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Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city has been badly damaged during the various 1979–2001 wars, particularly its western parts. Kabul is currently going through a period of renovation and development, with some modern style tower blocks and a handful of glitzy shopping malls appearing over the last few years. However, roads and other infrastructure remain in poor condition, and electricity is spotty even in the downtown areas.
Kabul is a very historic city of the region that was built almost 4000 years ago. People here are famous in hospitality.
The city is believed to have been founded between 2000-1500BC. It is mentioned in Hinduism's sacred Rigveda text (ca.1700-1100BC) as a vision of paradise set in the mountains. It was an important center of Zoroastrianism and later Buddhism. The city remained of little importance for much of the first three millennia of its existence. It was controlled variously by: the Persians, Alexander the Great, the Seleucid Empire, the Mauryan Empire, the Bactrians, various Hellenistic kingdoms, the Sassanid Empire, and by the 5th century AD was its own kingdom known as Kabul-Shahan. This last kingdom before the Islamic conquest built a large wall to protect the city from invasion when the Arabs arrived at the edge of the kingdom; parts of the wall have survived to this day and are visible above ground within the city.
In 871 Kabul fell to the Islamic invasion (nearly 200 years after invading Muslims reached modern-day Afghanistan). The Kabulistan empire was formed covering much of Afghanistan and parts of western modern-day Pakistan. The city once again passed uneventfully through the hands of several empires, including the Samanids, Ghaznavids, Ghorids, Timurids, Mughols, Durranis, and the Barakzais, before conquest by the Mongols in the 13th century. The famous Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta visited the city in 1344, noting:
Under the rule of Tamerlane in the 14th century, the city developed into a regional center of trade. In 1504, the city was captured by the Mughal emporer Babur.
In 1747, Kabul came under control of the Durrani (or Afghan) Empire. In 1776, Kabul would become the empire's capital, although the empire soon fell into tribal civil war. In 1839, the region was claimed by the British and Kabul was established as the location of British government and the British Indian Forces. They were very unpopular amongst local tribes who revolted and in 1841. Within a few days, a series of events led to the massacre of all but one of the 16,000 occupying British and Indian civilians and soldiers within miles of Kabul as they attempted to flee to Jalalabad, a famous blunder known as the Massacre of Elphinstone's Army. The British returned in 1878 and 1879, but were both times thousands of them were killed and they were forced to retreat.
In the early 20th century, electricity was introduced to the city and the Darul Aman palace was constructed for the royal family. The 1930s-60s were good times in Kabul. Kabul University was opened; the roads were paved; modern shops, offices, & schools were opened; shopping centers and a cinema were opened; and the Kabul Zoo opened. The city also saw a vibrant tourism industry appear, largely due to the Istanbul-New Delhi "Hippie Trail" which passed through Kabul in the 1960s-70s.
The 1970s-80s brought a turn for the worst. The city hosted two coups, in 1973 & 1978. The second coup was carried out by the Marxist PDPA, which a year later invited the Soviet Union military to maintain their power over the country. From 1979-1989, the Soviet Union maintained headquarters for military and government in Kabul. After the Soviets left, the government collapsed in 1992 and left local warlords to fight over the city leaving tens of thousands dead and (according to the UN) 90% of the city's buildings destroyed. By 1994, the city was without electricity or water. In 1996, the political movement known as the Taliban captured the city, publicly hanging the former (pre-1992) president and imposing notoriously strict Islamic rule over the country.
A United States led military force invaded Afghanistan in October 2001, bombing strategic installations throughout the city to rout out the governing Taliban, who quickly fled the city. The city was named the capital of the Afghan Transitional Authority and subsequently the capital of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The city saw many suicide bombings between 2002-2007. In late 2008, control of the city's security was passed from the NATO ISAF force to Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army. Since 2001, billions of dollars in aid and foreign investment have been used to improve the city. Most of the major roads have been paved and improved, government building have been extensively renovated, new hotels and shopping malls have opened, the zoo and many museums have reopened, and utilities have been extensively reconstructed.
Kabul is twinned with the British town of Didcot, for historic reasons relating to the railway.
Kabul's climate is greatly influenced by its location in a valley at 1800m (5900ft). Summers (June-Sept) are hot and dry, averaging from the high 20s to the mid-30s (80-95F) with next to no precipitation. Autumn (Oct & Nov) is temperate and sees very little precipitation. Winters (Dec-Mar) are cold and the time of year which sees the most precipitation (mostly snow, but also ice, freezing rain, and sleet on warmer days). January is the coldest month, averaging 4/-7 (39/19F). Spring (late Mar-early June) is temperate with lots of rain tapering off by early May.
Keep in mind that the city lies in a valley and some villages on the edge of the city are a few hundred meters higher and thus cooler in the summer and colder and snowier in the winters. Many roads leading to/from the city are regularly blocked by high snowfall in winter (although the city's importance to the US presence means they will be cleared relatively quickly), the most notorious is the highway north towards Kunduz.
The city of Kabul is divided into 18 sectors, each sector consisting of a handful of adjacent neighborhoods.
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By plane[edit]
Kabul International Airport (IATA: KBL), +93 9251-61001, is a short drive east of the city center. The new international terminal is now fully open, whilst the old terminal is now used for domestic flights. The airport is a hub for Ariana Afghan Airways, Kam Air, Safi Airways, & Pamir Airways. Airport facilities include banks, restaurants, post office and car parking (all very basic).
Foreigners will need to get a foreigner registration card - after immigration go to the room with the sign 'duty free' behind the baggage carousel and complete the form - if you have 2 passport photos with you then you can complete the registration there. Otherwise you'll have to finish your registration at the Ministry of Interior later (a major hassle - best to make sure you have those photos). Registration services are also available at the Kabul Police station.
When arriving, taxis are available to the city center (Afs 400), but it is safer to meet someone whom you know. Alternatively, Afghan Logistics (+93-777 443311, see below in Get Around) and the other taxi firms offer an airport pick-up for about $25.
The Foreigner Registration card is sometimes required and taken from you when you exit Afghanistan, and a big fine / bribe is in some cases required if you haven't got it when you fly out, though sometimes arguing that no one was at the desk to issue the Foreigner Registration card will work. The registration card is free. Some people feel it necessary to 'tip' everyone at the airport when flying out, but tip one guy for putting your bag through the x-ray scanner and everyone will be on you for their share. A polite 'no thank you' usually suffices.
When flying out you will probably end up in Car Park C - and will have to get the shuttle bus to the terminal building. When flying out expect long queues and multiple ticket / passport / baggage checks, although things are now much better with the new terminal, principally because there is much more space.
International carriers and destinations include include:
While Kabul International Airport is not bad for a third world country, expect very basic conditions at other Afghan airports. As of November 2009:
By car[edit]
By bus[edit]
Private operators serve most destinations in fairly comfortable Mercedes buses. Safety can be a problem, with frequent accidents.
Get around[edit]
Maps of Kabul are available from Afghanistan Information Management Services [37] who can print out custom wall maps of the city. Open Street Map is the only online street level map presently available for Kabul. Currently Google has offered the brand new service or road map in Afghanistan. it is mostly reliable except it wouldn't have all details. Google Map
By bus[edit]
There is the Millie Bus which operates many routes around Kabul, but it is faster and more comfortable to use taxis. Some buses are relatively new, but many are old as one might expect in a 3rd world country.
By taxi[edit]
Taxis are plentiful and to hire the whole car should cost around 30 to 50 Afg depending on destination and bargaining skills. Some drivers have learned basic English, but such drivers may try to charge a slightly higher price and are most likely to be found loitering near Westerner-friendly locations (airport, major hotels). While the city is fairly safe, it isn't a bad idea to be proactive and avoid catching a taxi near any sensitive location (embassy, military facilities, 5-star hotels). It is customary for women to always sit in the back seat. After dark local yellow taxis become a rarity, so keep a few taxi numbers in your phone as a backup.
By private taxi[edit]
By car[edit]
There are only a couple places to rent a car in Kabul, one of which is:
By foot[edit]
Downtown Kabul is relatively compact and walkable - a good option in the spring and fall - summers bring intolerable heat and dust, whilst winters bring snow and mud. Pavements are few, and you need to keep your wits about you when crossing roads.
