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New Inscribed Properties (1987)
New Inscribed Properties
Cultural properties
Acropolis, Athens
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth century bc, Athens, following the victory against the Persians and the establishment of democracy, took a leading position amongst the other city-states of the ancient world. In the age that followed, as thought and art flourished, an exceptional group of artists put into effect the ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and, under the inspired guidance of the sculptor Pheidias, transformed the rocky hill into a unique monument of thought and the arts. The most important monuments were built during that time: the Parthenon, built by Ictinus, the Erechtheon, the Propylaea, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis, designed by Mnesicles and the small temple Athena Nike.
Archaeological Site of Delphi
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious centre and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.
Bahla Fort
Criteria: (iv)
The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of the immense fort, with its walls and towers of unbaked brick and its stone foundations, is a remarkable example of this type of fortification and attests to the power of the Banu Nebhan.
Blenheim Palace
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, stands in a romantic park created by the famous landscape gardener 'Capability' Brown. It was presented by the English nation to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory in 1704 over French and Bavarian troops. Built between 1705 and 1722 and characterized by an eclectic style and a return to national roots, it is a perfect example of an 18th-century princely dwelling.
Criteria: (i)(iv)
Brasilia, a capital created ex nihilo in the centre of the country in 1956, was a landmark in the history of town planning. Urban planner Lucio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer intended that every element – from the layout of the residential and administrative districts (often compared to the shape of a bird in flight) to the symmetry of the buildings themselves – should be in harmony with the city's overall design. The official buildings, in particular, are innovative and imaginative.
Chaco Culture
United States of America
Criteria: (iii)
For over 2,000 years, Pueblo peoples occupied a vast region of the south-western United States. Chaco Canyon, a major centre of ancestral Pueblo culture between 850 and 1250, was a focus for ceremonials, trade and political activity for the prehistoric Four Corners area. Chaco is remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings and its distinctive architecture – it has an ancient urban ceremonial centre that is unlike anything constructed before or since. In addition to the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, the World Heritage property includes the Aztec Ruins National Monument and several smaller Chaco sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
City of Bath
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)
Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, Bath became an important centre of the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant town with neoclassical Palladian buildings, which blend harmoniously with the Roman baths.
City of Potosí
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
In the 16th century, this area was regarded as the world's largest industrial complex. The extraction of silver ore relied on a series of hydraulic mills. The site consists of the industrial monuments of the Cerro Rico, where water is provided by an intricate system of aqueducts and artificial lakes; the colonial town with the Casa de la Moneda; the Church of San Lorenzo; several patrician houses; and the barrios mitayos, the areas where the workers lived.
Elephanta Caves
Criteria: (i)(iii)
The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Criteria: (iii)(iv)
Pattadakal, in Karnataka, represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. One masterpiece from the group stands out – the Temple of Virupaksha, built c. 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory over the kings from the South.
Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)(v)
Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Mexico City is now one of the world's largest and most densely populated cities. It has five Aztec temples, the ruins of which have been identified, a cathedral (the largest on the continent) and some fine 19th- and 20th-century public buildings such as the Palacio de las Bellas Artes. Xochimilco lies 28 km south of Mexico City. With its network of canals and artificial islands, it testifies to the efforts of the Aztec people to build a habitat in the midst of an unfavourable environment. Its characteristic urban and rural structures, built since the 16th century and during the colonial period; have been preserved in an exceptional manner.
Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years by a succession of peoples – Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs – the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were literally carved out of the mountain and are the symbols of a sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, which is built on a grid pattern, is a good example of Spanish colonial town planning. The solidity and volume of the city's buildings show that they were adapted to the earthquake-prone region in which these architectural gems were constructed.
Historic Centre of Puebla
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Puebla, which was founded ex nihilo in 1531, is situated about 100 km east of Mexico City, at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano. It has preserved its great religious structures such as the 16th–17th-century cathedral and fine buildings like the old archbishop's palace, as well as a host of houses with walls covered in tiles (azulejos). The new aesthetic concepts resulting from the fusion of European and American styles were adopted locally and are peculiar to the Baroque district of Puebla.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Criteria: (iv)(v)
The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)(vi)
No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological site, which was not discovered until 1974. Qin (d. 210 B.C.), the first unifier of China, is buried, surrounded by the famous terracotta warriors, at the centre of a complex designed to mirror the urban plan of the capital, Xianyan. The small figures are all different; with their horses, chariots and weapons, they are masterpieces of realism and also of great historical interest.
Mogao Caves
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)
Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.
Nemrut Dağ
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)
The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69–34 B.C.), who reigned over Commagene, a kingdom founded north of Syria and the Euphrates after the breakup of Alexander's empire, is one of the most ambitious constructions of the Hellenistic period. The syncretism of its pantheon, and the lineage of its kings, which can be traced back through two sets of legends, Greek and Persian, is evidence of the dual origin of this kingdom's culture.
Old Village of Hollókő and its Surroundings
Criteria: (v)
Hollokö is an outstanding example of a deliberately preserved traditional settlement. This village, which developed mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries, is a living example of rural life before the agricultural revolution of the 20th century.
Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
Criteria: (iii)(vi)
Scientific work at the site, which lies 42 km south-west of Beijing, is still underway. So far, it has led to the discovery of the remains of Sinanthropus pekinensis, who lived in the Middle Pleistocene, along with various objects, and remains of Homo sapiens sapiens dating as far back as 18,000–11,000 B.C. The site is not only an exceptional reminder of the prehistorical human societies of the Asian continent, but also illustrates the process of evolution.
Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. The elegance and craftsmanship of the buildings, as well as the lightness of the sculpted reliefs with their Mayan mythological themes, attest to the creative genius of this civilization.
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
The holy city of Teotihuacan ('the place where the gods were created') is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments – in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, laid out on geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the most powerful cultural centres in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond.
The Great Wall
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance.
Venice and its Lagoon
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)
Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.
New Inscribed Properties
Natural properties
Dja Faunal Reserve
Criteria: (ix)(x)
This is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left undisturbed. Almost completely surrounded by the Dja River, which forms a natural boundary, the reserve is especially noted for its biodiversity and a wide variety of primates. It contains 107 mammal species, five of which are threatened.
Gros Morne National Park
Criteria: (vii)(viii)
Situated on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, the park provides a rare example of the process of continental drift, where deep ocean crust and the rocks of the earth's mantle lie exposed. More recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
United States of America
Criteria: (viii)
This site contains two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa (4,170 m high) and Kilauea (1,250 m high), both of which tower over the Pacific Ocean. Volcanic eruptions have created a constantly changing landscape, and the lava flows reveal surprising geological formations. Rare birds and endemic species can be found there, as well as forests of giant ferns.
Kilimanjaro National Park
United Republic of Tanzania
Criteria: (vii)
At 5,895 m, Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa. This volcanic massif stands in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains, with its snowy peak looming over the savannah. The mountain is encircled by mountain forest. Numerous mammals, many of them endangered species, live in the park.
Sian Ka'an
Criteria: (vii)(x)
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the Sky'. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Sundarbans National Park
Criteria: (ix)(x)
The Sundarbans covers 10,000 km2 of land and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or endangered species live in the park, including tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles.
New Inscribed Properties
Mixed property
Mount Taishan
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)
The sacred Mount Tai ('shan' means 'mountain') was the object of an imperial cult for nearly 2,000 years, and the artistic masterpieces found there are in perfect harmony with the natural landscape. It has always been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists and scholars and symbolizes ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Criteria: (v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
This park, formerly called Uluru (Ayers Rock – Mount Olga) National Park, features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia. Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world. The traditional owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta are the Anangu Aboriginal people.
Significant modifications to the boundaries
Cultural properties
Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
This site has the remains of monuments such as the Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic castle of Buda, which have had a considerable influence on the architecture of various periods. It is one of the world's outstanding urban landscapes and illustrates the great periods in the history of the Hungarian capital.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
The 'Roman Limes' represents the border line of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent in the 2nd century AD. It stretched over 5,000 km from the Atlantic coast of northern Britain, through Europe to the Black Sea, and from there to the Red Sea and across North Africa to the Atlantic coast. The remains of the Limes today consist of vestiges of built walls, ditches, forts, fortresses, watchtowers and civilian settlements. Certain elements of the line have been excavated, some reconstructed and a few destroyed. The two sections of the Limes in Germany cover a length of 550 km from the north-west of the country to the Danube in the south-east. The 118-km-long Hadrian's Wall (UK) was built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian c. AD 122 at the northernmost limits of the Roman province of Britannia. It is a striking example of the organization of a military zone and illustrates the defensive techniques and geopolitical strategies of ancient Rome. The Antonine Wall, a 60-km long fortification in Scotland was started by Emperor Antonius Pius in 142 AD as a defense against the "barbarians" of the north. It constitutes the northwestern-most portion of the Roman Limes.
Great Living Chola Temples
Criteria: (ii)(iii)
The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands. The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur. The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Seat of supreme power for over five centuries (1416-1911), the Forbidden City in Beijing, with its landscaped gardens and many buildings (whose nearly 10,000 rooms contain furniture and works of art), constitutes a priceless testimony to Chinese civilization during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang consists of 114 buildings constructed between 1625–26 and 1783. It contains an important library and testifies to the foundation of the last dynasty that ruled China, before it expanded its power to the centre of the country and moved the capital to Beijing. This palace then became auxiliary to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. This remarkable architectural edifice offers important historical testimony to the history of the Qing Dynasty and to the cultural traditions of the Manchu and other tribes in the north of China.
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The manuscript that I began at the start of the month as part of National Novel Writing Month has pretty much ground to a halt at a touch under 17,000 words. My first week back from China saw me writing every day and producing around 2,000 words a day. But on Friday I reached a bit of a crisis, as I could no longer see where the writing was going. Since then I've been going back to the (now legendary) drawing board to lay the foundations that should have been laid earlier. Today I mostly completed a kind of potted history of the world up until the point at which my story starts. In the next few days, I plan to brainstorm more of the details that will go into the story's background – and which I will then sweep away with the first words of actual story.
What I wrote up until Friday had definite merit. In particular, I created four characters with diverse personalities and personal problems. Unfortunately, the whole work just wasn't quite what I'd intended to write. It happens sometimes that your imagination takes you on tangents that may or may not work out. Also, I think the first character I made – and therefore the first viewpoint character – was a little too YA for my taste.
I now have a firmer basis to continue writing – or, more properly to start writing again, this time on version 2. I have plenty of ideas about the plot, but they're all either vague or disconnected at the moment. Setting down a real plot, a series of causes and effects slowly building in intensity to the story's climax will be another important task I have to undertake soon. It's vital, because I need to know what I'm writing towards in order to write. It's also incredibly difficult.
I think that conceiving a short story is like trying to visualise a small group of objects, like five apples, or a moment from a film. Trying to conceive a novel, or, worse, a series of novels, is like trying to visualise a million apples or every moment in a film simultaneously. Caveat scriptor, indeed.

