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ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO (Intel Z87) Motherboard Review
At the launch of the new Intel Haswell platform, the motherboard we used to test the new Core i7 4770K CPU was also the first motherboard we reviewed. The ASUS Z87-Expert impressed us and did a good job of setting a benchmark for boards to follow. Like we mentioned in that initial review, when it comes to the first board or two of a new platform, it doesn't always have the opportunity to shine in the best light.
As the weeks go on, though, and we get the chance to test more and more motherboards, while at the same time sometimes sourcing new CPUs, we're able to get a better idea of the platform. With over a month passed since the launch of the new Haswell platform and a new i7 4770K on hand that is clocking better than our initial one, we're looking forward to seeing what the latest ASUS board offers.
Unlike the initial ASUS board we looked at, the MAXIMUS VI HERO, as the name suggests, falls into the popular Republic Of Gamers or ROG category. One that has gained a strong reputation for performance. Of course that performance has always carried with it a significant price tag.
With the "more accessible while packing major ROG features" tag line over at the ASUS website under the new MAXIMUX VI HERO product, ASUS are trying to bring us ROG based boards at a more competitive price point - and this isn't the first time we've seen this. Both ASRock and GIGABYTE offer boards that focus on performance, but cut down on some of the bells and whistles, giving us a strong performing board at an excellent price point.
How's it going to work with ASUS, though, and the new MAXIMUS VI HERO? Well, there's only one way to find out, and that is to get down and dirty with it.
Looking at the front it's very typical ASUS ROG. We see a simple design with just the appropriate logos and the model clearly shown. Flipping open the box we can see across the top some of the main features are covered. These include the SurpremeFX audio, which is something we've seen for a while, along with GameFirst II and RAMDisk, two pieces of software. Across the bottom you can see a big push for the Extreme Engine Digi+III, which include higher quality power related components.
As we move to the bottom you can see our first look at the board itself. We won't go into too much detail as we cover this more on the next page. Heading over to the back of the box you can again see some of the main features that are mentioned on the inside, along with the main specifications and a diagram of the back panel I/O ports.
Normally when we get ROG boards we expect a big bundle, but looking above, we don't really have that this time. You can see we've got the manual along with a driver CD and a sign to hang off your door handle. We've got the typical SATA cable labels, six SATA cables, rear I/O back plate, SLI cable and the EZConnector adapters for your front panel.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the pastry sheet on your work surface. If the pastry sticks a bit, dust with some flour. Roll the dough out to about a 10-inch square. Cut the square into 4 (5-inch) squares, then cut these in half diagonally to make 8 triangles. Evenly sprinkle all the triangles with the 2 tablespoons sugar. Put the triangles, sugar-side up, on the baking sheet. Pop in the oven and bake until nicely puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Slice in half horizontally (a serrated knife is best for this job).
Put a halved triangle on your serving plate. Spread some Strawberry-Rhubarb filling on top, stack another halved triangle and more filling on top of that and repeat to make 4 layers total. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with more sauce on the side. Scoop some Creme Fraiche Ice Cream alongside. Serve the napoleons immediately.
Whisk the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Add the rhubarb, sugar-cornstarch mixture, orange zest and juice and half the strawberries to a saucepan. Give it a good stir. Let this mixture sit about 15 minutes off the heat so it macerates (gets nice and juicy). Then put the pan over medium-high heat and let cook until the rhubarb is tender but still holds its shape, giving it a stir now and then, about 7 minutes. Let it cool for about 15 minutes, and then stir in the rest of the strawberries.
Pour the milk into a large bowl, add the 2 tablespoons lemon juice and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Add the creme fraiche, the remaining 1/3 cup lemon juice and the sugar. Give it a whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn as per the manufacturer's instructions, then pop in the freezer until it's firm.
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That time of year is upon us (winter, that is)-- and much more officially so, now that we've received our first significant snowfall of the season-- and the High Line, mythical as it might seem, is no less affected than the rest of New York City by a fresh blanket of everyone's favorite type of precipitation. Many of New York's most famous street scenes and landmarks are transformed by snow, making them symbols of New York City in winter. Judging by the effect of last Friday's snow on the High Line, we're eager to see the High Line join the likes of Central Park, Radio City Music Hall and the Empire State Building in the ranks of New York City landmarks that are altered spectacularly in the winter to become memorable and historic parts of the New York City landscape.
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What we need is to learn to teach youth the truth, to bring them up in a way that shows them right from wrong, while also helping them become functioning people. Clearly most forms of discipline and "parental restriction" contribute to the corruption of the Futures as well as their environments. "Reform yourself, and all else will fall in line."
Society has gotten way too sensitive the violence. Bad kids continue to be bad kids because inside they know that parents and teachers cant do much. I am a kid myself and I know how bad this generation is. Teachers cant do sh*t nowadays because of our sensitivity. Bullies continue to be bullies until they are expelled and terrorize another poor soul in another school. This equals more school shooter, suicides, and depression in kids. Why should we add bullies to the list of things we have to deal with?
There are many things that needs to change but discipline kids more will be a good place to start. Parents also need to teach kids responsibility and consequences. In short, stop pretending your kid is perfect and can do no wrong. Teachers need to do the same. Stop inflating the students grades. Stop giving them "extra credits" to make up for lost grades.
We need more discipline to teach these kids right from wrong, and how to behave. This method of just giving a stern warning is not working. Now i am not saying beat your kids,because that is not okay either. What I am saying is start grounding your kids, take the things they love the most away and only give it back if they prove that they'll stop the bad behavior, and sometimes a light spanking is necessary.
Kids need more discipline because some kids are just bad. They act out in class or just don't listen. They think they can do whatever they want. And the teachers cant really do much because they are the teacher not their parent. I think its mostly the parents fault because your child should be well behaved and know right from wrong if they are in school they are allowed to make mistakes but not the same mistakes everyday or every other day. But its not all the kids it only a few that do that. They respect the teachers and classmates at least 2 and a half /3 of the time.
I do not think there should be more discipline then given because all you are doing is spanking them you aren't letting them do the bad things and see where it leads to then they will learn not to do that. People may say "oh well we're trying to show them so they they don't end up there" well yes but you're just wasting your energy you might be wasting.
This is an uncommon opinion, I believe that children should be treated as similarly to adults as possible, and they should be given as many rights as they can handle as soon as they can handle them, this will push society forward faster.
The only "discipline" they should receive is the same punishment for breaking the law as an adult would, provided that they are made aware of the laws first, and they should not be treated as inferior beings as they are currently and should not be presided/ruled over by their often-incompetent parents, rather they should be treated as any other human being.
Ageism is the most severe and prevalent form of discrimination in our society today, and it is mostly towards the young, especially children. They are seen as subhuman imbeciles who are incapable of doing anything for themselves, and seen as undeserving of the basic human rights that all adults receive. It is revolting, and over time, as society progresses, I'm sure children will eventually be treated the way they deserve to be treated, "discipline"-free.
As days go by, we grow closer via social media, and that is how ideas are spread today. As ideas are spread, the style of language used by each individual differs and may as well influence others, causing behavior that is not deemed by society as "bad".
