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BOSTON, August 11, 2007 Risk of a common vaginal infection linked to preterm birth appears to escalate when even one partner is African-American, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study presented today at the 34th annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology in Boston.
When a pregnant woman has bacterial vaginosis, her risk of preterm birth goes up, said Hyagriv Simhan, M.D., M.S.C.R., assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. And now we can say that gauging risk for bacterial vaginosis is not as simple as just looking at the woman. We also should consider her partner.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common gynecological infection that affects up to 50 percent of women in some populations. BV is characterized by an increase in vaginal alkalinity and an overgrowth of abnormal bacteria. Among the infections more prominent symptoms is a milky, foul-smelling discharge.
For years, clinicians have thought of BV infection as a minor problem, but in addition to increasing the risk for preterm birth, other studies have shown that women who have BV also are more likely to get herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, said Dr. Simhan, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
For this observational study, Dr. Simhan and his colleagues considered 325 women who were in their first trimester of pregnancy. Among these women, 129 (39.7 percent) were white female/white male partnerships, 35 (10.8 percent) were white female/black male couples, 12 (3.7 percent) were black female/white male couples, and 149 (45.9 percent) were black female/black male partnerships.
Generally, BV was less common among white women compared to black women in the group. But notably, partner race also showed an influence on BV risk, Dr. Simhan said. Our results showed that when one partner is black whether male or female risk of BV goes up two-fold.
BV infection is commonly treated with a range of antibiotics. However, in some cases treatment fails and infections become resistant. Even women whose infection clears frequently can become re-infected later.
We found that paternal race is an independent risk factor for BV during pregnancy, and that this is at least as important a risk factor as maternal race, continued Dr. Simhan. Studies on the contribution of BV to adverse pregnancy outcomes should consider paternal race as an important factor.
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that preterm birth contributed to more than a third of infant deaths twice as many as previously thought, making it the leading cause of infant deaths yet the underlying causes of premature birth are not well understood.
Reasons for the observed variance in BV rates among racial groups also are not well understood, Dr. Simhan said.
There could be genetic differences that relate to why infection rates are different, and maybe some differences in nutritional status that could play a part. But we don't even know the differences in normal vaginal flora among racial groups, he said. More study is definitely needed. What we can say now is that it's just not as simple as treating the woman.
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2014 Historic Fiction Challenge
Hosted by Marie of Ramblings of a Daydreamer, the Historic Fiction Reading Challenge focuses on, surprise, historical fiction! All the rules and whatnot are on the sign-up page, but basically we just have to read and review historical novels. The level I'm going to try for is Traveling back in time with 13-20 books, though it'd be great to get to 21 and reach Living in the past!
Here are some of the books I'm hoping to read for the challenge. I don't expect to get through all of them because I have a biiiig list, but they're here for guidance and I hope to get through as many as possible.
2014 Releases:
Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman.
Sekret by Lindsay Smith.
A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller.
Going Over by Beth Kephart.
Manor of Secrets by Katherine Longshore.
The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer.
Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd.
A Death-Struck Year by Makiia Lucier.
Born of Deception by Teri Brown.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.
The Swan Gondola by Timothy Schaffert.
The Shadow Queen by Sandra Gulland.
The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters.
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley.
Curses and Smoke by Vicky Alvear Shecter.
Maid of Deception by Jennifer McGowan.
Older Releases:
The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats.
Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen.
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys.
Dusk by Eve Edwards.
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson.
The Extra by Kathryn Laskey.
Every Day After by Laura Golden.
Spring Awakening by T.J. Brown.
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent.
Hild by Nicola Griffith.
The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally.
City of Women by David R. Gillham.
So. Lots there, obviously. I really doubt I'll get through all of them, but it's worth a shot and nice to have a list to go from. Am I missing anything obvious that I must read?
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I'm so glad you joined the challenge, Jessica! We have a lot of the same books on our lists, and there are a few here I hadn't heard of so I'll have to check them out. Scarlet is one of my favourite books EVER, so I can't wait to see what you think. Looking forward to seeing which of these you choose, and reading your reviews. :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for running it, Marie! It's always fun to find people reading some of the same books so I'll definitely keep an eye out for your reviews! I'm so excited for Scarlet because I've seen SO many blogger friends absolutely adore it. I have a feeling I will too! :)Delete
Can't wait to read A Mad, Wicked Folly!! :) I'm very interested in Hild as well. If you read and love Scarlet (it's AMAZING and so unique!) you'll have to add its sequel Lady Thief to your list! Comes out in February. I'm new to your blog so maybe you've read them but I highly recommend Gilt and Tarnish by Katherine Longshore- really wonderful take on the well-trod Tudor path. The last book in the companion novel trilogy, Brazen, comes out in June. I also loved The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron, definitely worth reading!ReplyDelete


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While taking my dog Louie on one of her late night walks, I found myself feeling an unmistakeable inkling of what I like to call happiness. It's not that happiness is a necessarily unusual emotion for me to experience, but barreling through the 30 degree weather after my first 8-hour work day for many months just after the excitement and leisure of the holiday season ends isn't exactly a recipe for happiness. There were plenty of factors that could have easily contributed to my joy. The bliss of newlyweddedness, my recent meditation practice, and having just begun to read a jewel of a Haruki Murakami novel were all potential factors. But the present company seemed a pretty good reason to feel in good spirits too and I attributed the burden of my cheerfulness to her, or more accurately, to what Louie has done for my marriage.
Mike and I were never a dysfunctional or volatile couple, but when we first moved in together, the transition wasn't without its fair share of challenges. Not only was I working my first full time job back then, I was doing so for minimum wage with AmeriCorps. And this was also my first time truly living on my own with rent to pay, bills due, and a whole host of chores to finish at the end of the day. Navigating the world of independent adulthood is a transition in itself, but doing so with a significant other can be a stressful and trying experience. I watched in horror as my free time was drastically diminished and I felt the true burden of housework like I never did when living in a dorm or at my parents' house. Though it was great to live with Mike, there were times in those first few months when our roles as roommates far overshadowed those as boyfriend and girlfriend.
It was exciting to be around one another so often, but difficult to achieve a working balance between our other relationships, our personal time, and the time we shared with one another. I felt guilty when I was at home but not physically with Mike, when I just wanted to read by myself or watch a chic flick in which he would have no interest. I imagined that I was the one doing all the housework (which I wasn't) without a bit of help from him, because that's often how it felt. And having our finances wrapped up required some adjustment as well on account of the fact that we have very different attitudes toward and tendencies regarding money.
Don't get me wrong, we loved living together and our roles as live-in boyfriend and girlfriend gradually became easier once we figured out one another's expectations, quirks, and responsibilities. But I don't think we have ever been as happy as when we found ourselves owners of an adorable runt of a tuxedo cat and a rowdy pit-boxer puppy made of pure love and solid muscle.
Digby came first when we thought we couldn't afford to buy a dog. He was the very smallest kitten on offer for adoption at the Petsmart and, though we had a tough time deciding between all the adorable and tiny cats napping behind the glass, we were certain we had made the right choice once we brought him home. Though the little guy hid beneath our futon and behind a shelf lined with DVDs for the first few days, he gradually emerged and began to make himself at home in our laps, in our bed, and on our laptop keyboards (there's something about the warmth of a computer that he finds so appealing). I was never a cat owner previously and I think I played a little more roughly than I should have with young Digby because I was so accustomed to interacting with rowdy puppies. Digby has grown into a one and a half year old crybaby, a whiner who loved nothing more than to be held but would just as often purr in your arms as attack your hands with his itty bitty teeth and piercing claws. He loved to play in a more violent way than most cats, but I loved him just the same, though I think Mike, despite being a self-proclaimed cat person, has become much less fond of Digby's ways than myself.
