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Your child has gone from tiny newborn to curious infant, reaching out and exploring his or her surroundings. That curiosity and readiness to learn will continue as your baby becomes more mobile during these next few months.
Your little one will make great strides in learning. Play will take on a new dimension as language emerges. During these next few months, your baby's babbling will start to morph into words like "mama," "dada," and "baba." These will emerge randomly at first, but your baby will soon learn to associate them with mom, dad, and bottle.
Your baby will begin to use gestures like pointing and waving for expression. This is also the stage where your infant will understand more of what you are saying, including the word "no!"
As your child gets more mobile and interested in exploring, it's important to provide supervision and to make sure to childproof the house to prevent accidents.
Babies this age are very busy learning how to move around. They learn to crawl during this stage, though some will develop more novel ways of getting around, such as creeping on their bellies, scooting on their bottoms, or rolling to where they want to go. It doesn't matter so much how babies get around as long they're able to move their arms and legs equally and coordinate both sides of the body.
Babies also become better at changing positions, moving readily from lying to sitting, then pulling themselves to stand. Holding on to furniture and other large objects nearby, your infant will take tentative first steps and start cruising along the furniture. Some babies may even learn to walk independently during this stage.
As hand-eye coordination improves, your baby will explore objects in greater detail, also learning their functions: you use a brush on your hair, you talk on the telephone.
Stranger anxiety and separation anxiety also can start now. Your baby may get upset when a stranger approaches or you try to leave, whether you're going into the next room for a few seconds or leaving your child with a sitter for the evening. Your baby may cry, cling to you, and resist attention from others. This is normal and appropriate for this stage of development, and might intensify in the next few months, then slowly improve as your child develops the language and social skills to cope with a strange situation and feels secure that the separation isn't permanent.
Your baby's ability to get around and never-ending curiosity boost learning now, so it's important to provide chances — and a safe place — for exploration. Your baby may enjoy playing with egg cartons, blocks, balls, stacking toys, and push-pull toys. When your baby is in the bath, provide squeeze toys and cups and containers to splash around with.
Infants are learning to understand language so continue to talk to your baby. Introduce simple words by naming familiar objects and let your baby try to imitate you. Reinforce the words by repeating them. Encourage your infant's expressions by waiting for a response when you are having a "conversation."
Continue reading from books with large, colorful illustrations. Point to the pictures and say what's in them to create associations between the things your child sees and the words that describe them.
Here are some other ideas for encouraging your 8- to 12-month-old to learn and play:
There is a wide range of what is normal for babies, and some babies develop slower and faster than others. Talk with your child's doctor if you have any concerns.
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Date reviewed: January 2015
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No matter what side you're on, you have to admit that last night's (Oct. 22) final presidential debate is all anyone is talking about today. Even Tim McGraw. He recently told CMT Radio that he has been into politics forever.
"I'm always interested. I grew up in Louisiana, so it's like a sport in Louisiana," McGraw said. "I mean, you grew up knowing about politics and hearing about it and it's everywhere. And I've always been fascinated by it."
He hasn't come right out and said which candidate has his vote, but I remember McGraw talking years ago about how he was a Democrat, and that the issues that matter to him are social safety nets: "We need to take care of the middle class and the poor in our country. The chasm is getting larger between haves and have-nots, and that's something we need to close down a little bit," he told Time magazine in 2006.
It sounds like he has some strong opinions, so you'd think McGraw would consider running for office himself someday. "If the time lines up with the cause and the reason in my life, then it would be something that I'd be interested in," he told CMT Radio.

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"The more time I spend with students outside the classroom and in the community, the more I realize what fantastic students we have."
Here's how art professor Kurt Gohde and his frequent collaborator, English professor Kremena Todorova, think: Let's ask a renowned local poet to write a love letter to Lexington, and then let's ask hundreds of local residents to get phrases from that love letter tattooed on their bodies.
And the amazing part? Nearly 250 people volunteered within a week of the Facebook request.
Bianca Spriggs '03 wrote the poem, and Gohde and Todorova divided it into nearly 250 phrases. They then designed a special typeface for the text as well as a textured background for each tattoo. In early 2013 they will photograph the final tattoos and then assemble the photographs like a puzzle, so the textured background of all the tattoos reveals an image that, at the beginning of the project, only Gohde and Todorova and the tattoo artist knew about.
Eventually, they will also make a video that synchronizes a recording of Spriggs reading the poem with images of the tattoos flashing across the screen.
Gohde hopes to share their finished work with poetry classes at Lexington public schools. As Gohde explains, "It's a poem to Lexington on the bodies of Lexingtonians."
Sharing it could help young students realize that art and poetry are not inaccessible, lofty forms of expression reserved for silent museums and dusty books. We can all participate.
And that's a common theme in Gohde's work.
Gohde has found that Lexington makes it easy for Transylvania students to participate in the local arts scene. The vibrant community of working artists and galleries welcomes student involvement.
"Lexington is a fantastic city for artists. It has the culture of much larger cities. And there is a general knowledge and understanding of art that probably doesn't exist in a lot of other communities in the state."
When he first arrived at Transylvania, the university did not have a student gallery. So Gohde looked for places where students could exhibit their work. "Every semester I would arrange at least one exhibit off campus. Exhibits might be at the Kentucky Theatre or at Wingspan Gallery. And I realized for all art students the idea of having an exhibit is exhilarating, especially when it's off campus."
The connections he made led to classes taking on small community projects. At first, Gohde heard the typical grumbling about group projects. But once they got out in the community, students tended to work harder and shoulder more responsibility.
"Nobody likes group work. As soon as you say you're going to do a group project, everyone moans. My son's in fifth grade and he does the same thing. In reality, every job after you leave college is group work."
In the end, the students get very excited about the community projects, even those students who initially tend to be shy. They commit.
And they develop confidence and communication skills they take with them when they leave campus. That makes them attractive graduate school applicants and job candidates. "They interview well, they speak in complete sentences, and they have ideas."
For his part, Gohde makes a memorable contribution to many of these communal efforts: he supplies the ice cream.
"I make fantastic ice cream. The flavors are seasonal. In the summer I grow a garden that's devoted to ice cream flavors, like basil pine nut, lemon basil with blueberry, or rosemary ice cream with balsamic raspberry."
And despite whatever trepidation you may have about joining a community of artists, you won't want to miss that.


