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The No. 3 seeded Phoenix Coyotes play hosts to the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, Thursday April 12th, in the opener of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Coyotes have won three straight over the Blackhawks outscoring them 11-4. NHL oddsmakers have installed the Coyotes as -120 moneyline home favorites over the Blackhawks (+110) with the over/under set at 5 goals. Be sure to check the Chicago Blackhawks vs Phoenix Coyotes 2012 NHL Playoff Odds before they drop the puck.
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews inevitably announces he will rejoin the lineup tonight. The addition of Toews after missing the final 22 games of the regular season with a concussion is the latest in a recent series of positive events for the Hawks as they prepare for their fourth consecutive postseason. Other hopeful signs include injury-hobbled players having healed almost completely, goaltender Corey Crawford back at the top of his game, defenseman Duncan Keith rested after a five-game suspension and the Hawks' team game looking better than is has all season.
After mercifully putting an end to their nine-game streak Feb. 16, the Hawks went 16-5-4 the rest of the way, including 6-1-3 in their last 10 games. While overall the Hawks are on the upswing, there are areas still in need of tweaking, most notably a vexing power play.
Phoenix has plenty of confidence after going 7-1-2 over their final 10 to capture the Pacific Division. The division title was nice, but the Coyotes are hungry for more. "It's not something you want to hang your hat on," Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said of the Pacific title. "It's an accomplishment and we'll certainly take that but the celebration was very minimal. All that means is home-ice advantage for us and we have to take advantage of it."
With goalie Mike Smith between the pipes it's their best shot at forging ahead, pushing into the second round, making some serious noise.In 67 games, Smith posted a 38-18-10 record, 2.21 goals-against-average and .930 save percentage. His 2,066 saves were second only to Nashville's Pekka Rinne. He pieced together a 234-minute, 25-second shutout string.
Radim Vrbata is the prime sniper on a defensive-minded club, his 35 goals a career high at age 30 and the residue of, at last, feeling comfortable. In 122 games with the Hawks, Vrbata amassed 27 goals. He had 27 in his first stint with the Coyotes in 2007-08 before temporarily bolting to Czechoslovakia and then returning to post 24 more in 2009-10. His point total increased from 43 to 48 to a career-best 62 this season to go with a plus-24 rating.
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Ouya, the Android powered, $100 game console, launches at retail today. I've had the Kickstarter version of the console for a few weeks now and my initial impressions weren't entirely positive.
However the company has been saying for quite some time that they'd continue to improve the device, and they've made good on the promise through a series of firmware updates. My Ouya downloaded the most recent one yesterday afternoon, in fact.
Each update makes the console a little better. The Discovery screen (store front, basically) is a vast improvement over how it used to be, showing a larger numbers of titles and showing them faster (the original Discover screen was pretty laggy) and letting you queue up multiple game downloads rather than doing them one by one.
Download progress is shown right there on the screen, with a progress bar right on the tile of the game. And once a game is downloaded it is automatically installed and made ready to play. Originally that was a two step process.
There are a lot of other issues that have been improved. Supposedly there'll be prepaid currency cards available for people who don't want to attach a credit card to their Ouya account. There are rudimentary parental controls in there now (a passcode, basically) though the company plans to continue to improve that system. And you can finally turn the thing off from the controller.
Of course the hardware doesn't matter if the games aren't any good. While I feel like the Ouya library is continually improving, it's still a definite weak point (though I'm hoping we'll see some big launches today); there are still a lot of pretty rough 8-bit style games quickly put together by small teams in the library and you're going to have to open a lot of oysters to find the pearls in there. The good news is that every game (and Ouya claims on their website that there are 168 games in there) has a free component so you can sample them all before spending a dime.
Ouya CEO Julie Urhman did an interview with Polygon yesterday that's worth reading if you're on the fence and want to get an idea of what direction the company is headed in. For instance there are really no social elements (Friend lists, leaderboards, etc) on the Ouya now and adding these features is a pretty big priority for the company.
So should you buy an Ouya today? I think it really depends on how adventurous you are. If you want a game system with a nicely curated list of highly polished games then no, skip the Ouya for now. But if you're the type of gamer who is interested to see what kinds of crazy things Indie game developers can come up with, then you'll probably get your $100 worth of enjoyment out of it.
I can't imagine the Ouya is going to get any worse and I suspect it'll continue to improve over the next few months as more and more games get finished and hit the Discover store. What we're seeing there now are by definition pretty quick projects; the Ouya didn't exist a year ago. The smart money for most games is probably to give it until the end of summer to see how the library is doing then.
But honestly I don't regret the $100 I spent on mine. For now it's a gateway to a lot of quirky titles, and I like quirky.
