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Cutting across styles and trends, Vesso is a jewelry brand with a difference. Specializing in forged fashion, with urban accessories that strike the right balance between street wear and upscale jewelry, Vesso founder Vic Vesso has come up with the perfect jewelry for those who value original, unique pieces that reflect their individuality. Trendsetter attitudes, dramatic impact and finely detailed accessories that breathe life into any ensemble make Vesso a true market leader.
Vesso was created out of a passion for jewelry and a strong motivation to make quality accessories affordable and accessible to all. Brand inflation and retail markup of well known brands has inspired Vesso's journey to create stylish 18K gold plated jewelry that is crafted with care. Studying trends to inspire style and fashion, the Vesso team has worked with leading names in the industry to come up with fashion jewelry that everyone can appreciate. The Vesso brand is associated with a minimalist style that speaks a universal language of appeal.
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Where's the News?: World Bank Warns Globe Could be Cooked by 2060
Run a google search of "World Bank" and "climate change" and you'll discover that this month the World Bank released a major study predicting a global "cataclysm" if world-wide temperatures increase by a predicted four degrees celsius (that's roughly 8 degrees fahrenheit).
But the articles reporting that information, at least here in the US, will be almost entirely business magazines like Bloomberg/Businessweek, or Forbes. Check the New York Times, and you won't find the story, at least so far, and it's already at least four days old. The Washington Post had the story on Monday, but it was tucked away in its business section, which is how it was treated by most publications that bothered to report on it. The one exception to this covereage pattern is USA Today, which on Nov. 19 ran a short piece on the World Bank report in its news pages.
Is the news that the World Bank is predicting catastrophe for billions of people and for life on this entire planet a business story?
Certainly not!
Any idiot could tell you, speaking objectively, that the so-called "Fiscal Cliff," an entirely political crisis in which Republicans in Congress have decided to threaten to crash the US economy by cutting $600 billion from the federal budget while raising taxes on everyone unless Democrats agree to cut Social Security and Medicare spending and to extend a decade of extraordinary tax cuts for the wealthy, is a minor story compared to a report that the earth is headed towards climate disaster this century unless dramatic action is taken to reduce the pace of global warming caused by the rapacious burning of fossil fuels. Yet it's the "Fiscal Cliff" crisis that is getting page one play, and not just on one day, but every day.

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Gregory Frost, Rector
The Reverend Canon Gregory H. Frost was born and raised in Massachusetts. After graduating from college with a degree in Art History, the real world set in for there wasn't much of a demand for art historians. Thus, after a few years working as a hockey referee, construction laborer and clothing warehouse manager, he ended up with a job as a librarian at Harvard University where his love for Italian Renaissance art led him back to the Christian faith which he had all but abandoned years before. Working evenings and taking courses at Harvard's Divinity school during the day he then decided to attend seminary full time at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta.
Greg graduated from Candler and was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Atlanta in 1980 and then ordained a priest in 1981. He served as the Assistant Rector in two churches in Atlanta before moving to Los Angeles with his wife Janice, a registered nurse, and their son, Michael in 1992. As Rector of St. Andrew and St. Charles Episcopal Church Greg believes strongly in a Christian message which challenges one first to learn more about the faith in which we believe and then to communicate that belief to others through action and care. We welcome all to come to St. Andrew and St. Charles to experience the joy and understanding of a life in Christ through the Episcopal tradition.
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The Rev. J. Young is the Associate Rector of St. Andrew and St. Charles. J., as he is known around our church, and Cindy, his wife, have been members at St. A&C for a few years. J. often fills in for Greg when he is away and frequently preaches and celebrates.
The Associate Rector serves at the discretion of the Rector. For our faith community it is our recognition of J. as one of our priests which is being held up, and for .J, he has an "altar" and a church congregation to call his own. Currently, J is the full-time Episcopal chaplain at the Harvard-Westlake school. So, please, the next time you see him, welcome him to our staff as you have already welcomed him and Cindy into our community and hearts.
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Where is the church? We are located just off of the 118 Freeway in Granada Hills. Take the Hayvenhurst Exit and go North. Travel to the end of the street and turn left on to Rinaldi Street. We are on the right hand side of the street. Please enter the driveway and drive to the parking lot located behind the Church, or you may park on the street in front of the Church.
- Is child care available? Yes! We have a wonderful nursery for children ages 0 to three years. Three year olds are welcome to join our pre-K class, and there are Sunday School classes for children in grades 1-3, 4 & 5, and the middle school years. We also provide a Children's Chapel to help introduce the younger grades to the tradition of the Church in a kid-friendly environment.
- Do you have other programs? Yes! We have a youth group for teenagers, Adult Christian Education programs, Lenten study program, Education for Ministry, Fellowship events and community outreach programs. If you don't see something on this site that you are looking for, please contact us at (818) 366-7541 for any other information!


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Super Session 2009 is just around the corner! Monday, July 27, 2009
Hit the ground running this fall by attending a Stanton's workshop this summer! We are now taking registrations, online or by phone for the 2009 Super Session choral reading clinic. Check out the video below for more details:
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A talent show wannabe who came out to old pal Britney Spears during his recent X Factor audition has attacked the pop superstar judge online.
Don Philip was among the hopefuls who tried out for Spears and her fellow X Factor judges in San Francisco, California at the weekend (16-17Jun12).
The singer used the spotlight to reveal all about his sexuality to the star he once duetted with on her debut album ...Baby One More Time.
However, his emotional audition did not go well and the X Factor judges decided Philip would not progress on the show.
And now he has taken to Facebook.com to take aim at Spears, using her previous mental problems to poke fun at the star.
Bitter Philip writes, "Back to real life… all my demons released… i totally crocked when the pressure was on… at least I didnt shave my head… my vocal chords tightened up like a snake around a mouse."
He adds, "A couple tears later... and I am standing tall... I am free and God is good. I know some people say I havent taken care of my vocals over the past ten years... but its funny my worst is there best... minus autotune... its all good (sic)."


