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METZ, France (AP) — Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will go for his third straight Open de Moselle title when he plays Gilles Simon in an all-French final on Sunday with both players chasing their 11th career title.
Tsonga rallied to beat eighth-seeded Florian Mayer of Germany 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals Saturday after the second-seeded Simon had defeated French countryman Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 7-6 (2) to stay on course for his first title of the year.
This is Tsonga's first tournament since a knee injury forced him to drop out of his second-round match at Wimbledon and his first final since winning the Open 13 in Marseille in February for his 10th career title.
Just like in Friday's quarterfinals, Tsonga took time to find his range and dropped the first set. He looked leg-weary and was broken in his first service game, then struggled to hold his next as Mayer pinned him to the back of the court with his looped returns.
"It's thanks to the fans that I managed to hang in there and also because Florian Mayer has a little bit of a weakness in terms of endurance," Tsonga said. "It will be a different matter against Gilles. I noticed that he is playing very well."
Tsonga leads Simon 5-2 overall. All of Tsonga's titles have been on hard courts, half of Simon's on clay.
Tsonga started the second set aggressively and Mayer had to save two break points early on. In the fifth game, Tsonga paused before serving and then squatted down as if to test the flexibility of his knees.
He drew Mayer to the net on the next point and then lobbed him to force another break point, which Mayer saved with a forehand pass.
Mayer saved another chance on his serve but Tsonga finally broke him when he returned a weak second serve with a thumping forehand. He held to love, including an ace and a crosscourt winner from the back of the court, to move 5-2 ahead.
Tsonga did not face a break point in the third set and in the other semifinal Simon did not face a single break point for the second consecutive match.
"I broke him early and was solid from the baseline," Simon said. "I've been practicing for a month before coming here. I needed to do that and I think that today was a pretty solid match."
Simon, who lost the Eastbourne final in June, broke Mahut in the fifth game and took the first set against serve when Mahut planted a weak shot into the net.
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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, October 17, 2011
Swimming Pool pH - Who Cares?
Pool pH - a measurement of the relative acidity or basicity of your pool water.
Who Cares?!?
Well, your pool surfaces care a whole lot. Low pH and Alkalinity can lead to etched plaster finishes or a vinyl liner that becomes less like vinyl and more like plastic. Plastic fittings on returns or skimmer faceplates can also become more brittle and the shiny chrome finish on pool lights and ladders can become oxidized or chip off.
Swimmers too, prefer a pH in the range of 7.2 - 7.5. Everything in nature has a pH level, you've heard of pH balanced shampoo? And is it any coincidence that the pH of the human eye is 7.35?
Chlorine sanitizers also prefer a lower ph range, and lose a great amount of efficacy at pH levels above 7.6. By 8.0, only a small portion of your chlorine tablet is actually doing any good. High pH makes chlorine very tired and lazy.
Keeping your pH level in range also inhibits algae growth. Most aquatic organism find a slightly higher pH preferable to a more acidic, corrosive water pH, and pool algae loves a high pH level.
pH is defined by Wikipedia as a negative decimal logarithm of the hydrogen ion activity in a solution.
pH in your swimming pool is an approximation of the amount of activity of Hydrogen present in your pool water, for example. Although pool pH is not an exact measurement of hydrogen - you could still be somewhat correct if you said that pH stands for the power of Hydrogen.
Essentially, pH is a scale of how acidic or basic your pool water is. At a pH value of 7.0, the water is considered neutral, neither acidic or basic. As the pH level rises, each point up or down the scale is 100x more acidic or more basic. That is, 8.5 is a hundred times more basic than 7.5. This is why the pH is referred to as a logarithmic scale; each decimal point movement is 10x more or less than it's neighbors above and below.
So, what's this mean for the pool owner?
Test your pool water with a quality test kit. The better pool test kits will also have some reagents called Acid Demand and Base Demand. These additional tests tell you exactly how much acid or base to add to your pool. Starting with your regular pH test sample, if the pH is high, add the Acid Demand reagent, dropwise (one drop at a time), until the color changes to a desired pH level. Then refer to a chart, where you cross reference the number of gallons in your pool by the number of drops you added until the color changed.
The chart will tell you exactly how much pH decreaser to add, and has charts for both liquid muriatic acid, or granular sodium bisulfate. The Base Demand test works exactly the same way, only it's used when your pH level is too high, and you want to know how much base to add. If you don't have a test kit that includes Acid Demand and Base Demand reagents, add small adjustment amounts, allow to circulate for 8 hours, and then test again.
So, remember that proper pH will lead to longer lasting pool surfaces, more effective chlorine and happier swimmers. Keep an eye on the pH level, and make quick adjustments with an on-hand stock of pH decreaser and pH increaser.

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The Scratch Stock – Part I
I had a great day in the shop. I started by dimensioning stock for my next project which is now stickered and adjusting to the shop environment. I also started experimenting with hide glue . . . more on that in the future. I also made a scratch stock. After following Crazy Leg Federal Table forum project on The Rough Cut Show, I started working on developing skills anticipating building a similar table. I thought the scratch stock would be a fun little project to end a great day in the shop. Well, I was right and wrong on that account!
My first scratch stock was inspired from a Garret Hack design built by Kari Hultman on her blog The Village Carpenter. Unfortunately, there was a sickening sound of splitting wood and mine broke in two pieces as I tightened the retainer screws. In retrospect the two screws likely produced too much force and I should have allowed more end grain length. Not about to be defeated and leave the shop disappointed, I powered up and built another with a slightly modified design.
Version II sports steel reinforcement that also serves to keep the blade secure from racking in the slot. These are quick and easy to build. Now I just have to get some time to shape the cutter!
Some interesting scratch stock resources:
Beading with a Scratch Stock - FWW
Scratch Stock – Kari Hultman • Village Carpenter
Scratch Stock Moldings – Shavings and Sawdust
The Venerable Bead – Lee Valley Project Article


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Fort Lauderdale has successfully shed its image as a Spring Break circus and become a more tranquil family resort. But something of the old song Where the Boys Are still applies, as the city is regularly voted one of the top vacation destinations for gays. In recent years tall buildings have sprouted -- luxury hotels on the beach, luxury condos downtown -- but they haven't totally altered the beach town feel. And now, in addition to salt water, you get a few more urban pleasures.
The high season is November-April, which means higher prices, heavier traffic, more events and festivals. In summer, temperatures rise and prices drop, and it's far from empty. Europeans, for some reason, seem to have no fear of hurricanes (the season is June-November, but the big months tend to be August and September).
Remember, there's the Fort Lauderdale with the beach and the Fort Lauderdale with the downtown. There's the city seen from land and the city seen from water. Make sure you take in all four.
The southern end of the beach, south of Las Olas Boulevard, has basketball courts, volleyball nets, grills and picnic tables. At the northern end (Sunrise Boulevard), just across A1A, sits
with canoe rentals, playgrounds and nature trails (popular with skaters and cyclists). Just south of the park, nestled in lush surroundings west of A1A, sits the colorful, art-filled
, formerly a private home now open to the public. Also, on the barrier island facing the Intracoastal, there's the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Yes, it has exhibits, but it also is where Olympians train and the public swims. When's the last time your kids used a diving board?
If the beach gets too much, cross the bridge over the Intracoastal toward downtown. Stroll
, a prettily landscaped street lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The
puts on occasionally unorthodox exhibits, which could make kids see museums in a whole new light. The lobby includes a nifty gift shop and cafe, which has at times doubled as a wine bar in the evening.
Venture a little farther west, just across the railroad tracks, and you'll find a lively block (Southwest Second Street) of restaurants and bars. (This is where the locals hang.)
