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University of California, Riverside - Department of Mathematics
General Information
Talks and Abstracts
Getting to Riverside
UCR Campus Map
First Announcement
Second Announcement
Third Announcement
Group Photo
General Information:
Groupoidfest 2008
will be held this coming Fall at the
University of California, Riverside
, on the weekend of
November 22-23, 2008
Most participants will probably arrive on Friday (November 21) and leave on Sunday (November 23) in the afternoon.
Talks will be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday morning.
As has been the tradition, the conference budget of $0 will be evenly split among all participants.
is expected to be nice. Winter has not arrived yet in Riverside. In fact, Fall has not really arrived yet either. The forecast for the weekend is mostly Sunny, with highs around 82, lows around 47, and only a slight chance of rain on Saturday. Bring T-shirts!
Please inform the organizer if you intend to participate in the workshop. Here is the
list of participants
, and some group photos
Schedule of Talks and Abstracts:
Groupoidfest talks will commence on the morning of Saturday, November 22, and end at around 1 pm on Sunday, November 23.
There will be a Gfest dinner on Saturday evening. We will go somewhere nice and affordable - Tio's Tacos - rather than fancy.
Here is the
list of speakers, talks and abstracts
. This is the full
conference schedule
Note: On Friday, November 21, at 3:00 pm, there will be a special colloquium talk at the UC Riverside math department, given by Alan Weinstein from UC Berkeley. All Gfest participants are invited!
At 6:30 pm on Friday we will be going out for a colloquium dinner, and Gfest participants are welcome to join (at their own expense). Reservations for the dinner are required by November 14. We will be going to
Mario's Place
, an Italian restaurant located at historic downtown Riverside.
Getting to Riverside:
Here are
driving directions
to the UCR campus, as well as
parking information
Public Transportation:
It is possible to arrive by public transportation from the Los Angeles area. One option is to take the
Foothill Transit Silver Streak
(Eastbound) to the Montclair Trans Center. From there take the
Route 204
to the UC Riverside Campus (via downtown Riverside). Another option is taking the
Metrolink Riverside line
to downtown Riverside, and then the
Route 1
to the UC Riverside Campus.
There are several major airports serving the greater L.A. area which you may want to consider. Ontario airport is the most convenient, offering
direct flights
to many cities, including hubs of most major airlines.
Ontario International Airport
) - 20 miles, 25 - 50 minutes*
John Wayne International Airport
) - 45 miles, 1 - 1.5 hours*
Los Angeles International Airport
) - 70 miles, 1.5 - 2 hours*
Another option is Palm Springs. For example, there are direct flights to Palm Springs from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
Palm Springs International Airport
) - 55 miles, 1 - 1.5 hours*
*depending on traffic.
A shuttle from ONT to Riverside is about $35 for 1 person one way, and about $10 for any additional person. From LAX or SNA to Riverside a shuttle is about $65 for 1 person one way, and about $10 for any additional person. It is advised to book the shuttle in advance. Here are links to some of the shuttle services from the various airports to Riverside:
Prime Time Shuttles
Super Shuttle
Apollo Shuttle
The following link has more
shuttle information
, and also includes insturctions for getting from Ontario airport to Riverside by bus.
On-Campus International Residence Center (IRC)
is operated by the UCR Extension Center and offers hotel-like rooms for very affordable rates ($50 for a single room, $25 per person in a shared room). Their availability is limited, so rooms should be reserved well in advance. Please inform the organizer as soon as possible if you wish to stay at the IRC.
Parking at the UCR extension center (where the IRC rooms are located) is available, and requires a parking permit which costs $5/day. Parking on Everton, the street behind the extension center, is free.
The following hotels are located within walking distance of campus, and offer a UCR rate:
Comfort Inn
1590 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 683-6000
Courtyard by Marriott
1510 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 276-1200
Dynasty Suites
3735 Iowa Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 369-8200
For a more luxurious and historically flavored experience, you could consider the Mission Inn, which also offers a UCR rate. However it is not within walking distance from campus.
Mission Inn
3649 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 784-0300
UCR Campus Map:
The math department is located on the second floor of Surge building, which is building number 380 in the
UCR Campus Map
. Surge building can be found on grid C-6 in this
printable version of the UCR Campus Map
Aviv Censor
Department of Mathematics
University of California, Riverside
Riverside CA 92521
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WASHINGTON — President Obama has confidence in the Secret Service director, his spokesman said Tuesday, as a prostitution scandal widened with allegations that at least 20 women joined members of the U.S. advance team arranging security for the president's visit to Colombia last weekend.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who was briefed by Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan, told reporters that "20 or 21 women foreign nationals were brought" to the Hotel Caribe in Cartagena, where the Secret Service and other members of the advance team were staying.
The Secret Service is investigating 11 agents and the Pentagon is investigating 10 military personnel — five Army Special Forces soldiers, two Marines, two Navy personnel and one member of the Air Force — for alleged misconduct. The inquiry may broaden to include other military personnel who stayed at the hotel, an official said.
The agents and military members were part of a larger team of Americans sent to Cartagena to help secure government buildings and other facilities before Obama arrived to attend the Summit of the Americas, a gathering of regional leaders.

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Baked Apple Butter is the perfect hybrid between a jam and a chutney. The apples are stewed in cider, brandy, honey and spices then smoothed and baked slowly in a low oven for the most intensely thick and rich apple sauce that is the ultimate Autumn preserve.
I have mentioned before but Billy Buddy isn't always impressed when we hijack his morning walk for a spot of foraging, but this time Cole was also not so impressed. Our method of plucking the apples from the top of the tree is to vigorously shake the branches leading to golf ball sized apples showering on our heads. It was my job to pull Billy and Cole out of the way as these mini meteors rained down from the sky. Very frustrating for a 15 month old who does not like being told no he can't have that, no he can't go there and yes by doing it his own way he will put his little life in danger again, for the tenth time that morning.
However, for twenty minutes work at 6.30am with the ground crunchy from the first frost we were inundated with 2.5kg of the most delicious red eating apples, and thanks to the crab apple tree next door, a few of those little princes to add a little bit of tartness to the recipe I had planned.
Baked Apple Butter is the perfect choice for a glut of apples. It is best working with a large amount of the fruit as thanks to the slow baking the sauce is reduced quite a bit so you want to make sure all your efforts yield a good amount.
I sell my Baked Apple Butter at my market stall and it's not a very ubiquitous preserve in the UK so I am always asked lots of questions about it. It is an ideal preserve if you are not sure whether to get a jam or a chutney as it does a little of both jobs and can be eaten with both sweet and savoury.
However, my favourite uses for Baked Apple Butter are:
- On hot buttered crumpets
- As the filling in a Victoria Sandwich
- Swirled into yoghurt, porridge, rice pudding
- Served with roast pork and crackling
- Spread generously within a cheese toastie
- Eaten direct from the jar on your fingertip
But Baked Apple Butter is also a wonderful baking ingredient. It's what I use in these Toffee Apple Cupcakes but you can also use it instead of the pear butter in this Spiced Pear Butter and Hazelnut Praline Cake for an apple version.
And gosh if you were to beat 250g unsalted butter with 250g icing sugar for 5 minutes then add 150g Baked Apple Butter then you have the world's most divine buttercream for your vanilla cupcakes.