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Typically, people with felony convictions are released from prison with $40 in "gate money" and the clothes on their back. They are usually required to remain in the county of their first conviction until their parole period has been completed. After years of having virtually every aspect of their life under the control of others, basic living can be daunting.
Family and old friends may have enabled them along the path that landed them in institution, so their support is sometimes non-existent or more problematic than helpful. With limited choices, many who want a better life simply do not succeed, re-offend, and return to prison. The cost to them and to society is enormous.
Data from Washington State Corrections shows that the average cost of incarceration for one individual at Washington State prisons is $2965.56 per month. Based on an average sentence length of 23.7 months, every person who does not return to prison saves the state approximately $70,283.77.
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Emma Watson IS The New Face of Lancome -- Confirmed!
Like we told you back in February, Emma Watson is the new face of Lancome.
The 20-year-old British beauty was spotted filming her first commercial in Paris with famed photographer Mario Testino on Monday afternoon (March 14).
Emma had tweeted out riddles for her fans over the weekend about the announcement.
Lancome shared about the newest 'face': "Thanks to her charm, romanticism and her incredible modernity, Emma Watson has become the icon of her generation. we are delighted by this new collaboration with Emma who brings a fresh spirit to Lancôme."
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On Friday, the House Oversight Committee announced that Healthcare.gov contractor Creative Computing Solutions, Inc. (CCSi) had submitted requested documents to the Committee, overriding illegal demands from the Department of Health and Human Services that it not comply with the Committee's requests. The CCsi Senior Vice President wrote to the HHS explaining:
CCSi takes [its] contractual compliance and customer relations extremely seriously. To that end, CCSi has concluded, after consulting legal counsel, that the enclosed subpoena compels production of the documents requested and, therefore, falls outside the above-referenced contract clause and guidance letter from your office.
Originally, HHS told CCSi to withhold documents, writing a letter to the company demanding, "As it relates to your contract with CMS, you are required to inform me, as Director of the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, of any requests for ST&E information that you receive from any party, and you may not release documents without authorization from CMS."
Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) said:
Americans should be disturbed that this Administration is trying to stop government contractors from providing Congress with documents related to the decision to launch HealthCare.gov while known and serious security vulnerabilities were and still may be present. CCSi's analysis of the law is correct and its decision to comply protects its executives, investors, and customers from the risk of criminal prosecution for contempt of Congress.
Ben Shapiro is Editor-At-Large of Breitbart News and author of the New York Times bestseller "Bullies: How the Left's Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America" (Threshold Editions, January 8, 2013). He is also Editor-in-Chief of TruthRevolt.org. Follow Ben Shapiro on Twitter @benshapiro.


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If you want the best in your life, then you need to figure out how to attract positivity into your life. There are a lot of benefits to being able to attract positivity into your life. Are you wondering why there are some people who seem to have no problems? … Read More
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One of the most important skills of emotional intelligence is having the ability to learn how to choose a mood for a situation. Whatever situation you find yourself in, you can easily control it if you know how. If you ask the experts, they would tell that the right mood plus … Read More
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Oy vey! What a year! Let's have some fun. In this episode, I share with you my "go to" ways to play with intuition
Empathy is a valuable life skill but what if you are an energetic empath? This episode offers valuable hints if you have this skill and how to work effectively with it. What are the wonderful benefits to mastering this skill?
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High Level Bridge Streetcar Experience is a 6.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Come for a ride on a City of Edmonton original streetcar If you want to see historic Whyte Avenue, Jasper Avenue and the best views of the river valley from the High Level Bridge, there is no better way to do it then from a streetcar. At four dollars a round trip, it is one of the best deals in the city. Streetcar #33 was built in 1912 in St. Louis and was in regular service in Edmonton until 1951, when streetcar service was ended. Most of the cars were sold off and #33 was discovered in very poor condition many years after. It took 17 years of dedicated restoration to bring the car back to working condition. It was restored back to its 1912 condition as a double ended car. A sister streetcar works down in Fort Edmonton Park. Getting on the streetcar a block from Whyte Ave (just down from the Farmer's Market) was a quick and enjoyable experience. Period dressed conductors collect your fare and give you a short history of the train and the surrounding areas as you pass by. You pass through a tunnel and then begin passing over the High Level Bridge. The views are nothing short of spectacular. You pass close to the Legislature grounds and make a couple of stops before Jasper Avenue. Your tickets allow you to reboard the train at a later time if you would like to explore an area. Overall, a round trip takes about 40 minutes and is a throughly enjoyable ride for all ages.


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Scarlett Johansson has come under fire from activists who have criticized the Hollywood actress for signing an endorsement deal with Israel-based drinks-maker SodaStream.
The Avengers star recently became a brand ambassador for the firm, which has its headquarters and a number of factories in the Middle Eastern state, but she has now been criticized by pro-Palestinian campaigners who claim the role conflicts with her work for charity Oxfam.
The humanitarian organization is "opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements" and executives have now issued a statement addressing the controversy over the SodaStream deal involving Johansson, who was named an Oxfam Ambassador in 2007.
The statement reads, "Oxfam respects the independence of our ambassadors. However, Oxfam believes that businesses that operate in settlements further the ongoing poverty and denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support. Oxfam is opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law.
"We have made our concerns known to Ms. Johansson and we are now engaged in a dialogue on these important issues."


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This is something that's way out there. Does anyone have, or ever seen, the original Wailers Catch A Fire lp with the gatefold? I bought the reissue in the early 80's without the gatefold.
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As I always do, I found 'Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso', aka 'Your Lie in April', by coming across gifs and images. The thing that catched my attention, is the beautiful,with flawless smile blonde girl. Her beauty in terms of personality and appearance shined at me. By her body language and her facial expressions I just knew what she was like. Furthermore, we should not forget the main character. He also interested me beacuse most of what I saw was him with the girl. The questions went through my head: Who is he? How they met each other? Who are they for each other? Is it a romance? - That's why I just click on the first episode. Additionally, I knew that the anime is about 'classiacl music' therefore it seemed it is unique.
From the first episode we know that the story circulates around Arima, who 'used' to play piano. The reason for this, which is told later on, his mother was a music teacher and forced him to be the best player which he obviously was. For me is very tragic how he had no say towards what he does. His mother was ill and died just before his important performance. During it, Arima broke and stopped playing the instrument for two years. His world turned dull. One day, his childhood friend Tsubaki, who participates in softball club, convinces him to accopmany her and his other friend Ryota to meet a special girl. She wants to know Ryota, but Arima would be a great help as the girl loves playing instruments and loves music. The girl's name is Kaori and is a great violinist. She is cheerul, unpredictable, and short-tempered. Her life is full of colours compared to Arima.
Straight away I know that the girl will change Arima's attitude and life. She will retrieve his passion towards classical music. Arima was really fascinated by the girl's play and her personality. His life will change after the meeting with blonde godess..... Certainly worth to check out as the plot is interesting, animation and graphics so appealing and the character to damn good.


