known as the "gold coast" of Barbados, for its golden, soft sandy beaches, turquoise sea and shady palm trees. Ideal for all water sports, or for sunbathing, swimming and the odd rum punch or two while you chill out, unwind and admire the views. You can even buy delicious local fish, to take back to the villa, if all that sun, sea and sand has whipped up your appetite!
Further Details:
There is a 24 hour gas station just a 10 minute walk away that has a well stocked mini mart for your convenience. Local supermarkets are a 5 minute drive away in both directions. Too relaxed to cook? No problem the villa is set in an ideal location for local cuisine, with beach bars and restaurants within walking distance.The local buses in Barbados are frequent and there is a bus stop at the end of the road. Truly recommended is a trip on one of the "reggae buses" colourful vibrant and sure to put you in a rhythmic mood! The next town of Holetown is a short bus ride away, providing a post office, local banks and a new retail shopping mall providing duty free shopping, plus excellent bars and restaurants. Fancy a bit of golf or tennis? The villa is situated just 400 yards away from the famous Sandy Lane golf course and 10 minutes drive away from Royal Westmoreland Golf Course and Tennis facilities at the Sugar Hill resort.
Not to be missed is a trip to Bridgetown the Island capital, the island safari tour, Harrisons cave, the islands natural wonder and the many flower gardens.
Also recommended is a sample of the Islands favourite tipples, Banks beer or mount Gay rum, preferably in a local rum shop for added Bajan authenticity.
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Booking Notes:
A non refundable 25% Deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is required 8 weeks before your date of arrival.
In the event of a last minute booking the full amount will be required. Please call or email if your circumstances fall outside the above critera.
Please note quoted prices are based on the number of guest stated on your original enquiry. Charges will be incurred for additional guest thereafter.
Check out time is 12 noon. There is a charge for late check out.
Changeover Day:
Early arrivals and Late checkouts can only be agreed in advanced and are not gaurenteed. We do however try our best to accomodate guests wherever possible.
Notes on prices:
Please note there is a £150 holding deposit required, which is returned to guests on their departure and on inspection of the property.
For long term rentals please call or email owner.


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Make the colored gelatin: Lightly coat three 9-inch square cake pans with cooking spray. Combine the purple gelatin and 2 cups boiling water in a medium bowl; stir until dissolved. Pour into one of the prepared pans. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Repeat to make pans of red and pink gelatin. (You can make these in batches if you don¿t have three pans.)
When all three colors are set, make the white gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water in a large bowl; let stand 1 minute. Add the boiling water and condensed milk and stir until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the crust: Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray, then line with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang; coat with more cooking spray. Pulse the chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Generously coat two more 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside.
Loosen the edges of the purple gelatin with a knife and turn out onto a cutting board. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes and layer over the chocolate cookie crust. Cut the red and pink gelatin into cubes and layer each one in the remaining two pans. Divide the cooled white gelatin mixture among the three pans, pouring it over the cubes (about 2 cups per pan). Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Make the whipped cream: Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form; set aside. Using the plastic wrap to help you, lift the purple gelatin cake out of the pan. Discard the plastic wrap and transfer the cake to a platter. Spread with a thin layer of whipped cream. Loosen the edges of the red gelatin cake with a knife and turn out of the pan; place on top of the purple cake and spread with more whipped cream. Remove the pink gelatin cake from the pan and place on top of the red cake. Cover the top and side of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
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Forty-five years after the Kennedy assassination, those tragic events in Dallas remain a source of near-unparalleled fascination — especially if that's an excuse for the Discovery Channel to bring way-cool forensic investigation techniques to bear on the evidence. Conspiracy theorists will likely be disappointed by this latest indulgence aimed primarily at the science-geek contingent, which recreates the shooting in meticulous detail to prove or disprove whether the shot that killed the president could have emanated from the grassy knoll or anywhere other than the book depository.
"Admirable restraint" is a term seldom associated with such endeavors, but given that the whole question here pivots on the source of the fatal bullet, the producers are to be commended for their judicious use of the Zapruder film — unlike, say, the manner in which Oliver Stone kept replaying it in the closing sequence of "JFK."
At the same time, as constructed "JFK: Inside the Target Car" is pretty much your standard techno-fest in the same vein as "Mythbusters," having a sharpshooter attempt to replicate the killing on fake heads that approximate the contents of a human skull. So when the bullets strike, plumes of lime-green muck standing in for brain matter spray in every direction.
It is, in essence, an extremely thorough account of one particular aspect of the story. Gary Mack, who oversees the Dealey Plaza Museum, participates in the staging, which also consults eyewitnesses to augment the theory that Lee Harvey Oswald could indeed have been the lone gunman.
To anybody with an interest in this case — going back to Mark Lane's efforts to discredit the Warren Commission report — this Discovery spec is merely the latest addition to a burgeoning, if rather morbid, industry. And while it's an interesting, briskly paced update of the science, nothing will put the matter to rest at this point so long as TV continues its penchant of breathlessly marking such anniversaries.
In other words, don't be surprised if there's a new documentary wrinkle on the JFK mythos — however slight or ephemeral –around the same time, next year.