Despite Mike's reservations regarding the cat, introducing a feline into our home was a good thing. Digby offered a place to direct our attention, a cute and cuddly plaything to take care of and foster together. It was, in some ways, a trial run for parenthood, but also a bonding experience of sorts. I think our relationship improved after Digby's entrance into our family. Though time itself could explain the general upward trend in our relationship's quality, Digby was a project of sorts in which we were both invested that strengthened our connection, offering us something positive to focus on rather than all those little aggravations that can develop into big arguments when you have too much free time on your hands and too little with which to concern yourself. And of course, owning a cat together was sort of emblematic of our commitment to one another (even if we were already engaged) because if we split up, then one of us would have to give up Digby and that just wasn't happening.
When Digby was just under a year old, Mike and I got married and decided it was due time to get a dog. We felt bad for the cat, away from his owners during our week-long honeymoon and then having his world altered by the introduction of this new rambunctious animal in his home. But Louie very quickly became a part of the family that even the cat grew to love (and fear too).
At first, I wasn't entirely sold on Louie given that she was still a six month old puppy with plenty of training and attention requirements that we may or may not have been able to meet. She also had some pit bull in her which was a little cause for worry given that we didn't know her history. At six months, she could have been inculcated with the beginnings of a fighting mentality if her early days had been spent in the hands of the wrong owner. Luckily we discovered that she was the friendliest pup we could possibly have chosen. Louie's musculature and solidity belied a sweet and playful nature towards both humans and canines that we quickly grew to love. Though she required two hours of walking a day, constant playtime, and thorough training efforts at first, these doggie duties were ones we enjoyed. In fact, we playfully bickered over them, vying for the best Louie chores. Our division of pet-related labor was so equitably split that I couldn't possibly argue that I was doing everything as I so often had previously. We each wanted to be the one to spend an hour walking Louie, procuring her affection by divvying out her daily dose of kibble, or releasing her from the confines of her cage in the morning with a barrage of wet kisses and a violently waging tail. The responsibilities that came with having a dog were fun to us and so we split them quite fairly with little argument or resentment (although I did begrudge Mike a bit when Louie started acting up on walks with me but not with him, a clearly demonstration in my eyes that Mike was her preferred walker).
Beyond feeling good about our equitable division of dog owning responsibilities, Louie required even more attention that Digby, once again displaced our focus from the small things that, without canine or feline distractions, could have erupted into greater disruptions for reasons too silly and petty to understand. Mike often says that having a dog is more work than having a child and, though we can't speak to the amount of labor required in raising a baby, we were happy to expend any amount of effort required to be excellent dog owners. Louie makes us happy, and we love nothing more than to make her happy in return. We lavish toys and attention on her, improving the lives and temperaments of everyone involved. Though I don't think she singlehandedly improved our relationship (a series of increasingly improved job situations for me and Mike's newfound comedy habit definitely helped with our own personal happinesses), Louie's presence joined us in a strong commitment to providing our dog with a great life. She was a common hobby, a shared interest, a source of laughter and conversation, and even a source of entertainment. To put it quite plainly, Louie was the best thing that happened to me and Mike, our sanity, and the state of our relationship.
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And this is what was running through my head after my first full day on a new job in the dead of winter when the world lies dormant for months lie until spring, when the festivity and fun of the holidays have ended, and the trees are bare, and the world feels dismal and dreary. I was quite happy and not just because of a good first day. It was a larger and more general happiness, one that had become a steady undercurrent in my life, rather than an occasional pattern popping up every now and then.
Pet ownership is a rewarding experience in itself - no animal-lover will argue with that. But doing it with a significant other is even more gratifying, for it lends a larger sense of purpose, commitment, joy, and love to already positive and strong relationships. True, there are days when the last thing I want to do is take my dog for a walk in the below-freezing winter night and Mike still gets on my nerves from time to time. Adopting a dog won't solve your relationship issues and often time is the best avenue to identifying solutions to these problems in the world of love. But adding an animal to the home you share with a live-in significant other can do wonders for a relationship that you thought couldn't get any better. Digby, Louie, Mike, and I are living proof.


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With the glut of coverage already devoted to American award shows, it was only a matter of time before the keen gaze of opportunity turned to Cannes.
"Cannes has always been huge for film, but fashion-wise it wasn't on our radar until fairly recently," says Susan Ashbrook, executive vice president of Film Fashion, an agency that works with designers like Monique Lhuillier and Kevan Hall to clad talent in their clients' designs. "With the Internet photo services, it's become very big for us."
Indeed, Hall was elated when images of Andie MacDowell, swathed in his aqua beaded gown, peppered the online press. Says the designer: "It's an international festival, so what is worn is seen throughout Europe and the U.S. That makes Cannes very important."
What also makes the festival relevant is the "anything goes" spirit that infects the red carpet proceedings. This is, after all, a venue known for its acceptance of the outlandish and over-the-top. "Europeans have a very different feel for fashion," says stylist Estee Stanley, who, with partner Christina Ehrlich, will dress Penelope Cruz this year. "They take it seriously, but in the sense that you can create as much drama as you want to with your fashion."
But unlike the Oscars, which is a one-shot deal for actresses to wow audiences and critics, Cannes offers myriad chances to impress. In fact, a starlet could get razzed and then redeem herself for sartorial triumphs and missteps over and over again during the 11-day festival.
"With two major screenings per day and all the parties, celebrities have time to express each facet of their personality through their style," says Swarovski's creative director Nathalie Colin Roblique. "Cannes can be fun, casual chic or ultra glamorous." (To mark its their eighth year at Cannes, the company will unveil a "Red Carpet Collection" of fifteen handbags designed exclusively for the festival.)
Chopard, too, has a hand in designing items tailored specifically to Cannes. The Geneva-based jeweler, which has been a festival sponsor for a decade, will collaborate with fest favorite Valentino this year. On TK night, eight celebrities will ascend the steps wearing frocks by Valentino and jewelry by Chopard.
But unlike past years, in which the design houses reached out directly to stars, there are now style sentries to woo too. "Years ago, actresses came by themselves," says Chopard's Stephanie Labeille. "Now, there are no American actresses that are without the help of a stylist."
The company has also teamed up with Stuart Weitzman on a "priceless" one-of-a-kind shoe, a publicity ploy that has garnered the footwear designer tons of coverage at the Oscars for the last several years. The fancy footwear will be worn by a yet-to-be-named actress.
Weitzman, who is opening stores in St. Tropez and Monte Carlo, sums up the appeal of Cannes with a telling observation: "This is the place where the 5-inch heel was born," he says. "In the states, actresses ask for 3 ½ inches, maybe four."
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Looks like Chris Todd (QB) is gonna take the backseat to burns…at least through the spring…he has a hurt shoulder.
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It will also make its debut on the Wii !!!
The next generation of Mario Kart is blazing a new path on Wii! New tracks, new racers (including Miis), new rides and 12-player racing via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection makes for the ultimate Mario racing experience!
With all the new additions, don't expect Mario Kart Wii to skimp on the details. All your favourite Mario Kart franchise features return, such as classic tracks, cup modes, battles, boosts and ghost data. Mario Kart Wii isn't an update – it's a breakthrough!