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St. Dominic wins 2nd straight CHSAA title
The day after starring in a photo shoot for American Eagle, Katie O'Brien was picture-perfect out on the lacrosse field.
O'Brien paced St. Dominic's high-powered attack, tallying six goals and two assists as the host Bayhawks defeated Mary Louis Academy, 13-7, Wednesday to win their second straight CHSAA Class A championship.
"It feels great to repeat especially because this is my senior year," said O'Brien. "This one actually feels better than last year."
The midfielder, who is an aspiring model, sat out the first five minutes after missing Monday's practice to attend the photo shoot in Manhattan -- a team rule set by coach Michele O'Brien, Katie's mother.
"My mom told the team, 'She could sit out for just five minutes, or she could sit out for 50 minutes and not play at all,' " Katie O'Brien said. "The way she was talking, I was kind of getting a little nervous."
But once she came in, it didn't take long for her to make her presence felt. Within 15 seconds of entering the game, she fed the ball near the crease to Julia LoRusso, who scored to make it 2-0.
"My mom pulled me aside and told me, 'Listen, you're going to sit out the first five minutes, then you're going to go out there and run the show,' " Katie O'Brien said.
The Molloy College-bound senior scored her first three goals in a five-minute span in the first half and also notched the team's final three goals as the Bayhawks (8-0) jumped out to a 13-3 lead with 16:40 left to play.
"I was just doing my job," she said. "Me being captain, I was supposed to lead the team by example. So I just did my thing and everyone else followed."
Jordyn Coyne added two goals and an assist for St. Dominic, and LoRusso and Madeline Murray each scored two goals. Nicole Maher made 11 saves.
Anna McGovern and Carolyn Heib led Mary Louis (3-4) with two goals apiece.
"There's an old saying that you're only as good as the players you have," Michele O'Brien said. "We've got a lot of talent on our team, and we were very fortunate this year."
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Applauding Alumni:
Thomas B. Lanni, Jr., MBA '05, FACHE
Tom Lanni, Jr., MBA '05, FACHE, is vice president of Oncology, Internal Medicine and Imaging for Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He is responsible for leading the clinical, operational, financial, research, and quality and safety for these clinical areas. Tom is a member of the Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and Leadership Oakland. He serves on the board of directors for the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Michigan Gamma Knife, LLC. Tom is a member of the Finance Committee for Leadership Oakland and the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (MCACHE). He was a previous recipient of the 2012 Beaumont's Rising Star Leader Award and was recently recognized as a 2014 L. Brooks Patterson Elite 40-under 40-awardee.
Interview with Tom:
You are a member of a number of professional organizations, serving on boards and committees; how has your involvement with these organizations brought value to your role as a leader?
"Being active within these organizations has allowed me to gain some exposure to other industries, ideas, and potential collaborations locally and nationally. They have also given me the opportunity to network with other professionals and gain insight into their career paths. These activities have allowed me to bring back opportunities to share with my colleagues to better improve the quality of care we provide to our community."
What should we watch out for in the healthcare industry? What does the future of the healthcare industry look like?
"There will be continual changes within the healthcare industry for at least the next five years and potentially beyond. The industry is experiencing a shift on how we deliver care to our patients but also in how we get reimbursed for that work. The Federal and State government, insurance carriers, and patients are looking for quality and value for the services we provide. This is happening with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinical Integration strategies, Narrow networks, and the host of mergers and acquisitions across the country. All of these strategies are being used to prepare from a fee service model to population health. In the years to come, I believe we will see fewer community- based hospitals and more larger healthcare systems handling care for patients across a region."
What is the most difficult part of being the vice president of Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Imaging for Beaumont?
"The most difficult part of my position at this time is trying to prepare and adapt to the continual changes with healthcare reform. These include changes in reimbursement, insurance products, healthcare exchanges, delays in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, and many more. Although this is challenging, it gives me and my colleagues the opportunity to be creative in coming up with solutions to address all of these initiatives."
It is difficult for many to deal with change. As a leader, how do you embrace change and encourage it within your organization?
"I deal with change with an open mind. I have experienced a lot of change in my life, from where I have lived, worked, and, most recently, having three children under the age of three. It is important for our colleagues that change is not always bad and, in some cases, it helps them in the long run. We promote a process improvement process called "Kaizen" that focuses on small, rapid changes within the work environment that are initiated by the staff. Their engagement has allowed the hospital and our staff to become change agents for not only their work but for the betterment of our patients."
With three kids under three and all the changes at Beaumont, how do you create a balance between your professional and personal life?
"Work life balance always seems to be a constant struggle for most people including for myself. The best way to do it is by setting up protected time for yourself and not breaking it. It could be shutting off your email once you get home and on the weekends, not answering phone calls unless it is an emergency, or even simply using all the vacation time allotted to you by your employer. Making time for yourself will not only improve your own health and well-being, it will make you a more effective employee as well."
What is the best business advice you have ever received? What advice would you give a new alum or current student?
"My father told me at a young age, "Never spend more than you make." Although he was giving me a lesson in personal finances, it is something that I have always remembered and used in dealing with making decisions on programs or projects that I am involved with. "
"As for my advice to new alum or students, I would just tell them to continue to network with current classmates, former classmates and friends. Having a larger network of resources allows you the opportunity to learn, share, and potentially find an opportunity that you are interested in pursuing at some point in your career."
Learn more about alumni networking opportunities at walshcollege.edu/eveningnetworking.
To nominate an alumnus to applaud, contact Duc Abrahamson, Alumni & Student Relations Manager at (248) 823-1298.


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Available today is a huge update for both FileMaker Go for the iPhone and iPad. I reviewed the apps back in August and really enjoyed using them. That said, there were a few features I found missing – the biggest being the lack of camera/photo library support. I am glad to say that FileMaker has remedied this and now added support for images. With the latest version, users can now add photos to their database entries either using the camera or pulling from existing albums. Here's what's new in v1.1.1:
- Take photos, add them to the database, and email as an attachment
- Convert records to PDF and email file from the database
- Save a copy of a database and email it as an attachment
- Import records from FileMaker Pro databases to FileMaker Go via scripts
- Be able to require users to re-log onto FileMaker Go after iPhone hibernates
- Solves compatibility issues running on iPhone
Users of FileMaker (Mac) who require access to their databases remotely should definitely consider picking up the apps for their iDevices. They're well designed and work as advertised. For all the updates and enhancements check out the press release after the jump.


