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Integrated approaches to customize fungal cell factories
|(Nanowerk News) The natural ability of certain fungi to break down complex substances makes them very valuable microorganisms to use as cell factories in industrial processes. Advances in metabolic engineering and systems biology are helping to customize and optimize these fungi to produce specific bioproducts, as described in a Review article in Industrial Biotechnology, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
|In the Review Integrated Approaches for Assessment of Cellular Performance in Industrially Relevant Filamentous Fungi, Mhairi Workman, Mikael Anderson, and Jette Thykaer, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, focus on how to apply state-of-the-art analytical tools and technologies to characterize industrially relevant fungi, improve fungal cell factories, and utilize fungal bioproduct diversity to its full potential.
|The Review is part of an IB IN DEPTH special section on Fungal Biology led by Guest Editors Scott Baker, PhD, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA, and Adrian Tsang, PhD, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Additional Original Research articles include Kinetic Modeling of ?-Glucosidases and Cellobiohydrolases Involved in Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose, by Marie Chauve, PhD, et al. from IFP Energies nouvelles (Solaize and Rueil-Malmaison, France), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility and Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolecules Vegétales (Grenoble, France); and Comparative Genomics Analysis of Trichoderma reesei Strains, by Hideaki Koike, PhD, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan, and colleagues from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (Walnut Creek, CA), and PNNL.
|Also included in the Fungal Biology special section are two IB Interviews: with Randy Berka of Novozymes (Davis, CA); and Igor Grigoriev, PhD, US DOE Joint Genome Institute.
|"Once again, one of IB's Editorial Board members has stepped forward to tell a compelling story of industrial biotechnology development," says Co-Editor-in-Chief Larry Walker, PhD, Professor, Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. "The opportunities to exploit fungal biotechnology for industrial chemicals and energy are unlimited."
|Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
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Bach uses the musical devices of canon, melody in pedal, and full organ, to reinforce Luther's theological organization in the following manner. Sections 1 & 3 interlock as they quote from Biblical canon: the ten commandments of the Old Testament and the "Our Father" of the New. Bach uses canon to reinforce Luther's pairing of these two sections. Similarly, Bach sets the melody in pedal to reinforce Luther's pairing of sections 4 & 6: the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Finally, in sections 2 & 5, Bach uses full organ to reinforce Luther's confessions of faith: the Creed "I believe in God" and Penitence "I will hope in God."
But Bach's use of canon does more than reinforce the symmetrical structure of Luther's Catechisms. In the Ten Commandments, canon functions as a text-generated figuration reminding Israel to "teach them diligently to your children," reciting them literally "when you sit, walk, lie down, and rise up" (Deut. 6:7). In the "Our Father," canon can be seen as a figuration of Jesus commandment "in this manner you should pray" (Matt. 6:9). Of the many image-evoking structures in Bach's music these canonic preludes are evidence that the composer thought deeply about his texts. The musical idea was not imposed upon them but quite the opposite.
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Equity Swaps, AIVs, and Mitt Romney's Other Tax-Dodging Tricks
This story is part of a package on Mitt Romney's Bain holdings. For the full report, go here.
Vanity Fair, the Associated Press, and others have reported a great deal on the extent to which Romney's wealth has been routed into offshore accounts, including a Bermuda shell corporation wholly owned by Romney and a secret Swiss bank account. Eight of the entities we've obtained documents for are based in the Cayman Islands; Romney's 2011 holdings in them amounted to at least $4.6 million (though the actual number could be many times higher).
The audited financial statements we've obtained from those offshore funds are refreshingly clear on the tax consequences of not being located in the United States. Here's how the 2009 audited financial statement for Bain Capital Fund VIII LP, a $3.7 billion fund in which the Romneys had invested more than $1 million as of 2011, put it:
The Partnership is a qualified intermediary and intends to conduct it operations so that it will not be engaged in a United States trade or business and, therefore, will not be subject to United States federal income or withholding tax on its income from United States sources.... Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, there are no income, estate, transfer, sales, or other Cayman Islands taxes payable by the Partnership.
All the other Cayman funds have similar language in their statements. Bain Capital Fund VIII LP recorded a $643 million net increase in capital for the nine months ended September 2010 from its investments in Burlington Coat Factory, FleetCor, and other American (and international) firms, and distributed $572 million of that to its partners. The fund's manager, Bain Capital Partners LLC, is a Delaware corporation located at Bain Capital's Boston headquarters. It is of course breathtakingly routine and legal for hedge funds and equity funds (and blog companies!) to locate themselves in the Cayman Islands for tax, regulatory, and privacy reasons—Romney claims the funds are in the Caymans to allow foreign investors access—but the idea that Bain's funds aren't "engaged in United States trade or business" is a laughable fiction.
A perhaps less well-known, and sketchier, method for avoiding taxes is something called an equity swap, and several of Romney's funds make use of the trick, according to the documents. Simply put, equity swaps are agreements to exchange the gain or loss on a particular set of assets without actually transferring ownership. According to a 2008 Senate Finance Committee report, they are also a "key type of transaction used by U.S. financial institutions to help offshore clients, including offshore hedge funds, dodge payment of dividend taxes." The New York Times reported in 2010 that the IRS is scrutinizing equity swaps as a tax avoidance scheme, because the agency "suspects that the banks are disguising who owns stock[s] in order to help their offshore hedge fund clients avoid the withholding tax — a tax the banks are supposed to collect."
Four of the equity and hedge funds Romney invests in engage in equity swaps, according to the documents. Absolute Capital Return Partners LP, a $929 million fund in which the Romneys had invested $1.25 million as of 2011, entered into equity swap contracts worth $288 million in 2009, recording a $13 million profit on the deals, according to its 2009 audited financial statements. (Absolute Capital Return is organized in Delaware, but two offshore entities—Absolute Capital Return Cayman Limited and Absolute Capital Return Cayman PA—own 21% of the partnership.) Viking Global Equities LP and Taconic Capital Partners 1.5 LP, two hedge funds that the Romneys are invested in via a Goldman Sachs so-called "fund of funds," also reported equity swaps in statements we obtained.
The documents are also chock full of in AIVs, or alternative investment vehicles—holding corporations specifically established to help specific partners avoid taxes (or other legal issues) on specific investments. According to Bain Capital Fund IX LP's 2009 financial statements, the fund had diverted $1.5 billion of its funds to 18 AIVs established "to accomodate tax, legal, or similar concerns" of its partners, with evocative names like "Bain Capital (SSS 1-F) LP."
