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Bodybuilding.com brings the biggest bodybuilding and fitness stars to Boise, Idaho
Boise, ID - March 16, 2007 -- Bodybuilding.com is bringing the biggest stars in the bodybuilding and fitness world to the 2007 Boise Fitness Expo. This year's show will mark the first time a reigning Mr. Olympia has appeared in the state of Idaho when 2006 Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler takes the stage.
Who Will Be There
Billed as the hottest party with the hottest bodies, this year's lineup of people attending includes the 2007 Iron Man Pro winner Toney Freeman, UFC Fighter Rich Franklin, International Figure Icon Monica Brant, 2006 World's Fittest Model Search winner Jaime Eason, and Strongman Jesse Marunde, as seen on ESPN. This year's Fitness Expo will be held Friday, April 13, 2007, at the Big Easy in Boise, Idaho and is free to the general public.
What Time & Where
The doors open at 6 PM and the stage entertainment begins at 7 PM with the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International model search. The entertainment also includes fitness and bodybuilding routines, hip hop dancing, feats of strength & power, and the Gold's Gym Transformation Challenge Media Winner will be announced.
Host, Vendors & Other Guests
Mr. World Masters and Mr. Olympia host Bob Cicherillo will co-host the fitness show with help from The Fake Austin Powers from Studio City, The Spy Who Cloned Me, Richard Halpern.
There will be vendors present to sample nutritional supplements, muscle builders and the latest weight loss, tanning and workout products. Also scheduled to appear is Women's Bodybuilding Champion Dayana Cadeau, Bodybuilder "Hollywood" Jerome Ferguson, Power Lifter Priscilla Ribic, Strong Man Corey St. Clair, Fitness Model Laura Mak and the Groove Attack, Fitness Competitor Mandy Stefanczak, and Xyience Spokes model Monica McGrew. Music will be provided by Boise's Supervapors.
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"Being in Dubai is like waking up to a new festival every day"- Bazil Patel. Been staying in Dubai for like 4 months now, my explanation for the term loner has completely changed. There is so much to explore in the city, starting from the buildings that talks only goals, to the beaches which only invites relaxation along with festivals that only motivates and inspires to do polish our talent and fight for it. That's what I've learnt during my precious stay here in Dubai. These days I've been regularly visiting one of the most elite festivals of Dubai, the Marmoom festival and all I can say that the sportssmen are the witnesses here, witness of collective strength displayed by plenty of sports and adventure enthusiasts.
What's Marmoom all about: Since I spoke in a generic format, let me go specific, the Marmoom festival is all about camel race where camels who are thoroughbreds, firstborns, hybrids and of any other breed race. It's a pleasure to watch such robust creatures race each other and mark the victory of the their respective owner. When I sat to watch, trust me my initial expression in my head was only that how can camels look smart while racing?huh? Well, I was proved wrong by the gods and trust me when I sat watching the race, I was refreshed with amazing energy. The place is lightened up with crazy camel racing enthusiasts and the race keeps the adrenaline in the body raced up to a jinx level.
Other things in Marmoom: The thing that makes Marmoom a fun-carnival like place, is its sporadic traditional dances, wedding scenes and plenty of traditional bands. I majorly stalked the traditional dances and let myself mesmerized by the belly dancing, of course and other offering by the marmoom as well.
I was glad to see the energetic camel dancing, the festival is counted as one of the biggest festivals of Dubai. People from all over the world come here and join the squad of elites who pass their time in watching camels race. The festival this time starts from April 5 and ended in 2 weeks , i.e. April 15, 2017, make sure you guys come next year and enjoy the festival. Also, do not forget to meet me. Cheers~

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Journalist and author, Michael Volpe says, "Broadcast was hacked twenty minutes in. Someone must not like what I'm saying about this case."
Listen Here: TS Radio:Mike Volpe & Sandra Grazzini..Minnesota, Dakota County battle continues
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Join us this eveing as Mike Volpe and Sandra Grazzini talk about the latest developments in what has to be THE divorce case of the century here in Minnesota. Dakota County, notoriously infamous for its blatant corruption continues its aggression against the defendant. Tune in for the latest in this extremely strange case. Just goes to show you….money talks and can buy you all sorts of things in the right places!
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25 questions to ask before you sign up for cloud services
Cloud computing is increasingly being seen as game-changer in the Internet/ICT space, but the environment is still developing. As a result, the onus is still on prospective users to conduct their own investigations and due diligence before they sign up for cloud services.
A few weeks ago, Apple launched its iCloud service, which experts anticipate will increase the impact and use of cloud computing among the masses, especially diehard Apple users. Although Apple might offer relatively comprehensive and secure services, in keeping with our earlier post, 10 things to consider before you migrate to cloud services, there are a number of issues and concerns that must be borne in mind. Users must still be vigilant and must be prepared to ask questions about how, where and in what environment their data will be stored. The questions listed below might not be applicable to all cloud services. Nevertheless, they should provide an excellent starting point for discussions between a cloud provider and a prospective cloud user.
User requirements and background
Before one actively engages a cloud provider, it is important to consider whether the particular cloud service is right for your needs and situation. Such questions are especially important in the Caribbean where Internet service reliability and speeds can still be problematic, and can affect the quality of the cloud experience. Additionally, depending on the type of cloud service, some computing devices, especially smartphones and tablets, experience limited functionality when accessing data in clouds. There are also financial/resource implications for migration of content to a cloud and for maintaining such services.
1. What are my specifications and requirements as a prospective cloud user?
2. Can my Internet connection support regular or continuous access to cloud services?
3. Does the cloud provider specify minimum transmission speeds or equipment requirements to avoid timeouts or loss of connections?
4. Can the cloud service be successfully used by all of the devices that need to access the cloud?
5. What are the costs/benefits of migrating to a cloud?
6. What is the financial commitment associated with using cloud services?
7. Am I, as the user, prepared to accept some loss of control over my data, and entrust this to the cloud provider?
Cloud provider's background
Although we often rely on reviews and personal recommendations when making choices, some due diligence ought to carried out on the cloud providers we are considering.
8. What is the business' reputation as a cloud provider? What is its track record?
9. Are its cloud services being used by reputable businesses or organisations?
10. Have there been lawsuits, or are lawsuits pending, against the provider?
Privacy and security
Privacy and security are critical considerations. It is important to try to ascertain the security provisions the cloud provider has established, and what its privacy policies are. With regard to privacy, it would also be instructive to know where your data is being stored. Some countries are more intrusive that others, and national law will likely override any cloud provider's commercial privacy policy.
11. What security measures has the cloud provider established to safeguard the information under its care?
12. What are the provider's privacy policies?
13. Are those policies satisfactory to your needs and requirements (as a user)?
14. In which country (or countries) is data being stored? Are there any plans to relocate the data storage facilities? Will you be informed if there are any changes to the location of your data storage?
Reliability and redundancy
Invariably, systems fail, but it is important to ascertain the protective measures that are being implemented to minimise inconvenience and loss.
15. How reliable is the cloud provider and its services?
16. What level of redundancy is being implemented?
17. Are there any ongoing issues that might affect service availability? How do they specify and measure service availability?
Standards and interoperability
The standards used by cloud providers tend to be an issue at various points in the provider-user relationship. For example, if the service uses proprietary or non-standard formats, or if a user wishes to remove its information from the cloud or transfer it to another provider. It is important to try to determine from the outset the extent to which one might be locked-in to a particular provider, especially if non-standard systems are being implemented.
18. What systems, platforms or applications are being used to offer cloud services? Are they based on established industry standards, or are they provider-specific?
19. What standards has the cloud provider adopted? How might they affect your needs and specifications?
End of service
Should a user decide to no longer use the services of a particular cloud provider, one would hope that the end of service arrangements are painless and thorough. Data should be quickly extracted, hopefully in a useable format, and the provider will permanently delete all backup copies of the data on its systems.
20. What methods are available to extract user data from the provider's servers? How efficient are those methods
21. What happens to back-up copies of user's data?
Legal/contractual considerations
Although contractual matters are mentioned last, the terms set out in the service contract ought to be carefully examined and, as appropriate, legal advice should be sought.
22. Is the service contract satisfactory?
23. How easy is it to terminate the contract, should it become necessary?
24. What recourse do cloud users have?
25. What is the fine print? To what extent and under what circumstances does the cloud provider exempt itself from liability to the user?
On an aside: It is important to note that cloud providers may institute new policies from time to time that have the effect of modifying existing service contracts. It is critical to ensure that you are continually apprised of new policies, and that you try to determine the extent to which the agreed terms and conditions might be changed by any new rules that are introduced.


