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New York: Alyssa Thomas racked up 19 points and DeWanna Bonner collected 17 points and 13 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun upset the Los Angeles Sparks 73-59 in a single-elimination, second-round game of the WNBA playoffs Thursday night at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
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The seventh-seeded Sun move on to meet the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces in Sunday's Game 1 of the semifinals, which are a best-of-five series.
All five Connecticut starters scored in double figures, with Briann January tacking on 11 points while Brionna Jones and Jasmine Thomas, who had six assists, both notched 10 points. Alyssa Thomas and Bonner each supplied five assists.
Candace Parker poured in 22 points to go with 14 rebounds and five assists while reserve Seimone Augustus had 10 points for the Sparks, who were charged with 14 turnovers compared to just eight for the Sun.
Los Angeles swept both meetings with the Sun in the regular season. However, Sparks guard Chelsea Gray, who was a key contributor in those victories, was held to four points (2-for-9 shooting) without an assist in the playoff matchup.
The third-seeded Sparks were without starting forward Nneka Ogwumike, who sat out due to illness. The Sun eliminated the Sparks for the second year in a row.
Los Angeles missed its first 12 shots from 3-point range and ended up 2-for-18 on 3s. The Sparks were down by 19 points after Bonner converted a three-point play. After that, Parker connected from deep for the team's first 3, coming late in the third quarter.
The Sun led 39-23 at halftime, going 6-for-11 from 3-point range in the opening half. Connecticut, which had only two points for most of the game's first four minutes, produced 13 assists on 15 first-half baskets.
The Sparks were held to a season-low point total for a half, in part because of 8-for-30 shooting from the field.
Connecticut finished 10-for-10 on free throws.
The Sun advanced to the second round by defeating the Chicago Sky in Tuesday night's first round. Los Angeles had a bye into the second round.


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EPA Seeks Penalty against Company for Illegal Dumping of Brine In Allegheny National Forest Wells
Release Date: 06/28/2011
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PHILADELPHIA (June 28, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a $157,500 civil penalty against a Kansas-based company for alleged illegal discharges of more than 228,000 gallons of oil brine into injection wells in the Allegheny National Forest in McKean County, Pa.
EPA alleges violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and EPA regulations on the underground injections of fluids and wastes, in seeking the penalty against Swamp Angel Energy, LLC, of Wichita, Kan.
"EPA takes our responsibility to protect public health very seriously," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "When companies break the law and threaten our drinking water supplies, they must be held accountable."
The proposed Administrative Order and Complaint for Penalty against Swamp Angel Energy alleges that the company illegally pumped brine generated from its oil production operations into the underground wells. In addition to the penalty, EPA's action also requires the company to properly plug one of the two wells at issue, known as "Old Glory."
In its complaint, EPA states that the unauthorized disposal of brine into injection wells without the proper safeguards poses a potential threat to underground sources of drinking water. In Pennsylvania, EPA authorizes and enforces Underground Injection Control (UIC) permitting requirements including responsibility for regulating the construction, operation, and closure of injection wells that place fluids underground for storage or disposal. More information on EPA's UIC program is at https://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/uic/
Two company employees were previously convicted on criminal charges in connection with the illegal brine injection. They were sentenced to home detention and probation and ordered to pay a fine and perform community service. See http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/pr/2010_june/2010_06_24_04.html
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Royals begin set in Minnesota
Scott Diamond didn't have his best stuff in his most recent outing, but he was still able to win for the first time in five starts.
The left-hander aims to make things a little easier on himself Tuesday as he takes the hill for the Twins' opener of a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals.
Diamond's last start came on Tuesday at the Chicago White Sox as he was returning from a six-game suspension received after he threw near the head of the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton on Aug. 23. The 26-year-old yielded four runs over just five innings, but got plenty of support in an 18-9 win.
The offensive outburst by his offense certainly didn't escape the hurler.
"It's hard not to notice when we're putting up big runs in just one inning," Diamond told Minnesota's website. "I can't complain, that's for sure."
Diamond had been 0-1 since his last victory on Aug. 6, but improved to 11-6 with a 3.35 earned run average in 22 starts this season. He has split his two career starts against the Royals with a 3.86 ERA.
The Twins took the final three contests of their four-game series with the Cleveland Indians, winning Monday's finale 7-2.
Samuel Deduno carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and ended up allowing two runs in seven frames of work, while Justin Morneau drove in two runs and Joe Mauer added an RBI single.
"The defense was outstanding and Deduno was making them swing the ball all over the place," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "It was a close ballgame, but we finally put some runs on at the end there."
The Royals were also able to get some late runs in their last game, taking a 2-1 decision in 10 innings over the Chicago White Sox.
The game was scoreless through nine innings before Mike Moustakas and Jeff Francoeur notched RBI singles in the 10th. Francoeur's insurance run proved to be the difference after Greg Holland yielded a run in the bottom of the frame.
Holland, though, struck out two batters swinging to end the game, saving the win for Kelvin Herrera, who got an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the ninth.
"Herrera came in and did a phenomenal job," Royals manager Ned Yost said.
The Royals are 4-6 in September since closing out last month with a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Will Smith should be well rested for tonight's outing for the Royals, having not pitched since Sept. 1 against the Twins.
The 23-year-old lefty picked up his third straight loss on that day, yielding three runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings. He has a 6.75 ERA over 14 2/3 frames on his losing streak and is 4-7 with a 5.45 ERA in 12 starts this season.
The rookie has lost both of his previous starts versus Minnesota, giving up 10 runs over 10 2/3 frames.
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Online listening is nice, but not everyone has a fast or reliable Internet connection. For an alternative resource, you might consider ordering a free copy of the entire Bible read in Mandarin, as made available on CD by Lutheran Hour Ministry Centers of Asia.
This CD contains every book of the Old and New Testaments, in Chinese translation, read by several readers who seem to have recorded their passages under a variety of conditions. One voice sounds like a timid librarian reading into a cheap cassette recorder; another sounds like a professional voice-over actor in an expensive studio; the rest fall somewhere in between.
Although these recordings are offered on CD, note that this isn't a true "Audio CD". Instead, it's a collection of MP3 files on a data CD. The CD includes an "AutoPlay" feature, but if you prefer not to use it, you can use your own MP3 player, such as WinAmp (http://www.winamp.com) to play the files.
The CD order form asks quite a few questions you might not wish to answer, but we found that simply providing a name and mailing address was sufficient at http://www.luthasia.net/china/cbible.html.
Note: Given the nature of this resource, if you want to offer a donation in exchange for your CD, you can find donation information, including a postal address, online at https://www.lhmgift.org/donateform.htm.


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[T]he Church of England has ordained their very first female Bishop, her name is Libby Lane. Not long after her installation as a bishop, she proposed some significant changes that would take away what yet remains the best part of the church of England:…she has some changes in mind for the Book of Common Prayer. It is not changing the doctrine of how we have peace with God, it is not changing the doctrine of man, it is not choosing Arminianism over Calvinism, she just wants "a few changes." Instead of referring to God the way the Bible does, in masculine language, she would like to see it include some feminine language for who God is—referring to Him as Her, referring to our Heavenly Father as our Heavenly Mother.
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We've got numbers for rugby. Let's meet at the 15th and Constitution spot at 6.
One thing though… I kinda double booked today so I'm going to be at rugby late (6:30-45ish). That said, does anyone else have a ball they can bring? I have mine if someone wants to pick it up at the Laughing Man Tavern (that's where I'll be). Let me know!


