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Assassin's Creed III review: Don't mess with this native
Assassin's Creed III has been in production for 3 years, and after the exploits of Altair and Ezio, fans are finally ready for a new hero. Enter Ratonhnhaké:ton (or Connor if you're lazy). He's half-Native American and half-English who's trained as an Assassin during the American Revolution. The game will take you through all the major highlights from the era. Who said your high school's U.S. History class was pointless?
Assassin's Creed III (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC)
Platform Reviewed: PS3
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: October 30, 2012
After the events of Revelations, Desmond and his merry team of Assassins (I doubt Shaun and Rebecca can do parkour) head to an ancient ruin in search of more clues about the ancient beings who ruled the Earth and to find a way to prevent the end of the world. The answer is held behind a large doorway that's locked. Desmond must go inside the Animus, a simulation where the user can visit their ancestor's past via their DNA. The answer to finding the key to the door lies within the American Revolution.
Right off the bat you're treated with a surprise when inside the Animus. The game's earlier portions will have plenty of twists. I wish I could reveal some of the story's plot points, but doing that will ruin the experience. What I can say is that you'll be meeting with famous American Revolution figures including George Washington, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Lee, Paul Revere and Benedict Arnold (PS3 version). You'll be at all the important events during the revolution including the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the Battle of the Chesapeake. If you haven't brushed up on your American history, you'll get updates to different figures, events, and famous landmarks along your journey.
In between sequences, Desmond will be pulled out into the real world. In previous AC games, he really doesn't get to do much action, but in AC3, he'll finally be able to put his skills as an Assassin to good use.
Assassin's Creed III features the wild frontier. As Connor, players will be able to free run on trees and maneuver around the forest with ease. You'll understand quickly what things are climbable, as you'll be able to climb on trees, rocks and sides of cliffs. The only addition that I felt was useless was the ability to skin an animal. Not once in the game did I feel the need to trade fur. But the animals do have their purpose, and that is to make the frontier feel wild.
Free running in general has been improved. You're not likely to jump in the wrong direction, and you no longer need to press a button to shove people out of the way. Just hold the run button and Connor will do the rest. Connor jumping over fences is my new favorite animation.
The improved combat system is the best yet for the series. One button is used to counter, and another to attack or break the enemy's defense. Combos are cooler looking and the variety of moves make sure that combat doesn't feel repetitive. Countering two guys at once will result in a cool animated sequence. The newest weapon is the dart rope. I didn't get a chance to use it a lot, but it's definitely up there in cool factor.
As an Assassin, it's always in your best interest to catch your targets off guard. The game introduces shrubs and enhances the blending option. You'll be able to hide in shrubs. The blending option is made more natural. Using the trees, you'll be able to stalk from the top. This is when using the rope dart comes in handy. You can launch the dart towards an enemy and choke him while on top, or you can jump down a tree branch, which in turn lifts up the enemy and kills him.
Like to sail the seas on a ship? In Assassin's Creed III, you'll be able to steer a ship and attack enemy ships with your cannons. Some missions will even allow you to board a ship, kill the captain, and then jump back into your ship. This is the closest game you'll get to feeling like a pirate in the Caribbeans.
There are many things to do in the game other than the main mission like side missions, collecting floating Almanac pages, naval missions, liberating quests, and more. The Homestead missions has Connor meeting different people and having them help build the homestead.
The game has many wonderful moments that make you go, "wow". The opera house scene is one example that shows off the incredible AnvilNext engine. It's a packed house that actually makes you feel like you're inside a large theatre. I don't think I've ever seen a game pull this off before. Another "wow" moment is the Battle at Bunker Hill. In that battle, you'll see thousands of redcoats as they're getting ready to fire at you.
I want to mention that Ubisoft has released a day-one patch that fixes a lot of bugs in the game. Luckily for me, I've played the game before the patch was released. I just wish I was able to capture it on video. The funniest glitch for me was when I went into a bar and saw an NPC character sitting on an invisible stool about 10 ft in the air. He tried to get down, but did a 360 degree turn and ended back on the invisible stool. There was another glitch where I had to counter a bear's attack. Halfway through, Connor was stuck, but the world around him was in slo-mo. I can move the camera around and see the bears walking around me, but I couldn't move. The last big glitch I saw were two NPC characters walking in the sky. Who knows where they were headed, but they just discovered the power of floating, and by golly, nobody is going to stop them from sky walking.
Multiplayer brings in new modes like the Wolf Pack mode. In this mode, assassins will be teamed up with up to three other assassins as they're tasked with taking down NPCs using teamwork. Assassinate mode is my go-to mode where players will have to find other players to assassinate while hiding from their pursuers. It's the cat-and-mouse matches that I love from the previous games.
Out of everything in the game, my biggest disappointment is the soundtrack. I love a good video game soundtrack, and composer Jesper Kyd has set the bar on how an Assassin's Creed game should sound. Lorne Balfe does a good job of setting the mood, but without Jesper Kyd's involvement, the game is missing that unique classical and electronic blend that made the AC games.
Final Reaction
Assassin's Creed III improves on its core foundation of free running, combat, and the varied settings including city and frontier life. The facial animation, environment and certain events will show you what current-gen systems are still capable of. There are a few hiccups here and there, but that shouldn't ruin the enjoyment of being a badass. And if you're already invested in the story of Templar and Assassin, then this game is definitely worth checking out. And if you're not a fan of the series, this game won't change that.
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The governments of five European countries — Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Ireland and France — have taken over their citizens' private pension money to make up deficits and budget shortfalls. Given the American Left's oft-stated admiration for Europeans, who are further down the ruinous road of socialism than the United States, this should sound the alarm for all Americans who want to hang onto our private pensions and savings.
See also Fellowship of the Minds' posts on this:
- "Governments of Ireland and France Seize Private Pensions"
- "Government [of Hungary] Seizes Private Pensions Funds"
- "Obama, Hands Off My Retirement $"
European nations begin seizing private pensions
By Jan Iwanik / Christian Science Monitor / January 2, 2011
[This article originally was written in Polish and posted on Instytut Misesa (The Adam Smith Institute Blog). It was translated into English by the Christian Science Monitor.]
People's retirement savings are a convenient source of revenue for governments that don't want to reduce spending or make privatizations. As most pension schemes in Europe are organised by the state, European ministers of finance have a facilitated access to the savings accumulated there, and it is only logical that they try to get a hold of this money for their own ends. In recent weeks I have noted five such attempts: Three situations concern private personal savings; two others refer to national funds.
The most striking example is Hungary, where last month the government made the citizens an offer they could not refuse. They could either remit their individual retirement savings to the state, or lose the right to the basic state pension (but still have an obligation to pay contributions for it). In this extortionate way, the government wants to gain control over $14bn of individual retirement savings.
The Bulgarian government has come up with a similar idea. $300m of private early retirement savings was supposed to be transferred to the state pension scheme. The government gave way after trade unions protested and finally only about 20% of the original plans were implemented.
A slightly less drastic situation is developing in Poland. The government wants to transfer of 1/3 of future contributions from individual retirement accounts to the state-run social security system. Since this system does not back its liabilities with stocks or even bonds, the money taken away from the savers will go directly to the state treasury and savers will lose about $2.3bn a year. The Polish government is more generous than the Hungarian one, but only because it wants to seize just 1/3 of the future savings and also allows the citizens to keep the money accumulated so far.
The fourth example is Ireland. In 2001, the National Pension Reserve Fund was brought into existence for the purpose of supporting pensions of the Irish people in the years 2025-2050. The scheme was also supposed to provide for the pensions of some public sector employees (mainly university staff). However, in March 2009, the Irish government earmarked €4bn from this fund for rescuing banks. In November 2010, the remaining savings of €2.5bn was seized to support the bailout of the rest of the country.
The final example is France. In November, the French parliament decided to earmark €33bn from the national reserve pension fund FRR to reduce the short-term pension scheme deficit. In this way, the retirement savings intended for the years 2020-2040 will be used earlier, that is in the years 2011-2024, and the government will spend the saved up resources on other purposes.
It looks like although the governments are able to enforce general participation in pension schemes, they do not seem to be the best guardians of the money accumulated there.
The table below is a summary of the discussed fiscal-retirement situations (source):
*These figures do not include the costs of higher taxes, price inflation and low interest rates, which additionally devaluate retirement savings.