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Weekly Services
Duke University Chapel offers more than 150 opportunities for worship each year. In addition to the rich worship tradition at the University Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, the Chapel is home to a regular rotation of prayer and worship throughout the week. Weekly services organized by Duke Chapel are listed below. Also see a list of our 2018 summer guest preachers.
Additionally, the Chapel is used by different Religious Life groups for a variety of services. See the full schedule of worship services.
University Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Sunday (year-round)
Duke Chapel is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. Communion is offered once a month during the service and offered other weeks immediately following the service. See the archive of services.
Choral Evensong
4:00 p.m. Sunday (during the academic year)
Choral Evensong lasts approximately 45 minutes and features sung prayers and anthems by the choir. Distinct from the noisy world around us and derived from the traditions of the ancient church, Choral Evensong at Duke Chapel provides sanctuary through scripture and sacred music. Read more about Evensong at Duke Chapel or view the order of service. For the current music list, please click here. See the archives of services.
Midweek Prayer
11:30 a.m. Wednesday (during the academic year)
This 20-minute service held in the Memorial Chapel (just off the main sanctuary) is led by Chapel staff and includes scripture and prayer.
Choral Vespers
6:00 p.m. Thursday (during the academic year)
This 30-40 minute candlelight service led by the Vespers Ensemble, consists of scripture readings, prayers, and sacred music. See the archives of services.


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"A lot of yall comment on how stupid it is. It might be stupid to you, but this is what we do. We eat, we kick it, we throw money. Dont make this one situation blow the whole thing out.
Rappers love making it rain on these hoes! Yeaaaaaa-AHHHHHH!
Recently, Jermaine "JD" Dupri defended his right to "make it rain" on exotic dancers in urban gentlemen's clubs. It would seem that JD, Nelly and other rich rap cats of the "make it rain" culture want the practice to be normal for everybody. At least, he wants to make it seem like there's nothing deviant about it.
To clarify, here is what JD said to strippers that attempted to pick up money off the floor as it poured on their pretty heads…and booties.
In the club, JD said: "We gonna show y'all how to make it rain. Im Jermaine Dupri, alright. Yall are here to dance. Don't bend down and try to get your money. Don't start getting the money until I tell y'all to get off the stage. Yall just keep f**king dancing!"
I often wonder what world these kinds of people live in that allows for the reckless disregard of other people. JD so eloquently re-stated the rules to the strippers so that they knew to stay on target as the source of exotic entertainment for men. These women are struggling strippers. Why wouldn't they immediately start to pick up money, when thousands and thousands are being "rained" on them? If I'm in the club and they start throwing money up, I'm going to pick it up too. Some dudes might start strippin' to get that kind of money, but that's another story.
On the other side, Pac Man Jones said he walked into the club with $100,000, just to throw it away about $40k on some jiggling backsides. He even gave Nelly a stack. Now, I am not saying that the fine ladies at the club don't need the cash, but wouldn't that money be better served in other ways? I mean, that sounds Utopian but it speaks volumes as to how far stars have degraded as members of the greater community. Since, there's thousands and thousands just laying around, here are some ways the money could be spent:
-Somebody's college tuition (and depending on the school, that's a full scholarship)
-A park or after school spot for kids in the city
-A business that actually offers a very good return on investment
-An ailing or struggling family members
-A child or individual that shows greatness.
-Or just spend it on something that turns into an asset. Buy a chunk of GOLD valued at $100, 000
-Invest in a writer with potential to be great!
That's me! Oops, my bad. I need some "stacks" too!
Seriously, I wonder what kind of men these guys are, because JD makes it seem like everybody gets down like this in The A. And, this isn't a direct slight to JD or anybody else. But, when I go to a strip club (usually a seedy hole in the wall spot), the girls actually dance on the guys. They tip girls based on some form of interaction that is based on touching or a close movement. They want that thing in their face! Put the money on that thing, pimpin! Based on my observations, these rain makers are just on some sort of sexual power trip. "Yall just keep f**king dancing!" Like, you don't see women in the male strip club as much, but when you do, you don't see them throwing up $1's to break dudes down.
I'm no "Cap'n Save 'Em," but the implications here are disturbing and, frankly, stupid. And, on some real spit, I hate it. I loathe, despise and reject all of these blatant ignorance that is going unchecked in Hip-Hop and the "urban" community. This really isn't about strip clubs, because it is bigger than that. The people to resign to the face that these guys are probably living in another reality that we just watch with disdain. JD seems to agree.
JD: Im from a city where in Atlanta, we do this every day. Youll hear this in Jeezy records. When Jeezy say he spends $10,000 on one song? That s**t is for real man. It aint no play."
If it ain't no play, then why are we playing? This "make is rain" phenomenon is not new, but it has taken on new meaning in the current economic conditions and JD's present justification of it is baffling. Prayerfully, there are creatives like Andre 3000 emerging and re-emerging to speak their peace, not in opposition, but just speaking. Say something!
To that, I give the last word to Three Stacks, from 2007's "The Art of Storytellin' Part 4"
[Andre 3000:]
So Im watchin her fine a**
Walked to my bedroom, and thought to myself
Thats the shape of things to come
She said, Why you in the club, and you dont make it precipitate?
You know, make it rain when you can make it thunderstorm
Im like, Why?
