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Roger the Rocket Ship Knitted Bunting
- Bunting
- Hat
- 100% acrylic
- Knitted bunting is shaped like a rocketship
- Yellow fins attached at bottom
- Matching hat has orange tassels on sides
You know it. We know it. Everybody knows it! Your kiddo is headed straight for the stars! He's going to change the world and shoot us forward into the future. But if he's going to be a star one day, you'll need to give him that mindset right from the start.
Check out this Roger the Rocket Ship Knitted Bunting! It'll be perfect for keeping your little bundle of joy cozy and warm. Not only that, but it will also keep him thinking about the next great frontier, SPACE! If he starts thinking about the universe and space travel at such a young age he may be the first one to finally give the human race intergalactic transportation! Finally, mankind could be introduced to the wonders of the universe that we have failed to reach with our limited technology. Your little one may be the first human to make contact with alien lifeforms! This Rocket Ship Bunting is the first step into the future! So do your part for the human race and start training your baby to be the greatest and youngest astronaut. Teach them about moon walking and how to pilot space crafts. Also, some negotiation skills may come in handy for when he makes alien contact, we don't want to end up trading our planet's greatest resources for self-changing diapers or weaponized binkies.
One of these days, us humans will finally explore the vast unknown of outer space. With your baby and this knitted bunting, that day could be closer than ever! So wrap your little one up in this comfy attire and let their dreams whisk them off to a galaxy far, far away.
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Photoshop (workshop), Art Center, Troy, NY, 2014
Through the Body (workshop) with Tim Hawkesworth, Bennington,VT.,2010
Acrylic Mixed Media (hybrid and installation work) with Laurel Sparks, Bennington College, VT., 2008.
Mixed media study with Dean Nimmer, Bennington College, VT., 2007
Sculpture, Private Collection, Freehold, NY 2014
Drawing, Private Collection, NY, NY
Pastel Drawing, Private Collection, Albany, NY 2013
Painting, Private Collection, Albany, NY
Painting, Private Collection, Albany, NY 2012
Mixed media Drawing, Private Collection, Albany, NY 2010
Painting: Private residence, Averill Park, NY 2009
Painting, Private residence Clifton Park, NY
Painting: Private residence, Wynantskill, NY 2008
Two paintings: Private residence Poestenskill, NY 2006
Sculpture: Private residence Troy, NY 2005
Two paintings: Private residence Clifton Park, NY 2000
Mixed media drawing: Private residence Albany, NY 1995
Painting: Key Bank, Albany, and NY 1994
Painting: Private Collection, Cohoes, NY
Ralph J. Bellantoni, "Hidden in plain sight", Courier News, NJ, 08/15/2014 (photos)
Gambling the Aisle, Summer 2014, http://issuu.com/gamblingtheaisle/docs/summer_2014_final
Claude Haton, "Abstracts in Mixed media Freehold Gallery", The Scene, The Daily Mail 3/2014
Amy Griffin, "Fancy Free", Arts section, Times Union, Albany, NY 7/28/2013
Amy Griffin, "On exhibit: Whimsicality…art work", Times Union, Albany, NY 7/2013
Albany Barn, "Size matters", Albany Barn, Albany, NY 2/27/2013 (Photo)
Dan Higgins "Art thieves Paint themselves in corner", Times Union, Albany, NY 12/14/2007
William Jaeger, "Surface Pleasures", Times Union, Albany, NY, 12/31/2000
Matthew Crowley, "Artists feel the pull of abstraction", The Post Star, Glens Falls, NY, 09/21/1995
Peg Churchill Wright, "Brushmarks", The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, NY 05/1819/95
William Jaeger, Art Review, Times Union, Albany, NY, 05/07/1995
Fence show, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY, 2014
Best in show, Built, Historic Albany, Albany, NY, 2012
Honorary Award, Albany Center Gallery members show, Albany, NY, 2009
Side by Side teaching artist, New York State Museum, Albany, NY, 2009
O.S. Grant Recipient, New York State Foundation on the Arts, 1995
Merit Award, Fence Show, Rensselaer County Council on the Arts, Troy, NY. 1995
Best of Show, Fence Show, Rensselaer County Council on the Arts, Troy, NY, 1994
Gambling the Aisle, summer, pages: 7, 8, 33
http://issuu.com/gamblingtheaisle/docs/summer_2014_final 2014
Albany Center Gallery, Saturday Morning Artist Dorothea Osborn
http://blog.timesunion.com/tonyiadicicco/saturdaymorningartist-3/281/ 2014
SciArt Center, Where science and art converge
http://www.sciartcenter.org/members.html#sthash.kSgTgNAe.dpbs 2014
Painting Center, NYC, NY
2012 Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS Grant), New York Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY
2007 Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS Grant), New York Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY
1990-2014 Curriculum Development
2012-13 Building Cabinet Committee
2000-10 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Committee
1990-14 Progress Report Committee
2010-13 Character Development Committee
1996 Panel Participant, College Art Association Conference, "M.F.A. and Then What?"
College Art Association
Albany Center Gallery
Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY
SciArt, New York, NY
New York State Art Teachers Association

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I've had the Xiang Sheng DAC-01A for a while now and was never struck with the quality of the 'tube' output, preferring the 'normal' output.
However even though the DAC is of commendable quality at its price point, the normal output does have that little bit of digital glare.
On investigation of the valve output/buffer stage I found that both input and output coupling capacitors were of Polyester dielectric, a definite no-no in my book, plus the valve was run at quite a low anode (plate) voltage, so certainly not in the best linear portion of the characteristic curves.
Also, just to provides that sods law element, the valve pin out was like nothing else, a 6N3P. So a little more complicated modification than I would have hoped for.
First off I replaced the output capacitors with some decent polypropylene's but that didn't make much of a difference on its own.
The valve socket is on a vertical daughter board so that had to come out and an alternative provided that could offer the different pinout.
The heater and HT power supplies were simplified in order to provide a greater voltage. The valve chosen was a PCC88.
The input capacitors were also changed for some polyprops, the yellow ones in the picture.
The end result was a healthy 90V across the valve plus a much cleaner 'tube' output without the digital glare of the normal output.


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We're back from the Samsung launch, and we just had the chance to fiddle with Samsung's newest Windows-powered smartphone—the Samsung Ativ S.
The Ativ S is a Windows Phone 8-powered smartphone that hosts a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and either 16GB or 32GB storage that's still expandable via microSD.
Here's a closer look at the Ativ S:
It's fairly light and thin, weighing only 135g, and is only 8.7mm thin. Upfront you can see the 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen that lets you enjoy video playback in Full HD. The 1.9-megapixel secondary camera can be found on top of the screen,and at the bottom you'll see the Windows button.
The 8-megapixel main camera and LED Flash, which can also take videos in Full HD, can be found at the back of the device. On top of the device is the 3.5mm standard audio jack where you can plug in your headphones.
The power button, microUSB port and volume rocker can be found on the sides of the device.
The Ativ S is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0-enabled. Additionally, the Ativ S comes pre-installed with MS Office and some Xbox games.
We were hinted at the launch that the Ativ S would be out in December with a retail price that will not exceed PHP 25,000.


