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Date: April 2011
Months in Fleet: 17 months
Current Mileage: 40,037 miles
Average Fuel Economy: 26 mpg
Range: 413 miles
Service: $403
Normal Wear: $0
Damage and Destruction: $6170
With a 10Best nod fresh under its belt, a 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback entered our long-term fleet in the fall of 2009 to much anticipation. A spunky five-door economy car boasting talkative steering and a tight chassis, the second-generation 3 embodied nearly everything we'd want in an everyday car: poise, practicality, ample power, low maintenance, and a six-speed manual transmission.
At the time, the new-for-2010 Mazda 3 was the top of its class, besting the then-also-new Kia Forte SX and Volkswagen Golf VI in a three-way comparison test. Positive comments populated the logbook from day one, and our car quickly proved adept at tackling everything from daily highway slogs to twisty mountain passes.
Loaded Up
With a range-topping, turbocharged 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 also en route to our long-term garage, our pick for a standard-fare 3 was an s Grand Touring model with nearly all the fixin's: standard leather seating, 17-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone climate control, and bixenon headlights (the five-speed automatic was an $800 option we decided to live without). The 2.5-liter four-cylinder's 167 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque paled in comparison with the Mazdaspeed's direct-injected 2.3-liter turbo mill (263 hp, 280 lb-ft) yet still offered good passing power and flexibility with the manual gearbox.
The standard 3 starts at $16,095, and the least-expensive hatch is $20,435. Our five-door GT's $22,750 base price raised eyebrows from the onset. The addition of the $1195 Technology package (navigation, keyless entry, satellite radio, perimeter alarm, and pushbutton start); another $1395 for a package bundling Bose audio, a power sunroof, and a six-CD changer; and $250 in dealer accessories blew the price to $25,590. That figure smacks of excess for a small car with a big smiley face across its grille. "Still love this car, but 25 grand is pushing it really hard for something in this class," noted executive online editor Erik Johnson.
In spite of its impressive list of features, our car was lacking in certain areas. The miniature screen for the navigation system drew repeated criticism for its low resolution and steering-wheel-mounted controls. (One editor did come to its defense, but his was among few voices in support of the layout.) An aux input offered basic connectivity, but the absence of a USB port in a car with a youthful customer demographic and a heavy price tag irked more than a few music buffs. A dearth of storage cubbies for cell phones and such also frustrated some, as did the convoluted labeling of the buttons on the center stack. Taller pilots took issue with the sunroof—it gobbled valuable headroom—and a steering column that didn't telescope far enough, resulting in an outstretched-arms driving position. Meanwhile, passengers banished to the back seat found comfort in short supply if those up front weren't cooperative. Although the styling of the second-gen 3 was slow to find supporters around our office—we eventually grew at least tolerant of it—the dark Graphite Mica paint of our tester helped mask the car's pronounced grin.
Earning Its Keep
Complaints aside, the fact that it took longer than our usual 12 months to reach 40,000 miles is more a result of an unfortunate accident (more on that later) and other fine long-termers we had in the fleet than a knock against the 3's packaging or ability to swallow miles with ease. "Obviously, the 3 is not a rocket, but it has great steering, great ride-and-handling balance, and enough grunt to move you when needed," stated associate online editor Jon Yanca. Many agreed.
We also shared initial praise for the car's quiet, composed ride, slick shifter, and light clutch, the latter a pleasant change from the hair-trigger third pedal in the Mazdaspeed 3. The absence of the Mazdaspeed's notoriously aggressive torque steer was welcome, too.
At the end of its 40,000 miles, with Yokohama Avid S34 all-seasons reinstalled in place of its Michelin X-Ice Xi2 winter rubber, the car posted a 7.4-second run to 60 mph, 0.2 second quicker than when new. An improvement of 0.1 second and 1 mph over the quarter-mile resulted in a pass of 15.7 at 89 mph. Roadholding improved by 0.01 g, to 0.86, and an additional foot in the 70-to-0-mph braking test made for a still-solid 169-foot stop. Despite a significant amount of daily flogging, the car ended its stint averaging 26 mpg overall, right in between its city/highway ratings of 21/29 mpg.
Nothing's Perfect
A couple of issues arose not far into the test, though, and stayed with us until the car's departure. At about 10,000 miles, the electronic controls for the driver's seat began to stick, making fore-and-aft adjustments troublesome and preventing height adjustments altogether. A $795 seat-track assembly was replaced by the dealer under warranty and temporarily cured the problem. But when the malfunction reappeared several thousand miles later, Mazda determined a broken trim piece and clip on the seat were affecting the switch. Had the 3 not still been under warranty, this repair would have tallied an easier-to-swallow $150.
Our other concern was the once-praised clutch pedal, which lost much of its feel by 20,000 miles and became a real irritant toward the end of the car's stay, making smooth launches and one-two shifts difficult at best. Although the clutch survived our punishment without needing replacement, its problem undoubtedly will need to be addressed soon.
Sudden Impact
Service costs for our Mazda 3 totaled $403 for six scheduled visits, with a $103 oil-and-filter change, inspection, and tire balancing at 37,000 miles being the only service stop since our last update. Vehicle wear is covered under warranty, but bent wheels are not, and our Mazda dealer charged $63 to tell us that, yes, the wheel we suspected was bent did need to be replaced. A new 17-incher cost $538.
But what really emptied our pockets—and sidelined the car for weeks—was one staffer's run-in with a Lincoln Navigator during a winter excursion to Chicago, which resulted in significant body and structural damage to the front of the Mazda. After mending the front bumper, radiator support, and passenger-side fender, door, and front suspension, the bill came to a painful $5562. We spent an additional $70 on a return visit to the dealer to have the windshield-washer lines reinstalled properly. Add to that the cost of our pothole-ravaged wheel, and our out-of-pocket expenses totaled nearly $6200.
The Mazda 3 was recently relegated to runner-up status by a 2012 Ford Focus in our latest C-segment gathering with a Chevy Cruze, Hyundai Elantra, and Volkswagen Jetta. The 2012 Honda Civic is out, as well, and many of these new or updated models now offer a competitive, if not stronger, combination of technology, refinement, and overall packaging than the Mazda did when new.
What those vehicles don't have, however, is the 3's unyielding connection to the road and its willingness to heed the driver's commands with enthusiasm. That playfulness is the Mazda 3's meal ticket, and the car is refreshingly honest about everyday driving enjoyment. The updates for the 2012 Mazda 3 are largely focused on fuel economy and, thankfully, should do little to impact overall performance. The problems we experienced—at least the ones that weren't our fault—were relatively minor, and we agreed that the 3's strengths will not suit everyone. But for those in need of practical transportation who like to wear Pilotis for the daily commute, the Mazda 3 remains one of the best small cars on the market.
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A Day in the Life of a Street Moda Buyer
Well today's post is a behind the scenes look at how all the merchandise makes it's way to Street Moda. This morning our men's buyer traveled to Atlanta for an apparel trade show. So the following photos and post are a behind the scenes look at how the product comes full circle for our team.
Well.. I was up at 4 AM to catch my 58 minute flight to Atlanta, so to say I started my day with coffee would be the understatement of the year. Coffee is one of the main reasons I make it through any trade show.. or any day for that matter if we're being 100% honest.
Being a buyer is more than just getting to travel, see the new trends before anyone else, and getting to play with clothes all day. Trust me.. that's exactly what I thought when I started this adventure almost a year ago, but it is all that and then a lot more that I had expected. I've learned a lot about how to convey what you need by telling versus asking, bargaining, and learning to walk way. It's a constant tug and pull in this industry. The vendors are out to make money off of you, and you're out to make money off of them. So just like a personal relationship it's all in how you approach the situation. If you walk into that booth like you're unsure of what you're doing, the vendor is going to jump all over it and give you the price of goods, but on the other hand if you walk in there with some confidence you're going to tell the vendor what price you need the goods at. You'll haggle a bit, eventually you'll meet somewhere in the middle, or you walk away. SO that's exactly why you'll always find the best prices on StreetModa.com! Our team knows exactly how to get the best prices for goods so that we can past those savings onto you
Trade shows are the perfect place to source product, discover some new brands, make great connections, and to ensure you have your finger on the right pulse as far as trends go. As a buyer more so than a blogger it is important to make sure you're ahead of the curve, or at least right there with it. Where as a blogger your prerogative is to see trends past, present, and future and tweak them into something that is your own, building your aesthetic into a recognized "brand". I also get a ton of inspiration from attending trade shows, you're guaranteed to see some of the best street style around at any given trade show. Especially Magic during Market Week in Vegas or at Agenda in Long Beach. You'll see posts from both of those shows early next year when I attend!
Then at the end of the day, after seeing all the little booths we can possibly wrap our heads around, we pop a squat and keep working. Step one is done and done, we got the good deals, now comes the fun part, typing up the orders, sending them in, and following up, following up, following up, and following up for the final time.
Thank God for my Macbook and Miley Cyrus' new album.
Well - that about wraps up a day in the life of a buyer at Street Moda. From here.. we eat for the first time of the day, catch up on emails, all while cabbing it back to the airport.
The team heads to FFANY in December in NYC, so be on the lookout for that post, which will be full of trade shows, client showrooms, and adventures around the Big Apple!

