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The 2016 European Darts Trophy was the eighth of ten PDC European Tour events on the 2016 PDC Pro Tour. The tournament took place at the RWE-Sporthalle in Mülheim, Germany, between 9–11 September 2016. It featured a field of 48 players and £115,000 in prize money, with £25,000 going to the winner.

Michael Smith was the defending champion, but he lost 6–5 to James Wade in the quarter-finals.

Michael van Gerwen won the title after defeating Mensur Suljović 6–5 in the final.

Prize money
The prize money of the European Tour events stays the same as last year.

Qualification and format
The top 16 players from the PDC ProTour Order of Merit on 22 June automatically qualified for the event and were seeded in the second round. The remaining 32 places went to players from three qualifying events - 20 from the UK Qualifier (held in Barnsley on 1 July), eight from the European Qualifier on 1 September and four from the Host Nation Qualifier on 8 September.

 Daryl Gurney who had to withdraw from last week's event due to a broken finger on his throwing hand has pulled out of this event after failing to recover.

The following players took part in the tournament:

Top 16
  Michael van Gerwen (winner)
  Peter Wright (quarter-finals)
  James Wade (semi-finals)
  Kim Huybrechts (semi-finals)
  Dave Chisnall (third round)
  Michael Smith (quarter-finals)
  Ian White (third round)
  Benito van de Pas (third round)
  Jelle Klaasen (quarter-finals)
  Mensur Suljović (runner-up)
  Robert Thornton (third round)
  Gerwyn Price (quarter-finals)
  Terry Jenkins (third round)
  Alan Norris (second round)
  Stephen Bunting (second round)
  Simon Whitlock (third round)

UK Qualifier
  Daryl Gurney (withdrew)
  Mervyn King (first round)
  Joe Cullen (third round)
  Justin Pipe (second round)
  Joe Murnan (first round)
  Ritchie Edhouse (first round)
  Josh Payne (second round)
  Jamie Caven (second round)
  Kyle Anderson (second round)
  Keegan Brown (second round)
  Simon Stevenson (first round)
  Andy Jenkins (third round)
  Robbie Green (first round)
  Jamie Lewis (first round)
  Matthew Dennant (first round)
  Ricky Evans (second round)
  Devon Petersen (second round)
  Andy Smith (second round)
  Darren Webster (first round)
  Steve West (first round)

European Qualifier
  Dimitri Van den Bergh (second round)
  Cristo Reyes (first round)
  János Végső (first round)
  Zoran Lerchbacher (second round)
  Jermaine Wattimena (second round)
  Vincent Kamphuis (second round)
  Ronny Huybrechts (first round)
  Vincent van der Voort (second round)

Host Nation Qualifier
  Max Hopp (first round)
  Jyhan Artut (first round)
  Kevin Münch (first round)
  Martin Schindler (second round)
  Justin Webers (first round)

Draw

References

2016 PDC European Tour
2016 in German sport

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Connecticut's 23rd State Senate district elects one member of the Connecticut State Senate. It encompasses parts of Bridgeport and Stratford. It has been represented by Democrat Dennis Bradley since 2019.

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TECH-BANK Co., Ltd., since its inception, it has clearly established the goal of science and technology enterprises. It adheres to the independent innovation and a road of technology leadership. It upholds the approach that integrates technology, quality and service. And it builds R & D platform actively. In 1998, it set up enterprise technology center ——TECH-BANK Research Institute. In 2002, after it was approved by the National Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Science and Technology, TECH-BANK established the "post-doctoral research station". In the same year, TECH-BANK Research Institute was awarded the title of provincial high-tech enterprise research and development center of aquatic feed by the Science and Technology Department of Zhejiang Province. In 2006, TECH-BANK Research Institute was jointly recognized as the"national certified enterprise technology center"by the National Five Ministries. In 2010, the company and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences jointly set up the " National Aquatic Science Research Institute of TECH-BANK Fish Nutrition and Feed Science Research Institution". All these further promoted the company's capabilities in research and development .
According to the actual development of the company's industry, TECH-BANK Research Institute gradually formed the research centers in the continuous improvement, which were relied on the relevant subsidiaries: Aquatic Feed and Aquaculture Technology Research Institute, Quality Monitoring and Testing Center, Biotechnology Research Institute , Institute of Fermentation Technology, Pig Feed Research Institute, Ruminant Feed Research Institute, Feed Technology Institute, Quality Continuous Improvement Institute, and Aquatic Food Development Research Institute(Room).
Aquatic Feed and Aquaculture Technology Research Institute is the main body of the Research Institution, which consists of aquatic feed research rooms, feed processing technology research laboratories and TECH-BANK breeding center test bases. The Institute is mainly engaged in the research and development of pollution-free aquatic feed products and the exploration of the mode of pollution-free aquaculture. In the aquatic feed products, raw materials and production processes of monitoring quality, it has the basic analytical instruments and equipment for the indicators of quality testing. It can ensure the whole process control of the products' quality. It can also ensure that the company is in the leading domestic level in the feed production control.
TECH-BANK Aquaculture Center Test Base is to mainly carry out the new formula's breeding experiment and demonstration in aquaculture feed. The base achieve aquaculture water recycling through the water treatment system and circulatory system. It achieves healthy breeding through optimizing the breeding environment, reducing energy waste and eliminating cross-infection to achieve healthy breeding.
Quality monitoring and testing center were equipped with high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, near-infrared detector and a series of high-end testing equipment to strengthen the detection methods of the analysis, improve the rapid ability to learn fakes, provide the necessary testing services for feed R & D. It also protected the product quality's safety and stability and ensured that the company is in the advanced domestic level in the feed production control.
Biotechnology Research Institute has built experimental animal rooms, research and development laboratories and the Breeding plant disease purification program design center. It mainly study the livestock and poultry, aquatic products and other vaccines of diseases prevention and their production processes involving the new technology, new process and new products.
In TECH-BANK Research Institute, there are experts who have long been engaged in animal nutrition and feed processing technology. And there are experts who have promoted to implement new varieties of breeding and breeding technology promotion In the aquaculture production for ages.
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Rhamphosuchus – rodzaj krokodyla z grupy Tomistominae żyjącego w miocenie na terenach obecnego Pakistanu.

Początkowo na podstawie kilku skamieniałości pyska odnalezionych w osadach grupy Siwalik był uznawany za przedstawiciela grupy Gavialoidea i prawdopodobnie największego ze wszystkich przedstawicieli Crocodyliformes. Odkryta w 2000 roku kompletna czaszka pozwoliła na dokładniejszą rekonstrukcję zwierzęcia oraz rewizję osiąganych przez nie rozmiarów. Na podstawie wszystkich znanych skamieniałości Rhamphosuchus Jason J. Head ocenił jego długość na 8–11 m, co dowodzi, że nie był on największym przedstawicielem krokodyli. Rhamphosuchus miał szerszy pysk oraz bardziej zróżnicowane uzębienie niż inne Tomistominae. Prawdopodobnie odżywiał się bardziej różnorodnym pożywieniem niż inni przedstawiciele tej grupy, odżywiający się rybami. Analiza filogenetyczna przeprowadzona przez Jasona Heada sugeruje, że Rhamphosuchus nie należy do Gavialoidea, co początkowo przypuszczano, lecz jest przedstawicielem Tomistominae – grupy krokodyli uznawanej tradycyjnie za należącą do krokodyli właściwych (Crocodylidae). Pozycja filogenetyczna Tomistominae pozostaje jednak niejasna – analizy filogenetyczne oparte na cechach morfologicznych sugerują, że należą one do Crocodylidae, podczas gdy analizy biochemiczne i molekularne wskazują, iż są bliżej spokrewnione z gawialem.

