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|1,722 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|5 - 7 nights
The villa La Piccada is located in St Jeannet, just 25 minutes from Nice Airport and within easy reach of the A8 motorway. St Jeannet is a discreet medieval village once loved by artists such as Chagall, Dufy and Matisse, drawn no doubt by the Baou, the distinctive mountain under which the village nestles. In Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 caper To Catch A Thief, the Baou provides a dramatic backdrop to Grace Kelly and Cary Grant's blossoming romance.
The Danish-owned La Piccada combines Provencal charm with Danish "Hygge" - cosy but stylish and extremely well equipped, with Netflix TV - just bring your account details and log in.
La Piccada comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with two additional beds available if required. All bedrooms are sunny and light with glorious south-facing views. There is a spacious swimming pool, a pool house equipped with both a gas and a charcoal barbecue, several sunny terraces and a garden with orange, fig and persimmon trees, which guests are naturally welcome to enjoy when in season.
On the top floor you'll find the Terrace Room, a large double bedroom with twin beds (90 x 200) and a private terrace. Adjacent is the retro bathroom with original flamboyant fittings and a separate WC. Next comes the Versailles Room, fit for a king – the original owner had extravagant tastes and subsequent owners haven't had the heart to change them – guests think they make La Piccada unique and add a sense of fun.
Downstairs you'll find a spacious living and dining room with beams and a log fire, and beyond that is the well-equipped kitchen and a conservatory room. There are two further bedrooms, The White Room and The Garden Room, which has French windows leading out to the garden and the newly-completed sun terrace, which leads to the pool. All beds except for the Terrace room are 140 x 200cm. The bathroom on this floor is newly equipped with a shower and modern fittings.
There is unlimited free WiFi access throughout the property and Netflix TV - just bring your account details and log in. For younger visitors there is a high chair and a cot, as well as protective gates for all doors which lead out to the pool.
La Piccada is ideally situated for groups of cyclists, hikers and climbers, with plenty of storage space in the garage for bikes and outdoor equipment.
La Piccada is set on a quiet cul-de-sac a ten minute (uphill) walk to St Jeannet village, where there is a bakery, several restaurants, a terrific pizza place, a popular bar/café with panoramic views, a post office and two food shops selling local produce, freshly-prepared dishes and delicatessen-style products. St Jeannet also has one of the last independent vineyards in the region, which produces white, rose and red wines. Below St Jeannet village itself is the area known as Le Peyron, where there's a supermarket, two bakeries, a pharmacy, a Thai restaurant, a newsagent's and a bank.
This area is full of delightful, understated medieval villages which are great for exploring and invariably boast wonderful restaurants. Well known are the towns of Vence and St-Paul- de-Vence, just a short drive away. Vence has a charming historic inner city that boasts an excellent food lane as well as France's smallest cathedral, not to mention shops, restaurants and a lively Friday market.
For foodies this area is exceptional, with several Michelin-starred restaurants including Le Clovis and Alain Llorca in nearby Tourrettes-sur-Loup and La Colle-sur-Loup respectively, as well as St Paul's famous La Colombe d'Or and in Vence the Auberge des Seigneurs, which welcomes many of the F1 teams every Monaco Grand Prix. A short drive away you'll also find the Bar Tabac de Florian in Bouyon, once feted by Michael Winner in his Sunday Times column.
For culture enthusiasts there is plenty to see all year, with a wide range of art museums including the Matisse and Chagall in Nice, the Picasso in Antibes, the Renoir in Cagnes, the Fondation Maeght in St Paul de Vence and the Musée d'Art Classique in Mougins. More specialised are the perfume museums of Grasse and a culinary museum in Villeneuve Loubet, as well as castles, cathedrals and belle époque villas to explore.
This area is a ideal for lovers of the great outdoors, with fantastic hiking trails to suit all abilities starting right on our doorstep, including a walk up to the top of the Baou itself, from where there are panoramic views. We've been told you can walk from here to Geneva along the mountain route, but have yet to try.
The Baou has become well-known for its rock climbing with faces suitable for all levels of experience. (We've heard unconfirmed rumours that the team of the recent Spiderman movies trained here.)
The French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, is one of road cycling's Meccas. Tour de France yellow jersey wearer and former Team Sky directeur sportif Sean Yates once described Nice as the best place in the world to cycle all year round. In our opinion St Jeannet, away from Nice's traffic and with a far greater choice of bike-friendly roads, is even better.
Several professional teams have training bases in the area and, at the risk of reeling off a list of drug-addled stars, Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton and Kevin Livingstone all conducted legitimate parts of their training here while Alexander Vinokourov is a near neighbour.
The backcountry has hundreds of kilometres of quiet roads with several fantastic cols. When the temperature drops head down to the coast. Nothing beats pedalling along the Mediterranean in winter sunshine – Monaco and Italy one way; Antibes, Cannes and St Raphael the other.
St Jeannet itself is only 5kms from the Col de Vence (south facing and therefore can be climbed throughout the year) and is also on the Nice Ironman course. Several cyclosportives are held in the area every year. For keen cyclists there couldn't be a better place to stay and La Piccada is ideal for accommodating groups of up to ten.
We like to think there is little about cycling in the area we don't know, so feel free to contact us with any vélo related questions. If you need help transporting bikes to and from the airport, we can arrange this on request. Bikes can be stored in the villa's spacious garage and there is parking for up to three cars.
The popular ski areas of Gréolières (cross-country skiing), Auron and Isola 2000 are within easy reach from St Jeannet, and are ideal for day trips.
Our nearest beach is at Cagnes-sur-Mer, an easy drive away. There's a free car park and a fantastic set of pedestrian and cycling lanes which reach as far as Nice to the east and Antibes and Cannes to the west, and are ideal for the leisure cyclist and children.
As well as being perfect for the summer, we think La Piccada makes an ideal year-round holiday destination, as winters here can be surprisingly warm and sunny – we've been known to have lunch outside between November and March, when the spring rains start. The nights tend to be cold and crisp and the skies full of stars, perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with a glass of red wine and a good book – or a British terrestrial TV channel if you like, but that's less romantic.
As for us, we're English, we're next door, and we're here to help, but you're equally welcome to ignore us if you prefer!
We're actually the neighbours, who have been commissioned by the Danish owners to manage this villa. As such, we're around if you need us, and can offer advice on everything from attractions to restaurants to the best cycling routes, but you're perfectly welcome to ignore us if you prefer!
Alex bodde i Oslo for mange år siden on snakker noe norsk, hun jobbet også for Viasat/TV3 i London og forstår litt svensk og dansk.
Thoroughly enjoyed our week in St Jeannet. Our group of two couples were extremely comfortable in the villa basically having an entire floor each to ourselves. Indoor and outdoor cooking facilities are excellent, the kitchen was very well equipped and there was a decent outdoor undercover weber bbq and not one but two fridges. Sleep quality good. Ample parking for probably 4 cars off street behind gates. Decor is rustic French which is what you want when you are Aussies staying in France. Then there is the view - and what a view it is and from practically every room in the house - high up overlooking Antibes and Cagnes sur Mer on the Mediterranean. The icing on the cake is the pool - it is immaculately maintained and has an absolutely surreal view up to the Baou - which is the local mountain. The village of Saint Jeannet is lovely and just a short walk from the villa uphill - helping to burn of a few calories. In St Jeannet there are 3 or 4 restaurants, we visited La Table des Baous - unpretentious but with superb food, there is also a good bar with great views. We had friends over for dinner a couple of nights and the villa easily catered for 8 both indoor and outdoor. Our caretakers Ed and Alex (Ex-pat Brits) are a lovely couple and looked after our every need without being at all intrusive. You are close enough to the beach if you want to go for the day but my advice would be to explore surrounding villages like Vence, Tourettes sur Loup, St Paul de Vence, Gourdon just to name a few. Additionally you can do a number of walks including climbing the Baou (which our group of relatively fit 50 year olds did - what a view from up there) from your doorstep. Although not our cup of tea rock climbers and cyclists would find this place paradise.
All four of us we very sad to leave La Piccada.
What a Gem! We have just returned from our week in St Jeannet in the villa La Piccada. The location is wonderful with views across the valley to the sea, taking in the small hilltop villages. The villa is comfortable, clean and homely, enabling you to relax in its spacious sitting room as soon as you arrive. The pool area has covered eating in the "Pool House", with a BBQ which we enjoyed. Good walks but hilly and so you need a reasonable fitness. A walk to the village and back with fresh bread and croissants can be made in 30 mins. The village is traditional and charming, with the rock, the Baou, providing a dramatic backdrop. The two recommended restaurants in the village are good but with limited menus and there are very many other places to eat that can be reached by car. Ed and Alex are on hand, but not intrusive and make you very welcome. We would come back.
We had an amazing week in St Jeannet. The house is very spacious and we had a great time in the pool with our two year old who certainly advanced her swimming prowess. Gorgeous quiet evenings by the pool. The BBQ area is great and the relaxing lounger chairs by the poolside are exactly what's needed to properly relax! The June sunshine was fantastic. Alex and Ed couldn't be more helpful and hospitable during our week. We would love to return one day!