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Hard-boiling eggs in the oven has been going around Pinterest and other blogs, but I wanted to see if it really works.
Normally, I hard-boil my eggs the way I learned from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, because I could never remember how my mom did it.
- Cover eggs in a pot with cold water by 1″
- Put over medium-high heat and bring to a boil
- Remove from heat
- Cover and let sit for 15 minutes
- Run under cold water
This is how you can supposedly bake eggs.
- Preheat oven to 325˚
- Put eggs in a muffin tin (so they don't roll around)
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Run under cold water
The verdict?
Way less work! The only real downside is that in the summer, you'd be turning on the oven. My egg did have a funny burned spot on the bottom, but I just picked it off since it was really shallow.
No more watching the pot and waiting for it to boil. Yay!


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Thieves smashed through the wall of an Annapolis gun store yesterday morning and stole 42 handguns in what authorities fear may be the latest in a series of gunshop burglaries in Maryland and Virginia that have netted criminals about 600 high-powered weapons.
The break-in at Bob's Coins and Guns in the first block of Defense Street appears to be related to 18 other burglaries of gunshops in the Washington suburbs of Maryland and Virginia since August, said David C. Troy, special agent in charge of the Washington district office of the federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms.
Investigators believe "one and possibly two gangs" have stolen the weapons, which are worth about $500,000.
ATF officials said they cannot recall when such a large number of gunshop burglaries have occurred in such a short period of time in such a relatively small geographical area -- roughly from Hanover County, Virginia, just north of Richmond, to Annapolis.


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Novel Australian biological resources for biofuel production
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Henry, RJ & Williams, SD 2008, 'Novel Australian biological resources for biofuel production', paper presented to 2008 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 10-12 September.
A major new research initiative is proposed to screen Australian flora (10%) of species globally for new species and traits for biofuels. Advances in biotechnology have provided genomics tools that will allow the screening of biodiversity for new biofuel genetic resources. The Australian plant DNA bank is collecting material for screening from the regions controlled by the 9 governments in Australia (state, territory and federal). Australia species that are being targeted for accelerated domestication as new crop species include grasses and trees (eg Eucalypts). Priority is being given to species that can be produced with minimal competition with food crops for resources (land and water). Analysis of the molecular changes associated with plant domestication has identified the key traits that need to be improved to allow commercial production. New technology for modification of these traits is being developed and applied widely. A Biofuels Cooperative Research Centre is being proposed to coordinate the research and commercial development of these opportunities in Australia and internationally.


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School Psychologist - Secondary Location TBD
- Location
- Wilmington, DE 19805, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Aug 09, 2018
- Ref
- 5200007183
- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Psychologist
- Grade Level
- High School
The Red Clay School Psychologist plays a key role in collaborating with the school community to determine student's educational needs and provide recommendations for interventions and supports. The School Psychologist evaluates the needs of students to determine eligibility for special education services as well as the need for behavioral and counseling supports.
- Conducts psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education including cognitive and achievement testing as well as adaptive and social/emotional measures
- Develops psychoeducational reports and Evaluation Summary Reports
- Provides individual and small group counseling supports using research-based techniques
- Completes Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops Behavioral Support Plans
- Consults with school staff regarding academic and behavioral interventions and supports
- Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment
- Actively participates in eligibility and IEP meetings and delivers reports in a family-friendly manner
- Refers individuals to community agencies for student and/or family support
- Assist the Problem Solving team members in reviewing student response to interventions
- Serves as a member of the School Crisis Intervention Team
- Attend monthly School Psychologist meetings
- Performs other related duties as required
Minimum of Masters Degree in School Psychology
Experience as a school psychologist
Delaware Advanced License
Delaware Continuing License
Delaware Initial License
Out of State Teaching License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of roles and functions of a School Psychologist in an educational setting
- Knowledge of IEPs and the assessment process
- Skill in using and interpreting a broad range of assessments and sharing outcomes with teachers and parents.
- Proficient skills with Functional Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Support Plan development, Manifestation Review Determinations and Collaborative Problem solving
- Knowledge of PBS
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations
- Certified/licensed as School Psychologist in State of Delaware
To Apply:
District Applicants:
Completed Online Internal Transfer Application via Join Delaware Schools
Letter of Interest
Please Be Advised: The Reported Time employment status is not eligible for the Internal Transfer Application; this status requires the "Standard Application" to apply for all positions.
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Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
Letter of Interest
Three letters of reference
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Thinking Outloud
Clearing My Mind
A therapy that works on the outside
While my thoughts work from within
Each working together to bring
The best possible results
We think of things that come to our attention
They may or may not be true
It can be creations from our imagination
Problems that have surfaced in our life
People we have met who left their influence
Watching ideas develop
They affect us in many ways
Reflecting our attitudes and intentions
Building our desires to new levels
Hearing all our thoughts and concerns
Gives us a new perspective
Yes, I fully understand that, Michael. it is difficult to lose one's parents - and other loved ones. Never easy. Never really expected.
I loved both my parents, who were older when I was born, plus I'd been separated from them during my first 18-year marriage for the most part. I felt their closeness during that lengthy separation and still do. Mother died in Jan. 1974, shortly after I returned to Texas. Daddy was not well and lasted only awhile more, till 1976. He was already with dementia and out of communication.
At this point, I've survived all my natal family. Just nieces, nephews left of it, - plus my own children and their children- and some of THEIR own children. The two eldest of my great-grandchildren are definitely old enough to and are in relationships which could result in my becoming a great-great grandma any time! It puts a perspective on it when one becomes the family matriarch. I'm even the eldest remaining in George's family, so I occupy that position there, too, and many of them regard me as that.
I'm also the last of most of my oldest, dearest life-long friends to be still alive. It reminds me of how short life is and how much its end is the natural part of its entire odyssey. I miss all my departed loved ones, but I feel their closeness and aliveness too. I feel like I'm here to complete the cycle of their lives, as well as mine and will live it to the fullest I can and want to be remembered for my alive spirit!
You've certainly been living for your parents' honor, too!
I know you do, and that is wise. It keeps you able to function to your highest calling and level.
If one doesn't attend to one's own welfare, then one is not much good to help others, and may end up becoming a burden to the others.
It's necessary to make some difficult decisions at times, in order to keep oneself in balance, healthy and capable. As years pass we also find we need to be more careful about that. When we are able to continue living our most useful and loving life we are capable of, that justifies our decisions to stay in our best balance so we can. Sometimes people are pressured into acting against their own best interest in the name of being kind to others who exert that pressure, though no one can really benefit from it, if it's sucking the vitality out of oneself like being 'used'. Knowing when one's inner resources are at stake is one's own responsibility.
Glad you're feeling better, or, as one person once said, "I feel more like myself today than I did yesterday." And that's always a good thing.
I think I see what you mean about thinking in a circle interfering with doing, Michael. It's like the difference between 'talking the talk' and 'doing the do'. haha
I think nothing is wasted, really. We have the moments of life we have to use, and how we use them has to have value, if t's only to teach us to distinguish between what really matters more to us. Even if we've needed or used a 'crutch' at times, it had a purpose in our life at the time. Of course, if we got 'stuck' on it, it would slow us down or drag us down, but even then, we would still have the choice to either use that moment to keep staying down or to begin climbing UP. As long as there s LIFE, there is hope and opportunity.
People have enormous resources inside themselves if they just explore them and give themselves the chance to develop their own resources. Thinking outloud (literally!) is a good way to find out what is really 'in there'. It's kind of like really tasting the spaghetti sauce and focusing on the various flavors and their sources, in order to know what s 'in there'.
But after all is said and done, each person's total personality and 'being' IS formed from finding their own perspectives and realizing all the attitudes and ideas one 'owns', just as your poem describes!
I'm certainly giving myself a new perspective or should we say a new look on life. Today I was walking along enjoying the spring sunshine which is so very warm. Suddenly some dogs started barking and I found myself thinking Why are so many dogs raying? What happened was that I confused my English and Latvian together. In English you know dogs bark but in in Latvian they rej meaning the same. That is what I confused. If my brain ever really gets muddled I ought to be a whole lot of fun for those who want a really good laugh.
September of 2012. I turned 30 the month before. Most of my pictures were not in the house, but Up at apt of other precious memories, namely some gifts and keepsakes from others. And my husband lost a house his great-grandpa built.
You can maybe find that photo of your brothers in the newspaper archives.
Saw that on the news too. It reminds me of the fires that happen in California during the summer months. Or the one that happened in TX a couple of years ago I think it was.
I am glad your parents were able to get out. It's very sobering to see how fast a building can go up in flames. I am glad we were not home when our home burned to the ground. It went so quickly that I don't know if we would have gotten out. We had only been gone maybe twenty to thirty minutes when we got the call. We could see the smoke across town and the smell stayed for days. We lost a cat in there, the only one we couldn't find afterward. How very sad that the man above your parents died in that fire.
Yes, I saw that. I have friends in the Houston area. But Houston is very large. It can take at least an hour to get from the northern edge of the city limits to the southern edge. And then there are the many suburban cities. Houston has been dealing with flooding too lately.
I like this. How often do our perceptions and perspectives change on a day to day basis? Sometimes even the smallest of things influence us.
I spend so much time worrying about whether or not my children have all that they need and if they have enough "good influence" in their lives. And then they do something that just blows my mind and melts my heart. For all that they don't have, they complain often. . .But they are also so unselfish and giving.
Their aunt has stage 4 breast cancer and it's in her bones. The insurance is not enough. They fight to get treatment approved and it takes so long to get anything done. Basically, they are just keeping her as comfortable as possible. Wouldn't you know, my kids gathered books donated by friends and teachers at school to sell at a fundraising event for their aunt that their cousin has planned for this weekend. It was all their idea, their organizing, and their seeing it through. Of course they wanted my approval, but I also know they weren't giving up without a fight had I said no.