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Do you like science? All kinds of science? Biology. Chemistry. Geology. Can't decide which one you like best? With a major in physical science, you'll get to study them all.
As a physical sciences major, you'll learn how the natural world works by studying biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics and geology. Then, you'll choose an area to focus on - biology, chemistry or geology.
All of that science will prepare you for a job in many areas, including work in one of the technical phases of government or for an industry. Or, you can choose to go to graduate school.
What you can do with a degree in Physical Sciences. Suggested 4-year plan of study biology concentration / chemistry concentration.
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TACOMA, Wash.—Karla M. Katigbak has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support.
Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.
She is the daughter of Crispin Q. and Violeta M. Katigbak of Elizabeth. The cadet is a 2005 graduate of Elizabeth High School.
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Suzy Delaney is in her fifth season as the head coach of the Franciscan women's basketball team. Previously she was blessed to work as an assistant coach for former women's basketball head coach, Luke Heusel (2 seasons), and current women's volleyball head coach (and former women's basketball Coach), Kelly Herrmann (3 seasons).
Delaney has had the pleasure of coaching three AMCC All-Conference players during her tenure as head coach including Lacey Huck (Class of 2015), Iliana Gonzales and Sarah Schriner (current players). She was also voted by her fellow AMCC coaches as the 2015 AMCC Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, following the Barons first trip to the AMCC Conference Playoffs. Delaney also serves as the AMCC's representative to the ECAC Championships Committee.


text: Private services will be held for Jerald E. Bryant Sr., 85, a retired commercial artist, who died Thursday in Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bryant moved from South Bend, Ind., to Chicago in the early 1930s and formed Bryant Studios, which was in the old Palmolive Building, 900 N. Michigan Ave., through the mid-1970s. His firm employed more than 20 people as commercial illustrators, cartoonists and layout artists and worked with many major advertising agencies in the city. Mr. Bryant left the firm in the mid-1970s and became advertising manager for the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Guild in Milwaukee, a post he held for 10 years before he retired at age 75 and returned to Chicago. Mr. Bryant, who lived on the North Side, had been active in many artists` and advertising organizations. Survivors include two sons, Jerald E. Jr. and Robert L.; a sister; and six grandchildren.


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Woman says she was shamed at SoulCycle for going too slow
I'm a group fitness devotee — reformer Pilates is my jam — and my trainer is a stickler about arriving on time, especially for new students. The reason: She goes over important form and safety information before class begins.
Any good fitness trainer knows to give new students the low-down, especially for complicated workouts. At least one SoulCycle trainer didn't follow that protocol, at least according to a lawsuit filed by a California woman who claims she was "catastrophically injured" after being shamed for not going fast enough.
More: 7 must-have yoga props that will bring your practice to the next level
According to People, Carmen Farias signed up for a class with trainer Angela Davis at the Beverly Hills SoulCycle in 2014, a favorite with celebrities. Farias said that her legs felt weak after about 20 minutes on the bike and attempted to stop, but Davis "barked" at her to keep going, telling the class they can't take breaks.
"The shame caused Carmen to momentarily attempt to pedal faster," her lawsuit documents read, adding that she was embarrassed in front of her friends and coworkers. "Her legs were shaking. Carmen had to stop the pedals from turning, but she did not know how to stop the pedals."
Farias claims that no one at SoulCycle instructed them on how to properly use the bikes.
More: It's time to stop judging our health against people who work out for a living
"Carmen was in serious peril. Fatigue and disorientation overcame Carmen and she fell to her right and off of the saddle of the spinning cycle" and dislocated her ankle.
And though most people sign waivers in fitness class, Farias claims that the SoulCycle reps never took hers.
Farias' experience was definitely terrible, but it's a good reminder that while it's good to push ourselves during a workout, we shouldn't do it to the point of injury. Despite what many people assume, working out should be an enjoyable experience, not a no-pain, no-gain situation. There are so many different types of fitness classes and gyms that you're bound to find something that works for you if you stick with it.
The benefits that come with regular exercise are absolutely worth it.
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Black Eyed Peas star FERGIE dreams of founding her own charity to help cancer survivors.
The singer is a committed philanthropist, and was honored her humanitarian work at a star-studded AIDS charity event in Paris, France in June (11).
Her parents have both battled different forms of cancer, and, after her father almost succumbed to the disease, Fergie is determined to set up a foundation of her own to help those affected by the illness.
She tells Cosmopolitan magazine, "I'd love to start up my own charity. Both my parents are survivors of cancer. My dad was seriously ill and is lucky to be alive today."


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User talk:Composure1
- 1 Nom
- 2 In my own humble defense...
- 3 Warning!
- 4 ecxllenet!
- 5 Hey, Composure dude!
- 6 Hellair Composure
- 7 We all know you are awesome
- 8 Thanks!
- 9 Danke schön!
- 10 Ou est Composure?
- 11 Hell-o
- 12 Casey Anthony is GUILTY!!! GUILTYGUILTYGUILTYGUILTYGUILTY!!!
- 13 UnNews:Casey Anthony wins prestigious OJ Simpson award
- 14 UnNews:Christian Radio's "Carmageddon" prediction fails to materialize
I nominated your article for VFH and thought you'd like to know. Also, I suggest archiving parts of your talk page, it's pretty long.-Sir Ljlego, GUN VFH FIYC WotM SG WHotM PWotM AotM EGAEDM ANotM + (Talk) 20:45, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
In my own humble defense...[edit]
I did vote for this. A great page, by the way. Also, I have terrible taste. This shirt, for example, clashes wildly with these pants. Sir Modusoperandi Boinc! 14:39, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
You've been nommed, and are, therefore, nefarious. Rev. Zim_ulator (Talk) I am the dirt under your rollers 20:22, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
- P. S. What video software are you using? Rev. Zim_ulator (Talk) I am the dirt under your rollers 20:23, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
- Oh wow, I can't believe people still remember those. I should make some new ones - hopefully better ones - when I get a chance. Although I must say that simply writing articles is far less of an ordeal. Anyway, thanks for the nom - and what will impress you even more is that the "software" I used was the most primitive in the world - in other wordse: Microsoft Movie Maker that comes standard with Windows XP. It was a huuuuuuge pain. --Composure1 21:16, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
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thanks again! -- 03:42, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
Hey, Composure dude![edit]
I don't actually edit here, but if you'll remember a long time ago you made the 'santa' article on a small wiki called illogicopedia. Well since then it's grown and Santa got featured. We've moved to wikia as well, t'is good. --Testostereich 13:13, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Hellair Composure[edit]
Good to see you around! ~ 11:35, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks - glad to be back :). --Composure1 15:47, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
We all know you are awesome[edit]
So this rather pointless boxy thing is rather pointless, but have it anyway. It makes my award look better due to the fact that I have given it to you.
|Jolly Good Show!
MrN9000 could not help but notice that you have been doing some spiffingly good deeds of late.
As such, you have been awarded this rather nice boxy type thing by way of recognition.
Because you are so awesome. MrN 03:41, Mar 31
- Thanks - I appreciate it :) --Composure1 03:46, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
I only wish you could've tied with me. But, then again, that's RabbiTechno's job. So I guess this template is all I can do for you. Thanks again, dearest friend!
-Sir Not A Good Username360 KUN 20:42, 2 April 2009 (UTC)
Danke schön![edit]
Ou est Composure?[edit]
Where is he? -- Sir Mhaille (talk to me)
- I am right here! --Composure1 20:39, July 3, 2011 (UTC)
- Ahhhh....there he is....he was hidden behind that black and white tiger.... -- Sir Mhaille (talk to me)
And good to meet you, if you ever look at this. Iz found your user page and was very impressed with the number of quality UnNews pages you've written. Nommed you for writer of the month, which is more of a Hall of Fame vote than it is writer of the month. Nice work, and hope you smile upon uncy again sometime. Aleister 21:34 15-5-'11
Casey Anthony is GUILTY!!! GUILTYGUILTYGUILTYGUILTYGUILTY!!![edit]
I'm new here on Uncyclopedia, but I wanted to congrajulate you on your hilarious UnNews article "Casey Anthony Wins the OJ Simpson Award". I am one of the many who is outraged that she was not convicted, but your article is the epitome of Uncyclopedia at its best: taking something bad and giving it its own twisted reality, such as 9/11 and Virginia Tech Massacre, and possibly Michael Bay, if you're willing to count Michael Bay as an outrage/tragedy. I just wanted to say, your article is genious! Keep up the greatness, and I hope you never jump the porpoise! Alternate*grammar 13:56, July 6, 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks! --Composure1 16:02, July 6, 2011 (UTC)
UnNews:Casey Anthony wins prestigious OJ Simpson award[edit]
Great story, and it deserves its spot in the Recent UnNews template. However, placing it there on your own is still article whoring. Please don't do it again. ~ Talk 14:14, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. And ok, I won't place stories on the main page by myself again. When I was very active here in 2006 & 2007 we used to do that all the time and nobody complained, but I guess times have changed (and that's fine - I am sure you get more quality stuff on there this way). --Composure1 16:00, July 6, 2011 (UTC)
UnNews:Christian Radio's "Carmageddon" prediction fails to materialize[edit]
Another awesome piece. Well put. You seemed to have had some trouble getting the italics to work, though; by using Enter at the end of the line, you're creating a new paragraph, not a new line, and the editing format doesn't carry over from one paragraph to the next. I don't know if this is something you always do or if it was just in this one story - I admit I didn't go back to your old articles and check - but if you keep typing the text will wrap back to the beginning of the editing field and keep any format you've added. Again, thanks for your contribution. ~ Talk 14:29, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the praise and for the tips about italics. I generally write the stories on my computer and then cut & paste into the UnNews form, which may be part of the problem. I'll take a closer look at the formatting the next time I write a story. --Composure1 15:17, July 17, 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, yes, that would also explain the "smart" quotation marks; every once in awhile the Uncyc editing field screws them up and they end up backwards - just (yet another) thing to pay attention to. ~ Talk 15:21, 17 July 2011 (UTC)