The discipline of one begins from the family, and that means that the family should have the capability to educate the individual and prepare him/her for society. Despite discipline is an act of educating while punishing, the individual should learn from the mistakes properly (talk it out peacefully, no "roasting", or even silent thinking can work) rather being punished physically and mentally (Spanking, naming, taunting, scolding, etc.).
In short, there is no need for more discipline. Just make sure that you teach what is necessary for them coexist peacefully with the current and future members of society.


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I've found the 12 week plan & this community so am hoping to make the most of it & the support to finally lose weight for good.
I've long convinced myself that I wasn't 'that overweight' but am now realising that isn't the case & that if I want to conceive in the near future that losing weight is only going to help. Hopefully I can make this stick!
Have downloaded week 1 & will spend time tomorrow planning meals & exercise for the week ahead.
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There never seems to be a shortage of scams online. As speculation grows that Activision's next installment in the Call of Duty series will be "Modern Warfare 4″, the number of fake sites will grow that prey on people hoping to get an invite to the beta version of the game. This week, the so-called "social network 4 gamers" website that goes by the shortened name "Sn4gamers", launched a fake Modern Warfare 4 Beta website on the matching domain name: ModernWarfare4Beta.com. The fake Beta site has been set up to do nothing more than deceive users and drive up Sn4gamers's Facebook likes and views on their other social networking accounts.
It seems like this always happens I hope no one falls for it people should know that CoD never has an open beta.
Not again...I remember someone when someone created the MW3 website that would redirect you to the Battlefield website.
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LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Bankers are working on debt financings of around US$70bn backing a potential offer by Netherlands-based telecom conglomerate Altice NV and its US cable unit for US cable operator Charter Communications Inc, banking sources said on Wednesday.
A debt deal would be one of the largest acquisition financing packages to date and one of the largest leveraged acquisition financings, the sources said.
"Even on a conservative level, the debt backing Altice's Charter bid would be the largest-ever leveraged financing," a senior banker said.
Altice's founder, Franco-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi is studying a bid for Charter Communications, which is worth more than US$180bn, Thomson Reuters reported last month.
Drahi made his fortune through debt-fuelled acquisitions swiftly followed by cost cutting to boost profits and a deal for Charter would enable Drahi to bring his business model to the United States.
Altice NV and Altice USA have almost as much debt as their combined market capitalisations, at €32bn and US$23bn, respectively.
Bankers are unwilling to risk missing out on a deal of this size and are actively pitching financing proposals to Altice to back any potential bid, bankers said.
"The financing would be sizeable so every big bank is around it in some shape or form - all the guys that have led Altice deals in the past," a second senior banker said.
"Any bank with any appetite will be in there pitching. No one wants to miss out on the trade," a third senior banker said.
The deal would be the largest financing to date for Altice, which has skilfully raised billions of dollars of leveraged loans and high-yield bonds to finance its growth by acquisition.
Altice purchased rival French mobile telecommunications firm SFR in 2014, which was financed with US$21.9bn-equivalent in debt. At that time, it included the largest high-yield bond issue ever as well as Europe's largest-ever covenant-lite loan.
The largest syndicated loan ever agreed was global brewer AB InBev's US$75bn loan that backed its acquisition of SABMiller in 2015, followed by Verizon Communications' US$61bn loan in 2013 backing its US$130bn acquisition of the 45% stake in Verizon Wireless that it didn't already own from Vodafone .
The financing proposals for Altice's potential bid for Charter include secured and unsecured high-yield bonds and loans and could also include some euro-denominated paper to maximise liquidity.
Banks are proposing a range of structures including investment grade and sub-investment grade, in a bid to capture both bank and fund liquidity.
"A financing of this magnitude would require tapping into every market to raise the funds and get pricing tension. They would need to have a foot in dollars and euros, bonds and loans to take advantage of technicals at any point," the second senior banker said.
The lower levered investment grade secured piece would be rated around two notches higher at double B than higher-yielding bonds. The loans would sit at a senior level, the sources said.
A hybrid blend of investment and sub-investment grade financing have been used to finance cable companies previously including Liberty Global-owned British-based broadband provider Virgin Media, Dutch telecoms company VodafoneZiggo and even Charter Communications, one of the sources said.
Around US$70bn of debt works out at 5.0 times the combined company's approximate US$12.4bn Ebitda, after taking synergies into account, the sources said.
This falls within the US leveraged lending guidelines, which raises red flags when deals are levered over 6.0 times.
Charter has an approximate Ebitda of US$10bn, while Altice USA's Ebitda is around US$2.4bn, the sources said.
Other banks could consider adding more leverage, which could boost the size of the overall debt financing. Other banks are also looking into deeply subordinated debt instruments that resemble equity.
Whatever the structure, a jumbo financing of this size would test the depth of liquidity in the loan and bond markets, sources said.
"Conventional wisdom says you can't do this in the debt markets as it will be too big," a fourth senior banker said.
In 2014, the strategy of playing loans off against bonds and tapping both the dollar and euro market for Altice's SFR buy worked better than anyone expected, and the bonds received US$100bn of orders. (Editing by Tessa Walsh)


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My four year old son has CHARGE association (bilateral coloboma, duplication of right kidney, mental/growth/developmental retardation), epilepsy, and cerebral palsy (PVL). He also exhibits autistic-like tendencies (hand flapping, strict routine, over-sensitivity to textures/sounds/smells). He self-limits his diet to water, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, pop-tarts and pudding. Every night he eats two puddings before bedtime. Occasionally, when he doesn't eat before bed, he will wake up the next morning lethargic (kind of just lying around), be very thirsty (he normally drinks lots of water, which I have attributed to his taking Tegretol), have a slight temperature and will throw up. After he throws up, he seems to be normal, and will often say "eat" after vomiting. After throwing up, then eating something, he is back to normal. I have mentioned this to his doctor, who was not really concerned about it. My husband's father has diabetes (I'm not sure what type, but he doesn't take insulin). The doctor seems to attribute this vomiting behavior to his other medical problems, but I think his has more to do with the fact that he is not eating as he usually does before bed. I read a few posts where you discussed the "dawn phenomenon". Do you think I am right in asking his doctor to reconsider his assessment?
I think that your son's doctor is probably right and that the occasional vomiting episodes are in some way part of the complex and poorly understood CHARGE association syndrome. The story doesn't resemble the dawn phenomenon which is really one of overnight hypoglycemia caused by too much insulin with a resulting counterregulatory correction giving rise to high morning blood sugars. Its importance is that the high blood sugars may be interpreted as insufficient insulin with the result that the dose is increased when the opposite should occur.
In addition, I could find no report of an association between CHARGE and any form of childhood diabetes. At all events, I don't think that your son has diabetes. I sense that these episodes are not a major problem and that it probably wouldn't be justified to pursue it further in an NIH supported Clinical research Center. However, but to set your mind at rest, you might ask your son's doctor for a few test strips to look for sugar in the urine.
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July 26, 2013 (CHICAGO) --A federal judge in Chicago finds pitchman Kevin Trudeau in contempt, but declines to throw him in jail.
The Federal Trade Commission wanted Trudeau behind bars, until he pays back more than $37 million.
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Museum of Natural History – Eugene
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After the morning routine of peeking one sleepy eye through the blinds hoping for the off chance that a few clouds have declined to take their part in the regular rainy day parade, and realizing that they are all there and accounted for, it is easy to just flop back on the pillow, pull the blanket up and settle into hibernation.