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Ok, here goes, VA has once again given me instructions on how to do this so I am having a go again.
Oh, I am so pleased with this, now I have a new toy, what fun I am going to have here 🙂 🙂 :). Thanks VA for coming to my rescue once again, you are doing very well at this teaching lark. You do realize though that now I know who to turn to…:) Many thanks.


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10 Best Songs About Going Home
Wondering, what are the 10 best songs about going home? Few forms of entertainment can capture the nostalgia and emotions of going home in the same manner as music. Going home has long been a popular theme of many genres of music but country and folk music lend themselves to the topic better than most genres. This best songs about going home list is by no means complete, but captures the most necessary songs to base your playlist around.
- "Down Home" by Alabama. This country track is like a Norman Rockwell painting in audio form with its vivid imagery that makes it one of the best songs about going home.
- "I'm Comin' Home" by Robert Earl Keen. One of the best folk-country songwriters from the Texas country music scene delivers a great tale of a man's journey back home that ranks among the best songs about going home ever crafted.
- "17" by Cross Canadian Ragweed. One of the best songs about going home deals with that feeling of nostalgia that overcomes you when you go home and remember that time of your life when you had just enough freedom to have fun but not enough responsibility to stress out. A time that everyone cherishes and looks back on fondly.
- "Will I Ever Make It Home?" by Ingram Hill. This alterna-rock band captures that feeling of longing for the familiar better than most artists can even imagine, creating one of the best songs about going home ever recorded.
- "Heartland" by George Strait. The King of Country music delivers a track that conveys a sense of pride in that place called home. The lyrical content of this song paints a vivid image of the welcoming and familiar.
- "My Hometown" by Bruce Springsteen. What list of the best songs about going home would be complete without the ubiquitous track from Jersey's finest? An artist that can romanticize New Jersey is truly talented.
- "Home" by Marc Broussard. This blue-infused track became a rally cry for those displaced from south Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Marc Broussard's soulful voice and guitar picking ability drive this track to the top of any list of the best songs about going home.
- "Where Corn Don't Grow" by Travis Tritt. The grass may look greener on the other side but once you are jaded by the life in that "sexy" and "glamorous" city you really begin to appreciate the subtle nuances of home.
- "Back Where I Come From" by Kenny Chesney. To you it may just be a small, anonymous place but to people from there it is a one-of-a-kind place that holds a cherished spot in their heart. That just about sums up how people from "podunk" towns feel about the place they call home and Kenny Chesney captures that spirit perfectly.
- "Who Says You Can't Go Home?" by Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles. The voice behind Sugarland collaborated with one of the most famous arena rockers in the world to reassure you that no matter what the jaded say, you can in fact go home.
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S: Liz Stickel!
BC: "Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened." - Dr Seuss
FC: The Book of Liz
1: laughter is an instant vacation
2: Dear Liz, You are one of the most wonderful people that I have ever had the privilege of meeting.. You have had such an incredible impact on my life and I will miss you so much next year. You're off to do such great things and I know that you will change the world. Even though we only got to spend one year at University of Illinois together, I hope that we can spend a lifetime together as friends. You mean so much to me and I don't think that I could have made it through my freshman year without you! Thank you for being who you are, a kind, loving, amazing woman who I admire and look up to so much. I've never had a role model before but Liz Stickel, you are my role model! I love you so much! Allison Barnes
3: " being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage." - loa tzu
4: "A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes last forever."
5: the more you laugh the longer you live
6: "If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand."
7: Liz! I'm so glad to have met you this year and I'm going to miss you so much! You are one of the kindest, brightest, wisest people I know. You whole-heartedly listen to people when you talk to them and you're always so willing to pray for people! | I love how you always take such care with community group, making sure we have a fun activity to do first and then taking the time to look deeply into what we're studying (aka, remain patient through all my questions). Thank you for being such a solid support system throughout the year and I wish you so much luck with your mission work! God bless! -Emily
9: Liz! I am so so glad that I met you and that I've gotten to know you this year. I will never forget the light that you shone in my life and I am so excited to see how that light is going to continue to shine in your future (especially in EA!) You are seriously such a blessing to everyone around you. Ever since the beginning of the year, I've noticed how much you dedicate to the people you are with. It is hard to find people like that, and I absolutely love that when I talk to you I know you actually care about what I am saying. You make the people around you so happy because of your happiness, sense of humor, and overall warm and caring personality; I am so glad I got to be around you this year so I could experience that. The way you live truly reflects what you are living for and although I'm sad that you're leaving, I know that you are going to touch so many more peoples' lives, so I'm excited for you! Lots of love! Jacqueline Price
11: Liz, It's so nice to know you my first year at U of I. Thanks Ally so much for taking that photo of talking to you at Women's Retreat about facing my biggest fear :) It is really one of my turning points this semester and a step further towards God. You are so kind, sweet and helpful. Some people say that my presence at Cru is very encouraging, but for me getting to know someone who likes being with international students and is interested in their culture is MORE encouraging to not to be afraid of telling people my life, my world. Safe trip to East Asia! Love, Summers xoxo
12: Dear Liz, Ever since the first time I met you, I thought you were one of the kindest people I had ever met. The way you spent your time with us and really made us feel welcome made a huge difference in my life. Without you I wouldn't have felt as welcome. Whenever I talk to you I can tell that you actually care about me and want to here about my life. You are so great! Here's a funny story I've never told you. After I first met you, I couldn't remember your name, so when I wanted to refer to you, I called you the nice, welcoming one. I eventually figured out your name, but that was what I knew you fas for that first week :). I mean I hope that shows how much your presence meant to me in the beginning of the year. I feel like I can talk to you about anything and you will listen and be there for me. | Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it- because it does. 1 Corinthians 13:13-14
13: I think you have a knack for seeing things in people that they don't see in themselves. Like when you brought that small study to do with me during our d-time, I just thought this is so good for me right now and you just knew. You have been such a blessing in my life through discipling me and just being there when I wanted someone to talk with. I am so excited for your plans in East Asia and I can't wait to hear about what God has you doing over there. You keep me smiling all the time, care about and accept me, and make me feel so blessed. That is why you have been such a great friend! I look up to you so much and you are an amazing role model. The way you glorify God is something I aspire to have in my life. So thanks for being an amazing friend. I hope you have fun and do amazing things in EA! I LOVE YOU, Megan
14: Two years and we somehow never got a picture together. haha I've enjoyed every minute of being with you! | "A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination."
15: Liz Stickel, I think this is my fourth encouragement note to you haha but I seriously could do 10 more. You're incredible. Let me explain why. :) Ok so there are certain people that really point me to Christ. These are people I can usually "tell" would have pointed me to Christ years ago when I didn't know him. and you are one of them. One of the character traits I value the most is realness and you OWN that one. You are so real and it makes Jesus really real to me. Like Pia said, you're just a cool person. You're someone people look up to as a fun, hilarious, confident person but you also are serious about God and God works really powerfully through that. And here's another thing I appreciate about you a ton: I don't feel like you're ever trying to impress people with your spiritual knowledge--and you have a ton of it. This just goes along with your realness. If you use spiritual words, it's because they are real to you, not because you want to sound nice. And while we're on this topic...you inspire people but you don't intimidate them. Why? because you make a point to show people you not only love them and care for them--you like them. People feel welcomed by you and genuinely enjoyed by you. You are a woman of deep love and it does not go unnoticed. You're also a woman of humility. I know you have hinted that this is a struggle for you (and likewise, because you're really smart and disciplined!) but seriously I see a ridiculous amount of humility in you. You truly see the best in people--behind their backs too.. I appreciate the e-mails you sent this year with encouraging sermons or blog posts. I was always encouraged by them a lot. I also appreciate the time you spent in my room after I said I just felt like laying on the ground and not doing anything. haha. Just you taking a seat after that for 5 minutes made me feel so cared for. It would have been easy for you to say you had to go and peace out. Most people probably would have. So thanks for that. You are a gem and words can't describe how much I will miss you next year. You were a key part in our study and in our lives. I love you and will be praying for you throughout next year! Love, Emily
16: "So teach my song to rise to you, when temptation comes my way..." | Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything... Ephesians 5:19-20
17: ...when I cannot stand I'll fall on you. Jesus You're my hope and stay!" | Dear Liz, I am so blessed to have gotten to know you this year! You are a wonderful person and role model. You have taught me so much in such little time! Your faith and knowledge is bursting and contagious! You showed me how a committed relationship with Jesus makes you a stronger person, inside and out. You carry your armor of God proudly every day and it is very encouraging to know that my pursuit is growing to be something beautiful like that! I am so excited for you as you head off to East Asia and can't wait to see you after! Thank you for all the time you put in to being a part of my life! Love you!! ~Marta Rzadkowska
18: Liz Stickel! I love everything about you. You are such an encouraging person. Listening to your knowledge in bible study is so awesome because it inspires me to grow in my walk with God and learn as much as you have. I'm really going to miss you next year. You are going to have such an awesome experience this next year though (but I am sure you already know that). I am so happy that I lived in LAR this year and got the chance to meet you and get to know you more. For all the people that weren't in our bible study or haven't gotten to know you, they sure did miss out. Your white elephant gift was hilarious! I would have never thought of that. I'll have to use it in another white elephant some time :) You are so fun to be around and I love all the games you bring for community time. Another thing I love most about you is your caring, loving personality. You are always in tune with the person you are talking to. It's so great how focused you are on them because something as small as that can make a person's day and really make them feel like someone cares. I know I've felt like that when talking to you. It's traits like that which encourage me to be more like you because it really reflects Jesus. You and your brother are so awesome together as MC's. You both crack me up when you're on stage. Anyway, I'm sad that I won't get to see you every week next year, but I wouldn't trade the time I have gotten to know you. Every friendship is worth it even if it's only for a short time and you don't always see those people. I'll never forget God's Electric Power Company! Someday I'll pass it on to someone else. I hope we can skype every once in a while. I love you a ton!
19: sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart | Love, Kylie
21: Liz Stickel!! Oh my goodness i love you. so so so so much!! I don't even know where to start. I could probably write enough about you to fill up this whole book but I am only left with these two pages...so ill make it work. First off I just want to say thank you for being you. You're personality and just the way you love people is so genuine its amazing!! I have been so blessed by our friendship Liz! Like words can't even describe how much our friendship means to me and I pray it carries on even when you are gone! Thank you for being the best Bible study leader and decipler ever!! I enjoyed every one of our dates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and even Thursdays! Liz, your love for the Lord is so inspiring and like the way you pursue Him really just shows that you are living this life for God! Which is just ahhh!!! Now lets be honest....by the time you get this I probably will have cried several times about you leaving. but those tears aren't sad tears. they are happy tears because even with you gone next year. Everything you have taught me will stay with me and I'm also just stoked for your year in Asia!! God is great!! Ahh Liz i stinkin love you!! This book is just a few of the people the way you live your life for the Lord has impacted. You're looking to the cross and you don't ever take your eyes off of it! That is one thing that is so visible and just so admirable!! I love you so so much!! Keep in touch!! Love always, Ally


