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Season Six
Episode Nine – "Grifting 101"
Parody is more than Community's bread and butter. It has become the show's defining characteristic. Casual TV watchers often know Community as "that show that's different every week". Fans know what they mean. One week it's a Western, the next an 8-bit video game. One season they're astronauts, the next they're hard-nosed detectives. The parody episodes range from the good to excellent. The best ones, however, have a few key things in common: they hit all the genre clichés, add a Greendale twist, and have some sort of emotional resonance.
"A Fistful of Paintballs", (Season 2, episode 23) my favorite of the bunch, does all these things. It hits all the beats of a classic Spaghetti Western (the quick draw, the showdown, etc.), it's unmistakably Greendale (paintball), and has emotional resonance (the vote to kick Pierce out of the group).
"Grifting 101" has great moments but falls short of greatness for some late missteps I'll get into in a moment. Though I must say, it's superb use of The IT Crowd's Matt Berry made it a close fight.
I've written before about Community's knack for getting the most from their guest stars, and after watching tonight's episode, Berry is the clear front runner for guest star of the season. The fact that he's given such a large part is sort of unfair (Steve Guttenberg only had three scenes last week) but his bombastic performance as Professor DeSalvo was so entertaining I don't think anyone outside of Nathan frickin' Lane could have made it any funnier.
Against Jeff's advice, the gang enrolls in DeSalvo's 'Grifting 101'. Their enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment however when DeSalvo refuses to teach them anything but charges hundreds of dollars for "grifting suitcases" that they spend all period passing to one another. Surprise, surprise, the class is a grift. Jeff smugly refuses to intervene at first, but a skirmish with DeSalvo (never steal a man's scotch!) quickly changes his mind and the gang decides to grift the grifter and teach him a lesson about messing with Greendale.
DeSalvo makes short work of the gang, who have no idea how to grift (they actually sit and watch The Sting for ideas) but his downfall is assured when he teams up with Britta to stage an accident and con Greendale to pay out fifty grand in hush money. Britta double-crosses DeSalvo with the classic "con within a con" move, returns the money to Greendale, and sends him packing. Day saved.
While the episode satisfies two of my three criteria for a great parody, the emotional punch never comes. It's especially unfortunate because the setup was there. The cold open established that Britta gets a lot of flack from her friends for never having money, yet the fact that she chose THEM over a fat wad of cash is entirely glossed over. Poor Britta. Even when she does good she can't get any respect. She's starting to become the Meg Griffin of the gang, and that's not a good thing.
But "Grifting 101" still scores high marks for humor, creativity, and Matt Berry (you seriously need to watch The IT Crowd). It probably won't be anyone's favorite episode of the season, but maybe that speaks to how good the season has been instead of how "Grifting 101" falls short.
Justin Rawana is recapping Community season 6 in a week-by-week format.
Read all recaps of Community Season 6 episodes: 8 here, 7 here, 6 here, 5 here, 4 here, 3 here, 2 here and episode 1 here.
Community airs every Tuesday on Yahoo Screen. The IT Crowd is available on Netflix (US/Canada/UK)


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What Causes Bar stool Shade Improvements?
Bar stool coloring improvements can happen for just a a number of good reasons, for instance, proposes the base sickness; ingredients which have been included in stool; variations in order to compounds normally within chair; having, having, and also sipping associated with particular liquids, ingredients, or even medicines.
Degrees of colors of stools along with the causes include:
- Dark, tarry, difficult barstools: Gastritis (hemorrhaging through the abdominal)
- African american bar stools (virtually no aroma, never tacky): Remedies including metal tablets or bismuth-comprising remedies (Pepto-Bismol)
- Yellowish bar stools: Celiac disease, pancreatic most cancers

