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Both of these designs add fullness so the bedspread will look glamorous. A pleated design is a lot more classy and dressier than a flat bed spread. For a gathered skirt, permit 3 times the length of the bed plus 1 1/2 times the width. In addition, add a three inch hem for the lower edges. Add seam allowances any place they're needed.
It is a presumption, that if you are a guy, in your bedroom, your mattress is on the floor, with a camouflage blanket and clothes in boxes. That is far from the fact. Take the family man's bedroom. If it is manly, that does not mean it can not be enjoyable, charming and even interesting the girl of the house. It is simpler to create a bedroom to mirror a guy's designs that a female will enjoy than it is to create a "girly" appearance that a guy will enjoy and be comfortable with.
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Then there is the pattern. Plain can be considered a pattern. When once again there is a have to balance your choices with the existing scheme in the room. If possible view an image of the bedspread in the room where it will be made use of so you can see how well it fits in.
It can be difficult to get delighted about choosing a brand-new duvet when one has a lot to think about … tog scores, fill power, the benefits and drawbacks of goose down, feathers, silk, cotton or wool; and afterwards there's the numerous hypoallergenic fillings such as 'hollowfibre' and 'microfibre'. Are Bedspread Green producers trying to confuse us?
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As soon as the sheets you've selected to match your patterned duvet are in area, you've updated your room design, now you can work within the color scheme once more with a second and 3rd set. Using different however similar sets will keep the freshness of the design you've made apparent and new to everybody. Imagine having a red and green duvet set for Christmas, a pink one for Valentine's Day, and orange set for Halloween. You have a fresh centrepiece in your bedroom all year round.
With comforters, you have the alternative of choosing from a wide range of designs, so it is best to pick a comforter that interest your teen. Attempt explore colors, and select from bright floral, striped and checkered prints to spruce-up your teen's bed.
A lightweight duvet is your finest option if you're aiming to enjoy undisturbed sleep. A number of duvets have different fillings that eventually decide its general weight. Amongst the a number of accessible choices, the goose down filled duvet is among the most comfortable. And, while goose down is one of the most expensive duvet fillings, it's actually worth it. It is durable and also works as a dazzling insulator. While this particular duvet range might be used by practically any individual; folks suffering from pain in the back can benefit most from it.
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More sewing means more strength and less tendency for stitches to break. Much better bed comforters are sewn into baffles. The baffling creates internal chambers of fabric that keep the down fill from clumping in one area and permits it to plump up more. It likewise includes strength to the comforter set.
A duvet supplies extraordinary insulation from the cold, due to the fact that it is loadeded with down, other soft feathers, wool, or synthetic fiber. Comforters are frequently loadeded with synthetic fiber, cotton, and goose down, that assists keep the user warm in gently cool weather. These Bedspread Green are tied or sewn to equally spread the filling and keep them in location.
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A brand-new comforter might be built of lots of various kind of materials. Among the much better materials is Egyptian cotton. You will not see it in more economical Bedspread Green. Boxed stitching is another good quality. It keeps the filling from moving. There are a number of factor to consider when buying quality comforters. The higher the thread count, the much better the cover. Find a power fill of 500 or much better. The best filling is down. However, alternative down is good for individuals with allergies. Inspect for boxed stitching and Egyptian cotton, also.
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There are numerous ladies who are rambunctious and tomboyish, while there are many others who are more typically frilly and feminine in their tastes. Normally, your little girl like most others will find herself somewhere in the center of the spectrum which can make redoing her space rather of a challenge because neither princesses nor dinosaurs will make her pleased as theme for her space.
A quality comforter will be long lasting. It will feel great versus your skin. It likewise will be well insulated for warmth. The filling material is likewise vital. Right here are some characteristics of quilted bed covers to consider. The best duvets will be filled with down or option down. Down is a feathery insulating material. Alternative down is utilized by individuals that dislike down. Either kind will make an excellent comforter.
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Duvets cover come in many various designs like strong colors, prints, or reversible options. Also, bed sheets linen come in many selections too that you could want. It is important to have a concept of what duvets cover you are looking for.
Tencel is also very easy to take care of and can be cleaned at anything around 60 degrees and so this makes it the perfect material for those with allergies and for hotels where hygiene is a huge concern. This easy care material dries very rapidly as we've formerly pointed out. Of course, when it come to pillows, Tencel is outstanding as it enables excellent air flow around the head and so increases coolness and comfort when resting. This soft material is supportive and yet offers a soft comfy sleep, making an ideal alternative to other pillows with various fillings. As soon as again it can be cleaned at around 60 degrees.
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Goose down is the most natural, comfy sort of bedding and is taken pleasure in by everybody! When geese farms mostly in Canada and Hungary choose goose feathers to make these beddings, they pick the best. By handling the geese with exceptional care, feeding them the best food and constant handling it makes sure a better batch of feathers. Yes, it perhaps more expensive however you will not find a better quality anywhere else.
Silk is natural material made from the cocoons of silkworms When it is crafted from these natural procedures, it is done so in a delicate way that permits the silk to maintain a natural element called sericin. This protein fends off allergen and mold, keeping the silk bedding sets spick-and-span. Those suffering from asthma and allergies will not have an issue with their bed sheets if they sleep with silk during the night.
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Among the most vital factors to consider which you need to take in account is the size of the duvets. Your duvet will neither be too small to simply reach the corners of your bed, neither too huge to snuggle up the entire room. So, make sure that you inspect the measurements well prior to you zero in on a duvet. Ideally, the size of a single duvet is 3 feet by 6 feet and the size of a double duvet is 4 feet 6 inches by 6 feet 3 inches.
Aside from being comfortable while resting or sleeping, there are other reasons that give you total contentment when you purchase silk duvets for your own benefit. Silk duvets are even hypoallergenic. If you have a sensitive skin or you quickly catch colds and sneezes often with some brand-new products, a hypoallergenic silk duvet is your perfect mate right here. Asthmatic clients will surely like the idea of having silk duvets in their beds to give them relief as silk soothes aggravating skin.


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Welcome to my Arizona!
Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, and it achieved statehood on February 14, 1912. Arizona is the sixth most extensive and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. The second largest city is Tucson.
Arizona is noted for its desert climate in its southern half, where there are very hot summers and quite mild winters. The northern half of Arizona also features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees, a very large, high plateau (the Colorado Plateau) and some mountain ranges—such as the San Francisco Mountains—as well as large, deep canyons, where there is much more moderate weather for three seasons of the year, plus significant snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff and Alpine. Arizona is one of the Four Corners states, meaning that we touch borders on our north eastern section with Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
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Back in 1891, territorial residents had been so certain statehood was imminent, they'd actually written a constitution and took it on the train to Washington, where congressmen snubbed their noses at these upstarts from that arid wasteland out West known more for Geronimo and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral than for the kind of folks you'd want in your union.
But things changed and Arizona had gained some respectability, some friends in Washington, and this time, Arizona wasn't jumping the gun. Congress had actually passed and President William Howard Taft had signed the Enabling Act that directed the Arizona Territory to write a state constitution - even allocating a princely $100,000 for that end.
Congress directed that the delegates meet in Phoenix - and that Phoenix be the capital of the new state at least until 1925. And so, on Oct. 10, 1910, 52 men from 13 counties came together for the first time. (Greenlee County couldn't send a delegate because it had just been created, and women didn't have a voice because they didn't yet have the right to vote.)
The most populous county had the most delegates, and in those days, that was Cochise County, where the mining interests of Bisbee and Tombstone were paramount. Agricultural Maricopa County had nine delegates. Families that would become legends in Arizona were represented: Goldwater, Orme, Tovrea. They were led by Globe's George W.P. Hunt, who would become the state's first governor and whose white-pyramid tomb in Papago Park still looks down on the Capitol City.
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The Rev. Seaborn Crutchfield of Tempe gave the opening prayer as the convention began: "As King Solomon prayed for guidance to wisely rule a great people, so we ask Thee to direct us in the adoption of a wise and just constitution."
And they were off: a motley crew far that was more indebted to labor unions and the working man than to the businesses and mines that thought they ran things in Arizona. The Arizona Democrat, a Phoenix paper that wouldn't last beyond 1913, reported: "A count of noses shows that about 40 percent of the delegates are men worth $30,000 or more. Better crowd than we thought they were at first."