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From: New Home
To: All
Week: 2
In the present times it is expected that foreign nationals will sometimes get arrested for being in the wrong place, or taking pictures of the wrong thing. This is normal, and while it is distasteful to us all, it is not an overly horrific crime, provided the rules are stuck to.
However when several citizens of a foreign power have nuclear warheads on them, and are generally trying to stage a coup against HM Government, in order to install a communist regime, things could be said to have gone a little far. At present a state of emergency does not exist. The cause of course is Neubayern, who has been shipping weapons to a bunch of terrorists on New Home. Unless this is stopped immediately and reparations made by Neubayern, this planet will have to consider its options.
Thank you for your attention.
King John IV.
Two New Home Teleport class couriers destroyed by Neubayern Patrol. Attack was unprokoved, says New Home Ambassador.
Sansterre establishes naval base. Inhabitants protest.


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Sr. iOS Engineer - Newark, NJ
Multiple full time, on-site, contract/hourly-paid iOS Engineer and Android Developer positions located in Newark, NJ paying $100.00 per hour. More money possible for exemplary candidates. Must work on-site for the duration of the project so I need local candidates or the ability to relocate to NJ for the duration of the 6-12 month project. Applicants must have good command of the English language. Multiple roles of the same available. H1/visa transfer OK. No shops please. Individual programmers only. No telecommuting. Thank you.
These positions require strong engineers with experience in architecting, development, deployment and support of next generation of applications and services for iPhone and iPad devices. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong leadership qualities including excellent judgment, relentlessly high standards, can dive deep and remain in touch with business details, drives innovation in their teams, invokes passion in others, can think big, and delivers results.
Responsibilities depending on the role:
Design, build and operate scalable software systems and services for iOS devices, Android smartphones and tablets, other connected devices, cloud services and client applications
* Propose, prototype and evaluate multiple areas of optimization in digital content delivery to a variety of clients, digital rights management, cloud based technologies, digital lockers, digital content discovery and digital fulfillment systems
* Build and deliver high availability/high reliability software on time
Qualifications for both iOS and Android roles:
* BS in Computer Science (MS preferred) plus significant experience (5+ years) with commercial software engineering experience, preferable in digital media or mobile applications and devices
* Proven track record of building and delivering mobile applications and services Android smartphones, tablets iPhone, iPad, iTouch devices
* In addition, candidate should possess solid experience programming in Java or C/C++, good current knowledge of Unix/Linux environments, mastering SOA principles with solid experience in code optimization and high performance computing
* Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance, scalability, availability, and internet and mobile OS security fundamentals
* Strong problem solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership
* Solid coding practices including good design documentation, unit testing, peer code-reviews, and a preference for agile methods
* Extensive knowledge of network protocols and internet/web technologies: HTML5, JavaScript, Flash, RTP/RTSP and in-depth familiarity with wireless networks architecture and technologies
Full job description and client details disclosed to qualified candidates.
To be considered, please submit your resume, hourly requirements and iOS and/or Android apps/portfolio to opensourcestaffing|AT|gmail.com
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Time and again, incoming presidents point Americans toward unity. Jefferson did so in the great debate over strong central government. Lincoln did when slavery cleaved the country. Now, after decades of cultural and political polarization and in the face of great challenges, it's Barack Obama's turn at choirmaster for the nation's disparate voices.
Americans excel at pulling together when needed. Look no further than last week's Hudson River emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549, which combined the expertise of the pilots, the quick response of harbor boats, and the calm aid of crew and passengers.
But such common effort reaches far beyond a crisis, back over the centuries to the ideals that set the American experiment apart.
The diverse faces of the millions who came to witness the swearing in of the country's first African-American president testify to what ultimately unifies. It's not ethnicity or religious creed, which define so many nations, but the founding ideals of the United States – liberty, justice, and opportunity for all.
When put into practice, they attract and inspire the world over. They are the reason many in other countries tuned in to President Obama's inauguration and sent e-mails like this one: "Today, I feel like an American, too."
These values have had the power to throw off a monarchy, abolish slavery, and make way for women's suffrage. They have been worth suffering and dying for. They have plied the decades, refining and improving laws and behaviors until almost unawares, they produced a president whose very identity embodies unity as none before him has, and whose personal story is a nonfiction American dream.
As a candidate, Mr. Obama campaigned on oneness. In the weeks since the election, he has put that concept into practice: in his Cabinet, in reaching out to Republicans (including his opponent, John McCain), and in meeting with conservative columnists. He appears to be not just asking for input, but listening. As Jefferson pointed out, woe to that democracy that does not protect minority interests.
Obama repeatedly states that his will be an administration influenced by what works, by empirical evidence – not by party ideology. He's set a tone that honors that of his political hero, Lincoln: "With malice toward none, with charity for all." Applied consistently, it may earn him charity in return when he disappoints either side – as he will.
So far, Obama's having a unifying effect. Forty-seven percent of voters rejected him on Nov. 4, yet a New York Times/CBS News poll shows 79 percent of Americans are optimistic about the next four years under the new president – a level of support greater than that of the past five incoming chiefs.
It's a tall order, bringing a country together. But Obama is reaching beyond political bridge-building – as hard as that is – to a spiritual union grounded in individuals caring for each other, what he calls "a new era of responsibility."
Franklin D. Roosevelt hinted at the same in his first inaugural: "These dark days will be worth all they cost us if they teach us that our true destiny is not to be ministered unto but to minister to ourselves and to our fellow men."
As America's 44th president recognizes, the job ahead belongs to all of us.
From the Christian Science Monitor


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NEW YORK (AP) A minor league player in the Houston Astros' organization was suspended 50 games Wednesday after a second violation for a drug of abuse.
First baseman Jonathan Singleton was penalized Wednesday by the commissioner's office. He was the first player banned this year under the minor league drug program.
The 21-year-old Singleton hit .284 with 21 home runs and 79 RBIs at Double-A Corpus Christi. Singleton, who also plays outfield, was traded by selected by Philadelphia on the eighth round of the 2009 amateur draft and traded to Houston in July 2011 in the deal for Hunter Pence.
``We are disappointed in the decisions that Jonathan made leading up to this positive test,'' Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. ``Jonathan has expressed regret for his decision, and we expect will take the necessary steps to ensure this doesn't happen again. He has owned up to his actions and that is a necessary first step. The Astros will support Jonathan through this difficult time and we hope this example will prevent other athletes from making similar decisions.''
There were 105 suspensions last year under the minor league drug problem and eight under the major league program.


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Series: Tilling Passions #1
Published by Self Published Genres: Suspense
Source: Author
Reviewed by Shayna
CPA Julie Tilling is tired of being the staid, responsible member of the Tilling family. When her best friend dies under mysterious circumstances, Julie's investigation takes her on a path that lets out her naughty side. As she searches for answers in a naughty nightclub, Julie meets Damon Corey, aka shock jock Demon Jones. The heat between them is impossible to deny and it's not long before Julie throws caution to the wind and herself into Damon's arms. Their explosive sexual encounter leaves both Damon and Julie wanting more, but when a piece of evidence potentially links Damon to her dead friend, Julie has to question whether her judgment has been blinded by the pleasure Damon brings her.
Blind Her With Bliss is a fast-paced, sexy story with a dash of mystery that'll keep you hooked from beginning to end. I love that both Julie and Damon are more than the personas shown to the world. Damon may work as a shock jock, but his "Demon" act is nowhere near his real personality. Julie, in turn, is a smart, caring woman who gives far too much of herself to her family. Though I liked the Tillings a lot, I was eager to see Julie stand up for herself and create some boundaries. Indeed, one of my favorite parts of Blind Her With Bliss was watching Julie come into her own. Separately and together Damon and Julie are a hit.
The mystery revolving around Jason (Julie's best friend who may or may not have committed suicide) adds a dash of intrigue. I'm still debating whether or not I'm satisfied with the resolution of this plotline, but the mystery did work for me in the beginning. I also wish the ending of the story had been expanded upon, for it felt a bit rushed. Even with these two small niggles, I really enjoyed Blind Her With Bliss. In Damon and Julie's story Nina Pierce has begun a great trilogy and I've already got my hands on the second Tilling Passions book, Deceive Her With Desire.


