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|2009-03-20, 12:44
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Not Enough Sleep
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the queen just wants to keep Layfon away form leerin so she can keep her molestion a secret
|2009-03-20, 13:24
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I wonder why Layfon went inside Grendan.... for his sword or is he looking for someone (like Leerin if she went back to Grendan... or was taken there)
Anyway its strange that 11HB + queen cant capture Layfon XD
|2009-03-20, 14:11
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|2009-03-20, 14:39
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Not Enough Sleep
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beating someone is easier then capturing someone when that someone is concetrating on escaping.
|2009-03-20, 14:53
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well I readed some descriptions of the volume and well it seems that a open-war will start between Grendan and Zereni !
Layfon is chaseing Savaris (no clue why...) Queen calls all HB and mostly to capture/stop Lafyon while the city is getting closer to Zereni from back side...
Leerin has a conversation with Meishen about their love towars Layfon... and Leerin trys to discover a secret or something about herself... (dont know here..)
In the same time lots of monsters attack from everywhere.... (well 2cities that kinda appear where bugs appear are close XD so no wonder here...)
it was mentioned something about dark haired girl.... (dont know.... I hope that Leerin is not involved with this)
There was something about next 13volume appearing in may...
Dont know what is going on since I didnt readed even 1novel (since I cant read japanese that is.... if only the novels were translated to english...ehhhh)
I hope that Leerin survives this war (from Grendan and bugs)...
Hope that someone who reads novels can create a summary of what is going on XD (what happened between Layfon and Savaris so they have to fight...)
btw. does anyone know in whic volume a guy appears in Zereni... some red-haired guy a sword user....Layfon's rival I suppose.... with tatoos ??
Since it seems that guy will appear in episode 12 of anime.... I want to see how far anime is towards novel..... (there was something mentioned that Savaris might actualy start the preparation to go to Zerenii)
|2009-03-20, 17:31
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I like pie.
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I *think* that guy shows up in volume 4. His name is Haiya or something. He's with a clumsy nen-i controller, too... I forget her name. Standard random "likes to fight guy." Again, I have the books, but other than just briefly riffling through the pages, I haven't actually read them yet.
|2009-03-21, 09:33
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Bored and Lurking ~
Basically Grendan and Zuellni mets and finally our breast loving Queen made her move and Stolen not only Leerin but Nina as well. Fon-Fon is going to try hard to get his wife and lover back xD.
About the dark haired girl, she is the "Original" Electrical Spirit, Leerin is most definitely involved in this since its hidden in her body.
The red haired youth appears in volume 4 of the novel, he uses the same school of blade tech as Fon-Fon and is the head of teaching merc corp, He should show up in ep 12 or 13 in the anime, since we just finished volume 3 of the novel, and given ep 11 is more or less standalone story from volume 9 with alot of original content added.
|2009-03-21, 21:59
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The city war is already over, and Zuellni won that. Only when same type of cities meets the city wars start and that was finished in volume 7.
11 Tenkens are fighting filth beast this volume that appeared when "Original" awakens. The Queen made away with Leerin and Nina in the confusion. I guess the next volume is for Fon-Fon to try to get them back...
Still Fon-Fon is going to have a hard time going back to Grendan again after this volume. Still I see this more or less as a test from the Queen, I mean there is no way she is going to do anything harmful to Leerin or Nina for that matter IMO, unless is endless breast groping after make do without for so long xD.
|2009-03-21, 23:04
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|2009-03-22, 01:27
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|2009-03-30, 13:14
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I would ask if someone had readed latest novel volume 12....... if there is someone who did than please tell what is going on in that volume...... like why did the Queen kidnapped both Leerin and Nina and what is her purpose of doing so..... and why Layfon is fighting Savaris (is it becouse he wants to rescue Leerin ?? )
|2009-03-31, 10:40
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He might be able to beat any other city by himself, but not that one.
|2009-03-31, 18:10
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Location: UK
Age: 37
Although I don't want to get myself ahead of the anime, I agree with that.
It had already been shown a few times that Layfon is far from being the "strongest of them all". Shown of all the flashbacks from when he was one of the Heaven Blades, and now at episode 12.
He is still a kid anyway, and there is bound to be many more experienced and powerful users than himself, as already shown.
He might as well end up being the most powerful Heaven Blade user, but he is still far from it just yet.
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ulf wrote:I just find it ironic to bash the drafting but complain when they walk. The drafting hasn't been as great as it used to be, but they got Lewis, Vince Williams, Cortez Allen, Antonio Brown, Shamarko (jury's out), Worilds, it's been adequate.
Is your contention that they've been drafting well? The recent draft record certainly isn't something to hang your hat on, but it's not the root of the organizational flaw. It's the garbage cap situation they've put themselves in order to keep trying to compete.
I'm also concerned about how bad they're going to sabotage the future cap situation with Roethlisberger's next deal.


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VERGENNES — Addison Northwest Supervisory Union residents on Feb. 5 will face a two-tiered bond vote on plans to upgrade Vergennes Union High School's building and grounds.
The VUHS board on Monday agreed to put before voters a $4.2 million plan that would fund building repairs and upgrades, most notably including new roofing in some areas and major improvements to the school's auditorium, kitchen and cafeteria.
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Central Supervisory Union has narrowed its search for a new top executive down to two finalists: Burlington School District Superintendent Jeanne M. Collins and John W. Johnson, director of education information services for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Collins and Johnson emerged as the top two choices from among a dozen applicants in what is the ACSU's third effort in recent months to vet and hire a new superintendent.
MIDDLEBURY — They're not jams because they're savory, and they're not quite chutneys because there is not much spice. So what exactly are the sauces that Suzanne Calhoun has been cooking up for the last eight months?
Calhoun, the Middlebury College student and Vermont native who last summer introduced the delicious, all-natural products as Suzanne's Sweet Savories, is an avid gardener who began exploring sauce-making to preserve tomatoes from her family's Jericho garden.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday formally adopted the community's updated town plan, a weighty document that local officials and residents expanded, tweaked and sometimes heatedly debated over the course of more than two years.
The board voted 6-0 in favor of the document, with Selectman Travis Forbes unable to be present. The town plan describes the community's assets and its growth priorities for the next five years.
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Now that we've sent 2011 packing ("Hey pal, don't let the calendar hit your butt on the way out!"), it's time to take a look at the stories that were most popular on TechBlog in the last year.
Determining these was a little more difficult than in past years because of two changes. In the spring, we switched from Movable Type to WordPress as our blogging platform at chron.com. And in July, we upgraded to a new version of our analytics software. As best as I and my lame Excel skills can tell, what follows are the most-read TechBlog stories for 2011, in order of popularity.
• OH NOES!!1! The 'i has a bucket' seal is [still] dead – I love it when an old blog post finds new life thanks to a from one of the big news-sharing sites, and that's the case with this item from back in 2007. It's about the death of Minazo, the elephant seal made Internet-famous as the "bucket walrus." The punchline: Even in 2007, it was old news – I got fooled by a 2007 date on a story that actually happened in 2005. The fact that it resurfaced as a very hot link from Reddit makes it even better.
By the way, often my 10-most-popular-stories list has several oldies-but-goodies. This is the only one of those for 2011, and it was the most-read story of the year, by far.
• A cautionary tale: Comcast cuts a customer – A Comcast customer in Seattle whose access was severed for going over the cable provider's 250-gigabyte limit provided a first-hand account of how the cutoff process works. It's important to note that he likely was disconnected because of uploading large amount of data to backup services. Yes, uploads count against your cap as well, kids.
• First apps for your new iPad, 2011 edition – I updated a 2010 list of recommended apps you should consider on a brand-new iPad for 2011, and it was even more popular in its latest incarnation. I'll probably refresh this post annually.
• First apps for your new smartphone – After writing the original iPad apps post, I had many requests for a similar entry for smartphone apps. This one covers apps for both Android and iOS devices.
• Comcast offering $10 Internet for low-income families who qualify – As an FCC-mandated requirement for its merger with NBC Universal, Comcast began offering low-cost Internet access to families of children who qualified for the National School Lunch Program.
• Online retailers bask in post-Thanksgiving afterglow – The Thanksgiving weekend was the best ever for online retailers, who sold a record amount of goods on both Turkey Day and Black Friday. The story was helped with a photo gallery showing the cavernous interior of an Amazon.com fulfillment center in Wales, packed with goods ready to ship for the holiday season.
• The Siri backlash threatens Apple's future magic – Siri's uneven performance is the focus of this post, in which I noted that many users of the much-hyped feature on the iPhone 4S are less than impressed. If Apple's going to use Siri's technology in a future TV product, as some have speculated, it needs to improve dramatically.
• Want to really Repair Permissions on your Mac? Try this. – The inability to save some documents on my MacBook Pro resulted in a call to an AppleCare technician who gave me an invaluable tip. It turns out that the usually method for repairing permissions on a Mac isn't particularly thorough, but the process outlined in this post gets the whole job done.
• Here comes Android 4.0 and Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone – In October, Google took the wraps off Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich, which is supposed to unify Androids 2.x and 3.x. At the same time, the search giant announced the Galaxy Nexus, its latest flagship Android device, which I reviewed in my Always On column.
• Report ranks Houston's wireless carriers in data, voice and text – A report from RootMetrics looks at how the four top wireless carriers in Houston fare. Some of the results were surprising.


