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In spite of his big mouth and wandering eye, David Arquette may still have a shot at remaining Courteney Cox's husband.
The pair have separated, and Arquette recently gave a TMI interview to Howard Stern in which he discussed their sex life in cringeworthy detail and admitted sleeping with another woman since the split. But in an interview with TV Week, Cox said Arqueete is a "kook," and didn't close the door on a reconciliation.
"I don't know what will happen, but this is not like we're getting divorced," Cox said. "This is a separation and I think that takes a lot of courage . . . Whatever is supposed to happen will be the best thing for us."
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On the Stern interview, Cox, 46, said, "[David] is a kook. It's not shocking and Howard Stern, he loves him and I'm a fan of Howard Stern . . . David is an entertainer and I'm sure the people who listen to the radio are entertained by his stories."
But she did not like the implication that their troubles gave Arquette license to go elsewhere for affection.
"I always thought of myself as the greatest wife because I'll do whatever I want to do and I don't mean open marriage, that's not what we had," she said.
Still, Cox acknowledges that she and her husband of 11 years are no longer on the same page. "Sometimes you just realize 'Wow, we actually have grown apart," she says.
Cox said her old pal and "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston has been supportive during her marital troubles.
"We just have fun, we laugh, we're inseparable and it's great," Cox says. "It's funny, a lot of really close friends are kind of going through this right now or like Jennifer [who] has gone through it. I don't know what's going on in the planets or what, but things are being shaken up and I don't know what's going to happen, but, yeah, Jennifer has been amazing for sure."


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Sentara pet therapy program brings joy, comfort to patients
They say that volunteers are the heart of every hospital. Nowhere is that more true than at Sentara, where volunteers can be found greeting visitors, transporting patients, working in the gift shop and offering support to patients and staff.
Some of the volunteers are really a different breed - literally. Volunteers like Bodie, a golden retriever, or Emma, a shih tzu. Bodie visits pediatric patients each week before they head to surgery. Emma is small enough to sit in a lap or share space on the hospital bed of patients who need some extra comfort.
These pet volunteers and their handlers work in healthcare settings throughout Sentara only after intense training and a rigorous evaluation. They need to be calm and comfortable in a variety of settings and situations. It is safe to say this group has no fear of needles … at least not when they are volunteering with patients.
These volunteers wander with their handlers in search of patients who may want a four-legged visitor for a brief time. Patients often welcome the distraction and enjoy talking with handlers about everything from their own pets at home to the process of training a dog.
Therapy dogs can be as varied as the patients they visit. There is no specific breed for this task, just an obedient, relaxed personality willing to offer companionship and cheer. And if you happen to have a treat to share, they really like that too.


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Marina DOES have siblings.
Girl was born in August 2005
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Marina has been waiting too long. She has strabismus and dermatitis, but she needs her forever family. More photos available. She is facing the institution.
Marina's grant of $20.00 has been gifted to Priscilla.
***This child is in a country that is currently not accepting new commitments. We can no longer accept grant donations or inquiries for this child, but we have not given up on any of these children and encourage all of our Prayer Warriors to continue their efforts! When and if this country program re-opens for adoptions, we will relist this child and begin seeking an adoptive family immediately.***


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This shows a closeup of the faux lead glass I did on the doors, along with the new minature art I put in Etsy.
I looked at a window which I had that was leaded glass and made a pattern similar to it so it would feel as though it was from the same time period. When you use the strips, and cut them, they have a straight cut look to them. So you can use the liquid "lead" to make "blobs" where the strips meet just the same as real leaded glass work.
We used some inexpensive premade narrow cabinets for this project. Although I prefer real wood, I just didn't want to deal with making drawers. The pieces we added to it and the trim are all wood, so once they were painted and the whole thing had a light glaze, it looked like wood.
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5 things to know about Iran's June 14 presidential election
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's presidential election is June 14. Here are five things you should know:
Iran's election overseers allowed eight candidates on the ballot to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term limits. Most are solid loyalists to the ruling Islamic theocracy, headed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Among the main questions: Will pro-reform voters rally behind one of the relative moderate candidates or boycott in protest of the relentless crackdowns in recent years?