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The behemoth, the 1600 gallon planted tank
Here's a pic of the hardscape.
Took 22 hours of straight planting to complete, the hardscape took about 8-9 hours.
Oh the fish list is not anything anyone's ever done.
36 Champ 10" largest discus I've ever seen
64 altums, yep 64........
60 Rose lines
60 spotted giant hatchets, never seen these before.
Rare plecos etc
Hundreds of nice apistos
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I think there's 8 sq ft of HC, oh that was fun planting that perched inside the tank on a warm day:)
Tenji does the main enginneering, life support, I do everything inside the tank and CO2 etc.
Andy(MBA aquarist), Richard, ugly old me, Mark(Monterey Bay Aquarium curator). We all worked long and hard on this.
The plants pearled 2 hours after lights on.
I'm replanting some things in 2 weeks, hard to find enough plants to stuff the tank.
1000gpd RO system with a 700 Gallon reservior.
7 Fluidized bed filter, 6 ft Biotower, dual reduncy built in throughout the system.
CO2, muhaha........
Two 24" CO2 reactors, two 3/4" mazzi venturis, and two ADA beetle 50's in the tank's corners.
Pure O2 injection and controller.
Maintained at no less than 8-9ppm.
Nothing like it.
I am looking into adding an ISE NO3, PO4 and NH4 probes for real time measures that are extremely accurate.
The tank is a fish and plant tank, not just a plant tank.
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wow thats frightening. Cant wait too see it fully develop!
Any monster sized swords in there? I'd imagine them growing to 2-3ft in a tank like that!
Wow. Talk about living art. This tank is going to be awesome when it's finished. Please keep us updated as this progresses. I'll have to show this to DH....we're talking about having a very large tank when we build our dream house. Wonder if he'd consider a tank that costs as much as the house? (I think it would be worth every penny!) That bank of lights itself is awe inspiring.
WOW. David Blaine can drown himself in there next time. Where did you find 8 sq. ft of HC?
Where is it set up? Have you some photos of the room in which it is in? Thank you for sharing. I think you have some way to go before you come up to the reported size of James' tank in Singapore.
Is that at the MBA? Be nice to see something there besides salty fish and trekkies.
Very impressive indeed!!!
Will there be more pictures Tom? Also is this located in California? I see Mark from Monterey Bay Aquarium which Monterey Bay is located in Monterey, California of course.
Wow Tom just seen your other post on getting the accounts to do 3 more such tanks for the LA zoo in addition to this one. You are going to be one busy man. When we going to see a book on all your work?
Thanks for sharing.
I'm interested in the tank's structural side. Care to tell a story on the material (thickness, size, bracings, etc)?
Around here (Indonesia) they (crazy and rich folks) build tank of such magnitude or even bigger mainly as in wall and not as a stand island tank, so the concern will be focused on a single pane on glass.
thats amazing! my jaw just dropped when reading the list of stuff... 64 altums!:eek5: 36 10'' discus!:eek5: which im assuming they are wild... rare plecos.....
i dont know... i think the members of TPT should start a nationwide side buisness for this stuff. co'mon getting to play with other peoples tanks... and get paid!
now thats a nice job!
more pictures of everything? please?
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Great looking work Tom!
So, how many tsp of KNO3 are you dosing on M, W, F? :)
Seriously, I can't wait to see this tank grow in. Looks like a planted tank techie dream come true.
What kind, and how many pumps are running this monster through 7 fluidized bed filters?
thats really cool. i cant wait to see it fully stocked and grown in. keep the pictures comin'
Holy Crap dude. That is awesome.
My God,one look at that tank and i was totally breathless. Looks like your tank is on it's way to a homemade nature aquarium,to put it literally i mean. Though it is smaller than what Amano has to offer,it is already as great as it is. Absolutely beautiful.
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Modern versus classical plant breeding methods — efficient synergism or competitive antagonism?
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Besides classical plant breeding methods based on Mendel's laws of heredity, new technologies, e.g., cell and tissue culture techniques, molecular markers (RFLPs, RAPDs) and gene transfer, have gained evident importance in plant breeding in the past years. These techniques may enhance the efficiency of plant breeding procedures and new breeding goals can be achieved with the help of gene technology. However, as all these novel techniques are in general only covering very special aspects of plant breeding, they will not entirely replace classical breeding methods. Instead, a combination of new techniques with conventional methods will lead to more efficient and successful breeding procedures. In the frame of this chapter classical and new techniques as well as the combination of both are described with special consideration of the use of gene technology in breeding oilseed rape.