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Overlooking Scarborough's scenic Peasholm Park, the 2-star AA rated Park Manor Hotel is less than 0. 5 miles from the North Bay's beach. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients.
Offering a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee, all rooms also have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Along with a varied evening menu, the restaurant also serves full English breakfasts every morning. Guests can sample home-made shortbread in the relaxing lounge and bar. Park Manor's leisure facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath and steam room. Pool tables and table tennis are on site. The Scarborough Bowls Centre is a 10-minute walk away, as is the cricket ground, whereas the Open Air Theatre is only 2 minutes walk. South Bay's sea front is just over a mile from the hotel. The hotel offers free parking, and both the South and North Cliff Golf Clubs are within a 10-minute drive.
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www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2015-06-10
South Central Railway will impose a Traffic Block for launching of RCC Boxes in lieu of few Unmanned Level Crossings and few bridges on Secunderabad – Mudkhed Section of Hyderabad Division on 12th June, 2015. As a result, the following trains will be cancelled / regulated as detailed below:-
1)Train No.57558 H.S. Nanded - Nizamabad Passenger scheduled to depart H.S. Nanded on 11th June, 2015 is cancelled.
2)Train No.57557 Nizamabad - H.S.Nanded Passenger scheduled to depart Nizamabad on 12th June, 2015 is cancelled.
3)Train No. 57594 H.S. Nanded - Medchal Passenger scheduled to depart H.S. Nanded on 12th June, 2015 is cancelled.
4)Train No. 57593 Medchal - H.S. Nanded Passenger scheduled to depart Medchal on 12th June, 2015 is cancelled.
1)Train No. 57561 Kacheguda – Manmad Passenger will be regulated for 20 minutes at Nizamabad on 12th June, 2015.
2)Train No. 51421 Pune – Nizamabad Passenger will be regulated for 1 hr 5 minutes between Mudkhed and Basar on 12th June, 2015.
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Kolkata, 10thJan.2015 :
Shri Radhey Shyam, General Manger, South Eastern Railway inaugurated Capacitor Bank fitted with LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches of Santragachi-Chennai Bi-weeklyAC Express from Santragachi yesterday evening(9th June, 2015) as a part of Railway Yatri /Upbhokta Pakhwada.General Manager also interacted with the Passengers of Santragachi-Chennai AC Express who were travelling towards Chennai.
Shri D.Kamilla, Addl.General Manager, South Eastern Railway, Shri D.K.Gayen, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Shri V.K.Aggarwal, Chief Electrical Engineer, Shri Gautam Banerjee, Divisional Railway Manager, Kharagpur and other principal head of the departments attended the programme.With the installation of this Capacitor Power Bank, South Eastern Railway has made a remarkable improvement on energy savings.
Based on expert advice from Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) and its specifications, South Eastern Railway has taken the work of providing capacitor Bank in each LHB(Linke Hofmann Busch) Coach as energy conservation measure and to augment passenger carrying capacity of trains.South Eastern Railway has initially planned to equip Howrah-Mumbai Duronto Express, Howrah-Pune Duronto Express and Santragachi-Chennai Bi-Weekly AC Express with Capacitor Bank. The total cost for carrying out this work is estimated to Rs.70 lakhs for 109 LHB coaches. The total work of fitting of capacitor Bank with 109 coaches will be completed before 30th September, 2015.
With implementation of this innovative idea of providing capacitor Power Bank, the existing Howrah-Mumbai Duronto, Howrah-Pune Duronto and Santragachi-Chennai AC Express will be augmented by attaching 4 extra LHB Coaches accommodating nearly 900 additional passengers in one trip.
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Eyeing rotation, Tepesch gets jump-start on a changeup
ARLINGTON -- Right-hander Nick Tepesch was the first pitcher on the mound Tuesday morning. With the temperature at 44 degrees, Tepesch threw 35 pitches to open the Rangers' annual mid-winter pitching camp at the Ballpark in Arlington.
Tepesch threw several changeups during the session as pitching coach Mike Maddux watched from behind the mound. The changeup was a point of interest for Maddux as the Rangers mull a gaping hole in their starting rotation.
ARLINGTON -- Right-hander Nick Tepesch was the first pitcher on the mound Tuesday morning. With the temperature at 44 degrees, Tepesch threw 35 pitches to open the Rangers' annual mid-winter pitching camp at the Ballpark in Arlington.
Tepesch threw several changeups during the session as pitching coach Mike Maddux watched from behind the mound. The changeup was a point of interest for Maddux as the Rangers mull a gaping hole in their starting rotation.
"The changeup is big for everybody, especially Nick," Maddux said after the session. "If you have four pitches ... it's a very good tool to put in his box."
It would be a good tool to put in the Rangers' rotation now that Derek Holland will be sidelined for the first half of the season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his left knee earlier this month.
"It's definitely unfortunate what happened to Derek," Tepesch said. "I hope he gets better as soon as possible. From my standpoint, I'm not changing anything. My goal coming into Spring Training is to win a job."
A good changeup would help him do just that. As a rookie last season, Tepesch relied heavily on his sinker and breaking ball. He used the slider most of the time as his breaking ball, although he mixed in a curve as well.
But Tepesch is not overpowering with a fastball that averaged 91.1 mph. Texas' other five main starting pitchers last season -- Holland, Yu Darvish, Martin Perez, Matt Garza and Alexi Ogando -- all averaged 92.9 mph or better on their fastball. Tepesch, according to STATS Inc., also had lower swing-and-miss rates on his fastball and slider than those other five starters.
Beyond crunching radar gun numbers, scouts just watching Tepesch could see that his repertoire needed a better changeup. He threw one last year but only on 5 percent of pitches and got a swing-and-miss on just 22.6 percent of those. Perez threw his changeup 24.1 percent of the time with a swing-and-miss rate of 39.8.
Spring Training camps across baseball are filled with pitchers tinkering with new pitches. It is one of the most rehashed stories of March, and most pitchers usually abandon their experiments once the season starts. They usually prefer to stick with what's worked in the past.
But after Tepesch went 4-6 with a 4.84 ERA in 17 starts and two relief appearances last season, it's clear to even him that the changeup is going to be critical to his success. Scott Feldman became a front-line starter in the Major Leagues once he added a quality changeup to his fastball-slider repertoire. Tepesch and Feldman have similar styles.
"I threw some pretty good ones today," Tepesch said. "It's a lot better than it has been. I have really been focusing on it in my throwing program this winter. It's something I feel can help me turn the corner."
Tepesch surprised everybody by winning a job out of Spring Training last season after pitching in just 16 games in Double-A the year before. He is no longer an unknown. There are still more than three weeks to go before the Rangers begin another Spring Training, but right now Tepesch appears to be the leading candidate to win the fifth spot behind Darvish, Ogando, Perez and Matt Harrison.
Tepesch will have internal competition and still has to win a job. The Rangers continue to get good reports on Colby Lewis, who is signed to a Minor League contract, and he could come into camp ready to compete for a job after two years of injuries.
The Rangers still have Michael Kirkman, and they plan to stretch out relievers Robbie Ross and Tanner Scheppers with the idea of looking at them as starters. Texas is also considering outside possibilities as the free-agent market for starting pitchers has stalled while clubs continue their pursuit of Japan's Masahiro Tanaka.
The Rangers don't appear to be in the running for Tanaka but could get involved with others. Garza, Ervin Santana, Ubaldo Jimenez and Bronson Arroyo are ranked as the best of the remaining free-agent starters.
"We've reached out on a couple of fronts," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "We'll see what happens. We're not pursuing the top-of-the-market guys, but as they sign, we could see the market thaw out a little bit. We're looking at guys who could come in and provide some depth and give us some competition. There are always guys signed this time of year who end up playing big roles on good clubs."
Even if the Rangers do make a move or two before Spring Training, Tepesch remains a big part of their plans both now and in the future. This is a 6-foot-4 right-hander with talent, poise and a solid makeup. There is a lot to like about Tepesch, and Texas saw it last year before he had to be shut down at the beginning of July because of inflammation in his right elbow.
Now Tepesch needs to finish off his development by working on his changeup and building on the experience he gained last season. If Tepesch does that, he could be better than anyone the Rangers bring in at this point of the offseason.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger.