Similar to Mario Kart DS, players will be able to take full advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You'll be able to race against up to 11 other players from around the world in massive online races or race against your friends. You can create rooms for friends to join and even text chat while you're waiting for other racers. The online function of Mario Kart Wii also lets you join a friend's race in action and be a spectator until the next course launches.
When you're not going full-throttle toward the finish line, you can see how you stack up against others in the Mario Kart Channel . Here, your best times on tracks are compared to other racers from around the world. You can also see which characters and control methods were used to record this time. See someone with a better time than yours? The Mario Kart Channel also lets you download their ghost data to your Wii and race against the best!
The other massive expansion to come to the Mario Kart franchise is the addition of a new type of vehicle: bikes! Although bikes have fewer wheels than karts, they have a different set of advantages. On a bike, you can pop a wheelie, which can make you go faster but also makes you vulnerable to other racers and environmental effects. Plus, bikes and karts can launch into the air from certain boost ramps, and once in the air, you can perform special tricks to gain a boost when you hit the ground.
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this is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Burns and Todd.
Interestingly, at the end of last season it seemed like a one-horse show (Burns). However, soon after Franklin took over, Todd decided to transfer in and play for a man he was quite familiar with. You see, Franklin used to run a coaching consulting business and through that he worked with Todd back in high school. In fact, he was quite hard on him, particularly as it related to his fundamentals. Why, you ask?
"He was a guy I saw had a tremendous amount of talent," said Franklin.
Don't be fooled, though. This was not a whimsical relationship. The fact is that when Todd was coming out of high school, he and his family relied heavily on Franklin's opinion. Further, when things didn't work out with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Todd also leaned on Franklin's advice regarding junior colleges, eventually landing at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. The two teams in the running for Todd's services this season were Troy (where Franklin formerly coached) and Auburn (where he currently coaches).
You get the picture.
So here's the question: Is it possible that Todd could usurp the job from Burns? Definitely.
Todd, a former three-star recruit, is a 6-foot-2, 220-pounder who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds. Burns is a 6-2, 199-pounder (onetime four-star recruit) who came in last season in relief of Brandon Cox, to perform well in a limited role. In fact, he rushed for 203 yards and provided a spark both during the regular season and in the bowl game victory over Clemson, even if he only managed to complete 10 of 26 passes on the year.
Still, Burns simply doesn't know Franklin's version of the spread offense nearly as well as Todd does; nor does Franklin know Burns as well as he knows Todd. In addition, Franklin noted that Todd was the more accurate passer this past Sunday during spring ball.
In the end, it's clear that Burns has the athletic edge in this competition while Todd has the knowledge of the offense and passing accuracy edge, all of which are important in the new offense. Of course, Franklin plans on starting the quarterback most able to help the Tigers win. Who that is right now is anyone's call.
Things were looking a lot better for Burns back in January then they are now. This competition seems pretty even right now.
Can the spread offense keep Auburn's defense SEC-ready?
How does Auburn's defense get enough physical work against coordinator Tony
Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads says "it's very much an issue."
His two solutions: First, make sure the defense gets enough time on its own. Then, ask Auburn's offense to give the defense some reps against a power attack.
"It's an issue we have to be smart about," Rhoads said. "We will spend a good amount of our time separate from the offense making sure we're exposed to the things physical offenses will expose us to. As the spring goes along and we put the pads on, we have to make sure we do enough crossover periods where the offensive is giving us two-back, power looks, so we get enough practice against that."
I got him…oops…you get him…oops…he's gone
"Believe me on this. Please. I have descended into college football's Grand Canyon. I have stood in its Alps. I have gazed at its ocean sunset. I have attended a game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. And I've been changed forever." -Bud Poliquin, Syracuse Columnist


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Originally posted by Templeton
Please excuse my ignorance here. I am new to this conspiracy, but it seems like the whole argument would be easy to confirm/debunk.
In boy scouts we are taught to salute the moon if there is no flag visible because Apollo 11 planted one there. Surely we have telescopes powerful enough to see it?
Originally posted by Phage
More "fake Earth". Oh, wait a minute. How does that work again? How does a fake Earth manage to pass out of the frame of the window (6:20)? I wonder why Bart didn't include this part of the "leaked" video in his movie.
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A thousand times, here, check this out,, then we can exchange a debate about radiation in space, the VABs, and whatever related aspect one might have an issue with.
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He is a god fearing man. Thats what they say..he cant lie with hes hand on a bible. Otherwise it would have been piece of cake to put a hand on it and say:- Yes, I was there at the time. You can twist the simpliest thing in your mind all you want but it doesnt change the most obvious thing.. He could not tell a lie with hes hand on the bible!
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Originally posted by Adyta
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"Childish personal attacks"? If someone is being a complete jerk degrading everyone in his path, what do YOU call them? A person with a less than desirable attitude? Oh wait, that's a childish personal attack too.
Did you even read the post?
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Degrading ? Showing pure facts and expertise of this stupid OP video is degrading? ...truth is degrading you? ...quit this childish conspiracy with moon landing and concentrate on real conspiracies
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How am I ignorant? Do you know what that word means?
Nobody has "great knowledge" of space. We know just as much about the afterlife as we do about space. Thousands of years of study and all we really know is "well, it might be infinite" or "we think wormholes might be possible. Maybe."


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When Byron Scott went back to the city and team that made him a name, he was elated that he will be coaching one of the best players in the history of the game. Further that he knew, that this was going to be Kobe Bryant's farewell tour.
Surprised with the news, Scott was thinking that Kobe would still stay with the organization for a couple more years.
"I thought he probably had at least had another year in him," Scott said.
"I know his purpose is to finish out this season and play. I don't know what he's thinking as far as playing well or getting back somewhere near to the level that he's accustomed to getting. I think when you decide this is it, you also come to grips that you're not the same player that you used to be."
Scott further detailed that Bryant never really told him the exact reasons on why he is retiring but he can only assume.
"It was so matter of fact and it was so at peace, which, after I thought about it, I felt better about that. It wasn't like he was agonizing over it or anything. He was just like, 'Yeah, I'm announcing I'm retiring.' He just kind of went on from there."
With everything said for Kobe, Scott shares that he will always treasure every moment with the "Black Mamba" from the time he met him to the present day.
"Everything. I can go all the way back to when he was this young guy out there just shooting in the dark at the Forum before the lights came on, before practice was 2-3 hours away, to this point where he's still at the practice facility 2-3 hours before everybody else getting shots up. I'll have great memories of spending a lot of time with him as a rookie and then getting a chance to spend his last years as a basketball player."
"I witnessed an 18-year-old that came into this league that told me two months after we started the season, when I asked him what he wanted to be in this league, he told me the best. And I saw that come to light for a long period of time. So, yeah, it's hard to just kind of see guys, especially somebody that you care about."
Now that the Scott will be steering Bryant's farewell party, he stressed that he will not change what is the role for Kobe for this team.
"I still want him to go out on a very positive note. And I think there's a part of me that feels that he's still going to have those glimmers of having some of the games that I know he's capable of having. I don't know how many that may be or how few it may be. But I think that's still the hope that I have."
In addition to that, Scott hopes that Bryant will mentor the young Lakers and carry on his legacy.
"I just want him to mentor these guys a little bit more, on the court and off the court, because these are still a bunch of puppies," Scott said. "I just hope they understand who they've been around for the last couple months and try to spend as much time with him as possible these next six months, seven months or whatever the case may be and try to pick his brain as much as possible."


