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|Bass (freshwater)
|A sport fish with rather elongated body, greenish with darker markings; average size, 2 or 3 lbs.
|Largemouth bass lives mostly in lakes and sluggish streams; smallmouth bass lives mostly in streams and cold lakes.
|Considering its small size, many regard it as the gamest fish that swims.
|Bass, striped, or Rockfish (saltwater)
|Greenish brown, sides golden silvery with narrow black stripes; average size, 4 or 5 lbs.; record, 73 lbs.
|Lives in shallow waters in sea; ascends rivers to spawn, prepares nests, and takes great care of young.
|Important commercially and affords excellent sport to angler. Introduced from the Atlantic into the Pacific.
|A saltwater fish; bluish or greenish above, silvery below; weighs up to 27 lbs.; usually attains weight of 10 lbs.
|A warm-water species. Migrates up and down Atlantic coast from Florida to Massachusetts. Abundance fluctuates widely.
|An excellent food and highly prized sport fish. Taken largely with gill nets, pound nets, and hook and line.
|Freshwater rough fish with greenish gray body; weighs up to 40 lbs. or more.
|Feeds on plants, shellfish, insect larvae, and crustaceans. Hardy and can stand a wide range of temperatures.
|Introduced into United States from Europe in 1876. Native of China. Often held in tanks and sold alive.
|Primarily freshwater with smooth, scaleless skin and barbels (whiskers) about the mouth. A relative of the carp.
|Many species the world over. Abounds in brooks, lakes, and ponds. The parents guard their eggs and young.
|Hardy fish, much sought by anglers, supporting the most valuable commercial fishery of Mississippi River and its tributaries.
|Sea fish with a barbel under the jaw, 3 separate dorsal fins, 2 anal fins, a heavy body, large head, and a pale lateral line; average size, 10 lbs.; record, 74 lbs., 4 oz.
|Omnivorous; abounds along northern coasts of Europe and Atlantic and Pacific coasts of United States and Canada.
|One of the world's chief food fishes and a rich source of liver oil for vitamins. More cod have been taken off the coast of North America than any other species.
|A close relative of the cod. Has a black lateral line; average weight, 2 to 4 lbs.; record, 37 lbs.
|Lives deeper than cod and remains closer to bottom. Prefers bottom composed of smooth, hard sand, gravel, pebbles, or shells.
|A valuable food fish. Most of the catch is filleted. "Finnan haddie" is smoked haddock fillets.
|The largest of the flatfish. Both eyes on same side of head; dark above, whitish below; average weight, 25 to 75 lbs.; known to reach 700 lbs.
|Occurs in North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. Reaches commercial size at 5 years; matures at 12; some live 50 years.
|Flesh keeps well and freezes well; hence halibut are available throughout the year. Pacific fishery an outstanding example of good conservation practices.
|Small sea fish found in most temperate waters of Northern Hemisphere. Blue-green above, silvery white below; length, 12 to 17 in.
|Schools in vast numbers near the surface. Comes into shallow water to spawn. Eggs adhere to weeds, stones, or shells.
|One of the world's most important food fishes. Also, manufactured into fish meal and oil. Herring serve as food for many other species.
|Jack Mackerel
|A member of the jack family not related to the true mackerel. A small fish; record size, 22 in. long; average 4 lbs.
|Occurs from northern California into Mexican waters. A schooling fish, often found with Pacific mackerel or pilchard.
|Not important commercially until 1947. Catch varies from 20 to over 95 million lbs. a year. Almost all is canned.
|A perfectly proportioned sea fish. Bluish or green with wavy black stripes above, silvery below; varies in length from 12 to 24 in., in weight from 1/2 to 3 lbs.
|Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Travels near the surface in great schools. Year to year variations in catch partly due to variations in size of broods.
|Atlantic catch used principally fresh and frozen. Nearly all the Pacific catch is canned.
|A member of the herring family. At least three species occur off Atlantic coast. Average size, less than a foot.
|Migratory sea fish which travels in vast schools. Feeds entirely on plankton. Eggs float in the sea.
|Taken in greater volume by United States fishermen than any other species. Used almost entirely for manufacture into meal and oil.
|Largely tropical fish of worldwide distribution. Closely related to the barracuda.
|Lives in coastal waters and often runs into brackish river mouths to feed. Can be raised in ponds.
|About three-fourths of the United States catch is taken in Florida, chiefly on the west coast. Marketed mostly fresh and frozen.
|Ocean Perch, or Rosefish
|A brilliantly colored bottom fish found in North Atlantic Ocean. Vivid orange or red above, paler underparts, and large black eyes. In eastern Atlantic and Arctic; reaches a length of 3 ft.
|Eggs develop and hatch within the body of the mother. The fish apparently rises off the bottom at night, as it can be taken with trawls only during daylight hours.
|This fish has been taken commercially in the United States only since 1934. Now the principal food fish taken by Atlantic coast fishermen. Entire catch is filleted.
|About 125 freshwater species. Color varies from yellow to blue. Length, 6 to 12 in.; weight, 1 lb. or less.
|Abounds in streams and lakes of the Northern Hemisphere.
|All varieties rank high as food. Sought commercially and for sport. Flesh very sweet and appetizing.
|Pike and Pickerel
|Soft-rayed, smooth-scaled freshwater fish, bluish, or grayish with yellowish-white spots; slender; long snouted.
|Found in rivers and freshwater lakes of northern Europe and North America. Unusual appetites.
|Attractive to sportsmen because of gameness and fighting strength. Pickerel means literally a "little pike."
|The true "sardine," belonging to the herring family. Dark green to blue above, silvery below. About 14 in. long.
|Found in great schools on Pacific coast from Alaska to Gulf of California. Numbers vary greatly from year to year.
|Used for canning and for reduction into meal and oil. Record catch of 1½ billion lbs. landed in one year.
|A member of the cod family. Average length, 2 to 3 ft.; weight, 4 to 12 lbs.; record weight, 43 lbs.
|Fierce, aggressive fish of Atlantic and Pacific coastal waters; it prefers shallow waters.
|Often called Boston bluefish. Has become more important in recent years due to increase in the sale of fillets.
|Salmon, Pacific
|Large fish of northern Pacific. Five kinds in eastern Pacific—chinook, chum, pink, silver, and red; a sixth, the masu, found only on Asian side. The chinook is the largest, ranging up to 110 lbs.
|Spawns in freshwater streams and lakes and then dies. After hatching the young spend a period in fresh water and then go to sea, returning usually in 2 to 5 years, depending on the species.
|Is the basis of one of the world's most important canned fish industries. The loss of spawning grounds through advancing civilization threatens the future of this great industry.
|A member of the herring family. Deep bluish above, silvery below; length, to about 30 in.
|Lives along Atlantic from Canada to Florida. Spawned in rivers and streams; migrates to salt water.
|Introduced into Pacific coast in 1871 and now abundant there. Both the flesh and roe are canned.
|Small fish related to the salmon. Silvery in color; length, about 12 in.
|Occurs chiefly along Atlantic coast from Gulf of St. Lawrence to Virginia and in various northern lakes.
|Prized as food because of delicate flavor. Enters streams to spawn where it is taken in great numbers.
|Large saltwater and freshwater fish with slender, elongated body covered with bony plates. Large specimens 10 ft. long, weighing 500 lbs.
|Inhabits fresh waters and seas of North Temperate Zone. Sea species return to spawn. Food consists of small animals, sucked into the mouth.
|Prized as a food fish. Marketed fresh, smoked, and canned. Eggs used in the preparation of caviar. Supply in most areas declining because of overfishing.
|Identified by the prolonged upper jaw. With the tuna and the shark, the swordfish ranks as the largest fish in the sea. Length, up to 15 ft.; weight, over 1,000 lbs.
|Found in warm and temperate seas throughout the world. Believed to obtain food by rising in midst of schooling fish and attacking smaller fish with its sword.
|A scarce but highly valued food fish. Taken with harpoons while drifting lazily at the surface on calm, sunny days.
|Freshwater fish, related to the salmon; includes large lake trout and smaller brook trout of several species.
|Lives in cold clear streams or lakes with gravelly bottoms. Will take many kinds of lure and bait.
|Important food and sport fish much sought by anglers. Season is strictly limited by law.
|Large saltwater fish of the mackerel family. Widely distributed in temperate to tropical waters. Species taken by United States fishermen are albacore, bluefin, little, skipjack, and yellowfin.
|Inhabits the open sea, not limited to the continental shelf. Migrates great distances. Usually travels in large schools, permitting its capture by purse seines and live bait.
|One of the world's greatest food reserves. World catch is about 2 billion lbs. yearly, and a further increase is believed possible. Japan, the United States, and Peru are leading tuna producers.
|Freshwater fish of salmon family, especially the whitefish of Great Lakes. White or pale-colored flesh; maximum weight, about 23 lbs.
|Inhabits lakes of Northern Hemisphere. Occurs in deeper parts in summer, migrates to shallow waters to spawn in fall and winter.
|A choice food fish. Marketed fresh, frozen, and smoked. Major portion of the United States requirements imported from Canada.
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Apple has already pushed back shipping estimates for iPhone 5 pre-orders, just hours after the phone was added to Apple's online store.
The iPhone page on Apple's online store promises a release date of Sept. 21 in retail stores, but the pre-order page for the phone says all three models–the 16GB, the 32GB and the 64GB–will be shipped in two weeks if ordered online today.
Apple had previously announced the iPhone 5 would be available online and in retail stores on Sept. 21, and customers could pre-order the phone online starting on Sept. 14. When the iPhone 5 page went live yesterday in the online store, the page noted that iPhones pre-ordered online would ship by Sept. 21, The Next Webreports. That notice has been replaced by another notice, "available to ship in two weeks," in the U.S., France, the U.K., Germany and Australia.
TechCrunch reports that Apple changed its shipping estimates for the iPhone 5 just one hour after it became available for pre-order online, compared with the 22 hours that it took for the iPhone 4S to sell out in pre-order and the 20 hours that it took for the iPhone 4 to sell out in pre-order.
The iPhone is also available for pre-order through its U.S. phone carriers, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. All three carriers report an expected delivery date of Sept. 21 for all models of the iPhone 5.

