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I don't know if it's a proverb or not, but it's saying:
no one but God knows where the hobo goes
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Dear teachers,
Is this an English proverb? What does it mean?
"Nobody knows were the hobo goes but Jesus"
Thanks a lot and Merry Christmas to all.
I don't know if it's a proverb or not, but it's saying:
no one but God knows where the hobo goes
Hello AintFoolin,
What does it mean?
To all,
Would you please give me the meaning of these sayings? Are they proverbs?
1) To carry coals to Newcastle.
2) a) To him that has shall more be given.
(= The more we have, the more we get ? or something like that?)
Is it the same as:
b) Money makes money?
3) Still waters run deep.
4) You can't have your cake and eat it.
Thanks a lot.
Last edited by hela; 08-Jan-2005 at 16:43.
Hello again,
Is the following a proverb ?
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Many thanks,
1) stumps me, but I betcha tdol'll know. 2) means, you have to give to receive. The assumption is that those who have things or money and share with others will in return gain spiritual wealth. It is similar to b): you have to spend money in order to make money. 3) means, appearances can be deceptive. A person who is quite may be thinking deep thoughts. As for 4), I've heard of 'cake', but not 'cat'. Is that a typo? If so, then 'cake' means, you can have the best of both worlds: you can bake the cake and you can eat it, too. For example, working mothers have the best of both worlds: they can eat their cake and eat it, too. They work in the office as paid employees and they work at home taking care of the family. If 'cat' is not a typo, it's a play on words, say something you'd find on a dog related object: "Spot, you can have your cat and eat it, too." It carries the same meaning as 'cake'.
They used to extract coal in Newcastle, so bringing coal there was utterly pointless.
"Money makes money" means that you have so much options and opportunites to make more money when you already have some, that it almost looks like having money is enough in itself to get even more.
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" is a proverb indeed.
Thank you for your replies,
What does "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" mean? Does it have a French equivalent?
All the best,
It is pretty self-explanatory; one should work and enjoy himself in other activities for his balance. I can't think of a French equivalent offhand.
Dear teachers,
Would you please give me the meaning of the following proverbs ?
1) A good name is easier to lost than won. (correct ?)
2) Blood is thicker than water.
3) Tomorrow never comes. / Tomorrow never dies. (??)
4) Procrastination is the thief of time. =
What may be done at any time is done at no time. (?)
5) There is no time like the present. (is this a proverb?)
6) One of these days is none of these days.
7) Its the pot calling the kettle black.
8) Its dogged that does it.
9) Familiarity breeds contempt. = Respect is greater from a distance. (?)
10) Gain at the expense of reputation should be called loss.
I hope it isn't too long...
Many thanks,
I'm not sure where it comes from, but it may be related to the nursery rhymn Jack and Jill:Originally Posted by hela
Jack and Jill
went up the hill
to fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down
and broke his crown
and Jill came tumbling after.
Poor Jack: work, work, work.


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"It's a pretty good turnout. There's lots of odds and ends — little art projects," said Bird Rock Coffee Roasters owner Chuck Patton, who had an open mic going at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. "It's just nice to give people a reason to come down and walk around — that doesn't happen enough.
"The great thing about this is it didn't require a lot on the part of the merchants," Patton continued. "It was strictly casual, a low-effort affair. The great thing is people are responding to it."
Down the street at La Jolla Independent BMW at 5535 La Jolla Blvd., crafter Rob Baumgart was busy teaching children how to convert damaged metal car hoods into ornamental art.
Baumgart said he got the idea about seven years ago working with the children of the body shop's owners.
"We just started playing around and I hammered out a turtle one day and it evolved from there," he said, standing underneath one of his more challenging — and colorful — sculptures, a painted humpback whale.
Metal sculpture is mostly a hobby, noted Baumgart, who said it takes about 10 hours to hammer out a whale, though it takes significantly less time for one of his trademark terrapins. Baumgart has fashioned more than 100 metal turtles and sold or donated them to people for special occasions.
Asked if metal sculpture was tough to do, Baumgart said he has taught kids at Bird Rock Elementary School "who'd never hammered anything how to make a (turtle)."
Bird Rock artist Jane Wheeler helped youngsters create sidewalk chalk drawings at the event.
Wheeler said the La Jolla neighborhood is rapidly becoming a mecca for arts and crafts, boasting four main galleries — Bird Rock Art Nest of La Jolla at 5648 La Jolla Blvd.; Bird rock Arts Gallery & Studio at 5785 La Jolla Blvd.; Suite B, GALERIe at 5629 La Jolla Blvd.; and Moonglow Design at 5763 La Jolla Blvd. Other craft shops exist on the boulevard, as well, like Beads of La Jolla at 5645 La Jolla Blvd. and Needlecraft of La Jolla at 5685 La Jolla Blvd., plus music shops like Nightingale Music at 5631-C La Jolla Boulevard, Riffs Acoustic Music at 5510 La Jolla Blvd. and Prodigy School of Arts at 5725 La Jolla Blvd.
"There's a whole art vibe percolating in Bird Rock and we're trying to leverage that and put it into the different community events," said Wheeler, founder of Bird Rock Artist Guild.
Wheeler said Bird Rock's first Summer Walk was patterned after Italian strolls held in Europe where families roam their downtown districts after hours.
"It's a community event with an artist twist," she said.
For the event, restaurants along the commercial strip offered dinner specials, while All About Animals pet shop provided dog tattoos and Jerry Klein at A Better Deal Tuxedo had a magician on the sidewalk and another shop owner had a makeup artist out front. There was a musician playing — and demonstrating how to play — an Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo in front of the new Chase Bank branch.
"The music was all grass roots from the community, people donating their time and doing their creativity, which is fun," said Wheeler, adding singers from La Jolla High and Muirlands Middle School also entertained passers-by. "It was a chance for businesses to show off what they have and for people to find out that they're there and stumble upon them in a fun way."
Wheeler said there's a synergy between art and business in Bird Rock.
"People are picking up and incorporating art into their business," she said. "It just makes for a more vibrant community and a more interesting place to come and shop. If you can fuse the two together, you can create an environment that's really creative and successful."
The event was deemed a success afterward.
"I think the Summer Walk was a huge success," concluded Bird Rock Community Council (BRCC) president Jacqueline Bell. "We had great neighborhood turnout and everyone I talked with had a good time."
Bell said there hasn't been time yet to make any decisions about hosting future similar events.
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Ari Teman is a comedian, entrepreneur, author and designer.
And when he comes to Toronto this week to host a Jewish singles mixer, he has some advice for those in attendance: lower your expectations.
"Oh, and stop bragging about Canada," he quips. "It makes you seem insecure."
He may only be 28, but Teman is already one of the most successful Jewish comedians in North America, making regular appearances at top comedy clubs and winning TimeOut New York's Joke of the Week.
On Sept. 25, Teman will be hosting the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation's Night of Kosher Comedy in his first trip to Toronto.
"I'm very excited to visit," he says. "But maybe ease off on the moose in your imagery. You can't say you're an exciting place to visit if you've got a single leaf as your icon, either. Not even a whole pile of leaves, or a tree, really?"
Teman says he was raised in a modern Orthodox family in the Holy Land: Teaneck, N.J.
His dog, Sheyna, quickly learned the difference between "kosher" and "treif"– though Teman says she was not particularly strict about cholov Yisrael.
At the age of three or four, Teman decided he wanted to become Michael Jackson, an aspiration he says was ironic, because Michael Jackson wanted to be three or four. But soon after, the young Hebrew-school-hopper turned his attention to standup comedy.
The key to comedy, he says, is to "try to be funny." And it seems Teman has mastered that formula so far, because not only has he won awards and played to sold-out crowds across the country, he also earned the approval of U.S. President Barack Obama.
"I told Obama a joke at the White House Chanukah party," he says. "He cracked up. Then he hugged me. I did not even ask him to."
Teman says the Chanukah party had "a lot of Jews" and a White House-shaped cake that was too treasonous to eat.
So is he still observant? "No," Teman says. "I see different things." Teman says he'd describe himself as more "traditional," but every place has different labels. "In Brooklyn, what I'm called is 'heretic.' Depends where in Brooklyn though – sometimes they'll use the Hebrew or Yiddish word for it."
Now, Teman is working on a BBC documentary about Jews and the history of comedy with the English writer, actor and comedian Stephen Fry.
"In the Deep South, there's a lot of bias against Jews. But people like a Jew. We're popular on TV," he says.
Teman is something of an expert on the subject, having performed at Yeshiva University and attended Brandeis University (which he calls a "failed attempt to escape the Jewish environment").
"I talk to a lot of Jews," he says. "It's always tricky because Jews like to talk back."
Asked what he thinks of Canadian audiences, Teman says, "They have health care and can read and understand English." He warns, though, that he's never actually performed in Canada before. "Only Montreal," he says.