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Many people left Janet Kauffman's "Recycled/Reseen" book project talk last week inspired and ready to create something for Stair Public Library's altered books project.
Here's a reminder: Get busy; entries are due prior to the visit of Detroit artist Tyree Guyton on May 1.
Attendance at last week's library presentation is no prerequisite for participating. All that's needed is a book you don't mind altering and the desire to create something unique.
Kauffman suggested transforming a book the way Guyton transforms neighborhoods in Detroit—by collecting found objects and using them in a new way.
Kauffman said to take an old book that nobody wants and transform it or deform it with found materials—debris from the yard or miscellaneous objects from around the house.
"You could paint all the pages and glue on found materials, or paint your own writing," she said. "You could cut 'windows' in the pages and fill in with your own writing or sticks, stones, whatever."
Another approach, she says, it collect objects that catch your eye and bind them together to somehow make a book.
"It may not look like a book. It might not even open and shut, but it will be a 'recycled,' re-invented book," she said.
Use wire or key rings or plastic ties—anything that will bind the parts together. Write a story or a statement or a poem and glue it onto your book—something that seems to go with the materials used.
"Remember," she says, "found objects, miscellaneous materials, found papers—some of this can look like trash, but it's all raw materials for a 'Recycled/Reseen Book' project."


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Shares Player Of Week Award After Strong Performance At Brown
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Goalkeeper Bobby Thalman, who made 11 saves in Saturday's 1-1 tie with No. 11 Brown, has been named the Ivy League Player of the Week. He shared the honor with Cornell's Stephen Reisert.
Thalman was under pressure throughout Saturday's game. He faced 36 shots but allowed only one to get past him early in the first half. Thalman was particularly strong in the second half when he made eight of his saves. The tie knocked the Bears out of first place in the Ivy League.
Thalman leads the league with 75 saves and is second in save percentage (.833) and shutouts (5).
Thalman and the rest of the Bulldogs close out the season on Saturday when they host Princeton at 3 p.m. at Reese Stadium.
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Top tips for travelling with grandchildren in New Zealand
A trip away with the grandkids can be the perfect opportunity to spend some much needed quality time together!
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Whilst a cross-generational vacation may sound perfect on paper, have you thought through the logistics of your trip, and where might be ideal place to go for family members of all ages? Whether you're a city slicker, an adventure seeker or after a slice of wildlife wonderland. Here's some New Zealand holiday ideas from comparetravelinsurance.co.nz for travelling with grandchildren.
The nature retreat
Warm sunshine and sandy beaches have a knack of keeping everyone happy. The Bay of Islands is a long-time favourite for families, with picture perfect coastlines and stunning scenery. Why not seas the day?! A great way to discover the area, you and the children can set sail of any number of yacht trips around the bay. Secluded beaches, island walks, rock fishing or dolphin spotting; the Bay of Islands has it all! If you're lucky enough, the skipper might even let the kids have go at sailing the boat.
The movie trip
Do your grandkids dress up like Bilbo and Gandalf? Does the saying "Would you like some dinner my precious" now have a whole new meaning? Movie buffs and Lord of the Rings fans can get their film fix at Matamata, just two hours' drive south of Auckland, where you can actually visit the village of Hobbiton. For an adventure straight out of Middle-Earth go on a two hour guided tour to experience the sights such as the arched bridge, party tree, and a host of Hobbit holes including the home of Bilbo Baggins, Bag End.
The theme park escapade
When Disneyland beckons, but it's an unrealistic distance to take the grandchildren, stay closer to home for a themed parked escape to Rainbows End just outside Auckland. With over 20 rides and attractions, from rubber rings, to dodgems, and the big 5 including the Stratosfear, Invader and Fearfall, there's something there for everyone. For those 'young at heart' over 65's, get an all-day pass for just $28.50 and ride to your hearts content!
The city slicker
Urban trekkers can't go wrong with a weekend in windy Wellington - with plenty of cool sites like the Te Papa Museum or the Wellington cable car, you could even take a trip down memory lane and ride on the silver stream heritage railway. For some animal adventure get yourself to Wellington Zoo, or for your dose of wildlife how about a walk around the Botanical gardens or Staglands Wildlife Reserve? There are literally dozens of attractions to keep tourists entertained in Wellington- both for the young and old.
The adventure escape
If both you and your grandchildren like your holidays with a side of adrenalin, you may want to consider a trip to the actioned-packed South Island. A visit to the Waitomo Caves to see the glow worm caves is sure to give your grandkids a feel for adventure with a hidden ecological focus – a perfect mix of fun and education. Not for the faint hearted, Waitomo has a whole lot more to offer; from black water rafting, hikes in the bush, scary abseils into the depths of the lost world tour and waaaay more! Just make sure that all that any of the activities you've signed up for are covered by your travel insurance policy.
Winter retreat
Do you like your holidays all covered in snow? A chilli trip to Queenstown is sure you give snow bunnies their wintery wonderland fix. And if the slopes don't do it for you and the kids, no matter, Queenstown is THE adventure capital to visit anyhow! Perhaps you see can yourself dangling from a bungee, or hiring some bikes in the hills, you can ride down the luge, or zipride at Kawarau. For the budget conscious, families can also visit the Deer Park Heights Tour, play at the Frisbee golf course or plunge into Underwater World. Really the choices in Queenstown are endless, as long as you're game!
Be warned that even if you're cruising New Zealand waters, you are longer covered for hospital or medical expenses by your usual private health care provider aboard. International waters medical expenses on board can be very expensive, so be sure to take out travel insurance for the trip.
3 top tips for travelling with grandchildren:
Ready to start booking your trip? The key to a family friendly holiday is making sure that everyone's got something to look forward to.
• Talk to mum and dad: Having an understanding with your grandchildren's parents on the instructions of holiday is the best way to ensure a smooth-sailing break. Make sure you know any ground rules and discuss any concerns or anxieties. Maybe both parents can sign a letter permitting you to travel with the grandchildren for peace of mind too.
• Plan your trip wisely. Action packed holidays may put a skip in your grandkids step but can easily get tiresome for older travellers. And although you may want to cater the trip to your tastes as well as theirs, forcing them to enjoy an exotic fare or art exhibition when they're not simply not interested may not bode down so well. Find a holiday that suits all family members from big-to-small! Cross-generational ideas that will appeal to everyone such as science museums, aquariums, zoos and tours. Armed with an iPad, travel guide and plenty of fun facts, you can turn an otherwise boring activity into a fascinating, educational experience.
• Don't forget family travel insurance. Anything can happen while you're on-the-go, particularly when travelling with children. Whether someone is injured or falls sick and you need to cancel your trip, or your luggage is stolen or lost, or even if a natural disaster ruins your plans, travel insurance will bring you peace of mind should the unforeseen arise. It's a little known thrifty fact that travel insurance for dependent children (under the age of 21) is often included within the same price of your policy. Some insurers will even cover dependants up to age 25!
Being able to spend quality time together as a family is oh-so-special. Take advantage of the special relationship you share with your grandkids and book that Kiwi holiday today!


