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The latest iPhone 7 is the latest cutting edge smart phone that Goldgenie artisans can embellish and customise when launched, available in 24k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, solid Gold, Diamonds, Swarovski style crystals and python skins.
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Goldgenie has mastered the art of bespoke customisation of fine watches with our craftsman having produced this one of a kind customised Rolex Submariner, this timepiece is created from solid 18k Gold and can also be specified with Diamonds which makes this a sought after collectors piece and a future heirloom for future generations.
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The preview looks awesome. It looks like the episode title is courtesy of Mirna during the kung fu task.
As a Hong Kong local, I try to help as much as I can...Quote from: puddin on April 09, 2007, 10:32:36 AMJust find this place on this page http://www.pbasehk.com/Macy/Macy2232/DSC00505 , note that the phone number matches! This restaurant is at 120 ,NGA TSIN WAI ROAD, Kowloon City, you can find the exact location from http://www.ypmap.com/en/viewer.asp?mapService=LocationMapI know this is just some random photo, but since this place is also near Kai Tak where Neobie suggests for the location of the car thing, it is highly possible that the place of that task is at Kai Tak.
It looks like Eric is climbing at night,
Can someone please post the web as a video on here?
Quote from: Michael D on April 09, 2007, 01:35:38 PMIt looks like Eric is climbing at night,To me it looks like the sun reflecting off the building, thus it is not at night.
I meant to mention this last night.....in Phil's explanation of the YIELD, he specified there are "2 opportunities" throughout the race to use a YIELD. I took that to mean there are only 2 Yields through the race so does that mean there are no more Yields? Wasn't this the second Yield to show up on the race?
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Yesterday my friend Krea and I felt very D&G and took it upon ourselves to splatter my white tutu with paint. Though paint-splattered tutu is pretty self-explanatory, I thought I'd take pictures along the way just the same.You will also need a couple pterodactyls:^^For LC. *sniffle*


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Facebook (FB) is planning another round of privacy changes with a focus on making it easier to control what's shared and what's not, according to The New York Times. Sam Lessin, Facebook's director of product told the publication that a new always-visible button called "Privacy Shortcuts" will be added that will let users quickly change settings for what they share. Users will also finally be able to block other users they don't want to have any interaction with.
Where the changes becomes a cause for concern is the removal of "the ability for people to hide themselves on Facebook's search." Lessin says Facebook is retiring the feature because only "a single-digit percentage of users" hid themselves from search. As Nick Bilton from the NYT astutely notes, Lessin's figure could still mean the change might affect tens of millions of users, considering Facebook has over 1 billion active monthly users.


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Below are a few resources for graduate school admissions as well as professional organizations that may be of interest.
MIT Facts
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Description of the application process to MIT's graduate programs
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Advice from the MIT Careers Office on applying to graduate school with resources for personal statements, letters of recommendation, funding, and options after graduate school
GRE – Graduate Record Examinations
Most MIT departments require the GRE General Test and an appropriate Subject Test as part of their graduate application. To view requirements for a specific department, click here. The computer-based GRE General Test is available year-round in the US and around the world, and appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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A standardized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management
Graduate Diversity Outreach Programs (pdf)
A brochure describing graduate diversity outreach programs at MIT
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Guidance for Developing Your Personal Statement for Graduate School Applications
MIT Black Graduate Students Association
A student-run organization that strives to promote the cohesiveness and academic success of African, African American, and Afro Caribbean graduate students
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at MIT
MIT's chapter of the national organization that promotes the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists
National Society of Black Engineers at MIT
MIT's chapter of the largest student-managed organization in the country that aims to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers
Society of Women Engineers at MIT
Not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
A professional society that aims to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of minorities in these fields
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Puerto Rico airport to bring rental cars closer
September 3, 2013
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — People traveling to Puerto Rico will no longer have to stand in line at the island's main international airport to take a bus and pick up their rental car.
The company that manages the Luis Munoz Marin Airport says several rental car agencies will move their operations to the main parking lot's first floor.
Aerostar Airport Holdings said Tuesday that Alamo Rent a Car, National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car will start operating at the airport next month. Their offices are currently a short bus ride away.
Aerostar says it expects other rental car agencies to sign similar agreements in the near future.