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St. Catherine's Senior Shoot
- Meet Tori
days when I wish I could offer portraits again! I only offer portraits to friends and family because our time is so dominated by our weddings. We LOVE our wedding clients and that is definitely where our heart is but I do LOVE shooting senior portraits for our kids from church! It's just FUN! I love my time with them and it's especially fun to photograph the girls! I mean really, what teenage girl doesn't love modeling for 2 hours?! Tori and her mom walked the campus of St. Catherines School last week and had a blast!


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Hunterdon Central's outstanding senior lineman Joe Herzog is doing much better today as he improves at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Joe's temperature finally dropped to normal at 98.6. He is scheduled to have a chest tube removed tomorrow. He's also walking quite a bit.
He is scheduled to have a few more tests Friday and could be released in a few days.
Herzog has battled pnemonia and a high fever for a couple of weeks. He gave it a shot in the North 2 Group IV final against Piscataway, but was removed after three plays.


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EXPO Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of EXPO parents. Members are elected to serve a 3-year term. The principal attends all meetings, but is not voting members. The board is responsible for treasury and allocation of funds raised.
The mission of the EXPO Council of Parents and Teachers is to provide all students, teachers, and their families with high quality learning experiences and community events.
We envision a school community that embraces the gifts of all students and families while fostering learning, growth and a sense of belonging at school, in the community, and in the world.
- Reflect our diverse students and families in all areas of our decision-making so our work directly supports our vision.
- Create communication and host engagement opportunities that reach all EXPO families and builds a welcoming community.
- Raise money and other resources to support students, teachers and families.
- Make sure the money we raise is shared in a responsible way that supports the success of all students, teachers and families.
As always, if anyone within the EXPO community has questions about the Board, EXPO, or how they can volunteer their talents, please reach out to any of your Board members directly.
There are three committees that make up the Council of Parent and Teachers, in addition to the Board of Directors and here are the leaders of those committees:
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee: Monica Digre at email@example.com and Dawn Puroway at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Feel free to contact them with questions.
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Prior to moving to Japan, my knowledge of sushi was mainly limited to the elaborate makizushi (rolled sushi) available at most American Japanese restaurants. Unsurprisingly, these baroque concoctions of mayonnaise, avocado, and processed crab always left me feeling curiously unsatisfied and perplexed. In high school, a friend had introduced me to nigirizushi, but even then my palate was unable to find much pleasure in the unusual combination of sweet, salty, raw, and cooked.
During my first week of work at a large university hospital near Tokyo, my employer – the head of the orthopedics department – took me out to lunch at a family-owned sushi restaurant by the train station. After removing our shoes at the door, we seated ourselves on zabuton cushions at the counter, tucking our legs into the hidden compartment beneath the floor. I sat entranced as the owners' son patted out fingers of warm, seasoned rice for nigirizushi. He worked in smooth, rhythmic motions, quickly dipping his hands in water before shaping the shari (vinegared rice). An assistant stood nearby, deftly slicing fish into perfect, tapered pieces. Soon we were presented with two ceramic platters, each of which held no fewer than ten pieces of sushi. Out of some mix of deference and ignorance, I followed my dining companion's lead, beginning with the mild, white fish, moving on to more oily, flavorful varieties like mackerel, and finishing with the tamagoyaki (a sweet, layered omelet) and a nori-wrapped round of rice topped with translucent beads of ikura (salmon roe).
The fish, of course, was remarkable, yet the rice was perhaps more so: each perfectly cooked, unbroken grain was graced with a sheen imparted by a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Suddenly, I became aware of the subtle interplay of flavors, textures, and temperatures between the briny, cool fish and barely warm, seasoned rice. No longer simply an excuse to eat raw fish, sushi revealed itself as a more complex food than I had ever imagined. Over the next several months, I learned about other, more humble iterations of sushi, some of which lacked fish entirely. At the most basic level is inarizushi, sushi rice stuffed into sweet tofu skins. Chirashizushi, while considerably more elaborate in presentation, is still suitable for serving at home for a special occasion, while futomaki, (a hefty roll stuffed with cucumber, kanpyō (simmered dried gourd), pickled ginger, and tamagoyaki) makes a convincing case for vegetarian sushi.
From its origins as quick, cheap, fuel-efficient nourishment for the masses of Edo (old Tokyo), sushi has undergone a remarkable transformation into an icon of one of the world's great cuisines. If glitzy mega-restaurants like New York's Morimoto suggest sushi's status as a highly sought-after luxury, Japan's famous kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurants argue the opposite: that sushi can remain true to its roots as the original fast food. Somewhere in the middle, perhaps, is the case made by the recent documentary, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi." Here, sushi is both humble craft – the product of highly trained hands – and an almost spiritual pursuit, a single-minded quest to achieve perfection in a single bite. At 30,000 yen a pop with a month-long wait list, a meal at Jiro's restaurant is far from realistic for most of us. Thankfully, delicious sushi needn't require such sacrifices, as attested to by this recipe: a delicious example of sushi's more humble side.
Mazesushi – 混ぜ寿司
Adapted from Everyday Harumi by Harumi Kurihara
For this dish (whose name literally means "mixed sushi"), carrot and mushroom-studded rice is garnished with sake-simmered shrimp, julienned egg crepe (kinshi tamago), and toasted nori. While the shrimp are optional, their pale pink color adds a lovely contrast to the deep-green nori and pale yellow threads of egg.
Serves 4 – 5
For the rice:
320 grams (scant 1 3/4 cups) Japanese rice
100 ml (about 1/3 cup) rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
For the vegetables:
45 ml (about 3 tablespoons) dashi
1 tablespoon shōyu
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon mirin
100 grams (about 2 medium) carrots, peeled and cut into 3-4 cm (about 1/2-inch) julienne
100 grams (about 5 large) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
For the sake-simmered shrimp (optional):
16 medium shrimp, cleaned with tails left on
1 tablespoon sake
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the kinshi tamago (egg crepes):
4 medium eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
About 1/4 teaspoon salt
Neutral oil
1 -2 sheets toasted nori, torn into small pieces, for garnish
Wash the rice well and place in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with 400 ml (about 1 3/4 cups) water. Let sit while you prepare the dressing, vegetables, and shrimp.
Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer; cook just until sugar and salt dissolve. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Combine the dashi, shōyu, sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the carrots and mushrooms and simmer, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just tender. Transfer to a small bowl.
Place the shrimp in a small saucepan with the sake and a little boiling water. Simmer gently until shrimp are just cooked, about 1 minute, then cover and let sit until partially cooled, about 3 minutes. Drain and toss with the lemon juice.
Bring the rice and water to a boil. Cover and turn the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, until most of the water has evaporated, then remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a rice paddle or broad wooden spoon. (To ensure the rice doesn't stick, dip the paddle or spoon in water before stirring). Gently fold in the carrots and mushrooms.
Meanwhile, make the egg crepes. Beat the eggs with the sugar, sake, and salt. If desired, strain to create an even mixture. Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat. (There should be just a thin film of oil on the bottom of the pan – too much creates a soggy crepe. If necessary, mop up excess oil with a paper towel, which you can then use to grease the pan for the next crepe.) Pour in just enough of the egg mixture to coat the bottom of the pan in a thin layer. As soon as the crepe has cooked, remove from the pan and set aside to cool. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture. When all the crepes have been cooked, cut into thin julienne strips.
To assemble, pile the rice on plates and garnish with the shrimp, nori, and kinshi tamago.