En perfekt avstämnd tillvaro i ett underbart boende under Baous skyddande klippa!
Vi var 7 vuxna personer som tillbringade en vecka i en formidabel miljö.
Stora fina sovrum, ett kök inne och ett ute allt som gjort för att lätt och ledigt kunna
laga sin frukost/lunch eller grilla ( två grillar, en gas och en kolgrill) en formidabel kvällsmiddag!
Vill man ta en drink före middagen kunde man slå sig ned på poolkanten och njuta av solen/solnedgången!
Hela huset andades lungn!
På morgonen tog man en rask promenad, uppför, till byn Saint Jeannet och inhandlade sitt bröd. Bara det gav en underbar känsla, blomdoften var njutbar!!
Allting som vi visste om huset och läget, stämde 100%-igt.
Det vi inte visste det var att det växte apelsiner på tomten, vilket var en trevlig överraskning! Poolen utnyttjades till fullo. lagom stor, men kunde varit varmare, vilket nog berodde på att det var tidigt på säsongen!
Bra kontakt med Alex, han som hade kollen på att allt fungerade i huset det gjorde det!! Vi kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende både till barnfamiljer och till vuxna sällskap!!!
Nicklas, Gunvor,Mats, Kerstin, Ingrid, Marianne och Anders
St Jeannet is 10 km from the nearest beach at Cagnes-sur-Mer, and the seafront has many kilometres of cycling lanes and a large pedestrian area for roller blading, walking etc. At various beaches there are activities such as jet skiing and kite surfing. There is plenty of seafront entertainment for children, including Marina World in Antibes. St Jeannet is ideally located for cycling, hiking and rock climbing on our own mountain, the Baou. There are many museums and art galleries in Nice, St- Paul-de-Vence and Antibes, all of which are in easy reach.
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Rates are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed. The deposit is non-refundable. Our original rates are set in Euros but this website only deals in Sterling - if you would like the Euro rate or to pay in Euros, please get in touch!


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Note: This commentary was delivered by PFM President Mark Earley.
When a Connecticut schoolboy gave another student a below-the-belt kick a few weeks ago, the victim was rushed to the emergency room.
Meanwhile in response, the principal sent a note home to parents reinforcing the school's "No-Touch" policy. The policy prohibits any touching at all on school grounds—including "hugging" and "horseplay." Violators could face "parent conferences, detention, suspension and/or a request for expulsion from school."
According to the Washington Post, some students report that even high-fiving and pats on the back have been outlawed.
Have we come to the point in our schools where a pat on the back is the moral equivalent of a kick below the belt?
Now, this Connecticut school isn't alone in banning touch. School districts all over America have issued similar policies in recent years. In fact, one school reportedly disciplined a 5-year-old for giving another child a hug after her grandmother died.
Clearly, some kinds of touching are always inappropriate—at school or anyplace. But outlawing touching of any kind could have "a higher cost" than anyone imagines. That's what researcher Matthew Hertenstein, an associate professor of psychology at DePauw University believes.
In the Providence Journal, Hertenstein cites several studies that point to the basic human need for contact. He writes, "Touch reduces both physiological and perceived stress" and can promote "social bonding and wellness" as well as feelings of security. And in a recent study on neo-natal intensive care units, babies who received touch reported 47 percent higher weight gain and came home six days sooner than infants who did not receive contact.
But it's not just science that points us to the human need for touch. After all, the Lord Jesus Christ took on human flesh. And though His words alone were able to raise the dead and still storms, time and time again He combined His words with human touch. Jesus touched the leper and the blind man. He touched the disciples when they were cowering with fear after his transfiguration. He blessed children by laying hands on them. He even washed dirty feet to show us what true servanthood looks like.
Sadly, in schools where educators are no longer permitted to teach morality—that's, right from wrong—a blanket rule of "Do not touch," will have to do.
Making such blanket rules is no doubt a temptation for churches as well, where sexual abuse scandals have sullied reputations and trust. But rather than draw arbitrary lines in the sand, churches and parents need to model right behavior. It isn't touch that's wrong. It's the wrong kind of touch that is wrong.
Even as we remember to kiss our spouse and hug our children each day, we might recall that there are people in our own midst who are literally starved for touch.
Use discernment, but where appropriate, squeeze the hand of the elderly widow, give a child who has done her best a pat on the back, join hands in prayer with those in the hospital.
God created us in His image, and though our touch may not heal the blind or raise the dead, it still has enormous power.

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Colo. Tea Party Challenger Aims to Unseat Salazar's Senate Heir
By SCOTT STREATER of Greenwire
Published: October 7, 2010
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Tea party politics has caught fire in Colorado, where Sen. Michael Bennet (D), the Democratic successor to former senator and now-Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, is being pushed to the brink by GOP challenger and tea party favorite Ken Buck.
Bennet, a Yale-educated lawyer who has never won elected office -- he was appointed by Gov. Bill Ritter (D) to finish Salazar's Senate term -- believes the government must act aggressively to reduce greenhouse gases and drive the expansion of renewable energy through tax subsidies and the use of federal land.
Such positions, which largely mirror the Obama administration's policies, stand in stark contrast to Buck's small government, and some say anti-environmental, rhetoric. Among other things, Buck has openly challenged the science behind global climate change and believes the federal government should keep out of state energy policies.
"I just think we have a lot of people who don't like the federal government right now," said Steve Belinda, energy policy manager at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
But the outcome of the Bennet-Buck contest could have wide-ranging implications not only in Colorado -- which has one of the nation's strongest renewable energy standards -- but across the West, political observers say. Some say it could even serve as referendum on the Obama administration's energy and public lands policies, which have been largely shaped by Salazar's Interior Department.
Recent polling shows Bennet trailing Buck by a narrow margin, and the Sierra Club announced this week that it would mobilize staff members in the state to aid in Bennet's election effort.
"In many of these races, there is a clear choice between a candidate with a strong environmental record and a candidate who sides with polluters rather than with the public," said Ken Brame, chairman of the Sierra Club political committee, in a statement announcing the group's new push in 29 tight races nationwide. "Sierra Club's thousands of volunteers will be pounding the pavement, working the phone lines, and talking with their friends and neighbors to help get environmental champions elected" (E&ENews PM, Oct. 4).
Sue Brown, executive director of the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, the political arm of National Wildlife Federation, said the Colorado Senate race could be pivotal to the Obama administration's policy momentum going forward. "If Michael Bennet is not re-elected, and if there is a major overhaul of the leadership in the Senate, many conservation and clean energy issues are not going to see any action at a time when we really need action."
Clean energy vs. jobs
But supporters of Buck say such policies reflect a federal bureaucracy run amok. A winning tea party campaign theme, particularly in the resource-rich West, is that the federal government wields too much control over public lands and that states should assert their rights to determine how such lands are used.
Buck has called for measures that would wean the United States off foreign oil, and he argues the path to "energy independence," at least in the immediate future, is to increase development of domestic fossil fuels.
"We can't meet our energy demands with windmills and solar panels and other alternatives in the near term. We may get to that point in the next decade or two, but we're not there today," Buck wrote on his campaign website. "For now, we must continue to depend on our traditional sources of energy -- coal, oil and especially natural gas."
A spokesman for Buck's campaign did not return calls seeking comment for this story.
Such positions have won Buck friends in the oil and natural gas sector, which has poured more than $33,000 into Republican campaign coffers as of mid-September, according to data compiled by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Responsive Politics.
Buck also has stressed the oil and gas industry remains a major employment sector in Colorado and creates thousands of high-paying jobs. A dramatic shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy could lead to an erosion of oil and gas jobs and place even greater stress on already suffering rural economies.
For his part, Bennet refutes claims that he wants to weaken traditional energy sectors like oil and gas, even mirroring some of Buck's comments on using natural gas as a "bridge fuel" to longer term alternative energy sources.
"We are not going to eliminate our dependence on foreign oil through investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency alone," he wrote on his campaign's website. "I believe we should prioritize the development and export of Colorado's vast natural gas resources as one way to help our country steer clear of foreign oil."
Tony Massaro, senior vice president for political affairs at the League of Conservation Voters, said Buck is presenting Colorado voters with "false choices" about energy development and job creation.
Massaro noted that Colorado's recently revised renewable energy standard requiring that 30 percent of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2020 is a powerful incentive for both alternative and conventional energy firms to invest in new facilities and hire additional workers.
Overall, "green jobs" in Colorado grew by 30 percent between 1995 and 2007, helped by more than $796 million in venture capital investment and $300 million in federal stimulus funds, according to a study from Headwater Economics, a nonprofit research group in Montana (Greenwire, June 17).
For example, the Danish firm Vestas Wind Systems A/S has located both wind turbine and wind tower factories in Colorado, with projected employment of more than 1,200 by the end of 2010. At the same time, major oil and gas firms -- including Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips Co., Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Valero Energy Corp. -- have signed on as sponsors of the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels to help advance renewable fuels technologies.
