text: Any ideas on what causes the receptor ratio shift??? Maybe silent synapses is inhibition without inhibitory agents, a way of preventing too much activity prior to the establishment of 'working synapses' (recalling idea that cortex is basically over activated and needs inhibition to keep it under control, consistent with evolutionary rise in thalamic (at least) GABA activity)? Unfortunately God is not going to help us at all. This ng may as well receive the last rites. John H. Silent Synapses in Neural Plasticity: Current Evidence Harold L. Atwood1 and J. Martin Wojtowicz1 LEARNING & MEMORY 6:542-571 © 1999 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press ISSN1072-0502/99 $5.00 ....... A special case that occurs often in the mammalian CNS is that of synapses lacking functional AMPA-type glutamate receptors, but possessing NMDA-type glutamate receptors (Fig. 2C). Such synapses may be very prevalent early in development, and decrease in occurrence thereafter, as discussed below. Although these synapses are often referred to as silent synapses, we think they should be termed conditionally silent synapses, because they can express a physiological response when the membrane is depolarized, but not when it is hyperpolarized close to the resting potential (Fig. 3). ......... In summary, silent synapses possessing NMDA and not AMPA receptors, which appear to be much more frequent in the developing nervous system, are not likely to be truly silent. More exactly, they are conditionally silent. Use of the term silent synapse for conditionally silent synapses can lead inadvertently to a rather confusing description in which, for example, the observed bursting activity in a developing cortical circuit has been attributed to the activity of silent synapses (Golshani and Jones 1999). A more useful concept of the truly silent synapse is a more restricted one. For example, the classical Hebbian synapse, which is ineffective until a period of combined pre- and postsynaptic activity makes it active (Hebb 1949), would fit the stricter definition. According to this concept, the NMDA receptor can be a suitable trigger for the associative strengthening of such synapses by the right combination of pre- and postsynaptic mechanisms. -------------------- Organization and regulation of proteins at synapses Jee Hae Kim and Richard L Huganir* Current Opinion in Cell Biology 1999, 11:248-254 It is still not clear whether this process is due to the activation of pre-existing inactive AMPA receptors or to the physical insertion of active AMPA receptors into the postsynaptic membrane. A variety of studies have indicated, however, that the density of receptors can dramatically vary at different synapses and can be dynamically regulated. For example, AMPA receptor responses in cortical neuronal cultures are modulated in response to changes in synaptic activity and this 'synaptic scaling' may involve modulation of receptor density at synapses [56..]. Using recombinant virus constructs with epitope-tagged glutamate receptor, Lissin et al. [57..] found that the surface expression of synaptic receptors is affected by activity in hippocampal cultures. In cultured spinal neurons, inhibition of excitatory synaptic transmission increased postsynaptic responses due to increases in the metabolic half-life of AMPA receptors which resulted in increased numbers of AMPA receptors at synapses [58..]. Immunofluorescence and immunogold techniques have also recently been used to detect morphological correlates of 'silent synapses' [59..-63..]. These results support the previous electrophysiological results and directly demonstrate that many excitatory synapses contain NMDA receptors but many do not physically contain AMPA receptors. "Matt Jones" <jonesmat at physiology.wisc.edu> wrote in message news:b86268d4.0209171827.aa9f809 at posting.google.com... > "Bryan Price" <jprice1661 at earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<Wttg9.4994$Os3.351275 at newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>... > > I may be asking the wrong group with this - please redirect me if needed. > > > Bryan, > > Since you posted it on a neuroscience group, god help us if this is > the wrong group! But looking at the recent posts around here, god help > us anyway. > > > > > I've been looking at some network models that focus on the delayed activity > > of NMDA currents in addition to the quick AMPA currents in biological > > neurons. The ranges of the conductances I have for these are > > > > Excitatory > > AMPA: g(peak) ~ 0.1 - 0.3 ns, t(peak) ~ 0.3 - 1 ms > > NMDA: g(peak) ~ 0.05 - 0.5 ns, t(peak) ~ 5 - 50 ms > > > > Inhibitory > > GABAa: g(peak) ~ 0.4 - 1 ns, t(peak) ~ 0.2 - 1.2 ms > > GABAb: g(peak) ~ 0.1 - 0.3 ns, t(peak) ~ 40 - 150 ms > > > > [The Handbook of Brain Theory and Neural Networks (Arbib, 1995), "Dendridic > > Processing" (Segev), Table 1] > > > Those numbers look roughly OK to me. Obviously these values will vary > a lot between cell types, with temperature, etc. You should check > whether the authors are quoting values for miniature- synaptic > currents (i.e., due to release of a single vesicle) or rather in > response to an action potential which invades -all- of the axon > terminals at once. In that case, the effective synaptic conductance > will be the sum of several miniature conductances. > > > > > > > 1) Easy question: What is an 'ns'? It's not just 1/giga-ohms, is it? > > A "ns" (should be "nS") is a nanoSiemen. 1 Siemen = 1/Ohm, so yes, 1 > nS = 1/1GOhm. > > > > 2) Harder question: I'm trying to calculate the range of ratios between the > > AMPA and NMDA (and GABAa and GABAb) time-summed currents. I am, of course, > > applying a membrane decay convolution function to the beta functions I'm > > using to approximate the currents, with Tm ~ 7 - 50 ms. > > > I'm not sure what you mean by membrane decay convolution. Is this in > order to convert the conductance into a current under conditions of > changing membrane potential? If so, I think I would agree with > Christian Wilms' post that the best thing would be to explicitly > simulate the currents and membrane potential, including > voltage-dependence of NMDA (but this gets costly of course). If it is > really currents you're interested in, these will always depend on > membrane potential, which will be fluctuating in complex ways during a > network simulation. > > If you're trying to simplify the complicated current waveforms into > simple ratios, so that you can use a "mean field" approximation in > your modeling, then at the very least I would explicitly simulate the > changing NMDA current in response to a randomly fluctuating voltage, > and average and convolve over that instead of the raw beta function. > It would be a big mistake to ignore the voltage dependence of NMDA > current. > > But maybe I'm not understanding the problem correctly. > > > Clearly I could use > > the maximum AMPA and the minimum NMDA conductances for one limit of the > > ratios, and the opposite conductances for the other limit, as this would be > > inclusive. > > This actually seems pretty reasonable to me. > > However, I suspect that individual synapses (containing both AMPA > > and NMDA receptors) maintain some sort of relationship between the numbers > > of each type of receptor - > > Right, this seems reasonable too. For a long time, there were some > "average ratios" that people could depend on. Try looking up papers > from about 10 years ago that have both 1) "Rosenmund" and "Westbrook" > or 2) "Bekkers" and "Stevens" on the authorlist. > > Unfortunately, these days, these "average ratios" are no longer in > vogue, thanks to a recent phenomenon known as "silent synapses". So > you're following statement is no longer as accurate as it was 5 years > ago: > > I don't believe that a synapse would have no AMPA > > receptors while also having a plethora of NMDA receptors, or vice-versa. > > > > Does anyone know of research that might reveal such a relationship? > > > See the authors I mentioned above for evidence in support of such a > relationship. > > Do a medline search for "silent synapses" to get a more recent view in > which the ratio of AMPA/NMDA is in almost perpetual flux. Silent > synapses refers to a form of plasticity in which this ratio is the key > element in the learning rule for adjustment of synaptic weight, to put > it in neural net-speak. > > Good luck, > > Matt > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks you, > > > > Bryan Price > > > > [ Also posted to comp.ai.neural-nets ]


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NJ Teacher Asks Students to Bring Semen Stained Tissues to School for Art Project
Charles Reilly, a former Camden County NJ councilman and school teacher has admittedly engaged in inappropriate sexual conversation with seventeen 12-16 year old boys at the school he taught at. Reilly will be sentenced today after pleading guilty to charges of official misconduct, child endangerment and attempted child endangerment.
Prosecutors have stated that Charles Reilly asked some students to bring semen-stained tissues with them to school so he could make an art project with the dirty cum rags. Prosecutors are seeking a 15 year jail sentence with no option for parole until at least 5 years are served.
We bet that Mr. Reilly wishes he could just white out this event from his life. Maybe he will be able to make his art after a few bathroom sessions in jail. However, we believe the tissues may be stained slightly brown and red once the other inmates are done with Mr. Reilly.

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Lifes a funny thing, innit? Take John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, for example. In 1953, when this film was released, J.F.K. was probably sitting in the White House Private Theatre, thinking Phwoar, what a curvy little strumpet! I wouldnt mind checking out her Niagara Falls one day. Little did he know that a few years later hed be doing just that, and maybe a few other unmentionable things, with the very same blonde bombshell. But then, like most relationships, it got all nasty and he had her killed to make sure she wouldnt blab state secrets. A little later on, whod have guessed hed wind up with a magic bullet or three through his noggin, and the last two things to go through his mind other than bullets, that is were probably "F**K!" and then Well, that kind of serves me right, doesnt it?
Like I said, lifes a funny thing.
Mores the pity, too. For Niagara shows that when she wanted to pull her finger out of her big butt, she actually could act dramatically. Rather than the image most people can recall of her, wiggling her arse around the set and talking asthmatically into the camera while pouting those big luscious lips, she had a few fine talents, not least of which were upfront.
But alas, poor Marilyn the thespian, twas not to be.
Instead, we are left to consider what might have been and what was, with the legacy of her work now on the DVD format. In this instalment of the vast Marilyn Monroe Collection, we see her take the part of a conniving seductress bitch prepping to off her possibly mentally unstable husband, so she can settle with a more mentally stable, younger and more virile man. Set at the glorious foot of Niagara Falls, the perfect image of all that is both beautiful and destructive in nature (yet still no match for Marilyn), all is going to plan until she is interrupted by the untimely arrival of a young and full of beans honeymooning couple. As they all become entwined, dastardly plots thicken and dirty deeds unravel to the symphony of a million litres of water prophetically gushing into oblivion.
Kudos go out belatedly to Marilyn for her effort here. She walked the walk and talked the talk of a shifty sexy tramp up to no damn good. Although the role called for a little more restraint than she was used to, naturally she did get to flaunt a little of the blatant sexuality that was her trademark. Its kept to a bare minimum, with just a bit of arse sashaying and slinky, boobs thrust-forward reclining. They could have had a number of Hollywood stars play her part, but none would have brought the allure of a simmering sauce of sex boiling just below the surface to the role.
Sounds kind of nice, doesnt it? A simmering sauce of sex. Lots of slowly sauntering Ss rolling sexily off her shapely tongue in a sloppy slip of saliva. You can see her bubbling away, steaming up the kitchen with carnal thoughts and forbidden desires. And then she drives a knife through your heart while you stare at her cold manipulative eyes, taunting you as you draw in your last breath while her mind floats off to the next person shes going to string along in an endless succession of hapless fools stricken by her damning yet captivating beauty
...what the hell am I talking about?
Do you see what that ravishing harpy does to you?
Filmed in the Academy ratio of 1.37:1, this DVD has been transferred as a full frame image, and has that unique Technicolour look that I love in the oldies which used that process. As revealed in the side-by-side comparison in the Extra Features, the restored film elements blow chunks off the video master, and will have you throwing copies of this film in any other format out with your stinking trash. Good riddance, I say! Marilyn deserves better. With varying fine grain, nice colours (check out Marilyns lips for a nice red.. mmmmm
) and softness just a little on the wrong side at times, its not quite up with, say, Hitchcocks Vertigo which underwent a full-on restoration, nor is it even the best looking picture from this collection, but it still looks plenty pretty.
Still, its not without one mentionable quirk. From time to time, youll notice that the image becomes a bit blurry and the colours bleed for very brief periods. It looks like a colour mis-registration issue with the source, or something like that. This occurs a number of times, and the distraction level will vary. Ive decided that its not reason enough to trash the picture, as apart from that its lucky that the print looks as good as it does.
Im an easy going kind of guy, and Im easily pleased, and what I heard on this DVD was ample to satisfy my simplicity. Presented here for your aural enjoyment in pleasant, simple, yet reasonably effective Dolby Digital 2.0, it conveyed the grand roar of Niagara while also keeping the sometimes hushed dialogue audible at a pleasant and clear level. Nothing terribly effective occurs to push the sound into leaps and wonders, and the louder moments do tend to sound a little rough, but a mono soundtrack especially one which is half a century old can only be asked to do so much, which Niagara handles well.
There's nothing terribly exciting to ponder, with just a black and white Theatrical Trailer, a brief Stills Gallery containing a mix of publicity, production and in-film snaps, and a Restoration Comparison to show the difference between the current restored print and the previous restoration.
Youve probably noticed that I havent mentioned any of the other actors in this film. Its for a good reason, as this is Marilyns little star vehicle. Whether intentional or not, shes the centre of this films universe, and all the other parts seemed to have been cast accordingly. Thats not to say theyre weak roles or anything, just that Ol WigglyButt steals the show whenever shes on screen. Id definitely recommend checking this out if your appreciation of her is limited to just her camp ditzy-blonde roles.
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5 November 2014 – The African Union-United Nations hybrid mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has expressed its "deep concern" about allegations circulating in local media over the mass rape of 200 women and girls in a town in the region's North, declaring that it is conducting a thorough investigation into the veracity of the claims.
Efua Dorkenoo, widely seen as the mother of the global movement to end female genital mutilation, has died after undergoing treatment for cancer, her family have confirmed. She was 65. Dorkenoo – known affectionately to many as "mama Efua" – was a leading light in the movement to bring an end to FGM for more than 30 years, campaigning against the practice since the 1980s.
Honour Killing is a daily crime committed against women and young girls in the Region of Iraqi Kurdistan. Although hundreds of women fall victims of Honour Killings every year, the authorities seems unable or unwilling to offer them any protection. According to official statistics in the last four months of 2014 alone, 14 women have been murdered.
Droits des femmes dans les lois islamiques examine en profondeur le besoin de faire une étude détaillée des aspects plus complexes du droit charia tels que le soupcon et le délit de zina, révélant du coup une voie d'issue pour permettre aux juges de donner un visage plus humain au droit, montrant de la sorte son vrai objectif qui est de promouvoir la justice pour tous et l'ordre dans les sociétés musulmanes au lieu d'être une source de dègradation de la personne humaine, la cruauté et la barbarité, pratiques que l'Islam cherche à éradiquer.
There is an alarming rise in the number of Syrian refugee girls in Jordan being forced into early marriages, according to the new figures from the United Nations.
