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Aboriginal health worker canes poll point-scoring
The Federal Government has been warned against using Indigenous affairs for political point-scoring this election year.
The call from the peak body for Aboriginal-run health services in the Northern Territory follows Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Close the Gap speech yesterday, in which she warned the NT and Queensland governments against winding back alcohol reforms.
Ms Gillard said she feared "rivers of grog" were returning in the Territory partly because the Country Liberals Government had scrapped its Banned Drinker Register.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has since asked for an assessment of two Alice Springs hotels that she says may be contributing to alcohol-related harm.
"We've certainly had far too much evidence of anti-social behaviour and harm to the community [at these two premises]," she told Lateline.
"[We'll] have an assessment done of the licensing conditions and the business practises and then, of course, act on that assessment."
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance chief executive John Paterson says he welcomes the national attention on alcohol-related harm in the Territory, but hopes it is not short-lived.
"It's unfortunate that these sorts of issues tend to get more attention in the lead-up of elections," he said.
"Within our sector and the people at the coal face, governments need to be reminded that these people deal with these sorts of issues, alcohol-related and other issues on a day to day basis.
"They don't come around every election cycle."
When the NT's Country Liberals came to power last August, they fulfilled their election promise of scrapping the Banned Drinker Register, arguing it did not stop alcohol offenders getting access to grog.
But in her speech to Federal Parliament yesterday, the Prime Minister accused the Country Liberals of "putting the alcohol industry first and Indigenous kids second".
Mr Paterson agrees the register should have been evaluated before it was dropped.
"The feedback we've been getting from our clinicians and general people in the community is that there has been an increase of humbug again," he said.
"I've had representation to me personally by mums with kiddies saying since the dismantling of the Banned Drinkers Register, it's back to what it was prior to the introduction of the BDR in that money was being used to purchase alcohol and kids left hungry and going to school with no school lunch."
While Mr Paterson says the Banned Drinker Register should be reinstated, he warns it is not a silver bullet.
He has repeated his call for the federal and territory governments to commit to a minimum price on alcohol and he wants more funding for long-term programs such as rehabilitation for alcohol addicts.
"We also need to ensure that there's appropriate services and programs funded and governments commitment to ensuring that those programs and services are funded on a realistic basis, not six-month, 12-month piecemeal timelines," he said.
"These are long-term social problems that we're all faced and we all have a responsibility for it."
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott wants to see the Banned Drinker Register reinstated in the Territory, although he is at odds with his Indigenous Affairs spokesman Nigel Scullion.
Mr Scullion has accused Jenny Macklin and Julia Gillard of beating their chests on the issue.
But he says Indigenous affairs have become a political football because more people care about the welfare of Indigenous people.
"But it is a political football because Australians care. It's something that resonates very strongly, far stronger than it has in the past with Australians," he said.
"I think that's just a fantastic thing for an Indigenous Australia to have.
"Indigenous Australians at the forefront and the minds of, not only this nation, but the wider community."
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - acquiring a work visa once in chile-for US citizen Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in acquiring a work visa once in chile-for US citizen Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Chile View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message da.feinJoined: 13 Aug 2011Posts: 3 Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject: acquiring a work visa once in chile-for US citizen I am moving to Valpo in Sepember. I have a BA in Linguistics, teaching experience, and a TEFL certificate. I want to check schools out once there, so I will not have a work visa upon arriving. Is it possible to receive a work visa once you get hired? What are the disadvantages/advantages of waiting to get a work visa? Where does one apply for a work visa in chile? Also, If I decided to move to Brazil from Chile, can I acquire a work visa for Brazil in Chile, ie; at the Brazilian Embassy in Chile? Thank you fellow educators, and if your in Valpo specifically feel free to send me an email, I can't wait to get some surf down there. [email protected] Back to top DiaJoined: 09 Apr 2008Posts: 92 Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:30 am Post subject: It is possible to recieve a work visa once you're hired. The disadvantage is that its not a sure deal that you will have a job that you like within the time period of your tourist visa. Some companies also insist on giving you a subject to contract visa meaning you can only work for them, and if you change jobs you have to change visas too...which can be a pain. The advantages could be cheaper cost, depending. I am from the US and applying for the visa here is FREE while applying for the same visa while in the US costs 400-500 dollars. Not every country has the same fees. You must take a work contract, with a special clause saying that you will not stop working until you have the appropriate visa paperwork, to extranjeria which is located in the center of valparaiso. It is a slow process but you are pretty much set once it is at least in process. I have no idea about the Brazilan work visa ,though you can apply for a tourist visa at the brazilian embassy in santiago so perhaps they could offer that service too... Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Chile All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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An important part of my genealogical research involves learning about the places my ancestors came from by learning about their histories, cultural traditions, and contemporary social and political conditions. As a start, I am posting the following "breaking news" regarding St. Lucia and Barbados.
Not only has a hurricane hit one of my maternal islands of origin, St. Lucia, it has apparently caused the most devastation in Soufriere, the part of the island we believe my great-grandmother once called home. You can read about what is known of the damage here.
Another one of my islands, Barbados, sustained the most damage. Even though they the Bajans will have to undergo their own recovery effort, they will also be offering aid to their neighbors that were affected – St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.


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The movie about Princess Ka'iulani of Hawaii, which I blogged about last fall http://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/10/princess-kaiulani-of-hawaii.html is set to be released on May 14, 2010. Originally titled, "Barbarian Princess", it appears to have been renamed "Princess Kaiulani." It stars Q'orianka Kilcher, who previously starred as Pocahontas in "The New World" released in 2005. Barry Pepper ("Flags of Our Fathers") costars. It is the story of Queen Lilioukalani's heir and very young niece, who attempts to maintain Hawaii's independence against the threat of American annexation.
The official theatrical trailer can be seen at Youtube.com at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyIUR7TXldg&feature=channel
After seeing my blog last fall, Melloney Cunnell of Matador Pictures in London emailed me to say she didn't know which theaters would be showing the film. In February the U.S. firm Roadside Attractions purchased the rights to distribute the film in 2010. I'm afraid it might only be a limited release, shown in art theaters for a short run, and I might miss it. It was not shown at Cannes.
The showings in Honolulu last October 2009 during the Hawaii International Film Festival were sold out, even as the protests raged as it was shown under the original derogatory title "Barbarian Princess". Ka'iulani is still a much beloved figure in Hawaiian history, even though her story is virtually unknown here in the United States.
According to Hawaiian friends who saw the premiere of "Princess Kaiulani", the movie includes scenes of her education in England, her return trip to the America upon hearing of Queen Lili'uokalani's arrest, and scenes of her trip to Boston before she returned to Hawaii. I know that Ka'iulani visited MIT, where her guardian's son was attending classes. I hope this is part of the movie, since my husband is an MIT graduate. I also hope that the family connections to Boston are part of the story line.