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Fresh off of his 27th birthday, Chris Brown is back with some new music. Joining forces with DJ Drama, Breezy collabs with Skeme and Lyquin for "Wishing."
Read: Chris Brown's Stalker Arrested Again At His Home
The single will be featured on Drama's upcoming album, Quality Street Music 2, which is the follow up to Drama's 2012 star-powered album that included tracks from T.I., Jeezy, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa and more.
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Medicare Attack #1: Raising the Eligibility Age to 67.
Plouffe has placed Medicare and Medicaid on the chopping block. Senator Durbin is expected to lead on focusing on Medicare and Medicaid as drivers of the deficit. And, he did so here, in a video. He vowed to dismiss the voices from the Left demanding 'no cuts'. No one is calling for fewer wars or fewer war planes, shrinking Homeland Security and reducing the nation's web of spies. It is left to the poor, the elderly and the sick to pick up the slack for the cost of Empire. This is the price of political cowardice, and parasitism by an elite, corrupt class. Insert a photo of a golden calf here, please.
Wall Street is suggesting that Medicare eligibility age be moved to 67 and that 65 and 66 year olds rely on the ACA in 2014 and on employer health insurance. The President was willing to offer raising Medicare age in the 2011 debt ceiling negotiations. Eligibility cuts to Medicare translate into more paying clients forced into the ACA health exchange insurers. Those who propose to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare are using the same dated and incorrect data on life expectancy which they used to raise the eligibility age of Social Security, to rationalize this Medicare money grab.
The Congressional Research Office projects that a single policy through the ACA health care insurance exchanges will have a premium (or cost) of 14.5% to 22% of income for a 60 year old with income of 400-plus-one % of the Federal Poverty Level (above about 43.5K). (The linked pdf has fantastic graphs showing what percentage of income will be extracted from those between 133% and 400% of the FPL. Figure 2, Page 8) For a 60 year old, the low cost area plan is estimated to cost 6,329, the more expensive area plan is $7911, and the estimated premium for a more expensive area is $9494. That would be a range of 14.5 to 22% of that 60 year old's income. The ACA allows insurers to charge older people three times the rate of younger individuals. That is unaffordable. That means more uninsured older people, more untreated illnesses, more preventable deaths.


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Welcome Thanksgiving guests – or gift your holiday hostess – with this Plaid & Sparkle Thankful Pumpkin Sign. Autumn plaid paper is added to a simple, wood pumpkin shape with the word "thankful." An outline of Stickles glitter glue and few gem leaves add a pretty touch of sparkle. A satin ribbon tied into a bow around the pumpkin stem adds a finishing touch, just right to show how thankful you are for life's blessings.
I was just about ready to start sharing Christmas crafts when I realized I nearly forgot this sweet Thanksgiving project! When I saw this wooden pumpkin with the word thankful carved in the center, I immediately wanted it for Thanksgiving.
At Hobby Lobby, I found this perfect autumn plaid paper from Authentique called "Pioneer Plaid," which I definitely wanted to use on this pumpkin. I traced the pumpkin shape, front side down, on the wrong side of the plaid paper and cut it out.
Hmm, now to get those letters cut out! I traced the word thankful through the wood onto the back of the pumpkin shape. With an X-Acto knife, I cut out the letters – well, MOST of them. I figured I could use my Basic Grey precision files to easily file away the rest of the paper. I used Mod Podge to attach the paper to the pumpkin shape. The files work beautifully on chipboard, though it was a bit more challenging working on wood. Between the X-Acto knife and files, I got it the paper cut away from the word, but it looked a bit rough! Using a Q-tip, I ran a bit of Mod Pod around all of the surface edges of the word Thankful, which smoothed out the rough edges like a charm!
You know how much I love my Stickles glitter glue! 🙂 I outlined the entire outer edge of the pumpkin with Cinnamon Stickles; Bronze Stickles outline the word Thankful, which adds just the right amount of sparkle!
These pretty leaf gems came from Michael's; I add nine gem leaves around the pumpkin, like falling pops of shine.
Our pumpkin sign needed a bow, so I added one in a pumpkin color from a ½" piece of double-faced satin ribbon. Isn't it good finishing touch?
My plan is to give this to my Mom on Thanksgiving, as a small, tangible way to let her know how thankful I am for her and the lifetime of tradition, love, and happiness she has shared with me.
Before the onslaught of all things Christmas, I think it's so important at this time of the year to slow down, reflect, be thankful and extend kind gesture to someone who may be facing a difficult time.
What are you most thankful for this year?
I'm thankful for many things – and all of you are definitely on my thankful list! 🙂 Christmas crafts make their 2015 debut this Friday!!!
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Jeffrey OttSpring, Texas, US
I currently live in Spring,TX and work out of my home studio. The equipment I use is Adobe Audition for editing, Focusrite Itrack solo, and a BM-700 Mic. In addition to my home studio I have access to 3 other studios as well. This allows me to have a quick turn around time and available for last minute recordings.
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Welcome to Corning Union Elementary School District
To those living in the Corning area, Corning is known as the "Olive Capital of the USA," and is located on the busy I-5 corridor that runs the full length of the western United States. Corning is the home to the largest olive processing plant in the United States, Lindsay and Bell-Carter Olive. It is a bustling farming community in the heart of the Northern Valley of California, producing a wide variety of table olives, world-renowned olive oil, walnuts, almonds, rice, figs and prunes. Also raised and produced in the fertile north state are beef cattle, dairies, honey and numerous row crops grown for seed production. Within a short drive's time recreation abounds with rivers, lakes, hiking, camping and fishing, numerous national parks as well as being in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and big cities.
The territory of the District is located in the southern part of Tehama County and includes the City of Corning and adjacent unincorporated areas. The City is situated about 115 miles north of Sacramento, the Sate Capital, and about 15 miles south of Red Bluff, the County seat and home of the world famous Red Bluff Round-up. Population for the City of Corning is approximately 8,000. Corning Elementary is one of the top three major employers for the Corning area.
Formed in 1888, Corning Union Elementary School District encompasses 170 square miles in Tehama County and borders Glenn County to the south. The District underwent a reconfiguration of grades beginning with the 2004/2005 school year, creating four-neighborhood kindergarten through fifth grade schools and one middle school. A few years later, after a year-long study that included staff, administrators, community members and a County Office of Education facilitator, the Board recommended moving 6th grade back to the elementary level creating three kindergarten through sixth grade elementary schools, as well as creating one kindergarten through eighth grade school and one middle school with grades seven and eight. With growth continuing, the configuration of the schools has continued to evolve with West Street and Rancho Tehama sixth grade students being moved to Da Vinci Academy. Olive View and Woodson Elementary's configuration remains the same with grades K-6 and K-8 respectively.
West Street Elementary is the site of the first elementary school in Corning as well as it's namesake from 1888. Home of the "Honey Bees, " West Street has continued to grow and currently serves approximately 350 students kindergarten through fifth grade. This school campus buzzes with quality programs that enhance student learning.
Olive View School, the largest of our neighborhood schools houses kindergarten through sixth grade students. The school's mascot is the Eagle! These students soar academically and have an eagle eye focus on continuous improvement and results as demonstrated by their API increases over the last several years. Students enjoy two computer labs, a recently remodeled library and a new gymnasium complete with a stage and sound system for school and community performances.
Rancho Tehama Elementary, home to the Rancho Raccoons, sits on the Rancho Tehama Reserve, nestled in the foothills 25 miles west of Corning. The smallest of our neighborhood schools with 100 students, Rancho Tehama Elementary houses kindergarten through fifth grade in combination classrooms with grade six attending Tehama County's first STEM School - Da Vinci Academy of Arts and Science, and grades seven and eight coming to Corning to attend Maywood Middle School.
Woodson Elementary, the District's newest school, was built in 2004 and is the District's second largest neighborhood school with over 600 students. Woodson is also the only school in the District to have grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Woodson continues to grow, and in 2015 was able to install four new classrooms.
Maywood Middle School, known as the Cougars, is Corning Elementary's only school to serve middle school age students exclusively with the current student body consisting of approximately 320 seventh and eighth grade students. Maywood offers numerous electives, art classes, full science labs, and PE in a state-of-the-art gymnasium which is also available for community functions. Volleyball, basketball, track and soccer are some of the intramural sports enjoyed by the students. Seventh and eighth grade students attending Woodson are also able to participate in these sports. Maywood hosts a yearly basketball and volleyball tournament and also travels to neighboring towns for games after school and on weekends. Electronic white boards were installed in select classrooms at Maywood as part of an EETT grant for teaching in Math. However, technology plays a large role in all the schools throughout the District, with over 2000 Chrome Books available for classroom use, and each teacher is equipped with a Surface computer. Every classroom has a ceiling mounted projector and an Elmo (document camera).
Da Vinci Academy of Arts & Sciences, Tehama County's first STEM School is a "school within a school." Da Vinci started in the 2016-2017 school year with 120 sixth grade students from throughout the District. All students were offered the opportunity to attend, and the first 120 students to apply were accepted. Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, Da Vinci expanded to include 7th grade, moving the prior year sixth grade students up a grade making Da Vinci's enrollment 240. Beginning in late 2016 and continuing into 2017, the District removed fifteen portable buildings on the Maywood School campus and replaced them with fifteen Gen7 permanent classrooms which will facilitate both Da Vinci and Maywood students. The newly expanded Da Vinci Academy continues to focus on science, art, technology and engineering as the first-year sixth grade students became the first-year seventh grade and a new group of sixth grade students enter.
The District also operates a community day school, Columbia Academy. A small and intimate setting, Columbia Academy is a place for students to develop self-confidence, personal management skills and interpersonal skills.
All schools in the District have full computer labs and libraries and a District wide music program. Band members in grades six, seven and eight also have the opportunity to participate in the District marching band, marching for several local parades. Corning Elementary feels field trips are an integral part of education as well, and students have enjoyed field trips to Chico State University, Shasta Caverns, the State Capitol, and the Sacramento River Discovery Center. All sixth grade students enjoy a four-day, three-night environmental science camp each year.
We are pleased to be able to offer counseling services, special education, speech pathology and a Registered District Nurse. The needs of special education students are being met through both Special Day Class and Resource Specialist programs. The District's schools have seen a steady increase in test scores and have earned the reputation for high academic standards, safe, well-disciplined campuses, and a school environment that is conducive to learning and parent participation. Corning Union Elementary School District ~ "Preparing Students For Their Future!"


