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TripAdvisor shares tumble after earnings
(4:58 PM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- TripAdvisor Inc. TRIP, -1.65% said Tuesday it earned $68 million, or 47 cents a share, in the first quarter, up from $62 million, or 43 cents a share, in the same period a year ago. Revenue climbed to $281 million from $230 million. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of 55 cents. The travel review site said it continues to invest in click-based revenue growth, including international and mobile initiatives, as well as display-based advertising. Shares tumbled almost 15% in after-hours trade.
Potbelly posts loss of 1 cent a share
(4:29 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Potbelly Corp. PBPB, -2.11% which went public in October, reported late Tuesday a fiscal first-quarter net loss of $301 million, or 1 cent a share, reversing a year-ago profit of $18 million. The Chicago-based soup and sandwich chain said sales for the quarter rose 7.5% to $73.9 million from $68.7 million. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to report break-even results for the quarter on $73.7 million in revenue. The company said it expects net income growth in 2014 of between 25% and 35%.
Disney beats forecast on Q2 earnings, revenue
(4:25 PM ET) LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) - Walt Disney Co. DIS, -0.81% on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $1.92 billion, or 1.08 a share, compared with $1.51 billion, or 83 cents a share, for the same period a year ago. Reporting after the close, the Burbank, Calif.-based entertainment giant said revenue was $11.65 billion against last year's $10.55 billion. Adjusted earnings of $1.11 a share were 15 cents ahead of the 96 cents expected from analysts polled by FactSet. Revenue was expected to reach $11.25 billion for the period. Shares ended regular trading down marginally to $81.03, but climbed in after-hours deals to $82.40 in recent action.
Electronic Arts beats estimates, stock rallies 15%
(4:15 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Electronic Arts EA, -2.75% on Tuesday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $367 million, or $1.15 a share, compared with a profit of $323 million, or $1.05 a share, for the year-earlier period. The company reported revenue of $1.12 billion, compared to $1.21 billion in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted profit was 48 cents a share. Analysts polled by FactSet on average were expecting the video game publisher to post a profit of 11 cents a share, on revenue of $812.4 million. Shares of EA rallied 15% after hours.
Groupon's loss widens, but sales rise 26%
(4:14 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Groupon Inc. GRPN, -1.40% on Tuesday reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $37.8 million, or 6 cents a share, on revenue of $757.6 million. During the same period a year ago, Groupon lost a penny a share on $601.4 million in sales. Excluding one-time items, Groupon would have lost a penny a share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast Groupon to lose 3 cents a share on $740.1 million in revenue. Groupon shares shed 4% in after-hours trading following the release of its results.
Tenet's 33-cent Q1 loss misses analyst net views
(3:50 PM ET) LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) - Tenet Healthcare Corp. THC, -0.34% reported a first-quarter loss of $32 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with a loss of $88 million, or 85 cents a share, for the same period a year ago. Revenue for the Dallas-based hospital operator was $3.93 million against last year's $2.39 billion. The net loss fell short of the 17-cent deficit that analysts polled by FactSet had predicted. Adjusted losses for Tenet of 12 cents a share were 3 cents ahead of the 15-cent loss forecast. Revenue came in ahead of the expected $3.89 billion for the quarter. Tenet said its second-quarter results could come in anywhere between a loss of 39 cents a share to a profit of 12 cents a share. (Updated to show net views were 17 cents, and adds adjusted earnings figures.)
Pandora listener hours up 30% in April
(8:40 AM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Internet radio service Pandora Media Inc. P, -3.37% said Tuesday that listener hours rose to 1.7 billion in April, up 30% from the same time a year ago. The company's share of U.S. radio listening climbed to 9.28% in the month from 7.33% a year ago. The company said it had 76 million active listeners at the end of April, an 8% increase. Shares rose more than 2% in premarket trade.
DirecTV first-quarter profit beats; revenue misses
(7:42 AM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- DirecTV DTV, +0.25% said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell to $561 million, or $1.09 a share, from $690 million, or $1.20 a share, a year earlier. Adjusted per-share earnings were $1.63, the satellite-TV company said. Quarterly revenue rose to $7.86 billion from $7.58 billion a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected earnings of $1.51 a share on revenue of $7.92 billion. Shares were unchanged in premarket trade.
Office Depot shares surge as it raises outlook, announces store closures
(7:29 AM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Office Depot Inc. ODP, +0.00% shares surged more than 10% in premarket trade Tuesday after the company raised its outlook for 2014 operating profit and announced plans to shutter at least 400 US stores by the end of 2016. The company, which merged with OfficeMax in November 2013, said it will close about 150 stores in 2014, mostly in the fourth quarter. The move is expected to start to boost earnings in 2015. The announcement came as the company reported total sales of $4.4 billion for the first quarter, down 3% on the combined pro forma sales from the first quarter of 2013 as bad weather weighed. The company had an operating loss of 479 million, including $151 million of charges related to the merger and other items. CEO Roland Smith said sales trends improved as the quarter progressed and said the company is now expecting 2014 adjusted operating income of no less than $160 million, up from a prior outlook of no less than $140 million.
BMW posts rise in first-quarter profit, sales
(4:18 AM ET) LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Luxury-car maker Bayerische Motoren Werke AG(DE:BMW)said Tuesday first-quarter net profit was 1.46 billion euros ($2.03 billion), up 11% from 1.31 billion euros in the year-earlier period. Profit before tax came in at �2.17 billion, up 8.5% from �2 billion a year ago. Sales increased 3.9% to �18.24 billion. BMW said sales volume and group profit before tax are expected to rise to record levels for the full year, with sales to increase to more than 2 million vehicles.


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Distinction between days when using a timelineWeek or timelineWorkWeek (Scheduler)
it would be nice if we can have a distinction between days when using a timelineWeek or timelineWorkWeek.
If you have a lot of ressources (with vertical grouping for example) it could be difficult to see when a day is ending and the other is starting: see here.
It could be nice if we can have a border with a different css class (ie black color) that shows this behavior.
We did it on our side by using the slotTemplate but it's a kind of workaround that adds extra code/rendering time that could be done by the component itself on the first place.
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Sorry, bad copy/pasta, here is the dojo : http://dojo.telerik.com/orIzE

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November 16, 2010
Reward Offered in Case of Five Deer Poached in Idaho
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for poaching five deer west of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The Case:
According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, sometime in late October, a group of three or four men in their late teens or early 20s were seen shooting deer on private land west of Idaho Falls, adjacent to Road 105 West.
According to the department, five deer were shot — three bucks, a doe, and a fawn. The bucks and fawn were killed, and the fawn's body was left behind. The suspected poachers tied up the wounded doe and put her in the back of a pickup truck, but she later escaped.
The vehicle used by the suspected poachers is described as a dark green/brown Chevy or GMC pickup truck, possibly a 2000-2004 model.
"This apparent thrill-killing demonstrates how poachers callously disregard the laws in place to protect wildlife," said Lisa Kauffman, Idaho state director for The HSUS. "The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for their efforts to find those responsible for this serious crime."
The perpetrator or perpetrators could face several possible charges, including trespassing and killing an over limit of deer.
- Wildlife officials estimate that for every wild animal killed legally — tens of millions of animals per year — another is killed illegally.
- Every year, thousands of poachers are arrested nationwide; however, it is estimated that only 1 percent to 5 percent of poachers are caught.
- Poachers kill wildlife anytime, anywhere and sometimes do so in particularly cruel ways.
- The HSUS and HSWLT work with state wildlife agencies to offer rewards of $2,500 for information leading to arrest and conviction of suspected poachers.
The Investigators:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Conservation Officer Dan Kelsey at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 208-525-7290 or 208-390-0627. Callers may remain anonymous.
The HSUS and HSWLT work to stop poaching across the country. Visit humanesociety.org/poaching for more information.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization — backed by 11 million Americans, or one of every 28. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty — On the Web at humanesociety.org.
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Since 1993 the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, alone or in partnership with other conservation groups, has participated in the protection of more than 1.8 million acres of wildlife habitat in 38 states, including 35 acres in Idaho, and eight foreign countries. On all properties owned by the Trust or protected by the Trust's conservation easement, both here and abroad, we prohibit recreational and commercial hunting and trapping and restrict logging and development. The Trust's commitment to these principles will never change as we continue to assist caring landowners to make their property permanent, safe homes for wildlife. Join our online community at wildlifelandtrust.org.