Interestingly, the 'Iolani Palace posted this on their Facebook page 11 March 2010:
This is official media statement from the Friends of 'Iolani Palace explaining why filming was allowed at 'Iolani Palace: "The Friends of Iolani Palace decided to allow Princess Productions, LLC to film a drama about the life of Princess Kaiulani in order to educate the general public about the history of Hawaii and the Palace. The Friends believe that this is consistent with our mission statement, to share this wonderful historic treasure with the world. The film will also bring the story of the Hawaiian monarchy to a global audience, and encourage moviegoers to visit Iolani Palace and learn more about the history of Hawaii."
This disclaimer appears at the end of the film when they roll the credits: "The Friends of 'Iolani Palace does not vouch for the historical accuracy of persons and events depicted in the film."
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I loved the movie trailer, looks very interesting as well as the superior photography. Since I love indie movies, and try to keep up with them, I will alert you if I see anything. Perhaps Lexington or Waltham will have it, or Boston (Kenmore).ReplyDelete
The official release date for the film is May 14 2010 in the following cities: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix, New York, and various locations in the Hawaiian Islands including Oahu, Maui, the big island, and Kauai. Expanded city engagements will follow throughout the summer. For additional information and some production stills, please contact me.ReplyDelete
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high levels of muscle enzymes in the blood, and inflammation of the tissue surrounding
muscle fibers (endomysium).
The diseases making up the inflammatory myopathies are grouped into three subsets:
I) Polymyositis (PM)
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III) Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
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three months of treatment, group one will begin taking the placebo and group two will begin
taking IVIg for an additional 3 months. The drug will be considered effective if patients
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The inflammatory myopathies are a group of acquired muscle diseases characterized by
subacute onset of progressive proximal muscle weakness, elevated serum muscle enzymes and
endomysial inflammation. They comprise 3 clinically distinct subsets: polymyositis (PM),
dermatomyositis (DM) and Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). Because immune-mediated mechanisms
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side effects that necessitate their discontinuation. The need for a more effective and safe
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This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 30 patients, who will
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enzymes during the course of the disease; d) typical skin rash in case of DM; and e)
diagnostic muscle biopsy.
Suitable candidates for IVIg should be patients with active, bonefide disease who:
1. have been treated with steroids but had: a) no response or incomplete response (as
defined by continued muscle weakness) to high-dose therapy or b) a good response to
steroids but inability to taper the dose without a flare of disease activity or c)
unacceptable steroid side effects such as gastrointestinal hemorrhages,
osteonecrosis, hyperglycemia, extreme weight gain etc., and
2. have been treated with one immunosuppressive drug (such as azathioprine,
Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporine) but without benefit or with
unacceptable side effects.
Pregnant or nursing women (confirmed by a screening pregnancy test).
Critically ill patients such as those requiring intravenous pressors for maintenance of
cardiac output due to severe cardiomyopathy, patients with respiratory insufficiency and
patients with severe muscle weakness requiring help for basic self care.
Children below age 18.
Patients with severe renal or hepatic disease, severe COPD or coronary artery disease or
other systemic medical problems often seen when PM or DM is associated with severe cases
of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma.
Patients with known allergic reaction to IVIg.
Serum IgA less than 11mg/dl.
Intravenousimmunoglobulin (IVIg) for the Treatment of Inflammatory Myopathies
The Efficacy of High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Patients With Inflammatory Myopathies: A Three Month Randomized Trial With Option for Cross-Over
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Rihanna skipped Wednesday night's (Jan. 11) People's Choice Awards ceremony to do something a little more recreational. The 'We Found Love' singer instead attended a L.A. Clippers game. Normally, that wouldn't be that big of a deal, since artists miss awards galas and fetes all the time due to scheduling conflicts. However, Ri wasn't miles away. She was actually in the same vicinity, taking in a basketball game that was mere feet away!
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Showdown At Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ!友情のカタチ!? Massuguma! The Shape of Friendship!?) is the 112th episode of the Advanced Generation series, and the 386th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 27, 2005 and in the United States on February 4, 2006.
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
As the episode starts, Ash and his friends are on a boat again, heading for Pacifidlog Town. Admiring his full collection of Badges, Ash can't wait to get into the Hoenn League. May is excited as well about her upcoming Contest in Pacifidlog Town.
The ship docks at an island, and Ash calls Professor Oak from the Pokémon Center. Ash says he plans to do some serious training before the tournament. Oak says he and Delia will be there to cheer him on. Outside, at their campsite, Ash is anxious to do some training, and runs off with Pikachu. May gets excited again about her Contest, saying that if she wins, she'll qualify for the Hoenn Grand Festival. She begins to polish her Poké Balls in preparation. Meanwhile, we see something watching from the bushes. Once she has her Poké Balls all polished up nicely, she puts them back into her bag, one by one. She takes Combusken's and Skitty's balls, but when she looks up, the balls containing Bulbasaur and Beautifly are gone!
May freaks out and frantically looks around for them. Brock and Max ask what's wrong, and she explains. Max instantly says it must have been Team Rocket. Unknown to them, Team Rocket is actually relaxing nearby, behind the bushes, and are startled by this. Watching May continue to freak out, it's not too hard for them to figure out the reason for the commotion. Suddenly, Max notices some tracks around the table May had been using. The three of them conclude that whatever made the tracks must have taken the Poké Balls, and decide to follow them.
Ahead, Ash is about to send out a Pokémon to start training, but is suddenly hit from behind by a charging Linoone. Ash and Pikachu go flying, and upon landing, Ash checks out Linoone in the Pokédex. Linoone runs off, breaking the trail's handrail in the process. The next thing Ash knows, a foot lands on his back! May, who accidentally stepped on him in her hurry, turns around in surprise. Max and Brock show up as well, and Max asks if Ash just saw a Pokémon run by. Ash says he saw a Linoone. May says that Linoone must be what they're looking for. Ash asks if it had puffy cheeks, and imitates the face of the Linoone that hit him. May angrily confirms it. Ash asks what's going on, and Brock fills him in. The four join up now to find Linoone and get May's Pokémon back. Linoone's trail leads them to a house, and they discuss this, since it seems the Linoone has a Trainer.
Inside, a young boy sadly throws an empty battered Poké Ball across an empty room. Ash and friends appear at the entrance and Ash asks if he's seen a Linoone. May explains that it stole two of her Poké Balls. The boy is quite upset by this, and apologizes profusely. It seems that his "Tokin" (his nickname for his Linoone) has been giving him some trouble. An adult couple appear now and greet Ash and friends, asking if they can help with something. Ash explains, and the boy confirms that Tokin is at it again. The adults now introduce themselves as the Shoney family. The father is Korben, the mother is Harmony, and the boy is their son Kimmy. Ash and friends introduce themselves as well. Kimmy now takes Ash and friends to a shed which contains an abundance of various round objects. Ash and friends are surprised at the collection, and Kimmy sheepishly explains that this is all Tokin's doing.