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Hiya! Hope you had a lovely weekend! Have you been out basking in this glorious sunshine? It's beautiful isn't it?
So, we're all eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Royal Baby, and while we all sit glued to the news channels, and there's still no news…..we thought we'd ask you for your Non Royal Baby News…..
Paula - My baby girl who is 6 months old laughed for the first time today, what a beautiful sound!
Karen - I'm waiting for my baby to arrive...
Caroline - I had my baby within 45 minutes start to finish! The midwife said that's how we like it, in and straight out! We named her Sarah Jane after the midwives!
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Lucy - My 5 month old rolled over on his own for the first time today!
Liz - My 2 year old baby is now potty trained! Happened over the last 3-4days!
Sarah - My baby has just learnt how to wave!
Claire - My little prince is 6 and he kindly told me 'mummy you're not old, you just look it'
Sarah - My baby is 4 and she has her last day at nursery tomorrow before starting school in September x
Jennifer - My 4 year old son and my 2 year old daughter have been naughty all day shouting & screaming, all because they want their Dad to come home! I think they're throwing their own protest!
We even had a celebrity getting involved this afternoon, we had this text from the beautiful (and very lovely) Nell McAndrew…..
My 4 month old baby daughter, Anya, has had a dip in her little duck paddling pool, apart from that the usual filling her nappy regularly and dribbling non stop as she's teething :)
So, we called her up & had a good old natter – have a listen below!
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Ratings surged for the network morning shows in Nielsen daytime and fringe ratings for the second quarter, with ABC's "Good Morning America" leading the charge.
"GMA," riding a 33-week win streak through the June 21-27 frame that concluded the quarter, finished the spring with an average 4.4 rating, 20 share, up 13% compared to last year. NBC's "Today" (4.0/18) and "CBS This Morning" (2.8 /13) were also up 3% and 12%, respectively, resulting in an overall 9% increase of three-network viewing in the daypart.
That's impressive, particularly with the growing challenge from local shows such as the "KTLA Morning News" and "Good Day New York" on major independents.
The picture wasn't quite so rosy in daytime, where aggregate web viewing dropped 3%, with only ABC (4.8/18, up 12%) posting a year-to-year quarterly increase.
Both of the other networks were down, with CBS — the household ratings leader for 225 weeks — falling 7% to an average 5.3/21, while NBC (2.7/10) slipped 16% and yielded two share points that were picked up by ABC. The Alphabet Web also widened its lead in the key ad sales demographic for the daypart, women age 18-49, with an average 3.9 rating (up 11%) to CBS' 3 rating (down 12%) and NBC's 1.7 (a 22% decline).
In late night, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" finished the spring with a 4. 7/15, its best quarterly results since Leno took over in May 1992. The show was buoyed in part by monster numbers for its "Cheers" finale but nevertheless enjoyed a solid quarter, topping "Nightline" (4.8/13) in their common half-hour with a 5.2/14. Those figures were also the same last week.
The finale of "Late Night with David Letterman" posted a 6.2/26 on June 25 to rank as the third-highest-rated episode ever, lifting the show to a 3.5/17 for the week, its best since Johnny Carson's final week as "Tonight" host in May '92 .
NBC's new daytime lineup continued to struggle in its second outing, as the new shows "John & Leeza" and "Caesar's Challenge" posted a 1.7/7 and 1.7/6, respectively. For the Par talker, that represented a slip from its 2.1/8 premiere, while Cannell's "Caesar's" posted a slight improvement.
Averages for the June 21 week were slightly better than second-quarter tallies, with CBS at 5.6/21, followed by ABC (4.9/18) and NBC (2.8/10). The Fox Children's Network was top dog in Saturday morning for the 20th consecutive week among children age 2-11, with a 4.2 rating to ABC's 3.9 and a 3.7 for CBS. In households Fox delivered a 2.5/11 to CBS' 2.4/11 and ABC's 2.3/10.
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Optimize a Leap Motion ControllerUse these tips to improve the Leap Motion Controller's performance by making it more responsive, accurate, and tailored to your needs.
If you want a shortcut to a future straight out of Minority Report, you'll want this: The Leap Motion controller. With it, you can interact with your computer mid-air to play games, draw or even unlock your computer. Sounds pretty awesome, but it does have some quirks. So, let's talk about optimizing Leap for great performance. Placement matters. You can really put it anywhere you want. But don't stress about picking just one spot. Move it around until you find a position that works for you. But put it too far away and your arm will hurt, trust me. Put it too close and it could get in the way of other things like your mouse and keyboard. On a desktop, my recommendation is to leave it between your keyboard and screen when you're not actively using it. On a laptop, you'll have to leave it off to the side then bring it closer to the front when it's your primary input device-- doesn't matter which way it's facing. Another tip, keep it smudge free. Whenever you move it around, take a second to wipe it clean with a micro-fiber cloth. If there's a huge smudge, Leap will let you know with a little notification. But those lighter undetected fingerprints could also get in the way of tracking. Beyond that, there are a few ways you can tweak the software to improve the gesture tracking. Once Leap's installed, you'll see a new icon show up in the task bar on windows or the menu bar on the Mac. Click that icon and you can launch air space to access Leap apps and as settings menu. There's a lot to check out in that menu, so let's dig in. In this control panel, you'll see a bunch of settings to fine tune tracking. You don't really need to tinker with them but if you want to tailor Leap to your needs, here are a few of the most useful options. Over in the interaction area, you'll see that the interaction height is already set to 20 centimeters. That means that the gesture zones starts right around here. If you want, you can use the slider to lower or raise that zone. You can also use the auto-interaction height tool but it's kind of unreliable and better left alone. Under the tracking tab, take a look at tracking priority. By default, it's balanced. So Leap gives equal attention to speed and accuracy of your movements. But if you're doing something like drying and you want to see a boost in precision, choose that option, same goes for high speed. Just remember that you'll see a drop in performance for the other tracking elements. So, use this tool carefully. Now, if you noticed tracking is kind of off, you might need to recalibrate using this troubleshooting tool. To use it, pick up your Leap controller and tilt it around in different directions to paint the screen green until you get a score of 80. That's it. Recalibration is complete and you should see better tracking. If you've done all of these things and you're still not happy with Leap's performance, it might be your computer specs. Even the Leap's minimum requirements are relatively low. It's performance seriously improves on better system, closing programs or maybe consider upgrading it if you're going to be using it often. As always, if you have any questions, hit me up on twitter and check out howto.cnet.com for the written version of this guide. For CNET, I'm Sharon Vaknin.