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Set out on an adventure to track down the Titan Souls – the spiritual source of all living things – that have been scattered amongst the ruins of your forefathers and are guarded by colossal Titans.
Armed with just a single arrow, take on the monstrous Titans, learn how to combat their savage attacks and exploit their hidden weaknesses to slay them. Uncover the ancient secrets of the mysterious world to find the hidden Titans and fight against overwhelming odds to claim their souls as your own. Do not fear death… in Titan Souls, it's inevitable.
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Talent Acquisition, Development, and Retention in Emerging Markets
By Frank Waltmann, Ph.D., Head, Corporate Learning, Novartis
The business environment in emerging markets for the next 10 to 20 years will be challenging due to talent shortages and fierce competition for competent, trained employees. A strong leadership brand may be just the elixir as data continues to show talent looks for, and places a high value on, personal and professional growth when choosing where to build a career.
Recently, Novartis Corporate Learning and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) hosted a workshop on leadership development in emerging markets to discuss this issue. Presenters and attendees were experts in the field of emerging market talent acquisition, training, and retention, representing smaller enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations. Together, they shared the latest research and facts pertaining to BRIC nations and other emerging economies, including many firsthand experiences in this essential area.
Focusing on these countries, they debated the key factors at play in emerging economies that will influence corporations and their learning organizations now and for the next two decades. Stemming from this discussion, let's take a closer look at three of these factors and how they might drive your approach the development of talent in these areas.
Factor #1: Emerging Markets Are Not Bystanders
Over the next 15 years, emerging markets will not be a place to just sell your products. Rather, as they are upward aspiring societies, they very soon will develop products and companies to compete with you and your markets.
The reason for this is threefold:
- GDP is expected to double over the next 20 years.
- Projections indicate 500 million people will move to urban centers by 2025.
- There is a high correlation between urbanization, innovation, and education. These 500 million people, then, will be in markets not only as resources, but also as competitors on the global stage.
Factor #2: Emerging Markets Need Leaders and Managers Now
Today, a talent void remains in emerging markets. Investment in talent and leadership around the world is just beginning to yield a harvest. And in some cases, robust talentpipelines have not yet been developed. Also, there are "talent-ready" gaps betweenuniversity graduates and the capacity to work in a corporation, running at about 10 to 25 percent.
For example, in 2011, India had 600,000 engineers who graduated college, but only about 125,000 were qualified to work in companies that needed employees. So, in general, while leadership development is catching up with new generational and geographical forces, the volume of need still overwhelms ready resources and available training.
Factor #3: Emerging Markets Tend to Create High Employee Turnover
Talent retention is, and will continue to be, a challenge as experienced employees are continually sought after by competitive interests. Therefore, what attracts and keeps a good worker at a company for the long haul must be understood, nurtured, and effectively communicated. What may come as a surprise is that according to the latest data, almost everywhere, attracting and retaining talent is more than just salary and bonus.
So, if money alone is not the driving force behind staying at a job, what is it that employees in emerging markets want from their employers? Quite simply, it is based on four fundamentals—brand, opportunity, purpose, and growth.
The Four Fundamentals
An eight-month study conducted in 2008 interviewed dozens of executives from more than 20 global companies. They were asked to identify the factors that differentiate successful firms in emerging markets in the area of attracting and retaining talent (Douglas Ready, Linda Hill, and Jay Conger, "Winning the Race for Talent in the Emerging Markets," Harvard Business Review, November 2008). They found there are four key attributes that go beyond salary and bonus: the company brand, opportunities in the company, a purpose beyond profit, and a continuous growth culture.
Brand: A desirable company brand associated with growth and personal advancement is particularly attractive when the brand challenges employees to develop themselves as leaders. Emerging market talent wants a company that plays on the global stage and is growing so they can help it grow further—or it is not worth it for them to be there. This is critical.
Opportunity: Employees want challenging work, stretch assignments, continual training and development, and competitive pay. Also, the work must imply an accelerated career track to senior positions. You will not get good talent coming to your company if they don't see a continuous learning process, and if they don't feel the company is centered on learning and promotion. Here, mentoring is a key strategy, as is spreading salary bands so promotions can be awarded more frequently. Also, job titles can be modified with key words such as Senior, Junior, etc., to keep the growth going.
Purpose: Emerging market talent seeks agame-changing business model engaged in redefining their nation and the world economy. They want a mission that helps the less fortunate, due to their own experiences growing up. They want to work for a company that expresses—in both word and action—the value of global citizenship and sustainability.
Growth: A continuous growth culture in a company is crucial to incoming talent in an emerging economy. Research shows emerging market talent wants a story or brand promise that feels authentic, company rewards based on merit, a personal connection to teams, and a talent-centric culture so they know they are critical to the success of the company. In short, they want to see a company that is serious about their talent strategy, or they're gone.
Ultimately, regardless of country or region, developed or still developing, executing a company's business strategy means possessing the ability to operate effectively in a global economy. A commitment to long-term employee and career developmentwill make the difference in attracting talent in emerging markets. By articulating your company's corporate brand, opportunity, purpose, and growth culture, there is a greater likelihood that you will have an edge on producing—and keeping—leaders who are globally oriented and wise in the ways of business. It would be prudent, therefore, to promote the proper educational and talent development measures in your company to prepare for the next wave of change that is bound to come in these exciting, growing, emerging market economies.
Frank Waltmann, Ph.D., is head of Corporate Learning at Novartis, a Swiss-based pharmaceuticals and life sciences company.


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package wow;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Scanner;
public class Wow
String question;
String answer;
int correct=0, number;
Wow[] quizBank = new Wow[14];
List<Wow> quizList = Arrays.asList(quizBank);
public static void main(String[] args)
Wow bank = new Wow();
} //end main
public void bankList()
quizBank[1] = new Wow();
quizBank[1].question = "A version of Windows released in October 15 2001";
quizBank[1].answer = "windows xp";
quizBank[2] = new Wow();
quizBank[2].question = "It is the world's first multi-touch smartphone released in June 29 2007";
quizBank[2].answer = " iphone";
quizBank[3] = new Wow();
quizBank[3].question = "It is the first quad core processor released by intel";
quizBank[3].answer = "core 2 quad";
quizBank[4] = new Wow();
quizBank[4].question = "He is the chief architech of the linux kernel";
quizBank[4].answer = "linus tolvards";
quizBank[5] = new Wow();
quizBank[5].question = "He is the founder of Microsoft";
quizBank[5].answer = "bill gates";
quizBank[6] = new Wow();
quizBank[6].question = "It is the first multitouch tablet relased by apple";
quizBank[6].answer = "ipad";
quizBank[7]= new Wow();
quizBank[7].question = "Its is the latest version and codename of android";
quizBank[7].answer = "4.2.2 jelly bean";
quizBank[8] = new Wow();
quizBank[8].question = "It is the operating system of iphone/ipad";
quizBank[8].answer = "ios";
quizBank[9] = new Wow();
quizBank[9].question = "Its the latest version and codename of mac os x";
quizBank[9].answer = "10.8 mountain lion";
quizBank[10] = new Wow();
quizBank[10].question = "how old is the microsoft corporation";
quizBank[10].answer = "35";
quizBank[11] = new Wow();
quizBank[11].question = "What is the latest version and codename of ubuntu linux";
quizBank[11].answer = "12.10 quantal quetzal";
quizBank[12] = new Wow();
quizBank[12].question = "it is the first computer that has a graphical users interface released by apple in 1984";
quizBank[12].answer = "macintosh";
quizBank[13] = new Wow();
quizBank[13].question = "he is the current ceo of google inc.";
quizBank[13].answer = "larry page";
quizBank[14] = new Wow();
quizBank[14].question = "A version of windows released in 2007";
quizBank[14].answer = "windows vista";
public void askQuestion()
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.println("****************************** **");
System.out.println(" Welcome to TECH QUIZ");
System.out.println("****************************** **");
for (number=1; number<15; number++)
System.out.printf("%d. %s?%n", number, quizBank[number].question);
String entered = input.nextLine();
if (entered.compareTo(quizBank[number].answer)==0)
System.out.println("*** Correct! ***");
correct = correct + 1;
else {
System.out.println("--- Incorrect! ---");
System.out.println("the correct answer is");
System.out.printf(" Your score is %d/%d%n", correct, number);
how can i get rid of this error?
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at wow.Wow.askQuestion(Wow.java:84)
at wow.Wow.main(Wow.java:21)
Java Result: 1
How can i make this program show the correct answer in every question if the inputted answer is incorrect thanks....