The world needs sun
The hood needs funds
Theres a war going on and half the battle is guns
How dare I throw it on the floor
When people are poor
So I write like Edgar Allen to restore, got a cord?
Umbilical attached to a place they cant afford
What the hell, let us make it rain!
I don't think Nelly was on the same page as Ashanti on this one. Check out her song, "Rain On Me," but don't expect any tip drilling!
This is what you want, some real not safe for work material…a "moshpit of booTAY," as somebody said.
Finally, here is the footage that was recently released to ESPN that outlined the whole ordeal with Adam Pacman Jones at a club that resulted in three people getting shot…in the club and related to making it rain. JD was right…this ain't for play.


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University of Waterloo Profile
University of Waterloo is Canada's innovation university — home to the world's largest co-operative education program, a research-rich environment and a uniquely entrepreneurial culture that encourages risk-taking and experimentation. Connected and innovative, Waterloo has spawned thousands of commercial and social enterprises, and provides an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, please visit https://uwaterloo.ca/
Below you will find information about Waterloo's admission requirements, policies, and supports that are available to you.
To find out about Waterloo's requirements for entrance into each academic program, please visit Waterloo Admissions.
General Admissions
Waterloo's admission requirements are divided into different types of learners that include secondary school and transfer students. Each type has different requirements and admission policies. Select the category that suits you best and then find the admission requirements specific to your category.
Aboriginal Learner Policy
During the academic year, university recruiters travel throughout Ontario to visit Aboriginal learners in many secondary schools and community organizations. These recruiters are part of the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP), a collection of Aboriginal recruiters from Ontario and Quebec colleges and universities. They'll have the most up-to-date information about applying to your university as an Aboriginal learner. The APSIP website includes information on events, resources for students, and contact information for the recruiters.
Alternative Admissions and Transition Programs
Open Doors is an event designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about support services and academic accommodations offered through AccessAbility Services before university classes begin. You'll also meet other first-year Waterloo students, learn more about AccessAbility Services, and reduce or remove barriers to achieving your academic and personal goals.
Mature Learners
If you haven't attended a secondary school or college full time for at least two years, you might be considered a mature learner. Check out Waterloo's Mature Learner Policy to find out how you can transition to university as a mature learner.
Transfer Policies
If you are interested in transferring to Waterloo from another university or college, Waterloo's website gives you helpful information on its transfer policies and supports. You can also check out your eligibility for course transfers through ONCAT, an organization that provides information on credit transfers in Ontario.
Academic Programs and Supports
Academic Programs and Supports
Academic Programs
The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences specializes in the prevention of illness and injury, and the optimization of health and well-being throughout the life span, at work and at leisure. Programs you can take include Public Health and Health Systems, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
The Faculty of Arts is a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to a broad range of fields in the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts. The driving force behind its teaching, research, and outreach is a deep commitment to curiosity, creativity, and the desire to contribute to a better world. Programs you can take include Accounting, English, Legal Studies, Global Governance, Liberal Studies, and Women's Studies.
The Faculty of Engineering offers 14 bachelor degree programs, including degrees in emerging areas such as biomedical, mechatronics, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. Each program involves co-op work terms, so 100% of our students gain real-world experience while earning their degree.
Waterloo's Faculty of Environment creates knowledge, nurtures learning, and promotes action to achieve sustainable futures in Canada and internationally. Programs you can take include Environment and Business, Geography and Aviation, and Environment and Resource Studies.
The Faculty of Mathematics is a powerhouse of discovery and innovation. Programs you can take include Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics and Actuarial Science.
The Faculty of Science is shaping the future through discovery: from understanding the universe, to protecting our water resources, to improving the health of Canadians, to educating the next generation. You can choose from 18 bachelor degree programs in departments that include Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics and Astronomy.
Be sure to check out all of Waterloo's academic programs.
Academic Supports
Waterloo offers a variety of services to help you achieve your goals at university. Below is a list of some of the academic services you can access at Waterloo.
The Student Success Office believes success looks different to everyone, so it offers support to help you be successful in the way you define it.
You can access workshops on campus and online resources to help improve your academic performance and study skills, manage stress or time, get writing assistance, or prepare for your future. You can also make an appointment for success coaching to help you set goals and develop time management strategies, test-taking skills, and more.
Through peer mentorship programs, you can connect you with upper-year mentors, who are a non-judgmental, approachable, and knowledgeable resource for you. Complimentary drop-in tutoring is also available each term for various courses. You can also use Tutor Connect to search for a tutor or register to be a tutor for a specific course.
To find out more about Waterloo's academic supports, please visit Waterloo's Student Success Office.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Scholarships and Bursaries
Financial aid is available to you through scholarships, bursaries, government loans, and Aboriginal specific scholarships and awards. You can find a list of Waterloo's scholarships and bursaries. You can also visit the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC) for information about financial aid available to you.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
A student loan through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is one of the ways that you can finance your postsecondary education. The Student Awards and Financial Aid Office at Waterloo can help you apply for OSAP.
Work Study Program and Part-Time Work
The Work Study Programs at Waterloo can help you find a part-time job at the university. Some of the jobs available to you might include helping professors with research or working at campus organizations such as the Aboriginal Student Centre.
Financial Aid Services
To find information on other financial aid specifically available to Aboriginal students, contact Student Awards and Financial Aid or the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC).
