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ASK THE CAT COACH – Marilyn Krieger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant
Dear Cat Coach,
went to a cat show a couple of weekends ago and fell in love with Bengal
Cats. They are so exotic looking. I really would love to have one because
I just love the way they look. One of the breeders at the show let me
hold one of hers, and he was so soft and sweet. The breeder also told
me that Bengals are very friendly, sweet cats and make great companions.
A friend of mine has since told me that Bengals are wild cats, they aren't
domestic cats and will never sit on your lap. They also said that they
can be mean. Who do I believe? Why is there so much conflicting information
about them? What do I need to do in order to provide a good home for a
Dear Nevada Sue,
Bengals are wonderful cats. Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation and bad press about them. The myth about Bengals can be traced to a few sources including a couple of web sites and a TV show. Sadly, both the TV show and the web site incorrectly portray them as being wild and aggressive. Additionally, since Leopard Cats are used to develop the breed there is a misconception that Bengals are wild and unmanageable. These accusations are not based in fact. Bengals are domestic cats and make wonderful companions. Like any breed of cat, if they are not properly socialized as kittens, or if they are mistreated, they can develop behavior issues. Unfortunately when a Bengal does develop behavior issues, some people mistakenly attribute it to the breed, saying that Bengals are wild, instead of acknowledging that all breeds can develop the same problems for the same reasons. Most cats that act wild and/or feral usually have not been socialized properly or have been neglected and/or mistreated.
Bengals are not for everyone though. Bengals are super intelligent and high energy cats that need to interact with the people they share their lives with. If you are looking for a cat that will sit around quietly looking beautiful, a Bengal is not for you. Bengals are active and demanding cats, forming tight bonds with the people they share their lives with.
It is important to examine your lifestyle before bringing a Bengal home. In some ways Bengals are like two year old children, they do not do well when they are ignored. If you work long hours away from home each day, a Bengal is not the right cat for you. They are very smart and can get bored. Some will redecorate your home in your absence. TPing the home, knocking things off the shelves and opening cabinets are a few of the common redecorating themes. Other Bengals, when left alone day after day, may develop other behavior issues. Adopting the right buddy for your Bengal sometimes helps resolve the problems. Additionally, some Bengals, are very vocal. If you live in an apartment, the neighbors might not appreciate loud howls or meows early in the morning.
Bengals are very creative. The vocal repertoire of Bengals can be very charming. Most Bengals like to hold conversations with the people they live with. The majority of Bengals are very affectionate, wanting to spend every minute with their human friends, following them around like little puppy dogs. Many are not lap cats since they usually have other things on their agenda that are more pressing. Playing fetch for hours with their special human companion is a favorite activity for most Bengals. They will also help with the dishes, play in the sink, drink from the faucets, steal pens and silverware, and help with the laundry. Generally speaking, they are very athletic and love to hang out in high places. Having a Bengal for a companion is very rewarding and entertaining, but it does take commitment and lots of interaction. You can not ignore a Bengal.
Bengals should not be allowed outside. It's too dangerous. Added to the regular list of dangers for an outside cat is the threat of being stolen. Bengals are the chat d'jour and they are frequently stolen.
Bengals are special cats. They are not wild and aggressive cats with lots of behavior challenges. They are intelligent, hyperactive cats that need affection and interaction from the people they share their lives with. Before deciding to commit to a Bengal please make sure you have the time and commitment that is necessary when opening your home up to a Bengal.
Krieger, CCBC
November 2006 by Marilyn Krieger. (Used with Permission)
Marilyn is certified through The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
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This week on Weds. April 20th at the monthly 350.org Berkshire Node meeting Chris Derby Kilfoyle of BPVS will speak on the new legislation and Gary Stoller , one of the founders of the divestiture movement will speak on the fossil fuel divestiture campaign and upcoming actions. Berkshire 350.0rg always welcomes new members. The meeting is at 7:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church 175 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield , MA. A potluck dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Find out more at the chapters Facebook page:
350MA Berkshire Node
The new solar legislation presents a host of new problems and barriers to solar . For example : What if your existing PV system is grandfathered in under the old net metering rate and you want to expand ? How will the utility discriminate your solar ( kilowatt hour) kWh exports for the new rate? Their meter can't tell the difference between energy from the vintage part of your PV system and that from the new increment but according to the legislation your production from the new capacity is to be valued at 40 % less. We'll discuss this and more at the meeting this week.
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Starting over is never easy – especially if, for most of your life, you've been certain that the life path you've chosen is right for you. But after 92 years of business, starting over is exactly what the New York City-based company formerly known as Elmhurst Dairy did.
Their story is a realization of the American Dream — what began as a small family business in 1925 in Elmhurst, Queens that provided milk across Brooklyn and Queens, soon grew into one of the largest dairy companies on the East Coast. If you grew up in the New York Metropolitan area, the carton of milk that came with your school lunch was most likely from Elmhurst. But the way that people consume milk has changed.
Since the mid-1970s, milk consumption in the United States has been steadily declining by 25 percent per capita, according to data from the USDA. More people than ever are choosing to grab a glass of non-dairy milk such as soy, coconut, almond, and others over the traditional cow's milk that the dairy industry has long campaigned for as the key to building strong, healthy bones.
The decline in dairy milk's sales have had an undeniable effect on the dairy industry. In California, several farmers have given up on dairy in favor of planting almond groves. And this past August, Elmhurst Dairy, an East Coast dairy staple that survived the Great Depression to go on to provide dairy milk to over 8,300 stores and 1,400 public schools, announced that it would be closing its doors — but not for long. Henry Schwarz, son of the company's co-founder lamented the company's closing to The New York Times: "Pasteurized fluid milk has sort of gone out of style. There isn't much room for our kind of a plant. I tried to keep this open because it was my father's plant and he asked me to do so."
Elmhurst was out of the dairy business — but they weren't out of the game. At this year's Natural Products Expo West, the largest natural products trade show, they emerged rebranded as just "Elmhurst" with four varieties of non-dairy milk on display — hazelnut, almond, walnut, and cashew.
According to their website, their new line of milks offers consumers "minimally processed nutmilks [that] are just as nutritious and pure as its famous conventional milk, with none of the emulsifiers, thickeners, or stabilizers used in other leading brands." They do this by using a "cold milling technique" that allows them to create a creamy, milk-like emulsion that doesn't lose the nutrients of the nuts. As a result, none of Elmhurst's non-dairy milks are fortified.
The food space in the United States has changed since Elmhurst Dairy first delivered milk in refrigerated trucks nearly 100 years ago. According to an article in The New York Times, Andrew Novakovic, a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University, said that "milk consumption has declined sharply in the last few years, to about 120 pounds per person in 2015 from about 240 pounds per person in 2010." Dairy milks are quickly going out of style, with almond milk leading the way. Like the dairy farmers-turned-almond-farmers in California, Elmhurst was left with little choice but to cease all dairy production. But rather than throwing in the towel, they evolved with the times and joined the food revolution. Without a doubt, the future of food as we know it has arrived — and it's plant-based.
Today, you can find Elmhurst's new line of non-dairy milks in Southeast-based Publix stores. To learn more about their company or to order online, visit their official website.
You know what they say. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. If you're interested in plant-based food, check out the Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone. With over 8,000 vegan recipes (and over 10 new recipes added daily), you're going to find something you love!
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So I'm really into this sewing craze at the moment!
I was looking for things to do because there wasn't much housework to be done today. I didn't feel like making another of those monogram letters although I did feel like sewing something.
There were a few bells that I saved from Sophia's old baby rattle and as I was looking around inside my sewing kit box, I thought I could use them for something tonight.
So after a few minutes of making sure that I have enough material, I made my very own (and first!) handmade baby block!
Took me about 2hours to complete it because I handstitched it. If you were using a sewing machine, then this wouldn't take you more than 30 – 40 minutes tops, depending on your sewing skills, of course.
This shouldn't be really hard, I think, even if you're a beginner. In fact, I think if you're a beginner, this would probably be one of the simplest thing to try.
1. Cut 6 pieces of fabric into squares. You can have them as big or as little as you like.
2. Sew the pieces together with their right sides facing each other.
3. Continue to sew to attach the fabric together to create one long piece. Sew the ends together so you'll have something like this.
4. Now sew the top of the block, starting at one corner and making your way around the 4 sides of the fabric.
5. Once you got all the sides done, turn the block right side out and put your stuffing inside. As you can see, I already got the polyester stuffing I was talking about last week! Yay, me!
You can also put in bells or any noisy toys here along with the stuffing. I put in the bell I saved from Sophia's rattle.
6. Close up the final side of the block with the ladder stitch or the invisible seam.
Here's Sophia with her new baby block. She loves to shake it and dance to the jingle of the bell!