If you are nervous about your safety walking around areas such as Wazar Akbar Khan and Taimani (to a restaurant etc.) is fine day or night - central Kabul at night is walkable but be sure you know where you are going, and how to get back to your guesthouse. Given the volatile security situation always be aware of any demonstrations, gathering crowds, etc. which could spiral out of control quickly. Keep a low profile, wearing simple clothes and (for ladies) covering your hair with a scarf or shawl. It is also wise to vary your routes frequently to reduce the threat of kidnapping. People are generally helpful and polite if you ask for directions.
Be wary walking around traditional residential areas (eg near the city wall) - conservative Afghans are suspicious of anyone snooping around their house, and children may start throwing stones / setting their dog on you.
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The Share-e Naw area has some shops.
A few ATMs that accept international cards are scattered around the city, and most dispense both Afghanis and US dollars. However, credit cards are unlikely to work or be accepted anywhere in the city, except a couple of the top end hotels.
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The once thriving restaurant scene in Kabul has suffered in recent years, and as of 2016 only a handful of places are still open. This has been due to the exodus of foreigners leaving the city, and the strict security rules for those who remain. In particular for expat focused restaurants do check if they are still operating before heading out.
Restaurants can crudely be split into 'places for locals' and 'places for expats' - with the latter having higher security, higher prices but not necessarily higher quality. Restaurants that are UN approved are particularly expensive. If you are looking for a place with a good mix of Afghans and expat diners the (dry) Lebanese, Turkish and Iranian restaurants are the ones to head towards.
Restaurants open and close with surprising frequency, so it is a good idea to check whether a place is still operating before heading out.
The vast numbers of foreigners in Kabul has lead to the city being perhaps the best place to eat in the region, and in the mid-range bracket there are dozens of good places to eat for US$15-25 per person for an evening meal.
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Despite being illegal, alcohol is pretty easy to find in Kabul's expat restaurants - buying your own supply involves befriending someone working at an embassy or military base, or dipping into the murky world of expat black-marketeering. Beer and spirits are available at UNOCA, but the selection is slim and taking it outside UNOCA compound is against the rules.
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Kabul is not a cheap place to stay, principally due to the costs of running a generator and providing security. The hotels are good if you are just passing through, however for long term stays opting for a guest house is more popular. There are several in Wazir Akbar Khan and Shar-i-Naw, often in huge Pakistani style mansions.
It is wise to look closely at the security arrangements for any of these hotels. Many, especially those in the Splurge section, have been attacked by Taliban or other insurgent groups. Always think about escape routes and safe places to shelter.
Kabul Coffee House and Flower Street Cafe both have wireless internet for customers.
Internet Club, Haji Yaqob Hanjala Mosc, Past Shar E Nae Park at the West end of Suhl Road. 7 am to 10 pm daily.
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Stay safe[edit]
Kabul is generally considered one of the safer parts of the country, and while bombings and kidnappings have waned considerably, they do remain a threat. Avoid restaurants popular with expats and affluent Afghans as much as possible; avoid police and military buildings, as well as embassies of NATO countries and allies as much as possible. They are the most popular targets for bombings, mass shootings, and kidnappings. Note that the standard policy is now to not report kidnappings of foreigners, so don't think because you haven't read about any kidnappings recently that means they are not still happening. That said, there are tens of thousands of expats and visitors to the city and considering that only a small handful have been victims of such attacks, you should be vigilant but not afraid. Avoid walking after dark, don't loiter in hotel lobbies, and (for long stays and expats), vary your routes and timings daily. Riots happen occasionally and are often accompanied by looting -- stay well away from them as authorities will respond with lethal force.
Female visitors: Make sure you wear a headscarf before landing in Kabul Airport until you fly out.
While visiting Kabul or any other part of the country, having any kind of social interaction with local people should not be a problem, Afghan people are traditionally very kind and hospitable toward guests.
Read the Scene magazine for restaurant reviews and all sorts of useful info. It is free, although street sellers may charge for it. There are many FM radio stations. However, the only widely available English language broadcast is from the BBC World Service on 101.6MHz. Tolo TV is perhaps the most popular TV station.
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Get out[edit]
Most expats take any opportunity they can to leave Kabul. Istalif in a side valley of the Shamali Plain makes for an excellent overnight or day trip destination. A day trip to the north (Shamali Plain, Salang Pass, Panjshir Valley and Jabal os Saraj), Qargha Reservoir to the west of Kabul etc.
You can fly to Dubai, Dushanbe or Delhi for the weekend also.


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To make some common server-side functionality available to multiple apps, we use two integration plugins, one for Rails and one for PHP. The Rails plugin is called "thdl_integration" and is located in the ndlb SourceForge repo, while the PHP class is defined in /global/php/class_thl_integration.php of the main THL site's repo. The former is more robust, as it includes additional functionality for grabbing the THL template from the main THL site. Currently, the PHP class primarily concerns writing the top part of the template, and handling functionality related to turning the template on and off for the display of pages/apps inside iframes.

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MYZONE is a new innovative heart-rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity. It is designed to get everybody up and about.
Focusing on rewarding effort rather than fitness, MYZONE can help anybody regardless of age, size or ability to lead an active and fulfilling life.
MYZONE is a new and exciting way for people to achieve their health and fitness goals. By simply wearing a comfortable heart rate belt, they are able to monitor all concerted activity in real time and view their progress online.
The proprietary telemetry system allows remote measurement and reporting of information about weight, body fat, heart rate and exercise intensity, which is effortlessly sent and stored in the MYZONEMOVES cloud.
MYZONE users can then login wherever they are in the world and track their activity and progress.
Every user earns MYZONE Effort Points (MEPs) for every minute of physical activity a member is in the MYZONE effort zones. MEPs are therefore earned based on one's level of fitness alone, thus removing imbalances based on gender, age, weight and heart rate.
This means that the science of MYZONE, using the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for estimated maximum heart rate, has created a rewards system that can motivate everybody.
Why MYZONE?
In the last two decades, our society has witnessed a staggering rise in unhealthy lifestyles through obesity and all of the associated chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, pulmonary conditions and mental disorders.
This, in turn, means that we face potentially catastrophic financial bills to provide care for people with these conditions. For example, in the workplace there is growing economic trauma through chronic loss of productivity through workplace absence.
But the solutions are really simple. We can tackle obesity by all taking responsibility and by encouraging people to permanently change their behaviors with products and protocols that everybody can engage with and have fun with while feeling better.
MYZONE is a product that can be central to that solution. It is a system invented for everyone that makes physical activity fun, more active and more accessible. At its heart, it offers the ability to show everybody whether their hearts are really in it when they make concerted movements.
Why is MYZONE for You and Yours?
Because MYZONE will improve the quality of life for you, your family and friends.
By making all concerted movement measurable, whatever it may be, it is a unique solution for tracking activity and exercise, allowing businesses to connect with their customers, their communities and employees.
It is a great companion at the gym, playing sports or going for a family walk.
It also engages, teaches and motivates children to have more fun while being more active more often—whether they are at school or at home—a key learning tool that will stay with them throughout their lives and help them with their health.
Get Your Members Pumping! Get Your Communities Jumping!
MYZONE is the pinnacle of customer interaction, allowing engagement with members about their physical activity levels 365 days of the year.
It enhances members' enjoyment during studio classes and on the gym floor by providing personal, color-coded guidance and motivational feedback. It allows instructors to customize their services to meet the specific needs of members—both inside and outside the four walls.
MYZONE enables club owners to run manager reports based on a member's physical activity while monitoring results, which improves contact and results and enhances member retention.
MYZONE improves member retention and creates new revenue streams via MYZONE belt sales, through personal training and membership upgrade opportunities for all members.
MEPs are a great currency around which you can build a program of gifts/incentives to help drive retention and member loyalty.
In fact, MYZONE is a solution to your 3Rs: recruitment, retention and revenue.
You can help members really put their hearts into it and make sure that they stick with you and have a more fulfilling life.
Through MYZONE, your club can become a health hub in your community because the system motivates people of any shape, size, age or interest to get more active anywhere.
They can join your club to come together, share, have competitions with each other and learn how to get physically active for a better quality of life.
MYZONE is an exhibitor at the Club Industry 2011 show and was an advertiser in the September 2011 print issue of Club Industry magazine.
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Photo: Aereo
Aereo is a paid service that lets you watch live network television on your iPad.You can also set shows to record and stream them later, kind of like a DVR living in the cloud.