Aboriginal Student Services
Aboriginal Student Services
Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC), located at St Paul's University College, services the University of Waterloo campus. It strives to be a home-away-from-home for Aboriginal learners. You can talk with counsellors, meet other students, and join in activities and cultural events. Below are just some of the services you will find at Waterloo and the WAEC.
Soup and Bannock days are held every Thursday at noon in the fall and winter terms. You have an open invitation to drop by the centre, enjoy some good food, and relax with friends.
Craft Corner, held weekly, is a space for students and community members to come out and learn how to make Aboriginal crafts such as bead work, jewellery making, dream catchers, etc.
Full Moon Ceremony, held once a month, is a time for women to honour our Grandmother the moon and all that she does for life.
Every year in the fall, the centre hosts a traditional Pow Wow. It celebrates drumming, dancing, and other elements of traditional Aboriginal culture, and everyone is invited to join. There are craft and food vendors on site, and stations where visitors can drop by to learn about different aspects of Aboriginal culture.
The University of Waterloo Directions program invites Aboriginal students in Grades 9 through 12 to spend four days living in a St. Paul's residence at Waterloo. You'll attend a science-and-technology conference that focuses on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical teachings of the medicine wheel. You'll also attend various hands-on workshops, sit in on special university-level lectures, and tour related faculties. Most of all, you'll get a glimpse of what postsecondary education consists of and has to offer you.
This Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Workshop program gives selected Aboriginal students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 the chance to be part of a collaborative adventure in entrepreneurship – as well as test-drive the university experience.
The Circle of Life-long Learning is summer camp for Aboriginal youth ages 10 to 12 and their families. The learning experiences for Aboriginal students and their caregiver build on the key concepts of belonging, interdependence, and generosity. The camp will also explore the power and possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and math in an Aboriginal-based setting, and will weave together the wisdom and traditions of the past and the generations of the future. You don't need any experience or prior knowledge to participate and have fun.
Check out the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre's complete services.
Student Life
Student Life
At university, you can explore your interests, inside and outside of the classroom. You will have opportunities to attend social events or join a student club. You might also like to play extracurricular sports or, if you live on campus, become involved in your residence community. Below you will find further information about student life at Waterloo.
Check out more about student life at Waterloo.
Orientation Week
Orientation Week
Waterloo's Orientation is your introduction to the academic, social, and community aspects of university life. This week-long event during the start of the school year connects you to the university community, your faculty, your residence or off-campus society and, most importantly, other students.
Clubs and Societies
General Clubs
Clubs are a cornerstone of student life on campus. They allow you to come together and share experiences with students who have similar interests, backgrounds, and ambitions. Waterloo's over 150 student clubs include political and social awareness, cultural, academic, games, religious and spiritual clubs.
Aboriginal Learners' Clubs
The Aboriginal Student Association (ASA) hosts events for the Aboriginal student community to celebrate heritage and promote awareness. The association welcomes all learners on Waterloo campus to join and expand their knowledge on Aboriginal culture.
Student Union
Your student union plays an important role at university. The union advocates on behalf of students on campus and in the community. Members may also organize your Orientation week and student clubs. At Waterloo, you are represented by the Federation of Students (FEDS).
Varsity Athletics
Waterloo is home to the Warriors varsity sports that range from basketball, badminton and curling, to hockey, squash, and volleyball. The Waterloo Warriors participate both in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport. Get more information on varsity athletics at Waterloo including try-out dates.
Recreation and Intramurals
Waterloo offers recreational sports and leagues regardless of your skill level. Recreational sports include hockey, dodgeball, and ultimate Frisbee. Joining a team is a great way to meet other people and stay active, whether you are continuing to play a sport or starting a new one.
Student Services
Access Ability Services
If you have a disability that requires academic accommodation and support, AccessAbility Services is available to help. It is important to reach out to them as soon as possible to ensure that the appropriate supports are in place for you at the beginning of the school year. For more information about supports that you can access, visit Western's AccessAbility Services website.
Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity (LGBTQ)
The Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity is your place to relax, have lunch, and meet people with diverse gender and sexual identities as well as allies. The oldest student organization of this kind in Canada, Glow is run entirely by dedicated student volunteers. You can join in discussion groups, social events, and awareness campaigns, or access resources and information. You can also drop by the centre during peer support hours for confidential peer support from trained volunteers.
Multi-Faith Centre
Waterloo offers Multi-Faith Prayer Spaces on campus for people to practice their faith around campus. Students and larger groups can book these rooms.
Child Care
Three centres operating on Waterloo's campus offer child care services for children 3 months through to school age. There are full and half-day programs. Contact each appropriate centre and place your child's name on a waiting list.
Waterloo's Police Services works in partnership with the campus community to provide a safe and secure environment in which to work, study, and live. Officers are on duty 24/7, have implemented safety programs, and do regular patrols.
Housing and Transportation
Housing and Transportation
Where you live and how you get to your classes are important to your university life. Waterloo gives you information to help you decide whether you should apply for residence or seek housing off-campus. If you live off campus, you'll also get information on public transportation options and availability of parking services to help you with your commute.
On Campus
Waterloo has two types of residences for students. The first is the traditional style, with double, single, or interconnecting rooms in a dormitory setting. The second is the suite style, which offers single or double rooms in an apartment or suite setting.