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Using robots to understand social behavior
A major challenge in studying social behaviour stems from the need to disentangle the behaviour of each individual from the resulting collective. One way to overcome this problem is to construct a model of the behaviour of an individual, and observe whether combining many such individuals leads to the predicted outcome. This can be achieved by using robots. In this review we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of such an approach for studies of social behaviour. We find that robots—whether studied in groups of simulated or physical robots, or used to infiltrate and manipulate groups of living organisms—have important advantages over conventional individual-based models and have contributed greatly to the study of social behaviour. In particular, robots have increased our understanding of self-organization and the evolution of cooperative behaviour and communication. However, the resulting findings have not had the desired impact on the biological community. We suggest reasons for why this may be the case, and how the benefits of using robots can be maximized in future research on social behaviour.
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Keywords: Robot ; Social Behaviour ; Collective Behaviour ; Individual-based Model (IBM) ; Simulation ; Model ; Evolutionary Robotics
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Prosecutors and attorneys for the man accused of killing New Orleans Saints star Will Smith say they're ready for trial next month on charges including second-degree murder.
Lawyers said after a hearing Wednesday that they expect about 100 potential jurors to be called to court Dec. 1 for the trial of Cardell Hayes, who shot Smith during a traffic altercation on April 9.
Prosecutors say Hayes provoked the confrontation by ramming his Hummer into Smith's SUV.
Defense lawyers say Smith was the aggressor and Hayes fired in self-defense as Smith went to get his own gun. They note that Hayes did not flee, and waited for police to arrive after the shooting.
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AKRON, OHIO - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been selected as the exclusive developer of fuel-efficient military tires for the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) program.
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Juvenile Justice Secretary Frank Peterman and three high-ranking deputies have surrendered their free take-home cars after a state investigation said the vehicles might violate federal tax rules on unreported income.
CHICAGO - Using a successful Washington, D.C. program as a model, the Cook County Board of Commissioners is banking on an electronic monitoring system to make its management of the county's 2,000-vehicle fleet more efficient.
CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Joe Manchin requested for a federal disaster declaration Feb. 10 to assist several counties affected by the winter storm.
ARKADELPHIA, AR - The Arkadelphia Police Department's new environmentally friendly vehicles have made it the first "green" fleet in the state, according to police officials.
CLAREMONT, CA - The following video series shows different aspects of the City's fleet maintenance operations.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL - Driver's Alert has been awarded under contract number 052109 to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), through an addendum agreement with Federal Contracts Corp. (FCC), an awarded vendor to NJPA.
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Assembly Rules Committee voted Feb. 4 to halt the purchase of Toyota vehicles and reinstate its "Buy American" policy.
GARY, IN - The City of Gary has received a $3.1 million federal grant to equip its police department with up to 120 flex-fuel and hybrid vehicles.
CHARLESTON, WV - Kanawha County's entire county vehicle fleet will soon be under the same roof, when the new W. Kent Carper Justice and Public Safety Complex opens this month.
ST. PAUL, MN - According to the American Lung Association of Minnesota, the SmartFleet Committee estimates the 2,500 flexible fuel vehicles used 816,568 gallons of E-85 in 2009, up from 650,036 gallons used in 2008.
FORT WORTH, TX - The Texas Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians and the Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians will host the annual Southwest EVT Conference Feb. 28-March 5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
UNIONDALE, NY - With the new additions, Long Island Power Authority expects to save 1,400 gallons of fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 10-15 tons per truck annually.
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Department of General Services (DGS) fleet division is auctioning 50 state vehicles online. The auction will close Feb. 10.
DETROIT - The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market, according to a lifecycle cost analysis by Vincentric.
BOSTON - The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will sign a memorandum of understanding with Nissan North America, Inc., beginning a non-exclusive partnership to explore ways to expand electric vehicle use in Massachusetts.
TULSA, OK - Officers have agreed to give up take-home vehicles going outside the city and to give more notice to use compensation time. The provisions extend through the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.
MARTINEZ, CA - For the past year, Rick Ranger has served as the acting fleet supervisor, overseeing the daily operations of the Fleet Division. The appointment marks his official role as fleet manager for the General Services department.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has been recognized for its progress in 2009 to become a more sustainable agency.
HOLDEN, LA - The City of New York has awarded another large contract to supply the New York City Fire Department five heavy rescue trucks.
GRAND JUNCTION, CO - The new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks will be the first four CNG vehicles in the City's fleet, and is the first stage in the City moving toward CNG and away from foreign oil dependency.
ANN ARBOR, MI - With a goal of reducing its fleet's petroleum reduction by 10 percent by 2012, the City's Green Fleets program has more than exceeded its original goal and has set a new goal to achieve a 30 percent reduction goal by the end of 2010.
IRVING, TX - With a number of employees retiring and/or leaving the City, the City of Irving has shifted a number of responsibilities that affect the city fleet.
SAN ANTONIO - In an effort to cut costs, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus initiated a three-phase plan to take 74 patrol cars off the streets and save more than $1.05 million.
FITCHBURG, MA - With a $2 million cut in state aid last year, the Fitchburg Fire Department will greatly benefit from two grants that will help its fleet and staff remain intact.
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EWS as rapporteur at Agritecnica
Oct 1st, 2013 |
EWS will act as rapporteur at the International Conference "Agriglobal 2013- 2nd National Congress " as part of the Agritechnica in Hanover.
The 2nd Agriglobal Congress, with "Practical Water Strategies" as its main theme, will be held on Thursday, 14 November 2013 at 3.00 p.m.
The Congress will take place at the Convention Center on the Hanover Exhibition Grounds, during this year's Agritechnica trade show. The programme will include a lecture by Professor Dr. Dr. Klaus Töpfer on the global challenges to water resources in food production and the presentation of results reports from two previous expert forums.
The event provides a international platform providing ideas for global food production practice with sustainable productivity and further develop them with new partners.
There will be a wealth of opportunities to network, exchange specialist information and experiences and initiate new cooperative projects.
Please see the following link to register to take part in this event!