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Malik Feroz Khan Noon belonged to one of the most influential landlord families of Punjab. He was born in 1893. After receiving his early education from Aitchison College, Lahore, he went to London from where he did his Masters in 1916. During his stay in London he also passed his Bar-at-Law exams. On his return, Noon practiced law at Lahore High Court from 1917 to 1926. He then joined politics and was appointed as Minister of Health and Education in the Punjab Cabinet. He served as High Commissioner for India in London from 1936 to 1941. He was appointed as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council in 1941 and retained the position till 1945. Simultaneously, he held the position of Defense Minister of India from 1942 to 1945. He was the first Indian to be raised to that prestigious position during the British rule.
In October 1947, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah sent Feroz Khan Noon as his special envoy to some countries of the Muslim World. The purpose was to bring unity amongst the Muslim Ummah. This one-man delegation was the first official mission sent abroad by the Government of Pakistan. The aim of the mission was to introduce Pakistan, to explain the reasons of its creation, to familiarize the Muslim countries with its internal problems and to get the moral and financial support from the brother countries. Noon performed the role assigned to him in a successful manner.
Taking his political and administrative experience into consideration, Feroz Khan Noon was appointed as the Governor of East Pakistan. He himself, however, was more interested in the politics of Punjab. Along with Nawab of Mamdot and Mumtaz Daultana, he remained one of the main contenders for the Chief Minister-ship of Punjab during the late 40′s and early 50′s. He finally succeeded in achieving his aim in 1953 and remained Chief Minister of the province till 1955. In 1956, he assumed charge as Foreign Minister of Pakistan in Suharwardy's Cabinet.
Being a close friend of Iskander Mirza, Feroz Khan Noon was the key person in organizing the Republican Party in Punjab, and was appointed its President. Fighting from his party's platform, he was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan on December 16, 1957. Although President Iskander Mirza supported Noon in establishing his Ministry, he later considered Noon as an obstacle in his way of obtaining absolute power. When Martial Law was enforced in the country on October 7, 1958, Noon's tenure as Prime Minister automatically came to an end.
Apart from politics, Feroz Khan Noon also proved his capabilities in the field of academics. He wrote five books, including his autobiography, "From Memory". His wife Viqar-un-Nisa Noon, though not originally from Pakistan, spent her entire life working for the betterment of the people of Pakistan, and proved to be a great social worker.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's Republican leadership is pushing ahead with a proposal that would be the nation's broadest use of school vouchers, allowing even middle-class families to use taxpayer money to send their kids to private schools.
Unlike other systems that are limited to lower-income households, children with special needs or those in failing schools, this one would be open to a much larger pool of students, including those whose parents earn up to $60,000 a year. And within three years, there would be no limit on the number of children who could enroll.
Students receiving vouchers make up less than 1 percent of enrollment nationwide, but vouchers have been one of the top priorities among conservatives. Indiana's GOP -controlled Legislature hopes to deliver soon on its overhaul of public education now that Democrats who fled the state have returned.
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Shaws Flat camping area
This camping spot is only 7 km north of Rutherglen, forcing visitors to choose between another swim or more fishing, and a trip to a local winery for a glass of fine wine and a long lunch – tough decisions must be made. From the Murray Valley Hwy just east of Rutherglen, head north on Gooramadda Rd and, just past the Barkly St turn-off, stay left rather than following Gooramadda Rd north-east – this becomes Shaws Flat Rd.
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This campsite is located in Murray River – Bundalong to Barnawartha North
The stretch of the Murray River between the old town of Barnawartha and the equally well-aged township of Bundalong harbours numerous small reserves where you can pitch a tent in the bush – so long as the tent is set up at least 20 m from any watercourse, that is. If you like wine, the vineyards around nearby Rutherglen may tempt you away from the riverbank. Signposted access roads appear frequently along the Murray Valley Hwy.
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In the Name of God Amen: I Elizabeth Mabry Widow and Relict of Francis Mabry late of Surry County Deceased being weak of body but of Sound mind and memory do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner following that is to Say.
Imprimus: First I bequeath my Soul to God that gave it me believing Remission* of Sins and Everlasting Life by the merritts death and Passion of Jesus Christ my Lord and only Saviour.
Item: I give and bequeath to my Son Charles Mabry my Indian man Slave named Robbin to him and his heirs forever also one feather bed and furniture Curtaines and Vall.* Excepted and also my riding horse named Paul* and one well fixt* gunn.
Item: I give and bequeath to my Son Hinshaw Mabry my Indian Slave named Jack to him and his heirs forever and also one feather bed and furniture as above to my Son Charles and also one Gray Mare about one year old and now running with my old Mare and one well fixt* Gunn.
Item: I give to my son George Mabry one feather bed and furniture as to my Sons above Named: also one young horse Called Dearick and also one Long Gunn now in my house also to my said Sone three Cows and the largest Iron pott and hooks and racx* that I have now in my house.
Item: I give to my Daughter Judith the bed I commonly Lye on with all the furniture thereto belonging one Indian Girl Called Nan now about five year to Serve my old Mare one Iron Kettle one _?_ Pott Racx also my Pewter three cows.
Item: I give and bequeath to my Two Sons Charles and Hinshaw to each of them three cows. And my Will is that all the rest of my Cattle be Equally divided by my two brothers John and Hinshaw GILLIAM between my four children above mentioned and also all my Sheep Except five which are to be first sett apart for my son Francis Mabry I desire also may be divided amongst my four Children above said by my two brothers John & Hinshaw or the Survivors of them.
Item: I give to my Son Francis Mabry as recorded* above the five Sheep all my Carpenters Coopers and Joyners Tools and one Long Rifle and frame* and one Silver __?__ Cup.
Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Paine Widow my largest Gold ring.
Item: I give to my Son Francis West my Smallest gold ring.
Item: I give to my daughter Mary one ___ of Womens fals*.
Item: I give to my daughter Ann all my weaving Tackle.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son John West one gold ring I formerly lent him and now in his possession also one pound and a half of drest flax also one Cow bell without a Clapper.
All the rest of my Estate of what Nature or quality Soever after my Just debts and funeral Expenses are first satisfyed and paid I give to be Equally divided amongst my four children, Charles, Hinshaw, George and Judith and the division to be made by my brothers John and Hinshaw GILLIAM whom I leave as Trustees to my Two sons Charles and Hinshaw Mabry and I do appoint my said two sons to be sole Execs of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoaking all other or former Wills by me made. In Testimony whereas I have hereto sett my hand and affixed my seale this 6th day of June Anno 1713.
Signed Sealed and Published
In the presence of us:
Henry Wathall
John Bolling
Susan [her X mark] Featherstone
My will is that all my wearing apparrell
& wearing Linnen be Equally divided
between my Two Daughters Judith & Ann
Elizabeth (her X mark) Mabry Sealed with a wafer
At a court held at Southwark for the
County of Surry February the :15th: 1715