A vast majority, 41 to be exact, were Democrats who looked toward "progressive" legislation - a word more "sane conservatives" saw as "reckless." They debated, but rejected, women suffrage; debated, but rejected, segregated schools; debated, but passed, three citizen-empowerment measures that were seen as radical: the right of people to petition their government, called an initiative; the right of the government to refer an item directly to voters, called a referendum, and the most startling of all - what opponents called "ultra-radicalism" - the right of voters to recall judges they saw as unfit.
With the constitution now meeting Taft's approval, he signed Arizona's statehood bill the morning of Feb. 14, 1912 - ushering in the best party ever held in these parts.
And, oh yes, at its first election after statehood in the fall of 1912, Arizona voters reinstated the recall of judges into the state Constitution. They also, by a healthy margin, gave Arizona women the right to vote - eight years before national suffrage.
It would be the first time, but certainly not the last, that Arizona showed its independence!
For all of the landmass of the state of Arizona, we have merely fifteen counties: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Yuma County was the site of the original Yuma Territorial Prison. When teaching a class in Florence for the Department of Corrections, I visited the Warden and saw pictures of original inmates from the Yuma Territorial Prison. Every one of the women's pictures listed their crime as adultery. I asked the Warden, "Where are the men's pictures? It takes two!" He had no answer for me.
This weekend we begin our celebration of Arizona's Centennial with a parade. Our local Grand Marshal is Lavona Evans who is also one hundred years old. Her father named gave her this name by reversing the first three letters of Valentine's Day and then adding 'ona' for Arizona's statehood. Ms. Evans was actually our first landlord when we moved to Arizona. She was spry twenty one years ago and remains so to this day! The same can be said for our state.
Happy One Hundredth Birthday Arizona! I am delighted to be part of your community.
An Arizona Recipe!
Goldwater Beans (from my Mom - Dolores Repp)
2 lbs. pinto beans
1 can (24 oz) tomatoes
1 lg. onions, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 tsp. salt
black pepper to taste
½ tsp. ground cumin
Optional: 2 lbs. ground beef, browned
Soak the beans in cold water overnight. Wash. Cover with cold water to 2 inches over the top of the beans and boil for one hour. Add the other ingredients. Reduce the heat and cook 4-6 hours more. If desired, add the browned ground beef. NOTE: If I use the ground beef, I brown the onion and garlic with it.
This is a good recipe for the Crockpot and yields about 24 servings.

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Consider which school district will best fit your child's particular needs. Will they excel more in a large or small school? A hands-on or hands-off school? No district is better than the other, but schools have different values and focus. Research can help you find the best fit.
To help you get started, here is a roundup of the largest districts in Erie County.
Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo Public Schools are the largest in Erie County; there are nearly 60 schools! With a strong focus on family participation, these schools seek to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for their diverse student population.
With a new superintendent, Dr. Kriner Cash, the district is seeing some positive changes and growth in their current program offerings. Cash's unveiling of the "New Education Bargain with Students and Parents" works toward reducing elementary class size and implementing rigorous early elementary education. The district is also launching five new competitive high schools with programs geared to the future jobs Buffalo will offer. Community schools will serve entire neighborhoods with academic, athletic and wrap around services.
Lake Shore Central School District
A mix between rural and suburban, this district serves Evans, Brant, Angola, Farnham and Derby. It's also known as Evans-Brant Central School District. The Lake Shore High School graduation rate is 94.5 percent, according to the district. Their athletic teams have sent representatives to regional and state finals, and their art and music departments have been recognized at highly regarded festivals. Music programs are available for students in fifth grade through high school.
Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
The Ken-Ton district is one of the largest in the state of New York, with 12 schools. The district serves Kenmore and most of Tonawanda, just north of Buffalo. There is an attendance rate of 95 percent, according to the New York State Education Department. Some notable alumni are Wolf Blitzer, CNN journalist; Jon Luther, former CEO of Dunkin' Brands; and Dan McFall, retired NFL coach.
Lancaster Central School District
Lancaster provides education for Lancaster, Cheektowaga, Elma and Depew. The area has many housing choices and easy access to highways. Lancaster has consistently ranked most cost effective and administratively efficient school district, according to the district. Lancaster proudly boasts their graduation rate of 99 percent and believes their summer programs and Lancaster Evening Alternative Program, which supports students who are struggling, make all the difference in student's school completion. In addition, they have many different nationally recognized academies that help students get ready for college and their careers.
West Seneca Central Schools
South of Buffalo is West Seneca Central School District, which serves parts of West Seneca, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, and Hamburg. The attendance rate is 94 percent, according to the New York State Education Department. The district provides academic enhancement programs in every school in a multitude of formats, such as before- and after-school programs, in-school support and some Saturday classes. More than 80 percent of West Seneca graduates seek higher education opportunities.
Williamsville Central Schools
Just Northeast of Buffalo sits Williamsville School District. Williamsville focuses on developing each student's unique character, teaching students the importance of assuming responsibility and developing students into leaders, according to the district mission statement. The district has been recognized by the New York State Education Department as a Common Core Institute. Williamsville also offers a comprehensive music program and has been recognized nine times as a "Best Community for Music Education" by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
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Our house is new, and fairly large (almost 3000 square feet), two things that are working against it in my quest to make it charming, cozy, and comfortable. Now before we built this house we lived in the old cottage that came on the property, which was old, tiny, and infested with kitchen mice and attic snakes, so I am not complaining.
It was NOT charming, because it was in such disrepair, and not comfortable, because it was always cold and there was only one bathroom. But it was cozy. I will give it that. Every square inch was used, and the things of life were out on display. Cookbooks, toys, pots, homework. When the cutting garden was in season, it seemed overflowing with flowers. When we had guests, it felt full and bustling. The new house is lacking that somehow. I want to correct it. Here is what I am trying.
1. More things out
This goes against my very nature, as I like things put away. But there is no need to pretend we don't live here, and no need to exhaust oneself putting away baby toys during naps just to take them out again when she wakes up. And "things" are proof that people live there. Fruit, flowers (from Costco, and quite beautiful), crayons, sugar and flour canisters, a basket of potatoes and onions, even a pot on the stove. They have been invited to live on the counter or breakfast table as evidence of life.
2. Less stuff out for kids.
It is well known that once kids destroy a playroom with toys, they lose interest in it. So they are being made to clean up every evening, not just because it is right, but because when their playroom is a mess they don't use it. Also it is more of a loft and I have to see it when I go upstairs. Every night they pick up, and every Friday I switch out their toys to keep them interested. If they are in the middle of making an "important store of out of magnets", I will of course leave it alone.
(Looks like this bookshelf needs a little help!)
3. Keeping the dining table set
So the only picture I have of it appear to be of it not set. But it is much more inviting with plates, place mats, cloth napkins, and silverware. I keep it cleared off to make it easier to wipe down after lunch, and Camilla sets it after her quiet time in the afternoons. It makes the room feel more alive. The sun shines in the front of the house in the afternoons too, and generally cheers everyone up.
4. More people, more animals
Of course nothing makes a house feel more alive than actual life! So we let the kittens in on cold days, play with the baby, and try to enjoy each other's company. Having guests over is always nice. More babies too. I now sit at the kids little kitchen table while they color. I work on grocery lists and garden plans next to them instead of somewhere else. We feel a little more together, and I find that the more focused attention they get, the less whining there is later.
5. Books, puzzles, board games
TV is so often depressing and isolating. Why not do something that either invites a companion, or allows to you be together in comfortable silence?
In the future, I need to work on getting curtains, getting some rooms painted in warmer, richer colors, and getting some furniture in empty feeling rooms like the dining room, master bedroom, and guest bedroom. I will get there!


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Information about required textbooks is made available through the CU Bookstore, located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus (view a map here).
Generally, textbook information for a given term is made available on CU Bookstore's website at least two weeks before the term begins, and students can search for new and used books to rent or buy at that time. Books may also be posted to Buff Portal a few weeks prior to the start of each semester, but students should note that the information on CU Bookstore's website is more complete than what is posted in Buff Portal.
To determine the required materials for a course in advance, or to know if the CU Bookstore has a certain book in stock, students may call the Bookstore's textbook desk at 303-492-3445 with the course number and section number (for example, LAWS 5121-801).
The CU Bookstore also buys books from students all year round; more information about that is available on its website here.
Note that students may also use the ISBN and other information provided to purchase or rent books from any bookstore or online resource that they prefer. As just one example, the Women's Law Caucus (WLC) operates a consignment bookstore year-round, located on the first floor of the Wolf Law Building, Room 107. For more information about the bookstore, including hours, check out the WLC section of the student organizations page.