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"SuperHero" at The Tarkington, April 14-15, 2017
By Michael Davidson
On behalf of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents SUPERHERO; a story of a man called Jesus at The Tarkington (in the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre building) at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, April 14-15, 2017.
Back by popular demand for the fourth consecutive year and now becoming an annual Holy Week tradition, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre's SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus is an experience of unprecedented emotion and is the must 'see of the season.
This critically acclaimed, full-length modern ballet brings to life the struggles of Jesus Christ and the women surrounding him, as well as his complicated relationship with Judas Iscariot.
A story of betrayal, trust, sacrifice and great love, SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus is masterfully set to modern music and movement and is an emotional roller coaster from the first pulsating rhythms to the final sweeping notes.
With world-class dancers, choreography and costumes, Artistic Director Gregory Hancock skillfully draws audiences into the poignant emotion of Jesus's story, while evoking the universality of Jesus's message and teachings.
SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus is considered one of GHDT's signature works and has been lauded as "exquisite," "captivating from start to finish," and "a most moving portrayal of The Passion."
$37.50 to $42.50
The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel, Indiana
Friday, April 14, 2017, at 7 pm
Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 7 pm
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is the resident professional dance company at The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana.
Things to do in Indianapolis, Mar. 31-Apr. 6, 2014
15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
- TUE-SUN: 'Memphis the Musical' at Clowes Memorial Hall
- THU: Trisha Yearwood in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
- THU: Itzhak Perlman in Concert at the Indiana University Auditorium
- SAT: Smiley Prom at the Crane Bay Event Center
- TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
- TUE: Taylor Martin's Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre on the Square
- MON, WED, SUN: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- FRI: Food Truck Friday on Georgia Street in Downtown Indianapolis
- THU-SUN: 'Fables, Fairy Tales, and Physics' ArtsFest at Butler University
- FRI-SAT: 'SUPERHERO' by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel
- WED, FRI: Indiana Ice USHL Ice Hockey at Pan Am Pavilion
- MON: 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne
- TUE: Indianapolis Symphonic Band Concert at Warren Performing Arts Center
- MON-SUN: 'Gnome Away From Home' at Garfield Park Conservatory
- SUN:'Going…Going…Gone' at the IndyFringe Theatre
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'Superhero' at Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Apr. 4-5
Press Release
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
SUPERHERO: the story of a man called Jesus
April 4-5, 2014 at 7:00 PM
The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts
3 Center Green, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Tickets: 317-843-3800 or online at: www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
$38.50 for Adults – $33.50 for Students and Seniors
SUPERHERO: the story of a man called Jesus is truly one of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre's masterpieces and signature works. This critically acclaimed, full-length modern ballet follows the last week of the life of Jesus as told through the perspective of Jesus and the women surrounding him, and his complicated relationships with Judas Iscariot. Set in "anytime" and "everyplace", this beautiful work portrays both large and small events in Jesus' last days, both of which are ultimately significant. SUPERHERO is a "whirl of energy…through color, light, movement, and sound" and is a timeless retelling of a story about a man who changed history.
Artistic Director Gregory Hancock uses his world-class dancers, his award-winning choreography, vibrant costumes and contemporary music to create a stunning work of emotion. The set design of Gregory Hancock utilizes texts from the Gospels written in Greek, Latin, Aramic and English that submerges the audience into the story.
SUPERHERO features GHDT dancers Martin Casanova as Jesus, Heather Helene King as Mother Mary, Melanie Eakman as Mary Magdalene and guest artist Liang Fu as Judas.
Back by popular audience demand, SUPERHERO is truly a "must-see" performance. Experience the passion of this story captured beautifully through the performances of the dancers of GHDT. SUPERHERO gives flight to the soul.
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is the resident professional dance company at The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana.
Photo: Heather Helene King and Martin Casanova. Photo by: Eryn Blair


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Grab Your iPhone - It Might Actually Save You MoneySubmitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on June 30th, 2017
June 30, 2017
I'll assume that all of us spend the money each year to pay the premiums for homeowner's insurance, whether you're a renter or a homeowner. But should a calamity impact your home, such as a fire, have you thought about how you would file a claim? While you might have a policy for certain pieces of jewelry, or works of art, do you have a written description of all your furnishings? Other collectibles? Family heirlooms?
Start by taking a video of everything in your home, one room at a time. (Don't forget to open drawers and cabinets.) Along with the video, offer a running commentary of what you're taping, such as "Here's the hutch that my grandfather built in the early 1900's," or any other language that might be useful when the insurance company values your property should a disaster occur.
Once you've gone throughout your home (and don't forget the attic and the basement), you're only done with Part I. While this valuable information is now stored on your iPhone, your iPhone can be hacked. Or stolen. Or left behind and destroyed in a house fire. In other words, one copy is better than not having any copies, but you need to back-up the inventory.
If your photos are stored on iCloud, or some other cloud service, you've completed Step 2. But just to be sure, send the videos to a relative, so someone can initiate the claims process should you not be available to do so.
As you walk through your home, if you have valuable possessions that haven't been appraised in a while (i.e. artwork, jewelry, collectibles), make a note to do it/them again. If you ever suffer a horrific event such as a whole-house robbery, that's not going to be the time when you'll have the patience to argue about each of your valuables. (It's sort of like deciding it's time to diversify AFTER the stock market crashes. ("Can I buy some of those bonds now?")
Other risks?
Your exposure doesn't end with your physical property. You may also be susceptible to other risks that you may not be aware even exist. An article in NAPFA Advisor by Patrick Ritter1 points out other questions to ponder when determining whether you have sufficient insurance:
- Do you serve on any not-for-profit boards?" (They, and you, can be sued based upon actions you took or failed to take.)
- Do you or your family members travel regularly (business or pleasure)?
- Do you have residential staff who service you or your property?
- Do you have children, particularly children who are at or near driving age?
- Do you entertain guests at your home (parties, charitable events, family gatherings, etc.)?
- Have you had a security profile/analysis completed on your home and in-home networks?
When you're done, call your property and casualty agent. You might need some more coverage, and that's something that's better to learn sooner than later.
1 Ritter, Patrick. "Home Inventory and Insurance Review: An Opportunity to Add Value for Clients." NAPFA Advisor, May 2017.