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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Neighborhood Opera: Windstorm In Bubbleland" Fred Rogers' musical story for children: "Windstorm in Bubbleland." There is never any trouble in Bubbleland until a windstorm threatens to destroy everything. Hildegarde Hummingbird, the smallest creature of all, tries to warn everyone. D
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Curious George "George Meets Allie-Whoops!/Hundley's Great Escape" George spends a full day showing Mrs. Renkins' granddaughter Allie what it's like to be a monkey.G
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Wild Kratts "Birds of a Feather" When Aviva reveals that dancing is just not her thing, Chris and Martin set out in the New Guinea forest to inspire her to give dancing a try by uncovering some of the greatest dancers in the creature world - the Birds of Paradise. They soon find that the male birds use their showy bright feathers and extraordinary dances to display to potential female mates that they are healthy and strong. But when the gang gets caught up in Donita's plan to capture these fashionable birds for her latest clothing line, Aviva must put her dancing skills on the line to save them. D
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Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo "Peep's Moon Mission The Many Moons of Quack The Duck" Peep, Quack and Chirp argue over whether the moon is perfectly round. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Quack insists that there are many moons in the sky. Pocoyo: Talent Show - Pocoyo and friends have a talent show. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Dress Up Day/Bathtime" Dress Up Day - Nick and Sally are playing dress up, but oh no! Sally's princess dress has torn, and mom doesn't have any silk thread to fix it. Cat takes them to his good friend Mindy, the silk caterpillar. Mindy shows them how she makes silk. D
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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps "Angelina and the Mini-Mouseling/Angelina's Helpful Friend" Angelina and the Mini-Mouseling - Polly becomes obsessed with her height, attempting schemes and gimmicks to become taller. When Angelina, A.Z., and Alice need someone to play a very important role in their school production of Goldilocks and the Three Mice, she realizes the value of her size and that she is special just the way she is! Angelina's Helpful Friend - Viki makes the mistake of agreeing to help too many people at the same time. D
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Bob the Builder "Bobland Bay Takes Shape" Bob and the team are building the Bobland Bay promenade. Tumbler wants the design to be unique to Bobland Bay, but finds having an idea is harder than he thinks. Some friendly animals try to help, but end up leaving their tracks in Tumbler's wet cement. D
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Franny's Feet "Wedding Day Woe/Slippery Sandcastle" Wedding Day Woe - Franny travels to India, where she learns about Indian wedding traditions, and about primary and secondary colors. Slippery Sandcastle - On the beach in Jamaica, Franny and Johnny make sand castles and learn about the tide. D
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Wishbone "Bark That Bark" This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures in their hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger his imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, David overloads on responsibilities and doesn't understand the wisdom of asking for help. D
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Dialogue "Life on the River of No Return" Host Marcia Franklin interviews Isaac and Bjornen Babcock, husband and wife filmmakers from McCall, about their NATURE documentary River of No Return. The couple, who spent more than a year in Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, discuss the making of the film, some of the highlights of their adventure, and some of the challenges they faced.G
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Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Global Financial Crisis" Guests: John Lipsky, Distinguished Scholar, SAIS; Former First Deputy Managing Director, IMF Nick Sargen, Chief Investment Officer, Fort Washington Investment Advisors. This week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack features a rare interview with a man central to solving the global financial crisis: "Financial Thought Leader" John Lipsky, the recently retired First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. Lipsky joins Anchor and Managing Editor Consuelo Mack and seasoned investment strategist Nick Sargen, Chief Investment Officer at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, to discuss the turmoil in Europe, slowdown in China, and what it means for investors. D
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To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Democrats Woo Women: Women dominate at the DNC but will this be enough to sway their vote? GOP for Marriage Equality: A new organization, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry, is urging the Republican Party to consider encouraging marriage equality as part of its platform. Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former U.S. D
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Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer "Caladesi Island" Roger and Sarah Bansemer travel to Florida's Gulf of Mexico and the unspoiled paradise of Caladesi Island just off the coat of Clearwater to explore white sand beaches as Roger sets up his easel to paint. D
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Sewing with Nancy "Sew Techie Covers, Part 2" Showcase creative embellishment on a cover for your paper or electronic tablet. Nancy transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary when it comes to a cover for a paper or electronic tablet. Learn Dresden hi-tech patchwork, e-cycling with the help of a denim shirt, and letters of distinction using your embroidery machine. D
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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Quilting Tips & Tricks" Quilter Heidi Kaisand shares with Marianne several tips & tricks for successful machine quilting. D
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Hometime "Cottage Style Expressions" The HOMETIME crew builds full extension drawers, attaches snow guards and explores a home's cottage style. D
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Woodsmith Shop "Pocket Screw Joinery Projects" When it comes to assembling a project, nothing is quicker than pocket screw joinery. In this episode, the editors of Woodsmith show you how to build two projects with pocket screws. The first is a small outdoor table with a tile top. D
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This Old House "Barrington Project, Part 7 of 10" On a rainy day in Barrington, builder Andy Tiplady shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's replaced the old cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway. Master carpenter Norm Abram visits a custom cabinet shop in Smithfield, Rhode Island to see how they are using high-end cherry veneers for the project to make a kitchen with true character. Back in Barrington, installer Rick Jutras hangs the last of the wall cabinets and scribes the refrigerator panel to fit the space. D
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Ask This Old House "Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling" Alternative energy expert Ross Trethewey travels to San Francisco to learn about a new way to finance solar photovoltaic panels and then sees them installed. Afterward, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner frame the walls for a basement remodeling project. D
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Growing a Greener World "Urban Gardening (Detroit, MI)" As cities across America fend off the impact of economic blight, many are finding that gardens are providing one of the fastest roads to recovery. They're providing an emotional boost to citizens, food for the hungry and instant beauty to areas while lifting spirits and enthusiasm for a better tomorrow. Detroit is a landmark city making huge strides through its gardens and programs built around them. D
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Moyers & Company "Challenging Power, Changing Politics" The conventions are over -- now it's time for some thinking outside the box. This week on Moyers & Company (check local listings), Bill talks with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who's been an independent in Congress for 21 years -- longer than anyone in American history. In 2010, Sanders made national news when he delivered an eight-and-a-half-hour speech attacking the agreement President Bill also talks to Green Party candidates Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala about what they've learned about American politics. D
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William and Mary William is hired by a gang of bikers to give one of their members a massive send off. They want to do a final bike ride with the deceased's body attached to his bike, wearing his leathers and helmet.G
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Outdoor Idaho "Designing Idaho" Architecture tells us who we are, where we came from, and what we value. Our buildings tell us that like nothing else can. This hour long program explores Idaho's architectural heritage, its history and its place in the sun. We travel the length and breadth of the state, exploring some of Idaho's oldest and grandest buildings -- like the Cataldo Mission and the Paris Tabernacle -- as well as some of Sun Valley's finest residences. We also visit Wallace, Chesterfield, and Boise. There's even a wonderful Sandpoint tree house and a southern Idaho straw bale mud house that are remarkably eloquent.G
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Broadway Or Bust "The Casting Call" From 50,000 responses to casting calls for regional contests across the United States, to 60 high school students arriving in New York City for a week of Broadway boot camp, this documentary captures the performances, drama and intensity of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. On day one in New York, they meet their colleagues, learn a new opening number, get one-on-one coaching from Broadway professionals, and prepare for their solos for the judges. Part 1 of 3G
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Masterpiece Mystery! "Wallander, Series III - An Event In Autumn" A pregnant woman leaps to her death from the side of a ferry. Or was she pushed? The routine case barely disturbs Wallander's newly blissful life with Vanja (Saskia Reeves, "Page Eight"). But the happy couple discovers the decade-old corpse of a murdered woman on their property. D
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New Tricks "Life Expectancy" The team discovers that the valuable diamond found in a flat rented by a man who died in 1982 is part of a safe deposit box heist. Standing and Pullman pose as a glamorous couple about to be married in an effort to smoke out their suspects.G
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Equitrekking Adventures "Botswana: Tuli, Makgadikgadi and Maun" Host Darley Newman explores local villages, ancient cultures and wildlife on safari. He stays in eco-friendly safari camps and rides horses to view the zebra and wildebeest herds that dot the wild savannahs.G


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Topiary frame information - the topiary wire frames are delivered with cable ties. All frames consist of two or more parts connected by cable ties, making it easy to fill with moss or to clip together over a plant to make a classic topiary figure.
Mossed topiary items - these give an immediate impact in your garden as you do not have to wait for a plant to grow. For these, the moss is packed very tightly and is treated with Mossgreen (a water based colourant) to avoid browning and for better moisture retention. Mossed topiary figures require no water or nutrition as the moss is already dried, and it can be left outside.
Mossed and planted items - as the moss is tight within the topiary frames, it can serve as soil and it is possible to grow all kinds of plants into the figure. We can plant these for you. Please note that planting styles may vary from those shown, pictures used are for illustration purposes only. Planted topiary should be treated like a hanging basket, it will need regular watering, especially while the plants are establishing themselves, and occasional feeding.
All main metal wires have a diameter from 2 to 18mm and the smaller wires are from 0.7 to 1.5mm and about 2cm from each other.
How to do it
Instant Moss topiary is just that – You can have your chosen topiary shape and feature today. We start with a metal or mesh fame. This comes in two parts and will be fixed together by cable ties. The traditionalist can buy this frame and fix it around box hedges or trees.
We however fill these frames with sphagnum moss, the same type as used to line hanging baskets. The two halves of the frame are packed and crammed with moss as tight as possible and then cable tied together. Excess and protruding moss is then trimmed using scissors. Many people are then happy with their chosen animal or shape and introduce it as a maintenance free 'mossed' feature to the garden.
The finishing touch is planting up your chosen animal or shape. We soak the moss shape. Using a screwdriver we poke holes where wish to plant and insert the young plants. Larger plants should actually be secured from the inside before securing with ties. We find semparvariums are excellent plants to use since they quickly grow. The worst that will happen now is that the shape gets too wet over winter and the moss springs out over the frame. In which case trim the moss in the spring. Keep it watered as you would a hanging basket and plants will continue to flourish in it.