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When pettipants were fashionable, they were usually worn under skirts, dresses, culottes, or walking shorts for modesty or comfort. However, they are not considered a modern or popular style; currently they are most likely to be worn by square dancers or persons involved in historical reenactment.
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Jeff Mizanskey freed after 21 years on marijuana conviction
JEFFERSON CITY - Family and friends greeted Jeff Mizanskey with hugs and kisses as he was released from prison on Tuesday morning after spending 21 years there.
"We're going to keep fighting. If you keep fighting letting people know the truth about it, things will change. You'll never have to go through what I did... It's hell," Mizanskey said.
Now that he is a free man, Mizanskey plans on spending his time with his family and going back to his job in the construction business working on home remodeling.
He will focus on marijuana reform, working with the organization Show-Me Cannabis to fight for legalization federally.
"People need to get registered to vote, and vote. That's the key," Mizanskey said. "It's about time majority rules instead of the minority."
"I hear it is helping our veterans from not killing themselves. There are so many uses out there We've been using it for thousands of years, and all of the sudden our government decided it was no good for us. We need to change it."
Dan Viets has worked as the attorney for Mizanskey since May. He believes change needs to be made.
"There should not be a penalty for exercising your constitutional right to a trial, but that's exactly what happened to Jeff Mizanskey."
Mizanskey was also injured during his time in prison, working at a furniture shop. He had a broken leg as well a tumor on his arm.
"To leave something like that on a man, it is outrageous, it is inhumane," said Viets. "It is a horrible pretense of medical care that we give to prisoners. That's not supposed to be a part of the prison experience, that is cruel and unusual punishment."
Mizanskey was sentenced to life in prison on May 24, 1994 for his third offense containing marijuana. The first came in 1984, where he sold an ounce of marijuana to an undercover informant, and then was found possessing a half pound of marijuana when his home was raided the next day. The second offense came seven years later in 1991, when Mizanskey was caught again with possession. The third and final offense came in 1993, which turned into a sting operation that he was driving for a friend to complete a drug deal.
The judge then sentenced him to life without parole as a "prior and persistent offender."
"Nobody deserves that, not for marijuana," Mizanskey said.
Mizanskey, 61, became eligible for parole in May when Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (D) commuted his life sentence. This decision allowed for a parole hearing held on August 6, which deemed Mizanskey a free man in the coming month.
An online petition started by Chris Mizanskey, Jeff's son, on the website change.org has over 391 thousand supporters on a petition to Gov. Nixon to review Jeff's case.
"Its an amazing win for our family, we've got back up now," Chris Mizanskey said. "Words can't describe it, man."
Chris Mizanskey was fifteen years old when his father was give his life sentence without a chance for parole in 1994.
Jeff Mizanskey said, "I've spent a third of my life in prison."


text: Petaluma – Car Show Extravaganza Posted by fashionmudra on June 13, 2013 Car Shows are always a great deal of fun, and a fabulous excuse for people to have a bit more tête-à-tête time with an open wardrobe and patient mirror. The one I ended up at was unplanned and wonderfully spontaneous. Thank you Petaluma for having weekend events, practically on my doorstep. All of the photographs were brilliant. I felt as if on the set of a 1950's film, boasting dashing men, Red lipstick, and oh so shiny hunks of polished, yet prehistoric metal. "Dolly's" Gritty Gleaming Past Beach Blanket Bingo Mr. Shades Ma chère! What's your tail, nightingale?


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We started this week by taking another look at our key components spreadsheet, and making sure that all our viable ideas from our note cards were represented. We printed out copies of our spreadsheet, and used them to help us in our next step of the brainstorming process.
We then began to do more note card style brainstorming, this time coming up with more complete ideas, and having our specific art pieces in mind. We referenced our spreadsheet to make sure we addressed all the different design blocks. Each of us came up with very different ideas, since our pieces have a wide-range of needs. We each came up with 15 ideas during this step, and presented our ideas to the others when we were finished, as well as to Dr. Matthew Wettergreen and Grace Rodriguez, who gave us valuable feedback to help us with our ideas.
For our next step, we once again came up with 15 ideas, but this time we focused on modularity and general solutions, rather than solutions tailored to our specific pieces. We still focused on utilizing our design blocks, but the ideas that we generated were very different from the previous round. After this round of brainstorming, we went through our spreadsheet to make sure every design idea had been used at least once. We wrote a list of the ideas that hadn't been used yet, and referenced this list during our next round, in which we once again generated 15 ideas each.
Before attending our Innovation Norway class on Thursday, we needed to have a rough draft of a market analysis section for our business plan assignment. We did some further research about museums in the United States, and made use of the research we had already done for our Design Analysis Phase Report, in which we extensively examined companies that offer similar products. We also did a final push in our brainstorming, each coming up with 3 realistic ideas that focused on modularity and the use of silicone.