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Why Girls Love Short Haired Man?
Why girls hate long haired man although most of the Rockstars have long curls to flaunt? This question always troubled me. I am continuously in search of a definite answer. I am severely forced to crop my Jim Morrison curls. I felt like a prisoner living in a world full of sensible people. I looked utterly non professional, scruffy and ridiculously different although I felt like a Rockstar from within. The mirror in my living room was the last thing that appreciated my looks. I was traumatised when people around me forced me to crop my hard earned locks. One fine day, I decided to do it their way as I told my local hairstylist to cut it short. That proper crew cut as they say. Suddenly things around me changed, I became respectable person overnight. I kept gazing at the mirror in my living room that continuously made fun of me. My rock community dumped me; I became normal that kept troubling me from inside. I felt ridiculous again but I was at least satisfied to get good feedbacks from my so-called sane friends. This is my story but I know many guys who love to keep long hair but due to societal pressure they aren't doing that.
Now the question is why girls love short haired man? I finally got the answer. They find man with short hair good-looking because they look like a man. They say long hair doesn't suit every guy and I know whom they are targeting. Girls love short hair because they always prefer a clean man. They hate to walk with a walking talking philosopher and a poet at least who looks like one. They like decent guys and if you keep long hair that means you are indecent and you're not serious about life. I got it. After so many years of introspection I am finally writing this. I still don't know the reason behind girls, parents hating long haired guy but I am sure that it's not acceptable at least in a country like India where everything should look normal. If you aren't marrying at right time, you will be questioned, if you don't have babies after than you will be questioned. Nevertheless you will be questioned. Well, I think there's only one answer to the question. It's always advisable to take good ideas from the friends you trust. It's not that you look good in long hair or short hair, it's your persona that comes out from inside. These are only my feelings and I have no intention to trouble anyone's feelings or emotions. Long haired guys will always be hated especially if you are not a Rockstar, singer or an actor. So, think twice before growing your hair, there will be sure trouble from outside.


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2 Teenage Girls Charged After Torturing Autistic Classmate
MORGANZA, Md. (WJZ) -- Horrifying allegations. Two teenage girls are accused of torturing an autistic classmate with a knife and forcing him to perform sex acts.
Investigators say they videotaped the whole thing.
Meghan McCorkell has more.
Those two teenage girls have been arrested. Investigators say it was one of their own parents that turned them in.
Shocking allegations rock the rural community of Morganza in St. Mary's County.
"Who could harbor this ill will to do something so completely heinous?" said Sheriff Timothy Cameron, St. Mary's County.
Lauren Bush, 17, and an unnamed 15-year-old girl are accused of repeatedly abusing a 16-year-old autistic boy between December and February. The three are all students at Chopticon High School.
Police say the girls videotaped themselves attacking the boy with a knife, forcing him to perform sex acts, pulling him by the hair, kicking him in the groin and more.
"Another video depicts the male on an icy pond being told to continue to walk out further, actually falling in the water several times and pulling himself out," said Cameron.
Investigators say they found out about the incident after one of the girl's parents found the videos on their daughter's cell phone.
Now the mother of the boy is speaking out, telling the Washington Post her son trusted the girls, believing the 15-year-old was his girlfriend. She says: "He doesn't appear to be traumatized. He thinks these girls are his friends and is surprised the police are involved."
A letter has been sent home to students at the high school.
Lauren Bush is charged as an adult and is being held in the county detention center. The 15-year-old is charged as a juvenile.
Investigators say they don't believe any of the videos were posted to the web.
The two girls face charges of assault, false imprisonment and solicitation of child pornography.
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Kerry slams Beijing's 'militarization' in South China Sea
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Washington (AFP) –
US Secretary of State John Kerry has slammed China for its increased "militarization" in the strategically important South China Sea, after Beijing deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island there.
"There is every evidence, every day, that there has been an increase of militarization of one kind or another. It's of a serious concern," Kerry told reporters on Wednesday.
A US official told AFP that China has deployed surface-to-air missiles on Woody Island, part of the Paracel Islands chain.
The official said the missiles appeared to be HQ-9s, which have a range of about 125 miles (200 kilometers).
Experts say they could be used to target enemy aircraft.
Fox News first reported missile launchers and a radar system had arrived on Woody Island in recent days, referring to satellite imagery. Taiwan's defense ministry later confirmed the facility's existence.
"We believe the photos are accurate and that China has deployed SAMs to Woody Island," the US official said.
Beijing has controlled all of the Paracels, which are also claimed by Hanoi and Taipei, since seizing several from South Vietnam in a brief, bloody battle towards the end of the Vietnam War.
But tensions in the sea -- through which a third of the world's oil passes -- have mounted in recent months since China transformed contested reefs in the Spratly islands further south into artificial islands capable of supporting military facilities.
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Washington says the move threatens free passage in a strategically vital area and has sent warships to sail close to the disputed islands to assert freedom of navigation, raising fears of escalation.
"We have said repeatedly with respect to China that the standard that should be applied to all countries with respect to the South China Sea is no militarization," Kerry said.
The secretary of state recalled that during a state visit to Washington last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed not to militarize in the disputed waters.
"We had these conversations with the Chinese and I'm confident that over the next days, we will have further very serious conversations on this," Kerry said.
The top US diplomat expressed hope that Beijing would work to resolve the maritime disputes "not through unilateral action, not through force, not through militarization but through diplomacy and by working with other countries and claimants."
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama called for "tangible steps" to lower tensions in the South China Sea.
Beijing meanwhile has insisted it has the right to build "self-defense" systems in the region.


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As your moving day approaches there are a few final steps, a residential moving checklist you should follow to guarantee a smooth move.
Don't forget to also read or "Home Moving Tips" page for additional helpful information. US-1 Van Lines would like to be the first to welcome you to your new home.


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Dating from 1927, the old, white tile-lined winery is still in use at the bright Bodega Aranleon. A modern cave and wine tasting addition has been added inconspicuously to the original building. The grapes - native Bobal, Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon - are all organically grown on close to one hundred acres, and they have been fully certified since 2007. Aged in Hungarian, French and North American oak barrels, Aranleon handcrafts three signature red wines from their own organic grapes - Solo, El Arbol Blanco, and Seleccion - as well as offering some wines made for them at other wineries. Do not be mislead by the name of El Arbol Blanco- while it means The White Tree, it is indeed a red wine. Tolkien fans will recognize the reference to the White Tree of Gondor from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
They also offer a special wine called Junts, made in cooperation with a total of eight wineries in the Valencia region. The proceeds from this wine, the most expensive one they sell at 18 euros a bottle, go to support aid work in India. The Junts label says it is "40% Solidaridad, 40% Ilusion, and 20% Amistad." Translated this means 40% Solidarity, 40% Hope, 20% Friendship.
In addition to the Junts wine, much at Aranleon seems to be done with a big heart and with a dedication to community. The winery has been designed to be fully accessible for anyone with disabilities, and the crowning touch is that their labels are printed in Braille in addition to regular type. The employees are appreciated and acknowledged for their contributions and from all accounts it is a business run in a warm and spirited fashion.
The three Aranleon signature wines are from the D.O. of Utiel-Requena. You can find Aranleon in the town of Los Marcos, southwest of Utiel and about 100 kilometers due west of Valencia city. Aranleon wines offer incredible value as their prices range from 5 to 18 euros and all are delightful. Aranleon is definitely worth a visit if you are traveling in the Valencia area – stop by their lovely tasting room and try any of their delicious wines.
Bodega Aranleon, Ctra. De Caudete s/n, 46310 Los Marcos (Valencia); Tel: 902 023 069; Email: email@example.com; Web site: www.Aranleon.com