Two tossed, turned and utterly overslept hours later a hopeful eye pokes out again. The sun still has not appeared and the sky looks more threatening than it did earlier. You turn to the ceiling for answers, but after staring for a while you notice it has failed to deliver any enlightenment except the sound of rain hammering home it's message… you better find some indoor activities today.
You pull yourself out of bed, drag a foot about 15 steps to the couch and flop down to begin an assessment of your daily priorities. The T.V. is staring at you from across the room. You sigh and turn to look at the water streaking down the window.
Listening to the chaos outside one might be very thankful they have a roof over their heads, a heater chugging away and a nice pair of boots in case they want to go sloshing out into society. They might also wonder how people survived in this rainy climate before the advent of rubber footwear and central heating. How did they keep their clothes dry? What did they wear for shoes? How did they keep their shelters from falling in the onslaught of a winter downpour? They certainly didn't have a T.V. to keep their mind off the weather, but they did have many other things to keep them busy and many ways to ensure survival. The Museum of Natural History is a great place to find the answers, learn a thing or two and keep dry and entertained for the afternoon.
The museum is located on the east side of the University of Oregon campus and is something to behold. The building, constructed in 1987, is an exhibit in itself. Made entirely of native cedar wood and adorned with copper sculptures of northwest salmon, bear and raven, the structure reflects the local climate and environment. The landscape is beautiful, covered with native trees, flowers and bushes and guided by paved pathways to make the area pleasant and comfortable for all visitors. Seeing as on this hypothetical day it is raining however, the best sights are indoors.
Founded in 1936, The Museum of Natural History houses exhibits and displays artifacts found in the northwest region to help visitors and researchers get an idea of the lifestyles, culture, geography and geology that fashioned the area we know today. The museum is home the oldest pair of shoes in the world, found embedded under layers of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Mazama 7,500 years ago. The eruption caused such a devastating impact it left behind what is now the deepest lake in America and one of Oregon's most beautiful and treasured attractions, Crater Lake. The woven sandals, dramatically offset by a pair of Tevas, give viewers insight into the materials that were available and the techniques used to weave these and other articles of clothing along with tools like baskets and jugs.
An entire exhibit is devoted to looking at the structures built by different cultures in the many climates and areas of the country. For example, fishermen living in Alaska thousands of years ago could have had their homes wiped out by the constantly changing ocean tides and harsh climate. They adapted to the area by using their resources though, building their shelters on stilts made out of tall pieces of driftwood and covering their widows and doors with walrus and whale skins, which must of made their living room scent very lovely.
Looking at the models of these amazing structures a visitor might be enticed by the ancient lifestyles and cultures and wish for similar ease in their own lives. No honking cars blocking up the roads, no crashing computers that lose important work and especially no threat of nuclear war. Turning to leave the exhibit one then might notice the full remains of a saber-toothed cat and the enormous bones and tusks of a mammoth and mastodon looming up ahead and decide that they are quite happy with the trials and tribulations of the modern world.
The Museum of Natural History is full of cool stuff. A visitor can take a tree tour and get acquainted with the over 4,000 tree species on the campus alone and see how the University was landscaped over the past hundred years. Currently the museum is displaying a cartography exhibit, showing the many conceptions mapmakers developed when charting the unknown expanses of North America for the first time. A map from the early 1700s showing the northwest area as "Parts Unknown" and California as an island is particularly amusing and proves that the modern world isn't as different as we imagine it to be.
There are many other interesting things to see at the museum, but I am not going to tell you about them because you are going to go yourself and that would ruin the fun. Stop in Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. Need more incentive? There's a gift shop!
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1. Catch a Show: Fremont Street is home to several casinos in the city and it's also home to the Fremont Street Experience. This seven-block, outdoor pedestrian mall features daily shows and concerts. Web: Fremont Street Experience. Location: 425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV.
2. Watch 'Em Roll: Stop by the Don Pablo Cigar Company (Location: 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S) to see employees roll cigars by hand. Got kids? A trip to M&M's World (Location: 3785 Las Vegas Blvd S) is a must see and even features a replica of the M&M's NASCAR race car.
3. Beam It Up: At sundown, the glass pyramid at the Luxor offers a high-intensity light show that shoots from the top of the pyramid at night (which can be seen around town and even serves as a light beam for locals to find their way home). Web: The Luxor. Location: 3900 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV.
4. Heat Up: The iconic volcano at The Mirage explodes every hour after dusk. The golden rock-laced volcano simmers and then implodes to the delight of onlookers. Web: The Mirage. Location: 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV.
5.Cool Off: The fountains at the Bellagio play a water and music show each evening. In front of the Bellagio you can watch the water show fill up the quarter-mile-long lake as the symphony of water leaps to the music. Web: The Bellagio. Location:3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV.
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By Jesse Winterholt, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On a Sunday evening, when most people in Brazil are starting to unwind from a day at the beach, a select few are sharpening up their hockey skills and take to the streets to play some inline roller hockey. The niche sport is growing in the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City) and becoming more professional.
Inline roller hockey is the closest sport to real ice hockey that you can find here in Rio de Janeiro due to the tropical climate in the city. The game is played on a smooth concrete surface with similar equipment used as in ice hockey, including a puck that is made of plastic material for a better glide. The game also has your standard two goalies but is played four on four.
In Brazil, more than twenty teams compete in the sport of inline hockey. In Rio de Janeiro and neighboring city Niterói there are six teams varying in age group and skills that play the game at a high level. Most of the them train once a week, with some committed teams training as much as two to three times a week. Training usually takes part in a local park or private facility.
The Lokomotiv Hockey Team is considered to be the top team in Rio de Janeiro's inline hockey scene. The team trains three times a week and on Sundays they host an open scrimmage at a full size hockey rink in Barra da Tijuca.
Across the bridge, there is the São Bento Hockey team. A team that coach Jefferson Coelho da Silva, has been involved with for over twenty years. Jefferson trains players every Sunday in the São Bento Park located in Niterói.
Rio's hockey teams compete against town rivals in tournaments, and some even travel throughout states in Brazil to represent their home city in larger championships. A few of the highest skilled players have gone on to represent the Brazilian national team at the highest level of inline hockey.
Although inline hockey is a sport that continues to grow quick in Rio with over a hundred active players, the community is lacking proper training facilities and equipment, which is difficult to obtain in Brazil. Players usually bring it in from international travels or have to order it online.
Despite the challenges, a few gems continue to nurture a healthy growth of the inline hockey community in Brazil.
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One option for pay-later financing that doesn't require a credit check is a membership club that offers members low interest rate vacation loans, as stated by Bankrate. Though the requirements vary from club to club, there are income requirements and employment requirements, and borrowers must be 18 years of age. Participants also have to pay a membership fee to join the clubs.Continue Reading
Another pay-later financing alternative that does not consider an individual's credit is utilizing a pawn shop, as reported by Investopedia. The borrower brings in an item of value, and the pawn shop provides a loan that uses the valuable item as collateral. Borrowers then have a specified amount of time to pay the loan back; if they do not, the pawn shop retains possession of the item.Learn more about Financial Planning


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I have often been accused of wanting my cake and eating it too. I actually agree with that assessment, and I think that most others are the same way, even if they won't admit it. A good example of this is when I was looking for an office in Singapore. I didn't want the hassle of having to maintain one on my own though, and that is why I started looking for a service office instead. It truly is the best of both worlds for someone in my position. I needed office space, but I did not need all of the hassles that come along with having one.