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Have the online family tree programs progressed to the point that you no longer need to buy your own genealogical database program? Can you now keep all your records online? The answer to both of these questions is a qualified no. The reason the no is qualified is because how you maintain your genealogical data depends entirely on how much and what type of documents and data you have accumulated.
For some people, starting and keeping a family tree online may be all they expect or require from their genealogical experience. This is especially true if the person's goal is merely to record the information for some purpose other than doing research. From my examination of hundreds of online family trees, it appears that whatever the motivation of those who posted the information, they are not intent on expanding the pool of information readily available online to copy and are content to remain blissfully ignorant of any additional facts about their particular family. At this level, an online family tree serves their purpose entirely.
But if you are interested in doing even a modicum of research, You will quickly exhaust the capabilities of nearly all the online hosts for family trees. There are a few online hosting organizations that have developed or are in the process of developing programs that are feature rich and have the capability of storing all of the data, including notes, photos, documents and other items, most people could hope to generate. In those cases, and again depending on the needs and expectations of the user, this type of online program just might act as a substitute for a local genealogical database.
Here is the problem. Even if you use an online host for your genealogical information, what happens if that online host goes out of business, raises their rates substantially or takes some other detrimental action? What happens to your data? Recognizing this and the additional fact that you may not want to share all of your information online, there is a definite need for local storage and organization.
Unfortunately, I find a significant amount of resistance to the idea of having your own genealogy program. Its not that the people have all their data online, they simply do not see the need for recording their family history in other than handwritten forms, spreadsheets and databases. They most certainly do not see the utility of paying for a program especially if the program is going to require periodic updates. Even if they see the need for a localized genealogical database, they seek out programs that are "free" or otherwise have no significant cost.
Will the online programs get to the point where it is meaningless to try to maintain your own personal program? What I see as more likely, is the evolution of the combination of a local program and an online version of the data. There are a few of these programs already such as Ancestry.com's Family Tree Maker and MyHeritage.com's Family Tree Builder. As these dual, online and personal programs become more sophisticated, I would guess that more and more of the genealogical community will begin using these or a variation of the programs. There were several of the FamilySearch.com Affiliate programs that would exchange data with the New.FamilySearch.org program, and while that was seen as an advantage by some, others who had already submitted their data to FamilySearch were appalled at the way the conflicting submissions were unresolved. Presently, FamilySearch is developing Family Tree to resolve some of those problems but has yet not allowed third-party public access to the Family Tree program except in some limited areas.
In my opinion, there is presently and will be for the foreseeable future, a need for your own dedicated genealogical database program if for no other reason than to preserve your own research and opinions concerning your ancestors. Eventually, given an increase in the capabilities of the programs, there may be some viable alternative.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Online vs. Local Genealogy programs
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I have been a genealogist for over 30 years now and have bins full or data, handwritten trees/charts, typed documents, printed documents plus books from every part of the world, plus the data of my ancestors written in Bibles. Now I have online records but it is backed up. Ultimately the only way to preserve your family history is to talk to your family, tell them the facts and the stories. Great post and blog.ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Woman Who Had No Wedding Cake And The Cupcakes That Seduced Her To Bethesda
Okay, there were a few exceptions. Sweet Street Desserts in Pennsylvania ships a carrot cake so moist that Mrs. HowChow will eat it any time. But most cakes make her say "dry" and look around for a bread pudding or another dessert that suits her fancy. At our wedding, I vetoed cake and had them surprise her with a giant rice krispie treat instead.
Georgetown Cupcakes has won over Mrs. HowChow and set a standard that all of the local cupcake bakeries should be proud to emulate. The cupcakes are tiny and expensive. They're also incredibly delicious. Light, moist cake. Big, interesting flavors. They all taste different, and they all taste fresh without fronting just sugar.
My favorite has been a salted caramel cupcake. There others were great -- coconut, red velvet, chocolate, etc. But the caramel made the cake even-moister with a flavor that would have been at home in a restaurant dessert. Even the frostings are delicious and vary by variety -- and none of the super-stiff frosting that many places put on cupcakes. They're small, but I get everything I want in dessert from a single cupcake. I only ate the second and third out of my responsibility to the blog.
Our local bakeries don't need to ape Georgetown cupcakes, and I'm dubious around the hype of any product that takes its cute founding story onto reality television and QVC. But the bottom line is that the woman who detoured me to buy a dozen cupcakes earlier this month would normally be buying merengues, cookies or fruit tarts. These cupcakes have her hooked.
So what cupcakes do you recommend in Howard County? We have a new rush of joints so you could find cupcakes at places like Linda's Bakery, Touche Touchet, Cooks 'n Cakes, Oh What A Cake!, Kupcakes & Co., and Sweetcakes. Where do you go? What do you order?
Georgetown Cupcakes
3834 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
NEAR: This is in the downtown Bethesda shopping area off Wisconsin Avenue. It's a long drive just for cupcakes, but that area has fun too. If you're willing to drive a long way on Wisconsin Avenue, you could stop at the new Rockville Whole Foods on the way home -- or Penzeys for spices or any of the ethnic markets along the road.
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- Elizabeth @ The Bare Midriff said...
Out of the ones you listed, I've only been to Touche Touchet, and I loved their cupcakes - though they were a little heavy on the frosting. I definitely need to try the other places!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- anita b. said...
have you tried Sprinkles cupckaes? I love them more than Gtown. They are not as sweet but just enough sweetness and it's not heavy. It's light and fluffy frosting and cake too!
You should have a cupcake-off!! buy a bunch of these and have a taste test and grade them according to taste, texture, etc!!
- December 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Touche Touchet has the moistest cupcakes. I think Georgetown is over-rated for the wait (on line) and price.
- December 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM
kupcake and Co has the best cupcakes in Howard Co and are the best value, the almond joy cupcake is exceptional. I tried Cooks and Cakes, I can make better cupcakes at home and they were very expensive for the size. I will have to try Linda's bakery. Touché touchet is average at best, the cake is dry.
- December 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM
My favorite has been Oh, What a Cake! I wasn't a huge Touche Touchet fan (too much frosting), and I think I remember Kupcake and Co falling a bit short of the mark, too (for me, anyway). I prefer smaller, moister cupcakes with just enough frosting - for me Oh What a Cake hits that mark perfectly. My favorites are the coconut with very light whipped cream type frosting, and the seasonal caramel apple cupcakes - they are SO GOOD. Mmm, now that I'm thinking about it I might have to go get some tomorrow.
- December 28, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- K8teebug said...
Agree with Anita. Sprinkles are better! But Georgetown are very very good also.
- December 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Alison said...
I had Touche Touchet's cupcakes and thought they were inedible. The frosting was horribly artificial. I noted after the fact that they use a "creamy white" frosting rather than real buttercream. It didn't taste like there was any real butter, cream, or other dairy in them. Honestly, I've had better cupcakes at half the price from a supermarket. I've tried some of the cupcake places in DC and liked a few of them but haven't found any I love in HoCo.
- December 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM
- 10nisplayer said...
Not a cupcake fan to begin with but Georgetown Cupcake won me over. Hubby brings some home every couple of Fridays. The chocolate PB chip is the best with coconut a close second. IMHO HoCo cup cakeries cannot compete.
- January 2, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Sweetcakes are great- definitely a hidden secret. She just needs to get her name out there more - its mainly word of mouth, but they are TO DIE FOR! try the red velvet with cheesecake center and the chocolate peanut butter- heaven!
- January 3, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Had the Elvis cupcake at Kupcake & Co. in early December and it was FANTASTIC.
Lightly banana flavored cupcake with chocolate chips, topped with an awesome peanut butter frosting and a banana chip on top. Out of this world.
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Burgess Home Run Not Enough, Tigers Fall at #15 Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. – Lindsey Burgess crushed a three-run home run into the wind and through the trees at Jack Turner Stadium on Wednesday evening, but it was not enough for Tennessee State to derail #15 Georgia. The Bulldogs would tally runs in four different innings to grab an 8-3 win in the final non-conference road game before the start of Ohio Valley Conference play.
The Bulldogs are now 22-2, while TSU falls to 12-16 and sees their five-game win streak halted.
Tennessee State threw their whole staff at Georgia trying to keep them off-balance. UGA would not be stopped and scored a run in the second, four in the third, two in the fourth and one in the sixth, on an evening where wind gusts reached up to 26 MPH.
In the fifth and trailing 7-0, Burgess came to the plate with Tayler Shimizu and Liz Stansberry on base, after the two had walked in consecutive at bats. On the second pitch of the at bat the sophomore was hit by Chelsea Wilkinson, but the umpire ruled she was to continue the at bat. Four pitches later, Burgess would use the opportunity to drive a ball into the wind and over the left field fence to make the score 7-3.
Wilkinson would hold off the Tigers surrendering two hits and three walks to improve to 12-2. Kate Morris registered the first hit of the game for TSU in the third inning.
Hannah St. Clair (2-4) took the loss by giving a run on two hits in her two innings of work. Olivia Gamache came in to work the middle innings and was touched for six runs on six hits and two walks. Shea Morris came in with two outs and bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth, but enticed a fly ball to get out of the inning. Morris worked 2.1 frames and issued three hits and a walk.
The Tigers will return home to face Eastern Kentucky in the OVC opener on Mar. 15-16. The series will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday with a double header and conclude on Sunday with a single game at 1:00pm.