It's definitely an ingredient worth experimenting with but if you really can't be bothered then as I said, a fingertip and the jar is really all you need.
about 8x 200g jars
- 2.5 kg apples
- 500 ml apple cider
- 175 g dark brown soft sugar
- 125 g honey
- 75 ml brandy
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Peel, core and dice the apples then place the diced apples in a saucepan with the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the apples have softened.
- Leave to cool slightly before you blend. At this point I usually leave it overnight before I blend.
- Place the blended apple puree into roasting dishes, so the puree is about 2 inches thick and bake in a 150°C oven for two hours until extremely thick. Stir every 30 minutes.
- Blend the thickened apple butter again to smooth out the final result then decant into sterilised jars.
- You can either keep the apple butter in the fridge for a couple of weeks or you might like to increase the life of the Baked Apple Butter by processing the jars in a water bath which means they can be kept for at least 6 months somewhere dark and cool.
- For more information on canning and water baths see here.
- If you have a food mill then follow this method in place of Step 1: Place the apples in a saucepan with a splash of water and simmer until the apples have softened. Remove and pass through a food mill. Place the apple puree back in the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat.


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August 1, 2008
To All Bond Counsel:
Re: Public Finance Division Personnel; Time Requirements for Bond Review and Approval; Public Finance Division Address Change; Form of Transcripts; Responses to Legal Questions; Comptroller of Public Accounts Holiday Schedule
The Public Finance Division is pleased to have the opportunity to work with the members of the bond community in connection with financings for issuers throughout Texas. As the division has recently undergone several personnel changes, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce the attorneys and members of the administrative staff with whom you will interact during the bond review process. I am honored to have the opportunity to succeed Lynn Stuck, who retired this spring, as Chief of the Public Finance Division. Tom Griess will continue to serve in the capacity of Deputy Chief of the Public Finance Division. Leslie Lawler, now Leslie Brock, Stephanie Leibe, Clayton Holland and Betsy Knotts round out our excellent team of attorneys. The members of the administrative staff include Gloria Warner, who recently joined us as office manager, Melinda Acosta, Janice Hampton and Martha Rodriguez. Terri Sprouse is now enjoying retired life, and we are in the process of hiring a new attorney to fill her position.
Due to the continued heavy volume of transcripts submitted to our office following the May 10, 2008 elections and recent personnel changes, we are continuing the extended time requirements for bond review and approval described in the All Bond Counsel Letter dated May 22, 2007. Traditional transcripts will remain due at least 15 business days prior to closing, and conduit transcripts will remain due at least 17 business days prior to closing. As a reminder, if you request Attorney General approval of a transcript a certain number of days prior to closing, as is the case with many Texas Water Development Board transactions, then the time requirements are counted back from the requested approval date and not from the closing date. Thank you for your continued cooperation. The extended timelines allow us to maintain an orderly review process and distribute preliminary approval letters on a timely basis.
Please pre-clear with me or Tom Griess any transcripts that because of exceptional circumstances cannot meet the minimum time requirements outlined in this letter. We will notify you through another All Bond Counsel Letter when we return to the regular review and approval schedule.
The Public Finance Division is scheduled to move to the twelfth floor of the William P. Clements Building beginning August 27, with the move to be completed on August 28. We will not be able to accept transcripts on Wednesday, August 27 or Thursday, August 28. Beginning Friday, August 29, transcripts sent by overnight delivery or other courier should be sent to the following address:
Public Finance Division
12th Floor
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Our mailing address is unchanged. Please attempt to avoid scheduling closings on Friday, August 29 or Tuesday, September 2. For pending transcripts closing on those dates, please endeavor to submit all requirements as early as possible so that we may approve the bonds by August 26.
When submitting transcripts to our office, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines: (i) each transcript should contain a table of contents keyed to right side tab numbers; (ii) each transcript should be submitted in a red well or other expanding file folder to ensure the orderly transmission and storage of transcript documents; (iii) each transcript should be arranged in chronological order or in some other consistent, logical arrangement that will permit an efficient review; (iv) each transcript should contain pertinent prior documents, such as master resolutions, orders or ordinances and resolutions, orders or ordinances authorizing any obligations to be refunded; and (v) change pages should be submitted with a corresponding blackline comparison highlighting any changes to the documents previously submitted to our office. Additional rules related to the form and contents of transcripts submitted to our office are contained in 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 53.
Our first priority is the review and approval of transcripts from issuers throughout Texas. Due to the current heavy transcript volume and recent personnel changes, we cannot be as responsive to other requests as we would prefer. We will continue to field routine questions and inquiries involving past practices of this office. However, when submitting questions regarding complex or novel transactions, we request that bond counsel submit a written memorandum containing a detailed description of the legal issues necessitating the inquiry and thorough legal analysis, including a summary of the legal authority and reasoning supporting the position advocated. It is not the role of the Public Finance Division to undertake significant legal research on behalf of an issuer. Please be advised that it will take several weeks for us to respond to most inquiries, and complicated questions may take longer. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts has provided us with their tentative schedule for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays. Please keep theses dates in mind when scheduling transactions this fall, as the Comptroller's schedule will affect the registration of bonds approved by our office. The Comptroller's office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain closed on November 27 and November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Comptroller's office will close at noon on Tuesday, December 23 and will remain closed December 24 through December 26 for the Christmas holiday. The Comptroller's office will be closed on January 1 and January 2 in observance of the New Year's holiday.
Thank you for your cooperation in distributing this information to your colleagues. We look forward to having more frequent contact with the bond community in the coming months, and we welcome your comments to the above.
Yours truly,
Jonathan K. Frels
Assistant Attorney General
Chief, Public Finance Division


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LOS ANGELES – When your best friend and your father allegedly have an affair, isn't it normal to feel, well, a little upset?
Reality TV starlet Brooke Hogan is suffering amid recent allegations that her famous father Hulk Hogan had an affair with her best friend, 33-year-old Christiane Plante, triggering the breakdown of his 24-year marriage to wife Linda.
Plante told The National Enquirer last week that she "grew close" to the world-champion wrestler and their romantic relationship started at a time when he and his ex-wife "privately knew their marriage was ending." However, 19-year-old Brooke has publicly lashed out at her former best friend, via MySpace (the post has since been taken down).
"I think she shoulda thought about what kinda press she was gonna get when she slept with her best friend's famous father ... I think we're all seeing just exactly how karma works Christiane. Nothing you say will ever put my family back together," Brooke wrote on her blog.
According to Patrick Wanis, the celebrity life coach and human behavior expert who coached the family on their show "Hogan Knows Best," Brooke is the unfortunate victim who has to now deal with losing the faith she once had in her father and best friend.
"Brooke is a sweet, sensitive and vulnerable girl. Loyalty to her is paramount. She isn't the sort of girl who opens up or trusts easily, but once she does she usually creates a lifelong bond with friends," said Wanis. "For Brooke to be betrayed by someone (Christiane) with whom she worked and considered a friend — maybe best friend — is truly devastating."
So why is Brooke lashing out at the woman rather than her father?
"Brooke is someone who looks up to her father, and based on my experience with other clients, she will most likely subconsciously feel that dad has let her down," said Wanis. "But she may not want to admit to herself because it would crush her image of dad and thus she may choose to shift or project the anger toward the mistress."