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Last Friday, I had five hours of oral surgery under general anaesthesia. I had my two root-canal teeth removed. I had read multiple books and papers on toxic dental practices, and had become convinced that root canals are UNIVERSALLY a terrible idea. I'd learned that the research of Weston A. Price, possibly the most well published dentist in history, showed that trapping fossilized dead teeth in the mouth causes the bacteria in the miles of dentin tubules to morph into some of the deadliest thioether organisms on the planet, and range the body, causing deadly auto-immune conditions and cancer.
I recommend Root Canal Coverup by George E. Meinig et. al. (a great synopsis of Price's vast research), The Roots of Disease: Connecting Dentistry & Medicine by Drs. Kuacz and Levy (DDS and MD / JD); Toxic Dentistry Exposed by Drs. Munro-Hall; Uninformed Consent: The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care by Drs. Hal Huggins and Thomas E. Levy; Whole-Body Dentistry: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health by Dr. Mark A. Breiner.
If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm an information and research junkie and consume a lot of info in a short period of time. About the time I discovered how root canals (not to mention mercury in amalgam fillings) are contributing to disease, I developed a blister on the outside of one of my root-canal teeth. The gums were a little sensitive.
And I just had this sense that my immune system was straining. I don't know how to describe it, exactly. I still looked and felt healthy, still running and playing tennis and working long hours and traveling with intense schedules, without incident.
But I've become pretty attuned to minor phenomena in my body, in my quest to be as healthy as I can be. And I FELT that my immune system was under assault. Was I impressionistic because of everything I'd read? Maybe. I don't have anything more compelling than the fact that I just felt like my immune system was revving, and maxed. That, and I had these weird rashes. Arms, legs, stomach.
It's not easy to get in with Dr. Wall. He does a lot of meticulous research and planning before a major procedures, and I had to go for a few hours for many diagnostic procedures. Then my $7,000 day in his office included 14 procedures, including bone cavitation, putting a fibrin plug/clot of my own blood rich in adult stem cells in the wound, to help heal and to help bone fill in. Plus a bone graft for the zirconium implant I will get for the tooth in front, in six months.
(You can see that the front one of the two extracted teeth is missing only if I laugh really big. The two extracted were at the back, on the top.)
I planned to be down-and-out for a couple of days. In fact, the Friday of my procedure, I had to make a tough decision. My undefeated tennis team had gone to the State playoffs and won. I had to miss sectionals, against 5 other Western states' top teams, to have my surgery. I didn't want to cancel and wait two more months.
So I chose to have the surgery.
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At Wasserstein, Lbo Stands For Lumbering Buyout OperationMark Maremont
Moments after Maybelline Inc. announced on Sept. 21 that its earnings would fall short of expectations, phones started to ring at the New York headquarters of Wasserstein Perella & Co. Angry investors in a Wasserstein leveraged buyout fund that had controlled Maybelline were calling to complain. Their beef: A few days before the announcement, when Maybelline had been trading at nearly $30, Wasserstein distributed the fund's Maybelline shares to its investors--taking for itself a big chunk of the investment's gain. But as they watched Maybelline stock plummet to $18, the investors cried foul.
Less than 24 hours later, Wasserstein agreed to recalculate the basis on which its management share was doled out, in effect handing an estimated $10 million back to its investors. That has mollified some of the big institutions in the fund. But it hasn't ended the contretemps. Many investors complain that Wasserstein botched the entire process by dumping more than 10 million shares of a thinly traded stock on them all at once. Doing so just before Maybelline cut its earnings forecast, says one investor, "was either stupid or devious. I don't have enough facts to judge, but I'm not fully satisfied with the process."
Michael J. Biondi, a Wasserstein managing director, denies any ill intent: "I like to think we were unlucky. We believe we have done everything we can to treat our investors fairly." But the Maybelline episode is another black eye for Wasserstein's ill-starred buyout fund, which has produced meager returns for a blue-chip list of investors who ponied up $1.05 billion in the late 1980s (table). Though Wasserstein says the fund's annual return is in the low teens, many investors say it will be lucky to reap annual returns of 5% to 10%--far below the 25% to 50% annual gains notched up by many buyout firms. Some investors are more pessimistic: "Limited partners will be lucky to get their money back," fumes a manager at one investor. Insiders say there is the threat of imminent legal action over the accounting of profits, a rarity for a private fund.
That's a long way from the heady days of 1988 and 1989, when Wasserstein raised the buyout fund. Then the hottest name in merger-and-acquisitions investment banking, Bruce J. Wasserstein's firm had no trouble convincing investors that its M&A expertise would enable it to snap up the best deals.