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Novel activity of eukaryotic translocase, eEF2: Dissociation of the 80S ribosome into subunits with ATP but not with GTP
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This article has been peer-reviewed. It was published in Nucleic Acids Research 35(14):4597-4607, July 2007. It is freely available on the publisher's website, along with supplementary material and a corrected figure, at http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkm468. Copyright © 2007 by the authors.
Ribosomes must dissociate into subunits in order to begin protein biosynthesis. The enzymes that catalyze this fundamental process in eukaryotes remained unknown. Here, we demonstrate that eukaryotic translocase, eEF2, which catalyzes peptide elongation in the presence of GTP, dissociates yeast 80S ribosomes into subunits in the presence of ATP but not GTP or other nucleoside triphosphates. Dissociation was detected by light scattering or ultracentrifugation after the split subunits were stabilized. ATP was hydrolyzed during the eEF2-dependent dissociation, while a non-hydrolyzable analog of ATP was inactive in ribosome splitting by eEF2. GTP inhibited not only ATP hydrolysis but also dissociation. Sordarin, a fungal eEF2 inhibitor, averted the splitting but stimulated ATP hydrolysis. Another elongation inhibitor, cycloheximide, also prevented eEF2/ATP-dependent splitting, while the inhibitory effect of fusidic acid on the splitting was nominal. Upon dissociation of the 80S ribosome, eEF2 was found on the subunits. We propose that the dissociation activity of eEF2/ATP plays a role in mobilizing 80S ribosomes for protein synthesis during the shift up of physiological conditions.
Recommended CitationDemeshkina, Natalia; Hirokawa, Go; Kaji, Akira; and Kaji, Hideko, "Novel activity of eukaryotic translocase, eEF2: Dissociation of the 80S ribosome into subunits with ATP but not with GTP" (2007). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers. Paper 14.