But "green energy" themes appear not to be resonating with Colorado voters, said Rutgers University political scientist and former Brookings Institution researcher Ross Baker, because voters do not see such developments easing the short-term pain of a down economy.
"The green jobs idea is still seen by people as something that's far in the future and doesn't address their problems now, and they're dealing with some pretty big problems right now," he said.
Tightening race
Meanwhile, campaign polls show Buck gaining support among Colorado voters.
The results of a Denver Post/9News-sponsored SurveyUSA poll of 647 potential voters released last Sunday found that 48 percent of respondents support Buck, with 43 percent for Bennet, according to the newspaper.
A McClatchy-Marist poll released last week found that 50 percent of 527 potential voters surveyed said they support Buck, compared to 42 percent for Bennet.
A third poll, released this week by Public Policy Polling, found Bennet holding a slight edge, with 46 percent of 824 prospective voters supporting Bennet compared to 45 percent for Buck, according to the Huffington Post.
Bennet continues to hold a sizeable lead in campaign contributions, however, raising a total of $7.7 million, compared to only $1.2 million for Buck, according to the latest federal campaign contribution data published on the Center for Responsive Politics website.
The top donors to Bennet are lawyers, law firms and liberal-leaning groups like ActBlue, a Massachusetts-based Democratic political action committee.
Buck, meanwhile, has garnered his largest contributions from contractors, conservative PACs, and the oil and gas sector. Among his largest contributors are contracting giant Hensel Phelps Construction Co., of Greeley, Colo., and the Senate Conservatives Fund of Arlington, Va., chaired by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).
"The purpose of the Senate Conservatives Fund is to help elect strong candidates who are overlooked by the Washington establishment," DeMint said in a statement. "I believe Ken Buck is a conservative standout who will fight the establishment in both parties when he gets to Washington."
Pushing forward
Yet even with the tightening race, Bennet has continued to push for clean energy legislation that Buck and his tea party allies could use to rally supporters.
Last week, Bennet introduced a measure that would establish a competitive grant program at the Energy Department that would allow states and local governments to carry out clean energy and carbon-reduction actions. The cost of the grant program would be offset by ending tax incentives for oil companies (Greenwire, Oct. 1).
While such proposals have slim prospects given Congress's small window for completing bills after November's election, they may burnish Bennet's reputation among conservation-minded voters.
LCV awarded Bennet a perfect 100 on its 2009 voting record scorecard for consistently supporting efforts to promote renewable energy, such as extending renewable energy tax credits. In formally endorsing Bennet in January, the group noted that the senator "supports efforts to pass comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation that will create jobs, reduce carbon pollution and increase energy independence."
By the same token, LCV brandished Buck with an anti-endorsement, recently adding the candidate to its "Dirty Dozen" list of office-seekers who oppose environmental protection policies. Buck is joined on the list by fellow tea party favorites Rep. Michele Bachman (R-Minn.) and Delaware GOP Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell.
"Michael Bennet is going to be looking out for the clean energy economy and environmental issues in Colorado," said Brown, the NWF Action Fund executive director. "Ken Buck is in the pockets of big oil and will do anything big oil wants when he gets into office."
Streater writes from Colorado Springs, Colo.
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hi all,
i just got a 47pfl4606h.
One of the first things that i noticed was some sort of problem with the speed at which the images appeared on screen.
Tiny fluctuation in the speed at which things move, people talk.
(reminds me of old 1920 movies(not that bad of course))
(i've tried with various things recorded or live from my DVR) (HDMI)
i remember seeing these sort of things also in sport matches (tour/cycling)
When the live images can't be streamed in correctly & fast enough,
the images slow down a tiny bit for just a second, followed by a part that appears to move a bit to fast.
(sorry, don't know how else to explain.)
feels like your watching something while verrry drunk.
i'd like to know if this is something anyone else noticed and might know how to disable/remove it.
thank you.


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The President of the General Assembly will convene a high-level event next summer at UN Headquarters with the goal of helping countries reach a climate change agreement at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP) in Paris in December 2015.
The 29th June event, which will include ministerial-level participants, will take place about midway between the COP 20 in Lima, which ended this month, and next December's COP 21 in Paris.
It will be the first major gathering on climate change in New York since the UN Secretary-General's landmark Climate Summit on 23 September, which saw more than 100 Heads of State and Government and many business leaders announce bold plans to address global warming.
It "is meant to keep up the momentum" and complement the ongoing negotiations being led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, President of the UN General Assembly H.E. Mr. Sam Kahama Kutesa said. "It will provide member states with a platform to exchange views, share experiences and take stock of the progress ahead of the Paris meeting."
In addition to inviting high-level government representatives, Mr. Kutesa has invited participation from civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders.
"The current generation of political leaders have an historic responsibility to take bold measures to curb the effects of climate change," he said in Lima. "The world is watching with anticipation and justified anxiety. We need to do whatever it takes to reach a binding and ambitious climate change agreement in December next year."
The Ugandan lawyer and politician told COP 20 delegates that the impact of climate change is being felt in his own country, where the area covered by snow-capped glaciers in the Rwenzori Mountains has shrunk from 2.7 square miles at the start of the last century to less than 0.4 square miles today.
"It is estimated that, if the current trend caused by warming of the atmosphere continues, there may be no snow glaciers on the mountain in the next two decades," he said.
The impact of climate change extends worldwide, threatening food security and undermining efforts to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development, he said.
"The good news, or glimmer of hope, depending on how optimistic one would like to be, is that we can take measures to step back from the precipice of catastrophic climate change consequences," he said. "If we do more mitigation today, we can reduce the cost of adaptation tomorrow."
But that will require the collective political will of the international community to transform current economic and social models into low-carbon and, ultimately, carbon-neutral economies.
"This should be done on the basis of equity and in accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities," he added.
The UN General Assembly comprises all 193 Members of the United Nations and provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the UN Charter.


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If you read the fine print on a future city water bill and find a reference to arsenic levels exceeding federal standards, don't panic.
The arsenic is not new; the federal standards are.
New, stricter guidelines the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday on permissible arsenic levels in drinking water have major ramifications for the Kenai Peninsula, because much of the water here is marginal.
Several wells fail the current safety standards, which allow a maximum of 50 parts per billion of arsenic in drinking water. More, including wells now in use by the cities of Kenai and Soldotna, fail the more stringent regulations, which call for a 10 ppb limit.
One part per billion translates roughly to one drop of water in a 10,000-gallon swimming pool.
The cities are moving to meet the new requirements, which will not be enforced until January 2006. Kenai and Soldotna each has a problem well.
How much fixing those problems will cost city taxpayers is not yet clear.
"We do plan on being in compliance at that time," said Keith Kornelis, Kenai's public works director.
"We have one well, well house 3, that is out a bit."
That well, located near Beaver Creek, tests as having 36 ppb.
"We have two wells that do not have any arsenic at all," he added.
Kornelis is talking to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. One question is an ambiguity in the regulation. It is unclear whether each well must be tested individually, or if the city can combine its water sources prior to testing, which would dilute the arsenic to an acceptable level, he said.
If Kenai can pool its samples, no action may be needed. But if not, a new well or a treatment system will be necessary.
"There are numerous ways of treating it," he said.
Kenai has not yet begun shopping for treatment systems and is looking to the EPA for guidance.
The agency plans to offer technical assistance to small towns such as the ones in Alaska. The assistance will include grants, advice and research to develop better treatment options.
"We hope the cost will come way down," Kornelis said.
"We are certainly not the only ones having this problem."
Soldotna is in a different situation.
That city has five wells. One gives readings that hover near 10 ppb, three are well under the new limit, but the fifth averages 22 ppb, said Soldotna's utility manager, Rick Wood.
Wood is cautiously optimistic. He has been braced for the change in the arsenic rule for a long time.
"We've been preparing for it for about a year and a half," he said.
Soldotna has been testing each of its wells quarterly to get a complete picture of their arsenic content.
The city's ace in the hole is a new well it just drilled. Originally, Wood planned the sixth well as an exploratory one. But its water came in so pure and abundant, he decided to add it to the supply system, pending final test results.
His plan is to use the new well to replace the well showing the arsenic. The old well will be held in reserve but disconnected from the reservoir.
"The only time that would be used would be if we had a fire or if we were short of water," he said.
Wood expects the new well to be supplying water to Soldotna consumers by early December. He is waiting for more laboratory test results before completing the hook up.
"Before we put it online, we'll know what's in that water," he said.
He cautioned that the arsenic levels sometimes change in wells as they flow. Usually the metal content decreases, but there is a chance it could go up.
If that happens, Soldotna could be forced to look at filtration systems, an option he hopes to avoid because of the expense.
A filtration facility could cost the city millions of dollars. Even if an EPA grant paid to build it, it would have annual operating costs, he said.
But on the other hand, a filtration system would benefit residents by removing iron and manganese, giving them better water overall.
"We'll be killing two birds with one stone," he said.