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If you haven't read John Branch's excellent profile of the late Derek Boogaard, do yourself a favor. "A Boy Learns to Brawl," is top-notch:
There is no athlete quite like the hockey enforcer, a man and a role viewed alternately as noble and barbaric, necessary and regrettable. Like so many Canadian boys, Boogaard wanted to reach the National Hockey League on the glory of goals. That dream ended early, as it usually does, and no one had to tell him.
But big-time hockey has a unique side entrance. Boogaard could fight his way there with his bare knuckles, his stick dropped, the game paused and the crowd on its feet. And he did, all the way until he became the Boogeyman, the N.H.L.'s most fearsome fighter, a caricature of a hockey goon rising nearly 7 feet in his skates.
Over six seasons in the N.H.L., Boogaard accrued three goals and 589 minutes in penalties and a contract paying him $1.6 million a year.
On May 13, his brothers found him dead of an accidental overdose in his Minneapolis apartment. Boogaard was 28. His ashes, taking up two boxes instead of the usual one, rest in a cabinet at his mother's house in Regina. His brain, however, was removed before the cremation so that it could be examined by scientists.
Boogaard rarely complained about the toll — the crumpled and broken hands, the aching back and the concussions that nobody cared to count. But those who believe Boogaard loved to fight have it wrong. He loved what it brought: a continuation of an unlikely hockey career. And he loved what it meant: vengeance against a lifetime of perceived doubters and the gratitude of teammates glad that he would do a job they could not imagine.
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Judge Deems Facebook-Posting Rapper Cameron D'Ambrosio A 'Threat,' Denies Bail
from the if-you-can't-do-the-time,-don't-do-the-rhyme? dept
Cameron D'Ambrosio, the Massachusetts teen arrested and charged with "communicating terroristic threats" (or "bomb threats," depending on who's doing the reporting) via a Facebook post (in the form of rap lyrics -- CammyDee has aspirations), has been denied bail by the state's Superior Court.
The judge's decision was based on the "dangerousness" hearing held May 9th in Lawerence County Judge Lynn Rooney's courtroom, in which she decided D'Ambrosio was a threat to others based on his previous run-ins with the law.
"I believe the behavior here has been escalating," Judge Lynn Rooney said after reviewing a half dozen records of police and probation reports prosecutors submitted at the hearing. "And it's very troubling."D'Ambrosio's past is far from squeaky clean and he seems to have acquired a reputation for threatening others. (He also seems to let his better judgement take a backseat to mouth/keyboard -- the officer who arrested Cameron after his Facebook post knew him from a previous incident, one in which D'Ambrosio was hospitalized after being beaten so severely by another student that his spleen ruptured. This beating was apparently prompted by some Facebook comments D'Ambrosio directed towards the other student's girlfriend.)
The reports included D'Ambrosio's arrest in June after a fight over $20 with his older sister, who called police after locking herself in her room. During the argument, D'Ambrosio pushed her and, after she locked herself in her bedroom, threatened to stab her, according to the arrest report from June 21.
Police said D'Ambrosio admitted he said that, but said he was just upset. The case was continued on Oct. 17, and dismissed on April 17, exactly two weeks before he was arrested for the Facebook post.
Rooney said she also was troubled by a police report from November 2011, which said D'Ambrosio threatened to shoot two eighth-grade students. Police said he admitted to making that statement, but was only kidding.
So, D'Ambrosio clearly knows how to make specific threats directed towards specific individuals. But it took a vague "threat," delivered in the form of a horrible/horrific "rap" to finally get him locked up, threatened with a 20-year sentence and denied bail. Even Sheriff Joe Solomon, who went to great lengths to read between the lines of D'Ambrosio's Facebook post and attribute him with things he didn't actually say, admitted the post contained no specific threats.
I do want to make clear he did not make a specific threat against the school or any particular individuals but he did threaten to kill a bunch of people and specifically mentioned the Boston Marathon and the White House.The first part of Solomon's sentence is true -- D'Ambrosio made no specific threats. The second part? Not so much. For clarification, here's the entire Facebook post currently being declared a "terroristic threat" by the state. This includes some additional verbiage (in bold) that wasn't contained in previous reporting.
All you haters keep my fuckin' name outcha mouths, got it? what the fuck I gotta do to get some props and shit huh? Ya'll wanme to fucking kill somebody? What the fuck do these fucking demons want from me? Fucking bastards I ain't no longer a person, I'm not in reality. So when u see me fucking go insane and make the news, the paper, and the fuckin federal house of horror known as the white house, Don't fucking cry or be worried because all YOU people fucking caused this shit. Fuck a boston bominb wait till u see the shit I do, I'ma be famous rapping, and beat every murder charge that comes across me!Rapper addresses haters, makes grandiose claims, plays up street cred with criminal references. Positively unremarkable, except that multiple students reported this status update to school administration. This doesn't necessarily mean these students felt threatened. It's equally believable that D'Ambrosio's mouth, attitude and behavior made him less than well-liked at his school.
Sheriff Solomon then took what little was offered and ran with it, leading us up to this point. But you have to wonder where state prosecutors will go with this as it heads through the judicial system. D'Ambrosio's lawyer points out there's not much here for the state to work with.
DuBosque argued in court that D'Ambrosio was not a danger because he was not threatening specific violence, and police found no explosives, weapons or other writing about violence when they searched his home. The post started out as lyrics, he said.The statute D'Ambrosio is charged with violating will need to be stretched to cover a "threat" that fails to meet most of the specifications. But once the word "terrorist" is introduced into the mix, specificities tend to suddenly become vague "guidelines" as the law is bent, beaten and painted to match.
Because D'Ambrosio did not threaten to use a weapon in a specific place or against a specific person, the post did not meet the state statute's requirements, DuBosque said.
On the plus side, D'Ambrosio has more than a few citizens working towards preventing both the First Amendment and the tactless rapper from going down the drain. A petition created by the Center for Rights and Fight For The Future asking for D'Ambrosio's release has gathered over 70,000 signatures. The local Center for Rights has also criticized the judge's decision to deny bail (as well as the charge itself), pointing out that D'Ambrosio is facing a stiffer sentence than if he had actually assaulted someone.
As I stated previously, I don't have a problem with something like this being investigated. But the end result should have been little more than "loudmouth teen says stupid shit," and perhaps some court-ordered counseling or supervised probation, considering his past behavior. Instead, we have a high school student facing a 20-year sentence for saying the wrong thing ("Boston bombinb" [sic]) at the wrong time (too soon).
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I am using ubuntu 13.10.
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Pls temme what to do. I have tried a lot to fix this problem but in vain. There are no other threads mentioning the same problem also.