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JERUSALEM — Only four months ago, an air of quiet hope and expectation prevailed here as Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians tried to find a way to open peace talks. Today the peace process is frozen, Israel and Syria are circling each other warily, and the expectation in some quarters is another war by this summer.
``It is a highly tense situation; there`s no doubt about it,`` Secretary of State George Shultz said Wednesday in Washington.
The United States has confirmed Israeli accusations of a big Syrian troop buildup and the forward movement of their fortifications in Lebanon. In response, Israel is bolstering its forces on the northern front.


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In order to reach such a vast community of people, Michael balances his marketing efforts and places emphasis on the opportunities that statistically deliver the best results for the client.
Unlike his competitors that subscribe to the philosophy that more exposure leads to better results, Michael believes in quality over quantity.
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"Ten years ago, Michael was the listing broker when my husband and my brother bought our condo in River North and when it came time for us to sell it, we decided to hire him rather than work with the agent who helped us in the purchase. We started the process in the late summer, and listed the unit right after Labor Day. Throughout the process, Michael was super attentive to all our needs and it was apparent that he was working his hardest to make the sale. I definitely feel like he went the extra mile by coordinating/collecting bids with all the vendors for inspection items we agreed to fix. We never discussed him taking the lead with those details, but he made our lives so much easier by doing that for us. When it came to getting the unit sold, Michael was very proactive in finding prospective buyers. We didn't really know the market well or who to talk to, but he was always out there networking and marketing on our behalf. And after every showing, he would call us and give us a detailed report of what the potential buyer liked or didn't like and whether he thought they might want to make an offer. I would recommend him in a heartbeat, just for his diligent commitment to communication. After taking Michael's advice and remaining patient, we were able to get the unit sold earlier this month. He knows how to get the deal done, and we couldn't be more appreciative."
Suzanne Nelson, Sold 3/10/17
"I hired Michael in late October of 2016, when the market wasn't doing so great. I had already had the property on the market for several months at that point. I have a brokers license, so I initially tried to sell it myself last spring. After a few months on my own, I hired a friend to give it a shot. That didn't work either, so I wound up hiring Michael for his intimate knowledge of the landscape. He had sold another unit in my building previously and everything I had heard from that experience sounded positive. Even though the market wasn't doing well when I started working with Michael, he convinced me to be patient and was attentive to all my needs throughout our work together. He called me after every showing and kept me updated on all the local real estate trends. He also made a few aesthetic recommendations to help sell the unit at a higher price. The detailed market data he provided me kept me faithful in his commitment to make the sale–most brokers wouldn't go through all that work. Eventually, I received an offer on the property, but it was lower than I had wanted. Michael took the initiative to negotiate with the buyer, and we eventually landed on a price everyone was happy with. And when we closed the deal a few days ago, I found out it was the highest sale in my building in the past 12 months. I really have to hand it to Michael for his guidance and expertise. Without him, I might still be looking for a buyer today. If you're selling in River North, this is the guy to trust."
Justin Elliott, Sold 3/9/17
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It's Monday and I'm lying in my fluffy bed and not in the office. Life is good and I'm exhausted. This entire weekend has been a whirlwind and nonstop.
I started my Saturday with a great 3.5 mile run along the river.
The views were great, and my phone didn't die at the start of my run, so I was a happy camper.
After showering and grabbing lunch, Ryan, Chelsey and I went to go practice our archery skills. We're hoping to get cast in the 3rd Hunger Games movie, so hopefully our practice paid off. 😉
Ryan and Chelsey came here last year with several of our mutual friends and had a really great time, but this was my first time since going to camp as a kid, what, like 11+ years ago.I was pretty proud of myself for how well I did at "arching?" Is that what you call it?
After awhile though my ADD kicked in and I was ready to bounce. Once our hour was up, we headed home and watched a little TV while playing Scattegories.
Saturday Night
At 5 I packed my bags and headed down to Philly for the night to spend the evening with my friend Pat. Pat was roommates with my friend Viss back in Boston, before moving to Philly for law school, and I actually met Pat at Viss' wedding on the Cape this past summer (he's the one with the ginormous green glasses).
Pat and I had plans to go out for dinner and then grab drinks the rest of the night, but before that started, I received a little tour. We chatted for a bit before putting our name in at Cantina Dos Segundos. We had a 40 minute wait, so Pat took me to the top of the parking garage at a grocery store down the road. The sun had just started to set, and he wanted to show me the beautiful view of the skyline.
This picture doesn't even do it justice, and I'm so glad that Pat took me here to show this to me! We still had some time to kill, so after several minutes on the rooftop, we headed back to his place for a quick beer before grabbing our table.
We were both extremely thrilled when the chips and salsa were brought to our table, and we quickly devoured 2 bowls while catching up. We both scarfed down tacos; steak for him and shrimp for me. We overdid it on the chips and salsa, so we both left one lone taco on our plate.
After dinner, we headed downtown to meet up with his friend Matt from college.
We had beers while chatting, watching a little March Madness, and then eventually I fell asleep while they played intense games of ping-pong.
Pat and I stayed up wayyyy past our bedtime, I'm talking like 2:30/3 am, but it was great to catch up with him, and I didn't know when I'd see him again, so I took advantage of my time with him. Plus, I've always thought he looked a little like Bradley Cooper, so it was a no-brainer to avoid bed time, right?
Since I had a busy Sunday, I hit the road a little after 9, to make the 6 hour drive home. I drove 6 hours home on 5 hours of sleep, and only after 20 minutes of getting home, I went for a 4 mile run, nonstop. This never happens where I don't need to stop, and I even forgot to use my inhaler. After my run and finally an hour to relax, my roomies and I headed down the street to go drool over Kip Moore and his amazing muscles and booty. That, however, deserves a post of its' own.


