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As much as I like some of the Dolphins FA signings and draft picks, there really isn't any reason to assume that Ryan Tannehill will just be a good QB day one of his second season. All he really showed last year was that he wasn't as bad as Mark Sanchez. He could make a huge leap and be great, or he could fall flat. And at the end of the day, Tannehill's gonna be the deciding factor in whether the Dolphins are a playoff team or not. Ceiling for the team's 10-6. Floor's 6-10. I'm leaning towards 8-8.
The way i'm seeing it, the Jets are gonna be much more able to get to the QB this year than in the past and that will send positive ripples up the rest of the Defense. I'm expecting a strong D and at least a middle of the pack offense. Marty will make a huge difference this year. That should lead to a really good season for the Jets.
IMO i'm not worried about how strong the Pats, Phins or Bills are. This is all about the Jets and what they do. We need to get the QB spot settled and the WR position strengthened. I think Geno will beat out Mark, simply because he's more talented in every way. Mark had all the advantages and still didn't close the door on Geno. Once Geno has gotten the hang of the technical side of this offense, he's gonna take off. Thing is we've got to make sure he has targets. TE seems to be better. RB is stocked. Only issue is the WR spot which we'll see how that goes in TCamp. They can always add a vet FA.
As long as they have Brady they gonna be a contender. 35 years is nothing for a pocket passer (Brady, Peyton). Add to that some kind of cheating and you have a team which probably is a favorite to win division by 2 games.
I cannot see Jets with Suckchez or Geno to win more then 7 games. Call me pessimist.
I really wish we can ban some of the whiny sojf *****es on this thread.
Let's assume that the Patsies do take the long-awaited "step back" this year (here, piggy ...).
Someone else needs to steup up to make it matter.
I don't honestly see the Jets breaking into double digit wins this year. Could happen, I just don't see it.
Same with Buffalo. I just don't see it.
Miami? Lots of hype and expectations right now, and at the heart of it is one question - can Tannehill make this team a true contender? Could happen, I just don't see it. I still think they're the best chance at unseating the Patsies, but I think if they do it'll be more about how far NE fall rather than how high Miami climb.
Best way to look at this, as far as I'm concerned, is how the Phins / Jets / Bills stack up against the rest of the league, not just our own division. Being strong in a weak division isn't much use if you get pulverised once you go up agaisnt the other big boys in the neighbourhood. I don't see Miami challenging the likes of Denver, Houston, Baltimore. Maybe the contenders in those divisions, like Cincy or Indy, but I don't see Miami (or the Jets or Bills) challenging the current presumed cream of the crop.
I don't see the Jets contending but I do not see them as candidates for the first pick in next year's draft ... 6 to 8 wins. If healthy Rex's defense will keep us in a lot of games. I do not see Geno Smith supplanting Mark Sanchez, unless Sanchez is hurt. That does not say so much about Sanchez but more about my thoughts on Geno Smith.
Dolphins may be the team to challenge the Patriots but Belichick will trade for help if AH is suspended for a long period or convicted. Brady will get a minimum of ten wins but I expect north of that, nothing suggests otherwise despite the question marks at tight end.
Let's face it, the Patriots have offended Odin, the Allfather. We can expect the following to pass:
1. Brady gets injured while trying to find someone to pass to because
2. Danny Amendola is already injured as usual and on the DL and
3. Tim Tebow is called by a miraculous series of event to be the Pats' QB causing
4. Bill Bellicick to start communicating directly with prairie dogs.
Trust me, you don't mess with Odin.
In 97, rainman???
In 97, Gay Tammy was backing up a Wide Receiver/Baseball player for the Wolverine's
seriously, gramps
the mind is a terrible thing to lose
If idzik doesn't sign Bray soon, that'll be his first big mistake. Maybe he's waiting to see if Mark will start but they're wasting valuable practice time. I'm hoping to hear he heads out to Jets west even though he's not signed.
A corps of Holmes, Bray, Kerley, Hill n Winslow is pretty damn good. Signing Bray makes a slow comeback from Holmes bearable. And say Winslow can't stay healthy, have a big target like Edwards will soften that blow a bit too.
In short... sign - this - beast
Based on fact. Not what people love to write about. He was our best weapon once signed last year.
Not sure why some don't see that. Is he a top tier 1. No. But a solid 2, yes. Not to mention a great teammate who wants to be a Jet.
One in particular was something like a 15yd route where the pass was off target by like 4 feet. He turned and adjusted/reached (over-powering the defender) in like a quarter second to make the grab. A catch no one else on the team could have made. It took size, power, hands, and reflexes to pull that one down.
Did he have 10 catches a game for 120yds, no even close. But 3 or 4 catches for 30yrds was probably the best performance we had on O all last year. Now combine that with Holmes, Kerley, Winslow, and a hopefully improved Hill... those numbers grow.


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Pope Francis gave his first Angelus today.
Here are quotes from Vatican radio:
"Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to cast his stone." "He has come for us," said Pope Francis in his homily, "when we recognize that we are sinners."
Mercy, in fact, was the key lesson and the Good News proclaimed this Sunday. "Mercy," said Pope Francis, "is the Lord's most powerful message." Speaking without a prepared text, Pope Francis said, "If we are like the Pharisee before the altar, [who said], 'Thank you, Lord, for not making me like all the other men, and especially not like that fellow at the door, like that publican…,' well, then we do not know the heart of the Lord, and we shall not ever have the joy of feeling this mercy."
Pope Francis went on to say, "It is not easy trust oneself to the mercy of God, because [His mercy] is an unfathomable abyss – but we must do it!" Pope Francis continued, "He has the ability to forget, [which is] special: He forgets [our sins], He kisses you, He embraces you, and He says to you, 'Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now, on, sin no more.' Only that counsel does He give you." Pope Francis concluded, saying, "We ask for the grace of never tiring of asking pardon, for He never tires of pardoning." (Read more here.)
Zenit has an English translation of the entire homily. Go here to read it.

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well today I was at the library.and there was a couple,they also have a little boy named finn.I was talking to them months ago about homeschooling etc.
the father realy avoided me today and didnt like his wife chatting,I think he was uncomfortable with us homeschooling.they are such a sweet family,and their little boy is lovely,I was sad that it made him uncomfortable..or maybe i had bad body odour...LOL
its days like this I feel a little sad and alone with what we are doing.
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I get that sometimes too. On the other hand I've seen a homeschooling parent act snobby with parents of kids that go to public school. I just try to remember why I made me decision to homeschool to begin with, then I feel better.
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I respect the decision of a parent either way.just felt extra sensisive today i think,thankx for making me feel better
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New West Bank's two locations -- one in Greeley and the other in Eaton -- will be added to Bank of Colorado and will become part of Bank of Colorado's 33 branch network .
"We are pleased to add the New West branches to the Bank of Colorado family. We look forward to continuing the tradition of meeting local needs through our ownership of New West Bank," said Sid Dinsdale, co-chairman of Bank of Colorado. Chris Dinsdale of Sterling serves as the other co-chairman.
