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Planetary transit candidates in the CoRoT initial run: resolving their natureREA AuditadoWith the release of CoRoT lightcurves of the Initial Run IRa01, 50 transiting planetary candidates have been published in a companion paper. About twenty of them were identified as binary stars from the CoRoT lightcurve itself. Complementary observations were conducted for 29 candidates, including ground-based photometry and radial-velocity measurements. Two giant planets were identified and fully characterized. Nineteen binaries are recognized, from which 10 are background eclipsing binaries in the CoRoT mask or triple systems, diluted by the main CoRoT target.
Spin-orbit misalignment in the HD 80606 planetary systemREA AuditadoWe recently reported the photometric and spectroscopic detection of the primary transit of the 111-day-period, eccentric extra-solar planet HD80606b, at Observatoire de Haute-Provence, France. The whole egress of the primary transit and a section of its central part were observed, allowing the measurement of the planetary radius, and evidence for a spin-orbit misalignment through the observation of the Rossiter-McLaughlin anomaly. The ingress not having been observed for this long-duration transit, uncertainties remained in the parameters of the system.
Planetary transit candidates in CoRoT-LRc01 fieldREA AuditadoAims. We present here the list of planetary transit candidates detected in the first long run observed by CoRoT: LRc01, towards the galactic center in the direction of Aquila, which lasted from May to October 2007.
Methods. we analyzed 3719 (33%) sources in the chromatic bands and 7689 in the monochromatic band. Instrumental noise and the stellar variability were treated with several detrending tools, on which subsequently several transit search algorithms were applied.
Results. Forty two sources were classified as planetary transit candidates and up to now 26 cases have been solved.
Transiting exoplanets from the CoRoT space mission. IV. CoRoT-Exo-4b: a transiting planet in a 9.2 day synchronous orbitREA AuditadoCoRoT, the first space-based transit search, provides ultra-high-precision light curves with continuous time-sampling over periods of up to 5 months. This allows the detection of transiting planets with relatively long periods, and the simultaneous study of the host star's photometric variability. In this Letter, we report the discovery of the transiting giant planet CoRoT-Exo-4b and use the CoRoT light curve to perform a detailed analysis of the transit and determine the stellar rotation period.
Transiting exoplanets from the CoRoT space mission. V. CoRoT-Exo-4b: stellar and planetary parametersREA AuditadoAims. The CoRoT satellite has announced its fourth transiting planet (Aigrain et al. 2008, A&A, 488, L43) with space photometry. We describe and analyse complementary observations of this system performed to establish the planetary nature of the transiting body and to estimate the
fundamental parameters of the planet and its parent star.
Methods. We have analysed high precision radial-velocity data, ground-based photometry, and high signal-to-noise ratio spectroscopy.
Results. The parent star CoRoT-Exo-4 (2MASS 06484671-0040219) is a late F-type star of mass of 1.16 MΘ and radius of 1.17 RΘ.
Transiting exoplanets from the CoRoT space mission. VIII. CoRoT-7b: the first super-Earth with measured radiusREA AuditadoAims. We report the discovery of very shallow (ΔF/F ≈ 3.4×10−4), periodic dips in the light curve of an active V = 11.7 G9V star observed by the CoRoT satellite, which we interpret as caused by a transiting companion. We describe the 3-colour CoRoT data and complementary ground-based observations that support the planetary nature of the companion.
Transiting exoplanets from the CoRoT space mission. VII. The "hot-Jupiter"-type planet CoRoT-5bREA AuditadoAims. The CoRoT space mission continues to photometrically monitor about 12,000 stars in its field-of-view for a series of target fields to search for transiting extrasolar planets ever since 2007. Deep transit signals can be detected quickly in the "alarm-mode" in parallel to the ongoing target field monitoring. CoRoT's first planets have been detected in this mode.
Methods. The CoRoT raw lightcurves are filtered for orbital residuals, outliers, and low-frequency stellar signals. The phase folded lightcurve is used to fit the transit signal and derive the main planetary parameters.
Removing systematics from the CoRoT light curves. I. Magnitude-dependent zero pointREA AuditadoThis paper presents an analysis that searched for systematic effects within the CoRoT exoplanet field light curves. The analysis identified a systematic effect that modified the zero point of most CoRoT exposures as a function of stellar magnitude. We could find this effect only after preparing a set of learning light curves that were relatively free of stellar and instrumental noise. Correcting for this effect, rejecting outliers that appear in almost every exposure, and applying SysRem, reduced the stellar RMS by about 20%, without attenuating transit signals.
Bayesian detection of planetary transits. A modified version of the Gregory-Loredo method for Bayesian periodic signal detectionREA AuditadoThe detection of planetary transits in stellar photometric light-curves is poised to become the main method for finding substantial numbers of terrestrial planets. The French-European mission COROT (foreseen for launch in 2005) will perform the first search on a limited number of stars, and larger missions Eddington (from ESA) and Kepler (from NASA) are planned for launch in 2007. Transit signals from terrestrial planets are small (∆ F/F≃10-4), short (∆t≃ 0 hours) dips, which repeat with periodicity of a few months, in time series lasting up to a few years.
Transiting exoplanets from the CoRoT space mission. II. CoRoT-Exo-2b: a transiting planet around an active G starREA AuditadoContext. The CoRoT mission, a pioneer in exoplanet searches from space, has completed its first 150 days of continuous observations of ~12 000 stars in the galactic plane. An analysis of the raw data identifies the most promising candidates and triggers the ground-based follow-up.
Aims. We report on the discovery of the transiting planet CoRoT-Exo-2b, with a period of 1.743 days, and characterize its main parameters.
Methods. We filter the CoRoT raw light curve of cosmic impacts, orbital residuals, and low frequency signals from the star.


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Academy of Distinguished Alumni
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- Image Caption Title #1: Big CIty Crushed Concrete - Dallas, Texas
- Image Caption #1: For nearly 30 years, Mason Brown's company has been recycling clean, concrete rubble into TxDOT Grade rock materials in the heart of Downtown Dallas.His business became an instrumental part of local construction recycling procedures as this Texas megaregion experienced a landfill crisis.
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- Image Caption Title #2: Telescoping Stacking Conveyer
- Image Caption #2: The location of Brown's recycling plant, which is close to the central business district, means that it is accessible to many contracting companies with refuse to get rid of. In the recycling business, the cost is not so much in processing the used materials, but in moving them around.
Mason C. Brown, Jr.
B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1959
Mason Brown is the founder and president of Big City Crushed Concrete, a family business that operates three concrete crushing facilities in Dallas, Texas. For nearly 30 years the company has been recycling clean, concrete rubble into TxDOT Grade rock materials. By using crushed concrete products, anyone from homeowners to landscapers to general contractors can help reduce land-filled concrete waste, conserve natural resources, and gain significant economic savings on materials and disposal costs.
After graduating with an undergraduate degree from UT, Brown began working as an estimator for Robert E. McKee General Contractors for a short time before entering the Army Corps of Engineers. He served most of his three years in Kitzingen, Germany and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal after serving as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and Company Commander of C Company.
In 1962, Brown returned to McKee Contractors, a general building company that specialized in large institutional, industrial and health care projects. Throughout the years, he held various positions as field engineer, project manager, construction manager and was president for four years.