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A video of the incident shows a man standing in the crowd introducing himself as a Marine and detailing his service record. As he spoke about the Veterans Administration, Clinton tried to interrupt and ask, "What do you think should be done about the VA?"
The man then pivoted to Benghazi.
"And the thing is, we had four lives in Benghazi that were killed and your wife tried to cover it up," he said, drawing loud groans and boos from the rest of the crowd that drowned him out.
The man continued to talk about his record in the military as a drill instructor. Clinton replied "Thank you for your service," trying to interrupt.
"OK now can I answer?" Clinton asked, as the man continued uninterrupted.
"This is America, I get to answer," he added as the crowd again tried to drown the heckler out with applause and shouting.
"I'm not your commmander in chief anymore, but if I were, I'd tell you to be more polite," Clinton quipped.
"And I wouldn't listen," the man shouted back as police officers began to escort him out.
"If you'll shut up and listen, I'll answer," Clinton said. "That's whats wrong, his mind has been poisoned by lies and he won't listen."
A woman filming the incident on what appears to be a cell phone then began to shout at Clinton as well.
"Hillary lied over four coffins," she yelled.
"Are you going to let me answer?" Clinton asked after more shouting. "Why are you afraid to listen to my answer?"
"No I'm not afraid, because I know you're going to lie," she replied.
The woman continued to yell as she was escorted out.
"You're watching too many movies," an audience member said to her on her way out.
"Yeah you need to watch some movies," she fired back.
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School readiness funds pay a portion of the child care costs for low to moderate income earning families so that they may seek and maintain employment to support their families. Eligible families are assessed a fee on a sliding fee scale according to income. Without help in paying for child care costs, parents often have no choice but to quit their jobs as the full costs of child care can consume as much as 60% of salaries and wages.
The children in school readiness programs are assisted through screenings, assessment, and developmentally-appropriate early learning programs to assist them in getting ready for school. School readiness programs serve children birth to eight and some school-age children receive services before and after school.
What is School Readiness?
The School Readiness program prepares children to become ready for school, and provides parents with information on child development and other topics of interest. The School Readiness program offers financial assistance to income eligible families to help pay for child care.
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|A lot of people are installing mod con boilers to improve system efficiency.
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From bustling big cities to historic small towns, pristine mountain ranges to popular seaside resorts, Europe is a wonderland for the world traveler. Offering unparalleled historic sites, countless museums, and fabulous cuisine, the varied countries of the European continent offer every imaginable opportunity for culture, education, or leisure. For history buffs, there are few destinations as exciting as Greece, where you can explore the ruins of an ancient civilization. Continue your historical wanderings in the cities of Venice, Florence, and Rome, Italy's architectural jewels. In London, England, contemporary museums, a world-class live theater scene, and fabulous shopping compliment the city's lovely historic buildings.
For food lovers, France is a beautiful country, home to many of the world's most famous restaurants. If you love big cities, Prague, Madrid, and Berlin will give you a dose of culture, world-class museums, and wonderful nightlife. For more tranquil charms, music lovers can see a classical performance in the historic concert halls of Vienna and Salzburg, Austria. Beach-goers will be dazzled by the Mediterranean's turquoise coasts, while skiers will be eager to plan a visit the Alps in Switzerland, the place where skiing was first practiced as a sport. Avid hikers can explore pristine glacier scenery in Norway's northern regions, or stroll along striking coastline in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. With so many fascinating destinations in a single continent, deciding where to visit in Europe can be a difficult choice. No matter where you go, Europe is sure to deliver a memorable experience.
Some of Europe's most popular destinations are:
- Athens, Greece: Visit the ruins of Europe's first democracy at the acropolis in Athens then head out to the picturesque Greek islands for an unforgettable summer escape.
- Rome, Italy: The fascinating ruins of Roman civilization are among the many interesting sights in the enchanting city of Rome.
- Barcelona, Spain: Known for its incredible food and wine, original architecture, and glorious beaches, Barcelona is a friendly city and a top summer destination.
- The Alps: For nature lovers, Europe's largest mountain range is scenic and interesting, stretching across varied cultures in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
- French Riviera: A place to see and be seen, the French Riviera is one of the most famous and fabulous stretches of coast in the world.
Enjoy Europe from the comfort and privacy of a vacation rental. Your trip will be all the more memorable in a luxurious villa on the Italian coast or a spacious condo on one of the historic Greek Islands. In big cities like Paris or Rome, a trendy apartment is a pleasing alternative to a hotel. For skiing and snowboarding, a cozy cabin in the Alps will accommodate the whole family.


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The horrific murder of four foreign engineers in Chechnya earlier this month emphasized an uncomfortable fact about the former Soviet Union: The real threat to security in the region is not a return to authoritarian government, but the lack of any government at all.
The three British citizens and a New Zealander, working in the north Caucasus republic for a British telecommunications company, were kidnapped by a Chechen gang in October and held for ransom. During a bungled rescue, they were killed.
These four now join a growing list of victims of the everyday violence that has followed the collapse of the Soviet order, including the regular kidnapping, rape, torture, and murder of local citizens as well as foreign businessmen, aid workers, and peacekeepers. In Chechnya alone, some 111 hostages, many of them foreign, are currently being held for ransom.
Low-level violence has become endemic across the archipelago of anarchy stretching from the Black Sea to Central Asia. After 1991, armed conflicts - from local violence to full-scale war - destroyed the residual legitimacy of local institutions after the end of communism. These disputes created new security vacuums, ungovernable black holes into which money, drugs, weapons, and people simply disappear. Recognized states are now not so much weak as simply irrelevant. Average post-Soviet citizens have discovered what Angolans and Afghans have known for a long time: In the absence of legitimate state authority, personal security is a self-help game.
The inability of the state to guarantee the security of its citizens, though, is not the only problem. Criminal entrepreneurs in these areas are learning how to export their lucrative brand of privatized violence.
In response to the recent air strikes on Iraq, Chechen president Aslan Maskhadov issued a statement threatening terrorist attacks against the US and Britain.
Last spring, the Trans-Dniester region in eastern Moldova, which declared independence in 1990 and fought a brief secessionist war two years later, announced that it has resumed production of small arms, a mainstay of the region's economy during the Soviet period. Trans-Dniester-produced weapons have found their way as far afield as Kosovo and Macedonia.
Abkhazia, whose mercenary army routed Georgian forces in 1993, has carved out an independent country both ungoverned and ungovernable. Abkhazia has become an important transit zone for weapons, drugs, and the increasingly profitable prostitute trade through the Turkish port of Trabzon, and from there to Europe and the Middle East. Local powers oppose any outsiders who might call attention to their business and have stepped up attacks on United Nations personnel in the area.
In North and South Ossetia, Russian border guards seeking to police the region are regularly ambushed or find themselves in the middle of fire-fights between rival Ossetian, Ingushetian, and Dagestani gangs.
Earlier this month in Tajikistan, the deputy chairman of the country's National Bank was kidnapped, the latest in a string of killings and disappearances linked to the lethal alliance of politics and transnational crime spawned by that country's unresolved civil war.
Some degree of order has begun to emerge in these zones, but it is hardly the kind of order that Western governments should welcome. On the ground, de facto countries are being forged. Trans-Dniester, Chechnya, and Abkhazia are set to become a new generation of unrecognized rogue states that hold sham elections, sign trade agreements, and teach new versions of history to schoolchildren. But these formal accouterments of statehood are little more than masks for illicit money-making, often at the expense of the people in whose name local leaders tout their independence.
These post-Soviet black holes are rarely of major concern to Western policymakers, who are focused on stopping hot wars in the Balkans and preventing their outbreak elsewhere. But in an era of so-called new security threats - from international terrorism to drug trafficking - these anarchic zones are critical problems. And they are problems not easily solved by peace agreements or peacekeepers. Cooperation among national police forces and greater assistance to front-line countries around the Black and Caspian seas are essential to checking the export of violence to other fragile states.
Interstate wars and large-scale ethnic conflict normally grab the headlines, but it is low-level lawlessness that poses the greatest threat to security and regional stability in the former Soviet south. Rogue regions are the real legacy of Soviet communism, and their increasing propensity to export the business of violence should be of central concern in the West.
* Charles King, a professor at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, wrote 'Nations Abroad: Diaspora Politics and International Relations in the Former Soviet Union' (Westview Press, 1998).


