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Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick bring their Broadway hit (which was itself based on Mel Brooks' 1968 film with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder) to the big screen: Lane is a down-on-his-luck theater producer who is inadvertently convinced by his nerdy accountant (Broderick) that a theatrical flop can be more lucrative than a hit. Also with Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell and Gary Beach. Directed by Susan Stroman. [2:14]
SEX/NUDITY 6 - A woman wearing a low-cut dress that is also cut high on the thigh (revealing cleavage, bare back, bare shoulders, bare thighs) sings and dances around a man, she ends up on top of a desk and when he helps her down, they rub against each other, fall behind a sofa and it is implied that they have sex (we see them kiss).
► A woman sings about, "if you've got it flaunt it" and with other lyrics like "showing my birthday suit" and dances suggestively while two men watch; she wears a dress that is low-cut revealing cleavage and bare back and is also slit high on the thigh revealing bare thigh and stocking top (the two men make a remark at the end of the dance suggesting that they are aroused).
► Two men hug a woman's bosom (one presses his head into her cleavage).
► A man dances into a room and his endowment appears to have been enhanced by padding under tight-fitting pants, creating a prominent protrusion. A man is bare-chested with jewels on his nipples and a man is shown bare-chested during a song and dance scene. Women in skimpy dance costumes dance on-stage (cleavage and bare thighs are revealed), women are shown in low-cut dresses that reveal cleavage in several scenes, and women wear beaded dance costumes during a stage number and they dance with and around a man. We see posters of scantily clad women that reveals cleavage and bare legs. We see a statue of a nude male, and part of its genitals are visible.
► A woman invites a man into a hotel room, she lies back on the bed, and he goes into the room and closes the door behind him (it is implied that they have sex).
► An elderly woman asks a man if they can, "play a dirty little game": she describes the game using sexual terms, pushes the man onto a sofa and says, "I'll be gentle."
► A man and a woman kiss in a few scenes, and a man and a woman kiss in the background of a park scene.
► Many men sing and dance together -- it is suggested that they are homosexual, and they use effeminate gestures, wear leather costumes, etc. A man flirts with another man, a man calls another man "darling," and a man makes suggestive noises and looks at two men suggestively. During a dance scene one man thrusts his hips back and forth and bumps a man standing behind him in the crotch (the man being bumped has an expression that suggests that he likes it).
► A man talks about a "great big casting couch." A man sings a song about elderly women with whom he has romantic (and it is implied sexual) relationships in exchange for money. A man refers to several elderly women with terms like, "hold me, touch me," and "sex kitten." A woman says of a man, "he wouldn't do it unless we got married." A man talks about a "fire down below" and waves his hand over his crotch. A man gestures with his hands as if he is squeezing a woman's breasts.
► A man tells a woman, "we might have several positions for you" when she is applying for a job in his office. A man talks about "pitching woo" and calls women "nymphomaniacs."
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - A man puts a gun to his head and pulls the trigger three times (it just clicks), and then throws the gun down, and it fires.
► Two men struggle over a book, one sits on the other, one hits the other in the stomach, another man enters the room and shoots a gun into the ceiling (no one is shot).
► A man throws water in another man's face then slaps him in the face hoping to snap him out of a fit he is having, but it does not work. A man slaps a man in the face, a man shoves a man, and a man grabs another man by the chains around his neck.
► A police officer holds a gun on a man. A man with a knife lunges at another man (in a stage production).
► A man hits another man on the arm. Two men run across a street and are nearly hit by cabs driving by.
► A man trembles when another man yells at him. A man dangles from the hook on the back of a door. A man opens a door crushing a cigar in the mouth of a man who's standing behind the door.
► A man swings a cat by the tail, and we hear the cat screeching. We hear clambering behind a door and a man calls out that he has broken his leg. We hear a noises and a ruckus and a man says, "I broke my other leg."
► Two women are knocked down by a crowd rushing out of a theater (they do not appear injured). A man falls over a sofa. A man collapses.
► A man yells at two men. A man yells and people in the room recoil. A man screams and runs from a man and he hyperventilates and quivers while rubbing a small piece of blanket cloth on his face. A man lying on a sofa covered by newspapers startles another man when he sits up and yells.
PROFANITY 3 - 36 sexual references, 5 scatological terms (3 in French, 1 in German), 3 anatomical terms, 5 mild obscenities, 4 derogatory terms for homosexuals, name-calling (twit, schmuck), 5 religious exclamations. [profanity glossary]
SUBSTANCE USE - A man drinks champagne and a woman smokes a cigarette.
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Broadway productions, producing theatrical performances, fraud, sex for money, compulsion, homosexual stereotypes, superstition, charity vs. cheating, creative accounting, racism, Nazism, Hitler, timidity, fear, friendship, falsifying accounts, betrayal, cowardice, money making schemes, self-esteem, "master race."
MESSAGE - Even the most traumatic events in history can be used as comedic fodder.


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A new study has found that one in five women prefer wrapping their lips around a tasty treat than their partner's mouth on Valentine's Day.
In the survey for Weight Watchers Australia, 17 per cent of Australian women admitted they would prefer to spend an evening indulging in their favourite foods than spend a night in with their partner, reports the Courier Mail.
The poll set out to discover women's attitudes to indulgence and love this Valentine's Day.
It revealed that while many women like to regularly indulge in their favourite foods, at the extreme end, many of them are married to their treats to the point where they have become their preferred partner.
The poll revealed that 24 per cent indulged sporadically, as if indulgent foods were a 'one time fling', 37 per cent enjoyed them every few weeks like a regular 'food affair', 31 per cent said it was a once a week habit and eight per cent were married to the idea of eating indulgent foods each and every day.

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チャンネル開設日 August 3, 2013
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Singer, Songwriter & Music Icon, Christopher Cross. http://www.christophercross.com Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including - for the first time ever - the four most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also for “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. Now, 30+ years after his extraordinary emergence into the music business, Cross is back with a new album, “Secret Ladder,” due to be released worldwide on September 12, 2014. With 13 new tracks, most written with longtime collaborator Rob Meurer, Cross continues his musical exploration of what he terms "grown-up subject matter."