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Your excursion begins at Sitka Alaska Outfitters shop where you will meet your guide and be outfitted for your trip. A van will take you to the boat that will take you across Sitka Sound to Kruzof Island where the hike takes place. The Captain will put you and your guide ashore on a beautiful black sand beach where you will begin your coastal exploration and hike. the captain will then leave you with the guide to enjoy 5 Hours of guided hiking and exploring and a picnic lunch on the beach. You will want to bring a outdoor clothing and footwear appropriate for Southeast Alaska and a small day pack, Shoes should be sturdy with solid heel, sides and toe, and you should wear layered clothing with with a water and windproof outer layer top and bottom. Your day pack should be big enough to carry water and lunch and your outer layer if it is not needed. Your guide will carry all safety equipment including bear deterrents, first aide kit, and communication equipment, This hike around the coast is relatively flat but the terrain is uneven and can be slippery. The unique geological features and natural charactaristics of this area make this one of the most interesting hikes in the Sitka area.


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To show the large volume of petitions they had collected, protesters spread the individual sheets out on large red banners.
Speakers denounced Medicare Part D (the partial prescription drug benefit) outside the San Francisco Federal Building this afternoon, bringing petitions with 20,000 signatures to give to Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.
Today was the last day for current Medicare recipients to sign up without penalty; those failing to do so will be charged a late enrollment assessment for life! Once the sign up deadline is past, eligible people who didn't manage to figure it out will not be able to enroll until January 2007 and will pay what some are calling Bush's "prescription drug tax," a seven percent penalty.
Demonstrators listened patiently.
Many seniors have found the new "drug benefit," provided by a confusing array of private insurance companies, fails to cover their particular needs or, even worse, isn't honored by their pharmacies.
According to speakers at today's rally, the Republican-backed new law is designed to raise profits of insurance companies, not to ensure the well-being of older people who need drugs. It is full of bureaucratic hurdles, inflexible rules and coverage gaps that almost seemed intended to trip up "beneficiaries."
Pelosi knows when she has to get on the bus with her constituents. Her aides passed out a statement:
While the benefit works for pharmaceutical companies and big business HMOs, it isn't doing enough to make prescription drugs more affordable for our seniors. That's why Democrats are working to improve the flawed Republican prescription drug program -- and we want to do it today.
Bobby Bogan (left above), an organizer for Seniors Organizing Seniors, would go a lot farther than our Congresscritter. He announced: "if we have to, we'll sit in, walk in, roll our wheel chairs in and get this unfair law replaced."
Don Beckler (left) of Health Care for All called the Medicare Part D program nothing but "snake oil from insurance companies" and called for universal, single-payer health care. Don Beetle (right) testified to what it is like living with a Medicare eligible roommate with HIV disease whose drugs simply aren't comprehensively, reliably covered under this program.
The small demonstration was also organized by the California Alliance of Retired Americans, Gray Panthers, and Senior Action Network.
According to the New York Times, chaotic federal implementation of the plan has forced many states to step in to pay charges their senior citizens cannot put out while waiting for the Feds to get organized.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, there are 43 million people on Medicare. Republicans expect 6 million to miss the deadline; Democrats think that figure will be more like 9 million.
In January, California, like many other states, set up an emergency program to help low-income people having difficulties filling prescriptions under the new Medicare law. Stan Rosenstein, the Medicaid director in California, said last week, "We are spending a half-million dollars a day on our program because a number of people are still having problems."
The California program is set to expire on Tuesday. The Legislature is working with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to extend it, with some changes, through Jan. 31.
Protesters don't really care what either set thinks: they want their government to do its job and ensure that older people get the benefits their wealthy country should be able to provide them.