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The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts (NSA) is dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of REALISTIC martial arts training. Our Teenager Martial Arts Program's Core Curriculum takes a modern approach to martial arts training by blending the best techniques of:
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The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Teen Program was developed to provide your teenager with the necessary skills to defend themselves.
But there is much more to it than that.
Our Program is designed to meet the needs and challenges of today's 13-17 year olds. In today's world, there are concerns with how our children are growing up. The pressures our children face are different than the pressures that we faced when we grew up. Not only do today's teens have to behave and get good grades, there is the constant peer pressure of drugs, violence, and bullying. We couple are understanding of these challenges with a focus on: self defense, self esteem, self confidence, character development, respect, hard work, discipline, responsibility, physical fitness, perseverance, good grades, teamwork and family values.
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Self-Defense– The instructors at The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts have trained for many years to make sure everything we teach is reality based. We've trained under some of the best martial artists in the world and are dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of REALISTIC martial arts training – for ourselves and for your teenager!
Self-Esteem– Our Youth Program improves a teenagers self esteem through the reward system. When teens work to earn their next belt level, not only are they learning world-class self-defense, they are building self-esteem and learning to feel good about themselves. Plus, unlike most other martial arts programs, our youth program has no fees for testing or advancement. We believe a student must earn their next level, not pay for it!
Self-Confidence– Nothing can take the place of the security in knowing that your teenager can defend themselves should the need ever arise…and your own child's self confidence in knowing this themselves is immense.
"People who continue to practice the martial arts for prolonged periods are different from the general populace in these ways: they have a lower level of anxiety; an increased sense of responsibility; they are less likely to be radical; they have an increased level of self-esteem; and they are more socially intelligent." (Source – Psychology Today, May 1985.)
Respect– One of the most important words in martial arts is respect. Students are taught to respect their instructors, each other, and themselves. Our instructors spend time in class discussing the importance of respecting school teachers and parents. Respect is often missing in many facets of today's society. This is what separates The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Youth Program from other sports. A teenager's social behavior should be directly linked to his or her progression in the martial arts class. It's not just about winning, Our Teen Program is about personal growth and becoming a better person.
Discipline, Behavior and School– We have alot of fun at the Northshore Academy of Martial Arts but instructors will not tolerate excessive talking or goofing around in the school. Improved behavior in a Martial arts class often translates into improved behavior at school. Improved behavior at school often translates into improved grades. We require behavior reports from the parents to make sure that the student is focused in the classroom and at home… Not just the dojo. We want to make sure that our students are working on their Martial Arts technique, improving their behavior at home, as well as improving their grades at school. We teach a very effective form of self defense and want to make sure that the right kids are learning it.
Great Physical Fitness while Battling Childhood Obesity– Did you know that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 25 years? The first step to preventing childhood obesity is addressing the problem before it occurs. If you catch obesity early on, there are ways to prevent your teen from developing further health risks. If your teen is already overweight, it is important to understand the psychological effects obesity has on teenagers that are potentially more damaging than the physical side effects.
The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts is dedicated to empowering your teen with self-confidence while rewarding them with achievement. For teenagers with low self-esteem issues, martial arts teaches confidence and self-discipline while providing engaging physical activity. The stamina and endurance teenagers develop during Martial Arts training in our teen program, results in natural weight loss and an improvement in overall physical and mental health.
Anti-Bullying Education– Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Teens who bully use their power – such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity – to control or harm others. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally and purposely excluding someone from a group. Both teens who are bullied and who bully others may experience serious, lasting problems.
Our anti-bullying approach is based on the NSA martial arts principles of redirection and straightforward assertiveness. Students are taught to manage situations without the use of violence, learning ways to assess threats, redirect verbal assaults and mobilize the audience, which is a critical factor in empowering the bully.
Personal Attention– At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, We know the impact a good instructor can have on a student. Our Rank Certified Instructors are experienced, patient, enthusiastic, and teach with a perfect blend of discipline and fun. With up to 5 Instructors on the floor during any given class, every student receives the personal attention they deserve.
Video Based Training– As part of the Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Teen Program, students will have access to our exclusive, state of the art, Video Based Online Training Website. This is not a replacement of our on-site Core Curriculum Training program, rather, It is an enhancement to it.
Students will have Martial Arts belt advancement requirements to fulfill and training at home will be essential. What better way to practice their kata, drills and Martial Art techniques at home, then by watching our instructors perform them. Students will enjoy practicing and preparing for belt advancement while they watch, mimic and learn through our video based learning system.
Smile, Laugh and Having Fun– We learned a long time ago that teens learn faster when they are having fun. Keeping teenagers interested in their Martial Arts training requires an element of fun and games. Traditionalists are usually only concerned with the discipline and structure of their training, but incorporating fun involving proper techniques will add to the value of training and keep the teens hungry to improve themselves even more.
In addition to our regular classes we host numerous events for our students including picnics, bowling, open house, holiday and birthday parties. At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, our teens have a great time meeting new friends while developing character and learning life-changing martial arts skills. Our Parents have fun with a staff and organization they can trust.
The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Belt System
The NSA belt system provides our teenage students continuous opportunity to advance throughout the year by learning the techniques taught in class and through regular attendance. This ranking system encourages students to strive to reach the next belt and teaches teens to work toward the achievement of a goal. A habit of goal setting often develops in martial arts students and they work toward other goals such as getting a high school diploma or a college degree. When a student achieves Black Belt in The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Teen program, they feel like they can now achieve anything they put the mind to. It's exhilarating to see the total transformation from an awkward, shy teen that won't look you in the eyes… to a true leader among their peers. Here is a visual of our Belt Ranking System:
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We encourage you to take advantage of our family discounts and free trial period…Try us out while meeting friendly staff, parents and students. Click here to get started with your free week trial period. If you have any questions about our programs, Please feel free to contact us at 847.573.1672. Thank you for your interest in The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts… We look forward to hearing from you!


