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The TGA's initial response to the announcement
by HRI of the intended reduction of more than 20 per cent in its
staff numbers and the closure of its Stockbridge House site was
one of dismay. (See attached statement of 12 September 2000 [not
printed]). Nothing that has happened since then has provided any
reassurance that our concerns are ill-founded, not least the decision
by key staff at Stockbridge House to leave HRI. Redundancies at
HRI Efford mean that there are currently no HRI agronomists designated
to work on near-market research on protected edible crops after
March 2001.
We are therefore more pessimistic about HRI's
ability to address the Development needs of British tomato producers
in the face of the harsh economic pressures which threaten the
industry's survival. Whilst we have always acknowledged the need
for longer term, strategic research, this will be academic in
more ways than one if the industry does not weather its current
The tomato industry represents perhaps the only
example in British horticulture where the research needs of the
industry have been formulated into an agreed R&D strategy
document, a copy of which is attached [not printed]. This was
produced after extensive consultation with the industry, MAFF,
the Horticulture Development Council and, not least, HRI. The
industry has been prepared to invest considerable time, energy,
and expertise in assisting HRI to formulate and deliver a commercially
relevant research programme. The lack of consultation by HRI about
its plans is very much regretted therefore.
We are also now concerned that HDC will be unable
to deliver key elements of its agreed programme on protected crops
because of the unavailability of appropriate HRI research resources.
This will not enhance the prospects for renewal of HDC's mandate
at its next quinquennial review.
We would like the following to occur:
If none of these comes about, it is difficult
to imagine that the relationship between HRI and the industry
may ever recover and this has to be to the disadvantage, not only
of both parties, but also of British consumers.
27 November 2000


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iOS 8 DOWNLOAD LINKS
The latest technology from Apple is the iOS 8 download links that has additional features in comparison with previous iOS Apple systems. With so many features added into this new, exciting system, it is hard not to be eager. The iOS 8 download links can only be applied on iPhone models 4s and 5, 5G iPod Touch and all iPad models. There is a 4 step process for the installation which is quite easy.
First, you will need to connect any of the above mentioned Apple devices with iTunes through a USB. Second step is to restore your device to iOS 7.1.1 through iTunes and set the device as a new iPhone. Next step is to download the iOS 8 Beta 1 into your device. The last step will request you to hold onto the SHIFT portal and left click on the iTunes portal stating 'Check for Updates'. You will then select the iOS 8 you had downloaded on step 3 and wait a few minutes for the complete installation. It is important to note that only UDID (unique device identifier) registered devices can download this new technology.
Various features have been added to the iOS 8 download links. One of the most interestingly useful features is the ability for the Hey Siri feature to obey your commands such as make lighting adjustments and lock your doors for you. However, this is only applicable with a smart Home Kit-enabled accessory. It can also make your car voice activated assistant easier to employ. The Quick Type feature lets you pick the proper word (one out of three) to use when writing text. Although many people would prefer typing texts the old school style, the big microphone button that helps ease dictation is more than helpful making writing texts easier.
Another feature is the cloud photo feature that upon paying a $10 fee every month, you can now have your photo library privately and safely saved online. Finally, there is an impressive Continuity feature in the iOS 8 download links that will which will be able to pass things from your iPhone onto your iMac within a short period of time. Try out these iOS 8 download links and experience the best smart technology Apple has yet to offer.

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Do you have a question for Dr. Vinny? Ask it here...
Dear Dr. Vinny,
I have an idea of putting a bottle of wine in a vacuum-sealed plastic wrapping (or bag) and then storing it in a large container full of water. A large container of water would keep temperature more constant. And the cork being completely cut off from any exposure to oxygen and without a possibility of drying out would last forever. Also, it would be impossible for even particles of oxygen to penetrate the cork and get inside the bottle. Does this all make any sense?
—Christopher S., Adelaide, Australia
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Yes, absolutely. Let me point out that there have been some trials already with underwater cellaring all over the world, and the results have been pretty good so far. But let me tell you the same thing I told the guy who asked about burying his wine in the backyard: there are concerns about label decomposition, and of course it's not very practical to grab a wetsuit every time you want to pull a bottle to drink with dinner. If you're thinking about trying to sell these wines later, until the practice is more widely accepted, buyers are probably going to wrinkle their noses at the wine's provenance.
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County OKs its portion of Corbett gas law
BROOKVILLE — Monday night, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a long-debated bill that imposes an impact fee on Marcellus Shale gas extraction.
Tuesday, the Jefferson County Commissioners completed their part in the process by passing an ordinance that will give authority to municipalities and townships in the county to pass a resolution which will allow county municipalities and townships to receive impact money.
"As commissioners, we were asking, 'Is this the right thing to do for Jefferson County?'" Commissioner Jeff Pisarcik said. "Regardless if you agree with it or not — and we don't all agree, especially with this law — we believe by passing this, we are doing what's best for municipality and township officials."
Pisarcik said the ordinance gives those officials the power to bring more money into their areas, if they choose to.
Corbett's action means Pennsylvania has joined more than 25 other states in imposing some kind of levy on natural gas drillers.
Tuesday, the commissioners approved to advertise the unconventional gas well fee ordinance as prepared by county Solicitor Jim Dennison, for imposing an unconventional gas well fee on each unconventional gas well spud in Jefferson County.
Counties in the state are allowed to choose if they want to pass such an
ordinance, and have been given 60 days to decide. If commissioners decide against doing so, they could be overruled if half of the municipalities or towns representing half of the county's population approve their own resolutions in favor of a fee.
As Corbett signed the bill into law Monday, Jefferson County Commissioners didn't take too long with their decision.
"As far as passing this today, we think that's our due diligence to get the process started," Pisarcik said.
Revenues from the fee will be divided between local governments and a variety of state-based environmental, infrastructure and economic-development programs.