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Mega Power Star Ram Charan has been working quite hard to develop a fit and muscular body for the role of a meticulous IPS officer in his ongoing action thriller, Dhruva. Charan even gave up non vegetarian food for a lean and mean body.
Last night, a photograph showcasing Ram Charan with a sharp moustache and neatly trimmed hair flashed on his Facebook page and since then, Mega fans have been discussing nonstop about Charan’s new look. Some fans went on to say that this is undoubtedly Ram Charan’s best look in his career.
Needless to say, Charan’s ultra stylish image makeover has taken the fans’ expectations on Dhruva to the next level.
- Interesting buzz on Ravi Teja’s role in Disco Raja
- Upasana’s latest achievement makes Ram Charan proud
- Jersey crosses $500K mark; All set to become Nani’s best in US
- Guess : Who is the star actress in this snap?
- Swathi ready for silver screen comeback with a fab new look
- After biopic, EC bans streaming of web-series on Modi

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Shri Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar and Binayak, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal. Hindus worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Shri Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists also.
Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Shri Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the Deva of intellect and wisdom. As the God of auspicious beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Shri Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.
In this product, 2D Laser engraving technology has been used to engrave or etch a two dimensional image of Shri Ganesh in a crystal glass. Finished result is a unique and elegant looking product that can be used as a gift for special occasions.
The light base enhances the 2D glass etched image with colourful lights when switched on by a button at the rear of the base.
Truly a unique gift ! Size: L 3.5 x B 0.5 x H 4.5 Inches

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Hello people of the world! Welcome to my corner of Mocpages. Here I'll be uploading some of the creations I find worthy of showing, and hope You'll participate by commenting and giving me constructive critic.
It may be a while between the uploads, but I'll try to show off my creations whenever possible.
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About Julie futcher
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An Urban Climate Walk Presents a Unique View of the City of London
This walk-about takes us on a tour through the eastern cluster of the City of London, which is being transformed through the addition of very tall buildings, many of which are unusually shaped. On this walk, we focus on the changing built form of the city and use our senses (visual, auditory and thermal) to interpret the landscape. The theme that links the various stops along the way is energy, both its natural expressions (temperature, wind, sunshine) and those of building needs (cooling heating loads) and how these two are interdependently linked at the scale of the city street
Please see our publication ‘walking among giants’ for more background on the walk and their interdependent energy effects https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-among-giants-an-urban-climate-walking-tour-city-of-london-tickets-38070380533
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An innovative 'green bench' is installed in London that absorbs as much pollution as 275 trees.
Book review – a series of essays about architecture and urbanism in the British Empire.
The complex situation where events occur at the same time.
CIOB publish a new code of estimating practice.
Have a look at these images from a new photography book of buildings being reclaimed by nature.


HIBS head coach Neil Lennon has received an immediate two-match touchline ban following his bust-up with Morton boss Jim Duffy.
Lennon also received a further two-game punishment suspended until the end of 2017, which will only be triggered if he is found guilty of another misconduct charge.
The announcement came just before midnight on Tuesday following a Scottish Football Association disciplinary hearing.
The panel decided Lennon had adopted an aggressive attitude towards Duffy and the match officials towards the end of the goalless draw at Easter Road last month, when Morton’s Kudus Oyenuga fouled Jordon Forster before going down theatrically when confronted by Darren McGregor.
Lennon will sit in the stand in games against Raith Rovers and Ayr but will be free to take part in the presentation of the Ladbrokes Championship trophy after Hibs’ final match of the season against St Mirren.
Hibs were also fined £750 for the melee that followed the incident, with a further £250 suspended.
Duffy had received an immediate two-match ban in a separate hearing last week, when Morton were fined £500.
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While it was a game Carolina probably should have won, this was not the reason for the simultaneous facepalm executed by fans. It was the horrifically timed injuries to starting goaltender, Cam Ward and team points leader, Jeff Skinner.
Early in the first period, Ward went down in a butterfly, was slow to get up–and the injury was obvious. At the next whistle, Ward skated to the bench, and eventually into the dressing room.
For a team already dealing with the injury to backup goaltender, Anton Khudobin, Ward going down was the absolute worst-case scenario imaginable. Head coach Kirk Muller had no choice but to bring in the fill-in backup, Justin Peters.
Peters, while an accomplished AHL goalie with the Charlotte Checkers, is still not NHL caliber, and allowed two goals in the first period. While Carolina was able to regroup and get defense in front of the net, the team never fully recovered –despite a stunner on the power play in the second from Alexander Semin.
As if the loss of Ward wasn’t enough, Skinner’s absence from the bench was painfully obvious as the third period began. Reports finally came out he suffered an upper body injury and was also done for the night.
Yet, somehow … it managed to get worse.
The team had reported from the locker room that Ward’s lower body injury would have him out for three to four weeks, and they had already recalled Mike Murphy from Charlotte.
Put all of this together and you have a frightening picture. With key players still not officially activated from reserve, Carolina must now deal with the loss of their franchise goaltender and current points leader, then face the powerhouse that is the Colorado Avalanche Friday night, with a goaltending corps from the AHL.
There are still zero guarantees on Tim Gleason or Elias Lindholm returning Friday night. Even if they are active in Denver, it’s their first game off an injury and ice time will be scarce for both.
While there’s never a good time for any players to be injured, this only furthers the catastrophe injuries have caused this team. While somehow finding a way to maintain their second place spot in the Metropolitan Division, time waits for no team.
Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has some tough decisions to make first thing Friday morning. Does he pick up a phone and start talking trades? Track record says he won’t, but one never knows.
The only thing known for sure, is that what was looking like a great October — has turned into a sick nightmare.


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Celebrate Independence Day in New Brunswick!
The public is invited to take part in several free activities around town in celebration of Independence Day week.
On Saturday, June 29, the New Brunswick Cultural Center and the Zimmerli Art Museum will host a “Day of Movement” from 1-4 p.m. at the Museum, located at 71 Hamilton Street.
This free event will feature several local performance groups showcasing American diversity through culture and dance. Performers will include Inspira African Dance; Dance POWER; Black Circle Symphony; Sagrada Familia Dance Troupe; NJ Ballet Arts Studio; and Taalim School of Music.
On Wednesday, July 3rd, State Theatre will offer a free screening of the film “Captain America: The First Avenger” on their big screen. The screening will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Live music and a fireworks display between the City of New Brunswick and the Borough of Highland Park will also take place on Wednesday, July 3rd, at Boyd Park.
Music will begin at 6 p.m., with performances by the bands Tempo Allegre and Discoteks, with fireworks scheduled to go off at 9:15 p.m. over the Raritan River. In the event of rain, fireworks will be rescheduled to Sunday, July 7th.
Admission is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating at the park. Food will be available for sale.
On Thursday, July 4th, Buccleuch Park will be the site of an Independence Day celebration featuring New Brunswick’s connections to the history of our American independence.
The event site will open at 1 p.m. for picnicking in the park pavilion. Food will also be available for purchase on-site.
Festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the recently-renovated Buccleuch Mansion, followed by public tours throughout the afternoon.
The day will also feature a historic-themed Geocaching lesson and activity (an outdoor scavenger hunt using coordinates) with prizes; patriotic music by Mark Heter’s 25-piece patriotic band; a live reading of the Declaration of Independence; and a recreation of Washington’s feu de joie (fire of joy) salute to the American Army, with cannon fire.
The original New Brunswick feu de joie on July 4, 1778 entailed a two-mile line of soldiers from Sonman’s Hill (now Douglass Campus at Rutgers University) to the White Farm (now Buccleuch Park) and a nearby artillery park. Washington ordered its performance in New Brunswick to celebrate the Army’s performance at the Monmouth County Courthouse (now Freehold) against a British attack and commemorate the second anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Buccleuch Park is located at 321 Easton Avenue. Free parking will be available in the park on paved road surfaces.


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The new policies to hide ancient human remains away have been implemented despite their popularity with audiences. A recent opinion survey for English Heritage shows that nine tenths of the public are comfortable with displays of human remains which are among the most popular attractions in museums.
Dr Tiffany Jenkins of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) reveals the radical change in museums’ policy on ancient human remains, such as Egyptian mummies, skeletons and bog bodies, in her book Contesting Human Remains in Museum Collections, published today (Monday October 25)
Among the examples are:
* Exhibitions used to promote the display of human remains. Now they issue warning signs.
* The Egypt gallery at Bristol City Museum Art Gallery has changed their display of Egyptian human remains. Instead of the previous display of mummies in open coffins, it now exhibits the mummies with the lids half closed, which it considers more respectful.
* The Egypt gallery at Bristol City Museum Art Gallery has the body of a man curved into a foetal position in a wooden box. This is now displayed in a dark case and visitors can only see it if they press a button to light it.
* Manchester University Museum covered up the unwrapped mummy of Asru, the partially-wrapped mummy of Khary, and a child mummy with sheets. They were only uncovered after a major public protest.
Manchester University Museums’ policy requires consultation before displaying human remains – particularly with marginalised communities and faith groups.
After consultation with a Pagan group – Honoring the Ancient Dead – Manchester University Museum removed the head of an Iron Age bog body – the skull of Worsley Man – from display.
The remains of a boy with rickets were taken off display at the Museum of London.
The book reveals how seventeen museums have now drafted policies on human remains, with most advocating that signs are erected to warn visitors in advance. The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, for example, puts up warning signs and does not show any images of human remains, other than wrapped mummies, in its online or publicity material. The Museum of London’s policy states: “As a general principle skeletons will not be on ‘open display’ but located in such a way as to provide them some ‘privacy’. This might be in a specially partitioned or alcoved part of a gallery.” And that “the museum will occasionally use human remains as parts of educational programmes and as parts of pre-arranged public events. In all cases any members of the public, including school children or students, taking part in such programmes will be pre-warned of the use of human remains.” It also says that “the museum will normally not allow its holdings of human remains to be photographed or filmed for external media purposes.”
These changes in policy that advocate human remains hidden are taking place despite the fact that exhibitions of human remains in museums are often the most popular and rate highly with visitors. An opinion poll of 1,000 people commissioned by English Heritage, found that around 90% said they were comfortable with keeping prehistoric human remains in museums. The public want to see human remains on display.
Even so, eight policies in particular indicate a significant concern about the display of human remains. These state that human remains should be separated from objects in their stores and collections, or that handling by the public should no longer take place, and that researchers should wear gloves when holding them. Policies such the one issued by Leicester City Museums and Galleries says the institution will not allow visitors to handle human remains.
Since the late 1970s human remains in museum collections have been subject to claims and controversies, such as demands for repatriation by indigenous groups who suffered under colonisation, particularly in Australia, North America and Canada.
Dr Jenkins’ book shows that claims on dead bodies are not confined to once colonised groups. A group of British Pagans, Honouring the Ancient Dead, formed in 2004 to campaign for reburial and respect for pre-Christian skeletons from the British Isles. And ancient human remains, bog bodies and Egyptian mummies, which have not been requested by any group, have become the focus of campaigns initiated by members of the museum profession, at times removed from display in the name of respect.
Dr Jenkins commented: “The profession is over-reacting to the claims of small minority groups - such as the Pagan organization Honoring the Ancient Dead. Curiously, the profession do not take into account the feelings of other Pagan groups who advocate the use of human remains in research and display, such as Pagans for Archaeology. This reflects the unease within the sector with researching and displaying human remains.
“Most remarkable of all is that human remains of all ages, and which are not the subject of claims-making by any community group, have become subject to concerns about their handling, display and storage, expressed by influential members of the museum profession.
“This is not driven by public demand, but professional insecurity. Unfortunately it will penalise the millions of people who enjoy learning from the display of human remains. It will also impact detrimentally on the research environment, making it more difficult to study this important material.”
Independent survey of public opinion commissioned by English Heritage
Survey of public opinion conducted by Cambridgeshire Archaeology http://www.babao.org.uk/index/cms-filesystem-action/cambridge%20hsr%20survey.pdf
Dr Tiffany Jenkins is a visiting fellow at LSE’s Law Department. A sociologist, she is involved in research on contested heritage and cultural property. She is also the arts and society director of the Institute of Ideas, and writes and broadcasts for the national media on the arts and cultural issues. Her book is published by Routledge. Her personal website is at: http://tiffanyjenkinsinfo.wordpress.com
Daily Mail: Hide your mummies! Museum displays of human remains are covered up for fear of offending pagans

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Earlier this week, Attorney General Eric Schniederman released a report which threw GA and other states with “lax gun laws along the I-95 corridor,” for increasing crime in states, such as New York, with high percentages of low “time-to-crime” guns.
The Peach State stands behind the right to bear arms. Protected by the Second Amendment, GA allows open carry of firearms in a plethora of public places.
With the stipulations low, in effect, the Constitutional right results in GA’s rate of firearm death to be amount the highest.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Georgia had the 16th highest rate of firearm deaths, following behind primarily southern states.
In comparison, in states such as New York which is among the states with the lowest rate of death by firearms (NY is 4th), legislature is urgently calling for federal action to be taken to prohibit gun trafficking, mandate background checks, and to require states to require permits for handgun buyers.
Schniederman’s top concern is gun trafficking. However, it is more than a concern by the Attorney General- it is an issue which Schniederman and others believe to be an issue which demands Congress to respond to immediately.
According to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), “Gun trafficking is recognized all around, by both parties, as a major source of fuel for American gun violence, yet there is still no federal law that prevents someone from crossing state lines with a truckload of guns and selling them to criminals in a parking lot.”
Thus, so long as gun trafficking, or how out-of-state guns are being transported from states, such as GA, with less strict gun laws, is not a federal crime, gun violence will continue to increase.
New York has some of the most strict gun laws for residents, banning assault weapons, requiring background checks, and prohibiting the sale of high-capacity magazines.
In his report, Schniederman attributed increased crime by gun in NY to states like GA which have guns readily available, counteracting NY’s efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and potential threats.
Schniederman further supports the argument in his report by providing statistics from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives of NY trafficking patters to determine origins of the guns utilized in crimes in the state of NY.
Whether described as gun violence or protection of gun rights, the Second Amendment is an issue visibly present this election. Certainly in many cases the issue is a top concern for publics.
The two main party presidential candidates do not stray from their party’s ideology in regards to gun rights. However, like most Americans, with the media’s perception of increased violence specifically by use of guns, the issue surrounding the Second Amendment rights is not one with two opposite ends of the spectrum.