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Stroke risk can be controlled easier than one might think. With the help of a doctor, many diseases that increase risk can be treated, while lifestyle risk factors such an unhealthy eating and smoking can be changed.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. Blood pressure by definition is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure causes the heart to pump harder to move blood through the body. This can weaken blood vessels and damage major organs such as the brain. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to stroke.
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is caused when the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat rapidly and unpredictably, producing an irregular heartbeat. AF raises stroke risk because it allows blood to pool in the heart. When blood pools, it tends to form clots which can then be carried to the brain, causing a stroke. Long-term untreated AF can also weaken the heart, leading to heart failure.
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood that the human body makes on its own, but it also comes from fat in foods. High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream can clog arteries and cause a stroke or heart attack.
In people with diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Without insulin, the body can't process sugar, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. People with diabetes are up to 4 times more likely to have a stroke than someone who does not have the disease, mainly because many people with diabetes have health problems that are also stroke risk factors.
Atherosclerosis is the progressive buildup of plaque – fatty deposits and other cells – in artery walls. It can clog arteries and block the flow of blood to the brain or other parts of the body, making a person more at risk for a stroke, TIA or other heart disease.
Lifestyle Risk Factors That Can Be Changed:
Tobacco Use/Smoking
Among other things, smoking damages blood vessel walls, speeds up the clogging of arteries, raises blood pressure and makes the heart work harder. Smoking also doubles the risk of stroke.
Alcohol Use
Alcohol use has been linked to stroke in many studies. For example, drinking large amounts of alcohol may increase risk for stroke.
Obesity and excess weight put a strain on the entire circulatory system. Obesity also makes people more likely to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes — all of which can increase risk for stroke. Adopting healthy eating habits and increasing physical activity can help reduce stroke risk.
For more information on preventing strokes and decreasing your risk of a stroke, visit the National Stroke Association website.


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"Food editors need people like [Dana Goodyear]. Anyone who can write so wisely and entertainingly about eating rarities is a rarity herself."—Slate
"Dana Goodyear's new book, about being a wallflower at the American food orgy, won me over on its second page."—The New York Times
"It is precisely because I am not a foodie that I found such immense pleasure in reading Dana Goodyear's Anything That Moves: Renegade Chefs, Fearless Eaters, and the Making of a New American Food Culture. It was like reading Bruce Chatwin on Patagonia or Ryszard Kapuscinski on Ethiopia, maybe even Norman Mailer on war. I don't want to be there, but I want to have already been there."—Newsweek
"Like any good exploration of an avant-garde subculture, Goodyear populates her stories with all sorts of fascinations. . . . What Anything That Moves does better than talk about weird food is profile the obsessives who eat it. They're an esoteric group whose influence is slowly seeping into the mainstream. You won't want to adjust your dietary habits, but in a lot of ways, it's already changing."—Grantland
"Anything That Moves is frenetic and fascinating and turns the stomach."—Bloomberg Businessweek
"Goodyear is an extraordinary adept reporter and observer. I can't think of another writer who could have done justice to the material. . . . Highly enjoyable and memorable journey through the brave and strange new world of avant garde cuisine."—Boston Globe
"I don't think I've ever used the word disgusting as a compliment, but here goes. Goodyear's riveting, hilarious, disturbing, and downright disgusting new book is the perfect antidote to a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving. This journalistic thriller, set among the culinary avant-garde, is all about dangerous eating. A rose-haired tarantula spider roll. Frog fallopian tubes. And the most extreme: an unhatched chick, eaten whole. But this story isn't meant to gross you out; it's a window onto a world of chefs, purveyors, farmers, scavengers, and gonzo foodies."—Dani Shapiro, More
"Addictive, educational, and gross."—Elle
"Goodyear is a witty writer with a sly humor that makes her a genial guide to such a strange and diverse counterculture."—Los Angeles Times
"Venturing deep into the underground foodie culture, New Yorker contributor Goodyear plunges into the world of dedicated individuals who routinely skirt the boundaries imposed by common culinary practices and tastes. . . . Goodyear's exploration of this engrossing and morally complex topic provides a solid footing for hearty conversations."—Kirkus (starred review)
"Poet and New Yorker staff writer Goodyear is an insightful, vivid, and smart commentator on food. Here she focuses on the reinvention of food in modern America, exploring the highs, lows, and surprises of cutting-edge foodie culture."—Library Journal
"Dana Goodyear may be our finest longform food journalist. The New Yorker staff writer . . . has written for that magazine on California's unpasteurized milk movement and Los Angeles's underground Wolvesmouth restaurant. She does not disappoint here, in an exploration (partly culled from her New Yorker pieces) of what she calls 'the outer bounds of food culture,' which includes everything from the Las Vegas food scene (a frightening notion) to head-to-tail butchering. Anyone who writes about eating 'stinkbugs' is worth reading."—Atlantic Wire
"In Anything That Moves, Dana Goodyear takes as her subject the outer edges and extremes of American food culture, and shows us, with grace, quiet humor, and poetic precision, how closely the weird mirrors the typical. Reporting on the margins of food culture, she reveals much about the broader comedy of manners and morals in American life."—Adam Gopnik
"Dana Goodyear is one of the most complete and authoritative voices in food journalism today. Anything That Moves so accurately describes the remaking of our modern food culture in America that I swear I can taste it. Combining serious thought and intelligent perspective with writing that is entertaining and inspiring, this is an important book and a delightfully fun read. I loved it."—Andrew Zimmern
"Dana Goodyear takes us on a wild romp through the fringes of today's extreme dining scene. The journey is exciting, eye-opening, a little scary at times, and always fascinating. I couldn't put Anything that Moves down."—Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed our Most Alluring Fruit
"Finally the 'foodie movement' finds a voice I trust. With a poet's empathy and a reporter's nose for story, Goodyear brings us the high-minded adventurers and flash hucksters who are setting the future course of American food. This book has permanently changed my view of the plate, by revealing the politics, culture, sex, and crime that lie behind."—Tom Mueller, New York Times-bestselling author of Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil


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Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathadorus, and Agathonica, at Pergamum
The Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus and Agathonike suffered at Pergamum during the persecution of Decius in the third century.
The governor of the district where the saints lived discovered that Carpus and Papylus did not celebrate the pagan festivals. He ordered that the transgressors be arrested and persuaded to accept the Roman pagan religion. The saints replied that they would never worship false gods. The judge then ordered them to be bound in iron chains and led through the city, and then to be tied to horses and dragged to the nearby city of Sardis.
Agathodorus and Agathonike voluntarily followed after Carpus and Papylus. Saint Agathonike was choked to death with ox sinews and Saints Carpus, Papylus and Agathodorus were beheaded in Sardis.
During his life Saint Papylus was known for his gift of curing the sick. Since his martyrdom, he has granted healing to all who pray to him with faith.