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How do you find your path in life? For Ian Ruder, '05, it began with overcoming the devastating effect of an automotive accident and led through Portland State University into the heart of Portland's communal fabric, where he now resides as a writer, editor, and social advocate.
Ian grew up in San Francisco, but moved to Portland during high school when his family moved here. He had planned to attend Georgetown University after graduation, but had to adjust after he was paralyzed in a car accident. After extensive rehabilitation and an aborted attempt to attend the University of California–Berkeley, he enrolled in classes part-time at PSU, hoping to get back into academia.
"PSU was close to home for me, and a very comfortable place to be." Ian recalls. "At the time I was confronting the question of what I could do. PSU allowed me to figure out how I could be a student again."
Ian's future became clearer through his experiences with two members of the History Department whose lectures and style offered inspiration, Professors David Horowitz and Barney Burke. He decided to pursue a degree in History. The following autumn he applied and was admitted to the University Honors Program. Ian explains, "I began exploring every single aspect of my program, and it made a real difference."
A Laurels Merit Scholarship provided the means for Ian to continue at PSU. Through a chance connection, he met Debbie Murdock, the strategic advisor to the president, and she soon became an invaluable mentor. She got him involved with the Student Ambassador Program during his sophomore year and he thrived as an ambassador and the program co-coordinator over the next two years.
Ian's commitment to the PSU community was augmented by his burgeoning communication skills. When a friend became editor of the Vanguard, he convinced Ian to join the student newspaper. Little did either know they had unlocked anew career path for Ian. He created his own twice-weekly column — the Ruder Reality — and made a point of expanding coverage on Vikings sports as the sports and opinion editor. Ian eventually became the editor of the sports and opinion sections at the Vanguard, and was a key member of the editorial team that won the Best in State award for student newspapers in 2005.
Since graduating, Ian has placed his writing talent and perseverance towards helping others who face similar challenges to his own. This work began at New Mobility, a magazine that provides information for the community of wheelchair users who want to lead active, healthy lives. Now Ian is the editor for Life in Action, a bi-monthly publication from the National Spinal Cord Injury Association that offers active-lifestyle information, peer support and advocacy. Ian has also remained involved with PSU, covering Portland State football and basketball as a freelancer for the Oregonian.
Through his activism, freelance writing, and love of Viking sports, Ian utilizes multiple venues to share his values and positivity with others both locally and around the world. A truly talented writer, Ian's own words best sum up his PSU experience and advice for current students:
"If you have a passion for something, you can find your place and your voice at PSU. Take advantage of all that PSU and the Portland community has to offer you. You'll be rewarded tenfold for your efforts."
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I do not know how you measure success.
Is it wealth, fame, good health, love, all of them, none of them. I don't know.
Maybe it's just making an effort you thought you could never make.
My son is on his school's baseball team. I am not betraying him when I tell you he is not the best athlete on the team. But he loves being on a team and part of a team. Recently, my mother told me she had a conversation with my son about his method of playing. In essence, his approach was to never swing with the hope of getting walked to first base. This was heartbreaking to me. I was also unaware of it because he instructed me not to attend any games because he was mainly in charge of keeping the bench very warm. Although I am not exactly athletic, I confronted him:
"You need to swing the bat. Even if you miss. You still have to try because you will miss 100% of the balls you don't swing at."
I am not sure if he was frightened of the speed of the ball, the shame of an earned strike, or just simply taking a chance. He promised he would try. And with that, he was able to allow someone else to keep that bench warm, at least some of the time.
Academically, my son is, for the most part, thriving. He has recently struggled, however, with a couple of subjects and was less than thrilled about grades he received. I'm not exactly sure, though, that he was swinging the bat at those plates either. We had multiple, similar conversations about the importance of making an effort, trying your best, aiming for a hit instead of a walk. I'm not sure how many of these talks sink in or how many translate to the Charlie Brown teacher language of "WOH WOH WOH WAH." My expertise and life experience are not impressive to him. It seems not to matter that I have already lived all the days he is living. He probably just wants me to stop talking. Oh well, too bad. It's my job.
This combination of some poor grades and baseball ineptitude was starting to wear on his confidence. I cannot blame him though, again, he wasn't actively participating in his own life enough to change his situation. It is hard to watch your child struggle with self-doubt and think you can give them all the tools and praise needed to remedy it, but it is, ultimately, up to them to cure their problems themselves.
Yesterday, on one of spring's most beautiful days, and with my son's blessing, I finally attended a baseball game: my son's team's last home game of the season. My son was at bat. He swung a few times, accruing two strikes. His team and coach continued to call his name, encouraging him. On the final pitch, as the wind blew its warm, gentle breeze over the field, I sat in a lawn chair and watched my boy make his very first hit. It was solid. It went to third base, and he made it to first base safely with his team cheering him on. And later, during the last inning, and only minutes after my husband arrived, we both had the privilege of watching our son make his second hit, into the field, right over second base. Again, his team cheered. And so did we.
While I have been largely focusing on the importance of his school work, perhaps excelling here, on a baseball diamond with friends and teammates, is just as important. He needs to feel good about himself in all arenas, and those two hits, likely inconsequential to most kids on the team, were home runs for all of us.
Had my son not swung, he never would have hit those balls. He never would have known what the impact of the ball against the ash in his hands would feel like. He never would have known that he too could create that familiar "crack" symbolic of a hit. He never would have known the joy of hearing his friends and teammates root for him and the thrill of reaching first base because he proactively earned it as opposed to watching for the pitcher to err. He never would have known what it was like to cross home plate on that beautiful spring day, the completion of the story that began with his first hit. This type of knowledge he gained is every bit as useful and meaningful as the type learned from a textbook. If not more so.
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A long time staffer for Democratic State Representative Mike Sturla is fired after being charged with insurance fraud. Vanessa Rodriquez, 31, was charged by police last Monday. According to court documents, Rodriquez reported a burglary at her Lancaster City home on January 4th. She told police that her back kitchen door had been forced open and $5,000 worth of items were stolen.
Later that month, Rodriquez's room mate told investigators that the burglary never happened and Rodriquez had asked her to submit a list of allegedly stolen items so she could get more money from her insurance company. The room mate was offered $1,000 in return for a made up list, but the room mate refused.
Police also learned that in her claim to the insurance company, Rodriquez submitted a list of stolen items raising the total to $15,000. Investigators also learned that the kitchen door was damaged in the summer of 2013 and not at the time of the alleged burglary.
In an interview with Detectives Rodriquez admitted that the burglary was staged and never happened. She also admitted that the list of stolen items on the inventory to her insurance company were never in her house. Charges against Rodriquez include Insurance Fraud and Filing a False Report.
Today, Rep. Sturla released a statement announcing the firing of Rodriquez:
"I first heard yesterday about these serious allegations against an employee in my office, Vanessa Rodriguez. After looking into the matter further, I decided to terminate her employment earlier today.
Every constituent who visits or seeks help from my office must have confidence not just in me, but also the staff who work with me to serve the public. Trust and responsibility are essential in an office like ours. Unfortunately, based on what I know at this point, Ms. Rodriguez no longer met the standard for continued employment."


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Occipitalis Muscle: Headaches, Head, Eye, Pain
The occipitalis muscle can contribute to headaches at the top of the head and the back of the head just above the neck. It can also play a role in pain behind the eye and occasionally contribute to pain in the upper teeth.Read More
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle: Eye Pain and Twitching
The orbicularis oculi muscle is the muscle that encircles the eye. The muscle contributes to pain above the eye that travels down the side of the nose. It can also contribute to twitching of the eye and a drooping eyelid.Read More
Frontalis Muscle: Forehead, Sinus Pain, Headaches
The frontalis muscle is a muscle in your forehead. It can cause a deep ache across the forehead. The frontalis can be affected by sinusitis and TMJ dysfunction.Read More
Sternocleidomastoid Muscles: Affects Head, Eyes, Sinus, Ears, Throat, Pain, Dizziness, Whiplash
The sternocleiodmastoid are the two big muscles located on each side of the front of neck. These are most affected affected muscles when whiplash of the head / neck occurs. The muscles can contribute to pain throughout the head and neck area and can contribute to symptoms of vertigo.Read More


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The Difference Between Platinum and 18kt White Gold
The Difference Between Platinum and 18kt White Gold
Platinum and 18kt White Gold are the two most commonly used metals for the setting of engagement rings, wedding rings and other pieces of jewellery. Whilst these two metals may have a very similar appearance, they do have unique benefits and proprieties that are very important to compare and consider when deciding upon the choice of metal for your valued piece of jewellery. The main factors to consider is the difference between Platinum and 18 carat White Gold in terms of purity, appearance, weight and comfort during wear, durability, scratching during wear, and of course comparative cost of both metals.