When McKee was sold in 1988, Brown acquired a small concrete recycling operation which has grown into one of the largest concrete rubble processors in the country. Big City Crushed Concrete currently has seven permitted plants and provides the Dallas-Fort Worth construction industry with significant economic and environmental benefits. Over the years, Big City has processed more than 20 million tons of concrete rubble and is currently processing at a rate of 2 million tons annually. The company also provides contractors involved in a LEED project the opportunity to acquire points by recycling concrete rubble or using their finished recycled products.
The company's positive environmental impact is primarily due to the reduction of truck traffic and use of aggregate from remote quarries. Crushing plants are strategically located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, saving an estimated 10 million truck miles annual with a corresponding annual reduction of 2 million gallons of diesel and 10,000 truck tires.
In addition to creating an innovative company, Brown is also active in several civic and charitable organizations in the Dallas area and has served as Chairman of the Dallas Rotary Foundation and as a board member of the Dallas Opera. The Mason Brown Family Foundation contributes $50K annually to scholarships and organizations that support environmental, community service and health-related causes. The family has been a long-time supporter of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship.
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Payday loans have been the hype for being one of the easiest forms of short-term loans. Known as salary loan or short term unsecured loan. Not only do payday loans provide easy terms for borrowers for a quick loan but also are facilitating the lenders with the quick repayment on their own terms.
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An estimate according to the Financial Conduct Authority states that the United Kingdom has 200 payday lenders out of its 50,000 credit firms. The number is growing with time as the payday industry flourishes in the UK. With each passing year, the number of people from various income groups contributing towards the payday industry making it a strong component of country's financial backbone. With the large number of authentic payday lenders, it has become a flourishing industry over time.
What is the purpose of payday lenders?
Profit is the first and foremost aim of the payday lenders since the interest rates are higher than any other form of short term borrowing, there are some of the rules the UK payday lenders need to keep into consideration:
- To lend money to people who are in financial need for it and are also able to afford the amount they are borrowing (which brings to breaking the basic myths that payday loans are for the unbanked; by all means payday lenders need bank account information).
- The lenders are supposed to give a clear picture of the total cost of the loan within the due term, to the borrowers so not to keep them in dark.
What are the common myths associated with Payday loans?
1- They Are Super Expensive
One of the very common notions associated with payday loans is that they are too expensive and that affordability is a huge question when one is considering payday loans. Also it is said about payday loans that they have escalating interest rates, whereas in reality the loan itself doesn't last for a long time and is only for a few weeks time.
The interest rates revolve about 15%, but one of the reasons why this myth might have surfaced for some is because of the short time span of repayment which often becomes difficult for many individuals especially in case of an unexpected expense arising which might require you to delay payments or make arrangements with difficulty. Rolling over the debt could definitely make it look extremely expensive and may generate the idea of being an unaffordable choice for some.
2- The Debt Is A Never Ending Cycle
One of the most common myths associated with payday loans is that there starts a cycle of debt which has no end and it often leads to bankruptcy. The truth is that due to the increased number of roll over chances in various countries and states, people are able to prolong the period of loans, which often leads to relaxation about it. And as a result, the loan period extends with a series of payment defaults etc.
The cycle of debt could be avoided with payments in time and applying for an amount of payday loan in accordance with your own pocket size and the budget so that the repayments are easy and you don't need more loan to pay off the previous one.
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Payday loans are said to fill the pockets of the payday lenders and it is assumed that those are the only individuals who benefit from the transaction.
The truth is that both the lender and the borrower benefit from the payday loans. The former one gains by getting a loan on an urgent basis, without the time and analysis of one's credit history and biases against bad credit records. The later wins because of interest earnings of course. Also, since there is no hassle of collateral as there is none for credit check, getting money when required is one huge benefit in itself which the borrower enjoys.
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It is often believed that after all the options of borrowing have been exhausted, payday loans should get a chance to be considered. The only legitimate reason that seems to be the backbone of this myth could be the fact that it could be an expensive choice compared to others. However, that surely does not mean one should not make it a priority to consider when thinking of options to borrow money as this one proves to be an easy short term choice.
5- There Is Deliberate Avoidance Of Rules And Regulations
This is such prevalent a myth that it is doubted if ever called one. The truth is, the payday lending is promoted by government and related authorities and receives strong support to keep the functions going. However, the amount of rules and laws concerning the payment schedules and interest etc. are relaxed in comparison to other forms of lending and that is for the payday lenders to stay in business.
The short-term loan on easy terms is the unique selling preposition of the payday loans. The loan process does not dig deep into the credit score and history of the borrowers and provides loan without much of formalities. And for that matter, it is essential for it to have limited number of rules to follow so to stay in business.
The option of payday loans is a very convenient one for the consumers and the growing inclination towards it of people from various income groups, in different times o the year and for various reasons, shows the immense popularity it is gaining. And for one to grab the essence and concept of payday loans, it is important to debunk the myths and learn about it for what it is to avail the benefits of the payday loans.


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Professor Michio is an IBJJF certified 3rd degree Black Belt Instructor in the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at Excel Martial Arts Academy in Oceanside, CA. He started Learning BJJ under Professor Roy Harris in 1999 and received his BJJ Black Belt under Professor Chris Haueter in 2009.
Michio is also a Personal Fitness Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach and has over 20 years of teaching experience between fitness instruction and Martial Arts teaching.
Michio is also a former IFBB Professional Bodybuilder (1994-1998) and has competed at the local, national and elite levels.
As a Jiu Jitsu competitor, Michio won his division at the 2012 IBJJF Masters World Jiu-Jitsu championships. He has also trained in Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling as well as Judo, Karate and MMA.
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1932 Ford 3-Window Hot Rod
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Original 1932 Ford 3-window hot rod
Featured in The Rodders Journal #39
5" drop to the front axle for an aggressive raked stance
Custom-valved Bilstein shocks designed and installed by Canepa
Extremely comfortable long-distance driver
Equipped with modern comforts
The original Henry Ford '32 has become a platform for so many award-winning hot rods that the mere search for one can yield hundreds of permutations, all with their own distinct and unique character. With countless ways of modifying and with more parts than anyone might know what to do with, the amount of customization able to take place is staggering. This 1932 Ford 3-window coupe began its hot rod journey relatively recently in 2006, undergoing a thorough restoration and modification that created a unique "Ohio-style" hot rod that is also an incredibly comfortable performer for long travels.
Larry Henderson of Waynesville, Ohio was the originator and builder of this stunning black '32 Ford coupe, intent on styling his hot rod with the Ohio look. The Rodders Journal call this an excellent example of the "Ohio" look, a traditional hot rod styling with the emphasis on getting a heavily raked ground-hugging stance. Beginning with an original steel body from a 1932 Ford, Henderson and a number of his hot rod friends made one of the first primary steps ensuring that it would be low enough. A Magnum tube front axle was used which allowed a 5-inch drop of the front while at the same time being narrowed to 44 5/8th inches. Narrowing the axle this much allowed Henderson to really pull the tires in and hide them. To lower the car even further, the coupe's headlight bar was completely taken apart and not only was drilled to run wires for the 1934 Commercial lights internally, but widened by one inch to push the front fenders a little further down over the tires. The front wheels are custom built, using 40 spoke Kelsey-Hayes wire centers and 15x4 Volkswagen outer hoops. The rear wheels are custom built as well, using Chevy 51x8 outer hoops to complete the heavily raked look of this hot rod.