It didn't work out that way. The fund started deep in a hole in 1989 with a $350 million investment in Isosceles PLC, a British supermarket chain that turned sour within a year. And with the collapse of the high-yield bond market, deals became scarce by late 1990. Former Wasserstein employees say that the firm compounded the problem by treating the buyout fund like a stepchild: Only a few staffers were assigned to run the fund; investment bankers were supposed to help out part-time, but the awkward arrangement didn't work well.
What's more, sources close to the fund say the number of potential deals was small because investment banking firms wouldn't bring their best ideas to Wasserstein, seen as a rival. Moreover, they say, Wasserstein lacked the capital during one period to contribute to the investments as required by the partnership. That may be why the fund didn't do a single new transaction during one 31/2-year stretch. Randall J. Weisenburger, who now runs the Wasserstein fund, says the firm had plenty of capital and adds that the firm has had no problem finding deals.
SELECTIVE BUYING. By the time its investment period ended in August, the Wasserstein fund had put about $900 million into only seven deals. The record: Two were disasters, a third is still struggling, and the rest are winners. Meanwhile, Wasserstein was getting about $12 million a year in management fees. And it reaped hefty fees acting as an investment banker to the fund. Selling bits of Wickes Cos. (now Collins & Aikman Group Inc.) netted at least $30 million in fees for Wasserstein.
Of the seven deals, Maybelline was by far the biggest success. By the time the cosmetics company went public in late 1992, the Wasserstein fund had already recouped a sizable chunk of its $155 million investment. But in recent months, says Weisenburger, some of the fund's investors have wanted to increase their liquidity. Maybelline seemed the obvious choice, and Wasserstein decided to distribute the stock to investors rather than sell it in a secondary offering.
Bad timing. Maybelline had been counting on growth in its new Revitalizing line of cosmetics. But late this summer, sales started to slow. Weisenburger says his firm didn't know about the slowdown until its executives were briefed by management on Sept. 20, two business days after the shares had been distributed. Most observers agree that the sequence of events was embarrassing but don't believe Wasserstein intentionally tried to cheat investors. "The timing sure looks bad, but they're just not that stupid," says a manager at a big investor not involved in the situation. And Wasserstein's Biondi insists that the firm realized it had made a mistake and moved to fix it even before investors began complaining.
CREDIBILITY GAP. But some Wasserstein investors aren't sure that's the full story. With four seats on the board and control of the company, they figure Wasserstein was keeping close tabs on operations. Also, Smith Barney Shearson Inc. analyst Holly B. Becker had sniffed trouble. Relying on information from retailers and competitors, she realized that Revitalizing was slowing and downgraded Maybelline stock on Sept. 19, the day before Wasserstein says management gave it the bad news. (Becker won't comment.) "How could an analyst on the outside figure this out, but somehow Maybelline's management didn't know?" asks an executive at one fund investor. "It strains credibility."
One reason Wasserstein may have moved with such alacrity to assuage its investors: Investment bankers say the firm is trying to launch another buyout fund. Wasserstein has put out feelers to several firms that raise money for such funds, but so far it has no takers. "Based on their record, it would be very difficult for them to raise a fund in the large institutional market," says a banker at one such money-raising firm. One of Wasserstein's angry investors puts it more bluntly: "The idea that they're starting another fund is preposterous. It belongs in a Woody Allen movie."
With deal mania back in fashion, Wasserstein bankers are having a banner year anyway. They've advised on some of the biggest transactions this year, including Sandoz Ltd.'s purchase of Gerber Products Co. They may be learning, as critics point out, that there's a big difference between advising on deals and actually doing them.
BIG BUCKS SOME INVESTORS IN WASSERSTEIN PERELLA BUYOUT PARTNERSHIPS Commitment, millions DAIWA BANK $100 MH EQUITY (CHEMICAL BANKING) 100 FISHER BROTHERS FINANCIAL 50 REVERE EQUITY 50 SUMITOMO BANK 25 GEORGIA-PACIFIC 25 BANKERS TRUST 25 BANKAMERICA 25 TORONTO-DOMINION INVESTMENTS 25 EMERSON ELECTRIC 15 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE 5 DATA: 1989 PARTNERSHIP DOCUMENTS


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On Loving what is Good
This post continues a series of reflections that I began here.
I want to pause a moment, and go back to Leah Libresco's blog post that kicked off this set of reflections. She says,
There are a lot of out, queer people in relationships, raising children, or hoping very much to wind up in one or both of those categories. Pro-traditional marriage movements are a threat to their relationships with the people they love most.
Leah suggests that when we oppose same-sex marriage, we are in effect asking these people to leave their partners; that we are saying that they should break up with people who love them, for their own good. Or, perhaps, she is saying that that's what people in committed same-sex relationships hear us saying. In essence, we appear to be saying, "This relationship in which you have found love and joy—it's bad. There's nothing good about it. The love and joy you've found: it's an illusion. We reject it, and you should, too."