(Left to Right) 18kt White Gold Ring Next to a Platinum Ring after one year of Wear (C) Reve Diamonds
PURITY OF PLATINUM AS COMPARED TO 18kt WHITE GOLD
This first difference between Platinum and 18k White Gold is the most basic and therefore can be considered as the foundation of all the other differences between the two metals. Platinum and 18k White Gold are essentially different metals and have different purity levels. Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal. It is heavier, harder and rarer than gold. Due to its natural hardness Platinum can be used in a purer form than gold, usually at about 95% – a Platinum hallmark has a fineness of 900 to 950 parts and 5/10% of other alloys. In comparison 18K White Gold does not exist naturally as it starts out as gold which is of course yellow in colour. White Gold is achieved by an alloy of yellow gold with other white metals such as silver, nickel, zinc or palladium which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold to make it white. The purity of White Gold is determined by the amount of alloy that is mixed with Gold and is expressed in carats (K) as with yellow gold. Hallmarked 18K White Gold has a fineness of 750 parts and 25% of other alloys. So in comparison for purity of metal, Platinum has a 90/95% purity compared to 75% purity of 18K White Gold. This factor consequently makes Platinum much more expensive than Gold which we will discuss later.
When the finished article of jewellery made in Platinum and 18K White Gold they are often indistinguishable as both appear whitish grey in colour. However a distinguishing physical characteristic between Platinum and 18K White Gold is the natural colour. Platinum is naturally white. However the white colour of 18K White Gold is created by the addition of alloys to yellow gold and the final white high lustre finish by the addition of rhodium plate, a silvery-white metal. It is the rhodium plating which gives 18K White Gold the white look that makes it look very similar to Platinum to the naked eye. With Platinum, no plating is required as the metal has a unique white, grey colour which becomes greyer over time. As Platinum is truly white it will always stay white and will not fade to yellow. However with 18K White Gold jewellery whilst rhodium is very white and very hard, eventually it will naturally wear away and fade to show the yellowish tinge of the original gold. Therefore to restore the whiteness and shine of 18K White Gold jeweller it will require rhodium plating again. This process can only be undertaken by a professional jeweller and here at Rêve Diamonds we are pleased to offer our valued customers rhodium plating, polishing and cleaning of their jewellery free for life when required.
Platinum is a much denser metal than 18K White Gold (approximately 20% denser) and thus more material weight is needed to produce the same ring than from white gold. For example a ring with 4mm width of metal and 2mm height will be up to 30% heavier when crafted in Platinum as compared to the same ring made in 18K White Gold in gram weight. This difference also has an impact upon the comfort of wear. Only individual personal choice can determine if you prefer to wear a heavier weight of ring as some people do find that lighter rings are more comfortable for everyday wear. Of course design can have an influence upon the weight of a ring, but the relative weight of Platinum versus 18 k White Gold should be borne in mind when making a choice between these two metals. One additional benefit to wearing Platinum jewellery is that it is hypoallergenic. While for most people gold jewellery does not generally create an allergy issue, some can develop an allergic reaction from the nickel alloy used in gold rings. However if 18k White Gold is combined with a palladium based alloy that is free from nickel, allergy issues are avoided
Both Platinum and 18K White Gold are strong and durable precious metals but of the two, Platinum is undoubtedly the stronger and more durable. This is due to Platinum only containing 5/10% of alloy whereas 18k White Gold requires 25% alloyed metal. The reason for this is that gold as a metal is extremely soft therefore if it was used in its pure form in jewellery, it would quickly and easily bend out of shape. For this reason White Gold has to be mixed with harder alloy metals, to make it more rigid and durable in jewellery. Platinum has a lower alloy requirement and is far denser therefore making it more durable than 18K White Gold. The implication for this within jewellery design is that Platinum offers a far more secure and robust setting for diamonds and other gemstones than 18K White Gold. For example, the prongs holding the centre stone of a Platinum engagement ring are far less likely to break then those of an 18K White Gold ring. In addition, Platinum loses very little weight during daily wear and indeed, during polishing. Therefore, in theory a Platinum ring will last a lot longer without the need for replacing the band. However, a well-made ring, whether 18K White Gold or Platinum should last for many years.
Platinum has a tighter molecular structure than 18K White Gold enabling a mirror like finish compared to a high finish on the White Gold. Yet whilst Platinum is widely acknowledged as being stronger and more durable it is a softer metal than 18k White Gold. This means that Platinum jewellery will be more prone to getting scratched than a similar item made from 18k White Gold would be. However it is important to note that when 18k White Gold is scratched, the gold is lost and therefore it clearly looks like a scratch whilst when Platinum is scratched, the Platinum gets moved from one place on the item to another. This develops what is referred to as a 'patina finish'. A patina finish has the look of an antique or worn piece of jewellery which many people find highly desirable as this gives the item an heirloom feel. The bonus here is that with professional re-polishing of your jewellery this will help restore the item to near its original look for both Platinum and 18K White Gold and Rêve Diamonds include free lifetime polishing and re-plating so that you never need worry about inevitable snatching.
- Platinum jewellery attracts a higher cost than 18K White Gold. There are four main reasons for this:
- Platinum is far rarer than 18K White Gold, has a greater denser of weight and higher level of purity.
Platinum is more difficult to work with as it is less malleable than 18k White Gold and therefore will require a highly experienced jeweller to create a high quality piece from this precious metal. This means that the labour cost is approximately 20% greater than with 18K White Gold. Platinum cannot be re-used and re-melted like 18K White Gold. Therefore, any scraps and filings must be sent to a refiner which is very expensive. Platinum jewellery is initially more expensive than 18K White Gold. However, it can be argued that Platinum is more cost effective in the long run because it does not require rhodium plating to keep it white, re-shanking or re-tipping of ring setting prongs. Platinum jewellery is the ideal choice for long term daily wear. It is the optimal setting for a diamond engagement ring due to its durability and long lasting colour. Platinum will also add brilliance and sparkle to the diamond resulting in a clean, sharp, luxurious look. However, if you still can't decide between Platinum and 18k White Gold, don't worry these precious metals are both great options. If your budget allows choose Platinum, if not then 18k White Gold is still a very precious metal and is an excellent choice. If you have any questions on your choice of jewellery metal, please do not hesitate to contact the helpful professional team at Rêve Diamonds who will be happy to answer your questions.


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Are you using a stick that has the right amount of flex for you? That's a tough question. I found the right amount of flex through trial and error.
I used to use a wooden Easton stick. Then I decided to switch over to a composite stick. I followed one of the charts for determining stick flex like the one on PureHockey. According to the various charts, I should be in the 85 range. Knowing that, I ended up buying a Bauer Vapor x 2.0 senior stick, with a flex rating of 87.
My first composite stick and I hated it. I thought my woody had more flex. At that time, I weighed about 220 pounds. My skill level was between a beginner and intermediate.
I decided to give composite sticks another try though. I bought an Easton Stealth S15 (intermediate) stick, with a flex rating of (65). After the first wrist shot, I knew I found the right stick. As I took shots, I could feel the stick flexing slightly.
I consider myself an intermediate inline player now. I don't usually take slap shots. But I have a good wrist shot. I think the secret to my wrist shot is my stick. That lower flex rating really makes a difference.
When I look at what everyone else is using on the bench, they usually all have senior sticks with flex ratings above 80. I can't help thinking that if they "dropped down" to something like my stick, they could probably get a lot more power out of their sticks.
If you have a chance to try out a stick with a lower flex rating than what the charts are recommending, give it a shot. Borrow a stick from a teammate and try it for a few shots. You might be surprised at how much it helps you out.


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A Family Thanksgiving River Trip on the Moab Daily.