Off Campus
Waterloo's Off-Campus Housing is a free resource open to all Waterloo students. It offers you a listing service to help your housing search as well as information on tenant rights, contracts, sub-letting, and other off-campus issues.
Meal Plans
Whether you live in residence or off campus, finding a place to eat is made easier with the university's meal plans, which give you access to both on- and off-campus vendors. Check out Waterloo's meal plans and prices.
Residence Life
Residence life is about more than where you live – it is where you will find a community. With a senior student mentor to guide you, you will have the chance to participate in exciting programming that builds on what you're learning inside the classroom while getting to know students from different programs. Check out residence life at Waterloo.
Public Transportation
Waterloo's Federation of Students provides you with the UPASS, a bus pass that allows you unlimited access to Waterloo's Grand River Transit system. The cost of the UPASS is included in your student fees if you're a full-time student at Waterloo.
Parking Services
Waterloo provides parking services for community members and visitors. There are various parking options and rates, plus programs that support alternative transportation such as bikes and car-pooling.
Wellness in mind, body, and spirit is important to your success at university. Health Services is staffed by trained service providers (family physicians, personal counselors, registered nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and wellness educators). Below are some of the services available to you.
Health Services
The student medical clinic provides primary medical care for all students. You can drop in for the dispensary, the lab, or a flu shot, or you can book an appointment for repeat immunizations, allergy shots, TB skin test, and more.
Counselling Services
Mental Health Services provides holistic programming and services to help you to lead a healthier and more balanced life. You can access counselling services and support regardless of your concern, whether you're experiencing difficulties adjusting to studying or university life, or dealing with depression and bothersome moods.
Wellness Education
Health Education and Promotion equips you with the knowledge you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle while at university. You can access services and programs that cover a range of areas, including responsible drinking, staying warm in winter, sexual health, homesickness, and nutrition.
For more information on the well-being services provided by Waterloo, contact Health Services. You can also visit Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC) for information on the cultural aspects of health.


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This most may be a bit of a ramble, so bear with me.
I've been reading up on various talks from SXSW and the one that seems to have most interested me (as with many people) was the New Aesthetic, hosted by James Bridle. You can read his write-up, and then thoughts on their own blogs from Joanne McNeil, Ben Terrett, Aaron Straup Cope, and Russell Davies, each members of the panel.
John V Wiltshire put it best (as he often does) when he said "Following The New Aesthetic's progress as an idea over the last few months has felt like a very vital thing to do, without perhaps knowing exactly why."
Like John, I've been trying to understand why I find it interesting, and spent the morning in an internet rabbit hole, going from the New Aesthetic tumblr to this article on the rise of the fake authenticity of brands (and how they are even lauded for being so). From there, I read this brilliant article from Edward Docx in Prospect magazine from last year on the death of postmodernism and the potential birth of a new age – an age of authenticity.
So the below is a somewhat clumsy attempt to rationalise and understand why I'm interested in it all
The Internet and Postmodernism
From the Prospect Magazine article:
"… the notion of a single, overarching view of the world—a dominant narrative (or to use the jargon, meta-narrative)—vanishes. There is no single narrative, no privileged standpoint, no system or theory that overlays all others. Hence, Lyotard argued, all narratives exist together, side by side, with none dominating. This confluence of narratives is the essence of postmodernism."
I wrote an article for AdMap recently around the notion of hyperlocal culture, and how the internet causes a constant fragmentation of culture as ever more niche interest groups can find like-minded people and form cultures around what they believe. The postmodernist addition to this is to say that all of these cultures are of equal importance – the internet doesn't allow for a dominant narrative.
The problem with postmodernism is that by removing the concept of a meta-narrative we also remove remove the ability to judge value. Or as Docx puts it, "If we de-privilege all positions, we can assert no position, we cannot therefore participate in society or the collective …"
This means the only remaining value system, the only means by which we can judge success, is the capitalist market itself. The question becomes simply, "how much money did you make?"
So, if postmodernist society is marked by the removal of all narrative except for the market (all that is left after the removal of everything else) then online, this manifests itself in simple volume of membership. The constant obsession of Facebook friends, Twitter followers, the size of the online group to which you belong are all examples of a need to place some kind meaning on a system bereft of any dominant narrative. But what if society is changing to reflect a growing discontent with this?
The Internet and Authenticity
Again, from Prospect Magazine:
"If we tune in carefully, we can detect this growing desire for authenticity all around us. We can see it in the specificity of the local food movement or the repeated use of the word 'proper' on gastropub menus. We can hear it in the use of the word 'legend' as applied to anyone who has actually achieved something in the real world."
In general, I feel that we're beginning to move towards a new narrative defined by the authentic. I've been talking to people for a while about a desire to shrink the number of Facebook friends I have, in the belief that if they were all closer friends, I would use the platform more. The emerging popularity of social networks such as Path, which actually limits the maximum number of friends you can have, is further example of a move away from a market-led numbers game online. It's a search for authenticity, for wanting your digital life to more closely reflect the social structures you have in your real life.