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Prancer (December 19/04)
Though Prancer is presumably meant to appeal primarily to little kids, the film's unbelievably slow pace will likely turn off the majority of them before it really gets going. It takes almost a full hour before the story kicks into high gear (well, that may be overstating it a bit), though once it does, it becomes increasingly difficult to resist the movie's charm and old-fashioned vibe.
Rebecca Harrell stars as Jessica Riggs, an eternally optimistic little girl who looks forward to Christmas the entire year - something her father (played by Sam Elliott) just can't understand, particularly given that his wife/her mother has recently passed away. Jessica's unbridled enthusiasm for the holiday reaches epic new heights once she discovers a hurt reindeer in the forest, quickly surmising that it must be Prancer. She takes the wounded animal back to her house and hides it in a shed out back, hoping to nurse it back to health before Christmas Eve.
Though the film could've easily been trimmed by a good 45-minutes and not lost a thing, the overlong running time does effectively ensure that the various characters become figures that we want to root for. This is especially true of poor little Jessica, who is the subject of scorn at school and at home (where her father would like nothing more than for Jessica to get her head out of the clouds). The script, by Greg Taylor, even throws in a few periphery characters that are accompanied by their own mini-arcs - ie a mysterious, mean old woman (Cloris Leachman) whose heart is melted by Jessica's kind-hearted intentions - though the focus remains on Jessica's turbulent relationship with her father.
Harrell deserves a lot of credit for the film's success, as the actress does a nice job of sidestepping the usual pitfalls that often plague child performers (ie overwhelming cuteness). Jessica's Christmas-themed exuberance never becomes obnoxious, despite the occasionally flamboyant nature of the character. Elliott cranks up his grizzled persona into overdrive, though it suits the character well (we can tell that he genuinely loves his daughter, but just can't quite figure out how to handle her).
If it weren't for the almost interminable first hour, it seems likely that Prancer would be considered a mild Christmas classic. Still, it's hard to deny the film's uplifting conclusion, making it worth a look around the holidays.
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Summary: One question I am frequently asked is, How do I tell if my dog is pregnant? or "Is My Dog Pregnant?" or "What are Pregnant Dog Signs?" This is easily answered, but not be quite as easy to determine. Don't be alarmed, it is possible, but it requires some effort and a trip to the veterinarian. Never guess that a dog is pregnant unless you can see puppies coming out of her. Confirmation of pregnancy requires a veterinarian.
Pregnant Dog Signs: Before We Begin
Before we discuss the signs of a dog pregnancy, lets briefly talk about your dogs estrus cycle. For more information about this, read our article – "The 4 Stage of the Dog Heat Cycle". The article discusses in detail each of the stages of the heat cycle: Proestrus-the period before she is fertile. Estrus-the period when she is fertile and will mate. Diestrus-period after mating. This is when your dog is pregnant, or goes through a false pregnancy (pseudocyesis). Anestrus-period of hormonal inactivity or when your dog is normal and not pregnant.
What are the Signs of a Pregnant Dog?
Now that we got that out of the way, we can move on to the pregnant dog signs or answering the question: "Is My Dog Pregnant?"
- Behavior Changes: Know your dog's behavior BEFORE she is pregnant. Knowing how your dog looks and acts is a great help to determining if there is a change after her estrus cycle has ended.
- Morning sickness: Dogs, like people, can get morning sickness. They can also feel extra tired and may appear lazy.
- Nipple growth: You may notice that your dog's nipples have gotten a little larger or more pronounced. There may also be some milk present.
- Ultrasound: This is the earliest method of discovery and is usually done around day 25 of your dogs pregnancy. Remember that 'DAY 1' is the first day she mated.
- Fetal Heartbeats: Heartbeats can be detected after day 25. Your vet will check for heartbeats during the same visit as the ultrasound. This is not a good method for determining the number of puppies.
- Blood test: Since dogs go through the same hormonal changes whether they are pregnant or not, there is not an effective urine pregnancy test. However, your vet can test her blood for the presence of the hormone relaxin. This hormone is ONLY produced in pregnant dogs. This test is performed mid-gestation.
Palpating: Most experienced vets can palpate your dog's stomach to determine if she is pregnant about 20-30 days after conception.
- X-rays: Growing skeletons will be visible on x-ray about 45 days after conception. This is a recommended method because when your dog is delivering puppies, its good to know how many she should give birth to. This way, if she only births 3 puppies, but you know there are 4, you can call your vet and avoid some serious and potentially fatal complications.
- Pseudocyesis: This is not a method of detection, but it is very important that you know about it. During diestrus (mentioned above), your dog is hormonally pregnant whether she is actually expecting or not. The only real way to tell if your dog really is pregnant is to visit the veterinarian. Signs 1, 2, and 3 can all be present in a dog that isn't really pregnant. She can even appear to go into labor. If your dog is mentally pregnant, there are steps you may need to take to bring her out of it. Most dogs will naturally equalize in about three weeks, but some do not.
If your dog has some of these pregnant dog signs, we would recommend a trip to your vet. Now that you know your dog is pregnant, you can prepare yourself and your home for a new addition to the family! OR Now that you know your dog is NOT pregnant, you get to sit back and relax and just enjoy your pet.
So if your dog ends up being pregnant, we have several product ideas from Amazon we would recommend for helping your dog's whelping go smoothly. A great whelping box alternative would be the Iris Plastic 4-Panel Dog Pen (for smaller breed dogs of course). You can easily place an EZwhelp Washable Whelping Pad in the bottom of the area due to its size. If you get a larger pen, then make sure to size the whelping pad appropriately. The pad pictured below fits the IRIS 4-panel pen below closely. It also will keep the puppies contained in a smaller area. A Stethoscope is also a very nice addition to a breeders collection, along with an Electronic Baby Scale for monitoring puppy development (the Salter scale from Amazon is the one we'd recommend for its price and ability to accurately read even with movement. Also, the contoured edges will keep your puppies contained as they develop), Forceps, and a Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer. This thermometer can take a dog's temperature within one second! A dog breeder necessity!
If you have further comments or questions about 'The 9 Signs Your Dog Is Pregnant', feel free to visit our Forums, Use our 'Ask a Breeder a Question Link' or make a Comment on this article below.


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Same-sex couples in Maryland began marrying just after midnight New Year's Day as the state's marriage equality law went into effect.
James Scales and William Tasker were among seven couples married at Baltimore City Hall, the Associated Press reports. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake performed the ceremony for the couple; Scales has worked for the mayor's office for 25 years.
"It's just so hard to believe it's happening," Scales said. The two men have been together for 35 years.
Helene Coccagna and Sara Davis were marrying in a private ceremony at midnight. The two women, together for 12 years, had worked to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. "You might think that things aren't possible, but you know if you work on it things can become possible," Coccagna told Baltimore's ABC TV affiliate before the ceremony. See video of the couple below.
Gay couples in Maryland were able to begin getting marriage licenses December 6, but marriages could not take place until the new year. The state was one of three that affirmed marriage equality at the ballot box in November. The legislature approved the same-sex marriage law in February and Gov. Martin O'Malley signed it in March, but opponents gathered enough petition signatures to put it to a referendum, in which it passed with 52% in favor.