A serviced office is the perfect answer for me. It means I get to have prime office space that is convenient for both my clients as well as myself. When they come in, they see a really nice office that has a receptionist, nice furniture, and a great location. What I see is having all the perks without having the hassle that is associated with them. I pay one price and get everything that other offices have. I have a secretary when I need one, a receptionist to greet my clients, and so much more.
I don't even have to supply the furniture. Instead, everything I need is already there. The furniture, the staff, and so much more. If a client calls after hours, I even have an answering service that is included in the cost of my lease. When you get all of these advantages without all of the work or the cost of securing them for yourself, why wouldn't a person be interested in doing it this way? It is the best of both worlds to me, and it is the only way that I will have an office from now on.


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QPR manager Neil Warnock heaped praise on his side but insisted he was not getting carried away after they moved five points clear at the top of the npower Championship with a 2-1 win over second-placed Cardiff.
Craig Bellamy put the Bluebirds in front after 13 minutes, but goals from Kaspars Gorkss and Adel Taarabt turned the game around and gave QPR all three points.
Warnock said: "It was a great game. It was two teams playing end-to-end stuff, which is what football should be about. And the atmosphere was unbelievable."
He added: "It was a great goal by Adel but I have to say that Kaspars Gorkss was superb at the back apart from the mistake for their goal, and the whole spine of my team were excellent.
"Shaun Derry was magnificent in midfield and the spine of Paddy Kenny in goal, Matt Connolly at the back, Derry and Rob Hulse were great. I thought it was Hulse's best game for us.
"We won't be getting carried away. You don't win anything in November, but the points are great to have."
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Unearthing South London: Revisiting the past
My previous blog looked at the history of Beddington, how it progressed through the prehistoric period until it reached a climax as a Roman villa in the late Roman centuries. But what happened after the villa and what's going to happen next to this archaeology? Read the full post


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Tracy Raef, College of Veterinary Medicine Communications, (515) 294-4602
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Iowa State's College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary
AMES, Iowa --This year marks the 125th anniversary of Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the nation's oldest public veterinary college and the first veterinary college west of the Mississippi.
When the college was founded in 1879, hog cholera was among the most prevalent and devastating diseases threatening the fledgling livestock industry. The best minds in veterinary medicine believed the disease was caused by bacteria. However, vaccine development and testing carried out in 1905 by veterinarians from Iowa State and the new U.S. Department of Agriculture Hog Cholera Research Station in Ames helped establish that the disease was viral. Their live-virus hyperimmune vaccine made historic advances in the control of the disease.
A founding premise of the college was to provide a scientific method and organization to the control of animal diseases, helping to ensure the success of the food animal industry, said Dr. John Thomson, the college's 14th dean.
"The visionaries who established the college recognized the importance of veterinary medicine to the livestock industry and to the safety of the food supply," Thomson said.
The college continues to play a leadership role in livestock disease eradication. Last fall, the Iowa Pork Producers Association honored ISU's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and others for cooperative efforts in eradicating pseudorabies, a highly contagious swine disease. In 2000, the VDL processed more than 850,000 pseudorabies serology tests as part of the state's eradication program.
"The college has a rich history of research contributions to the understanding and control of infectious diseases of production animals," Thomson said. "In fact, no other college of veterinary medicine in the U. S. has studied swine infectious diseases more extensively than ISU."
Some highlights from the College of Veterinary Medicine's contributions to production animal medicine are presented below.
The college has designated April 30 as Celebration Day to commemorate the 125th anniversary with a gala banquet.
ISU veterinary medicine faculty X-ray a foal in a campus lab in 1961.
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"The visionaries who established the college recognized the importance of veterinary medicine to the livestock industry and to the safety of the food supply."
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Autopia Bloomington is a full-service, independently owned and operated, preventive maintenance and auto repair center. Conveniently located at 9480 Lyndale Av S, Autopia has a long history of providing high-quality auto maintenance, car repair and vehicle service on Twin Cities' area cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs.
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Utahns looking to influence public policy and advocate for disability-related issues have the support of Utah Grassroots Advocacy Partnership (GAP).
The goal of GAP is, "To provide education and support to the disability community that allows individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals to proactively advocate for the policies and services needed though the interaction and engagement in the making of public policy."
Utah is divided into eleven regions, each region having its own organizer. To see regions and contact information for organizers, visit utahgap.org/blog. Region 1 organizer, who oversees Cache, Rich and Box Elder Counties, is Cherissa Alldredge.
Alldredge tries to use her own experience with disability to help those who haven't experienced disability.
"My interest in disability advocacy is a result of my own experience with disability. My disability – visual impairment – is due to an acquired brain injury," she said. "Because of my brain injury, I have come to understand on a personal level some of the social, economic, and accessibility challenges that individuals' with disabilities face."
Before Alldredge's brain injury, she was working as a human resource professional, so she is particularly interested in improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Currently, she is a student in the Disability Disciplines doctoral program at Utah State University.
Disability is a relevant national issue for policymakers. A recent, weighted survey found that 51 percent of respondents either had a disability, or had a family member or close friend with one. Advocacy for disability services and policy is particularly important with the upcoming 2012 election and 2013 U.S. budget resolution, when programs may be facing cuts.
Earlier this month, the CPD participated as a viewing site for the National Forum on Disability Issues, where representatives for the presidential candidates addressed concerns from citizens.
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Election 2008 and Beyond
The Mobilization, Change, and Political and Civic Engagement Project investigates if and how the heightened political environment surrounding the 2008 presidential election will impact the political attitudes and behaviors of individuals in the United States. The research project uses a mixed methodological approach to examine a range of topics, including patterns of civic and political participation and mobilization evident in the populace, how individuals envision change and their role in producing change in the political process, their ideas about the government and feelings of political alienation, and how individual attitudes about race and gender have been influenced by a campaign season dominated by stories about the race and gender of three candidates in particular, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Sarah Palin. Our goal is to produce research that will be instructive for those attempting to mobilize communities as well as those in the academy.


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Avoid the Sun If You Take These Drugs
Roni Shye - July 27, 2018
If you're enjoying the sunshine this summer, it is important to know that some of your medications could cause an unexpected problem. You may not be aware, but some prescriptions can increase your sensitivity to sunlight, causing your skin to burn more easily.
What type of reaction can occur?
If your medication has a warning to avoid sunlight, don't ignore it. That usually means that you could be more sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive), which would cause you to sunburn more easily. See More
Which Antibiotics Are Less Likely to Cause Diarrhea?