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State Keeps Hunter Orange Rule
Wed., Aug. 16, 1995
Washington's "hunter orange" requirement will not be repealed by the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, even though a Grays Harbor County judge ruled the commission had no authority to impose it.
The commission voted at its meeting Saturday to retain the requirement and to seek legislation authorizing it to require hunters to wear a piece of fluorescent-orange clothing as a safety precaution.
"By retaining hunter orange as a requirement, we are clearly saying that the safety of hunters is one of our major priorities," commission chairman Mitch Johnson said.
"There are 40 states which require some form of hunter orange, and the experience of these states generally shows a significant reduction in firearm-related hunting accidents, without a reduction in hunter harvest," Johnson said.
He said Washington statistics since the requirement was adopted in 1991 also reflect significant reductions in hunter-related accidents.
Duck bag boosted
Washington duck hunters will enjoy a longer season and higher daily bag limits this year.
Higher waterfowl breeding population levels are expected to produce extremely good hunting conditions statewide.
In Eastern Washington, this year's waterfowl season will run 100 days, from Oct. 14-Jan. 21, with a bag limit of six ducks. Last year, the split season lasted 76 days, with a bag limit of four.
Bull trout studied
Montana biologists propose killing 12,000 hatchery-reared bull trout because releasing them might damage the gene pool of native bull trout.
The fish at the federal Creston hatchery grew from eggs collected in western Montana waters. They were reared mostly as an experiment.
The experiment proved bull trout can survive at Creston, and it also helped biologists learn about the physiology of the fish, said Wade Fredenberg, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. The information could be valuable if hatchery bull trout are needed in the future.
Environmental groups, such as Friends of the Wild Swan, have sued the hatchery to prevent release of the fish, now 6 inches long.
There are concerns that release could jeopardize the small and struggling population of wild bull trout in Montana waters.
State biologist Scott Rumsey said northwestern Montana lakes with suitable spawning areas generally have either remnant or healthy bull trout populations, or are connected to other bull trout waters.
There are fears that planting thousands of hatchery fish atop natives would overwhelm local gene pools and produce fish not ideally suited to their environments.
Rumsey said it is scientifically wise to avoid mixing hatchery and wild fish. "You have to realize that planting fish is not a panacea for helping wild populations," he said.
Fish boosters honored
A fisherman's breakfast to honor spearheads for Lake Roosevelt net pens projects will be held between 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday at the Seven Bays Community Center.
The event is open to anyone, Tim Peone of the Lake Roosevelt Development Association said. Cost will be $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12.
Net pen operators raise 400,000 rainbows a year for release into Lake Roosevelt.
Fly fishers unite
Rotating vices designed to help anglers tie better flies, sunglasses guaranteed to help locate fish feeding the sunniest banks, the latest in wader technology and rods and reels enough to satisfy even the most eager fishers were featured at the 30th annual Federation of Fly Fishers conclave in Livingston, Mont., last week.
Even area environmentalists had something to pitch. They were trying to recruit supporters to fight a gold mine planned at the headwaters of the famed Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River.
FFF operations manager Larry Watson estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 attended.
Tiger tales needed
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Department wants to know how tiger muskies are doing in Newman Lake and is asking anglers to report hooking fairly large ones.
Madonna Luers, information specialist for the Spokane regional office, said biologists have been unable to catch tiger muskies by electro-fishing, so they have to rely on anglers' reports to determine growth rates.
She said the department would especially like information on fish weighing more than 25 pounds. Call 456-4073. , Idaho open houses
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will conduct a series of community open houses in towns throughout the Clearwater Region this month to increase citizen participation in setting deer and elk seasons.
"We're attempting to bring the public into the rule-making process at the outset, not near the end as we've done in the past," said commissioner Keith Carlson.
Following the first round of open houses, the newly formed Clearwater Citizen's Advisory Committee will review the public comments received and provide input as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game develops the season recommendations.
A second round of community open houses will take place this fall, with the public having an opportunity to review the season proposals and comment on them.
The department will conduct open house meetings, 4-8 p.m., at:
Aug. 21, Lewiston, Community Center, 1424 Main St.
Aug. 22, Moscow, Latah County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 1021 Harold St.
Aug. 23, Orofino, High School, 300 Dunlap Rd.
Aug. 24, Grangeville, Senior Citizens Center, County Rd.
Fraser fishery closed
Canadian Fisheries Minister Brian Tobin last week shut down the largest salmon fishery in the world - the Fraser River fishery - and held out little hope it will reopen this year.
Tobin made the decision after reviewing data that showed sockeye stocks were almost 70 percent lower than the 11 million fish expected.
Fisheries officials blame the low returns on unusually warm Pacific waters and surges in predator fish populations.
"This is not the collapse of the Fraser River sockeye fishery, it is a dramatic decline of one year in a cycle," Tobin said.
The fishing ban covers the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of Georgia between the mainland and Vancouver Island and halts all sport and Indian commercial fishing.
Fishery officials say the ban will cost their industry $77 million.
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Petrobras Shares Up; Strong Demand Seen for Shares
RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones Newswires), Sep. 23, 2010
Shares in Brazilian oil giant Petrobras soared on Thursday, amid expectations that there's plenty of demand for the world's largest ever share issue, despite fears of government meddling.
"Demand is enormous and well oversubscribed," said Don Gimbel, a fund manager at Carret & Co, echoing the enthusiasm in the market. "This is a huge opportunity to participate in a very large deposit."
Petrobras' preferred shares trading in Sao Paulo rose sharply from the open, and were up 4.8% at 27.23 Brazilian reals ($15.85) at 1637 GMT on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, while in New York, the company's American Depositary Receipts were up 3.6% at $35.97.
Petrobras' one-of-a-kind access to some of the largest oil deposits discovered in the world over the past 30 years is enough to lure investors to the share offer, despite concerns about growing government meddling in the company.
Before Thursday's stunning gains, Petrobras was expected to price the share offer at between BRL25.00 and BRL26.00 per share. That would generate between $68 billion and $74 billion for the company, making the share offer the world's largest. Japan's Nippon Telephone & Telegraph held the previous record, raising $36.8 billion in 1987.
Now, expectations are growing that the offer could price at or above the top end of the range because of strong demand. The development puzzled some fund managers who had watched the offer closely.
"We expect the pricing to come in at BRL25.50, but this movement is strange," a fund manager who declined to be named said about the jump in Petrobras' shares. "That could indicate that the pricing will come in closer to BRL26.00 per share."
Petrobras may be able to set the price nearer to Thursday's rally point because of the strong demand, said Daniel Gorayeb, of Sao Paulo-based Accerta Investimentos.
"We're working with BRL27.00 a share," Gorayeb said. "Indications are that the bookbuilding has been successful and there's the demand [to support this price]. The offer's big, but we believe they're going to sell it all."
It's a sharp turnaround in Petrobras' fortunes, which had been clouded by uncertainties surrounding the share offer and an oil-rights swap with the government. Petrobras shares have been hammered throughout 2010, plummeting nearly 30% compared with 1.4% rise for the benchmark Ibovespa stocks index.
The slide in Petrobras shares compared with other emerging-market stocks represents "a big opportunity," said one U.S.-based fund manager. The fund manager, however, expects a slight discount to the market rally, "otherwise there is no point to buy [the shares]."
But many investors remain concerned about Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's plans to increase the government's stake in the company.
Brazil, which currently owns 30% of Petrobras' shares and more than 50% of its voting stock, is expected to buy a majority of the offer directly or indirectly via state pension funds and state-owned banks such as Caixa Economica Federal, Banco do Brasil (BBAS3.BR) and the Brazilian National Development Bank, or BNDES.
A greater government stake in the company is seen as a reversal of the privatization that took place in the 1990s, which turned Petrobras from a sleepy state-owned company to a cutting-edge oil giant that has undertaken some of the most difficult and challenging exploration and production work in the world.
"The way the stocks are moving, it would imply pricing towards the upper range...probably around where it's trading when the offer is announced," said one portfolio manager, who asked not to be named. The portfolio manager added that with all the money and work the company has to put in to develop massive recent oil funds, he sees little value in the stock for the next five years.
Rogerio Freitas, who manages $100 million for Rio de Janeiro-based investment fund Teorica Investimentos, echoed those comments, saying he would sit out the offer because Petrobras' efficiency and productivity will likely be crimped, thereby undercutting investor returns. A price above BRL26.00 per share was not likely to be a good deal for investors, according to Freitas.
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As the injury bug continues to sweep its way through the Cleveland Indians' roster, reserve players are being called upon to fill in the gaps. Based on a depleted 25-man roster and the fact Lonnie Chisenhall was one of the most productive Tribe hitters in April, he deserves to see a rise in his at bats. Manager Terry Francona needs to loosen the leash he has held over Chisenhall by only allowing the 25-year-old to face left-handed pitching in one at bat, compared to 61 plate appearances against the opposite handedness.
Chisenhall looks much more comfortable in the box this season hitting the ball to both ends of the field. As Michael Bourn, Jason Giambi and Jason Kipnis continue to nurse injuries, Chisenhall should be promoted during this stretch to see what he is capable of against right-handed pitching. If this trial and error works out, the Tribe depth chart would become much deeper when the team resurfaces healthy.
While Kipnis still has 3-5 weeks on the disabled list, Mike Aviles should get the brunt of the work at second base with Jose Ramirez and Elliot Johnson thrown in occasionally. It would be a waste for the Indians to put Aviles at third base taking out one of Chisenhall, Carlos Santana or Yan Gomes.
It will be interesting to see how the Tribe handle these injuries early on, as they faced similar obstacles last season when Nick Swisher, Corey Kluber, Zach McAllister and Bourn all missed time last year. The emphasis placed on making the Wahoos balanced is being put to the test as Francona's group tries to survive losing eight of their last 10 games all while replacing their All-Star second baseman.
The opportunity for Chisenhall to prove himself against a lefty adversary won't come until Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays' Eric Bedard. The 35-year-old veteran hurler will give Chisenhall all he can handle as they have never faced each other accompanied with Bedard pitching well in his last 11 innings giving up just two earned runs.
Joe Cooper is a writer for RantSports.com. Follow him on twitter @joeRantSports , "like" his page on Facebook and add him to your network on Google.