Max is surprised, and Kimmy goes on to explain in a flashback that back when Tokin was a Zigzagoon, Kimmy often played fetch with it using its Poké Ball. Tokin loved this game, but took things too far. Even now that it's a Linoone, it's been habitually bringing back any round object it can find, and storing them at home. Kimmy says that he tried to explain that he only wanted the ball he actually threw brought back, but Linoone didn't understand. Ash says that this reminds him of how his Charizard used to misbehave, but confidently says that Charizard is over that now. Kimmy asks how he did it, and Ash says it was persistence.
While all this has been going on, May has been searching through the piles of balls and other round objects, but has been unable to find her two missing Poké Balls, and cries because of it. Kimmy says that Linoone sometimes hides things in a clearing near their home, so everyone heads out there. Ash and friends are surprised at the size of the place. Korben comforts May by saying that they'll all help her search, and May thanks him. The gang begins searching in bushes, in holes in trees, and so on. Harmony spots something shining inside a crack in a tree stump, and pulls out a ring. She and her husband are both delighted at the recovery of this ring which obviously has a lot of sentimental value, and they promptly start dancing, probably reliving some memory or other.
Meanwhile, Pikachu peers into a hole in another tree stump, and cheers when it finds something. May runs over, thinking Pikachu found her Poké Balls, but instead, Pikachu places a bone in her hand, (Waaah, it's a bone!) She freaks and juggles it like a hot potato. Ash and Brock come over to find out what's wrong, and Ash takes the bone. Max comes over and recognizes it as a Thick Club and explains that it enhances the strength of Cubone, and Marowak. Pikachu points at the stump's hole again and says something, indicating there's more to be found. Ash reaches in and pulls out a little bell that Max identifies as a Soothe Bell. Brock finds a Dragon Fang, but May is disappointed because her Poké Balls aren't among the items. Brock now explains to the group about Linoone's Pickup Ability, and observes that this particular Linoone seems to be quite good at finding valuable things. As he talks, we get a view of the items in the stump. Inside the treestump is a King's Rock, a Thick Club, a blue crystal, a Stick, a bell, two DeepSeaScales, and two DeepSeaTeeth.
Team Rocket, of course, has been listening from the bushes. They're delighted upon hearing of Linoone's ability to find valuable things, and James says they should steal it for the Boss. Meowth has a fantasy of Linoone repeatedly zipping by and dropping off presents galore for Giovanni, and Team Rocket does their usual cheer. Meanwhile, the search for the Poké Balls continues, while Kimmy's parents are still distracted with their earlier discovery.
On a cliff above, we see Tokin, still with the Poké Balls in its mouth, watch the group search. Kimmy spots Tokin, alerting the rest of the group. Kimmy calls to it, saying they need those Poké Balls back. Tokin shakes its head and turns around, but just then, it's caught in a net! Everyone is startled, but of course, the net is coming from Team Rocket's balloon. Team Rocket says their motto and starts to leave. Kimmy desperately climbs up after them, yelling for them to give back Tokin, but Jessie sends out Seviper to do a Haze, preventing Kimmy from going any further. He cringes and steps back, but loses his footing and falls! Ash calls out, and Linoone finally drops the Poké Balls in surprise. Kimmy lands, beaten, at the bottom, and his parents rush to his aid.
May's Poké Balls land next to her, and she happily picks them up. May and Ash now turn their attention to Team Rocket. Ash tells Pikachu to go rescue Tokin, so Pikachu begins running up the cliff. James will have none of this, so he sends out Cacnea, but it of course hugs him. Ash calls for Pikachu to use Iron Tail to cut the net. It does, and Linoone is sent falling! Kimmy starts to run towards it. Jessie calls for a Poison Tail, and Pikachu repeatedly jumps back to avoid the attack. It makes a final jump to land on Seviper's head. Seviper tries to shake Pikachu off, but it hangs on. Meanwhile, Kimmy is able to revive Tokin, and they have a tearful reunion. Ash calls for a Thunderbolt, and the attack hits Seviper and sends it back at Team Rocket's balloon. It appears to explode, and Ash and Pikachu cheer.
But when the dust clears, Team Rocket is still there, except that the balloon looks like a Poké Ball now instead of Meowth's head. Team Rocket brags about their preparations, and Meowth hits a button that sends out another net, this time ensnaring Pikachu! Ash runs up the cliff after it, as Team Rocket cheers and Pikachu struggles in the net.
Everyone else catches up now, and Kimmy apologizes, blaming himself and Tokin for Pikachu's capture. Ash says not to worry, he's gotten Pikachu back from them before. Tokin now notices the Poké Ball balloon and remembers the games of fetch it used to play with Kimmy. It suddenly runs off towards the balloon, jumping several gaps along the way. Brock realizes the Poké Ball balloon reminds Tokin of its games with Kimmy, and concludes that Tokin wants to get this "ball" too. Kimmy sheepishly admits that he hadn't been playing fetch with it nearly as often since it evolved into Linoone, and Brock realizes that Tokin kept going after round things because it was feeling neglected. Kimmy now realizes how much it loves him, and asks Ash if it's okay if he and Linoone handle getting Pikachu back.
Ash says to go for it, so Kimmy runs ahead and tells Tokin, who had been hesitating on the edge of the cliff, to "go get that ball". Linoone happily nods, and with the added confidence, is able to steel itself and jump far enough to reach the balloon. When it lands on top of the balloon, Jessie and James are delighted, because they think it wants to go with them. But Meowth quickly explains that it's actually trying to stop them. James orders a Needle Arm from Cacnea, but Meowth exclaims that that's a bad idea. Tokin dodges, and the Needle Arm hits the balloon instead, puncturing it and sending it plummeting towards the ground. Tokin lands on the net and slashes it open just before they hit. The balloon crashes in the background, but Tokin and Pikachu are okay, since Tokin apparently jumped off just before impact. Ash and Kimmy run up and reunite with them, and Kimmy promises to play with Tokin more often from now on. Everyone else joins and looks on.
Suddenly, they hear a noise, and the dust from the landing clears to reveal Jessie and Meowth beating up on James because of his dumb move with Cacnea. Jessie notices the group, and calls for a Poison Tail from Seviper. James furiously calls for a Needle Arm from Cacnea. Kimmy calls for Tokin to use Water Pulse. Ash says it's cool that Linoone can use a Water attack, and Kimmy says that Water Pulse can also confuse the opponent. Seviper and Cacnea are indeed confused, and begin attacking each other! Jessie asks what's going on, and James explains about Water Pulse. Jessie yells at their Pokémon, who then turn on them. Cacnea launches a Pin Missile at Jessie and James while Seviper uses Haze. Ash suggests that Pikachu and Tokin team up to finish them off, and Kimmy agrees, also telling Ash that Tokin can use Electric-type moves too ("No Way!"). Pikachu and Tokin both use Thunderbolt, sending Team Rocket blasting off. Ash and Kimmy congratulate their Pokémon.