The above mentioned Will of Eliz. Mabry Dec'ed thus presented in Court by Charles Mabry one of the Executors named in the said Will who in due* oath thereto and being proved by the oath of John Bolling witness thereto the same is ordered to be recorded and is recorded by
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You've spent months hearing about the bride-to-be's special ring, but on this special night that's just for her she'll be holding an entirely different type of ring in her hand and using it to compete in what will surely be the highlight of her party, and one of the more humorous competitions of her life. And she's not the only one who will get to play, as everyone present can participate in this raunchy, grown-up version of ring toss.
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A proper first post for someone of faith such as I might just start with Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
But I'd rather start with Revelation 22:12 –
Surely, I am coming quickly, and my reward is with me.
For any faithful man, woman or child, this promise marks eager anticipation and hope for what is to come.
It has been just a month or so since I made the choice to follow God seriously
Now, I wasn't a bad guy before that. I was just your average guy, about to turn 40. I smoked, drank on occasion and enjoyed lustful encounters with my wife (100% faithful) from time to time. I work the 9 to 5 and she stays home with the kids. We had a pretty good life before, and loved life, had respect and reverence for God, but the one thing I lacked was motivation and devotion to the Higher Power.
This blog isn't for everyone.
In fact, its really just my study guide while on the road. I keep a permanent bible in my backpack and devote myself daily to the scriptures.
A Faithful Husband blog isn't about trying to be faithful to my wife. That's not an issue. This blog is is the documentation of my personal Bible studies, mostly written on my Samsung Galaxy S3 or on the iPad with the WordPress App.
I study both the New King James and the New international Version, and quite here from either on (whichever I happen to be holding at the time).
My wife has been SDA all her life, but I just started learning and following the Word about a month ago seriously.
Well, again, nothing formal here. This blog is just my study notes while I'm on the road, at work or just when I have a spare moment. Some posts will be commented, others not.
Follow the blog if you'd like. Comment if you feel compelled.
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TEDxPalermo - Giovanni Puglisi - Make way for youth
In 1968, after graduating in Arts, he became Assistant Professor of the History of Philosophy. He is Rector of the Libera Universit? di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM of Milan since 2001 and President of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO since 2004. He has been Dean of the Faculty of educational sciences at the University of Palermo (1979-1998), President of the Conference of Deans of educational science faculties (1983-1998) and Vice-President of the National Commission for the promotion of Italian Culture at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is President of Comparative literature course at University of Palermo (since 1993) and at the IULM University (since 1998). He is also President of the Fondazione Banco di Sicilia, President of the University council of literary criticism and comparative literature; Vice-president and member of the Council of the National Conference of Rectors (CRUI). He is also member of the board of Directors at the Institute of the Italian Encyclopaedia "G.Treccani", member of the Guarantos Committee of the Italian Academy for advanced studies in America of the Columbia University of New York. He has also been journalist since 1972. His areas of research are: aesthetics and philosophy, cultural and comparative studies, cultural policies, organisation and promotion of cultural heritage. Among his most recent publications are: Il grado zero dell'immagine. Rispecchiamenti dell'Io nell'Altro, with P. Proietti, Sellerio, Palermo, 2007, Palermo; Specchio di civilt? published by Enciclopedia Treccani, Le Citt? di Carta, with P. Proietti, Sellerio, Palermo, 2002;. He manages several book collections including "le parole e le cose" at Sellerio Editore. Since 2008 He edits two periodicals: "TerzOcchio" and "Poli-femo", Nuova serie di Lingua e Letteratura Milano. This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. Thank You to Margherita Bruno for translation. This event is not being organized by the TED conferences — this is an independently organized TED event. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
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Who does not like burgers? Lets get ready to make a delicious burger for a happy meal. All you have to do is to grab your apron and to be in a kitchen. This recipe is from a burger master and he taught me how to make the most delicious burger. If you want, you can put down this recipe because you will need it. Take a bit of this tasty burger to serve your lovable friends. Just make this recipe of the master because is the best!
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When the main-stream media covers political topics, its treament of Democrats tends to be favorable and when it covers Republicans it is VERY critical. We no longer have an unbiased press, searching for answer and being uniformly critical of ALL politicians, but a politicaly active media that pushes an agenda.
When a "potential" dem scandle breaks, the main stream media tends to run-interference and search for excuses why it's nothing to pay attention to, or it outright ignores the story. While when a "potential" repub scandle breaks, we get indept pressing for answers and VERY critical probing questions searching for evidence of ill-doings.
In 2012, Dirty Harry Ried went to the Senate floor and lied (something he's admitted to) about Romney not paying taxes. The Media was "all over it" and kept pressing Romney on granular detail.
Hillary Clinton is now accussed of doing EXACTLY what Romney was accused of, but there is no media "Pressing" her for answer or explinations. Hillary Clinton is going back to redo SEVERAL years of tax returns (5 years as of today) for the failure to include income/political contributions. She claims that the over 1,000 line items ommision were "Just a mistake of placing it in the wrong column". Tax records from her contributors show she has hidden millions of dollars of income, approaching $100 million dollars.
Where is the Press on this? They are trying to cover it up. Evidence George Stephanopoulos CHIEF news Anchor at ABC . When a book was written showing evidence of Clintons wrong doing, the attack dogs came out to silence the messenger and protect the Dem. Stephanopoulos was a political operative of the Clintons on the 90's and has been a large financial donor of recent ($75,000 this year alone). Given he has contributed so activly and significantly to the Hillary 2016 campaign, there is an obvious conflict of interest here.
17/20 subjects they feature demonize Democrats (specifically President Obama). The other 3/20 they spend on demonizing minority groups. Just watch it for five minutes and you'll see what I mean. Most of it is lies though. They said Obama was letting in thousands of illegal immigrants, when he's deported more illegal immigrants than any other president ever (more than 2 million).
Now, I'm neither a Republican nor a Democrat, so this answer will not be a biased one. There is simply a higher population of Democrats, Republican news is quite biased itself, but the majority news puts in hints that the Republican politicians are having a negative affect on something specific. I won't generalize on everything, but it seems as though the mainstream opinion feeds Democrats, as if it is no longer Democratic, but for everyone.
All news outlets are biased to some degree. The bias goes both ways. Fox news is biased against Democrats in the same way that MSNBC is biased against Republicans. NelsonKnows is completely right in one way - that to keep citizens informed, news outlets should not have bias. However, I disagree with his claim that the media is only biased against Republicans, because it's not. There are outrageous and even racist or sexist claims made by the media and by conservative speakers against Democrats, such as the claims that Obama is Muslim, or he sympathizes with terrorists, or some other random stuff.