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MILAN (AP) - Without entering the debate over climate change, Milan fashion designers are engaging in some serious season-bending.
MILAN (AP) � Without entering the debate over climate change, Milan fashion designers are engaging in some serious season-bending.
Though this week's fashion previews are for summer 2014, designers � without claiming to have any weather crystal ball � have dotted the runways with furs, boots and leather.
The biggest cross-seasonal indulgences are fur stoles, tops and Prada even had a summer fur coat. Boots were summer cuts, with open toes, and leather jackets in some cases was perforated or interspersed with sheer materials.
With Milan Fashion Week winding down with its fifth day Sunday, no defining must-be look has emerged -- good news for women who value individuality, as they are sure to find something that works for them.
Maybe not everyone can pull off the ubiquitous bra top or bandeau. In that case, there are more modestly cut cropped tops that speak the same language.
For every long skirt, there is a shorter one. Pants can be anything: tight, loose, cropped, long. In short, if there is a fashion trend emerging, it's anything and the opposite goes.
The parade of new young designers new to the Milan runway continued with Fausto Puglisi turning street fashion into couture and Marco de Vincenzo creating optical illusions with fabric.
Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni played, as she often does, with volumes of the clothes � this time seeking "lightness." She deployed pleats, ruffles and bustles unconventionally, putting, for example, a bustle on the front of a skirt to soften the silhouette, creating a loose ruffle that flows like a waterfall down the front of a skirt or another tighter and busier that conveys the softness of a baby chick.
Castiglioni takes the resulting pretty looks and adds a sports touch: a stripy belt, or a bomber jacket, or platform trekking sandals.
Another lightness play: creating looks from sheer fabric to something denser, like a crepe, and with the same floral prints in a gravity play, an exercise in opposites and contrasting weights.
High-waist trousers had elaborate folds on the front, as sort of origami that wraps around the body, and drop into deep cuffs. In one iteration, sheer black pants were worn over shorts, and paired with a delicately pleated top with spaghetti straps.
The collection featured many Asian touches, from the fine floral prints to the Geisha-style super-high thongs.
Visors and chunky jewelry finished the looks, along with geometrically-structured handbags.
Dolce and Gabbana seemed to be saying, "If you got it flaunt it," in their latest summer collection loaded with gold coins.
The treasury of Greek and Roman coins appeared in print on silk dresses and skirts, as tassels on bags and shoes or as ostentatious buckles on leather belts, or simply as jewelry.
Underlining the message, the design team Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana sent a bevy of models down the runway all in gilded lace for their traditional show finale.
The designers, who have long taken inspiration from Sicily, in recent seasons have focused more concretely on the island's treasures. Already in the menswear shows for summer last June, Dolce&Gabbana featured Greek temples, which appeared again in the women's collection for summer 2014 painted across silk outfits.
The show's backdrop was an orchard of blooming almond trees � one of Sicily's natural wonders. The delicate pinkish blossoms appear as appliques on feminine organza dresses and also tops.
The collection oozed luxury, from the colored fur stoles, and even tops, to gold-encrusted mini-dresses with matching gilded bags.
Ferragamo has broken down women's jackets to its parts, and reconstructed it in surprising ways.
Take for example an outfit that from the back looks like a double-breasted cropped jacket with a short pleated skirt worn over trousers. It's only from the front that it is clear that the short skirt is actually the bottom of the jacket, detached, forming the basis of a new design language.
Designer Massimiliano Giornetti also experiments with lighter fabric, sheers and silks, a trend on the Milan runway this season. He creates bandeau tops, out of Ferragamo's expertly crafted leather, which are worn beneath transparent shirts: modesty is retained. Satiny dresses are swept to one side into a cascade of pleats. Trench coats were so supple as to resemble dresses.
The softer looks, and neutral color palate, contrasted with python leather jackets with green, blue or pink accents.
Ferragamo's trademark footwear included open-toe sandals, with some finishing at the knee in a hybrid boot for shorter skirts, fashioned out of such luxury materials as calfskin and python. Bags included fold-over purses and python clutches.
The Missoni summer look is ethnic without going native.
Sarong skirts share the runway with oversized T-shirts and cropped jackets. Prints can be purely geometric Missoni or Japanese pop, or ecological, such as sea waves and mountain crests. Fringe and netting is used either to create an entire outfit, or as embroidery.
The collection features a number of the iconic Missoni knitwear prints, but with a contemporary graphic flare.
The favorite color mixtures for next summer are orange, viola, turquoise and bluette. The collection also plays heavily on black and white contrast. As a monochrome for dresses and skirts alike, the bright turquoise is sure to be a summer hit.
Jewelry is on the ethnic side made out of soft resin and decorated with painted enamel inserts.
Footwear recalls a fancier version of the casual summer sandal. The sandals come with a chiseled high or low heel, and are decorated with multi-colored bands and metal knots.
John Richmond's aggressively sexy collection for next summer is heavy on sheer fabrics � which left little to the imagination.
Toward the modest end of the scale, Richmond paired sheer black blouses with silk pants. Some of the outfits, though tailored like street clothes, were more appropriate for the boudoir with behind-bearing looks including long lacey pants worn with a bomber jacket, a see-through skirt with a satin ruffle and little else for cover and a long transparent jacket with a skirt that unhooked like old-fashioned hosiery.
Even his tamer looks were super-charged, including a vamped-up suit with a tight pencil skirt finishing in a mermaid flair and worn with a tuxedo jacket with a plunging neckline.
The collection finished with a series of heavily beaded evening gown with military accents.
The color palate was a simple black and white, with a bursts tangerine sherbet and acid green. Shoes were super high stilettos, strappy leather sandals or colored pumps in gold, green and other shades.


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Some of you may remember my tutorial Building your own IDS tripwire. I wanted to extend the use-ability of this sort of app (regardless of O/S) a bit by adding a descriptive service status, rather than the numerical message actually stored in the logs.
The service codes given below include the descriptions of the numerical values that are added to the ServiceStatus field of your webserver log files.
What are service codes?
When a web server (serving any content inluding Http, FTP and others) receives a request it send back an error code. Some of these codes are just informational and some represent errors either on the server or by the client.
You see service codes every day on the internet even if you are not aware of it. URL not found on a web-server? You should see a message including 404 - Not found. Well this 404 is a Service Status code in HTTP which mean the page was not found.
Where is this information from?
So I spent a while looking through RFC2616 (HTTP) and RFC959 (FTP) at the w3.org and came up with this list of FTP and HTTP ServiceStatus codes.
FTP and HTTP service codes.
Code:Service ServiceStatus Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSFTP 500 Syntax error, command unrecognized. MSFTP 501 Syntax error in parameters or arguments. MSFTP 502 Command not implemented. MSFTP 503 Bad sequence of commands. MSFTP 504 Command not implemented for that parameter. MSFTP 530 Not logged in. MSFTP 532 Need account for storing files. MSFTP 550 Requested action not taken. File unavailable. MSFTP 551 Requested action aborted. Page type unknown. MSFTP 552 Requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation. MSFTP 553 Requested action not taken. File name not allowed. MSFTP 421 Service not available, closing control connection. MSFTP 425 Can`t open data connection. MSFTP 426 Connection closed; transfer aborted. MSFTP 450 Requested file action not taken. MSFTP 451 Requested action aborted. Local error in processing. MSFTP 452 Requested action not taken. Insufficient storage. MSFTP 331 User name okay, need password. MSFTP 332 Need account for login. MSFTP 350 Requested file action pending further information MSFTP 200 Command okay. MSFTP 202 Command not implemented, superfluous at this site. MSFTP 211 System status, or system help reply. MSFTP 212 Directory status. MSFTP 213 File status. MSFTP 214 Help message. MSFTP 215 NAME system type. MSFTP 220 Service ready for new user. MSFTP 221 Service closing control connection. MSFTP 225 Data connection open; no transfer in progress. MSFTP 226 Closing data connection. Requested action successful. MSFTP 227 Entering Passive Mode MSFTP 230 User logged in, proceed. MSFTP 250 Requested file action okay, completed. MSFTP 257 PATHNAME created. MSFTP 110 Restart marker reply. MSFTP 120 Service ready in nnn minutes. MSFTP 125 Data connection already open; transfer starting. MSFTP 150 File status okay; about to open data connection. w3 100 Continue w3 101 Switching Protocols w3 200 OK w3 201 Created w3 202 Accepted w3 203 Non-Authoritative Information w3 204 No Content w3 205 Reset Content w3 206 Partial Content w3 300 Multiple Choices w3 301 Moved Permanently w3 302 Found w3 303 See Other w3 304 Not Modified w3 305 Use Proxy w3 306 (Unused) w3 307 Temporary Redirect w3 400 Bad Request w3 401 Unauthorized w3 402 Payment Required w3 403 Forbidden w3 404 Not Found w3 405 Method Not Allowed w3 406 Not Acceptable w3 407 Proxy Authentication Required w3 408 Request Timeout w3 409 Conflict w3 410 Gone w3 411 Length Required w3 412 Precondition Failed w3 413 Request Entity Too Large w3 414 Request-URI Too Long w3 415 Unsupported Media Type w3 416 Requested Range Not Satisfiable w3 417 Expectation Failed w3 500 Internal Server Error w3 501 Not Implemented w3 502 Bad Gateway w3 503 Service Unavailable w3 504 Gateway Timeout w3 505 HTTP Version Not Supported