Again, offshore shell partnerships, equity swaps, and AIVs are routine tricks that the hyper-wealthy use to minimize their tax exposure. And they are one of many reasons that Romney has paid just 13% in federal taxes over the last ten years.
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There's a lot to like about this car. It's a McLaren, so it's a British car. A real British car, as in it's owned, designed and built in Britain. Or so I thought, but it seems there are some Middle Eastern pistons in this pie. It's also a Brexiters dream company, what with Bruce McLaren being Canadian – we're all for the Commonwealth again. Or Empire 2.0, if that's your cup of delusion. It's also a fantastic car. Mrs P and I have driven past their HQ a few times in Woking. We like Woking. We could even live in Woking one day. Will that ever happen? Well, if my ambition to become a train driver comes to pass, then yes.
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Do you remember the outrage when Top Gear's trio of presenters gave Mexico a hard time? And the Mexican ambassador in London in particular. Although it turned out the ambassador is actually a pretty switched on guy. They've had a few light hearted pops since, mostly poking fun at the reaction they received. Clarkson also went to the Mexican Embassy in London for the Independence Day celebration a year or so ago and made amends.
But still, they did mock Mexico's first ever home grown car, the Mastretta MX. They didn't seem to have a terribly high opinion of the little roadster. Many people pointed out that Mexico has the last laugh, seeing as the country overtook the UK at the beginning of the century as a global car manufacturer. I'll be honest though. I'm not totally taken by the Mastretta's looks. And if we measure quality over quantity, I'd pick a Jag, Bentley, Range Rover, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin or Mini over a Chevy or VW any day of the week.
But enough of these numbers and marques. Let's move on. Before someone points out that Britain's peak as a car manufacturer came in the 1970's, and my quality over quantity argument falls over. So. Moving on. You'll be pleased to know that Top Gear have gone the whole hog to atone for their naughty comments. The main offender, Richard Hammond, was sent into Mexico to road test the Mastretta. He quite liked it, with reservations. As a first attempt, it got a thumbs up. Ok, there were a few 'beheading' puns, but still. Mexicans, take what you can get, and this is probably as much of a fig leaf as you'll get.
But I have good news on the Mexican/British car front, and we can leave Top Gear well behind us! I do enjoy F1 season, watching Ferrari, Lotus, McLaren, Williams and the gang send their automotive steeds to assorted tarmacked arenas around the world to do battle. The new season begins in March, and young Mexican driver Sergio 'Checo' Perez has gotten himself a seat in a McLaren. That's a hell of a ride to get. Checo's three 2012 podium finishes, in a less than competitive car, obviously impressed the right people. His odds of winning the title? A decent 14/1. He's already setting hot lap times, posting the fasted time in pre season testing in Barcelona.
I'm not much of a gambler, truth be told. But those are half decent odds, and if McLaren have a competitive card, then it's gotta be worth a fiver. Hasn't it? I've put a fiver down, so I'll tell you towards the end of the year. Can a British Mexican motor combo turn my fiver into seventy five shiny British pounds? Course, I should be in Mexico by then, so 1,450 shiny Mexican pesos may be preferable. But the excitement of seeing a Mexican ride a British car to a world title would be worth more than the money. He does have tough competition though. The other McLaren contains a seasoned F1 pro with a world title already in the cabinet. And he has what is quite possibly the greatest name in the history of motor racing – Jensen Button.


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(Earlier this month, the Bloomberg administration announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging food processors and restaurants in New York and across the country to cut back on salt in the foods they sell. This one of two commentaries on the move. The other, in support of the plan, appears here.)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is at it again with his "big government knows better than you and your doctor" attitude. He crusaded to ban smoking in New York City restaurants and bars, forced restaurants into posting calorie counts and promoted high-powered advertising campaigns against sugary drinks. Now, the mayor and his health department czar are demanding 25 percent reductions in the amount of salt in manufactured foods sold in New York City -- even hysterically comparing the popular seasoning with rooting out "deadly asbestos in the classroom."
Since manufacturers would have to change their entire food product line for New York City because of this aggressive assault against salt, Bloomberg's zealous effort will affect food policy for the entire country. Although claiming this is a "voluntary" anti-sodium campaign, his vicious and untrue comparison of salt to deadly asbestos is especially a stab in the back to the city's ethnic cuisine. It will soon affect millions of resident diners as well as tourists who visit New York City for its excellent food offerings.
"Say it's not our business?" the mayor grumped at a news conference. "I don't think so," he declared.
In recent years the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been asked to run a large-scale trial to determine the impact of salt reduction in the diet upon health outcomes in the general population. Yet this has never occurred. And since there has never been a conclusive scientific trial, what Bloomberg is "making his own business" is essentially his own egomaniacal experiment. He is placing New York City's population into the largest clinical trial ever, using its residents as guinea pigs without their consent.
A Taste for Salt
Bloomberg and his health czar are again pushing a "one size fits all" model for New York City, ignoring that salt has important properties that preserve and stabilize food and, of course, often makes it taste better. Sodium cannot be manufactured in the human body, so all humans need some measure of salt. Isn't it better for Americans to be free to consult their own doctors about their salt intake r than have politicians and nanny state bureaucrats setting arbitrary government rules? What's next in Bloomberg's radical book of "health regulations"? A "bedtime" rule stipulating how long people should get their nightly rest?
By the way, one can conduct an intellectually honest debate over the pros and cons of Bloomberg's health crusades, but there's no argument that the mayor is a hypocrite for often openly indulging in junk food while at the same time attacking everything ranging from salt to sugary drinks. New York Times reporter Michael Barbaro recently listed the mayor's admitted "weaknesses," including burnt bacon, hot dogs, Big Macs, fried chicken, wine, pizza, coffee and his favorite snack of all, Cheez-It's. Think of all the sodium in all that!
New York Magazine's Chris Rovzar has mused that, because of the mayor's love of junk food and awareness of how hard it is to resist, hizzoner likes to set up "hurdles" like calorie counts and trans-fat bans for people who are subject to temptation.