Pretty cool, right? Here's what it entails.
How much does it cost?
$12 per month.
How does it work?
It's a novel approach. Your monthly fee buys access to a physical antenna that picks up over-the-air TV signals and sends them to a central server. That server then sends video to your iPad.
Does this mean I have to use some sort of special app?
No. Aereo operates within the Safari web browser on your iPad.
Can I record shows?
Absolutely. If you're familiar with TiVo or other DVR services, you'll be right at home with this system. You can browse future programming in a TV guide format and select a show to record. Watch TV on your own terms while you're on the go.
So I can watch FX and HBO, right?
No! Aereo is only compatible with channels that broadcast over the air such as FOX, NBC, ABC, PBS, and CBS. This still leaves plenty of great programming at your disposal, so don't let that turn you off.
Is this even legal?
That's to be determined. Aereo's currently tied up in a lawsuit with ABC, PBS, and Univision.
The company is sticking to its guns though. It issued a statement that reads in part "Consumers are legally entitled to access broadcast television via an antenna and they are entitled to record television content for their personal use," so it sounds like the company will see this through to the end.
Can anyone try it?
No. Aereo is only available in New York City right now. The company hasn't announced any plans to expand.
What does it look like and how do I use it?
Click here for our hands-on review walkthrough of Aereo >
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'97 Silverado Built To Drive
Sometimes you get a customizing bug and can't shake it. You buy a new set of wheels, lower your truck a little, then you can't stop and end up with a fully 'bagged truck with slick paint and a really nice interior. That is exactly what happened to David Null of Mesa, Arizona. He bought his 1997 Silverado in 2003 and until 2007 didn't stop customizing every inch of his truck.
Bringing the truck to Todd Burton, of Lowboy Motorsports also in Mesa, David had them first install a set of Belltech spindles and Slam Specialties RE-7 'bags. They then had to angle the stock upper arms, tub the firewall, relocate the battery, and extend the computer harness so the front would lay hard. Next, Todd moved to the rear where he installed a cantilevered four-link with a K.P. Watts link to locate the rearend. Todd also installed a set of Firestone 2600 'bags and, to get the rear to sit as low as the front, a C-notch had to be cut into the frame. With the frame complete, a set of Boyd Coddington Slayer 22x8.5-inch wheels were strapped on and wrapped in 265/35R22 Toyo Proxes S/T rubber.
For a clean look, David had Lucky Luciano, of Phoenix, install a GMC grille shell and shave the third brake light, tailgate, antenna, and bed caps and then install a roll pan. With the bodywork completed and ready for paint, Lucky laid down a coat of Planet Color Black paint and finished it off with a Planet Color Green graphic that turns into flames once they reach the bed.
Inside, keeping with the black and green theme, Lucky painted the dash and several other plastic pieces green to match theflame lick. David then had the seats covered in black and tan leather, sans headrests, and the headliner and carpet was changed to black to match the seats.
After completing his project, the last thing David had to do was to drive it hard and show it off. So far, he has taken it to Reso, West Coast Nats, and Severed in the Southwest. Now, David has a feature to finish off his collection. He wanted to send a special thanks to Lowboy Motorsports and Lucky Luciano for the awesome work they did.


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August 13, 2019
ICP Fursuit Scam! - Von Is 300? - Feuerstein Vs. Toy Story! - (ft. The Geek Room)
On episode 43, we are joined by Frank & Bran of The Geek Room, we see ICP get scammed out of a fursuit, we watch Von Helton talk about being over 300 years old, Josh Feuerstein attempts to find trans propaganda in Toy Story 4, and much more!
July 18, 2019
Banned from Ireland? - Adpocalypse Talk! - Chad Egghead! - (ft. Hannibal & Monty)
On episode 42, we are joined by Hannibal & Monty, we see Steven Anderson get banned from Ireland, we discuss the ongoing effects from the Vox Adpocalypse, we are introduced to the chad version of Egghead, and more!
July 10, 2019
Von's Hot Rod! - E.W. Jackson Vs. "Homocracy"? - Touchy Biden! - (ft. CaptnKyrsh)
On episode 41, we are joined by CaptnKyrsh, Von shows us his car collection, we see southern politician E.W. Jackson speak out against "homocracy", we continue to see how uncomfortable Biden makes people (especially Animancer), and more!
July 2, 2019
Swegta vs. Warcorpse! - Woke Farmers? - Gay Steve Harvey! - (ft. LordofPatriarchy)
On episode 40, we see Swegta square off with Warcorpse666, we are introduced to an ad with woke farmers, we see the return of Gay Steve Harvey talking about cults, and much more!
June 18, 2019
Animancer Day! - Onision Fears Plants? - Jared Vs. Haters! - (ft. Jeff Holiday)
On episode 39, we are joined by Jeff Holiday & Jae Darke, we celebrate Animancer's 21st birthday, we see Jared Genesis' song about his haters, we see the continual downfall of The Vigilant Christian, and more!
June 16, 2019
Gotcha Boys Ends! - Royal Family Vs. Fornite? - Anti-Drug PSAs! - (ft. Benpai)
On episode 38, we are joined by Benpai from Drunken Peasants, we discuss The Gotcha Boys ending, we see Prince Harry angry at Fortnite for some reason, we even check out some crazy old anti-drug PSAs, and more!
May 25, 2019
Open Letter to Mario! - Biden Allegations? - Rick Wiles Rebuked! - (ft. Pimpmunkx)
On episode 37, we are joined by Pimpmunk, we engage in our first bonus episode, we give an open letter to The Vigilant Christian, we see new allegations rise up about Joe Biden, we rebuke the bigotry of Rick Wiles, and more!
May 25, 2019
Joe Biden Will be Biden! - Mullet Dude Rages? - Steven Anderson! - (ft. Creamsicle)
On episode 36, we are joined by Creamsicle, we see Joe Biden get into more trouble over sniffing women, we watch a mullet man rage against Anderson Cooper, endure a terrible Steven Anderson video, and more!
May 25, 2019
WingsOfRedemption! - Warcorpse Smash! - Biden Blunders? - (ft. John Page/TehSmarty)
On episode 35, we are joined by John Page, we see Joe Biden accidentally announce his run for presidency, we see Warcorpse rage on the recent New Zealand tragedy, John introduces us to WingsOfRedemption, and more!
March 29, 2019
Jared is a Real Man! - New Zealand Explained! - Von Helton! - (ft. NateTalksToYou)
On episode 34, we are joined by NateTalksToYou, we give our explanation and express our frustration at the tragedy in New Zealand, we introduced Lord Jared Genesis to Nate, we talk about Biden dick-teasing his followers with running in 2020, and more!
March 29, 2019
Vermin Supreme! - FakeSagan & Alex Jones? - Nickelback Rant! - (ft. BillyTheFridge)
On episode 33, we are joined by Billy the Fridge, we see Vermin Supreme launch his 2020 campaign, we watch FakeSagan try to step up to Alex Jones, we watch as hating Nickelback becomes so mainstream that politicians make fun of them, and more!
March 29, 2019
Blocked by Razorfist! - Eric Porterfield Flops! - Mill Bitchell! - (ft. Jae Darke)
On episode 32, we are joined by Jae Darke, Swegta gets blocked by Razorfist, we see Eric Porterfield's flops, we see Mill Bitchell living up to his name, we address Brett Keane's bullshit accusations, and more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer! Diving headfirst into the degenerate backwash of the internet to find the very best and worst in entertainment, news, internet culture, and much more.
February 23, 2019
Brett Keane Vs. Swegta! - Von Helton's Clone? - Jared Vs. The Nukes! - (ft. Benpai)
On episode 31, we are joined by Benpai, we see Jared Genesis and Sage Wanderer talk about World War 3 being on the horizon, we see a Von Helton clone from a Weird Al video, we see an old clip of Swegta vs Brett Keane, and more!
February 23, 2019
Young Von Helton! - TVC Mario Apology? - Jared Does Kung-Fu! - (ft. Monty/Stikkman)
On episode 30, we are joined by Monty, we learn a thing or two about Von's history with his wife, we see Mario apologize for trying to get laid, we watch a man fight over rice, watch Jared Genesis show us how a real master of martial arts fights, and more!
February 22, 2019
Von Helton & Prager U! - Real Life NPC? - Wall GoFundMe Ends! - (ft. GirlDoesRant)
On episode 29, our hosts are joined by GirlDoesRant, we talk about the wall's GoFundMe getting shut down, we watch Von Helton attempt to team up with Prager U, we get to see a real life NPC, and more!