Leroy Leavitt, chairman of New West Bank said, "The agreement with Bank of Colorado seems like a natural fit. Both New West Bank and Bank of Colorado have been and will be operated under a community banking model and both are big believers in giving back to the communities where we are in business. Bank of Colorado's commitment to customer service mirrors the foundation built by New West Bank."
The staff at New West Bank is expected to continue as Bank of Colorado employees, according to the release, and will retain local management and local control.
"We sought an acquirer like Bank of Colorado because they share our bank's set of values. This will be a great combination for our employees and for our loyal customers," said Bill Hertneky, CEO of New West Bank.
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Being a Hyperborean creature I have returned once more to the forums at the first sniff of winter - preferring to remain in stasis in the ice caves of Antartica for the summer months.
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question Kagome : Could someone tell me where Alton Brown recipe for pork related ?
HELP epiode I remember but I can not find the recipe for pork tenderloin Alton Brown. Who? Food Network that he did not! HELP please! (Thanks in advance) best answer:
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http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0, 1977, FOOD_9936_32931, 00.htmlCenter Cut tenderloin recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005Darstellen : good eats episode: Tender Is the Loin 2 1 1 / 2 teaspoon salt koscher1 1 / 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper teaspoon Pfeffer1 Kreuzkümmel1 roast for 1 1/4-pound fillet cut from the middle of all TL Filet1 oven to 250 degrees F. PflanzenölDen Combine kosher salt, black pepper, cumin and fried in a bowl. Roll roast in seasonings, coating gut.Heizen you a cast iron skillet over high heat. Once the pan is hot, brush the roast with olive oil and sear on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total cooking time. Remove the roast on a baking sheet lined with foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes lassen.Legen the roast back in the pan, place in oven and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 ° F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, wrap in paper and let stand for 30 minutes before cutting. Allow me a moment!
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Pirelli 'Top employer' in Germania
Pirelli is a 'Top Employer Automotive 2010/2011' in Germany. That has been confirmed by CFR, the international research institute that provides comparative analyses on HR management and best company practices.
Business culture, work-life balance, pay, training, career development opportunities and innovation management; those were the aspects examined this year in the CFR study, which has rewarded 25 companies in the automotive sector, from the major car manufacturers to small replacement product suppliers. Now in its fourth year, the research was carried out in collaboration with the consultancy company A.T. Kearney, CAR (the Centre for Automotive Research), the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Association of the German Motor Industry.
In particular, Pirelli distinguished itself in the primary benefit, career opportunities and innovation management categories. "For us and our employees, these are very important. To create an environment in which people feel at ease and can develop their abilities is, for us, a fundamental task. The award we have received makes us very happy and even more motivated in our commitment to work well for our employees", declared Josef Lottes, head of human resources and organisation at Pirelli Germany.
CFR is an independent research company with operations in 12 countries on three continents. The HR projects of the CFR Institute include Top Employers (known locally as Best Employers South Africa, Top Arbeitgeber Deutschland und Der Schweiz and Top Employeurs France) plus projects in specific sectors such as Top Arbeitgeber Automotive, Top IT Employers, Britain's Top Legal Employers and Careers SA.
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You do NOT want to poke fun at Taylor Swift on a shirt without the approval of her camp or her fans.
You'll recall that last month, Abercrombie & Fitch pulled a T-shirt that read "#more boyfriends than t.s." after fans complained. Soon afterward, Taylor's reps asked the owner of a Rhode Island T-shirt business to stop selling a tee that mocked Taylor buying a mansion in the state's village of Watch Hill.
The latest Taylor clothing controversy centers around a tank top that lists the last names of her celebrity ex-boyfriends. The brand behind the top, Bad Kids Clothing, explains on its website that the shirt was inspired by a "light-hearted joke between friends," a couple of whom are Taylor fans. The shirt originally read, "Jonas & Till & Lautner & Mayer & Monteith & Gyllenhaal & Redmayne & Efron & Kennedy & Styles."
The online brand posted a picture of the shirt on Instagram, and long story short, Taylor fans "threatened to kill us and burn our store down because of how disrespectful we were being to Taylor," according to its website.
Bad Kids Clothing states that a new wave of attacks from the fans began after Glee actor Cory Monteith — one of the men mentioned on the top — died last Saturday.
The brand says, "We will not be removing the shirt from our store. We will however remove Cory's name. This shirt is intended to be light-hearted and a joke — for those who can understand this type of humor. We will deal with the death threats and incredible slander from here on out, when necessary, with proper authorities as it is never acceptable to threaten anyone's life."
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PROVIDENCE, RI -- The number of new business entities created in the first quarter fell slightly compared to a year ago, according to data released today by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis.
From January through March, 1,906 new business entities registered with the Secretary of State's office, down nearly 4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2012, when 1,976 registered. It is the first time there has been a year-over-year decline in the first quarter since 2009 to 2010.
"The economy has been giving off mixed signals for awhile, so this shouldn't be viewed with alarm. The only thing we may be able to read into this is that many people still have confidence in Rhode Island's long-term potential," said Mollis.
The first quarter results are a modest contrast with what the Secretary of State's office reported for calendar year 2012, when the number of new filings increased for two consecutive years for the first time since 2007.
Mollis tracks quarterly business filings because most newly formed business entities in Rhode Island choose a corporate structure that requires registering with his office. More than 70,000 limited liability companies and for-profit and non-profit corporations are currently registered.
In addition to its work with start-ups, the Secretary of State's office also oversees recording commercial liens, registering notaries public and protecting corporate trademarks.
Secretary of State Mollis is committed to making it easier for Rhode Islanders to vote, making it easier to do business in Rhode Island and making government more open and accessible. For more information about the programs and services the Secretary of State offers Rhode Islanders, visit sos.ri.gov.
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Of course this is Tal Smith's tribute:
"He could be very kind and very generous in ways that were never brought to the attention of the media or the public. He would pay tuition for people he met to go to college; he paid more hospital bills, funeral bills; he carried more people on the payroll after their useful employment had ended. He was always there for anybody in need. And he did so without seeking any credit or any recognition."
Then we get this:
"We had a number of very spirited discussions; some might even call them arguments. If you made your point, George would concede and say, "Ok, damn it to hell, you win." We had a number of those when I was working for him and even when I went back to Houston."
Smith recalls one particular argument that occurred when Smith was the General Manager of the Astros. Smith had traded Cliff Johnson to the Yankees and there was miscommunication about exactly what the Astros were to receive in return. The disagreement turned into a hearing at the commissioner's office.
"I can get quite passionate about things and I was making my point. Finally, George slapped the table and said, "OK Tal, you don't have to yell at me. You win."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
What does Tal Smith remember about George Steinbrenner? Being right.
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"he carried more people on the payroll after their useful employment had ended."