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I, Petros Lorrimor, being of sound mind, do hereby commit to this parchment my last will and testament. Let it be known that, with the exception of the specific details below, I leave my home and personal belongings entirely to my daughter Kendra. Use them or sell them as you see fit, my child.
Yet beyond the bequeathing of my personal effects, this document must serve other needs. I have arranged for the reading of this document to be delayed until all principals can be in attendance, for I have more than mere inheritance to apportion. I have two final favors to ask.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Three Missouri groups are getting a total of $1.6 million in federal funds to clean up polluted sites.
The Environmental Protection Agency said in a release Monday that agencies in Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Springfield, will receive a total of $1.6 million in supplemental revolving loan funds to help clean up and redevelop polluted sites.
The Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority in Jefferson City, and the St. Louis Development Corporation will each receive $300,000 to address hazardous substances and $200,000 to address petroleum contamination. The City of Springfield will receive $250,000 to address hazardous substances and $350,000 to cleanup petroleum.
EPA's Brownfields Program targets abandoned and contaminated sites to encourage redevelopment.


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3DMark 2003 run at 1600x1200, 3DMark 2006 used defaults. As you can see, more CPU muscle doesn't really help. AMD has positioned the triple-cores against Intel's dual-core offerings, and as you can see in FarCry2 the third core does help to keep Intel in check, even when this game is clearly not optimized for AMD.


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We Salute You: Paying Homage to the Nation's Winless Teams in League PlayPosted by Kenny Ocker (@kennyocker) on February 4th, 2014
Kenny Ocker (@kennyocker) is a national columnist for Rush The Court and spent way too much time on these articles.
With the calendar turned to February and the meat of conference play upon us, the most dominant and least effective teams are showing their colors against equal competition. And with the halfway point of conference season rapidly approaching for many – and already here for others – now is a good time to take stock of both teams that are undefeated in conference and those who have yet to win a game. Today's installment takes a look at the less fortunate teams among us, ranked from least to most likely to not win a game in conference play.
Note: All statistics dutifully harvested from kenpom.com.
Princeton (12-5, 0-3 Ivy League)
- Odds: 0.0 percent chance to go winless
- Most likely wins: February 8 at home vs. Cornell, 97 percent; March 7 at Cornell, 91 percent
- Biggest strengths: Top 15 in field-goal shooting, top 10 in defensive rebounding nationally
- Achilles' heel: Field-goal defense in bottom 100 nationally
- Key player: Senior guard T.J. Bray (17.8 points per game, 5.7 assists per game, 55 percent field goal shooting; the nation's most efficient player to use more than 20 percent of available possessions.)
- Outlook: Perhaps it's not fair to start off with an Ivy League team, given that the Tigers are only three games into their conference slate. But few teams have had more surprising collapses than Princeton, which squandered a 9-2 non-conference slate and talk of a possible two-bid Ivy League by losing games against Penn, Harvard and Dartmouth. Here's the thing: Each game was on the road; Penn is an ancient rival; Harvard has athletes unlike the conference has seen in a generation; and Dartmouth, well, there's probably not a ready-made excuse for that one, although it did happen in overtime. To get an NCAA Tournament bid now, though, the Tigers have to sweep their next 11 games and hope the Crimson lose twice aside from the teams' head-to-head February 22 matchup, and then beat them in a one-game neutral-site playoff. That's a tall order, even for one of the nation's best offenses, and the one that shoots more three-pointers than any other. But failing to win a game in the Ivy League is not in question here. Read the rest of this entry »


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barackobama.com, you'll have noticed the site looks quite a bit different from the way it has for the past few years.
The 2012 campaign kicked off this morning, so we thought it was the right moment to flip the switch on a few changes.
One thing that may strike you is that there's just not as much here as there used to be. As this campaign gets off the ground, we want to start small—online and off—and develop something new in the coming weeks and months.
The idea is to improve upon what's worked for the past four years, scrap what hasn't, and build a campaign that reflects the thoughts and experiences of the supporters who've powered this movement. That means we'd love to hear your comments so we can be sure to add the resources, tools, and content you need as a part of this campaign.
Even though this campaign has just kicked off, there's a whole lot you can do right now to start organizing for 2012.
If you haven't already, take a moment now to say, "I'm In", and invite your friends to join you via email, Facebook, or Twitter.
Then take a bit of time to explore the organizing resources here on the site. You can sign up to be a volunteer in your community, connect with other supporters, and find campaign events near you (if there aren't any events near you yet, you can also be the first to create one). There's a new store for exclusive 2012 merchandise—so you can replace your old items with all-new campaign t-shirts, water bottles, stickers, and more. Finally, there's this blog, where we'll be documenting everything that happens as volunteers and staff across the country get to work building this campaign.
And of course, you can always check out whitehouse.gov for more about what the President is doing every day, his policies, accomplishments, administration, and more.
This is just the beginning. We'll be adding to this site, opening new field offices, training organizers, and developing plans every single day, and we hope you'll play an active role. The first step of all this is an unprecedented program to hold one-on-one conversations with millions of supporters about where they want this campaign to go—look for lots of news about that over the next several weeks as the process unfolds.
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For the most observant of our long-time readers the name Abby Lee Tee might ring a bell. The Austrian producer hailing from the city of Linz has been making beats for a couple of years and most recently released an album title "By accident" with guest spots by Mieux, Affine-signed Wandl and Ritornell-collaborator Mimu Merz. What follows is an interview with the man, spiced up with snippets from his new record and lastly his guestmix.
First of all, can you start by introducing yourself?
I'm a musician (producer & DJ) living in Linz, a tiny town in Austria, despite being the country's third-biggest city. Beside any kind of sound, records and odd instruments, I'm also in love with silence, visual arts, books, my cats & otters.
I always like to ask about two key moments: do you remember the first time that you responded to music and when was it clear to get involved in makingmusic?
One of my first memories concerning music is my mum listening to Santana's Black Magic Woman. Also, my older brother used to listen to some nice jazz records back then. Later on I got in touch with hip hop, mainly through skateboarding, radio and music television. Soon after I bought my first turntables and became part of the hip hop group Hinterland, leading from there to music production and a growing interest in other genres.
Tell us about an ordinary day in your hometown, Linz. What's the city like?
As it's not the biggest city (about 200k inhabitants), there's not too much distraction, which makes it a good place to work for me. But for it's size, Linz also got a remarkably big (independent) art scene, nearly everyone knows each other after some years of living here and you see a lot of different people (from different genres) collaborating with each other. While you can enjoy the river Danube's beaches and the woods just minutes away from the centre, it's also only a short hop of a bit more than an hour by train to vienna. And I still find interesting music at the local (second-hand) record stores.
You run a night called "the future sound", how did this come up and who's playing at your parties?
Starting point was a night called "The Future Sound of Vienna" in 2010 with Dorian Concept. After that my friend F!no and I teamed up to continue cultivating this kind of sound with a monthly club night, which we've been doing for more than 5 years now, hosting artists such as Prefuse 73, Dimlite, Jeremy Ellis, Shigeto, Nosaj Thing, Floating Points, Flako and Julian Sartorius.
Your album "by accident" was just released. Tell us about the process and what it's about.
While working on the album for the last 1.5 years I bought and tried to work with a lot of acoustic instruments. Besides, I've always been into field recordings. After using at least a couple of samples back in the days, I'm now completely stuck into using my own sounds only. The title "by accident" also refers to the more or less randomly layered field recordings, building the foundation of most of the tracks. Also, I'm pretty happy about the lovely collaborations with Wandl, Mimu, Mieux and GC (the latter being responsible for mix and mastering), plus the perfectly fitting visual concept (artwork, video, A/V-show) by System Jaquelinde!
And what's next in music, is there any new work coming up?
Besides gigs and guestmixes, I'm back into making remixes , but really looking forward to use all the sounds I recorded during the last months preparing the release. And there's a "by accident" remix-album in the making.
Lastly, tell us about the mix you recorded.
It's a pretty wild mixture of stuff which inspired me while producing "by accident", focusing on the more ambient and weird kind of records.
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02. Kutin / Kindlinger / Kubisch / Godoy – Introspection
03. Sun Ra – Atlantis
04. Brainticket – Era Of Technology
05. Shaolin Afronauts – Abyssinian Suite Part 1
06. Slow Riffs – Gong Bath
07. Jar Moff – Commercial Mouth
08. Tim Hecker & Daniel Lopatin – Instrumental Tourist
09. Toju Kae – Buscheli
10. Mischmeister M – My Brain Is Mashed Eggs
11. Julian Sartorius – Huli
12. Abby Lee Tee – Efeu
13. LV – Quick Return
14. Holden – Self-playing Schmaltz
15. Flako – Gone (reprise)
16. White Noise – Love Without Sound
17. Dimlite – Zoo In Fluttering Red Pt. 1
18. Tim Hecker – Amps, Drugs, Harmonium
19. LV – Carillon
20. Ages – Chances (Abby Lee Tee Remix)
21. Zanshin – Esmeralda The Swift
22. Downliners Sekt – Hors Phase
23. Rolf Liebermann – Les Echanges
24. E.S.T. – Contorted
25. Sculpture – Unhitch Your Program
26. Soft Machine – Out-bloody-rageous
27. Fred Jüssi – Lahemaa Lindude Hääli
28. David Fanshawe – Tarka The Otter O.S.T.
29. Yatha Bhuta Jazz Combo – Untitled (Afrojazz)
30. Stereokonzert Der Vogelstimmen – ?
31. Alfred Klapper – Hirschbrunft
32. Dimlite – Stromausfall (interlude)
33. Electric Egypt – Kundalini
34. Prefuse 73 – The Last
You can stream the full Abby Lee Tee album on his Bandcamp page, find more of his music on SoundCloud, and if you want to stay up-to-date, follow him on Twitter or Facebook.