The Iranian president does not have a direct say in major policies such as the country's nuclear program or relations with the West. Those decisions are in the hands of the ruling clerics and its defenders, including the powerful Revolutionary Guard. The presidency, however, can help sway views. The president also directs the economy, which is an increasingly important role as international sanctions bite deeper over Tehran's nuclear program.
One of the major backstories of the election is the decision to bar former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani from the ballot. The ruling clerics appeared worried that Rafsanjani would revive the opposition movement, which has been shattered by security forces. But blocking Rafsanjani deeply tarnished Iran's claims of a free election.
Iran's security forces are on high alert. In 2009, massive protests rocked the country after Ahmadinejad's rivals claimed the outcome was rigged in his favor. There have been no indications of widespread demonstrations this time. Authorities, however, are clamping down on everything from pro-reform gatherings to social media.
The leaders of the 2009 protests, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Madhi Karroubi, have been under house arrest since early 2011. Both ran against Ahmadinejad and alleged vote fraud. Mousavi is a former prime minister. Karroubi served as speaker of Iran's parliament.


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jkdrisdale necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 107 diseños de 46 diseñadores freelance.
Drisdale Law Firm
As a large law firm refugee, I provide "large firm" experience at great value by eliminating overhead. I operate as a virtual law firm (or virtual general counsel) for clients.
In interactions with clients and potential clients, I highlight using "collaborative professionals who are Experienced, Efficient and Focused" and providing responsive business law services. The other collaborative professionals are typically attorneys and tax CPAs. I also emphasize a "preventive law" approach. Legal expenses on the front end are a small fraction of litigation expenses later.
My focus is exclusively business law - helping clients: form and organize business entities; raise venture capital financing and investment capital; buy and sell businesses; buy and sell commercial real estate; purchase franchises; prepare contracts; etc.
I do not handle litigation, estate planning or any legal matters other than business law. I refer these matters to other attorneys who are qualified and responsive.
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The target audience consists of privately owned (not publicly traded) businesses ranging from start-ups to large U.S. companies in numerous industries.
The individuals making the "purchase decisions" are entrepreneurs, business owners, and "C-level" (upper level) corporate officers. They are results-oriented and want quality and extremely responsive service. Accountants and business brokers are important referral sources.
A logo that conveys an image of professional, quality legal services by Experienced, Efficient and Focused attorneys.
My state does not permit attorneys to use "trade names" (such as "The Law Group") or to convey an appearance of multiple attorneys when a sole practitioner (such as me) collaborates with others on a "ad hoc" basis.
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We just wrapped up our first official training week on the new 2014 Olympic track in Sochi, Russia. It was great to be able to scope out the area and get on the track for the first time. My very first impression of the area was somewhat of a shock. As we left the airport I was surprised to see palm trees outside. After 15 years of competing in negative degrees, you certainly don't think palm trees. But Sochi itself actually has a sub-tropical climate, and in the city it was around 70 degrees during the day. We got to explore the city and the first stop for the team was a swim in the Black Sea. Coming from Maine it was strange to see people enjoying the ocean in mid-November.
The track is situated about an hour and a half away from the airport, up in the mountains. Nearly all of the outdoor sports will take place in this area – Красная Поляна (pronounced Krasnaya Polyana, which means Mountain Cluster) as the weather is more fitting for the Olympic Winter Games. The surprises continued as we ventured up the mountains. I was surprised first by the size of the mountains, and second by the amount of vegetation in the area – there were lots of green, orange and yellow leaves similar to a fall in the northeast U.S.
The area itself is still being constructed. They are literally building a town for the Olympics, and they are wasting no time or money to make it magnificent. The entire area was a giant construction zone with crews working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get things finished. It was neat to watch from day to day to see how much work had been done. I wish I had taken a picture each day to document the changes.
The track itself was interesting and very different than any other track in the world. The biggest difference is there are three uphill sections of the track and not just straight sections, which are common. In the curves, a curve would start falling downhill, and then flatten out in the middle before climbing on the exit. It was a strange feeling at first and took me longer than I had hoped to figure out the drives. Every run we get on the Olympic track is crucial to finding the best lines to find the most speed. That is going to be the biggest challenge with this track. It is a relatively easy track to slide, but it is difficult to find the speed and to go fast. At the end of the week we had an inner team race and I won by a narrow seven hundredths of a second over my teammates Erin Hamlin and Kate Hansen. Overall I am happy with the way my training went there. Although it was a bit up and down while trying to learn the track, I feel like I left with a great sense of understanding for how the track works, and what is needed to go fast there.