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12 Ways to Celebrate 2012 Online [New Year]
1. Update your social network with wishes at 00:00'
What else makes you happy if you can update your Facebook status or twitter tweet on time 00:00:00 on January 1, 2012. So if you don't waste your time partying with your friends offline this time you can make it.
Few people on Facebook thinks they can schedule your update via the New FB timeline. No, this is not possible as Facebook only supports adding stories to past only. So if you want to get the thrill of 2012 and want that millisecond breath till you die post it on Facebook and Twitter. There are other sites including Laterbro to schedule your updates. Use that service only if you are sleeping or partying.
2. Chat with your loved ones at midnight
Chatting gives happiness like nothing else. At that nice moment what about chatting with your lover or someone who is so special only to you. Make sure you are chatting with her by getting rid of disturbances from other friends. Better try some private chats or video chats on GTalk. If you have 3G or you are rich enough to own an iPhone go with Facetime 🙂 Lucky you are while others struggle in social networks and gtalk, Facetime does what you want neatly
3. Tag your family members in your own customized videos & photos
The common trend is tagging all in your New year wishes photos. But for a change tag all your close family members in a private restricted poster with memories of 2011 and let they feel happy and precious to get involved in some beautiful moments than dancing with strangers as the enjoyment is just for the moment we do while the things you do on Facebook is there forever. you can print it out and send to your grannies and other family members. Not just limited to that you can get all this sticked on a room and shown to all your friends. It's more beautiful when we do it
4. Start a hangout on Google+ with your family or friends
With the coming of Google+ Hangouts are going crazy. Before it was just walking here and there with friends and take some snaps to show off to your friends and post on Facebook to make others jealous. But now things have changed into live video chat with friends and family anywhere in world for free of cost and people are using various softwares to add effects to their webcams and make people get crazy with their friends than when they are near. Hangout is the perfect way to start 2012
5. Video Chat with your Girlfriend
This seems bit crazy as no girls accepts to it. But if you want to make this year beautiful convince her that you want to start the year seeing her face. This doesn't seem to work with near girlfriends as they might say they will come to your home and make your family go crazy as they come to know your relations. So don't just chat, video chat with her. Possible your girlfriend must be on Facebook, do the Facebook Video call 🙂
6. Watch the live streaming channels on YouTube
YouTube is buzzing with the coming of live streaming. Most programs are streamed lively on YouTube. Check YouTube Live channel to see whether any live program is scheduled at your free time and watch it out 🙂 thus love. If you are a god believer you could search for spiritual videos to start day with. Most people have a habit of seeing some superstars first to make the day lucky for them. In that case just search for images of superstar and bookmark. If you are a Rajnikanth make him your desktop wallpaper
7. Poke your GF on Facebook
This seems crazy. But some girls love poking back as we poke her and never give up. Even though its virtual poking it's a nice way to start the day with. Just construct the scene as poking her really and you enjoy the day.
8. Post on the New year events created by friends on Facebook
Yeah Facebook created events virtually for mainly virtual group discussion and not offline parties. Every one on Facebook is invited to at least one event on New Year. Just go to the event, say hi and interact with others and add good girls and boys as friends. So if your resolution is to make new friends. This is the best time.
9. Schedule an email to your primary email containing something which makes you happy
LOL! This is the MR. Bean way. All you have to do is make a beautiful email, may be an email from someone who you love or inspire and schedule to send to your email at that night. So you open it and enjoy as you achieved something.
Something like an email from Angelina Jolie saying She loves you and she want you to be in her next film. Things will go crazy I swear
10. Publish a blog post containing your street pics, celebration video, sounds captured all mixed into a spicy post.
Well to all big bloggers it's time to thank all your readers who read your non-user friendly articles but just search friendly articles. So to get your visitor's attention just publish a blog post containing your latest pic, introducing your family to your readers, neighbourhood celebration videos, music and crackers round your apartment all taped into one video of which it could go viral 😛 and that could even make your year.
11. If you don't have anyone to video chat with, consider chatting with hot strangers
So no luck with video chatting as you did not get anyone to have a video chat with. As most girls prefers text messaging and chatting it's not your fault. But thanks to some live video chatting made by some teens things are easy as writing on paper. Check Chatroulette' or Omegle.
12. If you are missing someone and have their number. Use Skype video call
Definitely you are the luckiest one having your girlfriend's number and she is online too. So take out something like Skype and do a quick call 🙂 It's better to call her little earlier and say to come online and tell her how you are going to connect with her as girls are mostly dumb and it may ruin your day.
If there is a smile on your face and value my creativity and efforts, please help this little writer by just sharing this cool writing with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and by emailing to your friends.
Don't forget to share your successful stories and new year celebration plan by dropping a comment below.
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TRENTON — The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) today filed an administrative action seeking recoveries from a Camden shoe store that allegedly misclassified hundreds of name-brand basketball sneakers as orthopedic footwear in order to collect reimbursements from Medicaid.
OSC's investigation, conducted by its Medicaid Fraud Division, determined that Shapiro's Shoes billed the Medicaid program for high-top Nike sneakers, Timberland boots and other shoes that were not eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. According to its notice of claim, OSC reviewed more than 300 reimbursement claims from Shapiro's Shoes and found that they each lacked the appropriate supporting documentation, resulting in a Medicaid overpayment of $36,416.
An on-site visit by OSC investigators found that Shapiro's Shoes did not even keep orthopedic shoes in stock and did not have the equipment required to fit patients for orthopedic shoes, according to the notice of claim.
"The Medicaid program is designed to help those in need cover the costs of legitimate medical expenses," State Comptroller Matthew Boxer said. "It should not be used to provide free pairs of Nike high-tops funded by taxpayers."
While the owner of Shapiro's Shoes told OSC investigators that the high-top Nike sneakers the store dispensed were authorized orthopedic footwear, a Nike official told OSC that the company does not manufacture a high-top corrective basketball shoe. The notice of claim further states that Nike's only corrective shoe is a walking shoe that Shapiro's Shoes did not have in its inventory.
Similarly, the notice of claim states that one of the physicians who prescribed orthopedic footwear for a Shapiro's Shoes customer noted to OSC that he has never written a prescription for a high-top sneaker in his 38 years of practicing medicine.
OSC commenced its investigation of Shapiro's Shoes upon receiving information from a third party that the store was billing Medicaid for its sale of Converse "Chuck Taylor All Star" sneakers as corrective footwear.
The notice of claim seeks more than $2.5 million in recoveries and penalties from the shoe store. Penalties are assessed on a per claim basis. OSC also has suspended any further Medicaid payments to the shoe store.
The statements in OSC's notice of claim are only allegations. Shapiro's Shoes has the right to contest OSC's claims and seek a hearing before the Office of Administrative Law.
Boxer thanked the state's Department of Human Services for its assistance with OSC's investigation.
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In Reference to the Article: God's Hunters?
Hello Frank and Mary.
"Losing their empathy"…no. Gently helping them face reality…yes.
There are very, very few reputable scripture scholars and not one orthodox Jewish or Christian community who would agree with most of your comments. Besides…just the fact that Jesus ate one fish…which is specially noted in scripture….would completely contradict all the vegetarian logic. Not to mention, Jesus ordered Peter to catch a fish with a hook…and not even for the purpose of food! (Mathew 17:27) John 14:12 has absolutely nothing to do with restricting one's diet. Here again…you have put your own subjective spin on things.
The evidence for the absurdity and ineffectiveness of deer immunocontraceptives is overwhelming. And, I can't believe you'd deny those innocent creatures their right to reproduce. Again, I challenge you to consult any wildlife biologist, conservation or natural resource professional in the country on the matter….. but I know you won't…facing the truth is too uncomfortable.