Whatever the mayor's motivation, restaurant owners, chefs and their customers know that salt obviously makes certain foods taste better. Chef David Chang, owner of the Momofuku Noodle Bar, notes that cooks have been using varying degrees of salt with food almost as long as they have been using fire. "You need salt to draw flavor out of food," Chang says. "It is a skill that you teach cooks. For that to be regulated by the government is stupid and foolish."
Noma Dumich, former owner of the Manhattan French restaurant Sel Et Poivre ("Salt and Pepper"), which is now owned by her daughter and son in-law, further underscores that the city government is pursuing a restaurant-killing and job-killing strategy. "I'm very worried about what Bloomberg's campaign will mean to my family and other city restaurants," she says.
Research shows that over the past 30 years the only country that has ever reduced its salt consumption is Finland. Interestingly, though, when comparing cardiovascular performance and increases in longevity in Finland over the last 30 years with the rates in neighboring countries and the U.S., none of which lowered salt consumption, Finland's has had the worst performance of all. Could one therefore conclude that salt reduction doesn't provide any significant health benefits, and may actually lead to diminishing the health of a population?
That's one more reason why the My Food My Choice grassroots organization has emerged to join a growing number of New York City consumers, restaurant owners and food manufacturers in opposing Bloomberg's nutritional fascism. The group is calling for peoples' freedom of health choices, as well as asking the mayor to not treat his constituents as guinea pigs. Bloomberg ought to mull that over while munching on his Cheez-Its.
Orit Sklar is the national spokeswoman of the coalition My Food My Choice, a grassroots coalition of consumers and businesses that promotes the advancement of consumer choice in the marketplace and an environment of economic vitality.


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Copts and Muslims …the difference remains
Youseef Sidhom | 26 December 2010
Last Sunday saw President Mubarak give his inaugural speech before Parliament for the new parliamentary round. Egyptians awaited the speech eagerly since it was expected to offer clear indications on the upcoming legislative agenda and the presidential assignment to the government in the new legislative term. In short, it offered a preview of the bills that would in all probability be placed before Parliament to pass into laws... More
The Woes of Egypt's Christians this Christmas
Others | 26 December 2010
More than 150 people, many of them minors, (were jailed) following the November 24th clashes between Egyptian security forces and Coptic Christians protesting the block on construction of their new church near Giza. Security forces opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing three people and injuring dozens. A four year old child died after suffocating from tear gas... More
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Others | 22 December 2010
It was at the café overlooking the Baron Empain Palace in Greater Cairo that I met for the first time recently with "Uncle Elie." His full name is Elie Amin Kheder, and he is one of tens of thousands of Egyptian Jews who were forced out of their homeland by Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser's regime in the wake of the 1967 defeat... More
For a new political map
Youseef Sidhom | 19 December 2010
Today I proceed with discussing the topic of the new People's Assembly and the hegemony the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) holds over it. Whether this hegemony is the result of NDP superiority compared to the other political parties, or of a lopsided political map which the NDP has drawn and worked to put into effect, it is time to figure out an escape from this rigid political scene. Work has to be exerted to achieve a climate conducive to real political pluralism within which other political parties no longer play second fiddle to the NDP, but actively participate and compete... More
The Sorry State of Human Rights in the Muslim World
Others | 19 December 2010
Coptic Christians make up about 10 per cent of Egypt's population of 80 million. They complain frequently of discrimination. The Coptic community says authorities in Egypt are reluctant to approve permits to build churches, which they say they need to accommodate the growing numbers of worshippers. .. More
Who's responsible at al-Ahram?
Youseef Sidhom | 12 December 2010
Al-Ahram, Cairo's topmost daily paper, which is State-owned, carried on its second page last Monday a column under the title "Copts 2010" by Abdel-Nasser Salama. In highly offensive, aggressive rhetoric which blatantly instigated reader opinion against Copts, the Church, and Pope Shenouda III; the column cited 'information' which it claimed for historical fact and which 'proved' Copts have been for decades acting in a treacherous manner against their homeland. It takes no effort to detect that the unsubstantiated so-called 'information' is entirely groundless; its only base is in the writer's imagination... More
Christians in the Middle East "Endangered Species"
Others | 12 December 2010
It is obvious by now that the Christians in the Middle East are an "endangered species."Christians in Arab countries are no longer being persecuted; they are now being slaughtered and driven out of their homes and lands... More
Finally, a Coptic majority
Youseef Sidhom | 5 December 2010
It has been decades now that Copts have suffered marginalisation and exclusion from promotions to high-ranking positions of public office. The countless hours I repeatedly spend scanning official lists—whether those approved by the president or by ministers—of appointments or promotions of public servants invariably end in frustration since the number of Copts on these lists compared to their Muslim counterparts is slight, rare, or non-existent. This inexplicable official stance against Copts was the topic of several articles I wrote, in which I cited in detail the numbers and proportions of Copts on these lists. .. More
Copts should not fear democracy
Others | 5 December 2010
Egypt's current social and economic problems are serious, perhaps overshadowing the mounting sectarian tensions in the country. More than anything, Copts and Muslims alike want good jobs, a proper education, decent living standards, a free media, mutual respect for religious places of worship, and, above all, a democratic regime in which power is not concentrated in the hands of a narrow elite... More
Why don't Muslims build non-licensed mosques?
Youseef Sidhom | 28 November 2010
Giza governorate officials have vociferously cast the blame for the recent riots in Talbiya and Umraniya on the Copts. The Copts, they said, are fully to blame for violating the terms of the building permit for a social services building and converting part of it into a church. The claim is misleading and embodies an uneven situation embraced by our officials and exploited every time they are in a position to blame. .. More
The Failed Promise of Multiculturalism in Canada
Others | 28 November 2010
Forty years ago, then prime minister Pierre Trudeau created a policy — multiculturalism — that allowed immigrants to become Canadians by integrating into our culture without abandoning their own. He was trying to differentiate between Canadian integration and American assimilation (the melting pot)... More
Quest for beauty turns ugly
Youseef Sidhom | 21 November 2010
Visitors to Downtown Cairo these days are bound to notice that the facades of the buildings overlooking the main streets are being given a new coat of paint. The walls are painted in a creamy hue of beige while the wooden elements such as the shutters are painted in dark brown. It is not clear, however, who or what authority is in charge of the task; no sign is there to indicate that information. Some passers-by may vaguely recall a State-sponsored project to conserve the architectural heritage of special districts in Cairo among which, undoubtedly, Downtown Cairo stands out for the large collection of characteristic buildings it houses... More
The Wrong Way to Combat 'Islamophobia'
Others | 21 November 2010
This month, member states of the United Nations will vote on what has become an annual resolution, "On Combating Defamation of Religions," put forward by the Organization of the Islamic Conference, a group of 57 states with large Islamic populations. The resolution condemns what it calls "defamation of religions" — a vague notion that can perhaps best be described as a form of expression that offends another's religious sensibilities — and urges countries to enact laws that prohibit such forms of expression. The resolutions are part of a larger and dangerous campaign to create a global blasphemy law to combat what Muslim leaders refer to as "Islamophobia.".. More
Would we go to Israel?