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WASHINGTON - Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's on Friday downgraded the United States' credit rating for the first time in the history of the ratings.
The credit rating agency said that it is cutting the country's top AAA rating by one notch to AA-plus. The credit agency said that it is making the move because the deficit reduction plan passed by Congress on Tuesday did not go far enough to stabilize the country's debt situation.
A source familiar with the discussions said that the Obama administration feels the S&P's analysis contained "deep and fundamental flaws."
S&P said that in addition to the downgrade, it is issuing a negative outlook, meaning that there was a chance it will lower the rating further within the next two years. It said such a downgrade to AA would occur if the agency sees less reductions in spending than Congress and the administration have agreed to make, higher interest rates or new fiscal pressures during this period.
S&P first put the government on notice in April that a downgrade was possible unless Congress and the administration came up with a credible long-term deficit reduction plan and avoided a default on the country's debt.
After months of wrangling and negotiations with the administration, Congress passed this week a debt reduction package at the 11th-hour that averted a possible default.
In its statement, S&P said that it had changed its view "of the difficulties of bridging the gulf between the political parties" over a credible deficit reduction plan.


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Here it is, ladies and gentleman, the worst camera lens in the world. The benchmarking authority, DXO Labs, has spoken, and the new Olympus 15mm body cap lens is the worst lens it has ever tested. It scored just a 4/40, earning the ranking of "Poor." Its official rank amongst all the lenses ever made: 2872.
In fairness, this little $50 prime isn't really supposed to be a real lens. It's a body cap that gives you the ability to shoot photos whilst also protecting your micro four thirds image sensor from dust. Given that reality, it's pretty hilarious that DXO Labs bothered to benchmark it at all. And they did a very thorough job, testing the lens with nine different micro four thirds cameras. As if a single benchmark wouldn't tell them that this thing was a toy no better than a Fisher Price Aladin camera. [DXO Labs via 43Rumors]


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John S. Pistole earned his bachelor's degree from Anderson University in 1978. He went on to earn a juris doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law before going into practice for two years. Pistole began a career with the FBI in 1983 before he rose through the ranks and was appointed deputy director in 2004. In March 2006, the FBI honored Pistole with the 2005 Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive. President Barack Obama appointed Pistole as head of the Transportation Security Administration in the spring of 2010 and his appointment was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 25. In July, 2010, Janet Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, swore in Pistole as director of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
President John Pistole, in his role as director of the TSA, led a 60,000-strong workforce, the security operations of more than 450 airports throughout the United States, the Federal Air Marshal Service, and shared security for highways, railroads, ports, mass transit systems and pipelines. Under his leadership, the TSA worked to transform as a risk-based, intelligence-driven counterterrorism agency dedicated to protecting the nation's transportation systems.
Prior to his leadership with the TSA, Pistole served as a 26-year veteran of the FBI with extensive national security and counterterrorism experience. During this time, he was an instructor in Organized Crime matters at The FBI Academy. In 1994, Pistole became a field supervisor of a White-Collar Crime and Civil Rights Squad in Indianapolis, where he created a Health Care Fraud Task Force and a Public Corruption Task Force. He also developed curricula and provided instruction at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest, Hungary.
After the attacks of September 11, 2001, Pistole was placed in charge of the FBI's counterterrorism program, eventually becoming the FBI's Executive Assistant Director for national security. In 2004, Pistole was named Deputy Director for the FBI. Since the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks, Pistole contributed to the formation of terrorism policies during both the Bush and Obama administrations.
Pistole's family has deep connections within Anderson University. His father, the late Dr. Hollis Pistole, graduated from Anderson University in 1945. He taught applied theology in the Anderson University School of Theology for 25 years, retiring in 1984. After his retirement, Dr. Pistole continued to serve as a chaplain in residence at the seminary. Pistole's mother, the late Elizabeth (Smith) Pistole, was a 1943 graduate of Anderson University and taught at Anderson High School for many years.
Pistole and his wife, Kathy Harp, have two adult daughters.
His parents' work in education had a profound influence over Pistole and his siblings. Cindy (Pistole) Poikonen, BA '68, began teaching at Anderson University in 1987 in the English Department and retired in 2011 as assistant professor of English. Carole (Pistole) Greenwalt, BA '72, is retired from Anderson Community School Corporation. Dr. David Hollis Pistole, BA '77, is a professor of biology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
In October of 2004, Pistole was recognized as one of several outstanding alumni of institutions within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). The CCCU annually recognized alumni of member schools who have made an impact in society. He is a recipient of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executive. In 2006, Anderson University honored Pistole with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. In March 2006, the FBI honored Pistole with the 2005 Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive. In 2007, Pistole received the Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity.
Pistole in the News:
Interview discussing his career in public service.


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Celebrity trainer Vincent Maggio answers questions about slimming and shaping your tush.
Q. When I lose weight, my butt doesn't decrease in length—it gets flatter and sags. What exercises would give it a lift?
A. When women diet and do cardio without strength training, they will almost always lose muscle along with fat. That is why instead of getting shorter, your butt gets flatter and the shape disappears. I am assuming you are not involved in any strength-based workout—or, if you are, the exercises are not targeting the glute complex. Strength training, particularly for the lower body, is critical for maintaining the hardness, shape, and mass of your buttock muscles. The best resistance exercises for the glute complex are the hardest ones: variations of squats, step-ups on a bench using weights, lunges done through a full range of motion, and different dead-lifts. Even leg presses on machines will help.
Q. Is it better to eat before exercising so you burn off the calories you've just taken in? Does eating afterwards slow your metabolism?
A. It's best to eat before and after! Always have a light, nutrient-dense meal an hour or two pre-workout so you have sufficient energy to train. If the intensity is not there, you are not maximizing your fat-burning and muscle-building efforts. More intensity leads to greater fat loss. A post-workout meal is equally important since glycogen replenishment and muscle repair are chief concerns. Studies actually show that if you have the right foods after working out, your metabolism speeds up. Eating a combination of carbohydrates and protein with no fat is the best way to accomplish this. A wonderful book that discusses this in more detail is Dr. Susan Kleiner's Power Eating. I've had the most successful results following her eating plans and I know you will, too, if you give it a try!
Q. I've always heard that squats and lunges are great for your butt. However, when I do them, I only feel it in my thighs. Am I doing something wrong?
A. Failure to use proper exercise techniques is one primary reason most people don't achieve the results they are striving for. I will bet my life savings that your problem stems from not using a full range of motion. This is absolutely vital in to achieve mastery of the derriere. I see 99 percent of people doing these two exercises half- or quarter-way. Consult an exercise manual or hire a qualified expert to demonstrate the proper technique. And please start out slowly since the new added range of motion will take time to get used to.
Q. I do a lot of squats and am looking to get even more from them. Are one-legged squats beneficial? How much impact does holding weights have? And does it matter if you have the weights in your hands, on your shoulders, or on your ankles?
A. This is an excellent question because it ties in the two most important factors for developing muscle: progressive overload and planned variation. If you want to increase muscle tone in your glutes—or elsewhere—you have to constantly push your body to grow stronger. Gradually lifting heavier weights is the easiest way to accomplish this. So yes, holding weights during squats will challenge your legs. Placing a weight on your shoulders will help develop core muscles, since your trunk has to work harder at stabilization. The one-legged squats you speak of tie into the second concept of planned variation. If your want to develop a toned and muscular body, not only do you have to challenge yourself to get stronger, you also have to vary the exercises you do—this prevents stagnation and adaptation. I like to change my routine about every six workouts. One-legged squats are an excellent way to do so, as they are a great unilateral exercise that will provide fresh stimulation to your body!
Q. Do tush-toning exercises also improve one's upper thigh muscles, or whatever it takes to stand up from a squat while skiing?
A. Even if you are active during the day and participate in a wide variety of cardiovascular exercises, they may not transfer over to your sport—in this case skiing. There is no substitute for strength-building exercises when developing overall leg fitness. You need to incorporate leg presses, squats, dead lifts, step-ups, and lunge variations to build your core and lower body strength. Plus, if you want to be able to get up from a squat position, you must train appropriately. The squat would be your best bet exercise. This is based on the Law of Exercise Specificity, which simply refers to the similarity between a training activity and the actual task for which one is training. So to answer your question, yes, these exercises would all help you in the beginning, but soon you'd need to add resistance to them—in the form of weights—to further increase your leg strength. And focus exclusively on the squat for quickest and best results.
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Premier Jiang Yi-huah (江宜樺) yesterday defended the decision to describe the period between 1895 and 1945, when Taiwan was under the administration of Japan, as "Japanese occupation" (日據) rather than "Japanese rule" (日治) in government documents.
That was because Taiwan, during the decades after Japan won the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895, was under Japanese colonial rule, Jiang said.
His comments came after the Executive Yuan issued a statement at 10pm on Monday, saying the period would now be referred to as "Japanese occupation" in correspondence between government agencies at the central and local levels.
"When Japan started to rule Taiwan, Taiwanese never ceased to rebel against Japanese colonialism during the colonial period. The Republic of China [ROC] went through the eight-year War of Resistance [against Japan] so the unequal Treaty of Shimonoseki was repealed and Taiwan returned to the ROC," Jiang said.
The period "seemed to us of course to be a form of occupation, colonialism," he said.
"It was like it was in Korea, where the period in which the country was under Japanese rule [from 1910 to 1945] is either described as the time of 'Japanese forced occupation' or 'occupation by Imperial Japan.' Any country with dignity should phrase [colonial rule] this way," Jiang said.
There has been a controversy over which term should be used by the government since a recent Ministry of Education review of high-school history textbooks found both terms were used.
President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said last week that while he preferred the term "Japanese occupation," a democratic society meant that others should be free to use the term "Japanese rule."
In its statement, the Executive Yuan said it had the right and obligation to standardize the way to describe the period "to maintain the ROC's sovereignty and dignity of the people."
It said it would notify all agencies that they must follow the policy. However, high-school textbooks would not have to follow the policy out of respect for publishers' interpretations of history, it said.
Jiang said that after thorough discussions with the Ministry of Education, the period could either be termed as "Japanese rule" or "Japanese occupation" to protect academic freedom.
The announcement of the policy came one day after the Executive Yuan was urged by pro-independence civic groups and Taiwanese historians to keep the phrase "Japanese rule" in high-school textbooks in accordance with the national curriculum approved by the previous Democratic Progressive Party administration.
Pan-blue politicians and pro-unification academics have been recommending revising the curriculum ever since President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) took office in 2008.
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) yesterday defended the Executive Yuan's decision.
Wang Wen-lung (王文隆), director of the KMT's party history center, said Japan sent troops and won the First Sino-Japanese War against China's Qing Dynasty, after which it occupied Taiwan.
"The then-Japanese empire suppressed the people of the Republic of China and took over the authority against our will, and so 'Japanese occupation' should be a proper term to describe the period," he said.
Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (郝龍斌) also backed the Executive Yuan's decision and said the city would use "Japanese occupation" in all official documents.