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I have been living with my boyfriend for almost three yrs. We got engaged two months ago. About a week ago he said that he wants to slow down some but did not want to lose me. He suggestes me moving out and then go back to dating but i am confused. He said he cares about me and does not want to hurt me but right now he does not know what he wants. What is happening? I am still living with him until i find a place? I want to believe he is being honest with me. Can a relationship come back after something like this?


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text: Feeding fish to your baby Family & kids recipes School & Family 2 Cookery guru Annabel Karmel explains why fish is so good for your baby. Try to encourage your baby to develop a taste for fish as early as possible, as it's a fantastic source of nutrients for your growing baby.One idea is to make a delicious purée of poached cod or plaice mixed with cooked carrots, grated cheese and a little orange juice.Oily fish (salmon, trout, fresh tuna and sardines) is particularly important for the development of your baby's brain and vision. Ideally, two portions of fish should be included in your baby's diet each week, one of which should be the oily variety. Our brain is made up of 60% fat, and eating the right kind of fats can help make us smarter. Including the omega-3 variety in a child's diet has been shown to improve the performance of those with dyslexia or an attention deficit disorder.It can be difficult to find jars of purée containing fish, so it's important to make fish meals for your baby yourself. But remember to check carefully for bones before serving. If overcooked, fish is tough and tasteless. It's cooked to perfection when it just flakes with a fork but is still firm.For my tasty fish recipes for your baby, head to the baby recipes section. By 2 Comments Share Like this article? Showing of Alibali My little one loves salmon but mostly when I cook it with potatoes and a little milk. This has the advantage of being able to turn them in fish cakes too! Salmon has quite a strong flavour so I find a little goes a long way and I can freeze portions. Here are some of my favourite recipes, courtesy of Mindful Mum Weaning Salmon Recipes for Omega 3 x.Laura.x oh thanks for that, ill be trying out the fish cakes and salmon pasta bake! Uh-oh! You need to be logged in to do this... Sign In Sign Up Load more posts Write a comment


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Università di Bergamo > Cerlis > Versione Italiana > Convegni
Commonality and Individuality in English Academic Discourse
Hosted by CERLIS, University of Bergamo, Italy
19-21 June 2008
PROCEEDINGS: Linguistic Insights Vol. 100
The aim of this conference, linked to a national project on Identity and Culture in English Domain-Specific Discourse, is to explore the relationship between shared disciplinary norms and individual traits in academic speech and writing. Identity is indeed a matter of individuality as well as sameness: it defines what makes individuals similar to their peers but also what makes them to a certain extent unique. Despite the standardizing pressure of cultural and language-related factors, academic communication remains in many ways a highly personal affair, with active participation in a disciplinary community requiring a multidimensional discourse that combines the professional, institutional, social and individual identities of its members.
Within the bounds of this perspective, paper proposals are invited on the following themes:
Invited Keynote speakers
- Ken Hyland (University of London)
- Keith Richards (University of Warwick)
- Paul Thompson (University of Reading)
Organizing committee
- Maurizio Gotti
- Marina Dossena
- Davide S. Giannoni
- Stefania M. Maci
- Michele Sala
- Larissa D'Angelo
Conference venue
The Conference will be hosted by CERLIS, the research centre on specialized discourse operating at the University of Bergamo, an institution where research has always been in the foreground and where various national and international conferences have already been organized (see http://www.unibg.it/cerlis ).
The conference will start on Thursday morning and end at lunchtime on Saturday.
As for accompanying persons, while there is no dedicated programme for them during the conference, they are very welcome to register for the social events listed in the registration form.
The conference room is equipped with OHP, microphone and video projector for Powerpoint presentations – there is no need to bring your own laptop, but your presentation should be fully Windows compatible. Please make sure you bring ca. 50 copies of any handouts you may have, as last-minute photocopying is likely to be quite expensive. Internet access will be made available to conference delegates in the University language centre (open Mon-Fri 9-19, via Salvecchio 19).
Important Dates
Submission of abstracts
No later than 31st October 2007
Notification of acceptance
30th November 2007
Early registration
No later than 31st January 2008
Standard registration
No later than 30th April 2008
Late registration
No later than 10th June 2008
The online registration can be effected between 01.01.2008 and 10.06.2008 using the form here attached.
The fee includes a welcome evening reception on 19th June, and tea / coffee breaks.
(before 31.01.2008)
120 euros
(between 01.02.2008 and 30.04.2008)
150 euros
(after 30.04.2008)
180 euros
Please note:
No registration will be processed after 10th June 2008.
No partial registration is envisaged, so it will not be possible to register for just one or two days.
No registration can be processed unless a copy of the bank transfer is attached.
All bank charges are to be borne by the participant.
Cancellation policy:
All cancellations should be notified not later than 10th June 2008. In any case, a cancellation fee of 30 euros will be charged. Reimbursements will be by bank transfer after the Conference closure.
Methods of payment:
a. by bank transfer to Università degli Studi di Bergamo
c/o BPU - Banca Popolare di Bergamo, Piazza Vittorio Veneto - 24100 Bergamo (I)
account no. 21048; ABI: 05428; CAB: 11101; CIN: L;
Reason for bank transfer (must be indicated in the form): CERLIS2008
Please remember that all bank charges are to be borne by the participant. Also remember to fax a copy of your bank transfer, together with the registration form, to +39 (0)35 2052 738 or +39 (0)35 2052 738 789 as soon as the transfer has been effected.
Download the registration form here
b. by credit card (online payment) - only VISA and MASTERCARD
(a 2% bank charge will be added automatically to your total amount)
Online registration form here.
After your Registration, you will be informed of the total amount to pay and the procedures for payment.
Payment must then be made within 10 days (or the last day of the Registration period, if that is later); if payment has not been made in that period and a new fee period has been entered, then you will receive a new total. In any case, payment must be made before the conference starts.)
Travel information
Bergamo is in Northern Italy, 50 Kms north-east of Milan, on the way to Lake Garda and Venice. Thanks to its international airport (sometimes advertised as 'Milan-Orio al Serio', or Milan-BGY), Bergamo can be reached by plane from many European cities; alternatively, participants may fly to Milan and take a train to Bergamo.
Getting to Bergamo
Stopover in Milan
Map of Bergamo – Upper Town
Map of Bergamo – Lower Town
Accommodation and meals
Participants are invited to make their own accommodation arrangements. Both in the Lower Town and in the Upper Town various hotels are available, from relatively inexpensive to luxury: below you will find a list of possible contacts. Early booking is highly recommended, as Bergamo is a popular tourist destination throughout the year.
As for meals, many restaurants and bars are located in the neighbourhood of the Conference venue.
Name and contact details
Upper Town
San Lorenzo (°), www.hotelsanlorenzobg.it/
Il Gourmet (°), www.gourmet-bg.it/fsuk.htm
Piazza Vecchia, www.hotelpiazzavecchia.it
Agnello d'Oro, Via Gombito 22
Tel. +39 035.249.883 / Fax. +39 035.235612
Sole (°), Via Rivola, 2 (Piazza Vecchia); tel. +39 035.218238;
fax +39 035.240011 [no check-in after 22.30]
Lower Town
City centre
Cappello d'Oro (°), www.bwhotelcappellodoro-bg.it
Excelsior S. Marco (°), www.hotelsanmarco.com
Jolly Hotel (°), www.jollyhotels.it
Mercure Bergamo (°),
Arli, www.arli.net
Piemontese, www.hotelpiemontese.com/
San Giorgio, www.sangiorgioalbergo.it/
(°) = Hotels with special rates for conference participants. When booking, please remember to indicate "Cerlis 2008. University of Bergamo".
Bed & breakfast
(See also www.bed-and-breakfast.it - click the Region, 'Lombardy', and then the city, 'Bergamo').
La Castellana, www.lacastellanabb.com/
La Torretta, www.latorrettabergamoalta.com/
La Valletta, www.lavallettabergamo.it/
Villa Luna, www.bbvillaluna.it
Accademia, www.bedbreakfastaccademia.it/
L'Angolo del Poeta, www.angolodelpoeta.com
Ciccio, www.cicciobb.com/
Budget accommodation is available at the local Youth Hostel
(www.ostellodibergamo.it/hostel.html ).
Further details about accommodation are online at www.apt.bergamo.it/
Social programme
The social programme includes:
- A welcome evening reception on 19th June;
- A Conference Dinner on 20th June: this will take place at one of the nicest restaurants in San Vigilio (http://www.ristorantepizzeriasanvigilio.it/eng/index.asp), on the hills of Città Alta (Upper Town). The restaurant is at a short distance from the San Vigilio funicular stop, and offers a beautiful view over the Astino Valley. Given the limited sitting capacity, we do recommend early booking in order to avoid disappointment. Please indicate in the registration form any special dietary requirement;
- An organised excursion on 21st June (afternoon + evening): Oratorio Suardi + Dinner in a Valcalepio winery: visit to a winery (www.medolagoalbani.it ) in the Valcalepio area (www.bergamotour.it/prodotti/vini.htm ), the home of Bergamo's own excellent DOC red and white wines. The visit and meal (set menu) will be preceded by a chance to see a 15th–century chapel with frescoes (www.arengario.net/momenti/momenti08.html ) by Lorenzo Lotto in a nearby mansion. A minimum number of 30 participants is required. Given the limited number of bus seats (50 persons), early booking is highly recommended.
The deadline for submissions is 31st October 2007. Please send your abstract (300 words) to <email@example.com> as an RTF attachment – to this end, a dedicated form is provided here attached. Acceptance will be notified by 30th November 2007.
As a selection of accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, finalized versions of papers presented at the Conference will be expected to arrive by 15th October 2008.
Download here the submission form here
How to contact us
By email: firstname.lastname@example.com
By post: CERLIS 2008 – Università di Bergamo – Piazza Rosate 2 – 24129 Bergamo (Italy)
By telephone: + 39.035.2052.738 or + 39.035.2052.721
By fax: + 39.035,2052.738 or + 39.035.2052.789