I guess Steinbrenner and McLane have something in common, funny its coming from Tal.
- July 13, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Joe said...
RIP George Steinbrenner. Owners like him give baseball it's mystique not many other sports owners have. Hey and give Tal a break, he saves us money all the time when he goes all superman like and turns into Mr. Arbitration.
- July 13, 2010 at 5:23 PM
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Just shy of 40 years after the band Big Star last played at the Overton Park Shell, the short-lived Memphis band is about to have a bigger summer locally than it could have envisioned in 1974.
Once the summer concert season at the Levitt Shell ends this weekend, the summer concert film series begins at the Shell, which has featured a wide range of concert films covering the last 50 years.
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A long-awaited documentary about what has become the city's most famous unknown band opens Friday, July 12, in a movie theater at the epicenter of the 1970s Memphis environment the band lived its short life in.
"Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" opens Friday for a run at Malco's Studio on the Square in Overton Square.
But the documentary isn't the only reminder of Big Star's continuing past.
When the third annual Indie Memphis concert film series gets underway July 18 at the Levitt Shell, the lineup will include the 1994 concert film "Big Star: Live in Memphis."
It's a reunion of the band at the New Daisy Theater on Beale Street that featured original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer of The Posies. It was the first Big Star performance in Memphis in almost 20 years.
The Big Star concert film shows Aug. 24 at the Shell.
"Big Star is near and dear to our hearts at the Shell. They have a long history at the Shell," said Anne E. Pitts, executive director of the Levitt Shell. "It's going to be a wonderful moment."
The film series with selections made by the Indie Memphis Film Festival debuts Friday, July 18, with the 1986 concert film "Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest."
"It started out as something that they were doing more or less as a promotion or leading into the Indie Memphis film festival and then the popularity of it just became so huge," Pitts said. "People were really starting to ask about it all year long and anticipate it for the summer time."
The week after the Queen film, the series switches to a regular Saturday slot on July 27 with "The Doors Live at the Bowl '68" followed by the 2011 film "Big Easy Express" on Aug. 3.
The Aug. 10 screening is a Rolling Stones double feature of the 1968 television show that never aired – "Rock & Roll Circus" and "Some Girls Live in Texas '78."
"Paul McCartney & Wings: Rockshow," the 1975-1976 concert film, is featured Aug. 17 with the Big Star New Daisy concert film closing out the series.
"We're starting right after the concerts end and then we will end the films right before the fall season begins," Pitts said. "For us it's great because there's always action happening at the Shell."
But when the movie screen replaces the live bands on the Shell's stage, Pitts said there are some differences.
"Our concerts are all family-friendly concerts, and they're very family centric and they are presented at a time of day that makes it easy for families to come out together and spend that time and enjoy the concerts and get home and be able to get the kids to bed at a decent hour," she said. "With the films, because they have to start much later (dusk) … they are being presented at a time when it's still something families can enjoy together. But the ones with the younger kids are probably not going to be able to attend because of the lateness of the start time."
All of the films bring to mind the Shell's controversial concert heyday in the late 1960s and through the 1970s.
A 1971 Shell performance by Big Star is combined with some rehearsal tracks for the 1999 CD release "Big Star: Nobody Can Dance," which features cover art of a work crew tending to the old wooden benches that were once the seating area of the Shell.
By the 1974 concert at the Shell, Big Star had been through several lineup changes and remained plagued by distribution problems tied to Stax Records as well as other problems of the music business of the day.
A year and a half later the power pop band would break up and vanish into complete obscurity that lasted about 20 years.
By the mid-1990s, Big Star was bigger than the band had ever been in its original incarnations through three albums recorded at Ardent Studios' original location on National Street and its present location on Madison Avenue, not far from the movie theater.
It's also not far from the Shell, now called the Levitt Shell.
The 1993 reunion in the concert film came at a time when the Shell was in transition.
The reformed band returned to the Levitt Shell in May 2010 for a performance shortly after the death that same year of Chilton.
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They have obviously had issues with this, and with a shaky start to the season, combined with a mediocre, nondescript opponent, I'm afraid the game won't sell out.
I'm going to Cincy on Sunday for the Reds game, and was hoping to catch the Bengals at a local bar beforehand. I'm kinda worried about a blackout, and I don't have the cash to shell out to personally attend both games.
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Statement by the Mine Action Support Group (MASG)
on cooperation and assistance to the
Sixth Conference of Protocol V (Explosive Remnants Of War) of the CCW
12 November 2012, Geneva
Delivered by the Australia, Chair of the MASG
Australia would like to take the floor now as the Chair of the Mine Action Support Group. The Mine Action Support Group is an informal grouping of around 30 mine action donors which endeavors to coordinate the humanitarian mine action programs of the world's major donor states, harmonize the prioritization of their respective mine action programs, and increase donor support for mine action where it is most needed.
The annual meeting of the MASG for 2012 was held in New York on 5 September, which considered the letter from the Ukrainian Coordinator on Cooperation and Assistance to Protocol V of the CCW, updating the MASG on the work of CCW Protocol V and requesting the support of the MASG.
In his letter, the Coordinator advised that he had met with a number of ERW affected states in April 2012. Through a mechanism agreed by CCW States Parties and consistent with Articles 7 and 8 of Protocol V, several ERW-affected States Parties and Observers had submitted requests for assistance.
The MASG acknowledged and welcomed this information. Whilst the MASG cannot make resourcing decisions for its members, all MASG members were encouraged to consider these requests through the normal decision making processes. ERW affected states are also encouraged to follow up funding possibilities directly with MASG members.
The Coordinator also noted interest in future work of MASG members on further improving donor coordination and cooperation. I am pleased to advise that in March 2012 the MASG commissioned a study titled "Mine Action Coordination and Partnerships". The aim of the study is to map donor interests and support to mine action, and consider ways that the MASG may be able to improve coordination and partnerships in the mine action sector. A draft of the study report identified numerous ways that the MASG could be more pro-active in its work, including through initiatives like joint assessments, better information exchange, joint monitoring and evaluation missions. The draft study has now gone to MASG members for their detailed comments. It will be revised and then reviewed at the next MASG meeting in April 2013, where follow-on activities should be agreed.
I am also pleased to advise that the MASG has taken steps to improve information exchange between its members and the broader mine action sector. These include the establishment of a part-time Secretariat for the MASG and the setting up of a website at www.mineactionsupportgroup.org. Minutes of MASG meetings, study reports and other information of relevance are now regularly posted on the website and we encourage all interested parties to review the website. Once finalized, the MASG study on Mine Action Coordination and Partnerships will also be available on the website.
Finally Mr Chair, I would like to mention an issue that has started to receive more attention, and that is the problem of explosive remnants of war left over from World War II in many Pacific Island countries. At the MASG meeting in New York a briefing was given by the Ambassador of Palau about the large scale presence of unexploded and abandoned munitions in that country.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the Coordinator on Cooperation and Assistance once again for his interest in the MASG and associated correspondence and, in return, to assure the meeting of the MASG interest and support to CCW Protocol V.