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- Title
- Implementing electronic tendering for public works procurement - a Tasmanian experience
- Creator
- Rundle, Andrew; Brewer, Graham; Gajendran, Thayaparan
- Relation
- Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems. Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems. Proceedings (Hunter Valley, NSW 23-26 September, 2007) p. 212-221
- Relation
- http://www.cibworld.nl/site/databases/publications.html
- Publisher
- University of Newcastle
- Resource Type
- conference paper
- Date
- 2007
- Description
- Information and communication technology (ICT) applications, including electronic tendering (ET), have been introduced into public and private sector organisations business operations increasingly since the 1990's. The uptake of ICT applications has extensively been based on the promise of streamlined business processes, increased competitiveness, and efficiencies in time and cost. As a Web based collaboration tool, electronic tendering processes have emerged in recent years as a procurement tool of great promise. The acclaimed benefits of ET are the ability to automate, streamline and enhance tendering processes, traditionally undertaken using paper-based methods. This paper reports findings from an exploratory study investigating the experiences of small public sector 'client' and 'contractor' organisations during the trial (pilot) implementation of electronic tendering in Tasmania. The study employed in-depth interviews as data collection technique. Findings indicate that, despite the promised benefits, some contractors and suppliers have not fully embrace the process and uptake has not been to the expectations. Some of the reported inhibitors and reasons for the slow uptake include technical, process and cultural barriers.
- Subject
- electronic tendering; e-procurement; information and communication technology; local government; contractors and suppliers
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- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/35520
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- uon:4003
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Beautiful restaurant fabulous sea views.
Visited this restaurant which is on the Lassi Argassoli Finari road . It's a bit of a walk but well worth it. Very pretty restaurant . Food was excellent loads of choice. Prices were a bit higher than some of the smaller restaurants but not much . With your bill you get 2 cards one for 10% off every time you visit Oskars and the other for the Amvrosia restaurant in Lassi .


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CLEVELAND (April 16)—The M.F. Cachat Co. is expanding a marketing agreement with Halox to distribute Halox's line of corrosion inhibitors in the northern Midwest. Under the new deal, M.F. Cachat will distribute Halox's Corrosion Inhibiting Pigments, Tannin Stain Inhibiting Pigments and Flash-Rust Inhibitors in Illinois (north of Springfield) and Indiana (north of Indianapolis), upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Under a previous agreement, M.F. Cachat had distributed Halox's line throughout the New England area, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and parts of eastern New York and Pennsylvania. The expanded territory goes into effect June 1, 2001, M.F. Cachat said.
M.F. Cachat Co. expands distribution agreement with Halox
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School board discusses funding proposal
Safe, Secure. Connected.
Those are the words the Sault Area Schools Board of Education heard as it reviewed the current possible bond package that is being considered for safety, technology within the school district.
"Our kids need to be safe. Our kids need to be secure. Our kids need to be connected. That is the rational right here as to why we should pursue this bond issue in this community," Superintendent Timothy Hall said. "We are not immune to things going on in the world."
The proposed bond language at this point would read as follows: "Shall Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools, Chippewa County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, equipping and re-equipping Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools' facilities in part, for security purposes; acquiring, installing and equipping technology for school facilities; improving and equipping playgrounds; and developing and improving sites?"
This only is a proposal and no formal decision has been made by the school board. The matter could be adopted at the board's Feb. 10 meeting.
"We had a pre-pre-qualification meeting (Monday) morning," said Hall.
"At the February board meeting, if the board decides to actually proceed with the bond, there is a resolution that will need to be approved then."
At this time, the school system is looking at the proposed bond being paid off in 12 years. It would be equivalent of 0.70 mills and with an average house valued at $120,000 costing the homeowner about $43 a year, or less than $4 per month.
The bond would include new construction at $542,000, remodeling at $4.187 million, instructional technology would be $1.968 million, loose furnishings/equipment at $158,000, site work would be $529,990 and there are $1,436,085 in contingencies, fees and costs.
"When looking at security of the students, it just isn't in the building, but how they are getting off the bus and into that building," Hall said. "For the high school, new construction would be an enclosed walkway."
Each school would have cameras and an emergency radio system installed, a card reader system to allow entry into the schools and fixing exterior doors. Buses also would be equipped with cameras and GPS systems.
All three elementary schools also would have the installation of public address system and teacher voice amplification.
The superintendent said the items are needed to protect the district's children.
"This is about the safety of 2,400 kids and 300 staff," Hall said. "We can be way better prepared than we are now. That is a very strong message to send to the public."
If the tight timeline is met, the issue will appear on the May ballot, but the final language would need to be submitted to the county by Feb. 25.
"We are on a very tight timeframe," the school leader said. "We have to have ownership from the board. We need active board support."
If voters would approve the bond, if the board decides to proceed, construction would start in July and be completed by May 2016.
"I think this is an important thing for the board to consider," Hall said. "If you have questions, get to me."
When it came time for the board to decide on the resolution for preliminary qualification of bonds application, Board Member David Scott said it is a good move.
"This will benefit every child in the district," he said as he made the motion to adopt the resolution.