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Enjoy a gala evening featuring fine cuisine, a live auction and Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe at Friday Night Live on Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park.
Second City is an improvisational troupe, which has launched the careers of Tina Fey, Gilda Radner, and a Who's Who of legendary comic actors. Second City produces a two-act review of The Second City's celebrated brand of topical sketch comedy, hilarious songs, and on the spot improvisation that changes with every performance.
An evening with The Second City provides audiences with the chance to see comedy stars in the making, a night of cutting edge comedy, and an unforgettable experience.
Connecting NBC 5 to the community we serve.
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Nowhere is Ireland's history more eloquently expressed than in our "Big Houses". Architectural awesomeness and centuries worth of history combine beautifully in stunning natural settings. Drop in for afternoon tea, or even better - stay the night
Fancy enjoying your own "Big House" experience? Here are seven to try…
The Earls of Erne have enjoyed Crom Castle for over 350 years. Now we can, too. The castle is an idyllic realm of rolling parklands and wooded islands set within the Upper Lough Erne. The West Wing of the castle has recently been opened to the public for week-long or long weekend visits, however, the castle itself remains the private home of both Lord and Lady Erne.
Fancy sleeping in the house of the last High Kings of Ireland? Yes please. The O'Conor family line can be traced directly back to the last kings of the Kingdom of Connacht. Sink into ancient luxury in an utterly gorgeous landscape and get to know Pyers and Marguerite O'Conor Nash, who've lived in the house with their family since 1981. Marguerite makes a mean pastry and every jam, bread, cake and pastry served in the house are made by her own hands.
The O'Cahan clan ruled the area surrounding Dungiven Castle between the 12th and 17th centuries, and called this castle home. If you've ever heard the melody Danny Boy, then you'll have heard of the O'Cahan clan, as it was originally called O'Cahan's Lament. With a history shrouded in legend and beauty, the castle is now a four-star hotel boasting an award-winning restaurant.
Stay for a weekend or settle in for a week at the Scottish Baronial-style Castlewellan Castle in County Down. Situated on gorgeous grounds, home to a lake, maze and forest park, and set against the Mourne Mountains, the castle estate is inviting, homey and, to put it simply, stunning. There's also a three acre Peace Maze in Castlewellan Forest to get lost in. Perfect.
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Deep in the west of Ireland is an elegant Georgian manor house that's home to Susan Kellett, a direct descendant of the original family that settled the lands of Enniscoe House in the 1600s. Enniscoe House boasts a gorgeous Victorian walled garden, a museum and family history centre on the estate, fishing just out the back door on Lough Conn and pretty much everything you'd like to do in the great outdoors. Susan is renowned for her hospitality and, combined with the beauty and history of Enniscoe, you'll feel like you're in your own home…only probably bigger.
Egerton Shelswell-White is a direct descendant of Richard White (the Earl of Bantry), which is only fitting as Shelswell-White still lives in and owns Bantry House. Hailed as one of the finest historic houses to be found in Ireland, guests can stay overnight for bed and breakfast service or self-catering. You can even snag a tour with a member of the Shelswell-White family if exploring nearby Bantry Bay doesn't tickle your fancy first…
Newbridge House sits tucked within 370 acres of rolling Irish landscape. Undulating hills and glens edge the house and hide a lime-kiln, adventure playground, deer park, castle ruins and farm. How's that for multitasking? The original family to own the house was the Cobbe family, whose ancestry dates back to the 15th century. Keep an eye out while visiting because the Cobbes still resides in this amazing house from time to time.
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SPRINGFIELD, OR – It took them more than 90 minutes, but Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8W-3L-3D) earned their eighth straight victory on Tuesday night by taking down Lane United FC (2W-9L-2D) 2-1 in their regular season finale.
Defender Jordian Farahani converted a nice header from Ali Musse at the death to seal the victory and push the 'Caps back into first place in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) Northwest Division. Musse scored Vancouver's first goal in the 69th minute, while midfielder Edgar Gomez provided the scoring for Lane United.
With the win, Whitecaps FC U-23 are guaranteed at least a berth in the knockout round of the playoffs – a match between the second and third place team in the division. Depending on the results of the remaining matches, the 'Caps could also hold onto first in the division, in which case they would automatically qualify for the Western Conference Final Four.
Both sides had their chances to open the scoring in the first half of Tuesday's affair at the Willamane Center. The home side had the first real chance early on, when Lane United forward Rolando Velazquez got behind the 'Caps back line before Farahani disrupted the play with a well-timed slide tackle.
At the other end of the park, Vancouver came close in the 33rd and 34th minutes through a 20-yard Brett Levis strike and close-range Cody Cook opportunity, but neither player managed to find the back of the net as the score remained level at the half.
All three of the game's goals were scored after the break.
Musse, a second-half substitute, drew first blood for Vancouver at 69 minutes. Levis sent in a nice cross to Musse, who made an excellent move down the left flank and put the ball past Lane United goalkeeper Wade Hamilton to make it 1-0.
A substitute responded for Lane United FC, as Gomez curled a well-placed free kick into the back of the net from 25 yards to tie the match up at 1-1 in the 81st minute.
Finally, as the clock winded down in stoppage time, a Whitecaps FC free kick was delivered into a crowded Lane United box. Musse rose from the area to direct the ball to an oncoming Farahani, who nodded the ball in with almost no time left to give the 'Caps the 2-1 win.
"I thought we played a fine game, especially later on as we got our legs back under us," said Whitecaps FC U-23 assistant coach Steve Meadley. "In the second half, we were pressuring much better and created a lot of chances. [Musse] was terrific on the flank for us and, in the end, as close as it was, we got the result."
After going winless in their first six matches, Whitecaps FC U-23 will be riding an eight-match winning streak heading into the USL PDL playoffs. The 'Caps will have a clearer picture of what's to come by next Wednesday, July 16, at which point all Northwest Division teams will have concluded their season.
Scoring Summary:
69' – VAN – Ali Musse (Brett Levis)
81' – LUFC – Edgar Gomez
90' + 3 – VAN – Jordian Farahani (Ali Musse)
30' - LUFC - Dirk Van der Velde
80' - VAN - Head Coach Niall Thompson
Match Stats
Shots: Lane United 9 – Vancouver 23
Saves: Lane United 9 – Vancouver 3
Fouls: Lane United 12 – Vancouver 8
Offsides: Lane United 3 – Vancouver 3
Corners: Lane United 4— Vancouver 7
Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23
1.Nolan Wirth; 27.Chris Serban (11.Jordan Haynes 66'), 26.Jackson Farmer, 6.Jordian Farahani, 2.Colton O'Neill; 17.Mitch Piraux, 23.Reynold Stewart (4. Mark Baldisimo 75'), 14.Brett Levis; 28.Marlon Ramirez (30.Adam Jones 68'), 24.Cody Cook (21. Ali Musse 45'); 9.Niall Cousens.
Substitutes not used
13.William Diaz