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Spring done sprung. At least at my house — witness dogwoods, Japanese maple, my mother's azaleas. I am sooo ready.
The azaleas, as noted, came from my mother's home, before she moved in with my sister. They weren't the colour I would have chosen — although I love the Hershey red, now — but they were Mother's, and each spring they remind me of her. Of the gardening I learned from the women in my family. And also that when I transplanted these azaleas, I ended up with heat exhaustion. Seriously. Hot June weather, BIG azaleas (probably 8-10 years old, even then). Dumb gardener.
My life is sooo like that: tackle a project with great enthusiasm, and watch it (NOT me) triumph. I can't remember how many times over the years I've jumped into something only to whack myself HARD uppaside of reality…
It doesn't seem to have taught me much about jumping, although most times I do learn about whatever whacked me. As in: it's probably a good idea to drink a LOT of water when you're outside working hard, and it's a 100˚ humid Okie day. Or, no; I'm not able to lay paving w/ only the help of a 10-year-old and a 6-year-old. And don't forget: there's a LOT of sanding to get a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car ready for paint. And there's the graphite that someone probably should have mentioned. I don't think either boy ever won anything until their father returned from overseas! (Not to mention that most folks did NOT glue the weights to the top of the car.)
Still, I'd rather be a jumper than the kind of person who never tries. I think. 🙂 I'm still prone to that leap of faith — and I guess, all things considered, it's a faith in both the universe and myself. It's probably not going away any time soon: it's been my MO since I was a kid. Even though I was only 9 at the time, I remember taking a lamp apart, put it back together, and then plugging it in. It didn't blow up. Later, I rented and drove a motorcycle. I did get terrible motorcycle burns, AND gravel rash from dumping it, but I survived. And still later? I gave it a tune-up from the manual. And then there's the time I stuck my hand in a killer whale's mouth…
That kind of (blind?) faith is still mine — although age has tamed it ever so slightly. Now it's more agreeing to be on a board when I know nothing about boards, or how they operate. 🙂 But I don't think I want my faith domesticated, that wild urge to just do it! I've learned to accept the rolled eyes when I pass out from heat prostration, the quiet silence when I turn up with weights glued to the top of the car (they're supposed to be underneath, just FYI). And even though I still hate having my learning curve public knowledge (as an old friend & mentor once teased me), I'm learned that learning is about failure, as much as success. As one of the board members told me just yesterday: it's not screwing up, Britt; it's learning.
If you don't know how something works, ask. You learn that way, even if it's unnerving to feel like the ignorant one in the room. Chances are, someone else doesn't know it well, either. And my friendly board member also noted that sometimes new and 'ignorant' is good: you may have new perspectives, new ideas, that actually rejuvenate and make things better.
So I guess my faith isn't blind so much as large. 🙂 And that's good, isn't it? To have limitless faith? Even if sometimes it means you do it kind of…wrong? After all, the azaleas bloomed anyway. As they do every year. And that's enough for today.
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CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) today reported revenues of $796 million and operating income of $469 million. Second-quarter net income attributable to CME Group was $245 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.74.
On July 20, CME Group Class A common stock split 5 for 1. All share and per-share data in this release have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.
Second-quarter 2012 results included $65 million in non-operating income partially offset by $8 million in non-controlling interest related to the de-consolidation of our business contributed into S&P Dow Jones Indices, the company's joint venture with The McGraw-Hill Companies; $12 million of compensation expenses made up of costs associated with accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation pertaining to the recent CEO transition, the company's voluntary exit incentive plan termination payments as well as transaction related severance payments; and $9 million one-time and up-front operating expenses associated with the closing of S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Our income tax provision on a non-GAAP basis was $87 million lower than our GAAP income tax provision due primarily to a non-cash $132 million GAAP charge for establishment of deferred tax liabilities associated with the closing of S&P Dow Jones Indices. In addition, our GAAP income tax provision included other non-recurring reductions to tax expense of $36 million also primarily related to the closing. Finally, our income tax provision on a non-GAAP basis included the tax effect of the $12 million and $9 million adjustments noted above. On a non-GAAP basis, second-quarter diluted EPS would have been $0.89. 1
"It has been a challenging year for the financial industry," said CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy. "In light of recent events, we have intensified our efforts in working closely with Congress, regulators and the entire futures industry to strengthen customer protections and ensure the integrity of these critical markets. In addition, our primary focus is to position the company well over the long term in both exchange trading and over-the-counter clearing. We continue to gain momentum in our OTC clearour OTC clearing business, with several new buy- side firms clearing their first OTC swaps with CME over the last two weeks."
1. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures chart at the end of the financial statements.
"We are dedicated to running the business as efficiently as possible and took several strategic steps during the second quarter," said CME Group Chief Executive Officer Phupinder Gill. "As a result of these actions, adjusted expenses1 were down more than five percent compared with the first quarter, while revenues were up three percent, reflecting growth in equities, foreign exchange and agricultural products and our co-location business. This resulted in improved profitability and significant cash flow generation, which positions us to continue returning excess cash to our shareholders. Going forward, we will take aggressive steps to build products and services that address evolving customer needs and expand our industry leading business."
Second-quarter 2012 average daily volume was 12.4 million contracts, down 9 percent from second-quarter 2011, but up 1 percent compared with the first quarter of 2012. Clearing and transaction fee revenues of $644 million were down 6 percent from second-quarter 2011, but up 4 percent from first-quarter 2012. Second-quarter total average rate per contract was 81.2 cents, up 1 percent compared with second-quarter 2011, and up slightly from first-quarter 2012.
Second-quarter 2012 GAAP operating expense was $327 million. Excluding the non-recurring items discussed earlier, second-quarter operating expense would have been $306 million1, well below first-quarter operating expenses.
During the second quarter the effective tax rate was 36.4 percent, excluding the non-recurring items discussed earlier. As of June 30, the company had $1.3 billion of cash and marketable securities and $2.1 billion of long-term debt.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is the perfect footballer, he is a natural leader on the field, with his inspiring runs and powerful strikes he has lead both Manchester United and Portugal to victory on countless occasions. Off the field he is the ultimate marketing machine, adored by fans young and old.
So, what is it about Ronaldo that has the football world in awe? Throughout this program we chart the young superstar's career from childhood prodigy to his first game for Sporting Lisbon at the age of 16. We take a look at his career at Manchester United and his contribution to the club's dominance of the Premier League whilst comparing him to previous Manchester United legends who have worn the famous number 7.
We also follow his international career with Portugal and explore the players who influenced him at this level in particular legends Luis Figo and Eusebio as well as hearing what Pele thinks of this young talent.
Finally this fascinating documentary takes an in-depth look at what lies ahead for Ronaldo, why his fans love him as well as comparing him to other great, young players of World football.
Discover the true story behind the football hero, including rare footage from on an off the pitch this fascinating program offers an insight into one of the greatest players to grace the world stage in recent years.
George Best was without doubt one of the greatest footballers to have graced the game. Over the course of his career he scored 115 goals for Manchester United, was instrumental in helping the club win their first European Cup, played for Northern Ireland 37 times and earned the admiration of players the world over.
On august 8th, 1988 a Testimonial Match was held in Best's honour at Windor Park,
Belfast. Gathered there was a collection of some of the sport's greatest players from all over the world such as; Ossie Ardiles, Rudi Krol, Pat Jennings, Liam Brady, Paul Breitner, Emlyn Hughes, Johan Neeskens and Trevor Francis.
The game was both exciting and rammed full of goals. An entertaining football event and a fitting, emotional farewell to one of the sport's most inspirational players.
Relive that historic match time and again, accompanied by original commentary and post-match interview.
This is an event and not to be missed by any football fan!
Amongst the yachts, casinos, nightclubs and hotels, death defying racing cars rocket through the narrow streets at an unbelievable 300km an hour. At a time where wider tracks and better adapted circuits have been purpose built for safety, Monaco appears to be a dangerous relic. Despite its difficult and unforgiving track, the Monaco Grand Prix is the highlight of the Formula 1 racing calendar.
With previously unseen action and archive footage this film offers a rare insight into the world of motor racing by formula 1 legends such as Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, Jackie Stewart, Bernie Eccelston and Ayrton Senna.
This Fascinating film captures the carnival feel of motor racing, illustrating the importance of Monaco's unique location and how it can be regarded by many as the jewel in the crown of Formula 1.
Muhammad Ali was "The Champ"; arguably one of the greatest heavyweight fighters
of all time and one of the most charismatic and recognisable personalities the sport has ever had to offer.
Follow Ali from the beginning through to the heights of his career, with stunning footage of some of the best fights of his career. Watch him battle against Sonny
Liston, Joe Frazier, Henry Cooper, Floyd Patterson, Doug Jones and Chuck Wepner; the real Rocky Balboa to name but a few...
Ali was perhaps more famous out of the ring as he deployed his considerable personality to taunt his opponents and shamelessly boast of his own prowess. As a celebrity he was larger than life. This programme is peppered with interviews and press conferences where you can watch as Ali exhibits his famous flair.
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He is regarded as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the history of boxing. He is the World Champion in an unprecedented 4 different weight classes. He is Roy Jones Jr...and these are his Greatest Power Shots!
Manchester United has come a long, long way since their humble beginnings as a works team for the Lancashire and Yorkshire railway depot back in 1878. Riding out the vagaries of fortune over its first 130 years, Man U has done so much more than simply keep pace with the growth of the global game. It has risen all the way to the top to become one of the most popular clubs in the world.
We Are United takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the peaks and troughs of the Man U story from the second division struggles of the 1920s and the Post-War glory days of Matt Busby and The Busby Babes to the heart-rending tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster and the long haul back to the top with the help of Bobby Charlton and the sport s first superstar, George Best.
Then on to the relegation, the hooligans and the disappointing form of flamboyant manager Ron Atkinson, who made way for Alex Ferguson and the rise and rise of the Red Devils.
The Manchester United brand and reputation has meant that some of the biggest names and global superstars of the game have played for this powerhouse football club. Right from legendary soccer masters Bob Donaldson, Bobby Charlton and George Best to David Beckham, Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Follow the team from its very early days to the height of Alex Fergusons reign and the rise of Manchester United in We Are United.
Extra Bonus Material - The Munich Air Disaster - Ronaldo - Cantona - George Best - The Theatre of Dreams
From an early age, David Beckham wanted to be a football player and not just any football player - he wanted to play for Manchester United and become a leading name in the sport. By the young age of 28, he'd become one of the most well-known names around the world, worn the coveted 'No 7' shirt in the most successful United squad ever, captained the England team in a World Cup tournament and signed a multi-million pound deal with another major name in football, Real Madrid. Objective well and truly achieved!
As well as his extraordinary football career David Beckham is also part of one of the most recognisable celebrity couples in the world alongside his Spice Girl wife Victoria. Together they have risen to almost royalty status and brand "Beckham" is now recognised across the globe.
Having achieved his 100th Cap for England this fascinating documentary charts his amazing career from the very early days as a football apprentice through to his world wide domination.
This is an extraordinary story of success which includes rare footage both on and off the pitch….this is The Rise and Rise of David Beckham.
Muhammad Ali was "The Champ"; arguably one of the greatest heavyweight fighters
of all time and one of the most charismatic and recognisable personalities the sport has ever had to offer.
This programme chronicles the history of heavyweight boxing from its origins, through to the careers of some of the sports most influential boxers including, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammed Ali, Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson. Packed with fight footage and bursting with action, this DVD is a must have for any boxing fan.
Duran, Leonard, Hagler & Hearns. The boxing action is fast and furious, their fighting skills - fantastic but which one of them was the best? Decide for yourself when you watch these tremendous, toe-to-toe battles of the Fabulous Four.
Mike Tyson rose from a boyhood of dire poverty and crime to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history and one of the richest and most famous athletes pn the planet,...but no sooner had he reached the top, everything fell apart. This fascinating documentary looks at the man whose spectacular rise and fall has fascinated the world.
This exciting programme details Tiger's greatest moments, challenges and thrilling tournament play. Get it first hand from the people who know him best. Stanford coach, Wall Goodwin along with his fiercest PGA rivals. This exciting DVD also examines how the golf phenomenon has handled the pressures in the glare of the public spotlight and an insight into the Heart of a Champion.