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Major League Baseball is expected to review an incident in which umpire Paul Nauert put his hand on Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter during last night's game against the Baltimore Orioles, reports Tom Gage and Tony Paul of The Detroit News.
Orioles pitcher Bud Norris served up a two-run homer to Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler to give the Tigers a 4-1 lead in the eighth inning. Norris then hit Hunter in the ribs with a 94 mph fastball on the very next pitch, causing both benches to clear. Norris was subsequently ejected.
Yelling ensued and during the incident, Nauert put his hand on Hunter's face as he started shouting at the Orioles dugout.
"That's my guy," Hunter said of Nauert. "He was trying to cover my mouth. I've known him too long [to be upset]. He was just saying to me, 'C'mon, T. You're way better than that.' And he's right.
"I apologize to the fans for my reaction."
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"It's like a pickup basketball game. There's a foul and two guys argue," Hunter said. "There's a lot of adrenaline going. Once you calm down and think about the situation ... it doesn't make sense. I'm too old for this stuff. I've got kids in college. I can't be doing that."


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Step through the impressive doors into Rue de la Course Coffeehouse at the corner of S. Carrollton and Oak St. and you can feel the history; the building has been around since the early 1900's. Back then it was known as Merchants Bank and was the third largest bank in the U.S. offering services to those in the import/export trade.
Just steps off the Carrollton streetcar line, this is your kind of place if you appreciate super high ceilings, expansive windows, and a counter that goes on and on. You're surrounded by intricate relief and frieze architectural details. Keep your eyes out for the gargoyles over the arches and note the fleur de lis details in the vintage chandelier.
There's plenty of indoor seating with great wooden tables and chairs. You can also sit on the second level or sip your coffee al fresco at one of the sidewalk tables.
Rue de la Course serves a variety of bagel sandwiches and their pastries and desserts are made fresh daily. Trivia: the name Rue de la Course is French for Race Street, that's the street where the coffeehouse originated.
Good to Know:
- Rue de la Course is located at 1140 S. Carrollton Ave.
- Hours are 6:30AM-11PM Monday-Friday & 7AM-11PM Saturday-Sunday
- Free WI-FI available with any purchase
- There's another location at 3121 Magazine St.
- Locals will recall that Rue de la Course had several locations throughout the city pre-Katrina


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So I was invited by the Dean of Commeece to attend a family birthday party at a wildlife park. Though I have been on a few game drives, I was not prepared for the "wildlife" to be walking around through the picnic area. On the way into the park, I told the dean's granddaughters–those warthogs are very dangerous. We are extremely wary of them in the States.
When we got out of the car, warthogs were crawling under the picnic tables, eating fallen table scraps. Nobody seemed bothered by it. Like me, a few other tourists were crazy, taking several pics… Domesticated warthogs!
There was quite a spread at the braai and a great time was had by all.
For the foodies:
There was an assortment of green Salads, pasta salad with tuna… Rice dishes, biryanis (with lentils), creamed spinach (they use peanut butter in addition to the milk), beef curry, my local fav starch pap (cornmeal grits), and MEAT!! Pork, chicken, beef, woers (sausage) MEAT. Delish. I will obtain the biryani recipe from the dean's daughter. It's important.
For the tour guide in me:
As an aside, There are "beehive" accommodations and a couple of family and couples cabins at the park. There's a pool and hiking opportunities onsite. There's also wifi-for a fee. The Nyala beehives are a pretty swank in an "isolated" kind of way, at reasonable prices. BUT they are not heated/cooled so I think summer stays would be out for me though some locals stated that the beehive shape means heat rises… They also have a restaurant and bar with reasonable prices and very nice staff.


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Knowing that the products that you purchase come from an American labor is important. With the economic issues of the past, it's good to see jobs returning to America.
The China-based Fuyao Group is set to become the largest auto glass supplier in the world after it's Dayton, Ohio plant hits full capacity. They estimate that between 1500 and 2000 workers will be employed in what could be the most automated glass plant in the world.
In the next couple of weeks, Fuyao Glass America should start manufacturing. With it's location in Ohio, the plant is in a strategic position near all of the major automotive vehicles are made in the United States.
How does Fuyao auto glass differ from other brands?
Fuyao has an advantage by having government certifications, such as the GB96565 in China, the DOT in America, SAA in Australia, and the ECE in Europe as well as International Quality Certifications. They have also worked with many of the leading vehicle manufactures in China, Australia, Europe, and America – gaining a well-rounded set of expertise in many different vehicles and auto-glass requirements.
They produce everything from bullet-resistant glass to automotive safety glass, including laminated glass, tempered glass, insulated glass, and encapsulated glass.
What this means for you.
Fuyao provides a large portion of all auto glass in America. By opening up a plant in America, distribution becomes easier – deliveries faster and cheaper.
Need new auto glass?
If you're in the metro-Atlanta area and you need to replace auto glass in your vehicle, give a call. We've got a wide selection of auto glass to choose from and come out to your location to install it.
Read more about the Fuyao plant: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/2015/10/fuyao-ready-to-roll-in-dayton.html