Between Southwest Second Street and the New River sits the modest historic district. It is the loveliest part of the city, with a few old structures (including a schoolhouse) and the old New River Inn, now a museum. Take a seat on a bench under a live oak tree on the city's
and watch the gleaming yachts sail by.
Follow the Riverwalk west and you'll find the Museum of Discovery and Science, which is very much geared to children with lots of interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater. Nearby stands the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, hosting everything from classical concerts to Broadway musicals.
The best way to see the city dubbed "The Venice of America" is from the water. Take a
, small boats that travel through downtown on the New River and along the barrier island on the Intracoastal Waterway. Captains point out mansions and give a lighthearted commentary.


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Political Power
People and nations all over the world fight for the freedom to have a voice in their governments, a testament to the impact that politics has on human lives.
Making your needs and opinions known, voting and electing, campaigning and running for office, proposing and passing laws, are all things that run our communities and shape our societies.
Whether it's people effecting the system or how they are effected by it, for this theme show us a photograph that is a testament to the power of politics.
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The Best Fitness Gifts For Everyone On Your List (plus a Jillian Michaels Giveaway!)
Still not sure what the heck to buy your fit friends for the holidays? Check out our gift guide picks for every type of fitness loving friend imaginable. You might even find a few things you want to add to your own holiday wishlist:
For the on-the-go gal:
Launching this month, Hydros Filtering Water Bottle ($23.99) makes staying hydrated easy with side-fill technology that makes it easy to refill. The bottles are dishwasher safe, BPA and phthalate-free and leak proof!
For the friend who works out at home:
The latest must-have in-home gym equipment is the CoreBody Reformer ($279). The lightweight tube has resistance cords attached, allowing for a variety of exercises to be performed (check it out in action here). Plus, the convertible machine packs tightly, making it easy to store.
For the P90X lover:
If you can't splurge on ordering her the new P90X2 DVDs, give your BFF a gift card to iTunes where she can download the new P90x app ($4.99) and a killer new playlist! She'll be able to take her favorite workouts outdoors, or wherever she travels!
For the barefoot trainer:
Fila's Skele-toes Voltage are the latest addition to their minimalist shoe collection ($75). The lightweight shoes offer individual toe slots allowing for maximum comfort and movement and are slightly cushioned and supported, allowing for a more comfortable, natural run.
For your single fitness friend:
Know someone looking for love at the gym? Help her catch the eyes of Mr. Right out in the super soft (and super hot) lava (red) knee length leggings from Beyond Yoga ($66). I bought these leggings in two colors (including lava) and they are perfect for both yoga and gym wear!
For the winter runner:
Protect your friend against the harsh winter weather (without breaking your bank). The C9 by Champion for Target Long-Sleeve Seamless Athletic Tee ($24.99) features moisture wicking technology as well as ventilated fabric. It's stretchy, super soft and great for layering!
For the resistance-training addict:
Give the gift of bands this holiday. BodyWorks Band is a resistance band with a training workout printed directly on the length of band ($16.95) making it super easy to have a safe, effective workout anywhere, anytime!
For the yoga lover:
Passport to Prana is the ultimate yoga adventure ($30). The program offers passes to various yoga studios around town--card holders are entitled to take a single class at every participating studio in their area. Now they can try new styles or follow their favorite instructors without having to worry about high drop-in fees (good for one year after activation). Check to see if the cards are available in your city.
For the girl who does CrossFit:
To help her look great while doing the CrossFit WOD (workout of the day), shop at the Reebok CrossFit shop. I'm eyeing the 5" shorts with four-way stretch fabric ($56)! Each product was designed with the input from real CrossFitters to make sure the stylish features are functional for the hardcore workouts.
For the soul seeker:
Walk into the popular cycling studio SoulCycle and you'll immediately whiff their signature citrus scent. The brand has partnered with Jonathan Adler to debut the grapefruit-scented candles ($40) so you can take the motivational and uplifting scent home.
For the Jillian Michaels in training:
Has your friend signed up for SELF's Jumpstart plan which features exclusive workouts from Jillian Michaels? Give her Sporty Bra ($45) from the new Jillian Michaels Collection by K-Swiss. ***Plus, today only, enter to win an outfit from the collection!***
For the sweat addict:
Finally, a natural detergent that will hold up to her workouts. The Roux Maison Sport Detergent ($16.99) features a custom blend made with 100% natural essential oils that are synthetic and preservative free, and comes in fun scents like ambrosia and sweet tea (or fragrance-free). The fit-minded detergent works to maintain the elasticity of lycra, spandex and high-performance fabrics.
For the bling lover:
The tennis bracelet is re-imagined (and made affordable) thanks to Sporty Chic Designs. Build your own design by choosing from a variety of precious metals and stones (starting at $42). They have cute golf and tennis themed collections (and it won't get in the way of her workouts).
For the friend with an all-star workout:
Check out what gifts trainer Jackie Warner recommends on her curated shop, like a distressed leather gym bag, workout DVDs, and headphones at Opensky.com (prices vary).
Related Links:
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John Fulton was an American magazine illustrator. He was born John Russell Fulton in Valley Center, Kansas, and grew up in the Oklahoma Indian Territory. He was an illustrator for various Mid-West newspapers before turning to advertising illustration in Chicago. He was a magazine illustrator in New York from the 19020s through the 1950s and among his clients were Redbook, Blue Book, Collier's Weekly, Liberty Magazine, Argosy, Harper's Bazaar, Saturday Evening Post, Pictorial Review, Good Housekeeping, and American Legion.
In 1942 he illustrated the newspaper comic strip 'Look to the Mountain', that was part of King Features Syndicate's series of comic strips in cooperation with the Book-of-the-Month Club in the 1940s. He spent his final years making oil paintings of western and desert scenes in California.
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It has been quite a year since we incorporated last October - we have completely re-written the backend (the inner workings) of XtGem, introduced paid options, opened the widget marketplace, launched a rich mobile version, re-worked the standard mobile interface and as a result of all the hard work we put in, XtGem's traffic more than quadrupled!
We have now spent the past month working on the next iteration of the WEB interface and we cannot be more excited about things to come.
We are ditching the dated web-service feel and are going for a fully-featured web-app. It will allow for a more streamlined site building experience, as well as contain many significant user interface tweaks.
It is not live yet, although we plan to do a closed beta test in October. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to be notified!


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- How do I open a file on my disk?
- How do I save a file to my disk?
- How do I use Digital Drop Box?
- Are there zip drives in the lab?
- Why I cannot open .wps file in the lab?
- What should I do if my computer freezes?
- Can I convert Office old versions' documents to Office XP and vice-versa?
- What do these red and green lines under what I have written in MSWord mean?
- What are the devices that look like a mouse pad (Computers by the windows)?
Q: How do I open a file on my disk?
Double-click on "Computer", then select the location of the file you would like to open for such as a flash drive or CD. Once located double-click the file name. This will launch the application and then open your document.
Q: How do I save a file?
Documents saved on the computer will be automatically deleted once you log off.
How to save a file:
- Click "file" scroll down to "save as"
- Click on the drop down menu at the top of save menu. Give the file a name
- If you are required to save your work in rich text format click the drop down for "save as type" and choose rich text format (rtf).
- Select computer on the left
- Choose your location to save the file, either a usb flash drive or a cd
- They're two different types of blank CD's; CD-R allow you to burn one time only, and CD-RW allows you to add and delete files.
Q: How do I use Digital Drop Box?
Your instructor might require that you submit written assignments that are saved as a specific file type into an assignment drop box.
To submit an assignment, follow these steps:
1. Open the Drop Box. Click the drop box in which the assignment is to be submitted.
2. Complete the Drop Box form. There are several fields to complete when
submitting a drop box assignment.
a. Add a title. Your instructor may have given specific instructions as to what to use as a title, as the instructor did in this example.
b. Message window. If the assignment is very short, your instructor might ask you to complete it by typing your answer(s) in the Message window. The window can also be used to provide further information about the assignment you are submitting.