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The husband was out of town this week – his annual golf trip, with the boys. Of course, they might be old men, by now, not so much the boys…
So – it meant that I had a lot of down and free time. Which, to me, means lots of reading and lots of blankets! I do snuggling and reading VERY well.
Friday, even though the boy wasn't with me (he spent the night at granny's), I decided to order some Donatos. I feel like I used to love Donatos and since the boy was gone…it was time to revisit. (and, I didn't feel like leaving the safety of my warm blanket)
I got thin crust, pepperoni zinger…
It was pretty good – definitely needed more sauce (and,yes, I requested extra sauce – don't think that they read that part). I'll have to say, though, Marco's thin crust still has them ALL beat.
BUT – I didn't have to make dinner and I didn't have to leave. I was happy – with my nose in a book.
I got the boy back Saturday afternoon. After some grocery shopping and running around, I was able to complete my lazy weekend…but, with company, this time.
Mikey read (and finished!) The Hunger Games. I read about 4 books. He was on one end of the couch and I was on the other.
We were 2 lazy peas, in a reading pod!
He REALLY wanted Pizza Hut, for dinner. But, we also didn't feel like driving (delivery isn't an option – there aren't any close to us!). So, even though he's sick of Larosa's (yeah!!!!), we ended up ordering it anyway.
I ordered his pizza with extra sauce, hoping it would help the dry old mess we usually get.
Mikey said that it was good – he ate all but 2 pieces of a medium (we got it cut into squares)
I got a Baked Buddy, since I had pizza the previous night.
Since I got extra sauce (of course), it looked like a hot mess. But, I'll have to admit, it was pretty damn tasty!
We were content.
I, also, decided this week that I was bringing back old school Sunday Dinners. You know, where you go ALL out and make a full on, homemade meal, for Sundays. So, tonight (Sunday), I made Fried Chicken, REAL Mashed Potatoes, Gravy (yes, homemade), Corn (might have been Steam Fresh), Homemade Biscuits (they were gross – I ran out of baking powder…LOL) and mac'n'cheese for the boy. (that was so NOT homemade, unless Bob Evans is considered homemade!)
Here's my very first go at Fried Chicken (I've done fried tenders and wings before, but never whole chicken!)
Finger Licking Good!
The next best part is that I had leftovers. Which means that Leftover Thursday is looking pretty good!
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It was so perfect to do their engagement session at the historic Belmont Park! They had their first date at a fair. Angela joked that Jamie didn't let her win any of the games (Jamie admitted it was true, but luckily she didn't hold it against him!) I think in the game of life, both Angela and Jamie have won true love.
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Concerning the baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, Larkin says: the act's theological significance is cleansing for sin and incorporation into the fellowship of those who have experienced Christ's salvation blessings. (Acts 2:38-39) (Larkin, 1995).
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As backcountry hiking becomes more popular, more groups are hitting the trail for long weekends or week-long trips.
What's better than a communal, one-pot meal between hiking buddies under the stars? Problem is, you need a pot big enough to hold whatever noodles or stew you're whipping up. And if the pot's too big, your stove won't hold it.
It's easy to make a pot stand/wind screen that's sturdy enough to hold a large pot filled with dinner and light enough to not bow your back. If you drink coffee, it's practically free and a great way to recycle your used packaging.
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Step 1: Use the can opener to take the bottom off of the coffee can. Using a newer can opener that prevents sharp edges can help you avoid ragged metal cuts.
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Step 5: Use the hammer to pound the wire into the lip of the can. If it doesn't go in, use the punch to punch a hole in the lip. Once your holes are punched on the same diameter, use the pliers to twist one of the ends of the wire in on itself, preventing the wire from slipping out of the hole. Do same to the other end once it's punched into the lip.
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Think religiously with humorThe Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. – Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door. – The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The Congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. – Thursday night Potluck Supper. Prayer and medication to follow. – A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. – At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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SHELBY, TEXAS. Shelby is at the junction of Farm roads 389 and 1457, twenty-four miles northwest of Bellville in extreme northwestern Austin County. It was settled in the early 1840s and was named for David Shelby, reportedly the first settler in the area. Most of the early residents were members of the German Adelsverein, and the actual founder of the town was Otto von Röder, who constructed a grain mill at the site around 1841. In the mid-1840s a small community began to develop and was known as Rödersmühl, or Röders Mill. In 1845 August Vogelsang bought the mill from Röder, and that year a number of German families, including the Vanderwerths, the Rothermels, and the Ohlendorfs, moved into the area. A post office opened in 1846 under the name Shelby. Most of the German settlers were from well-educated middle-class families and were interested in the promotion of the arts and sciences. Among these Germans the knowledge of Latin indicated a high level of education, and for a time the community was called a Latin settlement (see LATIN SETTLEMENTS OF TEXAS). A singing society was founded there in 1852, and the first school was built in 1854. In 1867 the town was the site of large singing festival (in honor of the Prussian soldiers who had died in the Seven Weeks War) that attracted German singing groups from around the state. By 1884 Shelby had some seventy-five residents, served by three saloons, three general stores, two cotton gins, two schools, a blacksmith, and a saddlemaker. A Lutheran church was built in the 1880s, and a hotel was operating by 1896. The community continued to grow, and in 1904 it reported a population of 248. Its post office was closed in 1912, but the population remained at about 200 through the end of World War II. Thereafter the number of residents gradually declined and most of the businesses closed. In 1992 Shelby reported 175 residents. The population remained the same in 2000.
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Occupation Israeli foreign minister Slaughterer Avigdor Lieberman declared his intention to resign from his post on Friday after being charged with fraud and breach of trust, in a move that could have profound implications for the next general election.
Slaughterer Lieberman's declared resignation came after Israel's attorney general issued a legal indictment against him in this regard.
On his facebook page, Lieberman, who leads the extremist Yisrael Beiteinu party, claimed he stepped down, although he was sure he had committed no crime.
The indictment he will face stems from an investigation into other offences he has committed. He is accused of promoting Israel's former ambassador to Belarus for another post after the ambassador gave him confidential information regarding an Israeli police investigation into Lieberman's activities.
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As part of Centre College's annual Poverty and Homelessness Week, the Center for Global Citizenship and the Bonner Program are sponsoring an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
"The whole purpose of the dinner is to give students and the Centre community a sense of what the IDPs typical dinner would look like, since there are limited resources, specifically food," Eh Nay Thaw '18 said. "What we're going to have there will be very limited."
While Poverty and Homelessness Week often focuses on the domestic issues, Thaw wanted to bring an emphasis to the international side.
"When I had my internship abroad this past summer in Myanmar, I was working with the IDPs, and coming back from there I asked myself, 'What can I do to raise awareness? What can I do in my position to help the people?," he explained. "Then I came back and I proposed this project and Centre faculty were very supportive, as well as the Bonner Program."
IDPs are similar to refugees, but instead of fleeing their country, they are forced to flee their home while remaining within the country boarders. They are often referred to as refugees, but don't fall within the legal qualifications of one.
"Often, IDPs are much more vulnerable than a refugee because there's no guarantee of security," Thaw added. "They are still in their area of conflict and there's no international organization that would provide them with basic needs, such as food, clothing, medical needs and education."
During the dinner, participants will be given various scenarios based on experiences of those in the Myaing Gyi Ngu IDP Camp in Myanmar.
"There's no expectations; come in with an open mind," Thaw said. "It might be uncomfortable for certain people, given the scenario that they put themselves in someone else's shoes.
"Because we are trying to represent what the IDPs are going through, the food will be totally different from what we would normally eat here on campus. It will be very limited, and the food will mostly be rice and maybe curry and potatoes, but do not expect much nutrition in it, because it's supposed to be a representation of their daily diets," he continued.
In addition, there will be a discussion about the topic of poverty and homelessness, along with the devastation in Myanmar between the government and ethnic groups that has been going on for seven decades.
"We will discuss why we don't know about the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, why don't we hear about it in the media and why we can't even pinpoint where Myanmar is exactly," Thaw said. There will also be a group from the Karen Myanmar Refugee Community in Louisville who will share stories about their experiences as refugees.
"While our goal is to raise awareness and inform our Centre community about global poverty, we also pledge to raise $5,000 to support the IDP camp, because the food assistance in the camp has been cut, and our goal is to raise funds to support their needs," Thaw explained.
In order to help reach their goal, there are several other opportunities to donate to the IDP camp throughout the week through the Box Sleep Out.
Students are also encouraged to donate their Friday night meal swipe to raise money for IDP and not swipe into Cowan on Friday, Nov. 17 for dinner.
"Often Centre students feel like they are powerless and that they cannot help," Thaw continued. "That mentality is wrong and Centre students have the power to make an impact on what's happening on the other side of the world.
"I would like to encourage Centre students to participate in the events," he concluded. "The fact that our school always emphasizes the idea of an informed global citizen, this is an opportunity for students to come together and learn about our global issues. We can only learn so much in class, but if we do not experience ourselves and see it for ourselves, our intellectual understanding may be totally different."
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Fun Stuff to Do With Your Wife
Whether you are newly married or have several decades under your belt, it's always important to keep the fun in your marriage. Having fun and laughing help cement the relationship, and can make the low points feel not so rough. Planning fun stuff to do with your wife doesn't have to cost a lot; in fact, many are free or relatively inexpensive.
At Home
For fun, frugal times spent with your wife, your best bet is to stay home. Make some homemade pizza together, pop some popcorn and have a movie marathon, either watching movies you own or watching them through movie subscription sites such as Netflix or Hulu. If you are a game buff, play rounds of Uno, Monopoly or Guess Who? Spend time together doing something you both enjoy.
Out and About
A simple dinner and a movie are fun, but it can get predictable after awhile. Instead, throw in some shopping, or go out in the morning on the weekend. Visit the community theater, go to a poetry reading or hang out at a festival in your town. Going out on the town can also involve a physical activity or two. Ride bikes through historic areas or go for a hike if you have a nature park close by. Even just a picnic in the park can be fun, if you've taken the initiative and planned it all out.
Dreaming for the Future
Dreaming of the future is a fine way to spend an evening or even an entire weekend. Go house hunting for your dream house. If you already own your dream house, plan how you eventually want to remodel, repaint, or just change a few elements here and there. Plan your next couple or family vacation, sparing no expense on paper. It can be fun to see what your spouse thinks would constitute a dream vacation compared to your own.
Fun Work
Some couples enjoy working together and find it fun and refreshing. Find a charity and volunteer once a month together. You could paint houses, clean up a park or pass out food. Work on your own home; painting a bedroom or living room doesn't cost a lot, but it can be a fun weekend updating the look of your house. Planting a garden or cleaning out the garage can also be fun when paired with the right attitude and some catchy music.
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It is so easy to lose sight of what things we have to be thankful for. The hot water to warm our cold bodies when we shower. The clothes to choose from when we're getting dressed. Food to eat when we're hungry. Roofs over our heads. Friends to laugh and cry with. Music to move to. I could go on and on. It is often stated that there is so much to be thankful for, that we are "blessed beyond measure" and yet, many times, in our daily lives we miss so many wonderful opportunities to cultivate gratitude. Gratitude is something that helps to bring joy to our lives. Gratitude helps life to feel wonderful.
Unfortunately, in America we are not socialized to cultivate gratitude, to be thankful for what we have. We are constantly shown images of things that corporations and advertisers claim will make our lives better, easier, happier. Even our day of national thanks, Thanksgiving, has turned into a display of greed that keeps people from their families and sometimes results in people being seriously harmed. In America, we must work to cultivate gratitude. Without being grateful we will take the things that we have for granted. Continue reading "3 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude"