Others | 14 November 2010
It's hard for an Arab to find a safe place to visit in the region... except for the state our demagogues continue to call 'the alleged entity.'.. More
Towards full citizenship rights
Youseef Sidhom | 14 November 2010
In any election process, the relation between voters and candidates is one of reciprocal interest. Candidates are after the voters' votes, and voters are after representatives who would adequately represent them, demand their rights and present their grievances and demands to the legislative council concerned. Voters thus expect candidates' campaigns to address their interests and demands, and to secure full citizenship rights for future generations... More
For a new parliament
Youseef Sidhom | 7 November 2010
Last week saw candidates lining up for the upcoming elections for the People's Assembly (PA), the lower house of Egypt's Parliament. In a few days the candidate lists should be completed and all candidates, whether partisan or independent, should be set to campaign for Egyptians' votes. Balloting is scheduled for the 28th of this month... More
How to Approach Islamic Militancy in the West
Others | 7 November 2010
Did journalist Juan Williams, who was fired recently by NPR (National Public Radio), show unacceptable insensitivity or unforgivable stupidity when he expressed anxiety about Muslim airplane passengers during an interview with conservative TV host Bill O'Reilly? Free speech shouldn't guarantee immunity from the standards of basic decency, but Williams's comments were hardly a firing offense. We would all be better off -- Muslim Americans first and foremost -- if we could have a more open discussion about Islam, Islamic militancy and what Muslims, here and abroad, think it means to be Muslim... More
Demolish your home
Youseef Sidhom | 31 October 2010
In the Egyptian housing domain, private capital usually prefers to invest in high end housing where the profits are high and the return on investment quick. In a few cases investors may opt for housing for the middle class, but the poorer classes have to depend on the State for their housing. Affordable housing for the needy requires special urban and economic planning which involves State subsidy or long-term financing only possible through the State... More
Muslim Brotherhood Declares War
Others | 31 October 2010
on America; Will America Notice? This is one of those obscure Middle East events of the utmost significance that is ignored by the Western mass media, especially because they happen in Arabic, not English; by Western governments, because they don't fit their policies; and by experts, because they don't mesh with their preconceptions... More
Egypt Cuts a Deal: Christians Fed to Muslim 'Lions'
Others | 24 October 2010
A prominent Egyptian, Muhammad Salim al-Awwa, ex-secretary general of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, appeared on Al Jazeera on September 15, and, in a wild tirade, accused the Copts of "stocking arms and ammunition in their churches and monasteries" — arms imported from Israel, no less, as "Israel is in the heart of the Coptic Cause" — and "preparing to wage war against Muslims.".. More
To rectify sectarianism
Youseef Sidhom | 24 October 2010
The sectarian hostilities which broke out last month in the wake of the war of words between Islamic and Coptic scholars had the resounding effect of alerting—and alarming—Egyptians to the deplorable quagmire the homeland is steadily sinking into where Islamic Coptic relations are concerned. The pile-up of disturbing sectarian incidents and bitterness has long been placed on hold on all levels—the .. More


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- nudeedudee said...
Holy cow! That first outfit is killing me. You got me obsessing on doing a backless 30s summer dress from the madras post.. and after this post, now I've gotta do a pantsuit halter piece! Delightful. Love the crop jacket.
- July 12, 2010 at 5:18 PM
- Emily said...
ooo... love these images!! Thanks for sharing! Since I don't have a summer vacation planned, I will just dream about being on a tropical resort in the late 30s, wearing things similar to what is pictured here. :)
- July 12, 2010 at 6:49 PM
- Celestial Charms said...
Oh dear, now I'm absolutely drooling all over my keyboard :)
Such lovely images, all.
- July 12, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Pixie Drive-In said...
I covet all your vintage magazines. You always post the most inspiring images!
- July 12, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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- July 12, 2010 at 10:55 PM
- BaronessVonVintage said...
Eeks! Kim! YES!
Emily, virtual vacations are great, too! Truthfully, I usually end up needing vacations from my vacations. Sometimes, I wish I could just spend two weeks in my pjs, watching old movies ;)
Celestial: glad you enjoyed these delish images!
Pixie: aw, thanks! I really only have a small set, but I do pore over them ceaselessly!
- July 13, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- garofit said...
i guess my problem is that i can't and don't want to do the dreaming anymore, the palpable truth of some real pieces like the ones pictured would do me a lot better :)!
- July 13, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- BaronessVonVintage said...
garofit, I'm sending all the vintage-finding karma I can! I FEEL your pain, doll. It can take AGES to find the real mccoy...and even longer to find THE item in THE perfect size, condition, and price range. Like trekking for unicorns!
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The long-awaited Hen Harrier Recovery Plan offers resolution – and no excuses – for both grouse-moor managers and environmental campaigners, says HOT Chairman Philip Merricks
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Few would doubt that the heather moors of northern England are one of the great glories of our countryside or that driven grouse shooting provides the most challenging, exhilarating – and economically beneficial – form of shooting. August is a busy month for me on my farm and nature reserve in Kent, but, as a committed conservationist, I appreciate the wildlife benefits that properly managed grouse moors bring.
I enjoy visiting the moors at the end of May, when I'm overwhelmed by the profusion of breeding curlews, golden plovers, skylarks, meadow pipits and other charismatic species that thrive in the habitat created by hardworking gamekeepers whose primary focus is the red grouse and her chicks. However, some of these moors – and I emphasise the some – are places of crime and conflict. This is because they're home to the hen harrier, a magnificent bird of prey that finds red-grouse chicks easy pickings and, as a result, continues to be persecuted by some keepers despite it being a legally protected species.