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California drivers license rules over 18. Licensing & State Laws
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California New License Application Info
What are the penalties for violating the terms of a provisional license? Note: In Nebraska, to obtain a hardship license for a minor, both a School Learners Permit and a School Permit will be issued. With the increasing number of road accidents every year in California, the statistics have shown that almost 50% or more of the accidents happened are involved with the teenagers. The license holder must log 30 practice hours or take driver education. You are very likely to see one or two questions about driving in poor weather on your California written test. The adult the learner's permit holder is driving with must have a valid driver's license in any U.
Adult Permit Requirements: Do You Need One Before a Driver's License?
If you are applying for the California driver permit, you will have to complete a class and take the. A Full Provisional License can be obtained after holding a Limited Provisional license for six months without an accident or points added to the license, and this license removes the time of day and passenger restrictions, but some restrictions remain until the license holder turns eighteen. Other Restrictions Teenagers with ages 16-17 years who wish to drive their motorcycles for the first 6 months are not allowed to accompany any passengers with them. Think about it this way: there are only six steps for a young teenager to complete in order to become a licensed driver in the state of California. This is the part where the student gets to take and pass the behind-the-wheel test and the written exam in order to get an official graduated adult license. These same documents can also confirm your birth date. The adult must sit in close enough proximity to the teen driver to take control of the vehicle if necessary.
California Graduated Drivers License (CA) 2013
Starting this moment, you have the same driving privileges as other drivers around you. Yes, but a signed note must be kept in the teen's possession that explains why they need the exception and what date the exception will end. The primary proof that would be used against you, is your statements. Generally, you must pass a written knowledge exam and a road skills test. Also, a single traffic violation will extend the second phase no more than three passengers under 20 and still no driving from 1 a.
How to Get Your License at 18 Years Old
However, in some states all newly licensed adult drivers may be on probation for a set amount of time usually between six months and two years , during which traffic violations carry harsher penalties or mandatory suspensions that would not normally apply to experienced drivers. The first is when a teen turns 16, they can finally get a license and drive without an adult in the car. Various states differ on what class they utilize to distinguish between a typical driver's license and special licenses, such as restricted, chauffeur, or motorcycle licenses. Before applicants take driving tests to apply for upgraded licenses, they must use permits for 6 months. Premium online practice tests cover all the major topics that you will see on the official exam, from road signs to regulations.
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In certain states, namely , a handicapped person's drivers license can be revoked based on their. If you think you're ready, you can schedule a driving test as early as the next day. If the teenage driver is coming from a job, school activity, or a family oriented place, this curfew is extended with proof of being there until the time of the event being over. After a student gets a provisional license, a student is free to drive. The learner must then log an additional 20 daytime and five nighttime practice hours and reach age 16 before getting a less restricted license. Study the entire manual, front to back.
California Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers
Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is transporting material that has been designated as hazardous. Most provisional licenses are issued between the ages of 16 to 18 years of age. Polish everything off with a and you are good to go! Since the driver's license is often used as proof of a person's age, the difference in orientation makes it easy to determine that a person is legally allowed to purchase or consume alcohol the drinking age in all U. Driver may still drive with a supervising driver outside of the restricted hours. The maximum age to apply is 18 years old. Technically, the rules apply to minors who surrender an out-of-state license for one issued by the state of California. For the first year, permit driving hours between 11 pm and 5 am are prohibited, unless special exceptions are met.
Obtaining California Drivers License
This rule provides inexperienced permit applicants with proper supervision while learning how to drive. Applicant must provide affidavit showing at least 50 hours of adult supervised driving, with ten of those hours being at night, by a licensed driver at least 21 years old. In most states, to be compliant with standards, the orientation of a driver's license for persons under the age of 21 is vertical while a driver's license for those over the age of 21 is horizontal. Exceptions to these rules are traveling from home to place of employment, school, school events that offer no transportation, or other employment reasons. The provisional permit holder is not allowed to drive alone. This is probably the most common question we get on this website and on our. A provisional license will include the date that restrictions began near the bottom, just to the left of the photo.
How to obtain CA Driver's License and Learners Permit
For the first year, no driving between 1 a. Full license at 17 years old if the driver has no violation and accident free for 12 consecutive months, otherwise they must be 18 years old. For 17-year-olds, a junior license will be converted to a full standard license if the driver submits a Driver's Ed Certificate and a certified completion of 50 hours of driving plus 15 in moderate to heavy traffic. In Maryland, all new drivers regardless of age hold a provisional license for 18 months, but for adult drivers, the passenger and time restrictions do not apply however the enhanced penalties do. The driver may be eligible for reinstatement under certain conditions after ten years. Under 18, for the first six months no passengers that are not immediate family members; unless there is a licensed driver 21 years or older, or driver reaches age 18.