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Businesses cry foul over inequities in new state no smoking law
September 16, 2008
South Pittsburgh bar and restaurant owners are struck by what they see as the inequities in the Clean Indoor Air Act that went into effect on September 11 that eliminates smoking in some places and permits smoking in others.
George Panteles, owner of Excuses Bar and Grill on East Carson Street, is afraid his customers will move a couple of doors down because his neighbor's bar would be eligible for an exemption to allow smoking. The Clean Indoor Air Act permits bars to apply for exemptions to the no smoking rule if they do not admit minors under 18 years of age and have total annual food sales no greater than 20 percent of their annual gross sales.
"I [don't object] to the smoking ban, as long as it's fair," Mr. Panteles says. If the ban applied to everyone, including private clubs and the casinos he wouldn't have a big problem with it.
Without a level playing field, Mr. Panteles says he is considering cutting down on the hours his kitchen is open to get under the 20 percent limit for food sales to allow his customers to smoke.
"They're letting them smoke in the casinos because the state is making money from them," he adds.
Along with Mr. Panteles, Don Gillenburger, owner of the Green Front Inn on South Side, is thinking about limiting the hours he keeps his kitchen open. He feels many of his bar customers will go elsewhere now that they aren't allowed to light up.
Mr. Gillenburger doesn't object to having a no smoking law, he's more concerned that the law has loopholes that permit some businesses to continue allowing their patrons to smoke when his customers can't.
"It should be everyone or no one," he says.
State Representatives Chelsa Wagner and Dan Frankel also see inequities in the law and each has proposed amending the law to allow local municipalities to strengthen the law. Currently, Philadelphia which enacted a smoking ban two years ago, is the only local municipality in Pennsylvania to have a stronger smoking ban than the state.
Rep. Wagner's legislation would amend the Clean Indoor Air Act to give Allegheny County a 90 day window of opportunity to establish a stronger smoking ban than the current act. After that time, the county would only be able to change the local ban to make it equivalent with the statewide ban.
Rep. Frankel's legislation would remove language in the act in order to allow local governments other than Philadelphia to enact and enforce local stronger smoking ordinances.
"We want to make sure we are treating everyone fairly," Rep. Wagner said. As it stands, the current law "pits businesses against businesses and isn't fair to the employees" she explained.
Representatives Wagner and Frankel originally supported a stronger, more comprehensive smoking ban that would have allowed counties and local governments to enact stricter bans. However, after that version of the bill passed the House by a 2-to-1 margin, it was ultimately weakened.
The bill eventually signed into law restricts all counties and local governments, except Philadelphia, from enacting stricter smoking bans. Both lawmakers are proposing legislation to remove the restrictions on stronger local bans.
"If Allegheny County believes casinos should be smoke free, if [Allegheny County] wants bars to be smoke free, then they should be," Rep. Wagner said.
"If we can't get the whole pie, at least give us Allegheny County," Rep. Frankel said of Ms. Wagner's amendment.
"In Philadelphia you have two casinos that don't allow smoking," she added. "We deserve the same thing in Allegheny County."


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A doughnut met a muffin and they fell madly in love with each other. Then came the babies. Doughnut muffin babies. Call it fate.
These pumpkin muffins have crusty outsides from a coating of melted butter and cinnamon sugar causing them to taste exactly like cake doughnuts. Or is it donut?
They have tender cakey insides with a sweet crunchy topping that melts in your mouth.
They have lots of pumpkin flavor with cinnamon spiking the batter too.
If you never had a doughnut muffin before you are seriously missing out. They're far more delicious than they sound. There's something about biting through that crackly sugar-coating into the soft centers that a traditional doughnut doesn't have.
Don't skimp on the butter or the cinnamon sugar. For the best results make sure they are well coated with both.
These are best eaten the day you make them or within 24 hours. After that the crispy outer coating absorbs moisture from the muffins and gets soft losing the very quality that makes them so special. If this does happen you can try dipping them again into the cinnamon sugar.
Pumpkin muffins crusted with melted butter and cinnamon taste exactly like cake doughnuts without all the fuss!
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour one 12 standard muffin pan and one 6 standard muffin pan or line with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a separate small bowl whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin and vanilla.
- In another large bowl beat butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy 2-3 minutes on medium speed. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Scrap down the sides of the bowl. Add flour mixture in three additions alternating with two additions pumpkin mixture beating on low speed just until combined.
- Spoon 1/3 cup batter into each muffin cup and bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean 24-26 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Remove muffins from oven and cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
- Remove one muffin at a time from pan and brush all over with butter then toss/roll coat in the sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on wire racks and cool completely. Best eaten within 24 hours.
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What might the .htaccess file look like in the /images/ directory, for example, on a Linux/Apache server to:
(a) prevent visitors from seeing a directory list of the /images/ directory
(b) when accessing the /images/ directory via 'http://example.com/images/', or 'http://example.com/images/index.' or 'http://example.com/images/default.' have the visitor be redirected to the site's Home Page
(c) still enable any documents or images in the /images/ directory to be used by the site?


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Over the past few years, Facebook has become a public good and an important social resource. But as a company, it is behaving badly, and in the long term, that may cost it.
A survey during the northern spring found that almost half of Americans believed Facebook would eventually fade away. Even the business side has been a bit of a disaster lately, with earnings lower than expected and the news that a significant portion of Facebook profiles are fake. If neither users nor investors can be confident in the company, it's time we start discussing an idea that might seem crazy: nationalising Facebook.
By ''nationalising Facebook'', I mean public ownership and at least a majority share at first. When nationalising the company restores the public trust, that controlling interest could be reduced. There are three very good reasons for this drastic step: it could fix the company's woeful privacy practices, allow the social network to fulfil its true potential for providing social good and force it to put its valuable data to work on significant social problems.
Let's start with privacy. Right now, the company violates everybody's privacy expectations, not to mention privacy laws.
Privacy watchdogs consistently complain that the company uses user data in ways they didn't agree to or anticipate. There are suspicions that the company creates shadow profiles of people who aren't even users but whose names get mentioned by people who are Facebook users.
Few of us fully understand Facebook's privacy policy, much less keep track of changes. People are sharing more personal information on Facebook than they think they are. And for every dozen Facebook users in the United States, one does not use privacy settings - either because that person doesn't care or doesn't know enough about how the privacy settings can be used.
It would be better to have a national privacy commissioner with real authority, some stringent privacy standards set at the federal level, and programs for making good use of some of the socially valuable data mining that firms like Facebook do. But in the US such sweeping innovations are probably too difficult to actually pull off, and nationalisation would almost get us there. Facebook would have to rise to First Amendment standards rather than their own terms of service. The company could be regulated the way public utilities often are.