3. Attach submission. Click the Attachments button to upload your completed assignment file. Pay close attention to the file type of the document you are submitting. Your instructor can provide instructions as to the type of file that can be submitted.
Q: Are there zip drives in the lab?
No, we no longer have zip drives available in the computer labs
Q. Why am I unable open .wps file in the lab?
Microsoft Works is not installed on any pc in any lab or classroom. Files created in Microsoft Works need to be saved in rich text format (.RTF) on the computer they are created to make them compatible with with office 2007. However if you are using a computer with office 2010 installed you should be able to open your .wps files.
Q: What should I do if my computer freezes?
To keep data from being damaged or lost, please ask one of the lab staff for assistance.
Q: Can I convert Office old versions' documents to Office XP and vice-versa?
Older versions of Office are compatible with Office XP with the exception of Access. However, if you create a file in Office XP in the lab and want to open it in older versions on your home computer, you will need to save it as a rich text format .RTF for Office older versions to open it and vice-versa.
Q: What do these red and green lines under what I have written in MSWord mean?
The red wavy lines indicate a spelling error and the green wavy lines indicate a grammar error.
Q: What are the devices that look like a mouse pad? (Computers by the windows)
They are drawing tablets used in the computer graphics classes. They should not be used like a mouse pad as they are very sensitive and can be damage very easily.
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LEWISTON, Maine -- The Bates College football team shocked Williams College Saturday with a 33-6 victory at Garcelon Field that was every bit as dominating as the score indicates.
From a defense that forced four turnovers and held star wide receiver Darren Hartwell to just one catch, to special teams play that featured two Charlie Donahue (Plymouth, N.H.) field goals, to an offense that didn't give the ball away and, above all, a running attack that punished the opposition for a second straight week, everything went better than the Bobcats could have possibly hoped against the perennial NESCAC power Ephs. It was a stunning and gratifying way to end an awful week for the team and the Bates community.
The game began with a moment of silence in memory of Troy Pappas, a freshman wide receiver on the Bobcats from Eliot, Maine, who passed away on Friday afternoon after a tragic accident.
The first big play of the game occurred after Williams took over possession at its own 31-yard line, five minutes into the first quarter. Williams running back Marco Hernandez gained five yards before senior Joe Dell'Erario (Weston, Mass.), this week's NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week, poppped the ball loose. Senior Josh Chronopoulos (Tyngsboro, Mass.) recovered the ball at the Wiliams 36.
Bates' offense took the field, and on the first play from scrimmage, junior slotback Ryan Curit (South Portland, Maine) tossed an option pass down the middle to junior receiver Kevin Davis (North Andover, Mass.) for a 36-yard touchdown, and a 7-0 Bates lead with Donahue's point-after.
Hartwell's kickoff return set Williams up at its own 34, and the Ephs advanced into Bates territory with a 25-yard connection from Adam Marske to Greg Payton. With a first down from the Bates 18, Bates first-year defensive back Michael Lee (Bealeton, Va.) picked off a Marske pass in the end zone, near the right pylon, for a touchback.
Already leading 7-0, Bates took over at its own 20 and marched 80 yards to another score on 14 plays, a mix of short passes and effective running from senior quarterback Trevor Smith (Malvern, Pa.), behind staunch play from Bates' offensive line. Senior running back Teddy Downs (South Boston, Mass.) finished off the drive with a 12-yard gallop up the middle and into the end zone for a 14-0 lead just before the end of the quarter.
Bates sophomore John Durkin (Rye Beach, N.H.) made back-to-back plays to thwart Williams' second drive of the second quarter, sticking out his arm to bat away a pass for Hartwell on second down and then sacking Marske for a 7-yard loss on third down. Joe Mallock's punt traveled 61 yards, however, to force the Bobcat offense to start from their own 14.
Bates responded with another long drive, going 74 yards in 11 plays to the Williams 12, where Donahue made a 29-yard field goal for a 17-0 lead. Wiliams got the ball once more before halftime, but Marske was picked off by Bates junior Andrew Kukesh (Exeter, N.H.) at the Bates 29 with 1:16 left in the half.
Any worries harbored by Bates' first home crowd of the season that the Ephs would jump right back into the game were quelled after Bates' first series of the third quarter. Curit ran for 12 yards and senior Patrick George (Gloucester, Mass.) had a 13-yarder to begin another beautifully executed drive of 13 plays for 75 yards. Inside the Williams 5, George toted the ball three straight times, ultimately punching in from a yard out for a 24-0 lead.
Williams' sputtering offense went three-and-out, and Mallock was summoned to punt again, setting up Bates at its own 45. Smith found Davis for a 21-yard connection, and in one 8-play, 55-yard drive, four different ball-carriers helped bring the ball to the Williams 5. From there, Smith found Davis again: the wideout sealed off his defender and snagged Smith's low and perfectly placed throw to the outside for a 5-yard touchdown catch. Donahue's point-after attempt was blocked, however, keeping the score at an eye-blinking 30-0.
With Bates leading by 30 points with 20 minutes left in the game, the game's outcome seemed decided. The teams traded three-and-out possessions before Marske was picked off again, with a spectacular diving stab by sophomore Josh Freedland (Marblehead, Mass.) before the end of the quarter.
Following a 28-yard field goal by Donahue, Williams finally scored on its only real possession of the fourth quarter. The Ephs took the ball over at their own 43 and leaned on Kristian Lapointe's running, along with a 20-yard pass interference call against Bates, to put together a 10-play, 57-yard drive, capped by Lapointe's 1-yard scoring plunge.
Bates (2-1) ran the ball 66 times for 305 yards and piled up 28 first downs to Williams' 12. George ran the ball 22 times for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Smith turned 19 keepers into 98 yards, career-high totals for both players. Downs ran 14 times for 68 yards and another score. Smith also completed 11 of 13 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Davis caught three passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
Bates is off to a 2-1 start for the second straight year, again matching the team's best start after three games since 1982. The Bobcats forced four turnovers and committed none, improving upon their average of a plus-three difference in giveaways per game. Bates possessed the ball for 37:59 to Williams' 22:01.
Lapointe finished with 76 yards and the touchdown on 18 carries for Williams. Marske completed 9 of 24 passes for 86 yards and three interceptions. Chris Cameron had a game-high 11 tackles for the Ephs, including two for a loss.
Bates sophomore cornerback Mike Kelleher (Saugus, Mass.) had an outstanding game, leading the Bobcats with 8 tackles (6 solo). Kukesh and senior Kyle Starr (Concord, N.H.) had five tackles apiece, with Starr also breaking up two passes.
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Don't Go Back to School
Don't Go Back to School is a handbook for independent learning that shows you how to learn almost anything without school. If you're thinking about going back to school or about the possibility of self-taught learning, read this book first! Don't Go Back to School will help you figure out if you can do it on your own—and it'll show you how. It might just save you a gazillion dollars in tuition fees, and spare you the yoke of student loans for years to come.
In Don't Go Back to School, I'll deconstruct the basic infrastructure that school provides—things like resources, expertise, evaluation, and a learning community. And I'll profile fascinating, self-taught people, showcasing the practical ways they meet those needs. I've already talked to people like Cory Doctorow about learning to be a working writer, Dan Sinker about learning to code, Quinn Norton about learning neurology and psychology as a science writer, and a dozen others so far, with many more interviews planned.
The passionate learners in this book have taught themselves subjects like programming, history, writing, design, art, engineering, business, languages, philosophy, and many other skills, trades, and disciplines. They'll tell you what they know about learning and show you how they've done it. Their stories will paint a picture of what learning without school is like, so you can figure out if it's right for you. And they'll give you the spark you need to get started and stick with it.