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The 12 days of Christmas
Here at the Trust, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. We've decked the halls, indulged in more than a few mince pies and are now waiting to see if we'll get a white Christmas.
Today being 12/12/12, we thought it only appropriate to give you the 12 scientific days of Christmas.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, science gave to me…
Twelve Watts of brain power
Each day your brain uses about twelve watts of power, that's about enough for two Christmas tree lights.
Eleven protons in sodium
Sodium is an important electrolyte we all need in the body. In a mince pie there is about 400 mg of sodium, 20 per cent of your daily allowance.
Ten Nobel prizes
The Nobel prize for physiology and medicine has been won by ten women, but 191 men have taken the prize. A fact I could easily have found in a Christmas cracker.
B-Nine (folic acid)
Vitamin B9 is important for fetal development and brain function, and brussels sprouts contain loads of it. Pass the sprouts, please!
Eight teeth per quadrant
The eighth tooth in each quarter of our mouths is a wisdom tooth. Perhaps the three wise men had more than the rest of us?
Seven-ty reindeer chromosomes
Reindeer have 70 chromosomes in each nucleus of their cells, whereas a robin has 80 and a little donkey has 62. We only have 46, maybe because we don't have antlers, we can't fly and we wouldn't be able to carry a pregnant woman on our back all the way to Bethlehem.
Six points on snowflakes
Every snowflake that falls this winter will have six points, and a six-fold symmetry axis.
A five-membered ring
2-Deoxyribose is a sugar ring made up of five points: four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. It forms the backbone of our DNA, found in every one of us, even Father Christmas.
Four bovine stomachs
Cows have four stomachs. Think of all the Christmas pudding you could fit in….
Three per cent of my weight
Your brain takes up three per cent of your body mass. Although after all the festive treats over the next couple of weeks, the balance may be shifted slightly.
Two years ago
The 25 December 2010 was the last white Christmas, with snow on the ground at more than 83% of weather stations.
And a two-headed partridge in Mass.
In 1894 a two-headed partridge was found in Boston, Massachusetts. It is unknown whether it resided in a pear tree.
We hope you enjoyed our fun facts for the festive period. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Can you think of any better science lines for the 12 days of Christmas? Post your ideas below.
Peter Angle permalink12 Dec, 2012 12:43 pm
Nice article.
Nice little Christmas song http://youtu.be/ov8FeODxyXU


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Irish-American Declan Sullivan died tragically and suddenly while he was at a Notre Dame football practice which he was filming. He was atop a 40-foot aerial lift that collapsed in strong and unexpected gusts of wind.
There were media calls for Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick, who attended practice the day Sullivan died, to be fired, and for Coach Brian Kelly, who decided to practice outdoors that day, to resign.
Instead Notre Dame president Father John Jenkins took full responsibility for the accident, saying the school had failed to keep Declan safe. His acceptance of responsibility went down well with the family, as The New York Times reported.
Now, while the Sullivans acknowledge that their son's death was preventable, they continue to cheer on the Fighting Irish and choose to celebrate Declan's life through a foundation in his name, 'Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund,' which partnered with a Chicago charity that helps underprivileged children get a good education.
Declan's sister Wyn attends school at Notre Dame now still, and younger brother Mac just submitted an application. The Sullivans will even be in attendance at the BCS championship game in Miami when the Fighting Irish face off with Alabama.
Declan's family remembers him fondly as warm and adventurous. They named him Declan, after an Irish saint, and sometimes called him Dec. When he was a boy, they made certain to keep an eye on him, so adventurous was his spirit.
"Notre Dame fandom was a natural extension of their Roman Catholicism," writes Greg Bishop who spoke with the family for the New York Times.
Declan's parents attended Catholic school and married in Chicago at Old Saint Patrick's Church, where their three children were baptized.
When it came time to apply to colleges, Declan Sullivan crossed off the universities that played the Fighting Irish regularly. He wrote his application essay for Notre Dame about how he played the trumpet and how he dreamed of walking on the field at Notre Dame Stadium and how he recognized the instrument as his most realistic route.
Ultimately, Sullivan was waitlisted at Notre Dame, and chose acceptance to Wisconsin in the meantime. However, Notre Dame soon came calling.
While he left his trumpet at home, Sullivan was soon given the opportunity to be on the Notre Dame field as a videographer with the football team, an opportunity put together by one of his film professors.
Sullivan spoke little to his parents of what went on at the field in accordance with team rules. He spoke of the job's demands and the discipline it required, which they considered a good thing.
Declan more often focused on the environment of game days while filming. The university encouraged him to tape the cheerleaders, the leprechaun mascot, the golden helmets. After games, the family met at the practice facility, where Sullivan dropped off his equipment.
"We did see him up on the lift sometimes," Barry Sullivan said. "The practice fields were behind a fence, but you could see him up there. He said it was sturdy, and he seemed comfortable. He was always fearless."
On the day where Sullivan died, he Tweeted prophetically from atop the lift where he was filming, "This is terrifying," and "I guess I've lived long enough." Soon after, a sudden gale force burst of wind knocked over the tower.
Investigations were launched into the accident. The Fighting Irish donned "D.S." stickers on their helmets, and took a moment of silence at their next game to remember Sullivan.
Ultimately, the accident was narrowed down to four reasons: a sudden and extraordinary burst of wind; staff members' lack of knowledge in regard to on-field wind speeds; the type of lift involved being more susceptible to tipping; and the height of the lift when the accident occurred.
"We're just not those kind of people," said Barry Sullivan about choosing not to sue Notre Dame. "That was the visceral, gut reaction. I want to stop anyone who suggests otherwise. Our response to the university didn't have a dollar sign attached to it. That's not part of this at all."
When Barry Sullivan was asked if he has forgiven the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event, he replies, "I resist that because to forgive means you've assigned blame. And not to say this could not have been prevented, but I don't feel anybody knowingly acted recklessly and caused the accident. Or that anybody in the football program said, 'We are willing to risk lives for the sake of Notre Dame football.'
"I know that. I'm closer to it than anybody. I wish everyone would take my word for it."
Instead, the Sullivans started the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund, its slogan: "Honor One Life. Impact Hundreds." Barry Sullivan collaborated with a lawyer friend in partnering the foundation with a charity. The friend suggested, Horizons for Youth, an organization that counsels and tutors disadvantaged children in Chicago. The organization has graduated all but one student in 22 years and sent 80 percent to college.
Declan's sister emailed Horizons to set up a meeting. The family found out that Horizons rented its space from Old Saint Patrick's, of all places, and that several of its founders and its executive director graduated from Notre Dame.
The unsolicited donations to the family and money from friends and acquaintances went into the fund, which they gifted to Horizons, which added 40 children to its fold and doubled its fund-raising and tutoring efforts. They held a joint fundraiser that raised $600,000.
"I feel pretty good about it," Barry Sullivan said later, inside the Horizons offices, near a poster of all the children in Declan's 40, which organizers hope will become Declan's 80, then Declan's 120 and on and on. "And it's O.K. to feel good about it."
For Father Jenkins, Notre Dame University's president, Sullivan's death, and his family's response to it, proved no less than transformative. He says they "took loss and grief and transformed it into something else, something generous and worthwhile."
"To have them at the national championship game, after the dark day of Sullivan's death, to see their generosity and healing, it will touch so many people."