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Opinion: Help Moapa Band bring solar energy to more consumers (October 28, 2014)
Rep. Steven Horsford (D) urges support for an energy agreement between the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians and a coal-fired power plant.
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Bill John Baker: Cherokee Nation helps build tomorrow's leaders (October 28, 2014)
Cherokee Nation chief celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council.
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Ex-employee sentenced for stealing from Passamaquoddy Tribe (October 28, 2014)
Charles Fourcloud, 59, admitted he stole $20,000 when he worked as the tribe's finance director.
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Erma Vizenor: Join tribes for protest at NFL game in Minnesota (October 28, 2014)
As an American Indian woman, as a tribal leader, and perhaps most importantly, as a mother and grandmother, I find the term and the team name 'Redskins' deeply offensive in any context.
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Editorial: Delaware Tribe pursues return to homelands in Kansas (October 28, 2014)
Newspaper urges the Delaware Tribe to keep the community involved in development plans in Kansas.
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Senate candidates battle for Indian vote in South Dakota race (October 28, 2014)
Democrat Rick Weiland and independent Larry Pressler are campaigning heavily in Indian Country.
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Judge rules for tribes in Wyoming in dispute over diverted water (October 28, 2014)
An irrigation district was fined $250,000 and its former manager was fined $350,000 for the illegal dikes.
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Opinion: Cowboys and Indians come together on common cause (October 28, 2014)
Author and radio host discusses the Cowboy Indian Alliance that held protests against the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline.
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Eastern Shawnee Tribe lays claim to former reservation in Ohio (October 28, 2014)
A local attorney has uncovered a document that he says shows the tribe's rightful claim to the site.
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An energy company has proposed a natural gas pipeline that could affect historic sites and burial grounds.
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Ruth Hopkins: Tribes need to raise awareness of breast cancer (October 28, 2014)
Ruth Hopkins shares the struggle her mother faced after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Will tribal members go to the polls next week to choose a new leader?
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Jointly sponsored by the National Park Service and the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, the event commemorated the Sand Creek Massacre that occurred on November 29, 1864.
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Act 1, Scene 1
1. What song is being whistled in the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Happy birthday
(b) Anniversary Waltz
(c) Alphabet song
(d) Three Blind Mice
2. What is the name of the old house?
(a) Ponderosa
(b) Monkswell Manor
(c) Miragnac
(d) Green Gables
3. Who is the first character to appear?
(a) Christopher
(b) Mollie
(c) Giles
(d) Mrs. Boyle
4. What song does Christopher sing?
(a) Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater
(b) Little Jack Horner
(c) Bye Bye Bird
(d) Four and Twenty Blackbirds
5. What poem does Christopher recite?
(a) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(b) Lady of Shallott
(c) The North Wind Doth Blow
(d) Hyla Brook
6. Who is the third guest to arrive?
(a) Major Metcalf
(b) Mrs. Boyle
(c) Christopher Wren
(d) Mr. Paravicini
7. Christopher hides behind what object?
(a) Coat rack
(b) Piano
(c) Curtain
(d) Sofa
8. Christopher seems to be fixated with:
(a) Mrs. Boyle
(b) Socks
(c) Nursery rhymes
(d) Big band music
9. Which word is used to describe Mrs. Boyle?
(a) Provocative
(b) Solemn
(c) Imposing
(d) Silly
10. What term is used to describe Christopher?
(a) Socially inept
(b) Deceptively clever
(c) Pathological liar
(d) Mentally unhinged
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The U.S. State Department's top Africa diplomat says approval by Uganda's parliament of a bill criminalizing homosexual activity would harm that country's world image and undercut the fight against HIV/AIDS. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson discussed the issue Friday with leaders of U.S. gay and lesbian groups concerned about the legislation pending in Kampala.
The Obama administration is stepping up its public efforts against what it describes as draconian legislation pending in the Ugandan parliament that would criminalize homosexual acts and make them, in some instances, punishable by death.
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson spoke to reporters after a meeting with about 25 leaders of U.S. gay and lesbian groups concerned about the legislation being considered by Ugandan legislators since October, and which has heavy support from conservative Muslim and Christian lawmakers there.
Carson said he has spoken directly with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni twice about the pending bill, most recently early this month when the Ugandan leader transited the United States after attending the Commonwealth Summit in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Assistant Secretary said he told Mr. Museveni, who has been prominent among African leaders in the battle against HIV/AIDS, that such legislation would undercut progress against that epidemic and undermine Uganda's global image. "We believe that this legislation is a violation of human rights, that it will undermine the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda, that it will stigmatize a community, and that ultimately it will harm and damage Uganda's human rights image and record. We believe this legislation is inappropriate, should be withdrawn and is not the kind of legislation that we wish to see in Uganda and for that matter any other place," he said.
Carson said President Museveni, in contacts with U.S. officials, has distanced himself and his party from the legislation, and said he is concerned about its contents and implications.
He noted that Mr. Museveni is empowered to veto legislation from parliament and said the United States is urging him to let his principles guide him and do everything he can to see it that it does not become law.
Carson also said the United States has not threatened Uganda with aid cuts or other punitive steps despite its concern about the issue. "We're not making any threats at this point. We think that it is in Uganda's interest to do the right thing on this legislation. President Museveni and his foreign minister know our concerns about it. We hope that they will exercise leadership in insuring that this legislation is not passed," he said.
The pending legislation in Uganda would toughen an existing and largely un-enforced law barring sex between people of the same gender. Homosexual sex with minors, or while infected with HIV, would draw the death penalty.
Supporters of the measure in Uganda have dismissed outside criticism as a new form of colonialism.
Raising its profile on the issue, the White House issued a statement opposing the draft law last week and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized it in a Washington speech on administration human rights policy on Monday.


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Hard Red Winter Wheat Seed
Hard Red Winter Wheat (HRWW) is the major class of wheat produced throughout the United States. In 2012, over 30 million acres of HRWW (58% of the total winter wheat crop) were planted in the US, equating to over 1 billion bushels produced. Kansas farmers rank first in the US in the production of HRWW, with over 275 million bushels being produced in each of the last five years. HRWW annual production in the US also comes from the Central Plains states of TX, OK, CO, NE, SD and the Pacific Northwestern states of MT, WA, OR and ID.
A Versatile Class
End-users choose Hard Red Winter varieties because the class is known for its production versatility, due to moderately high protein content and excellent milling and baking characteristics. HRWW is used principally in the production of bread flour, but is also often chosen for Asian noodles, hard rolls and flatbreads.
Our Locations
The Limagrain Cereal Seeds HRWW program is based out of Wichita, Kansas. The program is headed by Wheat Breeder Dr. Marla Hall. LCS programs produce 2,500 new crosses annually, a portion of which are HRWW lines. The most promising new crosses are quickly cycled through our Doubled Haploid program. Other proprietary germplasm is field tested in off-site nurseries located throughout the Central Plains. During off-season months, rapid cycle germplasm progression occurs through our Single Seed Descent facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. Additional technologies like Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) are used to produce varieties containing specific genes that provide beneficial resistance to various pests and pathogens, as well as excellent end-user characteristics.
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Anyone remember the aluminum clad Acer Liquid Metal that surfaced last month? It turns out that the Android 2.2 handset has made an appearance over on the FCC website with support for AT&T's 3G bands. We're pretty sure that very few of you have ever owned an Acer phone in the past, but with Android 2.2, a second generation 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 Snapdragon process, 3.6-inch display (800 x 480), and the usual GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi b/g/n connections, we can guarantee that the Acer Liquid Metal will be running with the big boys.
Acer Liquid Metal hits the FCC with AT&T 3G support
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Few in the world of sport can match the achievements of Ellyse Perry. A dual international having represented Australia with distinction at both football and cricket, the talented youngster even fronts her own television programme – and all this before her 20th birthday.
It is the kind of resume that would be the envy of many an elite sportsperson and it may soon get even better for the prodigiously talented Sydneysider. The coming two years could easily see Perry make a splash for her country at both the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup™ and the 2012 Olympic Games.
Far from being just a bit player, Perry is a major contributor to her respective national teams. A goal after just 90 seconds on her Matildas' debut as a precocious 16-year-old in a Beijing Olympic Games qualifier announced the arrival of a rare talent in the most emphatic fashion. Since then national team coach Tom Sermanni has selected the full-back and sometime midfielder whenever she has been available, including at the 2008 AFC Asian Women's Cup. Similarly Perry is a key member of the Australia cricket side and with all-round ability in each facet of the game, she played a pivotal role in her team claiming the recent Twenty-20 Women's World Cup.
It should be a really exciting 12 months in the lead-up to the World Cup to see how the squad goes and how far we can progress.
On a number of occasions commitments to the two sports have overlapped, most notably the cricket schedule saw the 19-year-old miss last year's qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, and the Matildas historic win in June's AFC Asian Women's Cup. Contrary to modern convention, Perry has not been forced to make a decision between the two sports, a situation she hopes will remain unchanged, as it has done over the past three years. "I try to play both sports as much as possible," she said. "I am very lucky that both cricket and football are very supportive to that end."
Not that such commitment comes without challenges. One weekend involved playing two cricket matches, plus turning out for her W-League club Canberra United, all during the course of a whirlwind 72 hours. Such a schedule would dent the performance of most but the indefatigable Perry continued to shine. Indeed such was her consistency during the W-League campaign that Perry was named joint winner of the league's Young Player of the Year award.
Perhaps it is of little surprise that this rare talent is performing with such distinction. Father Mark, represented Australia at squash, and played cricket for the state, while mother Kathy partook in elite competition swimming. "I was one of those kids in the backyard that was always playing sport," said Perry. "I guess I was a big tom-boy. My parents come from a sporting background, so we are a pretty active family, with sport an important part of both my and our family life.
The world stage
In a little under 12 months, Perry will be hoping to join her team-mates at the 2010 FIFA Women's World Cup. Three years ago the Matildas achieved breakthrough success with qualification for the quarter-finals in China. Now having qualified as Asian champions - the first male or female Australian team to do so - competition for places is sure to be fierce. "I would love to be a part of that but I think the squad is really strong at the moment and there is a lot of competition which is fantastic," says the willowy teenager. "It should be a really exciting 12 months in the lead-up to the World Cup to see how the squad goes and how far we can progress."
Before then however there is a hectic domestic football and cricket schedule, not to mention international commitments...and that is just in the sporting arena. Away from the field Perry spends her time at university studying economics and social sciences, yet still makes time to perform some charity work.
Recently, the affable teen has fronted a television program focussed on grassroots football in Australia. It has been a sharp but enjoyable learning experience for Perry who is more used to being in front of the camera, than behind it. "I had a really great time and it is very different to anything I have done before, and though initially I felt like a fish out of water I certainly relished the opportunity," she said. "I definitely have a new appreciation for the job of the media. It was also great to meet so many young talented players and also see how football is so important and affects the life of so many people."