"... (But) the people need to be aware, that if we have to go to a full-fledged treatment, the money has to come from somewhere. We will know by midsummer what direction we have to go."
The proposal to change the arsenic guidelines has been controversial nationwide.
The 50 ppb limit was set back in 1942, and the EPA considered it an "interim" standard until more studies could be completed.
In 1999, the National Academy of Sciences released a review of arsenic studies and recommended a more stringent standard of 5 parts per billion. Scientists based the request primarily on studies of cancer and arsenic in Taiwan. Those studies concluded that about six people in 1,000 would get cancer because of arsenic at levels of 200 ppb in drinking water.
That would be the equivalent of about 300 cancer cases in a population the size of the Kenai Peninsula Borough's.
The Clinton administration proposed the 10 ppb standard in January just before the president left office.
The Bush administration put the change on hold and requested a new analysis of the costs and benefits of a change. Alaskans tended to oppose the regulation changes because of their predicted major impact here.
The new reports, released in September, confirmed the previous recommendation. In its summary, the National Academy of Sciences authors concluded that cancer risks from arsenic at the 50 ppb level, while small enough to be difficult to detect, are higher than those challenging the tighter standard claim.
EPA Director Christine Todd Whitman announced the new rule Wednesday.
She said the review of the regulations reinforced the basis for the decision, according to an EPA press release.
She noted that nearly all the water systems affected by the new rule are small towns that serve less than 10,000 people each.
The EPA estimates the cost of complying with the new rule in small towns will range from $38 to $327 per household per year. To minimize the impact, the agency has pledged technical assistance, training and grants.
"The Bush administration is committed to protecting the environment and the health of all Americans," Whitman said.
"This standard will improve the safety of drinking water for millions of Americans and better protect against the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes."
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Twenty-eight year old Jet, the former Mossad operative from the eponymous novel JET, must battle insurmountable odds to protect those she loves in a deadly race that stretches from the heartland of Nebraska to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., from the lurid streets of Bangkok to the deadly jungles of Laos and Myanmar. Fans of Kill Bill, the Bourne trilogy, and 24 will be delighted by this rollercoaster of action, intrigue and suspense.
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This is book two in the Jet Series. Jet is the code name of Mossad's greatest female operative. At the end of book one Jet discovers her daughter was not dead but living with an adopted family in the USA.
Jet flies to the States to obtain her daughter and just after stealing her she is apprehended by the CIA. They insist she assassinate the "White Devil", a former CIA agent and also obtain the 50 million dollars' worth of diamonds he stole from them. Apparently he is running a large criminal organization in Thailand. The story then moves to the streets and jungles of Thailand and Myanmar; she finds the story is not what it seems to be.
The book is well written and the plot twists and turns keeping the reader alert as does the fast pace action. The suspense builds throughout the story. As with book one it helps, at times, to suspend belief and just enjoy the story. Looking forward to book three in the series.
Braden Wright does a good job narrating the story. Wright is an actor, voice over artist and audiobook narrator.
"It is "okay" if you were looking for YA flavor"
Bit weaker than book 1 in the series... probably because the time line was "collapsed" here. Instead of writing it as a sequential series of events where the main character works her way through challenges, she just seems to miraculously jet (pun intended) from one locale to another and one urgent event to another.
And, of course, there was a "true love" hiatus mid-story which was not well done and not believable (but also not detailed or graphic).
Actually, the entire story is not graphic or detailed, which makes it feel like a young adult action novel. As such, it is a decent book. If you are looking for a mature/dark struggle-filled story line, you won't find it here.
The narration is fine. There is no sex or graphic violence and I don't recall any swearing.
"nail biting"
keeps you thinking all the way through. just where is this book headed. excellent read. excellent narrator.
"Another Edge of Your Seat Thriller"
A home run by Mr. Blake, who has a knack of weaving words together in a mesmerizing way. Narration was great, but the story's the star here. Go, Jet, go! Love this series so far.
"The ultimate kick-ass female espionage agent"
JET was Mossad's most successful agent before leaving. Now she just wants to live her life with her young daughter, but fate requires much, much more of her. JET is one deadly operative. Most espionage thriller authors write one or maybe two book each year. Russell Blake averages six or more. This means he does most of his research online rather than by visiting the actual locals. The quality of Blake's work is very high. Great espionage thrillers combine outstanding character development and suspense, intense and sustained. Blake is as good as anyone at writing superb espionage thrillers. He utilizes the talents of actor Braden Wright as narrator of the JET series. The JET series books are fun listening. If one is looking for a comparison to JET I suggest the Beatrix Rose series by British author Mark Dawson. I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND JET II; Betrayal.
"Well Worth The Read"
In Jet I, the character and story both took a bit too long to develop. Jet seemed to be simply another one dimensional super assassin with extraterrestrial skills and impossible luck. In time, Blake did get around to developing a fun, exciting story with interesting characters, including Jet.
Though it's helpful to listen to (read) Blake's Jet books in sequence, Jet II can be read as a stand alone. Again, the plot is fun, fast-paced and supported by very good (extremely evil & despicable) villains. Though it's no big surprise that these villains are sure to share the same fate, you can't help but cheer for their just rewards.
Braden Wright is an excellent reader capable of a range of voices for varied age, gender and nationality. He reads with a good sense of pace and transitions plot settings very well. Someone should proof a few of his pronunciations, however. For example, gaping is pronounced "gay-ping" not "gah-ping". Wright also described the possibility of gruesome torture as to fill-it (fillet) someone. For welding and woodworking, "fill-it" is OK - but for cooking "fill-ay" is correct. As mentioned, however, Wright is a really good performer.
It seems a shame that both male allies in Jet I & II have to die. Though flawed, each of their characters were interesting and complex enough to seemingly have value in future stories.I suppose it males sense that Jet can't be "tied down" - but ...
"Jet II"
It gets better and better. Jet is coerced into working with the CIA in order to get her daughter back. Being a Blake novel, there were intense moments and action. Well written!
"Love this series!!"
I had not realize that there were more of the series until last week. I hope to catch up very soon!
"Let's of action"
Jet never leaves you bored! She knows how to kick ass! This book is a good listen.
"This Sequel Does Not Disappoint"
It's all about Jet. Nice to read a thriller with a strong female lead who is also likeable.
All of them.
Excellent read, really liked the narrator. I look forward to more audio from Russell Blake
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Note: This discussion should teach the Astros to leave us hanging at the end of a baseball season.
Okay, so the Astros and the rest of the Wild Card pretenders are teasing us all the way to the finish line. So let's have a little fun at their expense. Since football season is now in full swing, wonder what the Astros might contribute to the ol' NFL.
Predict the final score in the Astros-Texans game.
If Drayton McLane decided to enter his franchise into the pigskin parade, here's what the lineup might look like:
QB Chris Burke/Brad Ausmus
FB Lance Berkman
RB Craig Biggio
WR Willy Taveras
WR Adam Everett
TE Jason Hirsh
T Morgan Ensberg
G Aubrey Huff
C Humberto Quintero
G Chad Qualls
T Russ Springer
DE Jason Lane
T Taylor Buchholz
T Andy Pettitte
DE Chad Qualls
LB Dan Wheeler
MLB Brandon Backe
LB Mike Lamb
S Eric Bruntlett
S Charlton Jimerson
CB Adam Everett
CB Luke Scott
KR Charlton Jimerson
PR Adam Everett
P Russ Springer
K Craig Biggio
Brad Lidge could be used in critical situations, such as goal line stands on defense or in tough third-and-1 plays on offense.
Roger Clemens dresses at half time and meets the team to go over Xs and Os in the locker room. When the team is on the road, he uses a special satelitte connection to offer sideline advice to head coach Brad Ausmus, offensive coordinator Roy Oswalt and defensive coordinator/specialist Trever Miller.
Orlando Palmeiro is the super sub and can be used at any point in the game, offense or defense, specializing as a nickel back or in third-down situations. He enters this weekend's game with a streak of 13 straight with either a completed pass, catch, rushing TD, forced fumble, INT, 2 point conversion or successful onside kick.
Chris Sampson is the third quarterback behind Ausmus and Burke. Thus, he is not really on the roster, but could be called up — er, called on — at any time if the other two are injured and cannot return. Since there is no minor league team for him to be shipped to, he sits in limbo and waits, generally going back and forth between the sidelines and dressing room watching replays of Round Rock playoff games.
As for Minute Maid, Tal's Hill would raise the difficulty for touchdown catches, since the endzone would begin where the outfield fence now is. The flagpole would sit center of the goalposts, thereby adding drama to extra points and field goals.
During and after games, McLane would do his best Jerry Jones and Tom Benson immitations, flagging down players, patting them on the back and ultimately finishing up with The McLane Boogie to the delight of fans.
Gameday Notes
Biggio is the only player in history to play 750 plays on offense, 690 plays on defense, kick 200 extra points, throw 10 TDs and return an onside kick for a touchdown.
Taveras enters the next game with a streak of 21 straight when he has caught at least one pass.