Therein lies the crux of the matter. Hen harriers benefit hugely from, and are largely dependent upon, the habitats created by moorland management, but their presence can make grouse shooting and its accompanying beneficial habitat management unviable and, on some moors, they have been persecuted to the extent that they have virtually disappeared as a breeding bird in England.
The stalemate has led to bitter conflict between moorland interests and environmentalists, played out in social media by the likes of Mark Avery, the RSPB's former Director of Conservation, whose petition to ban grouse shooting gained more than 30,000 supporters, and BBC presenter Chris Packham, who, in a text to me, described, with deep hostility, grouse-moor owners as 'that evil community'.
The situation has seemed intractable, but, now, there is light on the horizon as Rory Stewart, an acutely intelligent Environment Minister with a deft political touch, recently launched the Defra Hen Harrier Recovery Plan (Town & Country, January 20), a conflict resolution plan that has been languishing in a dusty filing cabinet while the main players bickered. This is the plan that holds the key to unlocking the conflict; those who wish to see grouse shooting banned despise it, but others who wish to see the issue resolved welcome it.
Two elements of the plan – the reintroduction of hen harriers to southern England and the trialling of a brood-management scheme – are areas in which the Hawk and Owl Trust (HOT) has real, on-the-ground practical expertise. The trust has always taken the pragmatic position that, to achieve conservation benefits for hen harriers and other raptors, we have to work with and not against those who own and manage the habitats on which these birds depend.
The plan provides real reason for optimism in that, for the first time, the focus is on removing the motivation for killing hen harriers. The gamekeeper will now have the opportunity, when harriers become too numerous on his moor, to put down his weapon and call the HOT to collect the eggs for artificial rearing and dispersal to other sites. This is a procedure for which the charity has world- class experts.
It would be rank stupidity, if not political suicide, for any moorland manager to continue to persecute problem birds when a way out is being provided. Such irresponsibility would demonstrate a wilful refusal to move on from an entrenched position. The onus will now rest with gamekeepers, and especially with moorland owners, to ensure that their colleagues and neighbours obey the law and to make it crystal clear that anyone who continues with illegal killing is letting down their profession and the very ethos of private land ownership by putting the future of grouse shooting and land management in jeopardy.
Responsibility must also reach the ultimate funders of grouse-moor management, the shooting clients—some will be unaware of the issue, but others may be tacitly condoning illegal persecution—because, unless attitudes and actions change ahead of what will undoubtedly one day be a change in Government policy, the Glorious Twelfth and one of this country's great landscape and wildlife spectacles will be consigned to history.
Philip Merricks is chairman of the Hawk and Owl Trust (01328 850590; hawkandowl.org). He is a former CLA Vice President and is the only UK farmer accredited to manage National Nature Reserves. He was awarded an MBE in 1999 for services to conservation.
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Obagi shares were up 9 percent at $25.03 in early trading as investors geared up for a takeover fight over a company that makes specialized skin care products to fight signs of aging, sun damage and acne.
Obagi's products are sold only through prescription and are considered to be more potent than commercially available over-the-counter cosmetics, enabling the manufacturer to command a premium pricing.
Specialized cosmetic treatments for aesthetic reasons had taken a hit during the recession, but as the economy stabilizes, physicians offering these services are seeing patients return.
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It used to be that businesses, especially small businesses, just scratched their heads when it came to Facebook. Sure a lot of people were on it, but companies were used to thinking about one main channel for reaching customers: advertising. And Facebook's advertising wasn't exactly the magic bullet -- people were so busy looking at cute kid pics that they barely noticed the lonely paid ads floating over there on the far right.
Consultants have been telling companies for years they can't afford not to be present on social networks. Now, it seems they believe them. It's not just about advertising, they've realized. It's about customer engagement, and building customer and brand loyalty. As former Observerite and social media consultant Jeff Elder says, companies can use Facebook as their own personal media "channel" to play their greatest corporate hits for their followers. He's playing host to a meetup on Monday where he'll be talking more about how companies can harness social media to connect with customers. Social media strategists Jason Keath and Corey Creed are plowing the same territory with a series of Web videos from their Social Fresh Academy training center.
All of life, it seems, is on Facebook now, for good or ill. (Even guys in the middle of causing a 16-hour police standoff). It was only a matter of time before corporations got serious about their presence there -- with or without a scientific way to measure the all-important ROI (return on investment). There's been some talk about Facebook's meteoric membership growth perhaps finally peaking. That's probably coming. But will Facebook shrivel up and go the way of MySpace? I wouldn't bet on it.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Facebook is turning into serious business
It used to be that businesses, especially small businesses, just scratched their heads when it came to Facebook. Sure a lot of people were on it, but companies were used to thinking about one main channel for reaching customers: advertising. And Facebook's advertising wasn't exactly the magic bullet -- people were so busy looking at cute kid pics that they barely noticed the lonely paid ads floating over there on the far right.
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- Jeff Elder said...
Thanks for the mention, Eric. You make some excellent points. I hope out meetup Monday at Packard Place will connect Charlotte business, media, and entrepreneurs in new ways.
- June 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- davidt2974 said...
What should be mentioned also, is the small businesses that make the mistake of only using Facebook. No web site, no other marketing...just having their nephew or whoever setup (usually incorrectly) a page and assuming that having 1500 likes = 1500 actual interested potential customers.
- June 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
Uh, yeah, social networking really works.
My wife got a birthday call from a Toyota salesman yesterday.
Like that's going to make a rat's a-- difference where we buy our next car.
- June 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
Mr. Frazier: Sad to see that you have now written something that contradicts yourself - once again. Your last article was pretty accurate when you said that this facebook thing has maxed out! Now it seems that you have gone back to your facebook-addictive drivel. Unfortunate. Let these fools continue to just market on facebook. They have no clue as to the customer base they are missing out on. Don't fool yourself or lie to the public, "all of life" is actually NOT on facebook. Mostly, it's those who don't know how to have a real life. Good day.
- June 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
I don't use facebook, and I have to agree that if a business anywhere is using it as their sole means of advertising, then they must have a bunch of teenagers running the damn place. Makes no sense. Oh well, have fun with your online life!
- June 23, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- Anonymous said...
To the Jeff Elder person, it sounds like you are a cult leader that is hellbent on brainwashing people to share your addiction to Face book.