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Watch: This 4-year-old ranks grocery store sushi, from yuck to yum
Chelsey Heath
Do you have a budding sushi fan in the house?
Or maybe you find yourself at lunchtime on a workday when you can neither stomach another sandwich nor take the time to sit down, much less go to a sushi restaurant.
Or when you're craving a salmon roll for a quick dinner and your spouse refuses raw fish. You get the sushi, he can eat fried chicken. Everyone is happy.
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Playing against Federer was 'like a fairytale': Willis
British tennis player Marcus Willis has described playing 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at the Wimbledon tennis tournament as "incredible" and a "fairytale" experience.
Willis, the World No.772 who came through six rounds of qualifying and the first-round proper, was beaten 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 by the third seed in round two.
"It's like a fairytale. I had a plan and believed, rightly or wrongly, I could win. It was amazing, I wasn't really that nervous -- it was just awesome," Willis was quoted as saying by the BBC on Wednesday.
Willis was in danger of suffering a humiliating defeat when he lost the first seven games, but he gathered himself sufficiently to test Federer.
The Englishman, 25, admitted he was capable of playing better and did not deserve to lose the first set 6-0.
"I thought I played OK. I was in games, I just didn't get on the board. He makes you play. He's class, put me under the cosh and came out firing," he said.
"I did enjoy myself even though I was getting duffed up. I loved every bit of it, though not the duffing bit. I loved getting stuck in, fighting hard. The plan was to get him moving, hit to his backhand but he's not the best player of all time for no reason."
"He's just ridiculous. The big points he played ridiculously well. It wasn't like he was flashy. We all know he can be flashy, but he was just rock solid," the World No.23 added.


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Certain natural changes take place in the heart as a result of aging, but the prescriptions for good heart health remain the same. Eat well and exercise regularly, regardless of your age. If you're over 65 and haven't been active, see your doctor before beginning a new exercise program, says Alison D. Schecter, M.D., F.A.C.C., an assistant professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and co-director of the Women's CARE Program.
Natural changes as the heart ages:
- Your heart may get smaller.
- The number of heart muscle cells decreases with age and some degenerate. As a result, your heart may become weaker and pump less blood.
- Your heart valves may thicken and narrow. For some people, this could decrease the forward flow of blood, causing chest pain and shortness of breath over time.
- Your arteries may thicken and become less pliant, leading to high blood pressure. The electrical system that causes the heart to beat may change, showing changes in an ECG (this is not usually serious in people without heart disease).
Running Away from Aging
Remaining physically active is important, regardless of your age. And doing so might help fight off natural age-related changes in the cardiovascular system. A study in Circulation found that older athletes, on average in their 60s, had blood vessels that functioned as well as those of athletes in their 20s. "This study demonstrates that regular physical activity can protect aging blood vessels," says lead author Stefano Taddei, M.D., an associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Pisa in Italy. "Long-term exercise protects the inner lining of the blood vessels from age-related changes and makes them behave more like those of a young person."
The athletes in Taddei's study were long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes, but you may not have to be participating in triathlons to reap the benefits. In 2000, a study by the Honolulu Heart Program found that walking more than 1.5 miles a day reduced heart disease risk in older individuals. "You do not need to be an athlete to get these beneficial effects from exercise," says Taddei. "Aerobic activity, five days a week, rather than intensive training, might just do the trick."
The Power of Positive Thinking Yale researchers found that older people exposed to positive ideas about aging lowered their blood pressure under mild stress, while those exposed to negative ideas saw sharp increases in their blood pressure. In the study of people aged 62 and older, participants sat in front of computer screens while words flashed so quickly that they couldn't be recognized. Some people were shown positive words such as "wisdom" and "insightful" while others were shown negative stereotypes of aging such as "senile" and "decrepit." Afterwards, participants were given stressful math and verbal tasks and their blood pressures were measured.