I'm also planning to include information on the new wave of collaborative education facilitators like Skillshare, and a set of guidelines from HR professionals about representing your self-taught skills or knowledge when trying to get a job.
Why I'm the best possible person to write this book
As a grad school dropout and a teacher at a grad program, people ask me all the time about whether or not they should head back to school. Most of them don't really need to. What I see is that they really want to indulge a passionate curiosity to learn. To master something new, to challenge their minds, to play with new ideas, to feel driven and inspired and absorbed. Going to school isn't the only way to do those things.
Unless you want a job that can't be had without a specialized degree (like pharmacist or public school teacher), and, unless it's free, I usually advise people not to go. But the idea of learning independently can be daunting, so I started writing down my own strategies and interviewing friends who learn on their own, asking them how they do it. In my research, I've found that people who learn stuff independently develop strategies and infrastructure to give them some of the necessary things that they'd get from a school setting. I want to be able to share that learning framework so that more people can figure out how to do it on their own.
As I talked with folks about what I was working on, I got so much enthusiasm and excitement for the idea; it became clear this needed to be a larger, published project.
Here's where you come in
The money I raise will go to supporting my work interviewing and writing, paying for transcription, book design, proofreading, printing the books, and postage to send them to backers. I've already started the interviews and research, and completing it should take about three more months plus time to get the book printed.
If you're not familiar with it, Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing model; if I don't reach my goal by the end of the fundraiser, your account will not be charged for your pledge.
All copies of the book printed for Kickstarter backers will be numbered and signed!
Are you self-taught or a school dropout?
I'd love to hear your story and get your feedback and suggestions on this project. Please post your thoughts in the comments or get in touch with me directly!
Thanks for checking this out. Let's help everyone learn what they want to learn without going back to school!
PS: If you noticed some funny background noise on my video, that's my infant daughter Nika cheering me on!
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"Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco's Presidio that would house an art collection he amassed over four decades.
The filmmaker says he has long sought to showcase his collection of 150 years of populist art, which includes illustrations by Norman Rockwell and Maxfield Parrish along with comics and digital technology.
Lucas says he doesn't have enough wall space at his 6,000-acre Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, so he wants to fund and build a museum.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday that Lucas submitted a 20-page proposal to the Presidio Trust last week. It was one of 16 bids to occupy the former commissary site at Crissy Field.
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And apparently Vader now yells "no" at the end of Jedi when The Emperor is cooking Luke.
That's going to a dead link for me Jayson, but the text is interesting... I'm not totally against it, actually. I kind of wish they'd try to put some OT aliens into the PT, actually, to balance that out a bit. How many Cantina aliens would be neat to see in Mos Espa, or inserted into Coruscant street scenes some? They seemed kind of sparse.Some of this stuff I'm not against... Other stuff, eh, it's tough to justify it much less like it.
Han has a new unthawing effect in ROTJ
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so~~i drew this for you LunaMoonKitten as requested!!! I thought my OC(still thinking his name and he's animal is wolf and he fights with swords) would totally get along with ur OC Luna! Ur Oc is so cute!!! (>w
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Felt purse organizer with one round holder and multiple pockets for Louis Vuitton Totally models
Many women are in distress with the messiness of their purses and bags. Now you can organize your makeup accessories, wallet, tablet PC, mobile phone, books, ID and many other personal items with this stylish and very useful felt purse organizer.
The organizer is made of 3mm thick felt, so your items in your Louis Vuitton bag do not move or slide. You can keep your items organized and make them easy to find.
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The organizer has 9 pockets ( 5 interior regular pockets + 2 exterior regular pockets + 1 round holder + 1 tablet PC pocket ) in total.
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Mom shot daughter in head, then shot herself in chest | News
Tampa, Florida-- They were known as a loving mother-daughter duo.
Julie Hill and her daughter Tracey led a quiet life in their Northdale home.
Tracey was studying at Keiser University to be a nursing assistant. Her mother was retired after being married to a longtime member of the air force. The couple moved often over the years, and for the last five years, Julie took care of Tracey.
"They were a normal family. We don't know what happened," said Julie's sister in law, Angel Burch.
Julie was found with a gunshot wound to the chest Wednesday night in her living room, and Tracey was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
Julie was still alive and called 911 for help, and when deputies arrived, they were shocked by what they found.
According to reports, she told them she shot herself after she had shot her daughter, Tracey.
Medical Personnel took Julie to a local hospital, where she reportedly died a short time later. Tracey was pronounced dead at the scene.
See also: Mom shoots daughter in apparent murder/suicide
"We don't often see a mother/daughter situation like this. It is unusual," said Hillsborough County Sheriff's spokesperson Larry McKinnon.
It is still unclear as to why Julia would have allegedly killed her daughter then turned the gun on herself.
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Student Alumni Network
The mission of the Student-Alumni Network is to create interaction between the student body and Northwood University alumni. The SANetwork's focus is building a student/alumni connection through community service, volunteerism, fundraising and networking.
SANetwork members promote and uphold the principles of the University and the Northwood Idea philosophy. SANetwork members are students who exhibit leadership abilities, desire campus involvement and are willing to work with Northwood alumni. Members participate in SANetwork projects, develop activities and attend meetings.
Enhancing Student Life
The SANetwork is dedicated to enhancing student life and promoting student-alumni relations through sponsorship of programs and events that bring students and alumni together.
The SANetwork is self-supporting and relies on the special package programs and other events to generate funds for its programs and scholarships. For information on other available kits or to place an order, please call the SANetwork at 989.837.4157 or the Alumni Relations Office at 1.800.622.1007.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, a present from home is the best motivator! The SANetwork offers four packages to choose from:
- Freshman Welcome Kit
- Birthday Across the Miles
- Exam Survival Kit
- Farewell Package
To learn more about each package and to send a gift from home, click here!
Along with fundraising, we "raise-fun!" Alumni work with the SANetwork and Northwood students by participating in SANetwork organized events. We invite you to join the festivities. If you are interested in sponsoring an activity, please contact us!
- Camera Scavenger Hunt – Put your group of five together for a fun game of Camera Scavenger Hunt on campus!
- Euchre Tournament – Join other students and alumni for our annual euchre tournament at the NADA on the Michigan campus. The ninth annual tournament in February costs only $2.00 per person for several rounds!
- Speaker Series – Alumni share their professional success stories with students and alumni. We invite you to join us for a lecture, or if you are interested in speaking to students, please let the SANetwork know. Your stories and insights create a real perspective for students.
- Off-campus bonding events – Activities include the annual Tourettes walk to bring awareness, the Making Strides Cancer Against Breast Cancer walk, ice skating, pizza and a movie and more.
Vada Bennett Dow Humanitarian Award
Vada Dow was a great contributor to humanity. Her devotion to helping others accomplish their dreams was the hallmark of her life. From her early years as a teacher and a silent force behind her architect husband, Alden, the award signifies her philosophy and commitment to humanity. Candidates are chosen based on their involvement in the Midland community, hometown community and/or their involvement at Northwood University. Candidates must be in good academic standing with the University.
Past Recipients:
Kayla Swan (2011)
Tiffany Killian (2009)
Jenny Thuma (2008)
Tori Flakes (2007)
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Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office on 12 March 1969.
Although the event was supposed to be a secret, many onlookers and reporters heard about it and turned up for a glimpse of the couple. The registry office had been booked the previous day, and McCartney had bought a £12 ring "just before the shop shut".
We were crazy. We had a big argument the night before we got married and it was nearly called off. We were very up and down, quite funky compared to the eventual image of 'Twenty-five years of married bliss! Aren't they lucky for people in showbiz?' But we are. You get this picture of us swanning along in a little rowboat managing to avoid the white water, but we were right in the middle of that white water, man, so it's even more miraculous that we made it. But we did.