As I've mentioned several times, killing, in the grand scheme of things, is not important to me, it don't particularly enjoy it at all, but it is a reality of life on earth, thus I kill humanely. If there was not one human being on earth, the fact remains that animals would still suffer terribly as a result of the other animals struggling for survival, the wrath of Mother Nature and environmental patterns that limit food, water supply and habitat. Again, a governing rule on planet earth is that something must die for something else to live. There is simply no way to scientifically refute this basic principle.
And yes, the fact remains that vegetarians are responsible for the death of animals when they buy their food from farmers who had to unfortunately kill animals that would otherwise devour their crops…or the countless animals that get destroy in planting and harvesting methods. I challenge you to talk with any farmer in America about this unfortunate reality…but again…you won't.
In our discussion here, you have again and again and again refused to face objective facts, biological principles and proven scientific data. You have outright admitted that "regardless of what Jesus or the disciples did in the Bible"…you will do differently. You have abused Sacred Scripture by putting your own subjective twist and interpretations on things and continue to completely disregard any authoritative source on any of the subjects we have discussed. I have to admit, I'm quite stunned. I always knew that the "animal rights" philosophy and lifestyle was based on denial…but my God…I had no idea how deep the denial runs! Thank you though…it's given me lots of food for thought for future writing projects, radio and TV work.
Sorry Frank and Mary…but we do not live in a Disney movie. I will continue to live and promote the ethics and principles that Jesus (God) taught by word and example…which includes the respectful, grateful harvesting of living creatures for food. I will continue to promote sound, reverent, scientific and spiritual based stewardship and conservation practices in caring for our earth and all of creation. I will also continue to reach out to those who are being deceived by the "cult of denial" which you unfortunately belong to and promote.
In the mean time, as long as you continue to flat out reject truckloads of empirical data from a variety of academic disciplines, I simply cannot waste any more of my time and energy with this conversation. Let us pray for one another.
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The United States has been withdrawn from the 2016 Turnbull Stakes after mucus was detected in his scope this morning.
The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes was set to be a crucial 2016 Spring Racing Carnival run for The United States as his performance would determine whether he heads to the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) or Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) and owner Lloyd Williams will now be forced to completely reassess his plans for the Group 1 winner.
The United States was rated the biggest danger to Hartnell in 2016 Turnbull Stakes betting markets and the Godolphin galloper is now into $1.80 to make it three wins on the trot.
Hartnell stamped himself as one of the best horses in the country with dominant victories in both the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick on September 3 and the Group 2 Hill Stakes (2000m) at the same venue on September 17, but there are some concerns that he does not race as well the Melbourne way of going.
This will be his first race start in Melbourne since the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) last year and he finished a flat sixth in the Turnbull Stakes last year.
Jameka is now on the second line of Turnbull Stakes betting and she is into $4.80 to record a second victory at Group 1 level.
The talented filly recorded her first race win for over a year when she proved far too strong for her rivals in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield on September 17 and this will be her final lead-up run for the Caulfield Cup.
The only other horse that is available at single-figure Turnbull Stakes odds is Raw Impulse, who was scratched from the Group 3 Craven Plate (2000m) at Royal Randwick yesterday to remain in Melbourne for this race.
Raw Impulse was beaten as an odds-on favourite when he returned to the races at Moonee Valley on September 3, but he was far too strong for his rivals in the Tokyo City Cup (1800m) at Morphettville on September 17.
There has been a sprinkling of support in Turnbull Stakes betting for Preferment ($21 into $19), Sofia Rosa ($51 into $41) and Second Bullet ($126 into $101), while Tarzino ($21 out to $26), Happy Trails ($34 out to $51), Set Square ($26 out to $18) and De Little Engine ($91 out $126) have all been on the drift.


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When I was younger, I used to go around asking everyone I met to tell me the best piece of business advice they'd ever received. I collected a lot of good quotes and tips but this one stopped me cold.
You see, up until that point, it had never occurred to me that earning a living costs you something. And I'm not talking about the "gotta spend money to make money" kinds of costs. I'm talking about what you pay from your life – your time, your energy, your heart, your soul and all too often, your dignity and self-respect.
A friend of mine recently took a step that reminded me of how important this concept is. She decided to walk away from a lucrative writing client because she realized that their 'edit-by-committee' approach was robbing her of her voice and, more importantly, her confidence.
I know from my own experience that working with the wrong clients can be worse than not working at all. In these tough economic times, it's hard to sacrifice short-term profits but we all need to pay attention to the long-term costs. Preserving our confidence translates directly into long-term growth as we cannot produce the kind of outstanding work necessary to move our careers and businesses forward without it.
In the world of big business, in survey after survey, employees consistently report that financial compensation levels have little bearing on their job performance, satisfaction or desire to stay with the company. This concept shouldn't just hold true for employees. As business owners, we also need to recognize when projects or clients cost us more than they are worth.


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Lenses, modules, links - that is essentially what Squidoo.com can be boiled down to. Today we'll be taking a look at a new direction for Social networking known as Squidoo. Much like Twitter, Squidoo takes an existing part of sites like Facebook and Myspace and expands upon it to create a brand new social networking phenomenon - what they hope will be the next big thing.
So, let's get down to the basics. What exactly is Squidoo? It's a social networking site, but only in the most basic terms. You create a page, post a picture, etc. However, where Squidoo really shines is in it's ability to expand on the "Share a Link" option found on your average Facebook page. Squidoo employs pages called lenses - these are pages that you create and post a lot of links on a particular subject. For instance, I could create a lens about "Greatest Action Movies" - and not that this is indicative of what I really think, but let's say that on that page, I provide a link to some Steven Seagal movie on IMDB.com. Now, a person looking up action movies (really hoping to find an actor he's been looking for) can go on my lens and find the link that leads to the Seagal page on IMDB.
This is a pioneering concept in website searching that companies like Google have been trying to successfully employ for years. Searches today are based on keywords that are linked to certain pages - rather than having to dig through multiple websites to find the information, you use the same principle the human brain uses to find linked information - parallel processing. By looking up "Action Movies" on Google, there is no way you'll find a recognizeable picture of Steven Seagal anywhere on the first page - on Squidoo, you can let your search focus as you narrow down specifically what you're looking for.
This is how lensing works on Squidoo. A search for a specific kitchen utensil who's name you don't know gets focused down further and further as you link from lens to lens. Each page offers human insight in the picking of the links or in the information written - so Squidoo essentially creates a human network for information sharing.
In this sense, Squidoo is a marvel - my own search attempts on the website were faster than searching on a crawler by a factor of about 10. However, other parts of the site don't work nearly as well. First of all, posting links to share with others is great, but their system for posting notes and messages is archaic compared to the versatility you'll find on Facebook or Myspace. If your game is sharing messages and notes with friends, you're better off looking elsewhere.
Much like Twitter, it remains to be seen whether or not Squidoo has the fortitude to make it past the initial stages. While the site's "About Me" section decrees that it has more than 700,000 pages, that pales in comparison to the numbers on other networking sites.
So try out Squidoo if you like - after all, like all these other networks it's completely free.


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NEW YORK — A brutal show schedule with many off-site venues; hot, humid weather, and snarled traffic as a result of the United Nations summit left retailers feeling cranky last week, but nonetheless bullish about spring.
Given the continuing strength of the luxury market, retailers said they expect their open-to-buys to be at least a few points ahead of last year and perhaps more if their companies are opening new stores. After all, the euro is dropping against the dollar, meaning designer goods might be less expensive come spring, and fashion shoppers continue to trade up.