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Transformers Prime Voyager Class Megatron Toy Review
General Information:
Release Date: February 2012
Price Point: $22.99 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General release (Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target etc.)
Accessories: Blade weapon, Fusion Cannon/Blade weapon
- In Box (Official Photo)*
- Vehicle Mode (Official Photo)*
- Robot Mode (Official Photo)*
- Scan of Box (front)
- Scan of Box (back)
- Scan of art
- Tech Specs
- Vehicle Mode
- Vehicle Mode (Side)
- Vehicle Mode (Back)
- Vehicle Mode (Front view)
- Vehicle Mode (Angle view)
- Vehicle Mode (Rear Angle View)
- Vehicle Mode (Weapons attached)
- Vehicle Mode (Extra Weapons attached)
- With Deluxe Megatron (Vehicle Modes)
- Robot Mode
- Robot Mode (Side)
- Robot Mode (Back)
- Robot Mode (Close up)
- Robot Mode (Focus on head)
- Robot Mode (Angle view)
- Robot Mode (Posed)
- Robot Mode (Claw Weapon Attached)
- Robot Mode (Cannon and blade weapon)
- Robot Mode (Focus on blade weapon)
- Robot Mode (Cannon light on)
- Robot Mode (With extra weapons)
- With Deluxe Megatron (Robot Modes)
*Images with asterisks* and text in italics below from The Official Transformers Web Site:
MEGATRON began his life as a gladiator, built to fight in the brutal darkness of the Kaon pits. It was there that he learned that the strong survive and the weak perish, and there that he became determined to be the strongest of all. His conquest began there, and has since burned its way across the universe.,/i>
The AUTOBOT army's worst fears are realized in this robot-to-spaceship figure! The villainous MEGATRON figure wields a battle claw and his fusion canon converts to a mighty sword. Keep switching him from robot mode to spaceship mode and back again, so he can handle whatever his opponents dish out!
Figure comes with accessory. Includes 2 button-cell batteries. Voyager Class Series 1: 002 MEGATRON Ages 5 and up.
Following the rather controversial run of the "First Edition" Transformers Prime action figures, the regular "Robots in Disguise" line begin in early 2012. Among the first figures released for this line was a Voyager Class Megatron figure. Previously, the only available "Transformers Prime" Megatron toy was a Deluxe scale version from the "Entertainment Pack" which only saw limited release outside of the United States. This makes the Voyager (aka "Powerizer") version of Megatron the first mass market iteration of the character for this series.
Robot Mode:
I think any discussion of Megatron's robot mode has to begin by addressing the proverbial elephant in the room: the amount of plastic and size of the figure compared to previous Voyager Class figures. The difficulty in making a true evaluation is that Voyager Class figures in themselves often varied in size from series to series. That said, if I were to put the size of this terms of previous series, I would say the Voyager Class now straddles a line between what the Voyager Class has been in lines like "Cybertron" and the old Beast Wars "Mega" class. Vector Prime for instance is bigger and bulkier than this figure, and if that is your sole deciding factor on whether to get this figure or not, then this review isn't for you.
Megatron's design has many influences including the G1 character, the Movie iteration of the character and the Decepticon symbol itself. The most obvious influence is the live action movie version of the character. Megatron looks like a robot with an inner layer of detail (which he does have) that is covered in curved armor with sharp angles and claw like designs all over it. Some of the most shining examples of this style are found on his shoulder armor, which has two curved pieces that look like the ends of a clawed hand. His chest armor flares out into these angles on the middle and that sides. This is very similar to the Movie Megatron, who also had an inner layer of detail overlaid by sharp looking armor pieces.
The G1 influence comes into play in three primary parts: the head, his legs and his Fusion Cannon. At first glance, you may just wonder where the G1 influence in the head is, but a closer look shows that the "helmet" portion of his head is designed to look a bit flat at the top, similar to the "bullet head" Megatron seen in some G1 advertisements and illustrations. His helmet then flares out to reveal a scary looking face and a wide chin, making its shape similar to G1 Megatron. The only oddity is his near lack of a nose. It's there but it's kind of squished into a groove in his face instead which looks kind of odd to me, but I've been slowly getting used to it as I follow the animated series.
The leg designs on this figure (and the CGI model) largely draw influence from G1 Megatron. Keep in mind that the original Megatron transformed into a gun (call it a blaster all you want, it was based on a real life weapon) so the handle of the gun had to wind up somewhere on the robot mode. In the case of G1 Megatron, the grips became his legs, resulting in panels with grooves on them from the weapon mode. History repeats itself here. Although "Prime" Megatron does not transform into a gun, he still has details on his legs that resemble the grips on a blaster weapon. It's a small, but cool detail to include in the figure that really shows some proper nods towards his predecessor.
Megatron's weapon is a large, tube shaped cannon mounted on his right arm. While its multi-layered design is more characteristic of the live action movie aesthetic, its influence has its roots in G1 Megatron's cannon, which also mounted on his right arm.
The rest of Megatron is not so mostl a homage to the Decepticon symbol and the live action movie Megatron. You'll see a lot of shapes on the figure flaring up at angles including the blade like designs on his shoulder armor, the angled designs on the mid-body area and his knee armor which resembles the top of the Decepticon symbol. Megatron's overall design involves layering of armor panels over major sections of his body. The most obvious example of this is his chest, which has a purple layer underneath covered by the silver panels that form his chest armor. The result is a nice mix of "old" and "new" in one form.
If there is a major weakness of this figure, it is the deco. Megatron is cast in solid purple, translucent purple, silver and metallic beige colors. While you can argue these colors are (for the most part) faithful to the animation model, the shade of the silver and beige colors really kill the overall effect. If you look at the Deluxe version of this figure, it uses silver, but darker shades that evoke the look of the character on the show. Here the silver is way too bright, to the point where it obscures the really beautifully rendered "brushed metal" details on his armor panels. The other colors such as the purple and translucent purple work very well, but it doesn't quite make up for the weakness of the silver.
Paint decos are done in silver, purple, and gold. The colors aren't used a lot. Mostly they fill in smaller details such as his knee armor, the "grips" on his legs and the purple seciton under his chest plates. His face is painted silver and a Decepticon symbol graces the center of his chest. To compensate for the silver, what I would have really liked to see would've been silver or gunmetal used on the "brushed metal" patterns (most notable on his chest and shoulder armor. This would've gone a long way to give him a more rich visual texture.
Megatorn has twenty one points of articulation in this mode. Since it really helps his arms move about, I'm including the articulation behind his shoulder armor which lets you move the armor out of the way to pose his arms. The head articulation is a bit limited since the base of Megatron's helmet is so wide. You can turn is head side to side, but not so he's looking over his shoulder. On each of Megatron's arms are two holes for Transformers weapons with 5mm pegs. The hole near his elbow has an extra slot to accomodate his Fusion Cannon on both arms. His hands are cast in an open position, but the way his thumb and pointer fingers curl allow you to put one more weapon there as well.
Like the "Dark of the Moon" Mech Tech weapons, Megatron's weapon can "transform". You do this by pushing the end and as you do so, two things happen. First, a red light shines and illuminates the translucent plastic in his forearm, giving a sense that he is charged up with power. At the same time, two blades swing out and connect together to form his arm's "sword". Technically you can pull the blades out without activating the weapon's transformation but the two halves don't really hold close to each other very well. This is a slight point of frustration for me. I love the idea of having the blade weapon swing out from the cannon and I like the light, but I don't like the fact you need to hold it in place. I had a similar complaint about the Mech Tech weapons.
Megatron also includes a blade weapon that attaches to his fist with a handle, and then connects to the hole on his forearms via peg. It's a pretty evil looking weapon with two blades in front and two on the sides. I can imagine Megatron doing quite a bit of damage with it! For storage, you can also attach this to his Fusion Cannon, which also has a peg hole on top of it near the cannon barrel opening. In terms of play value, Megatron is fun to pose and attach weapons to. He definitely looks menacing carrying his two weapons and his body design is quite imposing.
Transformation to Vehicle Mode:
- Detach the weapons if attached and set them aside for now.
- Swing the two halves of his feet together.
- Swing the robot hands in.
- Lift the shoulder armor.
- Rotate the shoulder armor around.
- Swing the back piece up, this will also take the arms with it.
- Swing the silver chest armor pieces down.
- Swing the arms in.
- Rotate the forearms around so they can connect together.
- Swing the arms up and connect the holes on the upper arms to the pegs on the back panel.
- Rotate each leg inward.
- Swing the waist and legs up.
- Lift and swing out the outer panel on each leg, there is a hooked wing tip on each panel, swing that out as well.
- Opening up this panel reveals a purple tab on the inside of each leg, this connects to a slot on the back panel.
- Lift the wing panels (each is on a hinge) so you can also attach the silver tab on the back panel to slots on the inside of the leg/wing panel.
- This is a tricky part, the opening made by the area beind the robot knees winds up creating a gap for the shoulder armor. It all fits, but you have to fiddle with it quite a bit. Your aim is to get the angled shoulder armor "spikes" to point forward.
- Near the robot head is a translucent piece with a peg hole in it. Swing this back.
- Swing the sides of the back panel forward to cover the robot head.
- Swing the chest armor pieces forward.
- Attach the Fusion Cannon to the top of the vehicle using the hole in the translucent piece.
Vehicle Mode:
The design of Megatron's vehicle mode is largely based on his live action movie counterpart. The vehicle is decidedly alien looking, showing Megatron never bothered to take on an Earth based vehicle form. Like the movie Megatron, he has a small front section vaguely reminscent of a cockpit area with a wide section in the back with wings splaying out to the side with sharp looking details throughout the vehicle. Unlike the movie Megatron however, this vehicle mode has many more rounded and curved parts, giving it the appearance of a really mean looking flying saucer/U.F.O. It's an interesting balance because there are lots of really evil looking details such as the "hooks" at the ends of his wings, the front section that looks almost like a mouth with jagged teeth, but from certain angles the round shapes wind up softening the vehicle's appearance, making it look a bit more friendly than perhaps the leader of the Decepticons should in vehicle form.
Silver is still the dominant color in this form, but several purple parts (both plastic and painted) get to feature here as well. This includes the "neck" area connecting the front section to the back, which features both translucent and solid purple. Purple paint is emphasized more in this form on the wings and on the "collar" section around the armor that hides his robot head. A large Decepticon symbol appear son the left side of this "collar" section as well. Bits of silver and gold paint are used to provide additional detail. The silver is found on the vents near the wings and the gold can be seen towards the front. Aside from my previous comments about the silver color being too bright and needing refinement (or a darker shade), I really have no problems with this color scheme. It's consistent with what is seen on the television show (silver aside) and has a nice set of contrasting colors.
Functionally speaking most of your play value is in Megatron's weapon in this form. The weapon transformation/light up still works here and since it's on the center of the figure now, it's a bit easier to use the gimmick where you press the button to light up the cannon after its initial transformation. Megatron's forearms stick out the back a bit so you can use the peg holes on them to connect additional weaponry (which is always a plus in my book).
Final Thoughts on Arcee:
My "JaAm" rating on this guy is going to look awful high, but frankly I can't lie here and tell you, dear reader, that this is a bad sculpt. The sculpt itself is great. Megatron is show accurate and menacing. His cannon is big and imposing looking (something the Deluxe version lacked) and I do enjoy the blade weapon gimmick. However, the deco is simply not that great, and I'm still frustrated by the lack of ability to "lock" the weapon in place. If you're just looking to add this sculpt to your collection and don't want to break the bank, this is the one you want to go for. However, if history proves correct, a much more impressive deco will come out of Japan at some point - but you're going to pay a hefty price for it. Recommended, but with reservations.


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With the advent and growth of the Internet, finding romantic partners and building online relationships has developed as a significant activity. Although online dating does require some caution, it has a number of other effects that include expanded social circles and quickly cemented relationships.
Expanded Social Circles
Online dating often leads partners to expand their social circles to include individuals and groups of friends with which the dating partners would not normally associate in the offline world. UCLA extension instructor Breanna Marcinek notes on her website that those who date online often do so because people in their existing social circles do not possess the qualities that the online dater desires in a partner.
In a 2007 analysis of online dating, researchers from California State University explored how online dating partners share a large amount of information with one another in the early stages of a budding relationship. This phenomenon, known as hyperpersonalization, leads online daters to quickly develop bonds with one another.
Increased Caution
In a 2010 advice column, the Dating Tipster at Online Dating Magazine reminded readers that online dating requires a heightened sense of caution. Because online dating partners often know very little about one another aside from what they have chosen to reveal, both men and women involved in online dating must exercise caution to protect themselves from fraudsters, scam artists and cheating spouses.


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In the pantheon of tired sports clichés, the phrase "play your own game" ranks right up there with "don't beat yourself" and "keep your head in the game." Despite the hackneyed nature of the phrase however, it could be an especially apt one for the Chicago Blackhawks to follow as they try to get back into their series against the St. Louis Blues.
In the first two games of the series, the Hawks have gone about as far away from their normal strategy as possible. Whether it was the conservative lead-protecting posture they put themselves into in Game 1 (a game that saw the Blues tie things up with about 1:40 to go in the third period), or the overly-physical and stupid play that they displayed in the third period of Game 2 (a game that the Blues tied on the power play with less than seven seconds left), the Hawks seem to have forgotten the style of play that has gotten them here, and the consequences have been obvious as they dropped both contests on the road.
Now though, the Hawks are being given a fresh start on home ice to get back into the swing of things. With the benefit of first line change and a raucous crowd behind them, the Hawks should have an easy time finding their rhythm in a Game 3 that is as close to a must-win as a non-elimination game can be. The question then is whether or not that will be enough to overcome a Blues team that will not only be brimming with confidence after two wins, but will also be looking to step on the necks of the team that injured their captain in that Game 2 slugfest.
David Backes won't be on the ice for the Blues in Game 3, but neither will Brent Seabrook, the man whose hit knocked Backes out of the game Saturday. Losing Seabrook will definitely impact the Hawks on both sides of the ice, as Seabrook is just as capable of pinching in and uncorking his wicked slap shot (as he did on his goal Saturday) as he is of making a key play on defense.
His absence needs to be looked at as a similar motivation as the Blues have with Backes. With their backs against the wall and playing short-handed, the Blackhawks don't have time to continue to struggle to get their skates underneath them. They are a faster team than the Blues, and as we saw in their final two games of the regular season against St. Louis, they can move the puck around really well even as guys like Barret Jackman and Ryan Reaves try to throw their weight around.
If the Hawks can stick to their plan of possessing the puck rather than being forced to dispossess Blues players of it, and if they can avoid carving a rut into the ice that runs towards the penalty box, then Chicago could very well get back into this series with a win Monday night. If they can't, a do-or-die affair on Wednesday night could very well be in the cards, and that is not a position that the defending Stanley Cup champions want to find themselves in.