But Teman is not all fun and games, and has been acclaimed for his volunteer work and entrepreneurship. In 2006, he founded a large, international Jewish volunteer organization called JCorps.
"It's about group volunteering, and getting the young Jews aged 18 to 28 together to do something good," he says. "We make it convenient, fun, social. And we throw in a T-shirt!"
JCorps uses social media to unite volunteers for a wide variety of projects, including work in soup kitchens, seniors centres, children's hospitals, animal shelters, youth tutoring and urban renewal projects. In its first five years, JCorps has engaged nearly 10,000 volunteers from 180 schools and 600 companies. JCorps opened a branch in Montreal last year and may soon expand into Toronto.
On top of this, Teman founded NextGen: Charity and NextGen: Health conferences, which bring leaders in the fields of charity work and health care to give talks.
So how did he come up with so many clever ideas?
"I was sitting and having some shawarma with my friend Jonah, and as everyone knows, shawarma, it's a magical thinking elixir – it's the aphrodisiac of the intellectual mind, the juice of the intellect. Which is why I think Israel is such an innovative country," he says.
"So while we were eating, we thought about bringing in leaders in efficiency and innovation and put them up on stage."
The same year, Teman was named the Jewish Community Hero of the Year by the Jewish Federations of North America for his philanthropy and innovation.
"I beat a man who gave away a kidney. I felt good about that," he jokes.
And on top of it all, the young funnyman also invented GatherGrid, a grid system that polls people about the best time to plan an event, and wrote a book called Effective Gratitude for Organizations and Individuals after completing his degree in psychology and studio arts from Brandeis.
"Basically, the idea is that people who grow through regular exercise in gratitude are markedly happier and their social outlook is healthier. So I tried to go through ways groups and teams can focus on that to solve problems – it's just a way of harnessing that positive mindset," he explains.
But Teman is already looking to the future and focusing on new projects. Today, he's building a new social hub called JSuite for young Jews in New York's Union Square. But his real goal, he says, is to open a car design company. "Who needs people when you've got cars?"
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Night of the Living Baby Shower
Man, are the days of pink and blue baby showers over. Last year Bridget's girlfriends put their creativity and humor to work for her untraditional party: Night of the Living Baby: Shower of Blood and Halloween seemed like the perfect day to share it with you.
Guests came in costume (including Bridget as a trucker which she thought worked well with her big belly), enjoyed the ghoulish decorations, festive food and even went bobbing for apples. Good friends and good fun - whoever said scary decorations and babies don't mix?
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Social justice
Hamburg [ENA] I have a dream of a world where work makes a human honored. That income and social planing give respect to each other. That people learn to visit each other with respect. That social system give people the power to grown. So I have a dream to live with out to fight each day for breadcrump.
Social justice?! – An inspiration to chance. Today I got a short discussion with a German politician about the unconditional income. And he told me that politicians understand that it is an income where people should not get child benefit, raising allowance or help if the handicapped or have disables bodies. The income should not higher than 400.00 Euro in a month. And they will no other help. Especially it will only valid for German, foreign will get more.
That is not that way which is usefully. We in German have a got a social law which is complicated as anyone can imagine. We have 12 books of social law. And they bespeaks each other's. So if we do a ground income, we must do it so high that people can exists. I found 1,500.00 Euro for each German citizen. German citizen are people which life in German and have a permission to stay endless in German or own a German passport. In the moment foreign people have a higher income than German. That is done by reforming the law for foreignness. But they forgot often to reform the income of Germans. The credit law founded from each credit person an income higher than 2,000.00 Euro in a month before they can response a credit.
So this is the mark where people have a minimize income. Of course the social law must reformed but how and how quick will be seen to the future. It is not important to get all in a week, it is important to find a direction of a way which is helpful to let the people grown. So as they must be able to save up for they pensions. All this is in the moment not able, if you have a German passport. I do not want to change the help for families or education for each. Or…Or…To make the income higher than nothing; means to give the people the possibilities to grown. I mean I love to work, but if no one have enough income to stay a life, they will not spend money more than necessary.
So I can write or paint or photograph or can produce environmental friendly products, no one can spend money for this products, because they havened. Fair payment is of course important, but companies must be able to pay. To give a concept in every detail means to make people uniform. And kill any kind of individuality. A concept like a ground income means to find a ground where you did start. So work is an individual system of self-esteem and self-honor. You can't aspect that everyone think like you do or get the same inspiration of work. If I start with an inspiration I would give for a single house hold 1,500.00 Euro, plus 400.00 – 500.00 Euro free income. If some got more, as an employer, cut 90% from the lying over income.
Of course self-employer and others must get other rules. Each child need in a month around 700.00 euro to stay. Of course childhood, school, education must be free. Universities must be free or give in a time of 30 years to pay university by education insurances. So as you can see it is a process it is not able to change an economy structure in a day, as specially that what is so destructive like the German. If a par-ship stay together the income should stay by 2,500.00 Euro in a month, of course the plus could be less than 400.00 euro; so as the minus of 95% from the lying over income.
So it is a start I do, but it is not finish. It is a respect of democracy; I make a dream of a better future and construct an idea. But the place for each individual human must come by discussion and place for existing and growing. To cut discussion, to cut or forbid individuality and place to protect a countries aborigine's is to cut the human rights. Also if a country done this it needs 25 years to get respect back to the country. In Germany human rights treat with feeds and people grown up to get a life in black market or drug-dealing. So it takes a generation to change the opinion of human rights and democracy. But I have a dream of a country where each individualist can life in respect and earn an income which allowed to stay a life.


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A survey suggests that hiring should pick up as 2011 progresses.
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Waffle House?
"I would kill you if you took me there for Valentine's Day," my wife said, narrowing her eyes and casting them toward the living room couch.
OK, it's not for everyone, but Waffle House takes its Valentine's Day dinners seriously. At 170 locations across 17 states across the Northeast, South, Midwest and as far west as Texas, Waffle House will dress up its restaurants with candlelights, tablecloths and flowers.
"A perfect Valentine's dinner consists of soft music, great food and a welcoming atmosphere," Walt Ehmer, Waffle House CEO, said in a news release. "And we have all three waiting for those who are ready."
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Waffle House began its Valentine's Day tradition in 2008 at its location in Johns Creek, Georgia. Ehmer said the concept is growing every year.
"It's really a bucket-list experience," he said in the release.
So, if Bert's Chili, Alice's Iced Tea and Waffle House's traditional fare of eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and hash browns make you dewy-eyed and sentimental, now is the time to make reservations.
. So, go ahead and scrap the box of chocolates you were planning on buying, make a reservation at Waffle House, and serve your sweetheart Papa Joe's pork chop, Bert's Chili, or the cheesesteak omelet of their dreams.
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Thanks to the rise of numerous dating apps and sites, such as Tinder, OKCupid or Match.com, dating culture has experienced a significant shift over the past two decades.
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And though online dating has received its fair share of bad press with accusations of fueling hook-up culture, stories of scam artists and of first dates gone wrong, new research shows online dating has influenced the nature of society in some positive ways.
For their study, economics professors Josue Ortega at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom and Philipp Hergovich at the University of Vienna in Austria examined how online dating has changed the racial diversity of society.
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The authors hypothesized that internet dating services may be a driving force behind stronger marriages, interracial partnerships and a primary way for people to connect with those outside their social circles.
"Understanding the evolution of interracial marriage is an important problem, for intermarriage is widely considered a measure of social distance in our societies," the authors told MIT Technology Review.
They created a simulated model network of men and women of different racial backgrounds in which everyone wants to marry a person of the opposite sex, but can only marry someone with whom they have a connection.
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The model is a reflection of society, which Ortega and Hergovich said is essentially "a web of interlinked nodes."
According to the professors, most people are connected to close friends and family (and some others) with about 100 nodes. And changing the network, like building new highways, can completely change how the network functions, they said.
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"Our model predicts nearly complete racial integration upon the emergence of online dating, even if the number of partners that individuals meet from newly formed ties is small," Ortega and Hergovich told MIT Technology Review.
They then compared the model results with the rates of interracial marriage in the U.S.
Since the 1967 Loving v. Virginia U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized marriage across racial lines, intermarriage has increased steadily, according to the Pew Research Center.
In 2015, Pew found that 1 in 6 American newlyweds (17 percent) married a person of a different race or ethnicity. In 1967, only 3 percent did.
"It is intriguing that shortly after the introduction of the first dating websites in 1995, like Match.com, the percentage of new marriages created by interracial couples increased rapidly," they said.
But it's possible that, as MIT Technology Review noted, the reduction in the percentage of white Americans was a contributing factor in the rise of interracial marriages in the U.S.
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Still, research authors said the change in the population's composition can't fully explain the huge increase in intermarriage.
Overall, according to Pew research, more and more American adults (approximately 39 percent in 2015) say interracial marriage is generally good for American society.
In 2010, 24 percent of American adults said it was a positive trend.
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The professors' model also predicted that marriages established online are more robust and less likely to end in divorce, a hypothesis backed by previous research from the University of Florida in 2013.
The pre-published version of the study is available online at arxiv.org and is currently undergoing its full peer-review process.
Though many Facebook timelines and Twitter feeds are filled with announcements of engagements, weddings, pregnancies and the like, one former couple decided to shake things up, showing either a flair for the dramatic or a good sense of humor.
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Harrison Bach and his ex-girlfriend, identified only as Jackie, broke up in 2015 after the high school sweethearts dated for more than three years.
The two decided to reunite the next year for a unique project: a photo shoot in honor of their breakup.
"I see my friends who are in relationships doing really nice professional photography photo shoots," Bach told Mashable. "I had the idea of doing the same thing in the same setting, but post-relationship, in a different way."
"It was really just an ironic project to take the same photos people take when they're happy in a relationship, but when it's over and everyone's bummed out," he told Cosmopolitan.
Bach, 22, said the shoot felt unnatural at first because the two were "faking" their emotions. But before long, "it ended up being really real emotions and we got kind of sad," he said.
"Taking those pictures felt like slipping right back into our relationship -- the good and bad," Jackie told Mashable. "Looking at them now, I am reminded of everything about him I fell in love with."
The solemn shots of the pair quickly gained attention online.
My buddy from wmu took "break up photos" ?? Like they broke up. And took photos pic.twitter.com/4G4HnagVeH— (((William Depew))) (@williamwdepew) February 21, 2017
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A woman who wrote an apology letter to her ex-boyfriend should have proofread it before sending it to him.
Nick Lutz, the recipient of the letter, edited the letter with a red pen in the same way an English teacher would grade an essay.
Citing problems including the length of the introduction, repetition, spelling errors and the quality of her handwriting, Lutz's red pen made notations throughout the letter.
Lutz noted that the writer used "useless filling sentences," "lackadaisical handwriting" and lack of detail.
BBC News reported that the University of Central Florida student gave the letter a D-minus grade.When your ex writes you an apology letter so you grade it to send it back pic.twitter.com/MczdjcCiil — Nick Lutz (@NickLutz12) February 17, 2017
Unfortunately for the writer, Lutz's biggest critique seemed to be lack of proof and reasoning to back up her statement that she did not cheat on him.
"Long intro, short conclusion, strong hypothesis but nothing to back it up," Lutz wrote. "Details are important. If you want to be believed, back it up with proof ... Need to stop contradicting your own story and pick a side."
The grade was 61 points out of 100.
But he did offer her a chance to revise the letter for partial credit.
"While this gesture is appreciated, I would prefer details over statements," Lutz wrote. "Revision for half credit will be accepted. Good luck."
Photos of the letter were liked more than 300,000 times fewer than four days.
Other readers on Twitter were quick to point out more possible point deductions.
Brianna Chambers with the Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this story.
Have you been caught watching "Stranger Things" or "The Walking Dead" episodes ahead of your significant other? You're not alone.
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A new Neflix study found that 46 percent of couples who use the streaming service have "cheated" on their significant other by doing just that.
To come up with the results, data was collected through 30,267 responses to a SurveyMonkey survey. Analysts further balanced the sample by age and gender to represent an adult online population who watch streaming shows as a couple in more than 20 countries.
Analysts found that the number of "cheaters" has tripled since 2013. And according to the study, 60 percent of consumers said they would cheat even more if they could get away with it.
And the "once a cheater, always a cheater" rule applies, too. According to the study, 81 percent of cheaters are repeat offenders. Forty-four percent have cheating more than three times.
Though it happens all over the world, Brazil and Mexico are the most guilty. Streaming couples in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland are the most loyal.
And the top temptations, according to the study, included "The Walking Dead," "Breaking Bad," "American Horror Story," "House of Cards," "Orange Is The New Black," "Narcos" and "Stranger Things."
The Netflix infographic below illustrates the most common cheating motivations and behaviors:
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One California man wants to "make dating great again" with a Trump-themed dating website.
Trump Singles is a not-quite-new, but suddenly ignore-at-your-own-peril dating site is aimed squarely at supporters of the president-elect.
Founder David Goss launched the site in May 2016 for "like minded" people with the same political views.
"Sometimes it's tough to date when you're a Trump supporter, so we're making it easier to find each other," Goss said on Fox & Friends in June 2016. "The Trump Single is just a fun-loving person. We just have our views and when we stick to them and we're proud of them and we're not willing to give up on them just to date somebody."
On Friday, Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States.
According to TMZ, the cost of membership at TrumpSingles.com has skyrocketed from $5 to $19.95 per month.
A quick perusal of the registration portion of TrumpSingles.com turns up pretty much the usual dating site questions related to looks, interests and smoking and drinking habits. Nothing specifically Trump-related, although the site's motto is "Making Dating Great Again." So you kind of know what you're getting into right from the start.
That's way better than we can say for most fixups.
In an op-ed that appeared in The Washington Post, one woman said that Donald Trump's election "stole (her) desire to look for a partner."
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The op-ed discussed the woman's life as a single mother and promising dates that she had been on in the last few months.
"In August, I went on six dates in one week. I had decided that I was ready to look for a partner," Stephanie Land wrote. "Of the six first dates I had in August, two men seemed promising ... But two weeks later, the election happened."
Land wrote that after Election Day, her interest in finding a life partner wasn't as important as it had been in previous months. She said she was less hopeful and wanted to focus on her family.
"Once it was clear that Donald Trump would be president instead of Hillary Clinton, I felt sick to my stomach," Land wrote. "I wanted to gather my children in bed with me and cling to them like we would if thunder and lightning were raging outside, with winds high enough that the power might go out. The world felt that precarious to me."
Land wrote that she had to explain the election results to her children after having told them that Clinton would win.
"My oldest (child) came out of her room the next morning to show me the money the Tooth Fairy had left her. She'd unexpectedly had to have a tooth pulled and so bravely went through it that I said, 'Just think: You'll always remember the day you got a tooth pulled with the day we elected our first female president,'" Land wrote. "When I told her Trump had won, she protested: 'But Mom. You said Hillary was going to win.'"
Land, who said that she had begun to date a man regularly, said her "urge to cling to (her) family ... didn't mesh well with continuing to date the man."
So she ended the relationship.
"He was too new, too unfamiliar," Land wrote. "My focus had to be on my community of friends that are my family. I need to fiercely love the people close to me instead of learning to love someone new. To reach out to others could weaken the bonds that hold my family together.
"I've lost the desire to attempt the courtship phase. The future is uncertain. I am not the optimistic person I was on the morning of Nov. 8, wearing a T-shirt with 'Nasty Woman' written inside a red heart. It makes me want to cry thinking of that (and) of seeing my oldest in the shirt I bought her in Washington, D.C., that says 'Future President.'"
Read more at The Washington Post.
Samira Wiley, the actress who played Litchfield inmate Poussey Washington on Netflix's original drama "Orange Is the New Black," recently got engaged to another key contributor to the show.
Lauren Morelli, an "OITNB" writer and producer, proposed to Wiley on Tuesday.
Wiley posted a photo of the couple on Instagram with a simple caption: "Yes." She flashed her ring finger with the new addition.
Yes. A photo posted by Samira Wiley (@whododatlikedat) on Oct 4, 2016 at 9:08am PDT
Morelli, who was previously married to long-term boyfriend and fellow television writer Steve Basilone, said she started questioning her sexuality while writing for the show. She came to the realization that she was gay, and she and Basilone got a divorce in 2014. The two reportedly split amicably, and Morelli appeared on one of Basilone's podcasts in 2016.
"I am now out to my family, my friends and most of my co-workers on 'Orange,'" Morelli wrote in an essay for Mic. "Now, when I am in the writers' room or on set, I no longer feel like I am stuck in the middle of two truths. I belong because my own narrative fits in alongside the fictional stories that we are telling on the show: stories of people finding themselves, of difficult paths and of redemption."
After her divorce, Morelli began dating Wiley, who she met on set.
"I went through it all on set: I fell in love with a woman, and I watched my life play out on screen," Morelli wrote. "And now ... it feels liberating and appropriate to live my life in front of ('OITNB' fans)."
Went through old pictures to try to find one that would show how happy and proud I am to be gay. This comes pretty close. A photo posted by Lauren Morelli (@lomorelli) on Jun 12, 2016 at 6:10pm PDT
A small gesture went a long way for a Pittsburgh woman who had recently gone through a breakup.
Christina Grady's fiancé had just broken up with her, and she needed to find a new place to live. Grady was in the process of buying new furniture when her credit card was shut off because of possible suspicious activity.
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She called her credit card company, Capital One, to resolve the issue.
"And it was what she said and how she said it. I just knew she needed a hug in that moment," said the Capital One employee, identified only as Tonya.
Tonya, who is based in Virginia, couldn't give Grady a hug. Instead, she did something else to help the woman.
After unfreezing Grady's account, Tonya gave her 4,500 free miles so she could take a vacation.
"She was like, 'Girl, I am giving you 4,500 free miles. Go on vacation. Take so many pictures of yourself all happy and post them all over that Instagram,'" Grady wrote on Facebook.
Tonya also sent Grady flowers, which she received five days later.
"My ex (texted me and said), 'Someone sent you flowers to my house,'" Grady wrote. "'Who would be so bold?,' I think. He let me pick them up while he was at work. I open the card, (and it's from) Tonya KYY-905 (from) Capital One! She sent me flowers! To my ex fiancé's house in a sealed card!"
"I wanted to do something extra special to help brighten her day," Tonya told WTVR-TV.
Grady took to Facebook to thank the woman, whom she knew only as Tonya KYY-905, Tonya's employee ID.
"Tonya KKY-905, you are a genius and a role model to women looking out for women," Grady said in the Facebook post.
Grady's post went viral and was posted on various news sites.
Grady called Tonya back to thank her and tell her that she had changed her perspective on life.
"I feel like it meant more to me that it made her so happy and it that it really perked her up," Tonya told WTVR-TV. "It just changed her whole attitude."
Tonya said she is the grateful one, and she has a message for Christina: "I'm so happy that you're happy, but truly, you have made a mark on me that will never be erased."
OMG, best story ever... My Capital One card got shut off for suspicious activity when I started to send furniture to a...Posted by Christina Grady on Wednesday, September 14, 2016
One of Beyoncé's most well-known lyrics might be: "If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it."
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The 35-year-old singer stopped her concert in St. Louis on Saturday during the popular song "Single Ladies" to allow a concertgoer to do just that -- put a ring on it.
"I think (there's) somebody I need to bring on the stage," Beyoncé said during the song, prompting unsuspecting fans to scream in the hopes that they'd be chosen to join her.
"Is it you?" she teased, pointing to one audience member. "Is it you?" she asked, pointing to another.
Before long, a man joined Beyonce and her two dancers onstage, and she handed him the microphone.
The man, John Silver, walked toward Ashley Everett, Beyoncé's lead dancer and dance captain, and embraced her.
"I feel like it's only right to come out here in front of my hometown and show you guys what the epitome of a young woman looks like," Silver told the crowd. "I know that you think don't I express my love to you in front of everybody, so I feel like what better time than now to do it in front of (a crowd of people)? ... Will you marry me?"
The couple embraced before being congratulated by Beyoncé.
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"Let's see if you can do the choreography after that," she said.
Everett, who took a few moments to collect herself, got back into formation and finished the choreography to "Single Ladies," flashing her new ring while doing the movements.
According to her website, Everett, who dropped out of Julliard to dance on tour with Beyoncé, has danced with the singer for the last 8 years and has also shared the stage with Robin Thicke, Usher, Ciara, Ne-Yo, LaToya Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Tina Turner.
In honor of this years #VMAs another throwback from #2013 #blurredlines with @robinthicke @pharrell & who can forget @mileycyrus in this performance A photo posted by Ashley Everett (@ashleycmeverett) on Aug 28, 2016 at 8:59am PDT
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Regina M. O'Hara, 98, formerly of Warwick, passed from this world to the next on May 10, 2013 in Saco, Maine. She was the wife of the late F. J. O'Hara.
Regina was born in New Haven, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late Geoffrey F. and Sarah Reynolds Morrissey. "Queenie", as she was called by her many friends, was known for her sense of humor, her sharp wit and her amazingly positive outlook on life. Her greatest pleasures were spending time with family and friends, singing the old standards and enjoying a well-made vodka martini with a Maine lobster roll.
Regina's sole survivor is her much loved daughter, M. Patrice O'Hara and her partner Maria Marzilli-Tripp of Buxton, Maine. She was the mother of Thomas R. O'Hara who predeceased her. Mrs. O'Hara was the beloved mother- in- law of the late Mary Ann Kwolek. All of Regina's brothers and sisters predeceased her, including the late Rev. Philip T. Morrissey, Rev. Francis S. Morrissey, Geoffrey B. Morrissey, Sister M. Chrysostom Morrissey, S.S.J., and the late Mary G. Morrissey.
Patrice would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given her mom by the staff and care-givers of Atria Harbor Hills Assisted Living in East Greenwich, RI and Seal Rock Heath Care Facility in Saco, Maine.
Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Road, Warwick. There will be a luncheon in the church basement following Mass. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, in West Haven, Conn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Regina's memory may be made to The Regina M. O'Hara Charitable Foundation, c/o Randy Dittmar, C.P.A., 501 Centerville Rd., Suite 103, Warwick, RI 02886. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org


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Transylvania County could become home to a bio/renewable diesel fuel plant, the first of its kind in Western North Carolina, an agent for the proposed project's developers said Tuesday.
Transylvania County could become home to a bio/renewable diesel fuel plant, the first of its kind in Western North Carolina, an agent for the proposed project's developers said Tuesday.
Renewable Developers LLC is looking at possibly locating a $22.3 million facility in Penrose at the site of the Transylvania Community Airport, on Old Hendersonville Highway five miles east of Brevard, said Matthew Ross, an attorney listed as the business owner's agent on applications filed with the N.C. Utilities Commission.
Several locations in North Carolina and other states are under consideration, but Penrose is the strongest contender, he said.
The proposed power plant would use biomass to generate gas that would fuel electric generators, Ross said. The developers would pursue a potential agreement with Duke Energy to sell the utility energy, he explained.
The technology that would be used to generate electricity at the plant is being seen as a viable source of renewable energy, said Transylvania County Planning and Economic Development Director Mark Burrows. TCPED, along with the county, the Transylvania Partnership and other economic allies, have worked for the past two years to hopefully bring the new power plant to the area, he said.
The process for creating the bio/renewable diesel fuel entails using feed stock, such as wood, agriculture waste or other materials that can be placed in a closed container, and putting it through a gasification system that converts the material into a synthetic gas, similar to natural gas, Ross and Burrows said.
The emissions from the gasification system will be "almost zero," Ross said, adding that the emissions will be the equivalent of about 27 passenger cars operating 24 hours a day.
Because no incineration is involved, the plant's process of creating energy will be environmentally sound, he said. All the processes would be contained indoors, meaning there should not be any noise or odor issues that would be problematic for residents.
"I know that most of the concerns come from environmentalists, but we are environmentalists, too," Ross said. "Our aim is to bring in environmentally clean and sustainable technologies."
New ideas for the development of clean energy technology are always welcome, but there are some points that need to be considered regarding the materials sources that would be used, said Rachel Hodge, executive director of Environmental and Conservation Organization.
"If there is any kind of timber or forest residue used, would clearing new land to get those resources be involved, or is it coming from what already exists?" she asked. "Would we be clearing new land to grow whatever the feed stock would be needed to replenish this material source? Because then it becomes a question of land for energy or land for food.
"Are we clearing land for energy that we could be using for local food production? It all goes back to sourcing this raw material."
Hodge added that biofuels are typically regarded as a clean, positive way to create energy.
"Biofuels can, in theory, be completely carbon-neutral, which is what we want," she said.
Carbon neutrality refers to the amount of energy produced being no greater that the amount of energy it takes to make it.
The new power plant would be a boon to Transylvania County in terms of the potential $22.3 million investment, translating into new job creation from a construction aspect as well as new permanent jobs, Burrows said. The first phase of the power plant would employ between 15 to 20 full-time workers.
He admitted that the TCPED office has received comments from members of the public concerned about the plant's impact on the area, environmentally and otherwise.
To address those concerns, project developers in conjunction with TCPED will hold a public information session from 7-8:30 p.m. April 11 in the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Public Library in Brevard, Burrows said.
Renewable Developers LLC is working with the N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources and other state agencies to receive all necessary permits, but the process could take several months, Ross said.
A decision about the location of the bio/renewable diesel fuel plant is expected to be made by this summer, he said. If the company receives all the required permits in addition to acquiring financing, construction of the facility could begin in late fall of this year.
Once completed, the plant would begin energy production in January of 2015, Ross said.
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President Obama's fourth State of the Union address may have sounded magical, but don't be fooled by the pie in the sky.
The president stood in front of Congress and spoke passionately about helping the middle class. He also touched on gun control, the economy, education and foreign policy, but laid out few plans for action, especially when referring to job creation.
This may be enough to placate some Americans, but most people want to see results, and fast.
Despite the problems of the middle class, Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage rate from $7.25 to $9 an hour. According to members of the president's staff, he is concerned about the weak overall growth of the economy under his watch, and hopes that a boost in the minimum wage would help protect American workers and "build a better future for the middle class."
The last time the federal minimum wage was increased was in 2007, when the then Democratic-controlled Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act. The bill raised the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour. But the raise was enacted in three incremental increases over the course of two years. Obama is foolish if he believes that a jump to $9 an hour will save and protect the middle class. The 2007 increase did little to help middle income earners, and an increase this year would once again be of no help to them.
I'm not saying that there shouldn't be some increase, but jumping right to $9 could be disastrous for the small businesses that would foot the bill for such a proposal. Republicans in Congress must press Democrats to keep minimum-wage increases to a minimum.
The Republican Party must stand up and make everyone aware that raising the minimum wage will not save the middle class. If Republicans don't step up, why would the Democrats stop at $9? Why not make it $10 or, even better, $15 an hour?
In fact, a substantial increase would be detrimental to the most vulnerable members of society who work at lower-wage jobs — teenagers, immigrants and unskilled workers. Small business would be unable to hire them at such steep rates, and would instead be forced to make additional layoffs.
The president needs to put minimum-wage increases on the back burner and focus on job creation.


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OMAHA, Neb. � North Carolina�s Hobbs Johnson combined with Chris McCue on a five-hitter, and the Tar Heels stayed alive in the College World Series with a 7-0 victory against North Carolina State on Thursday night.
Michael Russell drove in three runs for the No. 1-seeded Tar Heels (59-11), the first on a sacrifice fly that resulted in a close play at the plate to open the scoring in the fourth inning.
Johnson allowed five singles, walked two and struck out six before leaving with one out in the ninth.
N.C. State�s Carlos Rodon started on three days� rest after throwing 108 pitches in an 8-1 victory against North Carolina. He gave up two runs on four hits in his five innings.
North Carolina must beat UCLA twice � first on Friday and again Saturday � to reach the finals. North Carolina State (50-16), in the CWS for the first time since 1968, was shut out for the first time this season.
Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Colin Moran had three singles, reached base four times and drove in two runs for North Carolina.
Johnson (5-1), a 14th-round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers, bounced back from a dismal start in the super regionals against South Carolina. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings and gave up five runs in an 8-0 loss that day.
But he had turned in a strong start the last time he faced the Wolfpack, and he did again Thursday in the fifth meeting of the teams this season. He relied on a fastball that reached the low 90s to keep the Wolfpack in check. He got an assist from a 22-mph wind blowing in at a ballpark that has surrendered only two home runs through 10 CWS games.
Rodon (10-2), projected as the possible No. 1 pick in next year�s draft, was a surprise starter for the Wolfpack.
N.C. State coach Elliott Avent originally planned to go with Brad Stone. Rodon was scheduled to throw an extended bullpen session Thursday, but Avent and pitching coach Tom Holliday scrapped it and decided to go with Rodon and give him a 75-pitch count that stretched to 80.
Rodon, who held the Tar Heels hitless into the fifth inning on Sunday, had his fastball humming in the mid-90s but wasn�t nearly as dominating as he was Sunday.
The Tar Heels had runners in scoring position in the first and third innings but didn�t break through until Russell�s bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the fourth. N.C. State right fielder Jake Fincher made a perfect throw home, but the headfirst-sliding Brian Holberton touched the plate with his right hand just ahead of catcher Brett Austin�s tag.
Austin bounced his mask off the ground and Rodon, backing up on the play, threw his glove in the dirt as Avent bolted out of the dugout to confront umpire Joe Burleson. TV replays appeared to support Burleson�s call.
Burleson, wearing a television microphone, told Avent that Holberton beat the tag.
�You really believe that, Joe?� Avent asked.
�I do,� Burleson said before warning Avent he would eject him if he didn�t quit following him.
Rodon caused some of his own problems in the fourth. Colin Moran singled leading off and was safe at second when Rodon bounced a throw into center field as he tried to get Moran on Holberton�s bunt. He walked Cody Stubbs to load the bases with none out.
Moran was forced out at home on Skye Bolt�s grounder to third, and then Russell delivered his sacrifice fly.
Rodon hit Parks Jordan leading off the fifth, and Moran�s two-out single to center brought him home. Moran became the first ACC player to drive in 90 runs in a season since Florida State�s Buster Posey in 2008.
The Tar Heels broke open the game in the four-run eighth, with Russell singling in two runs and Mike Zolk doubling in two more.


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In Garfield Hts., some neighbors on residential streets off Turney Road have been anticipating the arrival of snow plows nearly as much as Santa this week.
"They don't come around here that much," said one resident.
Some have even resorted to taking care of business themselves.
"I've seen a couple days ago, people actually around the street shoveling it," said Arianna Jackson-Daniel.
The neighborhood postman, who has first hand knowledge of the condition of many city streets, says it's finally easing up. But he'd appreciate it if people would now, clear their walkways!
"A lot of them do, a lot of them don't. The mail has to go on," the mail carrier said.
In Slavic Village, streets like Claasen and Clement have been buried for days.
"We had a salt truck come by a couple of days ago, took care of the ice," said Greg Waldron.
He says they feel forgotten.
"Always, we're always the last to get it. You got to wait on the sun, the sun will melt it. Isn't that the way the city sees it?" he said.
And in Tremont, where so many renters and homeowners must park on the street, they say city snow plows largely ignore them.
"It's a shame. I'm sure there are a lot of older people who need to get out and see a doctor, go grocery shopping and the snow makes it a lot harder for them," said Jim Sarago.
If you are a Cleveland resident and you have snow removal concerns call 216-644-2510.
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SURI 2004 Program Highlights
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The 2004 SURI class consisted of 22 students
from 13 different universities.
Alabama A&M University
Arizona State University
Cal Poly
Morgan State University
National Polytech Institute Of Toulouse
University of Michigan
Purdue University
Norfolk State
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Penn State University
University of Texas El Paso (UTEP)
2004 Summer Institute Activities
Short Course on Nano-Transistors - Prof. Datta et al.
Professor Supriyo Datta of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering taught a short course on nano-transitors. This course consisted of 6 one-hour lectures during the course of the summer.
Molecular Conduction Workshop
The INAC/NCN has held two workshops on molecular conduction. The purpose of this workshop is to bring engineers and scientists together in an informal workshop environment to discuss this important aspect of nanotechnology. Another purpose of holding this workshop is tso the SURIs can experience a technical meeting and see how engineers and scientist interact at a professional meeting.
The second workshop was held at Northwestern University July 8-10, 2004 and had 125 attendees. We anticipate holding the third annual workshop at Purdue the summer of 2005.
Nanotechnology 101 - Prof. Lundstrom
Professor Mark Lundstrom of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering presented two lectures on how transistors and CMOS operate to the SURIs.
More info on these lectures...
Professional Development Seminars
A number of professional development seminars/discussion sessions were held for the SURIs. These included topics such as, "How to Select and Apply to Graduate School?", "Scientific Ethics", and "Project design/teamwork".
End-of-Project Bulge - Prof. Eaton
Professor Jim Eaton is a retired engineer who is now a visiting professor at Purdue. He holds a number of seminars/discussion sessions with the SURI. Pictured is the "End-of-Project Bulge" seminar where project planning and the inevitable all-out-effort needed at the end of a project to meet the deadline.
Danger to Your Team - Prof. Eaton
Professor Eaton and the "Danger-to-your-Team" discussion session. This session deals with teamwork and discussion of attributes of team members.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Problem Solving - Prof. Savage
Professor Bonnie Savage of the School of Civil Engineering discussing Multidisciplinary Approaches to Problem Solving with the SURIs.
Scientific Ethics - Prof. Hirsch
Professor Andrew Hirsch is the head of the Physics Department at Purdue. He teaches a course on Science and Society. Pictured is Prof. Hirsch discussing Scientific Fraud with the SURIs. Prof. Hirsch presented a number of case studies. As an example of deliberate fraud, he presented the recent case of Jan Schon at Bell Laboratories. He presented the case of Renee Bondlott and N-rays, for the case of self-deception. For the dangers of publishing in the news media when peer-reviewed journals would not accept one's work, he presented the case of cold fusion. He presented the case of the discovery of element 118 at Livermore Laboratories, for the case of a research team being deceived by one individual on a team.
Where Do Project Breakthroughs Come From - Prof. Eaton
Professor Eaton and his seminar on "Where Product Breakthroughs Come From." Professor Eaton uses two case studies, the invention of the Scanning Tunneling Microscope and the design of the first scientific calculator, the HP 35. Professor Eaton was a member of the HP 35 design team.
Selecting and Applying to Graduate School
Professor Balakhrisnan discussing "selecting a graduate school" and "applying to graduate school" with the SURIs. Professor Balakhrisnan was the director of graduate admissions in Electrical and Computer Engineering and shared his insights from viewing thousands of applications for graduate school. Professor Balakhrisnan also discussed the sources of funding available for graduate school-teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships-and how to go about obtaining funding.
Technical Writing and Presentation
Coordinated with the SURIs' research project was a technical writing/presentation course. The first task for the SURIs was to write a literature review for their research project. The culmination of the SURIs' research and the technical writing/presentation course was a two-day conference at the end of the program where all the SURIs presented the results of their summer research. The SURIs wrote abstracts for their conference presentation just as is done for consideration for presentation at a professional conference. The SURIs' abstracts are "published" on this website. This posting of the abstracts on our web site simulates the issues involved with submitting work for publication.
Ending Conference and Proceedings
The summer experience is concluded with a conference in which each student presents their work.
SURI 2004 Conference Proceedings
The culmination of the SURIs' research and the technical writing/presentation course was a two-day conference at the end of the program where all the SURIs presented the results of their summer research. The SURIs wrote abstracts for their conference presentation just as is done for consideration for presentation at a professional conference.
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Back in the early 1970s, Building 1,
now known as J.J. Daniel Hall, was the University of North Florida's main
campus landmark.
It wasn't a matter of choice. Building
1 was the first — and only — campus landmark at the time.
As the years passed, other campus
meeting points popped up. The Green has been a consistent congregation point
for students looking for a game of Frisbee or a quick nap in the sun. The Boathouse
has always been a popular spot to unwind and meet up with friends.
But in the past decade, the number of
campus landmarks has grown at an unprecedented rate. Scores of new buildings
have been either built, renovated or acquired, and the core of campus has grown
The past year has been no different. Here's
a breakdown of four recently completed construction projects that will be
indelible campus landmarks for the next 40 years.
Biological Sciences Building
The University of North Florida's
newest academic landmark, the glass-encased Biological Sciences Building opened
for business March 30.
The multi-purpose, $39.4 million facility finished under budget and
ahead of schedule and was paid for completely through Public Education Capital
Outlay (PECO) Funds earmarked by the state for construction.
The summer semester marked the building's
first full semester of use. Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of the Coastal
Biology Flagship Program, oversaw much of the construction and worked closely
with crews to implement many design touches that have helped make the building
incredibly user-friendly and versatile.
Most of the teaching spaces were
designed for multipurpose usage by professors and researchers. The teaching
labs are connected to smaller prep rooms in which instructors can prepare for
classes without having to leave the building. The labs are also research-ready to give the students a
real-world perspective of working in a fully functional research environment.
This is also the seventh green building on
campus since 2005. Most of the other facilities on campus are Silver LEED
Certified from the U.S. Green Building Council, as is the Biological Sciences
Building, but Hackney said the Biological Sciences Building has been submitted
for Gold certification, which requires a higher standard of green compliance. Everything,
from the widespread use of glass as opposed to physical lighting down to the building's
air system, was designed to work smoothly with a minimal energy footprint.
From an academic standpoint, the facility
is outfitted with specialized labs for aquatic biology classes and offers
access to a seawater system that will help researchers maintain the ideal
environment for their work. The seawater circulates through the entire building
and is pumped from a 6,000-gallon tank housed in the bowels of the facility.
The water is specially shipped from Marineland and is ideal for research
purposes. There are also non-slip floors to keep everyone on their feet, even
in the wet world of aquatics research.
Additionally, there is a specialized
necropsy lab in which marine researchers can examine or dissect sea creatures.
It's the only lab of its kind in a four-state region, and Hackney said state
and federal officials might call on UNF when they need access to such a
high-tech facility. Even the top floor is decked out with a roof-top greenhouse
containing plants used in teaching labs as well as living corals and other
marine life for use in both teaching and research labs. The greenhouse is
temperature- and moisture-controlled so students and faculty can tweak the
living conditions of their botany projects.
from a simple numbers perspective, the new building is a huge improvement for
UNF's biological community, Hackney said. The 116,500-square-foot facility
includes 17 teaching labs and 28 faculty research labs for aquatics, virology,
ecology, genetics, physiology, molecular biology and molecular cell biology and
the Coastal Biology program. It's a far cry from years past when biology labs
were cramped and cluttered with research tools, and faculty offices were
distributed in myriad locations across campus.
While the building
was equipped to be as functional as possible, there are a few architectural
touches that give it a little aesthetic flash. It's hard to miss the biology
vocabulary words engraved in the building's façade: research, evolution, ecology
and teaching. The Tree of Life, which represents and lists the evolution of all
living creatures, is also carefully engraved into the glass walls on the conference rooms leading up all three floors.
Wellness Complex
Another noticeable landmark to join the campus skyline is
the long-awaited, 75,000-square-foot Student Wellness Complex, which opened
this summer. The $19.5 million dollar facility is an all-in-one fitness and
sports learning facility that boasts some of the best equipment and amenities
of any comparable structure in the state.
Every single fitness discipline is represented in the
building's spacious suite of workout rooms and gym space. A 32-foot-tall
climbing wall that offers panoramic views of the three-level building and a
stand-alone Jamba Juice installation will greet visitors along with the
front-desk staff the moment guests step inside.
Three dedicated indoor group fitness rooms and one outdoor
multi-use balcony group fitness space give the staff of trained fitness instructors
the opportunity to lead four different classes simultaneously. The list of
classes is exhaustive — yoga, martial arts, group fitness — and the rooms are
adaptable to new fitness programs as well.
The Dottie Dorion Fitness Center, which encompasses about
27,000-square-feet of floor space on the second level, is more than quadruple
the size of the University's old gym and boasts an updated assortment of cardio
and weight equipment.
Serious lifters have access to a host of sturdy
strength-training equipment and power racks. Cross-training devotees have their
own dedicated "workout of the day" area complete with muscle-up rings, pull-up
bars and a wall built to withstand the strongest medicine-ball tosses.
There is even a starter area where trainers can consult with
fitness newbies on their goals and training history in a stress-free
A 1/8-mile track on the third level circumnavigates the
perimeter of the building and offers incredible views of the campus landscape. Cardio
fans have their choice of dozens of treadmills and ellipticals — just in case
running on the indoor track gets a little stale. The Health Promotion and
Campus Recreation departments will also have offices in the complex.
Shelly Purser, director of Health
Promotion, said the facility shows the University's commitment to offering
students and the entire campus community access to world-class health and
wellness options.
"Health and wellness
is important to the life of the campus, and it's even a part of student
retention," she said. "Students who are healthier are better equipped to attend
classes and expend the energy to get the most out of their University
experiences. This facility has a little something for everyone to find their
health goals and flourish."
Zak Ovadia, director of Campus Planning, Design and
Construction, said the Wellness Complex ties in aesthetically with some of the
design flourishes present in its campus neighbor, the Student Union. It's
also sustainable and green, a University requirement for any new structure.
"This building will be one of the largest and best-equipped
wellness centers in Northeast Florida," Ovadia said. "It meets and exceeds the
students' needs for exercise and fitness equipment and gives the University a
base for wellness activities now and into the future."
The facility is also available to alumni for a $25 monthly
fee, or $250 for an annual membership. A full list of rates is online at www.unf.edu/recreation/swc/.
Ropes Course
On the other side of campus alongside Lake Oneida in the beautiful
Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails, another wellness-oriented project recently
finished construction. Built primarily of wood and natural materials instead of
metal and glass, UNF's new ropes course will allow the campus community to
reach new heights in the fall.
AyoLane Halusky, chief ranger for UNF's Wildlife Sanctuary,
said the ropes course offers high and low-ropes activities for participants. A
group of about a dozen staffers will work in different shifts for safety
purposes whenever participants strap themselves in and start climbing.
Halusky said the course, which has been in the works since
2007 and cost roughly $250,000, was approved for construction by Student Government.
It offers individuals or groups a physical and emotional release in a serene,
natural environment.
"It's about pushing yourself and learning more about your
limits," Halusky said. "This can be done in the context of team-building
exercises or just on a personal basis. But this kind of exercise allows you to
go to a place that isn't accessible in everyday life."
The full structure
integrates high-ropes elements that allow participants to be suspended about 30
feet above the ground and zip line through the trees with low-ropes challenges
that have them scaling walls and maintaining balance on shifting wooden planks.
The course is only
open currently to students, but Halusky said that would later expand to alumni,
faculty, staff and outside community members. There will be a daily charge, but
rates have not been set.
"This is a
prospective changing course," he said. "Being up there with little more than
yourself and the people you came with, it requires a certain level of mental and
spiritual strength. This isn't just a physical challenge. We want people to
learn more about themselves when they're up there."
The Commons — UNF's new dining facility
Built on the same site as UNF's previous cafeteria, which
served Ospreys since the late 1970s, the new UNF dining facility — known as The
Commons — is a four-story monolith of flavorful food and exemplary service.
The old cafeteria — a one-story building that was one of the
oldest structures on campus — was demolished in mid-2011. Construction of the
new, $13-million facility started in May 2011, and it opened this August.
The building
follows a similar model to other new campus structures — heavy on glass and
natural light while being mandated to achieve at least USGBC LEED Silver
Certification. Overlooking UNF's Candy Cane Lake, it offers a picturesque view
of the campus' natural landscape while being positioned in a readily accessible
location for hungry students, faculty and staff.
stepping foot in the 26,000-square-foot, first-and-second floor Osprey Café dining
area, diners familiar with the older facility will undoubtedly be impressed by
the widespread improvements to the menu and front-of-house service.
cuisines — everything from grilled favorites to healthier vegan and gluten-free
fare or varied ethnic staples — will be split into separate pods. There will be
no reheating or microwaved food — everything will be made fresh in front of
Jordan, resident district manager for Chartwells, said there will be a total of
10 different points of service with two separate action stations where
Chartwells chefs will prepare the day's special.
"People who come in for the first time, they
might be a little overwhelmed with all the food choices," he said. "There are
so many options, they'll spend some time wondering where to go."
The new facility is a massive improvement in every area of
comparison to the old dining hall, Jordan said.
It's open longer hours. It has a larger staff of about 60
part-time student and full-time workers. It also has three additional floors
and office space for Facilities Planning staff on the third floor. The fourth
floor boasts a dedicated Faculty Lounge with a warming kitchen, bar and other
amenities. On the same floor is the Talon Room, a sprawling ballroom that can
be used to host University functions.
construction crew was even led by one of UNF's own. Will Schat, a 1994 construction management graduate, served as the
project director for Barton Malow, the company in charge of the build. Two
other graduates of construction management were also involved in the The
Commons project: Denny Bucy,
Miller Electric Company project manager; and Ryan Schmitt, president of Petticoat Schmitt Contracting, Inc.


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Top Democrat: We won't budge on Bush-era tax cuts
(CBS News) With Congress preparing to tackle a series of controversial tax and budget issues this fall, Democrat Sen. Patty Murray is warning Republicans that Democrats are not planning to stand down in the ongoing battle over extending Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy.
Murray, speaking to the Brookings Institute Monday, warned Republicans that she and others in her party are prepared to let tax cuts for all Americans expire if Republicans don't work with them on a deal to end Bush-era tax cuts for wealthy Americans.
"We don't want to increase revenue for the sake of increasing revenue. Of course not. But as a nation, we need to pay for the services and programs the American people want. We need to rein in the deficit and debt--and we need to do that in a responsible way," said Murray, the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
"Unlike last year, the consequences of gridlock could start to be felt immediately. Millions of jobs could be lost through the automatic cuts, programs families depend on would be slashed irresponsibly across the board, and middle class tax cuts would expire," she continued. "And once again, if Republicans won't work with us on a balanced approach, we are not going to get a deal."
If the Bush-era tax cuts are allowed to expire at the end of the year, taxes will go up for all Americans. President Obama favors letting those cuts expire for Americans earning more than $250,000 while extending them for everyone else; most Republicans want to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for everyone.
In addition to the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts, January 1, 2013 marks the day when $1.2 trillion worth of budget cuts spread across domestic and defense programs begin to go into effect unless Congress can reach a deal to offset them. Those automatic "sequester" cuts, spread over 10 years, are the result of the failure of the congressional "super committee" to reach an agreement to reduce the deficit as mandated by the deal last August to raise the debt ceiling. Also set to expire January 1 are some unemployment benefits and a deferment of payment cuts to Medicare physicians.
In a Monday afternoon statement, the Senate Republican Communications Center blasted Democrats for admitting a "willingness" to go over the so-called "fiscal cliff."
According to a May report released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, unemployment would rise and "the first half of 2013 would probably be judged to be a recession" if Congress does not act to stop the sequester and keep taxes from increasing.
That isn't stopping Democrats from playing hardball to reach a deal.
"I feel very strongly that we simply cannot allow middle class families and the most vulnerable Americans to bear this burden alone," Murray said on Monday. "It's just not fair."


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With fall practice underway, the Lipscomb women's basketball team is set to host "Sneak Peek 2011" on Oct. 18th following the 6:30 p.m. volleyball game against Louisville at Allen Arena.
The Lady Bisons will take the floor for two, 10-minute halves of action following an introduction of the team.
"It's a big game for the volleyball team," said head coach Frank Bennett. "We'll have an intrasquad scrimmage and talk a little bit about the team. It's a chance for fans and students to see our team and watch them in action. We'll have some commentary during the game about the players when they're playing. "
The SGA sponsored event will also feature free t-shirts for Lipscomb students and free ice cream for everyone.
The Lady Bisons open the 2011-12 season on Nov. 5 hosting Harding in a 5 p.m. exhibition at Allen Arena. To purchase season tickets visit http://www.LipscombTickets.com or call 615-566-5166.


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Hey ladies,
Sorry havent posted in ages having internet probs and every time i write a message the damn internet goes down and wont send, also for some reason i am reluctant to post, i read most days but i feel a bit anxious that this really is it for us posting about it makes it so real. Hope all ye guys are doing well,
Supergenius thanks for asking yes i am actually PUPO!! for some reason i was afraid to acutally put it on a post...dont know why... anyway had my transfer on Wednesday and all 3 embies surived the thaw, 1 was an 8 cell, and 2 were 7 cells so at the moment i am 4dp3dt and totally in Crazytown!!!!!! I know its super early to get symptoms but fecking hell i forgot how bad the 2ww is, i honestly thought having Kayla would make this ivf journey easier but somehow it seems harder, i just so loved been pregnant and been a mom and knowing this is the final shot at it is just scary. But hey i am totally realistic and know how utterly blessed i am to have a precious little girl, there is so many women on here who would give anything to be in my position (and yes i remember saying few yrs ago that i just wanted one....i am been selfish now ) So far no symptoms other than few cramps but i got those on all positve and negative cycles so not too concerned until i see spotting, i went out and bought some tests and will start in few days time for Kayla i got a super faint lines and i just praying i will get one on Wed as its jasons birthday and it will be exactly to the day 10 yrs that we are trying for a baby...........jeeeny i am soooooo nervous............crap is there any way out of Crazytown
Will post with update on my POAS!!! I have intraplids on wed and it will bug me to hand over €260 for it if i am not pregnant!!!!!!
gi xxxx


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The 4-Wheeler's Holiday Gift GuidePosted in Product Reviews on February 1, 2012
With the holiday season in full swing it's easy to create that wish list full of wants, needs, and have-to-haves. While we understand that most money trees were plucked, trimmed, and clear-cut by the early settlers, many of us still find ways to shake a few pennies loose around this time of year. Since most of us don't get too excited about new socks or kitchen appliances, we thought we'd put together a gift guide full of awesome goodies that can fit in almost every wheeler's budget. So here's to hoping that you receive that perfect gift, and don't worry if you have to gift it to yourself—it's the thought that counts!
Long-Arm Sheep
BDS Suspension offers a long-arm upgrade kit that fits '94-'01 Ram 1500 and '94-'02 Ram 2500 trucks with 5 to 6 inches of lift. The mainly bolt-on system includes long lower links with greaseable bushings and mounting brackets. The system is designed to reduce the control arm angles to help increase handling and lessen caster change throughout wheel travel.
Information: BDS Suspension
800.637.3303, www.bds-suspension.com.
Rack Up
The SMP Fabworks roof racks are a universal rack designed for pickups and SUVs. Each rack is comprised of 11⁄8x0.090-wall steel tubing that's finished with a stain black powdercoat. All units are designed to work with all Yakima and Thule cross bars, so you can utilize their accessory line as well. The rack comes in a variety of standard sizes and custom lengths upon request.
Information: SMP Fabworks
818.767.3931, www.smp-fabworks.com.
The V-Series Pull
Warn's entry-level series VR8000 winch is an 8,000-pound winch that offers Warn's legendary reliability and performance at a budget-friendly price. With an exclusive internal brake design and heavy-duty, three-stage planetary gearset, the VR8000 is engineered with speed, strength, and safety in mind. Each unit comes with a 12-foot control lead, 94 feet of 5⁄16-inch wire rope, and a separate control pack for multiple mounting options.
Information: Warn Ind.
Modern Classic
Modern Classic Enterprises' Gen II fender kit is designed to give your Jeep TJ or YJ that classic flatfender look. The MCE fenders are a one-piece design constructed of a UV-stable TPO plastic that comes with a lifetime warranty against cracking. Each flare system uses a rubber grommet mounting system so the flares can easily pop on and off.
Information: Modern Classic Ent.
425.260.8781, www.flexiblefenders.com.
Rusty Shocks
The RX-300 shocks from Rusty's Off Road are designed to bridge affordability with performance shock technology. Each of the 2-inch-diameter reservoir shocks is fitted with a 14mm chrome-hardened piston shaft and progressive valving to help smooth out off-road turbulence. Filled with a high-pressure nitrogen charge, the 10-inch-travel shocks can be used on most Jeep platforms with 3 or more inches of lift.
Information: Rusty's Offroad
256.442.0607, www.rustysoffroad.com.
Holiday Hi-Lites
KC's 8-inch 35-watt HID (high intensity discharge) lights are fully self-contained with the ballast and starter located inside of the housing. The durable Polymax housing holds a computer-designed polished reflector that sits behind a heavy-duty Lexan lens. Both of the long-range and driving beam patterns are rated at 3,500 lumens per lamp, and the lights come fully assembled with a preterminated wiring harness to expedite the installation.
Information: KC HiLites
928.635.2607, www.kchilites.com.
Tools On the Go
The Kobalt 138-piece tool set, found exclusively at Lowe's Home Improvement stores, is designed to offer professional quality at an affordable price. Some of the features include 72-tooth ratchet drives, laser-etched and color-marked standard and metric sockets (6- and 12-point), wrenches, nut drives, and Allen keys. Each combo kit comes with a hassle-free lifetime warranty and Kobalt's exclusive "sockets for life" program.
Information: Kobalt Tools
Gecko Skin
OR-Fab's Gecko Skin rear quarter armor is designed to protect the rear tub of the '07-'12 Jeep Wrangler JK. The 10-gauge steel plate armor is available with or without the 11⁄2x0.120-wall rock slider bar and comes powdercoated or bare. The armor can also be used with factory and/or aftermarket fenders and includes all necessary hardware and a taillight instillation kit.
Information: OR-Fab
The 4x4 Posi-Lok replaces your rig's vacuum or thermal linear actuated central axle disconnect (CAD) with a heavy-duty cable-operated device. This allows the driver to engage the front axle from inside of the cab with a simple pull of the actuator knob. The Posi-Lok upgrade also aids in maneuverability off-road for rigs equipped with a fulltime front locker.
Information: 4x4 Posi-Lok
517.279.7177, www.4x4posi-lok.com.
JK Electronic Upgrades
The ProCal Module from American Expedition Vehicles is an easy-to-use tool that helps recalibrate the complicated electronics on the '07-'12 Jeep Wrangler JK. The small device plugs into your vehicle's OBD-II port. Some of the features include speedometer and gear ratio calibrators, Tire Pressure Motioning System threshold adjustment, high-idle control for electrical accessories, trouble code clearing, and steering wheel on-center verification.
Information: American Expedition Vehicle
248.926.0256, www.aev-conversions.com.
Spider Tracking
The wheel spacer kits from Spidertrax offer a wide range of spacer widths to give your rig that extra stance and/or clearance it needs. Each spacer kit is fitted with an anodized coating for corrosion resistance and is backed with a no-risk money-back guarantee. All spacer kits come complete with two 6061T6 anodized aluminum wheel spacers, preinstalled wheel studs, lug nuts, and Loctite. The current wheel-bolt pattern offerings are 5-on-41⁄2, 5-on-5, 5-on-51⁄2, and 6-on-51⁄2.
Information: Spidertrax
800.286.0898, www.spidertrax.com.
Solid-Axle Chevy Design
Offroad Design's solid-axle swap kit lets you add a heavy-duty straight front axle to your '88-'98 GM truck. Beefy 1⁄4-inch brackets are designed to use standard '73-'87 GM lift springs and work with a variety of donor axles to get you the height and travel you need. ORD can also provide you with the steering, shock, brake, and other miscellaneous components needed for the conversion.
Information: Offroad Design
970.945.7777, www.offroaddesign.com.
Love Thy Tree
The Tree Hugger from Bubba Rope gives you a safe and green way to anchor your winch line to a tree. The 3-inch wire strap, which has a break strength of 58,000 pounds, is made of 100 percent polyester webbing: extremely strong, lightweight, and easy on trees. The neon-orange strap is offered in 10- and 16-foot lengths and has reduced eyelets to secure a shackle more easily.
Information: Bubba Rope
877.499.8494, www.bubbarope.com.
Pro Light
The Straight Edge LED light system from Pro Comp features a heavy-duty 6061 aluminum case that earned the SEL system a 15.6 G-Force rating. The 3-watt Cree LEDs, which boast 90 percent efficient optics, create a dual-purpose 10- and 60-degree light pattern for your close and faraway lighting needs. The SEL systems are available in lengths of 5 to 46 inches, and each is protected by a Lexan cover and is completely waterproof. All kits include marine-grade wiring and connecters.
Information: Pro Comp
800.776.0767, www.procompusa.com.
Light Up the Summit
Summit's 6-inch off-road lights come with a 100-watt quartz bulb, a stainless steel housing, glass lens, and adjustable rubber mounted bushings. The light kits are available in packs of two and four and include wiring and a dash-mount rocker switch. An optional 50,000-candlepower titanium finish housing fitted with a super-white bulb is available as well.
Information: Summit Racing Equipment
800.230.3030, www.summitracing.com.
Get Your Boots On!
The Boot Campaign is an organization that gives you the opportunity to put yourself in a military serviceperson's shoes, literally. By purchasing a set of boots from the Boot Campaign, you'll be assisting in charities that aid veterans and active troops dealing with emotional, mental, and physical issues. And since every off-road enthusiast could use a good set of boots, it's a worthy cause for both your feet and the troops!
Information: The Boot Campaign
Super Computer Control
The Superchips Vivid Tuner merges Android smart phone technology with the latest in vehicle performance programming. Some of the tuner's features includes user-friendly performance tuning, an integrated digital gauge display, HD video recording, and an inclinometer and G-Force meter. It can even be used as a GPS unit. Ford, GM, Dodge, and Jeep applications are all available and 50-state emissions legal.
Information: Superchips Inc.
888.227.2447 www.superchips.com.
PSC Cool
The PSC Motorsports transmission and power steering Dual Cooler Kit is designed to secure a set of external oil coolers in front or behind the grille of the '07-'11 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit is designed to secure two 19-row oil coolers and comes with all hoses, fittings, and mounting hardware. The kit is also available for the '97-'06 Jeep Wrangler and can be purchased with one or two coolers.
Information: PSC Motorsports
817.270.0102, www.pscmotorsports.com.
Radius Zone
Zone Offroad's '05-'11 Ford Super Duty radius arm upgrade features heavy-duty replacement radius arms that will work with most 4- and 6-inch lifts. Each arm is a fully boxed 1⁄4-inch steel unit equipped 21⁄2-inch greaseable urethane bushings. The radius arm upgrade bolts directly into the factory arm mounts and is fitted with a lower cam lock adjuster.
Information: Zone Offroad Products
888.998.9663, www.zoneoffroad.com.
Ram Tracker
The Synergy Suspension Ram track bar conversion is a bolt-on upgrade designed for'94-'02 Ram 4x4 trucks. The kit upgrades the factory ball-joint style track bar to a vertical mount bushing similar to what's found on'03 to present Ram 3⁄4- and 1-ton trucks. The laser-cut and CNC-bent kit is compatible for trucks with 0 to 3 inches of lift and ships with a gray powdercoat finish.
Information: Synergy Suspension
Stable Super Duty
Carli Suspension's '05-'11 Ford Super Duty Hi-Mount steering stabilizer gives your steering a little damping assist while keeping it out of harm's way. The system is a bolt-on upgrade that uses a Bilstein 7100 series shock that's specifically valved for the heavy-duty 3⁄4- and 1-ton Ford trucks. The system is designed to work with most factory and aftermarket suspension systems.
Information: Carli Suspension Inc.
888.99.CARLI, www.thecarlisuspension.com.


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Poetry, Music, Politics, Theater
This Fri., Aug. 1 through Tues. Aug. 5, we'll be celebrating Boog's 23rd anniversary by putting on the eighth annual Welcome to Boog City poetry, music, and theater festival. It will feature 66 poets, 16 musical acts, 9 poets theater plays, 2 poets in conversation with one another, 1 political talk, 1 d.a. levy lives visiting press, and 1 panel over the five days.
Among the festival highlights are:
–A performance by Ed Sanders, a large figure in the counter-culture of the sixties to today, member of The Fugs, and an award-winning poet.
–Boog's d.a. levy lives series kicks off its 12th season devoting an afternoon to Stockport Flats;
–Our 47th Classic Album Live is PJ Harvey's Rid of Me, performed live by 7 local musical acts;
–Digital Poetry: What Can It Mean?, a panel curated and moderated by Carol Mirakove
–our Fifth Poets' Theater night, featuring 9 short plays.
–and our Poetry Talk Talk will feature poets Brenda Iijima and Niina Pollari reading and in conversation