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Senior System Engineer - 20 years exp! TS/SCI w/ FSP
Belay Tech is seeking a Senior System Engineer with 20 years of experience to help architect and create a ICAM prototype/framework; understand and write policy (internal and external) relating to ICAM technologies; and collaborate with stakeholders for requirements gathering. All candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with FSPolygraph.
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Grace College Ranked Among Most Efficient Colleges
Grace College recently placed in the Regional Midwest Colleges category of an exclusive U.S. News and World Report list, "Weighing the efficiency of Highly Ranked Universities." This report is a cross analysis of the U.S. News and World Report rankings and an efficiency scale.
U.S. News measures a school's financial resources by taking into account how much it spends per student on instruction, research, student services and related educational expenditures. The schools included in the list were those producing the highest educational quality, as determined by their place in the 2014 Best Colleges rankings, but spending relatively less on educational programs to achieve that quality.
Grace College is concerned not only with the efficiency of its resources but also with the quality and availability of the education it offers its students. Recently, Grace made quality education even more affordable by introducing a new three-year accelerated bachelor's degree program and an additional option that allows students to graduate with a master's degree in four years.
Offered with five distinct master's programs, students who take advantage of the blended degree program receive bachelor's and master's degrees for the price and time of just an undergraduate degree. Grace College is one of the few public or private universities nationally to offer three-year bachelor's degree and four-year master's degree programs across its entire curriculum.
Grace College tirelessly seeks to find a balance between pricing and value that maintains its mission, tradition, and heritage, yet propels its community of learners forward in ways that are relevant and affordable. The school maintains a strong student retention rate, providing competitive financial awards, partnerships with Trine University for Engineering and Bethel College for Nursing, and degree programs at commuter locations in Detroit, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis that allow students to transfer to Grace or other schools to complete a bachelor's degree. Grace's program innovation and value-added education has attracted the attention of Congress, state legislators and national media.
"We have worked diligently to offer a quality Christian education in new and innovative ways, and as a result, we have seen impressive enrollment increases," said Grace President Bill Katip. "Now outside organizations and publications are also taking notice of our success and the value we provide."


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1 percent pay raise will apply mostly to supervisors and managers.
The Postal Service has ended a pay freeze for nonbargaining employees, giving them a 1 percent raise.
The raise, which will go to supervisory, managerial, postmaster and all workers outside any collective bargaining agreement, will go into effect Saturday. Those workers have endured a three-year-pay freeze.
The affected employees "have contributed to the Postal Service's success during these difficult times," Doug Tulino, USPS' vice president for labor relations, wrote in a letter to the National Association of Postal Supervisors. "In recognition of their efforts, nonbargaining employees will receive a 1 percent salary increase."
The Postal Service will also lift a suspension of its award program for nonunion workers, which has been in place since 2011. The program's reinstatement will "provide managers the opportunity to recognize employees for exceptional performance in [fiscal 2014]."
Many of the nonbargaining employees are heads of post offices or postmasters, or have other supervisory positions, and will now once again benefit from pay-for-performance bonuses.
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A. Wayne Wiens
A. Wayne Wiens, emeritus professor of biology at Bethel College, died unexpectedly Feb. 6. He was born Oct. 31, 1936.
He graduated from Hillsboro High School and received a bachelor's degree in natural science at Bethel College, a master's in zoology at Kansas State University, and a doctorate in biochemistry and cell biology at Northwestern University.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Lutsch of Newton; a daughter, Amy of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Eric of El Cerrito, Calif.; and two brothers, Wendell Wiens of Newton and Paul Wiens of St. George, Utah.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Krehbiel Auditorium, Fine Arts Center, Bethel College. A gathering will follow in the Krehbiel Science Center atrium.
Memorial funds have been established with the A. Wayne Wiens Biology Scholarship Endowment Fund at Bethel College, Habitat for Humanity, and the Mennonite Central Committee Meat Canning Project.


text: The DECEPTICONS have won, the AUTOBOTS are defeated, and the time for conquest is at hand! After finally succeeding in defeating the AUTOBOTS, the DECEPTICONS set about ruling our planet with an iron fist. Their forces invade and control New York City where, before long, they manage to cripple the United States. It's a war between the armed forces of the United States of America and a giant species of technologically advanced killing machines-a war that suddenly becomes incredibly one-sided! That is, unless the AUTOBOTS can muster their ranks and come to humanity's aid. But the way things are going on Earth, nothing short of a miracle will save the planet from utter extinction!


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Southcom general: Guantánamo needs $170 million for repairs
By RICHARD LARDNER
Associated Press
As much as $170 million is needed to improve facilities for the troops stationed at the Guantánamo Bay detention center that President Barack Obama has marked for extinction, the top commander of U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday.
Gen. John Kelly told the House Armed Services Committee that upgrades to buildings including barracks and the dining hall for the American personnel assigned to the joint task force at the U.S. base in Cuba are badly needed. He described the living conditions at Guantánamo as not quite squalor but "pretty questionable."
"We need to take care of our troops," Kelly said.
Kelly also said, though, that the detainees are living in humane conditions. He attributed a hunger strike that has grown to 25 detainees to frustration among prisoners over the failure to close Guantánamo. The hunger strike has become the largest and most sustained protest there in several years.
Obama had pledged to shutter the prison soon after taking office, but Congress opposed, passing a law that prohibits the government from transferring Guantánamo prisoners to U.S. soil and requiring security guarantees before they can be sent elsewhere in the world.
Kelly told the committee that the facilities at Guantánamo were designed as temporary structures and never intended to last as long as they have. The prison opened on the base in January 2002.
"These are things that we have to do right now," Kelly said of the repairs. "I'm assuming Guantánamo will be closed someday. But if you look at the past 11 years when it was supposed to be temporary, who knows where it's going."
Kelly said none of the projects are aimed at improving the "lifestyle" of the detainees. But the improvements will increase security and improve the ease of movement for the detainees, which will benefit the guards by making their jobs less complicated, he said.
Kelly also said there's a proposed project to replace one of the facilities where "special detainees" are housed. But he declined to discuss details of the project.
The general estimated the price tag for the repairs at $150 million to $170 million. Construction work at Guantánamo is expensive, he said, because of the base's remote location and lack of local labor.
"So a 10-penny nail costs 20 cents," Kelly said. "Everything's more expensive."
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the committee's top Democrat, raised concerns over the medical care for the 166 detainees at the prison. They are getting older, Smith said, and may soon require better medical care than is available at Guantánamo.
"And as the law stands now, and we have an inmate who has a heart attack, doesn't die, but needs more complicated care, where's he going to get it in Guantánamo?" Smith said. "He's not. And that opens up all kinds of implications in terms of human rights violations and problems that we would have with our own laws, as well as with international laws."
Kelly said there's a small naval hospital that detainees have complete access to. He said he's received advice from the office of the Pentagon's general counsel that "we're within the law so long as they have access — immediate access to any and all medical care on-island."
Over the past few weeks, as lawyers returned from Guantánamo with accounts of clients weak from hunger and an angry standoff with guards, the military had said no more than a handful of prisoners met the definition of being on hunger strike, which includes missing nine consecutive meals.
As of Wednesday, there were 25 hunger strikers, with eight receiving nutrition through feeding tubes, according to Navy Capt. Robert Durand, a spokesman for the detention center. That's an increase of 11 since last Friday.
During his testimony, Kelly said the detainees "had great optimism that Guantánamo would be closed" and were devastated when Obama said nothing about the facility in his inauguration speech or State of the Union speech.
But lawyers who have represented prisoners said the protest began in early February when a relatively new officer in charge of camp operations, Army Col. John Bogdan, ordered an intensive search of the communal pod-like area where a majority of detainees are held. Guards confiscated personal items such as family letters, photos and mail from attorneys. The prisoners also said government-issued Qurans were searched in a way they considered religious desecration. The military has said Quran searches were consistent with previous policies and respectful.