Pisarcik said the commissioners are hoping to receive a map of Jefferson County in the next few days, detailing the gas wells that are currently in the county and the number of permits that have been issued by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
"That will kind of give us a ballpark figure on the sums of money that would come into the county, which will then be distributed down to the municipalities and townships," he said.
Also during Tuesday's commission meeting, Kelly Williams, a watershed specialist for the Clearfield County Conservation District, announced an opportunity for Jefferson County residents who are interested in getting their water tested.
As Williams is also the chairperson for the Water Resource Committee of the Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development Council, she applied for a $150,000 grant through the Colcom Foundation for residents in an eight-county region to get free testing for water affected by gas well drilling.
The offer was made available in November and December, but because Williams didn't receive a huge response from Jefferson County residents, she announced the offer is still available, but only until Feb. 29.
"I really didn't want to give up — I want to help as many people as I can," she said.
Applications are also still available in Centre, Clinton, Cameron, Potter and McKean counties.
Williams said the application is easy to fill out, and although the grant specifies to help low- to moderate-income families first, higher-income families won't necessarily be discounted.
The application is available on headwaterspa.org, and residents can call the Jefferson County Conservation District for more information at 814-849-7463.
Williams said that even if a well has already been drilled in an area, she encourages residents to get the water tested, because it can serve as a baseline if more wells were to come into the area.
Also Tuesday, the Jefferson County Commissioners:
• Approved a grant modification extension between Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, extending the existing grant agreement until Dec. 31, 2017, pending review by the county solicitor.
• Entered into an agreement in the amount of $2 million with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Contract No. ME 300-1235 for the Jefferson County Business Park. This is contingent upon input from the county's solicitor.
• All county offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents' Day.
• The next regularly scheduled commission meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.


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If you don't have children, you can't understand how millions of parents are dealing with Cho Seung Hui, who put a bullet into his own head after killing 32 people, most of them students, at Virginia Tech this week.
Unless you're a parent, you can't know. We think of the dead, also of our own kids and of a fearful silence. We think of how quiet our own homes would be if the unspeakable happened, how still those 32 households will remain.


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I hope you all had a great weekend!
Today I would like to say a big thank you to Simon Says Stamp for featuring my cards on Simon Says Blog.
It was a great honour to be asked. Thank you so much!
kim xx
Congrats, well deserved. Wishing you a wonderful week.
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
That is a Big Deal... Happy for you!. :o)
Dik verdiend hoor, je maakt hele mooie kaarten. Groetjes Marga.
so happy for you Kim and so well deserved...your creations are always stunningly gorgeous...hugs kath xxx
Lovely news Kim and really deserved. Your cards are always beautiful.
Kat xx
So well deserved Kim... Your creations are Beautiful... Hugs May x x x
this is so deserved Kim.
your work is always so beautiful and a perfect coloring from the stamps.
hugs from Ann


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Night of the Living Zoo
CONTACT: L.A. Zoo Press
October 8, 2013
L.A. ZOO Hosts Adults-Only (21+) Spooktacular
Eat, Drink and Be Scary with Ghoulish Entertainment, Costume Contest,
Live Music, Food Trucks, and DJ
Friday, October 25, 7 p.m. to midnight
The Los Angeles Zoo will host its first-ever Night of the Living Zoo, a 21-and-over Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 25, from 7 p.m. to midnight. This frightful bash will transform the Zoo into a theater of mysterious and macabre delights: enjoy the spine-chilling stunts of the Sideshow Sirens, while ghouls and ghosts roam about the grounds in search of contenders for the night's costume contest. The Night of the Living Zoo also features hair-raising decorations and special effects, fortune tellers, DJ Johnny Hawkes spinning at the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, and live musical performances by Batwings Catwings and Edgar Allan Poets. Creepy cocktails and food truck favorites, including Coolhaus and Trailer Park Truck, will be available for purchase to keep all manner of spirits high for a night of scary merry-making.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. -12 a.m., rain or shine
WHERE: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
COST: The event is $45 for pre-sale general admissions, and $40 for members of GLAZA. $50 for general admission and $45 for members at the door the night of the event.
The Night of the Living Zoo is 21 and over. No outside food or drink is permitted.
No refunds. The party goes on rain or (moon) shine.
The landmark Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, attracting 1.6 million visitors each year, is home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Its lush grounds on 133 acres feature a botanical collection comprising over 800 different plant species with approximately 7,000 individual plants. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), whose members meet rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, the Zoo has achieved renown as an international leader in the preservation of endangered species and a conservation center for the care and study of wildlife. Among its most popular habitats are the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles), Elephants of Asia, and Campo Gorilla Reserve, with the eagerly awaited Rainforest of the Americas habitat scheduled to open soon. There are 73,000 member households in the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) representing more than 300,000 adults and children, the largest membership base of a cultural organization in Los Angeles. The Zoo's location in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways ideally positions it as a convenient destination enjoyed by locals and vacationers of all ages who can visit every day of the year except Christmas Day.


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How To Banish Pessimism To Succeed In Your Hustle
We all know that guy. The one who's had it tough, who's faced some major challenges, but is just not able to shake them off and start again. It's that guy who experiences a setback, but instead of getting up, just hangs out on the corner complaining about a big conspiracy by life, an institution, government – you name it – that's holding him down.
It's a slippery slope to those levels of pessimism, but if you have started to pick up that your negativity is beginning to define you, it's time to break the cycle. This starts with identifying, understanding and changing your thought patterns.
So, how do you avoid getting trapped in negativity? "Take control of your thoughts," advises life coach Kirsten Long, who suggests the following ways to do this:
Develop awareness of your thinking patterns
Set a reminder on your phone to go off every few hours. Stop, remember and write down the recent thoughts that were in your head. This way you build awareness of the kind of thoughts you're having, and you'll notice patterns in them.
When you become aware of a negative or destructive thought, or a bombardment of bad memories, be calm and tell yourself you don't need them. Then let them go, without berating yourself. Now purposefully think of a more constructive thought on the same topic.