Holcombe Family 10/12/2012 2 Comments | Posted in Kid's Kayaks, Recreational/Touring, Rogue, SUPerFISHal, Trip Reports
Our annual Thanksgiving trip to the desert of southern Utah offers a great time to hike, climb, explore and even paddle. Here are a few images and video about three families coming together to give thanks in a very special place on Thanksgiving day. Six adults and two kids ages 8 & 12 loving one last overnight river trip of 2012. It was a chance to play with some of Jackson's newest boats: the Karma and 2013 Super Star along with the Zen, Fun 1 and even the new SUPer FISHal – the amazing SUP SUV. No matter the time of year, the red sandstone canyons of the Colorado River on the Moab Daily is an excellent family river adventure.
Check out our trip video!


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It takes customers to build and grow a business. But in the world of e-commerce, there's ever-increasing competition to win those customersand get them to return.
By offering bargains and other enticements, you can attract more attention to your online listings, increase your sell-through rate, and hopefully give buyers a reason to buy from you again and again.
One of the best ways to get buyers to consider bidding on your auctions is to advertise a deal on shipping. This can take many forms, such as discounted shipping for multiple-item purchase; free shipping for first-time customers; or just free shipping, period.
What shopper can resist complimentary delivery service? As it is, excessive shipping charges are a major gripe of eBay buyers, so offering to cover all or part of this will undoubtedly earn you some fans.
It's also one of the trickiest promotions to pull off without busting your bottom line. Do the math first to make sure you don't end up paying more in shipping than you will on the sale.
International shipping costs can be a killer, so you may decide to limit shipping deals to domestic buyers. If you must cover your profits, factor some additional cost into the price of the itemif it's an auction, make the deal apply only to the Buy It Now option or bids that exceed a stated minimum value. Or just accept the shipping expense as part of the cost of marketing your online business, and hope that your effort to build customer loyalty pays off in the long run.
You can set up shipping discounts in your My eBay Preferences. Buyers will see the message: "Save on shipping." When a buyer purchases more than one item, eBay will automatically calculate the shipping discount and deduct it from the total shipping cost.
Do the math to make sure you don't end up paying more in shipping than you will on the sale
Including a free gift with a purchase is a great way to show buyers you appreciate their business. You can make it a surprise by bundling it with the purchase and including a note like: "This is our way of saying thank you." Or advertise it as a bonus to entice shoppers to spend more: "Free gift with $50 purchase."
The key is to make sure the freebie is low-weight and easy to ship. It's also best if the gift is somehow related to the purchased item. If the customer bought a set of luxury bath towels, throw in a loofah or matching washcloth, for example.
Build your customer base while rewarding your current customers by offering referral bonuses in the form of gift cards, coupons or free shipping on their next purchase.
Or dangle a carrot to encourage auction visitors to bid up your asking price. Again, keep it light in weight and relevant. If you're selling a refurbished laptop, maybe you offer to throw in a 2 GB thumb drive if bidding reaches $150.
Consider offering discount coupons to bring customers into your store. Usuallybut not alwayscoupons come with an expiration date. While it's generous to give coupons that are good for an indefinite period of time, it's a good idea to assign your coupons a shelf life because the idea is to bring buyers back sooner rather than later. By the same token, avoid making the window of opportunity so narrow that customers won't be able to act on it.
Customer loyalty programs that offer a reward in return for repeat business can be a good incentive for buyers to come back and spend more money
Electronic coupons are easiest to work with when it comes to online shopping. These might be given to recent customers in the spirit of "Thank you, come again," mass distributed as part of an e-mail newsletter you send to all your existing and potential customers, or sent out as "exclusive" discounts for preferred customersor those who haven't visited your site in a while.
Much like the frequent-flyer miles awarded by major airlines, customer loyalty programs that offer a reward in return for repeat business can be a good incentive for buyers to come back and spend more moneyso long as the reward has value.
Try offering frequent-buyer pointsfor example, customers earn one point for every $10 spent. When they accumulate 10 points, they can cash them in for a $10 gift card or apply the discount to their next purchase. Similar to coupons, it's a good idea to put a realistic time limit on loyalty programs, so you don't get strung along indefinitely. Remember, these programs are meant to promote frequent buyers.
And make good on what you promise. Don't make it impossible for customers to redeem points by putting unreasonable or arbitrary restrictions on how they can use them.
Particularly around the holidays, buyers appreciate additional services such as express shipping, gift wrapping, and sending an item directly to the gift recipient. These don't have to be freebies, necessarily, but they are attractive add-ons for time-strapped gift buyers.
Advertise that you provide these services in your listing description and title (space permitting), your About Me page, or your eBay Store. Or, for 25 cents, eBay will place a gift-box icon next to your listing on the search results page, helping to let buyers know you offer these extras. If you're looking to boost your holiday sales, or if your products lend themselves to anytime gift-giving, the gift icon might be a worthwhile upgrade.
Sometimes it's the little things that bring customers inand keep them coming back. Used wisely, buyer incentives can do wonders to help you build and grow your online business.
Auctiva staff writers constantly monitor trends and best practices of those selling on eBay and elsewhere online. They attend relevant training seminars and trade shows and regularly discuss the market with PowerSellers and other market experts.


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Arrested for felony assault
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Hello, my girlfriend's daughter is in a jam. She has a baby daughter with a man she no longer dates. However, the daughter and the baby's dad were recently involved in a fight outside a restaurant. The daughter came to the restaurant to pick up her baby from the dad and a fight begins. I believe it started out verbal and led to him punching the daughter (Girlfriends daughter). After some time he begin to strangle the baby's mom and she eventually used a knife that she had with her to stab his hand and free herself. After all was said and done the baby's dad pressed charges and the baby's mom was later arrested for felony assault. The baby's mom is still in jail and will receive six months if the baby's dad doesn't drop the charges. If the dad drops the charges she's free to go. My question is would it be wise to try to persuade the dad to drop the charges? Do you think hiring a lawyer other than a public defender would be a better route to take? (Money is an issue)? It seems like it's all in the dad's hands.


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The "Sheba" is a gorgeous reproduction of a 1920s flapper dress that is made exclusively for Blue Velvet Vintage. You won't find this anywhere but here! A captivating vintage look for art deco themed dances, Gatsby weddings and formal Roaring Twenties events. •Meticulously hand beaded in a deco design of ivory beads and iridescent sequins on heavyweight sheer ivory color mesh, just like the originals. •Swishy multiple panel hem is very eye catching when walking or doing those Charleston kicks! •Slightly fitted, pull on style. •Ivory color charmeuse slip accompanies the dress.
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About AmSAT
Research Grant
The Research Committee was formed to create and administer a grant program to support research in the Alexander Technique.
New Application Period 2020 – 2021
To see the Research Grant application click HERE (PDF will open in a new window). All teaching members of AmSAT and Affiliated Societies are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: November 1 2019
See Guidelines for Proposals below.
Questions? Please contact Heidi Leathwood: firstname.lastname@example.com
2019 AMSAT Research Grant Awarded
Four very professional and promising grant proposals were reviewed and assessed by a panel of peer experts. The AmSAT Research committee has awarded the grant to Audre Wirtanen and her co-investigators Harlan Fichtenholtz, and his students at the Keene Affective Neuroscience Lab at Keene State College, "Alexander Technique and physiological measures of inhibition and initiation of motor planning, decision-making, and motor output." Ann Rodiger will serve as the Alexander Technique Consultant.
The objective of the current study is to investigate differences in motor preparation, decision-making in the brain, and other physiological features of motor execution during binary tasks that prompt subjects to initiate or inhibit a motor response in people with at least 500 hours of Alexander Technique (AT) teacher training compared to healthy controls. These physiological measures will be collected using a 32-channel Electroencephalography (EEG) cap to quantify neural activity, Electromyography (EMG) to quantify muscle activation, and a twin-axis goniometer to measure kinematic features of movement. The purpose of this study is to further investigate neuromuscular re- patterning in people with significant exposure to the Alexander Technique.
Approved 2/11/2018
AmSAT will award $2000 in research grants to an AmSAT member(s) and affiliates for research in the Alexander Technique. The monies may be allocated to one project or split between several. Monies will come from the Research Grant fund, as monies are available in the grand fund.
- To encourage research in the Alexander Technique
- To provide support for AmSAT members wishing to conduct research
- To enhance the visibility of the Alexander Technique and AmSAT.
- AmSAT-certified teaching members in good standing and affiliate society teaching members in good standing are welcome to apply. AmSAT will contact the affiliate society to confirm membership status.
The purpose of this grant is to support projects intended to:
- Test the efficacy of the Alexander Technique (AT) as an educational
- intervention for individuals.