Later, it's time for everyone to say goodbye. Kimmy says he plans to spend a lot more time with Linoone from now on, and his parents thank Ash & friends for everything. Kimmy pulls out a Poké Ball and throws it, telling Linoone to go fetch. As everyone watches, the narrator ends by explaining what everyone has to look forward to. Kimmy and Tokin will be bonding, Ash has the Hoenn League, and May still has that Contest coming up in Pacifidlog.
Major events
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the timeline of events.
Pokémon debuts
TV episode debuts
Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Mareep
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Chimecho (James's)
- Seviper (Jessie's)
- Cacnea (James's)
- Zigzagoon (Kimmy's; nicknamed "Tokin", flashback)
- Linoone (Kimmy's; nicknamed "Tokin", debut)
- Cubone
- Marowak
- The dub title is a play on words of the old west phrase "Showdown at High Noon."
- Tokin likes to collect round things, just like Quagsire in Once in a Blue Moon.
- This is the second time in the anime that Pikachu's Thunderbolt has formed a dragon shape, the first being Abra and the Psychic Showdown when Kadabra's Confusion turned it back on Pikachu.
- When Pikachu was dodging Seviper's Poison Tail, Pikachu was using the dodging skills he learned in Flower Power.
- Flaaffy was spelled Flaafy during the Pokémon Trainer's Choice. This happened in a previous episode's Trainer's Choice.
- Tokin was able to say its name with its mouth closed.
Dub edits
Pokémon Trainer's Choice
- Question: Trainers, Which of these Pokémon comes first?
- Choices: Flaaffy, Mareep, Ampharos
- Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you chose Mareep, you were right!
In other languages
|Mandarin Chinese
|Linoone näyttää kyntensä
|European French
|Le Petit Chapardeur!
|Frust macht Diebe
|מצוקתו של ליינון metzukato shel Linoone
|Il ladruncolo
|Brazilian Portuguese
|A Revelação de Linoone
|Latin America
|La revelación de Linoone
|Enfrentamiento con Linoone
|This episode article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.


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Perhaps the most frequently asked question in this forum relates to people wanting input and advice about what to buy for watercooling.
When considering the purchase of a watercooling system, you need to ask yourself what your goals are. If you are primarily looking for a quiet system you need different parts than if you want to shoot for maximum overclocking. Most people are somewhere in between.
Next you need to consider your resources. How much do you want to spend...how big a case will you be using...how much time are you willing to invest, and how important is the overall appearance of your installed system?
There is no such thing as 'best' parts to use, as the parts need to be tailored to each individual. I'll offer some suggestions for each of the above scenarios, and hopefully this can help people make decisions when they decide to break into the 'watercooling game'.
Quiet PC
You don't need the highest-capacity setup if you don't plan on overclocking. Prefab kits from any manufacturer will be adequate. Koolance setups are popular, as are rigs from Danger Den, Innovatek and Swiftech. You can certainly assemble your own setup from parts, but you won't require the additional capacity that can come from higher-volume components, and larger pumps and higher-cfm fans will take away from your goal of silence.
Build the highest-capacity system you can. Generally you can do better with individual components than any pre-assembled kit. You can still have a very quiet system but you're obviously going to deal with a lot of heat, so higher cfm fans and high-flow pumps as well as quality waterblocks are required. Since the greatest overclocking potential comes from the CPU, GPU, try avoid having extra components (like NB or hard drive blocks) connected on the same loop as your primary devices - they will add heat, reduce flow and decrease overclocking potential.
If you have a small case, you're going to have more difficulty fitting cooling parts inside, and you'll have tighter bends which restrict flow. Unless you are willing to put a lot of effort into building custom parts you'll lose capacity unless you have a large-ish case. You won't be able to use enormous heater cores with the best capacity in a small case.
Parts Recommendations
Eheim pumps are very good quality...1048 for smaller systems and 1250 for larger. Swiftech's MCP600 has gone through some growing pains and reliability concerns but it is thought to have stabilized now. Danner pumps are popular, and Iwaki are considered a 'premium' quality pump. While this certainly isn't an exhaustive list of good pumps, be cautious of a no-name or lesser-known pumps. You need to use a pump that has high enough flow levels (including head, or ability to pump upwards) and of course have low failure rates.
Waterblocks are half the heat-transfer for your setup, so make sure you use a good block, and one designed for your processor. If you're starting out fresh, go for 1/2" ID barbs or fittings for higher capacity. Danger Den, Swiftech, D-tek, Innovatek all make good blocks. Cathar's blocks are considered by many to have the best cooling available at this time, but they are pricey.
Resevoirs are an optional component. They are generally used to facilitate filling and bleeding air, but a T-fitting works as well with less expense. Make sure your res can be placed to as to not add undue restriction to water flow.
Tubing is an often overlooked aspect of many systems. Thick-walled tubing like Tygon or Clearflex will help prevent kinks and have the most resistance to evaporation. Cheap vinyl tubing (from Home Depot or other places) isn't as good for water flow, but will allow colored and UV dyes to shine more brightly. Go with 1/2" ID tubing for higher capacity.
Dyes and tints are popular to add a certain 'look' to your setup, especially with neon and UV lights. Keep in mind that many dyes include particles that don't fully dissolve, and these can accelerate wear on your system like little grinding stones. Some pump manufacturers won't honor warranties if you run dyes in their setups. Even using distilled or 'pure' water you will eventually have some bio-growth in your water. You can either replace your water periodically, or use bio-retardant products. Don't use bleach in your system...it's caustic on seals and tubing.
Heater cores are a type of very effective radiator, although they tend to be large and require some space. Black Ice make various sizes of radiators that can be used in smaller spaces and are quite effective but cost more money. A general rule of thumb is that thicker and bigger radiators allow more cooling, although they require a higher-capacity pump and fan setup.
Fans normally have a 'dead spot' in the center, so you use a shroud or spacer to keep the fan an inch or two away from the rad for best cooling. Generally 'pulling' air through the radiator is more effective than 'blowing' at it. Higher capacity fans = more cooling, but generally more noise. Keep in mind that when used with a radiator, the amount of pressure a fan exerts is often more important than the maximum CFM rating with no pressure.
Component order
There is only a small amount of heat (fractions of a degree)absorbed into the water from each component on a given circuit. Contrary to popular opinion, the order in which you connect your components will not make a large difference in your temperatures. Certainly water is coolest after it leaves the radiator...but if you restrict waterflow or introduce kinks by having excess bends your temps will be worse than a simple well-flowing setup.
You will achieve best cooling through your radiator if you have cool air from outside the case blown through it, rather than warmer air from inside your case. This often means either fixing the rad at the front of your case, or else designing some ducting to bring cool air directly to the rad. Don't forget you'll need exhaust fans to pull warm air out of your case (or use more ducting). You can use a fanbus or similar device to lower fan speeds to whatever amount of cooling your individual system requires.