"Our current business is extremely strong in all parts of women's apparel and fashion accessories," said Bloomingdale's chairman and chief executive officer Michael Gould. "We will continue to intensify the programs that are working for us. Next year will be a major year, as far as Bloomingdale's goes."
Joan Kaner, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, said the collections she saw bode well for a strong season. "Usually, spring is rather ho-hum," she said. "We've seen two directions — a return to modernism and the pulled-together feminine look. It will be good for business. The season has a lot of appeal."
One concern for stores was the plethora of neutral shades that could turn into a sea of blandness on the retail floor. "As much as a problem as black is this fall, ivory or taupe will be for spring," said Michael Fink, senior fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue. "It doesn't have that pull if everything is the same color."
Jeffrey Kalinsky saw a silver lining in all the beige.
"I think neutral colors are refined and there's always a way to make them sing other than having carnival of colors," said the owner of Jeffrey New York.
Beneath the overall optimism, however, was a strong feeling among buyers that New York Fashion Week is at a crossroads as the shows increasingly get taken over by the celebrity phenomenon. It raises the question as to what the runway is for in the end — so designers can show and sell their latest collections, or simply to provide a photo op for the tabloids? Some retailers said they were shoved into standing room so celebrities could get prized seats. One prominent retailer was rudely told she'd have to stand at the Donna Karan show. "I buy so much Donna Karan," she said, adding, "This is embarrassing."
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Robert Burke, senior vice president of fashion at Bergdorf Goodman, said he's never experienced a more difficult and uncomfortable show season, between the traffic, heat, venues and the amount of people that have no reason at all being at shows.
"I love that fashion has gotten so much attention, but we need to regroup and think about who needs to be there," he said. "It's at the point that it's become distracting. Hopefully, these p.r. companies will think twice about how much of a spectacle they want to turn a show into. I think the tents were the best organized that they've ever been. Most of the off-site venues were not very comfortable places for the most part."
Fink added, "We get to shows even earlier now so we're not trampled by the camera crews and rudely pushed aside. Designers need to figure this out. We're all there to do a job. When I can't get enough seats for my people, it's a problem."
"It's a difficult week in the fact that there are lot of shows, and you rush everywhere to wait," said Barbara Atkin, fashion director of Holt Renfrew. "There were major traffic jams, adding to the unnecessary stress, but as buyers, we kind of accept that. We have to put up with it, but how much longer we will do this, who knows? There has to be a breaking point."
Buyers were partially appeased by what they called the strength of the season. Overall, standout collections were seen from Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Michael Kors and Vera Wang.
Here is what buyers had to say on the season:
- Joan Kaner of Neiman Marcus said the store is picking up some new designers. "We're looking at Rodarte and Stephen Burrows, who had a nice collection. I loved Michael Kors, J. Mendel, Ralph Lauren, Y & Kei, Jose Ramon Reyes and Brian Reyes."
- Bloomingdale's senior vice president of fashion direction, Kal Ruttenstein, characterized the week as "a little erratic, but overall a good season with some really strong, established collections and a couple of new players that show promise. "Even in some collections that weren't great, there were a lot of good items."
Key trends: a new palette of cream, beige, ecru and white; floaty dresses in chiffon, silk or gauze; city shorts in all lengths; ruffled, feminine romantic blouses; cropped flyaway jackets and sweaters, and flat shoes and sandals, even for evening.
Standouts: Marc Jacobs for modern clothes with little vintage inspiration; Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein for floaty shapes and standout white clothes; Ralph Lauren for romantic dresses, a French sailor look, shirting fabrics in solids and stripes; Michael Kors' ruffles, and Donna Karan's Empire and flyaway back jersey dresses, which looked new.
- Robert Burke of Bergdorf Goodman said, "It was a very good season. There's plenty to put into the store and things will sell. It's understated, but distinctive and new. Retailers want to give consumers a lot to buy."
Standouts: Calvin Klein, "an incredibly important show for New York and really pivotal for Francisco Costa. It was beautifully designed and had a lightness. It was so sophisticated, it rivals a European collection." He also praised the draping at Doo.Ri; beautiful color palette at Vera Wang; J. Mendel's couture-inspired collection; Ralph Lauren's blue-and-white striped shirting and "real American sensibility," and Donna Karan for "one of the prettiest collections she's done in years."
- Nicole Fischelis, vice president and fashion director for ready-to-wear, Macy's East, said, "I think all the masters are keeping faithful to their style with their own identity — Tuleh, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein. We're very happy with what we've seen. The message is really about the dress, shorts and suits with pared-down embellishment and leaner looks and silhouettes."
Other strong collections: Marc Jacobs' flyaway jacket and Diane von Furstenberg's trapeze silhouette, which seemed "fresh. The soigné look is going to be fabulous for the accessory business," she said.
- Beth Buccini, a co-owner of Kirna Zabête, said the store's spring and fall sales this year were ahead 30 percent and she feels the trend will continue.
Standouts: She expects Proenza Schouler and Thakoon to help maintain the store's growth. "Roland Mouret was incredibly beautiful and design at its finest. It was an amazing lesson in dressmaking. Zac Posen showed his most mature and sophisticated collection yet, and Tuleh's dress with a black-and-white pattern on one side and magenta and orange on the other was a standout."
- Lavelle Olexa, senior vice president of fashion merchandising at Lord & Taylor, said, "From all the gypsy-inspired looks and frills that were so prevalent, the collections moved to a more refined elegance that will find a great deal of acceptance with a broad range of customers. Designers presented beautiful collections with more emphasis on fit and tailoring. The dress continued to dominate runways. Pants were short and elegant."
Standouts: The metallic taffetas at Nicole Miller; Bill Blass' pantsuits; Yeohlee's addition of jeans to the mix; Oscar de la Renta's embellished jackets, and Joanna Mastroianni's shorts.
- Michael Fink of Saks Fifth Avenue said the week was "very consistent. Everybody is on the same trend — polished dressing for a woman instead of a girl. They have revived the word 'chic.' New York rarely sets the trend. It gives us very wearable clothes, different from creating a spectacle as the European designers do."
Fink said the runways were filled with dresses, from wide halter designs to Empire dresses, and they were lightweight, with cotton chiffons, lace trims, and crochet. He also saw plenty of high-waisted pencil skirts, usually paired with simple chiffon camisoles or sleeveless blouses. "This is a perfect Saks season —more polished and sophisticated."
Standouts: Calvin Klein for innovative dresses, interesting skirts and an overall modern and wearable look; Oscar de la Renta for slim daytime suits and cocktail dresses with a new volume, and Marc Jacobs, for clean silhouettes, sometimes architectural, and manipulating fabrics with pleating, knotting and exaggeration.
- Jennifer Wheeler, director of designer apparel at Nordstrom, found plenty of newness and called the season fresh. "Roland Mouret, Donna Karan and Vera Wang looked great," she said, also pointing to the coats at Libertine, Michael Kors' collection and Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein, which she, too, termed "a watershed collection" for the designer.
New brands for spring Nordstrom is buying include Brian Reyes and Willow.
- Jeffrey Kalinsky of Jeffrey called spring one of the most beautiful seasons ever. "The buy is going to have to be bigger this spring, and last spring was a strong one," he said. "Fall started out pretty strong. I think the general mood for me as a buyer is optimistic."