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We talked to Sven about the climb and asked him to describe the route in detail because sometimes pictures are not enough.
C4- Sven, Can you describe the route and the first ascent in detail for our readers?
Sven- "The route, called Troglodyte, is about 25 meters long. The steepest climbing is right off the ground with 20 feet of long, pumpy moves out the horizontal cave roof. The crux is a long reach to a shallow, tenuous placement, used to pull over the lip-- right as the pump is really starting to set in. This move required amazing body tension to reach up and around the lip and at first seemed impossible following the pump of the opening moves. Above that, 40 feet of easier but awkward climbing pulls through another small roof (M7) and onto the hanging ice (WI6). An easy, 20 foot ramp of ice then leads to the anchors.
I completed the climb on my seventh attempt after working it through December and January. After my sixth attempt, several days before the Ouray (Ice) Festival, I finally felt I could do it, but I had to focus on participating in the competition, waiting till later in January to get back to it.
It was great to see this project through to it's conclusion; From imagining that it might be possible every time I walked under it on the way to the Skylight area (for over five years), to the reality of climbing it. After all the time and effort spent preparing the route and working it, sending it was a relief. On the last several attempts I fell after pulling the crux due to mental errors and unimaginable pumpage. In the end it was just a matter of putting it all together without mistakes and staying focused after the crux (like every hard redpoint-- duh). Sending it also gave me the motivation and confidence to start looking at some of the more futuristic lines in the area to be climbed next season."
C4- When you are not putting up wickedly hard mixed routes, what do you do for a living?
Sven- I'm a full time climbing guide, working in the Ouray area in the winter, and at Devil's Tower, WY and in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru in the summer.
C4- Got any new goals in the near future?
Sven- In June, I'll be attempting a new line on Huascaran Norte in the Cordillera Blanca with Brad Johnson. In 2003 I'll climb on the Ice World Cup series. My sponsors are Petzl, Charlet-Moser and La Sportiva.
C4- Thanks, Sven. We hope to hear more about your new line on Huascaran Norte later this summer.
You can catch a glimpse of Sven climbing Troglodyte in the upcoming film MX Where Ice Meets West by M9Films.
Photos courtesy of Rich Purnell and M9Ice.com.
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Want to Eat Healthy? Try a Food Diary
With so many fast food chains, tempting commercials, and to-go options these days, eating healthy (and affordably) can be a challenge. Employees–especially those trapped in an office all day–struggle with the costs of eating lunch out, getting a good breakfast before leaving home in the morning, and making time to eat a good dinner.
To help yourself stay on track, consider investing in a food diary. Having a food diary allows you to watch what you eat (literally), and your entries don't need to be anything simple. Here are two pages from my own diary–check out how I got started; maybe it will inspire you to start your own!
Day One, Morning:
Homemade granola (oats, small amounts of syrup, honey and salt, spices, almonds)
Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries
Black coffee
A simple, straightforward, filling breakfast. I bake my own granola so as to save money and produce something less sickly-sweet (and corn syrup-laden) than the alternative.
Day One, Afternoon:
Whole wheat toast
Lentil stew (sweet potato, red lentils, serrano chiles, garlic, onion, a handful of spices)
I made a lot of this lentil stew–an Indian recipe by design, reworked in light of some great Ethiopian food I've had recently–and it kept perfectly for several days, making it my go-to dish for a quick lunch (or breakfast when I ran out of oats and milk). It was cheap, easy to make, and quite low in fat, though obviously the starch content is fairly high.
Day One, Dinner:
Spinach salad with goat cheese and a simple vinaigrette (balsamic, olive oil, dijon mustard)
Baked sweet potato
Carrots and roasted red pepper hummus
On nights I don't feel like cooking I almost always opt to make a simple salad, especially one with spinach, as it's unbelievably filling. The carrots and hummus help to adjust the general lack of protein in this meal, though it's obviously rather low.
Day Two, Breakfast:
Coffee with milk
Granola with milk and fresh strawberries
Essentially the same as the first morning. I ran out of yogurt and used milk instead, both for the cereal and the coffee.
Day Two, Lunch:
Fresh fruit
Whole wheat toast with cheese (good white cheddar, garlic, vinegar)
A light lunch heavy on nuts because I woke up late. Nothing complicated while I'm working.
Day Two, Dinner:
Black bean soup with cilantro cream
Extremely inexpensive, filling soup. A can of black beans, a few slices of bacon for added fat, vegetables, hot sauce, and broth = an easy way to stretch $5 into two days' worth of eating.