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In this week's episode, the designers meet Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn at the New Balance Track & Field Center in NYC and are challenged to create apparel to wear with a new Heidi Klum for New Balance lifestyle sneaker from Heidi's own collection.
The designers will have to incorporate the two materials used in the sneakers, denim and suede. The winning looks, along with the HKNB shoes featured during the episode, will be sold as part of Heidi's collection exclusively at www.amazon.com/HKNB.


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This week, Wendy Couture, the district's safety and risk reduction manager, shares information about paper cutter safety.
Save your fingers!
Paper cutter safety is imperative to prevent dangerous lacerations or the accidental amputation of fingers and limbs. Technology has made it possible to design cutters with safety features to protect from accidental injuries. Replacement of older guillotine-style paper cutters with more modern equipment is important.
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- When cutting, keep hands and fingers behind the guard rail and clear of the cutting blade at all times.
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What lingers in his distant memory is the knowledge of a spring that will not yet come for many years. The only self who
knows that scent is the self who knows it not just yet. If his life is a chimera, for whom did he endure all these years?
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Welcome Back, McCotter!
The latest sign that Republicans' dissatisfaction with their emerging presidential field is going to draw out some odd and interesting characters is the news that Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) is considering a run for president. The Washington Times reports that some people up on the Hill consider McCotter a dark-horse contender and a solid conservative. (Presumably, these are not just people who work for McCotter.) The Times supports this claim by pointing out that McCotter made waves a couple years ago when he led the Republican opposition to the dreaded TARP bill. A more trustworthy source, The Almanac of American Politics, says McCotter has only "a moderate-to-conservative voting record," and, rather than dwell on his TARP vote, highlights his "avid" rock-and-roll fandom, the Beatles poster on his congressional office wall, his penchant for quoting song lyrics, and his guitar prowess, which he employs in "a bipartisan rock and roll band." Also, he is said to have "a quirky sense of humor." Sounds like a hoot! Anyway, the important point here is that McCotter was once somewhat prominent, then wasn't very prominent, and now is contemplating a presidential run, which would put him back in the headlines, to which -- see how I've set this up? -- I can only respond, "Welcome Back, McCotter!"


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I'm finally making it happen! As of tonight I finally put together a new site at peroty.com. As a friend pointed out recently it was on the wayback machine. The first entry is Feb 3, 2001. Perhaps it is fitting that after 10 years of ownership of this domain and using it for a variety of different things that I finally launch a proper site there.
Now that I realize it would mark the decade of peroty.com perhaps I will launch the site and this entry on the third. We shall see.
However, my plan of action is already in place and moving forward. The plan is to launch peroty.com/blog as my primary blog for my writing primarily. I want to start writing more and having a dedicated place to share that will help me to keep the momentum going and that goal alive and well. I will keep my tumblr blog going as it is now for sharing and participating in that community and I may cross post or link across to the most interesting posts that end up here.
This site is going to be a mix of myself. It is called Tech in the Trenches so it will focus on technical issues and writing. The first post to go up was my Android article. The second is most likely going to be my spyware removal procedure. However, I am going to branch out and include my culinary adventures I undertake with my wonderful wife. I will also talk about the tools I am using, focusing on the small Windows tools and utilities that make my life easier. There are so many blogs focusing on the Mac there is a real lack of quality Windows information so I will focus some of my efforts on that.
There will also be reviews of movies, bands I'm really enjoying at the moment and pretty much anything else my brain decides to produce. I am a well-rounded person with a lot of varying interests so that will be reflected here.
In addition to the blog, I have a photos site up and running, just not publicly linked yet which will live at /photos. This part of the site, powered by Pixelpost and will feature photos I've taken with my iPhone or Canon s90 camera.
In the past I've tried to pigeon hole my sites with certain restrictions. As I did with Arctic Shooter I dedicated that site to cell phone pictures. This site will not share that same limitation which means I need to decide what to do with that site. I will most likely keep it going and post a random collection of photos to it. Whereas the photos that make it onto my site here will be more curated into a "best of" collection of sorts.
Here we are. The age of peroty.com is upon us. Let's see where this wild ride takes me and I hope you'll join me for it.


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Introducing the Tiffany Square WatchBy Sumit Nag
In celebration of their 180th birthday, Tiffany & Co. have just unveiled the Tiffany Square watch. The timepiece is said to take inspiration from a 1920s watch from the house's archives and has been faithfully reproduced for the 21st century.
The Tiffany Square watch features a 27mm — square — case, in 18K yellow gold, with its lugs extending out to 38.88mm, lengthwise. The dial appears to be a beige lacquered dial with a brushed soleil finishing bearing a squared railway track minute scale around its perimeter.
The Arabic numerals used for the hours are a gold poudré version of the one we are more familiar with on the dials of the CT60 watches, announced in 2015. At six o'clock though, in place of the 6th hour, we have a small running seconds contained within yet another railway track styled square.
It is the hands on the watch that seal the art deco feel of the watch with its cathedral styled hour and minute hands, which are as well filled with Super Luminova in a color that very closely matches that of the numerals.
However, as big as the watch announcement is, the bigger news here is that the movement within the Tiffany Square watch is one that was designed, engineered and manufactured in Switzerland under the house's own roof. Commendably, and rightfully, the manual winding caliber created is a square one nicely fills out the back of the watch. The easier way, of course, would've been to create a ubiquitous round movement, which could then be used in other watches within the Tiffany's collection.
As this is a special watch, created to commemorate Tiffany's 180-year anniversary, the watch will be made in a limited run of just 180 pieces, available from November 2017 onwards.
Technical Specifications: Tiffany Square Watch
TCO.1874M manual winding mechanical Tiffany Manufacture movement; hours, minutes and seconds; 42-hour power reserve
27 x 35.8mm; 18k yellow gold; water-resistant to 50m
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College Football's Link Roundup: August 8
Plenty of happenings from fall camps today.
Contact us on twitter with a link or a tip we should include each day. (@AthlonSteven)
College Football's Must-Read Stories Around the Web for Thursday, August 8th
The latest on Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel: Who is Nate Fitch?
Eddie Vanderdoes is happy to be at UCLA. And the Bruins may need Vanderdoes to play a lot, especially now that Owamagbe Odighizuwa is done for the year with a hip injury.
Two North Carolina defenders will miss the season due to an injury.
Georgia Tech safety Fred Holton has been dismissed from the team.
Ohio State is working to match the SEC's physical advantage on the defensive line.
TCU coach Gary Patterson disagrees with how Les Miles handled Jeremy Hill's suspension.
Which incoming freshmen could make an impact at LSU?
USF defensive end Ryne Giddins is poised for a big year.
Miami has added another transfer to its defensive line.
Penn State's rushing attack is expected to get a boost from Bill Belton. And here's a good breakdown of coach Bill O'Brien's comments on Penn State's media day.
Iowa State has quiet confidence in its rebuilt defensive line.
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze is frustrated with quarterback Bo Wallace.
Texas Tech is looking for the right pieces on the offensive line this fall.