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After a slow start Saturday the Lipscomb track and field teams rallied to put together some solid performances in the highly-competitive UAB Blazer Invite.
"Day two pretty much followed the form of day one for the Bisons," Lipscomb assistant coach Luke Syverson said. "We struggled some in the early events and I was hoping for some better marks in the field events."
Freshman Sarah Wagner's 1.54-meter effort in the high jump (27th place) and junior Colin Dempster's third place finish in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:54.87 gave the Lipscomb teams a boost at the Birmingham Crossplex Arena.
One of the more enjoyable events for the team was the competition between freshmen Wayne Newman and Brian Gentry in the 400 meter. Newman finished with a time of 50.64 (26th) and Gentry was 28th with a time of 50.81.
"It was fun for the team to watch them compete for every tenth of a second in that race," Syverson said. "They battled to a 1-2 finish in their heat of the 400 both turning in solid early season times."
Senior Tucker Peabody finished seventh in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.91 after finishing eighth in the preliminaries with a 6.89 on Friday.
But Saturday Peabody had some bad luck in the 200-meters with officials ruling he had stepped on the lane line.
"Tucker ran a good 200 meters but was later disqualified so that took some wind out of the sails a bit," Syverson said. "It still gives us a good indication that this will be another strong season for him."
After finishing 10th Friday in the weight throw junior April Terry was 17th Saturday in the shot put out of 64 competitors with a 12.89-meter effort.
"April is still on a fairly sharp learning curve in the throw so she owes some of her consistency to that," Syverson said. "Even when she has an off day, she always seems to be able to pull out a throw near her best.
"She is also a very even-keeled competitor. She never gets too worked up or excited. Sometimes it almost drives me nuts. She has her own internal barometer for energy and excitement. That works in her favor much of the time."
Freshman Del McSpadden finished 30th in the weight throw with a 13.15 meter attempt.
"Del had a good first meet," Syverson said. "His first attempt at the weight throw has him sitting with the fourth best mark in the Atlantic Sun right now so we are pleased with that."
In Friday's results freshman Abby McMurray set a new school record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.16 seconds, finishing 39th.
The Bisons and Lady Bisons return to Birmingham Jan. 26 for the Emory Invite.
"I am definitely pleased overall," Syverson said. "In looking at the big picture, even though I thought we would have had a few more strong performances, this is the strongest we have ever started the season.
"We are looking forward to what this team can continue to accomplish, especially when the distance group folds into the mix."


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Looking for information on my great-grandfather.
Name: Thomas Charles Webb
Born: 1866
Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Occupation: Ostler (groom/horsekeeper)
Married: Theresa Jane (nee Francis), December 1888 in Kensington
Children: Marion, Harry, Dorothy, Elsie, Sidney, Lenard
Lived in: Hammersmith, County: Greater London
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Southeast auto industry sees Mexico as threat
- Mexico is looking to lure car manufacturers%2C suppliers
- The country is projected to build 20%25 of all North American vehicles by 2015
- Security remains an issue in many areas south of U.S. border
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mexico has emerged as the Southeast's No. 1 competitor for automotive jobs, and industry experts are urging the region's automotive companies and their allies to band together to meet the growing challenge.
The experts say Mexico has recently replaced the Southeast as the North American region with the fastest-growing automotive industry, drawing $11 billion in investment from 2010 to 2012, compared with $7.5 billion for the Southeast in the same period.
Numerous published reports have identified BMW as among the automakers with plans to build factories in Mexico although the German automaker has not said it will open any North American plant in addition to the one it operates in Greer, S.C.
Asked about the prospects of a Mexican plant, Kenn Sparks, a spokesman for BMW of North America in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., said any announcement would come from the company's headquarters in Munich.
"BMW is a global company, and we're always looking for locations that will expand our business," Sparks said.
Motor-vehicle manufacturing is the second largest of the manufacturing sectors nationwide, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Jay Baron, president of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich., said Mexico's advantages in luring auto jobs include labor that is 10% less expensive than in the Southeast and free-trade agreements with 44 nations, compared to 19 for the United States.
Yet so far, the Southeast has a better supply chain and "knowledge base," he said.
Baron said he has called a meeting in March in Washington in hopes of organizing better coordination of what he calls the Southeast's "culturally diverse" and "geographically dispersed" automotive assets. He aims to strengthen the Southeast's supply chain as a way to boost jobs and make the region more competitive with Mexico.
Glenn Stevens, a vice president with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association of Troy, Mich., said the governors of four Mexican states were among those attending the Detroit Auto Show last month.
Still, Stevens was upbeat about the prospects for growth in the Southeast.
While the number of auto suppliers is bound to grow in Mexico, "It'll expand here too," Stevens said, adding that Mexico has serious security issues that are "not getting any better."
Stevens said a survey of his 450 member companies found South Carolina to have the best climate for business among U.S. states.
Rob Simon, vice president for business development at LMC Automotive forecasting firm, said vehicle production in Mexico is projected to grow more than 20% from 2.8 million vehicles in 2012 to 3.5 million vehicles in 2015.
That would give Mexico nearly 20% of all North American vehicle production, Simon said.
The list of automakers planning new production in Mexico includes Audi, Daimler, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota, he said. Suppliers are likely to follow the automakers.
The United States and Canada will find it tough to compete with Mexico's giant labor pool and lower wages, he said. But the Southeast could create a competitive advantage if it produces engineers for the industry as Clemson University is doing at the International Center for Automotive Research here.
New competition from Mexico or not, South Carolina's automotive cluster continues to grow as shown in the new transmission plant that ZF Group is scheduled to dedicate this summer near Gray Court, S.C., about 25 miles southeast of Greenville
Ludger Reckmann, who oversees the plant as chief executive of ZF Transmissions, said it has hired about 450 people so far and plans to have 1,100 workers this year — more than doubling the size of the nearby town.
He said ZF Group has enough room at the plant site between Fountain Inn, S.C., and Gray Court to expand production by 50%, for a total capacity of 1.2 million transmissions a year, and that could happen in time.
"We see a lot of opportunities in the North American market," Reckmann said.


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We offer a no-hassle cancelation policy and we strive to make our customers happy. We are not saying that we are the best San Jose bounce house rentals in the world, but we are one of the best, if not the best here in the great city of San Jose, California. This is due to the excellent quality of our products and a staff whom is very knowledgeable in creating a fun environment for your next gathering. We will work with you personally to ensure that whatever the occasion is, it will be a success.
What distinguishes us from other San Jose jump house rentals is that we treat all of our customers like family. If you are not satisfied, we will do anything we can to make it right for you. All phone inquiries are answered at our San Jose location and all your questions are answered by professionals whom take pride in providing you with nothing but the best.
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DescriptionThe aim of this interactive fiction with graphics is to escape from the land of Kerovnia, where strange occurrences are routine. The Roobikyoub dwarves have been banished from the kingdom, which is not good as they produce high-quality whisky. King Erik is not popular for this decision, as some feel that ale brewers and mineral water bottlers have influenced him. Honest John the trader and Kronos the Magician play a key role in your journey, each offering sub-quests to attempt.
The package includes a novella complete with map and decipherable hints, which are accessed by typing 'hint' followed by the code into the computer. Therefore, those with only a pirated copy would struggle to complete the game.
Your score and the number of locations visited are both displayed in the title bar. The parser allows whole words to be deleted and unaccepted previous entries to be re-edited.
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Alternate Titles
- "QL Pawn" -- Sinclair QL title
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|Commodore User
|May, 1986
|Amiga Joker
|Jan, 1991
|82 out of 100
|Computer Gaming World (CGW)
|Jan, 1987
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Release historyThe game was initially released for the Sinclair QL (Quantum Leap) as a pure text adventure. Since it was not very successful on that platform, Magnetic Scrolls released it a little later for the other home computers of that time and added graphics (at least for most of the platforms).
TranslationsThe parser system was originally designed to allow easy translation to other languages. But, according to programmer Anita Sinclair, the German and French grammar proved to be too impossible to implement.
- Happy Computer
- 1986 - Best Graphics Adventure of the Year (Atari ST version)
- Issue 04/1987 - #10 Best Game in 1986 (Readers' Vote)
- Newsfield Reader's Awards - Best Adventure Game 1987 (readers choice)
Related Web Sites
- The Magnetic Scrolls Memorial (Danpage with lots of information about different releases, tests, trivia and many more.)
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A pivotal vote for Chelsea's Law was held at the state capitol on Tuesday.
The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously approved an amended version of the bill, which was named after Chelsea King, the 17-year-old Poway senior who was raped and murdered by convicted sex offender John Gardner.
The bill includes a one strike provision for the most violent sex offenders and lengthier prison terms for forcible sex crimes.
The measure was authored by local Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, who issued a news release after the Senate committee approved it on Tuesday.
"We are incredibly moved by the bipartisan show of support we received today from the Senate Public Safety Committee," Fletcher stated. "The changes taken today make this a landmark and truly comprehensive approach to how our state deals with violent sexual predators. We have also addressed any budget concerns by providing better prioritization on those offenders who pose the greatest risk to society."
The Kings were also quoted in the statement.
"Today's outcome is a testament to our daughter's powerful legacy, to the passionate voices of Californians who care about children and to the legislative process which exists to carry out the will of the people," the Kings statement read.
Chelsea's Law -- now known as Assembly Bill 1844 -- next moves on to the Senate Appropriations Committee for a vote in August.
Chelsea's Law Leaps Lawmaker Hurdle
A pivotal vote for Chelsea's Law was held at the state capitol on Tuesday.