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From Comcast SportsNetHead coach Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks have decided to part ways after just over four seasons together, ending a working relationship that seemed to have been teetering on the brink for quite some time.The decision came Monday night, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press, two days after the Bucks lost their fourth straight game to fall to 16-16 on the season. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. USA Today first reported the parting.Skiles was 162-182 and in his fifth season with Milwaukee. He led the Bucks to one playoff appearance, a first-round loss to Atlanta in seven games during the 2009-10 season.At first glance, the timing of the move might seem curious. Even after their latest loss, the Bucks were still in seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. But the hard-nosed, defensive-minded coach sometimes had difficulty meshing with a roster built around volume shooters Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, and it appeared to finally reach the breaking point after a 95-80 loss to the Pacers in Indiana on Saturday night.This season the Bucks started out a surprising 6-2, only to lose seven of their next nine. They followed that with a four-game winning streak, the kind of wild swings that didn't sit well with a coach who values consistency -- both in play and preparation."The real challenge is we've had a couple of years in a row where ... we didn't buy into our defensive system," Skiles said before the season began. "If we do that, we'll be a good defensive team. If we don't, we won't. That's the real challenge, getting guys to buy in on that on the floor, give the effort, focus and concentrate as necessary to be a good defensive team."Despite the differences in style between the head coach and the stars on the team, the Bucks were just three games behind Indiana in the Central Division despite injuries to Beno Udrih and top defender Luc Mbah A Moute.Skiles helped coax a breakout season from Larry Sanders, who has emerged as a rebounding and shot-blocking monster over the last few weeks. The demanding coach pushed Sanders to be more consistent, and the lanky forwardcenter has responded. He grabbed 20 rebounds against Boston on Dec. 21 to start a string of double-digit rebound nights in five of his last eight games and leads the league with 3.07 blocks per game.Skiles' hard-driving style and focus on defense was always going to be tested by a roster revolving around Jennings and Ellis, two flashy scorers who prefer to get up and down the court and lure opposing teams into shootouts to help compensate for their lack of size on the defensive end.Skiles always thought the key to being competitive in the East was to buckle down and value getting stops over getting buckets. Jennings and Ellis have been giving plenty of effort, but the Bucks were in the middle of the pack in points allowed per game (15th) and field goal percentage defense (18th), below Skiles' lofty expectations.Two other coaches, the Lakers' Mike Brown and Brooklyn's Avery Johnson, are also out of work in this young season. Brown was fired after five games and Johnson late last month, about three weeks after being named Eastern Conference coach of the month.Skiles' exit in Milwaukee follows a similar path as his other head coaching stints. He lasted about two and a half seasons in Phoenix and was out 25 games into his fifth season with the Chicago Bulls in 2007-08, with his stern approach usually providing a big boost early in his tenure before wearing on the players later in his stay. Skiles was in the final year of his contract with the Bucks, who play Phoenix on Tuesday and Chicago on Wednesday.His departure could be the first in a series of big shake-ups for the Bucks. General manager John Hammond is in the final year of his deal, while Jennings and Ellis can both become restricted free agents after this season.Multiple reports said assistant Jim Boylan would fill in for Skiles on an interim basis.
SportsTalk Live Podcast: Potential problems in the NHL bubble?
SportsTalk Live Podcast: Potential problems in the NHL bubble?
Gordon Wittenmyer, Scott King and Nick Shepkowski join Kap on a Thursday edition of STL.
0:00 - MLB teams continue their preparations for the 2020 season. So, is there hope that the league has finally gotten past its testing issues?
4:00 - A hospital in Edmonton had to close its doors because of a COVID-19 outbreak. That city is expected to host one of the NHL's bubbles. Should the league be concerned?
8:30 - Yahoo! Sports columnist Dan Wetzel joins Kap. Will we have major college football in the fall? And will the NFL be able to play through the pandemic?
19:30 - The panel weighs in on the possibility of major college football this fall.
Listen here or below.
Sports Talk Live Podcast
Cubs injury update: Anthony Rizzo sits out of intrasquad scrimmage
Cubs injury update: Anthony Rizzo sits out of intrasquad scrimmage
Anthony Rizzo sat out of in the Cubs' intrasquad scrimmage Thursday, after missing the two previous days of team workouts with lower back tightness.
"I spoke to him yesterday and he felt much better," Cubs manager David Ross said, "so he's moving the right direction."
David Bote filled in for Rizzo at first base. Rizzo remains day-to-day. The first baseman has a history of back injury, and Ross said the Cubs are taking a cautious approach to Rizzo's health during Summer Camp.
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But he was still a presence in Thursday's intrasquad game. Rizzo, in uniform, spent the first few innings of the scrimmage next to the on-deck circle. He chatted with several players, including Ian Happ and Javy Baez, before they headed to the batter's box. Rizzo then moved to the left field bleachers, bat in hand.