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Indianapolis mom's body found in Owen County creek
Lindsey Eaton, Fox59
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. – A death investigation surrounds an Indianapolis mother of two found dead in a creek, according to Fox59.
Owen County officials say 32-year-old Danielle Akers' body was recovered on Friday. A passerby tells us the body was spotted in Mills Creek, just south of Spencer. Now a cross with purple flowers, a balloon and messages of mourning is placed near the creek.
"It was probably the most heart-wrenching news that we could ever, ever expect," said Brittany Akers, Danielle's sister.
Brittany says the last anyone saw or heard from her older sister was nine days before her body was found.
"Has anyone talked to her? And they said, 'No we have not seen her. We have not talked to her. We have no idea where she's at,' and that's when I realize something was very wrong," said Brittany.
Brittany doesn't know why or how her sister ended up in Owen County, more than 60 miles from home.
"There would be no reason for her to go there. There's nothing there, all her friends and family are here in Indianapolis," said Brittany.
Detectives are still searching for clues in this investigation. Brittany feels it could lead to someone her sister possibly knew or even trusted.
"We just want answers. We want closure for her. We want the person that did this found and we want justice for her because she didn't deserve it," said Brittany.
Two young kids are left without a mom and a family is left without a daughter and a sister.
"It's unfathomable. Even to this day, I keep hoping that I made a mistake and she's out there," said Brittany.
The coroner tells us the final cause and manner of death is still under investigation.
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Campell Reporter Calendar
December 3, 2010 at 11:55 a.m.
Christmas Around the World: The historic Ainsley House will feature tours of its 15 rooms, decorated by local interior designers, house decorators, florists, and volunteers to celebrate Christmas and winter holidays around the world. The house also features a special holiday boutique. Tours will be offered through Dec. 19, noon-4pm. $8 adults/$6 seniors/$4.50 youth ages 7-17/admission for children and museum members is free. Proceeds from the tours and boutique sales benefit the non-profit Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation. Through Dec. 12, special holiday teas will be served to coincide with tours. Teas feature a traditional English-style menu of sandwiches and sweets. Tea and tour admission is $30 weekdays/$35 weekends. Ainsley House, 300 Grant St., Campbell. For more information, call Campbell Historical Museum 408.866.2759.
City Wide Hymn Sing: You pick the hymns. Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Hope Christian Church, 1975 Pollard Road, Los Gatos. No meeting Jan. 1, 2010. 408.371.3706.
Carol of Lights: This popular holiday event features Santa visits, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and a snow zone with real snow to play in. Dec. 4, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Downtown Campbell, E. Campbell and Central avenues.
Christmas in Campbell: Enjoy shopping at local merchants and catch entertainment by area bands every Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, through Dec. 18. On Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m., entertainment includes caroling by the Mountain View Madrigals, instrumental music by Acoustic Jazz and children's performer Mister Q. Dec. 4, noon-6 p.m., features a passport event in which visitors can get passports stamped at participating downtown merchants and then receive one raffle ticket for each stamp. Downtown Campbell, E. Campbell Ave. www.downtowncampbell.com.
Waggin' Wednesdays: The Downtown Campbell Business Association showcases the pet-friendliness of downtown with this casual weekly event. Visitors are invited to bring their canine friends to dine and shop. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. E. Campbell Avenue. www.downtowncampbell.com.
Holiday Toy and Coat Drive: Chacho's and The Cardiff Lounge hold their annual toy drive. Bring an unwrapped toy, coat, or $5 donation to the party, which will feature special appearances by UFC Heavy Weight Champion Fighter Cain Velasquez and San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray. Dec. 10, 5-10 p.m. The Cardiff Lounge, 260 E Campbell Ave. 408.866.6345.
Library Book Sale: The Friends of the Campbell Library hold a book sale. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave. 408.866.1991. www.santaclaracountylib.org/campbell.
Mah Jongg Tournament: Join mavens and newbies for a two-tiered American Mah Jongg tournament. Cash prizes for both tiers of play. Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $54 includes all games and lunch. APJCC Auditorium of the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. RSVP required by Dec. 1 to 408.357.7501 or Arielle@jvalley.org. When RSVPing, guests should indicate their level of play.
AARP Campbell Area Chapter: Meets the third Tuesday of the month (except December), 9:30 a.m. Guests are welcome from all communities. Room Q-80, Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. 408.316.2130.
Campbell Adult Center: The city of Campbell's Recreation and Community Services Department offers services and programs for citizens 50 and older, including classes, trips, fitness and wellness courses, a regular lunch program and more. Room C-33, Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. 408.866.2146.
Senior Ballroom Dancing Classes: Learn waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba and other dances. This eight-week class presented by Campbell Adult Education offers fun and exercise on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. $40. Dance Boulevard, 1824 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose.
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Tiny Tots Classes: A "Cloth Diapering Made Simple" workshop is offered every Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Free, but reservations are required due to small class size. Tiny Tots Baby Boutique, 138 Railway Ave., Campbell. 408.866.2925.
Theater/Arts
Heritage Theatre: Third annual Alano Club West Holiday Fest with comedian Mark Lundholm, Liz Grant and Jason Lane. The Alano Club West was founded to provide a place for people in recovery to meet and have fellowship. Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Adult comedy; no one under 16 years of age admitted. $25. Veronica's Art of Dance presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dec. 11, 4 p.m. $20 general admission/$18.50 students/$18 seniors/$17.50 12 and under/$15 per person for groups of 12 or more. For tickets, call 408.247.1561. Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave. 408.866.2700 or www.ci.campbell.ca.us/heritagetheatre.
Christmas, Then and Now: The Bay Choral Guild presents an a cappella concert highlighting Christmas tunes from the 16th through 21st centuries. The concert will include settings of songs like "Ave Maria," as well as arrangements of popular carols by Ken Malucelli. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $25 general/$20 senior/$6 student. Campbell United Methodist Church, 1675 Winchester Blvd., Campbell. 408.378.3472 or www.baychoralguild.org.
Holiday Extravaganza: The Bay Area Showcase presents "Holiday Extravaganza, The Ultimate Game Show," featuring special guests HookSlide. Also appearing will be the top three picks from our Harmony Idol contest, and the audience will can vote in the contest. Dec 12, 4 p.m. $25 general admission/$35 VIP/$15 children. Campbell Heritage Theater, 1 W. Campbell Ave. For more information, visit www.singharmony.org or call 408.973.1555.
Orchard Valley Coffee: Acoustic folk rock and classic rock with Paul Fifield, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. The Silver Threads play blues and country, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. 349 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408.374.2115 or www.orchardvalleycoffee.com.
Lectures/Learning
Library Programs: "Introduction to the Internet," a hands-on basic workshop. Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave. 408.866.1991. www.santaclaracountylib.org/campbell.
Meditation Programs: The nonprofit Mindful Living Alliance offers Dhamma study and discussions about the theory and techniques of Vipassana (mindfulness) meditation. Sundays, 9-10:30 a.m. Walking and sitting meditation, Sundays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Vipassana meditation sessions are held Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Programs are free, but RSVP is requested. 419 California St., Campbell. 408.505.5190, events@mlausa.org or www.MLAusa.org.
San Jose Widows and Widowers: Join the group for breakfast and learn more about the association every Wednesday, 9 a.m. Goodies Coffee Shop, Bascom and Apricot, Campbell. 408.279.1278.
Buddhism Programs: The nonprofit Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center provides a Tibetan Medicine Clinic, weekly yoga classes and monthly Chi Gung classes. Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center, 1550 La Pradera Drive, Campbell. 408.866.5056 or www.gyalwagyatso.org.
Submit a listing via e-mail to cal@community-newspapers.com or by regular mail to Calendar Listings, 1095 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. Listings run on a space-available basis. Deadline is noon, eight days prior to Friday's publication. For further details, call 408.200.1060.
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After completing an Art Degree from UWM in 2005, Jenilee knew she needed a way to express her creativity and make a career out of it. She attended VICI Capelli Beauty School and has loved the industry ever since. Going on 10 years at Erik of Norway Salon and Spa, Jenilee has worked as a master stylist and is also trained as a Goldwell Color Specialist. She has been part of their in-house education team for the past 6 years. Outside of the salon, Jenilee thrives for perfection on special occasion styling as well as fashion shows and photo shoots for numerous Milwaukee events and businesses. In 2012 she was part of Milwaukee Magazines top stylists and has been inspired ever since. Along with cutting, coloring and special occasion styling, she has also been trained as a hair extension specialist and loves the effect it can have for special occasions.