Opposing defenses have scored the last five times when reaching the Red Zone. Each time, Lidge has been inserted into the lineup and, each time, the offense has burned him for the score. Prior to that, he had six successful "stops".
After winning the job in the pre-season game when Preston Wilson was released — he later was picked up by the Cardinals and became a favorite of Kurt Warner — Scott has terrorized offenses with seven interceptions and six sacks.


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$22.833 mil
Joseph W Saunders* has been CEO of Visa (V) for 3 years. Mr. Saunders has been with the company for 3 years. The 47 year old executive ranks 16 within Diversified Financials
College: University of Denver BSBA
Graduate School: University of Denver MBA
|Joseph W Saunders's Compensation Vs. Diversified Financials Medians
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Compensation data is from the latest available proxy statements filed through April 9, 2010. Total returns and value of stock owned (including all classes) is based on Apr. 8, 2010 stock price. Compensation percent change is based on combined salary and bonus. Annualized total return during tenure covers the tenure of the executive or from the time of the IPO or available stock history. Relative to market is the ending value of $100 invested in the stock, divided by the ending value of $1 invested in the S & P 500 (a score of 100 = the S & P 500). NA: Not available or not applicable.
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4Less than 0.01%.
5Prior-year data.
6New chief executive; compensation may be for another executive office.
7Less than $100,000.
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Why poor sleep is more harmful for womens cardiovascular healthMarch 11th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center seems to have found why poor sleep does more harm to cardiovascular health in women than in men.
In the study, the researchers found that poor sleep is linked to greater psychological distress and higher levels of biomarkers, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
They also found that these links are much stronger in women than in men.
The study suggests that poor sleep measured by the total amount of sleep, the degree of awakening during the night, and most importantly, how long it takes to get to sleep may have more serious health consequences for women than for men, said Edward Suarez, an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke and the lead author of the study.
For the study, researchers examined 210 apparently healthy, middle-aged men and women without any history of sleep disorders.
None of the participants smoked or took any medications on a daily basis and researchers expelled women who were on hormone therapy, as it has been shown to alter sleep patterns in some women.
Researchers used a standardized sleep quality questionnaire, with which participants rated various dimensions of their sleep during the previous month.
Besides this, additional measures assessed the extent of any depression, anger, hostility and perceived social support from friends and family.
Researchers also took blood samples from the volunteers and they were measured for levels of biomarkers linked to elevated risk of heart disease and diabetes, including insulin and glucose levels, fibrinogen (a clotting factor) and two inflammatory proteins, interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein.
Suarez and his colleagues found that about 40 percent of the men and the women were classified as poor sleepers - defined as having frequent problems falling asleep, taking 30 or more minutes to fall asleep or awakening frequently during the night.
They also found while their sleep quality ratings were similar; men and women had dramatically different risk profiles.
We found that for women, poor sleep is strongly associated with high levels of psychological distress, and greater feelings of hostility, depression and anger. In contrast, these feelings were not associated with the same degree of sleep disruption in men, Suarez said.
Furthermore, the researchers found that women who reported higher degree of sleep disruption also had higher levels of all the biomarkers tested.
For women, poor sleep was linked to higher levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, measures of inflammation that have been associated with increased risk of heart disease, and higher levels of insulin.
Suarez said that the findings were so dramatic that of those women considered poor sleepers, 33 per cent had C-reactive protein levels linked to high risk of heart disease.
Interestingly, it appears that its not so much the overall poor sleep quality that was associated with greater risk, but rather the length of time it takes a person to fall asleep that takes the highest toll. Women who reported taking a half an hour or more to fall asleep showed the worst risk profile, Suarez said.
The study is published online in the journal Brain, Behaviour and Immunity. (ANI)
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An American {{Ska}} band active since 1983 and one of the main groups involved in the ska punk genre, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are recognized mainly for their fusion of ska and HardcorePunk and the distinctive growling vocals of frontman Dicky Barrett. They became prominent in TheNineties during the height of the Third Wave ska revival and had a very successful hit with "The Impression That I Get", which topped the modern rock charts in 1997, and the platinum album ''Let's Face It''. After going on hiatus for several years in TheNoughties, they reformed in 2009 to release a new record, ''Pin Points and Gin Joints''.
The group's line-up - particularly in the horn section - has fluctuated over the years, but the [[FaceOfTheBand most recognizable and longest lasting members]] are probably Dicky Barrett (vocals), Joseph "The Bass Fiddleman" Gittleman (bass guitar), Joe Sirois (drums) and Ben Carr (manager, dancer and "Boss Tone"). Other current members include Tim "Johnny Vegas" Burton (saxophone), Kevin Lenear (saxophone), Chris Rhodes (trombone) and Lawrence Katz (guitar).
* Devil's Night Out (1989)
* More Noise and Other Disturbances (1992)
* Don't Know How to Party (1993)
* Question the Answers (1994)
* Let's Face It (1997)
* Pay Attention (2000)
* A Jackknife to a Swan (2002)
* Pin Points and Gin Joints (2009)
* The Magic of Youth (2011)
* AddedAlliterativeAppeal: Their song The Daylights is quite good at this.
--> '''S'''anity worth '''s'''aving, well, I'm not '''s'''o '''s'''ure,
--> A '''s'''oul that's '''s'''omewhat '''s'''uitable to '''s'''ave,
-->The '''f'''eelings I had '''f'''elt '''f'''rom '''f'''alling on the '''f'''loor,
-->'''G'''ood '''G'''od, I'm '''g'''etting ready for the '''g'''rave!
* AntiChristmasSong: Not quite fully "anti-", but "Xmas Time" [[note]]originally by eighties Boston punk rock band The Dogmatics[[/note]] is about being alone in Boston during the holiday season, with little money and no real place to go.
** "Jump Through The Hoops" has a verse with some anti-Christmas sentiments.
* {{Cameo}}: Creator/JimmyKimmel ocasionally sings/plays with them live. Usually he gets to sing the ''Impression That I Get'' [[RefrainFromAssuming (also incorrectly known as "Knock on Wood")]] or play the oboe with them.
* DrowningMySorrows: "Another Drinkin' Song".
--> "''Gonna dive into a dive I've dove into before''"
* GutturalGrowler: Dicky Barrett's best known vocal style, although he does sing with cleaner vocals as well.
* LyricalDissonance: Like most ska bands, they're quite good at it.
** The aforementioned "Another Drinkin' Song" is quite upbeat in it's third chorus while it talks about alcoholism.
** "The Magic of Youth" is also upbeat, while it talks about two young lovers who grew apart and became a stripper and a drug addict.
* StepUpToTheMicrophone: The BSide "Chocolate Pudding", sung by Tim "Johnny Vegas" Burton, is the only Bosstones song to have anyone other than Dicky Barrett sing lead.
* TropeCodifier: The ''Ska-Core, the Devil and More'' EP is probably the codifier for for the sound of ska-core.


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Discussion in 'Macintosh' started by Andy, Jul 18, 2004.
That is, if you origami it.
Hehe, that's pretty cool. The G5 tower looks like it should be fun to make and nice to look at when it's done.
Very nice, I'd seen the iPod before, didn't know you could get the whole range
Its the answer to all those zealots (me included) that cant afford Apple products but desperately want some!
I'm clearing my schedule for next weekend and reconnecting my printer.
Haha, at least it's one way you get to "build your own Mac"
If you do make one, you've got to take pics and post


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By Ratnajyoti Dutta
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Rainfall in September, the last month of the monsoon season, is expected to be average in absence of the El Nino phenomenon, the state-run weather department's last update said on Sunday.
El Nino, associated with warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, often causes droughts in Australia and South Asia including India.
"The current El Nino neutral condition is expected to continue until early next year," D.S. Pai, the lead forecaster of the Indian weather office, told Reuters.
Rainfall between 90 percent and 110 percent of a 50-year average of about 17 cm for the last month of the four month monsoon season is considered average, according to the specification of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD also retained its average forecast for the June-September monsoon season in absence of the El Nino weather pattern.
The monsoon, vital for the 55 percent of farmland that does not have irrigation, has already brought the heaviest rains in nearly two decades in the first half of the season, giving rise to an expectation of bumper harvests.
In April, IMD had forecast an overall normal monsoon in 2013 with a rainfall estimate of 98 percent of the long-term average.
For the entire season, rains between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm are considered normal.
During June 1 to August 31, the monsoon rains were 10 percent above average. So far, the rains have been evenly distributed over major crop growing regions of the south Asian country which is one of the world's biggest producers and consumers of farm commodities such as rice, sugar and cash crops like cotton.
Ample rains raised prospects for bumper harvests and higher rural incomes in the world's second most populous country, which could improve retail sales and help rural growth.
Most of the summer planted crops, except rice in some pockets of eastern parts, have already entered their growing stage and now need moderate rains to ensure better yields.
The four-month long rainy season usually starts retreating from western Rajasthan state by mid-September.