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
To avoid the crowds the couple entered the register office via a side door. None of the other Beatles attended the ceremony, but McCartney's brother Michael and The Beatles' assistant Mal Evans acted as witnesses.
I really don't remember whether or not I invited any of the band to the wedding. Why not? I'm a total bastard, I suppose – I don't know, really. Maybe it was because the group was breaking up. We were all pissed off with each other. We certainly weren't a gang any more. That was the thing. Once a group's broken up like that, that's it.
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
Mike McCartney's train broke down during his journey from Birmingham to London, and he arrived an hour late. Although he presumed the wedding would have finished, he took the waiting limousine to the registry office, where he found huge crowds of weeping fans. Inside Paul and Linda were waiting for him to arrive.
After the ceremony the wedding party went to St John's Wood Church where the marriage was blessed by Reverend Noel Perry-Gore.
Marylebone Register Office is today known as Westminster Register Office, and is based at Westminster Council House, Marylebone Road, London.
Also on this day...
- 1970: George and Pattie Harrison move into Friar Park
- 1969: George and Pattie Harrison's home is raided by the Drugs Squad
- 1969: Mixing: The Long And Winding Road, Let It Be
- 1964: Filming: A Hard Day's Night
- 1963: Live: Granada Cinema, Bedford
- 1962: Live: Kingsway Club, Southport
- 1961: Live: Cassanova Club, Liverpool
- 1961: Live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.


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Associate Professor of English, Associate Professor
Ryan Hersha (BA, Michigan; MA, Virginia), a full-time instructor at CCC since 2010, teaches courses in literature, composition, reading, and public speaking. He brings to his teaching a special commitment to preparing his students for empowered participation in an increasingly connected and interdependent world.
Working as a SUNY COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Fellow and Grantee, Prof. Hersha partnered with Prof. Ubaldimir Guerra of the University of Belize to develop globally networked learning (GNL) courses in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In these special offerings, CCC students used online communication tools to learn in close collaboration with students attending the University of Belize.
In 2014, Prof. Hersha developed another innovative learning opportunity for CCC students: Verse & Sky. In this online course students explored humankind's relationship with the cosmos and the night sky through many lenses of world poetry. Verse & Sky is being offered again in Spring 2015, this time as a COIL offering, again connecting students at CCC with students in Belize through online discussions, shared reading assignments, and real time conversations.
For questions pertaining to globally networked (COIL) courses or Verse & Sky, email Prof. Hersha at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Although there has been no official announcement made by the Amazing Spider-Man camp, actor Jamie Foxx apparently confirmed he'll be playing Electro in the sequel to Amazing Spider-Man movie. Foxx is definitely excited for the role. Entertainment Tonight recently spoke to Foxx regarding a meeting he recently had with Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb and actor Andrew Garfield.
"I think Electro will be an exciting character to play because he's a ... genius electrician-type person, and he gets the short end of the stick from the whole world, and the next thing you know he turns it on."
The word around town is that Foxx has indeed signed on for the sequel to Amazing Spider-Man and that he will be playing Electro. This little rumor may also have been fueled by the fact that Foxx dressed up as Electro for Halloween. Coincidence? We think likely not. Foxx would be an interesting addition to the Amazing Spider-Man sequel, and considering he recently sat down with the Amazing Spider-Man director and the man who plays Peter Parker, it seems he's definitely signed on for the sequel and there's a good chance the actor might be making his way as the next Spidey villain.
It's interesting that Foxx has 'confirmed' he has the role but director Marc Webb hasn't said anything besides his Tweet yesterday about the casting of Harry Osborn.
What do you think of the possibility of Jamie Foxx playing Electro in the upcoming movie? Let us know in the comments below.
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by Tyler Peck, sports information graduate
FLORENCE, S.C. - The No. 19 Bobcat women's tennis team of Georgia College & State University (6-6, 4-5 PBC) saw a three-match win steak come to end today (March 21) losing 9-0 to the No. 9 Francis Marion University Patriots (12-2, 5-1 PBC).
The first doubles duo of Marjorie Ceppo (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Gabby Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) fell 8-3 to Kristyna Horakova and Jitka Gavdunova.
The French twosome of Bertille Lion and Diane Danna lost to the team of Tereza Sykorova and Sabina Baberadova 8-2 at second doubles. At third doubles, the freshman team of Adriana Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) and Angy Cuellar (Bogota, Colombia) were beaten 8-3 by the duo of Valeska Ibscher and Saskia Ludwig.
At first singles, Ceppo lost a hard-fought battle to Sykorova 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. The senior falls to 6-6 on the season.
Danna was beaten by the Patriots' Horakova 6-2, 6-1 at second singles. Danna drops to .500 (6-6) on the 2009 spring season. Francis Marion's Gavdunova took down Georgia College's Lion at number three singles 7-5, 6-3.
Cuellar was outmatched in straight 6-2 sets to Baberadova at the number five singles slot. The Acuna sisters also were unable to manage a win. Gabby Acuna fell to Ibscher at fourth singles 6-4, 6-1 and drops to 7-5 on the year. Ludwig beat Adriana Acuna 6-1, 6-0 at six singles.
Up next, Georgia College travels to Pensacola, Fla. to compete in the White Sand Invitational. The Bobcats will hit the courts against the University of North Alabama March 24.
Visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The GCSU Department of Athletics sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement.


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Training Techniques (Fluency Cards)
Training Techniques (Fluency Cards)
This game includes a deck of 52 cards, each with an item related to designing and delivering effective and engaging training. The game is for three to six players and lasts for 15 minutes to an hour. The object of the game is simple: to win as many cards as possible. The person who has won the most cards within the time limit wins the game.
The Cards
Fluency cards are an effective way to build understanding and fluency on a variety of different topics. Each deck contains 52 cards with four suits just like a deck of regular playing cards. Four different games can be played. Each game is played with a different card suit.
The Games
Fluency card games can be played by different numbers of people (usually 3 to 30) and last for 15 minutes to an hour. The four games that can be played with Fluency cards are:
- LIST. In this game players explore skills associated with the training topic.
- COMPARE. In this game players analyze concepts associated with the training topic.
- DRAW. In this game players illustrate a concept associated with the training topic.
- ACT. In this game players role-play a scenario associated with the training topic.
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Linares chess 2009 will take place February 18 - March 8, 2009, in Linares, Spain. This 26th edition of Torneo Internacional "Ciudad de Linares" will be played only in Spain. The Morelia site will not be on the agenda this year. The organizers initially confirmed that in 2010 the Mexican city will rejoin the competition again, but now UAE is also a possibility.
Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Vassily Ivanchuk, Levon Aronian, Teimour Radjabov, Wang Yue, Alexander Grischuk and Lenier Dominguez participate in Linares 2009, expect detailed coverage, games, and news on Chessdom.com!
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I recently took a trip to American Falls for work. After I completed the appointment, I stopped at the American Falls Cemetery to pay my respects.
Meta was born 2 July 1952 in American Falls, Power, Idaho and died 25 October 1998 near Kasota, Jerome, Idaho.
17 years ago today my mother, Sandy Jonas, took the life of Meta Marie Ringe Rupp Jones. That day obviously changed Meta's life, but it also changed the life of everyone else even distantly linked. I dare not say how different life would be if Mom had not taken those actions. I frankly have no idea how life would be. I can only imagine. Some would likely be very welcome, others likely not.
I am not the Judge in the eternal scheme. I do not know the outcome. All I know is that events come in life that rock us to the core. This was one such occasion for many people. The ripples likely flow throughout eternity, positive and negative.


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Data from space station bolsters theory of dark matter
The first results from a $2 billion instrument aboard the international space station have offered tentative support for the theory that exotic dark matter, invisible but abundant, permeates the universe.