But there is a wider question here – how can we communicate authentically over a medium where machines are in charge of the communication? Where the machines we use do things like this (from Damn You, Autocorrect):
Authenticity and the New Aesthetic
In the context of an age of authenticity, New Aesthetic becomes an exploration of what constitutes 'authentic' in a time of machines. When machines are drawing, painting and talking, often in ways that are indistinguishable from humans, our concept of authenticity is going to be challenged. In a world full of auto-correct, we need to reevaluate what it means to all of us.
So, if we really are moving out of the Postmodern Age, and into the Authentic Age, what's interesting is how we begin to resolve the dissonance created by trying to be authentic via postmodernism's greatest creation, the internet. To me, that is what is interesting about the New Aesthetic – the meaning of authenticity in the age in which we now live.


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Welcome Horse Enthusiasts
The horse (Equus caballus) is a hoofed (ungulate) mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed animal of today. North America was the original home of the horse species. They evolved here, and thrived here for over 57 million years. The plant and animal communities of North American ecology evolved with horses playing an integral role. About 8,000 - 10,000 years ago they are believed to have become extinct in the land of their origin, although luckily by that time they had migrated to Asia, where they spread into Europe and North Africa.
Humans began to domesticate horses around 4500 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC; by 2000 BC the use of domesticated horses had spread throughout the Eurasian continent. Although most horses today are domesticated, there are still endangered populations of the Przewalski's Horse, the only remaining true wild horse, as well as more common feral horses which live in the wild but are descended from domesticated ancestors.
Horses were historically used in warfare. Horses and humans interact in many ways, not only in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive recreational pursuits, but also in working activities including police work, agriculture, entertainment, assisted learning and therapy.
It could be expected that, in a colony settled by predominantly British people, horse racing in some form or other would soon begin. Horses were a valuable necessity in the colonies. They were from New South Wales, the gift of Governor Macquarie to the Maoris. Horses from New South Wales were to have an important place in the establishment of thoroughbred breeding in New Zealand.


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Life Insurance For Sleep Apnea Patients: Compare Quotes To Find The Best Life Insurance Rates
If you have sleep apnea, make sure you're prepared to document the steps you and your doctor have taken to control the disease when you shop for life insurance. Sleep apnea cases often are complicated by underlying medical conditions, such as obesity and heart disease. Premiums vary in each case, depending on the severity of the disease and the ability of applicants to keep their sleep apnea under control.
When it comes to price, there really isn't a "one-size-fits-all" solution.
The American Sleep Association says an estimated 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, an involuntary cessation of breathing that happens during sleep. If not treated properly, it can lead to a variety of ailments that shorten life, including high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes.
Your life insurance costs will depend, in part, on whether your sleep apnea is mild, moderate, or severe. Your doctor's diagnosis will help underwriters determine which "risk class" you should be placed in. The better your risk class, the lower your premiums will be.
For example, a "preferred plus" classification means you will spend less than if you receive a "preferred" or "standard" risk designation.
Ed Hinerman, of the New Mexico-based Hinerman Group insurance agency, said many policyholders with sleep apnea end up with "standard" ratings because they don't compare quotes from a variety of carriers.
Each insurer has its own underwriting standards and its own comfort level with sleep apnea. There are companies that will give applicants a "preferred plus" rating, even for severe sleep apnea, if they are convinced that the disease is being treated properly, he said.
Life Insurance Ratings Classifications For People With Sleep Apnea
|Severity of illness
|Likely Life Insurance Rating Classifications*
|What Policy Underwriters Consider When They Rate Your Policy
|Mild to moderate Sleep Apnea that is controlled
|"Preferred plus" or "best"
|Some life insurance carriers offer their best rates to people with sleep apnea when the conditions are optimal for longevity. An optimal case includes:
1. Mild to moderate severity
2. Good treatment compliance, such as wearing a CPAP machine regularly.
3. Absence of other risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use or heart disease.
|Moderate Sleep Apnea that is untreated
|Between "standard" and Table 4
|A "standard" rating will lead to a premium that is about double the cost of a "preferred plus' rating. A Table 2 rating costs about 50 percent more than a "standard" rating and Table 4 costs about twice as much as the "standard" rating.
|Severe sleep apnea that is treated.
|A severe sleep apnea patient who is compliant with treatment will likely receive a "standard' rating.
Keep in mind that every case is different and that each individual brings his or her own unique medical history to the table, so decisions can vary.
|Severe sleep apnea that is untreated
|Severe sleep apnea that goes untreated is likely to result in a declined application.
Source: The information for this chart was provided by Chris Huntley, co-founder and director of marketing of JRC Insurance Group, www.jrcinsurancegroup.com.
*Each case of sleep apnea is different. Your classification and costs will depend on your overall health and your insurer's underwriting guidelines.
Following doctor's orders
In general, carriers typically want to know how compliant applicants are with their doctor's treatment instructions. Applicant's are rarely turned down for a life policy when the client is working closely with his or her doctor to combat the disease.
Sleep apnea often is discovered by doctors when patients complain of fatigue or snoring, said Jason Cozzetti, an agent for True Blue Life Insurance in Washington state.
"When they go in for physicals, the doctor asks, 'How are you sleeping? Do you snore at night?'" Cozzetti said. "That can trigger a sleep apnea notation in your medical record. The doctor may recommend a sleep study. If you don't do the study and you apply for life insurance, most companies will delay or postpone you."