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Update on Jackie May 31, 2011 (by Joe Power-Drutis)
I have been in awe by the incredible outpouring of love and concern for Jackie in this terrible time. The fact that this community of spirit mobilized as quickly and powerfully as it did made all the difference.
Due to your efforts Jackie was taken to the Emergency Room early this morning. During her stay at the Irwin County Hospital, even though her symptoms suggested heart failure this serious condition was ruled out; therefore she can sleep tonight knowing that her heart is not the problem.
Jackie continues to experience pain across the upper part of her chest. For this reason her Primary Care Doctor and surgeon will continue to encourage and pursue further diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose the underlying cause of the pain.
Tomorrow Jackie will be seen by the doctor at the jail. During that consultation it will be decided whether or not she can leave the medical room (just another name for isolation) and return to her cell and reunite with Carol, Ardeth, Bonnie and Jean.
For the time being Jackie has decided to stay the course and pursue further treatment where she is at. Her desire to remain with her sisters and to continue supporting each other is very understandable and it is important to honor her wishes.
The real victory in the work of the last few days is something that most of us take for granted. A 76 year old woman with severe chest pain was able to receive basic emergency room care that any of us would have wanted and we will all sleep much better tonight.
We have all been blessed by every hand that wrote, every voice that called, every heart that was thrown into helping our dear friend. We did well. We're covered.
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Frontier Fiber, 30 serv
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Frontier Fiber is a sugar-free, low calorie, all natural fiber product from digestion-resistant Maltodextrin. Frontier Fiber is a unique fiber formulation; no grit, no lumps, no flavor. It dissolves clearly in any cold or hot drink. It won't change the texture, taste or color of your favorite soft food or beverage. Add Frontier Fiber to water, coffee, soda, yogurt, applesauce, oatmeal, pudding, mashed potatoes, juice and even sauces or soups. The possibilities are endless!
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Amount per 2 Teaspoons (5.85 g)
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Total Carbohydrate 5 g
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This is a perfect, beautiful old Seyei china gravy boat that has the underplate attached for perfect pouring. It is 8 x 2" and so beautiful. This piece is very hard to find. It is a lovely piece of buttery smooth china. Lists elsewhere if you are able to find it for well over $50 to $60. Will be very carefully wrapped.
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During Sony's E3 2015 press conference, Square Enix announced that it's working on a remake of Final Fantasy VII. The developer mentioned that Final Fantasy VII will appear first on the PlayStation 4, something that indicates that the remake could find its way at other platforms including the PC at a later date.
As is apparent in the trailer the look is more akin to the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie, rather than the look of the original game. The evolved and updated visual style, will do well with the new Luminous Engine used in Final Fantasy XV. It almost seems that Square Enix have been waiting for the right time for the technology and hardware available to be ready to capture the vision they had in mind for a remake of the classic iconic Final Fantasy iteration, that changed RPG gaming for millions of gamers around the world.
Final Fantasy XV director reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be using the Luminous Engine
During an interview at Gamescom, Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata was asked whether the Luminous engine will be used for the remake, to which Tabata replied:
"Final Fantasy VII (Remake) is not planned to be made with that."
Kingdom Hearts 3, dropped the Luminous Engine in favor of Unreal Engine 4 in 2014. The Luminous graphics engine is in development at Square Enix and was shown to the public for the first time in 2011. It now powers Final Fantasy XV and will be enhanced alongside the game development.
We will bring you any new information on the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XV, as well as Kingdom Hearts 3 as soon as it becomes available.


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Home-Made Mustard
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 6
- Total Time: 11 minutes
Vinegar is part of the base, quality is key!
1 Cup ground yellow mustard seed
2/3 Cup Pour Olive Champagne Vinegar (or your Favorite Pour Olive flavor)
1/3 Cup Cloister Wild Flower Honey (omit or decrease if using a sweeter vinegar)
1 tsp. Sea Salt (try Tasty Flame Hickory Smoked Sea Salt)
- Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
- Cook for 6 mins. over medium to medium-low heat
- Stir frequently until it thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in container in cooler.
That's it! So simple. Play around with it by adding other herbs and flavored salts. If you want a spicer mustard then refrigerate right after it cools. If you want it to mellow out a bit let it sit out, covered, for 1 to 2 more days.
Use this Mustard Masterpiece to make a great vinaigrette! The mustard will help in the emulsion of the oil and vinegar you choose to use.


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Today I got up quarter past six.
I'm thinking about my mother. I still remember beautiful young mother. She was active and always busied herself with work. I depended on her. Now she depends on her daughters. She couldn't change her dress by herself. Before she went into the hospital, she lived alone and went to the hospital every day. Now she can't take care of herself at all. Probably her dementia has progressed in the hospital. She is my future. But I don't have any children to take care of me.


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Disclosure would make fracking safer
It is imperative for a company to act responsibly when its business activities pose a threat to life and the environment of people directly affected by its actions.
States have both a state and federal constitutional responsibility to protect residents.
This includes Ohio, and Senate Bill 17 proposes to protect both the first responders to life-threatening industrial accidents and those injured in such accidents.
The bill would require disclosure of the chemicals used in oil and gas drilling, whereas current law allows this information to be protected as a "trade secret." I urge my state legislators — Rep. Anne Gonzales, R-Westerville, and Sen. Kevin Bacon, R-Minerva Park — to vote for this bill in the interest of public safety.
The well-being of Ohio residents takes precedence over "trade secrets" of companies doing business in Ohio. The guarding of trade secrets should never come before the health and welfare of people, or the quality of our water, land and air.
I urge all Ohioans to write their state legislators and Gov. John Kasich and urge them to require all oil and gas drilling companies to disclose all chemicals used in the process of fracking, or horizontal drilling performed with multi-stage hydraulic fracturing.


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Join international bestselling author and filmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith to learn how to speak about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and to organize effective activism on the issue. Whether you want to give complete presentations or simply add a GMO section to your current lecture, whether you're planning to discuss GMOs in a professional setting with clients or just with friends in a casual way, or whether you want to be a leading anti-GMO campaigner or simply want to help out where you can, don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the leading spokesperson on GMO health dangers.
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When you think of a living room, the first thing that comes to mind is neither the book case nor the TV stand. This important room, synonymous with relaxation, hospitality, conviviality, escape from everyday stress, has one symbol: the sofa.
This object, however, does not only include the number of features that should be in a living room, but it is also the most visible, observable and therefore has to match with all the elements in a unique, pleasant atmosphere. The sofa is the object that represents the family who own it, placed in the living room and therefore must be chosen with care and attention so that it can best reflect the lifestyle of the owners. The wide range on the market today certainly does not facilitate the task. Elements and different products with functionality, materials, and shapes are proposed in different combinations making it possible to highly customise each sofa. It then becomes impossible to say that a sofa is similar to another because of the wide range of options and quality of the materials.
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Gary Oldman In Talks To Play Winston Churchill In Working Title's 'Darkest Hour'
EXCLUSIVE: He shall fight on the beaches. Gary Oldman is in talks to play Winston Churchill in Brit production powerhouse Working Title's Darkest Hour. Joe Wright is directing the epic drama, which takes place in 1940 as Churchill becomes Prime Minister in the midst of World War II and faces a moment of truth. Anthony McCarten, who wrote Working Title's award-winning The Theory Of Everything, writes and produces here alongside Lisa Bruce and Working Title co-chiefs Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
The heavyweight filmmaking talent assembling here puts this Churchill project at the very top of the tree. Oldman seems an inspired choice to play Britain's greatest wartime leader. The actor has a string of memorable performances in his illustrious career, not least as John Le Carre's iconic intelligence agent George Smiley in Working Title's big screen adaptation of classic novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. While Oldman's Smiley was a masterpiece of subtlety and hidden emotions, the actor can do explosive too. Just witness his unhinged NY cop in Luc Besson's Leon or his memorably baroque, romantic performance in Dracula for Francis Ford Coppola.
Production is set to start in July.
Days into his new job as Prime Minister as Britain was getting pounded and on the verge of losing to Germany, Churchill was under pressure to make a deal with Hitler that would have established Britain as a puppet state of the Third Reich. His army stranded in Dunkirk, Churchill instead summoned the courage to fight on. The film is about his decisions, and the actions and immortal speeches in those critical days that defined his place in history and changed the destiny of the world. The prospect of having an actor the calibre of Oldman recreating Churchill's iconic speeches, when he galvanized a country in the face of appeasement of Nazi Germany, is tantalizing.
The pic has been a passion project for McCarten, whose The Theory Of Everything grossed $125 million worldwide on a $15 million budget and won numerous awards, including the Best Actor Oscar for Eddie Redmayne.
As ever, Oldman has a number of films in the can and the pipelines. Ariel Vromen's Criminal, where he stars opposite Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Costner comes out this weekend domestically via Lionsgate. Oldman has also completed Peter Chelsom's The Space Between Us with Carla Gugino and Asa Butterfield.
Oldman is repped by longtime partner Douglas Urbanski's Douglas Management Group, Agency for the Performing Arts and Special Artists Agency.