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On October 5, metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon released their third full length album There is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It, There is a Heaven Lets Keep It a Secret. Bring Me The Horizon is slowly turning into one of the most popular bands in their genre thanks to their wild live performances and nonstop touring. This summer, they played on the main stage of Warped Tour 2010, which is a very big deal and a huge accomplishment. This album is only going to give them an even bigger push in popularity and establish them as one of the best metal bands around.
Bring Me The Horizon wanted to mix up their sound a little bit on this album and that is exactly what they did. In addition to the heavy riffs, thundering drums, and the trademark scream of frontman Oliver "Oli" Sykes, the band added more electronic soundscapes, orchestral melodies, and choirs. The album also features some mellow songs, which is uncharacteristic of the band. The album also features guest vocals from electro-pop singer Lights, You Me At Six lead singer Josh Franceschi, and screamer Josh Scogin. All the songs on the album were written by Oli Sykes and the lyrics are based on personal struggles he has had to deal with. In an interview with Alternative Press, Sykes said "The main idea isn't about literal heaven and hell, but the heaven and hell inside of us".
This album was also the first for new rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, who joined the band in March 2009 after formed rhythm guitarist Curtis Ward decided to leave the band for personal reasons. Weinhofen brings a different element to the band and along with lead guitarist Lee Malia, the two shred it up and have a stellar performance on the album.
The band matured on this album, as they have improved in every area from their previous records. The lyrics, instrumentals, and the overall sound of the band has gotten so much better. All of this can be heard right off the bat with the opening song "Crucify Me". The song sets the tone for the entire album with its amazing contrast. The tempo of the song goes from being aggressively heavy to a mellower sound, thanks to the help of a choir and the beautiful guest vocals of Lights.
On the first single off the album, "It Never Ends", Malia and Weinhofen supply some heavy guitar riffs, in addition to a classical undertone and once again, a choir. The song sums up the theme of the album and you can just hear the passion in Sykes's voice as he sings the lyrics.
Lights is also featured another time on the album on the sad song "Don't Go". The song has a very melancholy tone to it and it is without a doubt the softest song the band has ever players, which shows the maturation of the band. Sykes's has an outstanding performance on the track and it is definitely one of his best.
Not only did Sykes's have a great performance on the album, but the rest of the band was impressive as well. On songs like "Anthem", "Alligator Blood", and "Home Sweet Hole", the bands heavy sound of old can be heard. Drummer Matt Nichols keeps the tempos high with his quick drumming style, including the frequent use of a double bass peddle. Nichols and bass player Matt Kean helped set the stage for Malia and Weinofen electrifying riffs and Oli Sykes's shrill singing.
You Me At Six's lead singer Josh Franceschi sings guest vocals on what appears to be the next single of the album, in a track title "F***". The song has a lot of meaning and is one of heaviest songs on the record. It deals with Sykes's relationship problems of never being able to see his girlfriend.
The most passionate song on the album is a song called "Blacklist". The song displays the skills of Nichols and Kean, as it is very bass and drum heavy. The song acknowledges the departure of former rhythm Curtis Ward and how he left the band. It is without a doubt the harshest song on the album and is brutal both musically and lyrically.
One of the most interesting pieces on this album was an instrumental song title "Memorial". The song consists of a constant pulse with some electric sounds in addition to it, along with some other chords. It gives a nice little intro into the next song called "Blessed With A Curse". Sykes's is once again on the top of his game with this song and the contrast of heavy and light can be seen here again.
The album concludes with a fast paced closer, with the help of metal singer Josh Scogin. This song is one that metal fans will bang their heads to and both Sykes and Grogin growl leads to a bang of a conclusion to an outstanding album.
Bring Me The Horizon have evolved with the release of There is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It, There is a Heaven Lets Keep in a Secret. They are definitely coming into their own with this record and their popularity is slowly starting to rise. Their album debuted at #17 overall on the U.S. Billboard chart, which is an impressive feat for a metal band. It is only a matter of time before these guys will be considered kings of the metal world and will be able to establish themselves as one of the most successful bands around.


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PG&E incentive system blamed for leak oversights
Published 4:00 am, Sunday, December 25, 2011
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. long relied on leak surveys to determine that its gas transmission pipelines were safe even as it was handing out bonuses to supervisors whose crews found fewer leaks and kept repair costs down, a Chronicle investigation has found.
PG&E did not scrap the leak-related incentive system until two years before the September 2o10 blast in San Bruno that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes. It did so then only after three company whistle-blowers complained to PG&E's top officials and board of directors that the utility was encouraging supervisors to overlook possible safety threats.
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The complaints led to an internal company audit in April 2008 that concluded the policy of providing incentives for finding fewer leaks encouraged crews to produce inaccurate surveys. The policy was among several factors keeping PG&E from being able to "effectively identify leaks and to reduce risks to employees and customer safety," the audit said.
Prompted by the audit's findings, PG&E conducted a rush inspection of its entire gas distribution and transmission system starting in October 2008. The surveys uncovered many more leaks than crews had found in checks performed since 2004.
By February 2009, however, state regulators were dissatisfied with the pace of the effort and noted that almost all the newly discovered leaks were serious. The findings indicated that virtually every leak survey PG&E had conducted since 2004 was "not effective" and that the public would have to endure a "reduced level of safety" until the makeup inspections were done, said Sunil Shori, an engineer with the California Public Utilities Commission.
Shori "strongly" urged PG&E to expedite the effort, but the work had not been completed before the San Bruno blast.
'A big, big deal'
After the disaster, PG&E performed emergency leak surveys of its entire urban gas-transmission system. In one month, the company reported finding 38 high-priority gas leaks, four of which were so serious the company had to report them to federal officials - compared with six for the entire previous year.
"This is a big, big deal," said Richard Kuprewicz, an independent pipeline safety expert in Redmond, Wash., who reviewed the 2008 audit conclusions about bonuses and leaks for The Chronicle. "They've got a major, major problem here."
Kuprewicz said the bonus system was "training and rewarding people to do the wrong thing" and emblematic of "a seriously broken process."
"This explains many of the systemic problems in this operation that contributed to the tragedy" in San Bruno, he said.
PG&E spokesman David Eisenhauer said the leaks-per-mile standard is used nationwide "to help utilities have an apples-to-apples comparison. It was one of many measures used to compare divisions within PG&E. However, it was never, and still is not, intended to be used as an incentive for people to find fewer leaks."
Federal rules
PG&E began providing leak-related incentives for managers before a 2002 federal law took effect requiring inspections for many gas pipelines, workers said. The federal rules dictated that operators use leak histories on urban pipelines in selecting an inspection method.
Leaks can be caused by several things, including failures in longitudinal seam welds - the problem that caused the San Bruno explosion. If a transmission line has a history of a certain kind of longitudinal weld failure, federal rules require that the operator test it either by filling a pipe with high-pressure water or running an automated device through it.
PG&E rarely used those methods before the San Bruno blast, however, calling pressure testing inconvenient and expensive, and arguing that automated devices could not navigate many of its lines.
Under the system PG&E had in place until 2008, managers would receive incentive bonuses if they met several performance standards, said Steven Segale, one of the three employees whose complaints prompted the internal company audit. One standard was based on the number of leaks a supervisor's crew found per mile on a gas pipeline inspection - the fewer the leaks, the bigger the bonus, Segale said.
The confidential summary of the April 2008 audit findings, which PG&E provided at The Chronicle's request, found that "for the past several years, division employees have been tasked with finding ways to drive this number down."
'You're killing me!'
Segale said managers had regularly pressured employees to downgrade leaks from the most serious, Grade 1, which have to be repaired immediately, to a lower-priority Grade 2 that could allow them to remain unrepaired for up to 18 months. He said everyone knew supervisors got incentive in the form of annual bonuses.
"They would say, 'You're killing me!' " said Segale, 52, of Fairfax, a gas-welding crew foreman and weld inspector for the company. "Or, 'My superintendent is going to take a piece out of my ass if I go over budget. Can't you make this a Grade 2 and not a Grade 1?' "
Eisenhauer, the PG&E spokesman, would not address whether the incentives mentioned in the audit were bonuses.
Another whistle-blower, gas crew foreman Michael Scafani, said he had long complained to management in the North Bay that customers were finding most of the leaks instead of PG&E.
"Leaks are my issue," said Scafani, a 35-year veteran with the company. "I fix them. I see the close proximity to houses, where the gas has accumulated. I'm really amazed that more houses haven't blown up."
Unaware of leaks
Scafani, 55, of Rohnert Park, has worked in the San Francisco and Marin arms of the company and, for the past 22 years, the Sonoma division. "Quite frankly, before 2008, we didn't do a very good job of leak surveys," he said. "It was embarrassing. We weren't aware of our own leaks."
Scafani said PG&E had gradually reduced the number of workers conducting leak surveys as fewer leaks were found. The low leak total, in turn, gave the company a false sense of security, he said.
"Everybody is reporting that we have this great, leak-proof system," Scafani said. "They are not finding leaks, so you don't have to fix them. Since you don't have to fix them, you don't need the employees."
Scafani said he complained to several managers over the years and finally secured a meeting with then-Chief Executive Officer Peter Darbee in early 2007.
Darbee, he said, appeared responsive, prompting both the audit and a November 2007 shakeup of North Bay management and the subsequent dismissal of other supervisors in charge of gas safety.
Still, the legacy of under-reported and problematic leak reporting set the stage for San Bruno.
Unexplained leaks
A Chronicle review of dozens of inspection documents shows that PG&E had well over 100 unexplained leaks on its urban transmission pipelines in the decades since the lines were installed, including as many as 33 on the San Bruno line alone.
At about the time Scafani approached Darbee, Segale and a third PG&E employee, gas measurement and control mechanic Jim Findley, complained about the bonus system's effect on leak surveys at a shareholders meeting in April 2007, also helping to prompt the internal audit.
The audit found other indications that PG&E had been overlooking dangerous leaks. When the company resurveyed its Marin division in 2007, for example, it found 95 new leaks, 10 of them serious, that apparently had been missed in the most recent check the year before.
The internal audit said the company had essentially lost control of its leak survey program. In addition to the incentive system, it cited supervisors and workers who were spread too thin and not always properly trained to perform surveys, and managers who failed to monitor their workers adequately and did not listen to their concerns.
The audit found that comparatively minor leaks discovered by crews had declined by 68 percent between 1999 and 2006. Auditors said that should have led PG&E to review whether the survey program was working as intended.
Mysterious findings
Scafani said he had examined records on other parts of PG&E's system, including the Fresno and Stockton divisions, during his own research.
In Stockton, he said, of about 300 leaks recorded in 2006, 95 percent were classified as Grade 3 - the most minor level. The industry average is about 25 percent, PG&E officials told him.
In Fresno, PG&E found 41 leaks in 2006, but a two-year-long intensive resurvey starting in 2008 turned up 7,628, Scafani said.
PG&E has said it has overhauled its gas-safety practices since the San Bruno disaster. The company replaced its CEO and gas-system management team last year and has begun pressure tests of hundreds of miles of pipeline. Last week, the company said it had validated maximum pressure levels for about 80 percent of its 2,000 miles of urban gas pipelines and planned to complete the rest by next month.
"Since 2007, things have changed for the better," Scafani said, adding that he hopes that the company's new management will be vigilant about monitoring leaks.
Kuprewicz, the pipeline safety expert, said that given the number of years the bonus system was in place, it could take more than just a management shakeup to turn around the safety culture at PG&E.
"The management process was backwards," he said. "It's very difficult to turn that management around."
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A post-doctoral research associate from the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, University of Wyoming, has won an iPad for taking part in a survey organised by UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter.
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A post-doctoral research associate from the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, University of Wyoming, has won an iPad for taking part in a survey organised by UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter.
Dr Haifeng Jiang completed a readership survey published by Litre Meter in its recent email newsletter. As a result, his name was drawn at random from participants to receive an Apple iPad.
Dr Jiang has been a research associate at the University of Wyoming since 2008. Prior to that he was a part-time lecturer in the School of Adult Education at the North East Petroleum University, Daqing, China. He said: "I'm glad that I could help with the survey and even happier that I won the prize."
Dr Jiang's areas of expertise include enhanced oil recovery by CO2 gas and surfactant injection, chemical flooding, compound flooding and low salinity water flooding technologies.
As part of his research Dr Jiang has co-written a number of academic papers on topics including recovery and oil displacement efficiency and the effect of salinity of injection brine on water alternating gas performance in tertiary miscible CO2 flooding.
Commenting on Haifeng Jiang's win Charles Wemyss of Litre Meter said: "Recently, we developed a professional reading survey for our email newsletter to find out what our customers and engineers in the oil and gas and process engineering industries read.
"To encourage participation we organised a prize draw for an Apple iPad. The response was good and the feedback was useful.
"When we conducted the draw Dr Jiang's name was first 'out of the hat' and we are delighted to be able to offer him an iPad."
Litre Meter is planning to carry out another professional readership survey in its May newsletter.
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Blackjacks and Saps
The Quick & Dirty Guide to Saps and Blackjacks
There are 3 basic "loads" in a lead filled sap;
There are 6 basic types of Blackjacks/Saps;
There are 2 basic exteriors;
The most lethal type of blackjack is a round body with coil spring in handle.
The safest type of blackjack that still offers knockout capability is the flat sap with lead shot and no spring in the shank.
Round 'Jacks concentrate force whereas the flat type spread the force out. Round saps can actually break bones with relative ease. The introduction of a spring increases the possibility of this along with the round shape.
Basketweaved leather increases the severity of damage done to the skin, to a greater degree than a regular finished, smooth leather sap will.
"Sneaky Saps"
The "Palm Sap" was a cylinder of lead encased in leather and had a strap so you could secure it in your palm with the strap going around the back of your hand. Invisible at night for sure. Some Police Officers used to simply love these types of Saps because when used in front of other "Tough Guys," because it looks like someone being knocked out by being slapped open handed. If the Officer kept the "secret" well, he would develop a reputation on the street of being able to knock someone out by slapping them upside the head. The best way they were used was in a crowd of people causing trouble, taking out the Big Mouth in the group.
The Key Fob Blackjack. This was a miniature 'Jack that had a grommet placed in the leather on the end...and you could whack someone with your keys in your hand. Most were only about 4 or 5 inches long. Think of a small Blackjack in the form of a Kubotan bit with a noticeable "pouch" on the end like other 'Jacks.
Sap Gloves. I'm sure everyone is familiar with these nasty items. Very good leather gloves with powdered lead sewn into the knuckles. Most Departments banned these along with the others to avoid the so-called, "Gestapo image."
A Blackjack by any other name…
Although the years have blurred the terminology, a Jack is technically round and the Sap is flat. Saps are also called, "Slappers, Slapjacks," etc.
I have owned Bucheimer, Jay-Pee and Bianchi Blackjacks and Saps. My favorites were a Bucheimer "Midget" flat sap and a "Bull" blackjack and a rather large Bianchi flat sap. I don't recall the model name or number of that Bianchi, however. The Bianchi was similar to the "Big John" from Bucheimer though.
My Bianchi was about a 10 inch flat Sap, had a flat spring in the shaft of it and a belt/pocket clip, the exact same type you would see on the back of older Gerber Boot Knife Sheaths. This was indeed an impressive close-quarters weapon that would absolutely put someone away quickly if it landed accurately and powerfully.
Bucheimer is out of business and Bianchi no longer makes saps as far as I know. I wish I could get a couple Bucheimers and the Bianchi I had again...when I stopped working for an Alarm Company, I gave the few I had to friends in Law Enforcement and figured, "I'll just get another if I need one." (This is a disturbing pattern I have) Now the only thing you can find is flea market garbage, they'll do in a pinch, but they're nowhere near the quality of the Bucheimer and Bianchi Products.
The Blackjack and Sap used to be so popular with Law Enforcement in America that alot, if not most, Police Uniforms came with a long and narrow "Sap Pocket." That speaks volumes.
Blackjacks/Saps: Bad to the Bone
If you speak with most Police Officers who have been on the job for over 15 – 20 years, they will tell you that they miss the Blackjack/Sap a lot. They have experience with these weapons and they know how effective they are if used properly.
In one case I know of, a Patrolman was wrestling with someone, a standing grapple over a traffic citation [what a thing to go to jail for, huh?] and because there was ice on the ground, they both slipped. He was trying to gain control of the suspect and they were both trying to get to ground without ice on it to gain control of the situation… In desperation, the Patrolman slipped the 'Sap out of its pocket and aimed…and splintered a patch of ice where the suspect's hand had been a split second before. The suspect gave up instantly, still slipping on the ice, on his belly… He knew if he escalated what that Sap would do to him…it just took the fight right out of him and he never even had to get hit with it.
The "Gestapo Image" B.S. aside, Police really lost an effective tool because of the brutality of a few rogue Officers in the grand scheme of things. The deterrent value of the blackjack or sap, once drawn, is not even up for debate. You would have to be from another planet to not know what you were in for if you resisted…or worse yet, attacked the Officer. When the round blackjack started, literally, caving in skulls in the hands of the fearful or brutal, some departments banned them and "OK'd" the use of flat saps in their place. Eventually, they too fell victim to politically correct Police Department Administrators and Attorneys.
I have personally witnessed as a child and as an adult, Police Officers use Blackjacks, and it ain't pretty folks. These are brutal tools for brutal streets to be used on equally brutal people. The streets have not changed a bit, they have become worse, but Administrators and Politicians in Police Departments have all but eliminated the Blackjack or anything remotely resembling it.
The elbow joint, collarbones and groin slaps were all favorite targets… The elbow being particularly effective if you had someone handcuffed and they started to act crazy and resisting more. A quick and discrete crack on the elbow joint would bring them in line quickly, just as a Kubotan thrust into the ribcage with a quick "shake" will as well.