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This year we introduce a new format of lightning talks. Lightning talks are a great opportunity to offer a talk or vote for a talk you want to hear right at the conference. Be ready with 10min slot!
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The conference is on September 10-11, 2018 at OK System Conference Center, Na Pankráci 125, 140 21 Prague 4 - Pankrac.read more »
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Fundraiser for mental health
A "Change your brain, Change your life" presentation and fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. today at Salon Blue Showroom, 518 S. Allen Road in Flat Rock.
May is Mental Health Month and to help celebrate, the public is invited to attend the fundraiser for NAMI Four Seasons (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Discover the underlying cause of the blues and blahs, moods, depression, addictions and other mental disorders.
Raffle tickets for $2 each will be available at the door. Call 888-955-6264 or visit www.namifourseasons.org for more information.
Children to get therapy tricycles
Two children with disabilities will receive a specially adapted AmTryke therapeutic tricycle, without any cost to the family, through the joint efforts of the Western Carolina Friends of AMBUCS, the Community Foundation of Henderson County and the physical therapist Emily Freeman, MSPT, from Kids N Motion Physical Therapy.
The AmTrykes will be presented June 4 at Kids N Motion Physical Therapy, 2560 Chimney Rock Road, Suite F, Hendersonville.
American Business Clubs, a national organization founded in 1922, is dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. The local chapter, Western Carolina Friends of AMBUCS, was chartered in Hendersonville in 2005.
Anyone interested in joining AMBUCS, contributing to its mission, or obtaining an AmTryke can receive information at the event, contact Allan Berg at 828-692-0911 or visit www. ambucs.org.
Farmers market at Opportunity House
The Opportunity House will again offer its parking lot to area farmers, growers, bakers and producers for a farmers market. Spaces on the north side of the parking lot under the trees will be reserved for vendors to display their goods.
The lot will be available from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning June 5. There is no charge to set up, and spaces will be first-come, first-served.
This is the second year the lot has been available to vendors. Last year bakers, produce and fruit growers, herbalists and bison and beef growers participated. Call 828-692-0575 for more information.
Sale date nears for Biltmore concerts
Tickets for Biltmore's 17th annual concert series will go on sale starting at 8 a.m. June 5. This year's series features a mix of award-winning acts, such as Heart, Sheryl Crow and contemporary Christian group Casting Crowns.
The concert series is staged on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. All shows will start at 8 p.m. Call 866-336-1255 or visit www.biltmore.com/concert for more information.
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Pgh. Zoning Board hearings
July 19, 2011
Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown.
Zone case 121/11 on Thursday, July 21 at 9:00 a.m. is the appeal of Emily Dritz, owners/applicant for 2112-2114 E. Carson Street in the 16th Ward (Zoning District LNC).
Applicant requests re-installation of a projecting business ID sign.
Use Variance Requests: 919.04.B.2.C, Projecting signs shall be a maximum of 9 sq. ft. per side and 26.5 sq. ft. per side requested.
Zone case 145/11 on Thursday, July 21 at 10:10 a.m. is the appeal of Dennis Huet, owner/applicant for 2408 Jane Street in the 16th Ward (Zoning District R1A-VH).
Applicant requests to erect 2, single family attached dwellings with 2 car integral garages.
Use Variance Requests: 903.03.E, Interior side yard set back, 5; required and 1' requested; 903.03E, Lot size 1,200 sq. ft. required and 849 sq. ft. and 1025 sq. ft. requested; 903.03I, Rear yard set back, 15' required and 11'3" and 2'5" requested.
Plans are on file for this case and may be inspected up to the date of the hearing. Anyone who wishes to be heard must appear in person.
For more information on the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment, go to: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/html/zoning_board_of_adjustment.html


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UB researchers and colleagues will correlate objective measures of brain changes with patients' reports of relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
Patients who suffer from the painful, often disabling, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome often are surprised to find that behavioral changes, not drugs, provide significant relief.
Now, researchers at the University at Buffalo who have pioneered some of these behavioral treatments, along with colleagues at the University of California Los Angeles and Northwestern University, are using functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging to reveal the biological basis for the relief. The research could help doctors choose the best treatment method for individual patients and could improve the quality of life for millions of people with IBS.
"We're going to look at biological mechanisms that underlie these non-drug treatments, to discover what is going on in the brain that explains treatment benefits achieved by teaching patients specific skills to control and reduce their symptoms," said Jeffrey M. Lackner, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine at the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a project principal investigator. "By using a brain scan to compare brain activity before and after treatment, we expect to get a picture of changes in the brain that correspond to improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms."
The work is funded by a $2.3 million grant to UCLA, the lead institution; Northwestern; and UB by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. It builds on the work of UCLA researchers at its Oppenheimer Family Center for Neurobiology of Stress and a pilot neuroimaging study conducted by Lackner and colleagues at UB.
The brain imaging study came about partly as a result of a major, $8.9 million, seven-year, multi-site clinical trial Lackner is leading at UB to test behavioral treatments in IBS patients. It is the largest IBS clinical trial conducted to date and one of the largest behavioral trials ever funded by the NIH without a drug component. Developed at UB, these treatments are regarded as some of the most powerful treatments available to IBS sufferers.
Lackner is currently recruiting IBS patients for the behavioral and imaging studies at the Behavioral Medicine Clinic of the UB Department of Medicine at Erie County Medical Center. For more information on participating in one of the studies, call 716-898-4458 and leave a name, telephone number and convenient times to be contacted.
IBS is among the most common, disabling and intractable gastrointestinal disorders. Twice as common among women as men, it is estimated to affect between 25 million and 50 million Americans. Symptoms include pain, stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation.
"We're excited about the possibility of providing the first evidence for biological markers that correlate with treatment-induced symptom changes, and developing a better understanding of the mechanism behind IBS," Lackner said. "Such cutting-edge translational research is going to help foster individualized, specific treatments for patients."
One treatment developed at UB aims to control symptoms by changing specific thinking patterns and behaviors found to aggravate IBS. Using state-of-the-art brain-imaging methods, UCLA researchers, under the leadership of Emeran Mayer, MD, hope to identify the biological mechanisms underlying their effectiveness. Mayer is a professor of medicine and psychiatry at UCLA, director of the Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and principal investigator of the imaging study.
Scientists believe that IBS symptoms are the result of dysregulation of brain-gut interactions, resulting in abnormal muscle contractions in the gut and heightened sensitivity to painful stimuli.
"Just as faulty wiring between the neural connection of the brain and gut can bring on symptoms, so learning new ways of thinking and behaving may 'rewire' brain-gut interactions, resulting in reduced pain and bowel symptoms that otherwise take a major toll on patients," Lackner said. "Determining whether behavioral treatments work by targeting specific areas of the brain that have a direct effect on gut function and sensation is a major goal of this study."
Correlating structural brain changes with symptom reduction is, for both Lackner and Mayer, a primary goal that they say will demonstrate an "organic" component to IBS, which is critical. "IBS is often unfairly dismissed as a psychosomatic condition," Mayer said. "These findings will be important in dispelling the notion once and for all that IBS symptoms are not real and are 'only psychological.' "
Lackner's UB's colleagues on the study include Michael Sitrin, MD, professor; Christopher Radziwon, PhD, research assistant professor; Greg Gudleski, PhD, clinical research assistant professor; Leonard Katz, MD, professor emeritus; and Rebecca Firth, senior research support specialist - all in the Department of Medicine; and Susan Krasner, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology.