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If I have a spring running into my pond do I still need aeration?
Scott – Ripon, WI
Natural springs are an excellent source of water to fill and maintain a farm pond or lake. The volume of water and the rate at which it flows into your pond varies depending on the magnitude of the spring. While a higher magnitude spring can provide a great deal of water exchange they do not do much to help boost the oxygen level in your pond.
Great deals of pond owners believe their water body is spring-fed because the pond water is cold in the deeper areas of the pond. Pockets of cold water are more often caused by a lack of adequate water circulation which leads to water stratification in the water body. This allows a top layer of water which is heated and oxygenated by the surrounding atmosphere to stay at the top of the pond while the water at the bottom of the pond stays trapped, cold and devoid of oxygen. A couple great indicators that your pond is spring fed are that the water level tends to stay the same regardless of rainfall or lack thereof in your area, or if your pond has an outlet and is constantly flowing. Since spring water tends to be colder you will notice that spring fed ponds are cooler even when properly aerated but the entire water body will be cool, not just random pockets of water.
Properly aerating a water body requires not only circulation but the addition of oxygen that can be absorbed into the water column. For this reason, a spring fed pond is not a direct substitute for a proper aeration system. Aeration systems are designed to not only move water around your pond but to boost the dissolved oxygen content of the water column. Bottom plate systems like the Airmax® Aeration System utilize air compressors and membranes to pump oxygen to the bottom of your pond and then break it down in to small enough bubbles that are absorbed into the water column. This process also forces the water above the plate towards the surface of the pond causing a mushrooming effect that circulates the water body. These type of systems can be used year round. Fountains can also be used to aerate water bodies. Since they draw from the surface of the pond, fountains are usually better suited for ponds 6' deep and shallower while bottom plates systems work well in deeper ponds. Fountains pump water from the pond and spray it into the air in fine droplets that absorb oxygen and then crash back into the pond. With this principle in mind you might be able to guess that a fountain that sprays a thicker or solid stream of water adds less oxygen to the pond than one that has a finer spray pattern. While effective in shallow water bodies, these systems are best used only for summer aeration.
Almost every pond can benefit from aeration as it not only provides oxygen for fish but also promotes faster muck digestion and an overall cleaner pond. If you have an aeration system in your pond but are unsure if it is properly aerated you can take temperature readings in multiple depths and areas of your pond and record any extreme variations which indicate a lack of circulation from your aeration system.
Pond Talk: Pond owners implement natural springs to create interesting water features in their ponds in the form of artesian wells and water leveling features which you can find online. Have you found a unique way to take advantage of your spring fed pond?
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Tropical Storm Jerry weakening in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Jerry is weakening as it swirls over the Atlantic.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have decreased to near 45 mph (75 kph). But forecasters say some fluctuations in strength are possible over the next two days.
The storm is centered about 1,310 miles (2,110 kilometers) east of Bermuda and is nearly stationary. A slow, erratic motion is expected during the day.
Jerry is the 10th tropical storm of the Atlantic season.


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My Psychic Secret Swapper
by exercisebeforeknitting
Check out the crazy loot from Christine in the SP10 reveal package!! Wow! There is too much here to fit in one frame! And all of it so perfect! Aaron is quite tired of listening to me gush so now it's your turn! And seriously, you should all follow that link over to her blog. She has some really interesting posts. The freakiest? This one. *shudder*
1. Vegan Cupcakes by these folks, a book I've coveted since reading the New York Times article
2. Lots of chocolate, both milk and dairy free
3. RSPCA dish towel
4. Cloth book/rattle for Beatrix
5. A fold-out postcard of her town in NSW
6. Super cute necklace by Karin Taylor
7. A skein of Merino Cashmere 4-ply in Geranium from The Knittery (!!!)
8. Rebecca Baby & Kids magazine
9. Some great laminated patterns (I don't know what I did with those pictures…)
10. This really funny card (Christine, are you saying I'm That Mom? Kidding, of course I am…)
10. A Princess Beatrix t-shirt (where did she find that??)
Thanks so much, Christine!!! I hope you were as spoiled as I was this swap!!!
Actual knitted items will reappear later this week. Beatrix is cutting her top teeth and no one is sleeping
well at all at my house. Knitting has been temporarily placed on the back burner while the three of us focus on survival.