Be aware that anything in life can be explained as good or bad
You were going for a big contract, but you didn't get it. You could suspect that the system was rigged, or you could see it as that your pitch just wasn't good enough, and use that as an opportunity to do better next time.
Train yourself to choose the most positive explanation. Practise this in one or two situations every day and tell it to yourself consciously. Compound the effect by finding realistic reasons why the positive statement is true. Over time, you'll develop the habit of seeing the positives in situations, rather than the negatives.
Executive Coach Savannah Steinberg agrees. "Realise you're not a victim of your circumstances – you can actually choose the way you see things and the situations into which you put yourself."
She offers these tips:
• In any situation, pause and ask yourself: "What do I want?" Learn to follow this desire: "I want this to end positively, so that we're both/all happy." Ensure your actions are in alignment with this.
• Ask yourself: "How do I want to feel?" For example, if a situation's stressing you, that's how you're choosing to react. Most times we assign blame to others for making us feel a certain way, but in fact, nobody has the power to make us feel anything. It's always our interpretation that determines how we feel, which, in turn, determines how we respond.
• Realise that pain comes from the story we've created. We never suffer when we focus only on the facts. Learn to distinguish between the story and the facts. For example, the story: "My manager is picking on me" puts you into victim mode. The fact is that you're allowing that to happen. Choose a different role – for example: "He's upset about something that has nothing to do with me – and I'm not going to take it personally, or this will become an argument." Powerful questions to ask yourself are: "How am I contributing to this dynamic? How am I enabling this?"
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February 2, 2013 - "Light the Way to a Cure." The evening will include dinner, dancing and a fabulous auction. Click here to purchase tickets.
The mission of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board is to be investors in innovation by giving unrestricted grants to establish much-needed research programs at the Foundation, which work toward the prevention, early detection, and treatment of the scores of diseases which we collectively call cancer.
The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board was founded in 1951 by North Shore resident, Stephanie Howell. She and her friends raised $3000 in their first year. The Board was incorporated in 1959 as an official auxiliary of the UCCRF. Since its inception, the Auxiliary Board has raised over almost $3 million for cancer research for the Foundation. In 2006, the Board was named as a recipient of the University's coveted Harper's Society Award for its fundraising efforts.
Today's board is comprised of 25 women who actively work towards raising funds for the three doctors selected to be underwritten. Each doctor receives funds for three years. There are also 28 sustaining and honorary members of the Auxiliary.
Since 2011, the UCCRFAB has been supporting the cancer research efforts of Drs. Jill de Jong, Peter O'Donnell, and Michael Spiotto. Dr. de Jong is focused on the treatment of children with a variety of cancer and blood diseases. In addition, she focuses on hematopoietic stem cells and understanding the genes that cause leukemia. Dr. O'Donnell is dedicated to working to treat patients with genitourinary cancers. He is specifically dedicated to using the patient's genetic profile for chemotherapy choices, as well as other therapeutic treatments. Dr. Spiotto's research emphasis in the treatment of head and neck cancers is identifying the genes involved in the development of these cancers. He continues to develop systems to screen for the compound that will target these genes.
The UCCRFAB is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.


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A new report says 1 in 5 Americans - about 46?million people - are among the growing ranks of those who don't identify with any religion, a largely liberal group that supported Barack Obama in 2008 and could make an imprint on the U.S. political landscape for years to come.
A new report says 1 in 5 Americans � about 46?million people � are among the growing ranks of those who don�t identify with any religion, a largely liberal group that supported Barack Obama in 2008 and could make an imprint on the U.S. political landscape for years to come.
Among them are 33 million people who say their religious affiliation is �nothing in particular� and an additional 13 million who consider themselves atheist or agnostic, according to the report released yesterday by the Pew Research Center�s Forum on Religion & Public Life.
The numbers represent a 5 percentage point increase in Americans who considered themselves unaffiliated from five years ago, and accompany a 5 point decline among those who call themselves Protestant.
According to the report, 48?p ercent of the population calls themselves Protestant. It�s the first time they have made up less than 50 percent of Americans.
The report shows that 63?percent of the unaffiliated are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, and 75?percent voted for Obama in 2008. They largely support legal abortion and same-sex marriage.
The trends are likely to continue for several decades and could lead to greater rifts between the Republican and Democratic parties as well as within them � with unaffiliated Democrats clashing with religious blacks and Latinos, for example, said John Green, the director of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron.
�Some surveys suggest that among Democratic Party identifiers � that is people who say they�re Democrats � that the unaffiliated may be becoming the single largest faith-based group or religious group, larger than black Protestants, larger than Roman Catholics,� he said. �I think that has very important political implications.
�It may very well be that in the near future, if not this year, that unaffiliated votes will be as important to the Democratic Party coalition as the traditionally religious are to the Republican Party coalition.�
The Pew report analyzed data from various surveys as well as results of a poll conducted by Pew with PBS� Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly in June and July. The new survey included responses from 958 religiously unaffiliated adults.
It shows that not all of the unaffiliated are nonbelievers � more than two-thirds (68?percent) say they believe in God, and 21 percent pray every day. Thirty-seven percent call themselves � spiritual� but not religious.
The largest percentages of these unaffiliated Americans are found among the young � 32 percent are 18 to 29 years old � and those who don�t regularly worship � 72?percent seldom or never attend religious services.
There is a higher percentage of unaffiliated men (23?percent) than women (17?p ercent) and a higher percentage of whites (20?percent) than blacks (15?percent) and Latinos (16?p ercent).
The trend adds distinctions based on a person�s level of religiosity or commitment to a particular faith to the traditional distinctions made between religious groups, Green said. Within religions, there increasingly are those with serious commitments to the religion�s traditional views as well as those with more progressive views.
�Some of the religious people in the United States that feel the most pressure right now are religious progressives, because they find themselves caught often between traditionalists and between the unaffiliated,� Green said.