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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Santa Fe #1
Santa Fe #1, oil on linen, 36 x 36
This is a continuation of my Logo series. It has the Santa Fe Railroad logo in the background with a sepia colored American Indian in the foreground.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Gallery 822 Santa Fe Christmas show
Daughter, 16 x 20, oil on linen
I'll be taking this new painting to Gallery at 822 Canyon Road for their Christmas Show. The artist's reception will be Dec 24, 5-8pm. I hope to see you there.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Santa Fe - Work in Progress
Santa Fe, 36 x 36, work in progress
The Logo is, of course, from the Santa Fe train line. Not much to look at yet. I've blocked in most of the back ground. I'm currently working on a non-western painting so this painting won't be completed for a while
Monday, November 22, 2010
Miniature Show in Santa Fe - Gallery 822
Crow Medicine, 10 x 8, oil on board.
I hope to see you this Friday, Nov 26 at Gallery 822 on Canyon Road, Santa Fe for the annual miniature show. The artist reception is 5:00 - 8:00.
Stop by, say hello and buy someone a gift of art.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Snake Dancer
Snake Dancer, 6 x 6, oil on cradled panel
The Snake Dance is a petition for rain, in which snakes serve as the supernatural messengers to the divine. The dance takes place in late summer when the rain is needed for the maturation of the corn.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Season to Dance- American Indian
Season to Dance 16 x 20, oil on linen
During the Cheyenne Sun Dance the Sacred Woman is painted 4 different ways during the ceremony. This is the First Paint. The white paint is a prayer that she may live to an old age, the time of white hair. The black line represents the straight road that leads to The Supreme Being.
Shalako Mana - Corn Maiden
Shalako Mana, 8 x 10, oil on Board © K. Henderson
The Shalako Mana is a deity representing the Corn Maiden and is believed to direct the clouds to the Hopi mesas.In the typical fashion she has terraced bodies representing rain clouds on her head and curved lines over her mouth.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sacred Fool - Koshare
Sacred Fool, oil on canvas, 24 x 36
Sacred Fool is yet another name for a Pueblo Indian Sacred Clown. These clowns participate in ceremonies trivializing important matters & exaggerating trivial events. Their purpose is to show how NOT to behave. They are teachers and keepers of tradition
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Red Indian
Red Indian, oil and gold leaf on linen, 30 x 40
And now for something completely different. This is the 3rd in a series of paintings using the logo of the Indian motorcycle. I was inspired by a red gas tank with gold lettering.
I like the contrast between the bright contemporary background and the more traditional and subdued colors of the American Indian figure.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sundown - cowboy
Sundown, 36 x 30, SOLD
This Cowboy just found a new home. I enjoyed painting the colorful clouds at sundown.
The Cowboy is wearing the typical regalia of hat, vest, and pocket watch
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Cowboy's Sweetheart
Cowboy's Sweetheart, 20 x 30, oil on linen
I worked on the faces again. I think this is it. I couldn't decide if I should leave it as a sepia tone painting or if I should layer on some color.
What do you think?
Cowboy's Sweetheart - Work in progress 5
Cowboy's Sweetheart, work in progress
Almost there
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Cowboy's Sweetheart - Work In Progress 4
Cowboy's Sweetheart, work in progress
It's coming together
Monday, October 4, 2010
Cowboy's Sweetheart - Work in Progress 3
Cowboy's Sweetheart, Work in progress
I have basics down so now I just have to refine everything
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Cowboy's Sweetheart - Work in Progress 2
Cowboy's Sweetheart , work in progress, day 2.
Today I continued working on the faces and hats of the left and center figure as well as applying the first layer of paint to the left figure's clothing.
When I do an underpainting like this, I start my mixing about 6 values of paint. These are not very precise mixtures. I do this just to make things go faster.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Cowboy's Sweetheart - Work in progress
Cowboy's Sweetheart, Work in progress
I had a few folks asked me to post images of my work in progress so here it it.
FirstI draw the image on tracing paper the size of the canvas. Then, with carbon paper, I transfer the image to the canvas.
I start my paintings in different ways, depending on the subject and the colors. In this case I'm starting with a monochromatic (raw umber and white)underpainting. This is the results of 1 day's work
Monday, September 20, 2010
A Recent Question - Eagle Feathers
A.I always thought that I was exaggerating the size of the feathers (artistic license, LOL) but take a look at this photo I recently came across) WOW! Those are some feathers! Can you imagine the size of that bird?
Any other question? I'll be happy to give my opinion
Friday, September 17, 2010
Bon Voyage Hummingbirds
Monday, September 13, 2010
Plains Indian Bladder Bag
Plains Indian Bladder Bag, 10 x 9, oil on board © K. Henderson
In the past, no part of a harvested animal went to waste. Bags like this were made from the bladder of an elk or deer. They could be highly decorated with quillwork and beads and might be carried on a belt. They were used to carry Quills or other small maker supplies and other small objects.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Crow Medicine - American Indian
Crow Medicine, oil on board, 10 x 8, © K Henderson
The use of animals parts was a way to connect man with the the Spirit World. Using the talon of a hawk or eagle was a prayer to give the warrior the ability to strike his enemy as successfully as the bird strikes it's prey
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
A Successful art show!
Quiet of the Moon, 30 x 30, oil on canvas
I'm pleased to announce that all participating artists in Gallery 822's annual Indian Market show enjoyed success. Large crowds attended the openings and art work was sold.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Indian Market Group show at Gallery 822, Santa Fe
When We Dream, 30 x 40, oil on linen
If you will be in Santa Fe for Indian Market next weekend, please be sure and stop by The Gallery at 822 on Canyon Road.
All 14 of the gallery's artists will have new work. Most of them will be at the Artists Reception on Friday, Aug 20 5pm - 8pm. Stop by and say hello.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Since 1901 - American Indian
Since 1901, 30 x 40, oil on linen.
I really enjoyed creating the painting 'Indian' based on the logo for the Indian Motorcycle, so I painted this second, larger one.
This one shows an American Indian wearing a feathered headdress as the Indian in the logo.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Spirit War - Ghost Shirt
Spirit War, 30 x 40, oil on canvas
American Indian prophet, Wovoka, began the Ghost Dance religion in an attempt to bring peace between the Indians and the Whites. It brought together element of Paiute, Christian, Shaker and Mormon religions. From the latter, Wavoka made use of the Mormon Endowment Robe, a robe "emblazoned with sacred symbols… reputed to protect the wearer from Satan and physical harm"
The Ghost Shirt is painted with symbols as a prayer to ask for natures help in restoring Peace and Abundance. The shirt was also said to protect the wearer from bullets.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Indian - American Indian
Finally, a new painting!
Indian, 22 x 28, oil on canvas
Indian was painted in honor of America's Pioneer Motorcycle, The Indian, which was first manufactured in 1901.
With this painting I am revisiting a series of artwork I did several years ago which included figures along with product logos using American Indian images in the background
Monday, July 19, 2010
To the Victor - American Indian
To The Victor, 36 x 30, oil on canvas
This painting shows a Plains Indian with a half-painted face wearing eagel feathers, a beaded shirt with Hair Drops and carrying a shield
Hair Drops are tufts of hair used to decorate shirts, leggings, robes and other items, It is said that they were first made from scalp hair but later horse hair was substituted
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Heart of Courage - American Indian
Heart of Courage, 36 x 36, oil on linen.
We've all seen old photos of American Indians in uniforms.There are many reasons for that. Of course we remember the scene from Dances with Wolves where the 'discarded' coat was pick up and became the possession of the new owner.
After a battle useful items would be taken including clothing. Not only was it practical but the items would be a sign of Victory.
Surplus military clothing was also given to the Indians when there were put on reservations.
And most importantly, lets not forget that the American Indians have fought in every war that this country has had.
Happy Independence Day everyone
Friday, July 2, 2010
July Newsletter
Summer in the Sacramento Mountains lasts for about 30 day. We call it Summer, other folks call it June. The Monsoon season has started, cool weather and rain have returned. For those of you wanting to escape the heat of OK, TX or AZ think about coming to our New Mexico mountains
American Indian
Amulets and Talisman
This month I'm concentrating on a new series of small 8 x 10 oil paintings using amulets and talismans as my subject matter. Each piece is researched for historical accuracy and I provide the story behind each painting which can be seen on my blog.
I have completed 2 paintings and as each is finished they are posted on My Blog
I find the history of these small pieces very interesting and I hope you do too.
Greeley Stampede Western Art Show
You still have a few days left to see the Greeley Stampede Western Art show. It runs through July 4th
Aug looks like it will be a busy month. Stay tuned for updates
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Assiniboine Amulet - American Indian
Assiniboine Amulet, 8 x 10, oil on canvas
Small leather medicine pouches or amulets were made by the Plains Indians and worn around the neck or attached to clothing or shields. These bags could be plain or decorated with beads, shells etc. It's what was inside the bag that was most important. These small bags would contain protection, luck, and healing power. Stones, feathers, metal, animals claws or teeth, and herbs may be placed in these bags. Each was personal to its owner and would contain items that were significant to the individual.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Time Passes - Greeley Stampede
Time Passes, 12 x 9, oil on canvas
This is one of the five paintings I have for sale at the Greeley Stampede Western Art show. The show in Greeley CO starts today June 25 and ends July 4th
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Eagle Medicine - American Indian
Eagle Medicine, 12 x 9, oil on canvas.
I've been painting some large and complicated paintings lately and felt the need to paint something small.
This is a beaded amulet that would be worn as a necklace or in the hair. It could also be attached to a shield or a shirt. The Eagle talons were used as means to be connected with the eagle who was a messenger to the spirit world.
See more of my workon my website
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Greeley Stampede Western Art Show
Three Horses, 18 x 24, oil on canvas
If you are around Greeley, CO June 25th - July 4th stop by the Western Art Show. I will have 5 paintings in the show.
The Art Show is open every day of the Stampede, and is free to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but are encouraged to see the fantastic art on display. The Opening Night Gala will be held on Thursday, June 24th in the evening and many of the artists will be in attendance. Tickets are just $40 per person ($50 at the door) and can be purchased through the Stampede box office at 970-356-7787.
Friday, June 11, 2010
A Time of Honor- mandan headdress
A Time of Honor, 36 x 30, oil on canvas
This modern day American Indian is wearing a Mop Top, Feathered Hat or also called Mandan Headdress. The origin of this hat comes from the Dog Men or Dog Soldiers The Dog Soldier was a common society amongst most of the Northern Plains tribes throughout the 18th century. As most societies which exsisted, it was exclusive to those who proved their worth both on and off the battlefield.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
We are the Dreamer of Dreams American Indian
We are the Dreamer of Dreams, 36 x 36, oil on canvas
I created this painting in 1999. It appeared in South West Art magazine that same year. I still get phone calls about it. I wish all my paintings were this popular.
What do you think makes me stand out from my other work? I have no idea.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
We Must Walk the Path - American Indian Moccasins
We Must Walk the Path, 8 x 10, oil on board
These beaded and quilled moccasins are trimmed with red Trade Cloth. This wool was originally used in trade by the fur traders to obtain beaver pelts from the American Indians
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Heart Fears Nothing - American Indian
The Heart Fears Nothing, 40 x 30, oil on canvas
American Indians painted their faces for many reasons: Protection from the sun, ceremonial, personal recognition and others
Here, he wears white paint, white being the color of light, life and the Southeast - where the Sun rises with life-renewing power. The heavy white paint or clay is a prayer for long life.
The lines of flesh represent the straight roads that lead to the Great Spirit
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Gallery 822 - Show opening
Sings with the Eagle, oil on linen, 20 x 30
Hope to see you at The Gallery at 822 Canyon Road, Santa Fe this Friday May 07, 2010, 5-8 pm. I'll be there with the other gallery artists. Lots of New work
Friday, April 30, 2010
Ration Ticket Bag - American Indian
Ration Ticket Bag, 9 x 12, oil on canvas
Beaded pouches, rectangular in shape, decorated with tinkling cones or fringe and having short flaps, were used through the 1800's to carry a strike-a-light steel, a flint, matches and often ration coupons
With each treaty signed between the Indian tribes and the US Government, rations of food were promised. The usual practise was to give each head of family a ration ticket, with the number of rations he was entitled to, at the start of each quarter. These were presented to the agency warehouse each Saturday, the ticket was punched and rations were given out.
The rationed varied over time but often consisted of beef, flour and pork with the occasional coffee sugar, soap and tobacco.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Quilled moccasins- American Indian
Quilled Moccasins, 9 x 12, oil on canvas
Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. Before the introduction of glass beads, quillwork was a major decorative element used by the peoples who resided in the porcupine's natural habitat.
Quills were often dyed red, yellow, green, purple and orange.To get these colors, the quills are soaked in moss, roots, berries, herbs and other plants.
This painting is available from me for the next week. If you are interested in purchasing it please Contact me
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ball and Cone Earrings - American Indians
Ball and Cone, 18 x 24, oil on linen
The ear bob, also known as the ball and cone earring, was the most popular form of earring during the fur trade, and possibly the most popular item of the fur trade. The ear bob was made of a hollow two-part soldered ball suspended on a wire that pierced the ear, with a cone suspended underneath. It was not uncommon to see a Native American with ten or more ear bobs in each ear.(from www.xxtradesilver.com)
Friday, March 26, 2010
When the Moon Rises - American Indian
When the Moon Rises, 36 x 30, oil on canvas
I have many, many books on the American Indian which I use as references for my paintings. The shirt in this painting is based on a photograph taken by Carl Moon in 1910.
This painting is available from me, K. Henderson Studio for the next week or so.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Hano Clown - American Indian
Hano Clown is oil on canvas, 20 x 30.
The Hano Clown, also known as a koshari, wears a black and white head dress with horns made of sheepskin. The horns are stuffed with grass and have cornhusk tassels at the tips. Tufts of cornhusks are also worn at the ears.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Rides with the Sun - American Indian
Rides with the Sun, oil on canvas, 20 x 30.
This painting can be seen at Miller Gallery's show 50 Years-50 Artists-50 Paintings
A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Artistic Diversity
The year 2010 marks Miller Gallery's 50th Anniversary. The show dates are February 26 – March 14, 2010. The gallery is located in Cincinnati, OH
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Hides from the Spirit - American Indian
Hides from the Spirit, 18 x 24, oil on linen
American Indians painted their faces for decorative purposes and for protection against the wind, sun, snow and insects. Designs of various kinds were used to designate membership in certain societies, to prepare for ceremonies, to mark achievement and to mourn the dead. When used for personal ornamentation there was no guide to the way the paint should be applied beyond the fancy of the wearer or for personal identification.
If a warrior had his face painted when he went on a raid into an enemies camp, he would change the face paint after the raid so the spirits of the dead would not recognize him and follow the warrior back to camp.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Summer Koshari - American Indian
Summer Koshari is oil on canvas, 24 x 36
Although the majority of my American Indian paintings are portraits of the Plains Indians, I also love painting the Pueblo Koshari.
They are a Hopi Clown that perform during spring and summer rituals. As a Sacred Clown, they are the keeper of tradition and values. Although their purpose is to amuse, the humor often pokes fun at individuals, leaders and attitudes that seem aberrant to the tribe.
Find out more about Hopi Clowns in the book Clowns of the Hopi: Tradition Keepers and Delight Makers By Barton Wright
This painting is available at K. Henderson Studio