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Mishra, Anil V. (2006) Australian investors' home bias in portfolio equity investment. In: 35th Australian Conference of Economists (ACE 2006), 25-27 Sept 2006, Perth, Australia.
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This paper employs International Monetary Fund's high quality cross-border equity holdings dataset to investigate the determinants of home bias puzzle in the Australian context. This paper indicates that the share of destination countries' stock market that is invested in Australia and transaction costs have significant impact on the home bias puzzle. Capital controls and trade links also impact the home bias puzzle; however their effect is insignificant.
This paper also employs World Bank's governance indicators and other legal variables to investigate the phenomenon of home bias. Information asymmetries arising due to countries' regulatory and legal environment have significant impact on the home bias puzzle.
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NK is a workplace built on the contributions of good employees and I sincerely believe that senior management wholeheartedly invests in NK employees.
Boothwyn, PA (PRWEB) March 28, 2013
The survey results are in again! Do you work for one of Philly's "Top Workplaces 2013"? You do if you work for Nielsen-Kellerman (NK), an American company that designs, manufactures and distributes rugged, waterproof environmental and sports performance instruments for active lifestyles and technical applications, located in Boothwyn, Pa. NK has recently been listed as one of the "Top Workplaces 2013" by WorkplaceDynamics LLP, an organization enlisted by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com to poll employees about their workplace satisfaction.
This year's survey polled more than 26,000 respondents, covering key areas of employee satisfaction related to workplace conditions, career opportunities, management, pay and benefits. One anonymous respondent commented, "NK is a workplace built on the contributions of good employees and I sincerely believe that senior management wholeheartedly invests in NK employees." Another respondent found that "the ability to make positive change without any obstructions, the ability to allow the workforce to learn new things in a collaborative environment" were the most meaningful aspects of working at NK.
Results of the survey compiled a clear view of how employees felt about their workplaces and whether they were likely to remain with their companies. In this year's survey, NK ranked among the 45 best small companies to work for in the Philadelphia region for its second consecutive year.
With more than 80 current employees, NK was established in 1978 by Richard Kellerman and Paul Nielsen who devised a rowing product known as the Cox Box® that simplifies the coxswain's many jobs and ensures the crew can hear every call. Now, with an ever-growing staff and product line, some of the business practices that led NK to the top of the workplace survey include the organization's focus on employing Lean manufacturing tools to develop and empower its workforce, its commitment to US manufacturing and jobs, and its dedication to environmental stewardship and giving back to the community. Employees at NK are continually encouraged to help find ways to make their jobs and NK products and services better.
Nielsen-Kellerman designs, manufactures and distributes waterproof instruments for active lifestyles and technical applications across three brands: Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, NK electronics for the sport of rowing and Blue Ocean® Rugged Audio. For more than 30 years, NK has been known worldwide for its waterproof speed measurement, timing and audio systems for competitive rowers. NK's Kestrel Weather division has been researching, developing and manufacturing technically advanced portable weather instruments for more than 15 years and owns multiple patents on their unique features. In 2011, NK added Blue Ocean® Rugged Megaphones and portable PA systems. NK is an American company that is committed to understanding what our customer truly needs and values, and then designing and building the highest-quality solution. NK's tight-knit employee team works together on the whole cycle from product idea and research to design to building to shipping.
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The Real Reasons Babywearing Is Awesome
Babywearing is becoming super popular for many good reasons, regardless of which number of child it is for parents. The perks include everything from babies crying less to learning more from the close comfort of the parent's arms. Personally, though, sure, the extra brain boost for your little one is great and all, but I'm a bit selfish here. It benefits the momma most —- I'm convinced. Or, maybe we'll call it a win-win.
Thanks to some mommas a little ahead of me in the baby department, I was gifted with an awesome custom mei-tai carrier when I was pregnant with my first parented baby at the young age of nineteen. It had hot pink straps and stars all over, which made it even more appealing to my teenage senses. I'm not sure I would of thought to add a baby carrier to my registry list if it literally hadn't of been handed to me. But, I'm so glad they did and I had their example to follow. With my first, I wore my daughter mostly for nightly summer strolls around our neighborhood or when she was teething molars and wouldn't let me put her down to get anything done (like homework, because I was still in college!).
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Then along came child number two.
And with child number two came momma being outnumbered during the day and learning how to juggle two little people's needs at once. My oldest was three and half at that point, and while she was old enough to walk steady and listen to instructions, babywearing took on a whole new level out of need. Going from one to two was a huge adjustment for us all (can I get an amen?!), and babywearing helped make that transition a little easier with two hands.
Then came child number three and four, each two years apart.
My baby carriers (yes, plural now) are a true necessity to keep my little ducks in a row and accounted for when out and about — and to get things done at home. Here's the real benefits of babywearing:
Two hands. Enough said.
With all the benefits of babywearing, this is my #1 reason. You can now make dinner with your newborn that only wants to be held for her 5 p.m. snooze. Or, follow your toddling two-year-old at the park and still give her a boost on the swings with two free hands.
Lessens: Jealousy.
Similar to above, when momma can keep doing what she needs to do or spending some special one-on-one time with a baby still attached? The older kids can be less jealous since they are getting the attention they need with fewer interruptions.
Bathroom trips made easy.
Yes, I've used the bathroom in public places with my baby strapped to me. Not exactly ideal, but it's better than laying her on the disgusting tile floor, right?
Shopping with a lighter load.
Well, you may feel heavier, but it sure beats lugging an infant car seat in one hand and trying to keep your older child from getting run over as you cross the street with her dragging behind like a reluctant puppy on a leash. Plus, car seats sitting on the intended child seat of the cart is a huge safety no-no, so if you do bring in a car seat they take up the entire basket!
Extra cart space.
As mentioned above, car seats take up a lot of space. And, now there is no more having to decide who gets the child seating in the cart. Containing the toddler is always the answer! Or, if you have an older child that will walk nicely beside the cart (hurray!), no need to give up prime cart space with a baby when you need it for the food. I mean, with your growing family you need every inch you can use.
Go where strollers can't.
Walks on wooded trails. Bumpy gravel roads. Garden trails. Strawberry picking in the springtime. The Biltmore House in Asheville (I mean, you can take a stroller but grand stairway or the spooky back stairs in the mansion are way cooler than the elevator any day!). Crowded events or places that are frustrating to weave a stroller through — a baby carrier is a must.
Not just for the mommas!
It is a truthful statement to say a babywearing dad is sexy. Nothing like a man embracing his daddy-hood, pink star carrier and all. When daddy or another caregiver babywears, it gives momma's back a break (though, with a good carrier and used correctly it won't tire out so fast!) and promotes bonding with someone else besides just the momma. Because, really, mommas get touched out by the end of the day. Sometimes we just need some space and to not carry an extra load while making dinner if we don't have to. My husband traded off with me wearing our 6-month-old around Disney World. So sexy.
Not just for tiny babies, either.
Older infants and toddlers benefit from the closeness to momma as well. Like I mentioned above with cutting molars: Teething is slow torture for both child and momma. Babywearing is a solution to sanity. Or, sometimes for pure fun my two-year-old liked to be the one in the carrier on my back while the baby got the stroller at IKEA. Switching roles is fun (see! Jealousy lessened, ninja toddler contained, and memories made).
See? Babywearing is a win-win for everyone.
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Microbiology – Shift practice and rota
The trainee usually works a standard 9am-5pm working day.
SpRs contribute to a microbiology on call rota on a 1:5 basis with consultant cover. On-call is off site, though the on-call person needs to go into the laboratory on Saturdays and bank holidays (approximately 10am-4pm) to deal with authorising, new blood culture results and any other matters that cannot wait.
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Review Major Mayhem
Awesome 3D arcade action game for Android
Author: Sergei Petrov
Date: 20 Apr 2017, tested on Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
Playing Major Mayhem - a real gem in the world of Android-taymkillerov, which immediately captivated me easy, convenient and dynamic gameplay. In this game we are given the role of Major Mayhema brave soldier, who seemed to come down from the American films about the war in Vietnam. Order for the immediate start of the fight against the forces of evil to us personally gives the U.S. president, who for some reason was suddenly white. Download Major Mayhem is absolutely free from the app store and Google Play our website (link below).
The game blended several genres, there is also familiar to us for games Temple Run and Agent Dash , running component (not complicated, but rather for fun), and, most importantly, shooting at live targets, as well as a whole bunch of arcade and entertaining elements.
- Excellent 3D-graphics and animation;
- 45 levels of non-stop action and four modes of play;
- More than 100 achievements and 150 mini-missions;
- 20 unique weapons and abilities of five;
- Huge opportunities for character customization and more.
At the beginning of each mission, we descend from a helicopter and begins to run, at first through the jungle, and then will go to the village, the desert and the city. After a certain period of time, our hero stops in the shelter (for stone, boxes, wall) and on all sides of him starting to pop up endless enemies, which you have to shoot by pressing your finger on the objects.
The enemies also shoot at us, but because we are in the shelter, not all of us afraid of bullets. Those potential shots that can do us damage, marked in red, and they must be addressed first. Initially, we only have three lives. On first contact with us helmet flies, the second we lose vest and in the third we die, and then we can start the level again, or pay 500 gold pieces for the resurrection.
When injected into the head of the enemy gets double the damage, and we have extra points and precious gold, which can be spent on the purchase of new uniforms.
Each level brings something new to the game, and the gameplay because it does not get tired, on the contrary, with each new mission, we get even more dynamic, enemies, explosions and drive.
ResumeMajor Mayhem - a near perfect free taymkiller for Android, the best of a difficult, fairly nice, fairly dynamic. And to complete the game is not necessarily to pour in real money, it all depends on your skill and reaction.
Final ratings
Gameplay 10/10
Story 10/10
Graphics 10/10
Sound 8/10