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The governments of the "rich" countries - right now busy trying to solve real economic problems - have began to realize the utter stupidity of the "commitments" agreed in Cancun and Durban. Even the countries which constitute the European Union - the "climate change superpower" - are beginning to backtrack on their "commitments":
There was also little progress on the key issue of the financing by rich countries of actions in the developing world. Meeting in Bonn, negotiators and officials from around the world haggled over the set-up of a 'Green Climate Fund' that would channel cash from the developed world to poorer countries, to help them cut greenhouse gas emissions and cope with the effects of climate change.
It is 100% certain that the "rich" countries will never deliver anything close to the sums "promised" in Cancun and Durban. But this does not deter the global warming bureaucracy. No, the bureaucrats are right now concentrating on what they are really good at: The planning of a huge bureaucratic structure to administer the climate change billions (which will never materialize).
Six countries are now competing to host the new Green Climate Fund heaquarters. One of the favourites is Germany, which offers this kind of simple working facilities for the 300 (probably more) highly paid bureaucrats expected to distribute the billions:
With a design inspired by the beautiful setting in the Rhine valley, and with curvilinear forms, nature light wells, roof top gardens and a large sunken terrace for the restaurant, the three level structure will comply with the latest energy and building ecology standards, meeting the highest demands in terms of sustainability (German Gold Certificate), ecology and energy efficiency (net zero energy).
But who knows, maybe Namibia, Mexico, Poland, South Korea or Switzerland will offer even more exciting working environments for the future climate "billionaires"? There are rumours that the Swiss are intent on beating the Germans with a GCF hideaway high on a mountain top, with the in/outdoor pool offering a breathtaking view over a melting glacier.


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BioShock Goes Gold as Irrational Loses Name
Take-Two claims change will result in no loss of creative control for the companies. "We're proud to be part of the 2K Games family and enjoy the new opportunities and artistic freedoms this strengthened relationship provides," said Irrational president Ken Levine in a statement. "The name change signifies our growing position as a central part of 2K Games, and we plan to ensure our future titles continue to set new standards of quality and innovation for the industry." 2K and
Irrational 2K representatives were unavailable for comment.
In a separate announcement, Take-Two announced BioShock has gone gold. The game will be available for PC and Xbox 360 in North America on August 21 and in Europe on August 24.


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Shimano SM-SH12 Road Bike Cleats
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Shimano SM-SH12 Single Release Road Cleats 2 degree of float.
These cleats are to be used with road bike shoes and road bike pedals. Made from highly durable plastic, it features 2 degrees of float for comfort and rubber inserts on multiple points for increased grip when off the bike.
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What does the Motorcycle Rights Community think about all of this?
How is the loudness of my exhaust measured?
Isn't the use of a noise meter the most accurate and correct method of measuring noise?
Does this mean I can't ride my customized motorcycle inside the city limits?
What constitutes riding in a considerate and courteous manner?
What are the locations of noise sensitive areas?
What if I'm running straight pipes?
What should I do if I need new pipes?
If I replace my stock exhaust with a set recommended by the Task Force do I have a "free pass" from being cited?
What makes an exhaust system legal or illegal?
Who do I contact for more information?


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Michelle Obama's inaugural outfit gets raves, mostly
- The first lady chose Thom Browne%2C a high-end but lesser-known designer
- The custom-made coat-and-dress ensemble is the opening style salvo for the day
- Fashion pros and amateurs alike are quick to weigh in
First lady Michelle Obama's choice of high-end but lesser-known designer Thom Browne for her inaugural morning ensemble today is getting mostly raves online, from pros and amateurs alike.
The first lady wore a custom-made coat-and-dress outfit based on a men's silk tie, featuring a navy-blue silk jacquard coat in a checkered pattern over a pale blue/grey dress in another checkered pattern topped with a bolero-style cardigan in royal blue by Reed Krakoff.
The choice catapulted Browne to new heights of attention; he's well known in the fashion world, especially for men's wear, but not so much by the world of mall shoppers more likely to recognize the first lady's J.Crew belt, gloves and shoes.
Browne "is not the designer you wander into the mall and find," Daily Beast fashion columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan said on NBC Monday. She said she was surprised Obama didn't opt for a more intense color scheme, as did her daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11, both in coats and dresses in popping shades of purple, violent and plum by J.Crew and Kate Spade.
But other fashion watchers were in the thumbs-up category:
• "On a scale of 1 to 10, I give her a 100," Tim Gunn said on CNN.
• "FLOTUS' @ThomBrowneNY coat is STUNNING. Sasha and Malia, in@katespadeNY and @Jcrew, wore fab coats too," Tom + Lorenzo ("fabulous and opinionated") wrote on Twitter.
• "The Thom Browne navy blue tie silk coat dress @FLOTUS is wearing is stunning. Tailored to perfection. Riffing on the menswear trend her way," tweeted Booth Moore, the Los Angeles Times fashion critic.
• "YASSSS that is my @FLOTUS ! Congrats to Thom Browne, everyone will want to buy this coat afterwards," tweeted the blogger afrobella.
• "The bangs give @FLOTUS Thom Browne coat a youthful swing. Her previous hairstyle might have made it all look a bit too stiff," added fashion journalist Kate Betts, author of a fashion bio of Obama, in another tweet.
There were a few dissenting tweets. Pundit Michelle Malkin, an especially vehement critic of all things Obama, reserved most of her tweeted disgust for what she called "the drool bucket media" covering the first lady's attire.
And there were a few bottom-line responses, too: "Happy/sad that @FLOTUS wore Thom Browne today. Prices may go up on my favorite designer but she, as always, looked stunning," tweeted tasha@tmcronin.