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The science and mystery of hendra virus
Hendra virus was first observed in 1994 but Australia's leading researchers are still quick to list what they do not know about it.
Scientists identified the previously unknown virus after the death of Queensland horse trainer Vic Rail and 13 of his horses at Hendra, a Brisbane suburb, in 1994. The virus was later named for the suburb.
After extensive testing of a range of animal species, the CSIRO identified flying foxes (fruit bats) as its natural host.
A CSIRO-developed vaccine for horses was released in November 2012.
Despite their progress, scientists remain puzzled by several key elements in the story of Hendra:
- Why was 2011 the worst year for cases of Hendra?
- What is the trigger for the movement of the virus from fruit bats to horses?
- Is it one or more of Australia's four flying fox species that are responsible for its spread?
- How are fruit bats immune to the effects of such a virulent virus?
What is Hendra?
Hendra is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is able to move from animals to humans.
It was originally called 'equine morbillivirus' but was renamed Hendra and became the first of a new genus, henipavirus, within the paramyxoviridae family. It is closely related to the Nipah virus, which does not exist in Australia.
CSIRO scientists have recently (mid-2012) identified a third related virus, now called Cedar virus.
The discovery is described as a 'lightbulb moment' in Hendra research, with scientists keen to discover the genetic difference between the two.
While Hendra virus has proven to be deadly to both horses and humans, Cedar virus is harmless.
The evidence to date shows Hendra can be transmitted from flying fox to horse, from horse to horse and from horse to human.
In 2011, a dog tested positive to Hendra for the first time.
Scientists say it is known that other species may be susceptible to Hendra, but until now a case had not been seen beyond the laboratory.
Further research is now under way into how the virus affects dogs and whether they can transmit it to humans.
Fruit bats show no sign of illness when infected with Hendra, although when they shed the virus, it is highly virulent.
In fact, Hendra has been described as one of the most virulent viruses in the world.
It causes a range of symptoms in horses; they are typically fast acting and death comes rapidly from either respiratory or neurological symptoms.
Of horses infected with Hendra, 75 per cent die as a result of the virus. Horses found to have Hendra are typically killed to minimise any further spread of the virus.
While the transfer of the virus from horses to humans is rare, four of the seven human cases since 1994 have resulted in death.
Hendra virus symptomsSymptoms in horses typically include:
- a sudden fever;
- laboured breathing;
- frothy or blood-stained nasal discharge; and
- neurological changes such as loss of vision, muscle twitching or loss of balance.
Symptoms in humans include:
- a flu-like illness that can develop into pneunomia or encephalitis.
CSIRO scientists suggest Hendra is a stable virus, quite unlike strains of the human flu, which change and adapt.
It is also known to be fragile in the environment, has little chance of living in a decomposing animal and is not easily transmitted. It is easily killed by soap or detergents, heat or in a dry environment.
Close direct contact is needed for transmission to occur and it is not spread by droplets in the air like human flu or the highly contagious equine influenza.
Hendra is thought to be a very ancient virus within fruit-bat populations. Since research into Hendra began, the virus has been found in all four mainland species of fruit bats.
Recent research shows Hendra virus present in 30 per cent to 60 per cent of bat urine samples collected. It is thought that only some fruit bats carry high enough levels of the virus to allow it to move between species, a phenomenon known as 'spillover'.
How spillover occurs is unknown but bat urine, saliva, aborted bat fetuses or reproductive fluids from bats may be involved.
While the majority of Hendra cases have been recorded east of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland and northern NSW, Hendra has the potential to be found wherever fruit bats occur.
Hendra's history
Hendra was first observed in September 1994 when Vic Rail and some of his horses were affected by a sudden and unknown illness.
Several days later, Mr Rail and 13 horses had died. A second person became infected with the virus, but survived.
Another seven horses were infected with the virus. They did not die from Hendra but were put down to prevent a relapse of the infection.
The Queensland Department of Primary Industries collected samples from the property in Hendra on the outskirts of Brisbane and sent them to the CSIRO in Victoria for analysis.
The CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory isolated and identified a virus in what is thought to be record time. The virus was unknown anywhere else in the world.
The second human death from Hendra came in October 1995, 13 months after the first case. A 35-year-old Mackay farmer was the third person to be infected with the virus.
It was only after his death from a relapse that an investigation uncovered the death of two horses on his property in August 1994, a month earlier than the Hendra outbreak near Brisbane. The horses were found to have died from Hendra.
Two Queensland vets died from the virus in separate incidents in 2008 and 2009.
Dr Ben Cunneen was infected after treating an infected horse at a veterinary clinic in Redlands, south-east of the Brisbane CBD.
An outbreak at a Cawarral property near Rockhampton killed four horses and 55-year-old vet Dr Alister Rodgers.
There have been seven human infections since the virus was first detected 17 years ago; four people have died as a result.
Hendra outbreaks in 2011 and 2012
There was an unprecedented spike in the number of Hendra cases in 2011. Twenty-one horses died and many hundreds were tested in NSW and Queensland.
Before 2011, NSW had recorded only one horse death from Hendra, in Murwillumbah in 2006.
During 2011, there were 10 confirmed cases of Hendra in NSW on eight properties. Hendra was found in Wollongbar, Macksville, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Ballina, and South Ballina.
There have been no new cases of Hendra in NSW in 2012.
- NSW Primary Industries: Latest Hendra information
In Queensland in 2011, Hendra was confirmed in nine locations, resulting in the death of 11 horses.
Hendra has been found in Beaudesert, Boonah, Park Ridge, Kuranda, Hervey Bay, Boondall, Logan Reserve, Chinchilla and the Gold Coast.
So far this year (2012), Hendra outbreaks have been confirmed in six locations in Queensland including in Cairns, Rockhampton and Mackay. A number of people who've come into contact with sick horses are being monitors for signs of the virus.
- Queensland Primary Industries: Latest Hendra information
Scientists are unsure why 2011 was a particularly bad year for Hendra outbreaks.
One theory is that Cyclone Yasi and the summer season flooding in Queensland over 2010/2011 may have destroyed food sources and fruit-bat habitats in northern Queensland, forcing bats south.
CSIRO scientists believe stressed fruit bats may shed more of the virus. They may have spread the virus to southern fruit-bat populations. It is also thought infected animals shed higher levels of a virus when they are first exposed.
The equine industry and Government authorities are on high alert in 2012 after the deaths of two horses in Rockhampton and Townsville in May.
Managing Hendra
The transfer of Hendra virus from bats to horses and from horses to humans is considered rare.
There is no evidence to suggest that Hendra can be transferred directly from fruit bats to humans.
The virus is not highly contagious. Close direct contact with an infected horse is required for transmission to other horses or carers.
Hendra has an incubation period of five days to 16 days, and horses can shed the virus about two to three days before showing symptoms.
In humans, Hendra usually comes to light as a flu-like illness that can develop into pneunomia or encephalitis.
People who have recovered from Hendra virus may relapse, sometimes many months after the first infection.
If you are a horse owner, you are encouraged to assess your property for trees that may attract bats, observe the seasonal changes in those trees, and isolate horses from any area where bats may roost during the day.
- Australian Horse Industry Council: Managing bats and trees
Trees to be aware of include, but are not restricted to, a range of fig trees, melaleucas, eucalypts, wattles and passion fruit vines. Flying foxes are also attracted to flowering or fruiting trees with soft fruits, like paw-paw, mangoes, lillypillies, grevillias and some palms.
Evidence from June and July 2011 indicates that all cases of Hendra occurred in paddocks with access to flowering or blossoming trees attractive to bats.
Horses should be fenced away from fruiting or flowering trees where fruit bats may be present. They should be removed from areas where bats roost during the day.
Food and water for horses should be kept well clear of the bat habitat, and should be under cover where possible.
Horse feed should not include food like apples, carrots or molasses, which may attract bats.
Horse owners are encouraged to change boundary fencing to avoid nose-to-nose contact with neighbouring horses.
Research from the 2011 Hendra outbreaks indicates that infected horses are unlikely to pass on Hendra to stable or paddock mates, unless there has been close contact.
Vets or horse owners should follow strict quarantine procedures if a horse is suspected of being ill. Ideally, avoid all contact until the illness has been investigated. Take great care with hygiene and personal protection, including the use of full protective clothing.
If you notice symptoms of Hendra virus in your horse, quarantine the animal and contact your vet immediately. Contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
- Equine Veterinarians Australia: 12-step-guide to minimising Hendra risks
The science on Hendra
In November 2012, a Hendra vaccine for horses was released. CSIRO tests showed the vaccine had prevented infection in horses.
The horse vaccine is seen as a tool in breaking the cycle of Hendra transmission from horses to humans.
It is thought that a vaccine for humans is still many years away, although work is underway to develop better treatments for people who do contract Hendra virus.
In mid-2012 CSIRO scientists identified a previously unknown related virus, now called Cedar virus after its discovery in Cedar Grove south of Brisbane.
The discovery is described as a 'lightbulb moment' in Hendra research with scientists keen to discover the genetic difference between the two.
While Hendra virus has proven to be deadly to both horses and humans, Cedar virus is harmless. It is hoped a comparison of the two viruses will determine what makes Hendra so deadly.
Scientists are also focusing on a better understanding fruit bats.
They are studying bat ecology and bat immune systems to understand how Hendra maintains itself, how the virus emerges from bats and what causes it to switch hosts.
They are looking for biological signs in bats that will help to predict potential Hendra 'spillover' events. This information could be used to offer an early warning to horse owners about likely outbreaks of Hendra.
The CSIRO is looking particularly at the black flying fox. Its habitat mirrors the geography of outbreaks in Queensland and NSW.
A study of bat urine from all bat species is also under way to determine if one species naturally carries higher rates of the virus than others.
Hendra is a notifiable disease in Australia. Report suspicions to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.
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What We Believe About Giving
We acknowledge that church and money live in a historic tension: Following Jesus means that money is not the driving force in our lives. And for churches to create loving and just communities these days, some money is needed. So we live in that tension at Centennial, and we seek to trust that a generous life is a meaningful one. We also believe that generous giving includes sharing our time, talents, prayers, and presence with one another and with the world.
For new guests: You are always welcome to give, and we hope you never feel pressured to give your money to us; your presence is a gift to us!
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Rihanna Smokes Something Suspicious, Flashes Gold Tooth in NYC [PHOTOS]
While most New Yorkers were holed up inside and fighting the bitter cold and precipitation this past weekend, Rihanna was out and about in full force. She kept warm in an interesting fashion, so to speak.
RiRi shared a selfie -- nothing new there, either, as she is the queen of Instagram sharing -- that finds her smoking something that looks a little suspicious and, well, pretty much like a blunt.
RiRi has never bothered to hide her love for the green stuff and she posted a shot of her taking a drag with NYC skyscrapers in the background. It's a bit ballsy of her to be on the street with her blunt. But then again, this is Rihanna and she clearly DGAF. Sh makes the rules.


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AMN-5 Fifth International Conference on Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyActivity by Melissa Pentecost | added on Feb 07, 2011 | New Zealand
Sponsor(s): MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The biennial conference offers a broad interdisciplinary overview of advanced materials and nanotechnology, and provides an exciting forum to discuss new and exciting advances in the field.
The MacDiarmid Institute would like to extend a warm welcome to you at the Fifth International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN-5).
The biennial conference offers a broad interdisciplinary overview of advanced materials and nanotechnology, and provides an exciting forum to discuss new and exciting advances in the field.
Technical symposia include:
- nanoengineered materials and devices.
- nanolithography.
- nanoscale optics.
- nanotube growth and device concepts.
- nanoparticle synthesis and applications.
- nanophotonics.
- electron microscopy.
- biomolecular assembly.
- bionano-technologies (including bioMEMs and microfluidics).
- conducting polymers and molecular materials.
- functional nanocoatings.
- hybrid materials.
- novel semiconductor materials.
- strongly electron correlated materials.
- soft matter.
- physics of clusters and cluster-based devices.
- new materials and devices for radiation imaging and detection.
- plasmonics.
- nanopore science.
- spintronics.
advanced materials.
2011 will be a most auspicious year marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of superconductivity, and 25 years since high temperature superconductivity was first observed.
2011 has also been chosen as the International Year of Chemistry, IYC2011. This is intended as a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.
We will be marking these events with special sub-themes during the conference.
Contributors include Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Anthony Leggett (Illinois), Professor Sir Richard Friend, (Cambridge), Professor Jean Fréchet (Berkeley and LBNL), and Professor Neil W Ashcroft (Cornell).
The conference will be held in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand from 7th -11th February 2011.
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The name Naeem Khan has been closely associated with glamorous, red carpet worthy dresses. And indeed, the multitude of fabulous alternatives presented over the years have rightfully earned the label a well deserved reputation. The label has embraced an exciting direction for the next seasons and managed to incorporate a few day outfits in addition to the ultra glamorous alternatives that have dazzled fans in the past and that still steal the spotlight immediately. Femininity is highlighted differently in each outfit. Abstract prints are str... Read More


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Marion, Hillsboro Chambers of Commerce have 2nd joint banquet
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For communities to prosper — which should be the goal of economic development — they have to make a serious long-term commitment to growth, said Don Macke of the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship.
"This is a long game," he said Monday. "This is a marathon."
It takes at least three to five years to see meaningful change and a decade or more of sustained effort to really turn a community around, he said.
Macke was the keynote speaker at the second annual joint banquet of the Marion and Hillsboro Chambers of Commerce. He said that Marion County's $1 billion economy is equivalent to a Fortune 1000 business, and that for the best chances of growth, businesses and communities should reinvest 10 percent of that and set aside 1 percent for development.
Macke also looked at where income comes from in the county. Approximately one-third of the county's economy comes from retirees. Another 20 percent comes from people who commute to jobs outside the county.
The number of commuters, as well as proximity to larger markets, means that Marion County's retail demand is more than twice what is sold in the county.
About 190 people attended the banquet.
Macke met with a small group from Marion Economic Development Inc. Tuesday morning for more in-depth conversation about economic growth. Returning to the topic of retirees and their affect on the economy, he said it's important to make it easier for retirees to remain in their communities, and that wealthier retirees are the ones more likely to relocate if their community doesn't meet all their needs.
The community's proximity to larger markets, as well as its good school and hospital facilities, should make it an attractive place for young families who want a small-town atmosphere while commuting to work, Macke said. But a limiting factor in that is a shortage of affordable housing.
Marion City Administrator Doug Kjellin said freeing up houses was part of the strategy of developing 10 duplexes on the east side of town. If retirees move into the duplexes from larger homes, those homes will be on the market for families to move into.
Macke also spoke with the MEDI members about economic development staffing. He said it is important to provide a clear mission for anyone working in economic development to avoid frustration and turnover.


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Our goal is to support the fine work already being done on campus, to relieve faculty and staff of any duplicative or unnecessary aspects of this work, and to coordinate and make more visible the assessment activities that link us across the entire campus.
During the 2013/14 academic year, the UW Bothell campus benefited from Linda Watts leadership efforts on the assessment of the undergraduate learning goals adopted by the campus and approved by the E.C. in 2012. Linda will continue in this capacity, serving as a point-of-contact for academic personnel (faculty and staff) who wish to confer regarding assessment of student learning. Although her primary role will focus on our campus undergraduate student learning goals and how they might link with program and school learning goals, she is also available to consult regarding assessment of student lerning objectives at the course, minor/major, program/school, and campus levels.
Under Linda's leadership, working groups will be formed around each of the learning goals. In 2014/15 there will be four initial Assessment of Student Learning Working Groups. Each of these groups will focus on one of the campus-wide learning goals listed below:
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That didn't take long.
One day after Iran announced a nuclear deal with Turkey and Brazil — a transparent stalling effort designed to ward off international sanctions aimed at curtailing its nuclear program — the Obama administration has announced its own deal with the other major powers, including Russia and China, to go ahead with tough new sanctions.
It's a draft plan. But, still, for those of use who care about Israel and Middle East stability, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement today is nothing short of huge.
As the negotiations on the draft resolution were in their final hours on Monday evening, a senior administration official said that one of the most critical sections of the proposed sanctions were modeled on a resolution passed last year against North Korea, after its second nuclear test. That resolution authorized all nations to search cargo ships heading into or out of the country for suspected weapons, nuclear technology or other cargo prohibited by previous United Nations resolutions …
Other elements of the sanctions resolution are aimed at Iranian financial institutions, including those that support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The corps is responsible for overseeing the military aspects of the Iranian nuclear program. But it has also played a central role in suppressing protests against the government, and the Obama administration is betting that the organization is now despised by a large enough portion of the Iranian public that the sanctions may be welcomed by part of Iranian society. That is a big bet, however, because the corps also runs large elements of the country's infrastructure, including its airports.
The deal, struck with the veto-wielding members of the U.N. Security Council (France, Russia, China, and the U.K.) plus Germany, is the Obama administration's answer to Iran's not-so-subtle high stakes gamesmanship.
Mrs. Clinton said the new offer [with Turkey and Brazil] would still leave Iran "in clear violation of its international obligations" because it "is continually amassing newly enriched uranium." She also criticized what she called the "amorphous timeline for the removal" of the low enriched uranium. Reading the terms, she said, "that could take months of further negotiation and that is just not acceptable to us and to our partners."
To those critics who say that sanctions will not hurt or deter Iran, I would ask: Why, then, is Iran going to such great lengths to undermine them?
As the Times reports:
Iran has been working mightily to ward off new sanctions, sending its foreign minister to the capitals of countries sitting on the Security Council to make the case that the sanctions amount to an American conspiracy to deprive Iran of its right to enrich uranium under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
Maybe you saw this photo of a Ahmadinejad in today's Times, raising the V for victory sign after inking the deal with Brazil and Turkey. If Obama and Clinton succeed in getting these sanctions through the United Nations, it will be the end of Ahmadinejad's smirking.


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Websense Is Taking Texas Goody Bag and Going
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It's official: Websense is moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas. The Austin Chamber of Commerce announced the move Feb. 28.
The Web security company apparently found incentives of $4.5 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund and $438,000 from the City of Austin too good to pass up. Websense says it "anticipates" a continued presence in San Diego.
Websense also now has an Austin-based parent, Vista Equity Partners, which bought the Sorrento Valley-based business in June for $906 million.
"Establishing Austin as our headquarters will heighten our security industry leadership position and enable us to better serve our growing global customer base," said John McCormack, CEO of Websense, in a statement distributed to the media. "The city is quickly becoming a technology hub with an invigorating quality of life and multitiered workforce that fits well into our future plans."
The Austin chamber said Websense will bring 470 jobs and $9.94 million in capital investment to the Texas city.


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2014 Member Day Trip
On Friday, June 20, Members at Birmingham Botanical Gardens took their annual day trip. This year's trip was to Hills and Dales Estate in LaGrange, Ga. The group enjoyed a private tour of the garden and house and lunch by the pool.
The centerpiece of the Hill & Dales Estate is a beautiful Georgian-Italian villa, designed by architects Hal Hentz & Neel Reid for textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway, Sr. Completed in 1916. The home complements the formal boxwood gardens planted earlier in the mid 19th century by Sarah Ferrell.
The property has been lovingly preserved by two generations of the Callaway family and is now open for public visitation. Guests can explore educational exhibits and experience an engaging film that tells the story of the estate.
More information on Hills & Dales Estate is located at: http://www.hillsanddales.org.
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Ok, so it says my account is expired, but I can still post here?
Ok, so it says my account is expired, but I can still post here?
Today I changed a brake line on a Chevy, got drunk, fucked the hell out of my fiance and smoked my pipe.
I feel like a legit man. Haha.
Finding out your ex of 2.5 years who never wanted to have sex with you...fucked your best friend.
Eh, it all boils down to "doesn't fucking matter" like 10 years after the fact, but still stings a little.
On the snake front, I got a pair of anerythristic Kenyan sand boas today. Pretty sweet.
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Christine is handling her father's death much better than I expected to be honest.
It helps that she got to say goodbye, and that it was not a surprise. Her dad had cancer, and there are generally two outcomes...remission or death.
She went through all her old pics today and made a photo album. Her dad...back in the day, was a pretty...
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Well, I am fairly sure Christine's dad passed away today, but I am not entirely sure. She got a call last night saying he went to sleep and they didn't expect him to wake up, so she went to say goodbye today. When I came home, she was asleep...when I woke up, she was not home. She still isn't.
She MAY...
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Over the past 3 days, we moved...again.
Getting settled in. It's not a bad place, especially with our stuff out.
For bad news...Christine's dad has been given days to live. The tumors in his brain are getting bigger and they found new stuff in his lungs...inoperable.
It really, really sucks. We were hoping we could get married before anything like...
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Went to a doctor for the first time in 14 years.
Of course she had to be young and cute...making me all nervous.
I am getting a full blood panel done. Check my thyroid, metabolism etc etc.
And then a physical in a month.
I have enough body issues, now this cute doctor is gonna touch my junk? Haha. Awesome...
I am glad I...
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I am starting to wonder if I am wasting my time, energy and money on my "reptile business."
I pretty much failed to thrive with ball pythons, got out of them...and got into hognoses. I think they are the next big snake, along with Kenyan sand boas...
but no one else around me seems to have any faith in me...
Even my fiance...who...
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That sudden realization that you no longer really matter at your job...
I used to be the full time auditor...Sunday-Thursday. Now I am the guy who covers two second shifts and two weekend overnight shifts.
Easily replaced at the blink of an eye. 9 years...amounting to a whopping dog turd.
I really hope I get that factory job. Not that I'd...
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So I am not too sure how I like this update. Everything is all...confusing now.
Anyway, my best friends and I are starting up "Pipe club."
Basically an excuse to hang out and smoke pipes. I ordered myself a new one.
A nice starter pipe.


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Indulge & Relax in the Bay of Plenty
Home to beautiful beaches, bustling cities & laid back coastal communities, the Bay of Plenty is perfect for relaxing, shopping and indulging...
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Indulge & Relax in the Bay of Plenty
Home to beautiful beaches, bustling cities and laid back coastal communities, the sunny Bay of Plenty region is perfect for relaxing, shopping and indulging in beauty treatments and fine food and wine. Read on for our tips for the perfect Bay of Plenty escape!
Whether it's a fun girls' weekend away, an indulgent couples' retreat or a relaxing escape from reality, a trip to the Bay of Plenty region offers everything you need to recharge, rejuvenate and revel in the finer things in life.
Your Bay of Plenty accommodation is the first step in achieving ultimate relaxation during your visit. Choose from an array of stylish serviced apartments, sumptuous hotels, cosy B&Bs and boutique coastal cottages.
Next step: indulge! Treat yourself to any of the luxurious spa and massage treatments available in the Bay of Plenty, whether a quick facial or manicure, a relaxing hot stone massage or a full beauty package at one of the region's day spas. Finish off with a soak in a soothing hot mineral pool.
Hit the shops in Tauranga or Mount Maunganui! Everything from boutique fashion labels to high quality gift and homewares, books, accessories, surf and sportswear are available, with many a café en route, at which to recharge the batteries. If shopping's not your cup of tea, spend your day chilling on the beach or sit back and see the sights on a local tour.
Wine & Dine
Come evening, get your glad rags on and explore the Bay of Plenty's thriving nightlife! The region's range of intimate cafes, ethnic eateries and waterfront restaurants are all great dining options. After dark, the downtown bars, pubs and clubs promise a memorable night out – the perfect end to your Bay of Plenty escape.


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I am so fascinated by the concept of this book. Washoku is all about "the art of creating nutritional and aesthetic harmony at the table", something that we so easily fogret in our busy daily lives. Reading this book really made me feel serene (although I can't guarantee the heavy flu medication had nothing to do with it), and dream of a life less busy, less stressful and more balanced in every way.
The idea to try different salts with my dinner also came from this book, and I decided to experiment with a matcha salt and a black sesame salt, both of which are my favourite flavors.
Matcha salt
1 tsp sea salt flakes
1/4 tsp matcha powder
Grind gently in a mortar and pestle. Serve with fish or use as a dip for fried foods.
Black sesame salt
1 tbs black sesame seeds
1 tsp sea salt
Grind in a mortar and pestle. Serve with fish or dish of your choice.
...and serve the salts with the fish
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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has the entire week to itself, as far as console releases are concerned. In fact, it's the only console release of note on the horizon. DmC: Devil May Cry also comes to the PC.
• Murder, She Wrote 2: Return to Cabot Cove (PC download)
• The Sims 3: 70's, 80's and 90's Stuff (PC/Mac)
• Rush Bros (PC)
• Dungeonland (PC)
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PS3)
• Dawnstar (PC/Mac)
• Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (PC)
• The Cave (PC)
• Strike Suit Zero (PC)
• Deadly Voltage: Rise of the Invincible (PC)
• Path of Exile (Open Beta) (PC)
• Akaneiro: Demon Hunters (PC)
• DmC: Devil May Cry (PC)
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