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|Miaroma Essential Oils
There are so many out there to choose from depending on what area it is that you're looking to target and there are plenty of places to buy them from pretty cheaply too. Whenever I'm looking for something pure and au naturale, I head to Holland and Barrett as I find that they have a huge selection and a varied range, even in their smaller stores and their staff are particularly knowledgable, not to mention the fact that I can collect points on my Holland and Barrett card- score.
The brand of essential oils that I've tried the most of is Miaroma. Earlier this year, I wrote a post about sleeping yourself beautiful (see here) and I wrote about how their Lavender soothing essential oil (buy here) was great as an evening addition to a nice hot bath as it helps to aid a restful nights sleep. This is something that I really think we all need after we've been to a spa. Theres been so many times that I've nearly fallen asleep on a massage table because I'm that relaxed and I always feel really rejuvenated afterwards and that feeling is, of course, something that I like to be able to maintain. Lavender also helps if you've had a really stressful day and you just want to unwind and feel sleepy as it makes you feel soothed and comforted. The great thing about the Miaroma lavender oil is that you can use it on its on by adding a few drops to your pillow or in your bath, or you can combine it with other essential oils to create your own bespoke mix.
Another essential oil that has soothing and comforting effects is Patchouli (buy here) which I can't stand the scent of as it is far too rich and earthy smelling for my nose but I love the soothing effect it has on my body and mind when diluted in my bathtub. Another essential oil that I really like to use when I'm looking to feel comforted is Rosewood (buy here) which also has an uplifting effect so I like to use this one when I really want to feel revived yet at ease. This one smells a little sweeter and more fruity floral which I really love. It brings back memories of going to a spa in Mexico while on holiday with Mr WLL as they used a lot of Rosewood in the products that they used on us.
The Miaroma oils are safe to be applied topically but for that spa effect at home I'd suggest either adding a few drops to your running bath water or by adding a few drops to a base oil like the Grapeseed Massage and Skin Care Oil (buy here). This can be used on its own as a face or body oil or you can use it with the essential oils as a massage oil over the whole body like they would in a full body massage at the spa or a particular area as a targeted treatment. If theres a particular area you want to focus on you can always look up massage techniques online too.
|Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Monoi Moisture Melt Body Oil
It doesn't leave your body feeling greasy and it doesn't sit on top of the skin- it sinks in pretty quickly and leaves your body with a gorgeous sheen so if you're going out that night, it is perfect to use before hand. It smells quite tropical too but very natural and that scent does stay faintly on your skin which I really like. After using this product, your skin is left feeling so soothed, nourished and hydrated and the coconut oil really seals the moisture into the skin so it is great to use after you've had a fully body scrub at a spa or used your own one at home. If you'd like so see how I made my very own body scrub then check out this post. Oh and I love how exclusive the glass bottle looks sat on my bathroom counter.
|Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Rejuvenating Face Mask
|Denman Shower Brush
Simply slip the brush over your hand and the soft bristles will help to massage your scalp whilst evenly distributing the product through your hair. Head massages increase the blood flow to your scalp which can stimulate hair growth and I'm all for growing my locks!
|Denman Shower Brush
Of course a lot of these products are things that you would perhaps use once a week but you can create a spa feeling everyday by using a great quality moisturiser as not only will this help to keep your skin looking fantastic but it will also give you that feeling of being pampered and taking good care of yourself. My moisturiser of choice is the Gatineau Age Benefit Integral Regenerating Cream (buy from The Hut or Look Fantastic) which is a very luxurious cream intended for dry skin types for using morning and night on the face and neck. I have very oily skin so I find that this is too intense for daytime use and instead, I use it at night as the last step in my beauty routine.
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There are so many other products that I could mention to make you feel pampered after going to a spa but I hope that these give you some food for thought. Of course it all starts with the spa day itself, so whether you're a seasoned spa goer, or if it is your first trip or if you haven't been in a long while then I'd really suggest having a look out for spas in your local area as they're a great way to chill out. If you're wanting a little refresh on the do's and don'ts for a spa then check out this funny little video below that I found from spabreaks.com which is all about spa etiquette.
Speaking of relaxation, Brighthouse have recently come up with the concept of the Perfect Armchair using design inspiration from the responses of 5000 people to a survey on their Facebook page. Now you all know how much I love a bit of audience participation so when I heard about this, I had to give it a closer look.
The concept of the Perfect Armchair would be to help you to deal with the stresses and strains of everyday life which I'm sure we have all felt from time to time!