�And one result of that pressure might be that some of those people in the middle ... move toward unaffiliation.�


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System Tools 30-11-2015, 07:27
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TreeSize Professional is a powerful and flexible hard disk space manager for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP or Windows Server 2012/2008/2003 (32 or 64 Bit). Native 64 Bit support makes sure that available memory will never pose a restriction - not even on the largest systems. From Windows Vista/Server 2008 onwards TreeSize provides a ribbon user interface.
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BestCrypt Volume Encryption 3.71.00 Multilingual | 6.7 MB
Jetico's BestCrypt Volume Encryption software is an evolved class of disk encryption products that allows users to encrypt old MS-DOS style disk partitions, modern volumes residing on a number of physical disk devices - for example Spanned, Striped, Mirrored or RAID-5 volumes - and Windows 8 Storage Spaces.
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TweakBit FixMyPC 18.104.22.168 | 8.1 MB
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Acronis True Image WD Edition 18.0.6126 Final | 279 MB
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Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 184.108.40.2065 Final Multilingual | 87.9 MB
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WinUtilities Professional Edition 12.05 Multilanguage | 6.2 MB
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DAEMON Tools Lite 10.2.0.0112 Unlocked Multilingual | 25.8 MB
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WOLFCODERS SecurityCam v220.127.116.11 WinAll Incl Keygen-DJiNN | 3.1 MB
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TeraByte Unlimited Image For Windows 2.98 Retail | 202.0 MB
Image for Windows is an affordable and reliable drive image backup and restore solution that provides an easy and convenient way to completely backup all your hard drive's data, programs and operating systems. Your backups can be saved directly to external USB and FireWire™ drives, to internal or network drives, and even directly to CD, DVD, or BD. The Image for Windows package includes an easy-to-use MakeDisk wizard for creating a recovery boot disk. To restore your data, programs and operating systems back to the way they were when the backup was created, simply boot the recovery disk and restore the partition(s) or drive(s) you need to recover. It's that easy.
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BootIt Bare Metal 1.31f Retail | 6.3 MB
Manage your partitions, install and boot multiple operating systems with ease, back up and restore partitions or entire drives – all this and more, using BootIt Bare Metal. Taking its roots from its highly successful predecessor, BootIt Next Generation, BootIt BM has been developed from the beginning to provide a powerful set of tools for today's computer users, enthusiasts, and professionals.
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DiskDigger 220.127.116.111 Multilingual | 2.0 MB
DiskDigger is a program that undeletes and recovers lost files from your hard drive, memory cards, USB flash drives — you name it! Whether you accidentally deleted some documents or photos from your computer, reformatted your camera's memory card, or want to see what files are lurking on an old USB drive, DiskDigger is here for you.
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If you have Internet access, you may be under attack — a phishing attack, that is. This high-tech scam involves three components:
The Federal Trade Commission recommends the following tips to help you avoid getting hooked:
Armed with little more than the name, address, birth date, and Social Security number of a completely unknowing person, thieves are illegally obtaining credit cards and access to checking accounts. Others use their newfound identities to apply for employment, an auto loan, or a driver's license or even to commit a serious crime. Worse, that unknowing person might be you.
Consumer advocacy groups, such as the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse in San Diego, are receiving an increasing number of requests for help from victims of a crime that most law enforcement officials call identity theft.
For victims, the nightmare might begin when someone steals a wallet or check. Or when someone pilfers financial or other records with identifying information from a trash can. Or it might occur when the perpetrator legally obtains credit bureau records while working for a credit grantor (a financial institution, auto dealer, insurance company).
The lengthy process victims endure to untangle the web of fraud is draining both financially and psychologically.
So, what have you got to lose?
Report any suspected identity theft to MACCU as soon as you realize it has occurred. And visit the Federal Trade Commission identity theft Web site (ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/) to view a copy of its publication, "Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft."
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Through the fuss and muss of tabloids and trash journalism, LeAnn Rimes comes out on top with "Crazy Women".
It's been a heck of a year for LeAnn Rimes, but there's one thing about her that can not be denied! Girl's got talent! Take a listen to her new single "Crazy Women" and try telling me otherwise. From preteen to post-divorce, each life challenge only seems to add to the character and depth of her voice. Sure, this is a more light-hearted song, but underneath it all, is an amazing vocalist who's gotten just about enough flack from the media and should be recognized for the gift she shares with her fans.
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This research study is for patients who are diagnosed with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma. (Hodgkin lymphoma is also known as Hodgkin disease.)
Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system (a part of the body's immune system). The lymph system is made up of tissue throughout the body that makes and stores infection-fighting cells. Because lymph tissue is present throughout the body, Hodgkin lymphoma can start in almost any part of the body and spread to almost any part. The term, risk, refers to the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment.
This study is called a clinical trial. A clinical trial is a research study involving treatment of a disease in human patients. This study is organized by Children's Oncology Group (COG). COG is an international research group that conducts clinical trials for children with cancer. More than 200 hospitals in North America, Australia, and Europe are members of COG.
It is common to enroll children and adolescents with cancer in a clinical trial that seeks to improve cancer treatment over time. Clinical trials include only people who choose to take part. You have a choice between other treatments for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma and this clinical trial.
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The scene is always the same: A lone windsurfer cuts across the turquoise bay, his tanned teen-age body hanging onto a red and white sail. Or an elegant young couple, royal limbs entwined, lounge on a beach of the finest sand, drinking rum punches.
They seem to be mocking you, and not just because you see their perfect bodies and flawless smiles on a billboard as you fight traffic on your way to work. All the ads seem to imply the same thing -- that the sunny Caribbean is only for the rich, young and single; or, at most, double. Guys with potbellies, and working people with families, need not apply.
But there are many ways to see the Caribbean, and some are especially well-suited for families or groups of friends.