One of the greatest falicies in pc cooling is that too much attention is placed on temperatures. The thermistors used in normal computers are not calibrated very accurately. They are normally accurate to within ~5 degrees...but you can NOT expect to accurately compare aircooled and watercooled temps, and you can't even expect to compare watercooled temps between different systems. Just because somebody stated in the group that their temps are 2 degrees lower than yours, don't get worried that something is wrong. If your system is quiet...your system is overclocked to where you want...and your system is stable, be happy. It will be very obvious if you make a major mistake somewhere.
Certainly this isn't the last word on how to choose parts for your system...hopefully others will followup with more advice and suggestions. This is intended to be a resource for watercooling novices so they can make some decisions for themselves, rather than simply asking the group...and hoping to be given a good answer.
Now that you have some resources to help you choose your components...don't feel shy to ask the group about any concerns or problems you have setting up or tuning your system.


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No, this is not the feeling you get shortly after UPS deposits a bathtub-sized box of nursery stock from Friendly Plant Farm. The term is usually reserved for annual plants and can cover anything from severe wilting to healthy-looking plants with a mysterious reluctance to resume growth. But what is it really?
The visible damage usually has causes far simpler than the term "shock" would imply, and much of it is easily prevented. Water root-bound plants enough, and they won't wilt. If plants have lost roots, give them shade and water until roots regrow. Prevent sunburn and wind damage by gradually introducing seedlings to full sun and open air. In fact, it's not too hard for a careful grower to raise tomatoes, lettuce, brassicas and cucurbits that show no signs of transplant shock after they are set out.
But not so with peppers. Even perfect-looking pepper plants often just sit in the ground for two to three weeks before reestablishing vigorous growth. Robert Dufault at Clemson University in South Carolina has been trying to get pepper plants to give up the secrets of their transplant shock for nearly 20 years. One experiment left him baffled.
One way growers "harden" any kind of transplants before moving them out of the greenhouse is by withholding nutrients. This helps keep the plants small and easy to handle. But it also puts them into reverse gear. They don't just resume growth the minute a "starter" fertilizer is applied. Tomatoes and a great many other transplants do show a kind of transplant shock if handled this way. "In fact, it is almost always a bad idea to try to harden any kind of transplant by withholding nutrients," said Dufault.
When he designed an experiment to see if mineral nutrition might be the problem with "shocked" peppers, though, he discovered something startling. By varying fertilizer amounts on bell pepper seedlings, Dufault produced transplants that varied from 'light green and not exactly what you would call 'thrifty' to nice, green, umbrella-shaped plants, but they all performed essentially the same!" All the plants took a couple of weeks to start growing, then went on to produce similar yields.
Dufault says that you should still try to grow the healthiest pepper transplants that you can. But don't pass over transplants that may be a little smaller or not as healthy-looking as you might like -- his research suggests that they may do just as well as others that look better. As to unlocking the secrets of shock, Dufault will keep trying: "I suspect it has something to do with the roots. Peppers are not strong root producers."


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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – UMBC starter Joe Vanderplas (Fairfax, Va./Fairfax/Tennessee) tossed six solid innings and struck out a career-high six batters, but received a no-decision, as Hartford scored on a double steal in the bottom of the seventh to break a 3-3 tie and claim the series finale, 4-3, over the UMBC baseball team, Sunday afternoon at Fiondella Field.
Vanderplas gave up just three runs over the six innings of work while scattering seven hits. Hartford starter Kyle Gauthier (4-0) was just a bit better, surrendering three runs on five hits over eight innings for the Hawks (27-17, 13-4 AE), who clinched a spot in the America East Tournament.
Sophomore Denis Mikush (Burke, Va./Robinson) took the loss for UMBC (13-24, 6-12 AE) after giving up the run in the seventh, while Jeremy Charles pitched a perfect ninth for Hartford to earn his second save of the year.
UMBC looked to get on the board early as sophomore Kevin Lachance (Clifton, Va./Centreville) reached on a fielding error to start the game and then freshman Andrew Casali (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan) beat out an infield roller to put two runners on. Junior Vince Corbi (Medford, N.J./Shawee) moved both runners over with a sacrifice bunt, but a strike out, one of six for Gauthier, and a fly out ended the threat.
Vanderplas sent the Hawks down in order in the bottom half and the Retrievers made it count with a run in the top of the second. Junior Jake Barnes (Annandale, Va./Annandale) led off by lashing a double to right-center, and two batters later move to third on a ground out. The veteran outfielder then came into score as a ball off the bat of freshman Connor Hax (Bowie, Md./Bishop McNamara) was misplayed by the first baseman.
The lead was short-lived, however, as Ryan Lukach homered on the first pitch of the home half of the inning to knot the game at 1-1. Vanderplas responded by striking out James Alfonso, then gave up a single, but fanned the next two batters to bring his lineup back up to the plate.
In the top of the third, Corbi got things going for the visitors with a one-out single up the middle and then stole second base. The junior second basemen advanced to third on a ground out to the right side and then sophomore Mark Esposito (Bethany, Conn./Amity Regional) shot a single to center to plate Corbi and give UMBC the lead back, 2-1.
Vanderplas got a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the third and Gauthier returned the favor in the top of the fourth. Hartford answered the call for its starter, scoring twice in the bottom of the inning as Brady Sheetz drove in Lukach with a one-out single and Billy Walker lifted a sac fly to center for 3-2 home lead.
UMBC would not go away and drew level in the very next frame. Lachance yanked a lead-off double down the left field line and took third on a wild pitch. Casali followed by sending a grounder to the right side, allowing Lachance to score and tie the game at 3-3.
The starters dominated the sixth inning and then Gauthier put down the Retrievers in order in the seventh. After the stretch, Hartford put the first two runners on against Mikush who entered to relieve Vanderplas. The sophomore right-hander nearly worked out of the no-out jam, but with runners on first and third, the Hawks successfully pulled a double steal with Adam Touhey scoring what proved to be the winning run.
UMBC continues its road swing with two mid-week games – at Towson on Tuesday and at Georgetown on Wednesday – before returning to Alumni Field to host Stony Brook for a Friday-Saturday America East series.
- Hartford now leads UMBC in the all-time America East series, 22-21, with the Retrievers clinging to a 23-22 all-time lead.
- The Hawks have now won four straight in the series and 10 of the last 12.
- Corbi's stolen base gives UMBC 56 for the season, the second-highest single season total in program history.
- The Retrievers played error-free baseball for the seventh time this season, but are now 2-5 when making no defensive miscues.


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Agency plans to appeal recent ruling over its regulation of preparers.
The Internal Revenue Service will continue requiring tax preparers to obtain a tax identification number, the agency announced Monday, days after the most recent ruling in a case challenging its authority to regulate preparers.