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Jeans: Marc Jacobs (Swapped)
Belt: Vintage (bought at a thrift store in high school)
Purse: Flea Market ($35)
Hat: H&M ($14)
Necklace: Flea Market and Dolly&Boy
Shoes c/o Lulu's
This was one of those mornings that, when I woke up, I was determined to just throw on an oversized sweater and jeans and go. Well, as most mornings seem to go, this sweater went better with these jeans, and these jeans required heels, etcetera etcetera, and before you know it, this is what happened. For the recoed, most of my weekday mornings seems to go this way. But all whining aside, this might just be a new favorite. I was comfortable, but still felt put together, I've been loving oversized sweaters lately, and the open knit of this one will be perfect as a transitional piece into spring.
I've been thinking about the older pieces in my closet lately. While I certainly was the farthest thing from stylish as a high schooler- rave pants, rainbow barrettes, and tiny No Doubt t-shirts come to mind- there are some things-two or three, maybe- that I collected during those years that stood the test of time. Like this belt. I found this vintage, tooled leather belt at our local church thrift store for probably a dollar, and in some 16 year old moment of clarity, bought it. and then forgot about it. Well my almost-28-year-old-self dug it up recently, and I'm thanking young-dumb-me for having enough smarts to know a good piece when she saw it! It makes me wonder, 12 years from now, what items will I be rediscovering in my closet?
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Hearing rescheduled in Bieber DUI
Justin Bieber's hearing to determine whether the singer will be tried on charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest, has been postponed.
The Miami-Dade County judge postponed the hearing until 1.30 pm on August 13 at the request of prosecutors and Bieber's lawyer.
Bieber was arrested Janusary 23 in Miami Beach after what police described as an illegal street race between Bieber and a friend.
Alcohol breath tests found Bieber's level below the 0.02 limit for underage drivers, but urine tests showed the presence of marijuana and an anti-anxiety drug. Bieber was also charged with driving on an expired license.
It's unknown whether Bieber will attend next week's hearing. He is currently partying in Ibiza.
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Chiefs sign CFL star WR Weston Dressler
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Chiefs have signed Canadian Football League star Weston Dressler to a futures contract, hoping he can bolster a relatively weak wide receiver corps.
The 28-year-old Dressler has spent the past six years in the CFL, where he caught 442 passes for 6,531 yards and 43 touchdowns for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He caught 70 passes for more than 1,000 yards and nine TDs in helping the Roughriders win the Grey Cup.
The Chiefs have not announced the signing, which appeared on the NFL's transaction report.
Dressler was a standout at North Dakota but never generated much interest from the NFL. He is listed at 5-foot-7, 179 pounds.
The Chiefs could be looking at Dressler to replace wide receiver Dexter McCluster, who is due to become a free agent.