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As a special education teacher, you put your students first. You tirelessly advocate for them and ensure that you tailor culturally appropriate instructional and behavioral goals for them. At Bilingual Therapies, we feel the same way about our applicants.
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Special Education Teacher Responsibilities
Every day brings different scenarios in the world of special education. The core responsibilities of a special education teacher, though, are consistent. What does a special education teacher do? They design and implement IEPs, advocate for their students, administer assessments, and deliver standards-based instruction. They also confer with general education teachers, administrators, specialists, families, and counselors. Bilingual special education teachers need to balance all of this with an emphasis on language and communication. Here at Bilingual Therapies, we understand the intricacies of special education, for both bilingual and monolingual teachers. We are the compassionate support system on which you can rely.
Special Education Teacher Requirements
Special education teachers must meet several requirements before they can be hired. You need to obtain a bachelor's degree, preferably in the field of education or special education. You need to achieve certification in special education, including student teaching, coursework, and a standardized exam. You can continue to grow professionally through obtaining authorizations, such as for autism, to teach more specialized populations. Many special education teachers get a master's degree or doctorate. Requirements vary slightly by state, so be sure to check your state's requirements.
Special Education Teacher Salary and Job Outlook
Special education teacher salaries fall into a wide range, depending on which part of the country you live in and your experience level. Some districts pay much higher salaries than others nearby, so be sure to research your local schools. The job growth outlook for special education is estimated at 3% from 2018 – 2028. This rate is on par with many other industries.
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Water Supply, Sources, & Agricultural Use
- How do the three primary global human water-use sectors (agriculture, industry and municipal supply) compare in terms of withdrawal and actual water consumption?
- How much water is used for irrigation per year in the United States?
- How much freshwater withdrawal goes to agricultural uses in the U.S., and what does this include?
- How much water is used in the United States each day for irrigation of crops?
- Which states have the most irrigated acres in the United States?
- How much water is there in an acre-foot and why is this term often used to measure large volumes of water?
- What is a drought?
- I have a senior water right and always have enough water. Why should I worry about improved irrigation efficiency?
|How do the three primary global human water-use sectors (agriculture, industry and municipal supply) compare in terms of withdrawal and actual water consumption?
|These values vary somewhat from country to country and from the less developed to more developed countries. In general, about 70% of the water withdrawn from freshwater sources globally supports agriculture, while about 20% supports industrial activities and 10% is used for municipal supplies. Water withdrawal and consumption are not the same metric and a much greater percentage of the water withdrawn for agriculture is actually consumed as irrigation water while a much smaller percentage of water withdrawn to support industrial and municipal supply is actually consumed and rendered unavailable for other uses. Worldwide, about 93% of the water consumed by humans goes to irrigated agriculture, while about 4% and 3%, respectively, are consumed by industry and municipal uses.
|How much water is used for irrigation per year in the United States?
|According to USGS data from their 2000 survey, water withdrawal for irrigation uses was estimated at 137,000 million gallons per day. This is equivalent to almost 2.5 acre-feet of water per acre irrigated. Irrigation use in 2000 accounted for about 40% of total freshwater withdrawals or 65% of all withdrawals with exclusion of thermoelectric power generation. See Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2000 for more information about irrigation and other water uses.
|How much freshwater withdrawal goes to agricultural uses in the U.S., and what does this include?
|Agricultural water use can be divided between irrigation and livestock. Irrigation includes all water applied to farm or horticultural crops; livestock incorporates water used for livestock, dairies, feedlots, fish farms, and other farm needs. Estimated annual water use for irrigation has remained at about the same level since 1985, with approximately 63% of the water used for irrigation coming from surface water. Approximately 60% of the water used for livestock comes from ground water sources and the remaining 40% from surface water sources. Combined water use for irrigation and livestock represents about 41% of total offstream freshwater use, with 40% going to irrigation and the lone 1% to livestock uses. Not only can the loss of water from irrigation conveyance systems be significant, but the percentage of consumptive water use for agriculture is high. Consumptive use is estimated at 56% for irrigation and 67% for livestock uses.
|How much water is used in the United States each day for irrigation of crops?
|Daily irrigation use is much larger than drinking water use (about four times), but the volume depends on the location and the time of year. It takes about 50 glasses of water just to grow enough oranges to produce one glass of orange juice, for example. One estimate puts the total amount used for irrigation at 141 billion gallons a day, 66% from surface water and 34% from groundwater. Of course, most irrigation water is not treated as tap water is. Total industrial use, by comparison, is about 160 billion gallons per day.
|Which states have the most irrigated acres in the United States?
|As of 2007, Nebraska had the most irrigated land at 8.5 million acres. California was second at just over 8 million acres. Texas was 3rd at 5 million acres, followed by Arkansas at 4.4 million. Idaho and Colorado have approximately 3 million each. The only states within the southeast with over a million acres in irrigation are Florida with about 2.2 million and Georgia with about 1.2 million acres. Utah has over 1.3 million acres in irrigation and the states of South Dakota, Michigan, North Carolina and Hawaii have over 100 thousand acres in irrigation but less than half a million.
|How much water is there in an acre-foot and why is this term often used to measure large volumes of water?
|The official standard quantity of water in an acre-foot is 325,851 gallons. However, for most purposes this value is generally rounded off to 326,000 gallons. An acre-foot is the quantity of water that will cover an acre of land surface, our official land area measurement in the United States, to a depth of one foot. This term is commonly used in the U.S. because it is convenient for estimating water storage volume in lakes and reservoirs based on surface area of the particular water body and its average depth in feet. It is also a convenient term for agricultural irrigation, which is usually measured and applied as inches per acre. Of course, an acre-foot will contain 12 acre-inches of water. An acre-inch of water is equivalent to 27,154 gallons, but this value is often rounded off to 27,000. Many other water users, including municipal authorities, have adopted the acre-foot as a unit for measuring large volumes of water. City water meters are often designed to measure units of cubic feet. In looking at your water bill, you may find that your cost is based on how many units of 1000 cubic feet you used during any given month. Water use, storage and system distribution needs in cubic feet can be readily related to water supply needs in acre-feet of storage in a source reservoir. One acre-foot contains 43,560 cubic feet of water and one cubic foot contains 7.48 gallons, which is often rounded off to 7.5.
|What is a drought?
|A drought is a sustained and regionally extensive occurrence of appreciably below-average natural water availability in the form of precipitation, streamflow, or groundwater. Droughts are natural events of varying duration that have occurred throughout history and they are part of the cyclical fluctuations of our planet's climate system.
|I have a senior water right and always have enough water. Why should I worry about improved irrigation efficiency?
|Improved efficiency can benefit senior users by reducing pumping costs, prolonging the life of aquifers, reducing waterlogging, maintaining nutrients and pesticides in the rootzone.


text: (Twitter: @DancingABC)UFC Strawweight Paige VanZant Joins Cast of 'Dancing With The Stars' José Youngs March 8, 2016 News, Spotlight, UFC UFC strawweight Paige VanZant has officially joined the cast the upcoming 22nd season of Dancing With The Stars. She will be paired with two-time winner Mark Ballas. #DWTS Couple: @PaigeVanzantUFC and @MarkBallas! @ufc @DancingABC #DancingOnGMA pic.twitter.com/atW58BFYCO — Good Morning America (@GMA) March 8, 2016 This will make the 21-year-old the first active UFC fighter to compete on the reality show. UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture previously competed after announcing their retirements from mixed martial arts. The TV show is currently set to begin airing on March 21. As far as MMA competition, VanZant (6-2), a Team Alpha Male Product, most recently saw her perfect UFC come to an end at the hands of Rose Namajunas after being submitted late in the fifth round of their UFC Fight Night 80 main event contest. Prior to this setback, "12 Gauge" compiled a UFC record 3-0. Prior to facing Namajunas, the woman known as, VanZant walked away stoppage wins over Alex Chambers and Kailin Curran as well a decision over Felice Herrig.


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I hope people who come enjoy looking at all the work myself and fellow students have done this year and have a bit of fun too. So it's posh frocks, new shoes, hair done and best lippy at the ready, for the show we've been gearing up for, over the last year.
Fingers crossed that over the next few days that we have left for preparing the space and putting the work up go well. Although nerves maybe frayed I'm sure we will pull together and show the people out there what great new designers we all are!
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In this era of software and app and very power computer on everyone's hand we most often forget the very powerful computer on our body –our brain. Not only we forget the power of brain, we do not care about it to use the powerful computer. Without training our brain it's like a very powerful computer without brain.
If these words make you to think about training your brain to get extreme mental ability to extraordinary thing you have to use you android phone now. Yes there are super effective android apps for brain training and enhancing mental ability. Keep reading you will find them handy.
The Moron Test : Its time to prove you are not a moron!
Yes. Install moron test on your android phone and play with it to prove that you are smart and not a moron. This mind capability testing app is a kind of puzzle game and with different stage of challenges it questions your minds ability. You can prove yourself by playing and matching very funny animated pieces of puzzle and passing every stage proves that you are smart. Download it from Google Play to prove you are not a moron.
Brain Age test Free: Know how old you are by your brain
This super funny and effective app is to check your short term memory and with a scale map out your brains age. This is powerful application to improve short term memory. What this app does is very funny and simple. This app challenges your ability of short term memory. The interface will show you some bubble with a number and very short duration the number will disappear and now challenge is to taping the number in descending order. Here go to Google Play to get it Free to determine your brain age and play it regularly to improve your short term memory.
Memory Trainer: Challenging your brains capability
Capability of every brain is unlimited and it is possible only if you train your brain to such level. The saying is –use it or lose it. But it needs some strategic use of brain to get its most out of it. The Memory Trainer is the app to tweak your brain on a highest level to train it to its best. Simply this app will explain you the step by step to improve the memory and interestingly you can use it anywhere even standing on a bus stop waiting for bus. Get Memory trainer from Google Play now to train your memory to best level.