Renting a villa in the Caribbean is an ultraprivate experience. Almost any size group can be accommodated on almost any island (Jamaica, Barbados and St. Lucia are particularly well-equipped), and the choices are nearly endless. How about a 19th century mansion that belongs to a countess? A tiny white cottage on a bay? A practical bungalow with plenty of room for the kids?
``We represent more than 1,000 properties on 34 islands,`` said Eugenia Bedell, owner of a Florida-based agency called Caribbean Home Rentals. ``We have one-bedroom villas and six-bedroom villas, villas near quiet beaches or good snorkling and villas near towns or casinos, villas that welcome kids and villas that don`t. The more specific clients can be about the kind of place they`re looking for, the more helpful we can be.``
All this is not as expensive as it sounds. During the high season (mid- December through mid-April), rates start as low as $115 per night for a group of four; low-season rates start at about $105. On the other end of the scale, weekly rates can run as high as $9,000 or more for a six-bedroom house.


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Two water ski tournaments in Lake County drew 141 contestants over the weekend.
The Florida State Skiing Championship, which was hosted by Benzel Ski Center in Groveland, began Saturday and ran through Sunday on Lake David in Groveland.
Two water ski tournaments in Lake County drew 141 contestants over the weekend.
The Florida State Skiing Championship, which was hosted by Benzel Ski Center in Groveland, began Saturday and ran through Sunday on Lake David in Groveland.
The third annual Amateur Slalom Tournament, sponsored by the Eustis Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Ski Club, was held Saturday on Lake Eustis.
A total of 32 skiers competed in the slalom event and 109 in the state tournament.
While the Eustis tournament was basically for novices and those with little tournament experince, the state tournament brought in some of the outstanding water skiers in the state.
Junior (under 13): Slalom: Patrick McCormick, Tampa; Tricks: Michael McCormick, Tampa. Boys (13-17): Overall: John Swanson, Polk City; Slalom: Swanson; Tricks: Swanson; Jump: Todd Briggs. Men 1 (17-25): Overall: Brian Guyer, Pierson; Slalom: Tim Huston, Lake Wales; Tricks: Mike Baldwin; Jump: Guyer. Men 2 (25-35): Overall: Frank Dees, Lakeland; Slalom: Steve Schnitzer, West Palm Beach; Tricks: Bill Harper, Tampa; Jump: Dees. Seniors (35-45): Overall: David Benzel, Groveland; Slalom: Benzel; Tricks: Stan Switzer, Tampa; Jump: Paul Merrill, Winter Haven. Veteran (45-up): Overall: J.D. Morgan, Lake Wales; Slalom: Morgan; Tricks: Morgan; Jump: Morgan. Open: Slalom: Zack Morgan, Lake Wales; Tricks: Randy Shoener, Orlando.
Junior (under 13): Slalom: Jennifer Rourke, Tampa; Trick: Jennifer Neal, Lakeland. Girls (13-17): Overall: Carrie Bowes, DeLand; Slalom: Bowes; Tricks: Bowes. Women 1 (17-28): Overall: Bev Abbott, Winter Haven; Slalom: Sherron Beck, Lake Osborne; Tricks: Beck; Jump: Abbott. Women 2 (28-40): Overall: Leza Harrison, Cocoa; Slalom: Jan Jackson, Orlando; Tricks: Harrison; Jump: Harrison. Seniors (40-up): Overall: Barbara Cleveland, Hawthorne; Slalom: Cleveland; Tricks: Cleveland; Jump: Cleveland. Open: Overall: Cyndi Benzel, Groveland; Slalom: Benzel; Tricks: Bev Abbott, Winter Haven; Jump: Lisa Simoneau, Orlando.
12-under: 1. Paul Sykes, Umatilla; 2. Wesley Tibbals, Umatilla. 13-17: 1. Bobby Welter, Eustis; 2. Mike Price, Eustis; 3. Alan Jackson, Eustis. 18-24: 1. Mike Padgett, Groveland; 2. Scott Wetz, Eustis; 3. Craig Ridinger, Yalaha; 4. Rusty Spradley, South Daytona. 25-34: 1. Cadie Carter, Eustis; 2. Randy Sedman, Fort Lauderdale; 3. Roy Baker, Eustis. 35-up: 1. Jay Dagner, Mount Dora; 2. Gary Warren, Eustis; 3. Raleigh Warsham, Longwood. 45-over: 1. Glenn Powell, Tavares.
13-17: 1. Angela Bowen, Tavares. 18-25: 1. Stacy Newgent, Kissimmee. 25-34: 1. Janet Valentine, Sorrento. 35-over: 1. Erika Messner, Clermont.


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Fergie: Avon Voices Talent Search Launch!
Fergie launches Avon Voices, the company's first ever global online singing talent search and songwriting competition, at Avon Global Headquarters in NYC on Wednesday (December 1).
The 35-year-old singer rocked a hot-pink D&G tuxedo jacket and lace t-shirt with Helmut Lang leather leggings. She finished off her look with Fergie booties and Susie Fox jewelry.
At the launch, Fergie posed with songwriter Diane Warren and Avon Products CEO Andrea Jung.
Fergie and Diane will be judging videos submitted on the Avon Voices website.
The search is open until February 13!
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Last Sunday while gazing through the farmers market I stumbled upon a booth with Vivekananda's picture on it. Moreover the text 'Bee' caught my attention. Being an active member of 'Jano Bee' I was curious to find out more and to my utter amazement it turned out to be a 'Vedanta Bee'. While discussing about […]


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Wall Street ends down with banks
Stocks ended down on Friday as financial companies were hit after a court ruling that voided two home foreclosures and as data showed disappointing jobs growth last month.
Based on the latest available data, the Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was down 22.55 points, or 0.19 percent, at 11,674.76. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was down 2.35 points, or 0.18 percent, at 1,271.50. The Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was down 6.72 points, or 0.25 percent, at 2,703.17.