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How Do We Define Success? Dr. Charles Chaffin, CFP Board
During this session, Dr. Chaffin will discuss requirements, trends, and potential opportunities for CFP Board Registered Programs. Available resources for sustaining and improving student achievement will be presented, with a focus on improving student retention and seeing students through to CFP® certification. In this context, Dr. Chaffin will address the benefits of examining and refining program objectives for both internal and external use by institutions.
General Session: Thursday, August 8, 5:00 p.m.
Tracking Degree to Certification Success: An Analysis of Student Histories Dr. Tom Warschauer, CFP®, San Diego State University Dr. Charles Chaffin, CFP Board
This session will present the results of a study of CFP® certification outcomes for students from three CFP Board Registered Degree Programs. This study examined the trajectories of graduates from three diverse programs, exploring whether their outcomes included full CFP® Certification, passing the CFP® Certification Examination, taking and failing the CFP® Certification Examination, or never taking the CFP® Certification Examination. The presentation will conclude by exploring the implications of this study for programs moving forward.
Preparing Financial Planning Students for a Career in Today's Environment
Mike Greene, CFP®, Director, CFP Board
General Session: Friday, August 9, 9:15 a.m.
CFP Board's Partnership with Financial Planning Education Programs
Kevin Keller, CFP Board CEO
CFP Board's CEO, Kevin Keller, will share thoughts on the important partnership between CFP Board and our CFP Board-Registered Programs, highlighting opportunities to achieve specific outcomes that will further our shared goals of preparing the next generation of CFP® professionals and establishing financial planning as a recognized profession.
General Session: Friday, August 9, 10:15 a.m. Conversations in Financial Planning Education and Practice Dr. Ruth Lytton, Virginia Tech Dr. Lance Palmer, University of Georgia Carolynn Tomin, CFP®, Boston University Mike McCarthy, CFP®, DePaul University Elissa Buie, CFP®, YeskeBuie Dr. Dave Yeske, CFP®, YeskeBuie
This panel will consist of financial planning educators and practitioners, who will discuss what financial planning education can learn from practice, and what financial planning practice can learn from education. The discussion will include a focus on specific examples and implications for educators and practitioners.
General Session: Friday, August 9, 11:30 a.m. Avenues for Enhancing Student Retention in CFP Board Registered Certificate Programs Joyce Schnur, CFP®, Kaplan University Dr. Walt Woerheide, CFP®, The American College
Dr. Jesse Arman, College for Financial Planning
This panel will discuss avenues for improving student retention in CFP Board Registered Certificate Programs, with an emphasis on the needs and tendencies of adult learners.
Concurrent Session: Friday, August 9, 1:15 p.m.
Using Internships to Enhance Engaged Education
Dr. Lowell Glen, Utah Valley University Dr. Jacob P. Sybrowsky, Utah Valley University Dr. Jerry Mason, Utah Valley University
Internships serve as a cornerstone for education outside the classroom--they enhance engaged education, allow students to focus on outreach, and provide stability in the transition from student to professional. This session will address approaches to assist faculty and students with identifying quality internship opportunity pipelines with local, regional, and national firms. It will also discuss how to motivate students and employers to participate in internship programs and how to bring internship experiences into the classroom.
Concurrent Session: Friday, August 9, 1:15 p.m. Communication Essentials for Financial Planners: Teaching Techniques and Strategies Dr. John Grable, CFP®, University of Georgia Dr. Joseph Goetz, University of Georgia
While there has been a shift from seeing financial planning as a purely mathematical practice to one based on client-planner trust and communication, there are few resources that illustrate how the concepts of communication and counseling can be incorporated into a curriculum. This session is designed to help program directors and instructors integrate CFP Board's Principles of Communication and Counseling topic into classroom settings. The presentation will focus on information and examples of necessary interpersonal skills, including recognizing client and planner attitudes and values, interpreting nonverbal behaviors, and listening effectively. This session will feature experiential learning models and video examples to illustrate effective communication and counseling skills.
Concurrent Session: Friday, August 9, 2:15 p.m. Integrating Financial Planning Software in the Classroom Dr. Lukas R. Dean, William Paterson University Dr. Hyrum L. Smith, CFP®, Virginia Tech Dr. Jacob P. Sybrowsky, Utah Valley University
Financial planning software, client tracking, and research and projection tools have become integral components in financial planning firms, and preparing students to deal with these technologies both gives them an advantage when searching for jobs and can provide an exceptional opportunity for engaged classroom learning. Panel discussants will present solutions focused on integrating these software packages into the classroom. The presentation will cover the benefits and logistics of various teaching methods that can be used in a variety of personal financial planning courses. Methods and assignments used in teaching software in the classroom, benefits of certification for students, and the industry perspective on students with advanced training in planning-related software will also be addressed.
Concurrent Session: Friday, August 9, 2:15 p.m. Teaching and e-Learning Personal Financial Planning in an Online Environment (with emphasis on "Real World" experiences) Dr. Ronald Sages, CFP®, Kansas State University
The growth in online education provides an important opportunity to expand financial planning education, but poses challenges to student engagement. This presentation will address the delivery of personal financial planning educational content in an online, distance-based learning environment. Specific examples and curricula will be offered in each topical area that are designed to encourage greater involvement by distance course participants. This includes examples of student engagement through use of a Discussion/Message Board, recorded videos, live online sessions, timely article discussions, course projects, and weekly assignments.
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Concurrent Session: Friday, August 9, 3:15 p.m. Teaching Ethics and Agency Costs in an Introductory Financial Planning Course Dr. Benjamin F. Cummings, Saint Joseph's University
An overview of how the financial planning industry (e.g., broker-dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs) is regulated as well as why regulation is beneficial and how ethical behavior can be encouraged is an important component of a financial planning curriculum. This session will discuss approaches and resources for teaching these concepts in class. The approaches and resources covered will include use of the publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IARD systems and exploration of violations - and suspected violations - of the CFP Board Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and Practice Standards, using publicly available anonymous case histories.
This session comes in two parts. Part I (about 35 minutes) will delve into the complexities of the decisions that planners will have to assist with as we age- Particularly in the field of long term health care and the numerous options where that can take place. We will look at trends that are emerging and important resource areas. Part 2 (about 15 minutes) will be a short piece on the National Association of Personal Financial Planners (NAPFA)-how you can be involved, the benefits, and getting your students involved.
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The CHA Mega Show is a great place to distill scrapbooking trends and craft trends, with so much of the industry and its products in one place for the show. Walking the show floor, patterns and themes become easily apparent – trends!
One thing that kept popping up as I walked the floor of this year's CHA Mega Show was succulents for crafts! This trend, an outgrowth of the general 1970's trend in crafts, fashion, and home decor, started to manifest in 2015, but really became prevalent at this show.
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Richard Chai Goes Glunge for Fall 2010 Love Collection
>> For the second season in a row, Richard Chai chose to send his secondary line, Richard Chai Love, down the runway rather than his main line. "It just made sense," Chai explained to Style.com. "I want to nurture the [Love] business. The women's collection is already established." Another thing established: the gray-washed boots from Timberland Chai paired with his looks this season had quite a few fans even before they hit the runway — during fittings, the models were all asking to take them home.
Chai's close friend Phillip Lim sat front row chatting with Poppy Delevigne, Harley Viera-Newton, and Derek Blasberg, while on the runway, Meghan Collison made a return with a lighter head of hair; Liu Wen, meanwhile, sported a few chunky strips of reddish blonde on the back of her head. Long knit skirts, turned down waistlines, and cozy scrunched fingerless gloves added a taste of grunge to the collection, promptly counteracted by the glamour of shimmery tops and bits of fur.


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The (cough) executive branch of Matador Records and Filmworks will be attending South By Southwest in Austin this week, and while the label isn't putting on a huge gig of our own, we fully intend to gatecrash everyone else's (this is not, btw, an solicitation for invites to sundry booshit showcases — we already run the risk of missing bands we're nuts about, such is the overload over 4 nights). However, two members of our glittering roster will be making offish festival appearances :
SHEARWATER – 1am Friday, March 20 18th Floor, Hilton Garden
JAGUAR LOVE – 8:45pm, Thursday, March 19, Beauty Bar (I Heart Comix)
In addition, Shearwater will be performing at Mojo Magazine's annual BBQ (Saturday afternoon, Mean Eyed Cat) and Jaguar Love will be playing the MySpace/Blacksheep Fellowship party at the Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street) on Thursday afternoon. Neither of those shows are officially sanctioned SXSW events and as such, you'll not need a badge or wristband to attend.
If you're looking for more fun things to do in Austin this week, the venerable Showlist is one of the better sources for (relatively) accurate / up-to-date info regarding shows, parties, etc. that won't require SXSW credentials (or in many cases, an admission fee).