The Beach Polo Cup will return to Skydive Dubai on December 13 and 14 for another glamorous tournament set to be watched by hundreds of spectators. And this year, they'll get to witness a little piece of history.
Joining the mix of Argentinian professionals, Emirati stars and international players will be Sabine Schaffer — the tournament's first female player in its nine-year history.
Schaffer — alongside her day job as managing director at a boutique investment firm — has played professional polo in the UAE for more than a decade. Here she talks to us ahead of this weekend's event .
While I shared a passion for horses since young age, my polo "addiction" started about 10 ten years ago when Ali Albwardy encouraged me to try out a round of stick n ball. Fascinated by the experience, I soon fell victim to the unique sensation of mastering a pony, focusing on hitting the ball and playing a team sport strategically.
I certainly learnt the hard way, as playing with the guys is challenging, and while a lot of women associate polo with high heels and bubbly, it was always dirty boots and sweat for me… but I love it and would not want to change it for anything else in the world.
How does the polo scene in the UAE compare with other places in the world?
There is a growing polo scene in the UAE. Over the past years, we have seen polo clubs opening up across the region and at the Desert Palm Polo Club, founded by Ali Albwardy, we are seeing more and more people asking for polo lessons and taking up the sport.
We're also seeing more women in the region interested in polo. Under the patronage of Shaikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the first female Ralph Laurent polo tournament took place five years ago and since then, the number of women-only polo tournaments are steadily growing and becoming part of Dubai's annual polo event calendar. Hopefully in the coming years we'll have an all-female team in the Beach Polo Cup Dubai.
How do you feel about being the first female to play in the Beach Polo Cup Dubai?
I am very flattered to be given the opportunity to play at this year's Beach Polo Cup Dubai. I won't compete at the same physical level as the male players, but with a clear team strategy, good ponies and most importantly, a true passion for horses that began when I was very young, I will give the guys a run for their money and it will be an exciting game for the fans.
Do you feel polo is a sport that offers equal opportunities for men and women?
Like with a lot of other sports, polo started off as a sport played among men, so I would not necessarily say that the sport offers equal opportunities for men and women as – physically – it is harder for a women to compete with men. However, recently there is a growing number of women enjoying the sport.
What would you say to women who are interested in getting involved in polo?
There are a growing number of polo clubs throughout the Emirates, with most of them offering lessons or private classes so you can try out the sport. There is a growing number of female players now across the various clubs, and we always love to welcome any new or interested members.
How do you balance playing polo with your day job?
For any professional, it is always hard to find time for any leisure activity – polo is no exception. However, given that a lot of polo clubs arrange approximately two games during the week and another two on the weekend, it allows for everybody to find at least one or two opportunities a week to play. Also, the advantage of polo – compared to some other sports – is that a game of polo can be played within a hour or so and therefore, still leaves time to spend with family – although they often come along to the field anyway.
How does beach polo differ from field polo?
The Beach Polo Cup Dubai is a fantastic event for everyone and spectators get closer to the sporting action than is normally possible at a polo game. Compared to traditional polo, where we play using a ball slightly bigger than a tennis ball across a field almost double the size of a football field, beach polo is played on a smaller surface with a much bigger, red inflatable specially designed ball. This, along with the purpose-built venue allows the spectators and fans to easily follow the game and be closer to the action. Sam and Gaby do a great job when it comes to entertainment, ensuring that everyone of any age has a fantastic time on this very special beach polo weekend in Dubai.
Tell us a bit more about the event?
The Beach Polo Cup Dubai is one of the most prestigious and glamorous events in the UAE's social events calendar, attracting polo professionals and enthusiasts from around the world. This year will be the ninth edition of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, which was founded and organized by Mamemo productions in 2004. Since then it has grown in popularity and now has a global following with similar tournaments played in 38 cities across the world.
In addition to the polo, the entertainment and socialising on offer always attracts a huge crowd to the tournament. Guests will be treated to spectacular entertainment a the Skydive Dubai venue including a half-time show with horse acts and dressage, and on the final day, The Greatest Show (be there to find out more). There will also be the tournament's first-ever Holiday Christmas Market, which will be packed full of unique and stylish gift ideas from small businesses across the UAE.
Beach Polo Cup Dubai will take place at Skydive Dubai on December 13 and 14. For more information or tickets, visit www.beachpolocup.com.
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Theatre Mirror Reviews - "Red"
It isn't often that attending a play leaves one breathless with every word, every scene, but with actor Thomas Derrah, it's becoming commonplace. Derrah, you'll remember, astounded theatergoers last year in January with his solo performance as "Bucky" Fuller in D.W. Jacobs' "R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe," at American Repertory Theater. His entire being channeled the late, brilliant scientist. In a sillier vein, Derrah drew belly laughs last May in SpeakEasy Theatre Company's brilliant production of "The Drowsy Chaperone," when he portrayed lothario Adolpho, an unctuous, pseudo Latin lover.
There's no type-casting or corraling Derrah. He's ubiquitous. He's Everyman. Even his looks and voice change with every role. Now, as he portrays famous artist Mark Rothko, under the marvelous direction of David R. Gammons, in SpeakEasy Stage Company's production of "Red," Derrah mesmerizes audiences again. He doesn't merely portray Rothko. He captures his soul, his essence, Rothko's tempestuous, pulsating view of life and his art credo. Watching Derrah, we're convinced blood didn't run through Rothko's veins. Paint did, spilling furiously onto canvases, creating masterpieces of light and dark, form, color, and emotion.
In this New England premiere of John Logan's one-act, 90-minute multi-award winning play, Logan concentrates on Rothko's later period, specifically 1958, when Rothko was affected by Matisse's Red period and incorporated shades of red, brown, maroon and black on his large canvases.
Besides winning the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critic Circle and Drama League awards for "Red," Logan is a celebrated playwright who also penned screenplays for hit movies, "Gladiator," "The Aviator," "Sweeney Todd," "the Last Samurai," "Hugo," and others. The prolific writer is currently working on a James Bond movie, "Skyfall".
In "Red," Logan disregards Rothko's private life - the fact that Rothko was married twice and had two children. He concentrates on that one period of Rothko's career, creates an eager, fictitious assistant named Ken (admirably portrayed by Karl Baker Olson), and injects some of Rothko's famous quotes to further define the artist's fiery commitment to his paintings. A passionate artist whose fame skyrocketed as an abstract expressionist, Rothko was commissioned to paint 35-40 large murals for the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City's Seagram Building. In "Red," Logan underscores Rothko's unimaginable return of his large commission, because Rothko imagined people of elite cultural values would appreciate his works as they dine - pay homage to their brilliance; but after working for two years on the project, he realized his murals would merely be wall decorations, nothing more.
As Rothko battles the demons of modern art that embrace commercialism - think Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg- along with young, new artists who lack his vision and commitment to his art form, he teaches Ken to feel, see, and share the fire in his belly. In one powerful scene of this fictional theatrical portrait, the two slap brown paint on a huge canvas, in unison, at a furious pace, synchronized to a stirring classical music record Rothko's playing.
Cristina Todesco's fantastic set is a recreation of Rothko's rude studio in the Bowery. Aided by Jeff Adelberg's lighting, a large opaque screen is suspended in center stage, revealing the silhouette of the man studying it, thinking, then creatively attacking it, with fervor. Sound designer Bill Barclay pipes in appropriate mood music for each scene, befitting Rothko's creative mood swings and stinging exchanges between the artist and his mild-mannered go-fer.
Even after Ken confides hideous details of his life with Rothko, the famous artist has no sympathy. Olson is superb as he becomes incensed and defends Ken's feelings and artistic philosophy.
We see Rothko as a man self-possessed, totally consumed by his art. His canvases, paint brushes and pails are extensions of his body, crying for creation, not understanding; self-satisfaction, not adoration.
We can imagine but not predict that Rothko, who was depressed, committed suicide at age 66, in April 1970.
Like Rothko, Logan has created a masterpiece, balletic and symbolic in nature, searing with realism.
BOX INFO: One-act, two-man, 90-minute play, written by John Logan, appearing through Feb. 4 with SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre,Stanford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., South End, Boston.Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 4,8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.; also Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50; seniors, $45; weekends, $55/$50; under age 25, $25; student rush, $14 with valid college ID at the Box Office an hour ahead of curtain, if available. Call 617-933-8600 or visit www.BostonTheatreScene.com.


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It measures 60X28 inches (152X71 cm). Based on my research the kamon is for the Tokugawa clan. The individual seems to be a shogunate. Is it Tokugawa Leyasu? Or one of his descendant.
When was the artwork done and by who.


Everyone had their own interpretation of the mysterious word.
Around midnight on Wednesday, without any context or clarification, Donald Trump tweeted, "Despite the constant negative press covfefe." We've seen some bizarre tweets from him before—enough for his aides to reportedly stage a "sit down" intervention—but nothing baffled the Internet quite like this one.
Trump followed his incomplete sentence up with "Who can figure out the true meaning of 'covfefe'??? Enjoy!" and everyone had their own theories about what it could've meant. But instead of even trying, Hillary Clinton is using the tweet as fodder for humor.
Clinton's response came in a retweet of another Trump tweet reading, "Crooked Hillary Clinton now blames everybody but herself, refuses to say she was a terrible candidate. Hits Facebook & even Dems & DNC."
"People in covfefe houses shouldn't throw covfefe," she wrote, presumably referring to the saying, "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
That wasn't all she had to say. At the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, she joked that the tweet "was a hidden message to the Russians."
The most plausible explanation is that Trump was trying to tweet "coverage" and made an embarrassing typo. But Hillary's theory is much more amusing.


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Published 12:00 am Friday, February 8, 2008
Charles L. Green
March 2, 1947 – Feb. 5, 2008
WOODVILLE — Services for Charles L. Green, 61, of Woodville, who died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Ford Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Green Family Cemetery under the direction of Williams and Williams.
Mr. Green was born March 2, 1947, in Woodville.
He was formerly employed with Ford Motor Company in Detroit and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Marie Green of Woodville; daughter, Rosland Mayeux of Mission, Texas; son, Charles Green Jr. of Woodville; four sisters, Nadine Scott and husband, Leon, both of Baton Rouge, Carrie Graves of Centreville, Mary Lee Miller of Temple, Texas and Barbara M. Corbin of Woodville;; two brothers, Ralph Green and wife, Marilyn, both of Baton Rouge and James Green of Woodville and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Keith Monroe, Kevin Monroe, Reginald Prater, Debric Scott, Lloyd Collins Jr. and Reginald Grave.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Green, James Green, Terry Corbin, Demetrius Green, Troy Corbin, Charles L. Green Jr., Jerome Corbin and Christopher Green.
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Mario Party 4 (In Japan: マリオパーティ 4, Mario Pāti Fō) is een partyspel voor de Nintendo GameCube, uitgebracht op 29 november 2002. Het spel werd ontworpen en uitgegeven door Nintendo. Het is de vierde titel uit de serie van Mario Party. Mario Party 4 kent 50 nieuwe mini-games, 6 speelborden met elk hun eigen thema en één eindbaas helemaal aan het einde van het spel: Bowser.

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Mario
Luigi
Peach
Yoshi
Wario
Donkey Kong
Waluigi
Daisy

Spelborden
Toad's Midway Madness
Shy Guy's Jungle Jam
Boo's Haunted Bash
Goomba's Greedy Gala
Koopa's Seaside Soiree
Bowser's Gnarly Party

Computerspel uit 2002
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Release Me!: New York Bankruptcy Court Enforces Third Party Releases by UK Debtor
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recently entered an order enforcing a UK scheme of arrangement[1] that contained provisions – non-consensual third-party releases – that might not necessarily have been permissible under U.S. bankruptcy law. In re Avanti Commc'ns Group plc, No. 18-10458 (MG), (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Apr. 9, 2018) (see here for opinion). The Avanti decision enhances chapter 15 as a forum for U.S. courts to enforce foreign law reorganizations so long as there are the appropriate procedural protections in place and the substantive provisions are not in conflict with major principles of U.S. bankruptcy law.
Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code permits foreign debtors to obtain the protection of the United States bankruptcy courts in support of a foreign insolvency proceeding and is discussed further in our prior alert on In re Berau.
For a foreign proceeding to be eligible for chapter 15 protection, the debtor must meet the threshold qualification test and be an entity that "resides or has a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States" per 11 U.S.C. § 109(a). The debtor in Avanti met this test easily, with Judge Glenn relying on the same basis for jurisdiction as he did in the Berau case. Specifically, the advance retainers that Avanti had paid to its New York attorneys were considered property interests in New York. In addition, as we anticipated in our prior alert, Judge Glenn cited to his earlier decision in Berau and again found that legal rights under New York law indentures were sufficient New York property interests to create jurisdiction in the United States. In re Avanti, at 16.
The Avanti court also needed to determine whether it was appropriate for the United States courts to enforce the terms of the foreign scheme of arrangement. Chapter 15 provides for U.S. enforcement in support of foreign proceeding subject to an analysis of the relief being sought and the nature of the foreign proceeding and its similarity to U.S. insolvency proceedings. Significantly, Avanti's UK scheme of arrangement contained releases of certain third-party claims although, as Judge Glenn noted, such releases are not always permissible in U.S. bankruptcy proceedings.[2] As a result they have not always been enforced in the chapter 15 context. Most notably, the Fifth Circuit, in In re Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., 701 F.3d 1031 (5th Cir. 2012) affirmed a chapter 15 bankruptcy court decision not to grant comity and enforce a Mexican reorganization that improperly released guarantees made by certain non-debtor affiliates because of the impropriety of the releases and procedures followed in the reorganization. In Avanti, rather than analyze whether or not the specific releases would be acceptable under U.S. bankruptcy law, Judge Glenn instead turned to Section 1507(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and principles of comity to conclude that "schemes of arrangements sanctioned under UK law that provide third-party non-debtor guarantor releases should be recognized and enforced under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code." In re Avanti, at 24. Most importantly, what mattered was not whether the third-party releases would be allowable under U.S. law, but that the "proceedings under UK law in the UK courts afford creditors a full and fair opportunity to be heard in a manner consistent with US due process standards." In re Avanti, at 24, citing, Society of Lloyd's v. Reinhart, 402 F.3d 982, 987-88 (10th Cir. 2005)[3]. The procedural and factual circumstances in Avanti thus made it easily distinguishable from Vitro. As Judge Glenn noted, in Vitro there was significant creditor opposition to the Mexican reorganization, which had to rely on the votes of insiders to gain approval, something that would not be permitted under U.S. law. In contrast, in Avanti, the only class of creditors compromised by the Avanti UK proceeding not only had an opportunity to be heard, but voted overwhelmingly in favor of the scheme. In re Avanti, at 25. That was sufficient for Judge Glenn to conclude that the Avanti scheme of arrangement was entitled to comity and it releases could be enforced, regardless of how the releases might have fared under a U.S. bankruptcy analysis.
The Avanti decision is notable for two reasons. First, it reinforces the sufficiency of retainer funds and New York law debt documents for creating a property interest in the U.S. for chapter 15 jurisdiction purposes, at least in the New York bankruptcy courts. Second, it makes clear that foreign insolvency law need not be substantively identical to U.S. bankruptcy law in order for a foreign proceeding to be recognized and its outcomes enforced. So long as the proceeding is deemed procedurally fair and affords appropriate creditor protections it can permit certain provisions, like non-consensual third-party releases, that might not be allowed under U.S. law. But both debtors and creditors should understand that Avanti is not a carte blanche allowing anything and everything in a foreign insolvency so long as there are procedural safeguards. Rather, it provides assurance that a court will exercise judgment in looking at the foreign proceeding and its substantive procedural protections rather than focusing only on its similarity, or not, to U.S. law.
Distressed non-U.S. businesses and their creditors should consult with experienced bankruptcy attorneys as early as possible when considering restructurings that involve U.S. creditors since the use of a chapter 15 bankruptcy proceeding could have significant impacts on the terms of the restructuring and the rights of creditors.
[1] A "scheme of arrangement" is, roughly, the UK equivalent of a U.S. bankruptcy plan of reorganization.
[2] The treatment of third-party releases is well-beyond the scope of this client alert, but it is worth noting that there are significant differences among the judicial circuits as to whether non-consensual third-party releases are permissible at all or under what circumstances.
[3] Note that the result may very well have been different if the substantive issue was not third-party releases but instead rooted in one of the areas enumerated by Section 1107(b), e.g., just treatment of all holders of claims, protection and convenience of claim holders in the U.S., prevention of preferential or fraudulent transfers, priority of distributions, and, if appropriate, opportunity for a fresh start.
Practice Areas:Bankruptcy / Workout,
CHRISTOPHER P. DAVIS
MATTHEW J. GOLD
DOV R. KLEINER


Gamers are frugal. If you've kept up with mobile gaming at all over the past several years, you're already well aware of the rise of freemium games — they're free up front, but require a small monetary investment, usually in the form of in-app purchases, for a reasonable rate of progression. The freemium market came to a head with the release of Candy Crush Saga about a year and a half ago, converting millions of non-gamers to obsessed puzzle fiends. In light of the shifting market, WildTangent has teamed up with research and analytics firm IHS Technology to examine the new trend of bucking one-time fees.
According to the whitepaper released by WildTangent and IHS, 86% of gamers prefer free games with ads over paid games without ads. Not only do a vast majority of gamers prefer ads over premium, ad-less content, 66% "want more opportunities to earn reward through ads." Many games allow players to watch 30 second clips in order to accrue the freemium currency that would cost money otherwise. Gamers aren't just ok with it — they want more.
Advertisers and developers have taken note: All 10 of the top 10 highest grossing apps on Apple's App Store are free to download and feature IAP. Next time you complain about having to watch a video or stare at an ad for 10 seconds after every turn, just remember that we did this to ourselves.


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Lokma (în turcă) sau Loukoumades (în greacă: λουκουμάδες) este un desert cunoscut în bucătăria arabă, greacă, persană, și turcească. Loukoumades sunt bile de aluat preparate în Grecia dintr-un aluat special de drojdie cu scorțișoară și prăjite apoi în grăsime. În turcă, bilele sunt numite "lokma", în traducere "mușcătură", iar în acest caz, de obicei,  nu este folosită la fel de multă scorțisoară ca în varianta greacă. La servire, bilele sunt înmuiate în sirop de zahăr sau miere, presărate cu scorțișoară și consumate fie cu furculița, fie pe un băț de lemn sau cu mâna.

În majoritatea țărilor sunt cunoscute mai mult ca desert. În Grecia, Loukoumades sunt consumate la micul dejun sau ca o gustare între mese.

Etimologie
În limba turcă, cuvântul lokma înseamnă mușcătură. Se acceptă, că există și o legătură cu limba araba لقمة luqma(t). O variantă, numită لقمة القاضي luqmat al-qadi ("mușcătura judecătorului"), a fost descrisă de al-Baghdadi, în secolul al XIII-lea și se prepară în țările arabe până astăzi. Cuvântul grecesc λουκουμάς (loukoumas, "gogoașă") este derivat la rândul său din limba turcă lokma.

În limba română, substantivul locma vine din limba turcă și înseamnă mâncare gustoasă.

Surse

Bucătăria greacă
Bucătăria turcă


San Francisco University High School seeks to provide each student with a broad background in the liberal arts. The curriculum represents a combination of required courses thought to be fundamental to a liberal education, a rich selection of elective courses aimed at meeting the needs and interests of a diverse student body, and a variety of opportunities to pursue independent programs of study.
Please check out our 2017–18 Course Catalog in the sidebar for a complete listing of courses offered this year!
The Arts program is designed to fulfill two functions in the student's growth and development. The first is to develop an understanding of the richness of the arts; the contributions that they have made and continue to make to humankind; and the basic elements that are the foundations of visual arts, music, and theater. The second function is to offer students an opportunity to participate directly in the creative process through entry level courses in each discipline, as well as through upper level courses for those students who wish to pursue depth and mastery in a particular art. The arts curriculum is designed to allow students to develop in both the understanding and the creation of the arts.
The foundation of the student's understanding of the arts is provided by Western Civilization: History of the Arts, an interdisciplinary course which is required for sophomores and is taught by a team of teachers representing the fields of art, music, and history. The history, cultural concepts, theories, elements, and facts presented in this course are echoed in the studio and performing classes in the analysis of works and in student project designs.
The arts curriculum also offers a rich selection of studio and performing courses in visual arts, music, and theater and focuses on building skills which will enable students to fulfill their creative visions. Students may take any entry-level course in the three disciplines, as well as pursue greater depth and skill development through upper-level courses such as the level III studio courses, the upper division performing ensembles, AP Studio Art, Theater Production II: Advanced Projects, AP Music Theory, and AP Art History.
The graduation requirement includes two semesters of arts courses, in addition to Western Civilization: History of the Arts.
You can learn more about University's numerous fine arts offerings by visiting our Arts pages.
The graduation requirements of University High School include four years of English.
In their freshman and sophomore years, students take a core program that emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. They read a wide variety of literary works and write and revise continually in response.
In their junior and senior years, students take semester-long electives, choosing from a variety of options each term. All the electives offer sustained instruction in analytical writing, and many of them require creative or personal writing, as well. To make the writing process as accessible and as individualized as possible, each major assignment goes through multiple steps of prewriting, writing, and revising, with frequent opportunities for constructive criticism from teachers and peers along the way.
The English Department has chosen the electives model to allow students to pursue topics of particular interest and to go into more depth with each than would otherwise be possible. We also believe, however, that the electives approach allows students to be exposed to a diverse array of texts and to a variety of contexts in which to read them. To encourage students to take advantage of the breadth available to them, we recommend that they think about their choices in light of what they have already taken and what they hope to take. Some courses are organized around a genre, such as poetry, while others take a theme as a guiding principle. Still others focus on the literature of a region or nation. It is our intent that, as juniors and seniors, our students will discover increasingly wider circles of their own interests and that they will be inspired to make connections among these interests.
The study of history is an essential part of University's comprehensive program. To deepen our students' understanding of the world past and present, as well as to build and refine their skills in service of historical inquiry and analysis, the History Department offers a four-year curriculum of core courses and electives.
History I: Non-Western Civilizations introduces students to the practice of historical inquiry and to area studies and is required of all freshmen. The multidisciplinary course, Western Civilization: A History of the Arts, although housed in the Arts Department, furthers sophomores' study of history. All students must take United States History in their junior or senior year, and may elect to sit for the Advanced Placement examination in that subject. The capstone is our rich elective program, which allows juniors and seniors to do further investigation and skills refinement in area studies and/or in theme-based courses.
The study of language and culture offers new dimensions to students' lives, as it opens doors to the world; it also provides them with the opportunity to gain new perspectives on their own languages and cultures. For students to achieve such understanding, we encourage them to study a language other than what is spoken at home.
To graduate from UHS, a student must complete level three or three years of study (whichever comes first) of one of four languages offered: Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. Students benefit most from language study when they pursue the same language as far as possible. Therefore, if they choose to enroll in a second language, we recommend doing so only after they complete an advanced level of the first.
A shared goal of all language study at UHS is the close reading and interpretation of a range of texts in the target language, with special emphasis on literary texts as windows into diverse philosophical and cultural points of view. In the case of the modern spoken languages, an equal goal is to ensure that students can communicate fluently and that they have a broad understanding of the countries and cultures where the language is spoken. In so doing, we seek to empower students to attain the linguistic precision, cultural empathy, and sheer enjoyment that come from the spirited pursuit of knowledge.
Please read about our Academic Integrity and Tutoring Guidelines here.
The Mathematics requirement for graduation consists of a three-year sequence of courses: Mathematics I, II, and III. These courses emphasize modes of mathematical reasoning and techniques of problem solving through the traditional topics of algebra, geometry, and right-triangle trigonometry. Students who wish to continue their study of mathematics have a variety of electives to choose from. Precalculus, Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science are offered every year. There is also a changing menu of various special electives that are offered occasionally, including Non-Euclidean Geometry, Chaos Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Evolution of Mathematics, and Decision Theory.
University High School requires that each student complete two years of a science for graduation. For students in the Class of 2019 and before, this requirement is met by the biology and chemistry sequence in ninth and tenth grades. Starting with the Class of 2020, the requirement will be met by ninth-grade physics and tenth-grade chemistry, respectively. However, all students are strongly encouraged to leave UHS with a foundation in all three fundamental sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics). The advanced electives that we may offer in upcoming years include Astronomy, Geology, Physics, Physics Honors, Advanced Projects in Physics, Advanced Topics in Modern Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and three courses under the heading of Advanced Topics in Biology: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Physiology. Industrial Design is offered in conjunction with the Arts Department. Any elective with an "AP," "Advanced," or "Honors" designation is considered a "college-level" course. Permission to enroll in some advanced courses is granted at the discretion of the instructor and the science department as a whole and will be based on a student's past record in science classes. Taking more than one science course at a time requires permission of the department and space in the desired course. In scheduling classes we will accommodate all single-course students first.
The University High School Human Development curriculum is designed to support the overall cognitive, social, and emotional development of each student by creating opportunities for experiential and project-based learning. The curriculum, which spans all four years of a student's time at UHS, focuses on five main areas: learning and metacognition, cultural competency, health and wellness, community engagement, and college counseling. The Human Development faculty work closely with one another, as well as with the mentors to design, deliver, and support learning that aligns with the school's mission, philosophy, and goals for student competencies.
The principal objectives of the Physical Education program are to stimulate interest in physical education and physical fitness and to provide students with an opportunity to participate in activities that may be of ongoing interest to them throughout their lives.
With physical education, the year is divided into thirds (trimesters) to match the athletic program seasons (fall/winter/spring). Students must meet a PE requirement each semester of their four years (12 trimesters). A student may fulfill this requirement in one of three ways: 1) participation on an interscholastic team, 2) enrollment in a physical education class, or 3) participation in the Alternate Activity program.
Most students at UHS participate on one or more interscholastic teams (listed in the accompanying chart). This breadth of offering would compare favorably to many college programs. UHS encourages all students to participate in interscholastic athletics and over 90% of our students do participate on at least one team during their years here. The spring season in particular sees about 60% of the student body playing on one of 17 teams. For more information about UHS sports teams, see the www.uhsathletics.org website or contact the Athletic Department staff.
Students not participating on a team in a particular season often enroll in a PE class. Classes meet one-two times a week, almost always after school. Class sizes are generally small, permitting instructors to offer individual students a considerable amount of personal guidance and attention. The following activities are traditionally offered in the Physical Education program: archery, badminton, bowling, fencing, fitness training, lacrosse (co-ed), rock climbing,* running club, squash,* softball, strength and conditioning, urban hiking, and yoga. *Additional fee involved.
Strength and conditioning classes are offered by the school's in-house S&C coach and are integrated into interscholastic team practices and also available separately for out-of-season athletes. The classes are designed to reduce the risk of injury and to build stronger foundations for athletic development. They are offered most days of the week after school on campus.
The Alternate Activity program is designed to accommodate students who wish to pursue physical activities and interests outside the school's core program. Each year the list of accepted activities is long and varied. Typical examples might include ballet, cycling, figure skating, gymnastics, horseback riding, ice hockey, martial arts, or pilates. Athletes playing on outside club teams receive PE credit through this program as well. Any student interested in participating in off campus activities must submit a completed contract to the director of physical education at the beginning of the trimester. The student must also take responsibility for submitting completed logs to the PE Department at designated deadline dates.
Through this three-pronged approach to physical education, we hope that all UHS students will find their own passion for athletic activities, will learn how to develop and maintain a desired level of physical conditioning, and will leave UHS more likely to have an ongoing interest in physical fitness and sports for years to come.
Outside of the PE program, the Athletic Department also offers an extensive intramural program during lunch time. Activities have included: badminton, volleyball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, and basketball. Intramurals provide a fun way for students and the faculty to interact in friendly competition.
To provide students opportunities to pursue self-directed learning, the school offers a rich program of independent study. Following our belief that students learn best when they become architects of their own education, the program encourages students to pursue independent study by awarding transcript credit for a variety of self-initiated projects. A committee comprised of teachers across the disciplines oversees the approval process for these projects.
Students who wish to apply for an independent study should first enlist the sponsorship of a UHS faculty member or, in some cases, the supervision of an adult off-campus. Students should indicate their interest in pursuing independent study on the program planning form and then develop their proposals with their sponsors. In most cases, a student will meet with a sponsor at least twice prior to submitting an independent study proposal, once to discuss the general idea for the independent study and once to review and refine the written independent study proposal.
Students may apply for full-semester credit for projects that will require at least four hours of work per week, and for half-semester credit for projects that will require at least two hours per week. Students will discuss with their faculty sponsor whether the independent study will receive a letter grade or credit only, and will designate on the application the option on which the student and sponsor have agreed.
While faculty sponsors will develop their own specific criteria for evaluating the independent studies they sponsor, all graded independent studies will include evaluation of the following: consistency of the student's preparation and attendance; depth and sophistication of the student's engagement; and some kind of culminating project, which could take the form of a paper, a performance, a presentation, or some other form of sharing what the student has learned with the school community. independent studies receiving credit only will be assessed based on the consistency of preparation and attendance.
Applications must be submitted on time and are usually due on the Friday following the grace period of either semester. First semester students who wish to continue an independent study during the second semester must re-apply.
Each independent study proposal must include a "milestone," which serves as a safety measure to protect students from overcommitting themselves. Students must complete their milestone goals by a date specified by the independent study committee, usually the Friday preceding the end of the 1st quarter in the fall or the third quarter in the spring. If the student does not complete the milestone goal, the independent study is removed from his or her schedule. Once the proposal is approved and the milestone is successfully completed, the student is responsible for finishing the independent study.


The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) is the UK's risk regulator formed in early 2011, charged with overseeing the stability of the financial system. The committee is given tough powers to tame systemic risk by clamping down on loose credit, overheated sectors and previously unregulated parts of the financial system.
The committee, housed in the Bank of England (BoE) and chaired by the Bank's governor Mervyn King, is viewed as a counterpart to the monetary policy committee, which sets interest rates. The FPC will be part of the BoE and staffed with six BoE executives, the head of the new regulator and four external members.
Whereas the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is responsible for making interest rate decisions based on changes in the macroeconomic environment, the FPC is more of a regulatory body for the City. In this regard it signals the end of the previous "tripartite" system of sharing regulatory responsibility between the Bank of England, the Financial Services Authority, and the Treasury.
It comprises internal and external members and has two main tasks. The first is to monitor overall or systemic risks to the financial system (macro-prudential), and the second is to regulate individual groups within it (micro-prudential). In order to do this the FPC is identifying and analysing potential policy instruments.
As a "macro-prudential" regulator, the new committee will focus on financial stability. It will have the power to impose broad policy changes on the Prudential Regulatory Authority, which will regulate individual banks. The body is part of the UK coalition government's regulatory revamp, designed to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis.


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Emanuel Schäfer (20 April 1900 – 4 December 1974) was a high-ranking SS functionary (SS-Oberführer) and a protégé of Reinhard Heydrich in Nazi Germany.

Born in 1900, Schäfer served in World War I. Post-war, he participated in far-right Freikorps groups such as the Marinebrigade Ehrhardt and from 1925–28, Der Stahlhelm (The Steel helmet).

Schäfer joined the paramilitary Sturmabteilung (SA) in 1933. He was an active member of the Sicherheitsdienst (SD), the SS security service, in 1933, and entered the SS in September 1936.

During World War II, Schäfer was head of the Nazi security police in Serbia. Between January and May 1942, Schäfer supervised the murder by gassing of around 7,300 Jews from the Semlin camp across the Sava river from Belgrade. A Saurer gas van was used to kill the 7,300. A further 1,200 Jews died as a result of the camp's harsh conditions, or from executions. The van was used for the last time on 10 May 1942. In May 1942, Schäfer sent a cable to the Reich Security Main Office boasting "with pride" that "Belgrade was the only great city in Europe that was free of Jews."

After the war, Schäfer was briefly detained by U.S. occupation authorities. In February 1951, he was arrested by West German authorities for his Gestapo and SD membership. On 20 June 1951, Schäfer was sentenced to 21 months in prison by a denazification court. He was released from prison in February 1953. Schäfer was then re-arrested for his involvement in mass murder as an Einsatzkommando. On 20 June 1953, Schäfer was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for over 5000 counts of being an accessory to murder and two counts of being an accessory to manslaughter. He was released from prison early in 1956. Schäfer died in 1974.

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yes if open in clrg i would imagine would be oopen in all open platform orgs. -- The Open Platform Irish Dance Forum- WIDA - CRN - CRDM - FDTA & More!
Subject: yes if open in clrg i would imagine would be oopen in all open platform orgs.


Before I launch into my main topic, Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, I want to update my progress with the night time eating, calories, etc. Last night, I was still pretty hungry at night and ate more calories than I'd planned (but still well within my calorie range). Today, I made an adjustment. I front-loaded more of my calories so that my 3 main meals were a little larger. I want to see if the increase in calories during the day lessens my hunger at night. It is now 7:34pm and, so far, so good.
One of the big reasons I want to lose weight is to improve my health and the way I feel physically. Right now, I am always tired and always sore. Some of that is because I have severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Right now, I sleep with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine every night to make sure I keep breathing regularly and help me get more sustained, restorative sleep at night. But, I'd like to be able to ditch that machine eventually, so I decided to do some investigating. What follows are the highlights of what I learned.
According to WebMD: "In adults, the most common cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is excess weight and obesity, which is associated with soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked."
Hard to get a good night's sleep that way, right?
In fact, people who are obese are four times as likely to have OSA than people of "normal" weight.
To make matters worse, untreated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea leads to a whole host of other medical maladies including insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, elevated blood pressure, and -- you guessed it -- a slowing of the metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight. And that's not the whole list of associated problems that can be caused by sleep apnea.
The problem with OSA and weight is one of a self-perpetuating cycle and one or the other issue can be the catalyst. But, for ease of explanation, let's just start with the OSA. Someone with OSA tends to be extremely tired ALL the time. They are more likely to fall asleep in public, have accidents at work, or fall asleep at the wheel of a car. Because of that exhaustion, exercise becomes nothing more than a dream to the person with OSA. Lack of exercise can cause some of the weight gain.
But that's not all. We have satiety hormones (leptin, ghrelin, and insulin) that help regulate our hunger, cravings, and level of satisfaction. The sleep deprivation that comes with OSA causes a disruption in those hormones, causing people with apnea to actually feel hungrier and eat more. Which leads to more weight gain.
And, as a person with OSA becomes heavier, the worse the apnea becomes.
Thus, a vicious spiral that drags the person suffering with obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea ever closer to calamity.
That cycle CAN broken IF the person is treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea AND loses weight. Even a small weight loss can significantly improve the apnea, as well as the person's quality and quantity of sleep.
That is what I want to accomplish for myself.
1. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an informal test for OSA is to measure neck circumference. In men, if the neck measures greater than 17", there is a good chance he has sleep apnea. In women, the measurement is greater than 16".
2.Doctors recommend "hydrotherapy", also known as exercising in water, for people who are obese. It makes exercise more tolerable and takes some pressure off the person's joints.
3. Men are twice as likely as women to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
4. Women with sleep apnea are more profoundly affected in the areas of the brain that regulate mood and decision-making than are men. They also benefit more from deep sleep than men.
Now, I have to go catch some zzzzz's so I'm ready to tackle my exercise for tomorrow. Our weather here in PA is supposed to be sunny and in the 70's, which is unseasonably warm for this time of year. I plan to be wearing shorts and hitting the road on my bike. When I rode yesterday, I managed 8 miles. My goal for tomorrow will be 9.
Hope all this info helps someone out there.
Enjoy your 10 miles tomorrow! That's right, I said 10! You can do it!
My life is already changing with my CPAP. I am hopeful that weight loss will help, but if not, I am glad for the benefits from my machine.
Thank you for sharing such valuable information. I have to measure my neck!
a lot of helpful information, thanks for blogging.
That was very informational. Thank you!