- Measure the effect of AT study on human movement and/or functioning
All projects should hold promise for publication in English and state possible publication sources. Projects that would be considered more competitive will result in presentations and publication that will reach the general public.
Applications will be submitted in English.
- The Alexander Technique, an educational approach, proposes to improve human activity in any realm. Research can be focused on any aspect the researchers choose, including but not limited to: back pain and other injuries, Parkinson's disease or other neurological disabilities, performing arts, children's educational performance.
- More research is needed to study how the Alexander Technique's process of thinking influences the human experience of attention, awareness, perception and sensation. What underlying changes occur to produce the effects we see? Why? How does it shift of the whole psychophysical experience?
- More research is necessary to determine how and why the Alexander Technique affects human movement. Examples of things to be measured: gait, lower back flexibility, balance.
- Experience shows that research proposals have improved chances for publication and increasing public awareness of the Alexander Technique if they include partnerships with investigators in the sciences, or social sciences, or with specific organizations serving special needs groups or sharing with underserved communities.
Types of support for which funds may be used include:
- Administrative costs
- Space rental
- Payment of subjects
- Consultation fees for research professionals
- Travel
- Documentation and data gathering equipment and support
- Equipment
Proposals must include:
- Project title and overview
- A narrative stating the objectives and significance of the project, background of the applicant(s), methodology and timeline, budget, and description of plans to gain human subject approval
- CV of principal investigators
Evaluation criteria (reviewer guidelines)
- Quality, clarity, and thoroughness of the proposal
- Feasibility and practicality of the study
- Experience and productivity of the applicant(s)
- Budget appropriateness in relation to available funding and consideration
- of need and availability of financial and in- -kind support
- Probable impact of the proposed study on the field
Review panel:
- A panel of three reviewers selected by the Research Committee will review and rate the proposals. The panel should consist of at least one Alexander Technique teacher and one person from a related field with expertise in research.
- A member of the Research Committee will guide the panelists through the process.
- Panelists will be given evaluation criteria and a scoring system to use. They will provide the Committee with their scores, ranking of the proposals, and a brief evaluation that can be shared with the applicant, if requested.
- If the decision is unanimous among the three reviewers, there is no need to continue the evaluation process. If, however, it is not unanimous, a conference call will be arranged to discuss the applications and try to come to a decision.
Announcement of awardee
- The applicants will be notified by letter or email by the committee chair. The winner of the grant will receive a phone call from the Committee chair. ● The awardee must sign a letter of agreement
- An announcement will be made in the e- -Update Distribution of funds
- The funds will be distributed as reimbursement for expenses. The grantee will submit receipts and/or an invoice (providing English translations) as appropriate, to the AmSAT office to receive the funds. The office will consult with the Research Committee in the case of unusual or questionable expenses. Funds not used will be retained by AmSAT.
- July 15 e--UPdate: call for proposals
- August 15 and September 15 – e--UPdate reminders
- November 1 – deadline for applications
- January 15 – decision made and public announcement to follow upon acceptance


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Buttercup Waterfront Cottage Rental
New nicely decorated waterfront cottage, located on the shores of Lake Huron, is a great spot for your next family vacation!
Open concept living space is perfect for the whole family. There is a large kitchen with all the amenities from home. You will have the convenience of a fridge, stove, and microwave. Enjoy eating at the dining table with seating for 4 people. The breakfast bar will have 2 bar stools for the kids to eat.
The cottage offers 2, nicely decorated bedrooms.
The first bedroom has a queen sized bed with a gorgeous view of the lake. The second bedroom has a double and with a set of single bunk beds.
There is one bathroom at this cottage. It is a 4 piece with tub and shower. Laundry Facilities are also provided.
Make a feast for the family outside on the propane bbq. You will love the sounds of the lapping waves on the shoreline while you dine outside on those lovely summer evenings.
Take the time to enjoy the fire-pit in the evenings, and enjoy the famous dark skies of the Bruce Peninsula
The shoreline has flat limestone rock which provides a gradual entry into the waters of Lake Huron.
The scenic village of Tobermory is only a short 10-minute distance away. This is where you can stroll through the shops in the village, visit the library, restaurants, and beautiful natural habour, or take a scenic boat cruise where you can view shipwrecks, lighthouses and visit Flowerpot Island. Also, dinner cruises aboard the Chi-Cheemaun ferry are very popular.
For hikers, naturalists and scuba divers, the area is a dream. If you're looking for a sandy beach, Singing Sands Beach is very close by. This cottage provides the perfect setting for your holiday!
This cottage books WEEKLY ONLY in JULY & AUGUST!


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Gallery Talk: The Art of Collecting
Monday, September 24, 1:30pm
Please join us on Monday, September 24 at 1:30pm to hear Katherine King Kellerman (SBU BA'94) discuss how she and her husband Andrew Kellerman developed a passion for collecting photography, how their collecting has changed over the years, and what lead them to donate the work in FACES & PLACES: Photographs from the Kellerman Family to Stony Brook University.
FACES & PLACES: Photographs from the Kellerman Family is on view at the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery through September 29, 2018. The Zuccaire Gallery is located on the first floor of the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University.
Images: Katherine King Kellerman at the Zuccaire Gallery (top); Kristin Capp; Ralph Gibson
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The best free online courses with certificates! We live in a time when constant improvement is necessary, but fortunately it is within reach. Regardless of what you do, additional knowledge is always welcome. Free online courses with certificates are a great way to improve your knowledge! If you already have all the knowledge you need for the job you are doing, you certainly want to master others, have you always wanted to be a writer…"Free online courses with certificates – Start learning!"
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The Age of the Internet Business and Online Education The internet and business comprise one of the most perfect matches in history. The internet allows millions of people to be reached and businesses can benefit from reaching the masses. It is no surprise that there has been a rise in internet business, also a rise in online education. Internet business has gained popularity because people now prefer to shop online. People love to take online courses, get more…"Internet Business & Online Education"
What to Know About Free Online School Online learning is widely accessible and becoming increasingly standard even among brick-and-mortar institutions where some form of online learning is typically integrated into the curriculum. However, the presence of online schools allows both children and adults to take it upon themselves to learn about a particular subject and they may even be able to acquire a full education virtually. Most importantly, many of these learning opportunities are free.…"Looking for a Free Online School?"
A Quick Guide to Attending the Right Schools and Classes for Online University Degrees You Can Actually Use So, you've decided to go back to school. Maybe you're looking to get ahead in your job or a new career, and cannot do so without a college degree. Maybe you're looking to supplement your existing time at university with some online courses. Maybe you're just passionate about learning and achieving things, have always had that unfinished…"A Quick Guide – For Online University Degrees"
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CD Review: Pedro Bermudez - No Limits
Year: 2010
Record Label: Luizama Music
Style: Latin Jazz / Latin Funk
Musicians: Pedro Bermudez (piano, fender rhodes), Eddie Gomez (bass), Ruben Rodriguez (bass), Duduka Da Fonseca (drums, percussion), Ivan Renta (sax), Nelson Jaime (trumpet), Richie Flores (congas), Vince Cherico (drums), Diego Lopez (drums), Cristian Rivera (congas), Carli Maldonado (timbal, congas), Efrain Martinez (drums), Gabriel Rodriguez (bass), Felipe Salles (sax), Mike Arroyo (guitar), David Rodriguez (trumpet), Ana Baiana (vocals), Oscar Stagnaro (bass)
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Pedro Bermudez is a pianist with lot of experience playing with salsa legends like Willie Rosario, Roberto Roena and the Puerto Rican Latin Jazz group Batacumbele.
The opening track Yuba a Santurce is precisely an homage to Pedro's town, Santurce. This is a piece with Bomba and Jazz fusion, reminiscent of the music of another great Jazz musician from Puerto Rico, trombonist William Cepeda. Good improvisations by Ivan Renta on sax and Oscar Stagnaro on bass.
Pedro plays the fender rhodes en La numero site, and Mike Arroyo also from Puerto Rico plays the guitar. The track breaks into kind of a montuno in the end. El Jarriero feels like a slow mambo, this time with another good bassist, Ruben Rodriguez, excellent trumpet by Nelson Jaime, who is also the recording engineer, and Richie Flores spectacular as always on congas.
Pedro great technique and experience can be fully appreciated on latin tracks like ALC. It is amazing the quality and quantity of musicians playing on this CD. On the more traditional Jazz track, The Dreamer, the bassist is Eddie Gomez. Some might remember Eddie as the bass player with Bill Evans. And in this format of just piano, bass and drums the music here reminds me at times of the legendary Jazz pianist.