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The heart is a complex electro-mechanical system which is intrinsically and intimately linked to physiology and pathology. Cardiac muscle tissue underlies the dynamics of the heart; understanding cardiac muscle tissue allows insight into the working of the heart at a fundamental level. Indeed, models allow a theoretical understanding of systems which necessarily exceeds that of experiment. Here, we describe a novel mathematical model of cardiac muscle mechanics based on functional relations.
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Recommended Citation
Sewanan, Lorenzo, "Modeling Cardiac Muscle Mechanics". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2012.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/213
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This past February 24th I was admitted to the Loma Linda VA Medical Center for a scheduled lumbar laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery. Having listened to pain-filled horror stories from several friends and relatives who had undergone similar procedures, I was definitely not looking forward to this. To say I was feeling anxious over it all would be an understatement.
It has now been more than two weeks since the surgery. I came home from the hospital on February 28th. Has it been a painful experience? Yes it has, but not nearly as bad as I was anticipating. In fact, I was up walking around the very next day after my surgery and I've been walking every day since. I still have some pain, but each day it dissipates a little bit more. Overall, it has been completely manageable.
So, what does this have to do with smoking? Perhaps more stressful than the actual surgery itself was the stay in the hospital. There I was lying in a strange bed in a strange room with a strange roommate. Throughout the day and night, nurses and doctors would come by to poke, prod, and otherwise monitor our progress. Mind you, I understand that this was all done for our own good but apparently a hospital is the last place on earth we should turn to for a good night's rest. Thinking back on the experience, what would I have done if I were still a smoker? Talk about stress!
There are no hospitals I'm aware of that allow smoking within their walls anymore. I can't imagine what it would have been like as a smoker to be confined to such a stressful environment for so many days without having a cigarette. Knowing how badly I was addicted before I quit, I might have even postponed or cancelled my surgery rather than be forced to endure it all without a cigarette for such a length of time. It makes me wonder – how many others have turned down surgical or other needed procedures simply because they're not allowed to smoke inside a hospital or other medical facility?
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Paddy Lillis, general secretary of shopworkers union Usdaw, followed the heads of Unison and the GMB in calling for Labour to adopt fully an internationally-accepted definition of anti-Semitism.
Mr Corbyn and other party leaders prefer a modified version of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, which is accompanied by examples of anti-Semitic behaviour.
Mr Lillis, who sits on Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, yesterday told Jewish News: "Jeremy Corbyn has clearly stated that there is a problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party and he is right in his determination to tackle it.
If we are to do that it is essential the party regains the trust of Jewish communities.
"As a first step we should adopt the full IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, including the examples. We need to show as much strength in opposing anti-Semitism as we do in opposing all racism and other forms of hate."
A Labour spokesman revealed that the NEC had since agreed to "reopen the development of the code, in consultation with Jewish groups, in order to better refl ect their views".
The row comes amid speculation over a rift between Mr Corbyn and his long-term hard-Left ally John McDonnell.
Sources claim the shadow chancellor is so angry with key figures in Mr Corbyn's top team for "shooting ourselves in the foot" that relations between the men are in "deep freeze."