Another inside source, however, has told Tarts that Brooke is "coming to terms" with the alleged affair.
"Naturally, Brooke was very upset and she used her blog to express that," said the pal. "But she realizes now that this is a personal issue and probably needs to be dealt with in a more personal way. She's a strong girl; she is coming to terms with it all and coping with this as best she can."
A rep for Hulk Hogan had "no comment."
Victoria's Secret Model Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom Caught in Lip-Lock
Australian native Miranda Kerr, the newest "Angel" on the Victoria's Secret team, may still be acting coyly about her blossoming bond with Orlando Bloom, but all was exposed in her recent interview with the U.K. version of Harper's Bazaar magazine.
After insisting that she and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor were "just really good friends," the reporter apparently noticed a very interesting photo on the supermodel's BlackBerry wallpaper. The snap reportedly showed the genetically blessed pair in a, well, pretty passionate lip-lock. Whoops!
We can't help but question the communication in the rumbling romance: New York-based Kerr was in Los Angeles for a photo shoot over Academy Awards weekend, but according to her home-grown publication The Courier Mail, she was "fending for herself" as Orlando "was in Asia for work-related commitments."
Hmm — so how did he end up Kerr-less (and instead getting super-friendly with Rumer Willis) at the Oscar soirees for both Madonna and Prince ?
America Ferrera: Illegal Immigrants America's Responsibility?
America Ferrera is more than just a, well, "Ugly" face.
The popular actress stars in the upcoming drama "Under the Same Moon," which centers on the struggle of crossing the Mexican border. Although she has shown avid support for Hillary Clinton in the race for the presidency, Ferrera believes all parties should be prepared to take responsibility for illegal immigration.
"Regardless of which candidate takes the White House, this is an issue this country has to face. There is no silver bullet — it is time we took immigrants out of the shadows and put them on the path to immigration," Ferrera told Tarts.
"We have to understand what is it that is making these people put their life on the line to come here and accept a very substandard way of living. Whatever it is, it must be better than what else is being offered. We all have dealt with not only what is going on in this country but what is happening on the other side of the border."
So what is it about the U.S. that lures so many to make that dangerous move?
"There is a kind of narrative that's told that makes others want the American Dream and want our jobs," she said. "But in the end it just comes down to survival and providing for your family. It is false to think people crossing the border just want to drive a Mercedes-Benz and go to Disneyland."
But even for Ferrera, who spends most of her days peering out from those inch-thick "Ugly Betty" frames, she still can see the magical side of Tinseltown.
"A lot of Hollywood is based on visuals and manufactured ideas of beauty, and that is always going to exist. There is always going to be that vanity-driven, useless side of the industry," she said. "But then there is the part that is centered on making art and social commentary. I'm not going to compare Us Weekly to the Oscars."
Larter Traumatized by Dead Sheep; Brittany Murphy Misses the Memo
Hollywood is (finally) en route to rival the culture of the Big Apple as a slew of stars stepped out avant-garde style on Saturday to celebrate W magazine's opening of the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
The likes of Ginnifer Goodwin, Fran Drescher, Rashida Jones and Roseanna Arquette "oohed" and "ahhed" over the plethora of paintings, sculptures and exhibits spanning the stunning multi-level museum.
"Heroes" heartbreaker Ali Larter, however, did a little more "ahhing" as she approached conceptual artist Damien Hirst's dead sheep in a glass tank of formaldehyde.
Wrapped eloquently in a shawl and strapless black and white dress, Larter's doll-like face crumbled with curiosity and disgust as she (and her doting fiancé) circled the controversial exhibit.
Brittany Murphy also had her own "Clueless" moment at the swanky soiree when she arrived with her husband just after 10 p.m. The actress appeared devastated when told she could only be admitted into the after-party as the gallery already was closed, and thus promised officials that "she will have to come back."
Sorry, Brit, famous or not, the invite did specifically say 8 p.m. for the gallery preview.
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Hollie McKay has been a FoxNews.com staff reporter since 2007. She has reported extensively from the Middle East on the rise and fall of terrorist groups such as ISIS in Iraq. Follow her on twitter at @holliesmckay


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Outdoor Travel Japan offers a ski tour that both introduces and re-acquaints intermediate skiers and snowboarders with several famous Hokkaido ski resorts over a week. This 7 day tour explores the 4 ski areas of Asahidake, Furano, Kamui Ski Links and Sapporo International. Based on your ability we will also explore surrounding mountain ranges if time permits. Your last day skiing is at Sapporo International Ski resort on the out skirts of Sapporo City.
Over seven days, travel the northern most island of Japan, Hokkaido visiting several different ski areas, experiencing for yourself the world renouned alpine and woodland powder runs, everyone talks about. Our local multilingual guide will show you why so many people are now preferring to ski Japan. Great terrain, Great snow, freiendly people and delicious food, all make for good reasons to secure your place on our next tour.
Tours run from December through March & explore various courses depending on ability & fitness. This is a tour for serious powder skiers and snowboarders.
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Summer reading is a great way to get your child interested in books, on his or her own terms. For the best books for high school summer reading, we turned to the nation's finest independent bookstores to get their favorites, from classics to new releases, death-defying adventures to thought-provoking insights. Here are their recommendations for a summertime full of fantastic books:
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons by Ann Rinaldi
This work of historical fiction is the story of Phillis Wheatley, America's first published black poet. She goes from being a slave to being the toast of literary society, but the story of her success is also a thought-provoking exploration of a time, place, and culture. Recommended by Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver, CO. Where to buy.
A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth Bunce
A retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin story taking place on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, this book has a strong heroine with a big serving og romance, suspense, and a fine historic sense about it. Recommended by Powell's Books, Portland, OR. Where to buy.
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
In this third installment in the wildly popular Twilight Saga series, Bella is again caught up in a world of vampire romance and danger. A perfect summertime read for fans and newcomers to the series alike. Recommended by Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City, IA. Where to buy.
My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger
Just the young adult book we've been waiting for! With characters both achingly real and creatively imaged, Kluger is sure to garner favorable reviews from teens and parents alike, and probably some national awards and honors along the way. Recommended by 57th Street Books, Chicago, IL. Where to buy.
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
A coming of age story about a young girl's aspirations to become a famous author, this is a wonderfully written and timeless story with real characters that anyone can relate to. Recommended by Linden Tree Children's Recordings and Books, Los Altos, CA. Where to buy.
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
Set in San Francisco, a few years in the future, terrorists blow up the bay bridge and 3 young teens find themselves taken into custody by homeland security. Outraged by their treatment, one of the kids takes it upon himself to fight the system and take down "Big Brother". This is a fabulous techno-thriller, widely regaled as the "Hipper, Younger Brother of Orwell's 1984." Hands down the best book of the summer! Recommended by Kepler's Bookstore, Menlo Park, CA. Where to buy.
Want to see more from Education.com's book list? Here's a collection of our favorite books for high school:
The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper
This fantasy series melds adventure, magic, and myth in an epic battle between the powers of Light and Dark. Before there was Harry Potter, there was Will Stanton, the seventh son of a seventh son who discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is one of the Old Ones, dedicated to battling the powers of evil. This series strikes the perfect balance between everyday characters and a world of ancient magic, humor and danger.