Dr. Sharon Orrange - August 26, 2017
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis is affecting more of you, given the widespread use of antibiotics. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is the organism that causes antibiotic-associated colitis; this happens because the bacteria is allowed to overgrow in the intestine when the normal intestinal flora is changed due to antibiotics. C. diff can release toxins that bind to receptors on intestinal epithelial cells causing inflammation (colitis) and diarrhea. See More
Ten Things You Can Do to Prevent Illness from an Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Dr. Sharon Orrange - November 20, 2013
Antibiotic resistance is a big problem. You've all heard about Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) causing skin and soft tissue infections but now there is a growing group of resistant bacteria. What this means is many folks may face treatment with an intravenous antibiotic or older more toxic antibiotic to treat common infections like E. Coli urinary tract infections. This is because the bacteria have gotten smart and know how to resist penicillins, ciprofloxacin and Bactrim among others. See More
Dude, Where's My Doxy? Tips to Survive the Shortage of Doxycycline
Dr. Sharon Orrange - June 04, 2013
In the states most affected by Lyme disease, there have been shortages of doxycycline, resulting in panic and high costs. If you are unlucky enough to contract Lyme disease this year you may pay a ton for your doxycycline, if you can find it. But I think I can help.
Doxycycline is used for the treatment of early Lyme disease and as a result, there is a shortage in states like Maine where Lyme disease is common. See More
Acne Stinks, But Treatment Doesn't Have to Cost You Hundreds
Dr. Sharon Orrange - March 29, 2012
Here are some commonly prescribed meds for acne that cost big bucks , along with some secrets to help you save money. First, meet the players in the fight against acne: topical (to rub on your face) Retin-A derivatives, topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics.
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Well known Longford historian and author, Jude Flynn, will deliver a lecture at the prestigious Glucksman Ireland House, New York University today Wednesday, March 23. Hosted jointly by Glucksman Ireland House and the County Longford Association of Greater New York, Jude's lecture will be on 'Fireside Tales: collecting and preserving local history in County Longford'.
The invitation was extended to Jude after a copy of his latest edition of Fireside Tales was circulated among the members of the Longford Association and staff of Glucksman Ireland House. The latter is the Centre for Irish and Irish-American Studies at NYU.
"It is an honour to be asked. I was really surprised, " Jude told the Leader before he travelled to New York earlier this week.
As part of his talk, Jude will discuss the importance and challenge of local history. The work of discovering, interpreting and presenting this local history is carried out by Jude as a labour of love in his spare time.
Jude Flynn is the President of County Longford Historical Society and has over forty years of involvement in local history and the promotion of heritage in Longford.
He has published eight editions of Fireside Tales, which contain a wealth of stories and folklore collected since the early 1980s. Jude's achievement is all the more remarkable because he has produced a new volume each year since the series began. He is currently working on his ninth book and it is expected to include interviews with Longfordians he meets during his visit to NYC.
Glucksman Ireland House already has a Longford connection. Its associate director is Professor Eileen Reilly, a native of Ballinalee, and a graduate of Maynooth and Oxford.


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New Bloggers: Vicky, Diane and Mara!
I'm so pleased to announce a whole host of new co-bloggers here at Winged Reviews! Thank you to everyone that applied. It took so long because it was extremely hard to choose, but I'm so happy with my new co-bloggers so please give them all a warm welcome!
Hiya, I'm Vicky! I'm almost 21, from England and about to go into my third year at uni in September studying History! Aside from reading, I love cherry bakewells, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, photography and the beach!
I've always loved books since I can remember! I didn't read much in high school or college, but 2 years ago I discovered book blogs, read Anna and the French Kiss and have kept on reading ever since!
My favourite books are Anna and the French Kiss, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Throne of Glass, The Lunar Chronicles, A Mad, Wicked Folly and Since you've Been Gone! My favourite genres are fantasy, most definitely and Contemporary! I want to read more Historical Fiction though!
I aim to write honest and friendly reviews, I like to write like we're talking! Also, I'm exploring YouTube and video making so expect to hopefully see some videos!
You can find Vicky on: Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads.
Hi! I'm Diane. I'm a mother of two, humanities graduate, and life-long reader. Fantasy is my favorite genre but I also enjoy classics, historical, contemporary, and romance. I have enormous love for smart characters and am more excited by that than whether or not they are good with a weapon or have special powers. The first book I fell in love with was The Secret Garden when I was eleven years old. I still identify with Mary Lennox and mourn the fact that my days are not spent exploring walled gardens and creepy old manor houses. Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, Marie Rutkoski, and Laini Taylor are just a few of my (many!) favorite authors.
I live in Florida and love the outdoors, so when I'm not reading I can be found in my garden, at the beach, or at one of the local nature centers with my kids. I worked in a health food store for seven years and picked up a ton of interests so if the weather is not good (and I am read out) I'll probably play around with my aromatherapy oils or make something weird to eat.
You can find Diane on: Twitter, Goodreads, and Litsy (DianeL).
Hi there, my name is Mara, I'm 24 years old and from a pretty small German town called Aachen. I'm currently doing my Masters degree in English and American Studies. I've mostly been doing the bookstagram thing for the past 2 years but am so excited to be joining the lovely Daphne and her team of co-bloggers on here.
I grew up in a family of readers (my mum would get up extra early everyday to cram in some reading time in the AM, my dad wouldn't leave the couch for days when he was reading one of his big fantasy tomes, and my older sister was the real-life equivalent of Rory Gilmore), so it isn't surprising I turned out to be an obsessive bookworm and fangirl over the years as well. For me my love for reading and literature started at a very boring family dinner, when my sister read me an extract from a book she was then reading, and I just knew books were it for me.
Reading for me isn't just a hobby, it's more of a lifestyle. Books and the people I've connected with because of them have become my friends and inspirations, which is why I'm so excited Daphne has given me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the bookish adventures I go on with everyone on here. While I love going on any kind of adventure, really, my favourite genres include fantasy and science fiction and a dash of contemporary, mostly in the YA age category. My favourite authors include Victoria Schwab, Leah Raeder and Leigh Bardugo (just to name a few).
You can find Mara on: Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads
Please wish them all the warmest welcome! Their reviews and posts should be up on the blog soon!


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Discover the fun of science at the Hill Country Science Mill in Johnson City! This family destination offers a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages. Through cutting-edge exhibits, games and programs, the non-profit science center expands understanding and appreciation of science in everyday life.
Housed in an historic 1880s mill, the Science Mill features more than 40 interactive, world-class exhibits, a 3D theater, and an on-site café. Students can log on to the website after their visit for more information about careers as scientists, engineers, researchers and technology leaders of tomorrow.
101 S. Lady Bird Lane (map)
Wednesday- Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12-4pm
$10 adults; $8.50 youth; Under 3 Free; $8 Military and Seniors; Science Mill Members are Free
September 1, 2018 | 10:00 am
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|957 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|2 - 3 nights
Have the perfect, relaxed holiday in our apartments or our B&B in the hinterland of Barcelona, close to Vilafranca del Penedés in the middle of the famous wine and sparkling wine country "Alt Penedes".
The apartments are completely independent from the main house featuring South facing, big terraces with wonderful views, and completely equipped kitchens.
Family apartment:
2 bedrooms, bathroom, living, kitchen, big terrace with gas driven BBQ, outside eating, comfy sun loungers
Studio apartment:
Space on 3 levels, kitchen, living, sleeping (2 double beds), modern bathroom, big terrace with gas driven BBQ, comfy sun loungers
The main house (B&B / self catering) sleeps 12 people in 5 double rooms and one family suite.