With 80 per cent of market share, Facebook is already a monopoly, and being publicly traded hasn't made it more socially responsible. The map of its global market dominance is impressive, though some might say this is a map of colonisation. In its recent filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook declared its goal of connecting all internet users. The company actually wants to be public information infrastructure, and to that end its tools have been used for a lot of good, like encouraging organ donations and helping activists build social movements in countries run by tough dictators.
But Facebook can also make mistakes with political consequences. The company has come under fire for missteps, like prohibiting photos of women breast-feeding and suddenly banning Palestinian pages at one point. Facebook communications are an important tool for democracy advocates, including those who helped organise the Arab Spring. Yet the user policy of requiring that democratic activists in authoritarian regimes maintain ''real'' profiles puts activist leaders at risk. And dictators have figured out how they can use Facebook to monitor activist networks and entrap democracy advocates.
But since the security services in Syria, Iran and China now use Facebook to monitor and entrap activists, public trust in Facebook may be misplaced. Rather than allow Facebook to serve authoritarian interests, if nationalised in the US, Facebook could be made to change its identity policy to allow democracy activists living in dictatorships to use pseudonyms.
While most global citizens treat Facebook as their social network infrastructure, the firm is greatly understaffed: It has about 4000 employees serving nearly 1 billion users. Facebook employees - at least those in it for the social good, rather than the bonuses - might even welcome the move to nationalise. Currently, Facebook employees are tasked with discovering marketable trends, selling advertising and doing data mining in the service of profit. Nationalising Facebook would allow more resources to go into data mining for public health and social research.
Many academics are finding that big social network data sets can generate surprising and valuable information for addressing social problems - for instance, public health and national security. Researchers are working on ways to use social networking patterns to predict the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. We could even use Facebook data to analyse criminal networks in the US or terrorist networks around the world.
Even though the benefits outweigh the risks, the idea of nationalising Facebook is probably a nonstarter. At the very least, though, it is a great thought experiment and way of putting the privacy and data-mining issues front and centre. Forcing regulators - and the company itself - to think about the ways in which its organisational behaviour might serve the public interest should make it a better company. Facebook is now public infrastructure, and it should be treated as such.
Philip Howard is a professor of communication, information, and international studies at the University of Washington.


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Applications Using a Fuel Pump Relay for Fuel Pump On/Off Control
The Fuel Pump Monitor (FPM) circuit is spliced into the Fuel Pump Power (FP PWR) circuit and is used by the PCM for diagnostic purposes. The PCM sources a low current voltage down the FPM circuit. With the fuel pump off, this voltage is pulled low by the path to ground through the fuel pump. With the fuel pump off and the FPM circuit low, the PCM can verify that the FPM circuit and the FP PWR circuit are complete from the FPM splice through the fuel pump to ground. This also confirms that the FP PWR or FPM circuits are not shorted to power. With the fuel pump on, voltage is now being supplied from the fuel pump relay to the FP PWR and FPM circuits. With the fuel pump on and the FPM circuit high, the PCM can verify that the FP PWR circuit from the fuel pump relay to the FPM splice is complete. It can also verify that the fuel pump relay contacts are closed and there is a B+ supply to the fuel pump relay.
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Residents rejected a budget that included money for extra school security in the wake of the December school shootings, with town leaders suggesting the spending and tax increases were a hard sell.
Voters turned down the $72 million school budget Tuesday by 482 votes and rejected the $39 million town government budget by 62 votes. Nearly 4,500 residents voted on the plan with more than a 5 percent increase next fiscal year.
First Selectwoman Patricia Llodra said the killings of 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School had an impact on the vote, the first since the Dec. 14 massacre.
"We're very fragile as a community," she said. "We've lost some of our confidence."
Officials had put an extra $770,000 in the school and town budgets to hire police officers and unarmed security guards in each of Newtown's public and private schools.
Llodra called the spending increases substantial.
"It's just beyond the ability of our community to grapple with," she said.
In contrast, the current budget is up by a fraction of 1 percent over the previous year.
Newtown's budget troubles are relatively recent and due to the recession, the weak recovery that followed, and an aging population on a fixed income.
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- Wrestling is hugely popular in the West African country of Senegal
- Star wrestlers can earn $200,000 per contest, and others want to emulate their success
- Wrestling legend Gris Bordeaux says the sport has allowed him to support his family
In most of Africa, football reigns supreme among sports, but in Senegal wrestling challenges it for popularity. It provides entertainment and exercise, and offers young men dreams of fame and fortune.
Wrestling's popularity in Senegal makes it big business. For the sport's superstars the rewards can be huge, with the biggest names earning up to $200,000 per contest. In a country where unemployment is pushing 50%, some young men see it as a way out of poverty.
Gris Bordeaux is a star in Senegal, a wrestling champion who also teaches at a wrestling school in the capital Dakar.
He says wrestling is a mental, as well as physical, discipline and that reaching the top of his profession takes dedication.
"It's all about making sacrifices," says Bordeaux. "It requires training and meditation; your mindset is important. You have to educate yourself well.
"Not all wrestlers get to realize their dreams, because on the bigger level it is few that get to where I am. You need to be focused on the sport -- like over 5,000 wrestlers you will get only 10 that make it."
Bordeaux credits wrestling with changing his life, bringing him success and wealth.
"What I do know is that it has given me a lot of opportunities," he says. "It has opened doors for me because I am able to take care of myself and my family and especially to help the young people in the community."
It's perhaps a desire to emulate the likes of Bordeaux -- as well as a desire to keep fit -- that motivates young Senegalese men to work out on the beaches of Dakar.
Lacking the money to use a proper gym, some men have built a makeshift gym of their own. On the city's public beaches they have set up workout benches, using whatever materials they can -- be it car tires or wheel rims loaded with rocks to make them heavier.
Some of those training at Bordeaux's school and pumping iron on the beach may one day make it onto the professional wrestling circuit, earning the right to wear the wrestler's traditional pre-fight regalia.
Bordeaux describes the costumes as art. He says: "The way we dress is to show harmony -- we dress for the fight and we become different. When we wear the full attire for a fight, you won't recognize me!"


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Palace denies Prince Harry joining Australian army
British royal officials have dismissed media reports that Prince Harry is set to spend six months on assignment with the Australian Army.
Australian newspapers had reported that planning was under way for Harry, third in line to the throne, to be formally embedded in an Army unit or make an extended visit as an observer.
But a spokeswoman for the prince's St James's Palace office said "there are no such plans".
"He is still very much engaged in the military here. It's business as usual."
Harry, 28, is an Apache attack helicopter gunner with the British army and has served twice in Afghanistan.
He stirred controversy on returning from his second tour of duty in January by joking that his skill at computer games had helped him to kill Taliban fighters.
His first tour, serving on the ground as a forward air controller, was cut short in 2008 after foreign media outlets broke a carefully arranged blackout.
Harry spent part of his gap year in Australia in 2003, working as a jackaroo in the outback.