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Watch LCC's seminaries' convocation services live online
ONLINE – As Lutheran Church-Canada's (LCC) seminaries prepare for this year's sacred convocation ceremonies, they want LCC members to know that if they cannot attend in person they can still take part online. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) will hold its Sacred Convocation service May 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tegler Centre of Concordia University College of Alberta. Those wishing to follow along online should visit http://www.concordiasem.ab.ca/CLSTV.php. Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario) will hold its annual Call Service May 31 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (St. Catharines). …
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"Here am I. Send me!"
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – President Robert Bugbee of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) was present for Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary's Call Service this year, serving as guest preacher. His text was Isaiah 6:1-8, and he urged the students to answer as the prophet did, with a solemn "Here am I. Send me!" The video of that sermon is now available online.
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Face it sports fans, even though LeBron James' "Decision" was made well over a week ago, all related stories about King James and the Miami Heat will continue to flow faster than obscenities out of Mel Gibson's mouth.
The latest story is surrounding Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway and the fact that he's expressed interest in joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.
Upon hearing this tidbit of news, two thoughts immediately came to mind:
- Well, DUH – who wouldn't want to join these three superstars in Miami?
- Wait, Penny Hardaway is still playing in the NBA?
The answer to the second question is, "No, actually."
Hardaway hasn't played in an NBA game since the 2007-08 season where he managed to get into 16 games for – you guessed it, the Miami Heat.
In fact, Hardaway has only played in 57 total games dating back to the beginning of the 2004-05 NBA season.
Not only that, but Penny hasn't been relevant since 2001-02, when he managed 12.0 points per game playing for the Phoenix Suns.
Hardaway also hasn't been of superstar status since his 1996-97 campaign with the Orlando Magic, when he scored 20.5 points per game.
Throughout the '90's in Orlando, Penny was a part of a talented team that once made the NBA Finals in 1995 and featured players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott, among others.
Now, he wants to return to Miami to play for the Heat – in what many can only assess as being a desperate attempt to finally wear a ring and hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Only, when a player itches for something like this – I personally can only point out that winning a championship in this manner would feel completely and entirely watered down.
"Desperate" is the word that comes to mind.
Seriously, does a guy like Adam Morrison go around bragging about the fact that he's wearing two rings – when any sports fan in their right mind would know that his butt is likely molded into the shape of the bench that he sits on all season long in Los Angeles?
As for the Miami Heat, it's safe to say that Pat Riley and company are most certainly doing some "penny pinching" due to the fact that they already have three major contracts in place.
But that doesn't mean that they would want to be doing some "Penny pinching".
Miami has a number of other affordable options in NBA free agency that take the form of athletic 20-something bodies that are not injury prone or – gasp – washed up.
Even if the Heat wanted to think outside the box and search for seasoned veterans to ink a deal with, I would first consider players such as Reggie Miller or Allen Iverson before Hardaway.
My advice to Pat Riley: avoid the desire to consider Hardaway and instead focus on bench depth that would be able to provide valuable minutes over the course of a full season.
But hey, that's just my TWO CENTS on PENNY – and you can take that to the bank.


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Teens that want to work need a way to prove or certify that they are willing, prepared and ready to work, to maximize their employability
Huntington Beach, Ca. (PRWEB) July 23, 2007
In direct response to comments from companies reluctant to hire teens for summer and part-time jobs, Teens4Hire.org launches Ready for the Workplace™, an online job readiness and certification program for teens aged 14-19. The program is designed to improve the employability and success of teens in the workplace.
"Companies complain to us that teens are not prepared, ready or even truly willing to work," says Renee Ward, founder of Teens4Hire.org, a web site devoted to helping teens land jobs. "They say teens lack the right attitude, skills and work ethic which makes the company reluctant to hire a teenager especially a minor teen."
To compete, Ward says parents and job counselors should invest and encourage their teens to sign up for Teens4Hire.org's online job readiness and certification program, Ready for the Workplace™ http://www.teens4hire.org/ready_workplace.asp.
"Teens that want to work need a way to prove or certify that they are willing, prepared and ready to work, to maximize their employability," says Ward. "They need to overcome the reluctance of companies and take down one of the barriers to their employment. Workplace expectations, basics and the fundamentals of the working world can be taught. Coupled with self motivation and a positive attitude is a win-win all around. Now when someone asks the question, 'Who helps teens get ready for the workplace?' We can say we do."
Ready for the Workplace™ comes at a time when fewer than half the nation's nearly 17 million teens ages 16-19 -- or 48.8 percent -- had or were looking for jobs in June, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, compared to 67.7 percent in 1978, the highest recorded rate of teens working or looking for jobs.
This is even more significant because for the first time since 1948, when the federal government began tracking data, the number of teens who aren't working or looking for work in the summer has outpaced those with paying jobs.
Ward says contrary to the reports that say teens have stopped wanting or looking for work, millions of teens join her site each year in hopes of landing a job of interest but there aren't enough companies actively advertising their openings to teens.
Employers have other options these days she says. They'd prefer to hire older workers for their experience and work ethic.
She says that's why teen employment numbers are dwindling.
Teens4Hire.org surveys show that 80 percent of teens want a paying job in an area of interest to them and say they need the money for necessities.
When teens get the message that fewer jobs are available or think they won't find one or that no one will hire them, they're less likely to try to get a job, drop out of the labor pool and seek other venues.
Ready for the Workplace™ is a self paced, self development program that covers issues of real importance to employers. It is provided as a collaboration of Teens4Hire.org and The Pikes Peak Learning Company of Colorado Springs, CO.
Upon completion of the program teens receive a Certificate of Completion that they can present to prospective employers as testimony to their self-motivation, preparedness and readiness for work.
Employers are provided with a detailed program description of what has been learned and accomplished. This program is also a true benefit for the employer that has openings but not the resources to train teens in the basics of workplace essentials.
Tens of thousands of teens nationwide have used learning systems such as this to enhance their lives. Ready for the Workplace™ is accessible to any teen with a connection to the Internet.
For more information visit http://www.teens4hire.org/ready_workplace.asp