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Reports are circulating that bitterness over a broken promise erupted in violence as The Game and first cousin Robert "Kirky" Kirkwood fought at the funeral for Kirkwood's sister on July 5.
Kirkwood told tmz.com that The Game had promised to pay half of the $14,000 bill to bury his sister. According to Kirkwood, after making the promise, the Compton MC changed his phone number and deliberately began avoiding him.
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The Game is prepped to release his highly anticipated third LP entitled L.A.X. on August 26th , which he has hinted may be his last album.
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Looking for new things to do in town? Cue Dubai's fleet of water taxis. Introduced in July, the catamarans are more akin to aeroplane lounges than regular taxis. The 11m x 4m vessels are kitted out with business-class seats, each with an LCD screen on the back and tray table. Although the boats seat 11, the concept requires that you phone and request a voyage for yourself and however many are in your group – they don't continue to pick people up until they are full. They also differ from standard public transport in terms of price: regular journeys start at Dhs50 for one stop, rising to Dhs570 for a trip between the two farthest stations. 'The taxis are designed for tourists, rather than everyday commuters,' explains Dr Khalid Mohammed Al Zahed, the RTA's director of marine transport. Why not find your sea legs this weekend? Available daily 10am-10pm.
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Al Mamzar: Naturally, the beach park is ideal for sprawling on the sand, an is open daily 9am-6pm (04 296 6201). If you have time, try out the almond pastries at the Italian café in Al Mamzar Mall, too.
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Al Sabkha: Nab some tasty curry ingredients, saffron and frankincense at the spice souk: a sensory experience for tourists and residents alike. Open Sat-Thu 10am-1pm, 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-10pm; Al Sabkha Road, Deira.
Baniyas Square: The Ramee International Hotel boasts a club filled with vintage cars and an old bus that have been hollowed out to house tables and chairs (04 224 0222). Dubai Festival City There's always something on at DFC – the latest being the new brunch at Anise at the InterCon, with added live cooking, a barbecue and live music. Dhs375 with house drinks.
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Al Shindagha: Heritage Village, the 'living' museum, is full of craftspeople, potters and weavers and portrays the living conditions of pearl fishers and fishermen in the past.
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Bur Dubai: Bastakiya boasts the XVA Gallery and café (04 353 5383), as well as Basta Art Café (04 353 5071) and, most importantly, Local House restaurant – where they serve the curious camel burger.
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Dubai Creek Park (A,B): Everyone must try the plastic-fantastic cable cars near Wonderland at least once. The view doesn't compare to the Burj Khalifa, but it's far cheaper at about Dhs20.
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Jumeirah Open Beach: Head to Jumeirah Mosque for a tour at 10am on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday (04 353 6666), or try little-known Arabic eatery Ali Baba in Regent Beach Resort.
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Jumeirah Beach Park: We all know the park offers both a beach and chilled-out parkland for just Dhs5. But head across the road to Beach Park Plaza and you'll find some of the city's best and most affordable bird at Duck King, as well as another feet-eating fish clinic in the near future.
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel: Jump off the boat and you'll find a strip of massage places, including the deal-tastic Thai Privilege Spa (04 348 9679). Stay on the boat and you can ask the driver to stop to allow you to capture some stellar shots of the back of the Burj Al Arab.
Dubai Marina: Barasti remains everyone's favourite bar, and this month it's running its annual competition extravaganza – the Big Deal. If you're already one of 30 T-shirt winners, you may earn yourself a trip to Los Angeles, Hawaii and Dhs20,000. If not, you can at least watch the ecstatic winners as they find out
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In the case of stocks, expected rate of return (ERR) is a formula used to forecast the future return on investment from a stock purchase -- which includes income from both equity and dividend growth.
To calculate the ERR, you first add 1 to the decimal equivalent of the expected growth rate and then multiply that result by the current dividend per share to arrive at the future dividend per share. You then divide the future dividend by the current price per share, and then add the decimal equivalent of the expected growth rate to get the ERR.
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Posted by Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, PhD.
Many in our community are understandably concerned that a planned revision of the medical definition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) will restrict its diagnosis in ways that will prevent many persons from receiving vital medical and social services. Before I catch you up on some of the details behind this revision, let me first say that although the proposed changes have a solid scientific rationale, we at Autism Speaks are likewise concerned about their effect on access to services. It is crucial that these changes don't result in discrimination against people who are struggling with autism symptoms.
As the APA moves forward in formalizing the new definition, we urge that this issue be kept at the forefront of the discussion. As the changes are implemented, scientists, families and providers will all need to carefully monitor its impact on those affected by all forms of ASD. The bottom line is this: We must ensure that all those who struggle with autism symptoms get the services they need. Now let me provide some background. The APA is currently completing work on the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which will be published in 2013. The DSM is the standard reference that healthcare providers use to diagnose mental and behavioral conditions. As such, it influences availability of treatments as well as insurance coverage. An expert panel appointed by the APA has proposed that the new version of the DSM change the current definition of ASD, in part because of shortcomings in how it is currently used for diagnosis. The new definition would do three things.
First, it would eliminate the previously separate categories of Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) from the diagnostic manual. Second, it would fold these disorders, together with "classic" autism, into the single category of ASD. Finally, it would change the criteria for diagnosing ASD. Under the current definition, a person can qualify for an ASD diagnosis by exhibiting at least 6 of 12 behaviors that include deficits in social interaction, communication or repetitive behaviors. Under the proposed definition, the person would have to exhibit three deficits in social interaction and communication and at least two repetitive behaviors. The APA has also proposed that a new category be added to the DSM - Social Communication Disorder. This would allow for a diagnosis of disability in social communication without the presence of repetitive behavior. Based on a recent study, some experts are suggesting that many individuals who currently meet the criteria for ASD, especially those who are more cognitively capable, would no longer meet criteria for ASD. If so, the new criteria would result in discrimination against people who are more cognitively capable.
We are concerned about this and will do all we can to ensure that all people who are struggling with autism symptoms retain the services they deserve. As these new criteria are rolled out over the coming year, Autism Speaks' position is that it will be vitally important to collect meaningful information on how the change impacts access to services by those affected by autism symptoms. Further policy changes may be needed to ensure that all persons who struggle with autism symptoms get the services they need. It is important to keep in mind that this revision in the medical definition of ASD is not just an academic exercise. These changes in diagnostic criteria will likely have important influences on the lives of those in our community who critically need services.
[Editor's note: Please see the Autism Speaks policy statement on the DSM-5 revisions and a related FAQ here.]
Tune-in today to hear Autism Speaks' leadership discuss the recently released analysis of the DSM-5, to be published in 2013, and hear about its potential implications for individuals to receive an autism diagnosis and appropriate services.
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Take a careful look at these signature idiot mistakes you may be doing that make us all look like a bit of a fool on holiday. From sun burnt beach looks to culture clashes, here are the ten signs you need to watch out for...
Losing your flip flops to the sea
When away on holiday we all like to take a nice relaxing stroll along the beach, letting the waves cool our feet as we talk about what a great time we've been having. What is less enjoyable though is when the high tide starts closing in and takes with it your favourite sandals that were so loosely attached to your feet... our advice, take off your shoes when strolling by the shore!
Waving foreign currency around
When in a country that uses different currency to your own it's easy to forget that, just because the money looks different, it isn't pretend money and you shouldn't wave it around for everybody to see. A classic example of how this can go wrong is when bartering at a market stall and counting your coins you end up unintentionally showing off how much money you do actually have to spend.
Not knowing the address of your hotel
You've got off the plane and managed to grab a cab from the airport but you don't know the address of the hotel you're staying at - just the name. Unfortunately when in a tourist destination, the name of the hotel really isn't enough, shouting 'The Hilton' several times at a cabby when there are probably a good handful of them scattered around the city is not going to help either of you find the right place.
Getting drunk on two drinks
Sometimes the alluring part of a holiday is the liberal spirit measures used in exotic cocktails but beware, we're sure plenty of you have fallen into the trap of thinking you can drink just as much as normal when the drinks are 3 times as strong! Finding yourself shuttled of to bed from the bar at 8.30pm is not a good way to enjoy your holidays in the Caribbean!
Wardrobe malfunctions
One of the top, if not the top, example of an idiot abroad is wearing ridiculous clothes. As a rule, if you don't wear it at home, you shouldn't wear it on holiday. Some prime examples of holiday wardrobe disasters are the dreaded ¾ length tracksuit bottoms and the fashion faux pas that is the holiday sun hat!
Forgetting sun cream
We've all been there... you go down to the beach or the hotel pool in the morning to snap up a great spot but in your rush you forget to apply that all-important sun cream. By the time you reach dinner you're looking more cooked than the food on your plate and the rest of your holiday is spent resembling a lobster in a tank top!
Refusing to adjust to the time difference
There's always one person on holiday who refuses to acclimatise to the countries time zone because they feel it will "prevent jetlag on the way back", which is just nonsense. Sleeping in the day and wandering through the hotel hallways at 5am is no way to enjoy your holiday!
Butchering the local language
As rude as it is to not even bother to learn the basics like "hello", "I would like", "thank you", etc, yelling 'UN-A CER-VAY-ZARR' at the waiters can come across just as bad. When practicing your language skills refrain from becoming frustrated if the person you are talking to cannot understand your dialect, rather than talking slower and slower until you become completely incomprehensible.
Tank top tan lines
A look that is equally as bad as the aforementioned lobster-skin is the classic summer holiday look, the tank top tan lines. At its best (or worst) the person sporting a tank top tan line has no need to wear a top anymore as the contrast between the arms and torso already creates a skin-coloured vest that is sure to shock!
Poor map handling
When abroad we all need the assistance of a map from time to time to helps us navigate around the strange new surroundings. Though maps are a holiday necessity, walking down a busy street with your head well and truly buried into an A3-sized map is definitely an idiotic way to act on your holiday abroad!
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Ukraine Region Votes to Join Russia
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More than 96% of Crimean voters cast their ballots to break away from Ukraine and rejoin Russia, in a referendum that raises the stakes in the most acute East-West confrontation since the Cold War.
The U.S. and European Union quickly condemned the referendum as illegal. President Barack Obama, speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, told him Sunday that the Crimean vote took place "under duress of Russian military intervention" and wouldn't be recognized. The Russian leader responded that the vote...