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Inspired by: outlined nails inspired by this M.A.C. cosmetics ad, and triangles. I can’t get enough of them!
- surfin’ for boys by china glaze (pink with orange undertones- I love this color. This is matte when it dries, but you can’t really tell since I put a top coat)
- tart deco by essie (pastel coral)
- avenue maintain by essie (light blue)
- midnight blue by it’s so easy
- turquoise & caicos by essie (pastel mint-green)
Tools used: nail art brush that I got for super cheap on amazon. The set includes a detail, mini striper, and striper brush. It’s pretty good so far. I’ll update my review if my opinion changes.
Tip: A clear top coat helps smooth out your nails after creating your nail art. This makes your designs look smooth, even, and pretty!
Listening to: “High” by Sun City


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You will find below our production in Rwanda:
- Mapping of sustainable practices (Google map)
- Mapping of sustainable practices (Excel spreadhseet)
- Pictures of sustainable practices promoted
- “Solutions worth Sharing” workshops
- Zirareze Cooperative Action Plan
- Copainya Cooperative Action Plan
- Training in “Project Design and Proposal Writing”
- Training in “Community Work for Sustainable Practices”
Mapping of sustainable practices
Resilience Now promotes the sharing of practices that help local communities improve their quality of life and reduce their pressure on natural resources. These practices are in the fields of agriculture, energy and income generation.They are sought within the country, as a solution already developped locally is a guarantee of its relevance and faisability.
Some of these practices have been identified and are shared below. This inventory is shared under two medias: a spreadsheet and an electronique map. The information is the same under the two medias. This inventory is not exhaustive and will have to be updated on a regular basis.
Click the menu box on the left to open and close different layers.
Please note that the localisation of some of the projects on the map is done with the administrative address, and therefore falls on the capital of the sector or the district.
For any correction please contact us.
Spreadsheet of sustainable practices
Sustainable solutions promoted
Zirarese Cooperative Action plan
Zirarese is a cooperative of cattle breeders and milk producers in Nkungu sector, Rusizi district, Rwanda.
Kopainya Cooperative Action Plan
Kopainya is a cooperative of vegetable growers in Nyakabuye sector, Rusizi district, Rwanda.
Training in “Project Design and Proposal Writing”
In Feb 2018, Resilience Now conducted a training for the 57 ANICOs (Animators of Conservation ) of the Nyungwe National Park about “Project Design and Proposal Writing” so that they can participate with their communities in the Revenue Sharing Program. Participants learnt about the different steps of a project. They learnt to identify the problem to be solved or the community need in order to chose the project with the most impact. They learnt about how to describe the expected outomes/results of the project, how to select beneficiaries, how to ensure the project sustainability. Participants also learn how to design the projet : the activities, th implementation plan, the resources needed and how to draft a budget.

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Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) exists to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s high desert. Our dream is to see millions of acres of beautiful and ecologically vital public lands permanently protected and home to diverse populations of wildlife. Working in partnership with more than 4,000 members and supporters, ONDA is the only group dedicated exclusively to the preservation of Oregon’s high desert.
Since its founding over 25 years ago, ONDA has earned many successes, including the protection of Oregon’s Badlands and Spring Basin as the state’s second and third desert wilderness areas. ONDA was also instrumental in the creation of Oregon’s first desert wilderness, Steens Mountain Wilderness in 2000.
Today, ONDA remains devoted to engaging diverse voices to conserve vast tracts of public lands in areas such as Central Oregon, John Day, the Greater Hart Sheldon Landscape and the Owyhee Canyonlands. We also operate a restoration program to improve habitat for fish and wildlife, and maintain diligent efforts to enforce conservation laws to protect sensitive wildlife.
Collectively, these strategies embody one thing: a love of Oregon’s high desert, shared among many and eminently worthy of your support.
Take a look through our Annual Report, Publications and Pressroom to learn more about our history and current work. And take a look at our Accomplishments for a quick snapshot of key achievements from our 25+ year history. Enjoy!
ONDA is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the IRS, ID# 94-3098621.


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Whenever you are thinking about buying a property one of the first things to consider, and to arrange, is finance. Most of us will need a mortgage to finance a purchase.
The first step is to find out how much you can afford. We have access to the actual calculators that the banks use, so we can give you a good idea about how much they will lend you.
After that we need to make sure that the bank agrees with our estimations. To do that there are two types of approval that we seek.
A Pre-Approval is where we go through the full application process with the bank and get them to provide an offer based on them being happy with the property you eventually find. It is an approval where you have not found a property yet and gives you confidence to offer a purchaser an amount up to the level the bank has pre-approved.
A Pre-Approval is the first thing you should arrange BEFORE you start looking for a property as it provides clear guidelines for the maximum amount you can spend and ticks off many of the conditions the bank needs satisfied.
The approval is one step above a Pre-Approval. It is where the bank is happy (in principle) with the property you have found but there are still some items to be satisfied. These conditions can be a number of different things but may include a Valuation, proof of deposit or sort-term debts to be repaid (as examples).
This approval type is one where we have satisfied all the banks conditions in regard to funding for a specific property. It is ultimately where every successful loan application ends up and is also very important to have is you are thinking about bidding at an Auction. Winning an Auction means that you are committed to buying the property.
If you are starting the search for property, then the very least you should get is a Pre-Approval.
We can help arrange this for you and guide you through the steps needed to turn this into an Unconditional Approval

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The rules of Palm Rules Badminton begin with the official rules of badminton. The "Palm Rules" provide a few changes to the standard rules:
Rule #1: Boundaries are for sissies. Essentially, the net defines a plane dividing the universe into two halves. To keep play within the realm of sanity, the usual rule is that the birdie must pass over the net and between the net posts, but either or both of these rules may be omitted or overlooked. In the heat of competition, plays have been considered acceptable when the birdie passed under the net, and even through the net!
Folks, a badminton birdie will only go so far, no matter how hard you hit it. The lack of boundaries does less for expanding the area the game requires than for eliminating technicalities of whether a shot was "in" or "out".
Rule #2: Multiple hits on a side are allowed. Rules similar to those of volleyball may be adopted to maintain sanity (maximum 3 hits per side, no two successive hits by a single player), but usually these limitations are not imposed unless a player takes to "dribbling" the birdie -- bouncing it on his racket as he walks up to the net, where he spikes it.
Rule #3: It is acceptable to hit the birdie on the first bounce. This rule adds two subrules:
Rule #3a: No gravedigging. The birdie must still be moving when you hit it.
Rule #3b: No divots. If any grass or dirt flies, the point is lost.
Yes, the birdies do bounce, even on grass. But they only bounce a couple inches, so you have to time your swing perfectly. If you just missed swinging at the birdie in the air you are unlikely to be in a position to catch it on the bounce, so you usually have to intend to hit it on the bounce to begin with.
Rule #4: The birdie is still in play until it is motionless on the ground or someone has violated a rule. In general, there is no such thing as interference -- the birdie can bounce off of trees, players, the net, whatever, it is still in play. As a specific clarification: if the birdie is hit directly at a player whose instinctive reaction is to protect his face by catching the birdie in his hand, the birdie is still in play provided the player immediately releases it and it is hit with the racket while falling.
Rule #5: It is acceptable to reach over or under the net with a racket. However, as in the official rules of badminton, it is illegal to contact the net itself with the racket; the equipment simply cannot take the punishment. It is also frowned upon to contact an opposing player or his racket directly with a racket.
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- Changes of the amino acid metabolism in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and their dependence on clinical symptoms
Changes of the amino acid metabolism in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and their dependence on clinical symptoms
SOVREMENNAYA PEDIATRIYA.2017.4(84):112-116; doi 10.15574/SP.2017.84.112
Yanovska А. A., Grechanina E. Ya., Grechanina Yu. B.
Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine
Objective. To study the changes of amino acid levels in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), depending on the severity of clinical symptoms.
Materials and methods. The study involved 117 infants with HIE and 35 relatively healthy newborns. The detection of the serum free amino acids by using a high-performance liquid chromatography was performed in all patients.
Results. During the acute period of HIE, a level increase of glutamate and glycine was determined that corresponds to the literature data, and methionine and amino acids, involved in energy metabolism and maintenance of a constant level of blood glucose, such as alanine, threonine, valine, leucine, as well. Besides, the decreased levels of tryptophan and tyrosine, which are precursors of neurotransmitters, were observed. In the early recovery period of HIE, in comparison with the acute period, the frequent changes of the urea cycle amino acids, aspartate, and the decreased level of valine were diagnosed. The changes of amino acids differed depending on the course of the HIE. Thus, in case of seizures, the reduced tryptophan and elevated aspartate levels were often observed, and in the early recovery period, the level of tyrosine was usually reduced. In children with brain edema, a decreased aspartate and tryptophan levels were frequently detected. On the CNS depression syndrome, in its acute period, there were often reduced citrulline, as opposed to the levels of methionine and arginine that were changed less frequently. The excitation syndrome was often accompanied by the raised cysteine and taurine levels.
Conclusions. The identified data suggest that the metabolism of amino acids plays one of the leading roles in the pathogenesis of HIE. The most commonly identified changes occurred in the levels of amino acid that are involved in neurotransmission processes, energy metabolism, and detoxification of ammonia. The research results give grounds for metabolic correction and prevention of complications.
Keywords: perinatal affection, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, amino acids.
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- Patch 3.2.0 (04-Aug-2009): This item will no longer cause threat against nearby targets just outside the targeting circle.
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John Mraz makes the case for eliminating so-called ten-percenters.
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If Harper is indeed serious about eliminating public funding for partisan purposes, he might begin by eliminating the “ten percenters.” And if the Liberals and New Democrats are serious about democratic principles, they should support him. Canadians would never even notice, nor would our political forum be weakened. In any case, all parties should desist from using the parliamentary press to political advantage. It is there to inform, not persuade. And “If you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em” is no principle to live by in an ethical discourse.

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Morningside Volunteer Fire Department took delivery in early 2012 of a new CustomFIRE rescue-pumper features a body constructed of 14-gauge stainless steel and features a stainless steel underbody support system and tank cradle. The body features a 25-year warranty and the underbody support structure is warranted for life. The short body features an low FDNY-style hosebed, stainless steel pump module, stainless steel plumbing and manifold, 500-gallon water tank, and Waterous 1500 gpm CSU, single-stage pump. A deck gun is mounted behind the pump module.
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Between the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 6 and their upcoming matchup in the AFC championship game, there’s one big different for Andy Reid’s offense: he won’t have running back Kareem Hunt.
The Chiefs released Hunt, who was logging another productive season in 2018 after leading the NFL in rushing in 2017, after a video emerged of him getting into an altercation with a woman in a Cleveland hotel in February. Hunt was shown kicking the woman. Since Hunt’s release and ensuing placement on the commissioner’s exempt list, running back Damien Williams has taken over the Chiefs backfield.
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Before Hunt’s release, the Chiefs averaged 36.7 points per game. With Williams and Spencer Ware taking over from Week 13 onward, they averaged 32 points. It’s worth noting that the cold weather and a rough schedule (against the Ravens and Chargers) may have depressed the Chiefs’ scoring later in the season.
“It’s definitely still a dynamic offense,” Trey Flowers said in the locker room on Tuesday. “Definitely able to still put up points, run the ball well. I don’t think they pretty much missed a beat. Obviously it was an unfortunate situation, but I think Damien Williams stepped up. He’s been making a name for himself.”
Does the scheme create productive backs? Or is Williams something special?
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One of the most puzzling elements of cellulite is:
The reason why cellulite can be found in a number of women and not others --- And how some women get it as they age and some never get it at all.
When I say 'perplexing' I don't mean puzzling to me I mean 'confusing' to women, in general.
This confusing element of cellulite is one of the major factors so many 'cellulite treatment' products can be marketed so skillfully to the target market: Women of all ages who have problem with cellulite.
My aspiration for this guide is to give a certain knowledge of what leads to the dimpled look of skin (what is commonly regarded as cellulite) in women of all ages.
Let start with the younger woman. It's not out of the ordinary for teens to have cellulite. Less prevalent in this age group there are females who are not overweight, have a great shape to their body, but have bumpy, dimpled texture of skin in the butt and thigh region. ' Family genes' -- My A$%!
All too usually this is identified as being created by "genetics", as in 'being passed on from the mother or grandmother'.
Most of the time this is only partly correct. And here's why:
It's not the look of the skin that's been passed down genetically, but rather, its the natural level of muscle tone (I'm not speaking about muscle bulk) or lack of muscle tone in this case that gives a very soft and 'mushy' base for the skin to rest on.
Due to the fact that the muscle structure directly underneath the 'cellulite' skin area has a tendency to be more atrophied in some women (this can be tied to genetics) the out layer of skin simply has no choice but to 'pucker' and dimple instead of laying smoothly tightened around well-toned, firmly lifted muscles.
Fortunately is that with the RIGHT exercises (anti-cellulite exercises) a young woman can get her muscles to reply. And by stimulating these muscle layers directly atrophy is reversed and a natural toning, lifting and shaping effect occurs resulting in a structural smoothing of each layer of the 'dermis' which ultimately shows as a 'leveling' effect on the outermost layer of the skin the one you see when you look in the mirror.
I'll say more about specific exercise principles and 'cellulite exercise' misunderstandings in future issues but for now, it's time to deal with the issue of 'old' cellulite more often connected with the 'mature' age group 40's, 50's, 60's, etc.
To keep this information focused I'm going to address the type of woman who was never really overweight maintains a nice figure and is quite happy with how she looks when fully dressed.
It's not uncommon for this kind of woman to have great looking skin, with no signs of cellulite only to start developing it as she goes and approaches through middle age, And this can happen with no change in weight. If weight is lost which is another topic I'll concentrate on in a future issue), (and it can even occur.
How does this happen? Where do these ripples, lumps and bumps come from?
What's happening to my body?!!".
Around middle age is when the aging process starts to become physiological and evident changes result in 'symptoms' of physical decline.
One of the most common is muscular atrophy (your muscles get smaller, softer, flatter and weaker).
So, we can see a young woman go through her teens, early adulthood maybe through a pregnancy or 2 without so much as a spot of cellulite. For her having tightly smoothed great looking skin is something she is used to. But
Middle-age then rolls around and without the right type of exercise routine the muscle layers in all the female trouble spot zones begin to atrophy. They get flatter, they become 'limp' and slowly get weaker.
What this ultimately shows us is that the appearance of cellulite in a 17 year old as compared to a 72 year old is caused by the exact same thing: soft, undeveloped, flat, and limp muscle layers directly beneath the cellulite areas.
The bogus marketing ploys that we see, hear and read about in all of the media is simply geared toward forcing you to believe why some passive method or some superficial treatment is going to get rid of your cellulite. Even the gimmick of 'internal flushing of built-up toxins' tries to make you think that such a thing can happen to your body and that's why you have cellulite, BUT
With the cause of cellulite being directly tied to the condition of the muscle layers you can be sure that the only proven way to reverse it is through a targeted and focused exercise routine. An anti-cellulite exercise routine that stimulates muscle toning, firming and lifting naturally resulting in the beautiful smoothing and tightening effect on the outer layer of your skin ultimately, getting rid of cellulite.
This basic physiological response has no age exclusions. The stimulus/response action of a muscle is the same no matter how old you are or how young you are.
The only thing you need to be sure of is that you are following a program specifically designed as a proven anti cellulite exercise routine, such as NAKED BEAUTY.
Home Remedies For Cellulite
And An Anti-Cellulite Diet?
The truth answer is "Yes." But it's not really a "diet". It's more like a nutrient dense, high quality way of eating (NOT for weight loss). HOWEVER this way of eating is only most effective when it is added to a cellulite-specific exercise method.
So, unless you are providing the right stimulation to the muscle layers of your trouble spots and problem areas then the "anti-cellulite diet" isn't going to do much for you (Although it is very good for long term health, energy and hormone regulation). this video that shows you the 90 muscles in your lower body then you want to take a minute or two and watch it. When you see how your body is structured you'll understand the secret to getting rid of your cellulite depends on how you stimulate those muscles in your leg, hip, thigh and butt areas.
It's not uncommon for teens to have cellulite. And here's why:
It's not necessarily the appearance of the skin that's been handed downed genetically but instead, its the natural level of muscle tone (I'm not referring to muscle bulk) or lack of muscle tone for this case that leaves a very soft and 'mushy' base for the skin to rest on.
You might watch a young woman experience her teens, early adulthood maybe through a pregnancy or 2 without so much as a spot of cellulite. For her having tightly smoothed terrific looking skin is something she is used to, But
Middle-age then rolls around and without the right form of cellulite specific exercise method the muscle layers in all the female trouble spot zones start to atrophy.
So, unless you are providing the right stimulation to the muscle layers of your trouble spots and problem areas then the "anti-cellulite diet" isn't going to do much for you (Although it is very good for long term health, hormone and energy regulation).
The Dimples, Ripples and Shadows of Cellulite Get Worse if They Are Not Handled Properly. And the worse it gets, the tougher it is to turn around.

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Our client who is a leading organisation within their industry is looking to engage a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience in supporting Microsoft infrastructure technologies to join their high performing and happy IT support team based in Melbourne’s South East.
On offer is a permanent position within a collaborative environment, which offers great opportunity to add value and grow, with the view of developing the position into a team lead / 2IC.
The team supports 500 servers and more than 30 virtual environments. With a list of projects growing they are ready to get some more people in to help with the work load.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, a self starter that can work autonomous with minimal supervision or directions.
- Identifying and troubleshooting level 3 + system problems
- Troubleshooting, installing, configuring, building, maintaining, and securing Microsoft infrastructure.
- Assisting in supervising and mentoring the Desktop Support Specialists ensuring allocated tasks are performed efficiently and accurately within the set timeframes.
- Assisting the Infrastructure Lead / Manager to drive and deliver IT projects and new initiatives to support the implementation of business and IT strategies.
- Developing documentation and manuals in line with the current IT strategy, maintain IT databases and knowledge base articles / banks as required.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role , ideally in a corporate / enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft server platforms covering 2012 - 2019, including Exchange 2016 and SQL 2014/16.
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of deploying and managing Cisco
- Knowledge of managing VMWare / Hyper-V environments, including modern backup solutions.
- Knowledge in automation tools such as PowerShell & managing SCCM, including software deployment and the development of standard operating environments.
- Experience in following ITIL processes.
- Microsoft certifications advantageous
If you are interested in this position please do submit your resume through to us today - short-listing is in process.
There are high volumes of applications coming through at the moment, so to ensure your application doesn't get missed we are requesting applications are submitted via the job boards.
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Camera drones are small, light, and compact unmanned aerial vehicles which are utilized for the purposes of photography. They are remotely-controlled and travel more than a designated geographical locale for the benefit of performing these chores. They aid in surveillance, surveying, and planning that is physical and above enabling us to grasp our environments better.
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While looking for the camera that is right, you need to factor the drone features as well because the digital camera features. The reason being a camera drone is, in reality, an incorporation of both the drone and the digital camera at a time. Our company is going to look at each aspect individually below:
Even though many drones count on visual tracking to stay on course and reach the target, the versions that are advanced the GPS positioning to do this. When it comes to this, you have got to ensure that the drone you are searching for has this capability.
You additionally have to check and test this particular feature before making a purchasing. In particular, you should settle for a drone that may sync and operate also in harmony with some for the top GPRS apps in existence. Its only this arrangement that will guarantee you seamless operations.
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You'll particular want this mode to create a vital part of your drone if you're a brand-new beginner in the field of drones or prefer the one that lacks the GPS positioning function. In some drones, you will find it as an option which you can activate at will.
Automated return drones are those who can trace their routes backward (to the starting point). With this particular drone, you would not have to operate and get a grip on them remotely all the time. You only have to set their course and as soon they automatically return to where they started as they have exhausted their journeys.
This particular feature is mainly contained in the more advanced drones. It is great in navigating the drone as it aids you. This will be because it absolves you against having to pay excessively attention to the flight operations besides any possible confusions.
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In addition have to learn how to handle and control the parameters that are various determine this hold. These include acquiring the right readings and investing in the proper amounts of throttle, among others. It is just then that you will manage to use the function appropriately and as need be.
The control distance describes the number within that your signals from your own remote may be picked by the drones. It basically imposes a limit within which you may, in fact, utilize the drone. A good drone has to own the longest practical control distance.
This will be a radius of around 7 kilometers, give and take. It is only when the control distance is adequate that you can maximize of your drones. An extended control distance also offers rise to the wider field of view for your camera.
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A lengthier flying time means you can capture multiple shots for the prolonged length of time. It additionally makes your usage of these drones all the more very convenient. This is simply not to mention which you will consume less battery cost per unit time also.
Top Camera features:
Resolution could be the true amount of details that a camera can capture at any time. Its designated in dpi (dots-per-inch) and computed by taking the number of pixels per unit area of a display device. Today there are three main kinds of resolutions in existence.
These are the 4K, 1080p, and the 720p, respectively. The 4K resolution is by far the very best of these three types. This is certainly because it captures more details and hence generates clearer images that are more inviting to the eyes.
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Among these are the cordless fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth connectivity, and USB data cable. If possible, the digital camera should also be internet-enabled to facilitate the transmission that is worldwide of captured data on the whole.
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The industry of view could be the entire portion for the earth which a digital camera may capture at any given time from a position that is particular orientation. Needless to say, the best digital camera ought to have the widest field of view that is as realistic as you can. This will be to capture just as much data at a time as can possibly be.
This parameter is presented in terms of angle. When possible, find a camera whose field of view is 360°. If not, then one that has at least 180° field of view is appropriate. Its only then you will be guaranteed awesome shots.
Generally in most instances, the captured shots will need to be stored in the digital camera first and foremost before being transmitted to the ground or retrieved for interpretation. This calls for some memory. It's understandable that the camera that is good to have as large a memory as can be.
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Power Consumption Ratings
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ALBAWABA - As Palm Sunday and Easter are around the corner, two Israeli Knesset members proposed a bill to outlaw talk about Jesus.
Under the new bill, if approved, people who talk about Jesus in Israel could face jail, All Israel News reported on Sunday.
Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus— Abier (@abierkhatib) March 21, 2023
Proposed legislation would outlaw talk about Jesus in #Israel#Apartheid pic.twitter.com/XwzwB8kKtj
The new bill was widely criticized by Christians and human rights activists who described it as "anti-religious tolerance" and "Sick in the head."
Some advocates said that this bill could further anger people in Israel who are already protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government due to its controversial plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system.
Furthermore, the Israeli outlet said that the new proposed bill could create a crack in the relationship between the United States and Israel.
I wonder what the evilgelicals have to say about this https://t.co/CSCcpanSQz— Ex-ZionistSusu ??❤??❤ (@nobel_suzanne) March 22, 2023
A social media user criticized Israeli Knesset members for sharing a bill to outlaw talk about the Gospel mentioning the fact that Jesus was born and raised in the holy land.


Scientology Volunteer Ministers Needed – Typhoon DurianDecember 4, 2006
Typhoon Durian hits the Philippines on Yahoo! News Photos
The Red Cross has already recorded a death toll of at least 406,
with 398 others missing, based on figures provided by mayors of
devastated towns in the eastern Philippines. No survivors are reported
on farmland buried by volcanic mud, debris and boulders and hopes for
finding any have virtually vanished.
The typhoon was the fourth big storm to hit the islands in
four months. It buffeted the Mayon volcano with winds of up to 165 mph
(265 km/h), causing ash and boulders to cascade down in walls of black
mud that swamped villages.
Most of the deaths were in Albay province, where 52 tonnes of
relief goods, including medicines and body bags, have been flown in.
Bodies were buried in mass graves over the weekend. (AP)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers are needed in the Phillipines, after a Typhoon Durian recently struck the area leaving thousands homeless. Contact the Scientology Volunteer Ministers international hotline to find out how you can help.
- Scientology Volunteer Ministers Website
- Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster Response
- Photos from the Affected Region
- David Miscavige on Scientology Volunteer Ministers
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The East Carolina football team will play in either the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg or the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, depending on the outcome of Saturday’s Conference USA Championship game between Tulsa and Central Florida.
Coach Ruffin McNeill’s Pirates will head to Florida to play an undetermined opponent on Friday, Dec. 21 if the East Division co-champion Knights win the league title. They will travel to New Orleans for a matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Dec. 22 if the Golden Hurricane wins.
Either way, bowl tickets will go on sale beginning at 5 p.m. this Saturday via Bowl Ticket Central, ECU’s online post-season ticketing platform. Applications will be mailed out Monday, Dec. 3 for football season ticket holders and Pirate Club members, while a priority deadline of 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10 has been established.
The Pirates finished the regular season at 8-4 (7-1 C-USA) and are making their sixth bowl trip in the last seven years.


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Conservative outsider Rick Scott says he's making history with his pick for lieutenant governor.
Scott's pick, Jacksonville-area state Rep. Jennifer Carroll, "is the first African-American Republican woman to be part of a statewide ticket in Florida," the Scott campaign said in a Sept. 2, 2010, news release.
Carroll was born in Trinidad and moved to Florida in 1986, according to her state House website. Scott called her the "embodiment of the American Dream."
But is she the first black Republican woman on a statewide ticket?
In short, yes.
The lieutenant governor's position has existed two separate times in state history. The first came from 1865-1889, the Reconstruction period following the Civil War, but the position was elected independent of the governor. In those years, the lieutenant governor served as ex-officio president of the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes. The lieutenant governor also was next in the line of succession to be governor.
The post was abandoned from 1889-1968, before being revived. Since then, candidates for governor select a prospective lieutenant governor. The two then run together as joint candidates, or a ticket.
That makes this year's two major tickets -- Scott and Carroll for Republicans, and Alex Sink and Rod Smith for Democrats -- just the 11th set in state history. The first modern-day lieutenant governor, Ray C. Osborne, was appointed by then-Gov. Claude Kirk following an amendment to the state Constitution.
Carroll is the third Republican woman to be selected as the GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, but the first black woman.
In 1978, former U.S. Sen. Paula Hawkins was a candidate for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Jack Eckerd. The two lost to Bob Graham and Wayne Mixson.
Then in 2003, Toni Jennings became the first woman lieutenant governor. She was nominated by Gov. Jeb Bush to replace Frank Brogan. (Bush picked Sandra Mortham as a running mate in late 1997, but she withdrew after only two months when questions were raised about her office practices and spending as secretary of state.)
We also should note that Carroll is the first black woman to be a major party nominee for lieutenant governor. Claude Kirk, the quixotic former Republican governor, attempted a comeback as a Democrat in 1978 and ran with state Rep. Mary Singleton, the first black woman elected to the Jacksonville City Council. The two lost in the primary.
And she's the third major party black candidate for lieutenant governor. David Montgomery, a Republican, was the first during Reconstruction in 1876. The second was Darryl Jones, who was Democrat Jim Davis' running mate in 2006.
We noticed that the Scott campaign used "African-American" to describe Carroll though she was born in Trinidad in the Caribbean. Carroll on her website describes herself as black, but she also is chair of the Republican Party of Florida African-American Leadership Council.
We really don't want to get into a race debate about what constitutes African-American. Suffice to say she is the first black woman to be on the GOP ticket.
In announcing his pick for lieutenant governor, Scott said Carroll "is the first African-American Republican woman to be part of a statewide ticket in Florida." The sample size is smaller than you might think, but Scott is right. We rate his statement True.
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Jacksonville Times-Union, "Jennifer Carroll would be second Jacksonville woman to run for lieutenant governor," Sept. 2, 2010
Rick Scott campaign, "Rick Scott Announces Rep. Jennifer Carroll Is His Lieutenant Governor Pick," Sept. 2, 2010
Florida State Archives, lieutenant governor, accessed Sept. 3, 2010
St. Petersburg Times historical archives
Florida Division of Elections, election results
Florida's Black Public Officials, 1867-1924
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Nightclubs and restaurants prospered during the 1930s and 1940s, despite economic depression and wartime rationing. The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 opened the door for new nightclubs and fancy dining establishments. Many of these new restaurants attracted customers by taking on an exotic theme. California led the way, with the Polynesian-styled Trader Vic’s (1937) in San Francisco. By the early 1940s, every major city had at least one posh supper club of its own. In Pembine, the Port Supper Club displayed the glamour that typified many restaurants of that era. It opened on New Year’s Eve 1941 and quickly became popular with servicemen, who stopped on their way to and from military stations in northern Wisconsin, and later with tourists vacationing in the Northwoods.
The Port assumed a nautical theme. The streamlined Moderne design with porthole windows and sleek curved-corner walls suggests the form of a passenger ship. A parapet steps up above the center bay to evoke a steamer’s superstructure. The parapet is punctuated by a metal arc resembling a davit, or small crane from which a lifeboat might hang, which partially curves around an eight-point compass rose, such as might be found on a navigational chart. At one time, a miniature lighthouse soared above the one-story building. The curved entrance vestibule formed the lighthouse’s base. Trios of speed lines and glass block windows run around the building’s corners, and a dark-colored coping wraps the building. The interior features glass etched with fish motifs.


Microsoft has launched its latest mobile OS incarnation, dubbed Windows Phone 7, with a flourish – a slew of new phones by different vendors on multiple carriers.
Europe and Asia get these handsets first on Oct 21, while the US will follow in Nov. There will be 9 new handsets from HTC, Dell, Samsung and LG that will end up on carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone and TELUS. Eventually, handsets will also make it to Sprint and Verizon in 2011 and over 60 carriers in 30 countries.
Noteworthy in this new OS are what MS is calling ‘live tiles’ which are little real-time updating widgets that populate your home screen, with information such as # of messages, weather, calendaring, etc. You can also create your own custom tiles. The accompanying ad and slogan is “glance and go”. The ad below courtesy of Engadget shows off the new model:
You can see the available phones on MS’s website.
We have to give Microsoft credit for the blitzkrieg launch, as well as for building this OS from the ground-up and not trying to miniaturize desktop Windows yet again.
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The functional and organoleptic characterization of a dairy-free dessert containing a novel probiotic food ingredient
New eating habits and diversification of tastes of consumers have led to the scientific community and the food industry to expand the range of probiotic foods and novel probiotic ingredients. Scant information is available about the viability and functionality of probiotics during shelf life and its effect on the nutritional characteristics of dairy-free products. The aim of the study was to formulate a fermented dairy-free dessert using a novel food ingredient based on a pumpkin by-product and containing Lactobacillus casei (ATCC®393™) (NFI). The effect of NFI and the soluble solids (SS) of soy milk on the probiotic viability, physical stability, colour, and firmness of dairy-free dessert was studied using a response surface methodology. The different levels of SS and NFI significantly (p < 0.05) affected the response variables. Thereafter, two formulations were selected and the physico-chemical, nutritional and organoleptic characterization were evaluated. The L. casei count reached the desired therapeutic level (>107 UFC mL−1) after gastrointestinal digestion at 21 days of storage. In general, both the fermentation process and storage reduced (p < 0.05) the content of phytic acid, raffinose and stachyose, which implies a nutritional improvement of the final product. Scores above 5.0 on a 9-point scale were obtained for colour, odour, texture and overall acceptability in the consumer acceptance test. Therefore, a dairy-free dessert with good physical properties, suitable nutritional characteristics, and sensorial acceptability could be successfully formulated with the NFI.

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