Standouts: Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta. "There was so much to love at Marc's show. Project Alabama and Behnaz Sarafpour were strong. Narciso Rodriguez was beautiful. When I saw the show, I thought, 'What a joy to be part of the world called Libertine.' What a great show, what energy." Kalinsky is also picking up Brian Reyes.
- Scott Tepper, fashion director and divisional merchandise manager of apparel, accessories, and lingerie at Henri Bendel, was grateful that American designers didn't go fully, shockingly into minimalism and praised the variety of trends. "We realize, however, that this season requires a strong edit in order to avoid a matronly or an overly beige feeling on the floor," he said.
Standouts: "Brian Reyes, Richard Chai, and Rag & Bone all shared an uptown-downtown sensibility that speaks to our customer. Doo.Ri was simply flawless. In a very beige season, her presentation was fresh and luxurious. Diane von Furstenberg delivered another terrific collection and her interpretation of volume was by far the most wearable we've seen. Brian Bradley at Tuleh forced us to consider a more intellectual approach to what feels modern in fashion."
Tepper said the best was saved for last: "Gwen Stefani made our week with her very powerful L.A.M.B. collection … [and with] the evolution and expansion of the line for spring. Especially relevant to us were the military coats, cashmere cardigans and evening clothes."
- Elizabeth Gorman, owner of Mix in Houston, said the store has seen a 25 to 30 percent increase since January and she's expecting similar increases next spring.
Standouts: Roland Mouret, Boudicca, Jeremy Lang and Michael Kors. Lang and Brian Reyes will be new to the store next season.


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Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister's Question Time from 16th April 1996.
TEU Legislation
Mr. Steen: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 12 March, Official Report, column 535, if he will list each regulation and the Department which takes responsibility for it in the past three years.
The Prime Minister: Information about individual Council and Commission regulations adopted in the last three years can be obtained from the Commission's CELEX database of Community legislation. Information on which Department leads on each individual measure could be assembled only at disproportionate cost.
Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 16 April.
Sir Peter Tapsell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 16 April.
The Prime Minister: This morning, I presided at a meeting of the Cabinet and had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in the House, I shall be having further meetings later today.
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Mr. Hall: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list all the functions, and the dates on which they took place, which were held at No. 10 Downing Street where the costs have been met by political parties and organisations for the purpose of providing financial support to political parties since November 1990.
The Prime Minister [holding answer 1 April 1996]: There have been no such functions.
Mr. Hall: To ask the Prime Minister what charges are levied on (a) charities, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) non-
The Prime Minister [holding answer 1 April 1996]: When charitable or other non-


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Grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes and fried egg with a crunchy baguette. One of the lightest, quickest and simplest lunches (brunches?) I could think of. Grilling brings out that sweet nuttiness in the asparagus you would never have if you boiled them. If I didn't try grilling the asparagus, I would always see it as this boring, tasteless greens! And if you have not fallen in love with the roasted tomatoes yet, you will now!
- asparagus
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- olive oil
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- coarse freshly ground pepper
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- Preheat your grill/oven, slice tomatoes in half, chop off the dry part of asparagus stalks and place on a baking paper
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle quite generously with coarse sea slat and freshly ground pepper
- Grill vegetables (don't worry if you down have a fancy grill – just put your baking tray up in the oven, much closer to the top than you normally would) for 15-20 mins at 180c
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Defending women's champion Serena Williams made quick work of Margarita Gasparyan on Sunday with a straight-set victory as she continues her quest to win her seventh Australian Open singles title.
Williams needed just 55 minutes to complete the 6-2, 6-1 win over her Russian opponent at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The 34-year-old American will face fifth-seeded Maria Sharapova in Tuesday's quarterfinals.
"I had no that I was playing her next," Williams said. "It'll be a good match. She had a good win today."
Sharapova reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the eighth time in her career by defeating Belinda Bencic 7-5, 7-5.
Sharapova smacked a career-high 21 aces during the two-hour, five-minute afternoon match that was played under a closed roof because of rain.
Sharapova will attempt to end a 17-match losing streak against Williams, the world No. 1 player. Sharapova is 2-18 against Williams, with her last victory occurring in 2004.
The 12th-seeded Bencic, of Switzerland, put up a fierce challenge against Sharapova and neither player landed a service break until Sharapova won the decisive game.
The final point came on a backhand by Sharapova that was initially ruled out. A review displayed the ball was in and Sharapova began celebrating her victory.
Her postmatch request was to get to face her next opponent with the roof open.
"I've played more matches indoor than outdoor so far this tournament," Sharapova said. "It's the first time in my career at the Australian Open where I've played three times in a row under the roof. I would like to play outdoors, since this is an outdoor tournament, but I'll do whatever is necessary."
Williams played her match in sunlight as the roof was opened after the weather improved.
She is looking for her 22nd major title. The record of 24 is held by Margaret Court.
"Twenty-four is close, but it's still far away," Williams said. "I never play thinking that I want to be with the great Margaret Court. I'm playing just playing for me. I'm focusing on just one game at a time and that I want to win another Grand Slam."
On the men's side, Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarterfinals for the third time with a three-set victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
The seventh-seeded Nishikori drilled 31 winners during the 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory. Tsonga, seeded ninth, had 13 aces but made 36 unforced errors during the two-hour, two-minute match.
Nishikori, of Japan, secured the victory when Tsonga, of France, hit a forehand wide.
"One match at a time. I focus on what I have to," Nishikori said. "I felt very good. Especially against a player like Jo, it's great to win in straight sets and I thought I played a good match."
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Emilia 4, the solar car of the University of Bologna, wins the American Solar challenge
Emilia 4, the solar car designed and built by the University of Bologna, triumphs at the American Solar Challenge, a competition reserved for solar vehicles developed by universities all over the world.
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Artificial intelligence and robotics: Villani makes Italy and france meet
During his visit to Bologna, the renowned mathematician, guest at the inauguration of Alma Mater's academic year, took the opportunity to meet Italian experts, with the objective of defining Europe's role in these fields, essential to the development of technology for the near future.
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We asked 10 dads what they want for Father's Day, and here's what they said
It's that time of year again — that time when we celebrate dads in all their fatherly glory. Father's Day is indeed upon us. Dads are rock stars; they're the real-life heroes our kids aspire to be. They work so hard for the sake of their families, and they deserve to have their day done their way. But what exactly is their way? What do dads really want for Father's Day?
More: Fatherhood in 5 words of less: Dads get it done
We asked 10 dads that exact question. The results, well, they might surprise you. We thought they might wish for their big day to be filled with even bigger adventures, with cases of beer and keg stands and with all the fancy, shiny dad swag they could get their man hands on. We were wrong. So what do dads really want on their special day? We'll let them tell you...
"Nothing complicated. No crazy schedules, no stress. Definitely want to spend it with my son and my own old man, of course. But just leave all stresses and complications to the side." — Chris A.
"I want breakfast and to see the handmade cards my girls make for me. They don't stay little forever, so I want to enjoy them in this stage. When they get older, they will look at Father's Day for more materialistic presents, and I will be missing the drawings and handmade cards they make me now." — Rick P.
"Fixing my kids what they want and spending quality time doing things they want to do with me. It lets them know I'm blessed to have them." — Mark B.
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"I just want to spend time with the kids." — John W.
"I just want to spend the day stress free with my daughter and my grandkids." — Mike H.
"My dad is 73. Last Father's Day, he surprised me when he requested a pedicure and massage. But he loved it! And he's getting a combo again this year." — Sarah R. said of her dad's request
"Honestly, Father's Day has never been a big thing for me. Just being with my family is enough. Coming off a deployment will make it that much more special just to be with them. There are those that can't." — Andy A. said of being a military dad on Father's Day. Thanks for your service, Andy!