January 23, 2019
Louis C.K. Drama? - Von Exercises! - Debating Trump's Wall! - (ft. Insomnist)
On episode 28, our hosts are joined by RyanHimself and Sinrise of Insomnist, we discuss the bullshit drama surrounding Louis C.K., we have a bit of a back and forth about the Wall and Shutdown, we see Von's new exercise routine, and more!
January 14, 2019
Onision Drama! - The Joker Vs. Vape Shop! - Von Helton! - (ft. Pimpmunkx)
On episode 27, our hosts are joined by Pimpmunk, we talk about the recent Onision drama on DP, we discuss The Joker raiding a Vape shop for memes, we get into some Von Helton content, and more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer!
January 3, 2019
Animancer Vs. Von Helton! - Edge Wanderer! - Cringe Christmas! - (ft. ModernMedusa)
On episode 26, our hosts are joined by Modern Medusa, we watch Sage Wanderer show off his katana skills, we watch Von argue with Ani over Twitter, we see Egghead's horrible Christmas special, and more!
December 26, 2018
Vadim Newquist's Battle With Aids! - Have Republicans Changed? - Trans Debate!
On episode 25, our hosts moderated an informal debate between Vadim Newquist and long time detractor Aids Dank. Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer!
December 23, 2018
Manatee & Von Helton! - Game Awards Rant! - Papa Johns Cringe! - (ft. Jae Darke)
On episode 24, we are joined by Pull the Trigger, Animancer went on a massive rant against Von Helton, Swegta also had a memorable rant about Brett Keane, we talked about the Game Awards, watched a cringy Papa Johns ad, and more!
December 23, 2018
Simpsons Scientology! - Designer Genes? - Von's New Salute! - (ft. Jeff Holiday)
On episode 23, we are joined by Jeff Holiday, we talked about Bart Simpson's voice actor being a Scientologist, we learned about the next step in human evolution, we saw Von's brand new salute, and more!
December 4, 2018
Jimmy Dore Aftermath - Schooled on Gravity - Plus More! - (ft. Vadim Newquist)
On episode 22, our hosts are joined by Vadim Newquist, we talked about Vadim's recent debate with Jimmy Dore on Drunken Peasants, we got schooled by some moron on gravity, and more!
December 4, 2018
Trump & Elvis! - The Mothman! - World's Oldest Weeb! - (ft. HonestRed)
On episode 21, we were joined by Honest Red, we saw Trump get into shit for giving Elvis the Medal of Freedom, we learned a thing or two about the Mothman, we saw the world's oldest weeaboo, Animancer considered getting a Hand Job, and more!
December 4, 2018
Cringe-O-Ween! - Dump Cakes Ad? - Egghead's Uncle In Jail! - (ft. MarshalManson)
On episode 20, we were joined by Marshal Manson and Marilyn Mathers, we watched some of Egghead's cringey Halloween special, we made ourselves some dump cakes, we watched Uncle Stormy go to prison, and more!
November 15, 2018
Punching Feminists = Banned! - Dead Or Steve Shives? - (ft. Skewbanks & HHH)
On episode 19, we were joined by Skewbanks & HHH, we found out that punching feminists in video games is banned, celebrated Egghead Day, we asked ourselves if we'd rather be dead or Steve Shives, and more!
November 14, 2018
Sir Von Helton! - Old Man Egghead! - Caravan Lawsuit! - (ft. PaganSituations)
On episode 18, we were joined by PaganSituations, we saw Von talk about how he could become a knight, saw Egghead put on a cringey character, suffered through Tucker Carlson, talked about caravans, and more!
November 14, 2018
President Von Helton? - Bigfoot Stories! - Underwear For Your Chest! - (ft. Benpai)
On episode 17, we were joined by Benpai, we saw Von Helton tell us what he would do as president, we listened to some Bigfoot stories, heard about Megyn Kelley getting fired, saw underwear for women's boobs, and more!
October 30, 2018
God's Movie! - Von Helton Wins! - Affirmative Action Ending? - (ft. Anahata)
On episode 16, we were joined by Anahata Hearts, we learned a thing or two about God's movie and secret giants hidden under the ice, we saw affirmative action may make it's way out, we saw Von successfully use his Elder Scroll, and more!
October 30, 2018
Dog Diplomacy! - National-Tism! - Public Freakouts! - Loominaty! - (ft. Jae Darke)
On episode 15, we were joined by Jae Darké, we learned how dogs can be used for world peace, we saw Joshua Bonehill return with his national-tism, we looked at some public freakouts, saw Von don some classy attire, and more!
October 30, 2018
Kanye Loves Trump! - Kicking Ball! - Joshua Bonehill - Crapshoot! - (ft. Chicah)
On episode 14, we were joined by Chica, we watched Kanye talk to Trump in the Oval Office, we were introduced to Joshua Bonehill, we saw the Point of Spective guy lay down another classic, played some Crapshoot in DP's absence, and more!
October 30, 2018
Teeth Love! - Soy Kick! - The Virgin Von Vs. The Chad Warden! - (ft. TheGeekRoom)
On episode 13, we were joined by The Geek Room, saw Von Helton claim teeth are a fetish, saw a soyboy kick someone for thinking differently, revisited Chad Warden, and more!
October 30, 2018
Lindsay Lohan Steals Chilluns! - Von Blames His Wife? - Cenk Uygur! - (ft. TheMedsPeds)
On episode 12, we were joined by TheMedsPeds, watched Lindsay Lohan steal some chilluns, watched VonHelton throw his wife under the bus and sing some tunes, Animancer suffered through a TYT video, and more!
October 30, 2018
Jim Bakker Buckets! - God In Hurricanes? - G Man Vs. Laci Green! - (ft. Pimpmunkx)
On episode 11, we were joined by Pimpmunk, watched Jim Bakker's concern for everyone's bowels, had a talk about privatizing social media websites, watched a beached whale and talked a bit about fatness, complained about YouTube as always, and more!
October 30, 2018
Christian Situations! - The Bigotry Coi! - Constitution Day! - (ft. Marshal Manson)
On episode 10, we were joined by Marshal Manson, we endured the Christian stupidity of Brett Keane, Von Helton, Wild Bill, Steven Anderson, and more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer. Diving headfirst into the degenerate zeitgeist of the internet.
October 29, 2018
Article 13! - TVC Mario Struck Down? - Delve Into Madness! - (ft. DigbyTheGoat)
On episode 9, we were joined by Digby and Creamsicle, talked about the bullshit of article 13, watched The Vigilant Christian be struck down by YouTube, delved into total madness, and more!
October 29, 2018
State of YouTube - Egghead Cringe! - Von Helton Failures! - (ft. Hellbent)
On episode 8, we were joined by Hellbent, watched a stupid Egghead video, saw some more Von Helton failure, had a talk about the state of the internet, and more!
October 29, 2018
Von Helton = Sorceror Supreme! - Alex Jones Vs. Rubio! - (ft. SkepTalkLive)
On episode 7, we were joined by SkepTalkLive, watched VonHelton become a true wizard, saw a fat woman complain to Taco Bell about cheese, watched Alex Jones take on Little Marco, and more!
September 9, 2018
Von Helton Flops! - Slam Poetry! - Trans Conspiracies? - (ft. WizardofCause)
On episode 6, we were joined by Wizard of Cause, endured through some shitty Feminist slam poetry, leaned about the underground transgender actor ring, caught up with our buddy Von Helton, and more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer. Diving headfirst into the degenerate zeitgeist of the internet.
September 9, 2018
Macho Manly Men! - Jim Bakker's Apocalypse! - This Makes No Sense! - (ft. HHH)
On episode 5, we were joined by Half Heartless Heathen, we learned what it means to be a man, saw Jim Baker take on genocide, and watched the show fall to utter madness!
September 9, 2018
Mayor Kane Wins! - G Man's G Scam! - Gnomes Suck! - (ft. HHH)
On episode 4, we were joined by HalfHeartlessHeathen, saw Kane finally become mayor of Knox County, watched G Man reach Brett Keane levels of scum, and saw a manchild whine about how horrible gnomes are.