The instrument, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), has not seen dark matter directly -- by definition, the stuff is invisible -- and results announced so far do not lend themselves to a slam-dunk conclusion that dark matter is a fact of the cosmos and not merely a theoretical construct.
But the 7.5-ton device, which rides a truss on the space station like a bell on a bicycle's handlebars, has detected hundreds of thousands of particles that have features suggesting that they are debris from collisions of dark matter particles.
"We, of course, have a feeling what is happening," said Nobel-winning physicist Samuel Ting of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaking in a packed auditorium at CERN, the Geneva-based European particle physics laboratory. But Ting, pressed by audience members to reveal more of his data and give a stronger conclusion, stuck to a modulated message.
"It took us 18 years to build this experiment. We want to do it very accurately," he said.
The AMS operates at the nexus of subatomic nature and Big Science. The project's $2 billion cost has been a source of controversy. The detector, funded through an international collaboration, including money from NASA, overcame delays and redesigns and one outright cancellation before riding to orbit in 2011 on the last flight of the space shuttle Endeavour.
The instrument had to be designed to withstand the rigors of space and to operate without the benefit of repair or recalibration. It has functioned splendidly, Ting said. It detects cosmic rays, which are particles moving at extraordinary velocity and coming from all over the galaxy. The AMS sorts through the particles, measuring their momentum and charge.
A small percentage of the particles that hit the detector are unusual things called positrons, which are like electrons but with the opposite charge. They're in the class of particles known as antimatter.
There's not much antimatter in our universe, and there hasn't been for many billions of years. When matter and antimatter collide, they are mutually annihilated. The universe early in its history had a bit more matter than antimatter, an asymmetry that, from the human standpoint, is fortuitous, because matter and antimatter in precisely equal amounts would have obliterated each other and left a starless, planetless, uninhabitable cosmos.
Physicists say rare antimatter particles, such as positrons, can be created in certain violent, high-energy environments. For example, positrons might have been flung into space from the atmosphere of a pulsar, an ultra-dense, rapidly rotating star with a powerful magnetic field.
Another theorized source of positrons is dark matter. If antimatter seems exotic, dark matter is even more so. No one has ever seen the stuff, and its existence has never been nailed down definitely. Dark matter emits and absorbs no light, and interacts with ordinary matter in a ghostly fashion, primarily through gravity. Dark matter is thought to affect the way galaxies move; they rotate in a manner that suggests that they are carrying some unseen load. In the past two decades, other experiments and detectors have bolstered the idea that dark matter is far more abundant than ordinary matter.
The surprising abundance of positrons has been established by earlier experiments. But the AMS has "unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity," Ting said when questioned by a reporter about whether the mission was worth the cost.
Although most of his statements were cautious, under questioning, he said his data "support" the dark matter origin of the positrons. He reiterated that he cannot rule out the pulsar origin.
One reason he and his collaborators lean toward a dark matter origin is that the detector gathered positrons from all directions, evenly, without pause. That suggests that they came from something that is omnipresent, such as the theorized dark matter.
A key question is whether the detector finds many positrons at very-high-energy levels. For theoretical reasons, a sudden drying up of positrons at the high-energy end of the scale would be consistent with a dark matter origin. Ting told the scientists that he wasn't ready to release the high-energy data and that they should be patient.
Ting said in a later NASA teleconference that the AMS will collect data through the lifetime of the space station and that he expects to be able to solve, with finality, the mystery of the positrons -- "hopefully, quickly."
This will not, however, end the mystery of dark matter. Even if the AMS is a smashing success, it has no ability to discern what dark matter is, fundamentally, or how much of it is out there, or why it is dark.


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Champaka (Nag Champa) Soap
Champaka (Nag Champa) Soap
Champaka (Nag Champa) Natural Soap. Gentle, moisturizing and with rich creamy lather
Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.25" x 1"
Net Weight: Approx. 4.5 Oz
100% Vegetable Oils, Vegan
Ingredients: Purified Water, Olive Oil, Palm Oil*, Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Avocado Oil, Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide**, Essential and fragrance oils.
*Palm Oil, Refined Organic, RSPO Sustainable
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Our soaps are handcrafted from scratch using the traditional cold process method with only 100% food grade oils and fats. I use a higher percentage of soft and emollient oils, they are gentle and extra gentle and leave the skin feeling soft and supple.


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Roses Rug for a Beautiful Romantic Atmosphere
The Roses Rug is a simply stunning rug designed by Nani Marquina. This rug is handmade and hand loomed, each individual petal is woven into the base to create a remarkably durable and beautiful piece for any room. I'm pretty sure that this rug can create a beautiful romantic atmosphere if you add a sweet Barry White, a few candles, and a bottle of wine. Nani Marquina is a wonderful female industrial designer who launched her line in 1986, specializing in textiles for the home, and subsequently receiving many accolades and awards. The rose rug comes in red, grey, ivory, orange or brown in sizes Small: 5.5′ x 7.8′ or Large: 6.5′ x 9.8′ (although red is best). This rug is available here. – Via – Haute*Nature


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I've gotten into the habit of keeping some sort of non-lettuce based salad in the fridge, so I have the option to make a smarter lunch or snack choices. While I do enjoy cooking, I don't feel like doing it all the time, so making a big batch of a salad like this, gets me through the lulls. The beauty of a grain salad is that you can pack it full of vegetables, even dress it, and it doesn't go soggy on you. Some days I mix my trusty grain salads in with some lettuce to bulk it up and get more greens. So handy.
The following isn't necessarily an earth shattering combination of asian flavors, but they are all things that hold up well for a few days. Wild rice does take a bit longer to cook than short grain rice, but I find the smoky, nutty flavor unique. The rice, which is actually edible grass, is packed with fiber and other vitamins and minerals. I typically reach for yellow miso, but recently picked up a jar of the white and am loving it's subtlety. You could substitute quinoa or millet or even serve the whole thing warm for dinner if that sounds more appealing. If tofu is not your thing, some shredded chicken or shrimp would be a nice alternative. Now that I've given you just about every option to alter the original, it's time for a bowl of goodness.
WILD RICE SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING // Serves 2 as an entree, 4 as a side
Inspired by the NY Times Recipes for Health
The following makes a decent portion, but if you want it to last you, I would double or triple the amounts. You could get away with less tofu, but increase the amounts of rice and vegetables to ensure leftovers.
1/2 cup wild rice (any rice works, timing will vary accordingly)
14 oz. block extra firm tofu
2 tsp. coconut oil
2 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
fresh ground pepper
1 heaping cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup cooked, shelled, organic edamame
3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Handful of Chopped Cilantro or Pea Sprouts
// Miso Dressing //
2 Tbsp. white miso
2 Tbsp. agave nectar or brown rice syrup
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 shallot, minced
Juice of half an Orange
Rinse the wild rice. Bring two cups water to a boil. Add the rice, turn the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed (about 35-40 minutes), adding a bit more water if necessary to finish cooking. You will see a tuft of white pop from the center.
Wrap the tofu between a few layers of paper towel or a dish cloth and set it aside to drain for 10-15 minutes. Cut it into a 1/2'' dice. Heat the coconut oil over medium high heat (I love the crust I get in a seasoned cast iron pan). Add the tofu and saute for about five minutes. Sprinkle the soy sauce and a few grinds of fresh pepper over the top and saute another few minutes until the edges are browned. Turn off heat and set aside.
Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together (Don't be tempted to add salt, miso is pretty salty).
In a large bowl, combine the rice, tofu, sliced carrots, edamame. Toss everything with the dressing. Add the sesame seeds and cilantro and give it another toss. Serve room temperature or chilled.