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On Nov. 17, you will be asked to allow the Town of Ayer to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2, so called, the amounts required to pay its allocatable share of the bond issued by the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District in order to add to and renovate the Ayer-Shirley Regional High School, including payment of all costs incidental or related thereto.
I urge all Ayer voters to say yes to the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District ballot question.
I ask this as a parent who is proud to say my three sons are graduates of Ayer High School classes 1991/92/93 and received a quality education that led to college and beyond in their educational goals and objectives (two police sergeants and one very successful businessman).
I want for all students in our school system to be able to achieve their educational goals and objectives, and I can think of no better way than saying yes to this all important question.


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ST. LOUIS, Mo.--Panthers Baseball had four players awarded on Saturday in the SLIAC Post-Season honors. Kenny Trager and Ryan Smith were GC's top picks, both earning a spot on the SLIAC Second Team.
Trager, a senior thirdbaseman, finished the season with a .322 batting average. He recorded 37 hits in 2013, hitting 3 homeruns, 9 doubles and 2 triples for GC.
Smith, a designated hitter for the Panthers, was also on the Second Team. The sophomore had a .260 batting average and earned 28 total RBI, with 26 coming in SLIAC play. He hit 7 home-runs and 7 doubles in the season.
Cole Lawson, a senior outfielder, was also recognized for GC. Lawson earned a SLIAC Honorable Mention He recorded a .274 batting average, 21 RBI, and 13 stolen bases this season.
Adam Wallace recieved Greenville's spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team for the third consecutive year. Under Wallace's leadership, Greenville College was awarded the Team Sportsmanship Award. This award is given to the SLIAC team who's players, coaches, and fans best exhibit the principles of good sportsmanship throughout the season.
The 2013 All-SLIAC Teams are as follows:
P - Kyle Hudson, Spalding
P - Isaac Behme, Webster
P - Steven Dooley, Webster
C - JR Belt, Spalding
1B - Brett Buchanan, Webster
2B - Taylor Stoulp, Webster
3B - Tyler Branneky, Westminster
SS - Derek Ferch, Spalding
OF - Donny Fuhrhop, Blackburn
OF - Sean Fisher, Fontbonne
OF - Cody Stevenson, Webster
DH - Alex Kazmierski, Webster
UT - Andrew Schlereth, Fontbonne
P - Wes Phan, Spalding
P - Kevin Moritz, Westminster
P - Tyler Ten Eyck, Westminster
C - Brett Freund, Fontbonne
1B - Alex Roedner, Fontbonne
1B - Justin Whitaker, Westminster
2B - Brock Hill, MacMurray
3B - Kenny Trager, Greenville
SS - Grant DeWitt, Eureka
OF - Ryan Mosby, Spalding
OF - Mike Rainbolt, Webster
OF - Matt Mallette, Westminster
DH - Ryan Smith, Greenville
DH - Raymond Marrero, Eureka
UT - Kyle Whitlock, Spalding
P - Jacob Becker, Fontbonne
P - Cody Hafeli, Webster
P - Dylan Dean Smith, Webster
C - Ian Foege, Webster
2B - Cam Backes, Westminster
3B - Mitchell Bonds, Webster
SS - Ryan Hall, Webster
OF - Cole Lawson, Greenville
OF - Corey Lasky, Webster
OF - Deion Hughes, Westminster
UT - Aaron Krumrich, MacMurray


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Brown is best known for her roles as Carly (and Claudia) on GENERAL HOSPITAL. Most recently she played Aggie on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
EW.com is reporting that Brown will play Madison James, a powerful CEO who takes on Sami (Alison Sweeney) as a protege. She also sets her sights on Brady (Eric Martsolf) and goes head-to-head with Kate (Lauren Koslow).
She'll show up in September.
"DAYS OF OUR LIVES is one of television's historic gems," Brown said in a statement. "I'm excited to join such a talented cast to portray such a strong yet feminine character that will inspire our female viewers."


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Friday, November 11, 2011
7 Wall Clocks That Are Easy to Read
If you'd had any of these clocks a few days ago, you'd have had another clock to reset for the end of Daylight Saving Time — but they're so nice, you might not have minded.
The one above is from Karlsson, which makes a large range of wall clocks. Karlsson is now owned by Present Time, and I first found the company's clocks on the Present Time web site. Present Time doesn't list this specific clock, but does have many others. I did find this specific clock on Amazon's stores in the UK and France — and Karlsson has dealers around the world.
Newgate is another company that makes a wide range of clocks, including this Brixton clock. [via Retro to Go]
This clock is made from recycled coffee cups!
Schoolhouse Electric describes this clock: "A faithful reproduction of the classic IBM indicator clocks found in offices, warehouses and schools during the mid-20th century." It's now hand-assembled in the Schoolhouse Electric factory in Portland, Oregon. [via Mark McClusky]
Another nice, simple — and colorful — wall clock comes from West Elm. [via Apartment Therapy]
Nova68 tells us: "This elegant and perfectly balanced wall clock was designed by Swiss industrial designer Max Bill in 1956." [via Better Living Through Design]
And finally, let's admire the wall clocks from Thomas Bai.
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3 comments:
- Marcie Lovett said...
It's true that you have to change these clocks twice a year, but I know that my trusty battery-operated analog clock will not be blinking the wrong time when the power goes out, which happens several times a year.
It's nice to have a clock-face clock at home and at work and these are all great picks.
- November 11, 2011 at 8:53:00 AM PST
- Cynthia Friedlob said...
Love that reproduction IBM Indicator!
- November 11, 2011 at 3:10:00 PM PST
- Sabrina said...
Love the clock blog! Just recently I was looking for a clock and noticed the vast variety of clocks that are out there now. Unique ones and create your own ones were my favorite.
Thanks for sharing all these great clocks.
- November 15, 2011 at 6:16:00 AM PST
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The Auburn Tigers used to treat games like this as nearly automatic wins.
Now, they're looking at Saturday's visit from struggling New Mexico State as more in the must-win category.
The Tigers are hoping another quarterback change and an opponent afflicted with some of the same issues will give them something to cheer about in a lost season that has fans clamoring for coach Gene Chizik's firing.
Chizik's just clamoring for his players to win a game. He says his team "understands the urgency of the game."
The Tigers are turning to freshman quarterback Jonathan Wallace to try to revive an offense ranked at the bottom nationally.
Both teams are 1-7 and riding lengthy losing streaks. They're tied for 111th nationally in turnover margin.
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Eight-Layer Casserole Recipe
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My sister shared this original recipe, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's a nutritious meal in one dish, and when my boys were young, it was a good way to disguise vegetables. This is also a good dish for potlucks.
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- 1 pound frozen home-style egg noodles
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons each Italian seasoning, dried basil and dried parsley flakes
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, onion, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and milk.
- Place half of the noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with 3 cups meat mixture. Layer with cream cheese mixture, spinach, and remaining meat mixture and noodles. Sprinkle with cheeses (dish will be full).