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18 Calorie-Burning Tips for Exercise Haters
Out & About
1. Move like you're running late.Not only will you burn extra calories, you'll save time getting where you're going! And once you start doing this, it'll become second nature and the physical activity will really add up.
2. Trade coffee cups for walking shoes.In other words, instead of meeting a friend for coffee, go for a walk together. Bonus: It's a cash saver! (Sorry, Starbucks.)
3. Go sledding/tubing.Don't fight the winter weather -- enjoy it! Grab some pals or the kiddos, and hit the nearest snowy hill. You'll burn major calories dragging the sled up the hill, and you'll be too excited about the ride down to care about the effort it took to get up.
4. Grab a faraway parking spot.Why waste time circling the lot waiting for a closer spot to open up... only to argue with a fellow motorist over who put their blinker on first? Make a habit of parking toward the back of the lot for extra activity every time.
5. Play golf.But don't take a cart! That's right, play a leisurely round on the links, and carry that bag o' clubs around with you too. It's far from traditional exercise, but it'll definitely torch some calories.
6. Go clothes shopping.And try on bunch of stuff! Even if you don't need any new clothes at the moment, you can add items to your wish list. (Bonus: Weight-loss inspiration!) Between the walking, standing, and changing of clothes, that's a whole lotta movement.
7. Go bowling.Change up your weekend outings. Bowling is a great alternative to the movie theater, and it's definitely a more active get-together. Love it? Join a league! You'll spend less money per game and burn more calories per week...
8. Take the stairs.You've heard this before, but it's a good one. Resist the escalators and skip the elevators (unless you're in a high rise, of course) -- the world is your StairMaster! Do this everywhere, and those steps really add up.
At Work
9. Set an hourly alarm, and do a quick lap around the office every hour.Check in with coworkers, refill your water bottle (staying hydrated is way important), hit the restroom... Taking short breaks from your computer screen can actually boost productivity. And eight 5-minute walks add up to a whopping 40 minutes.
10. Go for a walk during your lunch break.You don't even need to put on exercise clothes -- just throw on some sneakers. Too cold/hot/rainy/snowy/etc.? Hit the local mall to get your stroll on. There's something oddly satisfying about leaving a mall without having spent money...
11. Stand instead of sitting at work.Studies have found that sitting too long is bad for our health, so add a little standup to your work routine. Try standing for just 10 minutes an hour. If you love it, consider an adjustable standing desk!
At Home
12. Clean your house.Another calorie burner with benefits! It keeps you off the couch and your clothes off the floor.
13. Dance around your living room.If you're shy, do it alone. Or crank the tunes, gather your family or roomies, and bust some moves! Why not?
14. Shovel snow/rake leaves.Feel that sense of accomplishment as you clear your lawn, sidewalk, or driveway... Your neighbors just might ask to hire you for your services.
15. Take the dog on a long walk.Your pet will appreciate it, you'll be getting some low-key exercise, and you'll both get some quality time together. Everyone wins.
16. Paint a room in your home.A fresh coat of paint can really give new life and energy to a space, and it just so happens to take a fair amount of physical activity. Fun!
17. Reorganize your closet.Burn calories while you clear out the clutter! Got a bunch of clothes to get rid of? Host a clothing swap with your buddies -- try on everything, for extra calorie burn!
18. And, of course, Housewalk!If you're unfamiliar, get the 411 here.
Chew on this:
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Spring has sprung, the weather has turned, and the weekend is upon us.
What's worth seeing and doing around town this weekend?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.
Spring has sprung, the weather has turned, and the weekend is upon us.
What's worth seeing and doing around town this weekend?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.
Wamboin Annual Bonfire andFireworks – Bingley Way. Food stalls open 5.30, Bonfire lit around 6.30, Fireworks at 7.
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Sign on the fence of the Thai Embassy is announcing this years Thai Food Fest for Sunday. Good, cheap Thai food to be had if this years is like the last.
Oh, hells yeah! This is just a superb event. Wonderful food, beer and entertainment.
BUT be warned it is redonkulously popular and the police are like seagulls onto chips for illegal parkers. I went within seconds of copping a monster fine last year.
Sign on the fence of the Thai Embassy is announcing this years Thai Food Fest for Sunday. Good, cheap Thai food to be had if this years is like the last.
Time Travellers at the FORM Studio and gallery! http://the-riotact.com/time-travellers-a-group-show-of-beautiful-abstracted-landscape-paintings-and-ceramic-sculptures-by-maxine-price-lorna-crane-and-claire-primrose/82985
Lifeline Bookfair at EPIC:
Friday 21 September – 10am-6pm
Saturday 22 September – 10am-5pm
Sunday 23 September – 10am-4pm
Boardgames @ Gungahlin Library – Saturday 22 September:
What: to play board games
Where: Gungahlin Library, corner of Hibberson St and Gozzard St.
When: Saturday 22 September 2012
Time: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Is that what girls wear to Krave Nightclub?
Melbourne soul-funksters Saskwatch at Transit on Saturday night! They are pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Jenny Spear album launch: Black is a Colour
The Artists Shed, Queanbeyan
7.30pm Saturday 22 September
And event and music page of Facetiousbook
Tonight, 6pm, Paperchain books, Manuka, launch of Triptych Poets Issue 3, with Paul Hetherington launching, and P.S. Cottier and J.C. Inman reading.
From Facebook:
— MIC Night feat CIT Student Bands
— SIC & PANG! pres. ROGER SHAH (Magic Island Records / Armada, NL) – Thurs 20th Sept – Trinity Bar
— FIJI FRIDAY at the National Press Club of Australia
— "Outrageous!" EP Launch!!! (Freya's Rain) @ The Front
— The Canberra Musicians Club's Fourth Birthday Party @ The Polo
— Tortured, The Mung, Whoretopsy, Infested Entrails @ The Basement Canberra, Friday 21st September
— Our Sound Pres. PEKING DUK (Vicious B*tch) 'SINGLE LAUNCH ' + Special Guest – ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD (UK) – FRI 21ST SEP – TRINITY BAR
— True Jungle Souljahs present: SHOCKONE (WA) 'Chaos Theory Tour' @ Clubhouse
— Abstraktions 3: Lim-Klumpes / Ollie Bown + Cold House @ The Street
— The Falls @ Smith's Alternative Bookshop (CANBERRA)
— Lady Bones pres. JUNGLE FEVER @ Trinity
From our calendar:
— The Resonants present On the Air Are Born at University House
All Weekend:
— Divine worlds, Indian paintings at the National Gallery
— Canberra Rep presents Lost in Yonkers
— Sydney Long, The Spirit of the Land at the National Gallery
— Local Feats, a retrospective of local feature films 1971-2010 @ New Acton
— HUNG: Canberra street artist exhibit
— 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION


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Prepare a Domain Controller Virtual Machine Using SCVMM
A virtual environment that uses network isolation requires that the virtual machines in the environment must be either in a workgroup or joined to a private domain that is served by a domain controller (DC) virtual machine within the environment. Among the steps to set up an environment that uses network isolation is to prepare a domain controller virtual machine. For more information about the other steps, see Creating and using a network isolated environment.
Required Permissions
To perform these procedures, you must be a member of the following groups:
- Either the Administrator user role or the Self-Service User role in System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
For more information about SCVMM roles, see Managing User Roles.
To prepare a domain controller virtual machine
Use SCVMM Administrator Console to create a new virtual machine with the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system.
We recommend that you use a new installation of the operating system instead of reusing or customizing an existing image.
Make sure that you allocate at least 1GB of memory your virtual machine.
Install Active Directory and DNS server roles in the virtual machine. For more information about how to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2008 R2, see AD DS Installation and Removal Step-by-Step Guide.
Lab Management does not support use of separate virtual machines in an environment for Active Directory and DNS.
Make sure that the domain controller is the only DC in the forest and that it is the root of the forest.
Do not use a domain name that is already used in your corporate or lab network. For example, if one of the domains in your network is called test.contoso.com, do not use the same name for your private domain.
Install the test agent on the domain controller virtual machine. For more information, see Install and configure test agents.
Verify that the Active Directory and DNS are installed correctly.
If the virtual machine was ever connected to a network, make sure that the only DNS entries are for the virtual machine. You only have to perform these steps one time: after you install Active Directory and DNS and before you store the virtual machine into library. Perform these steps and then immediately shut down the virtual machine. If you restart the virtual machine after you perform these steps, or if you leave the virtual machine running for a long time after you perform these steps, you must repeat them.
Open the DNS tool by clicking Start, Administrative Tools, and then DNS.
In the DNS tool, navigate to Forward Lookup Zones. Select each zone that is listed under Forward Lookup Zones. Then delete all the DNS entries under that zone that have an IP address listed in the Data column.
In the DNS tool, navigate to Reverse Lookup Zones. If any reverse lookup zone is configured, delete all the DNS entries under that zone.
Close the DNS tool.
Shut down the virtual machine, and store it in the SCVMM library.
Do not turn off the Active Directory VM. You have to shut it down correctly.
Do not generalize the Active Directory VM, either by running Sysprep or by storing the virtual machine as a template in SCVMM.
See Also
Creating and using a network isolated environment
Configure Lab Management for SCVMM environments


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Casso Bvndz- HELL ERA II
After months of hyping it up and getting everyone prepared, Casso Bvndz finally drops HELL ERA II. I've been waiting for a minute for this tape and it definitely lives up to the hype. While the singles he dropped were solid, there are a few songs on here that have caught my attention that he didn't drop beforehand. Anytime a Decent Gang artist drops a tape you're sure to find a few dope features from the crew. Casso calls on Yung Byrds, Stunnaman Stacks and Big Body Fiji on this one who all come through with some quality features. Cookin with Big Body Fiji in particular is a strong track that features dark production from CamBeats, Casso Bvndz' signature flow and a solid verse from Fiji. That dark but still somewhat uptempo sound can be found throughout HELL ERA II and it's great seeing Casso really hone in on that sound and find his style. Listen to all 14 tracks below.