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Differences in Addictions: Acute vs. Non-Acute Toxicity
All addictions share unifying characteristics: a dopamine high; and the development of tolerance. Still, there's at least one factor that divides addictions into two categories, and that's acute toxicity.
Most addictive drugs — alcohol, heroin, synthetic opiates, cocaine, methamphetamine – are acutely toxic: take too much at once and they'll kill you.
Drugs like marijuana, nicotine or caffeine, on the other hand, aren't like that. They can be addictive, but they aren't acutely toxic. Similarly, non-drug addictions, like gambling, result from behaviors that aren't acutely toxic.
Addiction to acutely toxic drugs is a progressive disease that, without treatment, ends in death. That's because of the way tolerance develops. The brain's defense to excessive drug use is to make the dopamine system successively less efficient over time. But the result is that just to feel normal, a user has to increase the dose and frequency to respond to ever-worsening tolerance. The body can adapt to that increased drug use, but only to a point. The basic rule of toxic substances always applies: take too much and you die. So, the inexorable process of deepening tolerance involves a paradox: your brain and body can adapt to tolerate a level of drugs that might be deadly to occasional users. But eventually, as addicts continue to increase the dose and frequency, they get closer and closer to the acutely toxic threshold. The process culminates in a lethal dose, even for someone as highly tolerant as a late-stage addict.
Addiction to drugs that aren't acutely toxic – you never hear about fatal overdoses of caffeine, nicotine or marijuana — don't involve the same lethal threat. Nor do behavioral addictions like gambling. Accordingly, addiction to non-acutely-toxic drugs or behaviors is the exception to the rule that addiction is a progressive, fatal disease.
Unfortunately for these addicts, not being forced to face the ultimate decision to get sober and live or keep using and die may make a moment of clarity more difficult. Still, many people addicted to drugs or behaviors that aren't acutely toxic can face up to their addictions without the life-or-death threat. Attendance at Marijuana Anonymous and behavioral anonymous programs (Gamblers Anonymous, etc.) attests that a goodly number conclude they can't live normal lives if they continue in their addictions despite having no fear of dying from overdose.
For the next article in the Why Drugs Can Be Addicting series click here.
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Singer announces she's married a week after engagement news!
Some brides love to have time to plan their big day – others prefer a short engagement. This pop star is definitely one of those brides!
It was only last week that we reported The Sugababes' Amelle Berrabah was happily engaged to boyfriend Marcio – and now she has surprised us all with her latest announcement!
The singer took to her Twitter account to reveal the exciting news that she is officially a married woman! Amelle tweeted: "Sorry for the sudden announcement but I am officialy Mrs Sousa Rosa!! #ImMarriedYa'll!!! #yay #blesses #sohappy."
Sorry for the sudden announcement but I am officially Mrs Sousa Rosa!!! #ImMarriedYa'll!!! #yay #blessed #sohappy ❤ pic.twitter.com/YH8SU1RSuZ
— Amelle S Rosa (@Amelle_Berrabah) October 17, 2014
No need to apologise to us, Amelle – we love a good love story!
Amelle also shared some stunning photos of her engagement ring, we hope to catch a glimpse of the wedding dress very soon!


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President and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Co. Jamie Dimon testifies before a Senate Banking Committee hearing in June. The committee was hearing testimony from Dimon on how JPMorgan Chase lost billions in stock market trades. Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images.
Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news on his Making Sen$e page. Here is Wednesday's query:
Name: Hill Kemp
Question: When Morgan Stanley loses $7 billion, does that money just disappear into the ether or does some other party(s) make $7 billion?
Paul Solman: I'm not sure if you mean JPMorgan Chase instead of Morgan Stanley. Before the 1930s, they were the same firm, but the Banking Act of 1933, often referred to as "Glass-Steagall" after its congressional sponsors, effectively hived off investment banking from commercial — deposit — banking in order to limit risk. Thus the two "Morgans."
Moreover, if you mean JPMorgan/Chase, then the total amount of its recent loss is reported to be $5.8 billion and falling dominoes.
As usual, look for a second post early Wednesday afternoon. And please don't blame us if events or technology overtake us. This entry is cross-posted on the Making Sen$e page, where correspondent Paul Solman answers your economic and business questions


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Job Summary:
The Executive Director (ED) is accountable for the operation of the Mirabella Seattle community, providing operational guidance to the department directors in charge of operational functions and to analyze and appraise the effectiveness of its operation. To that end, the ED direct/coordinates Mirabella Seattle toward the achievement of established objectives and provides the leadership necessary to fulfill the vision, mission and core values of PRS and Mirabella Seattle. Overall, our values guide us in our decision-making, inform our daily behaviors, and collectively create the culture of our organization and the ED is positioned not only as the symbol of that culture but has the ability to drive it. This executive exempt position is full time, requiring a minimum average of forty (40) hours per week. Work hours shall remain flexible to meet the needs of the community, its staff, residents and operations. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
About Mirabella Seattle
Mirabella Seattle, a part of Pacific Retirement Services, is a beautiful not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in the heart of downtown Seattle. We have a 46 bed SNF (5 star rated) located on the second floor and accepts Medicare, HMO, and Private Insurance patients. Outside of our SNF and AL floors, Mirabella is home to more than 290 IL residents who enjoy a high-end resort style living experience. We have an elegant private dining room and a casual cafe on site complete with stunning views of downtown Seattle. Our menu items are made from a scratch kitchen with the customer experience in mind. We strive to keep our menus fresh by making frequent changes and offering nightly dinner specials.


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Veneers for your Teeth
(Different types of Veneers: Ceramic; Porcelain; Resin-Based Composite; Acrylic)
"In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth, veneers improve the aesthetics of a smile or and protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental lab, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement such as Panavia. In contrast, a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated. Full veneer crown is described as "A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces (Mesial, Distal, Facial, Lingual and Occlusal)". Laminate veneer, on the other hand, is a thin layer that covers only the surface of the tooth and used for aesthetic purposes." – Source Wikipedia.
Reasons for Procedure
Dental veneers are an elective dental procedure that a patient decides to do on their own. Typically, there is no medical necessity. Some of the reasons a patient might choose to have veneers put on their teeth could include the following:
Crooked or Uneven Teeth | Slightly Discolored Teeth | Worn Down or Chipped Tooth or Teeth
Possible Complications
Problems from the procedure are rare, but most medical procedures do have a certain degree of risk attached even if the process is simple. The dentists at South Anchorage Dental Center always provide patients with the pros and cons of all treatments. Things to be aware of…
- After getting veneers there is a slight chance of sensitivity to hot and cold—Typically after a few days this dissipates or goes away entirely.
- On occasion a Veneer may chip or crack. Overall veneers are strong, but they are also known to be brittle. Do not put excessive strain on them, such as biting your fingernails or chewing ice as you could initiate problems with your teeth and the veneers.
- On rare occasions stains and /or cavities can form under the surface. This is particularly the case if the veneers are not fully placed or sealed onto your tooth.
Before you decide to get veneers, please talk to the doctors at SADC about risks before the procedure. If you are a person who is known to clench or grind your teeth, we may recommend that you use a nighttime bite guard to protect your veneers.
Call Us With Your Questions About Veneers & Book an Appt.
Things to be aware of before you decide on getting Veneers.
Ask yourself why are you getting veneers in the first place.
- What do you not like about your teeth now? Things, such as discoloration or crookedness
- So why are you making a change and what do you want your teeth to look like when finished
- Are you even a candidate for veneers? Ask the doctors at SADC.
- Because there are many types what is the best one for your individual circumstances?
At SADC we will thoroughly explain every step of the procedure to make sure you are 100% comfortable and understand the entire process. Knowledge is a great equalizer, so we want to educate you before you make a rash decision.
For some parts of the procedure, you will be a local anesthetic. You will have a local anesthetic for some parts of the procedure. By this, we mean that only the part of your mouth being worked on will get numb.
Description of the Procedure
You may need to make several trips to South Anchorage Dental Center depending on the type of veneer you ultimately choose to use in your mouth.
The top layer of enamel on your teeth will be removed to make room for your new veneers. A local anesthetic may be given to you for this step. More than likely it will be given as a gel that is rubbed on your gums or as an injection. The SADC dentist will take a mold of your teeth and send it to a dental lab. The lab will make veneers to fit your teeth. This may take several days or as long as a week being in Alaska.
When you come in for your next visit, a mild chemical will be put on your teeth. The chemical creates a rough surface for the veneer to bond to the teeth. A special cement is used to bond your veneers to your teeth. In particular cases, a light-sensitive resin may be used to attach the veneer. To cure and harden the resin a special light will be used.
How Long Will It Take?
The procedure may take up to several hours depending on the complexity. Also, you may have to come back to our offices while we wait for your new veneers to get back from the manufacturer.
Will It Hurt?
There is a chance that you may have some minor pain. The local anesthetic our offices provide the patient should alleviate most if not all the pain. Talk to your dentist at SADC if your mouth is sore after the procedure. He may be able to provide or recommend an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Post-procedure Care
You will be able to leave right after the procedure.
To schedule your consultation, give us a call at South Anchorage Dental Center >>> 907-248-7275