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A fun, family oriented, full care facility located in Alvarado, Texas. Our boarders enjoy our resort with their friends and family, even their four legged ones! With over 50 acres available for riding, a great instructional staff, a lighted arena, scenic picnic areas, a club house and wonderfull trail rides
There is always something going on, from family cookouts to playdays and even marshmallow roasts in the evening.Whether it's a kid's birthday party, or a wedding reception, the Ranch is also a great place to host your next party. We offer the fun activities that kids love and will make a truly unforgettable party, such as a bounce house and ponies rides.
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The Govt Nehru Post Graduate College was established in 1965. It was converted into a Government college in 1980. The college is situated in the tribal coal belt area of Madhya Pradesh. The college started as an Arts college. Commerce department was added in 1969 and Science in 1970. It covers the entire coal belt of Burhar area. Most of the students are from Burhar town and surrounding coal belt.
Post Graduate study has been started in 1983 with M.A. Sociology and M.Com division looking into the needs of the students. M.A. Economics started in 1987 and in 2002 M.Sc. Chemistry and Zoology and M.A. Geography in introduced to give wide choice for the tribal students for higher study. This Post Graduate college stands in 2nd position in the Shahdol District.


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Located east of Whangarei, the Tutukaka Coast was rated as one of the top coastal destinations on the planet by National Geographic Traveller. It's a detour you won't want to miss on your journey north.
The first coastal village you'll encounter is Ngunguru, where a sheltered harbour is protected by a long promontory of sand.
A little further on is Tutukaka itself – diving and fishing charters leave from the town's modern marina. This is the place to catch a dive boat to the world-renowned Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, or hook into a deep sea fishing expedition, depending on the time of year.
Next stop is Matapouri, a beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay that's perfect for swimming (even in winter, if you're wearing a wetsuit). There are plenty of beach houses in this area; if you want to rent one, talk to a local real estate company.
Just up the hill from Matapouri is the track to Whale Bay. Fringed by large pohutukawa trees, this sheltered beach is both beautiful and peaceful. Getting there along the walking track is half the fun. Beyond Whale Bay, the beaches are more open to the ocean. Sandy Bay is a much-loved surfing spot when conditions are right.
Tutukaka and Ngunguru offer restaurants, cafés and a wide range o accommodation including private holiday homes, resort motels, apartments, B&B's and a campground. It's a good idea to book ahead in summer, especially around the Christmas holidays.
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Sunday, 29 January 2012
Saturday, 28 January 2012
I was looking forward to today because me and my boyfriend had planned to take pictures of my fashion week outfit but when I woke up I was very sad to see that it was raining. I haven't taken any outfit pictures since a very long time. I guess it will have to wait until next week when I have a day off from work! So because of the rain this is a lame post to say that I have nothing to post...
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Paris Fashion Week - Street Style
This week was the Haute Couture fashion week in Paris. I went to the Chanel and Elie Saab shows to take some street style pictures. I tried getting in to see the shows but saddly it wasn't possible.
I saw Karl Lagerfeld!!!!!!! It made my day :)
French actress Clémence Poésy
I also saw Cara Delevingne!!! I was sooooo happy to see her :)
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Louboutin Lisse
Friday, 20 January 2012
New header!
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Dakota Fanning
Monday, 16 January 2012
300 followers, Tumblr & Facebook
This is a pretty useless post to tell you 3 things.
First, I reached 300 followers!!!!
Here is some Champagne for all of you to celebrate :)
Second, I made a tumblr for this blog and I would love you all sooooo much if you followed it
And third is to remind you that you can also like my Facebook page to make me 3 times happier :)
Useless post over
Saturday, 14 January 2012
My good deals!
Here are the rest of the things I bought on sale last wednesday.
with a little leather bow tie.
Cute burgundy tank top.
Big comfy sweater
At first I didn't like the whole high healed sneaker trend but my cousin had these shoes, I tried them on and they were so comfy I had to buy them
These little boots are too cute with the glitters on the heels.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Sales time!
Today was the first day of the sales here in France. So I was up and ready to go shopping this morning at 9 (very early for me). Funny thing is that once I got there I wasn't in the mood for shopping but I still ended up buying a wallet, a shirt, a sweater, a tank top and 2 pairs of shoes. I really don't know what would have happened if I had been in a shopping mood!
My new Marc Jacobs wallet :)
This is a little preview of what I got. I will post the rest this weekend when I will have time to take pictures of everything!
Monday, 9 January 2012
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Friday, 6 January 2012
I'm addicted to online shopping!
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The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) today published Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets (Amendments to IAS 36). These narrow-scope amendments to IAS 36 Impairment of Assets address the disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets if that amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal.
When developing IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, the IASB decided to amend IAS 36 to require disclosures about the recoverable amount of impaired assets. The amendments published today clarify the IASB's original intention: that the scope of those disclosures is limited to the recoverable amount of impaired assets that is based on fair value less costs of disposal.
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MIDDLETON - Clare Loups girls faced some tough competition, but toughed it out to take the NSSAF Division 2 senior girls' volleyball Provincial in a hard-fought battle against Strait Area Education Recreation Centre Dec. 2 in Middleton.
In the end, it was 19-25, 25-12, and 15-9 for Clare and the banner, with Par-en-Bas defeating host Middleton in the third-place contest.
Adrien Comeau coached Clare to the Western Regional banner Nov. 18 and 19 with West Kings and Middleton also advancing from the Western Region. Millwood, SAERC, and South Colchester advanced from their regions and Digby and Par-en-Past advanced to provincials from a weekend tournament the next week, completing the eight-team Provincials tournament.
Asked about the competition at Provincials, Comeau said it was stiff.
"It was hard competition, a well-fought battle," Comeau said. "Coming into this tournament we knew every team had the possibility to win, or come close to winning."
He said the final against SAERC was pretty tough, the semi-finals was tough, and every game was a battle. "We knew coming in here every team could win."
Connell Impressed
"I want to congratulate all the teams here this weekend," said Middleton coach Trevor Connell after the medals presentations. "Being a host it's always great to have coaches that are so easy to get along with, so easy to work with."
Connell was also impressed with the players during the Provincials tournament and throughout the year.
"Ladies, you represented your schools amazingly well, you deserve to hold your heads extremely high," Connell said during the closing ceremony. "You should be very proud of how you behaved all season, played all season, worked together and learned. I've done this a long time and this is one of the nicest one's I've seen. You have a lot of talent ladies. You should be proud."
NSSAF executive director Steve Gallant was on hand to present the banner to the Clare captains.
Connell said the Middleton Monarchs had a good Provincials tournament.
"We finished higher that we were ranked coming in," he said. "All the teams here were really good. There were teams that ranked higher that on another day could have been in a different finishing position. It was very good volleyball. The girls played really well."