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Christian Ponder will be the Vikings' starting quarterback heading into the 2013 season. That declaration has been made clear from within the organization all throughout this offseason. And it was reiterated Thursday on a day when the team's activity in free agency heated up.
But if Ponder is to truly make the big leap forward that the team expects in his third year as a starter, he's going to need more firepower in his receiving corps. And if the Vikings are to ensure stability behind Ponder, they want to feel confident in his backup.
So in what already had been a hectic week, the Vikings made one bold signing Thursday then headed out for one very important dinner.
Veteran quarterback Matt Cassel agreed to a two-year deal, expected to supplant Joe Webb on the No. 2 line of the Vikings' depth chart.
The dinner? That was with receiver Greg Jennings, another veteran free agent with a proven track record of being able to enliven a passing attack.
The Vikings' interest in Jennings on the open market always was dependent on the price point. And while several big-name receivers cashed in this week — Percy Harvin received a six-year, $67 million extension in Seattle and Mike Wallace got $60 million over five seasons from Miami — the Broncos managed to land prolific slot guy Wes Welker for $12 million over two years.
That was a discount purchase that presumably could impact Jennings' asking price.
The Vikings' talks with Jennings were expected to stretch into Friday. But you'd presume the ability to lure him to the Twin Cities on Thursday indicates ultra-serious interest and could heighten the franchise's urgency to hammer out a deal before Jennings departs.
At present, it's widely presumed to be a two-horse race for Jennings between the Vikings and Green Bay, where the soon-to-be 30-year old receiver caught 425 passes for 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns over the previous seven seasons.
No, Jennings no longer has youth on his side. And yes, he missed 11 games the past two seasons because of knee and core muscle injuries. But after trading Harvin away, the Vikings have four receivers under contract with combined career totals of 126 catches, 1,651 yards and 10 TDs— the majority of that from Jerome Simpson.
Jennings' best year: 2008, when he had 80 grabs for 1,292 yards and nine scores.
Translation: The Vikings aren't exactly in a position of power in the negotiating phase. And while they intend to be practical, General Manager Rick Spielman can ill afford to be overly picky if he's to make good on the vow to surround Ponder with much more weaponry.
As for Cassel, he might ultimately desire an opportunity to start but won't be walking into an open competition. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier was clear about the dynamic last month at the NFL combine, endorsing Ponder as his undisputed starter while putting out the team's "Help Wanted" ad for a backup.
"Our guys need to know who the starting quarterback is and how confident myself and the rest of the coaches are," Frazier said. "[We need to] kind of create some clarity for our football team as we are giving them direction about where we want to go and what we want to achieve. So it's important to have that position solidified more so than any position as you are setting your goals for that next season."
Still, Webb's struggles during the Vikings' playoff loss in Green Bay sent the team looking for a better insurance plan.
Ultimately, it's hard to measure Cassel's potential. His record as an NFL starter is a middling 29-33. He had a breakout campaign in leading New England to 10 victories in 2008 and threw for 3,116 yards with 27 touchdowns and only seven interceptions two years later in Kansas City.
But a slide ensued with Cassel landing on injured reserve because of a broken hand in 2011 and then committing 18 turnovers in a 1-8 start and being replaced by Brady Quinn last fall.
Cassel was cut by the Chiefs on Thursday, a move widely expected after Kansas City traded for Alex Smith last month and then signed Chase Daniel to be his backup earlier this week.
A few hours later, Cassel fell into his safety net with the Vikings.
And even if he's not walking into open competition, his presence alone should both educate and push Ponder.
Now the Vikings must wait anxiously for the Jennings talks to reach a resolution. One way or another, the receiver's final verdict will deliver a significant conclusion to a busy week.
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Ideally situated with a short distance to the town centre, Farnborough airport and main train station. Good choice of bars and restaurants nearby.
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A new report has been released by an independent, non-partisan group on the investigation into the death of DNC worker Seth Rich, who was murdered last July in DC. The investigation is still an open homicide case 10 months after he was murdered in the District's Bloomingdale neighborhood.
Rich's killer remains on the loose, and for months now a group comprised of forensic experts and George Washington University graduate students, called The Profiling Project, have been digging into the case.
The Profiling Project's Jack Burkman and Kevin Doherty held a press conference Tuesday morning to announce the release of their initial report on the investigation, and saying there would be many more to come.
Jack Burkman is a GOP lobbyist, who put up $105,000 of his own money as a reward to help solve Rich's murder, and is funding the Profiling Project.
Kevin Doherty is a former U.S. Marine and Special Agent/Criminal Investigator in the intelligence community.
A hired killer is a "possibility," Doherty said at the press conference when asked about the report's conclusion that Seth Rich's death was more likely committed by a hired killer than from a robbery gone bad. "A proficient killer is what we think. The fact that the killer has gotten away with it for this period of time, and that it appears it was a very sanitized crime scene, certainly shows some level of proficiency in killing."
One key piece of information included in the report is surveillance cameras discovered at the location of Seth Rich's murder that may have been overlooked by D.C. police. "What we found is there actually is possibly another surveillance camera that may have been missed in the initial investigation, so we have turned that over to the police," Profiling Project volunteer Kevin Zhang told WJLA.
"We've been in contact" with D.C. police, Doherty said. "We hope they have looked at it, we hope they had this already. But we were quite surprised when we came across it during our neighborhood canvass."
Burkman spoke about the lack of co-operation from authorities and ongoing lawsuit to obtain evidence from the investigation. "No new evidence has been released on this case since October 16th, 2016. We filed a lawsuit to get them to release certain things. The judge has scheduled a hearing in this case, so we are hopeful that the mayor will put some pressure on the chief and they'll do the right thing and turn over what we want."
"What could possibly be the reason for not releasing a ballistic report to the public or to an organization like this. There is no reason. I don't want to infer any bad motives, but when people won't give you the ballistics report, they won't give you the medical examiner's report, they won't even give you the medical examiner's stated cause of death. At some point it becomes a circus," Burkman said.
During the press conference, Burkman also revealed some new information not contained in the report. "I have one piece of evidence you may like," Burkman said. "We do know the hospital, it was George Washington University hospital. I was approached about a week ago by a woman who is very afraid for her life. She is a federal contractor in the health arena. She's actually conducting a bit of her own investigation trying to find out who the doctors were who worked on Seth Rich. But that's a group who doesn't want to talk. So we will be beginning to open an investigation there and to see what we can learn."
Brad Bauman, the spokesperson for the Rich family, issued this response to the report Tuesday:
"The Rich family was not provided a copy of the preliminary report, never saw the report or was otherwise consulted in the preparation of the report. I received the report a half an hour before it was made public thus depriving myself, the family or the family's lawyers any reasonable time (to) review it. As noted, by the report's methodology, 'The Profiling Project' was given no special access to any materials, evidence or persons and due to case sensitivity, conducted only informal, limited interviews. Given that fact, the family hopes that the general public takes the findings at face value—valuable experience in research collection and report writing for students at George Washington University but in no way should take any findings contained within as new, credible or otherwise lending credence to conspiracy theories surround the circumstances of Seth's death. We further hope that this doesn't continue to impede the Metropolitan Police Department's ability to find the killers and give folks who might have information to their arrest cover to stay silent."
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While the phrase, "Only in San Francisco" may sometimes be disparagingly muttered by The City's critics, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has taken a more positive interpretation on the expression, even using it as the domain name for its newly-expanded Web site.
Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend and the start of the tourism season, http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com, promises to provide "one-stop shopping" for prospective tourists who want to get more information about The City and book travel arrangements.
Although the "Only in San Francisco" marketing campaign began in 2004, and the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau has had a Web site since 1998, the new URL has updated technology, said bureau vice president Diane DeRose.
Visitors to the site can take virtual tours of San Francisco, make restaurant reservations, book tickets to a variety of cultural and sporting events, arrange for transportation and get information on special events.
"The Internet continues to grow as the number one booking tool," said DeRose. "It's critical we stay ahead of our competitors."


text: I have stomach issues and a sore throat and some fever as well, so I don't really feel like eating (which is the sign of a serious illness because I'm aaaaaaaaalways hungry :P) but a zucchini is so neutral that I can eat it any time. My meal was a small/medium portion of pasta (spelt pasta coloured with spinach) and some zucchini. Nothing special. Ugly and boringly green but quick again. And I like it. It's just semi-grilled zucchini with parsley on the pasta.


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So I have a healthy cookie recipe for you today! With just a few ingredients….
What you'll need:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1/4 cup of crushed walnuts
I also added:
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 cap full of vanilla
- and 1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- mash bananas first and then mix all ingredients!
- Bake at 350 for maybe 10 minutes
Ready to go!!
Recipe adapted from Skinny Taste
Simple simple simple!


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death fantasies
death fantasies
Did you ever suddenly stop in your tracks and say "Holy shit, some day I'm not going to be here anymore!"?
I do that often. It creeps up on me out of nowhere, the realization that someday, I am going to die. And I'm ok with that, really. It's not like I can keep it from happening. But I find myself obsessing about not when I'm going to kick the bucket, but how.
Like most people, I would prefer to die peacefully in my sleep of old age. Ok, I don't want the old age thing if it includes Depends, a full-time nurse and an oxygen tent. I want that kind of sweet old age thing, where we go to bed at 9:00 one night and I take my last breath while dreaming of the wonderful day we just had. Just die right there, in the arms of my husband. Yea, not so great for him. But, hey, I'm dead. It's not my problem that he woke up cuddling a stiff, cold wife. This is my fantasy.
I don't want to go out in a fashion that would get me nominated for a Darwin award. With my luck, I'll somehow get my head stuck in a drain. And I don't want to make the cover of the local paper with a story that will turn into an urban legend someday. Woman killed by line drive at Little League game. Woman falls off table while doing tequila-induced strip tease at her wedding. That sort of thing.
I'm sure dying right after sex, maybe in the throes of an earth-shattering orgasm, would be a fine way to go. My family may never live it down, but the funeral director wouldn't have to worry about getting me to look at peace. With my luck, I'll die that way, but it will be one of those times when I'm wearing the french maid's outfit or a strap-on.
I'd rather not die violently. And who does, except for those people who go to the school of Death by Martyrdom and Explosives? But if I do go out that way, I prefer that it's in a blaze of glory. Maybe saving adorable school children from a burning bus or going down in a hail of gunfire after I try to choke Ashcroft to death.
You could spend all night laying in bed with eyes wide open, devising new and interesting ways to die. You could lay there like me, staring into the dark and imaging your car submerged in a muddy lake, or feeling the burning winds of a nuclear blast or a stun gun mishap at the hands of the FBI. You could dream up a million ways to die, and realize that no amount of planning can keep you from the fate that awaits you. I've heard of cardiac doctors dying of heart attacks. Or twisted fate stories like the health conscious fitness instructor getting hit by a car while jogging. The woman who sruvived a plane crash only to slip in the shower and crack her head open the following week. The man who survived a brain tumor only to be killed by his deranged neighbor over a borrowed lawn mower.
I accept the fact that I will die. I accept the fact that it will probably not be my fantasy death of peace and happiness, just dropping dead one day while I'm 90 years old, reading a comic book in my rocking chair. I just don't want it to be gruesome or embarassing to my family. Maybe I should lay off the tequila at my wedding.
How do you envision your death?


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SIM cards
One has to wonder slightly why mobile manufacturers (Apple comes to mind but others are as guilty) try to shrink the SIM.
Don't try tosell the idea that mobiles are getting so small that every cubic mm is needed. Phones have been growing for some time. Actually mobiles reached their smallest size as feature phones, compared to an average T9 entry phone even the first iPhone has been huge, so where is the argument for microscopic SIMs?
OTOH, there are good reasons to keep them at a size that can be manipulated by an adult without special tools. Subscriber Identity Modules are meant to be changed when appropiate, e.g. when wants to use a different phone, a cheap one for outdoor sports, or a different network (when roaming). so shrinking the SIM makes it worse at it's primary purpose.


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Ever wondered what Strong password is? or how to develop/build a strong password.
Moreover, a strong passsword at the same time is tough to remember but at the same time secures yourself from Brute-force attacks making it difficult for brute-force applications to guess those passowrds.
It also helps yourself from Social Hijacking as well.
So, what is Strong password ?
Those are the one which includes the following :
- Uppercase Letters eg. A,B,C
- Lowercase Letters eg. a,b,c
- Numbers eg. 1,2,3
- Special symbols eg. !,@,#
- Un-expected combinations of those abhove.(making it difficult for intruder to guess the same and certainly fails to social hijacking)
- Never use your mobile no, girlfriend's name, Vehicle no etc etc as these are the one you are most porne to.
password: 25,000 US Dollars
You can check the Strength of your passwords Here.
Believe me you will be safe than before.
Thanz, do comment.


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Dawn Dyson began her passion for writing with her first novel Mercy Sky, and has recently completed Mason Michael, the final book in her Beautiful Jusice series (Bella Maura, Justice Quinn). She lives on a farm in Nebraska with her husband, horses, dogs, and cats. Dawn currently serves as the farm's office manager and has earned degrees in special education and animal science. She enjoys gardening, listening to music, Bible study, reading, and traveling. Dawn sees her talent for writing as a gift, describing it as "creating under the guidance and grace of the Master Creator" and hopes her books will bless others and bring them closer to Christ.
WEBSITE: http://dawndyson.com/


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This wiki has been developed for use in IB200B: Principles of Phylogenetics, a course offered by the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Integrative Biology. It is also used for tutorials on other phylogenetics topics, such as the use of Nicholas J. Matzke's R packages BioGeoBEARS and the accessory packages rexpokit and cladoRcpp.
Initially the site will be used to post tutorials on how to use R, and how to run various common phylogenetics programs.
However, the wiki may also be used for purposes like:
- instructions and notes on installing phylogenetics software
- posting solutions (code) for various tasks in e.g. R, Python, etc.
- other collaborative projects involving research or education in evolutionary biology
My hope is that the site will become a general resource for the community of researchers and students in phylogenetics and evolution.
Basic rules to help this happen:
- Users must register with wikidot to add or edit pages, so that we know who is doing what. Registration is open, I will not manually check registrants.
- I do strongly recommend that users make their username resemble their real name or email. This
- (a) allows you to get credit for the work you do;
- (b) allows readers to check the authority of the authors;
- (c) hopefully, will cut down on the kinds of juvenile activity that tend to arise in anonymous situations, e.g. blog comments
- This wiki uses a Creative Commons ShareAlike license. This means that contributors are releasing their content for creative re-use, but they also retain copyright to anything they write. Thus, for example, it is appropriate to gradually develop a paper on a topic here, making it available to students and other readers while it is in progress (and perhaps attracting co-authors — main authors should use page permissions, explicit instructions, etc., if they don't want this to happen), and then take their own text and work it up into a final paper for submission to e.g. a journal.
- Spam, ranting and raving, vandalism, etc., will result in instant banning.
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