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Kilithattu - the national game of Tamil Eelam - has captured the imagination of the next generation of Eelam Tamils across the world.
The game, originating from the agricultural roots of Eelam Tamils, has long been celebrated as a test of strategic thinking and physical agility.
In braod terms two teams, starting from opposite ends of a marked area, take turns to attempt to cross over to the opposite side and back without being caught by their opponents.
Having inspired the Tamil youth in Canada who are proud to view the game as part of their Eelam identity, TYO-Canada held a hugely successful Kilithattu tournament this August.
Over 25 teams of Canadian Tamil youths from across the country, including many university, college and high school teams, competed in the hope of winning the Tamileelam Heritage Challenge Trophy.
"The tournament brought hundreds of youth who have never played the game together to learn something that is part of Tamil identity. Through this tournament we have taught and educated our youth a small piece of our heritage" said Priyanth Nallaratnam, one of the tournament organisers.
Embracing this, participating teams used names inspired by Eelam's history and identity.
"Preserving our identity is extremely important. The Tamil Students' Association at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus decided to name our team after Captain Miller, the first Black Tiger.
"He was revered within the Tamil community, and we wanted to celebrate his selfless contribution to our struggle," said Vithurren Sivaloganathan, the captain of the Miller Inferno.
The tournament was divided into two groups - beginners and competitive, in order to encourage novice players to participate.
The Eelam 89ers emerged as champions of the Tamileelam Heritage Trophy for the beginners group and Team Ankayarkanni for the competitive group.
Roshan Alisterosario of the Eelam 89ers, stated
"We appreciate and encourage initiatives like Kilithattu to cherish our identity.
"It is great that we have a platform now to learn and be educated about our own history, identity and heritage."
Miller Inferno captain, Sivalogananthan added,
"We thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie and the rivalry, and are thankful to TYO-Canada for hosting such a great event.
"We will definitely come back next year in hopes of winning the Tamileelam Heritage Challenge Trophy."
TYO-UK are said to be planning a similar tournament for young British Tamils in 2012.