With the aggressive rake taken care of, the rest of the '32 Ford could be addressed. The tried-and-true formula of a Chevrolet 350 V8 with a GM Turbo 350 automatic transmission were used, with plenty of low-end grunt and comfortable to live with on long drives. A 625cfm 4bbl carburetor along with a '55 Pontiac air cleaner dresses up the engine bay. The brakes are '65 Buick finned aluminum drums, and a late 60's Chevy half-ton pickup master cylinder was used. The interior is another example of the "Ohio" style. With the surfaces covered in Claret vinyl and leather, the seat uses wide pleated inserts along with big rolls on the seat back and bottom have been a part of the understated look since the 70's. The dash is original, modified for the gauges to get the perfect fit. Autometer Phantom series gauges present the necessary info to the driver, while a Bell-style leather wrapped steering wheel sits comfortably in their hands. An excellent feature of the interior for shorter drivers is the 70's Chevy tilt steering column, allowing the perfect driving position for anyone in the driver's seat.
Larry intended to drive the hot rod quite a bit and focused efforts on everyday usability and comfort. Too often hot rods are excellent for short sprints to and from a location but spending more time inside them can cause unwanted discomfort. Not wanting anything like that, Larry set to work. For those hot Ohio summers Vintage Air GEN-1 air conditioning was added, keeping the occupants cool no matter what the temperature. The large '65 Buick finned aluminum drum brakes are effective, the suspension compliant, the exhaust note is subtle (but not quiet!) and a reliable drivetrain allows the driver to enjoy stress-free miles.
Henderson finished his restoration in 2006 and drove the car for a little less than 2 years, putting on just under 8,000 miles. The longest drive, and the reason for the majority of the miles on the car, was when he took the car for a cross-country road trip to Pomona from Waynesville, Ohio.
In March of 2008, the hot rod would arrive at Canepa for its first time. With 7,978 miles on the odometer, the restoration was still fresh and presented as a new hot rod. The single-stage black paint was stunning, the auxiliaries all working correctly and car rode extremely comfortably. Not one to leave things alone, Bruce Canepa did his initial visual and driving inspection, citing that the car was comfortable but could still be improved. In addition to the "Canepa Difference" process, which consists of a full concours-level detailing and mechanical inspection and servicing, Canepa also added a few mechanical upgrades to the car. New custom-valved Bilstein shocks were designed and installed to improve the ride and handling. A Cardan U-joint was installed to improve driveline performance, a new speedometer was installed and the brakes were completely serviced, including turned drums matched to arched shoes with new linings for consistent quick stops.
The Ohio-built hot rod would remain at Canepa until April of 2009, where it would go to its new excited owner to add to his collection. Leaving Canepa with 286 miles on the new odometer, the owner would keep the car in his automotive collection for more than 9 years, driving the car in total less than 400 miles over that period of time. Now back at Canepa and looking as sinister as it did when it was first built, this Midwestern-styled '32 Ford Coupe is a hot rod for the hot rod enthusiast than wants to travel for more than just a single day with plenty of stress-free miles.
Specifics of the Build
Body- 1932 Ford 3-window Coupe
- Original steel
- Roof insert filled
- '32 Ford reproduction steel front fenders, running boards, rear fenders, chromed bumpers, stainless grille insert
- Original grille shell, filled
- '34 Ford commercial headlights
- '34 Ford commercial tail lights welded to shortened '32 Ford stanchions
- Spies Hecker Black single-stage urethane
- Claret vinyl and leather upholstery
- Glide Engineering bench seat
- Original dash, modified for gauges
- AutoMeter Phantom series gauges
- Bell-style leather wrapped steering wheel
- Mid 70's Chevy van tilt steering column
- So-Cal Speed Shop pedals
- Vintage Air GEN-1 air conditioning unit
- SecretAudio CD player, Jensen speakers
- 1932 Ford frame rails, original
- Frame rails notched, cut and boxed
- Model A front crossmember
- Rectangular tubing rear crossmember
- Tubular center crossmembers
- Flaming River Vega-style steering box
Front Suspension
- Magnum 5-inch dropped tube axle, narrowed to 44 5/8th inches
- '40 Ford spindles, steering arms removed
- So-Cal Speed Shop hairpins, chromed
- Durant transverse monoleaf spring
- Pete and Jake's tube shocks, chromed
- Duece Factory sway bar
Rear Suspension
- Ford 9-inch rear end, narrowed to 55 inches
- 3.00:1 gear ratio
- 31-spline axles
- Pete and Jake's tube shocks, chromed
- Posie's parallel leaf springs
- Deuce Factory sway bars
Front Brakes
- '65 Buick discs brakes inside finned aluminum drums
- Wilson Welding Lincoln back plates
Rear Brakes
- '65 Buick finned aluminum drums
- Wilson Welding Lincoln back plates
- Late '60s Chevy half-ton pickup master cylinder
Front wheels and Tires
- 16x4-inch Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, modified to 14x4-inch
- '33 Ford hubcaps, '46 Ford trim rings
- 135/75-15 inch Nankang radial tires
Rear wheels and tires
- 16x4-inch Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, modified to 15x8-inch
- '33 Ford hubcaps, '46 Ford trim rings
- 235/75-15 inch Michelin radial tires
- 1985 Chevrolet 350 cid V8 engine
- 4-bolt mains
- 8.5:1 compression ratio
- GM Performance Parts aluminum intake
- Barry Grant Demon 625 cfm 4bbl carburetor
- '55 Pontiac air cleaner, with paper element
- GM HEI ignition
- HPC block-hugger headers
- Flowmaster mufflers, HPC coated
- 2.5-inch exhaust system, HPC coated
- GM Turbo 350 automatic transmission
- B&M shift kit
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Something, it seems, draws men of high position to fiction of a rather low sort – or so the pair of novels examined in these pages today, Alastair Campbell's Maya and Rajendra Pachauri's Return to Almora would seem to suggest. Perhaps escaping into their spicy fictions helps these world-striding figures to relieve the stress of their rank – although it's hard to see that they'll do anything but diminish their standing.
It is also difficult to imagine that Dr Pachauri's tale, its mass of concupiscence garnished with a little spiritual rhubarb, will arouse much erotic excitement among its readers. Slumber is all that seems likely to follow such pedestrian lines as: "She removed her gown, slipped off her nightie and slid under the quilt on his bed…" We must hope, too, that these examples do not persuade other political giants to get similarly busy with their word processors. It would surely be for the best if future generations were spared accounts fictional or factual of Tony and Cherie Blair's Balmoral adventures, or the Gordon Brown bonkbuster (or rather bankbuster), Prudence Undone.


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This past weekend we couldn't stay indoors another day, so we headed out on Friday morning to the Hite Cove trail in the SIerra National Forest. We'd read about this trail, because it's famous for its wildflowers. But it's also only about 1800 feet in elevation, so we were sure we wouldn't get snowed in!