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Just before the official presentation at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next month, Ferrari has unveiled online the most affordable Ferrari of them all, the California with a "T" attached to it to indicate the turbocharged engine it now carries.
Without making any changes to the proportions, Ferrari has made design changes to add a more muscular look by drawing design inspirations from the 250 Testa Rossa's pontoon-fender styling. To this end Ferrari Style Center team has worked with the coachbuilder "Pininfarina" and able to achieve great success.
The California T has an all-new 3.9 liter turbocharged V8 that gives a whole lot more power at 552 hp and 557 lb ft. torque. All this power let the California T dash from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds. Its top speed also received a bump from the previous model increasing from 194 mph to 196 mph.
There's a lot to be saved if you prefer to go with the optional "HELE" fuel-saving tech. The California T's combined fuel consumption returns 22.4 mpg for US and 26.9 mpg for UK. Additionally its CO2 emissions have decreased by 20 percent, previously it was 15 percent.
The new California T convertible model comes with a redesigned hardtop roof that retract itself into the boot in just 14 seconds. Other redesigned features include different lights, a vented hood, bigger grille, re-shaped bumper and a different rear diffuser. As for the inside, Ferrari has given a makeover for the dashboard and it now has an instrument panel that is partially digital, a new infotainment system with a 6.5 inch display with touch screen as well as normal controls.
Ferrari has not revealed pricing information yet but expect them to make it available at the Geneva Motor Show during unveiling.
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"Although the recent military operation in Bohol was supposedly in pursuit of ten (10) elements of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the disposition and safety of civilians should be given priority. Because of the incident, at least 700 residents were forced to evacuate to the Dagohoy High School, two (2) kilometers from their community. Some residents reported that they were not informed to evacuate prior to the bombing, while two civilians killed by soldiers were presented as ASG supporters, without any proof," said Karapatan Deputy Secretary General Jigs Clamor on the recent reported Bohol clash involving government troops and the so-called ASG members.
(Residents of Brgy. Napo Inabanga, Bohol, crossing a river to get to the evacuation center. Some 700 residents evacuated to the Dagohoy High School, 2 kilometers away from their community)
On April 11, 2017, around 5 a.m., a firefight broke out between State security forces and elements of the ASG in Sitio Ylaya, Brgy. Napo, Inabanga, Bohol. The fighting lasted for more than 24 hours where, according to government reports, six (6) ASG members and four (4) State forces were killed. However, the barangay captain of Brgy. Napo, Columbus Estoce, later claimed that two of the six reported ASG casualties were actually civilians.
A Quick Response Team (QRT) dispatched by Gabriela-Bohol on April 13, 2017 reported that the residents' testimonies corroborated with the village chief's statement that a couple, Constancio and Crisanta Petalco, who were killed in the clash were civilians.
"Confronted with the reports that two of those claimed as ASG casualties were in fact civilians, Lt. Col. Jose Dodjie Belloga of the 47th Infantry Battalion-Philippine Army (IBPA) justified the military killing of the Petalco couple, instead of admitting their error. Lt. Col. Belloga said that the Petalco couple was part of the ASG since they were relatives of Joselito Melloria, the alleged ASG main contact in the area, and because they didn't immediately evacuate. Reports, however, said that the couple, like many residents returned to their homes to gather their things. The couple took longer because of Cristina's disability which made it difficult for her to walk," said Clamor.
Clamor added that "while the Filipino people want to end the dangers posed by ASG and their presence, this should not be done at the expense of civilians."
The QRT report emphasized the distress that the entire incident has caused not only to residents of Brgy. Napo, but to neighboring communities as well. Community members lamented that despite being subjected to bombings (a total of 9 bombs were dropped in the village) which caused them to evacuate, they are still faced with uncertainty after reports that not all alleged ASG members were apprehended. Gabriela-Bohol and the residents strongly recommend a comprehensive investigation on the incident, as well as requests for help for the evacuees.
"The evacuees are also seeking for assistance given the lack of food and other basic necessities. The evacuees go to their houses in the morning to feed their animals, and go back to the evacuation center in the afternoon. The residents emphasized that they demand transparency from authorities on information on so-called ASG presence in the community, and to stop justifying wrongful acts,' concluded Clamor.


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Thirty years ago, if you were to ask a dedicated gunnie who made the best quality ammo, he'd probably say, "Me!" Factory ammunition was good, and perfectly adequate for most professional and private uses, but it was commonly held that the knowledgeable handloader could turn out more consistent performance and better accuracy in the garage or basement. But today's ammo makers are producing commercial loads that are markedly ahead of yesterday's game, with both the big names and smaller niche companies covering just about any need with very high quality and consistently performing ammunition. Why bother to roll your own, then?
Cost, and tailoring a specific load to a specific gun for a specific purpose are the two main reasons. Once you've shot enough of your own stuff to pay for setup costs in buying equipment, handloading can make it possible for you to shoot more than you could with commercial ammunition simply because you recycle brass cases (a significant expense in any cartridge) and remove production overhead such as salaries, equipment maintenance, building upkeep and power bills that commercial ammunition companies build into each and every round they sell you.
You can buy components such as primers and bullets in bulk at greater savings. You can also use lead bullets in many calibers for cheaper practice. If you need one good load for one good gun, you can experiment with various bullets, powders, and powder charges to find something that may work better in that gun than anything you'll find on the shelves at your local gun shop. Once you've found your load, you can order in enough components to stock yourself and duplicate it for as long as you want all while bypassing factory discontinuations and dealers' shortages.


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Setting goals is one thing – but how you use the goals to determine the outcomes you desire in life is a totally different thing. High performers build habits around achieving their goals – and visualization is one of the most common behaviours that successful people adopt in making dreams reality. Whether it be from sports stars playing seeing themselves run the race, throw the winning spot or lift the trophy. Actors, actresses and TV stars use it to fuel the laws of attraction in what outcome they most desire. Business founders visualize about how they'll impact the world and the type of life it will allow them to live.
Here are 6 of the best having clarity in specifying the goal, then committing to manifesting the goal into reality.
1Jim Carey
Jim Carey went from a struggling actor to one of the highest paid performers in what appeared overnight. We all know overnight successes don't really exist, so did he do? Well, Jim wrote himself a $10m cheque for 'acting services rendered' with it being post-dated in 5-years. Almost to the day, he got paid $10m for Dumb and Dumber with his breakthrough performance.
2Oprah Winfrey
With a media empire worth almost $3 billion, Oprah Winfrey knows a thing or two about high performance and making dreams reality.
"Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe."
She puts a lot of her success down to having an aspirational vision of yourself, and living towards it. In becoming the first black female billionaire, she demonstrated her own rags to riches story in envisioning what is possible for her.
3Will Smith
With over 3 decades in public eye as an actor, Will Smith is no stranger to success. Having moved from a TV comedy (Fresh Prince) in becoming a credible Hollywood he certainly had obstacles to overcome.
"In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet."
His self-belief in his worth and value demonstrates how envisioning the outcome and believing it is key to success. As Oprah said, "you become what you believe".
4Richard Branson
Known as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in building a diverse business empire, Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin. He confesses one of his greatest strengths is fantasizing about the future. A healthy balance of creative thinking, dreaming, imagination and visualization that he applied in impacting the world across many industries and building his fortune.
5Ellen DeGeneres
On occassions, Ellen shared her vision board with her audience. It included her dreams of being on the cover of Oprah's magazine. For nearly every issue Oprah had been the cover girl, and then Ellen got her dream. It wasn't without challenge, but her focus, dedication to the vision and tenacity saw it become reality.
6Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor went from an unknown to the face of one of the most success fight organisations, the UFC, in the world within a few short years. Having been the first fighter to hold two-weight classes simultaneously to the switching codes to boxing in one of the most lucrative fights in recent years netting over $50m personally.
"I keep having vivid dreams of success. Then it's time to sleep. When you have a vision and you see that vision come true, it really only shows you that anything can happen, you can do it all."
His unrelenting focus on visualization led him to successfully predict the outcomes of his fights. He bases this on visions of minutiae details and the feelings associated to events, over and over.
Over to you
In taking these examples, what learnings can you apply… these quick questions help you identify areas you can level up in.
- How often are you visualizing your goals? Could it be more? [the answer is it probably should be more]
- How clear are you on the outcomes you want? [get as specific as possible in the details]
- How does it feel when you're visualizing? [if the feelings aren't strong enough, dig deeper into your why – why is the goal and outcome important to you]