In close quarters, they are as effective as they are illegal in most places. Even the small ones pack one hell of a wallop. Much like Brass (and other metal) Knuckles, they are an instant bust in most locales if you are caught with them with the added bonus of it being a felony…
The Know-it-alls
I read somewhere where someone said that Saps were good weapons, but they were not effective against large muscle groups. These people don't know what they are talking about.
There are certain things some people will say when speaking about some subjects and you can tell immediately if they really know what they are talking about.
If you hear that the Flat Sap is not effective against large muscle groups, this is someone that does not know what they are talking about or they were never taught how to use one by "The Old School" of Police Officers…
You simply strike with the edge of the Sap instead of the flat of the Sap. It's really that simple and very effective. That edge of the Sap will transmit force, cutting through the muscle [not literally, we're speaking about pain/damage, not laceration].
You can tear someone down with the edge of a Sap. I learned these things from the same veteran Officers who schooled me in the use of handcuffs as metal knuckles and another LEO-Restricted item, the Iron Claw as a metal knuckle or fistload.
The Slungshot
This is sort of funny. I keep seeing folks who think Slingshots are banned but the State that banned them does not know how to spell "Slingshot" and instead, the people think the State has misspelled the word with a "u" instead of an "i."
As I understand it, I'm not a Sailor, but Sailors in times past used to work with knots and braids just for something to do in the down times when they were bored, etc.
There were a few different types of Slungshots. They were banned in most States and you will see "Sand Club" in many States on the banned list of weaponry as well. A "Sand Club" is just what it sounds like. A Sack of Sand used as an improvised blackjack. Just like a bar of soap or a lock in a sock, etc.
The Monkeyfist Knot
Sailors would make a Monkeyfist Knot out of hemp rope and they would place a steel, lead or brass ball, whatever they could get their hands on, inside the knot before tightening the knot down. After you tie the Monkeyfist Knot, you have two "tails" coming out, they could add one piece of rope to that and begin a simple French Braid. Once the braid was of sufficient length, they could double it over and whip the end with thread. All things a Sailor knows how to do, especially in times past.
The hand would be placed in that loop and the whole thing became the vicious and deadly Slungshot. You were "slinging shot." Some people have said that grapeshot/canister shot was popular and this is where the device received the name.
The device could be swung with maiming/deadly effect. Or, the weighted portion could be held in the palm and the lanyard was around the wrist, and the weight could be thrown directly into the face of the other person, this would stun the person and then rapid and very powerful full-power swings could finish them off.
Immigrant Slungshot
I call this one the "Immigrant" Slungshot because I heard about Immigrant Irish Railroad Workers "taking care of business" with this one in groups.
One person would be targeted and a group would surround the person to block the view of witnesses. This had to do with the establishment or the "maintenance" of Unions and Gangs, etc.
The Slungshot Man would enter the circle and throw the weighted shot in the face of the victim and then simply pummel them until they were dead or at least maimed and seriously injured. Remember, this is a weapon that can change a person's face forever, in an instant. Your facial structure is crushed. It's a brutal weapon.
The difference between these two types of Slungshots was not in the usage, but in the construction of the weapon. The "Irish Immigrant" Slungshot was usually a heavy-duty leather bag with long straps. Dump the "shot" into it for weight and there you have it.
Other Improvised 'Jacks
What was it…Sean Penn in "Bad Boys?" Used a sack or sock of some sort with cans of full soda in them to bust someone up? Expedient and effective.
Locks in socks, sand in socks…lock on the end of a chain…there are so many things…the chilling scene in "Full Metal Jacket" comes to mind…
The Jailhouse Blackjack is very well known, a bar of soap wrapped in a towel or in a sock…like that used in the aforementioned movie.
Steven Seagal wrapping a billiard ball in a bar towel in "Out for Justice," just another example of a Slungshot/Blackjack that is improvised and very effective. Hollywood sometimes gets it correct. If you hit someone with these things…you will bust someone up badly. They're lethal.
Check out "Fighting Bandanas" for more information on improvised 'Jacks.
One simple way to make a blackjack quickly is to obtain a fishing sinker, a large one, a heavy duty coiled spring about 7 inches in length, some ParaCord and black electrical tape.
Drill a hole lengthwise through the fishing sinker then run the ParaCord through the length of it and out the other end. Not the cord so it cannot go back through the lead sinker.
Run the ParaCord through the length of coil spring and when it exits, tie it off securely and create a thumb loop.
Now, simply cover the entire thing in tape. There you have it.
The picture below just represents some things in the article, obviously the Jay Pee Iron Claw is not a Blackjack or Sap. It is simply placed in the article so people will know what it is.
Don Rearic
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Skip to comments.The elephant in the room
Posted on 12/16/2012 2:37:47 PM PST by Rusty0604
Of course, Greeks must tighten their belts. But is the decimation of the middle class - through a change in labour laws and unbearable tax burdens - the way out of Greeces financial impasse? At the same time, next to nothing has been done about the ineffectual and massively unproductive public sector which brought the country to its knees in the first place. The entrenched fear of unions and political cost has for decades prevented successive governments from taking drastic action to reform and modernise an antiquated civil service which, in many ways, instead of serving citizens and their interests has burdened them.
(Excerpt) Read more at athensnews.gr ...
More on Greece: There were pregnant women rushing from hospital to hospital, begging to be admitted to give birth. They had no health insurance and no money, and no one wanted to help them. People who used to be middle class were picking through discarded fruit and vegetables off the street as the stands from a farmers market were being taken down http://www.zerohedge.com/contributed/2012-12-15/price-%E2%80%9Ccollective-trauma%E2%80%9D-greece-brink-civil-war
More than a decade ago, in Greece, I was warned to keep my hotel window locked shut, as Albanians were flooding into the country and drug running was a big business. It was bloody hot, I was sick, and the room was not air conditioned. The entire thing was no fun at all.
I hadn't considered the effects of the SE European, Balken, and so forth violence spilling over into Greece. Then again, I was sick.
The entire set of events make for quite a story, from start to finish, but Greece had a role to play.
I read a pity story about the illegals in Greece from Africa being beaten and being jailed now because the economy is so bad. The Greeks think they take what few jobs and welfare there is left.
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Metro Briefing | New York: Brooklyn: Ferrer Gains Endorsements
By Winnie Hu (NYT); Compiled by Anthony Ramirez
Published: February 2, 2005
Fernando Ferrer, the former Bronx borough president who is running for mayor, received endorsements yesterday from State Senator Carl Kruger and State Assemblyman Steve Sanders, both Democrats. Mr. Kruger represents Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach and Borough Park in Brooklyn; Mr. Sanders represents Gramercy Park and the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Calling Mr. Ferrer ''a champion'' in opposing the Bloomberg administration's efforts to build a stadium on the Far West Side of Manhattan, Mr. Kruger said that Mr. Ferrer was ''the only candidate that can beat Mike Bloomberg.'' Winnie Hu (NYT)


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One Dies, Three Hurt In Ambulance Crash
Update posted at 6:37 p.m.:
(Glencoe, Ky.) – Drugs are suspected in a Gallatin County crash which resulted in an ambulance patient losing his life.
Kentucky State Police said a Gallating County ambulance was travelling on U.S. 127 North at about 10:00 a.m. That's when a SUV driven by Hunter LeGrand, 22, of Warsaw, crossed the center line and struck the ambulance head-on.
The impact caused the ambulance to flip, landing on the roadway on its top.
A patient in the emergency vehicle, John Little, 59, of Dry Ridge, was rushed to University Hospital in Cincinnati where he died from his injuries, troopers said.
An EMT who was in the back of the ambulance at the time of the collision, David Waltz, 25, of Carrollton, was flown by aircare to the University Hospital. The driver of the ambulance, Justin Shields, 21, of Ghent, was taken by ambulance to University Hospital.
LeGrand was flown by aircare to the same hospital after he was extricated from his SUV.
Troopers said LeGrand is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. Charges against him are pending.
Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Gallatin County EMS, Glencoe Fire and Rescue, Warsaw Police Department, Gallatin County Fire Department, New Liberty Fire Department, Walton EMS, and Verona EMS.
Original story posted at 11:01 a.m.:
(Glencoe, Ky.) – Three people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance Tuesday morning in Gallatin County.
The accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Tapering Pointe Road in the Glencoe area at about 10:00. The ambulance collided with an SUV, causing the emergency vehicle to overturn.
One paramedic was taken to the hospital by aircare. Two other victims were transported from the scene by ambulance.
It is unclear if there was a patient in the ambulance at the time of the crash.


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Shaquille O'Neal - better known simply as "Shaq" - has proven himself as large a tv personality as he was a presence in the paint during his superstar NBA career.
Shaq's television duties include the NBA on TNT and "Hall of Game" on Cartoon Network (full disclosure, both are a part of Turner Broadcasting - as is PGA.com) and is the subject of a popular segment called "Shaq's Got Next." As part of the series, Shaq spent some time with 2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson.
What happens when you combine golf with two of sports' most entertaining and colorful personalities? Well, see for yourself.


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