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Week of November 8–14, 2013
Riders this past week: 7,912
Rider miles this past week: 78,421
Henry Hildreth was seen carrying a bolt of green fabric on the Hampton Subway heading eastbound between East Hampton and the new stop at Pantigo. He said the customer in their East Hampton store had changed their mind about their sofa color. Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker were seen on the Amagansett platform westbound, but our spotter did not see whether they got on the express or local. Was that Lady Gaga performing for cash on the Water Mill platform?
Frozen turkeys will be given away on the Southampton westbound platform next Wednesday to every tenth person coming through the turnstiles, whether they like it or not. So everybody please be ready. And thank you to the Sip 'n Soda on Hampton Road for letting us use their freezers.
On election night, Tom Harris from the Freedom Party was arrested for campaigning on the subway platform in Quogue. We regretted that he was unable to attend the party function that night at the East Quogue Bar and Grille, which the Freedom Party had commandeered to watch the election returns, but those are the rules—no campaigning or there is an automatic 48 hours in jail. Sorry about that. He lost anyway, by a whisker as it turned out, so maybe it was good he was not there.
After the subway shut down for the night at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, and all the cars out on the system retreated to the Montauk Yards for maintenance, a crew from the Max Avignon Upholstery firm showed up at the yards with a work order and proceeded to start putting red tartan upholstery on all the cars. They had completed four cars in our 36-car fleet before it was found they had been out there in error. So they were sent home, and it will all be sorted out later. In the meantime, count yourself lucky if you get one of the cars that had its plastic seats covered with the soft colorful upholstery. It'll be soft on your bottom. The odds are one in nine you will get one. Enjoy.
Hampton Subway is looking to hire 14 "temps" for the morning rush hour every day between December 10 and Christmas Eve. The pay is $10 an hour, the hours are 7 a.m. to noon, and if that's you, you'll be in full Santa Claus uniform standing by a tripod with a bronze pot hanging from it, ringing a bell and hoping to raise money for a lucky employee of the subway system who is chosen by lottery for a free one-week vacation in Nome, Alaska. It's teamwork like this that makes the Hamptons Subway what it is today.
A beautiful girl with blonde hair dressed up as Cinderella ran to get on a subway train in our Westhampton Beach station on Halloween night and got in just before the sliding doors closed, but as she got on board and the train pulled out, she left on the platform a bright red sparkly slipper with a beautiful diamond embedded in the toe. Apparently it slipped off. Anyone wishing to claim it should call Hampton Subway's main office in Hampton Bays. You will be asked to tell us the size and which foot it's for, and if you get it, it's yours.
The Commissioner did not submit a message this week. Nobody has seen him.
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Reviews|Comics and Graphic Novels|
Over Easy by Mimi Pond
23rd Mar 2015
Over Easy is published by Drawn and Quarterly, whose roll call of excellent cartoonists includes Lynda Barry, Daniel Clowes and Jillian Tamaki. Mimi Pond's previous works span many humor books, but she is arguably best known for writing the first ever full-length broadcast episode of The Simpsons.
Pond was forced to drop out of art school in the 1970's due to lack of funds, and consequently embraced a new lifestyle as a waitress in a diner full of eccentric characters. Over Easy is a colourful and immersive musing on this time in Pond's life.
Over Easy encapsulates an interesting time in history, when hippies are falling out of fashion and punk rock is starting to permeate alternative scenes. The cartoonist herself is happy about this due to a pre-existing distaste for hippy attitudes, which she describes to comic effect.
The introduction notes: "From the very first day I knew that I was part of a story". It's easy to see why, with our young protagonist thrown headfirst into a cast of hippies, disco rollers, punks and poetry-writing chefs as they experiment with drugs and casual sex.
The café where she ends up working is staffed by a host of hilarious characters whose working relationships are complicated by their labyrinthine romantic entanglements.Pond has a knack for bringing dialogue to life with an appealing chattiness and sense of humour.
The regulars and passing customers of the Imperial Café also inform part of the story. Pond has a knack for bringing dialogue to life with an appealing chattiness and sense of humour, alongside her own narration and inner reactions to events.
Oakland is portrayed in exquisite detail, and sharply contrasted with a night out in the city (a footnote states that "the city" always means San Francisco) which ends badly when the protagonist's ride home decides to abandon her. However, despite this and some of the other characters' bad behaviour, Pond's acquaintances are depicted with an obvious affection.
Over Easy is incredibly keenly observed – it can only be assumed that Pond kept plenty of notes at the time, or has an excellent memory for detail. Even allowing for artistic licence, the characters and story are so believable that it's hard not to imagine the scenes taking place.
Pond restricts her colour palette to whites and blue/greens and this, together with her lively and evocative drawing style, adds to the book's immersive effect.
Very much a coming-of-age story, it's fascinating to see how the main character adapts and blossoms under her new circumstances. Gradually she begins to see the many flaws in the older people she looks up to and her naivety is replaced by self-confidence.
Ultimately, Over Easy is a comical look at everyday life during an exciting and tumultuous time, rendered with skillful artwork and a keen eye for detail.


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In 2009 we put up a website with virtual images of both interior and exterior views of the studio. We have now replaced all the virtual images of the Main Studio with real-life photographs. Soon we will be doing the same for the Annex. Enjoy!
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Complete Story
Ohio's health care landscape - fact sheet
Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
On January 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into full effect, ushering in health insurance reforms and new health coverage options that are impacting Americans across the country. Ohio is experiencing changes to its health care delivery system as the state expands Medicaid, targets the uninsured with a federal health insurance marketplace, streamlines health and human services programs, and implements new health care delivery payment systems.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the population health, health coverage, and the health care delivery system in Ohio in the era of health reform.