Pool and jacuzzi are shared between the guests. The jacuzzi can be booked personally with a surcharge of 5 Euros per person for half an hour.
Have a relaxing time in the Mediterranean garden with a courtyard with lounge sofas, comfy sun loungers jacuzzi, swimming pool, taste wine in ancient wine cellars or stroll through the vineyards. The beach of Vilanova i la Geltru is 20 minutes away, Barcelona, Tarragona and the famous Montserrat are 60 minutes by car.
We d like you to discover the authentic Spain and we will help you where we can to find what you re after. Visiting wineries which do very personal tours, visit ancient castles or tranquil monasteries or cycling or rambling through the vineyards. If you come to visit us as a group we re happy to tailer make you a tour through the Penedes including transport. We can organize a picnic at a spring water lake, go with you to authentic wineries and discover the most hidden treasures of Penedes. Please ask for a quote!
For more information, please have a look at www.arianella.com
Our little family, that's Rainer my husband, me Ariane and our two sons Lino aged 12 and Luan aged 10 would like to invite you to our house in the wine region "Penedes" South of Barcelona.
Ariane Paasch purchased this apartment in 2003
The house is located at a hill overlooking the whole plain of Penedés, we feel still privileged enjoying the views. Additionally, we like the relaxed feeling to live and work in an ancient building, mostly done with natural materials like clay, field stones, and wooden beams.
The most unique are the views, followed by the way the house is composed: many little houses glued together interconnecting.
We had such a wonderful stay. Ariane and Rainer made us feel so at home and welcome. Our week there was the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of London. Recommendations given of restaurants, vineyards, beaches (the list is endless) could not have been better and were exactly what we wanted each time. Our personal favorite was Cal Lluis (we visited twice). We will definitively visiting again. We can t wait! Many thanks, Gabriela and Oli
A perfect location for exploring the Penedes wine region, Barcelona and Tarragona. Apartment was great, well equipped and had a nice cosy feel - perfect for kicking back with a bottle of local wine.
Rainer and Ariane were lovely hosts, they have great local knowledge and suggested some fab days out. They also know all the local bodegas and restaurants so don't forget to pick their brains - Casa Xamos is an absolute must.
Rainer and Ariane, thanks again for a wonderful stay.
The apartment is comfortable, the view from the terrace is great, and Rainer and Ariane are both very kind.
Arianel.la B&B is a very pleasant place to stay, with very friendly and thoughtful owners.
The appartment we occupied is very well situated with a good view over the counrtry side. It is nicely decorated with great attention to details, spacious enough for two people, clean, well equiped, really confortable. Rainer and Ariane did all they could to make our stay pleasurable. We did not used the pool or the jacuzi because the weather was not so good (!) but with all the recommandations and suggestions Rainer gave us, we have been able to tour the region, the vineyards and visit many places. Of course all this involved wine and cava testings!
I visited last year with a group of girls and had a fabulous time. This year I with my husband and two other couples - who were also celebrating wedding anniversaries in May! (This husbands were jealous of last years trip!!)
This trip was just as great. Ariane and Rainer are so welcoming, it was like visiting old friends! Again, prior to the trip Ariane had been amazing on the email organising bike tours, taxi's and meals etc for us - thank you.
We had three nights at Arianel. The accommodation is has a rural charm, very clean and homely feel.
The outside area is a nice place to socialise, there are comfy chairs, relaxing music and the long table for meals. The jacuzzi has a great view!
The food is outstanding. Ana the cook made three tasty evening meals, which was enjoyed by us all. Breakfast is special, so tasty and varied - much enjoyed by everyone. Also, the food is local.
The honesty bar is really well stocked with local wines and also non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
We spent one day biking to a vineyard and then to a local restaurant for a great meal and lots of excellent wine. After this day, we relaxed around the pool and enjoyed the sunshine. As it was Monday, and many of the local shops/restaurants are shut, Ariane offered us some soup, break, cheese and meats, followed by a lovely lemon dessert. This kind thought was much appreciated, as we were feeling too lazy to venture out to find somewhere to eat!!
Ariane and Rainer are so helpful and accomodating. They are there are hand to advise about the local area and places to visit. During our stay, I saw both of them, spending time withother groups of people advising on directions, places to visit, walk and eat.
I cannot recommend this place more. I love visiting, and plan to visit again next year. It really is a hidden gem.
I can´t think of the right reason why this was the fifth time we were back with Ariana and Rainer:
Is it just being around them basking in their hospitality.
Or because of the personally styled rooms with their attention to detail.
Or, the beautiful area with vineyards, restaurants, villages markets, being near Barcelona and the Med.
Or, going back, on a regular basis to see how both of their sons are growing up.
Or of course the sweet little dog.
Or a combination of all of the above.
Whatever it is it seems to work and it´s different and more intense every time. Even though we´ve seen some of the sites there´s still so much more. This definitely won´t be the last time!
Special interest holidays:
Wine tours / Enoturismo
We are located in the wine and cava region "Alt Penedés". With pleasure we arrange for you visits to the cellars with wine tasting - you choose if you want to visit the big players like Torres or Codorniu or rather smaller, family driven wineries.
For groups from 4 people onwards we offer 4 to 7 days organized wine tours through Penedes. http://www.winetour-penedes.com
Walking/Rambling holidays
There are beautiful walks to springs, viewpoints or vineyards around.
Cycling is a real treat, its a little hilly, but you will be rewarded by small country lands and an infinite sea of vineyards. Alternatively, we will organize electric bikes for you - enjoy without strain!
Rambling is possible for all tastes. You can stay in the valley, stroll along meandering streams or head for the mountain and get rewarded with wonderful views over the rolling hills !
All beaches between Barcelona and Tarragona are easy to reach by car (between 20 and 50 minutes drive)
Beaches of Sitges (30 minutes) romantic seaside town with excellent restaurants and wonderful white sand.
Beaches of Vilanova i la Geltrú (25 minutes). Unspoilt Spanish seaside town with fine white sand and shallow waters.
Beaches of Altafulla, Tamarit (40 minutes drive). Stretches of beach with fishermen´s cottages and Spanish beachlife.
Barcelona (65 km 1 hour by car).
Reus (Tarragona) 60km.
Gerona 150km.
Montserrat 60 km
Vilafranca del Penedes (regional town, capital of wine) 13 minutes by car
Beach: 25 minutes by car
Sant Marti Sarroca (listed castle and church): 3km
Bodegas Torres: 6 km
Vilafranca del Penedes: 13km
Sitges: 30km
Barcelona: 65km
Tarragona: 60km
Montserrat: 65km
Monasterio de Santes Creus (Cister): 15km
Further Details:
The next village is the culinary hot spot of the region with 8 restaurants to choose from. Your hosts Rainer and Ariane cook for you if you are a group of 6 or more people.
In our village at 1,5 kms there is one good restaurant. You can either walk or go on a short car drive.
For more information: www.arianella.com
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High Season 4 people
21 Jul 2018 - 18 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Summer 4 people
19 Aug 2018 - 15 Sep 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Late summer
16 Sep 2018 - 21 Dec 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
|Stay tax
|£0.45 per night, per person. This amount will be due to the owner upon arrival. Does not apply to children under 16 years.
You can always contact us directly at email@example.com for all your questions.