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Aug. 1, 2011
Deer Disease Test Results Come Back Clean
AUSTIN –Chronic Wasting Disease and Bovine Tuberculosis were not detected in more than 300 deer held illegally on an East Texas deer breeding facility, according to findings at the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
The test results mean these deadly wildlife diseases have not been discovered in Texas deer, and enable several deer breeding facilities whose stock had co-mingled with the illegally held animals to resume normal operations.
"We are greatly relieved with the results from the disease testing," said Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. "We take disease issues very seriously because of the potential impacts to Texas' natural resources, the public's wildlife, and the multi-billion dollar hunting and deer breeding industries."
While the lab results provide a positive conclusion to an extensive epidemiological investigation by state wildlife officials, they do not moderate the actions of a 77-year-old former deer breeder that led to the need for disease testing.
Billy Powell pleaded guilty on June 14 to the felony offense of smuggling at least 37 white-tailed deer, over a 3-year time span, from Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio into Texas in violation of state and federal laws. CWD has been documented in at least 10 counties in Illinois, posing a direct link for disease risk in Texas as a result of Powell's illegal importation activities.
"It is regrettable that Mr. Powell forced the state to take this action in the first place," said Smith. "After he repeatedly smuggled deer illegally into Texas and risked introducing devastating diseases into both wild deer herds and penned deer operations, thereby threatening the state with immense economic harm, the Department had no choice but to step in. Quite simply, the hundreds of thousands of deer hunters who go to the field annually in pursuit of wild game and the thousands of landowners who manage the state's wildlife responsibly don't deserve to have their enjoyment of wildlife jeopardized by someone who shows such little regard for the public's resources."
The implications from a CWD outbreak in Texas' internationally recognized white-tailed deer population, both free-ranging and captive, would be significant. Deer hunting is an important cultural and recreational component of Texas lifestyle, pursued annually by more than 600,000 sportsmen, and has an economic impact to the state in excess of $2.2 billion a year, according to published reports. In addition, studies show deer breeding activities have an economic impact in Texas of about $650 million annually.
CWD was originally described in captive animals 35 years ago in Colorado. However, during the last five years, the fatal disease has been detected in free-ranging cervids in several surrounding states and Canada. In 2002, a year after Texas closed its borders to importation of deer due to disease risks, CWD was reported in free-ranging deer in South Dakota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Illinois, and Utah.
Currently, 20 states and Canadian provinces are tagged as having documented CWD in their deer, elk or moose. The progression of the disease into new areas remains persistent. In 2005, West Virginia detected a positive. Virginia got a confirmed case in 2010 and this year Maryland joined the list of infected states.
Further proof that CWD can spread, remain dormant for years and ultimately impact a resource; a shipment of elk from an infected herd in Canada to Korea in 1997 went undetected for nearly 10 years. Despite tracing back the imported animals, which were euthanized for testing in 2005, CWD persists in that country. Last year, one out of three elk slaughtered for human consumption on one farm tested positive for CWD; the entire herd of about 100 animals had to be euthanized. CWD appears to pose no threat to human health.
More than 1,200 permits are issued annually to deer breeders in Texas covering an estimated 80,000 whitetails held in captivity. The vast majority of deer breeders operate within guidelines designed to minimize risk of disease transmission. Since CWD surveillance efforts were initiated in Texas a decade ago, more than 35,000 deer samples have been submitted for testing. TPWD has tested only about 800 illegally-possessed deer from 32 different violators.
"People ask me if I'm confident we don't have CWD in Texas after testing that many animals, and I tell them my confidence level grows each year," said Mitch Lockwood, TPWD's big game program director. "But, that confidence drops to zero every time we learn about a deer being smuggled into the state. The threat is real and the consequences can be substantial; just ask any of those other states that are dealing with CWD in their deer herds."
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Brussels, 7 July 2008
State aid: Commission adopts Regulation automatically approving aid for jobs and growth
The European Commission has adopted a Regulation, which will come into force in the coming weeks, giving automatic approval for a range of aid measures and so allowing Member States to grant such aid without first notifying the Commission. The Regulation authorises aid in favour of SMEs, research, innovation, regional development, training, employment and risk capital. The Regulation also authorises environmental protection aid, aid measures promoting entrepreneurship, such as aid for young innovative businesses, aid for newly created small businesses in assisted regions, and measures tackling problems, like difficulties in access to finance, faced by female entrepreneurs. As well as encouraging Member States to focus their state resources on aid that will be of real benefit to job creation and Europe's competitiveness, the Regulation reduces the administrative burden for public authorities, the beneficiaries and the Commission. This new General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) consolidates into one text and harmonises the rules previously existing in five separate Regulations, and enlarges the categories of state aid covered by the exemption. It will take effect 20 days after publication in the Official Journal, allowing Member States to grant better targeted aid immediately.
Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said: "These new rules set out a clear framework to allow Member States to grant aid targeted at creating jobs, boosting competitiveness and improving the environment without the Commission having to get involved at all. The Commission is therefore delivering on its commitments, in line with the State Aid Action Plan and the Small Business Act, to make it quicker and easier for Member States to give the right kinds of state aid."
The 2005 "State Aid Action Plan" (see IP/05/680 and MEMO/05/195 ) aims to create a simple, user-friendly and coherent set of rules for aid which is likely to promote economic development without unduly distorting competition (and so fulfils the conditions of compatibility outlined in Article 87(3) of the EC Treaty). Simplification can best be achieved with the adoption of "block exemptions" exempting Member States from the obligation of prior notification of the aid to the Commission.
This Regulation also constitutes an important and immediately effective contribution to the Small Business Act adopted by the Commission in June 2008 (see IP/08/1003). It will allow Member States to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at different stages of their development. All of the 26 categories of aid covered in the Regulation can be provided to SMEs. To the extent such aid is also available to large companies, SMEs will benefit from a special top-up.
In line with the Commission's "Better Regulation" agenda, the GBER also harmonises, as far as possible, all horizontal aspects applying to the different aid areas concerned. The GBER therefore incorporates the content of a series of existing state aid instruments adopted by the Commission since 2001: aid to SMEs, research and development aid in favour of SMEs, aid for employment, training aid and regional aid. In addition, the Regulation integrates five categories of aid which had, so far, not been block exempted: environmental aid, innovation aid, research and development aid for large companies, aid in the form of risk capital and aid for enterprises newly created by female entrepreneurs. The exemption conditions for the latter type of aid measures are consistent with the recently adopted guidelines on state aid for environmental protection (see IP/08/80 and MEMO/08/31 ), the risk capital guidelines (see IP/06/1015 ) and the Framework on Research & Development & Innovation (see IP/06/1600 and MEMO/06/441 ).
The Regulation also builds further on the Guidelines on state aid for environmental protection, by exempting from notification a set of varied subsidies promoting environmental protection. The simplified treatment offered by the Regulation constitutes one more tool for Member States to implement the EU's Climate Action Plan (see IP/07/29 and IP/08/80 ).
Aid measures not included in the GBER are not necessarily illegal. They will simply remain subject to the traditional notification requirement: the Commission will examine such notifications on the basis of the existing guidelines and frameworks.
The categories of aid authorised by the GBER are aid for:
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Matt Hasselbeck will lead the Tennessee Titans for another week.
Coach Mike Munchak announced Monday that Hasselbeck will make his third consecutive start in place of Jake Locker when the Titans visit the Buffalo Bills in Week 7.
The Titans clearly are taking a more conservative approach with the health of Locker, who has dislocated his left shoulder twice this season. Hasselbeck helped lead the Titans to a 26-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Don't be surprised if this is the last start Hasselbeck makes. Munchak was optimistic last week that Locker would play against the Bills, so he must be close. Barring a setback, it's likely he'll be back in the lineup when the Titans host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8.
Hasselbeck arguably is the best backup quarterback in the NFL in terms of experience and ability, though he has been a middle-of-the-road player this season. If the 2-4 Titans have a run in them, Hasselbeck will need to take advantage of a poor Bills defense.
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David Lee Making a Name for Himself with U.S. Men
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 5, 2008) - If you plug David Lee's name into Google, your first few links will be for an NBA player.
If you go to Wikipedia.com and enter David Lee's name, you will find profiles on American, Irish and Singaporean football players, a physicist, a sound mixer, a DJ and even an "information architect."
But no volleyball player is listed.
So who the heck is David Lee?
He's the 6-foot-8, 26-year-old middle blocker for the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team who has learned the hard way that if you let your play do your talking, people will want to find out the rest on their own.
Lee and the rest of the U.S. Men's National Team will be hitting the road next week to begin World League play on June 13-14 in Finland. That will be followed by matches in the United States on June 20-21 (vs. Bulgaria in Hoffman Estates, Ill.) and June 27-28 (vs. Finland in Green Bay, Wis.). After a July 4th weekend in Spain, the U.S. Men will return to the United States to play Spain on July 11-12 in Bloomington, Ill.
Lee is part of a group of players in their 20s - including setter Kevin Hansen and outside hitters Sean Rooney and Scott Touzinsky - who have received more and more playing time with the U.S. Men in 2007 and 2008.
Lee remembers the frustration he felt in 2006 when he played in only six of 12 World League matches and wasn't part of the World Championship team. But Lee had learned during his college playing days at Long Beach State in California that sometimes it is better speak softly and put up a big block.
Lee chose Long Beach State because he thought the team could win a national title his freshman year. It didn't happen, and the following year the team was in a rebuilding phase after losing top seniors. Lee found himself the sophomore captain of a team that wasn't playing very well, but tried to make up for it in other ways.
"We talked a lot of trash. It wasn't nice trash. It wasn't competitive. It was mean and hurtful," he said. "Finally, my coach (Alan Knipe) took me aside and told me to chill out and play and lead the team by example."
Lee took the advice to heart and was invited to play on the 2003 World University Games team, which won a bronze medal. In Lee's senior season in 2004, the 49ers made it to the NCAA final where they lost, 3-2, to BYU.
Lee was named a first-team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and thought the U.S. Men's National Team would be calling him any day to try out. But the call never came.
"I went to Puerto Rico for the summer," Lee said. "I played in Portugal for a year and I played in Indonesia for a month where we won the national championship. The only championship I have is from Indonesia."
Lee finally got his chance to train and compete with the U.S. National Team in 2005. He played just 65 of 119 sets during the year, but still finished second in total blocks with 59. He also finished second in blocks per set (0.91) and fifth in total points with 162.
But in 2006, he found himself sitting the bench watching the team struggle with 10th-place finishes in World League and at the World Championship.
"The thing with this team is it's very much about seniority and the struggle to get in," Lee said. "I thought I could do some things to help the team win if I got a chance."
Lee tried to stay patient and wait for his opportunity. In 2007, he played in all but two World League matches and made the team for the final round, where the U.S. Men won the bronze medal. Lee was the United States' leading blocker and 10th overall in the final round of World League where he was credited with an average of 0.43 blocks per set.
A week after the World League final round in Poland, Lee traveled to Brazil to play with a younger U.S. team at the Pan American Games. He finished the tournament as top U.S. blocker and second overall with an average of 0.75 blocks per set as the team won the silver medal.
After that, Lee became a part-time starter (sharing time with Tom Hoff) for the U.S. Men at the NORCECA Continental Championship, which the U.S. Men won, the World Cup, where they finished fourth, and the NORCECA Continental Olympic Qualifier, which they also won.
He finished the 2007 season second on the team in stuff blocks with 69 for an average of 0.67 blocks per set. He was sixth on the team in scoring with 230 points
"David has a good feel for blocking and he's very quick with his feet and hands," U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. "He's very efficient as a blocker. He's also a big, strong lad and can hit a heavy ball as well."
Away from the court, Lee likes to surf, cook meat on the grill and spend time with his family in Alpine, Calif., near San Diego, where he grew up playing volleyball at Granite Hills High School and for the Seaside Volleyball Club.
He hopes he continues to improve and have more playing time with the National Team. But he also knows it's up to him to continue to make a name for himself.
"This isn't only about my career professionally. It's about the team," he said. "Whoever is the best player should play."
WORLD LEAGUE TICKETS: Tickets for the FIVB World League matches in Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 20-21 vs. Bulgaria), Green Bay, Wis. (June 27-28 vs. Finland) and Bloomington, Ill. (July 11-12 vs. Spain) are now on sale. To purchase tickets, go to the USA Volleyball World League site at www.usavolleyball.org/national/08WL.asp.


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"The name of this place was originally Inchcaileoch, which it received from an island in Loch Lomond. This name is of uncertain origin; but the family who used it in consequence of having, at a very early period, obtained a grant of the lands so called, sprang from Anselan, a native of Ireland, who is supposed to have located himself here in the 11th century." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
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Does the medical alert system come with other services? Some medical alert systems come with additional services such as medication reminders, glucose monitoring reminders, and the like. It's good to know what other services can be included with the purchase of your services, so make sure you ask what's included.
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8. Does the medical alert system include "automatic fall detection"? Medical alert systems have come a long way in the last 5 years. Today's advanced systems can detect when a user has fallen automatically. It's all in the advanced algorithms developed by brilliant engineers and embedded into small devices which are saving lives everyday. These smart-systems can distinguish (in most cases) between when someone has actually fallen, and when someone has decided to sit down abruptly. "The big three" that (currently) offer automatic fall detection are Halo Monitoring Systems, Wellcore Personal Emergency Response, and Philips Lifeline with auto alert.
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Literally having a medical alarm system at your fingertips ensures prompt medical care in an emergency. Many seniors fear falling when no one is around. This causes many to limit their daily activities. A reduction in physical fitness and mobility can increase the risk of falling. Further, inactivity reduces the quality of life for many seniors.
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Everyone does not carry a cell phone constantly. However, the pendant that comes with the alert system can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. Further, not many cell phones continue to work after being submerged in water. The pendant is waterproof and can be worn in slippery places where an accident might happen.
Compared to a cell phone that requires charging, medical alert systems come with a battery backup. Even when the power goes out, the system will continue to operate. A prompt connection occurs each time the button is pushed.
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Consider a situation when you are taking a bath and suddenly you feel congestion in your heart, and are about to collapse. Or you suffer from epileptic fits, and are on your way to the market when you sense one is coming. In such life-threatening situations, the patients and their family members remain tense every moment and are therefore nagged by a feeling of insecurity that takes away their peace of mind, making it hard to focus on daily life. This demoralizing situation becomes worse with every passing day. This is where the Medical Alert Alarms come to your rescue, to restore your confidence and the feeling of security.
There are only a few things in this world that cannot be avoided, and aging is one of these things. The lifeline medical alert system is a special type of medical device that is designed to help save lives. The systems are linked to emergency response teams, in the event that a senior requires additional care. The systems are easy to operate. They are designed to be worn by the individual who has them. With a built in voice communicator, the systems can detect your voice, when you push a button for assistance. The easy push button will route you to an individual that can help you with whatever situation you are in.
The lifeline medical alert system is a great product that has helped millions of people all around the world. Allowing for an aging parent or an individual who has physical needs to still feel like they have their independence is a huge deal. People do not like to have to rely on someone else to consistently help them. With personal emergency response systems, the individual does not have to. They can live their own life and reach out for help if they need it.


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Create a personal account.
Register with one or several verticals. Many job listings will appear on all the verticals because, with exceptions, they pull their inventory from the same places.
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You may prefer daily or weekly job alerts. Or you may choose an RSS feed to have job ads sent as they are posted directly to your computer or handheld device.
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