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BBC America's science fiction show Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is based on a pair of novels by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Science fiction author Tom Gerencer loves the idea of Dirk Gently—a detective who trusts in fate and leaves everything up to chance.
"He's not a brilliant detective," Gerencer says in Episode 281 of the Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast, "but in a way he's making these other brilliant realizations that step completely off logic and go into the realm of 'let go of all that stuff and get into the flow of things, and you're going to find that things work out a lot better for you that way.'"
The show has a lot going for it, including an original voice, brilliant writing, and complex characters, but it's failed to connect with many viewers. Writer Leah Schnelbach loves how the show's many mysteries slowly come together, but acknowledges that Dirk Gently can be a challenge for newcomers. "It's sort of a slow burn," she says. "Because it is so dense, and so tightly packed with stuff, it can be a little difficult for somebody to just sort of dip into it."
Dirk Gently has also failed to connect with many Douglas Adams fans, who are put off by the show's many deviations from the source material. But science fiction editor John Joseph Adams thinks that if those fans stick with the series, they'll find themselves enjoying it more and more.
"Douglas Adams is not one of those writers where you can really 100 percent faithfully adapt one of his things to a different medium and expect it to work the same way," he says. "Even he himself changed things when he wrote something first as a radio play, and then when he turned it into a book, or then when he turned it into a game or whatever. He understood that."
Gerencer feels that the show does a good job of capturing the most essential aspect of Douglas Adams—the idea that the only way to survive in an incomprehensible universe is to just stop worrying about it so much.
"It has that feeling of somebody who's looking at the universe and saying, 'What the heck is going on?' And then confronting the answer that you can find out what's going on, but it's going to make less sense than if you never asked the question at all. But just have a good time with it, it'll be fun. That seems to be the underlying theme of his entire body of work," he says.
Listen to the complete interview with Tom Gerencer, Leah Schnelbach, and John Joseph Adams in Episode 281 of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy (above). And check out some highlights from the discussion below.
Tom Gerencer on meeting Douglas Adams:
"I went over to England—I lived there for a year—and while I was there I picked up the London phone book and looked in it, and I looked for his address. It said 'Sirius Productions.' I called him and nobody answered, so I went there and rang the bell, and this voice came through the speaker. I was expecting it to be a business—like I would get his secretary or something—but this male British voice came through the speaker and said, 'Hello?' And I said, 'Hi, I'm here studying radio theater for a year, and I'd like to try to interview Douglas Adams.' There was this long pause, and then this voice said, 'Umm, how did you get this address?' And I said, 'Well, it's in the phone book.' And he went, 'Ah, right.' And then he said, 'Would you come back next Tuesday at 11 am?' And I said, 'Yeah, sure.' So I came back, and sure enough it was his house, and he invited me in and gave me a beer and let me talk to him for a couple hours. It was fantastic."
Leah Schelbach on Todd and Amanda:
"It was really interesting to see such a close sibling relationship, because I feel like that isn't something that shows up on TV all that often. … It was just extremely deep, I thought, which was nice, because it's rare to see real adults on TV at this point, so seeing the two of them as people who've tried to create lives for themselves that haven't quite worked out, and now they're getting to an age where they're trying to figure out what they can do next, and they both feel kind of stuck, and then Dirk comes into their lives and disrupts everything—it's just interesting to watch them react to that, and then to see how it actually has repercussions through their past as well as their present."
Leah Schnelbach on Dirk Gently vs. Sherlock Holmes:
"A lot of people were comparing Dirk particularly—and Samuel Barnett's performance—to Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock, which could not be more different, I don't think. And Samuel Barnett, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, said that 'Sherlock has his mind palace, but I have my neuroses cottage,' which I really love, because it's such a perfect way to sum him up. He's a much warmer character—I mean, he does have that same desire for friendships with people and the complete inability to gain friendships, but he is also a much warmer character. And also he's reliant on the universe to throw clues at him, rather than deducing with his massive brain the way Sherlock does."
Tom Gerencer on mortality:
"In one of the last books in the Hitchhiker series, Mostly Harmless, they do all die—spoiler alert. But they've been about to die 50 times throughout the series, and Ford is always kind of OK with it. Arthur's always very stressed out, and Ford is always very Dirk Gently-like. He's like, 'Hey, well, you know, just try to hold your breath. If you fall from a skyscraper and you're about to hit the ground, swing your knees around, try to roll with it, or try to miss the ground if you can.' But he's just always happy-go-lucky, and when they finally realize, 'No, we really are going to die now,' and Arthur's so stressed out about it, he asks Ford, 'Well, aren't you stressed out?' And he's like, 'No.' He's still got the same attitude he always did. He really knows that this is it, they're not going to get rescued this time, but he's still got the same attitude he's always had. Just like, 'Hey, well, that's what's going to happen now.' It's no big deal to him."


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Service Request - Characteristics specific to versions 2016 and earlier
Menu access
Operation > Service Requests > Requests
Screens in the Service Request form
See the general principles for updating tabs.
|Create a new item
|Delete an item or association with a related item
Click at the top of the tab
Click next to the row you want to delete
Details tab
History of Actions: Information on successive actions performed to process the current object. They can be actions linked to a step in the workflow (e.g. incident processing), to a task (e.g. reminder for user), to a problem that enabled the solution of the object, actions modifying the target resolution date, e.g. modification of the SLA.
- (1) To display the complete form of an action, click to open the form or click to open a popup window.
- (2) To display the details of an action, e.g. Send Email, Assignment, Analysis & Resolution, click [+] in the Action cell.
- (3) To display the exact date on which the action was performed, roll your mouse over the Work Order cell.
- The target intervention date is displayed in the time zone of the logged-in user.
- To view the total intervention time and the delay for a completed object, open the form and select the Solution tab which shows a summary of all successive actions.
Color key for action rows
|Action type
|In Progress
|To Do
Contents of the table
The table can be customized using the options below.
- (1) Filter: Used to select the action types to be displayed. : The display mode is specific to each user, regardless of the workstation used, and it is retained after logout.
- Detailed View: No filter is applied to action types and all actions are displayed.
- Compact View: Only actions associated with an action type authorizing its display are visible. Generally, these are action types like Send Email.
- (2) Details: : The display is not retained after logout. The default choice is Hide All.
- [+] Display All: Used to display all details for all actions, e.g. Send Email, Assignment, Analysis & Resolution.
- [-] Hide All: Used to display only the row describing the actions, e.g. date, Support person, action type, duration.
Solution tab
Move the cursor over the SLA Target field to see a description of the SLA.
How to monitor the progress of a request (Front Office)
1. Click in the Quick Dashboard select Manage Service Requests in the menu.
2. Click to open the form.


text: ♥FWR Media 198 Posted November 6, 2008 Rob,OK my experiment seems to be working and remarkably quickly. In short, setting this contribution's mode to false on a site that is already indexed achieves the desired effect - the duplicates are removed from Google's index AND the pages left in Google's index have the title tags I want (not tags modified by the contribution). Yesterday I implemented this contribution on a site which Google had indexed. Google was reporting 77 duplicate title tags for the site. I set the contribution's mode to false. This adds a "NOINDEX,FOLLOW" tag to the targetted pages. Overnight Google crawled the site. Today, 17 duplicated pages have now been removed from Google list of duplicate title tags - Google is now reporting only 60 duplicate title tags. This is in line with what I expected based on Google's help page here : http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/b...py?answer=93710 The major remaing problem I have is duplications like this: /product_info.php?cPath=6&products_id=40 /product_info.php?products_id=40 If I was to add 'cpath' to Var $getValues, would that prevent these duplicates? Can you foresee any problems with that? I think it would work and am happy to try it if someone could give me a bit of reassurance I haven't overlooked a problem with doing this ! I am a bit wary of trying this for fear of accidentally screwing up my site's ranking! Kind regards Peter Thanks for feeding back Peter and glad it worked for you. Regarding cPath this would not work as cPath is a valid link (category path) My suggestion for this would be ultimate seo urls as the reformatted urls do not suffer this problem. Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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It's splitsville for Eliot Spitzer and his political spin-mistress squeeze, Lis Smith: The two have gone their separate ways after a two-year romance.
Spitzer and Smith have fueled a spate of often-cringe-worthy gossip since December 2013, when The Post caught the then-married ex-governor sneaking repeatedly into Smith's Soho apartment building.
The affair was an embarrassment to then-Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, for whom she was a spokeswoman.
Smith, 33, resigned. Spitzer, 56 — a millionaire many times over thanks to a 2014 inheritance from his real estate titan father and his own deals — divorced his wife, Silda, with whom he has three children.
From that time on, Spitzer and Smith continued to make all the wrong headlines.
Spitzer was caught sucking Smith's toes during a topless hot tub romp in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in January 2014.
There were romantic trips to Paris, displays of tonsil hockey at various restaurants and sporting events, and even rumors of an engagement as recently as this past Valentine's Day.
The couple was seen last in February passionately kissing at a Knicks game.
But now it's all over between the former "Love Guv," who resigned in disgrace in 2008 after being identified as "Client No. 9" in a prostitution scandal, and Smith, who is now a spokeswoman for Democratic presidential contender and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
The split was amicable, said Spitzer spokeswoman Lisa Linden.
"Given how hectic both their work and travel schedules are, they decided a few weeks ago to take a break in their relationship," Linden said.
"They remain very close and continue to care for each other," Linden added.
Spitzer and Smith first became chummy when she worked as a communications aide for his political comeback bid — a failed campaign for city comptroller in 2013.
Silda, 57, had grimly stood by him when he announced he was resigning as governor after being ensnared in the hooker scandal.
She scored a $7.5 million cash payout in the divorce plus support to maintain her lifestyle.
Neither Spitzer nor Smith was available for comment last night.