August 7, 2018
Warcorpse Runs! - Hartman Woes! - Kentucky Meat Shower! - (ft. Vadim Newquist)
On episode 3, we were joined by Vadim Newquist, had Sweg tear into the living ambien pill that is Warcorpse666, learned about the Kentucky Meat Shower, and had Animancer expose the religious agenda of Butch Hartman's Oaxis Entertainment. Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer. Diving headfirst into the degenerate zeitgeist of the internet.
July 25, 2018
Dave Daubenmire Vs. The Gay! - Trump Kids! - (ft. Pimpmunkx & Marshal Manson)
On episode 2, we were joined by Pimpmunk and Marshal Manson, watched a knife and a bat fight, saw a Christian preach about the inconvenience of homosexuality, discovered the love child of G-Time Johnny and Evan LeFavor, and much more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer. Diving headfirst into the degenerate zeitgeist of the internet.
July 25, 2018
Underhaven Begins! - Waluigi Robbed! - Snake's Booty! - RIP ToysRUs!
On episode 1, our hosts dug into internet culture, Animancer taught Swegta the origin of Waluigi, we talked about Snake's ass, said goodbye to Toys R Us, and much more! Welcome to Underhaven with Swegta and Animancer. Diving headfirst into the degenerate zeitgeist of the internet.
July 25, 2018


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Femi Akenpetide (Basketball)
Maile Hetherington (Volleyball)
Neil McKenny (Hockey)
Vice President
Justin Dion (Fencing)
Mellisa Hancock (Field Hockey)
Enzo MacKenzie
Member at Large
SAAC serves as an organization to bridge communication between student-athletes and administration. One of our many important goals is to help teams overcome issues or obstacles they may face throughout their season. By bringing light to their issues, we strengthen the voice of all student-athletes within the University. To further enhance the student experience, SAAC plans several exciting and interactive events throughout the year. Some of these include the freshman Olympics, the student-athlete auction, and a student-athlete prom. This organization is extremely dedicated to making an impact on our community. In order to achieve this, we help facilitate fundraisers and events during the year including, writing letters to the troops during the holidays, volunteering at homeless shelters, the MS Walk, and a breast cancer awareness walk.
One of the most successful programs SAAC is involved with is the literacy program at the Dunbar school in Bridgeport. The work we have done there has received national recognition but most importantly has helped the students' reading and writing levels improve greatly. We send representatives from Sacred Heart athletics to the school five days a week to help the students and serve as mentors to them as well. SAAC will host our fourth annual Student-Athlete auction this spring and all proceeds from the auction go towards the Lisa Moray scholarship.
This year, SAAC is collaborating with a new and exciting club called the Heart Attack. The sole mission of the Heart Attack is to foster, create, and provide opportunities to increase school spirit for all Sacred Heart University community members. Already, the Heart Attack has shown major progress in establishing themselves in the University. On freshmen move-in day, the Heart Attack e-board members and members of SAAC greeted over 400 first-year students and their families and informed them of this new spirit club. We are extremely excited to be involved with this program and have high hopes to bring athletes and students together.
Our appreciation goes out to the Faculty and Administration, and especially our student-athletes who remain involved in this organization's success. We hope you enjoy and participate in our upcoming events!
Femi Akinpetide (Basketball) and Maile Hetherington (Volleyball)
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YORK, Pa., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilife Corporation ("Unilife" or "Company") (NASDAQ: UNIS, ASX: UNS), today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the Company U.S. Patent No. 8,167,837 for the Unifill® ready-to-fill (prefilled) syringe.
This key Unilife patent, which provides Unilife and its customers with a long-term competitive advantage into 2026, covers Unilife's proprietary technology for the integration of automatic and operator-controlled needle retraction features within the barrel of a prefilled syringe.
Mr. Alan Shortall, CEO of Unilife Corporation, said, "The Unifill syringe is the world's first and only prefilled syringe with integrated safety features. This patented technology differentiates Unifill from every other prefilled syringe that is either on the market, or known by us to be in development. It is a key component of our strong and fast-expanding intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The patent further validates the uniqueness of Unilife's proprietary integrated retraction technology.
"The importance of this patent is evident from the many pharmaceutical companies seeking access to our best-in-class devices. Unilife's devices enable pharmaceutical companies to differentiate their injectable drugs from competitors' products, build market share and protect or increase their revenues.
"Expert legal opinion indicates that the unique safety, functionality and performance characteristics of our proprietary technologies may be utilized to extend the commercial lifecycles of drug-device combination products beyond the patent expiration of the drug itself. Because more than 70 biologics with combined annual revenues in excess of $70 billion are set to fall off the patent cliff between now and 2020, we have commenced discussions with a number of pharmaceutical customers with a view to enhancing and extending the commercial lifecycles of their blockbuster therapies.
"We continue to invest heavily in the diversification of our IP portfolio in order to expand and protect our position as a global leader for injectable drug delivery systems. Indeed, we expect our total number of patent filings to increase by two to three times in calendar year 2012 compared to 2011. These investments are building significant shareholder value and providing the impetus for our future growth by significantly expanding the scope of commercial opportunities available to Unilife," concluded Mr. Shortall.
Unilife has to-date been granted 60 patents worldwide for its device technologies and has filed more than one hundred additional patent applications that are expected to be granted at various times by the USPTO and other international patent organizations.
About Unilife CorporationUnilife Corporation (NASDAQ: UNIS / ASX: UNS) is a U.S. based developer and commercial supplier of advanced drug delivery systems. Unilife collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking innovative, differentiated devices that can enable or enhance the delivery of injectable drugs and vaccines supplied in either a liquid stable or lyophilized form. The Unifill syringe, the world's first and only prefilled syringe with fully integrated safety features, sits at the leading edge of this diversified portfolio. In addition to prefilled and hypodermic safety syringes with automatic, user-controlled needle retraction, Unilife has other proprietary technology platforms including drug reconstitution delivery systems, auto-injectors, auto-infusion pump systems and specialized devices for targeted organ delivery. Unilife's global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in York, PA. For more information on Unilife, please visit www.unilife.comForward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Our management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and those described from time to time in other reports which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
General: UNIS-G Investor Contacts (US):Analyst EnquiriesInvestor Contacts (Australia)Todd Fromer / Garth RussellLynn Pieper
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Unilife CorporationP: + 1 212-682-6300
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One last thought about title dropping. In this industry just about everyone you meet has some sort of fitness title with countless acronyms following their name. "Hi, I'm John, fitness director and ACSM and ACE certified personal trainer." "Hello, I'm Jane, health club owner and AFAA kickboxing certified." "Howdy, I'm Bob, group fitness program director and AFPA yoga instructor."
The certification agencies and acronyms are countless. And quite frequently our titles look more like alphabet soup than anything else. To those of us in the field, it's completely normal. But to "regular" people, our alphabet soup is their filet mignon. In fact, just a casual slip of "I'm a personal trainer" or "I own a health club" is sure to both dazzle the laypeople and begin an onslaught of questions.
Our line of work fascinates folks outside the fitness world. They believe that we, as fitness professionals, hold the key to unlocking their true hard-bodied self and that we somehow possess the knowledge that can turn their behinds into J-Lo's and their abs into Brad Pitt's. The four magic words, "I'm a personal trainer," turns on their mental light bulb and opens the door to questions about eating habits, lifting routines and sometimes even more personal issues.
As a personal trainer and group exercise instructor, I can't tell you the number of times I've accidentally slipped and mentioned my profession and then been pummeled by queries. As you know, most people want to know some basic things — should I lift before or after I do cardio, how much protein should I eat, and how do I get rid of "this" (as they point or pull on their problem areas)?
Sometimes though, the questions get more personal. A woman who I had just met at a party pulled me aside to ask me if passing gas while running was normal. Another time at a wedding reception the best man quietly asked me if all spin bikes were that "uncomfortable" for guys. And even the grocery store isn't safe. In casual conversation at the checkout line a teenage girl asked what I did for a living and then asked why her thighs were always the first thing to start sweating when she was on the elliptical.
Why do people feel the need to tell you these intimate details about their fitness routines? Because they trust us. We, like most health professionals, are held in esteem for our knowledge. Because we're constantly talking and reading about exercise and nutrition, it's easy to forget that much of the public is still clueless about fitness. They get mixed messages from advertisements, the media and even their friends and family about how to stay healthy. No wonder that when they spot someone with credentials in the industry they can't stop the stream of questions. They want answers — and with America's obesity epidemic they need them.