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Pastitsio (or pastichio), is a traditional Greek baked pasta dish. A Greek take on lasagna, if you will, prepared with either ground beef or lamb and topped with béchamel sauce.
This take on Pastitsio is a gluten-free and lightened up version that does not skimp on flavor. My husband's Greek grandmother assisted me in the kitchen while making this dish for Greek Easter over 5 years ago, and I've been making this variation ever since.
The béchamel we poured over layers of gluten-free pasta and seasoned ground turkey consists of whisked eggs and unsweetened/unflavored soy milk. That's it. So simple, so delicious.
Pair this hearty main gluten-free dish with a Spiralized Village Greek Salad for a tasty Greek inspired supper.
What You'll Need
- 1 lb Gluten-Free Rigatoni OR Gluten-Free Penne
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened and unflavored soy milk (or other favorite non-dairy milk)
- 6 tbsp Pecorino-Romano cheese, divided (confirm gluten-free and no gluten additives)
- 2 tbsp butter, divided and sliced into small pieces
How to Make It
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×9 glass dish with canola cooking spray.
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized skillet. Add the turkey and cook until meat is completely cooked through, breaking apart with a spoon or sturdy spatula as the meat browns.
- Add nutmeg, garlic powder, and onion powder to the cooked ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and milk until well combined. Set aside.
- Drain pasta. Pour half the amount into the bottom of the glass dish. Sprinkle half the Pecorino-Romano cheese evenly over top followed by half the butter.
- Pour the entire pan of cooked turkey over top this first layer, using a spatula to spread out into an even layer.
- Add the remaining pasta over top the turkey. Layer with remaining cheese and butter.
- Slowly pour the egg and soy milk mixture over top the dish, allowing the mixture to seep into the layers.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let dish rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Note: Do not worry if the first few slices look like a hot mess on your plate. After sitting in the fridge overnight, it is much easier to slice, serve, and re-heat the next day.
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels to confirm the product is gluten-free. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.


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On-going since November 2013, A Drawing Life is a series of monthly online interviews with famed manga artist/illustrator/concept artist Katsuya Terada, presented by Japanese publisher PIE Books.
The interviews ( in Japanese only ) are pretty in-depth and covers a wide range of topics including Terada-san's working methods, discussions of his doodles and sketches, his wishlist for an ideal hardware set-up, experiences of his recent time spent in the U.S and much more. Peppered between the lengthy written interviews are numerous sketches and illustrations, all tasty stuff, some of which I have reproduced below :
I wish I had the time to do a full English translation of the interviews ( it's a fun read ), but I don't. To read all the interviews, go here.
All images shown on this page courtesy of PIE Books & Katsuya Terada.
I also recommend my Katsuya Terada Art Books – The Big List, a comprehensive list of Terada-san's published art books.18


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I love Mary. I love her too little, I love her selfishly, I love her haphazardly, but I do love her.
In my small way, I would sing her praises every moment.
You know when something just sits right? That's how it is with me and Mary. At first I thought it was all a bit random and pagan, that I should have this rather potent swell of affection for a woman I just met.
But the more I think about it, the more it seems quite the reverse. C S Lewis says that the Saints and Angels, this crowd of witnesses, these heavenly peers we're often told about, have always been there alongside us. That these benevolent forces aren't new at all, and that when we see them, we shall know them- as one can recognise a childhood friend or a pen pal. We shall finally speak the name's of those we have always known in Spirit.
"Aha! It's You!" we will say, as we, at long last, are re-united. So, perhaps Mary was always there- and I only now know to call her 'mother.'
More than that, I sometimes wonder, whether or not this Immaculate Virgin Queen was made for us, and we for her. We have need of a Mother, that may be true, but the Church's love for Mary is more than an obligation: it's somehow, organic. As a duck takes to water, or a child to it's mother's breast, Mary is for us.
St. Louis Marie de Montfort says,
"God the Father gathered all the waters together and called them the seas (maria). He gathered all his graces together and called them Mary (Maria). The great God has a treasury or storehouse full of riches in which he has enclosed all that is beautiful, resplendent, rare, and precious, even his own Son. This immense treasury is none other than Mary whom the saints call the 'treasury of the Lord'. From her fullness all men are made rich." (True Devotion to Mary, 23)
This week at church, before an altar of Our Lady, someone turned to me and said,
"If you ask our Lady for anything, she'll do it for you."
Now, usually, when someone makes an unchecked profession of childish faith, I feel the need to contest it: "Poor soul!" I might think, "How foolish they are not to think more critically, how stupid!" Not this time. I was only touched, deeply, by this beautiful and simple expression of piety.
That's the way it is with Mary and me, my love for her grows, the pleasure I take in her seems too much for church. Praying to her, singing her Litanies, looking at artwork of her, thinking of her titles: it makes me happy.
Inviolata, Untier of Knots, Immaculata, Gebira, Mother of Sorrows, Mother of Consolation, Seat of Wisdom, Earthly Paradise, Queen of Angels, Queen of Confessors, Tower of David, Star of the Sea,
Sanctissima! Piissima! Mother of God! Queen of Peace!
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
-Song of Solomon 6:10
Now, as for whether or not this is all heresy:
If loving Mary makes me a heretic, then light the fire and erect that stake- because I'll be singing till I'm good and crispy.
Hail Holy Queen!


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Cheapest Time to Travel to Italy
From North to South, including the islands, Italy is full of amazing destinations and proudly owns some of the most attractive artistic and cultural treasures in the world.
If you are planning to visit Italy and you have the flexibility to choose the period of the year when to go, the ideal choice would be to pick periods when tourism is lower.
In Short:
When planning your trip to Italy, you can save money by:
- Traveling during off peak season.
- Booking your airplane ticket at east 2-3 months in advance.
- Avoiding main holidays or city-specific major festivities
- Eat, buy, and shop in places away from the main touristic itineraries.
Have fun and take lots of pictures! :)
When Is The Low Season In Italy?
During low season you'll have better opportunities to:
- enjoy the cities you are visiting because of smaller crowds
- see a more realistic Italian life-style, since most of the people around are natives
- and last but not least, save money
Low season can be considered the periods from April to the end of June and the months of September and October. These are also months with wonderful weather, since they are neither during the Italian hot summer or cold winter.
Italian Climate and Temperatures
Climate in Italy is generally temperate. Only rarely you can find temperature higher than 40˚C (104˚F) in the summer, or below -10˚C (14˚F) in winter. Season are pretty well defined, winter is generally cold, spring is rainy but with many sunny days, summer is hot and dry, with some thunderstorms, fall is mild, sometimes rainy, but never cold.
The Mediterranean Sea, that surrounds Italy, influences the climate making it milder, especially on the coast, where winters are warmer and summers are less hot.
Due to its geographical configuration, Italy can be divided into three climate zones:
Cividale del Friuli
Climate in the North
The Northern region is the area less mitigated by the sea, and presents a climate that is quite cold during winter, with snow showers during the months of December, January and February, and a very hot and humid summer.
Climate in the Center
Central Italy, between the cities of Bologna and Rome, has a temperate climate with smaller difference between cold and hot seasons, though occasionally you could have a snowy and cold winter and extremely hot summer.
Climate in the South and main Islands (Sicily and Sardinia)
The climate in the South of Italy and Islands is generally dry and warm, with fewer rainfalls and periods of drought. Winter is never too cold and autumn and spring have temperatures close to summer in in the North and center areas.
Climate on Alps and Apennines
An exception must be made for the mountainous areas of Alps and Apennines, where the altitude makes the climate colder.
Locations on the Alps and Apennines are ideal for skiing in winter and excursions and hiking during the summer months.
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Best Months to Visit Different Cities in Italy
April, May, and June are probably the best months to visit Italy, because the climate is moderate everywhere, and the blooming farmland adds wonderful scenarios to the already picturesque landscapes.
September and October are two other favorite months to enjoy great temperatures and low costs.
If you like shopping, then you may want to go to Italy during the sales periods. You may be surprised to hear that sales in Italy are strictly regulated by law, and official calendars are published every year. Typically sales are allowed during change of seasons, i.e. January and July.
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Milan – Milan is a city of business, fashion and has also wonderful sightseeing and museums. The best periods to visit are May, June, September and October.
Venice – the most enjoyable period to visit Venice is from end of March to the end of May, and the months of September and October.
During the carnival season, usually in February - but it changes according to when the Easter Holiday falls each year - Venice becomes the stage for professional and amateurs in costumes of all kinds. It's quite wonderful to see, but of course it is not the cheapest period to visit.
Venice can be flooded with high tides during the winter months, especially in the months of November and December.
Florence – Autumn is the rainiest period in Florence, with heavy rain storms that can last for days, especially in November. Summer is very hot, with scattered thunderstorms.
Spring and the beginning of autumn are usually the best seasons to visit Florence.
Rome – The best time to go to Rome is in the spring, from April to June and in the month of September, when skies are blue and the temperature still warm.
Naples – From April to October is the best time to visit Naples, the region of Campania, and all the islands around it. The best months to take the ferries and visit Capri and the other islands are from April-June, and September-October.
Sardinia – The best period to visit Sardinia is from April to June. In April the whole island blooms with flowers, the landscape colors showcase yellows from broom and mimosa bushes, blues of lavender mixes with the wild bushes of white and purple cistus, purple orchids fill the paths, red poppies color the yellow corn fields; the spring landscape is a festival of colors.
Sardinia is best known for its wonderful beaches, where it's comfortable to bath from May to October. The peak tourist season is in July and August, but September and October are great months to go to the beach.
Sicily – Sicily has a mild and sunny climate all year long, but the best times to visit are during the months of April, May, June, and September.
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Airfare Booking Tips:
- Best period to buy the airplane tickets is from January – March.
- Buy the tickets at least 2-3 months in advance, this will allow you to find shorter flights (less stop-overs, shorter layover) at competitive prices.
Most Expensive Periods to Visit Italy
As for every market, the tourism market does not make an exception on the basic rule: the higher the request, the higher the price. In fact, the most expensive periods to visit Italy are related to popular Holidays and vacation periods.
Some holidays are common to the all country, but depending on the city you are visiting, you may find very popular city-specific holidays.
Major Italian National Holidays
New Year's Day, January 1
Easter Sunday, the date varies each year
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday
Liberation Day, April 25
Labor Day, May 1
Republic Day, June 2
Assumption Day, or Ferragosto, August 15
All Saint's Day, November 1
Immaculate Conception, December 8
Christmas Day, December 25
Saint Stephen's Day, December 26
Avoid Traveling at Ferragosto If You Can
Typically Italians take their vacations in August, especially the weeks around the 15th of August, which is called Ferragosto. That is a major holiday in Italy, with fireworks, parades, air shows, etc.
If you plan to visit during that period, be aware the cities become ghost towns. Most shops and business close, inhabitants go to the beach or travel, to the point that barely no one is around… well, no one but the tourists. Also, since August is the peak vacation period for Italians, reservations get quite costly.
Stay Away from Popular Touristic Itineraries
The best way to save money while on vacation is to spend your money away from the usual touristic itineraries.
Choose a hotel in a less touristic area, look for restaurants and shops used by locals.
Don't get trapped by shining and fancy tourist shops, you can save lots of money and get better quality for the price if when it's time to purchase you stir away from the main attractions.
Ask for directions and advice at your hotel front desk, or even to people on the street. The average Italian is very happy to be helpful.
© 2012 Robie Benve
Hi Robie,
Thanks for all your wonderful information. I'd like to plan a trip to see Rome, Florence and Venice Fall 2018. I tpyically use Airbnb when I travel. This will be my first trip to Italy. I'd also like to use the train to move between the different cities. Is this a costly way to travel Rome to Florence and Florence to Venice? I'd like to throw in a 1-2 day trip to Paris at the end. What's the best itinerary to see all these cities? I have about 10-12 days set aside.
when is the best time to travel to Calabria. our daughter studied abroad in Agregento last summer and said it was very hot
When is the best time to travel to Rome, winter or summer? What is the best way to get around? Do you recommend any food places or/and a good place to stay?
Very well explained all types of expenses in Italy, which is necessary for one to get the idea before planning a trip to Italy.
Hi, we will be going to Rome in December, you think it will be worth it , and i am well little worried about the weather any advice you would like to give. TIA
Were planning a trip to Italy in august 2019. This date was not my choice at all. Seems like that's the only time my daughter and son in-law can go. What is your opinion about the month of august? It will be our first trip to Italy.
Oh thank you so much then!! Great website, and I'm so grateful that you've done this!!
Sorry to post again, but I should ask if $850 is a good price to go in April? Thank you so much again.
Okay, thank you so much then for your response. I sorta found a good deal on delta for $850 for April, so maybe I'll go with that. Thank you so much again Robie!
I want to go end of April...but are sure, it's best to wait for Jan. to book for cheaper flights? That seems like cutting it close\/
I would like to travel to Sicily and hike from town to town and especially to Mount Etna. I would like to keep my cost down. Where is the best place to fly into? Do the many of the villages have cheap places to stay?
Love your painting :) I love Italy and as well as travelling there by plane on several occasions have made the car journey from the UK. So sad to hear the recent news of a devasting earthquake.
I also went to Italy on Holiday, I would like to thank iEagle.com because they made my trip more interesting and cheaper.
My daughter is getting married in Vatican City 10/2016 ,looking for suggestions hotel stay 3 adults , two 16 year olds . We will be there approx,10-12 days .Thanks
I agree with you that the best time to travel is during non-peak season. We visited Sicily for 6 weeks in the winter and really enjoyed it. Less crowd so we enjoyed the visits to all the tourist places.
I'm so confused about the seasons! I'm going back to Florence this Oct and was surprised to find the hotel I stayed in this past Dec double+ the price! No kidding. $68 Dec'14 , Oct'15 $141. While 'shopping' I noticed the August prices lower than Oct. I thought summer was 'high' season- highest prices, most tourists, all Europe on holiday, not to mention students. Just read on Italysource that mid july-Aug hotels drop prices. Sept through Oct is part of high season! (& April- mid July). Guess I thought I was in 'shoulder season' and hotels would be a bit more reasonable. It's really killing me to pay twice the price. Seems the seasons change as a certain time becomes more popular, prices go up. I shouldn't complain too much since fares came down & the exchange rate is now more favorable to the $$.
Love the facts.... Thank you.
I had never thought about the timetable other than my schedule. Now that my life is more flexible I perhaps take these tips into consideration. I wonder how difficult in off season it would be to tour some of the famous factories? I guess one can always ask?!
Great hub! really interesting. Thanks for sharing:)
Well done Robie, great info for anyone thinking of a trip to Italy. We've always gone in September but it would be nice to go in the Spring when everything is blooming. We are going to Sicily in September so can't wait to report back on that trip.
Really well covered. Thanks for the great info :)
A very helpful hub. I've never been to Italy, but always wanted to go and I hope some day to make it there. I will hang on to your hub in case I ever need it for reference. Voted up and useful.
Ah, io amo bella Italia! Spent a couple weeks in the Umbrian hills a few years ago...time to go again, and now I know exactly when!
Great hub, love all the maps, and climate details. Very thorough. Voted up and useful!
Very useful information! It's good to take in consideration the climate when one travels to a foreign place.
Voted up!
Great Hub...Informative and interesting...good job
Very interesting hub. clear and nicely laid out. Choc full o'Facts! Voted up.
I really enjoyed this hub! Voted up and beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Italy and this will certainly help when the time comes.
I want to visit italy some day and I will definitely remember what I read in your hub when I plan my trip. Voted up
Really useful hub. I travel to Italy frequently and it is good to know when the cheapest times to travel are. Voted up and interesting!