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Monday's announcement that a German scientist will share this year's Nobel Prize for medicine is being celebrated at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Harald zur Hausen is being honored for identifying the human pappiloma virus, or HPV, as the cause of cervical cancer.
That led to the development of a cervical cancer vaccine with the help of researchers at U of L's James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Of of them is Dr. A. Bennett Jensen, who says he's known zur Hausen since 1975.
"He's just been a continual source of inspiration and really forward thinking for all of us," Jensen said.
Jensen says the Nobel Prize helps validate decades of work by zur Hausen and dozens of other scientists.
Dr. zur Hausen will share the prize with two French researchers.


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Once again it's time for some myth-busting (you would have known by now that we, at MensXP, love busting myths).
This time we tell you about some commonly associated myths with exercise and then we deflate them.
Let's see what these myths are and then debunk them:
Myth 1: Exercise is a Waste if you're not going to Work Out Hard and Often
This kind of thinking keeps a lot of people from maintaining or even starting an exercise program. Many studies have pointed out that any exercise is better than nothing; a classic case of "something is better than nothing". Even mild exercises like walking, gardening etc. for short periods can be very beneficial and can reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Myth 2: You Will Burn more Fat If You Exercise Longer at a Lower Intensity
The fact is that the faster you walk, step or run, the more calories you burn. However, high-intensity exercise is difficult to sustain if you are just beginning or returning to exercise, so you may not exercise very long at this level. It is safer, and more practical, to start out at a lower intensity and work your way up gradually.
Myth 3: You should Never Eat before a Workout
If you go for a workout with an empty stomach, you'll be going without the much-needed "fuel". "Fuel" from food and fluids is required to provide the energy for your muscles to work efficiently, even if you are doing an early morning workout. You can eat a small meal or a light snack (but it should be healthy) one to three hours before the exercise.
Myth 4: Exercise is the Sure Shot Way to Lose All the Weight
Exercise is not the single factor governing weight loss. Weight gain or loss is impacted by many factors, including dietary intake and genetics. Although exercise solely cannot assure you of weight loss, regular and orderly physical activity goes a long way in ensuring long-term weight management.
Myth 5: Yoga is a Mild and Safe Exercise
Yoga is a brilliant and impactful of exercise, but it is not as gentle as people might tell you. Some styles can be quite rigorous and demanding - both physically and mentally. As with any form of exercise, qualified, careful instruction is necessary for a safe, effective yoga session. (MensXP.com)
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Front cover: Yoruba women in Nigeria make a type of resist-dyed cloth that they call adire. They make some adire by folding, tying, and/or stitching cloth with raffia before dyeing. This is called adire oniko, after the word for raffia, iko. They also make another type, adire eleko, by painting or stenciling designs on the cloth with starch. Both types are dyed in indigo, a natural blue dye. For more information on West African textiles, visit http://www.du.edu/duma/africloth.
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Unlike less committed businesses, Deep Six CBD has gone the whole nine yards to provide a memorable experience and a vast selection of different products and brands.
"It's easier to think of it in terms of craft beer," said Operations Manager Benton Purtle. "Instead of a more traditional bar where you may only find four or five local standard beers on tap, we've taken more of a 'craft microbrewery' approach - making more than fifty hand-picked options available. Apply that mentality to CBD, and you've got Deep Six. Many other businesses choose one favorite CBD brand to represent or promote. We go out of our way to bring more brands under our roof with each passing day."
Rather than carts and kiosks that are notorious for their "here today, gone tomorrow" approach to mall retail, Deep Six CBD has given their brick and mortar stores a more intimate, customer-focused approach to CBD sales and consumer education.
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Intravenous (IV) drips and intramuscular (IM) injections by-pass the digestive system and deliver vitamins, minerals, and amino acids for maximum absorption. IV vitamin drips and shots can be used both proactively to maintain optimum wellness and treat acute and chronic conditions. Some specific benefits are increased energy, enhanced mood, mental clarity, improved sleep, decreased stress and anxiety, increased immunity, weight management, muscle recovery, and hydration after illness or a "rough night out". In addition, for those who prefer a private experience, the Thrive team of nurses can travel to Orange County area homes, offices, production sites or hotel rooms.


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Archives for: February 2008
Doyle: Sting sweep, get swept in season series
In less than 24 hours the Sarnia beat a team they've had a good handle on this season, and then lost to a club that has had Sarnia's number all year.
Doyle: Knights looking for alumni
The London Knights Alumni Association is looking for fellow former members of the Knights as they plan a major event this spring to honour retiring trainer Don Brankley.
Doyle: Renaud's passing felt across the hockey world
They often say the hockey world is a tight-knit group, and the sudden passing of Windsor Spitfires captain Mickey Renaud is just another example of that.
Doyle: Whalers at Spitfires postponed
As expected, Thursday night's OHL game between the Windsor Spitfires and Plymouth Whalers has been postponed due to the death of Spitfires captain Mickey Renaud. The league has also announced that all players will wear an "18" on their helmet for the remainder of the season in honour of Renaud. The Spitfires will also wear a special crest on their jersey to honour their captain.
Spitfires Captain Mickey Renaud - 1988-2008
The Windsor Spitfires have announced the passing of captain Mickey Renaud. The 19-year-old collapsed at home this morning and was rushed to hospital, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.
Doyle: Otters Director of Operations steps down
Erie Otters Director of Operations Ron Sertz has stepped down from the position. He will remain a minority owner with the club. He has been in the position since the franchise moved from Niagara Falls 12 years ago.
Sapurji: Alberta's Storm Shoot for Cure
After last week's story on OHL referee Terry Hobor and the Majors teaming up to fight breast cancer, I received a nice email from Don Moon, who is the business manager of the Grande Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
Doyle: Closing the Kingston Memorial Centre
The Kingston Memorial Centre saw its final Ontario Hockey League game Friday night when the Frontenacs beat the London Knights.
Doyle: One-on-One Charity Shootout Next Week
Fans and charities are going to be the big winner when two of the OHL's stars will go toe-to-toe in a shootout event.
Doyle: OHL's mistaken identities
Looking around at some of the reports from Sunday's OHL games, there are some people who may need to wear nametags from this point forward.
Doyle: Erie sets record, still loses
The Erie Otters had something to cheer about tonight...
Doyle: Stamkos does the quad
Just when you think there isn't much more Steven Stamkos can do to impress - he finds something else in his bag of tricks.
Doyle: 67's rookie out with mono
The Ottawa 67's have announced that rookie defenceman Jon Carnevale will be out for a month after being diagnosed with mono. He joins the list of players who have missed time this year before of this. It especially made headlines in December when World Junior hopefuls Corey Emmerton and Nick Spaling were forced out of the Team Canada Selection Camp after diagnosis. Carnivale has 15 points this season for the 67's.
Doyle: East wins 3rd straight All-Star
For the third year in a row, the Eastern Conference has captured the title at the OHL All-Star Classic.
Doyle: All-Star Preps in the Soo
Just a few hours to go until the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic in Sault Ste. Marie. It has certainly been an eventful past 18 hours heading into the event.
Doyle: Football pre-game at Compuware
Decided to make the trek for the Super Bowl (if we're actually allowed to use that term) Sunday matinée a Compuware Arena in Plymouth between the Whalers and Frontenacs.
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The Guelph Storm are certainly not one of the OHL's most exciting teams to watch, but when they get the job done, that's all that matters.
Doyle: Six cities looking towards 2010/2012 World Juniors
Canada will host the World Junior Hockey Championship in 2010 and 2012, six cities have submitted letters, intending to bid for the event.
Doyle: Changes within Owen Sound ownership
Brian Johnson, who has been the President/Governor of the Owen Sound Attack since the local ownership group saved the team from moving to Cornwall, is stepping aside.