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Faculty Handbook
Recruitment Expense Reimbursement Procedures
1. Allocation of Funds--The University has allocated a maximum of $1,800 to the department to cover expenses associated with a recruitment process. These funds can be used to reimburse both in-state and out-of-state candidates for travel and lodging expenses or expenses incurred by the Search Committee that are directly related to the recruitment function.
2. Distribution of Funds in an Equitable Manner--The Departmental Search Committee shall have the ability to allocate any travel reimbursement funds in an equitable manner among candidates. If the department establishes a limit on the amount of reimbursement that a candidate may receive, this limit must be communicated, in writing, to the candidate.
3. Reimbursable Expenses--In accordance with the updated Board Resolution #08-34, In-State candidates are eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses, accommodations, and meals. Up to three (3) candidates shall be limited to the following four categories:
A. Mileage and Tolls—The University shall reimburse candidates for use of their personal automobile to transport themselves. Reimbursement shall be at the prevailing IRS mileage rate (see current travel information for the current mileage rate.) The University shall also reimburse a candidate for tolls incurred in this travel. A receipt is required for tolls. MapQuest should be used to verify and submit for reimbursement of mileage.
B. Travel Expenses—The University will reimburse candidates for other travel expenses incurred in the visit to the University. Air travel shall be restricted to coach or business class seats and should be the most economical travel possible. Any expenses in this category must be documented with an original paid bill or receipt.
C. Meals—The University shall reimburse candidates for meal expenses during the time of travel or the time of the visit. Reimbursement for meals will be based on the Federal GSA Per Diem rates for the Danbury area. Currently, the candidates' own meals may be reimbursed up to $71 per day ($12 for breakfast, $18 for lunch, $36 for dinner and $5.00 for incidentals). Tips for meals are included in this daily allowance. Any expenses in this category must be documented with an itemized original paid bill or receipt. Expenditures should be limited to the cost of food only. WCSU is not permitted to reimburse for alcoholic beverages.
D. Lodging—The University will reimburse candidates for the cost of lodging. Any expenses in this category must be documented with an itemized original paid bill or receipt. Please refer to the University's preferred hotel list. Please note that hotel expenses should be paid by the candidate and will be reimbursed upon proper submission of original paid bill or receipt.
4. Candidate Reimbursement Procedure--Eligible expenses for candidates are submitted to the Human Resources department on the "WCSU Employment Candidate Expense Reimbursement Form" 1. Both the Department Chairperson and the Academic Dean must approve the reimbursement before the Human Resources department will process the reimbursement for a candidate.
5. Reimbursement for Meals and Refreshments Incurred by Members of a Search Committee--If a member of the Search Committee incurs an expense associated with the recruitment process for a candidate, those expenses are reimbursable. Examples of these expenses are meal expenses while entertaining a candidate or purchasing refreshments served at an interview. Reimbursement per person for meals will be based on the Federal GSA Per Diem rates for the Danbury area. Tips for meals are included in this daily allowance. WCSU is not permitted to reimburse for alcoholic beverages. The person requesting reimbursement for meals and/or refreshments should submit a "WCSU Disbursement Form for Searches," 1 noting the candidate's name on the form. Any expenses in this category must be documented with an itemized original paid bill or receipt noting the names of all attendees. Should you require services from the Sodexo Dining Service, please complete the WCSU Food Service Policy Request Form1 following the directions on the form. Please note the candidate's name and position they are applying for on the form as well all the attendees. The Federal GSA Per Diem rates apply to meals served by Sodexo as well. Once the form is completed, it should then be sent to the Human Resources office for assignment of the budget code and processing.
6. Mileage Reimbursement for Members of the Search Committee: Mileage reimbursement shall be at the prevailing IRS mileage rate (see current travel information for current mileage rate.) If an employee transports a candidate in their personal car resulting in the need to submit a claim for mileage reimbursement, they must complete and submit the following as appropriate:
A. In-State Travel—a WCSU Mileage Reimbursement Form should be used for In-State Travel. You should complete and submit the Mileage Reimbursement Form1 along with the MapQuest directions noting the mileage to the Department Chair and the Dean for signature. Send completed form to Peggy Boyle in Human Resources for assignment of the charge number and for final approval and processing.
B. Out-of-State Travel—a WCSU Request for Professional Travel Worksheet & Policy Exception Request Form should be submitted for Out-of-State Travel (i.e. picking up a candidate from a NY airport, etc.)
i. You should complete the Request for Professional Travel Worksheet 1, attaching any toll/parking receipts along with the MapQuest directions noting the mileage.
II. You will also need to complete a Policy Exception Request Form 1 (due to the current restrictions on out-of-state travel.)
III. Give both of the above forms & receipts to your Department Secretary who will then complete the following:
(a) Department Secretaries should then complete all applicable sections of the Travel Authorization Form* except for Sections #34 & #35. This form can be found in the K drive: Common Folder: Travel Folder.
(b) Please be sure to note the candidate's name in Section #17 along with the explanation.
(c) This form should then be signed by the Employee, the Department Chair and the Dean.
(d) Once these signatures have been obtained, the forms should then be sent to Peggy Boyle in Human Resources for assignment of the budget code and for final approval and processing.
*If any information is missing, the form(s) will be returned to the Department Secretary so that it can be fixed and resubmitted.
Please make sure that ORIGINAL ITEMIZED RECEIPTS are submitted for all meals, travel, etc. from both the Employee incurring the expense(s) and from the Candidate.
Both the Department Chairperson and the Academic Dean should approve all expenses prior to submitting them to Human Resources for final approval and payment.
Please Note: All expenses must be submitted for reimbursement prior to the end of the fiscal year in which they occur. Any expenses submitted after June 30th will not be guaranteed reimbursement.
1The WCSU Disbursement Form for Searches and the Employment Candidate Expense Reimbursement Form (click YES to enable macros) WCSU Policy Exception Request Form, Food Service Policy Form and the WCSU Mileage Reimbursement Form can be found on the Human Resources website under Human Resource Procedures: Candidate Reimbursement Procedures.
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Bar Refaeli: Tennis Match with Rafael Nadal!
Bar Refaeli tries her hand at tennis at the Nike Tennis Primetime Knockout event held at NYC's Pier 54 on Wednesday (August 25).
The 25-year-old model competed with tennis star Rafael Nadal in a friendly match against New York Giants player Justin Tuck and tennis player Victoria Azarenka.
John McEnroe served as announcer for the match, and Serena Williams attended the game!
Looks like Bar had a blast at the game!
FYI: Bar is wearing a Jennifer Meyer Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold Heart necklace.