All we can do is just shake our heads at you, and the pitiful people you are conning into living their life through the internet.
- June 23, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- komodoman said...
While I strongly believe a social media marketing strategy is important for many businesses, if you can't track the results, it's benefits are questionable.
Facebook is just one piece of a much larger marketing strategy.
I find it humorous that those who denigrate social media as 'for kids only' are using a medium (online forums)that barely existed 10 years ago. Just because you are not using something doesn't diminish the potential impact.
- June 23, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
I hear Facebook is great for Amway.
- June 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Anonymous said...
Kommode: Thanks for your comments but you don't seem to get it. We read the newspaper online, and this was simply and article and we are allowed to post about it. I don't live online, check 20 times a day, and seek sex through the internet via a tool that was originally intended for a way for college students to 'hook up'. Sorry you don't get the big picture.
- June 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
Well as they say you must stand out in a crowd of 600 Million. That is the amount of users Facebook has approximately. Any Corporations or businesses cannot miss this chance for them to gain more customers. So they really have to let their presence known.
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- News: Blatter: FIFA will ask to move 2022 World Cup
The Premier League has hit out at FIFA proposals to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter.
With temperatures in the Gulf state able to reach up to 50°C during the summer, FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed on Wednesday that he will ask the governing body's executive committee to reschedule the tournament.
UEFA president Michel Platini and Qatar 2022 World Cup committee secretary general Hassan Al Thawadi are among those who also believe holding the tournament in the winter is the best solution.
The Premier League, however, has long opposed a winter World Cup as it feels it will cause major disruption to the three domestic seasons surrounding the 2022 tournament, as well as impacting on broadcasting contracts.
A Premier League spokesman told Press Association Sport: "The Premier League position remains unchanged. The prospect of a winter World Cup is neither workable nor desirable for European domestic football."
FIFA says the issue will go to its executive committee meeting on October 3 and 4 in Zurich, when a final decision on the matter will be taken.
A FIFA spokesman said: "As mentioned by the FIFA president yesterday, he will bring forward the matter of playing the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in winter to the FIFA executive committee on the occasion of their next meeting scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2013. This matter will now be with the executive committee and we can therefore not comment further before the meeting has taken place."


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Buxton Opera House has begun a nationwide search for a new chief executive.
The theatre is advertising nationally for prospective candidates to succeed Andrew Aughton, who left the theatre in October 2013 after 15 years in the role.
Clive Beattie, Chairman of High Peak Theatre Trust, said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for a committed and energetic chief executive to join the High Peak Theatre Trust team and lead the organisation in its future development."
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The Marseille range of nursery furniture is in the traditional cottage style. Its timeless chic guarantees a lifetime of use. So your Marseille nursery furniture will find a place in your home for many years to come. For example, the wardrobe or the cabinet can be re-used later in the hallway or the sitting room. A particular advantage in the Marseille range is the chest extender that can later be used as a shelf unit. The use of MDF in combination with spruce timber makes the Marseille series robust and durable. In particular the sideboard, with its arrangement of various-sized drawers, is a practical feature to be highlighted. This facilitates quick and easy access from above. Also the wardrobe is handily proportioned with two large doors and two full-width drawers in addition.
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We know that many folks out there have decided to ride in their first group charity ride this year. Whether the goal is to raise money, challenge yourself, or just have a good time on the bike, it takes some planning and preparation to make for a successful and stress-free day on the road. But all of your hard-earned training and planning can be for naught if you forget a few simple essentials the day of your ride. For advice on what to bring along with you the day of your big ride, we've turned to one of the resident Spin Doctors here at our headquarters (and veteran of many charity rides), Gene, to provide his insight into what you should bring to your next charity ride to make your day go as smoothly as possible.
Your bike – Check the condition of the tires, brakes, and drivetrain beforehand. Lube the chain and cables. Inflate the tires to the pressure marked on the tire's sidewall. Look for cracks and cuts in the tires and replace the tires if necessary. Clean your bike. Some think that a clean bike is faster than a dirty bike. Whether or not this is true, while cleaning your bike, you may find a problem with the bike that was previously overlooked.
A helmet – Your helmet should fit snug without being uncomfortable. The helmet straps should buckle below your chin without putting pressure on your chin. Most charity rides require helmets be worn by all riders.
Water bottle / hydration – Almost as important as a helmet. Dehydration could drastically effect your enjoyment of the ride. You should drink about 28 ounces (a large capacity water bottle) of fluids every 30-45 minutes or whenever you are thirsty. Electrolyte drink mixes will help replenish the minerals lost during cycling activity as well as aid in recovering after the ride.
The front wheel – Bikes transported on roof racks sometimes require that the front wheel be removed. Nothing will ruin your day faster than realizing that you've left the wheel behind or misplaced the front wheel skewer.
Repair tools – Bring tools for flat tire repair and easy adjustments. These tools include a frame pump and/or CO2, tire levers, spare tube, tube patch kit and bicycle multitool.
Floor pump – Makes pre-ride bike prep easier and may lead to new friendships when you help someone else inflate their tires!
Riding gear – Cycling jersey, cycling shorts, cycling socks, cycling shoes, cycling helmet, cycling gloves, sunglasses or eye protection and sun block. None of these items are mandatory, except the helmet, but all of these items will make you more comfortable during and after the ride.
ID and an insurance card – Good to have at rider check-in and in emergency situations, especially if you have special medical needs.
Cell phone – Can contact ride control or a friend for assistance.
Money – Can be used as an extra donation to the charity being sponsored, for a bite to eat on the route, a tip for the mechanic (if you feel their service was exceptional), to purchase a replacement bike part, a dollar bill to "patch" a cut tire, and for post-ride activities.
First Aid kit – Nice to have at the car. Good for blisters, road rash, etc.
Knowledge of group riding – There are several sites with good articles about riding in a group, if you want to read up before trying your hand out on the road, available here, here, here and here. But the essentials of riding in a group are straightforward: be predictable, communicate with the group, stay alert, and be considerate of others.
An attainable goal – Ride a route that is suitable for you. Typically, you can safely complete a charity ride route if you've been able to recently ride 2/3 of the route's distance comfortably. Don't forget to take into account weather conditions and route elevation changes.
Foul weather gear – Be aware of the weather forecast. If rain is forecast, bring rain gear. If the temperature at the beginning of the ride is going to be much colder than later in the ride, layer your clothing so outer layers can be removed during the ride.