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Legendary developer and real estate investment icon Gerald D. Hines is celebrating his 90th birthday by announcing plans for a memorable architectural forum. The Hines firm, in association with the University of Houston's Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design, will host, "A Conversation with Gerald D. Hines and Living Legends of Architecture." The forum will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 18 at Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
The world's leading architects will join Hines on the panel; including Frank Gehry, Cesar Pelli, Robert A.M. Stern, Henry N. Cobb, A. Eugene Kohn, Jon Pickard and the late Philip Johnson's design partner John Burgee. The forum will be moderated by Paul Goldberger, noted architectural critic and Vanity Fair contributing editor.
These architects and their firms represent longtime architectural collaborators with the Hines firm, not only in Houston, but around the world. "Our successes over the past six decades can be attributed to our good fortune of working with the most talented and visionary architects in the world," commented Hines. "Great architects have assisted us in continuously raising the bar in the built environment. Timeless buildings, constructed of the highest quality, make the communities in which they stand a better place. I look forward to sharing the stories and expertise from this unprecedented panel with interested Houstonians, including our next generation of architects."
"Gerald D. Hines has been a contributor to our college for over 15 years. His contributions have opened the door for international experiences our students will have for years to come. This panel will give our students a tremendous opportunity to have access to these incredible architects," said Patricia Oliver, Dean of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. "This is an historic event for our college and I hope Houstonians will take advantage of this unprecedented lineup of architects."
Following an overwhelming request for tickets, the forum has been moved to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts from a smaller downtown venue, which doubles the crowd capacity. The forum is open to the public, and tickets are free with architecture students receiving priority. Ticket requests can be submitted at www.hinesarchitecturalforum.com.
The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston remains focused on design as the fundamental activity of its studies since 1956. The College strives to produce graduates who are skilled in their craft, capable of using advanced technology and methods of industrialized production, understand and respect the power of design to shape lives. Set in the fourth largest city in the U.S., the College allows students to take advantage of the numerous cultural, professional and industrial resources available. Houston is an exceptional laboratory for exploring problems and potentials of contemporary society. Visit www.uh.edu/architecture for more information on the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design.
Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with locations in 185 cities in 19 countries. Hines has $84.9 billion of assets under management, including $42.7 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $42.2 billion for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. In 2014, Hines completed over $8 billion in transactions on behalf of its investment management clients. The firm has 104 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired more than 1,000 properties, totaling over 339 million square feet. The firm's current property and asset management portfolio includes 511 properties, representing over 176 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information.
Media requests for the forum can be addressed to Megan Hundahl Streete, director of communications for the UH Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture (firstname.lastname@example.com/713-743-1846) or Mark Clegg, director of media relations and communication for Hines (email@example.com/713-966-7848).


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Does This Mean it is Time for Auto Repair?
Modern automobiles are technological marvels. They have incredible computing capabilities to help ensure that you get the most reliable, fuel efficient, and safe ride possible. Many times, they can tell you that there is trouble with your car before you there is an external signs of an issue by illuminating the check engine light or another dashboard warning light. However, some issues are still best detected with human sense. If you notice any of the following issues be sure to visit a local auto repair shop as soon as possible so proper diagnostics and repairs can be completed.
Strange Noises
Any odd noises that you hear as you drive down the road should be clue enough that trouble is brewing, or has brewed. Common sounds that represent issues include a squealing while braking, grinding while shifting or a repetitive knocking noise coming from under the hood.
Your vehicle utilizes a number of specialized fluids to operate its many systems. If you ever spot something leaking from your car it is important to have it repaired as soon as possible, as low fluid levels in the cooling system, engine, transmission, differential, brakes or power steering could lead to a major problem.
Vibrations & Shaking
Shaking and vibrating can occur in several places. Warped brake rotors will cause the brake pedal to shake, an exhaust leak can make the accelerate vibrate and poor wheel alignment could cause the steering wheel to rock back and forth.
Increased Exhaust
If you ever notice an increase in exhaust smoke you'll likely want to visit the auto shop for engine repair. Based on the color of the smoke you can generally identify the issue at hand. Blue smoke indicates burning oil, white smoke is a sign of coolant in the combustion chamber and black smoke means too much gasoline is being burnt.
Decreased Fuel Economy
Are you spending more time at the pump than you normally do? This is a sign that your car is underperforming. It is usually a small issue, such as a clogged filter or worn spark plugs, but it may be more serious, such as an exhaust leak.
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Alitalia's rescue by Italy's state-owned railway and investors including US carrier Delta Air Lines may still be weeks away despite a looming deadline for offers for the loss-plagued carrier, people familiar with the matter said.
Ferrovie dello Stato is set to tell the carrier on Monday that its rescue plan has attracted potential investors, including Delta and Atlantia, the people said.
Atlantia, the Benetton family's industrial arm that operates Rome's airports, on Sunday confirmed its interest to Ferrovie's adviser Mediobanca, but said it may want changes to the rescue designed by the state-controlled railroad, the people said.
Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio, who is leading the latest effort to save the flagship carrier, has been forced to relax the government's Monday deadline for binding offers and will now accept an expression of interest, according to an official in Di Maio's economic development ministry.
Ferrovie and Atlantia declined to comment. Delta confirmed its interest in becoming a minority shareholder.
Alitalia has been under special administration for more than two years and now faces either liquidation or de-facto nationalisation. The airline loses about 700,000 euros ($789,000) a day and has hasn't posted profit for at least 15 years. The total burden to taxpayers has run to 10 billion euros since 2008, according to estimates by Andrea Giuricin, a professor at Milan Bicocca University.
"We should stop a new nationalisation," said Giuricin, who owns an advisory firm that once worked for Alitalia and recently distributed an online petition against more state intervention.
The board of directors of Atlantia on July 11 gave chief executive office Giovanni Castellucci a mandate to evaluate Alitalia's rescue plan. Atlantia invested in two previous Alitalia bailouts that failed to revive the airline.
The current rescue comes at a time when Atlantia's relations with the government are strained over the collapse last year of a bridge it managed in Genoa. Forty three people were killed and the tragedy prompted threats by the government to revoke Atlantia's roadway concessions.
The Ferrovie offer may also be supported by the Toto Group, a company with holdings that spans from renewable energy to toll-road concessions that is controlled by Italian entrepreneur Carlo Toto, the people said.
Adviser Mediobanca received expressions of interest Sunday from Atlantia and Toto, as well as from former Avianca executive German Efromovich and Lazio Chairman Carlo Lotito, the people said.
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