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Chepstow Golf Club, Monmouthshire. (1910 - 1960)
The club was stated to be founded in 1914.
There is, however, evidence of an earlier club. The ladies match below was played in July 1910.
|Chepstow Ladies' Golf Club
|Forest of Dean Ladies' Golf Club
|Miss Clay
|Miss L Langham
|Mrs Evil
|Mrs Battle
|Mrs D Phillips
|Miss Blanch
|Miss M King
|Mrs D Langham
|Miss D Evans
|Mrs R Adams
Still searching for further evidence of this earlier club.
The professional into the early 1920s was C Powell. The club seems to have had courses at four different locations.
The following report is from the Western Mail Thursday July 2nd 1914. "There were exciting scenes at Chepstow during the opening by Mr W C C Anderson of the links of the newly-formed Chepstow Golf Club at Thornwell. There was nominally a match between Chepstow and Newport teams, but the play was much interfered with by the storm. The refreshment tent was blown down by the wind, and several present received nasty knocks about the head, but no-one appears to have been seriously hurt."
The Thornwell course is clearly marked on the centre of the above. This course continues to be marked on Ordnance Survey Maps until the late 1930s.
To complicate matters further regarding the location of the course - The monthly medal and Davis Cup competitions were played at "Rogerstone" in July 1914. Senior Medal (handicap to 12) - W C Baddeley, 86-7-79; T W Pearson, 86-6-80; C Kendrick, 89-9-80; J W Hunt, 91-11-80; E E Phillips, 92-12-80; W J Winfield, 89-7-82. Junior Medal (handicap 13 on) - A Jones, 88-13-75; G T Tomlinson, 94-18-76; T H Reynolds, 91-14-77; F A Carter, 9515-80. Davis Cup - A Jones, 88-13-75.
In 1922 (listed as Chepstow Golf Club) the secretary was A Brown, 23 St Mary Street, Chepstow. The professional was J Handy (1923 - 1926) and the green-keeper T Henry. A 9-hole course with a membership of 150. Visitors' fees were 2/- a day, 5/- a week and 15/- a month. The station at Chepstow was 1 mile away. Local hotel was the George.
By the mid 1920s the course was situated at Rogerstone Grange. In 1928 the secretary was the Reverend W Coonan, 4 Mount Pleasant, Chepstow. Although membership had reduced to 120, the course had been extended to 18-holes. Visitors' fees were now 2/6d a day, 7/6d a week, 21/- a month.
In 1930 the club was still appearing at Rogerstone Grange. The secretary was J Owens, 12 Portwall Road, Chepstow. The professionals were W J Trickett (1927 - 1930) and G C Goodlad (1930/1), and the green-keeper was G Kitson. Membership now stood at 130. Fees were as before, and Sunday play was allowed. The station at Chepstow was 2 ½ miles away from the course. Local hotel was the Beaufort Arms which was reputed to be the last stopping place of George Borrow on his famous tour of Wales.
By 1935, Sedbury Park Golf Club, Chepstow was appearing (Rogerstone Grange had disappeared by this time). The secretary was M Horan, Mount Pleasant, Chepstow. the professional was G Gainey and the green-keeper W Neville. A 12 hole course. The railway station at Chepstow was 2 miles away. Visitors' fees were 2/6d a day, 3/6d at weekends and Bank Holidays, 10/- a week and 21/- a month.
In the 1940 and 1947 the secretary was H Swinney, Bethdour, The Look Out, Chepstow. Telephone number 382. The professional was R J Burcher. Now a 9-hole course, membership was 100. Visitors' fees were 2/6d a day, 7/6d a week and 15/- a month. Local advertised hotel was the Sedbury Park.
In 1951, after yet another change of name, the club now re-appeared as Chepstow Golf Club at Piercefield Park. The secretary was O D Saxon, c/o Barclays Bank, Chepstow. The club had 9-hole course and a membership of 70. Visitors' fees were2/6d a day and 7/6d a week. Sunday play was allowed. The station at Chepstow was 2 miles away.
In 1955 the joint secretaries were I J Hoare and I Thomas, 11 Beaufort Square Chepstow. The green-keeper was G Kitson. The 9 hole course had a SSS of 69 and length of 5,000yds. Club membership was 100. Visitors' fees were now 2/6d a round, 3/6d a day, 7/6d a week and 15/- a month. Local hotels were the Beaufort, Tintern and Kings Head
In 1960 the club was still listed as Chepstow Golf Club, Piercefield Park, with a foundation date of 1947. Joint secretaries were I J Hoare and H Sweeting, the professional was Tim Hodson and the green-keeper G Kitson. Still a 9-hole course of 5,000yds, SSS was now 68. Visitors' fees were 3/6d a round, 5/- a day, £1 a week and £1/10/0 a month with Sunday play.
By 1964 the only Chepstow club was the current St Pierre Golf Club, founded 1962.


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SAN FRANCISCO — Hours after watching left-hander Drew Pomeranz surrender seven earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds last Monday, Giants manager Bruce Bochy sat in his office and pondered his team's first-inning struggles.
His pitchers allowed 13 first-inning runs and six first-inning homers in a four-game series against the Reds. A traditionalist known throughout the sport for his "old-school" mentality, Bochy was asked if he would consider trying an "Opener" at the beginning of a game.
"No, no we've got to get this thing with our starters straightened out," Bochy said.
A week later, Bochy and the Giants have reversed course.
After another dismal week for Giants starters, the club will trot out an opener for the first time under Bochy's watch. Nick Vincent, a reliever, will start Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
"I think it's pretty obvious we've had our struggles in here early in the game," Bochy said. "So you know, break it up. We decided to go with Vincent just to break things up here more than anything."
The Giants have been outscored 42-5 in the opening frame this season as the team's starters have posted a 9.00 first-inning ERA in 40 games. Opposing batters have hit 16 home runs and own a 1.069 OPS against Giants starters in the first this year, leaving Bochy with little choice but to experiment.
The decision to use a reliever to start a game was ultimately made by Bochy, but on Sunday, first-year president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hinted that it's a strategy that's been discussed quite a bit behind the scenes.
"The opener is just another way to make sure that some of those guys that are pitching well get a chance to impact the game, as opposed to coming in later in the game when you're potentially already facing a deficit," Zaidi said.
Right-hander Tyler Beede was scheduled to start Tuesday's game, but Beede has been told he'll be the "bulk guy" out of the bullpen. Bochy said that could mean the Giants turn to him as soon as the second inning, but if Vincent has an easy first inning, the club may ask him to try and record additional outs.
Beede said he pitched multiple innings in relief behind Madison Bumgarner in spring training on Bumgarner's start days and he'll follow a similar pregame routine that he used in Cactus League play on Tuesday.
"I'm going to treat this like I'm starting, but I'll probably warm up closer to first pitch," Beede said.
Unlike some veterans –including Jeff Samardzija– who have voiced concerns about the potential negative impact of an opener on a pitching staff, Beede said he's embraced the idea and is excited about the chance to be the first "bulk guy" in a game managed by Bochy.
Beede's comfort level with pitching in relief made the decision to use an opener easier for Bochy.
"If you were going to do that to a veteran, maybe you'd have to explain the logic behind it," Bochy said. "But in this case, with Beede going, a young kid that could be starting, it could make a little bit more sense. With our early struggles, we just decided, why not?"
The Giants will not use an opener on Wednesday as they announced the organization's top pitching prospect, Shaun Anderson, will make his major league debut with a start against Toronto. Anderson received the call to the big leagues Monday and after a solid start to the year with Triple-A Sacramento, he's eager to take the mound at Oracle Park.
"I talked to a lot of guys in spring training and they said when you do get the call, just know that you belong here and you're on the team to help them win," Anderson said. "You're not really trying out for a spot anymore."
Anderson was summoned to the big leagues last August and told he would face the Mets in New York, but the Giants had a last-minute change of heart and opted to send him back to Triple-A.
"It feels pretty good that there's an exact date for it," Anderson said of his upcoming debut.
The Giants have not set their rotation beyond Wednesday, but Pomeranz is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday in Arizona. Pomeranz was placed on the 10-day injured list following his rough start in Cincinnati, but he threw 60 pitches in a four-inning simulated game on Tuesday and will likely pitch in one of the team's games against the Diamondbacks.
It's possible the Giants will use an opener on a day Pomeranz is slated to pitch, but before the Giants commit to employing the strategy again, they'll evaluate the results from Tuesday's game.
Posey expected to return Friday
Buster Posey is eligible to return from the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday, but the Giants are expected to hold him out until Friday's series-opener in Arizona.
Bochy said Posey is progressing well and caught Pomeranz's simulated game on Tuesday after being diagnosed with a concussion in Denver last Wednesday. He suffered the injury after taking a foul ball off the side of his mask in the fifth inning of a game on Sunday, May 5 in Cincinnati.
When Posey returns, the Giants will likely option catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Sacramento.


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March 2018
the bridge from day to night
An accomplished new collection by Governor Generals Award-winning poet David Zieroth.
Book Description
The title poem in David Zieroths the bridge from day to night follows the speaker across the Second Narrows Bridge to North Vancouver, a well-worn moment in a daily commute that opens a window into the sublime: from the apex / of the bridge with traffic flying / I look directly into / their deepest clefts. Such moments occur throughout the collection, as Zieroth explores the resonance built from layers of such ordinary moments as they accumulate throughout a lifetimeindistinct and imperceptible as they occur, but creating unseen undercurrents through memory and time.
In this temporal landscape, the natural world becomes a touchstone, both entangled in and standing apart from the speakers internal narrative: I brought from that forming hour a / precise smell of foliage: funeral wreaths / bore an acid scent. Shifting fluidly through time, the speaker grows from a child to understand, reflect and then outlive his parents. Finally, the collection lights on the incongruities and contradictions in death: still later I kick his flattened corpse / to the gutter, and it skids on concrete / a broken valise, weightless / on this segment of the journey.
With his characteristic humour, subtlety and ability to find transcendence in the everyday, Zieroth traces the delicate strands connecting the most minute and familiar details to the most profound mysteries, giving voice to the unknowable.