The trail leaves from Savage's Trading Post off Highway 140, between Mariposa and Yosemite, which is just past the one-lane section they still haven't completely fixed after the big rock slide. After maybe 100 yards of climbing to get up on the slope, the trail follows the South Fork of the Merced River about 4.5 miles into an old mining camp on the river. There are some nice views up and down the river, and during fishing season this must be more fun--the river has some beautiful pools.
But the real spectacle was the wildflowers. Unbelieveable concentrations of poppies, sometimes looking like bright orange frosting layered over the rocks. And not just poppies--we didn't bring our wildflower book, so can't list them all, be we counted at least ten different kinds of flowers...and on the way out, more than 40 California newts, all looking for love on the trail.
We hiked this on Friday, so we missed most of the heaving traffic. We saw about ten people as we hiked in--and they were all on their way out. We had the campsite and old mining equipment to ourselves for the evening. And on the way out, we saw crowds heading up the trail...but by that time we were on our way home...and into Yosemite for a little sight-seeing in the spring.
The photos don't do the hike justice. Simply stunning!
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By Joseph Hesch
I have reached a point at the final crest
of this autobiographic thrill ride,
before the long slow descent to its end,
where I can look back and see
how much of it I've missed
by being the close-eyed loner in this seat,
the dust-shrouded outsider,
the look-no-hands clown,
the genderless confidant.
I realize my pioneering work in camouflaged,
hide-in-plain-sight isolationism
is today's normal.
And all the other seats appear empty.
These new virtual hermits
live in their in their cars and cubicles,
behind desks and counters,
and under the covers in thrall of TVs,
computers and smartphones.
They hide behind avatars, masks and
sullen defenses so the real them
is kept undiscovered –-
a secret for their eyes only.
If they even open them.
Now on my downhill glide, I've started to knock
some of those defenses down – my own and others.
Even if I never make that ultimate connection,
warm form to warm form,
I think the ride will be pretty splendid
in its own right, the bandwidth wind in my hair.
Of course, my greatest fear in this quest
is that I really am alone in this world
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Nice write up David....
I don't understand paying to ride my bike in this country (Audaxe's accepted).
What do the riders actually get for there £100? A jersey and the chance to stop at a cafe for a tea and cake? Not exactly good value for money!
To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea.
But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride.
Win pin on our numbers (but this event doesn't use timing chips) and then start in waves according to expected completion time. I'm riding with a couple of local buddies who've put themselves (and me) down to cover the 145km course in around 5 hours. No hanging around then, but hopefully enough time to take in the scenery.
The first section of the ride takes us inland through the little settlement of Bellrae then across rolling farmland on dead-straight country roads. There's no car traffic, as these roads are closed to vehicles for a few hours as the main waves of riders come through.
In the town of Moriac we turn southwest on the Cape Otway Road. Unfortunately, we start heading into a chilly wind and a few spots of rain. Fortunately, we hook up with a crowd from the Eastern Vets cycling club. Some good-quality group riding (plus some lively conversation) help the miles pass quickly. Our steady speed means we scoop up other riders battling into the wind, and at one point we've got a peloton of about 100 cruising through the landscape.
With about 60km done, a highlight is spotting Phil Anderson passing in the other direction. A lowlight is a serious downpour that breaks up the big bunch as riders stop to put on rain jackets.
But the rain doesn't last for long, and soon we reach the town of Deans Marsh. We're now about halfway round the course, and there's an official feed station, although the only items available are water, 'lollies' (what Aussies call sweets) plus Ascend recovery bars and drink – which seems an odd choice with the finish, and the prospect of recovery, still 70km to go. But the bars are tasty, and wolfed down by many riders. Others take advantage of the local roadhouse and go for coffee and cake instead.
The next section of the ride is 8km of climbing over the Otway Ranges, a long line of forested hills separating the prairie-like inland countryside from the slightly more tropical coastal region. It's a steady ascent, with the road twisting up through the trees, and there's even a pair of local lads in devil outfits to lend a touch of Tour de France atmosphere.
A swooping descent on the other side leads down to Lorne, where we turn northeast and finally have that wind behind. Even better, we're now on the Great Ocean Road, the scenic highway that follows the coast, and stars in a thousand Australian Tourist Board adverts. The sky is still grey, so we're not seeing the scenery at its best, but the big rollers hitting the beaches are impressive, and the road is dramatic as it hugs the ochre cliffs. On a downside, the road is no longer closed and we share the view with passing traffic. ("Watch out especially for those V8 utes [big pick-ups]" says my buddy, "they're a cyclist's worse enemy.")
So we stay alert for impatient drivers as the Great Ocean Road takes us through Fairhaven and Anglesey. As a Brit abroad, it's great to see the familiar names, especially when such disparate places at home are lumped side-by-side over here.
The final section of the route loops inland away from the coast, and provides a few final hills to before returning to Torquay, where there's a finish arch, cheering crowds, goodie-bags and a few trade stands.
Despite the rather inclement weather (though, for a Brit, nothing unusual) it's been a great ride, and a great way to stretch the legs before getting on the plane home next day.
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[update] I've been back in Blighty for a few weeks now. With time to reflect the ride, it's worth commenting on some of the differences between this Australian event and the UK sportive scene.
First, the closed roads were very welcome. In an ideal world, it would have ben great if the busiest section along the Great Ocean Road was closed as well, but that would probably be unrealistic for such a major route.
Second, the lack of timing chips seemed to give the day a more relaxed atmosphere. There were a lot more people stopping at cafes along the way than you might find in a UK sportive – more like a UK audax in that respect.
Third, the obligatory jersey. To prevent people joining the ride without paying the entry fee, all entrants have to wear the official event jersey (as well as numbers on bike and helmet). It's a good idea from a crowd-control perspective, but it makes it very hard to spot your club-mates in the bunch. And that brings me to the entry fee itself: at A$150 (about £100), including the obligatory jersey, it still makes even the most expensive UK sportive seem good value.
If you're heading for the land down under (or if you're one of our Australian readers), for more details on other events from the Great Ocean & Otway Classic organisers, see www.supersprint.com.au
And finally, a personal note. As mentioned at the top of this article, I cover travel for various publications, including guidebooks for Lonely Planet. On this Great Ocean & Otway Ride several members of staff from Lonely Planet joined other cyclists from Melbourne and Geelong to raise sponsorship money for a charity called Step of Hope, set up to help a colleague called Martin Heng, who was knocked off his bike by a car when commuting to work and is currently quadriplegic. Martin is slowly recovering, however, and all funds raised go to more intensive physiotherapy that will hopefully one day allow him to ride a bike with the rest of us once again. For more details see http://sites.google.com/site/mhstepofhope/home
Good story. Being from Aust I can only concur - the entry fees to these things are too expensive. I used to do about 4 of these a year, but now only one. I can go out and ride the same roads for free - so I'm paying $150 for support and a jersey I will never wear again (too ugly).
I'd like to know why the organizers need to charge so much. I did another ride, the MAD ride, a not-for-profit ride and it was a quarter of the price and just as well organized.
Ride-on. Richard.
You should see the awful jersey they made you wear this year at the Tour du Léman in Geneva ....
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Fallout after Trump-Putin meeting
Republican lawmaker: Trump shouldn't do one-on-one meetings with world leaders
Rep. Will Hurd, a Republican from Texas, said President Trump's remarks today that he misspoke during a news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin raises questions about what he said at their one-on-one meeting.