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Titleholder planning to roll for fundraiser
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas looking to compete in national competition
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas
Lorraine Cannistra has a long roll in front of her.
The 38-year-old Ms. Wheelchair Kansas is planning a fundraising Roll-A-Thon for Saturday in order to raise funds for her bid to compete in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, as well as to travel around the state in her role as Ms. Wheelchair Kansas. She needs to raise $5,000 to support her activities.
"My friends and family have been overwhelmingly generous," Cannistra, who was crowned in March, said. "We've raised $1,140 so far from those people."
In order to raise the rest of the funds, Cannistra is prepared to wheel 15 miles, in a series of 10 nonstop 1.5 mile laps from her home near 24th Street and Naismith Drive, down a bike trail to 31st Street and then back. She plans to begin at 6:30 a.m.
She's looking for people to sponsor her, either based on the number of laps or the number of miles. Any amount will help, she said.
Carrie Greenwood, the state coordinator for the Ms. Wheelchair Kansas competition, said that in the three years that Kansas has held the competition, each titleholder has been able to raise the money to compete at the national level.
"It's up to each of the titleholders to raise the money they need for the entry fee and whatever else they need to go," Greenwood said.
This year's national competition is in July in Bethesda, Md.
Cannistra said that the entry fee is $1,500, while the balance of the funds she hopes to raise will cover travel fare for herself and a caregiver as well as meals and funding for trips around Kansas.
Cannistra, who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Emporia State University, is promoting a message of empowerment, called "use your power." She hopes to bring that message to the rest of Kansas through this fundraiser.
"Whatever circumstances you're in, every one of us has power," she said. "People with disabilities are not treated as equal and I don't see that changing anytime soon. We have to use the power we have."
Greenwood said that the Roll-A-Thon was Cannistra's idea, as she's done it before and had success at it.
Cannistra, who's lived in Lawrence for 12 years, previously had to raise $2,000 to cover the cost of surgery for her service dog.
In addition to looking for donors and sponsors, Cannistra is also hoping that people will come out and cheer her on as she does her 15-mile roll. She's also on the lookout for individuals who may be interested in driving her to events around the state.
Cannistra does not drive.
The last time Cannistra held a Roll-A-Thon, it took her nearly 12 hours to complete the event. She's hoping for a somewhat shorter trip this time.
"Last time I did it at the end of July," she said. "This time I'm hoping it's a little easier because it's not so hot."