Granted, being hit with a ton of questions on your day off may be a bit annoying, not to mention occasionally uncomfortable, but it can be worth it. Although you are not getting paid for your "services," it's a great opportunity to encourage people to get fit and eat a proper diet. And you don't always have to give your expertise away for free either. Make sure to keep your business cards on you at all times. They can always call you if they want to come in for a personal training session, group exercise class or a tour of your facility. So, go ahead.Don't be afraid to drop your title occasionally when mingling with those outside the industry. You never know what just a few uncomfortable answers can do for someone else and possibly for your business.


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Do you remember your first car? For car enthusiasts, a first car is more than just a means of getting from point a to point b. When they think about that car, they're taken back to early solo drives, initial attempts at car repairs and that first-car sense of freedom. Welcome to 1A Auto's "My First Car" series, in which our founders, management and staff share stories about their first cars. In the first post of the series, 1A Auto Public Relations Manager John MacDonald tells his first car love story.Read More
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OEM vs Aftermarket: Are Auto Parts Created Equal?
Being in the aftermarket auto parts bizzz, I often find myself verbally battling with guys that are hardcore OEM auto parts only. They usually say "I only buy OEM auto parts because "aftermarket stuff" never fits, works, lasts, etc." They usually have an example of a part that they bought from a local auto part store that didn't work out for them for whatever reason. Fair enough, we've all been there. Now, I have absolutely no problem with OEM parts by any means. In fact, before working for 1A Auto, I was a technician at a Cadillac dealer using all OEM parts. Needless to say, I'm quite familiar with a wide range of auto parts. Do bad OEM parts exist? Absolutely! (Just ask anybody that has owned a Cadillac Catera (Sorry, I had to…)) Do bad aftermarket auto parts exist? Absolutely. However, not all auto parts are created equal. So let's talk about it.
We'll start our examples with a company that does really exist and everybody knows of them because they make absolutely fantastic suspension products. I'm leaving the name out because the auto parts that they build are more relevant than their name. For now, let's call them "Company X". Now, the way I understand it, about 50% of the suspension parts that Company X produces are OEM parts for brand new cars. Naturally, they also produce extra's for the car dealer's to stock in their parts departments. It would be in an OEM brand name box, but it is actually built by Company X. When the OEM's need a part produced, Company X is given specs by the vehicle manufactures and as you may guess, they build these auto parts to the exact specifications that they are given. The OEM engineers really only need these parts to last as long as the car's suspension warranty, without compromising safety or their own brand name in the process. All the parts function as they are designed to, but long term, some parts are better than others.
The other 50% of the auto parts that Company X produces are what I call "high quality aftermarket auto parts". They are Company X's aftermarket brand, built to their own specs, which are vastly improved over the OEM parts (if they need to be). They find the faults of the original designs and they correct them for their aftermarket brand because Company X wants them to last forever. Everything is greaseable (as suspension parts should be), and engineered to be better than the OEM's originally wanted. It may be a visible change in the look, or it may look identical and be internally changed. In some cases the OEM part doesn't need to be improved upon, and the high quality aftermarket part brand is the same exact part as OEM but without the part numbers marked on them.
On the other hand, there are the cheaper options available out there which I call "low quality aftermarket auto parts". These are typically the ones that can give "aftermarket parts" as a whole a bad name. The reason that they are the cheapest price is because they are the cheapest to produce. Being the cheapest to produce rarely equals the highest quality. The unfortunate truth to these parts is that you don't really know if this is the part that you are buying until you attempt to attach it to your car. Before long, you need torches and welders to make it fit, and you need a new one in a few weeks.
Now you can't talk about OEM vs Aftermarket auto parts without talking about price. Here's the way it works. Since the average consumer can only buy OEM parts through car dealers, the dealers can charge a premium. There is typically minimal price differences between dealers because their doesn't need to be. They control the flow of OEM parts. Aftermarket parts are different because you can have multiple manufacturers of similar products. You can count on all of them being priced less than an OEM part from a dealer, but the quality can vary greatly. High quality aftermarket parts are priced far less than the dealer, but sold from a variety of different outlets which means competition and a super high quality part at a competitive price. Then there are the cheap (and I do mean cheap) low quality aftermarket parts. They will be priced the lowest, and may or may not be what you want when you open the box. "EEEK! What is that!?"
So although my opinion may appear to biased because of my position, I'll give it to you anyway. I prefer the high quality aftermarket parts over OEM because I know what goes into them, and the price is right of course. Want more? Ok, fine. Recently I installed some new ignition coils in my wife's RX8 as a general maintenance procedure. I took a few pictures for OEM vs aftermarket comparisons. The new ones were perfect in every way, and the RX8 is happier than ever. (OEM's are on the left side of the picture, and the 1A Auto coils are on the right.)
So how do you tell a quality aftermarket auto part company from the others? Take a look at what else they have to offer you, including warranties and guarantees, USA based customer service, installation videos, engaging blog articles and other automotive content, etc. If it looks like they care, they probably do.


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Defenders of the Innocent Second Annual Awards Reception: Dominican Sisters
Dominican Sisters of Springfield Tribute
On May 18, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield received the Defenders of the Innocent Award from the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project.
Below you can read some of the tributes to these wonderful women who work so tirelessly for justice, including justice for the innocence.
Larry Golden's Introduction of The Dominican Sisters of Springfield
Recipients of the Defenders of the Innocent Award, May 18, 2009
I began working with the Dominicans on the thorny issue of the location of scattered site housing back in the mid-1990's. My respect quickly grew for them as they helped lead this community through a very divisive racial issue laden with class and racial conflict.
A couple of years later, they joined with the university and the community in working on the Springfield Project to assist residents living on the east side of Springfield to gain greater control over their lives and their community and to improve the neighborhoods that they lived in.
The Sisters' Support for the Innocence Project
Not long after, they agreed to assist in the formation of the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project. Their opposition to the death penalty and their compassion for those who are wrongfully convicted led them to take an active role, particularly as we worked on our attempt to exonerate Julie Rea Harper of Lawrenceville, Illinois.
The Sisters Accepting their Award
The Dominican Sisters have quietly fought for social justice in Springfield and throughout the world. They have sisters in Peru. They have sisters in Iraq. They have fought for a better life in those countries and other areas of the world.
A Personal Note
I'll end this tribute on another personal note. My youngest daughter has had the possibility of going to work for an organization called TransFair USA in Oakland, California. TransFair is an organization that certifies products for fair trade. It is concerned with the working conditions and just compensation of the workers who produce the items.
A couple of years ago, my daughter called me one night and asked, "Do you think the Dominican Sisters of Springfield who are listed as supporters of TransFair is the same group you work with?"
Knowing their commitment to social justice, without even checking, I quickly assured my daughter that they were surely the same group. This is a group that does not shy away from controversy if it benefits people throughout the world in accord with their principles. It is just an incredibly great honor for me to present the 2009 Defenders of the Innocent Organizational Award to the Dominican Sisters of Springfield.


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A Belmont day care center that closed abruptly last week was violating state rules by having too few workers and not providing nutritious meals.
A Belmont day care center that closed abruptly last week was violating state rules by having too few workers and not providing nutritious meals.
Great Beginnings Child Development Center shut its doors Friday, leaving employees searching for new jobs and parents scrambling to find care for their children.
The center, which opened in 2000, was not forced to close by the Division of Childhood Development and Early Education. But the state agency that oversees day care centers was notified earlier this month that the center would close March 22.
When the business ceased operations it was in violation of several practices, according to the Division of Childhood Development and Early Education.
The most recent investigation was last week. According to the report, an insufficient number of care providers were watching the children.
Another complaint was lodged in February, reporting that children there did not get sufficient meals and snacks.
In both cases the center was instructed to make changes to correct the issues. With the center now closed, the point is moot.
But a former employee of the center said Monday afternoon that the allegations held merit.
Level of care
Cassie Alexander worked at Great Beginnings for 10 months.
She said goodbye to the children and parents Friday afternoon.
�I was the last employee left on Friday,� she said.
During her time at the day care center, Alexander said she saw the enrollment go from 70 children to 25.
Dirty conditions and lack of organization were apparent, Alexander said.
In addition to taking payments from parents and watching children, Alexander said she worked in the kitchen. Each day was nerve-racking, she said.