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A Carlisle man was charged Wednesday in the shooting death of a man more than 10 years ago.
Shawn L. Fryman, 36, was arrested at his home in Harrison County stemming from the March 2003 shooting death of David Sadler, according to a Kentucky State Police Post 6 Dry Ridge news release. Sadler also of Carlisle, was found in his residence with a gun shot wound to his head.
Fryman was charged with murder and was being held at the Bourbon County Detention Center. No other details were available.
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The UP Diliman Asian Center Library is looking for student assistants for the second semester, AY 2017-2018. Interested applicants may call 98108500 local 3579 or visit the Asian Center Library at the GT Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, Q.C..
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You Can't Detect What You Can't See: Illuminating the Entire Kill Chain
Windows 8, with its new, dramatic interface, represents a huge gamble for Microsoft. It's a huge gamble not only because the company risks slowing update cycles and attrition of its desktop installation base but also because the Windows desktop underpins the Microsoft ecosystem. That ecosystem could easily unravel if Microsoft fails to maintain a strong foundation.
As a technologist, I have been watching Windows 8 for some time. I have been using it, in some capacity, since the earliest public betas. I've long struggled to come to terms with how Microsoft envisions Windows 8 fitting into their existing customer base, but I have been more or less hopeful that the final release would fix many of my concerns.
When Windows 8 did finally release I was, sadly, left still wondering why it was so different from past Windows interfaces, what the ultimate intention was and how users were going to react to it.
It didn't take long before I got a very thorough introduction to user reaction. As a technology consultancy, my company tends to move quickly on new technologies and trends. When new products release, we generally apply updates almost instantaneously so that we are ready for problems and ahead of our customers. We started prepping to roll out Windows 8 on the day that it was released to manufacturing. Although the IT department had been playing with the new operating system since the early beta, that day was when management got their first chance to try it out.
Management came back to IT to ask critical questions concerning efficiency, usability and training. They found Windows 8's interface to be confusing and highly inefficient, requiring a disruptive "jolt" of leaping to and from full screen menus that caused mental context shifting and loss of focus. Many tasks required "power-user" levels of knowledge.
It wasn't that Windows 8 was unusable, but it failed at delivering the value traditionally associated with Windows—the value that traditionally has caused us to move from version to version more or less without thinking.
In the past, Windows on the desktop has delivered a predictable user experience requiring little to no retraining. Windows 8, by contrast, requires extensive retraining, makes workers less efficient even after adapting to it and requires all users to be power users in order to be effective. While sticking with Windows is the obvious choice for IT departments with deep investments in Windows knowledge and skills (and tools), the value proposition for end users does not have the same continuity that it has in the past.
Many reviews say that Windows 8 is "good enough" and that with extensive training end users can learn to "deal with" the interface issues. They say that the operating system becomes functional when users learn new skills like jumping back and forth between mouse and keyboard and memorizing shortcut keys.
But they never describe Windows 8 as good, never ideal. Few articles say why Windows 8 is better; they just say it is acceptable.
That's hardly a position that we want to be in as an IT department. We want to deliver solutions and value. We want to make our businesses more efficient, not less. We want to avoid disruption, not create it.
We visited Microsoft reps at a trade show where they were showing off Windows 8, but Microsoft's own staff were unable to clarify the value proposition of Windows 8. In their demonstration environment, they couldn't even get it to work "as intended."
Our company quickly made a decision: management wanted a demonstration of a Linux desktop immediately.
The first test was Linux Mint, which ended up being the final choice as well. The non-IT users were really impressed with how easy-to-use Linux Mint was for people with a Windows background. It required no training - users literally just sat down and started working; unlike on Windows 8 where users were confused and needed help with the simplest tasks like opening an application or shutting down the computer.
And there was essentially no pushback related to Linux Mint. People were universally excited about the opportunities that the new platform could provide, whereas people were actively concerned about how painful working with Windows 8 would be both up front and down the road.
That Windows 8 blundered so dramatically as to cause us to audition a competing product was not that surprising to me. These things happen. However, I was surprised that the reaction of the non-IT staff was so dramatically in favor of a Linux distro. Staff with no Linux exposure didn't just see Linux as a low-cost alternative or as the lesser of two evils but were downright excited to use it.
Windows 8 has caused Microsoft's worst fears to come true - users will no longer choose Windows because it is familiar and comfortable. Windows will no longer compete on a "devil we know" basis, but will need to compete on a usability basis. In our case, users said Linux Mint actually felt far more familiar and comfortable than Windows 8.
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Feature The Nintendo Life Crypt of Downloadable Horrors II: The Bloodening
So many ruined SD cards...
It's the time of year during which a lot of people skulk around yelling "Boo!" As a video games review website, however, we prefer to boo terrible games. After all, isn't it the least bit frightening that these shambling, creeping monstrosities are out there trying to steal your money? We certainly lose sleep over it! In...
Interview Vblank Entertainment On Bringing a Retro Rampage to WiiWare
"It's a twenty layer dip with something for everyone"
After a lengthy wait and a lingering suspicion that it would never come, Retro City Rampage has arrived on WiiWare, bringing its own blend of old-school game mechanics with a chaotic storytelling style. There are enough parodies and in-jokes to fill a dozen games, and it arrives on the service...
Talking Point WiiWare's Vital Role in a Retro Revival
Introducing bits and pixels to a new generation
The upcoming release of Retro City Rampage on WiiWare arguably represents two important trends for the service — it could be the last notable release on the platform, and it's also yet another "retro" themed release. We'll consider the possible swansong and end of WiiWare in the near future, but for...
Feature WiiWare Games That Bit the Dust
And one we may still see
Today La Mulana finally arrives on WiiWare in Europe and North America, bringing an end to a particularly long development saga. Nigoro had already released the title in Japan, but problems apparently related to DLC content led to a number of delays, with original publisher Nicalis eventually pulling the plug on the...