We are now in Konigssee, Germany for a few days of training before heading to Innsbruck, Austria for our first World Cup of the season next weekend. I am very anxious to start competing; I have had one of my best pre-seasons ever. Starting in September winning the USA Luge Start Championship, then heading over to Norway and Latvia to start my sliding season, returning to Lake Placid, N.Y., for our pre-season training and winning my FIRST U.S. National Championship title, training in Sochi and winning our team race there, and heading into the World Cup Season with 142 runs so far this winter. My goal was to have 120 runs so I have gone above and beyond that. I feel prepared mentally and physically and am ready to fight for every thousandth of a second. I think Team USA is going to have a great year!!


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In the first part of this post, we noted the rise in long-term care insurance premiums. We'll know turn to the reasons why.
Although the popular press has widely blamed rising long-term care insurance premiums on "unexpected" claims from long-term care insurance companies, the reality is that rising costs of long-term care itself have played only a limited role in premium increases.
The true drivers of premium increases—or more accurately, why older blocks of long-term care insurance policies are generating such losses as cumulative premiums exceed cumulative claims—is that long-term care insurance has had "surprisingly" low lapse rates, and it has been difficult for insurance companies to generate much investment return on their premiums collected in the current interest rate environment.
As discussed previously on this blog, early on insurance companies anticipated that long-term care insurance would be like most other types of insurance, where more than 5% of policy owners end up allowing their policies to voluntarily lapse (due to change of mind, change of circumstances, change of financial situation, etc.).
However, in practice, the lapse rate has been more like 1% to 2%, which means insurers remain on the hook for far more of their late 1990s and early 2000s policies than they ever expected. As claims come in, they payouts are higher than expected, not simply because costs are higher, but because more people actually held their policies to claim than expected.
Similarly, as insurers expected 5% or higher lapse rates and only got 1% to 2%, so too have insurers suffered as interest rates have dropped from more than 5% down to the 1% to 2% range. This has been a significant problem, given that the fundamental business model of insurance is to collect premiums, invest them, and use the aggregate premiums plus growth to pay out future claims.
When growth is much lower than expected as interest rates fall (since most long-term care insurers invest in bonds), there simply isn't as much money available to cover claims down the road.
Viewed another way, when interest rates are low, insurers need to charge more up front, to make up for the reduced growth; except 10 to 15 years ago, insurers didn't know rates would be this low, so they failed to charge enough up front, and are now suffering because of it. Estimates from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) are that every 1% decrease in interest rates leads to a 10% to 15% increase in required premiums!
Thus, as lapse rates continue to be low, and interest rates continue to be low, insurers find the pricing on their old policies to have an increasingly severe shortfall, leading the companies to go back to the state insurance departments to request a premium increase to ensure the financial strength and viability of the insurer. Planning For Premium Increases Going Forward
As a result of all the premium increases, many planners and long-term care specialists caution clients not to purchase the maximum amount of coverage they can afford, leaving room for future premium increases that may occur in 10 years for today's newly issued policies, as it has occurred recently for those policies issued 10 years ago.
Yet the reality is that long-term care insurance is not intended to be priced for future premium increases; after all, insurance companies are generally only allowed by state insurance commissioners to raise premiums if they can demonstrate that they are losing significant money on the policies under their current pricing, such that it's in favor of consumers to increase premiums and price the policies appropriately (to ensure the company will be able to pay all promised benefits in the future).
As a result, companies that raise premiums will almost certainly have been making little or no profit, or outright losing money on the policies, for many years before even being allowed to raise premiums (as John Hancock surely was on their policies that had a 90% premium increase). To say the least, this is a rather poor pricing strategy for an ongoing business.
Accordingly, given all the difficulties that have been experienced, some suggest that in reality, the likelihood of future premium increases on today's policies is actually lower than at any point in history! After all, today's policies can be priced far more accurately, as the low-interest-rate environment is now known, and actuaries have far more information about lapse rates on long-term care insurance, not to mention the improved underwriting and better knowledge about claims patterns.
In point of fact, that's why new policies today are far more expensive than comparable policies were 10 years ago—the increases have already been priced into new policies.
Of course, it's hard to say this provides any true surety against the risk of any premium increases in the future. Moody's was out just last month noting a continued difficult environment for long-term care insurers, especially as the extension of the Fed's quantitative easing program means return on investments isn't likely to be higher in the foreseeable future. At best, insurers can price the coverage appropriately, but at rates that are so high, far fewer can afford the coverage in the first place.
Nonetheless, it does at least imply that any future pain for new policies issued today is likely to be far less severe than premium increases were for policies issued in the past. The time for premium increases was when prices were low, not after they've risen, not unlike how even though people were more excited about future price increases on tech stocks in 1999 than 1995, their odds of future price increases were actually declining rapidly by 1999 as the upfront price had risen so much.
So what do you think? Are you telling clients buying new long-term care insurance policies today to expect premium increases? Do you think the odds of premium increases are rising or falling? How do you plan for the potential for higher premiums in the future?


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High / elite net worth sophisticated individual investors, financial advisors, high end brokerages, pension funds, private investment firms, and institutions.
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|The Motley Crew on Sunday Morning
Thanks also must go out to Les-VE3KFS and Tim-VA3TIC, these guys couldn't be on site but they were on the air making sure we made a few contacts.
Special mention must also go out to Bob-VA3QV in Ottawa, who also came looking for us on 40m. It's always good to chat with Bob on, or off, the air, unfortunately I was on the 20m radio when he called in, but his message was passed to me via 2m simplex.
|Don VE3MNE
Overall it was a good time; everyone was cheery and seemed to have a good time at the park. Winter Field Day next year? You bet, the plan is to find a cabin or cottage like we did in 2011 and make it a weekend event.
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In less than an hour last night, voters at a special town meeting balanced the fiscal year 2013 budget, approved a commercial solar energy zoning bylaw, and gave the nod to a handful of housekeeping transfers.
Selectmen and the Finance Committee had been prepared to take more than $200,000 from the stabilization account to erase a deficit left from the June session of the annual town meeting.
Notice from the state Department of Revenue this week that $325,000 in available funds had been certified provided another option that had the full support of the Finance Committee.
In remarks to an unusually large crowd for a special town meeting, Robert Smith, chairman of the Finance Committee said the town's success in meeting financial challenges successfully had been a team effort.
"We ask a lot of information and data from the town's accountant, treasurer and collector, and it's provided cheerfully, which makes doing our job that much easier," Mr. Smith told voters.
The FinCom chairman focused on the turnaround seen in past three months in the School Department.
Mr. Smith said the town took a risk in going along with Superintendent John Provost's plan for increasing enrollment; improving the curriculum; and stemming the exodus of school choice students to other districts.
"I'm happy to say that that risk has paid off," Mr. Smith said, citing the 100 students in grades 3 through 6 in an extended school day program; a 57 percent decrease in the number of students leaving via school choice and a threefold increase in school choice students coming to North Brookfield.
"The Finance Committee loves money, and the changes we've seen from the School Department represent $75,000 to $80,000 immediately and an additional $150,000 in Chapter 70 money next year.
Steve Cummings of the Planning Board explained that solar bylaw was to give the town's planners additional means of protecting the community.
"This is not intended to prohibit solar facilities — in fact there are two being developed at Brookfield Orchard and on Mad Brook Road. This allows the Planning Board to decide where and how they are developed, providing safeguards for the town," Mr. Cummings said.
Town Clerk Sheila A. Buzzell reported that 158 voters attended the special town meeting.


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Queens, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State cross country team ran at the St. John's Fall Country Classic on Sunday, October 14th at Cunningham Park in Queens, N.Y. Freshman Kristyn Ruggiero (Commack, N.Y./Commack) and junior Teresa Cox (Brooklyn, N.Y./Bellport) led the women's team to a seventh place finish. Kristyn ran 16:45 (29th place) and Teresa ran 16:45 (30th place) for the 4000-meter course. Kristyn and Teresa were the top Division III runners in a very strong field of Division I and II athletes in the race.
Top 5 finishers for the women:
Danielle Zugajewicz - 19:03 (43rd place)
Nicole Zarek - 26:18 (62nd place)
Samary De La Cruz - 26:43 (63rd place)
For the men's team, junior Brandon Gillis (Hudson, N.Y./Hudson) led the team with a 37th place finish in 18:47 for the 5000-meter course. The team placed 5th in the meet and were the first team in Division III to finish.
Top 5 finishers for the men:
Thomas DiCamillo - 19:07 (41st place)
Gregory Denis - 19:50 (47th place)
Eric Harris - 21:15 (59th place)
Jason Chin Chitty - 22:39 (69th place)


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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
In this post you will find my Dr. Seuss classroom door decorations and a tutorial on a cute little Truffula Tree craft for kids!
So I really really really love The Lorax book.
It's such a great story. I was so surprised by how many people I've heard lately say they've never read it, too. Go read it! I am SO pumped for the movie to come out. I'm hoping to go see it soon! No, I don't have kids. Yes, I love animated movies. What?
When my hall at school decided to do a door decorating contest for Dr. Seuss' birthday I knew what book I had to do. the kids are actually supposed to pick their favorite....but, well, I kind of picked mine. Sorry kids. I knew they'd love my idea, though and since the movie was coming out, I thought they'd be at least a little more familiar with The Lorax, at least.
So here's our door. The final product. :)
I'm kind of in love. It's hard to see (1. because it's hard to take pictures of an entire door, and 2. I don't have permission to show you the kids' faces anyway) but the pictures are of all my students with a Lorax mustache and eyebrows I made, cut out, holding their own Truffula Tree they made.
Here's a close up of me on the door with my Truffula Tree
Keep reading! At the bottom of this post is a tutorial on how to make your own cut out and Truffula Tree!
So the kids' pictures are way cuter than mine. One of my kids could totally pass as the Lorax. Hilarious.
We are all sporting this fabulous mustache and eyebrows. I found this tutorial and whipped it up the morning before school the day we took all the pictures. Instead of using a stick to hold up the mustache I used elastic. I figured this would be easier for the kids. Especially since they had to hold their imaginary tree in the photoshoot.
I made the eyebrows for fun too. I made both eyebrows and mustache using no-pill felt (on sale!) the same way the tutorial says except I placed some card stock in between the two layers when sewing so the mustache and eyebrows would have more stability. I just used regular tape to attach the eyebrows. We just needed them to stick for the picture so it worked fine.
I just love that Lorax guy. :)
I traced both the Lorax and Onceler below using a projector with a black magic marker on construction paper. Then I cut them out and glued them in their spots on the door. I simply backed our Lorax friend with a strip of cardboard so he would stand up and pop out of the Truffula Tree.
The Onceler's window is actually purple like it is in the book. Not sure why it's showing up pink here.
I free handed the large Truffula Tree, and free-cut the letters of "The Lorax". The 3rd and 4th graders voted and we'll find out next Friday who won the contest! I'll keep you updated!
I hope you love it as much as I do!
Click on over to my teacher friend's kindergarten blog, Ketchen's Kindergarten, to see more Dr. Seuss Door ideas!
Now. Want to make your own little Truffula Tree?
I know Dr. Seuss' birthday is over, but this would make a fun craft at a Dr. Seuss themed birthday party or just a fun craft after you go see the movie!
If you wanted to get really crazy, you could make the Lorax mask and eyebrows like we did and take pictures and send pictures with truffula trees home with kids at a birthday party. How fun!
This craft is definitely easy enough for 5 year olds to make. Some of my kids had trouble fluffing the "Truffula tuft" at the end, but they'd get the hang of it easy with a little help
bright colors of tulle (I bought half a yard of 5 colors and it was more than enough for 20 kids)
2 pipe cleaners (the stripey ones came from JoAnn's)
Twist the pipe cleaners together.
Cut a 6x6 or 8x8 (depending on how big you want your Truffula tuft to be) square of tulle. In the picture above there are about 8 layers. This is the amount I used for my kids. For the one I made myself (in this post), I used double that-16.
While keeping layers somewhat together (it doesn't have to be perfect at all), fold it like a fan and keep it pinched.
Fold the twisted pipe cleaners around the fanned tulle.
And then twist it closed very close to the bottom of the fan.
Please don't judge my chipping nail polish!
To create the fluffy Truffula tuft, pull out the layers of tulle one by one and fluff it!
This idea is adapted from this Mother's Day Flower tutorial and Martha's Tissue Paper Pom Poms tutorial.
To make the fun picture of you holding the Truffula Tree, take a picture of you (or your child) holding a pretend tree and cut it out.
Place the tree behind your hand, and voila!
To adhere it to our door, I used a glue stick for the picture and hot glued the Truffula Tree.
Have fun making Truffula Trees!
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When nearly 5,000 folks squeezed into the Detroit Opera House on a frigid January night this year, they weren't there for Wagner. They'd come for a glimpse of the C6, insiders' code name for the sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette. The car was already a year late, having missed the 'Vette's well-feted 50th anniversary. It took several more months before we could wrangle a running version of the fiberglass-bodied 2-seater—only the 20th car to roll off the assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
At first glance, one might have wondered what the fuss was about. From a styling standpoint, the C6 is what designers call an "evolutionary" update, much more modest than the revolutionary redesign Corvette underwent in 1997. But appearances deceive, for significant changes mark the 2005 Corvette. The most controversial replaces the pop-up headlights, a singular Corvette design cue for more than 40 years, with xenon lamps. Few, on the other hand, will complain about the new rear end. The last-generation C5 had a fat and bloated tail that only true aficionados could love.
What might escape the eye of the casual observer is the smaller "footprint"; at five inches shorter and an inch narrower, it's almost exactly the size of a Porsche 911. More than a coincidence.
As you'd expect, C6 has plenty of muscle. Its LS2 V-8 has been bulked up to an even 6.0 liters, with horsepower jumping to a full 400. The engine has been mated to a new short-throw, 6-speed manual (with a 4-speed automatic available, as well). The high-performance Z51 package we tested launches from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds—about the same as last year's limited-edition Corvette Z06—and tops out at 186 mph.
Fast? Sure, you expect Corvette to be quick off the line. But the new car will also command the most demanding road course, thanks to a stiff new chassis and updated suspension. Larger brakes stop the C6 as if it's been grabbed by an aircraft carrier's arrest wire.
The '05 Corvette has been refined, rather than tamed. There's markedly less road noise and harshness. Even the engine sounds more sophisticated. There's still the resonant roar of big Detroit iron, but none of the brashness. The C6 gains some decidedly upmarket technology, including a Heads-up Display, or HUD, system, which projects critical information onto the lower windshield. There's even an optional navigation system, as well as first-ever seat heaters. And for the first time since 1962, the convertible will offer an optional power top.
We do have a few minor complaints, such as the cheesy plastic bezels cladding the radio and climate control. But when your foot is pressed to the floorboard, your back slammed into the seat, those are details few will notice. The bottom line is that the C6 is not only the best Corvette ever, but dollar for dollar, it is in the running for best sports car on the road.
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Model #833ADC
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This series of educational color top folding tables includes rectangular folding tables specifically designed for the unique needs of schools. They are affordable yet built to withstand the heavy use that table get in schools. Easy to move when you fold them and completely stable when unfolded and set-up, these folding tables come in handy when you want to quickly reconfigure a classroom or have a special event coming up.
These tales are flexible since you can easily adjust the height depending on your needs. Surfaces are topped by a high-pressure, scratch-resistant laminate surface. It conveniently wipes clean with just a damp cloth. Black edging all around the table surface protects it against chips and cracks that can be caused when moving tables.
- Manufacturer:
Folding tables of all shapes and sizes have been Correll's forte for almost forty years. A seemingly limitless choice of sizes, heights and colors makes Correll's tables a top choice for educational, office and institutional use.
- Width:
- 30 in.
- Length:
- 60 in.
- Height:
- 22-32 in.
- Weight:
- 66 lbs.
- Adjustable Height:
- Yes
- Folding:
- Yes
- Glides:
- External Rubber Caps
- Leg Finish:
- Painted
- Leg Specs:
18-gauge Steel, 1" Dia.
Gauge is a measurement of steel thickness - the lower the gauge, the thicker the steel.
- Leg Style:
- Pedestal
- Locking Mechanism:
- Gravity Lock
- Meets ANSI-BIFMA:
- Yes
- Seating Capacity:
- 6
- Tabletop Core Material:
Particleboard is made from wood particles and resin. It is cost-effective and versatile.
- Tabletop Edge:
PVC T-mold
PVC edging is a thermoplastic material that is durable, attractive and strong.
- Tabletop Support:
- .625" One-piece Steel Apron
- Tabletop Surface Material:
High-Pressure Laminate
High-pressure laminate is the finish commonly found on kitchen counters (commonly known as Formica). It is extremely durable and easy to clean.
- Tabletop
- .625"
- Tabletop Weight Capacity:
- 250 Lbs. Evenly Distributed
- Warranty:
- Limited Lifetime
- Made in USA
- Simple Adjust: To adjust the height, simply squeeze the levers, raise or lower as needed, and release.
- Solid: 3/4"-thick core with high-pressure mar-resistant laminate surface.
- Easy to Clean: Wipes clean with damp cloth.
- Chip Resistant: Black bullnose T-edging guards against chips.
- Lifetime Coverage: Our Limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees many years of use and enjoyment.
This product is made with pride in the United States of America!
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Differing Abilities
What is Disability
There is no standard definition of disability, despite much debate on the issue. Current definitions vary across Europe.
In the Irish context, the legal definition of disability is outlined in the Equal Status Acts 2000-2004 and the Disability Act 2005. This definition is broad and includes people who have physical, learning, sensory, psychiatric or medical conditions. In contrast, the EPSEN Act 2004 defines special educational needs as 'a restriction in the capacity of the person to participate in and benefit from education on account of an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or learning disability, or any other condition which results in a person learning differently from a person without that condition'.
The trend in recent years has been for definitions of disability to reflect the shift from a medical to a social model of disability, which has a focus on environmental factors. It holds that people with disabilities are prevented from achieving their full potential, not because of their abilty, but by the attitudes and conventions of society at large.
In the social model, a disabled person might have certain impairments, but it is the barriers in the environment (i.e attitudes, discriminatory practices, or stairs without ramps, etc.) and in the world around them, which actually 'disable' a person.
A report from The Review Group on Access and Participation of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education used the following definition:
'A student is disabled if he/she requires a facility which is outside of the mainstream of the college in order to participate fully in Higher Education and without which the student would be educationally disadvantaged in comparison with their peers'.
People may choose to keep the fact that they have a disabilty private. Disabilities are not always visible - for example, it may not be obvious that a person is deaf, or has a learning disability. Mental illness can also be an invisible disability.
Visible disabilities on the other hand, are noticeable through casual observation - an immediately recognisable physical impairment might be obvious by the presence of a guide dog, or a wheelchair.
A person may have multiple physical disabilities caused by a primary condition such as Cerebral Palsy, but have perfect mental and cognitive ability.
People who have acquired disabilities, following an accident or an illness, may face additional challenges in making physical or psychological adjustments to their new situation.
The important fact is that whatever the disability, there is also ABILITY, and the person should always come first - their disability is not the totality of who they are in the world.
Students, too, are much more than their disability, and in the context of education and career guidance, it is important to respond to their needs on an individual basis.
Check out the new DisAbility access Map from AHEAD
AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability is an independent non-profit organisation working to promote full access to and participation in further and higher education for students with disabilities and to enhance their employment prospects on graduation. To view their latest journal: click here. In a recent report, AHEAD noted the number of students progressing to higher education was over 12,500 (2017/2018) To view this report click here.


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Item Description
Letter, Thomas H. Webb to Dear Sir [Isaac Goodnow]
Author: Webb, Thomas H. (Hopkins), 1801-1866
Date: July 21, 1858
Thomas Webb, Secretary of the New England Emigrant Aid Company, wrote to Isaac Goodnow, indicating his overwhelming approval for the creation of a college in Manhattan, Kansas Territory, not knowing of a "more beautiful and eligible spot than the one selected." Webb communicated his pride in the fact that a Free State supporter would be the one to initiate such a project, and told Goodnow he had recently received a $12,000 donation from a Massachussetts man, which was to support the college.
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Isaac Goodnow Collection, #357, Box 1 Folder 51
Item Number: 102356 Number of images: 4
Keywords: Bluemont Central College; Business enterprises; Free state supporters; Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894; Landscape; Manhattan, Kansas Territory; New England Emigrant Aid Company; Universities and colleges; Webb, Thomas H. (Thomas Hopkins), 1801-1866
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Presentation – New Haven Camera Club
March 30, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
I will be presenting my new Complex Simplicity presentation at the New Haven Camera Club at the Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center in Hamden, Connecticut. A description of the program follows:
The role of the photographer is to distill the complex scene in front of them to one of simplicity that recreates the vision and emotional experience. Black and White photography removes the distraction of color if it is not an important part of the story being told. In this presentation we will peek into the technical and emotional "toolboxes" available to the photographer to recreate vision and emotion in the images we create in our attempt to emphasize the story we want to tell.


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The look of love
Having proved once and for all that Tiny Tim was not responsible for the Hindenburg tragedy, I'd like to explore his adolescent years and early success as an adult. Limited as I am by your computer, I will be forced to convey this with words and pictures, and without my shadow puppets and ice sculpture gardens – an unfortunate task, yes, but not insurmountable.
Tiny Tim dabbled in a few musical instruments before finally focusing on the ukulele, after failing to perceive the sarcasm of a pretty girl who told him:
"Oh yeah, ukuleles are totally the sexiest instrument. I would date any guy who played one." This high school crush of Tiny Tim's would, if true, grow up to be none other than America's sweetheart, Sylvia Plath, famous for her girl-next-door beauty and charm, her sparkling wit, and culinary skill with an oven. (Rumor has it she wrote books as well, though this is probably just factual.) While Tiny Tim never managed to secure a date with Plath, the two would grow to become lifelong people, and continue living on the same planet for the remainder of their lives – sometimes close enough to call each other on the telephone whenever they wanted. (It's an eerie coincidence that Plath would go on to give birth to two children, Frieda and Nicolas, and Tiny Tim was himself born a child.)


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Photo: Courtesy of Salon Blue
A little pre-party pampering is never a bad idea. Salon Blue in Wicker Park is enticing revelers before the ball drops with major deals on beauty services. For example, $200 gets you a deluxe facial and body scrub that comes with a free scalp treatment. If you're more follicle-focused, $140 will earn you a deluxe facial with haircut and styling plus a Becca makeup application. Basically that package gets you out the door and ready to go, you'll just need to add the dress. Because we love freebies, we can't forget that anyone who books makeup or hair styling for New Year's Eve will get a free faux eyelash application (this is a $55 value, guys!). Guarantee that you'll be smokin' hot at whatever bash you've committed to for the night. We know you're all pros in your own right, but doesn't this sound like more fun? Book appointments for you and your girls quick, the clock is ticking!
Salon Blue, 1931 West North Avenue (at Winchester Avenue); 773-342-2583.


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Are you preparing yourself to look radiant this Summer?
This is another tip that will help you look healthier.
Exfoliation is one of the things that helps to keep your skin smooth and silky. The process removes the dead cells from the skin, thereby preventing the built up of dead cells in the pores.
Main Benefits of Exfoliating:
- It keeps the skin soft and glowing
- It speeds up your skins natural renewal process
- It helps your moisturizer penetrate into the skin deeper
- By removing the dead skin, the process will keep your pores from clogging which keeps acne under control
- Makes your skin brighter and it keeps fine lines and wrinkles in check.
Hope this Fitness Malta Article was interesting and useful.
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Hope junior Rebekah Llorens has been selected Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Co-Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
The forward from Grayslake, Ill. (Grayslake Central HS), shares the award for games played through December 15 with Olivet forward Stefanie Lang.
Llorens averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds in earning tournament Most Valuable Player honors at the Hope Post-Exam Jam for nationally Hope (9-0 overall).
She scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 24 minutes of play as the Flying Dutch defeated Capital, Ohio 93-68 in the tournament championship game. She had nine points and eight rebounds in Friday's semifinal win against Finlandia.
Llorens, who is being honored as Player of the Week for the second time this season and third time in her career, shot 76 percent from the field (13-of-17) and 80 percent from the line (4-of-5) for the tournament.


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Most people marry someone of the same religion, Facebook suggested in a recent study.
Facebook data scientist Mike Develin using research of romantic relationships of those aged 21 or older with self-identified religions, wrote a report showing that most people marry within their religions. Even the country most lax about interfaith marriage, Spain, only had 28 percent of interfaith relationships.
Despite prevailing notions, this endogamy existed across all continents including the United States, Asia and Europe. The United Kingdom, for instance has 73 percent same-religion relationships. In Taiwan, with dozens of religion, the numbers are even higher -- 90 percent. In the United States, that number is 86 percent.
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However, most of those dating those of other religions tend to be in their 20s, and are more likely to date someone of a different religion than to marry them.