Getting lower rates
Doctors frequently prescribe continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for sleep apnea patients. If you have sleep apnea and wear one of these while sleeping, it supplies steady air pressure to prevent the airway from closing. This can make you more insurable and if you remain compliant, you may qualify for a preferred health rating with many company.
In contrast, if you refuse to use a prescribed CPAP machine, your insurer could place you in a rated health class that results in higher insurance costs. There is a major difference between "preferred" and "standard" ratings and one that could cost hundreds of dollars in extra premium.
Simplified underwriting allows you to buy life insurance without having to see a doctor or take a medical exam. Many people find this to be convenient, but individuals with sleep apnea can often find lower premiums if they buy a policy that requires a medical exam, which gives insurers greater assurance that you're a good life insurance risk.
Life insurance generally costs more as people age. Brian Ashe, president of Brian Ashe & Associates, LTD and a board member of Life Happens, a nonprofit organization that educates the public about life insurance issues, said sleep apnea can progress over time, making it more difficult for the elderly to obtain policies.
"A narrowing of the nasal passages with age, combined with sleep apnea, aggravates the situation," Ashe said.
Appealing a decision
If you think a life insurance company hasn't underwritten you properly for sleep apnea, you can appeal the decision. To be reconsidered, you may need to demonstrate to the carrier that an error or omission was made, however. It helps if you work with your doctor. Ask him or her to provide documentation that your condition is under control and your long-term prognosis is good.
If your CPAP machine has a monitoring device, your physician can provide the insurance company with an accurate record of how often you use the machine, possibly strengthening your appeal.
If you've had surgery to correct your sleep apnea and a sleep study has shown that the disease no longer is a problem for you, make sure your insurer sees the report.
Let True Blue Help You Get The Life Insurance You Need, Even With A History Of Sleep Apnea.
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Diana Serra Cary (born October 29, 1918), known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. Although other child actors from the time are still living, she is the last living film star of the silent era.
Diana Serra Cary was one of the three major American child stars of the Hollywood silent movie era along with Jackie Coogan and Baby Marie. Between 1921 and 1923 she made over 150 shorts for Century Studios. In 1922 she received over 1.2 million fan letters and by 1924, she had been dubbed "The Million Dollar Baby" for her $1.5 million a year salary.
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Cagney was of Norwegian and Irish descent that may have contributed to his wisecracking, staccato style of talking. He was in films for thirty years, retired to his farm in New York State in 1961 and then came out of retirement in 1981 to star in the adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel, Ragtime. He was reunited with Pat O'Brien, a longtime favored co-star. Cagney's final film was in Terrible Joe Moran, a made-for-TV movie co-starring Art Carney.
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Her marriage to Jaime Bravo, a famous Mexican matador, derailed her film career. They were divorced in 1967 but both her sons ended up working in the film and TV business. She married Joseph Valdez in 1987 and revived her film career the next year. Ann has appeared in 55 TV productions and 24 films.
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Common Ground started as a partnering of Grace Community and Faith United Methodist. Soon the Kitchen Angels were helping with a community meal and after school tutoring at Faith. In 2004 the ministry incorporated as a separate non-profit but continued to be tied to Grace through volunteers and our connection in the community.
As property across the street became available, Bright House was born and the ministry in the Cedar Grove grew. The community meal, after school program, food pantry and clothes closet that had been at Faith, moved across the street to the Bright House. In June 2010, a year after Faith church was closed, the Louisiana Methodist Conference donated the 25,000 square foot building to Common Ground. Many volunteers put in countless hours in renovating the former church property, and in 2011 all of the Bright House ministries moved back across the street into the new Commen Ground facility.
In addition to the Thursday evening meal, clothes closet and food pantry, the children's programs have grown over the years. There are after school tutoring programs and summer camps offered free of charge to those in the community. This ministry continues to be run almost exclusively by volunteers and is near and dear to the heart of Grace Community.
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It is rejections' season.
We all know that nobody gets everything s/he applies for, and that rejection is part of the game. Jobs, grants, articles, books: everything we do is highly scrutinised by others, and the chances of rejection are going higher. That's it.
During the last months, I've been trying to figure out strategies to cope with rejections. Of course, some rejections hurt more than others. In the age of precariousness and casualisation, job and grant rejections can hurt quite hard -especially because in the 90% of cases, you won't received any feedback about why your application was rejected. This leaves you completely blind, speculating the reasons why you were not shortlisted. Ok, we all know the reason: other candidates were a better fit. I get that. But still, in your head the only thing you can think of is: what's wrong with me?
I have tried to rationalise the problem. I (try to) remember that, at the end, the only job that matters is the one you get. I (try to) think about the other things that I have accomplished. I really try not to compare myself to others. I keep applying.
But the thing that really comforts me and leaves me in a good, optimist mood, is a chat with my academic friends -with my friends who also happen to be academics.* These brilliant, creative, hilarious people who make me see what is important here. I'm not going to lie, in these chats there is lot of what in Spanish we call "mal de muchos, consuelo de tontos" (literally: misfortune of many, the fool's consolation). Knowing that even the people we admire is going through the same difficulties alleviates imposter syndrome and feelings of guilt.