It struck me when I read Leah's post, and I continue to think, that this extreme point of view is indefensible. It might be what "queer people in relationships" hear; and it might be what some of us do in fact think. And it might be true in certain cases; some relationships are simply toxic for one or both partners.
But consider two people who have made a commitment to each other, who have agreed to support each other through thick and thin, who have taken on the commitment of raising children as best they know how, who are practicing patience, loyalty, forgiveness, charity towards each other: is there nothing there that is good?
Is there sin in such a relationship? Surely, because there is sin in every human being we meet, and hence in every relationship. But there can be great goodness as well. We need to recognize that, and we need to love what is good.
Are there moral issues involved with same-sex marriage? Certainly there are (for the record, my views on sexual morality can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church). It must be difficult for a same-sex couple approaching the Church to put aside those aspects of their relationship. But that is not to say that everything must be put aside. It may be necessary to make changes, but against charity there is no law.
By mikenola, August 21, 2012 @ 11:15 am
I came across your blog today from a link on Joe My God. http://www.foothills.wjduquette.com/blog/archives/2739
I noticed the Latin in your coat of arms and started looking around to find out what someone who penned that graphic would have to say in juxtaposition to that coat of arms.
Now I have not read a great deal of your posts, but the above did cause me to feel even more confused about your points of view.
in particular this statement "Certainly there are (for the record, my views on sexual morality can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church)."
Now unless you went to a different Catholic Church than I did the Catechism is pretty clear on "sexual morality"…only married people, only missionary position, no birth control, female virgin at marraige, no mention of male virginity, gays are an abomination.
and I don't see how that basis for your views allows for what seems to be at worst a live and let live view of gays and at best a friend and supporter of LGBT individuals and their relationships, children and families.
I certainly not slamming you for being Catholic, though in truth the empire of Catholicism is, to me, an anachronism that really needs to join the 21st century or die off.
The leaders of the Catholic church are publicly and proudly misogynistic; they are prevaricating protectors of pedophile priests; they are interested mainly in their world stature and lining theirs and the churches coffers.
That does not mean there are not good people who are Catholics; lay-people, priests, and nuns. Just that the empire is rotten from the top down.
The empire has been rotting since before the Crusades and history is replete with the vile actions of its leaders.
I could type for hours on the sins of the church, but you get my point. How do the supposedly "moral" teachings generated by degenerates so compel your life?
By Will Duquette, August 21, 2012 @ 4:00 pm
Mike said:
Now unless you went to a different Catholic Church than I did the Catechism is pretty clear on "sexual morality"…only married people, only missionary position, no birth control, female virgin at marraige, no mention of male virginity, gays are an abomination.
It's true that the Catechism of the Catholic Church says that only married people may licitly have sex, and that artificial contraception is forbidden. I'd be quite curious to see citations on where the CCC discusses the missionary position is allowed or female vs. male virginity at marriage, or where it says that gays are an abomination. The CCC does say that same-sex attraction is disordered, by which it simply means that it is not directed toward its proper object.
Let me assure you that it is my intent to be a faithful son of the Church and to believe what the Church teaches. And my views, as recorded here, are in line with that—at least, they are supposed to be. Let me further say that I'm generally considered to be fairly conservative as Catholics go. So if my views mystify you, perhaps that's because the Church isn't what you think it is.


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Chewy Coconut Macaroons
These traditional Passover sweets are crunchy on the outside, moist and chewy inside.
- Prep:
- Total Time:
- Yield: Makes 30
Source: Everyday Food, April 2004
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (or coat generously with nonstick cooking spray).
In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt until frothy. With a fork, stir in coconut until moistened.
Drop mixture by packed level tablespoons onto prepared sheet (cookies will not spread). Bake until lightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.


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Some of Apple's overseas suppliers are still engaged in multiple types of labor violations, according to a new report from the Fair Labor Association (FLA), an independent organization that monitors companies' compliance with international labor standards. The FLA's recent report covered two facilities operated by Apple supplier Quanta that are located in the Chinese cities of Changshu and Shanghai. While the FLA audit of the facilities was conducted last year, the assessment report wasn't published until August of this year. Apple has been a member of the Washington-based Fair Labor Association since 2012, when a spate of Foxconn employee suicides publicized the poor labor conditions found at some of the factories operated by the Cupertino-based company's Chinese suppliers.