Pedro goes back to the Fender Rhodes in the Samba influenced Bombaiao with Felipe Salles on sax, Oscar Stagnaro back on bass and master brazilian percussionist/drummer Duduka Da Fonseca.
Redentor includes another virtuosic bassist from Puerto Rico, Gabriel Rodriguez. A young but experienced musician currently playing with Charlie Sepulveda and Jazz trio San Juan Collective.
Duduka also plays on Chorinho para Maria, a piece with traditional brazilian rhythms where Pedro shows his versitality as a composer and improviser, even quoting in his improvisation recognized brazilian songs like Samba da minha terra.
All compositions are originals by Pedro Bermudez except Jobim Caminhos Cruzados. The wonderful interpretation and voice on this one is Ana Baiana. No limits and Long Walk have two of the more interesting arrangements with nice tempo changes.
Tracks: Yuba a Santurce, La numero siete, El jarriero, ALC, The dreamer, Bombaiao, Redentor, Chorinho para Maria, Ivan's Cha, Caminhos cruzados, Offbeat, Ni limits, Long walk
Artist's Website: http://www.pedrobermudezpiano.com
Reviewed by: Wilbert Sostre


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1. United Nations Climate Change Conference 2010 is officially referred to as the ... session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
a. 18th
b. 17th
c. 16th
d. 15th
2. Neutrino Observatory (INO) project is located near which of the following hills?
a. Anamalai Hills
b. Nilgiri Hills
c. Khasi Hills
d. Patkai Hills
3. Where was fi rst the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit held?
a. Thailand
b. Malaysia
c. India
d. Pakistan
4. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine 2010?
a. Richard Heck
b. Ei-ichi Negishi
c. Akira Suzuki
d. Robert Edwards
5. Ajay Jayaram is a well known … player.
a. Badminton
b. Golf
c. Tennis
d. Hockey
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a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. Lithium
d. Rubidium
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b. Mario Vargas
c. Jonathan
d. None of these
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b. Telecom Regulatory Au- thority of India
c. UN
d. None of these
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d. Cricket
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c. IOC
d. Bharat Electronics Limited
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b. 102
c. 103
d. 105
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b. Greg Jones
c. Johnny Weissmuller
d. None of these
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a. Karnataka
b. Kerala
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Andra Pradesh
15. Who has been awarded the Nobel Economics Prize2010?
a. Peter Granger
b. Jilly Cooper
c. Dale Mortensen
d. None of these
16. Jaitapur nuclear power plant is in which city?
a. Ratnagiri
b. Nagpur
c. Pune
d. Mumbai
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a. Vostochny Space Center
b. Vladimir Space Center
c. Hioto Space Center
d. None of these
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a. Hiren Singh
b. R. K. Narayan
c. Vinod Joshi
d. K. S. Sripathi
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d. None of these
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b. Ulchi Mundok
c. Cheonan
d. None of these
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b. Yon Ki
c. Chiang Zell
d. Yukoto Ziang
23. Srikumar Banerjee is associated with which of the following?
a. Atomic Energy Commission
b. Bhaba Atomic Research Centre
c. Defence Research And Development Organisation
d. None of these
24. Who built the Brihadishwara Temple?
a. Rajaraja
b. Vengi
c. Rajendra Chola
d. None of these
25. Sutlej River originates from?
a. India
b. China
c. Pakistan
d. None of these
26. Pallavan Double Plus and Pallavan Muthusaram RD are deposit schemes that belong to …
a. Indian Bank
b. Bank of Baroda
c. State Bank of India
d. Allahabad Bank
27. Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the design of Indian National flag on?
a. August 23, 1947
b. September 13, 1947
c. August 15, 1947
d. July 22, 1947
28. The Indian National Anthem was sung for the fi rst time in …
a. 1910
b. 1911
c. 1947
d. 1945
29. National fruit of India is?
a. Apple
b. Sugarcane
c. Orange
d. Mango
30. When was the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution adopted?
a. 1970
b. 1972
c. 1974
d. 1976
31. Who elects the Vice President of India?
a. Members of Parliament
b. Members of Lok Sabha
c. Only b
d. Both a and b
32. Department of Agricultural Research and Education comes under the Ministry of …
a. Commerce and Industry
b. Agriculture
c. Commerce and Industry
d. Food Processing Industries
33. An insurance plan, 'JiyoFit', has been launched by ...
a. HDFC standard life
b. Bharti AXA
c. LIC
d. Bajaj Allianz
34. Where is the National Institute of Smart Government located?
a. Hyderabad
b. Mumbai
c. Pune
d. Chennai
35. Defender Z+ is a …
a. Locker
b. Fighter plane
c. Car
d. Motorbike
36. Asia's 1st EPZ was set up at …
a. Kandla
b. Delhi
c. Falta
d. Noida
37. In which year was the Integrated Defence Staff formed?
a. 1959
b. 1961
c. 1981
d. 2001
38. How many Integrated Test Ranges does DRDO have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
39. The Integrated Education for Disabled Children scheme was launched in …
a. 1954
b. 1965
c. 1974
d. 1991
40. When was the Rural Electrifi -cation Corporation Limited incorporated as a Company under Companies Act, 1956?
a. 1969
b. 1971
c. 1989
d. 1991
41. Fort William is located in ...
a. Chennai
b. Goa
c. Kolkata
d. Mysore
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a. Leander Paes
b. N. Night Shyamlan
c. Vijay Amritraj
d. Ashok Amritraj
43. Tritum is an isotope of ...
a. Nitrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Hydrogen
d. Phosphorous
44. In which country would you buy things using Lira?
a. Germany
b. Italy
c. USA
d. Myanmar
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b. Column code
c. Carbon Copy
d. Computer control
46. "Love" is associated with which of the following games?
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b. Horse riding
c. Lawn ball
d. Billiards
47. Which country will host the Commonwealth Games 2014?
a. Australia
b. Srilanka
c. Scotland
d. Canada
48. The Vrindavan Gardens are located in...
a. Mathura
b. Manali
c. Mysore
d. Mohali
49. For measuring the diameter of a thin wire, you would use ...
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b. Screw gauge
c. Screw metre
d. Measuring tape
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b. Shakespeare
c. Mario Llosa
d. None of these
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3. a. Thailand
4. d. Robert Edwards
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6. b. Aluminum
7. b. Mario Vargas
8. a. Prime Minister's Relief Fund
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10. a. Coal India Limited
11. c. Biology
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14. a. Karnataka
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17. a. Vostochny Space Center
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Type: Improvement
Status: Open
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Unresolved
Affects Version/s: 3.5
Fix Version/s: None
Component/s: Analytics
Currently the accuracy of models is reported only in the Log action menu. Model accuracy is a key aspect of learning analytics, and needs to be displayed more prominently. Accuracy varies with time-splitting methods, but only one time-splitting method can be active for a model at a time, so the accuracy level for the currently used time-splitting method should be displayed on the list of models. More detail should be available about the accuracy of each model, as well.
One simple way to display this information is by using a ROC curve plotting the true positive rate of the model predictions against the false positive rate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receiver_operating_characteristic
Display the following details for each model:
- Contingency distribution (graph)
- ROC curve (graph)
- Area under curve (number)
- Contingency table and diagnostics: (note that most of these are simple calculations of a small number of basic values)
- True positive n
- Power
- Recall/Sensitivity (TPR)
- False positive n
- Type I error
- Fall-out (FPR)
- False negative n
- Type II error
- Miss rate (FNR)
- True negative n
- Specificity (TNR)
- Predicted positive n
- Prevalence
- Precision (PPV)
- Predicted negative n
- False omission (FOR)
- Condition positive n
- Condition negative n
- Total n
- Diagnostics:
- Accuracy
- False discovery rate
- Negative prediction value
- DIagnostic odds ratio
- F1 score
- Detail of indicators:
- Selected indicator ROC curves (graph) with control to select how many indicators to display
- Model effect size (standardized)
- Indicator graphs:
- Indicator significance (p-value)
- Standardized effect sizes with confidence intervals for all indicators
Alternative charts, such as the detection error tradeoff graph or zROC could be used as the header graph instead of a ROC. Usability studies should determine which kind of display would be easiest for most users to understand and use in decision-making.
Not that the ROC curve is only applicable for binary predictions, but at present these are the only prediction models supported by Moodle learning analytics. This could be extended to REC or RROC curves once we extend support for other types of predictions.