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – GenevaMars, publisher of STEM-focused educational apps, and Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the top natural history museums in the country, have joined forces to create a new educational children's game, Zachy the Robot(TM): Quest for the Museum Treasures 1.0. Starring the award-winning Zachy the Robot(TM) cast of characters, Quest introduces children ages three and up to paleontology, mineralogy, and geology through a fun, interactive adventure game. Now available on Apple's iTunes App Store for iPad, Quest includes puzzles, mini-games, and a fun story that will entertain and educate children for hours.
Zachy the Robot: Quest for the Museum Treasures starts off in the newly built Robocity Museum where children choose one of three areas to explore: dinosaurs, minerals, or fossils. Children then travel the world with Zachy the Robot and his friends to find exhibits for the new museum. Along the way, children encounter puzzles and mini-games including a pattern completion game, a timed sorting game, digging games, a dinosaur puzzle game, and a maze controlled by the iPad's accelerometer. Each of these activities helps develop important skills such as pattern recognition, image recognition, and hand-eye coordination.
In Quest for the Museum Treasures, Children visit sites on all seven continents including places such as the Yixian Formation in China, Minas Gerais in Brazil, the Erzgebirge Mountains in Germany, and the Hanson Formation in Antarctica. Each location is accompanied by an original soundtrack inspired by music from that region.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists who advised GenevaMars include paleontologist Matt Lamanna, mineralogists Marc and Deb Wilson, and geologist Albert Kollar. Mary Ann Steiner, Director of Learning Research at the museum, coordinated and advised on the project as well.
Zachy the Robot: Quest for the Museum Treasures is a follow up to the educational app Zachy the Robot: The Leaning Tower of Robocity, the recipient of a prestigious Parents' Choice Recommended Award from the Parents' Choice Foundation, which signifies excellence in childrens' media.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country and is redefining what it means to be a 21st-century natural history museum. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of 22 million objects and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Through four new Centers, Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures. More information is available by calling 412.622.3131 or by visiting the website.
Zachy the Robot: Quest for the Museum Treasures 1.0 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.
GenevaMars develops and publishes entertainment and educational mobile apps for kids of all ages. GenevaMars first app, Zachy the Robot: The Leaning Tower of Robocity introduced the world to Zachy the Robot, a cartoon character devoted to teaching children about STEM topics. GenevaMars was funded by InnovationWorks and Carnegie Mellon University. More information is available at GenevaMars online. Copyright (C) 2013 GenevaMars. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


CEO Pascal Soriot is fighting an uphill battling winning investors on pipeline.
With the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference over, it's interesting to note that AstraZeneca's (NYSE:AZN) prospects for this year may be less optimistic than it may have been projecting.
He's selling, but are investors buying?
CEO Pascal Soriot was stumping at JPMorgan with multiple positive notes: 11 drugs in Phase 3, 27 drugs in Phase 2, a late stage pipeline twice as big as a year prior, initial trials in oncology immunotherapy with results anticipated this or next year, the purchase of Bristol-Myers Squibb's (NYSE:BMY) diabetes arm, and filings in the next few years with asthma medication Benralizumab and MEK inhibitor selumetinib .
However, numbers don't lie, and based on AstraZeneca's recently release quarterly earnings, the picture is dismal. In constant currency, quarterly earnings were down 25%, quarterly revenue fell 4%, and annual revenue declined 6%. AstraZeneca underperformed analyst estimates in most categories.
AstraZeneca is relying heavily on its pipeline as the saving grace for the troubled company. Soriot has put a lot of effort into rehauling the organization of the R&D at AstraZeneca; while management started by added several early stage deals into the pipeline, they've also jumped to deals for adding late-stage agents .
Last week, the company release its list of agents in the pipeline commencing on Dec. 31, 2013; this list revealed 15 discontinued projects in the fields of infection, neuroscience, oncology, and respiratory/inflammation/autoimmunity. Of note, this list also came with AstraZeneca's announcement that it will be dumping projects quarterly rather than once every 6 months. Phase III trials are expected this year for hopeful high-earning prospects anti-PD-L1 antibody MEDI4736 (part of the oncology immunotherapy arm), and Alzheimer BACE inhibitor therapy AZD3293 (in a race with competing agents from Merck and Eli Lilly).
And those "11 drugs" in late stages? Necessary but not sufficient. Failure rate is quite high, and it does not seem that any of those late stage agents are expected to be blockbusters. Former CEO David Brennan may be a cautionary tale for his successor – he too stumped hard on the company's pipeline , only to lose investors as those prospects failed to materialize into profits.
While Soriot may be touting the pipeline, AstraZeneca has still been very active in partnership and acquisitions. Among those include the company's purchase of Spirogen, Pearl Therapeutics and Amplimmune.
The purchase of Bristol-Myers' diabetes arm is of particular note, as analysts expect $1-2 billion in additional annual revenue by 2017 as a result of the $4 billion deal struck late last year. The completion of the acquisition will immediately translate into increased sales, however – a buffer than AstraZeneca can certainly use while the pipeline continues to move slowly. Already, AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers' collaboration has yielded the approval of diabetes agent Farxiga earlier this year. Bristol-Myers continues to be a rival to AstraZeneca in its other arm, notably cancer immunotherapies.
Bristol-Myers was certainly not AstraZeneca's only Big Pharma partnership. Consistently strong performer Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) also struck a deal with AstraZeneca to take J&J's prostate cancer medication Zytiga to Japan. As such, the deal helped diversify the global portfolio of AstraZeneca into the quickly growing pharmaceutical market in Japan, a country with a very aging population and openness to new therapeutics. Zytiga was already a quickly booming product throughout all of last year for J&J.
What's more, J&J may be a good company for AstraZeneca to align itself with, as the company is adapting rapidly to new situations as a Big Pharma leader. For example, J&J has begun improving transparency by opening its trial data to the public (via Yale University) and is addressing philanthropy by putting more focus on R&D for poor and developing countries via its Janssen Global Public Health group .
Soriot is mostly harping on AstraZeneca's pipeline to justify his optimistic projections. However, so far that pipeline has not met projections, and it will be an uphill battle to win investor confidence again. Realistically, the pipeline is not particularly large, just lost several mid stage programs, and notably lacks any late stage blockbusters. Patent expirations are troubling AstraZeneca as well, although that particular problem is endemic to all of Big Pharma. Blockbuster antipsychotic Seroquel continues to face generics since its patent expiration in March of 2012. Acid-reflux medication Nexium, which accounted for 15% of 2013 revenue, loses patent this May, and cholesterol agent Crestor faces patent expiration in 2016.
All other indicators seem to say the company is in trouble – optimistic analyst projections have AstraZeneca's 2017 sales just on par with that of 2013. The company has eliminated 5,600 jobs to date as part of their grand restructuring, and management has also shut down the company facility in India targeting neglected tropical diseases .
The major saving grace may be the partnerships and acquisitions that AstraZeneca has struck, but it is unlikely these will be enough to revive investor confidence in the face of all the other dismal factors for the company.