"This also brings up question of was there other times he misspoke in the one-on-one meeting?" the congressman asked. "That's a question, and was there any confusion from there?"
He continued: "This is an indication that when it comes to two important countries like the United States and a global spoiler like Russia, language is important, and being precise is important."
Hurd said Trump must be consistent in his support for the US intelligence community and his understanding that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
The President's comments today that "other people" could have also interfered in the election were confusing, Hurd said.
"It's creating confusion with our allies," he said.
Hurd later added: "I don't think he should be doing one-on-one meetings with heads of state because too much is at stake."
Trump tweets: Meeting with Putin was "a great success"
President Trump just tweeted tonight that his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki was "a great success."
The President's tweet comes hours after he sought to clarify remarks he made during a news conference with Putin on Monday.
Earlier today, Trump, facing bipartisan fury over his glowing remarks about Putin, said he had misspoken. Trump said that when he returned from the summit with Putin in Finland, he "realized there is some need for clarification" about his remarks on Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
"In a key sentence in my remarks I said the word 'would' instead of 'wouldn't,'" the President said Tuesday. He explained he had reviewed a transcript and video of his remarks.
"The sentence should have been: 'I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia,'" he said. "Sort of a double negative."
During Monday's news conference, Trump said, "I don't see any reason why it would be" Russia that interfered in the election.
Trump was presented option to hold off on Russia indictment until after his European trip
Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein briefed President Trump last Monday on the forthcoming indictment against 12 Russian intelligence officers, before Trump left on his European trip, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Justice Department officials were mindful of Trump's upcoming meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin, and discussed the timing of the indictment with Trump, but no decisions were made at the meeting.
After consultations between Trump and top White House officials, the White House later told the Justice Department not to hold off on announcing the indictment, the sources explained. So Rosenstein made the announcement after the grand jury returned the indictment on Friday.
In announcing the indictment last week, Rosenstein explained why the President was told in advance about it.
"It was important for the President to know what information we've uncovered because he's got to make very important decisions for the country, so he needs to understand what evidence we have of foreign election interference," Rosenstein said.
Why it took so long for Trump to respond to criticism
President Trump, facing an onslaught of bipartisan fury over his glowing remarks about Vladimir Putin, said today he had misspoken during his news conference with the autocratic Russian leader.
Trump's clarification came more than 24 hours after the news conference.
So why did it take so long to respond? An official said it's the same story with so many things: He is surrounded by aides who don't disagree with him — either they're afraid to, he doesn't want to hear it or they don't see mistakes clearly. He had no one to tell him immediately after the press conference that he needed to clean up something, the official said.
Democratic congressman on Trump's remarks: He sounded like he was "a hostage forced to read something"
Rep. Adam Schiff, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, said President Trump's prepared remarks today sounded like he was "a hostage forced to read something."
The California Democrat said Trump's attempt to clarify his remarks in Helsinki were not credible.
"I don't believe this at all. It is simply not credible that the President somehow misspoke," Schiff said. "What the President said not only was consistent with what he said at the meeting but it is consistent with what he is saying all along. Indeed, this retraction is not only too little, too late, but too equivocal."
Trump led the crafting of his clarification today, sources say
As White House aides and a few outside advisers scrambled today to respond to the overwhelming criticism from the summit in Helsinki, President Trump concluded in a meeting that he wanted to say he misspoke.
Two officials said it was the President who led the crafting of his clarification. That's how he wanted to characterize it.
It became clear that initial discussions of doing it on Twitter would not be enough and that he had to do something today. Trump was hearing from more people through phone calls and messages. He spoke to key lawmakers and outside confidants leading up to his afternoon remarks.
One driving factor was a fear of resignations in the intelligence community — possibly Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats or others — and a sense that it "looked unpatriotic."
The President still believes the criticism is being blown way out of proportion, an official said, and he plans to try and turn the attacks on the press once again.
But his references to "no collision" and remarks that there "could be other people" were also viewed as another mistake, an official said.
"He is consumed with talk of no collusion," an official said, saying he repeated it all day and "thinks it's the answer to everything."
These lawmakers want Trump's interpreter to testify before Congress
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is calling on President Trump's interpreter, who attended his one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to testify before Congress.
She isn't the only Democratic lawmaker calling for questioning the translator. Rep. Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts had called for the testimony in a series of tweets criticizing Trump on Monday.
Joe Biden: Trump is helping Putin with his agenda
Former Vice President Joe Biden said President Trump's news conference in Helsinki helped Russian President Vladimir Putin's "agenda."
Speaking at a town hall on democracy at the University of Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia on Tuesday, Biden said Putin's goal is to "break the liberal international order that was created after WWII — that have generated prosperity and peace at that time."
He said Trump is "helping with this agenda."
Trump is acting like a "controlled asset," former counterterrorism official says
Richard Clarke, former White House counterterrorism coordinator, said President Trump's behavior at Monday's summit was reminiscent of someone who was acting like a "controlled asset" for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Clarke said Trump is acting in a way that he thinks Putin wants him to behave.
"I have been very reluctant to come to the conclusion that he's a controlled asset, but that's the term we use in the intelligence community when we have someone in another government who, for whatever reason, does what we want them to do because we're bribing them, because we have something on them. He is acting like a controlled asset," Clarke said.
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On May 31st 2016, Warren and I set off on our first holiday together to Kos, Greece. We went for 7 nights and stayed at the most fabulous hotel in Psalidi, Greece (Oceanis Beach and Spa Resort). During our time in Greece, we did so much exploring. The places which I have written about in this post are places which we visited and completely took our breath away!
I cannot fault Oceanis Beach and Spa Resort. It was incredible. Our room was beautiful with a massive balcony and the most stunning view at night - you could see Turkey glistening. The hotel itself was modern and super clean. The food each morning, afternoon and night was immaculate. Everything was delicious and there was a huge range of cuisines. The staff were so friendly and attentive also. I miss it so much and I'm not one to want to go on holiday to the same place twice but I would go back here again and again!
We booked this excursion with the reps who were at our hotel for around 40 euros each. You visit 3 islands throughout the day; Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati Island, all of which are beautiful! Lunch is supplied but you have to pay for drinks. However, Warren and I decided to get lunch on Pserimos Island! The locals were so welcoming!
Pserimos Island
Kalymnos Island
When we first arrived in Kalymnos, we walked over to a shop which sold sponges and we were told the history of sponge diving. Sponges were the main source of income of Kalymnians which brought wealth to the island and made it famous throughout the Mediterranean. The Kalymnians harvested sponges from the sea-bed as close as Pserimos or as far as North Africa. Many men would be away for months harvesting sponges and their wives would not be aware of whether their husbands would make it home.
Plati Island
When visiting Plati we didn't get off the boat, we stopped near the island and stayed there for around 45 minutes, it was so lovely to see everyone jumping off the boat and enjoying themselves.
Nisyros Island and the Nisyros Volcano is one of the most beautiful places I have witnessed and experienced. Warren and I walked INSIDE this volcano and visited Nikia village (which is where I took this photo), imagine living near a volcano and being able to see this view every day.. breathtaking. The post arrives every 10 days in this village and the nearest hospital is in Kos which is over an hour away. The village was beautiful, with bright windows on the houses and small walkways, just effortlessly gorgeous.