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Play date for mommy
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One of my favorite commercials shows three women sitting on a couch talking and eating. At one point, one of them says, "We should do this more often. I think the kids really enjoy it". Then, it cuts to a shot of three babies sleeping in their car seats. I can't tell you what this commercial is for because I can't remember, but, I LOVE the concept of it. Play date's are not just for kids, they are for mommies too.
This past weekend I had the chance to spend time with my dear friend Christine and her family. We were way overdue to spend some time together, so it was great to catch up. Her husband had to go to work, so it ended up being a mommy and kids afternoon and we had a great time. Christine has two adorable sons, one younger than "G" and one older. It was so much fun to get them together and watch them play. As you can see, they had a great time.
But, even better, was the time Christine and I got to spend talking.
When you're a mom, you need to have other mom friends who you can talk to and relate to. You can talk about things like nursing and pumping, poopy diapers, baby bed time routines, the emotions and stress of being a parent and get advice from each other as well. And you don't have to worry about boring the person you're talking to because they don't have kids, or being judged by someone who may not understand what you're experiencing. You can just be open and honest and be yourself. You can let your kids scream and play, run all over the house, change their diapers, and nurse your babies in front of each other and it's perfectly ok. You're both moms. It's what you do and, it's great.
I say all of this but please understand that I cherish the time I have with all of my friends, whether they have children or not. I love them all dearly and wouldn't trade them for the world. I'd be lost without my best girlfriends (You know who you are ladies, whether you're in Rochester, Nashville, or Chicago). Sometimes you need a night out with the girls and sometimes you need those mommy play dates. Both are refreshing, fun, and relaxing. And, I'm grateful for them.


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The best time to visit Dodecanese
When thinking about traveling to Dodecanese there is one question that always comes in mind: when is it really the best time to visit? Your decision will depend on many factors including your interests, the weather, exactly where you want to visit and why you're travelling. But to tell you the truth, Dodecanese is a year-round destination with four seasons of relatively temperate weather, so you can choose whichever season suits your tastes and enjoy your vacations either relaxing on an island or travelling through the beauties of the mainland.
- Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Dodecanese, specifically September and October. The high season starts to wind down in September and conditions are ideal once more until the end of October. The weather is still warm, mostly on the islands, with a few drops of rain here and there and you can enjoy your holiday without being suffocated by the crowds. In October, the Aegean islands and especially the southerly Dodecanese are extremely pleasant and autumn in general is very beautiful; the light is softer, the sea often balmier than the air and the colors subtler. Unfortunately, by November the endless blue skies of summer have disappeared. November to February is the period of months with the heaviest raindrops in Dodecanese and it can get surprisingly cold.
- Winter
Although much milder than in Northern Europe, the winter months in Dodecanese are still quite cold with heavy rains, low temperatures, strong winds and snow mostly in the North. There are however many crystal-clear, fine days, with blue skies and bright sunlight. The majority of the tourist infrastructure particularly on the islands - hotels, seasonal cafés, shops, restaurants - close down from November until the beginning of April. The transportation around the islands is drastically reduced or cancelled and weather dependant. The busiest time of winter is around Christmas, where everything is pre-booked both by visitors and inhabitants. Traditions, hospitality and family bonding are the basic elements of Christmas in Dodecanese. It would be a pity to miss it!
- Spring
Spring marks the start of the vacation season, which is concentrated mostly on April and May. The visitors start to arrive, just in time to celebrate with the locals the Orthodox Easter, which is usually around April. Between Easter and mid-June the weather is pleasantly warm in most places, while one can enjoy sightseeing and the beautiful beaches as they are relatively less crowded. Lush vegetation of green forests and the verdant slopes of the brown-reddish mountains, prosperous plains and bloomed uplands will uplift and refresh you from the gloomy atmosphere of the past winter months. You have a variety of accommodation options to choose from as hotel availability is higher during spring and the prices more reasonable.
- Summer
From mid-June to the end of August it is the high season in Dodecanese. Hot, sunny summer days, perfect for relaxing on the beach and the blue of the sky mixes together with the blue and turquoise of the sea. The islands are filled with visitors, crowded, vivid and alive! If you want to visit Dodecanese during the summer you have to book in advance especially during July 20th to August 20th, which is the peak of the holiday season. The 15th of August is a public holiday and the Dormition of Virgin Mary is celebrated. Throughout the Dodecanese, adventure junkies will have the opportunity to take part in various well-known activities organized by the local authorities and the Region of South Aegean Islands, celebrate and participate at local festivities and feasts.
You can enjoy Dodecanese and its treasures whenever you choose to go! Have fun and explore its every part!
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text: Miami Beach firefighters put out a blaze in Wilma's wake The same storm that brought ruin over the weekend to resort towns along Mexico's Yucatan Coast came ashore in Florida on Monday as a strong Category 3 hurricane, but within hours had weakened into a Category 2 with winds of 169kph. Early in the afternoon, it was back up to Category 3 with 185kph winds as it swirled out into the open Atlantic on a course that was unlikely to affect the US East Coast. As it made its away across the state, Wilma caused widespread damage, flattening trees, breaking water mains, littering the streets with signs and downed power lines and turning debris into missiles. "We have been huddled in the living room trying to stay away from the windows. It got pretty violent there for a while," said Eddie Kenny, 25, who was at his parents' home near Fort Lauderdale with his wife. "We have trees down all over the place and two fences have been totally demolished, crushed, gone." Police securityIn Cuba, rescuers used scuba gear, inflatable rafts and amphibious vehicles to pull almost 250 people from flooded homes in Havana after Wilma sent huge waves crashing into the capital and swamped neighbourhoods up to four blocks inland with a metre of water. Nearly 250 people were rescuedfrom flooded homes in CubaIn Cancun, Mexico, troops and federal police moved in to control looting at stores and shopping centres ripped open by the hurricane, and hunger and frustration mounted among Mexicans and stranded tourists. President Vicente Fox announced plans to start evacuating about 30,000 frazzled tourists as he worked to restore the profitable image of a carefree beachfront paradise. Wilma, Florida's eighth hurricane in 15 months and the 21st storm in the busiest Atlantic hurricane season on record, came ashore in Florida at 6.30am EDT (1030GMT) on Monday near Cape Romano in southwest Florida, the National Hurricane Centre said. Power disruptedThe hurricane is expected to race up the Atlantic Seaboard and reach the coast of Canada by early Wednesday. But forecasters said it will probably stay so far offshore that it will not even bring heavy rain to the eastern United States. "Most of the impact on the US will be ending in the next several hours," Ed Rappaport, deputy director of the National Hurricane Centre, said around midday. Wilma is Florida's eighth hurricanein 15 months The storm flooded large sections of Key West and other areas and knocked out power to up to 3.2 million homes and businesses as it raced across the state and buffeted heavily populated Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on the Atlantic coast with gusts over 160kph. In Fort Lauderdale, the hurricane blew out windows in skyscrapers. In downtown Miami, broken glass from skyscrapers littered some streets and sidewalks in the financial district. DeathsA man in a Fort Lauderdale suburb died when a tree fell on him, Broward spokesman Carl Fowler said. Wilma killed at least three people in Mexico and 13 others in Jamaica and Haiti as it made is way across the Caribbean last week. More than 33,000 residents have headed for shelters More than 33,000 people were in shelters across the state. No mandatory evacuations were ordered along Florida's heavily populated east coast. In the low-lying Florida Keys, not even 10% of the Keys' 78,000 storm-tested residents evacuated, Sheriff Richard Roth said. This was the fourth hurricane evacuation of the Keys this year. At 1pm EDT (1700GMT), Wilma was centred about 105km northeast of West Palm Beach. But the big storm was still slamming the state. Hurricane-force winds of 119 kph (74 mph) or more extended up to 160km from the centre. Wilma was moving northeast at about 40kph and was expected to pick up the speed. Disaster declarationPresident George Bush signed a disaster declaration for hurricane-damaged areas and promised swift help. Bush said food, medicine and rescue teams were being readied "We have prepositioned food, medicine, communications equipment, urban search-and-rescue teams," he said. "We will work closely with local and state authorities to respond to this hurricane." Forecasters also monitored Tropical Depression Alpha, which became the record-breaking 22nd named storm of the 2005 Atlantic season. Alpha, which drenched Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Sunday, was not considered a threat to the United States. SOURCE: Unspecified