Monday's action permits IRS to continue, as tax filing season revs up, to use some 700,000 preparer identification numbers it is already using to monitor performance.
Under recently departed Commissioner Doug Shulman, the tax agency—urged on by large tax service providers such as H&R Block and Intuit—launched an effort to improve the competence of return preparation services by requiring each to file online for a preparer identification number to allow their work to be tracked as well as enroll in continuing education courses leading to examinations for certification. The goal is to reduce fraud and identify theft.
Three individual tax preparers objected to the new regulation. They filed a lawsuit brought by the Arlington, Va.-based libertarian Institute for Justice, which argued that the IRS as an administrative agency lacked authority to regulate the profession.
On Jan. 18, 2013, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg agreed, calling the regulatory scheme "a power grab" and saying IRS shouldn't pursue the program without a statute from Congress. The agency was enjoined from enforcing its regulatory requirements on return preparers.
"This is a great outcome for tax preparers nationwide," said Dan Alban, lead attorney for the three independent tax preparers who had challenged the suit. "It allows them to continue preparing tax returns this tax season without having to get permission from the IRS. This is the best of both worlds—preparers who value the certification can still obtain it, but no tax preparer is forced to get a government permission slip to earn a living."
On Jan. 23, the Justice Department, on behalf of the IRS, filed a request to the judge to suspend the injunction pending an appeal. In response, the district court modified its order, clarifying that the broad order does not apply to IRS's requirement that preparers obtain identification numbers. The U.S. district judge on Friday softened the Jan. 18 ruling striking down the agency's broader effort to require preparers to pass exams and be certified.
"The IRS continues to have confidence in the scope of its authority to administer this program and is working with the Department of Justice to address all options, including a planned appeal," the agency said in a statement said. IRS also stressed that the ruling does not affect the regulatory practice requirements for certified public Accountants, attorneys, enrolled agents, enrolled retirement plan agents or enrolled actuaries.
In rejecting Justice's argument, the judge acknowledged that "shutting down the program would be costly and complex, and such steps would be rendered unnecessary if the court's decision is reversed" on appeal.
According to Justice's brief, the IRS return preparer program is "far-reaching, impacting between 600,000 and 700,000 preparers who are responsible for a substantial number of the more than 80 million returns filed each year." In more than two years of implementation, IRS has established more than 250 testing centers in 50 states.
"Over 700,000 return preparers have registered with the service, nearly 100,000 return preparers have registered to take the test, and the service has received over $100 million in registration and competency testing user fees," it said. "To date, the service has spent over $50 million to get the program up and running. Immediately discontinuing the program would result in a substantial disruption to tax administration. Thousands of return preparers who have already submitted their user fees would demand refunds, and the United States would likely face numerous lawsuits – including class action lawsuits."
A "cop on the beat" monitoring competent tax return preparers has long been a goal of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, according to Robert Kerr, the group's senior director for government relations. Requiring minimal competency rather than merely "the ability to hang out a shingle and fire up the individual tax software you bought at Sam's Club" is good for three reasons, Kerr said. "It's pro-taxpayer, it's good for the profession and it's good for tax administration," he said.
"My people are troubled by increasingly sophisticated taxpayers who go return preparer shopping, looking to save some money even if the return isn't prepared accurately or even signed," he said. The IRS is "trying to uphold standards in a world that acknowledges no standards."
Jeffrey Trinca, a longtime Senate tax counsel now a vice president of Van Scoyoc Associates, said the court ruling does raise questions "coming right in the middle of tax season when the IRS is already confronting problems because of the lateness of Congress" in making tax code changes. But the issue of ID numbers "shouldn't cause confusion," he said, "because if you don't have a number by Feb. 4, you shouldn't be doing tax returns at all."
Trinca views the court's ruling as unusual, "a district court deciding that the way the IRS administers the tax system on its face can be thrown out in a summary judgment without a trial." He sees it as likely to be overturned on appeal.
The $250 or $350 it might cost a preparer to take a course and earn certification is not much of a burden compared with going to law school and passing the bar, Trinca added, noting that the system has already helped IRS track down "bad eggs." "These unlicensed third-party preparers are a disaster for the system," Trinca said. "There's a gigantic amount of fraud."
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Hear that, exes everywhere? That's the sound of Gwen Stefani delivering the best moving on anthem ever with her emotional performance of her new single "Used to Love You" on Monday's Top 10 episode of "The Voice."
The singer, wearing a white Grecian-inspired dress, stood atop a platform as fog swirled around her and the six wisteria-draped trees on the stage. The set took on a slightly bridal vibe as images of white roses played on the video screens behind the "Voice" coach.
Naturally, she earned a standing ovation from her fellow coaches – including new beau Blake Shelton, whom E! News revealed the 46-year-old No Doubt frontwoman was spotted getting close with at a Halloween party.
Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale in August after 13 years of marriage. Meanwhile, Shelton and Miranda Lambert announced their split in July after four years of marriage.
"The song was not written that long ago," Stefani told KIIS-FM's JoJo Wright in early November shortly after the single's October release."Like, I want to say maybe a month and half ago, which is crazy. I had been writing because my life blew up. Everybody knows that my life blew up last February. I'd just been dealing with that. Unexpected. I was going along thinking that was going to be the rest of my life and it's not. I don't know what happened. I've always wanted to write music so desperately because doing it is one thing that really validates me for myself."
Find out if Team Gwen's three remaining members—Jeffery Austin, Braiden Sunshine and Korin Bukowski—make it to the Top 9 on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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Bear activity reported from Anchorage to Sitka
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Bears are active throughout Alaska, from Anchorage to Sitka, where one was killed after attempting to break into a kitchen after the homeowner baked a pizza.
The homeowner, Natalie Allen, opened a window after the pizza was done and sat down to read a magazine Tuesday.
That when she saw a bear at a high window, tearing at the screen with its claws. "I could see each and every one of those long claws!" Allen told the Daily Sitka Sentinel.
The bear got a paw inside the kitchen, grabbed the spray hose off the sink and chewed off the nozzle.
It then grabbed a bottle of dish soap and quickly put it down after taking a taste.
Allen said she panicked and then scrambled on all fours to back bedroom, where she called police. "I said: 'There's a bear trying to get into my kitchen window!' My heart was just pounding," Allen said.
She kept a wary eye out by cracking the bedroom door, and she ventured out once to get her elderly dachshund, Oscar, who slept through the ordeal — first on the sofa and then on the bed when Allen returned to the bedroom.
By the time police arrived, the bear was gone. Wildlife officials tracked and killed it for exhibiting bad behavior.
State wildlife biologist Phil Mooney said the bear prowling in the afternoon and breaking into an occupied residence made it a danger to the public.
In midtown Anchorage, KTVA reports a black bear and cubs have been seen repeatedly this week between the adjoining campuses of the University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Pacific University.