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Dr. Maritz Rykaart 1969 – 2019
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we share news of the sudden and untimely passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Maritz Rykaart, on May 30, 2019.
Maritz was a global specialist in geotechnical engineering for the mining industry and a practice leader with SRK. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be sorely missed by us all.
Maritz was brought up in South Africa and obtained bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from the Rand Afrikaans University in 1991 and 1993 respectively. After working in various engineering and project management roles for Thuthuka and Wates Meiring & Barnard, he moved to Canada in 1998 to pursue his doctoral studies. Three years later, Maritz graduated with a PhD in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He then accepted a job with SRK Consulting (Canada) and in 2001 transferred to Vancouver, where he advanced quickly to become a principal consultant in 2006 and a practice leader in 2009.
Maritz was an innovative engineer who was highly respected in several fields. As a specialist in unsaturated soil mechanics, he designed and constructed soil covers for waste rock piles, tailings impoundments, and heap leach pads. This included developing a unique system for modelling heap leach drain down and contributing to the design of over sixty cover systems in climate zones from arid to arctic, spanning five continents. Maritz was also a leader in the field of cold regions engineering and provided nuanced insights on the application of climate change models in design. An early example is the precedent-setting frozen core dam he designed as part of the Doris North tailings management system in Nunavut, Canada.
A key contributor to many projects in northern Canada, Maritz was known for his technical competence, professionalism, and communication skills. He had a rare ability to distill complex topics into clear explanations that were easily understood by non-technical people, earning him considerable respect in the many northern communities with which he worked. Maritz authored nearly 60 publications and regularly presented technical short courses at industry conferences.
Apart from Maritz's technical and communication abilities, clients appreciated his thoughtfulness, patience, and honesty. He
championed each project as if it were his own to ensure it met its objectives and cleared its engineering hurdles. In difficult situations he calmly took charge, instilling confidence through his measured approach and handling of tricky interpersonal relationships.
Within SRK, Maritz provided singular leadership to the Canadian geo-environmental group, Vancouver office, and technical colleagues in other North American and global offices. He was genuinely interested in the advancement of co-workers and mentored numerous up-and-coming engineers and scientists. In addition to generously sharing his know-how, he helped novices balance their professional duties and standards of care with urgent client requests. His example and wise reasoning will help them ask the right questions and find the right answers throughout their careers. While Maritz's frank demeanor and high standards often intimidated young staff, they soon learned that he was fair and always open to alternative views. By giving leeway to even very junior consultants—while providing backup whenever required—he encouraged them to push their boundaries and, in so doing, built their confidence. The strong team Maritz helped develop is one of his most valuable professional legacies.
Away from work, Maritz was passionate about sailing, and in 2012 he and his father travelled from Vancouver to Hawaii. His regular, humorous dispatches about their progress and the tribulations of ocean life riveted family and colleagues alike. While his boat was unfortunately destroyed during a storm last year, the reports of his adventures live on.
So, too, will Maritz's influence on all who knew him, personally and professionally. He was a kind, unconditionally supportive colleague and a loving family man who was a wonderful husband and great father to his two daughters. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to his family.


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The selection for the Post of the Uttarakhand police is made after a round of examination. With the help of the result of the examination, it is concluded if the candidate is academically strong or not. In the examination you have to sit for three exams that include the following subjects:
- General knowledge
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Girl Gets Poison Ivy on Eyes and OH THE HOLY HORROR!!!
And you think you react poorly to poison ivy?
Twenty-one-year-old Emily Petrozza, of Newington, Conn., recently got poison ivy on her eyes after going fishing and looking after some feral cats in her neighborhood.
Slight swelling that appeared when she went to bed turned into an all-out terrible makeup job straight from a B-movie when she woke up the next day.
She and her sister, Lauren, zipped to the ER and her sis posted some photos which went viral quicker than the time it took Emily's face to blow up like a guy who's fed up answering which shoes he likes best when his girlfriend drags him to the mall.
Lauren is surprised the tweet took off the way it did. "I think it's funny. I thought people in my town would get a kick out of it. But I guess everyone else did too." Fortunately, Emily is expected to be fine.
She can also take heart knowing she isn't the only one to endure poison ivy on the eyes. Misery loves company, right?


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One direction I'd like open, free World University and School worlduniversity.wikia.com to develop extraordinarily in is Software Creativity, Creation & Research, Programming, Computer Science, Virtual Worlds, etc.
Everything from Second Life 'realism' to Google Earth virtual world 'realism' to avatar communication (see this blog from last year vis-a-vis a kind of Rorty avatar - scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2008/09/web-avatar-agency-talking-richard-rorty.html; I've also explored this idea multiple times in the class I've taught on Harvard's Berkman Island - see transcript), to wild and wonderful software creations in an ongoing way.
World University and School is like Wikipedia with MIT Open Course Ware
Henna - Lawsonia Inermis
(http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2010/06/henna-world-univ-sch-to-develop.html - June 29, 2010)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Henna: World Univ & Sch to develop extraordinarily in is Software Creativity, Creation & Research, Programming, Computer Science, Virtual Worlds
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Michaels Store hears the customers' needs by the Michaels Customer Satisfaction Survey. Since the company has experience of forty years it is one of the good destinations for craft and home décor products. You can take part in this survey by visiting the official website, www.mymichaelsvisit.com. It helps to identify the needs of their customer and also finds the way to fulfill their needs. The survey is based on the reviews of the company products and their services. By taking part in this survey you will get the Michaels coupon as a reward. You can read below for further information about the survey for the Michaels Store.
Michaels Stores, Inc., is a most popular arts and crafts retail chain in America. The company was established in the year 1973, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. Michael J. Dupey was the founder of the company. The company has its headquarters at Irving, Texas, the U.S. The company has a huge collection in arts and crafts products like knitting, scrapbooking, and even though the seasonal items for the home decors. At present, the Michaels Stores has 1,367 stores across the nation. The various types of brands produced by Michaels Stores are studio décor, bead landing, Ashland, art minds, artist's loft, craft smart, loops and threads. Thus the official website of Michaels Store is www.Michaels.com. The company has its logo as "make creativity happens". The Michaels Store is the pioneer of arts, crafts, and home décor products.
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- You have to rate your overall satisfaction with your recent visit to the store. This can be done for each individual department you visited in the store.
- Now, you need to give your rating for a wide variety of areas like availability of the product, is it easy to get assistance, checkout speed and so on.
- As a next step of the survey, it will ask you will recommend Michaels to our friends and neighbors within the next 30 days.
- Answer all the questions which are asked in the survey by Michaels Store. The questions will be based upon your recent visiting experience and feedback of the store.
- Finally, you need to enter your personal information like name, address, gender, and contact details. After this, you will receive the validation code make a note of it on your purchase receipt to get Michaels offer coupon on your next visit.
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Usually a small house has two or three bedrooms and simple small house has only two bedrooms. This house is fit for young couple or small family with one or two kids. Depended on their land size, this simple house design with two bedrooms can be built on one floor house or house with loft. Some rooms arrangements can be explored. If this house is built without loft, all of bedrooms are placed here. Usually one bedroom as master bedroom with bigger dimension and other bedroom is smaller than master bedroom. Master bedroom is for parent and other bedroom for kids.
On this simple house without loft can be built one or two bathrooms. If only one bathroom, it's placed outside bedroom. It's used for all of family member. If there are two bathroom, one bathroom is built inside master bedroom and other bathroom is built outside kids bedroom. This outside bathroom can be used for kids and parent. One inside bathroom and one outside bathroom are commonly bathroom plan on simple house design with two bedrooms.
Other type is simple house design with two bedrooms with loft. On the same land dimension, simple house with loft will have more rooms. Here, master bedroom is built on first floor. Other space can be used as laundry room. Kids bedroom is built on loft. Here bathroom can be built inside or outside bedroom. Other space on loft can be used for storage place.
If this land dimension is small, laundry room on first floor and storage place on second floor can be eliminated. One important thing on house with loft is construction. This construction is different with house without loft. Building loft is not only about adding room above first floor. This construction must be stronger, because this building structure hold load heavier than house without loft.


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Current Exhibitions
The Sanctuary Gallery - Imagine, South West Textile Group – May – August 2017
About the Exhibition:
"The theme of 'Imagine' was selected as a response to the exhibition venue; we considered the building and the diversity of people who reside in it. Most of the patients, visitors or staff will, at some point, imagine their future, be that health outcomes, holidays, hobbies or simply what they plan to do when they leave the building.
We meet to talk about the theme, bouncing ideas for work amongst each other. The work starts and we have smaller meetings to check how the work is coming progressing. Members gain confidence and maturity talking about their work and group constructive criticism is always welcome.
We present our response to the theme 'Imagine' and hope you find our work thought provoking, innovative and exciting."
About the Artists:
South West Textile Group will be 28 years old in 2017, and was formed as an exhibiting group to promote the best in contemporary textile practice in the South West region of England. Past exhibitions have been held at The Eden Project, Slimbridge Wildlife & Wetlands Centre, Dartington College, Bridport Arts Centre, Taunton Museum, Bristol Guild Gallery and other venues in the South West.
Encouragement of new work and personal development of the artists is a key foundation of the group. The 30 -35 group members use a range of textile disciplines in their work including embroidery, weaving, photography, paper, eco- dye/print and felt.
Buying a piece from the exhibition:
For all sales or enquiries, please contact us. If an exhibited artwork is sold as a direct result of being displayed in the gallery, the artist donates 20% of the price to Fresh Arts. This commission is then used to purchase new works of art for waiting areas and wards from local artists.
Coming soon ...
Staff Art Exhibition: 1st September 2017 to 2nd January 2018
With such a large staff pool at North Bristol NHS Trust we have a wealth of artistic talent to celebrate. Our fourth Staff Art Exhibition will feature both two and three-dimensional work by staff from across the Trust, and is sure to be a wonderful show for patients and visitors to experience over the busy winter & Christmas period.
Calling all staff artists!
If you would like to enter work in the Staff Art Exhibition, please register your interest using Fresh Arts Staff Art Exhibition 2017.doc by Friday 7th July 2017 – Please note: all exhibitors MUST register in advance!