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Hi Everyone!
This is somewhat short notice as one of the events I will mention occurs on this Saturday, March 3, 2012. I just became aware of this wonderful learning opportunity that is being offered by the DuPage County Genealogical Society.
The society is offering a 3 training sessions geared to those that might consider themselves "intermediate" skilled genealogy researchers. The programs will take place at the Wheaton Public Library on Saturday March 3rd, March 17th and March 31st between 1 to 3 PM.
You can participate in any one, two or all three programs. You do not have to take all of them if you choose to participate. Choose whatever fits your interests. It is advised that you pre-register, but you do not have to. You can pay at the door. Each program is $10.
The programs that will be held, one on each of the above Saturday dates, are:
- March 3, 2012 (1 – 3 PM) – "File Organization"
- March 17, 2012 (1 – 3PM) – "Tips For Successful Searching Using Ancestry"
- March 31, 2012 (1 – 3PM) – "What Is A Reasonably Exhaustive Search?"
Here is a direct link to the DCGS website where you can find all of the details in expanded form and description about this upcoming offering to further develop your genealogical research skills:
DuPage County Genealogical Society Intermediate Genealogy Classes on March 3, March 17, and March 31
All of the details you need to know to make a decision about attending are at the above direct link to the DCGS website part about "Classes".
The "Ancestry" program appears to be a "hands-on" computer experience with the computers at the Wheaton Public Library. You can even bring your own laptop and access online material through the library's WiFi.
Consider attending any or all of these programs.
Keeping yourself on top of the learning curve is always a good goal. Our genealogy researching skills should be as current as possible.
Tony Kierna
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Schaumburg Township District Library


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With smartphones, tablets and social media as popular as ever, people are quickly being defined for how technologically savvy they are.
New research from Broadcom Corp. revealed seven distinct connectivity personality types among American adults. Two key dimensions define the styles: connectivity, or the level of device and social media use, and behavior, or how Web-enabled devices and online platforms are used to connect to others.
The personality types are:
- Always on: This group, 8 percent of the U.S. adult population, is the most connected of all the personality types. They use technology mainly to create new content and to actively engage others. This group is more likely to be early adopters of new technology, as well as opinion elites. In addition, they are more likely than other segments to use https://www.businessnewsdaily.com to connect with people they want to know, versus people they already know.
- Live wires: This group, 35 percent of the U.S. adult population, is highly connected and tends to use technology to converse with others. It is the most likely group to use technology mainly to stay current with family and friends. Most in this group own smartphones, while many own tablets and Web-enabled TVs. In addition, they more likely to be employed full time and are in the Millennial age group.
- Social skimmers: This high connectivity group, 6 percent of the U.S. adult population, is marked by ownership of many devices, the use of many social networking sites, large online social networks and the frequent use of technology to connect with friends and family. Although highly connected, this group primarily uses new technology to receive information, rather than actively engage with others.
- Broadcasters: Lower in connectivity than the highly connected, this group — 8 percent of the U.S. adult population — uses technology selectively to create new content and tell others what they are doing, as opposed to commenting in a more conversational fashion. This group is the least likely to be on social media and primarily only make and receive calls on their cellphone.
- Toe-Dippers: This group, 27 percent of the U.S. adult population, is the largest of the three low connectivity groups and its members primarily use technology to converse with others. This group chiefly owns desktop and laptop computers, with less than a quarter using smartphones. They are the most likely segment to say that they prefer in-person contact when communicating with friends.
- Bystanders: Bystanders, 15 percent of the U.S. adult population, are the least connected. While more than two-thirds own desktop computers, they have the lowest ownership of laptops. In addition, just 12 percent owns a smartphone. They use technology to connect with family and friends less than three times each day, which is five times less than the national average. When they do use technology, they use it to receive information and are the most likely group to say they use technology primarily to keep up with news and current events.
- Never-Minders: This group, 2 percent of the adult population, represents a small segment of the U.S. population who are outliers; they do not use phone, text or https://www.businessnewsdaily.com to connect to others. This group is apprehensive about using technology and is more likely than the other groups to say that technology makes them feel more isolated. When they do connect, they are more likely to do so out of necessity.
The research found that overall, gender and age are the main drivers of connectivity. Those that are the highly connected are more likely to be female or a Millennial, while the less connected tend to be male or a Baby Boomer or senior over the age of 65.
The study was based on surveys of 2,500 U.S. adults.
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In September 2011, the Texas Advanced Computer Center (TACC) announced Stampede, a new 10-petaflops-capable (1016 or 10,000 trillion floating-point operations per sec.) supercomputer based on the Intel MIC (Many-Integrated Core) architecture. The Stampede announcement demonstrates a substantial and long-term commitment by Intel to deliver massively parallel many-core hardware to the high-performance computing (HPC) market by January 2013. The heart of the Stampede system will be the 50+ core Knights Corner (KNC) processor chips packaged in a PCIe form factor (the same form factor used by GPU computing co-processors). More than 8 of the 10 petaflop/sec. of peak floating-point performance will be provided by the Knights Corner PCIe co-processors.
The entrance of an x86-based many-core design into the HPC leadership class marketplace raises a key question: Will the Intel Knights Corner chips compete as co-processors that accelerate application performance like GPUs do, or will they provide a "compile and run" alternative where the MIC device behaves like a stand-alone many-core Linux system?
The fact that Intel has now made substantial commitment to teraflops-capable, massively-parallel hardware devices comes as no surprise. Many in the computer industry, including me, have observed that CPUs and GPUs are following convergent evolutionary paths. As I note in my Scientific Computing article, "HPC's Future", the failure of Dennard's scaling laws forced chip manufacturers to switch to parallelism to increase processor performance. Due to power and heat issues, many-core processors have become a necessity as it is no longer possible to significantly increase the performance of a single processing core.
This new era of multi- and many-core computing has been disruptive to the software industry as it requires that existing applications be redesigned to exploit parallelism (rather than clock speed) to achieve high application performance on this new parallel hardware. During this transition to massively parallel programming, the owners of legacy code bases are faced with some difficult choices because there are no generic "recompile and run" solutions. As I noted in my Scientific Computing article, "Redefining What is Possible":
Legacy applications and research efforts that do not invest in multi-threaded software will not benefit from modern multi-core processors, because single-threaded and poorly scaling software will not be able to utilize extra processor cores. As a result, computational performance will plateau at or near current levels, placing the projects that depend on these legacy applications at risk of both stagnation and loss of competitiveness.
Vendors of parallel-processing hardware are making significant investments to ease the cost of transitioning legacy software to massively parallel computing. The challenge for legacy software owners lies in understanding how well these vendor efforts translate to production application performance.
While still at an early pre-hardware release stage, it is possible to draw some preliminary conclusions based on an analysis of the MIC and GPU architectures and the currently available information about the NVIDIA Kepler and Intel Knights Corner chips. In this article, I consider these two processors based on established high-level comparative measures such as memory capacity, balance ratios, and Amdahl's Law in the context of four programming paradigms: