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Organizing Options in Pittsburgh Pa offers custom closet organizers, walk in closet organization, reach-in closets, garages, home office, pantry, and organization solutions for closets and spaces of all shapes and sizes to suit your needs. From planning the space to designing the perfect closet and installing the custom organization system in your home, we are the closet leaders in Pittsburgh. Call us today for your free in-home custom design consultation. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling an exising one, our organizers and systems are developed to meet your every storage need. Choose from Wood Veneer, with solid drawers, Melamine, in a wide variety of colors and wood tones and Ventilated Wire to fit even the tightest budget.
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Alamance Regional Medical Center has received the Public Health Partners Award from the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors.
The association recognized Alamance Regional for working with the Alamance County Health Department, Healthy Alamance and other organizations to help fund and coordinate programs that address pediatric asthma, high-risk pregnancy, breastfeeding, community emergency preparedness, mental health needs, and community-based health and wellness programs.
�We are very fortunate to have a medical center that is so supportive and dedicated to a common public health mission and activities,� says Barry Bass, director of the Alamance County Health Department.
The Public Health Partners Award is given each year to one organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement and promotion of public health in North Carolina. Representatives from Alamance Regional received the award at the association�s annual meeting on Jan. 23.
A few of the programs supported by Alamance Regional include:
▪ Helping plan and implement Be Healthy Now, a countywide program that challenges participants to increase physical activity. In 2012, approximately 1,000 people participated in the 10-week program.
▪ Funding a position to direct the work of Healthy Alamance. The goal of Healthy Alamance is to improve access to and increase awareness of preventive health services, as well as eliminate health disparities among the disadvantaged.
▪ Partnering with the Alamance County WIC Program to promote and support breastfeeding.
▪ Providing local services for mothers with high-risk pregnancies through the Perinatal Clinic that is located on the campus of Alamance Regional. It is staffed by perinatologists from Duke University
▪ Collaborating with local organizations to better address adult and pediatric mental health needs in the community
▪ Providing staff and space for the Pediatric Asthma Center.
▪ Assisting with the Community Health Assessment to identify the communitys greatest health needs.
�Our mission is to improve the health of the community,� says Bob Byrd, Senior Vice President, Alamance Regional. �We believe it is important to work with the Health Department and other valuable agencies in our community in order to accomplish that mission. The collaborative relationships that exist among agencies in Alamance County are exemplary."


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Ah redistricting. A topic only a political junkie could love.
But it has big implications for who's in -- and who's out -- at the California Capitol.
Now, the issue of political maps may be back before voters in 2012.
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County election officials around California have a new task this week: verifying whether enough valid signatures have been collected to stage a new vote next year on the State Senate's political boundaries.
A Republican-backed group called Fairness and Accountability in Redistricting just turned in more than 700,000 signatures.
That's far more than the 500,000-plus signatures needed, but these campaigns always collect more as a safety margin.
"Gathering this many signatures in so little time, for a referendum on an issue like redistricting, which lacks public awareness, is an extraordinary accomplishment," Dave Gilliard, a Republican consultant, said in a statement.
Gilliard's group spent more than $2.5 milllion to qualify the referendum. It seeks to overturn the Senate maps drawn by the state's Citizen Redistricting Commission.
That group re-drew the boundaries, taking over the job from the state legislature, after voters gave the commission the job in an effort to take partisanship out of the process.
But Republican interests now say the new Senate lines could result in Democrats gaining a two-thirds majority; the magic threshold for budget and tax votes.
Backers of the commission say the referendum is nonsense, noting that many Republicans backed Proposition 11 in 2008, the measure that set up the Citizens Redistricting Commission.
If this qualifies for the ballot, it'll join a growing list of other measures next year on pensions, union dues, and taxes.
More on Redistricting:
Redistricting Commission Wins by Knockout
Court Rejects Challenges to New Election Maps
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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Shares in Apple have fallen after a newspaper report said orders were cut for spare parts due to unexpectedly weak demand for the iPhone 5.
Apple's share price dropped in early pre-market trading by almost 4% to below $500 (£310) – a place the company was around a year ago and well below the year-long peak of $705 (£430).
Shares rallied slightly after the opening bell.
The Wall Street Journal said two unnamed sources told it that Apple's first-quarter orders for iPhone 5 screens have dropped to about half of what the company had planned.
The report indicated one source also said the US-based firm had cut orders for other components, and that the order cut occurred last month.
Apple did not immediately reply to requests for a comment.
The move is seen by analysts as a sign that new iPhone sales have been worse than expected as demand wanes.
Apple, the world's most valuable technology firm, has been facing increased competition from Samsung and other makers of smartphones that run Google's Android operating system.
South Korea's Samsung has already overtaken Apple as the world's largest smartphone vendor by market share, with some 50% greater unit movement.
Android devices accounted for 75% of smartphone shipments during the three months ending in September, up from 58% at the same time in 2011, according to the research firm IDC.
The iPhone's share stood at 15% in September, up from 14% in the previous year.
Google says more than 500 million Android devices have been activated since the software's release four years ago.
By comparison, Apple had sold about 271 million iPhones up to the end of last September.
Apple has also had to recently weather criticism of the conditions of its workers at massive production facilities in China, which are operated by Taiwan's Foxconn.
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Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi Elements
Sometimes the quietest exercises can be the most invigorating. That's the case with this energy-boosting routine, which brings together elements of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi.
"Yoga is about stability, Pilates focuses on mobility and stability, and tai chi is all about mobility," says Lawrence Biscontini, group fitness manager for the Golden Door Spa at Wyndham El Conquistador in Puerto Rico, who designed our program. "Moving from one discipline to the next circulates the energy throughout your body, so you're refreshed by the end." You'll also feel pretty darn strong — these moves are a killer way to sculpt your arms, abs, legs, and butt, using just your body weight for resistance.
Do each circuit three times through, breathing deeply and evenly throughout the workout.
Circuit 1
1. Camel
Strengthens: Shoulders; Stretches Front of Body
- Kneel on floor with feet behind you, legs slightly apart.
- Stretch your hips and thighs forward while reaching back, placing your hands on your lower back (easier) or heels (more challenging).
- Gaze up toward ceiling while pushing your hips forward and arching spine; hold for 7 to 10 breaths.
2. Thigh Stretch
Strengthens: Glutes, Core; Stretches Quads
- Release from Camel and return to start.
- Inhale, then exhale while leaning back from hips, this time without bending spine, so your body forms a straight line from ears to knees.
- Place hands on hips (easier) or extend arms in front at shoulder height (more challenging).
- Come back to start, then repeat. Do 7 to 10 reps.
3. Rising Lunge
Strengthens: Legs, Glutes, Hips; Stretches Back
- From thigh stretch, bring left foot in front of you, left knee bent 90 degrees.
- Lift right knee off the floor, straightening leg behind you.
- Sweep arms out as you rise; then lower arms as you sink back down.
- Do 4 reps; switch sides and repeat.
Circuit 2
1. Tree Pose
Strengthens: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings; Improves Balance
- Stand with feet together, palms together in front of chest.
- Place sole of right foot on left inner thigh, as high as you are able; turn right knee out to side.
- Keep hands in front (easier) or extend arms overhead, keeping palms together (more challenging).
- Bend left knee slightly to work quads.
- Hold for 7 to 10 breaths.
- Go directly to Single Leg Circle.
2. Single Leg Circle
Strengthens: Glutes, Hamstrings, Inner Thighs; Improves Balance
- Remaining on left leg from tree pose, straighten right leg and bring it out in front of you, toes pointed toward floor.
- Drawing abs in, make 1 large circle clockwise with your right foot, keeping hips still; exhale 1 full breath to draw the circle.
- Keep hands on hips (easier) or arms extended overhead (more challenging).
- Reverse direction, drawing a counterclockwise circle.
- Do 7 to 10 reps per direction.
- Go directly to Rooster Stands on One Leg.
3. Rooster Stands on One Leg
Strengthens: Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, Shoulders; Stretches Back
- Remaining on left leg, bring right leg in front of body, knee bent 90 degrees and thigh parallel to floor.
- Slowly bend left knee in a half squat, keeping weight over heel.
- As you squat down, bring arms down in front, then out to sides and back above head as you straighten leg.
- To make it easier, don't squat down as deeply and keep your right foot closer to floor.
- Do 7 to 10 reps.
- Repeat the entire series, starting from Tree Pose, on opposite leg.
Circuit 3
1. Warrior 1
Strengthens: Legs, Glutes, Core; Stretches Back
- Stand with feet 3 to 4 feet apart.
- Turn left foot out 90 degrees, pointing to left side, and pivot right foot toward left.
- Bend left knee 90 degrees, knee aligned with ankle; turn hips to face over left thigh.
- Place hands on hips (easier) or raise both arms overhead, palms facing each other (more challenging).
- Hold for 7 to 10 breaths. Go directly to Tuck and Extend.
2. Tuck and Extend
Strengthens: Arms, Chest, Glutes; Stretches Hips
- From Warrior 1, sweep arms down to touch floor on either side of left foot.
- Step both feet back behind you.
- Inhale, then exhale as you lift right foot off the floor and sweep knee under body (not shown).
- Straighten right leg behind you, lifting it as high as you can, then bring knee back toward nose.
- To make it easier, bring right knee to floor before straightening leg.
- Do 7 to 10 reps; go directly to Slow Kick.
3. Slow Kick
Strengthens: Glutes, Chest, Shoulders; Stretches Hamstrings
- Lower right foot and walk hands back, rolling up to standing position.
- Lift right leg, knee bent 90 degrees; bend elbows 45 degrees, palms down (not shown).
- Slowly kick forward with right foot, leading with the heel; at the same time, slowly push palms forward.
- Lower and repeat.
- Do 7 to 10 reps.
- To make it easier, keep standing leg slightly bent and hands on hips.
- Repeat entire series on opposite leg.
Get More Early Morning Energy
Question: "What can I do to get more energy for a morning workout?"
Answer: Try these tips from Lawrence Biscontini, coauthor of Morning Cardio Workouts (Human Kinetics, 2006).
- Think caffeine. Set your automatic coffee maker (or even better, make some green tea) so it's ready when you get up.
- Then eat a small snack that's high in carbs and protein, such as peanut butter on a slice of apple.
- Finally, choose some new music for your routine. "Just hearing something different can get you moving," says Biscontini. And of course, make sure you're going to bed early enough at night.
Try Our Favorite Mind/Body DVDs
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Soul Stretches (36 minutes; $16.95)
Instructor Ulrick Bien-Aime leads you through 30 different stretches, including two 15-minute workouts designed to bust stress and improve flexibility. Pick the variation that suits your level.
Level: Intermediate
Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend (40 minutes; $14.95)
More of a soothing mind/body routine than a heavy calorie burner. Instructor Ellen Barrett starts with a flowing yoga workout, then shifts into a mat-based Pilates segment with challenging variations that will leave you feeling strong, sculpted, and reenergized.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Tai Chi for Health Yang Long Form (2 hours; $19.95)
This is billed as the most comprehensive tai chi DVD. Master instructor Terry Dunn carefully details 108 tai chi positions for more than an hour, then puts them all together in a fluid 17-minute series.
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As the benefit caps begin to be implemented in London, we want to share with you this important new report by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University. It documents how the financial impact of the UK government's cuts will vary widely across the country, hitting Britain's poorest places the hardest, and allowing more affluent areas "to escape relatively lightly".
Hitting the Poorest Places Hardest:
The Local and National Impact of Welfare Reform
by Christina Beatty and Steve Fothergill,
Sheffield Hallam University, April 2013
The findings of the report illustrate class warfare in action – how neoliberal policies for economic "recovery" put the burden of "austerity" on the backs of the poorest and most vulnerable. So although Margaret Thatcher will be buried tomorrow at a cost of £10M to the UK taxpayer, her oppressive classist ideology can be seen to live on in the policies of the current government.
No to Welfare Reform! Stop the Cuts!
Get involved: UK Uncut


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I let him know that the baseplate was about $200 to replace. He might have his son weld it (tig or mig). I also suggested supporting it with some sort of bracket bolted on to reinforce the area.Its in a rental, so I guess he could just let it go 'til it dies.Pretty poor construction. I wish I could show a picture of it.
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"Active management is behind us, not in front of us," Charles Ellis told RIAs Thursday morning in a session kicking off the sixth annual Think Retirement Income conference in Boston.
Ellis, founder of the international consulting firm Greenwich Associates and author of the newly published "What It Takes: Seven Secrets of Success from the World's Greatest Professional Firms," argued that income security in retirement has nothing to do with beating the market. Instead, advisors need to give more consideration to indexing, which will let them devote more attention to their clients' needs and interests.
"What needs to be done [with the client] is crucial," he said, pointing to the many 401(k) participants who know little or nothing about investment diversification or risk, let alone how to take income from their savings in retirement.
Ellis, whom Forbes has called an "indexing hero," launched his case against active management by noting that fully 80% of people think they're above-average investors, when in reality even so-called experts are unable to forecast the future. Among the reasons he cited for this human fallibility:
- Confirmation bias: We actively seek and retain information that confirms what we already believe.
- The "our crowd" effect: He explained this with a quote from Nobel Prize-winning behavioral economist Daniel Kahneman's book "Thinking, Fast and Slow": "People can maintain unshakable faith in any proposition when supported by co-believers."
- Hindsight bias: We often blame poor results on mistakes by "bad people," not on uncontrollable factors. Doctors, for example, are blamed when patients don't survive. Success usually results from combining a little talent with a lot of luck, Ellis said.
- Failure to admit defeat: We tend to stay too long with failed decisions, failed marriages and failed investments.
- "Fight or flight" reactions: Another Kahneman quote, "The long term is not where life is lived," illustrated Ellis's point that emotions drive many investing decisions.
In addition, he said, there's no way to know which actively managed funds will outperform. Previous performance is "totally useless" as a predictor of future results, with the exception that funds in the bottom decile usually stay at the bottom. Referencing survivorship bias, Ellis said that since funds that do poorly tend to disappear, risk is underweighted in the selection process.
In further support of indexing, Ellis contended that more clients will begin to perceive fees for active management as unjustifiably steep. Charging a 1% fee for managing assets may not sound high, but if a portfolio earns only 7%, that represents 15% of its return. "If you can get the same return [at less cost] from an index fund, what incremental value are you getting from an active manager?" he asked.
By going passive, advisors can focus their skills on making "strategically active" decisions about their clients' long-term objectives, risk, portfolio structure, spending and liquidity.
"The investment management world is not going to solve this problem," Ellis said.
In his view, the "glory days" of performance investing are over. "We have huge problems in our country with retirement security," he concluded. "We have far too many people who are dependent on a 401(k) and don't know how to behave in savings, don't know how to behave in investing. Just wait until they start having to take money out of their account."
For more on Charles Ellis, see Investment Advisor's August 2013 cover story on leadership.


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My IP address is dynamically assignged by my DSL company (Qwest). Qwest's entire block of dynamically assinged IPs is on one of the spam blacklists and AOL and Excite both use this particular list so my messages often get bounced back or sent to a spam folder.
Here's what I would like to do: when I send a message to either an aol or excite domain, have poco automatically change the account to another email account which goes from that IP address (my personal comcast account). Message would have my business email address, etc, but would be sent from my comcast account.
I've tried putting in a pre-send filter that changes the account for emails going to aol or excite, but that doesn't seem to work. Is there a way to use a script to automatically change the sending account after the message has been composed and the sent button pushed?


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Since the previous podcast in September, we have seen ISIS rise up from relative obscurity to a headline phenomenon requiring the attention of leaders around the world. In this podcast we provide you with a summary of a few headline cases here in Australia to fill you in. We continue with the reading of the Tyranny of God. In Chapter 20, we look at a World Without God.
In the previous podcast, we broadcasted the first part of Chapter 15 of the Tyranny of God where I began going through the process in which religions, more specifically, Christianity and Islam have come to be the most powerful religions today. First, they establish their god and their scriptures as authorities. Then they demand people to take their god and their scriptures seriously. They encourage people to substitute the need for evidence with faith. They instil obedience. They discourage doubt and enquiry and they enforce regular meetings to keep the faith strong within the minds of their converts. They then proceed to protect beliefs and silence contradictory ideas. In this second part of the podcast, I will continue going through the steps in which these two major religions have come to dominate our way of thinking. This Sunday, 9th of February 2014, Part 2 of Chapter 15 of the Tyranny of God.
Marquez discusses how the two most dominant religions today: Christianity and Islam, have spread. We will see how they achieved this by simply looking at the way their memes work together. We will look at how their belief system is structured to understand what continues to enable and empower them to thrive in the minds of people as parents pass on their beliefs and ideas from generation to generation.
Religions are just human organisations and like other human organisations, they are under pressure to survive. To survive, they need believers to support them financially or otherwise. Thus, they act like memetic organisms. Like viruses, they replicate in the minds of people, influencing the actions and behaviour of people the world over.
Perhaps gods do not exist. We only believe in them if we make ourselves believe in them. We kill and die for these gods. The tragedy is that in our willingness to believe, we end up wasting and squandering our resources and our lives and of others', as we serve and worship these gods we have imagined. Today, Sunday, 9th of December 2013, we will discuss why our ancestors used religion.
It is a common for religious people to say that their god through scripture, gives us a way to live moral lives. But does morality really come from a Divine Being? In this podcast, we delve into this question regarding morality.
In this podcast, I discuss how our ancestors, before they created religions, have come to realise that it is indeed wise to treat others the way you want to be treated. Today, Sunday, 3rd November 2013, Chapter 11 of the Tyranny of God, Why We Are Moral.
It is often said that a particular religion teaches its people how to live moral lives. Many people claim that religion is the metaphorical light that guides people to live wise, moral and satisfactory lives. Is this true though? Are we not moral without religions? Have we not been moral even without religions? These are the sorts of questions I want to delve into today, Sunday, 27th of October 2013, Chapter 10 of the Tyranny of God, Early Human Societies.
Podcasting: Sunday 20 October 2013 - Sunday 27 October 2013
In Chapter 8 of the Tyranny of God, we got thinking about memes. We generally defined memes to be anything that we, human beings can copy. Memes including ideas, stories, rituals and parables made up by people and got copied from one mind to another. Over generations, these memes join up with memes that are compatible or they may also make new memes conceivable. The idea that there is a soul for example, makes the idea of life after death, heaven and hell possible. These in turn makes it possible for gods to exist and we looked at all the different conceptions of god throughout the world. Religions embody and codify these conceptualisations of gods which is an argument I will delve into in later chapters.
However, before we proceed further, in this week's podcast, we will first discuss beliefs and delusions because they are two most powerful types of memes that influence our actions, thoughts and behaviour. This Sunday 20th of October 2013, Chapter 9 of The Tyranny of God: Beliefs and Delusions.


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Applies to:
Turn off all other Bluetooth® devices that have been paired to the SoundLink® speaker
Turn off all other Bluetooth® audio devices that have been paired to the Mac. If the computer has a Mac-branded Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse, they do not need to be disconnected.
Close down iTunes® on your Mac before you proceed.
To connect to a previously paired Mac, follow these steps:
With your Mac® turned on, click the Apple® icon (menu) in the upper left-hand corner of the screen
In the Apple® menu, choose "System Preferences..."
On the SoundLink® speaker, verify that the Bluetooth® icon is flashing once every three seconds. If it is not, press and release the Bluetooth® button to ensure the speaker is available to connect to your Mac
On your Mac®, under the Hardware section, click on the "Sound" icon
In the Sound menu, click on the "Output" tab and choose "Bose® SoundLink® Wireless Mobile speaker" as your sound output device
Click the red button(x) in the upper left-hand corner to close out of the Sound menu screen
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What Are Winning Transits?
Neil F. Michelsen
This booklet explains the work of Joyce Wehrman in her unique system of very detailed timing, minute by minute. Joyce tested her technique by taking it to the race tracks and casinos, and actually did quite well and prospered. It must be said, though, that Joyce also has a very good natal chart for winning by chance. If one does not have such a chart, the system may not work as it did for Joyce—you gamble strictly at your risk!
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Western Australia's capital is one of the nation's cultural hotspots, with its origins woven into much of its landmarks. Sparkling beaches, green parks, gold-mining heritage, multicultural suburbs and vibrant restaurants and cafés collectively give Perth its distinctive character.
Book a flight to Perth with Qatar Airways to discover a blissful lifestyle, and a chance to encounter and discover the real Australia.
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Investigate the 45,000-year history of the Noongar in the Western Australian Museum before heading to the beach, or one of Perth's many secluded islands.
Tourist attractions
Though the area has been inhabited for many thousands of years, modern Perth began as a British settlement in the early 19th century. You will find many of the city's historic attractions in its Central Business District during your trip to Perth, including Australia's oldest mint, The Perth Mint, which is still in operation.
Other cultural centres include the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum. Archaeological evidence suggests the Noongar people have lived in the region for at least 45,000 years, and much of their history and artefacts can be seen in the museum.
Perth Town Hall, on Barrack Street, was built by exiled convicts around 150 years ago. But to trace the history of Perth to its origins, visit the restored Old Mill, first built in 1835 on the banks of the Swan River.
Other Perth highlights include visits to the expansive Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, the Swan Bell Tower located on the banks of the Swan River, and Perth Zoo. The city's beaches, such as Cottlesloe and Scarborough, are also popular. Rottnest Island is also filled with sandy spots, as well as being home to the quokka, a cuddly, furry, rodent-like creature indigenous to Western Australia.
Leisure activities
Perth has an abundance of sun-kissed beaches, offering plenty of opportunities for lazing, swimming and water-sports.
For the more action-prone traveller, cycling the city's bike paths is highly recommended, and is a great way to see more of the city. Residents and visitors spend many an hour in Perth's botanic gardens and public green areas, which include Lake Monger and Bold Park.
For a day trip from Perth, visit John Forrest National Park, Western Australia's oldest. It is home to a variety of plant communities, two waterfalls and wildlife that includes the national icon: kangaroos.
Perth has plenty of high-quality restaurants where you can indulge in local and international cuisine, whatever your budget. Locally caught seafood and fresh regional produce can be found in the port city of Fremantle.
Just 40 minutes from Perth, Mundaring is another popular tourist attraction. The area is filled with locally owned cafés, restaurants and art galleries. It is also home to the Mundaring Weir Dam. You can walk or cycle along the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, both of which offer many ideal spots for barbeques and picnics.
Travel to Perth and you will find many outlets selling Aboriginal crafts (try the Aboriginal Art & Craft Gallery), including didgeridoos. But for designer fashion stores, head for King Street.
The Hay Street Mall is home to many national and international retailers. Perth's outlet stores can be found in Harbour Town, in West Perth. Access to this mall is free along the local CAT (Central Area Transit) bus network. Look for the black cat logo on the buses.
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My friend Jaime, from James and Jax, started a weekly Bloghop that will be exploring those things we're doing right. There's no topic per say but a general heading by which you can write whatever you want about & how you're feeling. I'm a few weeks late in jumping on board but I'm starting today. Life is busy. It's full of ups & downs but this weekly reminder of things I'm doing right will make a difference to me & help keep Patty at bay. Cos that bitch is back at the moment which pretty much sucks.
I'm sure that it's not just my house that has what is known as 'feral hours of bath & bedtime'. It's the end of the day & everyone's tired & Orli sees this as an opportunity to test her authority, independence & her stubbornness all while being exhausted because it's the end of the day. It's bloody exhausting. I actually get anxious leading up to this time, not because I don't think I can manage the situation (because I always do & one way or another she gets into bed) but get anxious about 'the unknown'. There's absolutely no way I can predict her mood or behaviour from one minute to the next & this unknown factor every night can be really challenging.
I often wonder if she can sense my anxiety, my fear, my trepidation as we get closer to bath time. I then tell myself to stop being ridiculous as there's no way she can see or feel it as I'm not displaying anything that could lead her to making those assumptions.
There are some nights that things run smoothly & everyone goes to bed happy. And then there are those nights…. full of frustration, tantrums, shouting, demanding & defiance that I would do anything to just get her in bed so I can forget it ever happened & gear up & re-energise for the day ahead. On those smooth running nights, I reinforce how lovely it all was after I finish reading her her bedtime story & she agrees & we snuggle & cuddle & say goodnight. But there's no guarantee that moment will be remembered, cherished or replicated the next night.
On those hard nights, I often wonder if my giving her time out or arguing with her is going to damage her long run. I wonder if she knows that sometimes I feel terrible & guilty at yelling at her about putting her shoes away – cos really, who cares? They're just shoes. I wonder if my friends are having the same challenges & wonder if they're handling them better than me, differently or just have angel kids that don't require any reprimanding. Thinking, wondering, obsessing, convincing mental loop. It's one thing that I struggle with when my mood is low (when Patty's visiting) because the negative thoughts, negative self-reflection & negative self-talk turns something like how I handled bath time & bedtime into a yardstick on my parenting as a whole & my capacity & ability of being a good mother.
And then each morning I am met by a happy four year old who wants to give me kisses & cuddles & say 'good morning mummy'. And for that time I relish her happiness, forgive myself & remind myself that she's ok & she's going to be ok. Because for every battle, for every argument, for every time she defies my authority, challenges me & asserts her independence I know that SHE knows, she's loved. And I also know that she feels safe. And you know what, it means that I'm doing an ok job. I'm being a 'good enough' mum. Some might even say, I'm doing it right!


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Wabash College fraternity and residence hall leaders spent Wednesday discussing responsibilities and leadership within their living units.
The first Wabash Housing and Education Leaders Partnership (HELP) was held on campus with College staff, alumni, and students.
"The intent is there in the name or acronym; it's HELP," Dean of Students Tom Bambrey said. "We are increasingly thinking about how to be more direct with students about their roles in the Wabash culture and their training as leaders."
Fraternity officers, chairmen, and residence hall leaders met in small groups throughout the day to discuss common problems and learn from each other.
"In our college you're the people who make the most difference," President Andy Ford told the group. "You are the people who will affect whether people have a positive experience and leave here happy, especially the freshmen. Our administration and staff are here to help you do that."
The students were engaged in discussion on topics ranging from pledgeship to social activities, common problems and available campus resources.
"The reason we're having this today is because we had such an outstanding first semester last year," Associate Dean of Students Mike Raters said. Last school year there was not a single freshman who transferred out of Wabash College in the first semester. "It's not like we can improve on that, but this year the level of expectation will be the same."
All aspects of College life were covered trying to give the student leaders the necessary tools and resources to make good leadership decisions.
"I thought it would be a little more meeting-oriented, drumming stuff into our heads," said Dennis Frazee, an RA in College Hall. "It was actually more informative than I expected.
"It refreshed my mind or introduced me to new situations that other people have faced that I might face. It gave me a manner in which I could handle those situations easier than if I was just facing them myself."
The topics ranged from how to deal with upset parents to alcohol use. Greg Miller '83, a Crawfordsville attorney, led a session on social life and legal responsibility. He reviewed Indiana laws as they pertain to alcohol, underage drinking, and liability.
He strongly emphasized fraternities should use a guest list for parties, that no alcohol ever be purchased with fraternity or pooled money, an absolute ban on drinking and driving, no common source of alcohol, and even establishing a risk committee.
Miller reflected on his college days, noting rush is always a dry period and that any activity involving pledges should always be dry. He warned fraternities that Indiana law enforcement is using more field agents to infiltrate such parties and many of those agents are young women.
The information was a two-way street for the students and Wabash staff.
"The students got a lot of information and they shared with us a lot of information and concerns," Raters said. "The term for this is partnership and I think that's what we started here today."
Josh Owens '07, president of Beta Theta Pi, said establishing a partnership with his fraternity leadership colleagues made the session valuable.
"I think its just getting together with all the other leaders of the houses," Owens said. "It's a great chance to talk about what's coming up the first semester. Everything works a little smoother when the guys can know each other. If there is a problem between us and another house, I now can call them up. It helps to build that type of relationship early in the year instead of doing it halfway through a semester."
Bambrey and Raters are anxious to evaluate the day-long session and get student feedback.
"Our plan is for this to be the first of a series of events with students," Bambrey explained. "There is some potential for doing this every semester. This is the first stage and a trial.
"The goal is when we think about our relationship with students and talking with them about the important aspects of their lives in a fraternity or dorm, we want to help strengthen their leadership skills. It's all in that word HELP."
Hewitt is Wabash College Director of New Media/Web Editor.
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Top right and student homepage: Student leaders talk about common problems.
Lower left: Miller '83 discusses Indiana law on alcohol.
On homepage: Raters opens the morning session.


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Astronaut on shuttle flight studied at the University of Hawaii at ManoaUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Space shuttle Atlantis' mission on STS-122 is what everyone's been working toward: expanding the science capabilities of the International Space Station. The flight, coined "The Voyage of Columbus" will deliver the newest research module to the orbiting complex, the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory. The addition of Columbus will expand the science capabilities of the space station.
Love is "Mission Specialist 4" on this trip to the International Space Station. In his biography on the NASA website he gives a little more detail on the goal of the mission, and his role in it. "The goal of the mission is to install the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory module on the space station," explains Love. "In a nutshell, we'll launch out of Florida at the moment the space station's orbit passes over Florida, we'll spend about two days catching up with the International Space Station, we'll dock, and then the day after docking we'll reach into the shuttle's payload bay with the station's robot arm, pull out Columbus, and stick it on the side of Node 2. We'll spend a few more days docked to the space station running three spacewalks, we'll transfer supplies back and forth, we're going to drop off a crew member and then pick up a crew member who had been staying on station for a few months. We'll undock from station, spend a couple of days in free flight, and then return to Florida for a landing." His duties will include being in charge of the shuttle robot arm, he's second in charge of the space station robot arm, and he'll be the third of three spacewalkers during the mission.
While at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Love worked for Dr. Klaus Keil, a Professor in HIGP, and the former Interim Dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. "Dr. Stan Love is a superb scientist and did some pioneering work on meteorites while at UH, and I am sure he will be an equally successful astronaut," says Klaus. "The greatest compliment I can pay Stan is that he would have had an outstanding career as a University researcher and teacher, had he not decided to join the astronaut corps."
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Yesterday we walked into the nearest town and at the tables outside the ice cream parlor were sitting loads of people. I guess without Corona there would've been way more people there but it seems like everyone is going crazy as soon as the sun comes out.
Also people are going to restaurants again. We definitely won't. We picked up the food and ate at home on Thursday.
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I choose oasis of hope at first. Seems to be a good hospital paula the coordinater was great.. When I booked the first time. I had to cancel do to covid here in michigan..i was impressed they returned my full refund.. So I do know it's not about the money..so I rescheduled. then I had to cancel again for unseen circumstances..lost deposit that time I didn't even inquire.. So when I was looking to reschedule yet a 3rd time. Mexico bariatric center was able to get me in with in 2 weeks.. That's all they focus on is the bariatric surgery. With an icu...i can't really say any thing bad about oasis of hope .. Mexico bariatric center seemed to be more thuro With paper work .i can say they have a few drs very in different pricing.. Was a bit confused on that part.! Mbc seems to have more details relating to the surgery...surgery on the on 5.th And leave on the 8th. Getting nervous. I'm starting the starvation diet today.. I totally pigged out last night on junk food.. Oh dr lopez from mbc will be doing my sleeve.
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I'm having sleeve done on the 6th. I'm stuffing my face with every kind of food imaginable . Any one else having this issue? Is this a part of prepairing for what to come?
It's called "food funeral".
IMO it's kind of normal as people are very often being told "You can't have this food after WLS and don't even think about having that food after WLS!!"
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One last thought about the meat market. No, I'm not talking about your local deli counter or butcher shop. I'm talking about health clubs — and the testosterone and estrogen that fills them.
Ever since the fitness industry began booming in the 1980s, many health clubs have had the reputation of being more than a place to get fit. More akin to the nightclub scene than gym class, clubs in the 1980s were the place to see and be seen. In fact, many a relationship has blossomed — and others perhaps withered — at a health club.
As clubs changed over the years and, hopefully, welcomed more "normal" folks in their doors, this stereotype has become less common. Members now join clubs to make friends and get healthy — not just to find their next hot date.
However, some stereotypes die hard. About a month ago, I attended a group exercise class that combined lower- and upper-body weightlifting for a quick workout. Due to the 30-minute format, the instructor urged us to use heavier weights. At first, I thought using the heavy weights was what drew the large number of men into the classes. (The male-to-female ratio was about 1 to 5, much higher than your average group ex class.) I soon learned otherwise.
During the warm-up, the instructor told us that moments before class, she ripped a hole in her shorts while doing squats. The instructor had thankfully changed into new shorts after the incident but still gave details of exactly where the old pair ripped and why. Then, about halfway through the class, to the tune "The Humpty Dance," the females in the class did about 100 laying hip thrusts while almost all the men in the class craned their necks around to watch the females do, as the band Digital Underground would say, "the humpty hump." As if that wasn't enough, the cool-down consisted of some more provocative stretches, held for extended periods of time. Even members outside the group ex room came to the studio's windows to watch.
I thought I was in the class to tone up, but I guess others may have been looking for more than that. I thought the days of the health club/nightclub were pretty much over, but apparently they're thriving at some facilities, including mine.
Here's a note to club operators: be careful. Not everyone — male or female — appreciates the extra attention. Sure, most of your members are adults and should behave themselves, but they don't always. Discourage members from drooling over the ladies in the group exercise room and consider creating a dress policy for your club. At one university where I used to teach, all students had to wear a T-shirt and shorts — no skimpy tank tops allowed. Although some students grumbled, many more said they felt more comfortable in an environment that was less focused on their physical attributes — or lack thereof.
Take a trip around your facility and ask a few members if they feel like they're on display. If so, make some changes. Leave the meat market-type environment for the nightclub — or better yet, the grocery store.


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A pair of panel discussions organized by the IDS 210, "Introduction to American Ethnic Studies," class at Hope will focus on "Breaking the Silence" in exploring issues related to race, racism and racialization at Hope and in the United States.
The campus community is invited. Admission is free.
The events will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the DeWitt Center studio theatre.
Each panel will consist of four to five Hope faculty and staff members answering questions designed by the class, with time at the end for further questions from the audience. The discussions are designed to enlighten, inform and create a supportive atmosphere with the goal of a brighter future for Hope.
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Standing in front of Bishop Home where she ministered to girls and women suffering from Hansen's disease, Saint Marianne Cope has been honored in a new work of art commissioned by Pacific Historic Parks (PHP).
The just-released 12" x 18" poster commemorates Saint Marianne's canonization, which took place on October 21. It was designed by O'ahu artist Nick Kuchar and uses a combination of rich hues, shapes and text to create a unique retro look.
"Saint Marianne's canonization is an incredible event that holds so much meaning to our local community," said Brad Wallis, President and CEO of Pacific Historic Parks. "We felt it was important to commission a local artist who would understand the historical significance of this event and be able to tell the story of Saint Marianne through the use of art."
The poster is available exclusively at PHP's Kalaupapa National Historical Park Bookstore and online at www.pacifichistoricparksbookstore.org. PHP, a cooperating association that assists the National Park Service (NPS), supports the education, preservation, development and interpretation of four historic sites throughout the Pacific. Proceeds from the sale of the Saint Marianne poster will support education and research at Kalaupapa NHP.
"The support we receive from Pacific Historic Parks plays an integral role in our ability to maintain the historical integrity of our national parks, including Kalaupapa National Historical Park," said Steve Prokop, NPS Superintendent at Kalaupapa NHP. "Our partnership with PHP helps us to meet our mission of preserving the natural and cultural resources of our parks and to educate visitors on the historical significance of each site. Saint Marianne's interpretive poster is a perfect example of how this partnership allows us to share her story with the world."
In 1888, Saint Marianne established Bishop Home for women and girls in Kalaupapa, a small community located on Moloka'i's northern peninsula where Hansen's disease patients were sent to live in isolation from 1866-1969. Saint Marianne spent 35 years helping these patients and lived on Moloka'i until her death in 1918. The National Park Service and Hawai'i State Department of Health now manage the area.
Pacific Historic Parks also commissioned Kuchar to create a poster honoring Saint Damien, who was canonized in 2009. According to Kuchar, "I feel extremely honored and blessed to be able to create one-of-a kind tributes to these two great humanitarians in Hawai'i."
For more information on the Saint Marianne poster, contact Sarah Safranski, Communications and Publications Manager, Pacific Historic Parks at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.pacifichistoricparksbookstore.org.
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This is just a brief update: the solstice lunar eclipse was one for the record books, a bright Danjon "L4″ and easily visible thoughout totality. A coppery red, this was one of the brightest on record for this seasoned observer… expect a more through after action report in this space later today… more pics can also be seen here at our shinny new Flickr account. Now… sleep!
…a brief nap and the astronomer's friend, coffee, has brought with it some more processed results, including the stop motion/live footage above and the processed stills below. For those interested, I shot with a JVC Digicam afocally through the 8″SCT, while shooting stills with a piggybacked 800-1600 DSLR. The rig worked out pretty good, all in all; having WWV radio call out time signals in the background was a huge help, as I just let the video run while shooting stills at the top of each minute.
Also, our Twitter "danjon count" was a huge success, with a clean sweep for a Danjon number of L4, the brightest eclipse possible… the power of crowd sourcing in action!


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Today, Suke Jawanda, CMO of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) visited Germany to discuss with journalists the current state and future of Bluetooth and indeed, the future can be quite promising, if the Bluetooth SIG and its partners bring together the technology and marketing in time. Following this October's announced Bluetooth brand extension, the Bluetooth SIG felt it's time to explain what the new brands are about and why it was necessary to introduce them. Most of us might know and use Bluetooth from mobile phones and use it together with wireless headsets or hands-free car kits. That's the basic scenario where Bluetooth came from, even if it was always able to do way more.
However, latest with the launch of HSPA some years ago, which was faster than Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and the later broad introduction of WiFi tethering, which is now used to connect laptops and tablets to mobile phones for wireless data access, the Bluetooth standard by itself got in trouble. Sure, there were other cases, as mentioned above, where Bluetooth is still in use. On the other hand, hardware manufacturers also went propriety ways to connect peripherals wirelessly, think about wireless keyboards and mice which are not using Bluetooth anymore.While the 2009 introduced Bluetooth 3.0 standard solved pretty much the problem of speed, Bluetooth 3.0+HS supports theoretical data transfer speeds of up to 24 Mbps (though not over the Bluetooth link itself but the Bluetooth link is used for negotiation and establishment, and the high data rate traffic is carried over a collocated 802.11 link), Bluetooth stayed in its niche of being either used for hands-free calls or wireless music, and maybe a couple of peripherals here and there.
Last years introduced Bluetooth 4.0 is aimed to change this by being radical different from its previous Bluetooth version. That's also the reason which made this autumns "Bluetooth Smart Ready" and "Bluetooth Smart" brands necessary. Bluetooth 4.0 is a combination of "classic Bluetooth" (Bluetooth 2.1 and 3.0), "Bluetooth high speed" (Bluetooth 3.0+HS) and the new "Bluetooth low energy" (Bluetooth Smart Ready/Bluetooth Smart) protocols. Bluetooth high speed is based on WiFi 802.11 and Classic Bluetooth consists of legacy Bluetooth protocols. The new Bluetooth low energy is a subset to Bluetooth V4.0 with an entirely new protocol stack for rapid build-up of simple links. As an alternative to the Bluetooth standard protocols that were introduced in Bluetooth v1.0 to V4.0 it is aimed at very low power applications running off a coin cell and allow for two types of implementation, dual-mode, single-mode and enhanced past versions.
A little bit more difficult is now to understand the difference between classic Bluetooth/Bluetooth high speed and Bluetooth low energy. Basically it can be said, that classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth high speed is what Bluetooth is used to be today. These Bluetooth Smart Ready devices acts as the hub and has all the power and intelligence to work with the received data. It allows the (high-)speed real-time exchange of data, be it voice, file synchronization, or what ever Bluetooth might be used for today. Bluetooth low energy is not used for high-speed relevant real-time exchange but it's used for Bluetooth Smart Devices. These devices can collect certain data and send it back to the hub, or the other way around where a hub can send data to the smart device to initiate a function.
Examples for Bluetooth Smart Ready devices are the iPhone 4S, the Motorola Droid Razr and the 2011 Apple MacBook Air which come with Bluetooth 4.0. This allows to use the devices in a traditional way as well as connecting them to Bluetooth Smart Ready devices like the Casio G-Shock smart watch, the Motorola Motoactv or a Bluetooth key ring from Texas Instruments.
Smart Devices are designed for certain use cases which are used with Smart Ready devices. For instance comes the Casio G-Shock smart watch with a proximity sensor which gives an alarm if the connected phone is out of range. The key ring can be used to ping the connected phone, in case it's put anywhere at home as well as the phone can ping the key chain if again misplaced anywhere.
But what does it means for the end user and consumer? Well, it means that the use and interoperability of Bluetooth might become a little bit more difficult and confusing because from now, not all Bluetooth devices are equal anymore and necessarily compatible to each other. If you have a Bluetooth Smart Ready device like the Apple iPhone 4S or the Motorola Droid Razr, your are on the safe side because Smart Ready devices are compatible to all other Bluetooth devices. If you own a Bluetooth 3.0 device like the brand new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you can't connect to Bluetooth Smart devices, like the Casio G-Shock, the Motorola Motoactv or accessories like key rings but these devices are pretty much stuck in the "old" Bluetooth world. If you plan to buy the one or the other Bluetooth Smart device, you need a Bluetooth Smart Ready device.
Jawanda told us, that the Bluetooth SIG expects a very fast adoption of Bluetooth 4.0 dual-mode devices which means full compatibility might be given again within the next 24 months or so. However, during this period, it's important to keep an eye on the Bluetooth logos prior purchase to make sure everything works together.
Cheers ~ Arne
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Packers 27, Lions 20: It was football the way they do it in the movies—snowing, between flagship NFL teams, announced by Al Michaels—but in the movies, the games aren't usually between one team that could use a win (but doesn't need it) and one team that dropped to 4-9 with the loss. You could be forgiven for tuning out on this one: Neither quarterback played great, Randall Cobb may have been the best individual performer with seven receptions for 102 yards, and it wasn't as close as the final score made it seem. Still, if there's one truism I've learned, it's that sometimes the most underwhelming games make for the best GIFs, starting with the gentleman above, who proves me all wrong about the potential for a cheesehead reality show. It'll be weird, and it might just be great.
Here, Matt Stafford runs in a score for the first points of the game, and more importantly, trips in a way that nearly seems like the beginning of a touchdown dance. Kudos to Stafford for almost making it look intentional:
One of the best plays of the game came on this one-handed grab by Kris Durham for 27 yards, snow-slicked football be damned:
And finally, a fat guy touchdown, the way they were meant to be: off a snow-aided Stafford fumble, by 6-0, 294 pound guy (DE Mike Daniels, in this case), initially unbalanced, and then, after way longer than it would take any other position player—including Casey Hayward, who can barely stop himself from running laps around Daniels as he rumbles downfield—triumphant:


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Tribal-kaleidoscope-esque with some of the happiest colors around. Just one look at these babies and you're already happier, right?
- Relaxed but flattering fit
- Lightweight but durable and slightly stretchy fabric
- Contoured waistband for extended coverage
- Gusseted crotch for ease of movement and extra comfort
- Side pocket to stash your essentials
- Length falls just above the knee
- Chamois liner sold separately
This short is the Whole Enchilada, the one that does it all and offers everything you need to have a great time, no matter what you're doing. Inspired by mountain biking but designed for more, the MULTI-SPORT SHORT features everything needed to move comfortably on and off the trail. The low-rise, flattering cut paired with quick-dry, lightweight and durable fabric (that offers the perfect amount of stretch) makes all outdoor adventures much more enjoyable. Cycling? Hiking? Golfing? Camping? Yoga? Climbing? SUP? You name it, this short can handle it. You'll even find yourself coming up with excuses as to why you wear this short…all…the…time!


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Why are there no cool cybernetic limbs (like on the left) in the new Bionic Woman TV show? Many of us speculated that the creators thought nanobots were cooler, and regular old cyborgs were too old-school. But it turns out the answer has more to do with legalities, according to creator David Eick:
Part of the challenge, says Eick, was "we only had the rights to the show's title and the character's name, but, legally, we couldn't depict mechanistic technology that involved parts being placed on the body."
I'm guessing this is the same legal circle jerk (involving the novel which the 1970s show was based on) which prevents a DVD release of the Lindsay Wagner series. In other words, Bionic Woman is reflecting our real-life universe: intellectual property keeps us from reaping the benefits of assistive technologies. Private ownership won't even let us imagine some possible futures. As a result, we don't have a cyborg with sturdy machine limbs, we have a much flimsier superhero. Image by Win McNamee for Getty Images.
Not Your Father's 'Bionic Woman'


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Using state-of-the-art modeling techniques, COPHIT software simulates the entire dynamic drug delivery process for particulate, aerosol and gaseous drug types, from the device, through the lungs to the pulmonary system. The software is designed for use by pharmaceutical companies and clinicians who need to predict and optimize inhaled therapies, and allows deposition and uptake to be customized for particular drugs, delivery devices, diseases and even individual patients. It has been developed within COPHIT, which is a project part-funded by the Commission of the European Communities.
The software is the first known implementation of a fully-coupled 1-D/3-D model of the complete pulmonary drug delivery process.
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Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services, will give a major speech on the defense budget at The RAND Corporation on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. With Rep. Paul Ryan's budget on the House floor this week, and the recent completion of the President's Strategic Review, Smith's speech will focus on meeting our strategic national security goals and essential defense funding needs in an environment of fiscal restraint. Ranking Member Smith will offer remarks, and then take questions from the audience.
Where: RAND Corporation, 1200 South Hayes Street, Fourth Floor
When: Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Who: House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09)
*This event is open to the press. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.


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Introduction / HistoryMeet the Oraon tribe who call themselves Kurukh, by the name taken from their hero-king Karakh. The Oraon used to live south-west of the river Ganga but are now mainly concentrated in Chhotanagpur in Bihar and the adjoining areas of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Tripura, Maharashtra and Assam. They speak languages such as Kurukh, Sadri and Hindi which are from the Dravidian family of languages. They write using the Devanagari script. In stature they are short or below medium in height.
They are mainly settled cultivators and also work as wage labourers and industrial workers. Their staple cereal is rice, supplemented with maize, wheat, Madua and Gondli.
Both men and women consume alcohol, and they also prepare rice beer at home. Generally men chew tobacco and women smoke the Hookah. The Oraon have their traditional community council at the village level headed by a Mahto. They have a regional council known as the Parha composed of a number of villages.
Their main deity is taken as Dharmes, and they also believe in a host of spirits. A priest is invited to perform their life cycle rituals. An Ojiha or mati is specially called to cure diseases by appeasing evil spirits.
Alternate names: Kurukh, Dhanka, Orang, Karusha
Prayer Points* For the salvation of the Oraon people; that the disciples of Jesus among them may spread the good news of God to others.
* For them to seek Jesus for healing from their sicknesses rather than using methods of witchcraft.
* For the Oraon men and women to be freed from alcohol and tobacco addiction.


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Of all the big holidays on the calendar, Thanksgiving is the least commercial. It's about the simple things in life — family, gratitude, food — a moment when you aren't hit over the head by the great gods of retail. Or at least it used to be that way. (Insert sound of screeching breaks here.)
Black Friday now starts on Thanksgiving Thursday — a move sure to have the pilgrims spinning in their graves. Heaven forbid we should have a holiday not marked by reckless consumption; we can now wrap up the whole family-gratitude-day nonsense early and go shopping. Better yet, we can scrap Thanksgiving altogether to camp out at Best Buy and ensure our access to the most coveted sale items.
So in honor of all things "Sale, sale, sale!" we take a look at some of the freaky facts surrounding the granddaddy of all shopping days, one that has become a holiday of its own: Black Friday.
1. In 2011, 226 million Americans purchased $52 billion worth of merchandise throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. For that amount of money, 104 million families in need could have had their lives transformed by the gift of a dairy cow from Heifer International.
2. According to Google Trends, online searchers started looking in earnest for the term "Black Friday" on Oct. 14, with activity revving up around Oct. 20.
3. Sears, Toys "R" Us, Walmart, K-Mart and Target stores will open on Thanksgiving night, while Dillard's and Neiman Marcus will be closed. Here's an up-to-date list of store hours.
4. Those who want to scoop up the Black Friday doorbusters (the first-come, first-served super-duper specials) will have to be the first in line, which means arriving at the store on Thanksgiving morning (if not earlier) or at the latest in the afternoon, according to Jon Vincent, spokesman for BlackFriday.com, which tracks Black Friday deals.
5. One year, people began camping out at a California Best Buy since Nov. 12.
6. Doorbusters might be better called door-imposters. Many products promoted at deep discounts on Black Friday are "derivative products" — items that look like and are named the same as the standard model, but are actually made with cheaper components and may not have the same features. Consumer Reports highlighted derivative electronics and found big-name companies like Sony and Samsung have made derivative televisions in previous years; and that laptop and printer deals from brands like HP in Black Friday ads appear to be derivatives as well, According to Time.com.
7. The day wasn't originally named after the time that retailers get "in the black" in terms of profit, although it has come to be promoted as such. The earliest documented reference to the moniker was in January 1966, when Bonnie Taylor-Black of the American Dialect Society wrote: "'Black Friday' is the name which the Philadelphia Police Department has given to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. It is not a term of endearment to them. 'Black Friday' officially opens the Christmas shopping season in center city, and it usually brings massive traffic jams and over-crowded sidewalks as the downtown stores are mobbed from opening to closing."
8. In 2008, Jdimytai Damour, a Long Island Walmart employee, was trampled to death when crazed shoppers pushed open the doors to get their hands on the goods. The paramedics who came to the rescue were also trampled and seriously injured by shoppers. In total, five shoppers at the store required hospitalization.
9. In 2011, shoppers at a California Walmart were subjected to a shower of pepper spray, compliments of 33-year-old shopper Elizabeth Macias, in the feeding frenzy that was the opening of a pallet of video games. Nearly two dozen people, including children, suffered nose and throat irritation.
10. The last few days of the holiday shopping season will net shoppers better deals than Black Friday. Some products sell for 10 percent to 15 percent less than they do on Black Friday, says Jim Bieri, principal at Stokas Bieri, a retail consulting firm in Detroit.


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"The Hangover" star Zach Galifianakis pulled out of a press conference in Brazil after he found out the event would take place at a venue on the ascent to the country's famous Sugarloaf Mountain.
The funny man was due to join his cast mates, including Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms, for a junket to promote the third installment in the comedy franchise in Rio de Janeiro this week.
However, Galifianakis decided to skip the event after he found out the Morro da Urca site, where the press conference was held, is 220 metres above ground on the ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain and can only be reached by cable car.
The actor blamed a crippling fear of heights for his decision not to attend.
A representative for the Warner Bros. film company tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "Zach is afraid of heights, and called into the press conference to let participants know, and made a few jokes."


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EU – Commission supports EU Coalition of Stakeholders against commercial sexual exploitation of children on the Internet: "(RAPID)
Vice-President Barrot, Commissioner responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, has expressed his strong support for the advanced plans to set up an EU Coalition of Stakeholders against commercial sexual exploitation of children on the Internet, presented by Missing Children Europe and other stakeholders at a press conference."
(Via QuickLinks Update.)
In 2007, there was a 16.4% increase in child abuse images reports processed by the Internet Watch Foundation hotline compared to the same period in 2006. "The commercial sexual exploitation of children online is a fast growing, low risk and profitable business. The Coalition will facilitate properly coordinated law enforcement operations and other complementary disruptive actions against those profiting from this horrendous crime. It will contribute considerably to the protection of the most vulnerable amongst us, children, and to the prosecution of offenders and the confiscation of criminal proceeds", said Vice-President Barrot.
The coalition will bring together all stakeholder groups engaged in the fight against the commercial distribution of images of child sexual abuse on the Internet, in particular law enforcement authorities, non-governmental organisations, banks, credit card and on-line payment companies, internet service providers and other internet based private operators.
In this area, the Commission is contributing to setting up a mechanism to track payments made with a credit card or an electronic payment when purchasing images of sexual abuses of children on the Internet, in view of terminating contracts and freezing assets, as well as tracking and prosecuting criminals. Several preparatory meetings with the main stakeholders have taken place and a draft document moots the possibility of a platform for all the partners (banks, credit card and on-line payment companies, Internet access providers and national authorities).
For more information:
– Memo 08/231 on the Follow-up to the EU strategy on the rights of the child
– The website of Vice-President Barrot


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I just upgraded to Natty and trying to start using Banshee instead of Rythmbox.
I noticed that Banshee put downloaded podcost under Podcast folder. I have a bunch of previously downloaded podcasts by Rythmbox which I would like to keep. I can move those files easily into Podcast folder for Banshee, but how can I associated those file to Banshee so Banshee recognized it as downloaded podcast?
I don't mind going down to nitty gritty changing config/meta file or database update if Banshee use database to store those info.


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If you're one of the millions of Americans who is either unemployed or underemployed, then reducing your grocery bill is just one way to stretch your already limited budget. While the thought of shaving money off your monthly grocery bill may sound like a daunting task, it is easier than you would imagine. Try one or all of these five tips and see how much money you can save.
1. Coupons
Coupons, coupons, coupons! For an extreme couponer, shopping is all about the coupons, but for everyday shoppers like you and I, coupons don't have to take hours of prep work and they can really make a difference to the bottom line. Check out your Sunday paper for coupons but don't forget to check your store's shopping rewards program for digital coupons. Often times these coupons can be digitally loaded onto your rewards card. You can also go to your favorite brand's website and print your own coupons and sign up for brand rewards programs. One example is the myStonyfield Rewards Program.
2. Buy in-season produce
If you're craving strawberries and it is January, you are going to pay more for that crate of berries than you would during the summer when they are in season. Sure, it's strawberry season somewhere in the world in January ,but these goods are often shipped from abroad and come with a heftier price tag as well as a larger carbon footprint. Depending on the time of the year, you can also save money by buying your produce at a farmers market. In-season produce may even be less expensive at the local farmers market. You not only save money on produce but you also support your local farmers.
3. Meal planning
Everyone knows that going to the grocery store with a shopping list helps you stay on budget, but going to the store with a weekly meal plan can also help your bottom line. Pick a day to plan the coming week's meals and create your shopping list from that. If you know that you're making eggplant parmigiana on Tuesday and homemade soup on Thursday, then you can pick up all your ingredients when you go to the store on Monday morning. Meal planning not only helps guide your shopping but it also prevents needless extra trips to the store. That reduces your fuel bill and in turn reduces your monthly grocery-related costs.
4. Feed the freezer
What is feeding the freezer? It is simple, really — you just make extra of what you're cooking and freeze it for later consumption. For example, if you find a great deal on vegetables for your Thursday night soup, just make extra and freeze it in single-serving packages. If you're in a hurry but want to avoid the added cost of eating out, grab a container and reheat it — an inexpensive, healthy and homemade dinner in minutes. The same goes for fruit; buy a bunch of in-season fruit when it is on sale, freeze it and then you can use it later in smoothies or other fruit-filled dishes.
5. Plant a garden
I do not have a green thumb, but I have always wanted to plant a garden. Why? Fresh and inexpensive produce just a few feet away. I vividly remember walking out of my grandmother's front door and picking fresh strawberries from an old wine barrel. This was on the way to her garden where I could pick fresh corn, tomatoes, carrots and more. Once you get your garden up and running, your homegrown produce will certainly be less expensive than even in-season produce at the local farmers market. To help get you started, check out Farmer D's video: Edible garden installation.
If you're a master at saving money at the grocery store, what are your favorite tips?
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