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Mario Batali recipe from Molto Gusto.
- Yield
- 6
- 1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/4 lbs) peeled, cut lengthwise in half, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 8 ounces baby shiitake mushroom caps, left whole, or larger mushroom caps, ut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 3 large shallots, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Maldon or other flaky sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 ounce canned sliced black truffles in oil or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- Preheat the broiler. Combine the squash, shiitake mushrooms, and shallots in a large bowl. Add the oil, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables out on a large baking sheet and broil, stirring occasionally, until the squash is slightly charred and just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Meanwhile, mince the truffles, if using (reserve the oil). Whisk the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, truffles, with their oil (or the 1 tablespoon oil), and rosemary together in a small bowl. Scatter the cremini over the warm salad and add the vinaigrette, tossing to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories208
- Carbohydrates20 g(7%)
- Fat14 g(22%)
- Protein4 g(7%)
- Saturated Fat2 g(10%)
- Sodium513 mg(21%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber4 g(15%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol0 mg(0%)


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- Recipes
- Thai Pumpkin Soup
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Servings: 4
Meal Tags: Dinner, Lunch, Make-ahead, One-pot, Soup
Dietary Tags: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free
- 2 15-ounce cans pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1-2 Thai chilis, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for serving
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, combine the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, and Thai chilis. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately with fresh cilantro or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.


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This guide explains where to find out about architects' models within the collections of the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership. The collections hold around 300 architects' models, including some additional material relating to the V&A's ongoing FuturePlan development of the museum buildings by a wide range of architects. These are the most recently acquired architects' models - the oldest is a design model belonging to RIBA, for Nicholas Hawksmoor's grand house, Easton Neston, Northamptonshire, made in the 1690s.
There is a wide variety of models of buildings made for display or education purposes to be found throughout the V&A Museum. There are three important display models in the British Galleries. A model of Crystal Palace usefully explains the structure of this great building, while the Chiswick House model provides an excellent introduction to the understanding of architects' plans and sections. There is also a reproduction of the 18th century Northumberland House Drawing Room by Robert Adam.
The V&A Museum of Childhood has an amazing collection of dolls houses that provide insight into dwelling through the ages, as well as an interesting array of architectural toys. Recently, a large collection of nets - two-dimensional drawings that can be folded into building models - has been acquired by the museum. The RIBA holds a lovely example by Ernö Goldfinger, which was his 1939 Christmas Card featuring his new house.
In the Architecture Gallery at the V&A
The Architecture Gallery is the best place to view architects' models - about a third of the V&A's collection can be seen here. There are 55 models on display in the gallery, some of them on loan from archives, companies or individuals from across Europe. The models range from a sketch model of a tensegrity structure made from string, meccano and metal file folder tops, to finely finished presentation models. These include a business park office building, made by Arup Associates.
Some of the older display models can be dismantled. Close inspection of the Easton Neston model and James Gibbs' model for St. Martins in the Fields, both in the Architecture Gallery, shows how these fine timber models can be opened to reveal their interiors for inspection.
View a list of models that can be seen in the Architecture Gallery
Download: List of Architects' Models (PDF file, 31KB)
Download: List of Architects' Models (Word file, 125 KB)
In the Study Rooms at the V&A
All models from the collections which are not on show in the Architecture Gallery, Study Rooms, other galleries in the museum or in the British Architectural Library are kept in special storage facilities in London. It is possible to view the models on appointment with curators.
To view RIBA models call +44 (0)207 303 3708, or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
To view V&A models call +44 (0)20 7942 2563, or Contact us online
At the National Art Library, V&A
The National Art Libraryy (NAL) has some material about architects' models that widen the theme in a useful way. There is a catalogue from 1867 of Architectural Designs and Models, for example, and several books on specific architectural models, computer-generated models and miniature rooms. An interesting publication is Ron Van der Meer and Deyan Sudjic's 'The Architecture Pack', which includes pop-up and pull-out sections, and a model for assembly. An essay by V&A curator Fiona Leslie, called 'Inside Outside: Changing Attitudes' in the journal Architectural History no. 47, 2004, gives a very good introduction to the V&A's collection of architectural models.
To find out more search the Library Catalogue
At the British Architectural Library, RIBA
Find out more about the British Architectural Library including information on the collections and how to use the library.
Opening hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday - Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
Sunday: closed
The library at Portland Place is open to RIBA members and the public for reference purposes.
RIBA members should bring their RIBA membership card.
Access is free to non-RIBA members on production of proof of identity e.g. passport, driving licence, student university ID card.
Please note only RIBA members may borrow books.
Nearest tube stations: Oxford Circus, Portland Place
24-hour recorded information: +44 (0)20 7307 3707
Public information line 0906 302 0400
Email: email@example.com
In the V&A Archive
The V&A Museum Archive in Olympia has an interesting, small collection of models produced by architects who have worked for the V&A - including mock-ups for the British Galleries, models for the Garden competition, 2003 and various models of Daniel Libeskind's design for the Spiral building.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday - 10.00-16.30, by appointment only
Archive of Art and Design
Blythe House, 23 Blythe Road, London W14 0QX
To contact the Archive of Art and Design call +44 (0)20 7602 8832 or Contact us online
In London
The Sir John Soane's Museum has a fabulous collection of around 250 architectural models collected by the architect John Soane. His model collection is kept in a special room called the Model Room, which can visited on request.
To find out more visit the Sir John Soane's Museum website
Large public buildings often have a model in a prominent place for visitors to look at. There is a site model of the V&A in its South Kensington context displayed at the Exhibition Road entrance of the museum. To compare the great drawing of St Paul's Cathedral in the V&A+RIBA Architecture Gallery with the Great Model depicting Christopher Wren's second proposed design for the cathedral, visit the cathedral's crypt.
See the St Paul's Cathedral website for further details.
On the Web
Search for images of architects' models on the V&A website using Search the Collections
Search for images of architects' models on the RIBA Image Database


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Remember that flesh-coloured undies controversy created by Venus Williams? That was intentional.
While arriving at her sister Serena's house for a party, she accidentally exposed her nipple to the camera.
I believe this is not the first time it happened.
(Images via zimbio.com)
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Photo of the day
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Much to my dismay, the Telegraph stopped compiling animal photos of the week. They did, at least, create a photos of the year gallery.
A red squirrel adopts a ninja-like pose reminiscent of the 80s blockbuster Karate Kid as he squares up to another rodent during a fight over some seeds that had been thrown onto the snow in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.
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Modular 2-Pole Disconnect Switches achieve 1,000 Vdc rating.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for PV applications, 1,000 Vdc OTDC switches come in 250, 320, and 400 A versions that achieve 1,000 Vdc rating per UL 98B. Dual magnetic breaking design breaks circuit in 2 places, increasing air gap while reducing time to circuit isolation. Permanent magnets pull arc into arc chutes for accelerated extinguishing. Along with integrated heat sink, features include visible contacts that promote safety and reliable quick-make, quick-break operation.
Original Press Release:
ABB Extends Its Line of OTDC Switches for the Solar Market up to 400A, Offering the Smallest Footprint, Two Pole, 1000 VDC Rated Switches per UL 98B
The breakthrough dual magnetic breaking technology delivers optimal performance, substantial energy savings, and reduced wiring costs in an efficient, compact design
NEW BERLIN, Wisc. – The ABB Low Voltage Products division has extended its line of leading OTDC switches, introducing new 250, 320 and 400 Ampere switches specifically designed for photovoltaic (solar) applications; the smallest footprint, two pole disconnect switches up to 400A in the industry to achieve a 1000 VDC rating per UL 98B. This breakthrough dual magnetic breaking arc suppression technology delivers optimal performance with a new measure of simplicity and safety, occupying up to 50% less space while providing substantial energy savings and reduced wiring costs compared to switches currently available for solar applications.
Previously, switches for photovoltaic applications required up to six poles wired in series in order to break 1000 VDC. Achieving the 1000 VDC rating with a compact, two pole configuration provides the ideal switch for the solar industry, designed for use in combiner-boxes for disconnecting individual arrays, and at the inverter input for disconnecting the inverter from the DC side. UL 98B covers enclosed and dead-front switches rated up to 1000 VDC, intended for use in DC photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The dual magnetic breaking design breaks the circuit in two places, increasing the air gap while reducing the time to circuit isolation, enabling the high voltage rating with the smaller two pole footprint. Permanent magnets pull the arc into the arc chutes for quick extinguishing, ensuring breaking across the full ampacity range.
The additional features of the new 1000 VDC OTDC switch family include:
• Bi-Polarity Operation: break both the positive and negative lines at the same time or utilize pre-configured versions with two poles wired in series to break just the positive or negative line.
• Integrated Heat Sink: pre-configured versions with two poles wired in series utilize a custom-designed jumper with integrated heat sink, resulting in cooler operation and longer switch life.
• Modular Design: for the flexibility to use in diverse applications the new switch is available with the mechanism mounted between the poles or to either side of the poles. A special four pole version is available for double circuit applications, allowing the breaking of two separate PV strings with a single switch.
• Safe Visible Blade Technology: one of the only switches on the market with visible contacts, providing safe and reliable quick-make, quick-break operation.
"The solar industry has been demanding a superior performance, small footprint, two pole disconnect switch at the 1000 VDC rating in the higher amp range, and now, I am proud to say, it is available from ABB," said Egon Hillermann, ABB switches product group manager, North America.
ABB will be featuring the new 1000 VDC 250, 320 and 400A switches and a broad range of products for the solar power market at Solar Power International 2013, booth #1526, October 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
About ABB
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 130,000 people.
About ABB Low Voltage Products
The ABB Low Voltage Products division (www.abb.us/lowvoltage) manufactures low-voltage circuit breakers, switches, control products, wiring accessories, enclosures and cable systems to protect people, installations and electronic equipment from electrical overload.
Alex Miller
262- 236-3710
ABB, Inc.
Low Voltage Products
New Berlin, WI 53151