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Medical matters: fit to drive?
Checking out what you need to know about medical conditions that might affect your driving.
In order to use the public roads safely as a driver, you must be in good health. Many common conditions can affect your ability to drive and so, put the lives other road users at risk. If you have had, or currently suffer from, a medical condition or disability that affects your driving you must notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You must also provide the DVLA with relevant details if a condition you suffered from when your licence was issued has become worse. Failure to notify the DVLA is a criminal offence and is punishable by a fine of up to £1000. If you are in this position, you should also inform your insurance company to make sure you are still covered to drive.
Medical standards
All medical staff are issued with the Government document, 'Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive', which outlines in detail when patients should cease driving.
Notifiable conditions
There's a huge list of medical conditions which can render you unfit to drive. Each case has to be considered on an individual basis. However, the following list outlines some of the conditions that would always result in your licence being refused or revoked:
- epilepsy
- severe mental disorder
- liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting
- liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting which are caused by any disorder or defect of the heart which has caused you to have a device, such as a pacemaker implanted
- persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not such misuse amounts to dependency
- any other disability likely to cause you to be a danger to the public when driving a vehicle
These conditions are classed as 'relevant disabilities' but the Regulations also cover 'prospective disabilities'- those that may become a relevant disability in the course of time, for example multiple sclerosis.
Both relevant and prospective disabilities are classed as 'notifiable conditions', so you must notify the DVLA to avoid committing an offence. Doctors should inform their patients if they are unfit to drive or if they need to contact the DVLA about a medical condition.
Eyesight and driving
Most of us will remember from our driving test that we are required to be able to read a standard number plate at a distance (which is 20.5 metres). The new style number plate must be read at a distance of 20 metres, using correcting lenses if required.
If you think your eyesight does not meet the legal requirements you must tell the DVLA immediately. It is a criminal offence to fail to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any eyesight conditions likely to cause a driver to be a source of danger to other road users. This applies if you suffer from cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or any other relevant medical conditions, which constitute a notifiable disability.
If you are involved in an accident and are then found to have an undeclared notifiable disability, insurance cover could be at risk. Having a notifiable eyesight condition does not necessarily mean that you will be banned from driving.
Informing the DVLA
Once you have been told not to drive by your doctor, and you are suffering from a notifiable condition, you must inform the DVLA. The medical assessors at the DVLA will then do one of the following:
- Allow you to keep your licence without restriction
- Issue you with a licence for one, two or three years, in order to keep a regular check on your condition
- Refuse or withdraw the licence
If your licence is revoked, the DVLA will provide an explanation as to why and, if possible, will let you know when you will be able to re-apply for a licence. Alternatively, you can choose to surrender your licence to the DVLA. Surrendering the licence removes the need for the DVLA to make formal medical enquiries into your fitness to drive. Details on surrendering a driving licence can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Q: What can I do if my application for a licence is refused or if my licence is revoked?
A: You have the right to appeal against the decision to refuse or revoke your licence to the Magistrates Court, but you must appeal within six months of the decision. Before you appeal to the Magistrates Court you must give notice of your intention to appeal to the DVLA.
Q: I had a heart attack a month ago. Can I now drive and should I inform the DVLA?
A: It is recommended that you don't drive for at least one week following coronary angioplasty (with or without stent), or at least one month following other heart operations, heart attack or acute coronary syndrome. You may resume driving after this time if your recovery has been uncomplicated and you have your doctor's approval. There is no need to inform the DVLA.
Q: How do I inform the DVLA of my condition and how long will it take for them to make a decision on whether I can go on driving or not?
A: You can either download a medical questionnaire from the DVLA's website and email it back to them, or telephone them (0870 600 0301) and they will post the questionnaire to you. If the information you supply on the questionnaire is detailed enough, the DVLA medical adviser will make a decision on the strength of that alone and will aim to inform you within 15 working days. However, if further information is required, the medical adviser may need to contact your doctor, arrange for you to be examined or ask you to undergo a driving assessment. In this case, the process takes longer, but the adviser will try to make a decision within 90 working days.
Q: If I surrender my licence voluntarily, can I get it back again at a later date?
A: As long as your medical condition no longer means you are unfit to drive, you can apply to have your licence reinstated. Medical enquiries will need to be made, but as soon as your application is received at the DVLA you may resume driving provided you meet the following criteria:
- You have logged a valid application with the DVLA
- You would not be refused a licence for medical reasons and are fit to drive (you should check this with your doctor)
- You must have held a GB or Northern Ireland licence (or another exchangeable licence) since January 1, 1976
- You keep to any special conditions that apply to you, or your licence (eg. you must use special controls or can only drive an automatic)
- You are not disqualified from driving
The information on this Site is provided on the understanding that GEM Motoring Assist is not rendering legal or other advice. You should consult your own professional advisers as to legal or other advice relevant to any action you wish to take in connection with this website.


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Welcome to Parents Without Partners (PWP), the largest international, nonprofit membership organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children.
Single parents may join one of the many chapter around the US and Canada; they may be male or female, custodial or non-custodial, separated, divorced, widowed or never married.
Find out more about Parents Without Partners by downloading our informational brochure.
Mission Statement:
Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. For the minor children of single parents, it offers them the opportunity to meet peers living within the same family structure and thriving. No more standing out in the crowd or feeling isolated because they are part of the single parent family.
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Greetings Team!
We are kicking off a 30 day fundraising campaign with HIBR to raise funds and we need your help!
Studies show that sleep is one of the single most important elements to a productive day. In the nonprofit world, we need all the productivity we can get. So… since great change begins with great sleep, we are hosting a bedding fundraiser.
Our campaign will begin January 1 and we need your help to spread the word. Please use our unique URL: https://nonprofit.hibr.com/give/parentswithoutpartners/ and share with as many people as you can.
***A great tip is to tag FIVE friends on Facebook that need better sleep or will help to share with their friends.
HIBR is giving $75 off per mattress and $10 off per pillow when ordered through our link. They are then matching the total discounts used with a donation of equal amount. Their pillows make for a great gift – for either you or your friends and family. It's a great time to grab them, save a little money and help us reach our goals. Check out what Maxim said about the HIBR Pillow recently.
Our goal is to raise $1,000 in 30 days – we can do that with just 10 mattresses and 25 pillows!
Fundraisers that support our efforts while also supporting companies like HIBR (Headquartered in Greenville, SC and 100% American Made) that care about supporting the community is a win-win for all of us.
Let's have some fundraising fun, raise some money, and get some better sleep!
Dear Parents without Partners,
My name is Kristin Celello. I am a history professor at Queens College and author of Making Marriage Work: A History of Marriage and Divorce in the Twentieth-Century United States. I am now working a book about the history of the post-divorce family in the U.S. and I have become very interested in the early history of Parents without Partners as part of this larger project.
At the suggestion of Janet Gallinati, I was wondering if any of you had historical materials--correspondence, minutes, photographs, news clippings, early newsletters etc.—that you would be willing to share with me? I am particularly interested in the earliest years of the organization (1956-1965 or so). I will gladly take care of any expenses related to copying/mailing such materials. I am also willing to share materials that I have collected from various archival sources. Also, if anyone was a member in those early years and would be willing to give me an interview, I would be happy to set one up.
Thank you in advance for your time and help. My e-mail address is: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Best wishes,
Kristin Celello
Associate Professor of History
Queens College, CUNY
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Illinois advances past Missouri in shootout, moves to NCAA Round 2
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Illinois moved on to the second round of the NCAA tournament after advancing 3-0 on a penalty kick shootout against the Missouri Tigers. The Illini and Mizzou tied at one after 110 minutes of play, which saw Allie Osoba score the lone goal for Illinois with Shayla Mutz credited with the assist. Taylore Peterson, Kassidy Brown and Aliina Weykamp converted successful PK's along with two huge saves from Steph Panozzo.
"A lot of credit to Missouri for they put us under a lot of pressure and with the style they play, I told our kids that we would have to weather the storm, and we certainly did," Illinois head coach Janet Rayfield said. "This Illinois team is special, and tonight we fought hard and defended well to beat a good Missouri team."
Senior Niki Read got the offense rolling, recording three near misses in the first 16 minutes, but it was junior Allie Osoba who got the Illini on the board in the 19th-minute.
Shayla Mutz collected and dribbled the ball at the top of Mizzou's 18-yard box. Mutz dished a pass to the right side of the box, where the ball found Osoba. Osoba then delivered a low shot that found the left corner of the net. The strike was Osoba's third goal on the year and she has now scored in back-to-back games.
Illinois goalkeeper Steph Panozzo came off her line several times to grab the ball out of the air on Mizzou breakaways. Missouri's Kelsey Mulcahy struck a low liner to the right corner and Panozzo dived and tipped the ball out of her box.
The Tigers tied the game in the 53rd-minute. Danielle Nottingham collected a pass in the middle of the field 22 yards out from Illinois' goal and then released a shot that flew to the upper right 90 of the goal.
In the 70th-minute, Mizzou hit back-to-back shots from far out that hit the right post both times.
Illinois would get their chances to go ahead late in the game, as well. DiBernardo produced a shot with just under 10 minutes to play inside the Missouri box that was saved by the keeper. Moments later, Nicole Breece beat a Tiger defender for a shot that went just wide.
After a scoreless first overtime, the action picked up. Panozzo made a diving save to stop a Mizzou cross in the opening minute. Moments later, it was the Illini's turn as DiBernardo's pass sent Weykamp on a breakaway. With a Tiger giving chase to apply pressure from behind, Weykamp's shot just missed the goal.
Dominique Richardson connected with a header deep in the Illinois box off of a Mizzou corner kick. The ball sailed to the far post, but freshman Amy Feher was positioned well to block the shot and clear the ball.
The match turned into a deja vu moment for Coach Rayfield as it headed into a PK shootout. The last time these two squads battled, it was the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2008, where Illinois advanced with a 4-3 PK win after ending regulation in a one score tie.
Steph Panozzo took over the game, blocking the first two shots from Mizzou with diving saves. Taylore Peterson and Kassidy Brown stepped up for the Orange and Blue with successful shots from both kickers. Missouri's third kicker opened the door for Illinois after blasting her shot off the crossbar. Aliina Weykamp sent the Illini into the second round of the tournament with a successful PK.
Missouri outshot Illinois 28-19 and had eight shots on goal compared to the Illini's seven. The Tigers also enjoyed a 9-3 corner kick advantage in the contest. Panozzo finished with seven saves to bring her season total to 104, which gives her sole possession of second place in Illinois history for most saves in a season, seven behind leader and current assistant coach Leisha Alcia.


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Windows and Mac OS are both very popular operating systems, but over the past few years open source solutions have become increasingly prominent for both home and office computing as well as for managing web servers. We're now at the stage where companies such as Dell are shipping computers with the Linux Ubuntu distribution pre-installed, and the quality of open source operating systems has prompted Google to develop their own.
Now it might be argued that they already have an open source operating system in the shape of Android, their OS for mobile phones and tablets, but Google have their eye on the netbook and laptop market with Chrome OS.
By offering their own operating system which is built from open source components, Google is able to offer a free computing experience that pushes the use of the cloud for storage purposes. As the owner of the most popular cloud services (such as Gmail, for instance, or Google Docs) this ensures that users are engaged with Google products.
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How Is Chrome OS Different?
There is more to Chrome OS than just cloud computing, although this is a major element. Google has designed the operating system to offer all of its services where possible, but the key to it all is usability. Conceived as a means of providing the best netbook experience, the main difference between Chrome OS and standard operating systems is that you don't install software or apps onto it. Instead, Chrome runs web apps, and as Google develops more these can be added to a computer running Chrome.
This approach has various advantages, but one of the key selling points of Chrome OS comes not from the the reliance on the cloud but from its origins as a Linux-derived operating system and the approach that the developers have taken with regard to security.
Basically, Chrome OS doesn't require any anti-virus software thanks to the attention that has been given to keeping the system secure. The Chrome OS developers have built the system "from the ground up, with security in mind" and this can only be a good thing. Certainly, a combination of approaches has been employed from user account management to various verification methods, all with the intention of making sure your Chrome OS experience remains as secure and user friendly as possible.
If you really want Chrome OS to run as the main operating system on your computer then you should be looking for a suitable dedicated device, such as a Chromebook or a netbook that will accept Chrome as the OS.
Otherwise, you can run Chrome OS from USB or as a virtual machine in VMware or VirtualBox.
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Chrome Browser - the Heart of Chrome OS
Because of the cloud-centric paradigm used in Chrome OS, the operating system is an interesting mix of Linux and various Internet favorites displayed in a Google Chrome browser window.
When you first launch Chrome OS and login, you will immediately see the browser, already open and ready for you to check email, play Angry Birds, get to work on some Google Docs or access Facebook or Twitter. In addition you will find a browser toolbar at the foot of the window offering access to Google News, online games and more.
What you see here in the browser window - which can of course be used to visit websites in the regular way - is the nuts and bolts of Chrome OS. Just like the Dock in Mac OS X, it's the part of the operating system that Google wants you to see and make use of as the heart of your Chrome OS experience.
In fact, there is no reason not to do this. While other parts of the operating system can be configured to deliver a more rounded experience, using the browser in this way as a pre-configured hub for your favorite websites and online services means that you could conceivably ignore the other features and applications on offer and not be any worse off.
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Behind the Browser in Chrome OS
Obviously the browser is a key element of Chrome OS, as this is an operating system that has an unprecedented relationship with online services. The majority of apps that can be used with this OS are web-based, accessed via the browser; however, there are exceptions.
Chrome OS is built on Linux, and once you start ignoring the Chrome browser and use your mouse to click elsewhere on the desktop, you will see evidence of this. For instance, a wealth of options can be accessed by clicking the Computer button in the lower-left corner which features three buttons; Applications, Documents and Places, as well as shortcuts to oft-used apps such as LibreOffice (this is particularly useful as Google Docs can be quite troublesome should you lose your Internet connection while edting a document).
Other options are available via the Computer button, much like the Windows "Start" menu. A Control Center displays all of the configuration options for the operating system such as sound, display, mouse and keyboard, etc., while there are also tools for checking your system status and options for connecting to the Internet or a local network.
What will come as a real surprise, however, is the presence of applications in Chrome OS. This operating system, long-trumpeted as a the first user-friendly cloud-computing platform, features a wealth of open source software options beyond the obligatory LibreOffice.
Common Linux apps such as Gedit, GIMP, and Picasa sit alongside sound and video tools, and even WINE is present. This last inclusion is surprising, as Chrome OS was supposedly designed to low-end systems. A Windows emulation environment is perhaps the last thing you might expect to find!
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Once you have downloaded the image file there are various ways in which you might load Chrome OS onto your computer. For instance, you might use a virtual machine to enjoy the OS, or perhaps copy it to a USB stick to install it on a netbook or similar device. If you're wondering "how do I get Chrome OS onto my computer?" then the answers are right here.
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How to Download Chrome OS
Before installing Chrome OS, you will of course have to download it. This is a simple enough task, but you must make sure that you choose the correct option. Downloads for Chrome OS can be found at chromeos.hexxeh.net/vanilla.php, and you should always choose the most recent version (the one at the top of the list).
You will notice that three download types are available – these are for the different installation methods, which we will explain in detail below.
VMware – this download allows you to run Chrome OS as a virtual machine in VMware Player or VMware Workstation
VirtualBox – this download is suitable for running under the open source VirtualBox virtualization software.
USB – finally, you can install Chrome OS onto a USB stick and boot your computer from this instead of the usual operating system. This will give you the chance to enjoy the full Chrome OS experience as it is meant to be.
Sadly, there is no Live version of the operating system available at present. Live CDs of Linux-derived platforms are a popular method of trying out new operating systems either within Windows or loaded directly into a computer's memory from a reboot, and its omission from Chrome OS is quite notable.
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Installing Chrome OS on USB
This method of installation is the most complicated, but allows the most realistic Chrome OS experience away from a Chromebook.
Begin by visiting the Chrome OS Vanilla page (via the link above) and download the version designed for USB sticks.
While this is downloading, head to https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer to download Image Writer for Windows, which you will find under Downloads on the right-hand side.
Wait while your downloads complete, and find a suitable, empty USB flash stick (also known as a thumb drive or pen drive) and insert it into your PC. Open Start > Computer and find the device, then right-click and select Format. In the format window, click Start to begin the disk format process – this shouldn't take too long, but note that any data on the device will be deleted. Once this has been done, find the downloaded Chrome OS file (which is in .tar.gz format) and extract the contents to a folder than you can easily find.
When the Image Writer for Windows software has downloaded, unzip the contents and find Win32DiskImager.exe – right-click this and select Run as administrator.
In Image Writer, select the correct drive letter for your USB flash device and then select the blue folder to browse for the Chrome OS image that you previously downloaded and extracted. Once you have found this, double-click to assign it to the USB flash device, and then select Write. A few minutes later the process should be complete, so click Done, and then restart your computer. You will need to open the boot menu (often accessed by pressing F8 as the PC starts) to instruct your computer to boot from USB, and a few moments later Chrome OS will quickly boot!
You will need to use the following credentials to login:
Login: facepunch
Pass: facepunch
…but as soon as you have logged in you will be able to create your own account and password.
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Installing Chrome OS in a Virtual Machine
If you don't fancy messing around with USB flash card drives there is an alternative, in the shape of running Chrome OS as a virtual machine.
How you do this depends entirely on which virtualization software you use. You can download the free VMware Player from www.vmware.com, while VirtualBox is available from www.virtualbox.org. Both applications offer versions for Windows and Mac OS X, while VirtualBox can be installed in Linux and Solaris.
After installing your virtual machine application of choice, you should download the corresponding Chrome OS version.
For the VMware compatible download, once saved to your computer, browse to the file and double-click it to open – as long as VMware Player is installed then the virtual Chrome OS should be detected – click the Play button to boot up!
If your download was for VirtualBox, open the application and go to File > Import Appliance > Choose to find the download on your computer. Select the file and click OK – Chrome OS will be imported into VirtualBox, and all you will need to run the virtualized version of the operating system is click Start!
Any of these three methods can be used to enjoy Chrome OS and see what all the fuss is about – let us know if you enjoy using it!
- Security Overview, http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chromiumos-design-docs/security-overview
- Screenshots by author.
- Author's own experience.
- How to Install Google Chromium OS: A Hands-On Overview, http://www.thetechlabs.com/tech-tutorials/os/download-google-chrome-os/