On our second day in Greece, we got the bus into Kos Town. We ventured around and came across this castle, it was 4 euros to enter and so beautiful. We walked around for ages and the different views you saw walking around were gorgeous. The best thing about this was that we weren't expecting to stumble across a place so historic and beautiful.
Warren and I hired bikes for the day for just 5 euros each! We biked near Kos Town, played a bit of golf and then went back to our hotel to get changed to bike to Therma (not too far from where we were staying in Psalidi). The views we saw on the way to Therma were unreal, we had to bike up lots of hills but it was totally worth it. One of the most amazing bike rides I have ever been on - even though it almost killed me. We were mostly on our own on the road, it was like a dream or something you see in the movies. Just us (and lots of goats), windy roads in the mountains and a gorgeous view of the sea and mountains in the distance. Therma is a natural hot spring where the water is as hot as a bath, even hotter at certain points! It is so hot because of the sulphur from a nearby volcano, it smells of rotten eggs but other than that it is a beautiful experience.
I had the most amazing week in Greece and I am so so happy with how fabulous our hotel was! I would definitely recommend Oceanis Beach & Spa Resort, everyone went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best stay ever. The food was lovely, a variety every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our room was beautiful and we could see Turkey from our beach and our terrace (which was huge, we thought we were going to get a tiny balcony), it was especially beautiful at night.


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Pats down 'Skins, 27-10, Move To 8-0
Not the best game that the Patriots have ever played, but a win is a win at this point in the season. The Patriots took on the lowly Redskins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, and one team looked like they should have been playing at Foxboro High School instead of the Big House.
The Redskins were unable to get the ball moving on offense, and could not stop the Patriots when it mattered most. While Washington was able to hold the Patriots under 30 points for only the second time this season, the other being opening night against Pittsburgh, the Pats never truly got into rhythm.
The Patriots uncharacteristically lost the coin toss and received the ball first to open the game. They easily marched down the field and finished the drive as Brady found Edelman just short of the end zone, but, with a great second effort, Minitron was able to get in.
To everyone's surprise, the Patriots then elected to kick an onside kick, which they recovered after it bounced through countless Redskins' hands.
After that, however, things got less and less interesting.
Brady threw his first interception that was truly his fault, and the offense in general had troubling finishing off drives. Julian Edelman also fumbled on what would have been a first down deep in Redskins' territory early in the football game. Against better teams, the Patriots can't continue to make these kind of mistakes.
However, the final scoreline does not depict how truly lopsided this game was. The Patriots had 460 yards of total offense (299 passing, 161 rushing), compared to Washington's 250 (213 passing, 37 rushing).
On the other side of the football, even without Jamie Collins, the Patriots were steady, as they have been the entire season. The Front 7, led by the NFL sack leader, Chandler Jones, was able to apply pressure to Kirk Cousins and force mistakes. For the most part, the secondary was able to keep Redskins receivers quiet, as well.
All in all, the Patriots won, which is always great, but they need to refine their game and focus on finishing drives if they want to win against teams like the Giants and Broncos.
Next up, the New York Giants
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Massachusetts readers may be aware that a prenuptial agreement can be created by a couple before they enter into a marriage. This type of agreement can be helpful if the marriage doesn't work out and the pair seeks a divorce. In fact, by pre-planning, many of the issues that often become contentious in a divorce can be more smoothly handled.
A prenuptial agreement can be created in Massachusetts between two people seeking to get married. The issues covered by such an agreement can include the potential spousal support paid to a person at the time of a divorce. Funds for a child can also be included in the document, though not child support itself.
It is also possible to make such agreements after a marriage. This type of agreement is called a post-nuptial agreement. It can be made by spouses and is common in cases where a couple may be considering reconciliation after a major event such as infidelity. In such situations, the agreement can detail what will happen should the couple decide to end their marriage despite efforts to reconcile.
Regardless of the reason that a marriage in our state ends in divorce, an agreement as to the division of property can benefit those involved. Though it can be hard to consider making such determinations while also planning a wedding, it is wise for those who have large assets to consider. The peace of mind that is offered by pre-planning can be a benefit to everyone and answers many questions should the marriage not work out.
Source: Fox Business, "Why You Should Consider a Prenup," Andrea Murad, Feb. 4, 2013


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Yo Matt:
Why can't I buy music videos? I'd like to own Thriller and some others without waiting to see them on TV. Can you help?
-- Lisa, San Diego
Lisa, you're just so discouraged you must have stopped looking for Thriller. It's been out there (bootlegged) for quite some time. And now it's available in special DVD packages offered through legitimate sources. Selected music videos are making their way into the marketplace. What I think you mean is why in the past music videos haven�t been sold by the record companies. When you saw it on MTV, why you couldn't go down to a store and buy it. For this answer we dialed up our Team Matthew Alice pal in a big glass tower somewhere in Century City, up to his butt in contracts at 20th Century Elf, a sadder but wiser refugee from the bicoastal music biz. He's spent his career at the life source of all the popular arts, the point where dollars meet documents.
"Simple, babe," he says. "Music videos are just promotion. To get you to buy the CD. Not even made for the public in the beginning. One more desperate tool to get a particular song into rotation on radio. MTV saw the entertainment potential and struck a deal to air the free videos on the tube." Thriller, he says, was the vid that kicked things up from pretty simple live recordings into extravaganzas.
In the beginning, production costs were low. Today you can't even open the production studio door for less than maybe one or two hundred thousand dollars per song. Double, triple that if you want a special-effects eye catcher. And they're still basically promotion. Record labels want you to buy the CD; they're not in the video business.
Maybe our pal is a little cynical after too many years in the pop-culture world, but he says the success of MTV and music videos has made one major change in the world of tunes. It's guaranteed there would be no ugly pop stars. So you have no real talent? Who cares. Our studio engineers can adjust your bad pitch and weak pipes. We just wanna know, can you dance? Are you cute? Or at least fixable with plastic surgery.
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- More stories by Matthew Alice
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- Smells Like Napster — March 30, 2006
- On March 22, Members of Louis XIV — March 31, 2005
- "We Put Two 18-foot Slip N' Slides Together" — Nov. 18, 2004
- What is the predecessor of the music video? — Dec. 6, 2001


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The underlying normal and altered anatomy and physiology of major systems, normal morphology, common congenital and chromosomal abnormalities will form the background of the physical examination, whilst the sociological, behavioural and professional aspects complete the holistic process.
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Part-time: Over a 28 week period, seven days in all.
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The course is open to all professionals who are currently involved in providing care for neonates and may include neonatal nurses, midwives and doctors.
To read about the course in more depth, please download the course handbook: 2019/20 | 2020/21.
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The course is assessed by written assignment, viva voce and 20 summative neonatal examinations.
We have great links with employers including household names such as Sony, BAE Systems and Apple. We also have links with the smaller companies in the region and offer help and assistance to more than 1,000 of these – with many of our graduates staying in the region it is important we develop these relationships.
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"Stacy is a dedicated and hard-working professional whose organized approach to each placement yields optimal results. She has a long and proven track record of keeping both the client and the candidate up-to-date on the process and she also uses her extensive recruiting experience and resources to effectively select the right candidates to present for each position. Stacy is also an individual who consistently demonstrates exemplary integrity and discretion in all of her communications and interactions."