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That's funny, you have a habit of not signing them. You sent me an unsigned one about halfway through last year The bank cashed it anyway.
Guess so. I guess it never dawned on me to sign them. They're not like a check where who knows if the money is there or not. A MO is already paid for, so the money's "real". Wonder how many others I didn't sign. No worries though, the seller was understanding. He tried to cash it without my sig and the bank told him no. Guess every bank's different.
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Urban Outfitters Rips Designer's Cupcake T-Shirt
Online vendor Johnny Cupcakes sells t-shirts and other clothing for hipsters festooned with cupcakes. (A notion we entirely support, being given to a particular love for the tiny cakes.) Apparently Urban Outfitters asked Johnny Cupcakes for a few samples of his t-shirts to be considered for placement in their stores, something that would have certainly had great financial reward for both companies. Sadly, Urban Outfitters chose not to carry Johnny Cupcake's products—or he chose not to go with them for some reason; we're not sure—and never returned his samples.
Now it would appear that Urban Outfitters has copped his design remaking an extremely similar t-shirt under the 'Urban Renewal' brand. Johnny's original is on the left, the ripoff is on the right. Granted, the whole 'dropping a bomb of x' concept isn't really new, but if Urban Outfitters solicited t-shirts from a designer, they shouldn't be getting anywhere near the same concept if they choose not to license the artist's work.
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OTTAWA - We don't want to get too ahead of ourselves here, but the thoughts of it are too delicious not to contemplate.
Tonight's final round-robin game of the Roar of the Rings between Brad Gushue and Kevin Koe might well be a prelude to Sunday's final, with a trip to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on the line.
Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant and Geoff Walker from St. John's secured themselves a berth in the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials semifinal with an 8-5 win over Steve Laycock of Saskatoon Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
The semifinal goes 8:30 p.m. (NL time, TSN).
Gushue scored two each in the first and sixth ends, and three in the eighth to improve to 5-2.
Even if Gushue loses tonight (8:30, NL time) to Koe and there's a tie for second, he still gets a semifinal berth having beaten his nearest competitors in the standings – Mike McEwen and Reid Carruthers of Winnipeg, and Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher – in the round-robin.
We know what happened the last time Gushue and Koe hooked up in a meaningful game.
Oh boy! Buckle up.
But first, there's tonight's game, featuring the top-seeded team, Koe, against the No. 2 foursome, skipped by Gushue.
If you recall, those teams met last March in St. John's, when Gushue scored a last-shot win over Calgary's Koe to win the Tim Hortons Brier at Mile One Centre.
The two have faced each other twice since then on the World Curling Tour, with Gushue winning both times, at the Tour Challenge and The Masters.
But tonight's game is, with all due respect, a "nothing" game. Koe, at 7-0, has punched his ticket to the final, and Gushue is in the semifinal regardless of what happens Friday.
"Certainly, we can go out and be a little bit more relaxed," Gushue said, "and maybe even work on some stuff.
"It's been a grind all week, especially for our team starting out the way we did. So maybe we'll take it back a little and conserve. But I don't want to take back too much and lose the momentum we've built this week."
Gushue was in the same situation in the 2016 Brier, with second place wrapped up and playing on first-place Brad Jacobs in the next-to-last game of the round-robin.
"We went out a little light-hearted, and didn't want to show all of our cards," he said. "Whether we do that this time, I'm not sure.
"But we've (Gushue and Koe) been two of the top teams the last three or four years. There's a lot of pride, and I don't think anybody is going to go out there and just throw the game."
Following a slow start to the Trials, Team Gushue has been progressively getting better with each game. The Newfoundland and Labrador foursome opened the event with a 6-4 loss to John Epping. After four games, Gushue and Co. were 2-2.
Since then, however, they've peeled off three straight wins over Carruthers, McEwen and Laycock.
And Thursday might have been their best game to date, curling a combined 93 per cent as a team. Gallant has been a force every game lately, curling 98 per cent against Laycock. Ditto Nichols, who was 88 per cent Thursday.
And we may as well throw in Walker, who curled 93 per cent, the same as Gushue.
"I've been saying all week that I feel we're playing better and better, and this by far was our best game," Gushue said.
"The fact we are playing better, and our confidence is building going into two very tough games is a good sign."
Adversity is nothing new to this team. It could be said that, other than the world championship last spring when they ran the table going 13-0, they like doing things the hard way.
At the Brier last year, Gushue was 3-2 after five games, and one of those wins was by one point over New Brunswick's Mike Kennedy. Among those losses was an 8-4 setback in eight ends to McEwen, and a particularly stinging 8-4 setback to Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories.
Here in Ottawa, the opening-draw loss to Toronto's Epping was leaving one with the feeling that this may come back to haunt the Newfoundland foursome.
"We faced adversity last year at the Brier, and then when we got to the end of the week, it wasn't that big a deal because we'd been through it.
"Our backs were against the wall here, too, especially with that second loss (7-4 to Jacobs). But I think now we're in a good position. We've looked at the last three games as do or die, and that's going to help us Saturday when we have a true do or die."
The winner of the Trials will represent Canada in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics in South Korea in February.


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Japan Executes Prisoners Without Letting Them Know When They'll Die
Japan executes its death row inmates only hours after the prisoner has been informed that they are about to be hanged, Danielle Wiener-Bronner over at The Atlantic writes.
The family of the prisoners are not informed of the execution until after it's already happened, and the inmates are only told they will be hanged hours before they are. In contrast to the lengthy waits and last-minute reprieves that is common in the U.S. justice system, Japan uses a "secret execution" program that keeps the date secret from the prisoners until only hours before they are hung.
The Guardian reports that "in a report published in 2008, Amnesty [International] said inmates in Japan were being driven insane and exposed to 'cruel, inhuman and degrading' punishment."
The prisoners spend years on death row being slowly driven insane that today might be the day they die.


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Rickycannon needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 40 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
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I am Irish and have recently gotten into this field and am looking to expand and brand my small trading company. The logo i am looking for should give the impression of a strong distinguished corporate brand that will impress prospective clients with its professional design.
A strong company logo will help convey the professionalism of the company impress existing and new clients.
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My company specialises in the import and export of goods, foods & products. It facilitates trade between international suppliers and distributers in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA, South America, Canada & China.
I had originally wanted to proceed with the name Global Trade One or (GT1 for short). On review and on advice I have now decied to shorten the company name to Trade One. I will incorporate the Global with a globe image. The company will be internet based and the logo will be the foundation for building a new web page to attract new buisness partners and impress existing.
The new logo should have a professional & corporate feel that is describable, memorable, effective without colour, scalable and relevant.
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As a marketer, consider that more than 91% of Materials Evaluation readers are involved in purchasing decisions and 65% are at the highest level of decision making and certification in their NDT specialty. Whether print, web or a combination of display placements in Materials Evaluation, The NDT Technician, or the NDTMarketplace, ASNT's Media Planner provides options to design the media buy that is targeted to prospects and customers in the NDT industry.
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A sponsorship at an ASNT event increases name awareness and product visibility. Sponsoring companies reach the show floor and beyond to each attendee participating in an event, including NDT decision makers, prospects and customers. Increased visibility through conference sponsorships can be powerful marketing tools. And, ASNT sponsor programs include additional exposure in pre-event promotional materials, print and electronic. The Society provides a variety of sponsorships at each tradeshow. Contact Ruth Staat at firstname.lastname@example.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities for your company.
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Breast Cancer: Symptoms
Unlike many diseases, where the first hint is often pain or discomfort, breast cancer may produce no symptoms at all. You may find a lump during a routine self-exam, but it's more likely that, in the early stages of breast cancer, a lump will be too small for you to feel. That's why mammograms, or x-rays of the breasts, are a critical component of breast care.
Sometimes, however, there are signs you should not ignore. Be sure to contact your doctor or healthcare team if you notice any of the following:
- A new lump or mass in the breast. When it comes to cancer, nothing is absolute. Most of the time a malignant tumor will be hard with uneven edges. However, cancerous lumps also can be soft and round.
- Dimpling: A skin irritation or an indented dimple
- Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward: Unless you are nursing, nipple changes are not normal. This includes thickening of the nipple or discharge, other than breast milk.
Some less common symptoms include:
- Pain: While cancerous lumps usually are painless, they sometimes can be tender to the touch.
- Swelling: At various times of the month, it's natural for breasts to feel fuller. However, swelling of the entire breast or even part of it that does not change during the cycle, is not normal.
- Redness or rash on the skin or scaliness of the nipple: These types of visual clues should always be checked out.
- A lump in the underarm area: All lumps should be checked and cleared by a physician.
Often, these changes do not signal cancer. You may have a cyst, infection or other minor problem. That's why it's important to keep up with routine self-exams and mammograms as prescribed by your doctor. Reporting any breast changes to your doctor is an important component of early detection.


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Mourning Trayvon Martin, mourning the death of justice in America
I've been in mourning for the last week, which is why I haven't written anything about this before now. I mourned Trayvon's death when it happened. This last week, I've been mourning the death of justice in America.
I'm not judging the jury in the trial of George Zimmerman. They were given a terribly difficult job, given the constraints placed on them by the legal system. However, I do wish that at least one of them had found it within themselves to say, as did Mr. Bumble in Dickenson's Oliver Twist, "Then the law is an ass," and simply refused as a matter of conscience to go along with acquitting Zimmerman. In that case, at least, there would have been a "hung jury," and he would have more time to contemplate his actions and the potential consequences.
Regardless of the verdict however, I think — I hope and pray — that we can all agree that something is very wrong when a young man walking through a neighborhood on the way back from a trip to the store can be profiled, stalked and shot to death when he had done absolutely nothing wrong, and yet no one is legally accountable for his death. Something is very wrong.
I think that George Zimmerman was wrong, morally and ethically wrong, to look at this young man's skin color and style of dress and determine on that basis that Trayvon constituted a threat that he needed to confront with deadly force. That's just wrong. And this morally wrong behavior resulted in Trayvon's death at his hand. It seems to me that the law should come down on the side of holding him accountable for his morally wrong behavior resulting in an unnecessary and unjustified killing.
"Wait a minute", some might interject here, "the killing was justified because Trayvon attacked Zimmerman causing him to fear for his life." That was, apparently, the argument of the defense, which caused the jury to deliver a verdict of "not guilty."