According to the report, FLA inspectors found multiple code violations at both facilities. Many employees had been charged illegal hiring fees by brokers who recruited the workers for the facilities. FLA inspectors found that both facilities were giving young interns (16 and 17 years of age) overtime in violation of local laws and the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct. Workers were also not being given the required twenty-four consecutive hours of rest per seven-day period. Many workers were also performing work off the clock and were not being appropriately compensated during sick leave.
Both Quanta-operated facilities were found to be lacking appropriate systems to address workers' grievances and many workers reported being subjected to verbal abuse by their supervisors. Various health and safety problems were also found, including unreliable or incomplete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), poor air quality, lack of emergency equipment, and improper storage of flammable and toxic substances. The FLA also noted that all of the workers at both facilities were being involuntarily enrolled in the sole official Chinese trade union, the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU). However, the FLA pointed out that this was a widespread practice in China's factories and was not exclusive to Quanta.


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Melissa McCarthy Slam Dunks 'SNL' Promos
By JACKIE WILLIS
January 29, 2014
Before the "Super Sports Match Show" on Sunday (a.k.a. Super Bowl XLVIII), Melissa McCarthy will host Saturday Night Live for a third time, and this makes her wanna sing, dance, run with the Olympic torch and slam dunk tiny basketballs.
With the help of SNL star Kenan Thompson, the 43-year-old Mike & Molly actress gives audiences a taste of her comedy chops in her new promos.
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Do you think McCarthy can top last week's host Jonah Hill? State your case in the comments.


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This week we're joined by two fabulous pinners over on Craftsy's Pinterest account: Kim Werker and Laura Nelkin. Kim loves crochet, cleverness, crafts, summer camp and good books. As such, her pins cover everything from inspirational sayings to patterns and tutorials, with nearly 2,000 followers tuned in. Laura is the instructor of Craftsy online classes Lace from the Inside Out, Mastering Lace Shawls, and Knitting with Beads. As such she is currently enamored with lace and incorporating beads into knitted jewelry, so most of her pins, from color to cuteness, lean in this direction. Head on over and follow along with Kim's Craftsy collaborator board here, as well as Laura's Craftsy collaborator board here! But first, learn more about both ladies, when they started pinning, and what keeps bringing them back!
When and why did you join Pinterest?
I can't remember exactly when I joined, but it was early enough that I needed to be invited, and it was before Pinterest became THE EVERYTHING. I joined because the visual design kind of blew my mind, and also I'm a habitual social-media early adopter. I like collecting stuff online, and I like how Pinterest focuses on collecting imagery and organizing it however you'd like.
Which of your boards is the most popular and did you expect that?
My Crochet board is far and away the most popular. I did expect that, since I've worked professionally in crochet for a long time, and though I don't focus exclusively on crochet in my work anymore, it's how lots of people know me. It's also the board I pin to the most (which I didn't even realize until your question led me to look at all my boards).
We couldn't help but notice your Boler Envy board. Can you tell us a little bit more about that?
Boler camper trailers were made in Canada from the late '60s to the late '70s. They're small, super lightweight fiberglass campers, and I want one. Bad. A friend told me about them a few years ago, suggesting I get one to serve as Mighty Ugly headquarters – like a mobile crafts- and creativity-workshop studio. It won't fly for me as a business expense, but I totally fell in love with the idea of traveling around with one of these. As it happens, my partner is a little fanatical about campers, so we've been fantasizing about buying one off Craigslist, fixing it up and making it pretty, and traveling around the Pacific Northwest for a few summers with our kid and the dog. With airfare so expensive, we figure we'll pay for the trailer and an old car to tow it (our wee Honda Fit won't cut it) in just a few family holidays.
Have you created anything yet from your I Wanna Make It board?
Umm. *looks away* One thing? I visit this board all the time, though, if that counts for anything. I used the lavender-sachet tutorial I pinned to make beanbags for my toddler. But I swear I'm going to make more things on there. Soon. For real.
Your Geekery board is great. What sorts of places do you find those types of pins?
Geeky crafters are legion! I find pins for this board all over the place – from people on Twitter and Facebook, on blogs and websites I read. Lots of times, people I know both online and off- email me about things they think I'll enjoy. I love when people do that. I feel so understood and so loved!
What excites you about pinning with Craftsy this week?
I'm excited to have an excuse to do a lot of pinning. I've been so busy working on my book and on The Holocene, I've not been allowing myself too much time to just surf around. So thank you, Craftsy, for giving me license to pin like a madwoman for a week. Also, I'm looking forward to connecting with more crafters on Pinterest. *waves at crafters*
How did you first hear about Pinterest and what made you want to join?