�I was working in the kitchen, and I complained that we didn�t have enough food to feed the kids,� she said. �Nothing was planned. We were just working day to day.�
Among other issues, Alexander said the facility wasn�t kept clean; there weren�t enough care providers; and basic supplies weren�t available � such as crayons and paper.
�It was a mess. It really was,� Alexander said. �The place was just horrible. It was nasty, and it wasn�t the teachers� fault.�
Training and payroll
Employees got paid every other Friday, according to Alexander.
Last Friday should have been payday. Alexander said she�s yet to be paid.
�We kind of figured we weren�t going to get paid Friday,� she said.
No recent complaints have been made with the N.C. Department of Labor regarding payroll.
The last time a Great Beginnings employee reported not being paid was in May 2012, according to Neal O�Briant with the Department of Labor.
But there were other deficiencies, according to Alexander.
Employees weren�t offered training, she said. Some workers� CPR certification had expired, according to Alexander.
�That�s dangerous,� she said. �We just didn�t have proper training. And in child care, proper training is serious.�
Some parents and employees didn�t find out that the center was closing until last week, Alexander said.
Alexander said she found out earlier this month when she saw a document that said the center was closing March 22.
Alexander said she didn�t keep the news a secret. But workers didn�t know until Thursday that the center would close the next day, according to Alexander.
They found out in a text message, Alexander said.
Doors close
The day care center on Glenway Street sat empty Monday morning, a small bus the only vehicle in the lot.
No notices were posted on the door.
A call made to the business owner, Suzanne Jacobs, was not immediately returned.
Parents have found other arrangements for their children. Alexander said she�s found a new job.
She said she once adored Great Beginnings. Both her children were enrolled at the center prior to her employment there. After just a few months working at the center, Alexander said she withdrew her children.
Alexander said she felt if little things had been changed, the center could�ve stayed open. But if closure was the only option, Alexander said she wishes it had been handled differently.
�It just wasn�t fair to the employees and the parents who took their children there every day,� she said.
You can reach reporter Diane Turbyfill at 704-869-1817 and twitter.com/GazetteDiane.
Past problems
The Division of Childhood Development and Early Education documents complaints and resolutions for issues at North Carolina day care centers. The following complaints were lodged against Great Beginnings Child Development Center in 2012 and 2013.
March 12 complaint:
Not enough staff to care for the number of children present.
The complaint was confirmed.
Staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. At 4 p.m., one staff member was left to watch two groups of children when another worker had to leave to go to her second job. One space had five children ranging in age from 3 years old to school age. The other space had three children ranging in from infants to 1 year olds.
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Due to low staff, one staff person supervised five children in one space from a half door. No staff person was physically present in the space with the children after 4 p.m.
Follow up:
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. None of the spaces contained an attendance sheet.
Feb. 26 complaint:
Meals and/or snacks were not provided.
The complaint was confirmed.
Children between ages 1 and 2 were routinely grouped with older children. A 1 year old was enrolled in a classroom with 3 year old children.
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted.
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu. The menu did not reflect that meals were served to the children.
Dec. 2, 2012 complaint:
Children were not adequately supervised.
That allegation was not confirmed.
Monthly fire drills were not documented.
Jan. 27, 2012 complaint:
Facility not meeting sanitation/health requirements
Inappropriate discipline of children
Child abuse/neglect
The child abuse/neglect claim was not confirmed. The other two complaints were.
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Staff observed a worker in a toddler classroom holding down the backs of children's necks on their mats because the children would not nap.
Child was handled roughly. Staff members observed a worker jerk up a 1-year-old child by one arm.
A modified criminal record check was not conducted every three years. One staff member did not have a three-year criminal record check completed since Nov. 10, 2008.
Mouse droppings were found in the facility. Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises.
Complaints investigated in 2012 were answered by the day care center via letter, saying the issues had been resolved.
The 2013 complaints haven�t yet been resolved.


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This week in personnel announcements and new hires, Graham E. French resigned as manager of a Vanguard metals fund, and Angelia Shay of New York Life was named president of Women in Insurance & Financial Services.
Also, Hartford Funds hired Joshua West in Southern California, and Penn Mutual announced new positions for Jonathan Self and Michael DePalma.
FSI Adds New Directors, Selects New Board Vice Chairwoman and PAC Chairman
The Financial Services Institute has elected two new directors for its Board for 2014, and elevated two of its directors to new leadership positions. Scott Curtis, president of Raymond James Financial Services and Amy Webber, president of Cambridge Investment Research are now members of FSI's 16-member board.
In addition to the new directors, FSI also elected Valerie Brown, CEO of Cetera Financial Group, as the new vice chairwoman. Brown will serve a one-year term and then become board chairwoman in 2015. FSI also elected Adam Antoniades, president and CEO of First Allied, to serve as FSI PAC Board chairman. Both of these Board leadership positions roll up to the FSI Executive Committee and will take effect on Jan. 1.
"We are very pleased that our already strong and diverse Board is adding two more industry leaders to its roster," said Dale Brown, FSI's president and CEO. "Our advocacy agenda benefits firms and advisors of all sizes and business models, and our Board of Directors continues to reflect that diversity. Our Directors volunteer their time, resources and expertise in support of our mission of advocacy for a healthier, more business friendly regulatory environment for our members and their clients to thrive."
Vanguard Precious Metals Fund Manager Steps Down
Vanguard announced Tuesday that Graham E. French, portfolio manager of the $2.4 billion Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining Fund, was stepping down from day-to-day fund management responsibilities at M&G Investment Management Ltd., effective immediately.
French managed the Precious Metals and Mining Fund since 1996; before that he had spent five years as assistant manager. French, who joined M&G in 1989, will remain in a consultative role with the fund for the next six months.
Co-manager Randeep Somel, CFA, will assume sole portfolio management responsibilities. Somel joined M&G in 2005, and has worked side-by-side with French for the past five years. M&G expects to name a co-manager in the near future.
Founded in 1931, M&G is based in London and manages more than $300 billion in assets. The firm has served as investment advisor to the Precious Metals and Mining Fund since its inception in 1984, and also oversees portions of the $22 billion Vanguard International Growth Fund, $222.5 million Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Fund, and $2.2 billion International Portfolio of Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund.
Shay Named to Top Spot at Women in Insurance
Angelia Shay, an agent in New York Life's Richmond general office, has been named president of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS). The professional organization for women in the financial services industry is dedicated to attracting women to the sector and helping them develop their talents. The organization has 1,000 members and 24 local chapters.
Shay joined New York Life in 1994 and is a Life Underwriter Training Council fellow. She is also a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is the founder and president of THE PATH Financial Strategies (formerly The Fritter Group), which provides holistic insurance and financial services for pre-retirees, retirees and business owners.
Hartford Funds Goes With West in California
Hartford Funds announced Tuesday that it has hired Joshua West as an advisor consultant to non-wirehouse advisors in Southern California. In this role, he will be responsible for driving regional sales efforts and will serve as a resource for financial advisors on the firm's products and strategies. He is based in Westminster, Calif., and will report to Mike Tobin, divisional vice president.
West joins with a decade of industry experience. Most recently, he served as a regional vice president for Fidelity Investments, where he supported agents in all channels throughout southern Los Angeles, Orange County and Hawaii. Previously, he was a regional annuity specialist for The Hartford—Planco, supporting northern California and northern Nevada. Prior to his role at Planco, he held various roles at Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Financial.
Penn Mutual Names Self, DePalma
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. announced Monday that Jonathan Self has been appointed sales manager of Navigon Financial Group, the firm's career agency in Raleigh, N.C., and Michael DePalma has been appointed sales manager at the firm's Connecticut agency, National Legacy Group.
Self, who has been with Penn Mutual since 2008, previously served as an account manager and recruiter for Allegis Group in Raleigh, N.C., where his responsibilities included recruiting and placing engineers.
Prior to joining, DePalma spent time as district manager at Guardian Life and as sales manager at MassMutual.
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proveninnovation had een nieuw logo ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
Een winnaar werd gekozen uit48 ontwerpen ingezonden door13 freelance designers.
Proven Innovation is a company of web and IT developers providing innovative solutions that stand the test of time. We are looking for a creative design on a complete logo and stationary set.
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All standard formats (incl transparent logo for website)
Proven Innovation helps people and organizations achieve success through the effective use of IT solutions that are intuitive, attractive, and effective in their objectives. We strive to utilize proven technologies in innovative ways. Proven Innovations services include custom software development, web applications, website design, and IT and educational consulting.