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Blue grey starburst earrings studs
These starburst studs are made from aluminium which I have dyed a subtle grey/blue blue and printed with a starburst design. I seal in the dye so that it becomes a permanent part of the metal and saw pierce the disc shape by hand, filing and smoothing the edges to give a nice finish. Finally I've drilled holes for the sterling silver studs to feed through and domed the discs inwards so that they catch the light. It's not possible to solder
aluminium so the studs are held onto the ear by pressure from the butterfly at the back.
The discs measure approximately 13mm in diameter.
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Adams French Vineyards
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In 1993, billionaire Stephen Adams and his wife Denise were married at a country chapel in St.-Emilion, Bordeaux's historic Right Bank city. This was the beginning of Adams' fascination with French culture and wine, a fascination that would cause him to purchase six (and counting) Châteaux in and around St. Emilion. His considerably diverse holdings, amassed over the course of 47 years, include banks, billboards, recreational vehicles, and now wineries – and in France, no less. Known collectively as Adams French Vineyards, this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase 'an American in Paris.'
Beginning in 2000, Stephen Adams bought Château Lagarosse, in the rolling hills of the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux. He followed this in 2002 with the purchase of Château de Candale in St.-Emilion. Still looking for a flagship winery, he found it in 2004 with the purchase of Château Fonplégade, a 48-acre property located on St.-Emilion's limestone plateau, yet needing some TLC. His total renovation of the property, at a cost of $7 million, including large new fermentation tanks, and vineyard improvements.
In 2005, he bought Château de Bel-Air in Lalande-de-Pomerol. And, last year, he added Château Roylland in St.-Emilion and Château L'Enclos in Pomerol. All along, his strategy always was (and still is) to pay relatively low prices for properties, then upgrade heavily – all under the direction of Michel Rolland.
Join us as we talk with Stephen Adams at Château Fonplegade in St. Emilion, and tour vineyards and wineries of this and several other of Adams' properties, including Château De Bel Air, Château de Candale, and Château Lagarosse.
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The Urgency of
An address by Robert M. Trueblood on the occasion
of his installation as president of the American
Institute of CPAs
September 20,1965 Dallas, Texas
simple sober fact. Society today is frequently hard-pressed
to adjust to the forces of change and to the demands and
opportunities of a somewhat uncertain future. In almost
every sphere of activity, one feels the urgency for considered,
but rapid, evolution.
Social maladjustment and ferment are reflected daily
in newspaper headlines. These day-by-day reports of
trouble and unrest remind us how far we are from our
ultimately desired social and moral goals.
In the world of economics, we stand at the threshold
of a new age — one which is predominantly characterized
by the emergence of automation and the computer. These
new technologies have already affected the needs and
attitudes of industry and Government. Even the role of
man himself is being challenged by the impact of automation.
But, most importantly, these changes in our social and
economic environments are inter-active. Technological
advancement typically induces social change. Accord-
In accepting the responsibility given to me this morning,
I am deeply conscious of the Institute's tradition of
service, and of the heritage it has created.
Notable in this heritage are the many contributions of
the Institute's past officers. It is their quality of spirit
which has made our great profession what it is today.
Conspicuous also are the contributions of some 1,200
of our members who work each year on committees and
boards. These committee members serve at no small sacrifice,
with little regard for personal recognition—and with
considerable indulgence on the part of their firms and
their families.
No other professional association can match the degree
of participation which is made by our members. It is
this voluntary service, it is this deep personal commitment
that give our profession and our Institute their vigor and
their vitality.
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We are living in a challenging time. And if this observation
seems commonplace, it is because it expresses


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The report of the Commission on Civil Rights on the New Black Panther Party case is out. John took a look at the report in this post. Jennifer Rubin took a look at the report this post. So far as I can tell via Google News, the report has generated no coverage among the mainstream media. Yet attention should be paid.
It's styled an "interim report," but it is likely to be the final report. The terms of two of the conservative commissioners have now expired, and Obama has replaced them with appointees who will no doubt be more to his liking. The newly-reconstituted Commission is likely to drop the matter.
That's too bad. The Department of Justice has been uncooperative with the Commission's investigation from the start, and it continues to withhold relevant evidence. Access to that information would have made for a better report. Despite that limitation, however, the interim report is really quite devastating.
Some of the 210-page document is familiar to those who watched the Fox News coverage of the investigation. But it does more than just recount the facts of the New Black Panther Party case itself. It summarizes and analyzes the testimony of the two whistle-blowing Civil Rights Division attorneys — Christopher Coates and Christian Adams — that the Civil Rights Division is so openly hostile to the race-neutral enforcement of the law that some staff members flatly refuse to work on voter intimidation cases brought against black defendants.
Of particular note are the formal statements by remaining conservative commissioners — Todd Gaziano, Gail Heriot, and Peter Kirsanow. These three knock down many of the arguments advanced by the Pelosi- and Reid-appointees to the Commission and try to put the New Black Panther Party case in perspective. In the end, they provide strong evidence that the accusations of Coates and Adams are true: The Civil Rights Division's Voting Section is nest of far-left lawyers who view the ideal of color-blind justice as naïve and contemptible. Their abandonment of the New Black Panther Party case is just one among many manifestations of this attitude.
The Democrats on the Commission argue that it is simply unbelievable that Obama appointees would be motivated by the race of the defendants in deciding the fate of the New Black Panther Party case. They respond to the allegations that Deputy Assistant Attorney General Julie Fernandes specifically instructed Voting Section attorneys that the Obama Administration had no interest in approving voter intimidation lawsuits against minority defendants similarly: They insist that the allegations could not possibly be true.
But they agree (at least publicly) that, if true, the allegations are serious. As Pelosi-appointee Michael Yaki put it when members of the press were present, "[L]et me just say this for the record. If someone made that statement within the Department of Justice, that person should be fired. That person should be tossed out on their ear in two seconds flat."
But after reading the report, it is hard to believe that the allegations against Fernandes are not true — especially given that the Department of Justice has conspicuously failed to deny them. During the Bush Administration, the Civil Rights Division filed its first ever voter intimidation lawsuit against a black defendant — United States v. Brown — in which Noxubee County, Mississippi Democratic boss Ike Brown and his political machine were accused of massive voter intimidation and fraud in that majority-black county.
Coates testified that the case was intensely controversial within the Division. At the time, Fernandes was employed by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. As Heriot, a law professor at the University of San Diego, points out in her statement, Fernandes "took a keen interest in [the Brown case]."
In a contemporaneous blog post, Fernandes was quoted as follows: "'People are wondering why aren't you bring[ing] cases with voting and African-Americans — what is the issue,' said Julie Fernandes of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. 'How can it be that the biggest case involving discrimination in Mississippi [United States v. Ike Brown and Noxubee County] was brought on behalf of white voters … The law was written to protect black people.'"
Heriot writes: "It is unclear what caused her to conclude that the events in Noxubee could not possibly have been the most significant case of voter intimidation in Mississippi at the time. The level of wrongdoing proven in Brown was unusually high. It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that her view was driven by bias. As she put it herself, 'The law was written to protect black people.' To Fernandes this seems to have meant that the rights of blacks merit more energetic protection than the rights of non-blacks."
According to the report, Fernandes's superior at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, President Wade Henderson, was also sharply critical of the Brown case. He testified before the House Judiciary Committee on March 22, 2007:
"Recently, the [Bush Administration] Civil Rights Division has come under intense scrutiny from civil rights organizations and community leaders regarding cases that have been filed that appear to extend beyond the Division's historical mandate. Perhaps the most scrutinized of these cases was the Voting Section's recent litigation on behalf of white voters in Noxubee, Mississippi. This case recently went to trial and a decision in pending. However, the Division must deal with and respond to growing distrust among minority communities who feel increasingly abandoned and marginalized by the Division's litigation choices and priorities."
Heriot observes: "This is not the statement one would expect from a lawyer who believes that Section 2 and Section 11(b) should be applied in a race-neutral manner." "Instead," she writes, "Henderson has made it clear that he believes that by bringing an action to protect white voters, the Division has 'gone beyond [its] historical mandate' and somehow 'abandoned and marginalized' minorities."
Heriot cites several other civil rights organizations and several present and former Civil Rights Division attorneys complaining bitterly about the filing of the Brown case without pointing to a single case against white defendants that should have been brought instead. Under the circumstances, it hardly seems strange that Fernandes would attempt to put a stop to cases against black defendants once she became Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
The Commission may be ready to drop this matter after this interim report, but the new Congress is not. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, seems to be prepared to take up the torch the Commission has dropped. Oversight hearings for the Civil Rights Division are almost certain to become interesting in the coming months. Despite the best efforts of the Obama administration, we may not yet have heard the end of the story.