Nutrition – "Keeping the gas tank filled". Nutrition bars and gel packs are easy to use while cycling and provide additional fuel for your ride. Experiment with new drink mixes and nutrition products well before the charity ride, not on the day of the event.
And finally, a friend or family member – Sharing the experience is much more enjoyable. Conversation and support during the ride helps the miles go quicker!


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CI Investments and its portfolio managers continue to receive extensive industry recognition for performance and quality.
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50 Morningstar Awards in the past 15 years. Fund awards are determined by a jury of Morningstar and industry analysts based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative factors, including performance. Winners include:
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Fundata FundGrade® A+ Awards
Following CI's award winning tradition, CI Investments had won 32 FundGrade® A+ Awards at the 2015 "Evening of Excellence" – more than any other fund company for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes consistent, outstanding risk-adjusted performance over a calendar year. In addition, CI received 15 FundGrade® A+ Awards in each of 2011 and 2012, 21 awards in 2013 and 29 awards in 2014.
For a list of all of the winners, including the individual funds recognized at CI, please visit: http://www.fundgradeawards.com/Awards.aspx.
Morningstar Awards © Morningstar Inc. All Rights Reserved.. Awarded to Black Creek International Equity Fund for Best International Equity Fund 2013; and to CI American Value Fund for Best U.S Equity Pooled Fund 2005, 2006, 2007, and for Best US Equity Fund 2009; and to CI Canadian Investment Fund for Best Canadian Equity 2004; and to CI Global Health Sciences Corporate Class for Best Specialty Equity Fund 2013 and 2014; and to CI Global Science & Technology Corporate Class for Best Science and Technology Equity Fund 2010 and 2009; and to Harbour Fund for Best Canadian Equity 2002 and 2008; and to Harbour Growth & Income Fund for Best Canadian Balanced Fund 2006 and 2008; and to Portfolio Select Series, Best Fund of Funds 2013 and to Portfolio Series, Best Fund of Funds, 2012 and 2011; and to Signature Canadian Balanced Fund for Best Canadian Balanced Fund 2007 and 2009; and to Signature Dividend Fund for Best Dividend Fund 2001, 2002, 2009; and to Signature Global Resource Fund for Best Natural Resource Equity Fund 2008 and 2009; and to Signature High Income Fund for Best Global Balanced Fund, 2012, 2011, 2010, and for Best Canadian Income Trust Fund, 2004; and to Signature Income & Growth Fund for Best Global Balanced Fund 2008; and to Signature Select Canadian Fund for Best Canadian Equity Fund 2001.
The Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, are part of the Thomson Reuters Awards for Excellence awarded by Lipper, Inc. and highlight funds that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. The Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Ratings for Consistent Return, which is a risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 month periods. The highest 20% of funds in each category are named Lipper Leaders for Consistent Return and receive a score of 5, the next 20% receive a score of 4, the middle 20% are scored 3, the next 20% are scored 2 and the lowest 20% are scored 1. The highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return in each category wins the Lipper Fund Award. Lipper Leader ratings change monthly. For more information, see www.lipperweb.com. Although Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by Lipper.
Portfolio Series Income Fund (Class A) was the winner in the global fixed-income balanced category for the five-year period ending July 31, 2014 out of a total of 23 funds. Performance for the fund for the period ended October 31, 2014 was 7.7% (1 year), 7.5% (3 years), 7.3% (5 years) and 5.6% (10 years). The corresponding Lipper Leader ratings of the fund for the same period were: N/A (1 year), 3 (3 years), 4 (5 years) and 4 (10 years).
CI Can-Am Small Cap Corporate Class (Class A) was the winner in the Canadian focused small/mid-cap equity category for the 10-year period ending July 31, 2014 out of a total of 14 funds. Performance for the fund for the period ended October 31, 2014 was 10.0% (1 year), 16.3% (3 years), 13.7% (5 years) and 10.7% (10 years). The corresponding Lipper Leader ratings of the fund for the same period are as follows: N/A (1 year), 4 (3 years), 4 (5 years) and 3 (10 years).
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The 11th annual Whatstandwell family friendly Festival will be held this year on Midsummer's day, Saturday, June 21.
There will be a number of bands playing live, including Ordinary Heroes, Mario's Nicotine Parlour, Parasight, Jamie Joseph Band and Defkon1.
The venue is to be Hankin Farm, based on New Road in Whatstandwell. The entrance fee is £5 and souvenir glasses are available for £1.50.
Gates open at 2pm and the fun starts at 5pm, when the music programme commences.
The licensed bar will be serving a range of locally brewed traditional ales as well as farmhouse cider, lager, good wines, snacks and soft drinks. Outside, there will be children's games and activities in the large field plus a barbecue.
For those who don't want to drive home, camping is available on the farm campsite for a small additional fee, payable direct to the farm. Toilets and showers are available on site, and caravans, camper vans and tents can all be accommodated; the view of Whatstandwell and the villages along the Derwent Valley is stunning.
The festival goes on until 11pm, with a continuous flow of music.
For more details on this forthcoming event, you can go to www.whatstandwell.org


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Cut a 3/4-inch wide strip off each side of the pastry and reserve. Roll out the pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface to a 10-inch square. Brush the edges of the square with the egg. Working with 1 strip at a time, stand the strips along the edges of the pastry square and crimp where they meet. You want to create a shallow box, where the pastry square is the base and the 4 strips are the walls. Overlap the strips at the corners, stretching them if necessary to complete the walls of the box. Brush the border with the egg. Pierce the center of the pastry all over with fork. Bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks. With the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks. Add the liqueur and beat until just well blended; be careful not to overmix or the whipped cream will turn into a buttery consistency and start to separate. Using a large spatula, fold in the nuts. Spoon the cream mixture into the prepared pastry crust. Arrange the berries over the cream. Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.
NOTE: You can use any fruit that's in season (orange segments, berries, plums, bananas, grapes). Blueberries make a good substitute for the raspberries, and sliced peaches or nectarines are delicious as well.


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By Kelli B. Grant
If deal-hunting were a medaling sport, travelers who plan a trip to London in coming weeks would earn judges' top marks.