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You'll want to sit back and stay a while in this classic early 19th century wingback loveseat. Boasting a solid Oak frame, linen upholstery, and individually hand-applied nail-head trim, while the sharp curves complete the sophisticated look.
Settee: 65.7"W x 32.9"D x 44.1"H
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Fiat Tratcor 700 S Concord made by Buby only in Argentina Photo Image Gallery for the Toy Museum,The first two Fiat models done in scale by Buby were the Fiat 1500 and the Fiat 1500 Pick up. These two items were a total success; and the executives at Fiat were very pleased with Buby's work. Faithful scale reproduction of outstanding vehicles was just what they were looking for. ........ read full article,For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to web blog:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Buby Toy Tractor from Argentina
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There is only one page for us to win coupons for international users , which is here and here.
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The UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival was a success once again this past Memorial Day weekend, as Angelinos filled the UCLA field for two days of awesome music.
Sunday, Jazz Day:
A number of eclectic performances took place on this day including Sonnymoon, Selah Sue, Thundercat, Gary Clark Jr, Booker T. Jones and The Roots.
The Roots once again lived up to their "Most Legendary Hard Working" status as they gave a high-energy, multi-dimensional performance that started off with their classic "The Next Movement" and included not only their own "You Got Me" and "The Seed Pt 2" but dove into other pop monsters such as GNR's "Sweet Child O' Mine."
A couple of decades and thousands of live shows into their careers, The Roots deliver at every single performance, thus proving their status as hip hop legends.
Monday, Reggae Day:
"Sun is shining, weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet." Bob Marley sang the soundtrack while the colorful crowd filled into the Intramural Field for the 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival.
Sundresses, booty shorts, shades, tank tops, and sandals made up most of the fashion of those in attendance. The weather was more than sweet; it was merely perfect. The sky was blue, and the air thick with the aroma of fried fish and jerk chicken.
The Reggae line-up consisted of new artists such as the 19-year old guitarist Cris Cab and Reggae Legends like Black Uhuru's original lead singer Don Carlos and Dean Frasier who played saxophone for Tarrus Riley.
Alison Hinds definitely hyped up all the Caribbean ladies in the crowd whose hips were gyrating as she sang her hit "Roll It Gyal". Then came Mr. Ganja Tune himself, Collie Buddz. The audience proved they were fans of his as they all sang along word for word to "Come Around" and "Blind To You."
In between each artist, the good vibes continued with selectahs from our local Krossfyah Sound and Stone Jam Sound out of Belize. From classic roots, lover's rock, to dancehall, they made sure to please the diverse, all ages crowd.
What seemed to please the crowd most was when Grammy Award Winner Artist Shaggy entered the stage. Everyone paused their picnics and stood up on their blankets to party alongside him. During his well- known hit "It Wasn't Me," he took the time to dialogue with the audience. He asked all the men of America what they'd say if and when they got caught cheating. After the men responded with "It wasn't me," he shook his head and in his best Bill Clinton impression said "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." Shaggy was the headliner that kept everyone fully entertained until the very end of his set.
The lovely day ended with those who were captivated by the stage show all day attempting to find the best deals amongst the many vendors surrounding the field and the food vendors selling off what delicious entrees they had left. Another successful Reggae day leaving us ready to participate in the 27th Annual UCLA JazzReggae Festival next Memorial Day Weekend.
Photos by: Ani Yapundzhyan & Yassi Amini
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When you're looking for a diving holiday, if you know what you want, we can arrange it; if you're not sure and need advice and a guiding hand, we can give it.
Talk to us! We don't do regular. We're happy to take your call out of 'regular hours'. Not everyone can call during the day.
We have, quite literally, dived the world, stayed in the hotels and liveaboards in close-to-home and far-flung places. You can pick our brains and we will be able to share our first-hand experience. And if it happens to be a new place we haven't visited, rest assured we know the people 'on the ground' who will look after you like family.
Yes, you get great value. And yes we tailor-make itineraries. All across this wonderful world.
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• Great value, competitive rates, exclusive offers
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Yeah...Adormapix gives you choices!
The layouts allow you to choose the number of pictures you would like. Above I have one photo on an entire page. You can also get one photo stretched out across both open pages (flat and seamless) without an upgrade charge!! What?? Oh yes, I do love that feature, AdormaPix!
as little or as many as you need to tell your photo story. The photos are printed on photo paper, not the standard office paper used in most books. Yet another amazing photo book feature from AdormaPix.
You can see the difference right away with the chunky blue line going right through the middle.
I like that you could use a collage with both large and smaller pictures because some pictures you really do want to be bigger than others.
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Privacy Policy
Chesapeake Boat Docking understands how important your privacy is to you and we want to insure that you are comfortable and understand that we take pride in protecting your privacy. This document will explain to you exactly what information that we collect when you visit our site and when you place an inquiry on our site. It also explains how we use that information and how you can change how we use it.
Information we collect
1. Personal Information – If you place an inquiry at Chesapeake Boat Docking we may collect certain personal information from you including your name, address, telephone number, email address. This information is considered personally identifiable. This information is protected by the use secure web server and is protected by other internal systems that we have in effect.
2. Non-Personal Information – Like most other websites, www.Chesapeake Boat Docking.com uses cookies to collect certain information. Cookies do not contain information that can identify you, though it may be combined with your personal information. This information will be used only in aggregate. This information allows us make your experience on our website valuable to you and to improve your overall surfing experience. We may also use information to provide us with additional ways to market our services.
Disclosing your information
There are only extreme cases when we will disclose your personal information. They include (but are not limited to) cases where we are requested to do so by law through a governmental agency, a court order or if we believe that it is required to be in compliance with any law. We may also need to disclose this information if we believe that you may cause danger to yourself or to others.
Earlier we mentioned the use of cookies on our website. These are small data files that contain specific information regarding your computer browser, your ISP and other non-identifying information. Cookies do not contain any personal information such as your name, your address, your email address or any other personal information that you provide to us.
Each browser that is available has options that allow you to refuse to accept cookies. The help files that are associated with your browser will provide full instructions on how to facilitate this block.
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Email Lists – We set up an email list for the convenience of our visitors. This email list often provides you with advanced notification regarding new services, sales offers, and other news from Chesapeake Boat Docking. Email addresses will not be shared with anyone outside of the staff of Chesapeake Boat Docking.
If you are on the Chesapeake Boat Docking's, email list and wish to be removed from it you may do so by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will remove you as quickly as possible. We ask you to bear with us as this may require a reset of our server. You may receive one or more additional emails before you are removed from the list.
Please note that email is not data encrypted. Lack of data encryption means that your emails are not considered a secure means of transmitting personal information. We will never ask for sensitive personally identifiable information via email.
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Chesapeake Cowboys may periodically update our privacy policy. Any changes made will be posted in this document and can be identified by the date at the end of the document. By visiting Chesapeake Cowboys's website you agree to accept any changes we have made to this policy. Our Privacy Policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you on our website. Each change to this policy will be dated so you can ensure you are reading the most recent copy.
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You may have noticed the new TV in the front foyer that keeps our parents and students informed of up- coming events in our school. We applied for and received a grant from the Ministry of Education to promote
Student Voice and Student Success here at FTPS. We also received some funds to create a mural in the front foyer to create a visual representation of Student Voice. We are in the process of creating that mural with our students.


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Mr Black Spirit and Brooklyn brewery come together for an evening of coffee and beer cocktails! For one night only, Peony will be showcasing a menu of Bespoke caffeinated and brewed beverages. Featuring Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and the limited edition Black Ops from Brooklyn brewery.
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Graduate School
Welcome to our graduate school pages! The graduate school coordinates and supports doctoral candidates in the School of Economics and Social Sciences. It aims to pool and improve all aspects of doctoral studies. The graduate school also supports research pursuits, especially in the areas of business administration, economics, socioeconomics, political science, sociology, criminology, and journalism.
Please note: Our English-language pages are currently under construction.
Graduation celebration 2019
This year we again celebrated a party for the graduated of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Presented below you can find a selection of photos of the event. You can click on the photos to enlarge them.
Applications on Graduate School courses
Since winter semester 2014/15 applications on courses are organized with the new IT-System Geventis. For applications you will need your Docata registration information. If you are not yet registered to Docata, it is necessary to create an account first. After creating the Geventis account you can directly apply for the Graduate School courses. External PhD students can register as a guest in Geventis.
Funding from the Graduate School 2019
The Graduate School's budget proposal includes budget items for the year 2019 that are intended to provide financial support for doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo). You can find further information here.