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Thursday, March 29, 5:30 pm- 8:30pm: The 2nd Annual Tacky Wedding Pub Crawl hits the Heights to benefit Wish Upon A Wedding
Thursday, March 29, 5:30 pm- 8:30pm: The 2nd Annual Tacky Wedding Pub Crawl hits the Heights to benefit Wish Upon A Wedding
- Come out in your most creative, most tacky wedding attire for a night of pub crawling with plenty of laughs along the way. Last year's crawl had an impromptu hula hoop contest and a scavenger hunt like no other.
- Pub Special's:
- BB's Café on Thursday has Big A$$ Beer night and they are going to do some $6 Happy Hour Specials for us.
- Christian's Tailgate: $2.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $2.50 Wells, and $7 domestic pitchers. In addition it's ladies night on Thursday's so they have $2.50 Jack Daniels and $2.50 Crown.
- Onion Creek: $2 Red Stripe special and they are going to do some $6 happy hour specials for us.
- Purchase tickets at www.tackyweddingpubcrawlhouston.eventbrite.com
- The Tacky Wedding Pub Crawl benefits Wish Upon a Wedding. Wish Upon a Wedding is the first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Wish Upon a Wedding was established in January, 2010 and currently has over 20 chapters throughout the United States.
Thursday, March 29, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Corkeoke at The Corkscrew
- "The perfect marriage of marginally talented people, with massive amounts of alcohol." What's not to like, right?
- 1308 W 20th
Saturday, March 31, 9 am - 11 am: 5th Annual Egg Hunt at Proctor Park
- This amazing event is pulled off by the hard work of Ms Pam at the park and the community who comes together to provide candy and man power. It's always a wonderful time!
- Kids under 5 will search first, with older kids going in a later round. If you have a young kiddo, be there on time so they don't miss out!
- Proctor Park, Julian at Temple
Saturday, March 31, 11 am- 2 pm: Bubblefest at Hogg Spark Park
- Houston Vineyard Church is hosting this fun event for kids ages 3-12. The event will feature a 900 sq. ft bubble foam pit, performances by Crockett Elemenary Marimba band, bubble contests, bubble art, bubble gum buffets, face painting, bubble photo booth, and parents' relaxation area.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
Friday, April 6, 10 am- 6 pm: Eggstravaganza at Fixer's
Friday, April 13, 5:30 - 9 pm: Meet the Author of "Houston Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Bayou City"
- Write Now! Greetings is happy to host Houston Chronicle editor and beer blog writer Ronnie Crocker. Ronnie launched the Beer, TX blog in March 2009. Born in Galveston, raised in Pearland and worked as a journalist at the Bryan-College Station Eagle in Texas and the Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia, before returning home to the Woodland Heights to join the Chronicle in 1994. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master's of business administration from the College of William and Mary. Follow his beer writing at blog.chron.com/beertx, twitter.com/rcrocker and facebook.com/rcrocker.beertx.
- In his book "Houston Beer," Crocker chronicles Houston's long and surprising history of brewing, tracing everything from the grand legacy of Anheuser-Busch to the up-and-coming craft beer makers and those brewing it right at home.
- Refreshments will be served
- 3122 B White Oak
Monday, May 12, 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm: Apex Scholarship fundraiser
- Aryn Romero, 18, has been taking Taekwondo from Master Portal at Apex Taekwondo in Oak Forest/Garden Oaks for a year. Aryn happens to have Down's Syndrome. Master Portal at Apex has been "amazing with Aryn and has included her in a typical taekwondo class learning the same things every other student at Apex learns," says her mother, Kristin. Aryn has participated in two tournaments and has earned several medals for sparring, board breaking and forms. Kristin believes Master Portal has a "special ability to reinforce each student's strengths, while patiently improving their weaknesses." It has an amazing experience for their family and everyone involved. Due to the overwhelmingly positive experience this has been for Aryn and her family, Kristin and Master Portal have created a 501(c)(3) to provide taekwondo scholarships children with Down's Syndrome, and economically disadvantaged children. Their goal this first year is to give out as many as 12 scholarships for children from these two groups, allowing them to have the enriching experience of Taekwondo without the tuition fees.
- "The program at Apex Taekwondo is designed to provide a positive outlet for students to gain confidence, commitment and determination, as well as expose students to an active lifestyle through individual competition as well as teamwork. Taekwondo is more than kicking and punching. It is a place where students who otherwise feel isolated by disability or lack of financial resources can make friends while receiving appropriate training and coaching to help develop physically and mentally to perform their best in the sport and in all aspects of life."
- Kristin would like to build this program to "define our children by their abilities, not disability."
- Please support this new venture and enjoy music, food, drinks and great auction items. You can meet the instructors and other students in the program.
- That Pizza Place
- 3322 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77018
- Please contact Master Portal at (713) 290-1911, Kristin Nielsen at (713) 822-5161 or email email@example.com if you are interested in helping, donating or finding out more about a scholarship for your child.
Huge congrats to Harvard Elementary School for receiving IB status!
- After several year of hard work by Harvard elementary schools staff and students the school is pleased to announce that it has been named an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
- The school will offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to all students enrolled in pre-k through grade 5. The program focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and the world outside. Harvard Elementary School began the authorization process in 2008 with extensive professional development in the curriculum model and standards; inquiry; promoting international-mindedness; transdisciplinary and concept-based learning; assessment; and the action cycle. http://www.harvardschool.org/
Are you coming to the after party?
- This year the Heights Association is adding a little something extra to the Spring Candlelight Dinner and Home Tour weekend!
New extended hours at Liberty Kitchen!
- Starting Monday, April 2nd, LK will be open all day with a special menu from 2-5 pm. Another great option for a late afternoon meeting, snack, late lunch, or early dinner!
- 1050 Studewood
Thursday, April 5, 7 pm- 10 pm: Kiss My Grits! Gulf Coast Throw Down benefitting Young Texans Against Cancer
I went to this event last year and had a blast! I loved that you had easy access to the Chefs, right behind their tables, so you could ask about their inspiration or anything else. Food was amazing--- and I don't even like grits! Tickets still available!
Participating Chefs include:
Chef David Guerrero - Samba Grille
Chef Gabe Medina - Kata Robata
Chef Jonathan Jones - Beavers
Chef Joshua Martinez - The Modular Food Truck
Chef Kevin Bryant - The Capitol at St. Germain
Chef Mary Cuclis - Pondicheri
Chef Michael Pellegrino - Max's Wine Dive
Chef Philip Speer - Uchi
Chef Randy Rucker - Restaurant Conat
Chef Ronnie Killen - Killen's Steakhouse
Chef Ryan Hildebrand - Triniti


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This 24-Volt Super-Power with side by side seating allows 5 to 10 year-olds to drive over most terrain at speeds of 3½ to 7 mph. They?ll love the fun-factor and realism of individual bucket seats, SmartPedal variable speed accelerator, power brakes, knobby high traction wheels, working rear suspension and an FM radio with MP3 input. 24-volt rechargeable High Output battery and charger included. 2 AA batteries required for FM radio ? not included. Made in Italy. This kit includes a additional 24 Volt Battery and Charger.
Your childs Peg Pérego riding toy will never run out of juice when you have this 24 volt rechargeable spare battery on hand. Swap it in when the riding toy runs down for non-stop fun. For use with Peg Perego High-Performance 242 Volt Childs Vehicles.
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brimart68 needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 12 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
We have just bought a great kids branded bouncy castle business to New Zealand and wish to get a great set of business cards, letterhead, compliments slips, post it notes and stickers.
Home of the brands your kids love
Desired Color Scheme:
per current logo and old business card design
Desired Style:
Please email me on email@example.com for current logo and old business card design
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We bought this franchise business from Australia and while a great system with cool kids brands, I think the design of the current paperwork needs an upgrade. Please see http://www.auset.com.au to get an idea of the designs and colours from the Aus website.
We are after a more modern look for the paperwork and while we need to use the attached logo I would like to see a slightly more stylish and cool kids themed branding.
Sorry about low prize level but just starting out in the business.
Many thanks for all your efforts
Chris King