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SOURCE: Author Mark Changizi
August 01, 2011 09:18 ET
Acclaimed Neuroscientist Decodes Origins of Language and Music
Acclaimed Neuroscientist Decodes Origins of Language and Music
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Aug 1, 2011) - Leading neuroscientist and acclaimed author Mark Changizi's third book, Harnessed: How Language and Music Mimicked Nature and Transformed Ape to Man, which explores new research on the evolution of speech and music, will hit store shelves Monday, August 1.
Language and music are central to what it means to be human. But where did they come from? In Harnessed, cognitive scientist Changizi argues that language and music are in us not because we evolved for them, but, rather, because they evolved for us. Over history, language and music came to have the structure that our non-language and amusical brains could brilliantly absorb.
In particular, language and music came to have the structures of the sounds in nature, just the sorts of sounds our brain had evolved to process. It is this "nature-harnessing" that explains who we are today.
For speech, Changizi provides a barrage of evidence that speech across human languages mimics the fundamental sounds of physical events in the world. By mimicking the sounds that solid objects make when they hit, slide and ring, speech harnesses our ancient event-recognition powers that were never intended for language.
And, for music, Changizi lays out his case that music mimics another equally important category of sound in the world: the sounds of human movement. Just as we possess brains specially designed to recognize facial expressions, our brains evolved to recognize what people are doing in our midst from the sounds they make. Music harnesses that ancient brain capability, turning a human action recognition system into a music appreciation machine.
Written in Changizi's personable, anecdotal style with helpful chapter summaries, Harnessed appeals to both the science enthusiast and the scientifically challenged reader, unveiling how, by mimicking natural events, cultural evolution molded languages and music to fit human brains.
About Mark Changizi:
Mark Changizi is an evolutionary neurobiologist aiming to grasp the ultimate foundations underlying why we think, feel and see as we do. His research focuses on "why" questions, and he has made important discoveries such as why we see in color, why we see illusions, why we have forward-facing eyes, why letters are shaped as they are, why the brain is organized as it is, why animals have as many limbs and fingers as they do, why the dictionary is organized as it is, and why fingers get pruney when wet.
Changizi has more than 30 scientific journal articles, some of which have been covered in news venues such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Wired. He has written three books, "THE BRAIN FROM 25,000 FEET" (Kluwer 2003), "THE VISION REVOLUTION" (BenBella, 2009), and "HARNESSED" (BenBella, 2011).
Harnessed: How Language and Music Mimicked Nature and Transformed Ape to Man
Publication Details:
Author(s): Mark Changizi
Category: Science
Publication Month: August 2011
Retail: $16.95 US/19.50 CAN
Publisher: BenBella Books
Cover: Trade paper
Page Count: 216
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
For more information, please visit www.changizi.com.
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The many faces of LA NOIRE
Cole Phelps: super-cop and part-time tour guide.
Despite learning some interesting facts about life in 1940s Los Angeles, such as no men were ever murdered, and most murder suspects had tiny feet, the meat of Rockstar games' police-em-up, LA NOIRE is in its interrogation scenes. A bit like how the first 30 minutes of the A-Team were contrived to lock them in a garage with some watermelons and a combine harvester, each section in LA NOIRE is designed to get you in a darkened room with a semi-recognisable actor.
There's not much to be said for the rest of it; the virtual recreation of LA makes for a glossy and beautiful locale to explore, but it's really something of an empty shell (there's probably an interesting point to be explored here, but it requires someone on a higher rung of the intellectual ladder to make it, so unless they drop something, I'll move on). In fact the world on display is so lifeless that it only really serves to undermine the steps LA NOIRE takes in presenting itself as serious adult entertainment.
For example, Detective Cole Phelp's leisure time appears to involve stealing cars and taking himself on a sightseeing tour of the city – earning 'Detective Points' for driving past notable landmarks. Similarly, a frantic chase after a suspect can often result in quite a large fine if you happen to run over several innocent citizens. Non-player character lines are repeated to such an extent that it feels like you're in a virtual recreation of Groundhog Day, as opposed to Chinatown.
It's clear that the interrogations are where the developers put most of their resources, something that's all but confirmed by the pre-release hype. And while the facial animations are undeniably impressive, the biggest disappointment is in the performances themselves – which is perhaps a backhanded compliment to the strides LA NOIRE takes to bring itself in-line with cinematic entertainment. The problem is that the competent performances take a back seat to the game mechanic, which requires pantomime levels of subtlety and nuance to enable the player to 'read' the characters.
Take a look…
You're engaged in an interrogation with someone who was in the pilot of Lost but found more success in the series Heroes, before it became crap. You're listening to what he has to say but, like most people in LA NOIRE, he's already run away from you, his tiny feet propelling him down narrow alleys like a plaid-clad gazelle. You check your notebook for contradictory evidence and then he pulls this shit on you…
Now, is he telling the truth? Judging from his expression you think 'probably', but the next question prompts this expression…
For some reason you suspect he's lying but where's the evidence, Detective? Time for another question…
BAM! You have the evidence that the game requires you to use. Welcome to jail, 'scheisse-vogel'.
/Mild trolling.
It's not a complete game breaker but the facial animations are about as subtle as a hippo driving a flaming steamroller into a fireworks factory. As mentioned, it may be to the game's credit that the biggest flaws are more to do with the direction of its performances than any kind of game mechanic (the repetitive 'wash, rinse repeat' detective work may be a flaw, but perhaps that's what police work is actually like?) but it's disappointing to find out you're engaging in an experience that's more like Brian DePalma's take on The Black Dahlia than Curtis Hanson's adaptation of LA Confidential. The earlier Heavy Rain may have been more like a top-shelf erotic thriller, but it took bolder steps and the pay-off was a game and narrative that was infinitely more engaging and surprising.
It's possible for games to tell more mature and engaging stories without the need to slavishly follow a template established by other media. Red Dead Redemption is a pretty good example: it told an engaging tale while embracing the fact it was a videogame and did so without hampering the players' ability to plough their own furrow. Perhaps if LA NOIRE didn't run away from its true nature – like a TV actor sprinting down a back alley – we would have seen something truly special. It's a surprising step backwards from Rockstar games, so let's hope the recently announced GTA V take two-steps forward. Their track record should be more than enough to keep virtual notebooks in pockets.
Super 8 and the new zombies
But there are only 4 of them!
The following contains minor spoilers for Super 8.
Aliens are the new zombies. That's not to suggest that there's necessarily anything new about them (doubly so when it comes to Super 8, but we'll get to that). But they seem to be the latest genre staple to get a shot in the arm since everyman and his dog, and Brad Pitt appear to be making films about the un-dead. And as with zombies, we're seeing the charge from innovative filmmakers making the most of reduced budgets and summer blockbusters following behind with less offensive fare.
Super 8 slavishly follows the Spielberg template to such an extent that you can't help but wonder if the Berg received the script and thought that someone was taking the piss. Then again, maybe he moved offices and forgot to tell anyone? Although he put his name to Transformers, so maybe he really doesn't care. Either way, the film's Spielberg-ness, which is undoubtedly the film's strength – at least from a marketing perspective, and probably the reason it was made in the first place, is also its major weakness.
The basic premise of Super 8 – beyond the fairly innocuous storyline about a bunch of kids making a film – that a giant alien is going around a small town robbing cars and eating people doesn't really gel with the formula established in Close Encounters and ET. Sure, each of those films had its darker aspects, with Richard Dreyfuss undergoing a mental breakdown and Elliott's broken family, respectively, but as dark as they got, neither film featured the aliens abducting and eating their family members. This wouldn't be a problem in itself but the fact the lead character is supposed to develop a sympathetic bond with the creature, which causes his eventual emotional catharsis, seems illogical at best, and pretty silly at worst.
In fact, with these conflicting aspects you can't help but wonder who the film is made for. If the aim was the make it for today's kids then why didn't they set it in the present? The fact they'd probably end up making an alien happy-slapping film on their smart-phones notwithstanding. The real clue is in the title; if it were made for kids it wouldn't it be called something else? Something that doesn't raise questions like 'when did the other 7 come out?' or 'where were all the superheroes?'
It's telling that JJ Abrams decided to call the film Super 8. As mentioned, the story of children making their own zombie film on a super 8 camera really doesn't have much relevance to the film's plot. In fact it's clearly more important to JJ Abrams on a personal level than it is in service to the script he wrote. In many ways this makes Super 8 is a really expensive fan film, with Abrams attempting an Amblin-era Spielberg film that features his own hallmarks: lens-flare, an alien that looks like a giant crab monster sucking lemons and a now-tokenistic marketing campaign that drip-feeds information to create mystery.
The recent Attack the Block seems like the next logical step from the Amblin films of yesteryear, and I argue is far more worthy of picking up the mantle. Sure, on surface level, the tale of a bunch of chavs fighting some hairy wolf-gorilla aliens bears little relation to most things, especially ET and its ilk. But, like ET, it's also an examination of contemporary family dynamics and how they are impacted by the arrival of visitors from space. It just so happens that for many the modern family is so broken that kids are raising themselves.
Despite a fairly unique premise, Attack the Block is definitely beholden to the films of yesterday; it just knows how to tip its baseball cap without drowning in a pool of nostalgia. It looks backward but moves things forward. And is all the better for it.
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First of all thank you to everyone who has pool problems! (and answers ) The pool store people make you feel like an uneducated jerk when you ask them anything....
Last year you helped me clear some nasty iron stains from my tea stained liner. Put in new sand and shut 'er down for the winter. This year I pulled the cover from my pool in April, liner was mostly fine, water was slightly cloudy buy no green and some debris on the bottom. I started the filter, vacuumed the pool, backwashed and pretty much left it circulating on filter for about a month until I was ready to balance.
CH 0, PH 7.1, ALK 80, CYA 0 (fishy since last season the pool store said it was 300 in August)
So I figured what the heck, while the CH is at zero, might as well finish off those remaining stains. I used the AA method, added Jacks Pink, liner was beautiful for a whopping 2 days. The minute I poured any bleach in the third night, the next morning my liner started to turn. So I added more sequesterant and waited another 2 days to add more bleach. At one point, I think the third cycle, I said the heck with it, I need chlorinated or we can't swim over the holiday. So in 6 weeks, I have been through 4 pints of AA, 1 pint of Oxalic Acid, 8 pints of pricey Jacks sequesterant, and a whopping 60 bottles of bleach Clorox brand. I am not counting the muriatic acid and cyanuric acid since I don't think that's my problem here.
So I guess after I wrote this book my question is - how can I get to shock level with my chlorine without dissapating all of the iron onto my liner? My PH is 7.1, ALK 80, I am religious about those levels, but....All that Clorox, and my FC is .5 and my CC is .5, and I am so invested now, I want to win the stain battle!!!!!
Things I know about my pool - vinyl liner, approx 28000 gal, sand filter, in-line vacuum, and would make a better garden filled in!