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Dave Heeke, director of athletics at University of Arizona, was the luncheon speaker at recent Rotary Club of Scottsdale meeting held at Scottsdale's McCormick Ranch Golf Club's Pavilion. When introducing Heeke, Rotarian Chuck Kim stated that he was named U of A's 13th director of athletics in February 2017 and started in that role the following April. Heeke is a veteran in college athletics and the Pac-12 Conference. He served as athletics director at Central Michigan University for 11 years and in the Oregon athletics department for 18 years, finishing his tenure there as senior associate athletics director/chief of staff.
A native of East Lansing, Michigan, Heeke received a bachelor's degree from Albion College in 1985 and a master's degree from Ohio State University in 1987. At Albion, Heeke was co-captain of the baseball team and a member of the club hockey team.
Heeke's goal at University of Arizona is to develop a "culture of excellence" and ensuring that U of A's 500 scholarship athletes are receiving a world-class experience and excelling more in the classroom than ever before.
The U of A athletic department has an annual budget of $94 million and employs 290 people. Of the 65 large universities, U of A's budget falls in the middle, with top budget at $140 million. As the athletic director, Heeke is overseeing one of college basketball's marquee programs and managing upgrades to its sports facilities and stadiums. He wants the sports department to be the "front porch" of the University.
Heeke addressed college basketball, noting that U of A's basketball program was in the national news most of last season. Per Heeke, basketball is changing, with the university's desire to take it back from the NBA pro dominance of "one and done" and go onto a pro career. The University wants players who are willing to stay in college for four years.
For more information about the Rotary Club of Scottsdale speakers, projects, programs and meeting dates and locations, see www.scottsdalerotary.org. Visitors to Club meetings are always welcome; call 480-945-6158.
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1984 20c McGruff the Crime Dog, Crime Prevention
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1984 20c Literary Arts: Herman Melville
1984 20c Smokey Bear, Fire Prevention
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1984 20c Performing Arts: John McCormack
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The Dragon Tech In-Wall devices work to control incandescent, fluorescent (CFL), and LED lighting, as well as connected appliances. Never accidentally leave a light on when you're away from home—switch it off from anywhere with Dragon Tech and SmartThings. You can turn your lights on or off from your phone, or configure them to automatically adjust according to your schedule.
Note: This device is compatible with the SmartThings Classic app.
This article will tell you how to connect the following Dragon Tech devices with the SmartThings Hub:
To connect the Dragon Tech device with the SmartThings Hub
In the SmartThings Classic app:
- Tap My Home
- Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list
- The app will say Looking for devices…
- While the Hub searches, tap the top (ON) rocker of the switch once
- When the device is discovered, it will be listed at the top of the screen
- Tap the device to rename it and tap Done
- When finished, tap Save
- Tap Ok to confirm
To reset/exclude the Dragon Tech device
If the Dragon Tech device was not discovered, you may need to reset, or "exclude," the device before it can successfully connect with the SmartThings Hub. To do this in the SmartThings Classic app:
- Tap the menu (Android) / More (iOS)
- Tap the Hub
- Tap Z-Wave Utilities
- Tap General Device Exclusion
- Tap the top (ON) rocker of the switch once
After the app indicates that the device was successfully removed from SmartThings, follow the first set of instructions above to connect the Dragon Tech device.
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If connection or removal repeatedly fails, the device may need to be manually reset. To physically reset the switch:
- Quickly tap the top (ON) rocker of the switch 3 times
- Quickly tap the bottom (OFF) rocker of the switch 3 times
- The LED indicator will blink to indicate the switch was successfully reset
After the device is manually reset, follow the steps indicated above to connect or exclude the device. Note that manually resetting the switch does not remove or exclude the device from a network.


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December 19, 2007
Few of the really big purported cases of cultural incompatibility have much to do with race or language. The real catalyst, as in the current crisis in Belgium, is something else.
In the case of Bosnia-Herzogovina, it was not just a matter of different languages and religions. The indifference that soured into violence had more to do with different lifestyles: the Bosniac Muslims are mainly townspeople whereas the Serbs tend to be rural smallholders. So they have few affinities in a number of respects.
Something of the kind applies here in Belgium. The enmity that the Flemish show toward French speakers is rooted in history. The people of what was to become Belgium got on well enough until the 17th and 18th centuries, when a French-speaking elite installed itself in the country's big cities – not just Brussels, but such traditional centres of the Flemish culture as Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.
Superficially, the difference was one of language but, deep down, it was a matter of class. The French elite, which dominated much of life at the creation of the Belgian state, went out of its way to make Flemish speakers feel inferior. Those of the latter who then wanted to get upwardly mobile, and took the trouble to learn French, only made matters worse by turning against the rest.
It was only in 1873 that the Flemish were finally allowed to plead their case in court in their own language. Up to WWI, army orders were only given in French: the stories of Flemish foot soldiers dying because they couldn't understand the commands of their officers may not be true, but the moral violence inflicted was just as destructive.
Of course money comes into it too but, deep down in terms of both history and human emotions, it's something much more serious…Author : Richard Hill
Thank you for this information on the historic background.
What do you think about the Flemish and Wallon reactions to recent tensions? And about the perspective for the new government to surmount these historic cultural problems?
Christmas spirit?
The public at large, on both sides of the fence, is either bored or totally apathetic about the mishmash that Belgian politics is and, for that matter, has always been. Unfortunately, being Belgian, whatever that may mean, they have learned to keep their opinions largely to themselves.
Meanwhile, the political classes – many, but not all of them – continue to make hay. This was evident at a press conference today when the Minister-President of Flanders announced a plan to deepen the Schelde estuary to give access to deeper-draught ships. There was a lot of talk about Flanders and some obligatory references to the Netherlands, but not a single mention of a place called Belgium. Fortunately most people here have a sense of humour so they will pass it off like everything else…
The new government comprises some of the country's most eminent pragmatists – a great Belgian quality – so they will find an at least temporary solution. There are also signs of a growing public reluctance to see the knot untied, but a greater devolution of authority to the regions is inevitable (a process that is already well advanced).
What will happen in the long run is anyone's guess (I'm not a gambling man). But I suspect it will be another 'compromis a la belge'.
At a given moment French was spoken by the aristocracy and business classes throughout the whole of (at least continental) Europe. Just think of in origin German houses of nobility (Hannovers, Nassau's..) who have French adages in their escutcheon. What sets Belgium apart is that French-speaking people believe this entitles them to special linguistic privileges in Flanders in a day and age where English rules supreme.
Would you expect French-speaking immigrant residents to demand the official administrative languages of Sint-Petersburg to include French?
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