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12 July 2007
In its first statement, the SSC considers that the use of NHP will need to be decided on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:
However, it considers that for certain experiments there may be no alternatives to the use of non-human primates, for example, drugs and vaccines for diseases such as: AIDS, TSE 1, malaria, influenza.
Although the SSC supports the adoption of alternative methods, experience has shown that non-animal alternatives will not be widely introduced without parliamentary action. For example:
Increasingly refined methods and human-specific biochemicals are used within drug research, development and testing, which requires the use of sophisticated humanbased testing systems, for example:
The university of California Centre for Animal Alternatives has created a search grid of databases of alternatives to animals, which enables researchers to access information quickly and easily. One of the links in the toxicity section leads to a website access to approximately 360 abstracts about alternatives to irritation and corrosion testing in animals that are currently on-site98.


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European Space Agency - welcome to Stavanger!
Our main partners for Spaceport Norway 2018, is Norwegian Space Centre and European Space Agency Business Applications .
As a result of these fruitful partnerships, there will be a lot of innovation leaders, space experts and business developers from European Space Agency and their networks, in Stavanger a few days in May. Probably more than ever before in a Norwegian city at the same time – so we will make sure they have a great time while they are here.
Westcoast of Norway is known for dramatic and sublime fjords, amazing beaches and the best food, we want our guest to experience it all. If you want to meet people at the absolute forefront of technology development and digitalisation – Spaceport Norway & ESA Business Applications Conference 2018 should be on your list of activities in May.


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Toronto Star article by Kenneth Kidd, Feature Writer, Jan 7, 2012.
It's become axiomatic among historians that Canadians know they won the War of 1812, Americans somehow think they won, and the Indians — who'd continue to cede land to American expansion — definitely know they lost, despite fighting alongside British regulars and Canadian militia.
The British, of course, have scant memory of the War of 1812, it being a distant, grubby affair that seemed at the time almost insignificant next to their titanic struggle against Napoleonic France.
But the war, about to be marked by all sorts of bicentennial commemorations, is arguably what gives both Canada and the United States their sense of identity…


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The World's First Environmentally Friendly Home Water Filtration System
January 18th, 2009 § 6 Comments
Consumers are most definitely interested in "good for your health and good for the environment alternatives." It is with great pleasure that I am able to report news about manufacturers that have stepped up to the challenge. We have all seen news reports at one point or another on the state of the Pacific Ocean. If you have not heard, there is a section of the Pacific Ocean twice the size of the continental United States called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Within it, 100 million tons of plastic swirl in a vortex of currents. There is so much plastic in the water that it outnumbers zooplankton by six to one! Say what? To put a size landlubbers can identify with, marine biologists say the heap of debris floating in the Pacific is twice the size of Texas.
This plastic ends up in the stomachs of marine birds and animals. In fact, one million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die globally each year due to ingestion of or entanglement in plastics. What can you do? The simple act of reduce the amount of plastic bottles you use on a day to day basis. Fill up your glass or reusable bottle every time you need a drink. Now that is simple fact we can all manage to do.
Body Glove, known as the ultimate water sports brand, has stepped into the kitchen with Water Inc., launching the first ever environmentally friendly 3M Manufactured Body Glove Water Filtration System. The Greenest Alternative in Water Filters.
Water, Inc's Body Glove Water Filters can save up to 9,000 plastic bottles annually
CARSON, Calif. -November 17, 2008 -
Water, Inc, along with Body Glove, introduces the Body Glove Water Filtration System the most advanced and eco-friendly water filtration products on the market. Manufactured by 3M, a leader in green innovative technology and the highly environmentally-conscious Body Glove, the Body Glove water filters are proven to provide the healthiest drinking water for your family, while reducing the overfilling of landfills and protecting the ocean from toxic pollutants.
"We are extremely excited to partner with Body Glove, a leader in green technology and environmental protection, with a 3M manufactured product,˝ says Rick Tarantino, Executive Vice President, Water, Inc. The launch of the Body Glove Water Filtration System will truly redefine the way homeowners consume healthy drinking water, while doing their part to protect the environment."
The Body Glove product line includes four models to suit all lifestyles – BG-1000 (1,000 gal capacity), BG-3000 (450 gal capacity), BG-12000 (1,000 gal capacity) and an upgrade cartridge, the BG-3000R (350 gal capacity). Using a unique and patented Tri-Stage filtering design, the BG-1000, BG-3000 and BG-3000R combine three powerful filtering processes into one recyclable polymer filter housing. Water is first treated by KDF-55 media for bacteriostatic and scale control. Next, a Micro-Filter Wrap more evenly traps sediment particles while maintaining overall flow rates. Lastly, water flows through the patented carbon block filter. The most powerful of them all, the BG-12000 takes filtering one step further by running the water through a patented 0.2 micron pharmaceutical-grade membrane. Each of the Body Glove systems have a 50 percent increased flow rate over competitive systems.
While providing a safe and healthy drinking water alternative, the Body Glove brand also promotes protecting the environment. Each Body Glove water filter uses a patented corn-based biodegradable label, along with a 100 percent recyclable polymer filter housing. This product also helps eliminate the need for 2 million tons of plastic water bottles that end up clogging landfills annually. The Body Glove Water Filtration Systems have been developed with a built-in cartridge recycling program that allows filters to be recycled conveniently by calling 1-888-62-REUSE (73873). Fully committed to helping protect the world's oceans, waves and beaches, Body Glove and Water, Inc. are donating a percentage of every sale to the Surfrider Foundation.
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While shooting the show "Secret Lives of the Super Rich," we get into some pimped-out mansions and what we see sometimes blows us away.
Take a look at a few of the surprising ways the super-rich turn their mansions into home sweet megahome.
—By Ray Parisi and Joanna Weinstein
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IDBI BANK SUNDARGARH IFSC Code, MICR Code and Branch details.
IDBI BANK SUNDARGARH IFSC codes, ODISHA are given below. MICR Codes of IDBI BANK Branches are also provided with it. The branch code and address of IDBI BANK will help to get easy access of the locaion of the branch. IFSC Code of IDBI BANK is required for internet banking transaction. IFSC Code is requied to make NEFT or RTGS money transfer to IDBI BANK account located at SUNDARGARH district from any other bank in India. Click on the IFSC Code or MICR Code to get more information about IDBI BANK branches in ODISHA.
Branch Name: SUNDERGARH
Branch Code: 001685
Branch Address: OOYBBEDEDEOD771
MICR Code : NA
IFSC Code : IBKL0001685
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District: SUNDARGARH
State: ODISHA
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Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering is a dynamic scholarly community that plays a central role in our research-intensive University. The School's educational and research mission is to:
Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering will continue to provide leadership and excellence in the areas of engineering education, scholarly research and technology transfer. This vision will be achieved by fostering a challenging, enlightened, and collaborative academic environment that demands excellence, encourages innovation and supports ground-breaking discovery and invention. The Case School of Engineering will be recognized for creative scholarship, innovative teaching and a multi-disciplinary approach to fundamental and society-needs-driven research and problem solving.
The Case School of Engineering's core values support its vision and mission to be committed to engineering education, research and problem solving through its commitment to:


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A FORMER teacher has spoken of her fight to prove asbestos in the classroom has caused her terminal cancer.
Janet Gent, 65, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2012 and believes it is linked to her career teaching in East Lancashire schools.
She spent eight years teaching home economics at the former Walton High School in Nelson and then, after the birth of her son Douglas, returned to supply teaching at high schools and special schools in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. And while she was left stunned when she first learned of her condition. and now walking any distance and even basic chores are a struggle, she has kept battling on.
Mrs Gent, who lived in Burnley and Reedley while teaching, said: "I am determined to carry on.
"I just feel that someone needs doing about getting the county council to acknowledge their responsibilities.
"We were never warned that there was any danger — there was never any advice or guidance given to teachers, pupils or parents."
Her struggle has been made more difficult because the old Walton High School was pulled down in 2006 and 2007 before reopening as Pendle Vale College.
Her classes were mainly held in the ROSLA building, constructed in the early 70s and envisaged as temporary accommodation.
"If people remember something small, even work on the walls or the way the ceiling tiles would bounce up and down, then it might assist," added Mrs Gent, who also has a daughter, Dione.
Her solicitor Joanne Candlish, of Liverpool-based Thompsons, said her firm was beginning to see more and more cases of asbestos exposure linked to school careers.
The solicitor can be contacted by anyone able to offer assistance on 0151 224 1644.