Nintendo Download 26th July 2012 (Europe)
Crashing, pinball, candles and athletics
It's another Monday, so let's cheer ourselves up in Europe with news of what downloads are coming this week. This week almost every platform is catered for, so let's get to it. 3DS Download Software: Planet Crashers (Ignition, £9/€10) — Planet Crashers is the latest title developed by Renegade Kid, of...
Interview Nigoro on La-Mulana's Cancellation
What happened?
Those waiting for La-Mulana's WiiWare release were left disappointed recently when publisher Nicalis cancelled the game's western launch. Nicalis cited problems with low sales of the WiiWare platform and a protracted development period, leaving no current route overseas for the 2D platformer and developer Nigoro. We spoke to...
Interview Trent Oster - WiiWare from a Developer's Perspective
Changes that can support independent developers
After declaring that Beamdog will never develop for Nintendo again, company president Trent Oster was the recipient of both praise and criticism for his honesty. The tone of the original remarks on Twitter riled some, while debates about the merits and flaws of WiiWare and Nintendo's digital strategy...
Nintendo Download 26th April 2012 (Europe)
Blocks, worms and Gnomz
There's a definite creative slant to this week's Nintendo Download, with 3DS and DSi owners able to make something for themselves. Here's what's available to download from 2pm this Thursday. 3DS Download Software: Block Factory (Enjoy Gaming, £3.60/€4) — A puzzle game in which you get to make your own variations on the...
Talking Point Lessons to be Learned from WiiWare and Beamdog
Cool heads should prevail
One news story has been dominant on Nintendo Life since it was posted, attracting a significant number of comments from the community. The news that MDK2 developers Beamdog will never develop for Nintendo again seemed to strike nerves, as strongly worded statements generally do. Writing on Twitter, studio president Trent...
Interview Senile Team - Rush Rush Rally Racing
Racing to answer
Tomorrow sees the European release of Rush Rush Rally Racing (R4) for WiiWare, nearly 18 months after it was first announced. We sat down with developer Senile Team's Jeroen and Roel van Mastbergen to talk racers, future releases and WiiWare. Nintendo Life: Firstly, please introduce yourself to our readers. Senile Team: Hi readers!...
Nintendo Download 19th April 2012 (Europe)
Colors!, Rush Rush, paid video and more
Europe gets its first taste of paid-for 3D video this week, alongside an art application and a WiiWare racer. Here's what's under starter's orders for this week. 3DS Download Software: Colors! 3D (Collecting Smiles, 231 blocks, £5.40/€6) — An excellent addition to the 3DS suite of creative tools, find out...
First Impressions Gnomz (WiiWare)
WiiWare gets weirder
QubicGames' Gnomz isn't much like other fighting games. There are no punches, no blocks and no health bars — instead it has gnomes, rainbow socks and reindeer with lights on. We recently grappled with a preview version of the game and came out (mostly) mentally unscathed. Played with the Wii Remote sideways, Gnomz is a single-screen platformer/fighting game that owes as much..
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After the revelation of Gnomz yesterday we had to sit down with QubicGames' Michał Dys to learn more about the bizarre WiiWare fighting platformer. We'll also have a preview of the game coming up tomorrow, so don't miss it. Nintendo Life: The first question has to be: why gnomes? What is it about them that makes them good but under-used game characters?..
Talking Point Should Nintendo Regularly Offer Free Games for Download?
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Concept art and inspirational materials pulled straight from the Gaijin Games archives
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See how it's done
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Escape with all the medals
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We talk to the B2B software house turned game studio about its debut release
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Learn more about Vektor
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Feature Introducing escapeVektor: Chapter 1
Can you help Vektor escape?
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We take the new horizontal shmup head-on
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We talk about the newest iteration of the up-and-coming developer's popular IP
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Features The Game Modes of MotoHeroz
Wrapping it up
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It'll make your head spin
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Get behind the wheel
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Features The Power-Ups of MotoHeroz
Sounds like a blast
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Features The Characters of MotoHeroz
Meet the racers
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Time to build some burgers!
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Features The World of MotoHeroz
Part one of our exclusive series
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Features The History of BIT.TRIP, Part 3
In this installment, Gaijin explains their carefully laid plan for game four's runaway popularity, go through BIT.TRIP hell and reflect on the end of the series.
Be sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 of our look at the history of BIT.TRIP and Gaijin Games. EYEBALL REVOLUTION: The team somewhat jokingly chalks RUNNER's popularity, apart from being very...
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In this installment, Gaijin struggles to find the fun in CORE and crafts what they feel to be a beautiful game in VOID.
Be sure to read part 1 of our history of BIT.TRIP. ON THE MAP: Luckily for Gaijin, BEAT was a success; had the game tanked then the series would've likely gone ahead as planned, but it ensured them that they were on the right...
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In the first part of our look at how the BIT.TRIP series was made, learn how its developer, Gaijin Games, crashed and burned on its first go, how the series formed and why level 3 of BEAT is so visually messed up.
"Who is the Commander?" The question posed by IGN as the headline for a Dec. 19, 2008 news post on their Wii channel was modest,...
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We go all post-mortem
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Features Nintendo Life Reader's Choice Awards 2010
The top Wii and DS games of the year, as voted by you
We showed you ours, now it's time for you to show your favorite games of 2010. The categories may have been limited, but your response wasn't. Here are the Wii (including WiiWare), DS (including DSiWare) and overall Reader Games of the Year. Reader Wii Game of the Year: Winner: Super Mario Galaxy...
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Make sure your favorite game of the year gets the acclaim you feel it deserves
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Developers spill about Fluidity
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How two indie developers are keeping the system kicking after all these years
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Jammers, blue shells and water bombs - welcome to roller derby
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We chat about the hedgehog's 2D return
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Vblank Entertainment's open-world game looks set to hijack your 8-bit heart
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Feature The Making of Furry Legends - Video 3
Get the lowdown on the game's programming
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Learn more about the game's production
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The first in our series of exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries
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We get answers from the Producer and Game Designer
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Why Toku and Enril need your vote!