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Opened in October 2007, with popular tourist attractions close at hand, the Charles Hotel has become the latest address for all visitors to Munich. It is located in the heart of the city, close to the historic square, the old town and the shopping area. It is a haven of tranquility within the bustle of the city and convenient for both business and leisure guests. Original paintings by Munich's celebrated 19th century artist Franz von Lenbach adorn the public areas, giving this hotel a distinctive individuality. The extensive meeting facilities available ensure that your business is always fruitful. Be sure you'll encounter luxury with unparalleled excellence throughout the hotel. Rich and sophisticated without exaggerated opulence, and generous amenities like heated bathroom flooring, make each guest feel special and pampered.The professional and friendly staff ensures that superior service and comfort are yours to enjoy.
Address: Sophienstrasse 26
Tel: (089) 544 5550.
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Check This Out! Grant Opportunity
Grant Name: Literacy and Education Grants
Funded by: Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Description: Literacy and education grants to help children are awarded twice a year for specific programs with measurable outcomes. We desire to provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs and literacy programs for children with special needs. The grant request deadlines are at the end of February, May, August, and November.
Program Areas: After-School, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Reading, Special Education
Recipients: Public School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline: 5/31/2009
Proposal Deadline Description: End May, August, and November for 2009
Average Amount: $1,000.00 - $10,000.00
Website: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/
Availability: All States


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Coming in Clutch: 5 Red-Carpet Worthy Gem Bags
The perfect awards season companions.
Every evening look should be punctuated with the perfect statement piece, and we're always in favor of a punchy pop of color. The best new red-carpet arm candy to spice up your look? Statement clutches inspired by semiprecious jewels.
Check out our five favorite gems below.
Ruby Rocks
Rauwolf Gem clutch in Inca Red. Naomi Watts carried it at the Toronto Film Festival; $990, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills.
Purple Reign
Edie Parker Fiona Faceted clutch. Bryce Dallas Howard carried a black version at the Critics' Choice Awards; $1,595, Edie-Parker.com.
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Emerald City
Charlotte Olympia Girl's Best Friend bag; $1,795, at Charlotte Olympia, Beverly Hills.
Amethyst Sparkler
Judith Leiber Couture resin Speccio clutch. Natalie Dormer carried one in red at the Golden Globes; $1,495, at Neiman Marcus.
Diamonds are Forever
Kotur Merrick 50 Carat clutch (sound-activated LED diamond panel sparkles with music); $995, koturltd.com.
This story first appeared in the Feb. 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.


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Dragon Sinker Review: The All New Retro Style RPG Game
If you guys are in search for an old school RPG style games, like final fantasy tactics and such then you are in luck, because Dragon Sinker might be your choice.
An all-new retro-style RPG free to play in its entirety!
Join forces with other humans, elves, and dwarves, and set off on a journey to slay the evil dragon, Wyrmvarg!
Employing 8-bit graphics and sound that hark back to the golden age of RPGs. Dragon Sinker brings a visual and audio feast to the table of hungry gamers starving for the nostalgia of the great classics of yesteryear!
The Dragon Sinker is an Old – New Style Retro RPG games that is a bit similar to Final Fantasy 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the gameboy or GB version. It has a nice retro sound and Graphic.
The story of this game is that you are a human prince that wanted to slay the evil dragon that has been terrorizing the village and town throughout the years. So you, with your trusted adviser go around the globe to search for legendary weapon to kill it. While searching for the weapon, you will find an elf king's daughter and a dwarf kings which goal is also to slay the evil dragon.
If you have ever try or play the final fantasy series on Gameboy, then you might found the similarity to it. The game starts in your castle. You can walk around, searching for quest, buying weapons, changing jobs and many more. While outside the town. That's where the fun begin. There are tons of monster that can be found, and that can be defeated. Use your attack, skills, guard, and items to defeat them.
The Skill effect is also very cool. Each Job's has different skill set, and can be obtain by leveling up your job lvl. Each set of job has 10 level, and each lvl up will gives you a cool job skills. There are more than 16 jobs available on the game and it is your choice if you wanted to collect them before fighting the evil dragon.
The party starts with a leader, either Human prince, Elf Princess, or the Dwarf King with a different skill set. Human for balance, Elf for magic, and dwarf for Strength. The Leader will have 3 followers that can be changed from each different leader, in the battle, you can also swap your leader and follower if you are in a pinch.
The game is completely free and is definitely a good past time activity.
(NB : For those annoying ads, i suggest you turn of your Mobile Data and Wi-Fi but if that is not annoying for you, please don't as it support the developers)


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How Much Do You Really Need?
How Much Do You Really Need?
This is where I am living now. I found it on Airbnb Sublets.
It's been five months since I gave up my apartment and I've found a new place to explore. This week, I moved to Baltimore, Maryland. I am renting a room in a Bolton Hill townhouse. It is a lovely neighborhood. I will be here until the spring, maybe longer.
When I got back from drinking mai tais in Hawaii and visiting family in Florida, I stayed at my mom's house until I decided where I wanted to go next. I looked at several places in the area as I wanted to stay close to home for a while. I missed a lot of things I didn't think I would miss. Like being able to drive my own car to the store whenever I felt like it.
Before I left for Hawaii, I had two bins of clothing being stored at my mom's house, along with two bins of books. Now, I'm down to just one 20-gallon plastic bin that fits all the clothing I own. That's because when I came back, I took all the clothes I hadn't worn in the last six months and gave them to a charity that picks up bags of items from your home.
This is the room I'm staying in now.
In it is a bed, a nightstand, a mirror. There's a yoga mat on the other side of the room that you can't see. I have my own bathroom. There is wi-fi here but no desk, which forces me to go downstairs to the dining room table or out to one of the many neighborhood coffee shops to do my work. Yesterday, I wrote three blog posts and booked a speaking engagement while eating french toast and sushi at one of my favorite restaurant/cafes, XS. I love that I can walk there from where I'm staying.
It costs less than $500 to live here for a month.
Everything I own now fits into my car. (Plus, my car.)
I'm learning that the list of what I really need in life is very short. With my expenses way down, I can focus on paying debt and saving money for a trip abroad this year.
How much do you really need? If you downsized your living situation, would it help you reach other goals you have for your life?
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