The logo needs to be crisp, modern and slightly understated, and should hint at, or allude to, IT and web solutions but not in a corny or clichéd manner. Our website (proveninnovation.com) will be a clean, open, uncluttered, "Web2.0" style site, themed around the winning logo.
We are open to color suggestions that will suit a Web2.0 website and will print well.
A strap line is not required, however we are very open to any ideas that evolve from the company info provided.
The stationary designs should be the standard set including business card, compliment slip and letterhead, and will print onto white paper.
Payment options include PayPal and Moneybookers.
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Looking forward to seeing your creative work. Best of luck!
This contest was originally listed in multiple categories:
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AMBOY – There were enough momentum swings in the final quarter Saturday afternoon at The Harbor to make even the toughest football fan seasick.
The end result, for Amboy, was gut-wrenching.
Three minutes after the Clippers tipped the momentum needle in their favor, the Mercer County Golden Eagles swung it back the other way and won 33-21 to reach the Class 2A semifinals.
Three minutes after the Amboy Clippers tipped the momentum needle in their favor, the Mercer County Golden Eagles swung it back the other way and won 33-21 to advance to the Class 2A semifinals.
The tail end of the 18-play, 10-minute drive that gave Amboy a 21-20 lead with 7:28 to play was enough to give the Clipper faithful ulcers.
Tyson Powers sneaked over center to pick up a yard and a first down at the Mercer County 1-yard line. The senior quarterback pumped his fist when a measurement confirmed the third-down conversion, the Clippers' fourth of the drive that began at their own 33.
Fullback Jackson Sorrells was bottled up for a 1-yard loss. A false start took the ball back to the 7. Powers' cut back on an option left to get 2 hard-fought yards. On third and 5, he extended the play rolling left before fitting the ball into a tiny window for Jordan Ernst, who slid along the back of the end zone to make the catch despite wet-shirt coverage by linebacker Devin Morford.
"We saw that they were bringing the blitz, so we just wanted to try to sneak a tight end," Powers said.
The sneakiness continued. Instead of Canaan Ross lining up to kick the extra point, it was Powers, who kicked PATs until Ross took over during the postseason.
"We were thinking, 'Are they gonna notice this?' " Powers said. "They didn't, so we got lucky there. We'll take it."
Garrett Liebing snapped the ball directly to Powers. He lofted a pass to a wide-open Damon Quest, who released off the left edge.
But then Morford got even, and the vaunted Mercer County passing attack finally went yard after being held mostly to singles and doubles up until that point.
"When we got the two-point conversion, I thought momentum swung," Amboy coach Gary Jones said. "We had done a very good job on defense of not giving up the big play, because that's been their forte all season."
Tanner Matlick connected with Tyson Nylin twice for 8 yards. After he hit Zach Nelson on a slant on the right side, Matlick went back to that side.
Morford, noticing the coverage was sagging deep, cut off a deep route and turned it into a hitch.
"There was a defender right behind him, so I was thinking maybe first down or something like that," Matlick said.
Morford spun to his left to evade Sorrells and ran the sideline untouched for a 54-yard score with 4:23 to play.
"All I was thinking about was running as fast as I can to score," Morford said.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Matlick chased the play and was at the 20, hands in the air as Morford broke the plane.
"I was going crazy, thinking, 'Is this real life? Oh my gosh, that just happened.' " Matlick said.
Amboy moved the ball to its own 45, but on third-and-7, Austin Rooth jumped a Powers pass to Sorrells in the right flat. He juggled it for a moment before going 45 yards for a dagger-like score. The PAT made it 33-21 with 2:29 left.
"That linebacker just flowed right there," Jones said. "He didn't bite on anything."
The pick was Powers' first incompletion of the game, making him 5-for-6. After completing a 16-yard pass to Quest on the next drive, he threw another, caught by Logan Snyder. Kneel-downs brought Amboy's season to a close.
Powers threw for 98 yards. Matlick was 12-for-18 for 204 yards, as the Eagles outgained the Clippers 313-287 in total yardage.
Zach Nelson led Mercer County (12-0) with 81 yard on 13 carries, one going for a touchdown. Cooper Nelson (16 carries, 63 yards) and Spencer Johnson (16 for 58) led a methodical Amboy attack that went 6-for-10 on third-down conversions.
The Clippers drew first blood, turning a fumble on Mercer County's first snap into a touchdown. After Drew Fordham fell on the ball at the 13, Johnson took a toss left 11 yards. Cooper Nelson scored from the 2, and Ross drilled the point after with 8:37 left in the first.
Mercer County nearly turned a third-and-30 into a score on the next drive. Two Matlick passes moved the ball 35 yards for the first, but on fourth-and-goal from the 4, he hit Nylin along the right edge of the end zone. The wideout got a foot down, but safety Austin Covert hit him to jar the ball free.
But the Eagles scored on their next two possessions, on a 36-yard Zach Nelson scamper early in the second and a Matlick sneak with 4:52 left in the half.
Amboy answered. On third-and-6, Powers hit Taylor Ikens in the right seam. He absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit by Zach Nelson and rumbled for a 50-yard gain, 40 of them after contact. Three plays later, Spencer Johnson coasted in from 2 yards away.
Andrew Klein registered Amboy's only sack on the next drive, spearing Matlick at the Eagles' 34.
"That was awesome," Klein said. "All week, we preached how nobody's been able to put some pressure on this kid. The secondary was able to do their job and help us get some momentum going into the half."


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Sweet-smelling glitter playdough recipe
Playdough is a terrific tool for creative play and learning in young children. It is easy to model and builds self-esteem. Making your own playdough saves money and allows you a bit of creative expression too! This sweet-smelling glitter playdough will delight everybody's senses and as an added bonus, it will make lovely glittery Playdough jewellery
What you need:
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 4 tablespoons of cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 cup of salt
- 2 cups of boiling water
- Some glitter
- Food colouring
- A few drops of any essential oil such as peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, bergamot, rose, etc.
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Put everything in a bowl and mix it up. It takes a while and may look like it's not coming together, but hang in there. Once it's roughly together, you can throw it on the bench to knead. It will eventually come together nicely.
Keep it in an air-tight container and it will last for weeks.


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However, I like the flexibility of WCF in allowing http, TCP, MSMQ. This aspect seems to facilitate a distributed and scalable architecture. Is it correct for me to conclude that WCF would continue to be my best bet when it comes to fire-and-forget durable message queueing?


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Correct , it's no longer a c&r, but it was an older sporter redo from many years ago with the stock barrel and I got it from a private sale. I'd never sporterize a stock configuration 03 unless it was really beat otherwise.
I did a ton of work to it,,jeweled the bolt, polished the bolt face, redid the stock, installed a Douglas premium mid profile barrel, match chamber, some trigger polishing and re-blued it. I think it came out OK if I do say so myself. It has a very pretty grained stock too, my funky camera just doesn't do it justice.
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Curry in a Hurry
August 10, 2012
I absolutely love curry. This chicken salad is super fast and easy to throw together in the evening and then perfect in a pita for lunch the next day. You can make all sorts of alterations by swapping out the flavors of jam; I've used guava, mango and apricot. I've also subbed chunks of pineapple for the golden raisins and toasted almonds for the cashews. I chose to make a twist on Ina Garten's recipe by boiling and shredding my chicken, instead of baking it. Either way, it will turn out great. This is the first chicken salad I've made with white wine and it really adds a nice zing, you should give it a try!
Curry Chicken Salad
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup jam or chutney
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews
- Whole wheat pitas
Place the chicken breasts in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from water and shred with two forks. For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth. Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate ovenight to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews right before serving,stuffed in half a wheat pita with lettuce. Enjoy!
Zesty Chicken Salad
July 9, 2011
This light chicken salad makes a perfect summertime lunch.
Eat alone, or serve on an English Muffin or Sandwich Thins (my latest obsession) with lettuce and tomato. Round out your lunch with a bowl of soup and you have a delicious, healthy and filling lunch.
Zesty Chicken Salad
Serves four: 6 points per serving
Serves 4
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast (I like to boil and shred, then use stock for a soup)
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 small gala apple
- 1/4 cup dried golden raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Zest from one small lemon
- 1 packet of Splenda
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
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