I heard about Pinterest when it first came out and I told myself I wasn't allowed to have another place on-line I would get addicted to that would potentially be a time suck! I steered clear, while many of my friends and colleagues were smitten. But I was like "Oh, no, not me, I'm not falling down that rabbit hole!"
And then one day, I think I was at Craftsy filming my last class, Michael, in the marketing department, convinced me that Pinterest was actually an effective business tool, and that I should totally do it! So I did, I guess all I needed was the justification that it was for "work"…. I will admit, I'm not using it so much for work, but I do use it for play, and organization!
Which of your boards is the most popular and did you expect that?
I did not even know the answer to this question… so I went and looked. It's my Nelkin Designs board, which isn't too surprising as many of the people who knit my designs follow me on Pinterest and like to see what I am up to!
Your Adventuring board looks like a lot of fun. What inspired you to create it?
I ADORE traveling. I quickly realized that a functional way for me to use Pinterest was to create pins that would create a visual list of places I'd love to go one day or places I've been that are just stunning! It's starting to become my travel wish list!
Do you have any favorite pins on your Nelkin Designs Knits board?
Yes, I do! My original intention with this board was to Pin projects knit in my patterns by others. Just look at this Jamie Lee… this knitter has so much style! I adore seeing her rock this summer sweater!
Have you ever tried to create any of the pins on your Yum board?
I have and actually I think that my Yum board is the board I personally use the most. Although I have an extensive collection of cookbooks (some might call it an addiction) I've started referring to the Internet more and more for recipes. I've found that if I pin them then when it's time to meal plan for the week I can justify a little Pinterest time!
It helps when the recipes have beautiful photos, of course, but I'll pin something just to find the recipe again even if the photo isn't my favorite. I'm functional like that! I've made the Zuchini Tots, Make Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies (a fav of ours), Shakshuka, massaged Kale Salad, and more. In fact, I just got hungry and a little inspired to cook dinner just looking at it the board with you!
What excites you about pinning with Craftsy this week?
To say that I've been busy lately is an understatement… I've been super super busy! I'm writing a book, launching a Mystery KAL, and teaching online and in person, and as a result, "me" time has been curtailed quite a bit! I am looking at this week as a little treat! I get to spend time on Pinterest, call it "work" and load up on inspiration…. How fun! Thanks so much, Craftsy, for inviting me to be a guest pinner!
Catch our featured pinners on Monday of next week. And in case you missed it, learn more about our guest pinners from last week.


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1. Juice Cubes
Juice Cubes is a puzzle game developed by Rovio Stars Ltd. Players must connect the cubes and create explosive fruit bombs. Meet pirates, mermaids, witches in 165+ levels with challenging puzzles. Unlock new island and wacky characters. Juice Cubes is easy to play and highly addicting. You can download Juice Cubes Android app from the Google Play Store here.
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We dug deep in the Google Play Store to bring you new puzzle, action, and strategy games for Android. Hope you discover some cool new free games!Click here to read more
2. Jelly Splash
Jelly Splash is a new puzzle game developed by Wooga. Connect colorful lines of jelly and set color free in Jelly Land. Use booster to help you solve over 100 levels in this addicting puzzle adventure. Compete against your friends and make your way to the top of the leaderboards. You can download Jelly Splash Android app from the Google Play Store here.
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Here's our list of the top 10 best Samsung Galaxy Note 3 apps that you need to download.Click here to read more
3. 4 Pics 1 Song
4 Pics 1 Song is a puzzle game developed by Game Circus LLC. In 4 pics 1 Song, players will see four images, and your task is to figure out the song title. Select letters to fill in the blank tiles. If you guess the right answer, you will be rewarded with coins to move onto the next level. You can download 4 Pics 1 Song Android app from the Google Play Store here.
Top 5 Best Endless Runner Games for Android
See how far you can run in the Top 5 Endless Runner Games for Android.Click here to read more
4. Where's My Water? 2
Where's My Water? 2 by Disney is the sequel to the popular Where's my Water?, featuring three brand new locations and modes. Players will need to dig as fast as they can to guide fresh water and steam to help out Swampy and his friends. Get as many ducks as you can and earn duckies such as gladiator-duckie, astronaut-duckie, and hula-duckie. Where's My Water? 2 is a great game for both kids and parents to play together as its highly entertaining. You can download Where's My Water? 2 Android app from the Google Play Store here.
Top 5 Tower Defense Games for Android
Build the perfect kingdom and battle against hordes of enemies in the top 5 tower defense games for Android.Click here to read more
5. Shoot Bubble Deluxe
Shoot Bubble Deluxe is a classic shooting bubble game developed by City Games LLC. The objective of the game is to make combinations of 3 or more bubbles and make them burst. Clear all the bubbles and advance to the next level. Players can choose from puzzle mode or arcade mode. Have fun playing in 300 levels of puzzles. Earn points for each bubble blast and make your way to the global leader board. You can download Shoot Bubble Deluxe Android app from the Google Play Store here.