We will ask a 30% downpayment on booking. Remainder is due 28 days ahead of arrival for self catering rentals. For B&B no safety deposit, 30% downpayment, rest on leaving day.
Cancellation policy:
1. A 30% deposit required to confirm your booking is non-refundable.
2. No refunds are made for early departures. Guests will be charged for the total number of nights reserved, without exception.
3. Cancellations with no further charge than the 30% non-refundable deposit will only be accepted if we are given notice of not less than 28 days prior to the confirmed date of arrival.
4. In the event that any cancellation is announced less than 28 days ahead of your arrival day, 100 % of the rent has to be paid. However, we will hand back the rent, if we are able to rent again to other guests.
Changeover Day:
Apartments: Preferably Saturday, in mid and low season flexible.
B&B: Any day
Notes on prices:
B&B accommodation in April-October
Double room per night: 69 - 89 Euros VAT incl. per night.
Double room with private terrace: 89-99 Euros VAT per night.
Breakfast 10 Euros per person, dinner 35 per person (only with prior arrangement)


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Golf range netting is very effective and beneficial features for just about any golf course and/or driving range. They are widely-used as a means of maintaining your golf ball where it belongs and never losing it to some wayward hit. While you will need to 'smash that ball' and plant the golf ball as close to (or into) the opening as possible, it is also important to focus on the ball and gaze after control over the small item. Both amateur and professional golfers will agree that driving the ball towards the exact green can be quite complex; however, with suitable golf range netting this is often less difficult. This article can provide some information about the barrier nets and just how the netting system operates.
1. The usage of The Net
As can be gathered in the information above, the key use of the golf ball barrier net is to maintain control of the letter and keep it in just a defined area; however, there exists another highly significant use. In accessory controlling the ball, the golf netting will protect any bystanders, spectators and other golfers from falling prey to golfing accidents. Contrary to popular belief, how much golfing accidents is surely an expansive and these kinds of accidents can be very damaging to one's health sometimes leading to hospital admissions.
2. The Cost Factor
Due to the expense of many golfing equipment, it may be assumed that golf netting systems are rather expensive; however, this is not always the case. The prices from the golf range netting differ from less costly, affordable options to higher cost options. The costs are generally dependent on various factors ranging from material and color to durability and style. Many nets nowadays can be found in eco-friendly materials with non-toxic features; plus the possibility of UV protection which can increase durability. To ensure you are able to afford the chosen net our recommendation is that you draft an order budget to clarify your financial abilities.
3. Finding The Net
While it is possible to locate golf rang netting in golfing stores, it can be much more convenient to complete the hunt using the internet. Nowadays the internet is the 'go to' option for any research or equipment purchase due to its convenience, efficiency and talent to compare different choices immediately. A simple search can provide various choices which is recommended that you compare websites prior to buying a single netting system. This is usually to ensure you are choosing the most appropriate option for your specific needs.


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Embroidering From The Heart ~ The Soul Expression of Cecilia Roger
By MARINA RYBAK
Cecilia Roger considers herself a painter of embroideries. "Needles are my brushes, threads are my pigments and precious fabrics are my canvasses." Her creative spark is sustained by the vast knowledge and continuous exploration of the ancient art of silk embroidery. She is championing one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. We enter her intimate world of embellished handbags and home furnishings with renewed appreciation for this art, fascinated by Cecilia's own devotion to it.
A native of Milan, presently living in Italy and Switzerland, Cecilia was sensitive to the rich historical and design influences of her surroundings early on. Her childhood passion to construct objects by hand enhanced a foundation of the belief system that "working with one's hands helps us to connect to our soul and reveal our inner treasure." Ultimately this philosophy nurtured a focal point of her artistic quest – creating embroideries.
In pursuit of her mastery of various embroidery techniques Cecilia crossed the globe, gaining her expertise at such prestigious places like The Lesage School in Paris and Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court UK. But it is her love of nature that bonded her to the unique sensibilities of Japanese embroidery and guided her travels to Japan and The Japanese Embroidery Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Japanese embroidery heritage is abundant with motif symbolism, intricately attuned to the rhythms of the natural seasons. The actual embroidery process is a tranquil ritual which demands more than technical excellence. Every contemplative and graceful stitch is in harmony with a meditative intent to raise an awareness from within. Breezing from the hands through the needle and the silk thread the spirit of the artist co-creates a "shimmering painting" and reaches the heart. As the main source of inspiration, the sacred qualities of this path are tenderly reflected in Cecilia's art. The beauty of her work is insightful and timeless.


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International Students
Information for Educational Agents
Ratcliffe College was established in 1847 and is a co-educational Catholic independent school based in Leicestershire that welcomes students of all faiths from the ages of 3-18 years (boarding from the age of 9 years.)
We have had international students studying at Ratcliffe for over 50 years and are very experienced in dealing with overseas families and educational agents from around the world. We hope you will consider sending your students/children to Ratcliffe and we think that the experience of coming to Ratcliffe is life changing for many children. If you get the opportunity to come and visit us here at Ratcliffe we would love the opportunity to show you our wonderful school and campus. For any further information or questions about sending your child to Ratcliffe please contact Miss Kelly Smith (Registrar) via email at email@example.com or by telephone on +44 1509 817031.
A British Education – reason to study in the UK
- Over ½ million students come to the UK every year which represents over 40% of all the world's students who travel abroad to study or to improve their English.
- Britain is the home of the English Language and is renowned for the high quality of its educational system.
- Britain's A-Level system is recognised as a high quality benchmark throughout the world and students who study in the UK are far more likely to get a place at a UK university
- The quality of teaching in schools and universities is regularly inspected by Government bodies to ensure standards are maintained
- UK universities are regularly voted as some of the best universities in the world
- The UK is an exciting and diverse place to live. It well placed for travelling and exploring mainland Europe and compared to some other countries it is relatively safe.
Why choose Ratcliffe?
At Ratcliffe College we focus not only on academic excellence but also on providing the skills and qualities that will ensure our students go on to be successful and confident individuals at whatever they do. Students at Ratcliffe can participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activity with over 50+ clubs and societies to choose from. It is often the skills learnt in these activities that help students to form the characteristics that they need to be successful in their future careers.
We are situated on a beautiful 200 acre campus offering a safe and secure environment for our many overseas resident students. We are located within 30 minutes' drive of several top-class universities including Leicester University, Loughborough University, De Montfort University and Nottingham University.
Situated in the heart of England (The Midlands) Ratcliffe College is well located for airports with the M1 and M42 motorway links bringing both Birmingham Airport (1 hour) and East Midlands Airport (30 minutes) within easy reach, while London-Heathrow and London-Stansted Airports are also within reasonable travelling distance by car (1-2 hrs.)
Access by train is equally easy as the College is only 20 minutes' drive from Leicester's railway station, with its regular services to London (travel time as low as 1 hour 5 mins).
Academic Results
- Ratcliffe provides first-class academic teaching in small classes
- In 2015 75% of our A-Level students achieved A*AB or better
- 88% of Ratcliffe students achieved their first choice university in 2015 with 60% going on to the elite Russell Group universities (http://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/ )
Value Added
- Assessing the School's examination results, using value-added measures, helps us to judge exactly how good these results are, taking into account the prior achievement of students prior to commencing their 'A' Levels or GCSEs.