Hotel prices for late August and September are as much as 60% off compared with usual rates for that time, says Gabe Saglie, senior editor at Travelzoo. The four-star Millenium Bailey's Hotel, for example, has starting rates of $130 per night, a 60% discount, while four-star Meliá White House has package rates as low as $233 per night, which amounts to 55% off. Some properties are also throwing in extras like free breakfasts and room upgrades. "August is still peak travel season in London, so this is rare," he says.
But cities that host the games typically see softer prices in the months after, experts say. Many build additional accommodations in anticipation of the crowds; when all those fans decamp, hotels often drop prices to fill rooms. (As we've previously reported, in some cases, the deals can linger for years.) Plus, tourists already planning a trip to an Olympic host destination usually time it to coincide with the games, which could mean fall crowds are smaller than usual, says Clem Bason, president of booking site Hotwire.com. That can further drop hotel rates and lead to better deals at restaurants and local attractions.
The catch, of course, is finding cheap airfare — and there's no noticeable post-Olympic effect there. "If you can find an airfare for under $1,000, definitely go," says Amy Chen, online editor for Frommers.com. Travelers are more likely to see those rates after Labor Day, she says. By then, round-trip fares are likely to be closer to $800 from the East Coast and $1,000 from the West Coast.
Despite the deals, travelers should steel themselves for the fact that their other spending won't go very far. One U.S. dollar currently buys £0.63, compared with a more favorable €0.81. "London is still an expensive city, requiring some conscientious budgeting," Saglie says.


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In the wake of one of the most agonizing defeats in school history, the dreadful memories of Saturday's loss to Michigan State still linger for the Badgers. Yet, as difficult as it is to continue moving forward, it is imperative that Wisconsin maintains its focus as they invade Columbus to take on Ohio State this Saturday.
UW head coach Bret Bielema addressed the team's disappointment and urged the players to continue fighting.
"I told [the players] you should never get used to this feeling,"Bielema said. "This feeling should hurt. It's something we need to get rid of and shake out tonight. If you ever accept it, then it's going to happen more than you ever want it to."
Even after a shaky performance and an unsuccessful comeback, senior quarterback Russell Wilson remains optimistic about his team's ability to overcome this adversity.
"The main thing is staying positive, keep working hard like we do everyday and keep leading," Wilson said. "There's a lot of great opportunities for us and we have a great opportunity to play Ohio State."
Last season, the Badgers upset the then-No.1 Buckeyes 31-18 before a raucous Camp Randall Stadium, a pivotal victory en route to a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl. On Saturday, the Badgers won't have the comforts of home.
While the Badgers have won three of their last five meetings in Columbus, the most recent trip resulted in a 31-13 loss. The Badgers dominated in first downs 22-8 and total offense 368-184, but Scott Tolzein threw three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
The Badgers are all too familiar with the consequences of missed opportunities, so it is essential they convert when they have their chances, especially against a tough defense, ranked 16th in the nation.
"Ohio State has got a lot of athletic ability up front all the way to the back end of the defense," Wilson said. "The main thing is capitalizing on opportunities just like any other game."
The controversy encompassing Ohio State this summer has been well publicized, as it was revealed several former Buckeyes received improper benefits while former head coach Jim Tressel lied to the NCAA about having any knowledge of the transactions. Tressel has resigned, but the image of the program has been besmirched.
But even with all the negativity, Ohio State has remained competitive, coming off its biggest victory against upstart Illinois, 17-7, last weekend.
"They look more and more like the traditional Ohio State as they get further in the season," Bielema said. "Their defense is playing extremely well with that swagger."
While a shot at the BCS title is gone, the Badgers still dictate their own destiny in the quest for the Big Ten title.Bielema has witnessed teams stuck in a hole claw their way back to become conference champions. In 2003 as Kansas State's co-defensive coordinator, Bielema's team lost three straight games against Marshall and conference rivals Texas and Oklahoma State, leaving them 4-3 overall but 0-2 in the division.
"One of things I really benefitted from my experience at Kansas State was I had a great two years of learning divisional play within a conference," Bielema said.
"[Kansas State head coach] Bill Snyder said if we take care of our business, we can get in the conference championship game and get to a BCS bowl. Everyone was looking at him like he had three heads."
The team rallied together and not only won the rest of their games, but shocked No. 1 Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship, desecrating the Sooners 35-7 for the conference title and earning a trip to the Fiesta Bowl.
"I think the biggest thing is what kind of kids you have in your program," Bielema said. "I expect this group to bounce back as they did late in the fourth quarter and put everything into this preparation."
Let's hope Bucky can turn it around in Columbus. GO BUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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I'm writing on behalf of the Summer of Content project (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Summer_of_Content_2007), which catalyzes and supports open content creation (with a focus on developing nations) by matching interns with mentors from existing open-content projects and providing stipends to the interns that allow them to work full-time on their project. Summer of Content is being run by a team from the One Laptop Per Child project (OLPC, http://laptop.org) and the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL, http://col.org) and organizations such as Fedora, Google, and Name.com are already on board.
We're in need of funding to provide intern stipends to the people who will be working on these projects. Each two-month stipend is just $500 - a little goes a long way. You'll be able to track the progress of the interns you're funding, and will receive copies of the midterm and final reports from each intern you sponsor.
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There are two Summer sessions a year, each lasting approximately 10 weeks: a Northern Summer running between June and August and a Southern Summer running between December and February. (The current Northern Summer 2007 is a pilot run, taking place in August and September 2007.)
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A= a name of a politician.
T= a name of a country
Although A achieved a great victory and garnered over half of the votes, he failed in achieving his most important goal – gaining two thirds of the seats in the parliament in order to change the constitution and thus – change T's character from a secular state to a religious power which purports to lead the […] world. A's desire is to rely on the constitution in order to change the governmental system to a presidential model, such as in the United States, so that within a year or two he will run for president and become not only T's undisputable ruler but largely – a ruler without checks and balances. However, the results of the last elections didn't yet pave the way for that. But A is patient and in no hurry. Over the last seven years, since he was appointed as a prime minister, he has emerged as a determined and adamant politician who has achieved almost all his goals. He has time on his side and it can't be excluded that, one way or the other, through certain political moves, he might achieve the above goal as well. The only chance to stop A lies with the silent majority of the state which is still in favor of secularity. Although part of this majority voted for A in the last elections, it may come to its senses at the last minute. Let's hope it will not be a minute too late.