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Old appliances that have outlived their use can be the bane of a homeowner's existence. Dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machines are heavy and awkward to handle, most often requiring a helping hand or two. Even if you manage to get the appliance out the door, then you have to figure out how it gets picked up.
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Titan of the Sea Meets Its Match
Nearly a century after the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the stories about how those aboard fared during the ship's final hours remain as fresh today as they were on the fateful night of April 14, 1912. The luxury ocean liner, helmed by Capt. Edward Smith, was carrying the fabulously wealthy and the steerage poor across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, and Cherbourg, France, to New York City. The ship held 2,207 passengers on the night of the disaster, and by some estimates, the manifest listed at least 89 Jewish surnames.
The Titanic was one of the greatest and grandest technological marvels of a century that would soon be filled with them. She was a floating city nearly four blocks long and 11 stories high. Owned by the White Star Line, the ship cost more than $7 million to build — about $140 million in today's dollars. Her amenities included a grand staircase and ballroom, a swimming pool, electric elevators, indoor palm trees, Turkish baths and a fully equipped gymnasium.
But beyond her comforts, the great ship represented to many people yet another example of man's ability to conquer worlds, including the natural one. She was called unsinkable and many believed this to be true; the Titanic's state-of-the-art design boasted an advanced system of watertight compartments. This unshakable belief would have tragic consequences for her passengers after the Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14 in the middle of the North Atlantic. Though carrying 2,207 souls, the ship was outfitted with lifeboats that had room for only 1,178. Because many of those crafts were lowered into the sea with empty seats, an estimated 1,522 people perished and only 705 survived.
Among the most illustrious of the ill-fated passengers were Isidor and Ida Straus, who were among New York's most prominent citizens and the pride of the Lower East Side. Isidor was a co-owner of R.H. Macy & Co. and its flagship department store; a former U.S. Congressman; and a longtime, trusted adviser to many of the leading figures of the day, including President Grover Cleveland.
However, it was not only the powerful who admired and respected the Strauses. Throughout New York City's huge Jewish immigrant community, they were highly regarded benefactors who helped others in their struggle to find success in the New World.
Considered one of the leading philanthropists of his day, Isidor Straus funded cultural, educational, financial and public-health institutions throughout the city, including the Jewish Theological Seminary, Montefiore Hospital and the much-loved Educational Alliance, where he served as president from its founding in 1893 until his death.
By many accounts of the tragic night, the Strauses were in bed in their cabin on C Deck when the Titanic struck the iceberg. Ida Straus immediately began dressing and insisted that Isidor do the same. Making their way to the upper deck, the Strauses and their servants waited there with growing concern. As the order to fill the lifeboats was given, Isidor Straus began encouraging his wife to board one of the tiny boats. Ida was adamant — she would not leave her husband. Instead, she helped her maid, Edith Bird, into lifeboat No. 8. She gave Bird her fur coat, declaring that she would "no longer need it."
With the situation growing worse and just two lifeboats remaining, Isidor Straus again implored his wife to save herself. Again, she refused, this time rebuffing efforts by the crew and others to force her into the craft. Looking at her husband in the presence of others, she declared, "We have lived together for many years. Where you go, I go." When Isidor Straus was then offered a seat in a lifeboat in an attempt to save his wife, he, too, refused, saying he would "not go before the others."
By some accounts, the couple were last seen sitting in deck chairs. According to others, they were holding one another along one of the rails. News of their deaths and heroic self-sacrifice quickly spread around the world, but it was in New York City where the pain of their loss was most keenly felt. For years after their deaths, parks, schools and hospitals were named in their honor.
But their most enduring legacy may be the success of the generation of Eastern-European immigrant Jews that they worked so tirelessly to help.
Other Jewish notables were on board the night the ship went down, bow-first, to its grave. Here are a few of their stories:
Benjamin Guggenheim: One of the Titanic's most celebrated tales of chivalrous behavior belongs to the underachieving son of wealthy mining magnate Meyer Guggenheim. Benjamin Guggenheim was returning to the United States with his mistress, French singer Mme. Léontine Pauline Aubart, and was asleep in his stateroom when the great ship rammed the iceberg. After being awakened by assistant steward James Etches, Guggenheim helped Aubart and her maid reach the lifeboats and then helped other passengers do the same. When he and his valet were last seen by Etches, they were wearing their evening clothes. "'We've dressed up in our best,'" Etches said Guggenheim told him, "'and are prepared to go down like gentlemen.'"
George Rosenshine: A New York businessman and importer of ostrich feathers, Rosenshine had just completed an around-the-world business trip with his mistress, Gertrude Maybelle Thorne. They had registered under the assumed names of Mr. and Mrs. George Thorne, and they had been sharing one of the Titanic's palatial staterooms. Gertrude Thorne escaped from the Titanic on a collapsible lifeboat. Rosenshine was not so fortunate. His body was recovered and buried in the Rosenshine family plot at Bayside Cemetery in Queens. For years, the absence of Rosenshine's name from the Titanic's passenger list remained a mystery until historian Walter Lord uncovered the truth in 1964. In 1993, a suitcase recovered from the Titanic's debris field was found to contain letters that were still readable and also an itinerary belonging to Rosenshine, thus putting to rest whatever doubts remained.
Edith Louise Rosenbaum Russell: A pioneering American journalist, businesswoman and adventurer, Russell was returning to the United States after reporting on the Paris fashions for Women's Wear Daily. She boarded the Titanic at Cherbourg with an abundance of luggage, jewelry, and her good-luck musical pig. The pig was a gift from her mother after Russell had been in a near-fatal car crash the previous year. On the night of April 14, she was still in an evening dress in her stateroom when she felt a slight jar and saw the iceberg pass by her cabin's portholes. The New York Times reported in her 1975 obituary that Russell told the AP that the pig had saved her life. "When the Titanic was sinking and they were getting us into the lifeboats, I couldn't jump in because I was too nervous," she recalled. "I was clutching the pig. A sailor threw it into the lifeboat and I said, 'That does it. I'm going after it.' Then I was able to jump."
Russell passed away in a London hospital at the age of 98, leaving her lucky pig to Lord, the historian.
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How to select the right mosquito granules?
Mosquito repellent to control large population of mosquitoes are often produced in granules, making it easier for people to spread them around the place. Mosquito granules are applied to the lawn, ground or anywhere else outdoors and creates a protective barrier around the area.
Biological control of mosquitoes use natural enemies to manage large populations. There are several types of biological control including the direct introduction of parasites, pathogens and predators to target mosquitoes.
Natural granules
Those granules usually have a pleasant aroma, contain all natural ingredients and are not harmful to people, pets or plants. Repelling effect of such mosquito granules lasts for one to several weeks. Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural Granules is one of the best sellers on Amazon. According to the producer, it effectively repels for up to 3 weeks. Because it contains essential oils such as geranium oil, cedar oil, lemon grass oil, garlic and citronella oil, it is nontoxic, biodegradable and pleasantly scented. The ingredients in the container might cover 4000 sq. ft.
Another type of yard mosquito repellent produced in granules is mosquito larvicide. It affects mosquito larvae and later prevents the emergence of adult mosquitoes. Larvicides used in granules mimic the action of insect growth regulation hormone. They artificially stunt the insects' development, making it impossible for mosquitoes to mature to the adult stages, and thus preventing them from reproducing. Two of the common larvicide used against mosquitoes are Methoprene and (S)-Methoprene, both also called Insect Growth Regulators. Methoprene chemical formula is C19H34O3. Mosquito granules such as Altosid Pro-G Mosquito Larvicide (2.5 lb) are simply sprinkled or broadcast in areas where mosquitoes may breed – bird baths, water gardens or other water holding receptacles and are active around 21 days.
Third type of yard mosquito granules is simply another form of mosquito dunks. It contains Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis as an active agent that simply kills mosquito larvae. Such mosquito granules dissolve faster than dunks and thus have a quicker impact on mosquito population around the area. One example of product with pretty good reviews is Mosquito Bits by Summit (60-Ounce). They claim that the mosquito control will kill the mosquito larvae within 24 hours before mosquitoes are old enough to bite. The dunks will not kill adult insects. The larvae eat the microscopic bacteria in the dunks and then the larvae explode. Hence, their effectiveness is only with the larvae, preventing them from becoming adult insects. The active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies Israelensis the bacteria is registered with EPA. There are no other toxins in the product besides the bacteria Bti. All other ingredients are inert or none active so safe for pets, kids, etc. For bigger quantities (20-Pound) click this link.
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If you can sew a straight line and have access to a sewing machine, you can totally do this.
Find an old pair of jeans that you want to change up a bit.
Mine are my "paint jeans" that I wear to work with little bits of acrylic paint here and there. They're boot cut and pretty wide at the bottom.
Before we begin, feel free to slap my hand for not getting a true "before" picture. I'm terrible at those. Here's the best "before" picture I've got: my jeans turned inside out. (Which happens to be your first step.)
Next, lay a pair of skinny jeans on top, making sure the crotch lines up, and also the inside of the legs line up. (Not sure how else to say it.) :) As you can see below, I had quite a bit to trim off.
Then, using a ruler, draw a straight line just on the outside of your skinny jeans all the way down. You don't have to make them capris pants at this point - you could just draw the line all the way down to the ankles. In my case, I also drew a line across the bottom for where I wanted to cut the bottoms off.
Next, take it to your sewing machine and sew right on top of your marker line down the sides. Do this before you cut off the excess fabric. I'd recommend using a special sewing machine needle for denim, but depending on how thick your jeans are, you may not need it.
Once you've sewn that line, you can try them on inside-out to see how they fit and make any adjustments you need to.
Next, when you're happy with the sewing, trim off the excess fabric.
The next step is optional - I decided to also make my jeans capris pants, so I went ahead and cut off the bottoms and hemmed them all the way around.
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The Carr effect: Cameron attack rebounds while comedian apologises
David Cameron's attack on Jimmy Carr has left him vulnerable to scandals around his close acquaintances and advisers, experts have warned.
As the ramifications of the prime minister's criticism of the comedian for his tax arrangements sank in, many in Westminster speculated that it could become his 'back to basics' moment – a reference to the John Major family values speech which allowed journalists to focus on the personal lives of his Cabinet ministers and MPs.
"Cameron hasn't meant to do this. But his friends and protectors in business and the media are going to detest what he has now set in motion," Labour MP Jamie Reed wrote
"So as Cameron chased this particular ambulance, it broke sharply and he ran face-first into the back of it."
Some critics pointed out that Mr Cameron's own father had run a network of offshore investment funds in tax havens such as Panama City and Geneva which helped pay for his son's £300,000 inheritance.
Nevertheless, Mr Cameron issued a harsh rebuke to mr Carr yesterday, after a Times report found he used a Jersey-based K2 scheme to pay just one per cent tax on his income.
"People work hard, they pay their taxes, they save up to go to one of his shows," Mr Cameron said, while in Mexico for the G20 meeting.
"They buy the tickets. He is taking the money from those tickets and he, as far as I can see, is putting all of that into some very dodgy tax avoiding schemes."
The government has been widely criticised for failing to follow through its rhetoric on tax avoidance with concrete action. Some analysts have speculated that Mr Cameron's comments will cement criticism of the Treasury's handling of the issue.
It is also likely to force the government to take action against any individual thought to be using tax loopholes.
"I'm not in favour of tax avoidance obviously, but I don't think it is for politicians to lecture people about morality," Ed Miliband commented.
"I think what the politicians need to do is – if the wrong thing is happening – change the law to prevent that tax avoidance happening."
Mr Carr apologised on Twitter this morning, saying: "I appreciate as a comedian, people will expect me to 'make light' of this situation, but I'm not going to in this statement as this is obviously a serious matter.
"I met with a financial advisor and he said to me 'do you want to pay less tax? It's totally legal.' I said 'Yes.' I now realise I've made a terrible error of judgement.
"I'm no longer involved in it and will in future conduct my financial affairs much more responsibly. Apologies to everyone."
Take That band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen are also accused of avoiding tax. The allegation is particularly damaging because of Mr Barlow's place in this year's Queen's List.