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Last night I watched the first episode Making Australia Happy on ABC-1 ... and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Here's the link to the first episode.
For the first time ever, in Making Australia Happy the latest and most fascinating research from the science of happiness has been compiled, consolidated and taken for a test drive on the suburban streets of Sydney. Three of Australia's leading experts have agreed to "take" eight people from what is said to be "Australia's unhappiest area" - Marrickville, in the Sydney metropolitan area - and "give" them the necessary living tools to empower them to become happier.
As Dr Norman Vincent Peale used to say, we are all in the "manufacturing" business ... each of us, each day, manufactures our own happiness or unhappiness as the case may be. This TV program, along with other writings, talks about the "science of happiness". To me, it's all about "altered attitudes" and "choices" ... no matter what happens to us. Easier said than done, of course.
The eight volunteers, from all different walks of life, all live within the Marrickville area but were unknown to each other prior to being selected for the program. Individually and collectively, these eight people represent a range of ages, backgrounds and life circumstances. What they share in common was the desire to get happy. After screening for clinical depression and mental health issues, the producers selected eight individuals who were "relatively unhappy but ready for change".
Heading up the "team of experts" is Dr Tony Grant, who is an academic and a practitioner and international pioneer in the fields of coaching psychology and positive psychology. he makes the interesting point that an "attitude of gratitude" - familiar to those involved in Twelve Step programs - has been shown to have lasting psychophysiological effects for up to 6 months. Amazing! So, be grateful ... again, no matter what happens.
Then there's Dr Russ Harris, a Mindfulness expert and the author of the international bestseller The Happiness Trap.
Finally, there is physiotherapist and mind-body specialist Anna-Louise Bouvier. She's there to attend to the bio-physical needs of the volunteers.
After explaining what Mindfulness is - "paying attention with openness, curiosity and flexibility" was the description given - Dr Russ Harris engaged the eight volunteers in two Mindfulness exercises. The first was "the sultana bit" ... sounds, at first, like the old burlesque routine known as "the lemon bit", but it's altogether different. You take just one a sultana and look, smell, touch, feel, fondle, listen (!), taste, etc, the sultana for 5 minutes, before ultimately swallowing the sultana.
For those familiar with the writings of the celebrated Zen master and author Thich Nhat Hanh, he, long ago, recommended that you put just one raisin in your mouth and, without doing anything, let it dissolve. Sultana, raisin, orange ... it doesn't matter.
The sultana exercise was followed by an exercise in Mindful Listening in which volunteers, in pairs, faced each other, taking turns to listen mindfully ... without interruption or commentary ... to each other tell the other person about a happy incident and then a most unhappy incident in their life. All very moving.
I was greatly impressed by the way the volunteers responded to the use of Mindfulness "techniques" (I know I shouldn't use that word). Mindfulness made a big impact on the way they started to feel about themselves, assisting them to develop empathy and understanding for others as well as learning to stay focused in, and curious about, the present moment.


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Amid ongoing tension between Russia and the United States, it seems the only place the two countries do get along is up in space.
Both play an integral role on the International Space Station, a fact that will be highlighted March 18 when American astronaut Jeff Williams, along with Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka, launch to the space station aboard a Soyuz TMA-20M spacecraft. The launch take place from the Baikonur Commodore in Kazakhstan and the trio join Expedition 47 Commander Tim Copra of NASA, astronaut Timothy Peace of the ESA (European Space Agency), and cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko of Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency).
Williams, who is making his third-long duration stay on the station, told FoxNews.com that politics on Earth have yet to gravitate to the station. "The international public rhetoric we hear on the news has been above and beyond us and hasn't really touched us directly," he said. "It's almost like we are isolated from it, which I'm very grateful for," he said.
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Speaking to reporters at a press conference at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Williams also said the cooperation and goodwill on the station allowed the two nations to do much more in space than either could alone – noting how "support kind of diminished rapidly" after the success of Apollo 11.
"The geopolitical circumstances were driving that. The largely symbolic victory was won so the technical objectives weren't there," the father of two from Wisconsin said.
"Based on my experience working on the space station, I believe if we weren't partners with Russia in the international space station neither of our countries would be flying people into space today," added Williams, who will be spending six months up on the space station. "That is my personal belief. If you examine the history, it's very logical to come to that conclusion."
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Going further, Williams said any future space mission – whether that be to the Moon or to Mars – would have to be done with similar international cooperation. "I can't image doing that to completion outside of an international partnership," he explained.
The astronaut is confident that the partnership will remain strong, despite a series of mishaps in recent months involving the Russian space program. In December, one of two defense satellites failed to separate from the Soyuz carrier rocket's upper stage and is believed lost. Before that, a Proton rocket launched in May developed a problem in its third-stage engine eight minutes into the flight, resulting in the loss of a Mexican communications satellite.
That came just a month after the abnormal separation of a Soyuz rocket and unmanned Progress cargo ship after launch on April 28. The cargo ship was stranded in low orbit and soon fell to Earth over the Pacific, delaying the arrival of the scheduled supplies for a six-person crew at the International Space Station.
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"I have no concerns. The business we are in is a hard business. It's an unforgiving business. Everyone has experienced problems from time to time," Williams told FoxNews.com, noting that SpaceX and Orbital Sciences rocket had been lost in the past 15 months. The unmanned missions were carrying supplies to the space station.
The astronaut acknowledged the dangerous nature of spaceflight. "Historically, we know on both sides we've had major accidents with losses of life," he said. "Like I said, this is a hard business we are in and none of us take it for granted. The bottom line is that I am confident in their system (just) as I am confident in our system and the integrated effort that goes on to push forward with the space station program."
During this mission, crew members will conduct about 250 research investigations and technology demonstrations – some which will enable future long-duration human and robotic exploration into deep space and on the agency's journey to Mars.
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The crew members are expected to be at the station for the arrivals of American SpaceX Dragon and Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft. Williams is also expected to enter the deployed Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), a demonstration of expandable habitat technology that will be attached to the station for two years.
Once the module is deployed, it will offer an additional 565 cubic feet of volume — about the size of a large family camping tent — accessible by astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory, NASA said. Expandable habitats like this could be a new way to increase the amount of volume available to astronauts, while also enhancing protection against radiation and space junk.
"We're fortunate to have the space station to demonstrate potential habitation capabilities like BEAM," said Jason Crusan, director of Advanced Exploration Systems at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Station provides us with a long-duration microgravity platform with constant crew access to evaluate


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