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"In an industry that attracts those who hide behind a fragile patina of hubris and bravado, it's rare to find the real deal. Stacy Pursell is a genuine bona fide top producer who is also one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever known. I have met literally thousands of recruiters in my role as a coach and consultant/trainer to those in the industry. Stacy Pursell is one of the most impressive, and one who has earned not just my respect, but also my admiration. It's rare to find someone with a clearly defined value system who is also adept at the nuance and achievement skills required to function as a high performing executive search consultant. It's no surprise that she is one of the top billing recruiters in the industry. I highly recommend Stacy and her search work."
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Jessyca Woodruff is the Roanoke CMT Department Manager and one of F&R's rising stars. In this role she oversees project managers, lab personnel, and technicians as well as managing projects for VDOT, schools, parks, hospitals, highways, and commercial buildings, just to name a few. Jessyca is experienced in various field engineering services including proofrolling subgrades, observing the bottom of footing elevations for bearing capacity and observes excavate and replace operations related to replacing unsuitable soils with acceptable fill material. She also performs dynamic cone penetrometer tests to establish bearing capacities for fill materials and in-situ soils. Jessyca has performed field sampling and inspection and has field and laboratory experience in observations of concrete placement, including slump tests, air content determinations, temperature, and casting concrete compressive strength specimens. She has a background in laboratory testing of soil and concrete test samples. Jessyca brings all of this in-depth experience to bear as a mentor for F&R's summer engineering intern program.
Jessyca is one half of a husband and wife inspection team (her husband William is also on staff) and she has been rewarded for her dedication as a past "CMT Professional of the Year". She manages her department's projects with singular devotion and is most gratified by the parts of her job where a project goes from a mud hole of problems and challenges to something special, like a local library she can visit with her kids.


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Think of this as a semi-regular feature, that will go up when I've got to go away (I'm in London this time). It'll be songs that have gone so completely missing I've actually had trouble tracking them down. This track was so lost that the bassist (Stu Teece) refused to believe that I'd find any trace of the band on the Internet.
Described by said bassist as 80s skiffle, Twenty Three Persons took their name from the capacity of the lift in their halls at Wolverhampton Polytechnic. As much as 'Something Colin Wore' has dated somewhat, it still sounds much better than even members of the band might expect, and the video looks as professional as many others from the time, despite being filmed in a basement with pretty much no budget.
Plus, it's fun irreverent and catchy and there's little else you can ask for from indiepop.
I'll leave you with the blurb from Youtube, written by one of the band:
This is Twenty Three Persons who formed behind the asbestos walls of Wolverhampton Polytechnic. They played in the Feathers pub run by Colin and were paid with lemonade bottles full of beer. They bought a drumkit for £5 that used to be a cat's toilet. They recorded a session for £30 then cut 23 copies of a single and gave them away. Their friends made a video for them. Channel Four said they'd show it. They didn't.
PS: If anyone desperately wants an MP3 of this, contact me and I'll see what I can do


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LIMA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to make concerted efforts with Latin American countries to establish a comprehensive cooperative partnership of equality, mutual benefit and common development, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Thursday.
China, as the largest developing country in the world, is willing to work with Latin America, an important developing region, to boost mutual cooperation to a higher level, which conforms to the trends of the times and their respective development needs, President Hu said in his address to the Peruvian Congress.
Hu put forward five proposals to boost Sino-Latin American ties.
Firstly, China and Latin American countries should maintain high-level exchanges and contacts, improve bilateral and multilateral political consultation and dialogue systems at various levels, while continuously enhancing mutual political trust.
Secondly, to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in economy and trade, China and Latin America should optimize trade structure and increase mutual investment, especially in the fields of manufacturing, infrastructure construction, energy, minerals, agriculture and high technology, said Hu.
China is willing to continue providing assistance for the economic and social development of Latin American and Caribbean countries within its ability, Hu said.
Thirdly, China and Latin American countries should enhance communication and coordination on their stances on such global issues as climate change, food security, energy and finance, multilateral trade system and the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Under the current complex international financial and economic situation, China and Latin America should join hands and participate in the framing of international economic, financial and trade rules, so as to help the international economy develop in a fairer and more reasonable direction, the Chinese president said.
Fourthly, Hu said China and Latin America should learn from each other and make progress in the fields of social welfare and development.
Both sides should carry out pragmatic cooperation in poverty reduction, education, social security, medical and health care, environmental protection and disaster relief, he said.
Finally, both sides should take effective measures to deepen and boost cooperation in culture, sports, media and tourism, said Hu.
The Chinese leader arrived in Lima on Wednesday for a state visit to Peru and the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting scheduled for Nov. 22-23.
During his speech, Hu said that to forge the comprehensive cooperative partnership, both sides should first grasp the theme of common development because development is a basic way to improve people's well-being and promote social development.
He added that both China and Latin America are at a crucial time of development and China is willing to expand pragmatic cooperation with Latin American countries in various fields to boost common development.
The president said that to forge the comprehensive cooperative partnership, both sides also need to pursue the basic principle of equality and mutual benefit.
According to Hu, China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and uphold the opening up strategy of mutual benefit and win-win progress. It maintains that all countries, big or small, rich or poor, strong or weak, should be equal and regards safeguarding and developing the common interests of China and Latin American countries as the starting point and the purpose of bilateral cooperation.
China respects the rights of people in Latin American countries to independently choose their paths of development, treats Latin American countries equally and takes into account their concerns in cooperation in a bid to realize mutual benefit and win-win results.
Hu stressed that innovation and all-round cooperation are also required to build China-Latin America comprehensive cooperative partnership.
He added that China is willing to work with Latin American countries to innovate their cooperation mode, expand their cooperation field, and enrich cooperation content in order to achieve more tangible results and better benefit their peoples.
Hu said that he has agreed with his Peruvian counterpart Alan Garcia to build a strategic partnership between the two countries.
"We have agreed to build a China-Peru strategic partnership and strive to deepen and enrich the mutually-beneficial cooperation between the two countries in all fields," Hu said.
Peru, which is one of the fastest growing economies amongst Latin American nations, is playing an increasingly important role in the world and regional affairs, he said.
Recalling the long history of friendship between the Chinese and Peruvian peoples, Hu said their mutual political trust is ever expanding and cooperation and exchanges in various fields is developing rapidly in an all-around way.
China and Peru have each other's support and have worked closely in dealing with international affairs, Hu said. China has become Peru's second largest trading partner and Peru is one of the major destinations for Chinese investment in Latin America.
Hu had talks with Garcia on Wednesday afternoon on efforts to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and further develop bilateral relations.
"We've come to the agreement that China and Peru, both developing nations, share wide common interests and the same target for development. Strengthening their links is not only in keeping with the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, but also conducive to exchanges and cooperation between the Asian and Latin American regions," Hu said.
"China has always attached strategic importance to promoting cooperation with Latin America," Hu said.
"I made it clear that China hopes to become a trustworthy and all-weather friend, a mutually beneficial cooperative partner of Latin America and make the two a role model for active dialogues between different civilizations when I visited the region in 2004," the president said.
Hu thanked Latin American countries for their aid during the devastating earthquake in southwest China in May and their support for China on Taiwan, Tibet and other issues.
Hailing the rapid expansion of trade between China and the region, Hu noted that their trade reached the threshold of 100 billion U.S. dollars last year, an over ten-fold increase compared to 10 years ago.
In addition, their cultural exchanges continue to grow with an increasing number of events featuring each other's cultures and more tourist arrivals and exchange students, Hu said.
Confucius Institutes have been set up in more and more Latin American nations and many renowned media in the region have set up their branches in Beijing, he said.
The mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Latin American peoples is ever deepening, while the foundations of their ties have further consolidated and China and Latin America are facing more opportunities for the future development of their relations, Hu said.


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If you just aren't sure how set on photography you are or are simply beginning to earn some money taking pictures, you ought to purchase the less costly DSLR and spend any extra money with a better lens. You can decide later if you prefer a better made body and trust me you'll know when that period comes. By far the largest tool you have to earn money with photography is education. Many people make money which has a simple point and shoot.


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They are simply two different nations... There are a number of DNA studies done that show that Jews from all over the world Russia - Morocco. That their DNA is more similar to those of the Jews to the local population.. There is a reason that Jews have existed as Jews in most countries of the world as a seperate people whether it be in France or Yemen... Jews are not Arabs, or moslems or Europeans or Christrians... They are Jews for better or worse.
I think that is exactly what I mean... not sure why there are no races.......why ?
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Bleeding Control (BCON)
The Bleeding Control (BCON) course was developed in response to efforts by the US Dept of Homeland Security and Health and Human services to increase collaboration between law enforcement, the fire service and EMS in responding to active shooter/IED/mass casualty events. BCON is consistent with the recommendations of the Hartford Consensus on Improving Survival from Active Shooter Events.
The Hartford Consensus Group recommends that the response to a traumatic incident, whether involving an active shooter or some other cause of injury, in fact begins with bystander response. It is with this in mind that the BCON course was developed.
After all skills are taught the student will participate in scenarios to test their knowledge of skills learned.
Many different pouches and gear will be brought so that the student can see what they may like prior to any purchase they may make. It will give the student a chance to test and evaluate what may or may not work. If you're ready to learn about Bleeding Control, please try a class.


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Hello paper crafters! Nicole, here, with a new layout on this Tuesday afternoon. A few weeks ago during Memorial Day weekend, you could have found me in the Wisconsin Northwoods enjoying the outdoors with my extended family. This also means lots of photos to scrap! I took a look around the new collections at Creations Galore and did a happy dance when I stumbled upon the Trail Mix collection from BoBunny. It's a soft vintage outdoor line that has the perfect palette for a weekend at the cabin, a picnic in the backyard, or a nature hike up the mountain.
Look at those good lookin' boys. That's my dad working hard and my brother with the catch of the day. The colors of the collection blend perfectly with the photos.
I've used a combination of flat, paper stickers and three dimensional stickers for the layout. I love layering all of the different sticker embellishments BoBunny has to offer to create clusters around the page. I often back the sticker with a piece of scratch paper and add dimension with foam risers or by turning up the edges with my finger.
For added movement and some extra masculinity, I distressed the edges of the photo mat. Each BoBunny sticker sheet comes with a set of alpha stickers. I used those to easily create a title as well as hide the year in an embellishment cluster.
Thanks for stopping by today's blog post. Stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to take a look at the full Trail Mix Collection! Not local? Don't worry! We're adding the new collection to our online store this afternoon. Stop by soon to pick up the gorgeous papers and embellishments! Remember, there's always FREE shipping for orders over $50!


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It's difficult to believe as I look out of my window in cool and rainy Bristol, that, across much of southern Europe at the moment, there is a heatwave and a drought. Daytime temperatures there have reached the mid 40s (over 110˚F) for several days in a row, with nights remaining over 30˚ (86˚F) and many places have seen no rain for months. It may be fine for the tourists (some of them, anyway – I'd find it too hot) but, how about the locals trying to work – or, indeed, the crops?
Vines need both warmth and sunshine to thrive and produce good ripe grapes for wine but, when, as now, conditions get too hot, one of 2 things happen: if there's plenty of water for irrigation (and local rules allow its use), the combination of great heat and water cause the grapes to swell quickly and rush to ripeness, gaining high levels of sugar (and so high potential alcohol) but not much flavour – that comes from long, slow ripening. Also, without cooler nights, the acidity that is crucial to making a refreshing wine will drop sharply. The result: poor quality 'jug' wines appealing only to those seeking bargain price quaffing.
When drought conditions accompany a heatwave, as we're seeing now in southern Europe, or where irrigation is banned, things are very different. Without water, the vines will begin to shut down in order to protect themselves; the grapes will shrivel and fall off and the harvest will be much reduced. Producers then need to decide quickly: pick straight away and salvage some of the crop or wait and hope that September will produce cooler temperatures, rain and better prospects. That is the choice being faced by many now. When similar extreme conditions occurred in 2003, most chose to pick in August rather than wait. A few good wines were made, but many were unattractive with baked or dried fruit flavours and some normally long-lasting wines faded quickly.
But, although 2003 and 2017 are truly exceptional, growers right across Europe are reporting that, even in 'normal' years, they are harvesting 2 or 3 weeks earlier than their parents did and picking riper grapes. And varieties that once only grew in certain places are now thriving in regions that were previously thought too cool.
Something is certainly happening to the world's weather. The climate is changing and all of us, not just the winemakers will need to adjust to it.


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Trick-or-treaters will be afraid to ring your doorbell this Halloween, with all the goblins and ghosts scurrying around the front yard. Decorating for this fall festivity has almost become as important as decking the halls. There's a whole industry dedicated to bringing the "boo" to your abode. Here, we recommend a few products for a truly ghastly transformation.
Illuminate the pathway from the driveway to the patio, guiding pint-sized princesses and pirates to the awaiting candy bowl. We particularly like these plastic Luminaria kits — weatherproof bags that feature a haunted house or jack o' lantern. They're powered with electrical cords, battery-operated LEDs or old, reliable candles.
Take it a step further and drape bushes and tree branches with strands of purple or orange lights. Then plug in our white strobe light with sound-activated thunder for the ultimate sights and sounds of the season.
Add Some Fall Foliage
Pumpkins and pots of big, yellow mums scream autumn while adding a little color to your front porch. (Or you could do like we did one year and call our dead potted plants "creepy decorations." A $10 mum is more effective, though.)
Don't forget to dress up your front door with a wreath. So simple, yet so welcoming. We especially like this dried floral one made by our partner, The Christmas Tree Company. After Halloween, you can easily switch it out for one swimming in golds, russets and caramels.
What about adding a spooky tree? This willow with orange lights and drooping branches will set the sorrowful scene. This would be a great centerpiece for your homemade graveyard.
Gather Up Ghosts and Goblins
Now for the fun part. You could go simple with a single ghost floating from a tree … or creep out the neighbors with a gaggle of fearsome creatures. Start with a cluster of tombstones fenced in with a rusty, ramshackle gate. To watch over the hallowed souls, add a skeleton, zombie, or a pair of light-up ravens.
And of course, Home Depot is the go-to retailer for inflatables. Check out our favorite picks in this week's Neat Retreat.