Most important, they always help me to open my eyes. They remember me why I do what I do -why it is important, why I love it. Almost inevitable, what starts with complaints ends with sharing new ideas: this bit of the research we finally understood, our new project or the next step. Little by little, our conversation goes from jobs to work.
This is very liberating. It motivates me a lot. At the same time , it gives me room to think about other ways in which I could continue writing if the academic plan fails. I'm still quite unsure about my chances on writing outside academia -public history, public engagement, consultancy in humanities, etc. don't really exist as a thing in Spain, and I don't think I'd be able to do it here as non-native speaker. But who knows. My friends allow me to speculate without having a plan.
That's the good thing about having academic friends. We care about each other. We help each other. In the context of precariousness and casualisation, this is precisely what we need.
*María & Leti: I love you.


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Hello there. this is a build i use for mista Pantheon cus i dont really like heartseekering for **** tons of dmg and then running away until its up again. i would rather crit ppls in the face and life steal. just me tho. :D
So give it a shot and tell me what u think!!
Dodge boots go with my dodge masteries and synergize well with block.
the way i build items varies on what im fighting and how we are doing. but usually its goes like this. If we are doing well early game i get cutlass first for team fights. dont need boots cus it slows. then i get ninja tabi. then zeal zeal cutlass. finally upgrade a cutlass to a gunblade. now u can use the procs to deal 450 instant dmg after u stun and add a slow so ur heartseeker hits for full dmg. Ur life steal should be pretty gnarly by now and since u have both the zeals, ur fast as hell. I try to initate every team fight for this reason. Get in get out. let ur team mates do the clean up and stick near the fight to pick off straglers. Let me know how it goes!!! good luck and happy hunting!!! OH, one more thing. U dont neccesarily need a bloodthirster last. u can go infinity if u like. i just like having the extra life steal. :D Also, hitting ghost cleanse at the same time is a great way to outrun ppl who are trying to gank ya. especially since ur 2 zeals make u godly fast. :D upgrade em into phantoms end game if ya get the time. ive had maybe like 3 or 4 games with em upgraded and let me tell ya, its scary stuff.


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Would you pay $2,500 for a VIP meet-and-greet with the one and only Britney Spears? Okay, well, let's just suppose you did.What if that "meet and greet" amounted to just
three minutes three seconds with the "Work B**ch" singer? Talk about not feeling Very Important.
The pop diva was apparently allotted that amount of time for a photo op, after which disgruntled fans were ushered on their way, according to Radar Online.
Brit's superfans ponied up for the tête à tête with the Las Vegas Show-girl, but despite getting front row seats to the singer's Piece of Me concert and loads of merch, the steep $2,500 price tag seemed to be justified by meeting Spears in the flesh.
"Fans were told before the meet-and-greet that they were not to hug or touch Britney without her permission and they weren't allowed to bring her any gifts," an insider revealed. "And then once they finally got to meet her it was like smile, take a photo, goodbye. Each person literally got like 3-seconds with her."
The kicker? "She barely spoke. She just smiled and nodded and said 'thank-you' a lot." How lame. Step it up, Brit!


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Our first issue was the wallpaper. There was wallpaper on every surface(except for that one wall that had paneling). They had several layers on some walls, and they didn't prime walls before putting it up so it stuck to the Sheetrock. We did three rooms and with 10 people, it took a FULL day. We decided to simply pay someone that my uncles use to do the rest and replace the Sheetrock that we took down. It didn't cost as much as I thought it would and it has saved us weeks of time.
Our next discovery broke my heart! We took up the carpet on the first day to get rid of some of the pet smells and quickly realized that they had put the flooring on top of particle board that soaks up all of that water that the previous owner spilled from owning a million fish aquariums and also from her dog peeing. Not a big deal with the carpet, but we had hoped to finish all of the hardwoods and not worry about that part. Since it is on particle board, we had to rip up the hardwoods in the kitchen and den. The dining room and our master was built on the addition, so it will be saved and we will just refinish it to match the new hardwoods that we will be putting down. Gross, right?
I really hate our master bathroom. I don't need anything huge because I don't spend a lot of time in the bathroom, but I at least wanted a bathtub(it only had a shower and potty in that small room and then a vanity on the other side of the wall). We figured we would leave our bathroom as is and use the other two until we get around to it in the spring. Come to find out, the previous owner also used to have a ton of aquariums stacked in this bathroom and would close the door. The humidity caused all of this mold. Soo...our bathroom is getting redone now and I'm getting my tub!
Our master is part of the addition that they did many years ago. When taking out the vanity, we found this. This was no big deal, just a "what?!?!" moment.
We already knew about the Styrofoam beams. They were taken down one of the first few days and the ceilings were smoothed out and fixed Tuesday.
There was an old leak that had already been fixed in the 2nd master(the girls' room) and the floor in there had been repaired. The leak must have gone through to the other side of the wall into their room, because when we pulled up the sub-floor, we found this. Again, no big deal, just a little extra time to fix it.
It has been a ton of work, but it is really starting to come together and we even have paint on a few walls! Once we're done, it will almost be like a new house. :) Now that most of the demo is done, I will start giving room by room updates starting tomorrow. Stay tuned because I'll be showing pictures of the kitchen progress first.