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What is stopping us from experiencing the entire history of video games?
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Taito delivers another enjoyable update to an arcade franchise.
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Parsley is full of nutrients which affect our health in a positive manor. Parsley is also rich in vitamins C, A and K, and health experts especially recommend it in fall and winter.
Parsley contains two separated groups of ingredients, which is very important for people's health. The first group includes essential oils and the other group includes flavonoids.
This recipe for this beverage will amazingly kill cholesterol and fats in your body.
2 liters of filtered water
3 stalks of parsley
3 lemons
baking soda
Clean the lemons using baking soda. Rub it onto the rind to clean any dirt or other impurities.
Boil the water, then let it cool.
Next, cut lemons into thin slices and chop the parsley, then add them to the water.
Cover and keep the liquid in the fridge. After a day, stir well and put the liquid in a glass bottle.
Drink 4 ounces of this healthy drink every day.


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Jason Pridie can walk with a little more pride now that he has a major-league home run on his resume.
The Mets center fielder, filling in for the injured Angel Pagan, cracked a three-run shot in the bottom of the third inning yesterday to help the Mets to their fourth straight victory with an 8-4 triumph over the Diamondbacks at Citi Field.
Pridie, who notched his first big-league hit the day before, crushed a 2-1 offering from Diamondbacks starter Armando Galarraga into the Mets' bullpen in right-center field.
"I've been waiting for this day for years," Pridie, 27, said. "You dream about this.
"I was trying to hold back a smile and get around those bases and wait to get in the dugout to crack a big grin."
Pridie made his debut with the Twins in 2008, appeared in 10 games (no starts) and recorded only four at-bats. He made one appearance in 2009 as a pinch-runner.
The Mets picked up Pridie off waivers prior to last season, which he spent in the minors. He began this year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he was batting .186 with three home runs and six RBIs in 14 games before being called up Friday.
"I've been waiting for a couple of years to get to the big leagues
and be on a team where it matters, not just a September courtesy call-up," Pridie said.
"I've been waiting and working and hoping to get the opportunity. They saw enough in me to bring me up here and thought I could help the club. It's more about my defense, just making sure I'm solid in center."
Yesterday, his bat was just as solid.
"Slider in," Pridie said of his first big-league homer. "On 2-0, he threw me a change-up in, so I figured they were gonna be coming in again, and he just left it a little bit up."
Pridie has plans for the
ball, which was retrieved by reliever Pedro Beato.
"Give it to my dad," Pridie said.
"He should be here in a week. I got my first hit up there [on the shelf of his locker], and now I got my first home-run ball, so I'll give it to my dad to take it right back to Arizona."


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A customer at a Marsh grocery store in Indianapolis was stunned after he saw what a cashier did to the elderly woman ahead of him in line.
Gary Clark went to the store to pick up some ground beef, and just after he placed the on the conveyor belt, he saw the cashier helping pay for the woman's groceries. He was so touched by what he saw, he snapped a photo of it and posted it to Facebook.
Apparently, a lot of other people were touched by the act of kindness, because the post has been shared more than 28,000 times in only about eight days.
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Clark said the cashier, named Janell, worked at the store on Kentucky Ave. An elderly woman came through her line and ended up without enough money to pay her total. Janell offered to help pay for what the women could not afford.
The woman told Janell that she didn't have to help, but the kind cashier insisted.
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"You come through my line all the time, and I want to help. I had a good week," Clark told WXIN.
"This young lady took money out of her own pocket and paid half of her bill. Please share and let everyone know our youth is not a lost cause," Clark wrote, and added that Marsh should be proud to have her as an employee.
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Janell's selfless act no doubt helped this woman who was in need. But more than that, Janell may never know just how much she impacted all the people that have read about her good deed.
Of all the things that get liked and shared across the internet, it seems as though acts of kindness aren't always close to the top of the list — but they should be.
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The primary problems with these Ford diesel engines is coking. More specifically both turbo and EGR coke buildup. The increase in emission standards in combination with the low sulfur diesel fuels created a perfect storm of poor efficiency in combustion. The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve often becomes stuck from this coke buildup. The EGR valve failure can lead to a variety of other emissions related malfunctions but the most common is perhaps the EBP (Exhaust Back Pressure) sensor showing a fault.
The EGR can be taken out and soaked in carburetor cleaner (as recommended by Ford's own technical service bulletin) and this will sometimes result in proper functioning. Upon cleaning if the valve does not move freely simply replace it.
Another result of engine coke buildup is failure of the turbo charger. This repair can be very costly if the turbo needs replaced. The good news is approximately eight out of ten can be repaired. This repair is not for the DIY mechanic as it requires disassembling a turbocharger by a trained qualified technician. The variable design that provides the always on boost is also the fundamental flaw when it comes to coking issues. The turbo has vanes in it that allow boost to build even before the throttle is depressed and these vanes get gummed up with residue. Additionally the exciter ring often builds up with rust.
There is no real preventative measure to prevent this coke buildup. The diesel mechanics I spoke with all suggested that driving the vehicle hard regularly will blow most of this buildup out. It seems the highest frequency of repairs is seen in vehicles that are not driven regularly. Ford had a technical service bulletin to this effect at one time as well.
Any car or truck engine including gasoline engines can build up similar deposits called carbon deposits if the vehicles are not driven on the highway regularly. While driving like "grandma" is one way to not overburden your engine, for those of us who do, it is important to get it on the highway and run it hard for 50 miles, blow the carbon out.
Better fuels help eliminate coking and carbonizing. Regular maintenance to your injection system is one way to lower your odds of having a problem. Have many of you have heard of coking? Learn more about engines in our blog, that is the purpose. Buy engines from GotEngines.com. Call us at 1-866-320-1065.