By Comfort Mussa, Award Winning Cameroon Journalist, Via Dignity TV
Although advocates for womens rights in Cameroon encourage rape victims to speak out, socio economic realities on the ground still makes it difficult for victims to seek for justice.
Les individus et organisations sous-signés expriment leur inquiétude devant la violence croissante à laquelle fait face l'organisation de femmes pour la paix: Femmes en Noir - Belgrade, et en particulier sa fondatrice Stasa Zajovic, qui a été visée de façon répétée au cours des derniers mois par des individus et des groupes politiques d'extrême droite, en même temps qu'elle était harcelée par la police et la justice de son pays.
On a single day -- July 2 -- three women were murdered by their husband in Turkey. The following day, a young woman was killed by her 16-year-old brother. Since then, there have been several murders of women by their husband or a close male relative. The Turkish government continuously fails to tackle the issue, and instead tries to defend itself from any responsibility or blame. This week, Sunday's Zaman spoke with several representatives from women's organizations in İstanbul and discussed the many facets of the nationwide femicide (killing of women).


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US ozone and particulate matter standards remanded by appeals court
15 May 1999
In a ruling of May 14, the tougher National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and particulate matter (PM) adopted in the USA in 1997 have been remanded by US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The judges ruled by a 2-1 vote that the section of the Clean Air Act on which the EPA relied in coming up with the ozone and PM rules amounted to an "unconstitutional delegation of legislative power."
The court remanded the new particulate matter standard for fine particles (PM2.5) to the EPA for reconsideration. The particulate matter standard for coarse particles (PM10) was vacated. The decision did not set aside altogether the new ozone standards, but said they could not be enforced under the section of the Clean Air Act.
The 1997 regulation introduced a new standard for fine particulates of diameters below 2.5 µm (PM2.5), and tightened the existing standards for coarse particulate matter of diameter below 10 µm and for ozone. Diesel emissions, among other sources, contribute to PM2.5, as well as to ozone through the emission of ozone-forming NOx.
The standards were opposed by industry which estimated that the cost of complying could be as high as $45 billion a year. The ruling was hailed as a victory by a range of industry groups, led by the American Trucking Association, which had sued.
White House spokesman Joe Lockhart said the Clinton administration was "deeply disappointed" by the ruling, especially in view of the "court's explicit recognition that there is a strong scientific and public health rationale for tougher air quality protections." He said the administration was studying the ruling closely and would decide soon what to do next.
The EPA said that it "stands by the need for the health protections embodied by the clean air standards and the science behind them." The agency said it planned to recommend an appeal to the Justice Department. If it loses in the courts, the EPA said it would then call on Congress to "preserve these protections."


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The road to Malaysia
Feb 22, 2008
|This morning we checked out of the bungalow in Lamai and then found a travel agent. We discussed our options for getting to Penang. In the end we booked a ferry to Surat Thani, and then from there an overnight train to Butterworth in Malaysia. Once we had a plan, we had several hours to kill. We went to this Irish bar in Chaweng that some guy we ran into on the boat to Samui, a friend of SH's, recommended. Once the guy had mentioned Guinness we were both pretty focused on having one. We took a taxi to the pub, had a couple of beers, and then had the taxi pick us back up again about an hour later and take us to the travel agent. The travel agent had my backpack and was also where we had arranged for another taxi to take us to the pier.
The boat ride to Surat Thani wasn't too bad. It only took a few hours and then we had more time to kill. Unfortunately killing time in Surat Thani isn't a quarter as fun as killing time in Samui. There is absolutely nothing to do, especially late at night. Our train wasn't supposed to arrive until almost 1:00am and we basically sat at the train station waiting and snacking. The train didn't end up arriving until closer to 2:00am, so when we got on we quickly went to bed. The seats were already converted to beds and the train was dead quiet. I only had my big backpack half on as I walked down the aisle to my bed, and SH walked behind me giggling quietly. I turned around to see what was so funny and realized he was laughing because I was hitting every single bed with my backpack along the way. Oops. Then I couldn't stop laughing for a little while but tried to hold it back so I wouldn't disturb anyone else.


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New graduates expect higher pay amid boom
Based on a survey of 300 local graduates, many companies could be facing higher compensation and training costs for junior positions.
The survey, which was conducted by Adecco in March, found that among those canvassed, 42 per cent were looking for pay packages between HK$11,000 and HK$13,000 per month. A further 34 per cent were hoping for a year-end bonus.
Asked about the factors driving salary expectations - which, on average, were 10 per cent higher than last year - Adecco marketing and communication manager Annie Yuen says it's essentially a matter of improved economic conditions.
'Fresh grads are very optimistic. They feel that there are a lot of vacancies out there. Employers these days are reaching out to them, so they have more choices relative to 2008-2009,' she explains.
'During 2010, many were still focused on how to get an interview. But this year, a lot of them were asking me about how to reject an offer, even how to handle more than one offer.'
For companies still squeamish about raising salaries, Yuen says that robust training and development programmes may be a suitable alternative.
'Based on my conversations with students, many seemed to be flexible on salary so long as employers provide them with good career development,' she says. 'Ultimately, fresh graduates are looking for a company to provide solid training, so as to help them create a foundation on which to develop a career.'
Aside from training, many graduates also appear to be highly motivated by company size. According to the survey, 49 per cent of respondents said they wished to work for an organisation with at least 100 to 1,000 employees.
As to how smaller firms might attract young candidates, Yuen says that company culture and the personality of line managers could be important differentiators. 'Nowadays, fresh graduates are quite mature. A lot of them have done internships,' she explains. 'As such, they understand that line managers are very important, because they have to report to them and work closely with them everyday.'
In terms of promotions, Yuen contends that advancement is no longer as important as it once was. Most graduates, she says, now feel that they could just switch companies if their current employer doesn't provide them with opportunities to move up.
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Seconds ago I finished an article on the problems that young farmers, the challenges they face and how they overcome them. In that article an interview was undertaken with a successful young farmer. he indicated that:
…most times there is a lack of technical support, which leads we young producers having to take risks with new technoques and technologies that we hope are innovative enough to better our enterprise.
Who is responsible for 'technical support'? Most would say this is the job of extension officers. It's almost a given that if one speaks to most small farmers, they would argue that extension officers are not very helpful. They lack in technical knowledge, they do not visit often and simply do not meet the needs the farmer – are common phrases. However is this the fault of the extension worker? Does he or she have the right tools and resources for the job? Are they experienced in face to face communication and mediation skills? How many small farmers do you think he/she has to cater to in one day or even in one week?
Fortunately previous investigation has provided great enlightenment. Here are some of the problems as explained by local extension officers:
- Limited rescources in terms of office equipment – Some offices share 2 – 3 computers making data collection and processing difficult and time consuming
- Issues with farmer communication – Officer must sometimes use their personal phones to keep in contact with farmers. Even so some farmers simply do not make use of mobile phones
- In some areas, there are too few officers to service numerous small farmers.
- Extension officers often rival with private companies for the attention of the farmers. large business and input suppliers expend resources promoting their products, most commonly chemicals.
These a local issues faced in Trinidad however this is not the case in other Caribbean islands. Over in jamaica, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) recently distributed 124 computer tables to extension officers, in order to assist them in their data collection efforts and to assist in the effective service of jamaica's 230 000 rural farmers. The initative is part of a computerization program that began since 1998 with emphasis on ICTs. Clearly the extension officers of that island are well equipped to fufil their duties.
Source: Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) – Images of the ceremony providing extension officers with a powerful ICT Resource – Jamaica
On the other hand, one should consider the attitude of some (not all) of the famers themselves. After a lecture from a visiting extension officer, a fellow student in agriculture indicated that farmers in the United States are quite up to date with smart phone technology, tech applications in agriculture and most important ICTs such as video calling. This, according to the guest lecturer, is because they actively seek out the help of their extension officers. Due to geographical limitations it is not possible for extension officers to meet with each farmer on a timely basis. Therefore in order to effectively communicate ICTs are used to the fullest.
In closing, it is worth taking a closer look at agricultural issues in every situation as more often than not there are unseen factors which would drastically affect the overall situation. The key is to educate oneself as much as possible before steps are taken to solve anyissue.


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A mother and daughter from north Northumberland have raised hundreds of pounds for charity by zipwiring across the River Tyne.
Jane and Sophie Johnson, from Alnwick, jumped from the top of the Baltic Gallery in Gateshead, before landing the other side of the river on Newcastle's Quayside.
The daring stunt, which took place last month, raised £400 for global children's charity Plan UK's Because I am a Girl campaign.
The campaign aims to support girls in the developing world, so they can get an education, live free from violence and fulfil their potential.
"I was quite emotional at the top thinking about the young girls who are denied basic human rights all over the world," said Sophie.
"We proudly wore our Because I am a Girl t-shirts as we took the plunge.
Jane, 53, head gardener at a private estate, was terrified, but said the cause made it all worthwhile.
Trainee teacher Sophie, 23, added: "The rights of women and girls are something we both see as vital.
"I am extremely passionate about the equality of women and the importance of an education for all.
"I feel gender equality is something that has to be achieved all over the world.
"The response we had was fantastic and everybody has been so generous.
"This is a fantastic cause and we both feel very proud to be part of something this special."
For more information on Plan's work or to make a donation, call 0800 526 848 or visit www.plan-uk.org
l Last week, the Gazette reported that Vera Edwards, also from Alnwick, is planning to zipwire across the Tyne in aid of HospiceCare North Northumberland to mark her 71st birthday.


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180g spinach
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1. Rinse the rice to remove excess starch and drain well. Add water and let the rice soak for at least 20 minutes in a small sauce pan.
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5. Remove the salmon from the teriyaki and fry on a medium heat.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has assigned forward Matt Halischuk to Milwaukee (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. Halischuk remains on Nashville's active roster during the conditioning stint.
Halischuk, 24 (6/1/88), has one assist and six penalty minutes in 16 games for the Predators this season. He last appeared with the Admirals during the 2010-11 season when he amassed 23 points (11g-12a) in 37 games.
After a three-game trip out West, the team returns home for back-to-back tilts at Bridgestone Arena tomorrow vs. the Edmonton Oilers, with a College Night presented by Taco Bell and Hal Gill Growth Chart giveaway presented by BlueCross BlueShield, and Saturday vs. the Minnesota Wild for a McDonald's Family 4 Pack Night. All fans in attendance on Saturday also receive a free souvenir cup courtesy of MAPCO and can stop by a Fifth Third Concourse location to receive a $5 concession stand voucher). Limited tickets are still available and may be purchased at the Bridgestone Arena box office, through all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, nashvillepredators.com and (615) 770-7800.


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Theirs is an untold story, a mere footnote amongst the epics of heroes. An idea that's been floating around for some time. Marlene McKinnon and Regulus Black, First War era. A collection of one-shots.
Genres: Humor, Romance, Angst Era: Marauders Characters: Doge, OtherCanon , Regulus, Sirius Pairings: Other Pairing
Advisory: Mild Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Published: 2009.09.15 Latest Chapter: 2009.10.02 Updated: 2009.10.02 Status: COMPLETED (2069 words)
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When Rose Weasley met the boy of her dreams on a dark night by the lake, she thought she'd found her happy ending. They remained anonymous, never telling each other their true names. He called her Juliet; she called him Romeo.
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ÂMcGarrett uses his SEAL training to secretly board The Missouri when another former SEAL, Graham Rivers, takes a group of tourists hostage on the ship. That morning, Graham ran his house, covered in blood and carrying a knife used to murder his wife. Though he doesn't remember what happened, he doesn't think he killed his wife and uses the hostages as leverage to get the crime investigated. McGarrett teams up with a retired Boatswain, Ed, who was conducting the tour and evaded capture; Ed knows the ship better than any and acts as McGarrett's guide. Meanwhile, Danny, Chin Ho and Kono investigate the murder of Graham's wife. Graham clearly suffers from PTSD and could have murdered his wife without remembering. There's also very little evidence at the scene that suggests anyone else was in the house. Fortunately, Kono gets his step-daughter to talk and she reveals there was another man at the house that morning. When that man shows up and kidnaps the little girl, our team figures out that Graham's wife was killed and his step-daughter abducted by his wife's first husband, a Russian businessman, Graham believed was dead. McGarrett has kept Graham calm, but when SWAT rushes the scene, Graham loses it, and McGarrett works to make sure the hostages get out safely, all the while, protecting Graham.Â


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Landers: Huge whitetail tested bowhunter's mettle
Thu., Dec. 12, 2013
A model sportsman is distinguished on the odd day when something goes wrong and he must make it right.
The Internet was buzzing in whitetail circles last week as a photo circulated of Colville-area bowhunter Jim Ebel with a buck speculators rumored to be world class.
"It's not that big," he said, chuckling at how the story grew. But the rack has a gross score of about 186, which still ranks as huge and certainly one of the largest whitetails taken in Washington this year.
"This is my biggest buck and I've been bowhunting since I was 14," he said. "I climbed a tree and sat on a branch on that first hunt in Wisconsin. No tree stand. I just sat in the tree."
Ebel, 59, who retired as the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department's Colville Fish Hatchery manager in 2009, has been bowhunting in Washington and Idaho since 1987.
"A buck like this is in every bowhunter's dreams, but I didn't know this one existed," he said. "I don't do a lot of baiting and remote camera stuff. Mostly, I sit on a scrape in a place I know they like to run."
One of his favorite spots is in Ferry County. "It had been logged and some of it sold off and there were more people in the area," he said. "I'd become disenchanted; left it alone for five years."
But he got nostalgic this year for the area at the edge of private land and the Colville National Forest. "The landowner gave me permission to go through his place and set up for Thanksgiving morning," he said. "I saw very little activity other than a spike and a little two-point pushing each other around. Nothing was working the scrapes."
Two days later, he returned. "Conditions were ideal," he said, noting the inch of new snow. "The mist from my breath went straight up in the air from my tree stand. No wind. You could hear a pin drop."
About 7:15, he heard hooves running on frozen ground and two deer sprinted over a rise.
"The doe's head was low and she was running for all she was worth," he said. "I've never seen a deer running faster in my life, and a buck was on her tail. I didn't get a good look other than when she would dodge he would mirror every turn and move."
Ebel sat still as the deer thundered into brush behind him: "The buck was grunting and did a snort wheeze – only the second time I've heard it in my life."
A nice five-by-five buck also was in the chase, but it stopped 20 yards in front the Ebel. "He was watching the show I could hear going on behind me," he said.
The five pointer would have been a gimme, but Ebel would sooner go home with an unnotched tag than give up a chance to at least see the buck commanding the action behind him.
"Thank God the buck in front finally moved after 20 minutes. I lifted one cheek enough to let blood into my left leg. It was going to sleep and I was aching."
But the drama was far from over.
Soon a small buck came in with its tail up as a warning flag and faced off with a coyote. The coyote decided to move out, but the smaller buck was on high alert.
Credit Ebel for taking a stand in a productive spot because minutes later a spike came to the scrape under his tree blind.
"Then I saw the doe moving around toward the little buck. I figured a bigger buck isn't going to stand for that and sure enough, out he came.
"His rack didn't look real. It was way too big. The eye guards really stood out, 8 or 9 inches tall. It was so cool."
Ebel was patient, letting the big buck work into range as it focused on the spike. When he came broadside at 30 yards, Ebel let his arrow fly.
"Unfortunately, just as I released the buck took off toward the doe," he said. "I missed my mark a little and hit the shoulder as he quartered away. Off he went."
Ebel followed bowhunter protocol and waited for a long while before following the buck into the thick creek bottom.
"It wasn't bleeding much and a swing mark in the tracks indicated his leg was bad. I called my friend Tim Vaughn. We've helped each other in tough situations for years and I knew I'd need help."
Vaughn arrived within two hours with Trenton Welton and the three men followed the buck through a jungle of brush for five hours.
"I'd loop around and try to get in front of the buck and block it as Tim tracked it," Ebel said. "At 2 p.m. we were losing snow and the buck wasn't bleeding anymore. Tim did a great job tracking. We'd jumped the buck 10 different times, but we never lost the track. That was the key."
The exhausted whitetail with a shattered shoulder finally lay down long enough for Ebel to deliver the coup de grâce.
"You don't see deer like that much less get a chance to put one on your wall," he said of the grueling day.
In some parts of country, he says, big bucks are known, photographed, scored on the hoof, catalogued, perhaps nutrition-boosted and maybe even given a name.
"I hate those hunting shows where the hunters know the deer are coming to their cameras. They're all the same," he said.
"It's not like that here. Even the guys who put out cameras and bait eventually will see a monster nobody's ever seen."
Ebel said he doesn't need bait or remote cameras to know trophy bucks are in his neck of the woods.
"I hunt because I love hunting, not necessarily killing," he said. "The possibilities are what keep me going."
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The 1st generation games are well over a decade old. They have long, long, long since been dissected down to the last bit of data and in fact if you are curious as to what was programmed in but never saw the light of day, there are all manner of resources willing to give you all the "juicy" details on such. "Juicy" is in quotes indicating sarcasm because there's nothing particularly juicy about any of it.
Yes, beta material sits frequently unused in the deepest recesses of video games. However, these games are not new. They are not mysterious. They are old enough to be in high school. Any mysteries they did hold were uncovered and detailed if not solved outright years ago. There are no sprites for "White Hand", "Buried Alive Man", the Boogeyman, Jack the Ripper, the Yeti, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster (Lapras notwithstanding) or any other fictional creatures.
Not to single you out or anything, but this entire story is 100% malarkey with only the barest minimum of basis in fact and if anyone reads through it and somehow decides "wow, any/all of this sounds really feasible!" - with a full admission that it's all fiction staring you right in the face, no less - then I really don't know what to tell you.


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Liverpool may be light on defenders for a while, so could they bring back the Aston Villa loanee?
When Tiago Ilori signed for Liverpool from Sporting Lisbon back in 2013, it is unlikely he would have thought he would not have made a single appearance for the Reds two years down the line.
But that is exactly the case for the young Portuguese, who followed up loan spells at Granada and Bordeaux with a season-long stint at Aston Villa.
However, the 22-year-old has not even got close to a Villa appearance as yet, failing to make the match-day squad in either the Premier League or the Capital One Cup and having to make do with a single under-21 appearance thus far.
That is not what Liverpool would have wanted when they sent Ilori to Villa Park. After all, if Reds manager Jurgen Klopp wants the centre-back to play under-21 football he can do that back on Merseyside.
This was supposed to be a step up for Ilori and while he was never expected to stroll straight into the Villa side he seems highly unlikely to get even a single minute any time soon.
With Liverpool defender Joe Gomez out for the season and Mamadou Sakho suffering what appeared to be a serious injury against Crystal Palace at the weekend, what chance Klopp recalling Ilori from his loan spell and potentially giving him his Reds debut in due course?
After all, if Sakho is out for a while – and that remains unclear – Liverpool fans will be wary of becoming over reliant on Dejan Lovren and Ilori could yet seize his unlikely chance to shine.


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A Hebden Bridge scuba diver swam to new depths and took a royal wave with The Duke of Cambridge to mark the handover of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Presidency.
Emma Lawrence, 31, of Wadsworth Moor, alongside a small group of BSAC members joined The Duke to make a splash at the Oasis lido in London's West End.
Emma, a member of BSAC's London No.1 Branch, who has been diving for six years, said: "It's been a wonderful event to be part of and I have enjoyed every minute. The Duke was a very warm, friendly and relaxed person who had a way of making us all feel at ease.
"He was really keen to get involved and make the most of his scuba diving with us which he clearly enjoys and we realised pretty quickly on our dive with him that he is a very confident diver himself.
"It's been a very positive day for BSAC too and I think having The Duke as our President will be fantastic for encouraging more young people into scuba diving and snorkelling because he is a great role model and ambassador for the sport."
The Duke was announced as the President of BSAC, the UK's governing body for snorkelling and scuba diving, in May and will follow in the footsteps of his father, who was in attendance at the event, and grandfather.
The Duke of Cambridge said: "It is a great honour to be here with my father to accept the role as President of the British Sub-Aqua Club, continuing the Presidency from my father and from my grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh.
"Like them, I can proudly say I learnt to dive with the Club, and share your passion for the sport and the underwater environment.
"I hope that one day my son, George, might follow in our footsteps. At the moment bathtime is a quite painful but I imagine as he gets a little bit older donning a snorkel and mask might calm him down."
While The Duke enjoyed the water, The Prince of Wales detailed the success of BSAC through a series of storyboards showing its diamond jubilee celebrations, the recent underwater litterpick campaign and the Beachcomber and rock pooling session designed for children.


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Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah, the Grand Mufti of Saudi, the top most authority in the world of Islam, has declared that men can eat their wives!
"The Cleric went on to explain how men would have to satisfy certain preconditions to eat their wives. He said the men should be "suffering from severe hunger" in order to eat their wives. Eating one's wife for please would be wrong said a radical Muslim who went to justify his speech.
The cleric said that it is the duty of a woman to sacrifice and obey her husband. Several woman's rights activists have hit out at the cleric for issuing such a statement. Some people from the Muslim Women's Movement (MWM) however said that the cleric's statement has been misunderstood and he did not mean what we interpreted.
On being asked whether a wife could do that same is really hungry, his supporters said that this would be against their values as only men have these superior rights," reports 99WIKI.
"A fatwa attributed to the Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah, which allows a man to eat his wife or parts of her body if the husband was afflicted with a severe hunger, raised concern and debate over social media since yesterday evening. The fatwa is interpreted as evidence of the sacrifice of women and obedience to her husband and her desire for the two to become one. Attempts by enemies to distract society from their main cause at the moment, which is standing together behind our wise leadership against attempts to distort the ummah [the world's Muslims]," his press statement which was released to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
Very interesting, what 'our' Businessmen, politicians, priests, journalists and other Christian fundamentalists think about the permissible cannibalism, in our beautiful western world. But, ah, we already know that. They like to eat the human flesh too. But They accept equality. They eat not only women, but also men.
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What does unbodied mean?
Definitions for unbodiedʌnˈbɒd id
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word unbodied.
Princeton's WordNet
having no body
discorporate, unembodied, bodiless, unbodied, disembodied(adj)
not having a material body
"bodiless ghosts"
disembodied; without a body; separated from the body
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
un-bod′id, adj. freed from the body.
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of unbodied in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
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Fiji Time: 3:30 PM on Friday 23 March
/ Front page / News
Siteri Sauvakacolo
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
THE 56 divisions or wasewase of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma have been holding their local celebrations since May as part of the church golden jubilee celebrations.
Church general secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said the washing of the feet ritual was used as a form of reconciliation in many divisions because of the cathartic effect on both the person washing and the person having their feet washed.
"As a non-verbal form of communication, the washing and allowing someone to wash one's feet is a form of asking and receiving forgiveness and an opportunity to renew a right relationship," Mr Nawadra said.
"Other divisions have preferred a more culturally contextual form of reconciliation in the form of confession and the offering of tabua in the church, as took place in Nausori last Sunday."
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So, on with the card sketch that was our challenge for this week:
And this is my creation:
I mixed a lot of different mediums when making this card: Burlap ribbon, Washi tape, and Ink spray!
I used our CTMH Slate Washi tape to make the accent on my pennant. I placed the tape on our White Daisy cardstock and then cut out the strip. I liked having the white dots come through the tape.
Thank you for visiting!
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Ink: Honey
Stamp: CTMH Cricut Artiste collection
Embellishments: Slate Washi Tape, Pewter Accent Brads, Burlap Ribbon


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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Unit Identification
"Prepared in Peace"
Who We Are
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada is an Army Reserve regiment based in downtown Toronto and Scarborough. Founded on April 26 1860, it is the oldest continuously serving infantry regiment in Canada, with its seniority designated by the "Big 2" on its distinctive Maple Leaf Cap badge. It is the only Rifle Regiment in 32 Brigade Group and the only Primary Reserve regiment in Canada to have a parachute tasking.
The role of the Army Reserve (historically known as the Militia) is to produce well trained soldiers to augment operations of the Canadian Forces in Canada and abroad. The unit is prepared to respond to any emergency or natural disaster in the region.
Trained soldiers are addressed as Riflemen. As the only Reserve parachute-tasked regiment, The QOR of C qualifies specialist personnel to serve both within the battalion and externally with the Regular Forces including the Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre, with specialists such as parachute instructors, jumpmasters, pathfinders and drop-zone/landing-zone controllers. The Parachute Company conducts specialist exercises several times a year, including tactical airborne exercises with 8 Wing (RCAF), Trenton. The QOR have also supported the Canadian Forces SkyHawks with several members joining the elite parachute Demonstration Team. Once trained as Riflemen, soldiers progress to advance skills training in helicopter operations, as rappel masters, or in reconnaissance and advanced mountain operations, where physical toughness, critical decision-making and routine risk-taking are in high demand.
On the battlefield, a light infantry battalion moves quickly on foot, unburdened by heavy equipment. Ultimately, in the doctrine of the Canadian Army, the battlefield role of the infantry is "to close with and destroy the enemy."
Join Our Team
Please do not hesitate to call us for more information. We would be pleased to review your resume, and have you visit us for a tour of our unit.
Unit Parade Night: Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Command Team
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Lamie, CD
Sergeant Major: Chief Warrant Officer Donovan O'Halloran, CD
Our History
The Queen's Own is Canada's longest continuously serving infantry regiment and one of its most honoured. Founded on April 26th, 1860, the regiment was established by the fusion of six existing rifle companies: Barrie Volunteer Militia Rifle Company; 1st and 3rd Toronto Volunteer Militia Rifle Companies; Toronto Highland Volunteer Rifle Company; Toronto Volunteer Militia Foot Artillery Company, and the Whitby Volunteer Highland Rifle Company. It was formed as the 2nd Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada, a designation which has been perpetuated by the "2" in the regimental cap badge. The 1st Battalion was formed in Montreal and no longer exists. Although they were volunteers, there was no shortage of military expertise. The regiment's first Commanding Officer, Lieutant-Colonel W.S. Durie, was a Sandhurst graduate and British Army veteran; while Capt H. Goodwin, the adjutant, had fought in the Battle of Waterloo as a member of the Royal Horse Artillery.
The Queen's Own has taken part in every Canadian military campaign, sustaining its first casualties - seven killed in action, two dead of wounds and 21 wounded - fighting the Fenians in the Battle of Ridgeway, June 2, 1866. Since then, in the Red River Expedition, Northwest Rebellion, South African War, two World Wars and the Korean War, the regiment had served and fought with great distinction, losing almost 2,000 men in battle and many thousand wounded. Seven of its soldiers have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
For information about the vehicles and weapons used by the Canadian Army visit our Equipment page.
Contact Us
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Moss Park Armoury
130 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 1R9
Telephone: 416-635-2761
Hours of Operations
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday evenings: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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RH Peterson Real-Fyre G46-24 24" ANSI Certified Triple T Vented Burner with Safety Valve - Natural Gas
RH Peterson Real-Fyre
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Product Code:RH-PETERSON-G4624N
Price: $407.15
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DescriptionWhen choosing a G46 burner, the pilot kit is factory installed and the burner is ANSI certified. All burners use the same grate (included). At Total Home Supply, we include SPK26 safety pilot with the G46 manual burner whether you order for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane. We will not sell a No Pilot/Match Light Option without a safety kit.
The G46 burner is Triple T burner and features an advanced glowing ember burner system. It includes pre-installed valve/controls with remote control system. The tapered shape of the G46 burner allows attachment of the pilot kit to the angled side of the burner rather than the end, reducing the clearance by more than half, compared to other burners.The G46 burner consists of a main burner tube that extends down the middle and a smaller front flame burner that "T"s off the main burner. The additional front flame allows you to position the burner directly beneath the logs helping to accentuate the front flame. This specialized burner also gives you a nice bed of glowing embers under beautiful dancing flames. With its front pipe, there are three additional spaces for the flames to come through, adding more depth to your fire. Its angled sides and required minimum firebox dimensions may allow for a larger log set in your fireplace and the burner offers more lively, realistic looking flames and glowing embers. Log Set sold separately.The G46 Burner system includes:
- ANSI Certified Burner
- Pre-assembled control valve and regulator - SPK-26 safety valve
- Piezo Ignitor
- Grate
- Glowing embers
- Sand
- Connector kit
- Log locators
- Damper clamp
- ANSI Certified Burner
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- Vented
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas (NG)
- Valve Type/Ignition
- Manual with Safety Pilot
- Remote
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- Single Sided
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- Standard
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- Allowable Log Set Sizes (in.)
- 24 "
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- Indoor
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- 30 "
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- 24 "
- Req. Min. Depth (in.)
- 15 "
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- 18 "
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There are several attributes that take URI or URIorSafeCURIE as their datatype (@href, @src etc). Do we need to explicitly indicate what should happen if a resulting URI is illegal? Examples: 1. Multiple URIs in an attribute that takes a single URI (e.g., @href). 2. URIs that contain illegal characters. 3. Prefix mappings that contain illegal characters. I don't know - personally I am not a fan of attempting to identify every pathological case and define error behavior. In the XHTML specifications we generally say that we are defining the behavior when the spec is used correctly, and otherwise the behavior is unspecified. What brings this up is I was updating my parser, and noticed that it was possible to define an @href that contained multiple URIs. I was about to change my code so it would magically deal with it, and I thought "that's a stupid idea. I don't even know what the right thing to do here is." Now I silently ignore it because it is not a valid URI "obtained according to the section on CURIE and URI Processing". But that section doesn't actually say anything about what a valid URI is - just what a valid CURIE is. -- Shane P. McCarron Phone: +1 763 786-8160 x120 Managing Director Fax: +1 763 786-8180 ApTest Minnesota Inet: email@example.com on Friday, 9 May 2008 16:04:17 UTC
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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Fulfillment (04/06/06)
TITLE: Creativity
By Martin Strom
Artist, inventor, musician, writer, he has too much creativity to specialize in just one thing. He isn't hugely talented but talent is not so important to him. He would rather be admired for the creativity of his mind than the talent of his hands.
He is driven, not in seeking fame, fortune or glory, but to achieve something of lasting value and of real worth. Something that will speak powerfully to the mind and to the heart.
He subconsciously fears that he will never live up to his potential. That he has too much creativity to be made practical. He fears his creative genius will be wasted. That his supposed destiny might never be fulfilled.
Then a little sparrow speaks wisdom and he is given ears to hear. She speaks of Heaven where our creative souls are free from the limits of mind and flesh. The thought inspires and excites him. He realizes for the first time that his creativity does not end at his death but continues into the next life. That his destiny is not what he can do in this small amount of time, but is what he will accomplish throughout all of eternity.
In Heaven, we will not be limited to the colors of the visible spectrum that our physical eyes can see, but we will see in infinite colors, and create such beautiful art that has never been imagined. We will not be limited to the sounds our physical ears can hear, for we will have spiritual ears to hear infinite sounds, and what music we will make. Our new spiritual bodies with unlimited talents and abilities will be free to express our creativity perfectly and beautifully. And we will worship God with all that is within us, all our creativity.
And now this man would humbly speak to those who seek his wisdom: We are not here on earth to fulfill our destiny, to achieve our potential or be as great as we can be, for such things will not see fulfillment in this lifetime but are the things of eternity. Instead seek God, and in everything you do, do it to please him. For he is the one who fulfills all the desires of our heart.
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July 22, 2008
Minister Joins the Crowds for Stunning Show
Thousands of spectators once again enjoyed the splendour and colour that is the Music of the Night.
The closing night even saw Defence Secretary Des Browne in attendance and after giving leave for the cannons to be fired he joined many others dancing on the parade ground to some of the more raucous music on offer.Staged every two years since 1992, the show has so far raised more than pounds500,000 for local and military charities.
The five-day spectacular includes fireworks, gunfire, military bands, hundreds of local singers and dancers and laser displays.
Hosted by 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, at their home in the Royal Citadel, the show boasted a 300-strong cast, a mix of new material and old favourites such as excerpts from Les Miserables, the grand finale of the 1812 Overture and Pomp and Circumstance.
It also included the Children's Field Gun Crew, made up of 50 children from Morice Town Primary School in Devonport.
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Gay party venue fights to remain open
by Matthew S. Bajko
A club South of Market long home to many LGBT-related events and dance parties is fighting to keep its doors open after state regulators labeled it a public nuisance due to nudity and simulated sex acts occurring at club nights marketed to gay Latinos and lesbians.
The dispute between the straight owners of the DNA Lounge and the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has brought forth accusations that the agency retaliated against the club after it was successful in its attempts to become an 18 and over venue, which the ABC initially opposed unless the club agreed to certain conditions.
Because the latest actions against the club involve LGBT parties, the ABC is also facing questions from LGBT promoters and entertainment officials wondering if the agency enforces its rules and regulations differently when it comes to gay nightlife offerings.
Between March and May of 2008 ABC investigators reported witnessing 33 instances where an entertainer or employee at the DNA Lounge on 11th Street near Harrison either performed or served drinks naked, allowed a patron to fondle their genitals or breasts, or engaged in or pretended to have sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, or oral copulation.
At a hearing before an administrative law judge last month, the ABC accused the club of being "a disorderly house" and a "disturbance to the neighborhood ... in which people abide or resort which is injurious to the public morals, health, convenience or safety." It is seeking revocation of the club's liquor license, which would in effect shut down the business.
"The department is confident in the facts it has gathered in its investigation," said ABC spokesman John Carr. "The ABC wants to see all businesses succeed, but they have to be compliant with the law."
Most of the violations occurred during two parties, a monthly gay Latino circuit party called Escandalo, which in Spanish means scandalous, and the lesbian-oriented Cream. Both parties were put on by Club Papi Productions.
The ABC also accused the club of sex discrimination after male investigators were charged a different price than female attendees at the Cream parties, in violation of state laws. After DNA Lounge management learned of the ABC's accusations against the parties, they phased the two events out late last year.
The club owners do not dispute the accusations made by the ABC. What they do contest is the ABC's decision to seek revocation of the club's liquor license instead of suspending their license for a certain amount of days.
"It is absolutely absurd. If you have been out to a party in San Francisco, you have seen it. This is nothing shocking," said Barry Synoground, the club's manager who has a small ownership stake in the business, of the behavior cited by the ABC. "There is no precedent for the ABC going after gay clubs for this issue in San Francisco."
In an e-mail to the B.A.R., the club's main owner, Jamie Zawinski, insisted that the ABC has taken such a hard line against him because "we had the audacity to appeal their denial of the conversion of our license from 21+ to all ages, and win. It's very rare for a nightclub to convert from 21+ to all ages, and ABC apparently didn't like that at all. I believe their current actions are retaliatory."
Zawinski also wrote that based on the testimony of the ABC employees during the hearing it was obvious they do not understand San Francisco's "community values," noting that one undercover officer stated he was unsure if a performer named "Lola" was a man or a woman.
"It seems to me that the ABC investigators have no understanding of gay culture or what gay clubs are like," wrote Zawinski, who opened the club in 2001. "It sounded to me like the guy had never seen a drag queen before. ... That sounds like a Sacramento suburbanite cop. So I suspect that the severity of the punishment they are asking for has something to do with the fact that gay activity freaks them out."
ABC director Steve Hardy, a former San Francisco police officer, defended his agency's actions, telling the Bay Area Reporter that they were merited based on the severity of the club's violations.
"This was a weekly thing. It wasn't just one or two times," said Hardy. "It has been described by some owners of the club as minor difficulties. As you know, it is a lot more substantial than that."
Hardy also disputed the club's allegations that the ABC's pursuit of revocation of its license is retaliatory.
"We are not going after anybody, that is not the case at all," he said.
The administrative law judge's ruling in the case is expected soon. Depending on what action is taken, the club is prepared to appeal the ABC's decision, and if needed, pursue other legal options.
"Hopefully, saner minds will prevail and it won't go that far," wrote Zawinski.
Dispute draws LGBT complaints
In the meantime, many LGBT people have questioned the ABC's actions against the club.
In an e-mail to the B.A.R., Cindy Emch, an out lesbian who founded the Queer Open Mic nights wrote, "Similar infractions in straight clubs have elicited a fine and some probation. Why should the punishment be worse for the LGBT community? Unless it's about the continued attempt to convert SF into a town of straight wealthy people and finish off the work that greedy landlords started by pushing the queers, artists and weirdos [sic] out of town culturally as well as financially."
An accordion player who performs at the Hubba Hubba Revue female burlesque shows at the DNA Lounge, Emch said in a phone interview that many people are worried about losing the venue.
"They are very concerned. Venues friendly to underground art in San Francisco seem to be going away," said Emch. "A lot of people are seeing both racism and homophobia in it. These were two events targeted for queer folks of color."
Of the supposed sex acts that occurred during the shows, Emch said she finds it "ridiculous" those incidents would lead to the club having to close.
"I can see that walking down Castro Street. At the Bay to Breakers there is definitely more exposure than anything I have seen happen at DNA Lounge," added Emch, referring to the street race known for its naked participants.
Adrian Roberts, who with his wife, Deidre, has hosted twice monthly Bootie parties at the club that draw a mixed crowd, called the ABC's tactics "draconian."
"It seems that because the ABC is not threatening a wrist slap and is instead threatening to shut down places over what appears to be minor infractions, that to me points to they want to pretty much stamp out nightlife," said Roberts, the B.A.R.'s former art director.
Hardy denied that the ABC uses a different standard with gay clubs versus straight clubs.
"I would categorically deny that. We are just doing our job," he said. "We pursue revocation with any licensee that is violating the terms and conditions of their licenses."
But Audrey Joseph, an out lesbian who is president of the city's Entertainment Commission, called the ABC's decision to seek a license revocation "insane." While she does not condone what occurred at the club, Joseph said it would have been more reasonable of the state agency to seek a suspension of the DNA Lounge's liquor license.
"All of us are supporting them, so hopefully the ABC may back off," said Joseph.
Commission Vice Chair Jim Meko, a gay man who lives near the club, said he is unaware of any complaints about the DNA Lounge from neighbors.
"I consider the DNA Lounge among the grown-ups along the 11th Street corridor," said Meko. "As far as justifying having sexual carrying on in their establishment, that is a tough case to argue for. Most gay clubs in SOMA are really careful to not let that go on."
Yet Meko also echoed sentiments that the ABC is seeking a harsher outcome than is warranted.
"It sure doesn't sound like due process to me. That just seems logical you would first get a warning or suspension," he said.
District 8 Supervisor Bevan Dufty said he recently spoke with the ABC's Hardy about the club. Dufty said he does not see the club's problems as having to do with a culture clash.
"He started his career as a San Francisco police officer, so he is connected to what San Francisco is about. It doesn't feel like some person who doesn't get San Francisco," said Dufty, adding he has attended many events at DNA Lounge. "I do have to say there are some very serious issues under investigation. This was initially referred to me as a dancer at Club Papi pulled down his underwear and some guy grabbed him. To me that is not an acceptable reason to revoke a license."
"It is more significant than that, so I don t know what the outcome is," added Dufty.


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Take a look at the below list of Top 10 Best Selling Magnetic Toys in The Market 2017. Magnetic toys are great playthings that do more than just hold notes on a refrigerator. They can be used by children (and adults) to learn about the power of magnetism and how it affects our everyday lives. The following magnetic toys are available for kids to play with. They not only teach kids and help them to understand scientific principles; they also entertain children as well. Here are the best-selling magnetic toys in 2017.
List of Top 10 Best Selling Magnetic Toys in The Market 2017
10. Magnetic Science
Thames & Kosmos Magnetic Science kit teaches children all about the world of magnetism. They can perform about 30 experiments and learn how to create electromagnetic fields. This science kit uses various aspects of magnetism to produce unique magnetic elements. Children will learn about positive and negative polarities and how they impact the world of magnetism.
9. Original Magnetic Poetry Kit
The Original Magnetic Poetry Kit is a magnet set that allows users to create a wide variety of messages. The kit is primarily used for creating poetic notes for family members, friends and loved ones. The set contains hundreds of words that can be rearranged into poetry, short stories and quick informational notes. This magnetic play set can be used on refrigerators and other metallic surfaces where magnets will stick.
8. Woodlev Levitron
The Woodlev Levitron is a unique rotating globe that operates on the principles of magnetism. This original globe literally floats in the air. The globe has the ability to float because of the electromagnetic field that is created between the globe and the magnetic mat that sits below it. The orb has a rotating mechanism that allows it to turn in circles while it is suspended in the air. This is a great toy that will teach kids about geology while they learn about magnetic principles.
7. Rainbow Mags Igloo
Rainbow Mags Igloo is the name of a magnetic building set that comes with a variety of shapes. This unique building set has blocks, rivets and lattices that help kids to build all sorts of magnetic playthings that are fun and interesting to create. Rainbow Mags Igloo is made out of a durable material that can withstand rough play and can even be dropped. The magnetic effects of this play set will not diminish when it is being roughly handled.
6. Newisland Building Blocks
The Newisland Building Blocks is a building set with 36-pieces that can be arranged in thousands of different ways. The shapes that people can build are geometric in scope and children will be enthralled with the building process. Remember the pieces lock together through magnetic principles and can even be made to stay in place on a metal or magnetic surface. This is one of the Top 10 Best Selling Magnetic Toys in The Market 2017.
5. Mudpuppy Robots Magnetic Figures
The Mudpuppy Robots Magnetic Figures allow children to build their own robotic creations that they can customize all on their own. This magnetic play set has a tin for containing parts and it also has a feature that allows children to make up their own unique stories about their newly created robotic figure. This is a great toy for kids to play with a home or out on the road.
4. Magna-Tiles Clear Colors
With the Magna-Tiles Clear Colors play set, children will be able to make all sorts of shapes, buildings and designs. They can create cubes, pyramids and other 3-D objects. There are plenty of magnetic shapes and pieces that will allow a child to build what they desire.
3. Holy Stone Doodle Sketch
The Holy Stone Doodle Sketch is a magnetic drawing board that allows kids to make colorful freehand creations. This magnetic drawing board set has an eraser that allows children to wipe out their current creation to make room for a new sketch. There is a tethered stylus that creates the drawings and this art set will not leave a mess behind once a child is finished.
2. Tegu 42-Piece
Four magnetic wheels are included in the Tegu 42-Piece play set. It also has nine shapes so that a child can manufacture just about anything they can imagine. A child can use the magnetic play set to make their own vehicles and their own animalistic creations. The magnets are contained inside of wooden blocks that come in a variety of different hues.
1. Magformers Standard Set
The magnetic building set known as the Magformers Standard Set is a unique building set that uses a neodymium rare-earth magnet. This magnet is extremely powerful and it will firmly lock into place once connected. The Magformer Standard Set can be used with other Magformer building and play sets. Children will enjoy creating magnificent designs that will mirror anything that they can imagine.
All of these great magnetic toys 2017 can provide children with endless hours of fun and learning. They are great toys that can be used for birthday or Christmas gifts or as an award for doing something great.