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The first round of performers for this year's Imagine Music Festival immediately impressed when they were announced in April: Above & Beyond, Deadmau5, Tiesto, Pretty Lights Live and Gorgon City among them.
The acts will perform across six stages at the music and camping festival, Sept. 22-24 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Heading into its fourth year, the EDM-centric gathering will also spotlight Ciszak; Dateless; Hippie Sabotage; and The Funk Hunters as well as local talent including Alex Lucas; Bandikook; Blunts & Blondes; Corey Von Waters; Daddydough; Daniels Jack; Deep Technicians; Devious; Domii; Exit 9 and many more.
Festival founders Glenn and Madeleine Goodhand of Iris Presents are dedicated to improving upon last year's festival and used customer survey results to implement changes – such as increased water stations, better signage and an app – for this year's edition.
Tickets for the 18 and older event are $163 for a three-day general admission pass. A VIP pass, which includes front row pit access, access to air-conditioned chill lounges and bathrooms, cocktail and bottle service, private security and meet and greets with some of the artists is $299 for a three-day pass. Camping passes are also available as an add-on with prices starting at $99.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.imaginefestival.com.


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As we look to expand our operations, we will be offering internships/work experience in a number of roles for students ideally between the ages of 18-25. We'd like to extend an invitation for suitable candidates to jump onboard and be part of the team at Infinity Cricket.
Some of the main benefits of completing an internship at Infinity Cricket are:
- Practical real-world business experience in a growing industry
- Interact with a number of stakeholders
- Influence decision making
- Support including written reports and references from Infinity Cricket senior management
- Access to performance based rewards
Infinity Cricket was founded in 2010 with the launch of the Infinity T20 Cricket Tournament in January 2011. We understand that youth is our greatest strength. The path to success is a lot of fun but it doesn't go without some hard work.Our values are:
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At Stone House Vineyard, we offer four tasting options:
Select Tasting, $10/person
Enjoy 5 wine selections from across our production locations. Tasting is a mix of white and red wines, and will be all dry. The wines range from medium to full-bodied.
Reserve Tasting, $20/person
Sample 4 of our limited release, small production wines. Tasting is a mix of white and red wines, all dry, as well as fuller-bodied in style.
Dessert Tasting, $8/person
Try 3 of our dessert wines, including a late harvest Semillon and two port-style wines.
Group Tasting, $20/person
Taste 5 wine selections that introduce you to the full range of our production. You'll try red, white, sweet, dry, and even a sparkling wine – everyone can find one they love!
Our tastings last one hour on average, and you're able to enjoy your tasting while standing at our bar or while seated indoors or outside on our patio.
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Group tastings are $20/person and include 5 wine selections that introduce you to the full range of our production. You'll try red, white, sweet, dry, and even a sparkling wine – everyone can find one they love!
We offer delicious cheese boards. Each board has several different cheeses, charcuterie nuts, fruit, and crackers. It provides a great snack for 2 – 4 people.
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Currently, we do NOT offer guided tours. However, as our Tasting Room is in the middle of our vineyard, we do allow self-guided tours around the grounds. During your tasting, we also share with you the history of the winery and vineyard, along with information on how we make our wines.


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Actress Rebel Wilson has laughed off reports suggesting she is heading to Las Vegas to wed her comedian boyfriend Mickey Gooch, Jr.
The Bridesmaids star began dating Gooch, Jr. earlier this year (15) and according to Australia's New Idea magazine, they are so in love, they are preparing to elope to Sin City to tie the knot at the Graceland Wedding Chapel.
However, Wilson has since taken to Twitter.com to dismiss the claims.
In a series of posts on Tuesday (04Aug15), she writes, "According to the tabloids this week I'm getting married in Vegas... another quality week in Australian journalism... Hopefully someone updates my Wikipedia page because that is 100% accurate #not".


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Tulane University Professor of Law Gary Roberts says that reports of Maurice Clarett's desire to return to college football at Ohio State may sound the death knell for his lawsuit against the NFL. Clarett has gained notoriety for his legal challenge to the NFL's rule requiring players entering the draft to be at least three years out of high school. A January 17, 2004 New York Times article reports that a lawyer representing Clarett has suggested that it's Clarett's desire to return to playing football at Ohio State. In the New York Times article, Professor Roberts observed that "if he is now asserting his preference to play college football, he cannot show he has been injured by the NFL rule. If the NFL can come up with the evidence that he wants to go back to Ohio State, and if he starts working out with the team, that becomes something the NFL can use as intention not to play in the NFL. I think almost any judge in the country would be willing to entertain a motion for dismissal."
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The College Transfer Mission
The purpose of the college transfer programs is to provide students with the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. If students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, they should declare a college transfer program as their program of study. Effective Fall of 2014, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will offer six (6) college transfer programs: one (1) Associate in Arts, one (1) Associate in Science, one (1) Associate in Engineering, and three (3) Associate in Fine Arts.
Steps to Transferring to a Four-Year College
- Choose a major as soon as possible as most four-year colleges and universities have prerequisites or requirements that should be completed during your first two years at CFCC. If you are not sure of a major, meet with a career counselor in the Testing/Career Counseling Center.
- Once you have found an area of study, meet with an advisor and plan your course of action or class schedule. You may access these websites to find out information about majors: UNCW Career Services or NC Careers
- Use the Internet to explore transfer information
- Take advantage of college/university representatives who visit CFCC annually
- Tour the college/university that interests you
- Most importantly, keep in touch with your personal CFCC advisor
- Talk to a college or university counselor about program requirements, especially if you have transfer credits from other academic institutions
- Submit an application on time to each senior institution of your choice. (Institutions usually allow students to submit their applications on line).
- Submit an application fee if applicable.
- Track your transcripts and find out what the processing time for transcripts is
- Supply colleges with the required letters of recommendation and give ample time to instructors and other contacts to have your letters ready if you need them
- Generally, a personal statement or essay is required by the admitting college. Plan to spend a great deal of time composing the essay; this is where you will tell the Admissions Office who you are and why the institution should admit you.
- When a senior institution requests documentation from the Dean of Students, this person's title is equivalent to CFCC's Vice President of Student Services (Room U 147).