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The Orlando Magic Summer Basketball Camps are back for their best season ever! Join us at one of our convenient camp locations where we will offer expert instruction, fantastic giveaways and NBA excitement. (Hurry….many sessions will sell out quickly)
Join the National Basketball Academy and the Orlando Magic for one of the nation's premier basketball clinic programs offered right here in Central Florida. Our expert coaches will help you take your game to the next level. You'll also experience all the fun and excitement of NBA basketball via various giveaways, contests and special surprises!
Experience the excitement of NBA basketball by participating in the Junior Magic League! These leagues provide youngsters a chance to improve their skills in fun, competitive settings while rewarding them with special perks for all their hard work.
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The ninth annual Benefit in Honor of Monica Senese will take place from 6 until 11 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co., 1705 Saunders Settlement Road. The $20 admission includes food, drinks and a donation. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit "Super" Wes Ryan.
Wes was born on April 23 with a condition called congenital diaphragmatic hernia. This hernia is a hole in the diaphragm, which allows some organs in the abdomen to move up into the chest cavity, affecting the heart and the lungs.
Kylee and Joel Ryan, Wes's parents, were made aware of this during a routine ultrasound. They were told that, to ensure the best medical attention for Wes, they needed to go to Philadelphia to be under the care of the specialists at Philadelphia's Children's Hospital.
Wes has been through a lot since his birth. There have been good days and bad. His doctors have performed multiple surgeries to move his organs from his chest cavity to his abdominal cavity and repair the hole in his diaphragm. He has been removed from the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machine that helped his heart and lungs grow stronger. He is currently on a general ventilator.
He fights through his bad days and continues to get stronger, which is why his family calls him "Super Wes."
Ryan family faces a huge financial burden. They're not even thinking about that now, but friends and family seek to help them with this obstacle.
For more information, contact Gerry and Rose Senese at 716-297-5029 or [email protected]; or Jill Birmingham at 716-713-9062 or [email protected].
Checks should be made payable to the Monica Senese Memorial Fund, care of Liz Bernardone, 7268 Katie Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
Kylee and Joel continue to be strong. They are so thankful for all the prayers and support they have received from friends, family and people they have never even met.
Follow the "Wes Ryan CDH story" on Facebook for more up to date information.
Monica Senese, a 1995 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield, died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2000. In 2005, Monica's friends and family came together to honor her memory by giving another person a chance to continue celebrating life as Monica did for 23 years. For the past eight years, they have been able to help families in need through the support of extremely generous people like you.


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Clinician Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Primary HIV Prevention
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01751659
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 18, 2012
Last Update Posted : February 28, 2017
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This is a three phase study designed to examine clinician behaviors with regard to recommending and prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a primary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention strategy, and to identify knowledge-related and attitudinal factors associated with these behaviors. Each phase consists of the following:
Phase 1: Semi-structured face-to-face or telephone interviews of ATN-affiliated clinicians. Approximately 10 clinicians will be interviewed.
Phase 2: Development of a new theory-based survey instrument and cognitive interview testing of this survey. Approximately five clinicians (of those who participated in Phase 1) will be interviewed.
Phase 3: Administration of the newly developed survey to ATN-affiliated clinicians. Approximately 60 clinicians will be interviewed.
|Condition or disease
|Clinician Attitudes About PrEP
|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|62 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|Clinician Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Primary HIV Prevention
|Study Start Date :
|September 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|April 2014
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
- Explore clinician attitudes and prescribing behaviors in MSM and heterosexually active adults [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Explore clinician attitudes and prescribing behaviors with regard to the use of PrEP in men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexually active adults as described in the current CDC guidelines, as well as in MSM and heterosexually active adolescents, who are not specifically covered by the guidelines
- Identify factors associated with prescribing PrEP [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Identify factors associated with prescribing PrEP, in a sample of clinicians who provide care to HIV-infected adolescents alone OR to HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected adolescents.
- Explore clinician attitudes toward the use of PrEP in potential target populations other than MSM and heterosexually active adults. [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Older Adult
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinicians (including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) that EITHER: Provide primary HIV care for HIV-infected and primary care for HIV-uninfected adolescents; OR Provide primary HIV care to HIV-infected adolescents only;
- Provides services to adolescents and young adults at ATN sites or one of their community partners;
- Ability to understand spoken English; and
- For Phase 2 only: prior participation in Phase 1.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or other substances at the time of consent;
- Visibly distraught and/or visibly emotionally unstable (i.e., exhibiting suicidal, homicidal, or violent behavior) and in the opinion of the protocol chair would interfere with the ability to give true informed consent; and
- For Phase 3 only: prior participation in Phase 1 or 2 of this study.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01751659
|United States, Ohio
|Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229
|Study Chair:
|Tanya Mullins, MD
|Adolescent Trials Network
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01751659 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|December 18, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|February 28, 2017
|Last Verified:
|November 2016


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President Barack Obama was expected to sign legislation late Wednesday to reopen the federal government 16 days after agencies were forced to close. Here's a look at what happens next:
When will federal employees return to work?
The Obama administration said federal workers should expect to return to work on Thursday. The White House encouraged workers to check the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website for further guidance.
What about back pay?
The agreement passed by Congress on Wednesday provides retroactive pay to furloughed employees. "Essential" federal workers who continued their work during the shutdown were already set to receive back pay once the shutdown ended.
When will parks, museums and other federal landmarks reopen?
It may vary, but many were set to reopen on Thursday.
Q: How did this compare to past shutdowns?
At 16 days, the shutdown was the third-longest since 1976. The government closed for 21 days in 1996 and for 18 day in 1978.