- Basically, Value Added data tells us if students reach their full potential. For 'A' levels, an independent company called ALPS (www.alps-va.co.uk) measures our performance.
- Based on our students' GCSE performances, our students have been in the top 10% by A-level and AS-level for the last three years.
- In 2015, we were in the top 1% for our AS results. We can, therefore, say with absolute confidence that our students reach their full potential academically at Ratcliffe College.
Independent School Inspection Report 2015 – rated Ratcliffe 'excellent' in all categories
Ratcliffe College is regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). This is the body approved by the UK Government's Department of Education for the purpose of inspecting schools belonging to Independent Schools Council (ISC) Associations and reporting on compliance with independent school regulations.
In March 2015 a team of ten inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate spent four days examining every aspect of school life and gave it an 'excellent' rating. You can read a summary of their findings at http://ratcliffe-college.co.uk/why-choose-ratcliffe/school-inspections/
You can download and read the complete report at: www.isi.net/schools/6822/
Top 100 Independent Co-Ed Boarding School http://ratcliffe-college.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Ratcliffe-College-Award.pdf
Admissions Process
Overseas families, wishing to enter at Preparatory School age must visit the School, in person, and their child be interviewed on a face to face basis. The assessment can then, also, be carried out under our supervision.
Senior School (11-18 year olds)
Entry is normally at 11+ and 13+ (when an additional form of entry is admitted) and to the Sixth Form, but a small number of places may be available for entry to other years if there are vacancies.
11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ entrance examinations are held on a Saturday morning in the first half of the Spring Term prior to entry in September. Papers are set in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Sixth Form
In general, applicants will be interviewed and entry will also be based on successful performance in GCSE (or equivalent examinations).
Applicants should obtain at least six GCSE passes at B grade or better including English and Mathematics. For any subject to be studied in the Sixth Form, applicants should have at least GCSE grade B in that subject (or, for subjects not taken at GCSE, at least grade B in related GCSE subjects). Further to this, GCSE grade A or A* is normally required in order to study the following subjects in the Sixth Form: Mathematics, Sciences, Languages and English Literature.
Non-Native Speakers of English from Overseas
It is strongly recommended that overseas applicants should provide an IELTS or ESOL examination certificate to confirm their ability in English language. In addition, students may be tested in subjects such as Mathematics and Science. Please contact the Registrar, for further details (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Information on Fees
For information on Deposits and Termly Fees please see the link below
Download our Prospectus
To see an electronic version of our School Prospectus please see the link below
Key contacts and visits
You are most welcome to arrange a visit to Ratcliffe with your son/daughter on a normal school day, when there will be tour of the School accompanied by a senior student and an individual meeting with the Headmaster. For more information please contact:
Miss Kelly Smith – Registrar
Mrs Helen Brady – Assistant to the Registrar
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Telephone: +44 1509 817031 / 817072


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- v. Simple past tense and past participle of penny.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Having or possessed of a penny.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
It costs them pennied if anything to distribute them.
Millions and millions of purchases each day instantly pennied and parlayed.
Eight of your enemies pennied your door and you suck at revenge.
As we read the description we have no hesitancy in believing that the "unpennied sweep" frequently became a pennied sweep after the gentle Elia had passed by.
Mr Bonteen had been appointed chiefly because it was thought that he might in that office act as a quasi House of Commons deputy to the Duke of Omnium in carrying out his great scheme of a five-farthinged penny and a ten-pennied shilling.
Commons deputy to the Duke of Omnium in carrying out his great scheme of a five-farthinged penny and a ten-pennied shilling.
Decidedly not -- there is nothing to match it; and so thinks 'the one-pennied boy' who spares him his one penny, and deems it well bestowed.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 430 Volume 17, New Series, March 27, 1852
The first thing that was wrong was that Kate had locked the door to our bedroom, when there wasn't really a lock, which meant she'd either pushed up furniture or pennied it shut.


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th Ada-Europe International Conference on Reliable Software Technologies, Ada-Europe 2013, was held in Berlin, Germany, in June 2013. The 11 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from various submissions. They are organized in topical sections on multi-core and distributed systems; Ada and Spark; dependability; and real-time systems.It is mounted on a University of Michigan designed RAX Position and Time Board (PTB) [13] which allows GPS board ... The GPS receiver gets the GPS satellite signals via an Antcom 1.5G15A3F-XT-1 GPS patch antenna [1] with a built in ... The radio will use a protocol described below that will ensure non corrupted data.
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|Hubert B. Keller, Erhard Plödereder, Peter Dencker, Herbert Klenk
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NOBODY IS saying that the proposed free-trade deal with Central America and the Dominican Republic will work miracles. Yes, regional free-trade deals boost prosperity much less than global ones. Yes, free trade by itself is not a wonder cure for Central America's poverty. And, yes, the deal could cause some dislocation to workers in the United States, though 80 percent of Central America's exports to the United States are duty-free already. But these legitimate reservations do not change the bottom line: The deal promises important economic and foreign policy advantages. The fact that nearly all Democratic members of the House oppose this bargain -- even the traditionally pro-trade New Democrats have come out in opposition -- is a depressing sign of the party's abandonment of Clintonite centrism.
One attraction of CAFTA, the shorthand by which the Central American Free Trade Agreement is known, is that it rewards staunch U.S. allies, counteracting the anti-American currents in the region fostered by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez. Leftist populism is on the rise in Bolivia and Ecuador, and pro-American governments such as Mexico's have distanced themselves from the United States over migration and the Iraq war. Central America's governments, on the other hand, have stayed with the United States through the Iraq conflict and have stuck out their necks to promote market-based reforms that would bind their economies more closely with that of the United States. All five presidents of the Central American CAFTA partners and the leader of the Dominican Republic visited the United States recently to underline their eagerness to see CAFTA ratified. If Congress refuses, it will play into the hands of Latin Americans who argue that the United States is an unreliable ally.
CAFTA's economic gains are real, too. A recent study by the University of Michigan estimates that U.S. income would rise by about $17 billion and Central American income by about $5 billion. World Bank economists have analyzed the deal and come up with positive conclusions. There's concern that cheap farm exports from the United States could harm less efficient Central American producers. But nearly all families in the region buy more food than they produce, so they would benefit from lower prices. According to the World Bank, only about 9 percent of Nicaraguan households, 16 percent of Guatemalan households and 5 percent of Salvadoran households are net producers of CAFTA-affected commodities and so likely to be less well off. The vast majority would gain from CAFTA's passage.
The Democrats emphasize the fear that trade deals hurt ordinary American workers, even though CAFTA would open Central American markets to U.S. exports more than it would do the opposite, since U.S. markets are mostly open already. They worry loudly about the threat CAFTA poses to Central American labor standards, even though the deal would probably improve enforcement of labor regulations and even though it's hard to see how a deal projected (in the Michigan study) to create 300,000 new jobs in textiles, apparel and shoes could damage Central American workers.
It's not even clear that the Democrats' position is sound politics. Al Gore beat George W. Bush by 65 to 35 percent among Hispanics in 2000; having criticized CAFTA during his campaign, John Kerry won the Hispanic vote by only 55 to 45 percent last year. But whatever the politics of this issue, the Democrats' position is indefensible on the substance.