"I just want a home-cooked meal and to spend time with my kids and grandkids." — Keith R.
"A cold beer, something good to grill and a stress-free day acting like a kid with my own kids." — Ryan M.
"I don't want gifts or cards. I just want an entire day to enjoy my family. With jobs and school and sports, we don't get much time to just be together and enjoy each other. Throw in some beer and a steak, and the day would be perfect." — Nick W.
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So there you have it, straight from the dads themselves, what they really want for Father's Day. It looks like dads just want to have fun and spend a stress-free day with their families. So save yourself the grief of trying to track down the perfect material gift, and splurge on the Father's Day gifts that don't cost a thing — plenty of fun and quality time. Bonus points if you bring steak and beer.
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Point Standings
Prizes for the 2017-2018 Season
As in seasons past, the Bay Cup points formula will mimic USA Fencing's point system for domestic Division 1 events, which can be found in the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook.
The point standings are calculated using your best results, with your lowest result excluded. If the series has 3 events, your best 2 results will be used; If the series has 4 events, your best 3 will be considered; and so on. If you do not fence every event in the series, then all of your results will count toward your points total.
Current Point Standings
Gift cards will be awarded to the top finisher in each of the mini series events that have at least 2 events.


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text: 2016 Harvest Concludes October 18, 2016 | Eco-Sustainability, Harvest ReportsThe 2016 harvest has concluded. These are the last grapes left to be picked (photo). As we do every year, after the harvest we start turning the soil to air it as it has been compacted by the repeated passages of the machines. We will then proceed seeding the field... Read more >


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Course of dreams
Veteran left-handed pitcher Joe Saunders is stoked about a season with the Rangers. Saunders is, of course, happy that Texas signed him last week after a season with Seattle. But he has another, nonbaseball reason to be excited about coming to Arlington: Our area's golf courses.
Saunders has a 4 handicap and is likely the best golfer in the Rangers' clubhouse. He and pitcher Cory Burns, who has an 8 handicap, work out together in the Phoenix area during the off-season.
Saunders is pumped about playing two of our area's most iconic courses — Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth and the TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving. Saunders wants to add them to the impressive list of courses he's played during his near-decade-long career with the Angels, Diamondbacks and Mariners. He also hopes to hit Champions in Houston. "Those are on my list," he said.
He also has plans to play Augusta next off-season. At the moment, here are his three favorite courses in America:
1. Oakland Hills, Bloomfield, Mich. — "It's hard. The greens are super ridiculous fast and undulating. It's an unbelievable course. You hit it in the rough and you can barely find it there."
2. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey County, Calif. — "For sheer picturesque [reasons], it would have to be Pebble Beach. Just for the sheer beauty factor."
3. Pine Valley Golf Club, Camden County, New Jersey — "It's one of the top courses in the country."
Word from Wash
"If Prince wants to go play 162 and he's kicking [butt], he can play 162. But if I decide he needs a break, then I'm going to give him a break. Playing in that heat in Texas, we'll see. We try to see what we can do to get them fresh going down the stretch. If that means talking him into taking a day and getting [a beating] behind it, I'll survive, I'll get up. I've been getting up all my life, so if he knocks me [down], I'll get up. If [all] that means I can get a lot out of him down the stretch giving him two days off in a 162-game schedule."
— Manager Ron Washington on possibly having to force first baseman Prince Fielder, who has only missed 13 regular-season games in his eight full seasons in the big leagues, to take a day or two off. Fielder has missed just one game the last five seasons.
Injury updpate
OF Shin-Soo Choo (mild triceps tendinitis): Day-to-day, designated hitter in Thursday's game.
OF Alex Rios (strained intercostal): Played Thursday in first spring game since March 4, will be evaluated afterward.
C Geovany Soto (foot surgery): Played in first spring game, will be evaluated afterward.
2B Jurickson Profar (teeth, right shoulder tendinitis): To miss 3-5 days after having four wisdom teeth pulled Thursday; had been throwing from 120 feet.
RHP Matt Harrison (lower back stiffness): Throwing live batting practice Friday.


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In today's fast-paced world, many of our so-called modern conveniences create challenges to our bodies and overall health.
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July 2013 When the goal is to avoid using alcohol and illicit substances after being released from jail, it's who one's friends are that counts most. Self-control is important because it helps a person have the right kind of friends.
April 2013
Patients were more likely to take a rapid HIV test when substance abuse treatment programs offered the test onsite rather than referred for offsite testing. Patients were equally likely to accept and learn their HIV status whether the offer of onsite testing was accompanied by 30 minutes of risk reduction counseling or by 5 minutes of brief information on the testing procedure. Onsite testing accompanied by brief information was cost effective, taking into account the projected lifetime costs of treatment and the gains in health and longevity for detected cases.
February 2013
Nicotine sensitizes the mouse brain to the addictive effects of cocaine, according to recent NIDA-supported research. The results accord with the hypothesis that a person's initial use of an addictive substance physiologically sensitizes his or her brain to the rewarding and addictive effects of other substances. If the findings carry over to people, then preventing youths from smoking might reduce their vulnerability to cocaine abuse and addiction, and cocaine-dependent individuals might ease their path to recovery by quitting smoking.
February 2013 Teens who participated in the intervention Strong African American Families‒Teen at age 16 reported fewer conduct problems and depressive symptoms and less substance abuse at age 17‒18, compared to peers exposed to a control intervention.
December 2012
Study findings indicate that children exposed to methamphetamine prenatally show more signs of increased emotionality, anxiety, and depression than nonexposed children at ages 3 and 5 years.
November 2012 The NIDA-supported Good Behavior Game recently was honored with the 2012 Mentor International Best Practice Award. The game, which focuses on reducing disruptive behaviors in elementary school classrooms, has been shown to prevent drug abuse and other problems in adolescence and young adulthood.
July 2012 A modified therapeutic community program designed by NIDA-supported researchers helped Colorado offenders with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders re-enter their communities and avoid recidivism after release from prison.
July 2012 NIDA researchers have developed a computer program that motivates and encourages treatment-seeking when an individual is in a primary care physician's waiting room. Users of the program, called Video Doctor, enter information on a portable device and receive feedback about health risks related to their drug abuse, along with advice, immediately prior to seeing their physician.
July 2012 Towns that implemented a drug abuse prevention program called Communities That Care will see a return of $5.30 for each $1 they invested during the 5-year trial of the intervention, according to a cost-benefit analysis. The estimate is based on reductions in smoking and delinquency observed during the fourth year of the study among eighth-graders and the projected total costs of smoking, delinquency, and crime avoided over the lifetimes of study participants.
July 2012 Dr. J. David Jentsch is the recipient of the 2011 Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award for Innovative Research in Drug Addiction and Alcoholism. Dr. Jentsch and colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, are studying genetic and neurochemical factors that influence individual differences in inhibitory control.


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Watch Jeepers Creepers 3 - Cathedral (2017)
Set between the first and second film, Sgt Davis Tubbs assembles a task force to destroy the Creeper once and for all while growing closer than ever before to learning the secrets of its dark origins, as the monster terrorizes a local farming community. On Gomovies - watch Jeepers Creepers 3 Cathedral 2017 in HD 1080p with high speed link on GoStream.
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Actor: Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Jonathan Breck, Stan Shaw, Joyce Giraud, Carrie Lazar
Director: victor salva
Country: Usa
Duration: 100 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2017
IMDb: 7
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