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as Eight-Layer Casserole in Reminisce December/January 2011, p43
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Making sustainable use of Europe's marine wealth
Health-care products, cosmetics and infant formulas are just a few everyday products that use molecules derived from marine organisms. A ground-breaking EU project has discovered several new sources of these compounds and developed a new method of sustainably manufacturing them. The benefits for Europe, from major pharmaceuticals to regional development, could be immense.
Marine organisms – such as bacteria, fungi, sponges and algae – produce impressive yields of high-value-added molecules (HVABs) that are used as ingredients in various pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial sectors. Although the use of organisms in technological applications remains a somewhat untapped corner of the biotechnology market, research firm Global Industry Analysts predicts that the marine biotechnology sector is set to surpass €3.11 billion by 2015.
Farming these molecules in a sustainable and efficient manner could prove to be highly lucrative, and create innovative and environmentally friendly business opportunities. This would be especially welcome in isolated coastal regions, which is why the EU is part-funding the international BAMMBO project focusing on the sustainable production of biologically active molecules of marine-based origin.
The project is coordinated by Dr Daniel Walsh at the Limerick Institute of Technology in Ireland. Partners from Russia, Brazil and the European coasts of the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Atlantic are also involved.
Startling marine discoveries
"One very interesting finding has been made in the cold waters off Antarctica," says Dr Walsh. "Yeast and fungi associated with sea stars and urchins have been cultured and isolated, and have demonstrated an ability to produce wood-digesting enzymes active at temperatures less than 15˚C. The potential of these enzymes as new agents for use in energy-saving detergents, environmental clean-up products and the biotechnology industries are immense."
The three-year project, which kicked off in 2011, is currently screening target marine organisms from a variety of global locations in order to identify potential new sustainable sources of HVABs.
"To date, we have identified all known, targeted, commercially viable compounds in a range of marine organisms, and have also discovered eight novel and never seen before alkaloids from sponges," continues Dr Walsh. "Our University of Nice partner is able to sustainably culture these sponges and 'recover' the target compounds from them and their surrounding environment, so we are not interfering with the host organism's life."
Extraction systems have been developed which will enable large-scale isolation and enrichment of high-value-added biomolecules with minimal to no use of organic solvents, which can damage the environment.
The project team has also identified extracts from macro-algae (seaweed) rich in antioxidants. These are currently progressing through the enrichment, purification and characterisation stages of the BAMMBO work programme. Antioxidant activity compares favourably to that of the commercially used compound butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), which is widely used in sectors such as the automotive industry to treat oxidation (or rust), but is a potential health risk. "The stability and toxicity of the naturally occurring antioxidants will be evaluated as the project progresses," says Dr Walsh.
Other seaweed extracts with potent anti-fungal activities have been identified, which could one day be used as intravenous anti-fungal agents to treat infections. In the future, some macro-algal strains could also replace current 'chemo' drugs used to treat various cancers, including sarcomas, carcinomas and lymphomas.
Achieving sustainable production
In addition to making novel discoveries, the project has focused on achieving a more sustainable and efficient method of producing HVABs. A novel photo-bioreactor system (an enclosed culture tank designed for controlled biomass production) has been developed. The bioreactor has been calibrated so that the conditions inside can be adjusted.
"This system, developed together with our SME partners' knowledge, will help us to make better use of micro-algae as a cost-effective source of bio-molecules," says Dr Walsh. "One of the most important things we're doing here is working with our SME partners to develop and transfer skills to local and regional industry. Europe is being challenged by outside production, so we need to ask ourselves how we can better utilise the marine environment, away from the sea."
Through the development of technologies and new discoveries, the ground-breaking BAMMBO project hopes to provide a solid answer to this question, and meet the objectives of the EU's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of creating growth and jobs through research.
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The FA Cup third round weekend is finally upon us, with one of the most exciting days in the football calendar throwing up plenty of potential banana skins for the big clubs.
Newcastle United travel to Brighton & Hove Albion to open up the action on TV, whilst the day's late kick-off will see Manchester United travel to West Ham United in an all-Premier League clash.
Sam Allardyce knows it won't be easy against the Red Devils, but would love a great run in the competition with Joe Cole back and available after signing from Liverpool on Friday.
Another side with the odds stacked against them is Southampton, and manager Nigel Adkins is dreaming of an unlikely Cup run ahead of Chelsea's visit to the south coast.
Norwich face a tricky looking trip to resurgent Peterborough, whilst Stoke will be looking to avoid a potential upset when they travel to Crystal Palace.
Manchester City should have no such problems at home to Watford, although the training ground altercation between Roberto Mancini and Mario Balotelli has certainly heaped extra pressure on the 2010/11 winners.
QPR and West Brom meet another all-Premier League encounter, whilst Tottenham Hotspur host Coventry City in a repeat of their famous final in the late 80s.
Arsenal travel to Swansea and Mansfield host Liverpool in Sunday's televised matches, before Everton bring a close to the round with their trip to Cheltenham Town.
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Elpida, PTI and UMC partner on 3D chip integration development.
Close integration of DRAM and Logic technologies using Through-Silicon Via (TSV) technology are expected to deliver the performance required for the ongoing convergence of communication, consumer and computing (3C) applications with mobile and handheld electronics. The collaboration will facilitate the development of a total solution that includes Logic+DRAM interface design, TSV formation, wafer thinning, testing and chip stacking assembly for customers. The resulting technology is expected to increase cost competitiveness, improve logic yield impact, and accelerate entry into the 3D IC market.
"Last year Elpida was the first to successfully develop an 8Gb DRAM based on TSV technology. The big advantage of this technology is that it enables a large number of I/O connections between logic and DRAM devices. This can massively increase the data transfer rate and reduce power consumption, making possible completely new kinds of high-performance devices. However, we need a solid partnership with a logic foundry to make this happen. The joint development that we now plan with UMC means that we can use the most advanced TSV integration technology to bring together our advanced DRAM technology and UMC's leading-edge logic foundry technology including experience in providing SoC solutions such as advanced microprocessors. Our plan now is to speed up development in a way that supports ultimate system solutions that will be made possible by freely joining together all kinds of devices through TSV integration," said Takao Adachi, director and chief technology officer of Elpida Memory.
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Duck, Ahoy!
What's big, yellow, and afloat in the Pacific Ocean?
PHOTO: The artist wants the duck to remind people that we all live in one world. (Jessica Hromas / Getty Images)
MAP: The giant rubber duck can currently be seen in Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, China. (Jim McMahon)
You might have had some cool bathtub toys when you were younger, but people in Hong Kong probably have you beat. They have a rubber ducky that's about six stories high! This gigantic tub toy is floating in the harbor outside the city.
Crowds at the Chinese city's Victoria Harbour are marveling at this latest tourist attraction—a 54-foot-tall rubber duck bobbing between bridges and in the shadow of skyscrapers.
Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman built the huge inflatable sculpture, called Rubber Duck. It looks just like what you'd find in a child's bathtub—only really, really big.
Why did the artist create this floating sculpture?
"It means that we're living on one planet—we're one family and all the waters of the world [are] our global bathtub," Hofman says.
Rubber Duck is a hit with younger people. "I had this [same kind of] duck bathing with me when I was a child," Angeline Lau Hiu-ling, 13, told reporters. "I'm very excited!"
But the artist says the sculpture is not just for kids. "I see it as an adult thing," Hofman says. "It makes you feel young again."
Hofman plans to release 1,000 miniature versions of his giant rubber ducky—they aren't as big as Rubber Duck, but they're not small enough to fit inside a bathtub either. The mini ducks will be sold to raise money for the Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation, a charity that helps people who have mental illnesses.
Other recent sculptures by Hofman include a massive monkey made from 10,000 flip-flops, a floating pig with Mickey Mouse ears, and many other inflatable animals, such as bright bunnies and colorful penguins.
Rubber Duck is already a world traveler. It has visited 12 different cities in 10 countries around the globe, including Osaka, Japan; Auckland, New Zealand; Sydney, Australia; and São Paulo, Brazil. The ducky will be floating in Hong Kong until June 9.
Where will it float next? Rubber Duck is set to visit the United States soon. Nobody is saying what city it's coming to, though. "I can't say," Hofman says. "It's confidential." That means it's a secret.
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Recent Africa Braintrust 2012 Forum "Informative, Inspiring" for Those Committed to Continent's Advancement
November 6, 2012
"Recently I attended the Africa Braintrust 2012 forum entitled 'Africa Rising: A Continent of Opportunity,' hosted by U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) as part of their Annual Legislative Conference, in Washington, D.C.," human rights activist Ivanley Noisette writes in the Huffington Post's "World" blog, noting the event "concentrated on reinforcing support for promising development-aid strategies, providing a networking venue for interested professionals, encouraging foreign investment, and promoting the leadership of the CBC in advocating fair and just U.S. policy toward the many countries of Africa." Noisette provides highlights from various panels at the event, noting, "The second panel, 'Health Investments for Africa's Future,' featured presentations about HIV/AIDS and malaria progress, food security, agricultural development, and high-impact health initiatives."
"The panel underscored the need for most African countries to increase investments in domestic health care systems," he continues, and discusses PEPFAR, the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition, and the Purchase for Progress Program, "a World Food Programme (WFP) effort that leverages WFP's purchasing power and expertise to provide farmers with access to agricultural markets." He writes, "Overall, the 2012 gathering was informative, substantive and at times even inspiring for those committed to supporting the advancements made in various African countries." Noisette concludes, "Ultimately, however, it will be the demands of the citizens of these countries for more accountable governance and transparent institutions that will dictate the progress made in the struggle to curb capital flight" (11/1).
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An Easy Way to Keep Your Home Healthy
Is vacuuming really that important? In a word, yes! You wouldn't dream of wearing the same clothes every day without washing them, or continuously eating off the same unwashed dishes. So why treat your home's various surfaces any differently?
Regular vacuuming not only keeps your floors clean and your carpets looking great, it also helps to minimise the dust mites and bacteria that can thrive in your home. Samsung offers vacuums that have more suction power than conventional cyclonic vacuum systems—and they maintain that power even after extended use. Extra suction means extra protection for your family from harmful dust particles and mites.
The Features That Will Protect Your Family
Several other features of Samsung vacuums can help you keep your home clean while making the task itself as pleasant and efficient as possible:
- • Smarter suction—Certain models are equipped to sense the dust quality on the floor and control suction power accordingly, helping to minimise cleaning effort and time.
- • Quiet design—A feature called Stress Free Sound controls the noise elements that create the high-pitched whine generated by so many vacuum cleaners.
- • Easy to empty—Dust receptacles are easy to remove and empty without spilling.
- • HEPA filter—A washable HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter traps micro particles such as dust and allergens to keep them out of your home's air.
- • Pet settings—Special attachments and settings for pet hair cleanup keep your furry friends a welcome part of the family.
- • Stylish design—The entire line of vacuums boasts sleek, modern design—a nice plus in a product that will become a regular part of your home environment.
Achieve a Deeper Clean
Now that you know why it's important to vacuum, and what features to look for, here are a few tips to improve your efficiency so you can get back to more exciting pursuits:
- • How often?—The answer depends on how much traffic each area of your home receives. High-traffic areas should be vacuumed daily or twice weekly, while other areas may need to be vacuumed only once a week. Frequency will also depend on factors such as the size of your family, the terrain around your home, and whether you have pets.
- • Choose the right accessory—Most vacuum cleaners come with a variety of attachments and accessories for different surfaces. Don't let them gather dust! Use the carpet attachment for carpet and the bare floor attachment for hardwood and tile. You'll be amazed at the difference.
- • Change direction—Like a beautifully mown lawn, your carpet should show a crisscross pattern by the time you're finished. Switching direction ensures that you collect more dirt, and also keeps the carpet pile from matting.
- • Get creative—You may purchase a vacuum primarily to care for your floors, but it has many other uses around your home. Use it to increase your refrigerator's efficiency by periodically vacuuming the condenser coils and fan (always disconnect power first), or to give your mattress a good surface cleaning to help reduce dust mites and bacteria.
With the right vacuum and just a few minutes a week, you'll ensure that your home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family to spend time together.


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On Aug. 21 at the Fairway Golf Course the Owen County High School Lady Rebels golf team won its fourth-straight Eighth Region All 'A' championship.
Owen County dominated the competition by shooting 330 as a team. The closest competitor was Walton-Verona, which shot 467.
Kennedi Dermon won the individual title by firing a 76. Shelby Power finished two strokes back with a 78. Lynsey Farrar shot 87 with Julie Spaulding hitting 89 and Aly Minch carded a 91. Each Owen County player made the All-Tournament Team.
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Gold Capped (from Basil "Euripides" Berntsen) is the column that will teach you how to brutalize your auction house competition and teach them the meaning of the term "opportunity cost."
OK, last week I claimed that I'd eventually make it through my emails. I now realize that taunting you guys is probably a bad idea, because this week's inbox made it clear that I'll never dig myself out of the Sisyphean pile of emails I've accumulated. I assume that the winding down of this expansion has everyone trying to prepare themselves for the next expansion by hoarding gold, the only thing that will still be really valuable after the gear reset we have in store for us.
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I have around 1,100g, and though it fluctuates up to 2,000 at some points, recently, I'm at a low. I am a 450 alchemist and a 250 jewelcrafter, though that's on hold due to lack of funds to buy things to level with. I've looked at different ways of making money with my profession, but none seem to work. I just don't understand how people can make all this gold and easily equip themselves with things needed for raiding, when I can barely afford gemming and enchanting new piece of gear.