Anchorage Police Chief Mark Mew said he ran into the bears on trails this week. The cubs were putting on a show, but people who gathered to watch were respectful of the bears, he said.
"Everybody I saw was doing just the right thing," Mew said. "A couple people just turned around and left, others stayed way back. Nobody is going to approach a sow with cubs. They knew to stay back."
The bears also went to Goose Lake, a popular beach near the campuses. Lifeguards cleared the beach without incident.
University police say the bears are well-known to them. Lt. Mike Beckner tells the Anchorage television station that the mother bear doesn't seem aggressive.
"But you don't want to go pet it. It's one of those things. You have to use good common sense. We are in Alaska. There's wildlife everywhere. But it's got two cubs, so it could become aggressive if it needs to protect its children," he said.
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Bella Pescara
Bella Pescara a newly refurbished boutique Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Pescaras citys commercial and tourist centre.
Our rooms offer the most modern facilities & comforts combined with a homely feel and a personal touch. All rooms have been designed with the needs of both the Business & Leisure traveller in mind, are spacious and each has its own balcony. Every room is equipped with the latest technology and our guests are offered free Wi-Fi access.
Our central location in the city of Pescara gives prime access to all the cities major transport hubs including Pescara Airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Marina di Pescara (Ferry Port), Pescara Centrale Rail and Bus station which are only a short walk away. Our location also allows you to make maximum use of your leisure time, the beach is 300 metres away and the excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife that Pescara city can offer is on your door step.
Our Rooms
An oasis of peace in the centre of the city, each guest room is 18 square metre size with comfortable double and twin beds. Contemporary and unique design with modern facilities such as air conditioning and heating system, 19cable TV-monitor with dvd, cable radio, free Wi-fi internet access, pc cable, mini bar, safe, hairdryer and shower with hydro massage. Also the hotel features a card reader electric system to independently access the premises and rooms. Our greatest commitment is to guarantee it will meet your expectations.
Facilities at B&B Bella Pescara
24hrs Front Desk
24hrs Luggage storage
Laundry service: your items will be returned the following day. Laundry will be collected each day in the morning (am)
Satellite LCD TV with national & international channels and cable radio to make your stay more enjoyable and relaxing
Public Indoor parking with discounted guest-rates nearby
Outodoor parking near hotel (100 mt) at charge of 1, 50 eur p/day (reservation required)
Free Wireless internet connection available in rooms and common areas
Nearby restaurant with preferred guest rates
National & International newspapers
Fitness centre in close proximity with preferred guest rates
Air-conditioning in all rooms and common areas
Shuttle bus service for transfers to and from the airport at charge of 15 euro p/p
Check in: 12-10 pm; if you arrive after 10 pm you have to contact us prior arrival
Check out: 11 AM
Disponibilidad y preciosPara ver la disponibilidad y los precios, selecciona las fechas y pincha "Actualizar fechas"
Instalaciones & Políticas de Pensión
- Aire acondicionado
- Alquiler de bicicletas
- Estacionamiento de bicicletas
- Desayuno
- Se aceptan niños
- Cunas disponibles
- Se aceptan tarjetas de crédito
- Mapas de la ciudad gratis
- Wifi gratuito
- Secadores de pelo
- Limpieza
- Guardaequipajes
- Mini bar
- Sin límite de hora
- No fumadores
- Terraza al aire libre
- Se aceptan animales
- Caja fuerte
- Piscina
- IVA incluido
- Máquina para Té y Café
- Toallas incluidas
Política de cancelaciónEsta propiedad cuenta con una política de cancelación de 1 días. Si no se realiza la cancelación dentro de ese plazo se aplicará un recargo de anulación igual a la primera noche de tu estancia.
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How to reach us
From the Airport:
By car: exit the airport and turn left, direction Pescara centre. After approx 3 km you will reach a main road Viale Marconi, turn left and keep going north in direction of Cso Vittorio Emanuele. When you reach the Theatre Circus, on your right hand side at n. 128 you will find the narrow Via Ortona. We will be waiting for you at n. 9 (10 minutes driving).
By bus: take bus n.38 which leaves the ariport every 5-10 minutes. In a short while you will be in Pecara centre. You will need to book your stop after the main Post Office in C.so Vittorio Emanuele. Once off the bus, pls keep walking for 15 mt and on your right hand side you will find the narrow Via Ortona. We will be waiting for you at n.9 ( extimated time 22 minutes).
By Taxi: always available by calling the number +39 085 35155 in few minutes you will be in Pescara centre. Please indicate the address Via Ortona or B&B Bella Pescara and we will be waiting for you at n. 9 (approx cost of taxi ride 15 eur, extimated time 10 minutes)
From the rail or bus station:
Walking: exit the station and walk across the main parking area of the train station until reaching the bus station and ticket office in C.so Vittorio Emanuele. Cross the road and turn right for about 380 mt. until your reach n. 128. Enter the narrow Via Ortona and we will be waiting for you at n. 9. (6 minutes walking)
By car: Coming from the north side, use the highway exit cittasantangelo pescara nord junction to continue into pescara centro (city centre) direction. Just right after the central railway station in Corso Vittorio Emanuele main road at the civic number 128 make a left turn in via ortona.(25 minutes driving)
Coming from south side, use the highway pescara ovest- chieti junction to continue in pescara centro (city centre) direction until you find the main road corso vittorio emanuele II the civic number 128 crossingwith via Ortona where we are.(15 minutes driving)
Arriving from rome the exit will be pescara-chieti continue in pescara centro (city centre) direction until you find the main road corso vittorio emanuele II, the civic number 128 crossing with via Ortona where we are.(extimated time by car 20 minutes)
Exit From the Tourist Port You have to turn right and continue for the city centre direction, after drive pass the Pescara river You will find Corso vittorio Emanuele main road and will have to continue in the north direction at the number 128 You will find Via Ortona, where we are (extimated time by car 7 minutes, walking time 20 minutes)


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So where's the wave? This is President Obama's sixth-year-itch election. The map of states with contested Senate seats could hardly be better from the Republicans' vantage point. And the breaks this year—strong candidates, avoidance of damaging gaffes, issues such as Obamacare and immigration that stir the party base—have mainly gone the GOP's way, very unlike 2012.
Nonetheless, the midterms are far from over. In every single one of the Crystal Ball's toss-up states, (Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana and North Carolina), the Republican Senate candidate has not yet opened up a real polling lead in any of them. Democratic nominees have been running hard and staying slightly ahead, or close to, their Republican foes. ( See Politico's interactive Senate ratings.)
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Earlier this year, we published a "wave chart" giving the range of Senate election outcomes, from ripple to tsunami. Sometimes tidal waves, such as the 2006 Democratic swell that gave the party control of both houses of Congress, develop in late September or October. That's certainly still a possibility for the GOP in 2014. However, the summer is waning, and as Labor Day approaches our estimate remains a Republican gain of four to eight seats, with the probability greatest for six or seven seats—just enough to put Republicans in charge of Congress' upper chamber. The lowest GOP advance would fall two seats short of outright control; the largest would produce a 53-47 Republican Senate.