The Declaration By Gemma Malley
All but a few citizens in the year 2140 have signed a declaration, promising not to bring any children into the world, in exchange for longevity drugs that keep their bodies working indefinitely. This chilling book is a heart-pounding escape, freaky sci-fi, and compelling love story, wrapped up into one.
Keesha's House by Helen Frost
A graceful take on thepoem-story, this novel unfolds in sonnets, telling the tale of a house for teens that have nowhere to go and far more problems than most. Pregnancy, abuse, and discrimination have brought these teens together, but their stories are full of powerful redemption.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Piscine Patel is a normal 16-year-old boy whose biggest problem is his odd name, until his zookeeper father decides to move the family to Canada. A harrowing shipwreck leaves Pi floating on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a wounded zebra, a potted hyena, a seasick orangutan, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The tiger makes quick work of all the other passengers and Pi is left for the next 200 plus days with a severely grumbling stomach and only his wits to survive.
Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
There is a secret place hidden under the streets of Barcelona called the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. A labyrinth of passageways stuffed to capacity and kept by a clandestine clan from the secondhand bookseller's guild, it is a place where the rarest of books are protected from oblivion. Ten-year-old Daniel is taken by his father and as tradition dictates, is allowed to choose one to take home with him. He chooses The Shadow of the Wind. So starts an epic adventure of murder, intrigue, and love
The Beach by Alex Garland
This national bestseller, written by its author at the ripe old age of 26, was a pretty mediocre movie. But it's a riveting book. With the pacing of a thriller and themes teens can relate to (the dark side of peer pressure, the quest to be original, the search for meaning in life...), the book is like a modern day Lord of the Flies mixed with a sprinkling of Robinson Crusoe. A genuine page turner, perfect for mature teens.
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Having problems with your Sony VAIO VGN-CR510E/L Laptop ?
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\015 Im having a problem now on my laptop, when i already enter the password the screen showing me is a color black instead of the usual desktop screen and there is a cursor that i can move around, no other icons or word. While i still waiting on waht will happen, the screensaver that i set on my laptop appears (slides of pictures). Please help me on what to do so i can use again my laptop.\015\012\015\012i have a vaio, i got it just about 10 months ago, and the same thing keeps happening to me.\015
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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: MammaliaOrder: CetaceaFamily: Odontoceti Genus/Species: Physeter macrocephalus [=catodon]Common Name: Sperm whale
Federal Status: Endangered FL Status: Federally-designated EndangeredFNAI Ranks: Not rankedIUCN Status: VU (Vulnerable)
Sperm whales are the largest member of the toothed whale Family, Odontoceti. This species is sexually dimorphic by size and weight. Females can reach a length of 36 feet (11 meters) and a weight of 15 tons (13,607 kilograms), while males grow up to 52 feet (15.9 meters) and 45 tons (40,823 kilograms). Sperm whales can be distinguished from other whale species by their enormous head, which can take up to 35% of their body. Their brain is the largest of any animal. Sperm whales have 20-26 cone-shaped teeth on each side of the lower jaw; however, their teeth are not needed for feeding. Their blowhole is located on the left side of the head. Sperm whales uniquely shoot water forward from their blowholes, which is unlike other whales that shoot water straight up. Sperm whales are mainly dark grey with a white-colored interior mouth, triangle-shaped fluke (tail), and thick rounded pectoral fins (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, n.d.).
The diet of the sperm whale primarily consists of large squids and fish including sharks (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, n.d.).
Sperm whales are polygamous breeder – they breed with more than one partner. Breeding season peaks in the spring in both the Southern and Northern Hemisphere, and calves are born during the fall. During the breeding season, males join groups of females temporarily. The males become very aggressive towards each other when looking for a female to mate with. Sperm whales reach sexual maturity at a slow rate. Females reach sexual maturity at eight to eleven years old. Males do not begin mating until around 25-27 years old because they are not experienced enough. The gestation period for sperm whales is 14-16 months with the female giving birth to one calf every two to five years (NMFS 2010, Ballenger 2003). Adult female sperm whales and subadults form cohesive 'social units' (pods) that can remain together over a number of years. Adult male sperm whales typically travel in bachelor groups or alone.
Sperm whales can be found in all major oceans on Earth in waters 600 feet (182.9 meters) over the continental slope. (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, n.d.). Females and subadults inhabit tropical and temperate waters. Adult males live in high-latitude regions and travel to lower latitudes in search of females for mating.
Historically, sperm whales have faced catastrophic population declines due to harvesting. From 1800 to 1987, humans captured and harvested around one million sperm whales (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, n.d.). In 1988, the International Whaling Commission put a halt on all whaling; however, poaching still continues today. Poaching caused an extreme variation in the ratio of females to males, which affected reproduction of the species (American Cetacean Society, n.d.). Some countries (i.e. Japan) still harvest whales for research purposes. Sperm whales are also threatened by boat and ship hits. Human made noises, such as from oil drilling, can disturb a population's ability to communicate due to the noise interfering with their vocalizations. Other threats include pollution from PCBs (polycholorobiphenyls), and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, n.d.).
The sperm whale is protected as an Endangered species by the Federal Endangered Species Act and as a Federally-designated Endangered species by Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species Rule . It is also protected Federally protected as a Depleted species by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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American Cetacean Society. (n.d.). Sperm Whale. Retrieved June 6, 2011, from American Cetacean Society Fact Sheet: http://acsonline.org/fact-sheets/sperm-whale/
Ballenger, L. 2003. "Physeter catodon" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed August 12, 2011 http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Physeter_catodon.html
National Marine Fisheries Service. 2010. Recovery plan for the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). National Marine Fisheries Service, Silver Spring, MD. 165pp.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (n.d.). Sperm Whale. Retrieved June 6, 2011, from NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/spermwhale.htm
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Microsoft isn't just hoping to take over idle time with videogames, it's bringing them to the classroom, too. The recently launched MinecraftEdu after taking it over from an independent developer that has already brought the game into more than 7,000 classrooms in 40 countries. But why bring this blocky role play into increasingly tech-savvy classrooms?


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Guest Column: Controlling Costs without Limiting Sales
Best Practices for Profitable Foodservice, Part One in a Three-Part Series
The peak season is upon us and now is the time to ensure the proper foundation exists to achieve fresh results that last. With a well-thought-out plan and commitment to operations excellence, you can maximize your resources to achieve double-digit profit growth.
Sales-building at its best focuses on selling more product to more people, more often and for more money. Combine this with operations excellence and you will have the winning recipe for foodservice success.
[image-nocss] One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. Fresh results require fresh solutions, and success comes by rolling up your sleeves and digging into the numbers and then addressing systemic issues that prevent growth. In this article and the two articles that will follow in future issues of Fare Digest are proven best practices to help jump-start your sales results.
Best Practice No. 1: Solid Strategic Plan
Whether you have five stores or 100, a solid plan is crucial to winning the "market share" race. It's time to take the blinders off and check the egos at the door. With a fresh outlook, perform a SWOT analysis of your program's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Set realistic benchmarks and carefully develop a plan that balances the five P's to Success: Planning, Product, People, Positioning and Profit.
Best Practice No. 2: Strong Value Proposition
The reality is that consumers today have more fresh choices than ever, conveniently located on every corner. What's more, every competing channel and operator is working overtime to steal your market share. Being right on price is simply an "ante" into the game. The key elements of a strong value proposition are taste, quality, variety, freshness, consistency, convenience, atmosphere and price. Conducting a simple customer survey can reveal fresh ideas toward unlocking profits.
Best Practice No. 3: High Variety, Low Complexity Menus
Adopt the strategy of "less is more." A great example is the typical Chinese restaurant model: lots of variety yet the inventory count is low, waste is minimal and labor productivity is very efficient to maximize profits. As a general rule, recipes should use 10 ingredients or less, five labor steps or less, and each ingredient or prep item should have three or more uses. Make every inventory item and labor step work for you.
Best Practice No. 4: Engineer Profitable Menu Items
No matter if you offer full-service, self-service, pre-pack or a combination, you should target 25% to 30% Direct Profit Margin (sales less cost of goods sold [COGS], labor and supply costs).
Engineer your menu based on two variable results: Daily Quantity Per SKU (DQPS) and Penny Profit per Item (PP). Menu items with low DQPS and PP are losers that must be re-engineered to convert into winners or be removed from the menu. Constantly introduce new items, forcing peak performers to set new benchmarks. Diligently track profit daily and communicate results weekly, reacting live-time to end every week and fiscal period better than the last.
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There is a myth in foodservice that cost control limits sales. In fact, effective cost control systems are essential to effectively building sales. One look at your daily production schedule, waste logs, COGS tracking and labor schedules should indicate exactly why all your profit is going down the drain. We don't take percentages to the bank, so make every penny count.
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Wooden spoonThe Guardian reports that 95% of the Christmas puddings sold by British supermarkets are made by Matthew Walker. He makes 26 million of them annually at his secretive facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, dominating the global Christmas pudding market. Mr Walker also pays UK tax, unlike some well-known firms.Netflix and Cadbury are the companies reported most recently to have avoided paying tax to the chancellor of the exchequer last year but there are others too. And if the chancellor cannot collect tax from the corporations he must either spend less or borrow more. Yesterday's data showed him borrowing more than analysts had forecast in November; £13.6bn instead of $11bn. In his budget he allowed himself £73.5bn of net borrowings in the current financial year. He has already drawn down a total of £66.9, leaving himself with just £1.7bn a month to manage on until April.
Investors were not impressed. Even before the public sector borrowing figures had come out they were inclined to lean on the pound. And when they saw the numbers they increased the pressure. Sterling had another difficult day, falling by an average of -0.5% against the other dozen most actively-traded currencies. Once again it couldn't quite claim the wooden spoon but beating the South African rand is hardly a stellar achievement these days.Krona leads the wayFor second day the Swedish krona was at the head of the pack. It strengthened by 1% against the struggling pound, helped on its way by better-than-expected Swedish retail sales data. The Norwegian krone shared second place with the Swiss franc.Swedish retail sales increased by 0.4% in November, leaving the annual pace of growth at a useful 5.2%. Investors were ready to overlook the slight narrowing of Switzerland's trade surplus, perhaps because any surplus at all is impressive when the currency is so strong.
America's gross domestic product data were roughly in line with the annualised growth of 2.1% shown in earlier data for the third quarter. At 2.0% the expansion was equivalent to quarterly growth of 0.5%: It would still have been 0.5% if the figure had been left at 2.1%.European gross domestic productFrance has already announced this morning that its economy expanded by 0.3% in Q3. The UK figure at half past nine is forecast to confirm growth of 0.5%. The important number after lunch will be the unpredictable US durable goods orders.There are also US data for personal income and spending, consumer confidence and new home sales after lunch but it is the durable goods orders number that carries the most clout. A monthly decline of -0.7% is forecast, with an increase of 0.1% when transportation items have been stripped out. Canadian retail sales come out at the same time.
The pound has been looking a little perkier overnight than it did yesterday morning. A GDP figure that meets expectations could help it regain more ground. But woe betide sterling if the GDP data disappoint.
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Well, this is... unexpected. I'm still not sure what prompted ol' Zuck to sign off on this, but Facebook has entered into an agreement to purchase Oculus VR—the famed virtual-reality firm that snatched up John Carmack as its CTO. The acquisition is valued at $2 billion, four fifths of which involves Facebook stock changing hands. (The remaining $400 million is cash.)
Apparently, the impetus for the deal is virtual reality's potential for social and communications apps. No, I'm not kidding. Here it is, verbatim from the press release:
While the applications for virtual reality technology beyond gaming are in their nascent stages, several industries are already experimenting with the technology, and Facebook plans to extend Oculus' existing advantage in gaming to new verticals, including communications, media and entertainment, education and other areas. Given these broad potential applications, virtual reality technology is a strong candidate to emerge as the next social and communications platform.
Facebook founder, CEO, and part-time goat slaughterer Mark Zuckerberg goes into a little more detail on his own Facebook page, where he mercifully reveals that Oculus' gaming efforts won't be canned. "Oculus already has big plans here that won't be changing and we hope to accelerate," he writes. "We're going to focus on helping Oculus build out their product and develop partnerships to support more games. Oculus will continue operating independently within Facebook to achieve this."
Beyond games, Zuckerberg adds that Oculus will become a platform for "many other experiences." For example, he explains, "Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game, studying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world or consulting with a doctor face-to-face -- just by putting on goggles in your home."
I don't really see how strapping on an expensive VR headset would help me study harder, or how it would aid with a remote diagnosis. Maybe Zuckerberg is hoping to recreate the experience of waiting in an empty consultation room with your pants off. Hmm. Ah well, I'm not the visionary whiz kid with a $28.5 billion net worth. What do I know?
Facebook plans to complete its acquisition of Oculus VR next quarter. Once the transaction closes, Oculus will continue operating out of its existing Irvine, California headquarters.


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Places in Panama (Panama City)
Just a request for a newbie who will be in Panama in January. Re the house and apt. listings, could we also encourage people to put what city because the names of areas doesn't help when looking for housing.
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Plaid Friday Gift Certificate Sale 11/24/17
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Sock Cure for the Common Cold!
The kids are back in school & that means cold season has officially begun!
I just heard a report that drinking out of a school faucet has more germs
Than drinking out of a school toilet, yuck! Thank goodness for Klean Kanteen,
I highly recommend telling your child only to drink from their personal water bottle.
Inevitably, you might end up fighting a cold this season, so I thought I'd share my absolute favorite cold remedy: the Sock Cure! This cold treatment will help your body fight the common cold, reduce congestion, decrease headache and treat coughs. This cure is not effective for stomach flu per se, but can be used to break a fever with flu. This remedy is safe and effective for kids and pregnant women, too. I start with the sock therapy before I give my son medicine for a fever because 9 times out of 10 this will cure his fever.
Here's what you need:
1 pair ordinary socks
1 pair 85% -100% WOOL socks (I like Smart Wool)
1 bottle of Eucalyptus Smiithi
(hey I just so happen to have it by Floracopeia in stock if you need!)
So I realize as I write this how you really want all your supplies close at hand & ready, the process takes less than 5 minutes, but it involves your feet, so you're not going to want to get up and have to get something once you get started, hope that makes sense. This is a lovely process you can do for each other if you live with others.
This process brings all the heat in the body down to your feet to warm the wet feet, this will break a fever and your body will begin to sweat out the cold. The process of drawing heat down to your feet will also heal a headache and decrease sinus congestion. The Eucalyptus on your feet will eliminate coughing so you can get deep rest. I generally just fall asleep with the socks on, but if you prefer to take them off, give it at least 3 hours. When you take the socks off the inner sock should be completely dry. If the inner sock is not dry, you may not have had a 80 % Wool sock on the outer.
I learned this Sock Cure from my favorite Bastyr Founder Naturopath Dr. Bill Mitchell.
This Sock remedy has been shown to:
I like to add to this treatment a bowl of Tom Ka soup, Chili Verde or hot tea to increase the sweat even more.
Of course my other favorite treatment for the common cold is cupping the back of the neck, I'll write about that one sometime soon. If the sock treatment doesn't do it, come in & get your neck cupped, this always does the trick!
If you get real sick this season, remember that I also offer Distance Reiki Sessions now, so you don't even have to leave the comfort of your couch and I can send you some healing Reiki to help you feel better and recover quicker.
Be Well Everyone!


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Free Library Concert, July 24, 2013
A free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. in its community room. It will feature Dromia in a program of Balkan folk music. The trio, formed in 2008, plays folk music from Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Turkey, as well as Roma (gypsy) melodies from this region. It has performed at many venues in Southern California, including San Diego's Folk Dance Center and Balboa Park's Spanish Village, Café Aman in Los Angeles, Kypseli Greek Dance Center in Sherman Oaks, the Laguna Folkdancers' Festival in Newport Beach, and the annual Greek festivals in San Diego and Cardiff. Its members are Mary Marshall on various ethnic percussion instruments, Sanna Rosengren on vocals and violin, and Dan Ziagos on accordion. The program will last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For more information, call the CV Library at (858) 552-1668 or see the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library website at www.carmelvalleylibrary.org.


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Champagne is a shining wine and it was named on champagne region in France. Basically cultivated by small individual grower and it also taste like honey and had a depth of fragrance that makes it famous worldwide.
Let's take a look of some of most expensive champagne in the world: 1. Pernod-Ricard Perrier-Jouet - $50,000Each of the 100 sets contains twelve bottles of fine, expensive champagne. Marketed only to the ultra-rich, buyers will have the chance personalize their drinking experience by choosing the liqueur used in the champagne—and they'll have to fly to Eastern France to do so. The sets are being sold to consumers in the United States, Britain, Japan, China, Russia, Switzerland and France. The price even includes a storage nest where the champagne may be allowed to age for up to eight months! 2. Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam - $40,000During the same year, a limited edition bottle of Dom Perignon became the most expensive champagne in the world. Sold in three-liter bottles, the Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam was sold to commemorate the New Year. Much of its price, however, is surely due to the white gold bottle from which the expensive wine takes its name. 3. Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck - $275,000These hundred year old bottles of Champagne from the Heidsieck vineyard in Champagne took over eighty years to reach their destination. Shipped to the Russian Imperial family in 1916, a shipwreck off the coast of Finland caused this champagne to be lost at sea until divers discovered over 200 bottles in 1997. Now they're finally being sold—to wealthy guests at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Moscow, at least. Of course, the wine's extraordinary tale and incredible age are what makes it the world's most expensive champagne. 4. Cristal Brut 1990 "Methuselah" - $17,625This six-liter, gold-labeled bottle of Cristal Brut 1990, dubbed the Methuselah, was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York to an undisclosed buyer in 2005. At the time, Cristal was a favorite of the hip-hop crowd. Well, other most expensive champagne are Clos Du Mesnil, Dom Perignon Rose, Grande siècle, Ca'Del Bosco, Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Francaises, Schramsberg J schamm and Grande siècleetc.
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ABC 20/20 nursing story to air Nov 26th
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ABC 20/20 story is on for Nov 26th
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Thanks. I hope a lot of people will see the story. The AHA president is
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It seems a lot of nurses went to a great deal of trouble to help Ms. Johnson at 20/20 with this story. The least we can do is watch it, and then give 20/20 our opinions, don't you think?
Imagine a flood of letters from nurses, to ABC, after this airs.....maybe we can get more attention re: staffing issues, etc.!


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Toys R Us Inc. said on Wednesday that Gerald Storch, 56, will step down as chief executive of the world's largest dedicated toy retailer, while remaining chairman.
The news came just weeks after the company reported lackluster results in the holiday season. The stakes were high for the retailer as it has yet to return to being a public company after filing for an initial public offering in May 2010.


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Recent figures are that roughly 70% of the garlic sold in the US comes from China. The few varieties that are imported are produced for profit at a low cost.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is expanding at a 2.4 percent annualized pace in the second quarter based on unexpectedly weak data on retail sales and consumer prices in June, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP Now forecast model showed on Friday.
The latest second-quarter GDP estimate was lower than the previous figure of 2.6 percent calculated on Tuesday, the Atlanta Fed said.
Friday's figure was the Atlanta Fed model's lowest yet for U.S. gross domestic product in the second quarter. Its initial reading was 4.3 percent on May 1.
The Atlanta Fed's latest GDP outlook for the second quarter was below the latest median forecast of 3.0 percent among analysts in a Reuters polled published on June 9.
Meanwhile, the New York Fed downgraded its second-quarter GDP growth estimate to 1.90 percent from 1.96 percent a week earlier.
The government is scheduled to release its first estimate on second-quarter GDP on July 28 at 8:30 a.m. (1230 GMT).
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Sending our rubbish to landfill sites continues to be a major topic for debate as proposals for wind farms and incinerators are becoming more common.
At present, the Local Government Association estimates that we offload twice as much rubbish into landfill sites than Germany does, although Germany has a larger population. Due to the fact that land available for landfill sites is running out, pressure from Brussels and Westminster is making the use of these sites more expensive, which in turn is increasing the pressure to recycle our waste.
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has introduced legislative changes aimed to cut down the amount of rubbish that goes to landfill and improve recycling. A major part of the change is the prevention of food waste heading to landfill. Bespoke vehicles that utilize anaerobic digestion provide a totally green service that also offers a viable environmental and economic waste solution. Such a service is able to handle packed and naked food waste, and has proved to be a great success working with 68 Waitrose stores throughout the UK.
Why recycle your food waste?
Methane is produced by decomposing food waste, and it is in actual fact 22 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide. Instead of letting food break down in this way, it can be converted into biogas that generates electricity through anaerobic digestion (AD). The only by-product produced through AD is a nutrient rich liquid fertilizer.
- Methane from food waste is 22 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide.
- Recycling food waste generates renewable energy, so is even better than carbon neutral.
- 40 percent of the 14million tonnes of food waste generated in UK each year goes to landfill.
- By using AD to process food waste we are preventing 905kg of carbon emissions per tonne of waste entering the atmosphere.
- Government's waste policy review announces plans to support development of AD technology in the UK.
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) breaks down organic matter using naturally occurring microorganisms. This natural biological process results in the production of a valuable fertilizer as a by-product of producing biogas, a sustainable source of energy. To convert the biogas into electricity and heat a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine is used. Compared to sending waste food to landfill AD processing prevents 905kg of carbon per tonne of food waste being released into the atmosphere.


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MOVIE director Kathryn Biagelow made history and added to her awards season haul Sunday night as The Hurt Locker soundly trounced Avatar at the UKs top movie prize giving. With the Oscars less than two weeks away, the Iraq war drama came away with six gongs including best film and best original screenplay. Avatar, directed by Bigelows ex-husband James Cameron, had to settle for two prizes: special effects and production design. Bigelow did not realize she had made history and become the first female to win the directing award until after she had picked up her gong. Its a true, true, true honour, said Bigelow after her win. ... I didnt realize that this was a first. So, hopefully, I can only say that its the first of many. All eyes were on the rivalry between Camerons record-breaking 3D epic Avatar and Bigelows The Hurt Locker, to see who would come out on top in what has been dubbed the the battle of the exes. Avatar, which is the highest-grossing film in cinematic history, and The Hurt Locker both had eight nominations going into the awards. The Hurt Lockers BAFTA success adds further momentum to Bigelows chances of making history by picking up a best director Oscar although BAFTA voters often go their own way and choose different winners to their American counterparts. The films have been running neck and neck throughout the awards season. Since the start of the year, The Hurt Locker, which tells the story of an elite squad of bomb disposal experts in Iraq, has picked up numerous critics awards. But it was passed over at one of the seasons other big awards, the Golden Globes, where Avatar walked off with the Best Drama prize. Avatar is for many the favourite to sweep the board at the Oscars this year: The film has been nominated for nine awards (the same number as The Hurt Locker) and pundits are expecting the Academy to reward Camerons high-tech efforts. Elsewhere at the BAFTAs, Brits dominated the main acting prizes. Carey Mulligan, just 24-years-old, won Best Actress for her first big role in 1960s coming-of-age drama An Education, beating the likes of Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire) Meanwhile Colin Firth won for his portrayal of a gay college professor in Tom Fords beguiling A Single Man, beating Oscar favourite Jeff Bridges, who has been winning plaudits for his role as country and western signer in Crazy Heart. Firth also bagged the unofficial prize for most charming acceptance speech of the night, saying, as he picked up the golden mask BAFTA award, An encounter with Tom Ford is to come away feeling resuscitated; a little more worldly, better groomed, more fragrant, and more nominated than one has ever been before. Christoph Waltz took Best Supporting Actor for Inglourious Basterds and US comedienne MoNique bagged Best Supporting Actress for her unexpectedly dark portrayal of an abusive mother in critics darling, Precious. Both are hot favourites to repeat their success at the Oscars. In other categories, another critical success, Jacques Audiards A Prophet took best foreign language feature and Pixars Up took the prize for best animated film. Twilights Kristen Stewart took the Orange Rising Star award, voted on by the public for upcoming talent, while co-star Robert Pattinson looked on. Many of last years winners were back this year, including Mickey Rourke, Bollywood star Anil Kapoor (representing last years runaway hit Slumdog Millionaire,) and Kate Winslet. Winslet, who Cameron directed in 1997s Titanic, and who won Best Actress last year for The Reader, was not nominated last night. She said: The pressure is off. Its just fantastic. I can really enjoy it. CNN
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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 10, 2013
Rolling out is thrilled to announce the Female Success Factor's 2013 Top 25 Women of Atlanta Awards. Hard work, discipline and diligence are just a few of the criteria for making the list. This year's awardees have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Atlanta.
This impressive group of honorees consists of civic and cultural icons, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Friends, family and colleagues will laud the accomplishments of these outstanding leaders during an awards dinner at Twelve Atlantic Station, located at 361 17th Street, on Thursday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m.
"The Female Success Factor's Top 25 Women of Atlanta illustrate the best examples of visionaries and business titans who have found their passion and become dedicated examples of success in action," said Munson Steed, CEO and Publisher of Steed Media Group, Inc.
The 2013 Top 25 Women of Atlanta Honorees are as follows:
Amy Wright – Uniworld Group, Group Account Director
Angie Stone – R&B Singer, Songwriter
Charis Simms – Aio Wireless, Director of Devices and Accessories
Charlene Dance – Strength of Nature Global, LLC, Global Marketing Director
Cie Cie McGhee – The City of Riverdale, Director of Cultural Affairs
Cynthia Bailey –The Bailey Agency, Entrepreneur & Model
Danielle R. Morris – Fifth Third Bank, Assistant Vice President
Dr. Bernice King - The King Center, CEO
Janice Robinson – United Way of Greater Atlanta, Director, United Way VIP
Jini Thornton – Envision Business Management Group, CEO
Johnita P. Due – TBS, Inc, Assistant General Counsel
Keisha Lance Bottoms – City of Atlanta, District 11, Council Member
Lisa Rayam – Fox 5 Atlanta, Anchor
Murray J. Williams, Ed.D. – Atlanta Technical College, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Pamela D. Cross – Wells Fargo, VP, Sr Community Development
Phyllis Stephens – Phyllis Stephens Art, Artist/Owner
Quinnie Jenkins-Rice – Southwest Airlines Company, Manager, Community Affairs & Grassroots
Sandra L. Ward, J.D. – Fulton County Wolf Creek Amphitheater, Entertainment Manager
Saptosa Foster – 135th Street Agency, Managing Partner
Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly – The Caribbean & American Global Business Network, Founder
Stacey Abrams – Georgia State House District 89; House Minority Leader
Tiffani Howard – Stimulate America, Founder & President
Tomeka Robinson – Salon a La Saison, Owner
Tracye R. Striggles – Chick-fil-a Foundation, Associate Director of Non-profit Development
Valerie Taylor-Perry – Taylormade Marketing, President & CEO
For more information on media access contact Yvette Caslin (404) 635-1313 x238. For information on tickets, contact Brenda Hull at (404) 635-1313 x278
Members of the working media are invited to RSVP to cover the awards.
The Female Success Factor activities will culminate on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 at the Atlanta History Center located at 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, 30305, from noon to 4 p.m. with a seminar themed "Linking to Success."


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Dear Legislator:
On behalf of National Taxpayers Union's 362,000 members nationwide and nearly 2,500 members in Idaho, I urge you to oppose the creation of a state health insurance exchange, which will lead to higher taxes and dramatically increase the role of government in the health care sector.
As experts at the Goldwater Institute have pointed out, a state-based insurance exchange is illegal under the 2010 Idaho Health Care Freedom Act (HCFA). Upon becoming the first governor to sign the HCFA, Governor Butch Otter declared, "The citizens of our state won't be subject to another federal mandate or turn over another part of their life to government control." To support the creation of an exchange now – as the Governor does – would appear to infringe on Idaho law.
Additionally, one recurring argument for the state exchange centers on maintaining state control. However, this is a misconception. The health law clearly states that the federal government will have absolute control over the exchange, even if it is state-funded. This means that the federal government – not Idaho – will choose which physicians and insurance plans are able to participate.
It is no accident or mistake that 25 states have already opposed the state exchange. Many lawmakers across the country understand that the exchange will lead to more taxes, higher insurance premiums, more expensive medical care, reduced accessibility, and worse patient outcomes. In essence, states that implement exchanges become co-owners of the federal government's health care law.
As the Idaho Freedom Foundation has stated, the exchange will do nothing but facilitate the federal government's takeover of the health care system, and like Medicaid expansion, is nothing more than a multi-billion dollar boondoggle the cost for which will be borne by future generations. With this in mind, it is imperative that Idaho becomes the 26th state in the national movement to resist "Obamacare" by rejecting the state-based health insurance exchange.
Sincerely,Lee SchalkState Government Affairs Manager
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The good news: these days London has, if anything, too many great pizza places. The bad news: these days London has, if anything, too many great pizza places. The solution? An update on precisely which of those spots to spend your hard-earned pizza money on, right now...
This Shop Serves Pizza With A Poke Twist
Circle Pizza Co.
What you're getting: The Diavola
The sourdough at this new pizza "residency" in Hoxton Square is based on a 150-year-old Neapolitan starter dough and left to rise for 24 hours before getting topped, blast-cooked, and devoured in that order named. Head Chef Tony Kolev, meanwhile, won a silver medal at the International Pizza Contest in Rome, which suddenly makes your A* in GCSE Home Economics look pretty silly indeed.
What you're getting: The Lorena
Sodo stands for "Sourdough," and with a name like that you've got to be pretty bloody confident in your bases. Fortunately, this pared-down Hackney cafe nails it time and time again thanks to a 72-hour (!) fermented dough with an eerily light texture and a classic sour tang. Topped with refined yet moreish combinations, the pizzas at Sodo are FuGo.
Santa Maria
What you're getting: The San Giuseppe
Finding that nothing in the capital matched the delights of their Neapolitan upbringing, owners Angelo and Pasquale took things into their own hands. After lugging a wood-fired oven over from the motherland, the pair started crafting pizzas with more love, care, and passion than most people expend on their children: indeed, they've been known to kick people out who don't order the stuff. Go for the gorgeous San Giuseppe and stay in their good graces.
Franco Manca
Multiple locations
What you're getting: The #4
Once just a humble pizza joint at the precarious vanguard of the sourdough revolution, FM is now a comfortable fixture in every corner of our dear city. But it hasn't forgotten what made it so special in the first place: joyful service, a rollicking atmosphere, and artfully topped pizzas at staggeringly good prices.
What you're getting: Black anise pepperoni
This restaurant is fairly aptly named, because "Lardo" might be exactly what those kids on the bus shout at you after your 60th pizza from this place in as many days. But who could blame you? This modern osteria rears its own succulent piglets to create its melt-in-the-mouth cured meats. To experience the stuff in all its glory, opt for the black anise pepperoni, before telling yourself that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.
Covent Garden
What you're getting: Goat's shoulder with savoy cabbage & sumac yogurt
Based in the heart of Covent Garden, Homeslice marries thin and crispy bases with decadent and unusual toppings. Whether you buy it by the slice -- or opt for a 20in monster big enough to feed every member of Blazin' Squad and their extended family -- go for the goat's shoulder number with savoy cabbage and sumac yogurt.
Mimmo La Bufala
What you're getting: The Mimmo's
Like a cruise ship comedian, for Mimmo La Bufala, cheese is king. Whether it's the fresh and milky bufala mozarella on the pitch-perfect margherita, or the eponymous provolone- and mozzarella-infused Mimmo's, this traditional eatery in Hampstead has raised the cheese game to an art form, and both the pizzas (thin based and robustly charred) and our stomachs thank it for that.
Pizza Pilgrims
What you're getting: The 'Nduja
Owners Thom and James' year-long jaunt around the mother country was a pilgrimage in the purest sense of the word: they knelt at the altars of gastronomic delight, sought truth from the enlightened, and came back changed. The results are sometimes deeply spiritual: try the fiery 'Nduja and be converted to the cause.
What you're getting: The Torino
Tooting's Ciullosteria is so cheap and cheerful it may as well be a Kinder egg, albeit one filled with decadent, generous pizzas and particularly smug local diners. The Torino number sums up everything that's right about this neighbourhood trattoria: beautiful ingredients, a rustic base, and ample change from a tenner.
FED by Water
What you're getting: Bresaola, Grana Padano & rocket
"FED by Water" might sound like the kind of ill-advised cleanse diet that that Californian yummy-mummy in your office advocates, but it's actually the philosophy behind some outrageously moreish 'zas. This concept restaurant puts sustainability first, and believes that pure water is the secret to delicious ingredients. After trying the bresaola and Grana Padano number, we're not arguing.
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1. Circle Pizza Co.2 – 4 Hoxton Square, London
2. Sodo126 Upper Clapton Road,
3. Santa Maria15, Saint Mary's Road, London
4. Lardo197-201 RICHMOND RD, London
5. Homeslice13 Neil's Yard, London
6. Mimmo La Bufala45A Southend Road, London
7. Pizza Pilgrims11-12 Dean St, London
8. Ciullosteria31 Balham High Rd. Balham, London
9. FED by WaterUnit 1b, 64 Kingsland High St, London
Head Chef Tony Kolev won a silver medal at the International Pizza Contest in Rome, so you know there is some good pizza here.
Sodo's sourdough crust is fermented for up to 72 hours, which means it demands your respect and is bound to taste pretty damn good.
Yes, they have been known to kick out people who don't order anything, but once you take a look at their menu, you won't blame them.
The taste of their cured meats will drive you to eat an entire pizza pie. Seriously.
Homeslice is a Covent Garden pizzeria slinging crazy-big 'zas from a 500-degree wood-fired oven, with toppings like bone marrow, courgette & artichoke, fennel & salami, and many, many more.
You are going to love how creative Mimmo La Bufala gets with their cheeses!
The Pizza Pilgrims have traveled across the globe to gather the knowledge to bring you the best pizza imaginable in Soho. They love what they do, and you will too.
This cheap and cheerful place serves incredibly delicious pizzas as well as other fare inspired by Southern Italy. The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious and the staff is incredibly friendly.
This restaurant believes that pure water is the secret to the best, freshest ingredients and puts serious emphasis on sustainability. Finally, we've found pizza that makes us feel cleaner after consuming!


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"They're wonderfully mature young people, who have a lot of concern for their world and for each other." Peter Tomas-Morgan is a private attorney, and Rachel works as the assistant director for the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame. Their daughter, Sarah, is a Trinity School freshman.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: movie review
Michael Apted's direction of 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,' Part 3 of the Narnia franchise, brings an elegance to the production.
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"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" is the third installment in the C.S. Lewis "Narnia" series, and I'd rank it above the second but below the first. "Narnia" completists may not care. "Narnia" naysayers won't go anyway.
In this sequel, the Pevensie children (Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes), along with their snooty cousin Eustace (Will Poulter) meet up with Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) in search of the seven swords that will release into the Narnian ozone the innocent spirits captured within the Lost Islands.
The 3-D effects are standard, the children and the prince are a bit bland, and Michael Apted's direction veers into listlessness, but there is, at times, a pleasing elegance to the production, too. It doesn't assault you. Small favors are better than none. Grade: B- (Rated PG for some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action.)
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Zeiss M-mount lenses were originally designed to be used with 35mm film rangefinder cameras. The rangefinder camera predates the single lens reflex camera (SLR), and features a mirrorless design. This enables rangefinder lenses to be compact in size, making them great for use with mirrorless digital cameras such as the Sony A7s series.
Zeiss's M-mount lenses also make a great companion to RED cinema cameras, as RED offers an M mount. A RED DSMC camera and a Zeiss M-mount lens are the perfect pair for gimbal and Steadicam work.


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