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Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:44 am
donjon wrote:Be strong and positive u can beat
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:30 pm
Fri Oct 14, 2011 1:37 am
Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:31 am
Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:21 am
elvisa wrote:donjon wrote:Be strong and positive u can beat
I try all I can to be strong and I`m sure I can beat.......
I stay positive even though it`s really hard sometimes due to illness from the chemo, I got ONLY 2 of them left , last one is due october 3 and I can`t wait to get it all over with....pyw.....After that I still need rays every day for a month, but hope for it to be kind to me
Some of the things that helps me looking forward is as today when my sister and I was booking flights and hotels for London Elvis in concerts 16 and 17 march, so now I have concerts tickets, flight tickets and hotel stays all ready for the trip......what a great feeling that is, and I almost can`t wait. March is a long time from now it seems, but I`ll be fighting to be fit when the time comes.
We got 2 hotels near by both The 02 Arena and Wembley, just a 10 min walk away each venue so that`s great(Expensive though , but I don`t care. I never in my life spend that kind of money on something like this, so now is the time......Now or never )
Before I got sick (This time), my plan was to go to Memphis in january 2012(My 50 birthday) and I still hope for me to be fit by then, but time will show if I`ll make it in time and if the fan-tour from Denmark will be at all. This year the Danish fanclub august tour has been delayed to mid september, so what will happen to the january tour i don`t know yet. Anyway, I`m still looking forward to go to Memphis.......as soon as possible
Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:02 am
dreambear wrote:Hi Elvisa!
I hope you´re getting better each day, so you ca do that Memphis trip. Never been there, but one day I will.
When you´re recovered, will it be a "Gammeldansk"??? (Strong danish "spiritus")
Best wishes!
rlj4ep wrote:Hi Elvisa
I am sorry to hear about your health condition, but do not give up! Remain positive. I join all from this board who will uphold you in prayer daily. I am also hoping your trip Memphis is able to happen in January. While Graceland is awesome, the city of Memphis itself is exciting. I do agree, that Elvis' music does seem to have a claming effect. Keep the faith!!
rjm wrote:I too am hoping to get to Memphis next year, my health permitting. Would like to meet you and share "war stories"!
In any event, when your appetite returns, remember the best barbecue in the world awaits.
And the best music. It'll be fun.
Meanwhile, hold onto your own obvious strength.
My sincere best wishes,
epf wrote:
Dear Elvisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If i am not mistaken you had your last chemo by now. How did it work out? Did everything go well? Keep on fighting and i am rooting for you to celebrate your 50th in Memphis!
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:08 pm
Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:21 am
sylvain wrote:Hey Vinni
good to hear you again
i was away for the weekend
you have to take it day by day now
every step is one closer
mayby i see you again next august in Memphis
big kiss from Belgium
Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:32 am
Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:59 pm
elvisa wrote:sylvain wrote:Hey Vinni
good to hear you again
i was away for the weekend
you have to take it day by day now
every step is one closer
mayby i see you again next august in Memphis
big kiss from Belgium
Thank you Sylvain.......big kiss back to you
I sure take day by day, now I`m half way through the rays......ONLY 3 weeks left and hopefully cured. I`m home now for the weekend and enjoy it, but I also know that when Monday comes......I don`t want to go back to the hospital , but I have to.
Till now I only feel a little hurt from the rays.......nothing bad, ....hope it`ll stay that way.
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Why do some manufacturers put the battery in the trunk
Weight distribution ! C'mon is it that critical to distribute that little bit of weight to the back on a road car ?
The thick cables leading to and from the engine bay weigh nothing ? & then the losses...
& then some smart ass copies this layout, gets it all wrong and wonders why his engine now performs ****ty
The elctronics guy inside me scratches his head in bewilderment
It does help balance the load, keeps the battery away from engine heat and fumes and makes space in the engine bay. The thick cables going to the back are not so heavy.
Lots of cars have the battery under the rear seat or in the boot...trunk if you are in the USA
The only problem I have with this is that a charging battery, escpecially if it is an old un-sealed lead acid battery, can give off hydrogen fumes which could go "Boom" if your back seat passenger lights up a smoke.
Oh and as regards the issue of can you push start an E30 without a battery fitted....why does somebody not do a test for us and put us out of our missery??
I personally believe that the metal core of the rotor will pick up some magnetism over time and will become a "weak" permanent magnet and hence self-exitation can happen if you spin the alternator fast enough!
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