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Garden Villa
Up to 6 Guests
- 2 Bedroom/s
- 1 Bathroom/s
- Pets Not Allowed
Estimating your equipment size
We are looking for an estimate of the size of your Caravan, Motorhome, Camper Trailer, Tent etc. once it has been set up or fully extended (outside to outside)... excluding your vehicle.
Caravans, Motorhomes, Camper Vans, Camper Trailers
Please include your tow/draw bar in the estimate.
Widths are generally around 4 – 5 metres (13.12 – 16.4 feet).
Note: Include annexes of pullouts in width.
|Average Lengths:
|4 – 12 metres (13.12 – 39.37 feet)
|7 – 14 metres (22.97 – 45.93 feet)
|5 – 7 metres (16.40 – 22.97 feet)
|Fifth wheelers
|7 – 14 metres (22.97 – 45.93 feet)
|Camper Trailers
|5 – 8 metres (16.40 – 26.25 feet)
Note: Do not include the size of the tent pegs
|1 person
|1 × 2.5 metres (3.28 × 8.20 feet)
|2 person
|1.5 × 2.5 metres (4.92 × 8.20 feet)
|3 person
|3 × 2.5 metres (9.84 × 8.20 feet)
|4 person
|4.5 × 2.5 metres (14.76 × 8.20 feet)
|5 person
|6 × 3 metres (19.69 × 9.84 feet)
|6+ person
|7 × 4.5 metres (22.97 × 14.76 feet)
Please be advised that Site sizes vary from park to park and within each park. Sites will be allocated based on the measurements provided during the booking process and it is the responsibility of the guest to ensure estimates are as close to accurate as possible.
If you are unsure, we would prefer you to overestimate or give us a call on 1300 738 044
The garden villas are perfectly located near the children's playground and short distance to the swimming pool. They are a two-bedroom self-contained cabin. Main bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The features include an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, shower room with separate toilet, and a verandah with a barbecue and garden views.
Cabin sleeps up to 6
Maximum of 4 adult(s)
Maximum of 4 children
2 Bedroom/s
5 Bed/s
1 Bathroom/s
No pets allowed in the Cabin
Reduced Mobility access
Cabin 108 is wheel chair friendly with a disabled shower room.
General Features
- Air Conditioner
- Bedrooms separate from living area
- Ceiling Fan
- Disabled Facilities: please call park for further information
- Fully Self Contained Kitchen
- Iron and ironing board
- Lounge
- Open Plan
- Smoke Free
- Cot available for hire (on request)
- All Linen provided
- Bunk Beds
- Queen Bed
- Hair Dryer
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Shower -no bath
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Cutlery and Crockery
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Fridge/ Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Welcome Tea, Coffee and Sugar
- High Chair available for hire (on request)
Entertainment & Electronics
- DVD Player
- Internet - wireless
- Balcony/ Courtyard/ Veranda
- BBQ - Private
- Outdoor Setting
Plus enjoy all the park facilities and fun activities on offer at BIG4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort, as well as the many things to see and do around Forest Glen.
You need to know
Booking Terms and Conditions:
Internet allocations do not always reflect actual availability. Please call 1800 669 955 (free call) if your required dates do not appear.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: During off peak periods your deposit will be refunded less a $30 cancellation fee if we are notified of your cancellation at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival. During school holidays and long weekends payment in full is required prior to arrival and cancellations after the advised due date forfeit 50% of the full tariff. Within 72 hours prior to arrival there is no refund. Bookings for holiday periods or long weekends cannot be transferred once the due date has passed. The BIG4 guarantee assures full refund of your tariff within one hour of arrival if you are not completely satisfied with your accommodation or site. After this time there is no refund or credit for early departure. This includes due to inclement weather. A $30 processing fee applies to all cancellations. The park will process a charge to the credit card that you securely provided and advise you of the details of the charge in a printed receipt and copy of the card receipt will be posted within two days. Amendments and cancellations must be made directly with the park or online if permitted by the rate.
Child Policy: Infant 0-3 years old inclusive (free of charge), Child 2-15 years old inclusive, Adult 16 years old and above.
BIG4 Club Membership Discount: Where a BIG4 Club member discount is applicable, you must have a valid BIG4 Club Membership at the date of arrival.
General Minimum Age - You must be at least 18 years old to make a reservation.
Special Requests - you acknowledge that Special Requests are on a request basis and are not guaranteed at the time a reservation is made.
BIG4 Holiday Parks BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia Pty Ltd is not the owner of any of the particular BIG4 Holiday Parks. We only facilitate this booking service. All bookings are made directly with the individual owner of the BIG4 Holiday Park.
In-Park Perks T&C'S:
Perks are subject to availability and are at the Park's discretion. Requests for early check -in and late check out need to be made in advance and are subject to availability. They are not guaranteed until arrival. Accommodation upgrade is for cabin accommodation only, always subject to availability and only to the next tier of cabin type available. Perks can only be redeemed once per stay and a maximum of one perk will be available during your stay, on request and subject to availability. A perk will only be provided to the person who is named on the BIG4 Membership card. In Park Perks can be updated at any time and without prior notice.
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Floyd Mayweather nearly knocks out Robert Guerrero on set of the commercial shoot for their upcoming SHOWTIME PPV!
You only get one chance to make a first impression: Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero met for first time at the commercial shoot for their upcoming SHOWTIME PPV and the cameras of All Access captured their first heated exchange. The SHOWTIME docu-series All Access: Mayweather vs. Guerrero premieres in April.


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Flight Design Moving Forward With New Projects
Flight Design is making progress with its newest LSA and four-place aircraft projects, the company said in a news conference at Sun 'n Fun on Tuesday. The CTLSi, powered by the new Rotax 912iS engine, is under development in Europe and flew this week for the first time, Flight Design USA CEO Tom Peghiny told AVweb. The airplane will be on display next month at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany, and first deliveries are expected in June. The new engine comes with a $12,800 increase in price, but Peghiny said that includes electric trim and a lithium ion battery. The new engine also will deliver a fuel savings of about 21 percent at cruise speed at altitude, he said.
John Doman, Flight Design marketing director, said the C4 four-place project, which was launched about a year ago, also is moving forward. "Our next big decision is to nail down the avionics," he said. "We need to get everything to come together to meet our $250,000 target." He added that he expects to have a cockpit mockup on display at Aero. "There's a lot of interest in the airplane," he said, with about 65 orders so far. The company is offering a $10,000 discount to buyers who place "early bird" orders. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with Peghiny at Sun 'n Fun about the CTLSi; click here to listen to the podcast.


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Marinepits wrote:A radiation burn is cumulative and basically creates a "hot spot". In order for a hot spot to be cured, it has to dry out. That means nothing can go on it to keep it moist. So, we're just keeping his leg dry and putting on a pressure bandage when it bleeds.
It's called most desquamation, and that's how the doctor knows that the radiation is starting to do it's job and break down cells. Not very pretty, but at least you know that means it's working!!


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Agribusiness: Background
The agribusiness sector includes a diverse group of interests -- crop producers, livestock and meat producers, poultry and egg companies, dairy farmers, timber producers, tobacco companies and food manufacturers and stores.
Individuals and political action committees associated with the agribusiness sector contributed more than $90 million at the federal level during the 2012 election cycle -- the biggest increase ever from one cycle to the next for this sector.
Three-quarters of agribusiness contributions in the 2012 election cycle went to Republicans. The agribusiness sector has contributed a little more than $624.5 million to federal candidates during the past two decades, with nearly 70 percent going to Republicans.
The sector's top contributors in the 2012 election cycle were Weaver Popcorn and American Crystal Sugar; Weaver gave more than $2.6 million and American Crystal Sugar gave more than $2.1 million. Weaver's money went almost entirely to outside spending groups, while American Crystal Sugar gave 57 percent of its contributions to Democratic candidates and 43 percent to Republican ones.
On the lobbying front, the sector spent nearly $138 million in 2012, with the agriculture services, food processing and tobacco industries accounting for the majority of the expenditures. While the tobacco lobby has always had a major presence on Capitol Hill, the other two industries have steadily increased lobbying expenditures during the last few years as Congress has considered new food safety regulations and disclosure requirements that would affect their products.
Issues of importance to the sector include agriculture subsidies, environmental and safety regulations and trade policy. Immigration overhaul is also a priority, as many industries in the sector are highly dependent on immigrants and seasonal workers for labor.
-- Monica Vendituoli
Updated September 2013
Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics.