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Students curious about how the world works will find that the physics curriculum offers them the opportunity to learn not only about the principal phenomena of the physical world but also how physical theory helps us understand these phenomena. The curriculum emphasizes laboratory work in which students become independent workers formulating and solving their own problems. Students gain the intellectual skill of moving freely to and from the concrete and the abstract. Students assess evidence, follow complex arguments to their logical conclusions, and practice speaking and writing clearly and effectively. The major program may serve as a basis for further study in physics and allied sciences and in engineering and for study leading to professions in education, health sciences and law.
Many careers are open to those who understand some physics. Graduates work as astronomers, engineers, material scientists and physicists in government, industry and universities as well as in geophysics, oceanography, computer science, medical and health physics and in patent law.
The physics department is located in Collins Hall. Individual research space is available and all laboratories are equipped with a wide variety of instrumentation. Students at all levels use computers with sophisticated data acquisition and analysis software. A set of spectrometers are available for studies from the ultraviolet to the far infrared. An X-ray diffractometer is available for materials studies.
Requirements for the Physics Major (12 Credits)
9 credits in Physics, 2 in Mathematics, 1 in Computer Science or PHYS 338
Core courses
- PHYS 221 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics I (1)
- PHYS 222 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics II (1)
- PHYS 223 Modern Physics (1)
- PHYS 339 Mechanics (1)
- PHYS 396W Advanced Techniques in Experimental Physics (1)
- PHYS 495 Research Seminar I (.5)
- PHYS 496 Research Seminar II (.5)
Choose two courses from the following (2)
Additional requirements
- One additional course in Physics numbered above 200 (1)
- MATH 249 (QA*) Multivariable Calculus (1)
- MATH 256 Differential Equations (1)
- CS 125 Problem Solving with MATLAB OR CS 141 (QA*) Introduction to Programming OR PHYS 338 Advanced Data Analysis and Simulation (ADAS) (1)
Graduate schools often require students take courses similar to PHYS 335 (Thermal Physics), PHYS 345 (Electromagnetism), and PHYS 453 (Quantum Mechanics). Students intending to do graduate study in Physics should consider further mathematical study in linear algebra and complex variables. Students preparing for careers in engineering or applied science should consider taking Wave Phenomena and Electromagnetism plus one other course beyond the basic six. Students with other goals in mind should consult the faculty concerning their choice of elective courses beyond the basic six.
Requirements for the Physics Minor (5 Credits)
- PHYS 221 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics I (1)
- PHYS 222 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics II (1)
- PHYS 223 Modern Physics (1)
- Two additional Physics courses at 300- or 400-level (2)
Indicators of AchievementThe department seeks to meet its program mission through a curriculum that emphasizes the four skill sets.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Physics Major
- Theoretical and computational skills
- Six of the required physics classes provide a broad theoretical foundation for understanding a physical description of the natural world. In addition, one of these classes (thermal physics) has a focus on using computer-based data-acquisition systems, while one of the elective physics classes (Wave phenomena) has a focus on mathematical methods used in physics. The math and computer programming classes provide the students with further theoretical and computational background.
- Laboratory skills
- Three of the required physics classes (intro I, intro II, and modern) consist of both a classroom component and a complementary laboratory component. This allows students to supplement their theoretical knowledge with experience-based learning. In addition, students learn both how to use lab equipment to collect data and how to appropriately analyze and present the data. Two of the upper-level required physics classes (ATEP and SYE) are research based classes, and have been described in detail above.
- Writing and presentation skills
- For all physics classes that contain a lab component, students are required to turn in a lab report in which they describe their methods of collecting data and analyze their results. In addition, two of the required upper-level physics classes (ATEP and SYE) are research based classes that culminate in both a written thesis and an oral presentation. In ATEP, students learn to present their results in writing of various styles, from a technical paper, to a publication-style paper and a thesis. They also learn how to effectively write proposals.
- General research skills
- These skills are emphasized in all of our laboratory components due to the open-ended nature of most of our labs. However, the strongest exposure to research-like projects happens in ATEP and SYE as both courses mimic the full arc of research from the writing of a proposal, to the design and assembly of an experiment, the data taking and analysis, and the final report in form a paper or presentation. Students learn how to pose and solve physical problems on their own. Research skills are also acquired during summer research participation as part of SCRP or an external REU.
- Rick Watkins, Professor of Physics
- David Altman, Associate Professor of Physics; Department Chair
- Michaela Kleinert, Associate Professor of Physics
- Daniel Borrero Echeverry, Assistant Professor of Physics
- Rachel Dewey-Thorsett, Affiliated Scholar
- Roberta Bigelow, Emeritus, Associate Professor of Physics
Visiting Professors
- Jed Rembold, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
Course Listings
PHYS 110 (NW; QA) Astronomy (1)
An introduction to modern theories of the universe and its evolution. Topics include naked eye observations, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific method and how we understand the universe in terms of basic physical principles. Laboratory.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Understanding the Natural World; Quantitative Requirement
- Offering: Fall
- Instructor: Dewey-Thorsett, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 221 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics I (1)
An introduction to classical mechanics and thermodynamics. In this course students study the concepts and techniques required to measure, describe and predict the motion of particles and extended objects. Topics include kinematics of linear motion, forces and Newton's laws, gravitation, momentum, work, energy, rotational motion, angular momentum, torque, oscillations, temperature, heat, and thermal energy. A laboratory (PHYS 221Y) is associated with this course.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Understanding the Natural World; Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning
- Prerequisite: MATH 140 or MATH 151 and 152 (or concurrent enrollment)
- Offering: Every semester
- Instructor: Altman, Bigelow, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 222 (NW; QA) Introductory Physics II (1)
An introduction to electricity, magnetism, and optics. In this course students study the concepts and techniques required to understand interactions between charged particles as well as light as an electromagnetic wave. Topics include electric force, electric field, electric potential, capacitance, electric current, circuits, magnetic field, inductance, Faraday's law, electromagnetic waves, sound waves, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and polarization. A laboratory (PHYS 222Y) is associated with this course.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Understanding the Natural World; Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning
- Prerequisite: PHYS 221 and MATH 140 or MATH 152
- Offering: Every spring
- Instructor: Altman, Bigelow, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 223 Modern Physics (1)
A survey of the major developments in physics of the 20th century, as well as an introduction to more sophisticated mathematical and laboratory techniques. Topics include special relativity, the quantum nature of light, the wave nature of particles, the Schrödinger equation, atomic physics, molecules, statistical physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology. A laboratory (PHYS 223Y) is associated with this course.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 222 and MATH 152
- Offering: Every fall
- Instructor: Altman, Bigelow, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 250 Physical Biology of the Cell (1)
This course explores how the insights of physics and mathematics have illuminated the complex phenomena of the cell. Students study the use of the quantitative and predictive models to describe biological systems, and discuss the experimental methods that provide the quantitative data required to create and test these methods. The course is structured around a series of case studies involving some of the key players in molecular and cell biology.
- Prerequisite: MATH 140 or MATH 151 or consent of instructor.
- Offering: Alternate springs
- Instructor: Altman
PHYS 325 Mathematical Methods in Physics (1)
In this course students will study mathematical methods commonly used in physics, for example matrices and tensors; coordinate transformation; complex analysis; Fourier analysis; differential equations; eigenvalue problems; and Green's functions. Each method will be presented in a physical context to demonstrate why it is important to master particular mathematical skills as a physicist. Many examples will be drawn from the analysis of vibrations as well as mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Topics include simple harmonic motion, forced vibrations and resonance, coupled oscillators, wave equation for continuous systems, normal modes, and the superposition, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and polarization of waves.
PHYS 335 Thermal Physics (1)
A study of systems with a large number of particles through the methods of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, temperature, heat, thermal equilibrium, equipartition theorem, ideal gas, simple two state systems, entropy, heat engines, free energies, phase transformations, kinetic theory, partition functions, quantum statistics, degenerate Fermi gases, Bose-Einstein condensates, and blackbody radiation.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 223 and MATH 152
- Offering: Alternate falls
- Instructor: Altman, Bigelow, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 338 Advanced Data Analysis and Simulation (ADAS) (1)
This course focuses on computer data collection and analysis methods for conducting research in experimental physics. Important research skills covered are data collection, simulation of experimental systems, advanced statistical analysis of data, and communication of research results through oral presentations and written reports. The integration of basic physics concepts learned in previous courses will be emphasized. The first part of the course focuses on small-group projects related to current research in the department. The final part of the course focuses on proposing, carrying out, and presenting an independent project.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 222
- Offering: Alternate springs
- Instructor: Watkins
PHYS 339 Mechanics (1)
A study of classical mechanics developed by Newton and reformulated by Lagrange and Hamilton. Topics include vector kinematics and dynamics in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical form, two-body problem, oscillations, Lagrangian mechanics, non-inertial reference frames, coupled oscillation, rigid body motion.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 222 and MATH 249
- Offering: Every spring
- Instructor: Altman, Bigelow, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 345 Electromagnetism (1)
A study of electromagnetism using vector calculus. Topics include static electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves. Mathematical techniques using vector calculus, and other techniques such as solving boundary value partial differential equations will be discussed.
PHYS 360 Research Experience in Physics (.25-.5)
Research experience in ongoing state-of-the-art research projects in the physics department. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors currently working in one of our research labs can sign up for credit on a sliding scale. Work requirement is about 3 hours/week for .25 and 6 hours/week for .5 credits. Students will sign up for one 3-hour slot but will be allowed to work longer and/or at additional times in the labs with instructor consent. May be repeated for credit.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 221, PHYS 222 (or concurrent) and instructor consent
- Offering: Every semester
- Instructor: Staff
PHYS 396W Advanced Techniques in Experimental Physics (1)
This course focuses on the methods of conducting research in experimental physics. Important research skills covered are literature searches, experiment design and theory, laboratory techniques, and communication of research through oral presentations and written material. The integration of basic physics concepts learned in pervious courses is emphasized. The first part of the course focuses on electronics, computer data acquisition, use of advanced equipment and data analysis. The second part of the course focuses on completing several advanced experiments, which are related to current research in the department. The final part of the course focuses on the proposing and designing an independent project. A laboratory (PHYS 396Y) is associated with this course. Note that this course will typically be taught in two three-hour blocks per week.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered
- Prerequisite: PHYS 223
- Offering: Spring
- Instructor: Altman, Kleinert
PHYS 453 Quantum Mechanics (1)
A mathematical development of quantum theory. The first part of the course focuses on solving the Schrodinger equation in one, two and three dimensions. Further topics include the theory of angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, identical particles and quantum statistics, and time-independent perturbation theory.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 223 and MATH 249
- Offering: Alternate springs
- Instructor: Altman, Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 470 Advanced Topics in Physics (1)
This course focuses on an active research field in physics. The course offering typically alternates between Cosmology in odd years and Optics in even years, but other special topics may be offered on occasion.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 223
- Offering: Every fall
- Instructor: Kleinert, Watkins
PHYS 490 Independent Study (.25 or .5 or 1)
Individual programs of independent study of topics selected in consultation with faculty. This includes, but is not limited to, additional course work or independent research projects.
- Offering: Every semester
- Instructor: Staff
PHYS 495 Research Seminar (.5)
Required Senior Year Experience for all resident Physics majors. Students design and carry out individual research projects under the mentorship of a departmental faculty member. Weekly meetings include seminars, discussions of research methods, peer teaching, and opportunities to practice scientific communication skills. The course culminates in a progress report that is given as a formal oral presentation.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 396W
- Offering: Every fall
- Instructor: Altman, Kleinert
PHYS 496 Research Seminar II (.5)
Required Senior Year Experience for all resident Physics majors. Students continue individual research projects begun in Fall semester in PHYS 495. The course culminates in a written senior thesis and a formal oral presentation.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 495
- Offering: Spring
- Instructor: Altman, Kleinert


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- Just make a simple tea, my favorite is Elderflower, Rose petal and Mallow flower/leaf, but any number of soothing, anti-inflammatory herbs will work very nicely.
- Let steep and then strain well.
- Allow to cool to just warmer than room temperature.
- Dip a soft cloth of cotton, muslin or similar into the liquid.
- Wring out, fold into a rectangle big enough to fit across you eyes.
- Lay or sit down with the cloth resting on your closed eyes for at least ten minutes, preferably twenty, redipping and wringing the cloth every ten minutes.
Very helpful, though not a replacement for rest, hydration and time away from the machine. You should also use this moment as an excuse to drink some tasty blueberry tea to strengthen your eyes.

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5 Things You Missed On Instagram Last Night: Beyonce Rocks A $700 Ski Mask?
You can only scroll through Instagram with one eye open like CBS for so long. Eventually you've gotta stop thumbing. Here's what you missed while you were catching Zzzs last night
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Sheriff Lee Baca was making such progress on the toughest rehabilitation job in the Los Angeles County criminal justice system — the rehabilitation of his own reputation.
So it's especially disturbing to learn that after a lot of encouraging talk and apparent effort, Baca and his deputies are facing a new round of investigations into accusations of abuse of inmates and inadequate care for the mentally ill in the L.A. County jail system.
This isn't going to help Baca in his stated goal of winning election to a fifth term next year, and it may lengthen the line of intended challengers that already includes two former subordinates.
Word of the new federal investigation came in a letter last week from the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division to L.A. County officials, the Los Angeles Times reported.
That ended a string of more positive headlines about the Sheriff's Department. Late last month, the head of the county's independent Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence told the Board of Supervisors the department was making good progress in its effort to change a culture of violence in the jail system. The supervisors were told more work was needed — along with millions more dollars in county expense on jail improvements — but the department had fully implemented most of the panel's recommendations and was gaining ground with the rest.
This editorial board was encouraged, too, by what it heard when Baca came to visit in March to outline his responses to the scandals that have dogged him. No longer passing the blame to underlings, Baca admitted that the American Civil Liberties Union had been correct with much of its criticism in a report alleging brutal treatment of jail inmates by deputies. In addition to firing some deputies and guards for failing to meet a code of conduct, he seemed to be trying to get to the systematic roots of the problem.
At the time, the Sheriff's Department was in the middle of an FBI investigation of jail abuse allegations. That federal probe is still going on, and now another, separate one is beginning. The Justice Department's letter to the county said "significant problems remain," it was reported.
Implementing all of the recommendations of the Citizens' Commission, including the installation of closed-circuit cameras and scanners in jails and rotating jail personnel to prevent cliques from developing, will take time and money and the right people in charge.
Baca confirmed at a recent speech in Long Beach that, despite it all, he means to go ahead and run for re-election next June, when he will be 72. Candidates planning to challenge him include Bob Olmsted, a retired sheriff's commander who was among the first in the department to publicly blame Baca's management for the scandals, and Paul Tanaka, the ousted undersheriff who may bear his own share of responsibility for the problems.
That day in Long Beach, Baca tried to answer criticisms, including the allegations that cliques of deputies in the L.A. Central Jail regularly beat inmates. "You can't blame an organization of 18,000 for the bad conduct of a few," Baca said.
But the question before the public isn't the performance of the 18,000 men and women in the department, it's the leadership of the man at the top.
Baca no doubt hoped to put that question behind him before facing the voters. Time is running out.


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Game will allow players to qualify for the live televised competition in New York City
"The Million Second Quiz" app, a gateway for players hoping to come to New York City to play the game live and compete for the largest prize in game show history, is available to download and play today from the App Store.
"The Million Second Quiz," hosted by Emmy winner Ryan Seacrest, will be the first fully convergent television experience where fans at home can play along answering the very same questions that contestants on the show are asked in sync with each night's broadcast. Fans can then compare how they fare against those in the show in addition to earning bonus points.
"Fans now have the opportunity to test their pop culture knowledge with the trivia game featured on NBC's new 'The Million Second Quiz' app," Seacrest said. "If you earn enough points, you'll be eligible to be a 'Line Jumper,' giving you the chance to compete on live TV in NYC this September."
The app is a head-to-head quiz game you can play in real time by inviting your friends via social media or allowing the app to match you with available players from across the country. Players who accumulate enough points will qualify for a chance to appear on the show as a "Line Jumper" once the show kicks off in primetime on Sept. 9. "Line Jumpers" will be surprised with a knock on their door or even a surprise visit away from home and then flown overnight to New York to play the game live and have the chance to unseat the player who's currently in the "Money Chair." The app consists of 10-question bouts relating to pop culture, history and general knowledge.
The game is playable on the official "The Million Second Quiz" show website on NBC.com and on the show's Facebook page. "The Million Second Quiz" app is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch or at ww.AppStore.com/TheMillionSecondQuiz. The app will be available on Android soon. Users can sign in through their Facebook, Twitter and G+ platforms, or by using an email address. Potential contestants can also visit the show venue in New York to play along with the game and try to qualify for selection into the competition.
The show competition takes place 24 hours a day over the course of 12 days. Contestants will be pushed to the limits of their knowledge and the breaking point of endurance as they compete in quiz bouts around the clock.
"The Million Second Quiz" premieres Monday, Sept. 9 (8 p.m.), and continues through Saturday, Sept. 14, in that same 8 p.m. hour. It will then resume on Monday, Sept. 16, and will air each night (8 p.m.) until the finale on Thursday, Sept. 19 (8-10 p.m.). In between the broadcasts, the fans can watch the competition continue via a live stream on NBC.com or in the apps.
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Congressman signs letter urging pipeline approval
Congressman signs letter urging pipeline approval
OMAHA, Neb. —
The proposed Keystone XL Pipeline got a bipartisan boost from a Nebraska congressman.
Rep. Lee Terry said he sent President Barack Obama a letter signed by 146 Republican and Democrat members of Congress that encourages the president to approve the plan.
Terry said the wait for final project approval has gone on long enough.
"It's important to our economy and our energy independence. This has been four long years when it typically takes 18 months. I think with the governor's decision, the two environmental studies that say there would be minimal impact, I think it's time to get it done," Terry said.
Terry said he has a back-up plan in the form of a bill ready to go if the president does not approve the pipeline.


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What UK ICD-10 Use Can Teach the US ICD-10 Implementations
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
I guess kind of like they just had Shark Week on TV, this week on EMR and HIPAA has been ICD-10 week. So far I've covered EMR vendors ICD-10 planning, moving to ICD-10 and bridging from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
In response to my previous ICD-10 posts, Gordon Fenton provided this interesting insight about the UK's experience with ICD-10.
Over in the UK we already use the ICD10 along side the OPCS code to generate our HRG's which is the currenvy that commissioners and providers use in the billing process.
While I am based on the commissioner side I know that our providers employ coders whose specific job is to translate Doctors notes into ICD and OPCS codes.
The main challenge will be in varifying and validating the codes being applied by providers, the IT is just a small issue. It will be very easy for providers to inadvertantly apply the wrong code simply by the fact that there are so many.
You could do a lot worse than look at the UK model for guidance on how we deal with it
I'm always interested to learn from what other countries are doing with technology and EMR. I'd love to learn more about UK provider's experience with ICD-10 and how we can improve the eventual ICD-10 implementations in the US.


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Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor embezzled $2.1 million from a nonprofit charitable foundation founded by her late husband in order to support a serious gambling addiction, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
Federal prosecutors Thursday said she gambled away more than $1 billion during a 10-year period, erasing approximately $1 billion in winnings and plunging her into debt.
O'Connor, 66, agreed in court Thursday to repay the money she took from the R.P. Foundation, along with any tax liability, over the next two years as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. She faced up to a maximum of 10 years in prison.
"Maureen O'Connor was a selfless public official who contributed much to the well-being of San Diego," U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy said in a statement. "However, no figure, regardless of how much good they've done or how much they've given to charity, can escape criminal liability with impunity."
The mayor of San Diego from 1986 to 1992, O'Connor recently suffered serious complications from the removal of a brain tumor, including a pulmonary embolism and cognitive impairment. Because of her ongoing and serious medical condition, prosecutors felt it was highly unlikely she could be brought to trial.
O'Connor was represented by attorney Eugene Iredale of Iredale and Yoo APC.
According to court documents, her gambling troubles started in 2000, when, over the next 10 years, she won more than $1 billion in various casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and San Diego. But, she also lost more than $1 billion during that time, incurring large debts at a number of casinos.
In order to pay her debts and continue gambling, prosecutors said she liquidated her savings, sold numerous real estate holdings, auctioned valuable personal items and obtained second and third mortgages on her La Jolla home.
Then, between September 2008 and March 2009, O'Connor misappropriated more than $2.1 million from the R.P. Foundation, which was created by her husband and Jack in the Box (Nasdaq: JACK) founder Robert Peterson. Peterson died in 1994.
O'Connor was one of the three R.P. Foundation trustees who were specifically prohibited from receiving a benefit from the charity.
"O'Connor characterized the misappropriated funds as 'loans' from the R. P. Foundation to conceal her illegal activity, gambling addiction and to evade the payment of tax on her embezzled funds," said N. Dawn Mertz, acting special agent in charge for IRS Criminal Investigation in Los Angeles. "O'Connor's guilty plea emphasizes that those who violate our nation's tax laws, regardless of their status, face investigation by IRS criminal investigation, prosecution for their crimes and remain liable for their tax liability."
As part of the plea agreement, O'Connor agreed to receive treatment for her gambling addiction.
The case is U.S. v. O'Connor, 13-00537, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (San Diego).
A billion dollars? Some things are hard to fathom. Wow. I guess the the money to put buildings in Las Vegas must come from somewhere. Implicitly we are asked to feel some pity for a person who, through huge wealth, had an enormous power to do good, but instead squandered the money in pursuit of personal thrills. Call it addiction, but it was for thrills, nevertheless. How much good could have come from a billion dollars in the right hands. Sad.
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Anyone know what happened to the Roadside Cafe which relocated earlier this year to South Cha Am?
It was my go-to spot for pancakes, sausage, burgers and tacos, but this morning I noticed it has a "permanently closed" sign.
The owner, Sean (sp?), was a Thai guy who served in the US Military. He was a good talker and served tasty American food at reasonable prices.
Sorry to see the place gone.
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Since March 2001, the hilarious show Menopause The Musical' has entertained and inspired women from coast-to-coast and internationally. Menopause The Musical' is the work of writer Jeanie Linders. This uplifting 90-minute production includes parodies from the '60s and '70s and '80s. It culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change.
Millions of women of all ages and stages find their spirits lifted by the show's light-hearted look at menopause. Menopause The Musical' has entertained audiences in more than 450 US cities, in a total of 15 countries and more than 300 international cities. Internationally, the show has been performed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and the United Kingdom.


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Josephine A. Reder, longtime Plainedge School trustee
Over the past four years, Josephine Reder enjoyed watching her son marry a young woman she loved like a daughter. She spent time in Florida where she and her husband Ed had purchased a condominium and the couple welcomed the birth of their two grandchildren.
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It feels a little bit as though three sevens popped up on a slot machine pay line, naturally in red and green, or that I hit the trifecta at the San Joaquin County Fair horse races.
It feels a little bit as though three sevens popped up on a slot machine pay line, naturally in red and green, or that I hit the trifecta at the San Joaquin County Fair horse races.
The latter, of course, never has and never will happen. I couldn't win if an odds-on favorite came in first in a horse race at the fair, much less pick the first three. But when the Tracy Grand Theatre and Friends of the Fox announced their film lineup for December, it was absolutely a Triple Crown win for me. Three of my all-time favorite Christmas films will flicker on the big screen this month.
The movie extravaganza begins Sunday with "Love Actually" at the Tracy Grand. Friends of the Fox follows on Dec. 14 with "It's a Wonderful Life," and the Grand wraps up this yuletide treasure on Dec. 22 with "White Christmas."
Honestly, there are other lovable holiday classics that are a part of my nightly Christmas movie viewing, but these top my personal chart. They're also in perfect order.
"Love Actually," the 2003 romantic comedy with an all-star British cast of Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy, Keira Knightley and Alan Rickman, is a jolly-good start.
It's funny, backed with a great soundtrack, and touches all the emotional nerve endings. Bill Nighy's has-been rocker attempting a comeback with a cheesy Christmas rendition of "Love is All Around" provides the cynicism and Liam Neeson pulls at the heart as a recent widower steering his young stepson through his first crush.
The movie is long and entails nine different story lines, all loosely woven together over the five weeks leading up to Christmas. It never drags, though, and is a fun, happy way to kick off the holiday season.
"It's a Wonderful Life" sets the standard for the Christmas classic, even if it was originally released in January. The story culminates on Christmas Eve, and that's good enough for me.
The Frank Capra charmer was out of circulation for years, and because of a copyright glitch was made available for practically nothing in the 1980s. Consequently, every local, national and cable television station with a signal showed it. Over and over and over again. I'm not saying I ever got sick of watching it, but I like the fact the reins have been pulled in, NBC has the rights and is showing it just twice this year (the first airing was Saturday; the last is Christmas Eve). Given an opportunity to see in on the big screen is even better.
Jimmy Stewart is always wonderful, but he's never as endearing as he is as George Bailey, a man whose heart and character are too great for him to ever realize his dreams of experiencing great adventures.
Books, including "The It's A Wonderful Life Book" and DVD extras have revealed just about every behind-the-scenes story there is to tell about this 1946 movie. Among the best is the fact that Capra only shot the scene of George Bailey sitting in the bar saying, "God ... God ... Dear Father in Heaven, I'm not a praying man, but if you're up there and you can hear me, show me the way. I'm at the end of my rope. Show me the way, God," once. Stewart was so authentic as a man on the brink, that Capra, who'd shot the scene from a distance, just kept enlarging the negative to create the close-up, because he wasn't sure he'd get that same raw emotion again.
I'd bet he would, because Stewart was a pro. Still, he turns in moments that stand out, including the scene where he realizes his love for Mary, played by Donna Reed. It was his first love scene after returning to films following his duty as an Army pilot during World War II, and is delightfully fresh and sincere.
Reed is ideal as the love interest, both sweet, charming and supportive, but also determined to achieve her own dreams. When I taught high school English and showed the film to 16-year-old juniors, one of the boys in the class developed quite a crush on the young Donna Reed saying, "She's wearing me out."
She and Stewart epitomize the perfect casting that went into this movie. There are always rumors - some true, some false - about actors who might have played legendary roles in different films, but any discussion of "It's a Wonderful Life" casting is moot. Capra got it right, which is a big reason the film has no weakness.
In the three-film offering, "It's a Wonderful Life" is rightly positioned in the middle. It's a feel-good movie, but it makes you think along the way and is a little more than holiday fluff.
"White Christmas" is all about fluff, but who cares? It's a heartwarming tale set around a wonderful Irving Berlin score with Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney crooning coupled with jaw-dropping dancing by Vera-Ellen. Throw in Danny Kaye's comic relief and Dean Jagger's forgotten general and "White Christmas" is holiday magic.
This wonderful musical is the perfect way to wrap up the trio, because it's a movie that simply puts a smile on your face. Vera-Ellen is adorable as the scheming Judy and was an awe-inspiring dancer. She's poetry in motion charged with high intensity. Kaye does his best to keep up, but only Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire could match steps with her.
Crosby and Clooney, on the other hand, are beyond compare. Theirs are the perfect voices for Bob and Betty, and it's hard to imagine two other stars of the period making a more likeable couple.
Jagger's role is limited, but he gets my tears flowing every time by the look on his face when he's presented with his Christmas gift.
Each of these movies is special to me, and brings back memories of watching them with friends and family. That two local theaters will show them on the big screen means new holiday traditions and memories are there to be made. Take advantage, and as Siskel and Ebert used to say, "See you at the movies."
Contact columnist Lori Gilbert at (209) 546-8284 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Mar 4, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Cool looking miata I love those little cars!
Jan 22, 2007 at 9:50 am
What's up with the babydoll? You look pretty surprised there!
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Hey guys,
We're wrapping up the announcement of our Winter 2011 simulcasts today! In addition to all the great titles we've announced in the past three days, we're adding Kore wa Zombie desu ka?, Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko), and Level E.
They will all be launching next week:
Kore wa Zombie desu ka? - Monday, 1/10 at 10am PST
Wandering Son - Hourou Musuko - Thursday, 1/13 at 10am PST
Level E - Monday, 1/10 at 10am PST
Kore wa Zombie desu ka?
Aikawa Ayumu is a normal high school boy who is killed by a serial killer and revived as a zombie by Eucliwood Hellscythe. He starts to serve Eu as her guard but he happens to deprive the mahou shoujo Haruna of her magic power. Haruna orders Ayumu to fight against the anti-mahou shoujo system "Megalo" in her place.
Be sure to join the official Kore wa Zombie desu ka? Facebook page by clicking here.
Wandering Son:
Nitori Shuichi is a boy who wants to become a girl. He transfers to a new elementary school, and there, meets Takatsuki Yoshino, a tall and attractive young girl. Coincidentally, Yoshino also dreams of becoming the opposite sex. She lets Shuichi in on a secret that she cross dresses from time to time and visits places far from home. Due to the fact that they share the same secret, they become close. The two are now in middle school. In the midst of a crowd full of new people, the two search for their own paths; all the while facing the troubles and concerns that come along with puberty.
Be sure to join the official Wandering Son - Hourou Musuko Facebook page by clicking here.
Level E
Hundreds of aliens inhabit our Earth today. Some friendly, some belligerent - some are here for research purposes while others came for the sake of committing crime. It is only us humans who have yet to realize their existence.
One day, a hell of a troublemaker arrives on our planet. Though he is regarded as the smartest man in the universe, he has a major flaw in his personality - he is always causing trouble to bide his time.
Be sure to join the official Level E Facebook page by clicking here.
*Kore wa Zombie desu ka? is available in North and South America, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, the Middle East, Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Brazil and Portugal and for subscription-based streaming in the United Kingdom and Ireland
**Wandering Son is available in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Portugal
***Level E is available in North, Central and South America, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of South Africa.
Kore wa Zombie desu ka? - Mondays, 10am PST
Wandering Son - Hourou Musuko - Thursdays 10am PST
Level E - Mondays, 10am PST
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - February 2011
Mitsudomoe 2 - Saturdays, 11:30am PST
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Fridays, 4:30pm PST
Gosick - Fridays, 10am PST
Dragon Crisis - Saturdays, 11am PST
Beelzebub - Saturdays at 4pm PST
Rio - Rainbow Gate - Tuesdays at 7:30am PST
Cool, I'll be checking this out.
Just because you move your lips doesn't mean you exist..
check it out now i just hope Yumekui Merry pops up
Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star-
Cool i like zombie animes.
Beautiful Nel!
Ooooh, like the sound and look of this
Cool ill watch the first ep to see if I like it.
Could i just ask why is the UK restricted to subscription based viewing on most of these shows? are subscription numbers that low in the UK that you feel a need to force our hands?
possibly here, most likely not.
Well, other than sounding a lot like Shakugan no Shana, this sounds like it could be good... Of course, Shana is fantastic...
When I try to watch the intro video it says it's not availible in my region, but I'm within the regions listed above. maybe the regions weren't set properly?
--edit -- looks like it's working now
Sad to see the third simulcast that was to be announced today has now been changed to the dreaded "TBA".
As the remaining two from the leaked list were Level E and Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko), I am betting the one that is on hold is the latter, and Level E is the second simulcast that will be announced today.
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Could i just ask why is the UK restricted to subscription based viewing on most of these shows? are subscription numbers that low in the UK that you feel a need to force our hands?
What do you mean "most" of these shows. I have only seen 2 of the 8 simulcasts announced thus far that had this restriction, and according to a tweet from a CR insider late last month, these will be the only two with that restriction.
I strongly suspect the licensor had much to do with these being premium only for the UK and Ireland. Would you have preferred they simply be unavailable to the UK and Ireland?
Yes, that's my real age
Only 4/8 simulcasts are accessible from Australia. I wonder if anyone has it worse...
EDIT: It's now 6/10.
I shall GB...Sorry not enough of it apparently. My word will be made better....
Was just curious to be honest.
possibly here, most likely not.
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Only 4/8 simulcasts are accessible from Australia. I wonder of anyone has it worse...
Yes it has... 1/8 is available for Central & Eastern Europe and I have a felling that it will end up as 1/10
well I am for the shana wannabe show, or shall I say kore wa zombie desu ka?
but level e was nowhere near my list of winter shows I wanted to see streamed, and unless they pull a rabbit out of their hat in surprise, another great show called kimi ni todoke will be overlooked once again, why do the shows I want to see the most, never get simulcasted,
index, railgun, kimi ni todoke, psychic detective yakumo, MM!, arakawa under the bridge (season 1 and 2), motto to love ru, index 2, Amagami SS, angel beats,
so many great shows that have been overlooked for legal streaming, but yet the japanese anime companies cry about illegal fansubs and streaming sites, if they would just make these shows easier for companies to license so they can be simulcast, or maybe these shows were considered no good enough for simulcasting,
please be Hourou Musuko
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Another View - Gene Robinson: Sen. Ayotte rises above partisanship with 'yea' vote on ENDAREV. GENE ROBINSON
November 13. 2013 9:47PM
There is a growing sense that full and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are full-steam-ahead becoming the law of the land. But there is a down side to such an air of inevitability: many people believe we have accomplished more than we actually have!
Some 90 percent of Americans believe that you cannot be fired from your job simply for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Those 90 percent of Americans would be wrong.
Only 21 states provide job protection for their gay and lesbian workers, based on sexual orientation. Still fewer — only 17 states — provide protections for transgender workers, based on gender identity. In many states, you can indeed be fired for no reason other than being LGBT, with no recourse in the courts. And there are NO federal workplace protections for the nation's 8 million LGBT workers. None. The opportunity to change that is upon us.
Recently the Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in a bipartisan recognition of fairness in the workplace. The bill now goes to the House, where Speaker Boehner has been threatening not to put it up for a vote. Support for ENDA by a number of Republican senators will hopefully cause him to rethink his opposition. Fairness and equality before the law demand that he do so.
I am proud to say that our Senator Kelly Ayotte is one of only a few Republican Senators who cast a "yes" vote for ENDA. With the religious protections language added, as she requested, Sen. Ayotte has now cast her vote for an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Sen. Ayotte and her fellow Republicans and I disagree on many things, but I want to give credit where credit is due. As one of her gay constituents, I want to say "thank you, thank you" to Sen. Ayotte for rising above partisanship and voting "yes" on behalf of her New Hampshire LGBT citizens/workers.
Sen. Ayotte has actually been an ally in the past, related to civil rights for LGBT people. She is to be applauded for that, especially given the general disfavor such legislation has enjoyed among her fellow Republicans. But like the people of New Hampshire, Sen. Ayotte knows "fair" and "unfair" when she sees it. Being fired from your job simply for being LGBT is not "fair," and it denies LGBT citizens the equal treatment under the law promised in the Constitution.
Sen. Ayotte is in good company as a supporter of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Majorities of voters in every U.S. state support ENDA, as do majorities of Republicans, independents, and Democrats nationwide. With carefully crafted, compromise language which protects religious bodies, majorities of every Christian denomination support ENDA. And because the inclusion of LGBT workers is becoming a best practice for businesses, 63 percent of small businesses also support ENDA.
Job security is one of the mainstays of a stable and productive life. Imagine the inherent insecurity of being afraid that a slip of the tongue, a family photo left on one's desk, or attending church or other public event with one's partner might result in losing one's livelihood. Loss of a job because of such discrimination, without any recourse, means that LGBT families can all-too-easily fall into poverty, not to mention the emotional and familial stresses that accompany on-the-job anxiety about losing one's job. No one should be subject to that kind of insecurity, based on discrimination.
Fair is fair. Workers should be judged on their job performance and merits, not their identities. Sen. Ayotte, thank you for joining your colleague Senator Shaheen in standing up for fairness for LGBT workers, in New Hampshire and across the nation. Now let's see if the Republicans in the House will follow Sen. Ayotte's lead! Let's make "liberty and justice for all" really mean ALL!
The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Washington, DC. He retired on Jan. 5, 2013, as the IX Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire.


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Before 1992, SETI searches were conducted on a limited scale by NASA, the Planetary Society, and a few astronomical organizations and individual investigators. The pace of the search was markedly accelerated in October 1992, when NASA began a detailed survey of selected stars and a full-sky survey. The NASA project, known as the High Resolution Microwave Survey (HRMS), used radio telescopes outfitted with specially-developed high speed computer systems. It eclipsed all previous searches and reinforced the need to seriously address a significant question related to the outcome -- What happens if we find intelligent extraterrestrial life?
This Report is the product of a Workshop convened by NASA, with the support of the SETI Institute, to examine the implications for human society of such a discovery. The chapters that follow describe NASA's Microwave Survey.
They examine
- the idea of extraterrestrial life through recent history,
- analyze ways in which people and groups might react to a detection of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) or to a long search with no detection,
- and assess possible reactions to a detection by political and governmental entities.
- A final chapter examines the roles of educational institutions, news media, and entertainment media as informers of the public in the event of a detection.
The chapters seek to identify studies and actions that ensure that the public and various political entities and organizations can be better acquainted with SETI and more likely to respond to an announcement of a detection in ways that are orderly, positive, and beneficial. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommendations. The principal findings and recommendations are summarized in the following.


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When Kaplan employee Jodie Travis heard a story on the radio about Jacob "Jake" McConahay, a little boy from Indianapolis with stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a very aggressive cancer, who had a set a goal to collect 1,000 pillow pets by March, she had to get involved herself.
"I heard this sweet story about a seven-year old little boy in a children's hospital in Indiana. He has been given 1-2 months to live, and his goal is to have pillow pets donated to all of the other kids there in the hospital to keep them company while their parents and family aren't able to be there."
On the way to one of his treatments at Riley Hospital, Jake, whose aunt had bought him a dinosaur Pet Pillow, told his mother that every kid needed a pillow pet. In November, Jake and his family set a goal to collect 1,000 Pillow Pets for delivery to Riley Hospital by March.
"I wanted to help this little boy reach his dream before he has to say goodbye. I talked to Hal Kaplan about it and told him I would buy five if he would match that five," said Travis, "And, of course, he said yes. So I decided to ask around and see if maybe anyone else would want to donate one, too."
"Jodie was quick to call on all of us with this cause and I'm glad she reached out to me," said Connie Ellis, the manager of Kaplan Toys.
"When Jake was presented with over 1,000 Pet Pillows last week – enough for every child at Riley Hospital — the organizers of the Pet Pillow drive encouraged groups like us from out of the area to make donations to other children's hospitals," said Ellis. "Jodie selected the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati to receive our donation because Caleb Pulliam, the son of one of her friends, spent time there. We sent them 22 pink and blue Hugga Pet Bears in his honor."
"Our next shipment will be going to the Brenner Children's Hospital cancer ward because they are local. It will contain a mix of Hugga Pets, including the Hugga Pet Inspirational Bunny," said Ellis. "This is very exciting for us all – as well as for these children and their families."


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NORTHWOOD — Jeremy Brassard had already won the Division II boys cross country championship a week earlier, and here he was in the Meet of Champions in Nashua with 100 yards to go in a neck-and-neck battle with Bedford's Sam Daly.
"I didn't even know it was him until I looked over," Brassard said. "Neck and neck the last 100, which was a thrill, too. That's my favorite kind of race. When everyone's tired and you've got to push through and see what you can do."
Brassard, a junior, found that extra reserve and beat Daly to the tape by three seconds in 15 minutes, 46.1 seconds.
It was the first MOC title by a Coe-Brown runner, coming on the heels of the D-II championships. There, Brassard and Hannah Parker won their respective D-II crowns, the first ever won at that level individually by the Bears. Brassard went on to finish 19th at the New England championship in Cumberland, Maine, and was a clear choice as Foster's boys cross country runner of the year.
"I almost didn't do it," Brassard said of the MOC race. "There's a little knoll (just before the final straightaway) and I couldn't catch my breath. (Daly) started pulling away. I realized I couldn't let it end like that. So I gave it a little bit more and it was just enough."
Just enough to step into the Coe-Brown history books.
"The goal was pretty realistic," said co-coach Tim Cox. "He'd had a great track season also, so the circles were similar."
"The (D-II) we expected him to win it," added co-coach Brent Tkaczyk. "That was something we went after and it seemed quite achievable. The Meet of Champions was more up for grabs. That was something that came down to a gut check. When it came down to a final kick, we all knew who was going to win."
Brassard did not enter the 2012 cross country season as an unknown. In 2011, he had run fifth at the D-II championship and was sixth at the MOC, the highest placing underclassman.
He knew that coming into 2012, he was in a good place. A place made better by his hard work over the summer. He worked as a camp counselor in the Lakes Region, getting up as early as 5 in the morning to get his running in.
"He was in shape. He was doing the work," Tkaczyk said.
"He filled out," Cox added. "He was just a much stronger more enhanced version of himself."
Brassard's summer away had improved and matured him to the point that Cox felt he would be set up really well going into the 2012 season.
Cox was right.
"It was definitely a goal all summer," Brassard said. "It kept me motivated."
Brassard said he did more lifting and core training, which added strength.
"Obviously, I had a lot more experience," added Brassard. "That paid off in a lot of races."
Like the D-II race at Derryfield Park in Manchester, one of Brassard's favorite courses. He won the title in 16:08, four seconds ahead of Hanover's Noah Willliams.
"I took the lead, but those guys chased me the whole way across the field," he said. "No one is going to give up. Once it gets hard and goes downhill it gets even harder. It doesn't matter how much talent you have, it's who does what at the end."
With two N.H. titles under his belt, Brassard ran in the New Englands in Maine, and ended up, to him, a disappointing 19th — still the top N.H. finisher.
"I went out so hard, thinking I could stay with the leaders," he said. "I didn't realize they had a different strategy. I thought I could hit it hard and hang out with them. They were a lot stronger than me."
Both of his coaches felt he ran very well, given he ran without a teammate, knew little of the opposing runners and the course was wet and muddy. The experience will also serve as motivation for this fall.
"It's not easy to work as hard as he did and hang on for the full 5K in those kinds of conditions," Cox said, "when you're not used to five, 10 or 12 kids passing you over the course. He stayed mentally tough."
"The competition was tougher than he had ever seen before," Tkaczyk said. "So that was a great experience for him. He's pretty excited that the (2013) New Englands are in Manchester."
"He's going to have that experience (from the New Englands) to hold with him in every race," Cox said. "He's going to be thinking about preparing himself for that level of competition."
Looking ahead, Brassard is already focusing some thought toward the cross country season.
"Obviously, New Hampshire is very important," Brassard said. "And that's what we're going to focus on. I just have to get strong enough so maybe I can hold peak a little longer."
"It's going to take a lot time, dedication and good decisions on his part," Tkaczyk said.
"And a lot of luck," Cox added.


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friendsThursday, March 22, 2007
These two snakes have become fast friends. The one on the right was made for Andrew for his Birthday in November. The one on the left was just made for a friend of ours that is turning five. The pattern is from toys to knit. Honestly, this is such a quick knit I wish I would knit a few to keep in a gift basket so that it would be ready when I needed one. I think it makes a great Birthday gift for any little boy. Unfortunately, I have to separate these two friends this afternoon so that we can deliver it to the Birthday boy.
I folded one in half and sewed it in the seam. I think it adds the finishing touch.
And speaking of friends, I am off to our LYS to meet a new one, Keana, whom I met through this amazing blogosphere! Too fun!
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Those buddies are just too cute! I'm so into animals now . . ever since I saw someone knit the Trendsetter Hedgehog. Have you seen those?ReplyDelete
I LOVE the labels! I just ordered some through Charm Woven . . but I like what your supplier has to offer much better. I'm bookmarking that site for when I need to order more. Thanks for sharing. :)
Leslie, you make amazing gifts. The snakes are cute and am sure the receipient will enjoy them.ReplyDelete
Great idea with the labels. I love those. I have had it on my list to do for a while but now i get the kick to order mine. Thanks for the motivation.
Also, Have fun with your friend.
I like your labels! I also like the way you use them. cute!ReplyDelete
Have I mentioned that you have, once again, outdone yourself! Those snakes are too cute!ReplyDelete
Also it is good to see your labels, I have been meaning to investigate where to get some made, thanks!
P.s. I love the purse and bunny from you past blogs!
De-lurking to say these guys are awesome, and I just came to the realization today, reading about you meeting up with your friend Keana, that you must live in or around Pgh. So do I.ReplyDelete
Maybe that sounded creepy, but didn't mean it like that! It was just so strange to have been reading your blog for a while and only now realize this. Not that it matters a LICK, but I guess it was just one of those "what a small world" feelings.
Again, your blog has to be one of my favorites out there!
The snakes are so cute! And your dashing mitts look so soft.ReplyDelete


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IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Texas and Texas Tech will each play another Thursday game before their Thanksgiving night matchup in Austin this fall.
The Big 12 on Thursday announced its lineup of five weekday football games, including another holiday game at home for the Longhorns.
Before that, Texas Tech will host its Big 12 opener against TCU on Thursday night, Sept. 12. Texas plays at Iowa State on Oct. 3. Oklahoma travels to Baylor on Nov. 7, one of the Bears' last home games before moving into a new stadium.
The weekday games fulfill a Big 12 contractual agreement with television partners Fox Sports and ESPN.
Kansas State hosts North Dakota State for a Labor Day weekend opener on Friday, Aug. 30. Kickoff times and specific networks for each game will be announced later.


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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq is reconsidering plans to buy more than $4 billion in arms from Russia, officials said Saturday, throwing the proposed purchase into question just weeks after it was announced.
The turnaround follows the ouster of Russia's defense minister earlier this week, and allegations by Iraqi lawmakers and local media that the pending deal is tainted by graft.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki traveled to Moscow in October and outlined plans to buy the weapons, including helicopter gunships and air defense missiles.
The deal would have strengthened Russia's ties to oil-rich Iraq at a time when the ruling regime of longtime Mideast ally Syria risks falling in the country's civil war.
It now appears unlikely the sale will go through as previously planned.
"When the prime minister returned from his trip to Russia, he started reviewing the deal as a whole," the prime minister's spokesman, Ali al-Moussawi, said Saturday. "The deal now is under investigation. So far, nothing has been proven. A new committee has been formed to avoid any suspicions."
The comments came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin reshuffled the nation's top military brass following the removal of Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov earlier in the week.
Putin tied Serdyukov's removal to an inquiry into alleged military corruption, though many in Russia believe he was fired because of a brewing battle over the distribution of hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of defense spending over the coming years.
Officials from Russia's defense ministry and Rosoboronexport, the country's arms export company, were not available for comment Saturday.
Iraqi media reports, including one that aired this week on the private al-Sharqiya TV channel, have suggested impropriety such as kickbacks by people involved in brokering the deal.
Lawmaker Hakim al-Zamili, who sits on parliament's security and defense committee and is affiliated with anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's political bloc, said al-Maliki expects to negotiate a new deal with Russia that would seek additional equipment and new prices.
"There was clear corruption," he said.
Iraq's acting defense minister, Saadoun al-Dulaimi, echoed the suggestion that the government plans to renegotiate the deal, seeking better terms.
At a news conference in Baghdad, he insisted no money has changed hands so far, and said the existing proposal "has become meaningless."
Russia and the Soviet Union were key suppliers of weapons to Saddam Hussein, the late Iraqi dictator who was ousted during the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
The United States is now the largest supplier of arms to Iraq, which has agreed to buy a range of American-made weapons, including tanks and F-16 fighter jets.
A small number of U.S. military personnel remained in Iraq after last year's troop withdrawal as an arm of the American embassy. They are responsible for facilitating Iraqi arms purchases and training the Iraqis how to use and maintain the weapons.
Associated Press writers Bushra Juhi in Baghdad and Mansur Mirovalev in Moscow contributed reporting.
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A mandatory SNAP Employment and Training (E & T) Program will operate in designated areas (WAG 21-06-01) of the State that have SNAP E & T Job Placement Provider slots available.
The Family Community Resource Center (FCRCs) in the designated areas will refer nonexempt customers to the providers to the extent that slots are available and ensure that provider slots are filled each month on a first come, first serve basis.
If a sanction occurs, the vacant slot of the sanctioned person is filled with another nonexempt person to ensure that all slots are filled to capacity monthly.
SNAP E & T participation is not required of a customer until a provider slot is available to refer them to for effective participation.
Participation and compliance with the SNAP E & T activities is mandatory for a SNAP person who:
A person is exempt if they are:
The SNAP E & T Program also serves:
NOTE: See PM 21-01-00 and PM 03-12-00 for policy related to participation of Family and Children Assistance cases.


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The following colloquy between Judge William Young and Richard Reid, the shoe bomber, took place immediately after Judge Young pronounced sentence yesterday. It is worth reading:
"This is the sentence that is provided for by our statutes. It is a fair and a just sentence. It is a righteous sentence. Let me explain this to you.
"We are not afraid of any of your terrorist co-conspirators, Mr. Reid. We are Americans. We have been through the fire before. There is all too much war talk here. And I say that to everyone with the utmost respect.
"Here in this court where we deal with individuals as individuals, and care for individuals as individuals, as human beings we reach out for justice.
"You are not an enemy combatant. You are a terrorist. You are not a soldier in any war. You are a terrorist. To give you that reference, to call you a soldier gives you far too much stature. Whether it is the officers of government who do it or your attorney who does it, or that happens to be your view, you are a terrorist.
"And we do not negotiate with terrorists. We do not treat with terrorists. We do not sign documents with terrorists.
"We hunt them down one by one and bring them to justice.
"So war talk is way out of line in this court. You're a big fellow. But you're not that big. You're no warrior. I know warriors. You are a terrorist. A species of criminal guilty of multiple attempted murders.
"In a very real sense Trooper Santiago had it right when first you were taken off that plane and into custody and you wondered where the press and where the TV crews were and you said you're no big deal. You're no big deal.
"What your counsel, what your able counsel and what the equally able United States attorneys have grappled with and what I have as honestly as I know how tried to grapple with, is why you did something so horrific. What was it that led you here to this courtroom today? I have listened respectfully to what you have to say. And I ask you to search your heart and ask yourself what sort of unfathomable hate led you to do what you are guilty and admit you are guilty of doing.
"And I have an answer for you. It may not satisfy you. But as I search this entire record it comes as close to understanding as I know.
"It seems to me you hate the one thing that to us is most precious. You hate our freedom. Our individual freedom. Our individual freedom to live as we choose, to come and go as we choose, to believe or not believe as we individually choose.
"Here, in this society, the very winds carry freedom. They carry it everywhere from sea to shining sea. It is because we prize individual freedom so much that you are here in this beautiful courtroom. So that everyone can see, truly see that justice is administered fairly, individually, and discretely.
"It is for freedom's seek that your lawyers are striving so vigorously on your behalf and have filed appeals, will go on in their, their representation of you before other judges. We care about it. Because we all know that the way we treat you, Mr. Reid, is the measure of our own liberties.
"Make no mistake though. It is yet true that we will bear any burden; pay any price, to preserve our freedoms.
"Look around this courtroom. Mark it well. The world is not going to long remember what you or I say here. Day after tomorrow it will be forgotten. But this, however, will long endure. Here, in this courtroom, and courtrooms all across America, the American people will gather to see that justice, individual justice, justice, not war, individual justice is in fact being done.
"The very President of the United States through his officers will have to come into courtrooms and lay out evidence on which specific matters can be judged, and juries of citizens will gather to sit and judge that evidence democratically, to mold and shape and refine our sense of justice.
"See that flag, Mr. Reid? That's the flag of the United States of America. That flag will fly there long after this is all forgotten. That flag still stands for freedom. You know it always will. Custody, Mr. Officer. Stand him down."
REID: "That flag will be brought down on the Day of Judgment and you will see in front of your Lord and my Lord and then we will know." (Whereupon the defendant was removed from the courtroom.)
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School Resource Unit
Seven certified Sheriff's deputies are assigned to work in Etowah County schools. These School Resource Officers (SROs) help maintain a safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff at local elementary, middle and high schools. Security is also provided for the County's vocational and alternative schools and Job Corp.
All School Resource Officers undergo basic and advanced training by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and attend continuing education courses throughout the year.
- Sgt. Lanny Handy: SRO Supervisor and D.A.R.E. Facilitator, Alternative and Vocational schools
- Deputy Glenn Cline: Sardis High School, Carlisle Elementary School, Whitesboro Elementary School and Ducks Spring Elementary School
- Deputy Phillip Stone: Gaston School, Highland School and Job Corp
- Deputy Rodney McNew: Hokes Bluff High, Middle and Elementary schools
- Deputy Troy Moore: West End High and Elementary schools, Ivalee Elementary School
- Deputy Mike Powell: Glencoe High, Middle and Elementary schools
- Deputy Robbie Deason: Southside High and Elementary schools
The SROs primary responsibility is school safety, however, they also teach many educational courses to local students. These courses include:
- Project Alert (Drug Prevention)
- Play by the Rules (State Laws)
- Eddie Eagle (Gun Safety for Elementary Students)
- Fatal Vision (Drunk Driving Education)
- Texting and Driving
- Internet Safety
- Bullying
- Forensics
They also serve the schools and our community by investigating crimes on the campus, conducting home visits and welfare checks on students, assisting Juvenile Probation Officers and the Department of Human Resources. SROs also provide security for school sporting events, civic events such as school meetings and open houses.
During summer vacation, the School Resource Officers assist with the Sheriff's Office Student Leadership Academy and assist the Patrol Division by answering service calls and enforcing orders of the Court.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program is a series of classroom lessons, led by the Etowah County Sheriff's Office, which educates 5th grade students about how to make good decisions, resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
The educational program is currently taught at: Duck Springs Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School, Hokes Bluff Middle School, West End Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School, Highland School, Ivalee Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Whitesboro Elementary School.
At the end of each program a graduation ceremony is held. Students receive D.A.R.E. diplomas and are encouraged by Sheriff Todd Entrekin to "Do the Right Thing" and make good choices!
The D.A.R.E. program not only teaches kids to be drug free but, it also opens dialogue between the schools, law enforcement and parents to deal with other issues.
Etowah County's D.A.R.E. Program is led by Sgt. Lanny Handy and funded by the Etowah County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney and Etowah County Commission.
For more information, visit the official D.A.R.E. website.
A Message From The Sheriff
This site is maintained as a public service for the citizens of Etowah County. As Sheriff, it is my pleasure to serve you in this manner. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.


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Circuses End Performing Lions and Tigers in the United Kingdom
Big changes are underway under the Big Top in the United Kingdom. Traveling circuses have started their season but for the first time no circus will be entertaining the crowd with performing big cats. The Great British Circus was the last show to feature tigers doing tricks and they sent their cats to an operator in Ireland just in time before the new animal welfare regulations became active last month.
The Victorian era ushered in circuses with performing elephants, lions and tigers on tour. The last time the circuses toured without exotic animals was around 1768 when the first modern circus entertained the spectators with horses and riders performing daring feats. Wild animals did not debut in the circus until after the British empire expanded in the 19th century. Wild animals were captured and brought back to be put on display at a time when the average person had little chance of seeing a live lion, tiger or elephant let alone watch them performing tricks.
Over the last couple hundred years, our world is a very different place. We have access to learning about and seeing lions, tigers and elephants from many sources, whether that be a zoological park, a sanctuary, learning via the internet or nature programs on television. We also know more about the big cats that share our world and most people are concerned about how they are treated and find physical abuse unacceptable in modern society.


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Linguine with Hazelnuts, Roasted Garlic and Red Peppers
|Pasta, Vegetables, Nuts
|Day Part
|Cuisine Type
All it takes to make a great dish is a few simple ingredients, as demonstrated by this easily prepared pasta dish. The hazelnuts add texture and a great nutty flavor.
1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup shelled hazelnuts
1⁄2 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. dried basil
1 cup olive oil
24 oz. linguine
6 oz. roasted red peppers, sliced into strips
1⁄2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
- In a hotel pan, combine garlic and olive oil. In a 350° F oven, roast garlic until tender, approx. 30 min. Remove garlic from oil and allow to cool; chop. Reserve oil and garlic.
- Meanwhile, on a sheet pan, bake hazelnuts 10-12 min. Allow to cool slightly. Place nuts in a clean towel and rub together, removing skins. Cool nuts completely and chop coarsely; reserve.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and basil. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly. Season to taste and reserve.
- Cook pasta and drain. In a large bowl, combine warm pasta, vinaigrette, roasted garlic and its oil, roasted red peppers and parsley. Season to taste and serve.


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ASOS, one of my favourite on-line stores, is having a bit of a summer clear out, so you can pick up some great bargains on their website with up to 30% off many items.
I've chosen five great looking and discounted garments that you might want to take a peek at.
Ted Baker Shirt (£39) – If you're going for something off the rack, you can't beat a Ted Baker shirt. This Japanese print shirt is reduced from £65 and is still a good look for this summer.
All Saints striped tee (£42) – Stripes are still in for the moment but even if they weren't, I'd still love this tee. I particularly like the yellow cuffs and hem detail around the bottom of the tee.
Diesel trousers (£60) – Jeans can get a bit tiresome sometimes and don't go with everything despite what people think. Break up your wardrobe with these casual Diesel trousers, reduced from £100.
PF Flyers shoe (£22) – Just an awesome pair of leather trainers, and a nice alternative to a pair of Chucks. Cheaper too.
Skinny woven belt (£5) – Not leather, but a bargain at a fiver, I've seen a fair few people sporting these recently. Must be taking over from those studded "emo" belts. Hopefully.


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Lady Gaga Gets Bloodied in Harper's Bazaar España
What, no cover?
In the November issue of Harper's Bazaar España, Lady Gaga is featured in a multi-page spread and she gets bloodied and gooey for the photos. One might she say is all "liquided" up.
Lady Gaga is often photographed with some sort of nebulous liquid slathered all over her body, and this mag feature is no different. We're just shocked that Ma Monster, with her penchant for captivating and subversive photos, wasn't the cover girl. Pft. Their loss!
Harper's Bazaar España did luck out with two new photos from the photo shoot for Fame, Gaga's best-selling debut scent, according to Lady Gaga Now. The imaging is consistent with promotion and marketing efforts for the perfume, which centered on mouths, liquid latex, black and red.
Gaga is sitting in life-sized, red lips, smeared with a black liquid. Perhaps it's her perfume, since it is the world's first black-in-the-bottle, clear-when-airborne fragrance. If that's the case, that lip pool probably would smell…overwhelming — it's likely meant to mimic her fragrance. Otherwise, she's looking like a dirty girl.
She's also rocking blunt pink bangs and cupping her breasts, while her lips are stained with wine-colored, matte lipstick. The bordeaux lip look is so "right now," and Gaga works it.
In the second photo, she's wearing a crown of some sort. She never makes eye contact with the camera in these images, which only serves to make them even more mysterious.
PopCrushers, what do you think of Gaga's latest magazine spread?
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All Wikipedians / Wikimedians in South Africa are invited to attend Wikimedia ZA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 November 2014.
Date: Saturday, 1st November 2014
Time: 11:30am to 15:30pm
Venue : Twenty Fifty, 1st Floor, Truth Coffee Building, 36 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
Attendees have the option to also join digitally over Google Hangout instead of in person. Attendees who join in digitally must please inform us ahead of time and ensure that you have a gmail account.
To join digitally please email Wikimedia ZA at Douglas Scott.
More information can be found on the AGM page of our website.
Annual Report
A copy of our Annual report is available online
Every member entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the Chapter, shall be entitled to appoint another person (whether a member or not) as his or her proxy to attend, speak and vote in his or her stead.
Alternatively members can elect to take part using conference telephone facilities or other similar electronic means. The formal request to take part electronically must be made via email.
A copy of the proxy form is available here.
If you would like someone else to act as your proxy, and they will be attending the AGM, please complete the Proxy Form authorising the person to vote on your behalf on the day of the AGM. Please note that a signed copy of the proxy form must be presented at the AGM.
If you would like the Chapter Administrator to act as your proxy, please complete the Form and return it either electronically to The Administrator or post it to :
- Wikimedia ZA
- Postnet Suite #146
- Private Bag X9190
- Cape Town
- 8000
If you prefer to join the AGM virtually, please send your formal request to either The Administrator or Douglas Scott. Please note that you must have a gmail account in order to join with this option.
Please note that proxies and requests to participate in the AGM electronically must reach The Administrator by Friday, 31 October 2014 at 18:00 in order to be valid.
More information on appointing a proxy can be found under the Articles of Association
Call for Directors
Persons elected onto the Board of Trustees do so on a voluntary basis, and must adhere to the Code of Discipline for Directors as contained in the By Laws of the Chapter.
Elected members must also adhere to the Code of Conduct as prescribed by the Wikimedia Foundation.
More information on Directorship can be found in the Articles of Association
The current board and the structure of the Chapter can be viewed here
If you would like to nominate a candidate for consideration, please send an e-mail to the Administrator by no later than 24 October 2014 using the template below.
As a member of Wikimedia South Africa, I hereby nominate for election as a member of the Board of Trustees the following candidate.
Name of Candidate
Username of Candidate
Contact Number of Candidate
Please note that the nominee need not be a member of the Chapter.
Preliminary Agenda
- Opening and Welcome - President of Chapter
- Quorum
- Approval of Previous AGM Minutes
- Report from President
- The Chapter over the past year from an Administrative point of view
- Wikimedia ZA Projects in 2014
- Projects in 2015
- Membership
- Strategy Formulation Session
- Resolutions
- Election of Directors
- Election of Office Bearers
- Next Meeting
- Closing
- The award ceremony for Wiki Loves Monuments 2014will be held later the evening at the Slave Church, 40 Long Street, Cape Town. Please stay on and join us for that event.