A year ago, it was not hard to find Republican leaders who privately believed the party could score a dramatic breakthrough in the Senate, with the GOP emerging with perhaps 55 or 56 seats. This objective was vital not just for the jousting during President Obama's final two years in the White House. At least as important is the fact that the GOP sees a much less friendly Senate map in 2016, when it will have to defend 24 of 34 seats, including incumbents elected in 2010 in Democratic states such as Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In addition, presidential year turnouts usually draw far more minority and young voters to the polls, most of whom reliably vote Democratic from top to bottom of the ballot. A thin GOP Senate majority created this November could turn out to be very short-lived.
As we've said many times, 2014 should be a Republican year, with GOP gains in both houses of Congress. Yet Republicans have a terrible record of beating incumbent Democratic senators, going back to their last good year in this category, 1980. There is no obvious way for the GOP to gain the six seats necessary for control without taking down some incumbent Democrats, a task at which Republicans have struggled—they haven't beaten more than two Democratic Senate incumbents since that huge 1980 landslide.
This year, it is generally conceded that Republicans will grab three open seats. In West Virginia, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R) has consistently led Secretary of State Natalie Tennant (D) to replace retiring Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D). Even Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has admitted that former Gov. Mike Rounds (R) will take South Dakota's open seat. And in Montana, Rep. Steve Daines (R) appears destined to inherit the position being warmed by appointed Sen. John Walsh (D), whose plagiarism scandal forced his withdrawal a few weeks ago. A little-known state legislator, Amanda Curtis, is the last-minute, substitute Democratic nominee.
Democrats are hoping to play offense in Georgia and Kentucky, two states that remain close but where Republican voters appear to be coming home to their nominees (although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's lead is still less than three points).
Assuming the GOP holds all its current seats and wins Montana, South Dakota and West Virginia, the party needs three more to take the Senate. At the moment, Republicans appear to have their best chances in these six states, roughly in this order: Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Alaska and Colorado.
Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) has proven that he's no Blanche Lincoln, the Democratic senator from the Razorback State swamped in 2010. Given that landslide and other pro-GOP trends, Republicans expected their 2014 nominee, Rep. Tom Cotton, to make short work of Pryor. The incumbent has hung around, keeping this a tied race (or better), but nonetheless the political odds may be stacked against him—he's an underdog, if only a slight one, because of deep anti-Obama sentiment in the state.
The Hawkeye election to replace retiring Sen. Tom Harkin is a surprise, though perhaps it shouldn't be given the state's usual competitive nature. This race is close, and candidate performance could decide it. Rep. Bruce Braley, the Democrat, has suffered from foot-in-mouth disease, although Democrats are convinced that they have the ammo to paint state Sen. Joni Ernst, the Republican, as too far right. If Ernst's image remains defined by folksiness—meaning the Democratic attacks don't do much damage—she has the inside track here.
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) has a very narrow path to avoid a December runoff in the Pelican State, while Rep. Bill Cassidy (R) might not, given the presence of Sarah Palin-backed former Air Force Col. Rob Maness (R) in the race. Louisiana's unique "jungle primary" system has every candidate for the office run at the same time, which often means that two or more candidates from the same party are on the ballot together (e.g. Cassidy and Maness in 2014). To win the seat, someone has to garner a majority of the vote. If no one wins over 50 percent, the top two finishers advance to face each other—an outcome that may well happen, especially if problems continue to mount for Landrieu. Most recently, she has brought to mind Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill's (D) "Air Claire" controversies from last cycle: The Louisiana Democrat has had to reimburse the government for fundraising trips on private chartered planes that were initially billed to taxpayers. Whether it matters is debatable, but it seems clear that Cassidy—derided by many Republicans as a "boring" candidate—won't self-immolate like McCaskill's 2012 opponent, Todd Akin. There's an upside to being bland.


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Is your profession considered 'dateable?'
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Most of us won't admit it, but profession plays a part in how we evaluate a potential partner, and it turns out some careers cause more swooning than others.
According to a new study by online financial resource Voucher Cloud, a significant amount of single people prefer mates working in powerful fields.
Take a look at the slideshow above to see which five professions topped the list as the most dateable, and which 5 careers might leave you hunting for a date.
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To find contact information for all your elected officials (state and federal), visit the Senate.gov and House.gov websites. These websites include contact information and short biographies. It's always best to go to the official's website and use their email form to send your email correspondence. If you'd rather fax your letter, use the fax number listed for the official.
1. Use the correct form of address:
President and Vice President
The President of the United StatesThe White HouseWashington, DC 20500
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Religion and Revolution
EDSITEment examines the religious underpinnings of the American Revolution
While most people credit the growing colonial resistance to the British Empire to philosophical and political motivations, many scholars argue that the effects of religion must also be considered for a complete understanding of the American Revolution. It is only by comprehending the influence of religious principles, these scholars insist, that one can fully explain why the cause of republicanism attracted the attention of so many ordinary Americans.
In the minds of many American revolutionaries, including John Adams, resistance to political tyranny was consistent with obedience to God, as described retrospectively in Adams'1818 letter to American editor Hezekiah Niles.
In fact, the colonials' religious situation is what led Edmund Burke, an eighteenth-century pro-American member of the English Parliament, to say that "[t]he religion most prevalent in our northern colonies is a refinement of the principle of resistance: it is the dissidence of dissent, and the Protestantism of the Protestant religion" – thus emphasizing that the American independence movement was in accordance with the colonists' religious beliefs.
EDSITEment's online lesson, "Religion and the Argument for American Independence," indicates that whereas religion may not have been the source of all the philosophical and intellectual ideals that fueled the American Revolution, many revolutionaries turned to it for its animating and energizing potential as well as its affirmation of the principles of liberty and independence.
Some scholars consider the First Great Awakening, a religious revitalization movement that swept through the American colonies (and Protestant countries in Europe) in the early eighteenth-century, as a sort of "dress rehearsal" for the American Revolution. Swept up in evangelical revivals that emphasized individual personal commitment, many American men and women found themselves questioning and defying traditional authorities that no longer served their needs – an analogous impetus to later rebellion against other existing power hierarchies.
Moreover, Thomas Paine, while not a religious man himself, turned to religious rhetoric in Common Sense, his popular pamphlet outlining his arguments for breaking with the British Empire, because he recognized that the religious appeal would spur his readers to political action.
Learn more about religion and the American Revolution through the EDSITEment lesson plan specially designed for high school teachers eager to encourage critical thought and study regarding this important aspect of United States history. The lesson plan features a number of essential primary sources as well as links to pertinent, reviewed websites.
To access the relevant EDSITEment lesson plan, click here.