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Depression is very common - one in five people
become depressed at some point in their lives. Anyone can get low,
but someone is said to be suffering from depression when these
feelings don't go away quickly or become so bad they interfere with
their everyday life.
Depression can last for a few months. You can get better,
only for the depression return again. It is usual to
recover from depression, but it is also common for the depression
to return. Episodes can last several months (or even longer in some
Sometimes there may be an obvious reason for
becoming depressed, sometimes not. The reason may seem obvious – a
relationship breakdown or a bereavement or even the birth of a
child – sometimes it is not clear. Either way, these feelings can
become so bad that you need help.
The feeling of depression is deeper, longer
and more unpleasant than the short episodes of unhappiness that
everyone experiences occasionally.
You will notice:
Doctors grade depression as mild, moderate and severe to help
them decide which treatment to choose.
You may not realise how depressed you are
because it has come on so gradually. You may try to struggle
on and cope by keeping busy. This can make you even more stressed
and exhausted. Physical pains, such as constant headaches or
sleeplessness, then start. Sometimes these physical symptoms can be
the first sign of a depression.
It depends on how your depression has
developed and how severe it is. On the whole, self-help and talking
treatments are best for mild depression. They are equally
helpful for moderate depression. If you depression is severe, you
are more likely to need antidepressants.
Many depressions will go away eventually, but it may take many
months. A small number of people with depression will take their
own lives.
If you think you know what is causing your
depression, it can help to write down the problem and then think of
the things you could do to tackle it. Pick the best actions and see
if they work.
Also try to keep hopeful. This is a very
common experience and you will come through it, probably stronger
and more able to cope than before.
Spending time with them, listening over and
over to their problems, and encouraging them to keep going with
activities in their routine, is all helpful.
If they are getting worse, encourage them to
visit their doctor and to accept treatment.
For more in-depth information see our main
leaflet: Depression.
This leaflet reflects the most up-to-date
evidence at the time of writing.
Produced by the RCPsych Public Education Editorial Board.
Series Editor: Dr Philip Timms
Reviewed by Elaine Ellis
© March 2014. Due for review: March
A sudden illness, an accident or an assault, or a natural
disaster - these are all traumatic experiences which can upset and distress us. They arouse
powerful and disturbing feelings in us which usually settle in
time, without any professional help.
A traumatic event occurs when a person is in a situation where
there is a risk of harm or danger to themselves or other people.
Situations like this are usually frightening or cause a lot of
stress. In such situations, people feel helpless.
Examples of traumatic events include:
Immediately after a traumatic event, it is common for people to
feel shocked, or numb, or unable to accept what has happened.
Shock - when in shock you feel:
Denial - when in denial, you can't
accept that it has happened, so you behave as though it hasn't.
Other people may think that you are being strong or that you don't
care about what has happened.
People react differently and take different amounts of time to
come to terms with what has happened. Even so, you may be surprised
by the strength of your feelings. It is normal to experience a mix
of feelings. You may feel:
Strong feelings affect your physical health. In the weeks after
a trauma, you may find that you:
Family and friends will probably be able to see you through this
difficult time. Many people find that the feelings that they
experience after a traumatic event gradually reduce after about a
month. However, you may need to see a professional if your feelings
are too much for you, or go on for too long.
You should probably ask your GP for help if:
Following a traumatic event, some people experience a particular
condition called post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD). Symptoms that are most
commonly experienced by people with PTSD include:
If you are experiencing problems that might be PTSD, you should
seek professional help.
Your GP might suggest that you talk with someone who specialises
in helping people cope with traumas. They will usually use a
talking treatment, such as counselling or psychotherapy. For
example, a talking treatment called cognitive behavioural therapy
has been shown to be helpful.
Medication can sometimes be helpful following a trauma, but it
is still important to see your doctor regularly to check how you
are doing.
There are drugs that can help to reduce the anxiety that can
follow a trauma. They can also help you to get off to sleep. They
are often called 'tranquillisers'. Common ones include diazepam
(Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) and temazepam.
You can become ill with depression following a
trauma. Depression is different form normal sadness - it is worse
as it affects your physical health and it goes on for longer.
Depression can be treated with either antidepressant medication, or
with talking treatments such as counselling or psychotherapy.
For a catalogue of public education materials or copies of our
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Coming to a wireless device near you: County emergency alerts.
San Joaquin County officials are about to roll out a notification system allowing them to warn area residents of everything from a chemical spill near their home to a levee break in the Delta and from a child abduction to an armed criminal on the loose nearby.
"We have so many hazards in this county ... we (had) to be ready for this," said Michael Cockrell, county director of emergency operations.
Existing methods - radio and television alerts, emergency vehicles rolling through streets with their sirens blaring, even officers going door-to-door - can still be used. But mass text messaging is much faster and can be specifically targeted to an area as necessary.
The system needs some refinement and it will take citizens time to get used to the alerts, but it should increase safety in emergencies.

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Alexander Skarsgard: Me Playing Christian Grey Wouldn't Be An Issue
Alexander Skarsgard grabs a coffee to go on Wednesday (November 7) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The 36-year-old True Blood actor recently spoke about potentially playing the leading role in the 50 Shades of Grey movie.
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"Me playing Christian wouldn't be an issue. I even have a sex chamber in my basement�"my True Blood character does�"so I've had [the necessary] training," Alexander said (via the Examiner).
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Okaloosa County 4-H members each October can participate in our North Florida Fair at the Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds. This year�s fair is Oct. 7-12.
Okaloosa County 4-H members each October can participate in our North Florida Fair at the Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds. This year�s fair is Oct. 7-12.
A 4-H youth could participate many ways. For instance, Okaloosa County 4-H holds livestock shows during the fair. This year we will have poultry and rabbit showmanship, and goat, beef and dog shows. All of these require pre-registration; you must enroll as an Okaloosa County 4-H member by Sept. 1.
We also have opportunities for members uninterested in showing animals. Exhibit entries include anything from photography, canning, sewing and knitting to poster creation. The fair premium book contains categories all exhibit entries.
Each Okaloosa County 4-H club enters a club booth in the fair. The exhibits and club booths are judged and, depending on where you place, there are opportunities to win a bit of money.
You must complete a pre-registration form to join 4-H. You can find the forms, and the premium book, at www.nwffair.com/fair/fair.htm or http://okaloosa.ifas.ufl.edu/4hy/. When filling out the form, use the fair premium book to write down your entries� categories.
Okaloosa County 4-H is always excited to have new members join our program and experience a great 4-H opportunity at the North Florida Fair.
If you are interested in joining and participating in the fair, or if you just want some more information on what 4-H has to offer, please contact me at the Okaloosa County Extension Office, 689-5850, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Haley Worley is an agent at the Okaloosa County Extension office in Crestview.


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Mathematics 308 - Fall 2005 - student projectsProject specifications
Almost all of these projects have PostScript components that require a PostScript viewer, such as ghostscript, in order to see them. Many of them cache a PostScript file behind an image. Many of the PostScript files are sequences which you step through by pressing CR.
The best projects are marked in a bold font. On the whole, these were the ones that I thought did best in using pictures to explain as well as motivate mathematics.
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Every mobile has a calculator, maybe it can only calculate basic operations such as plus and multiply which is far from useful, or it is complicated with too many buttons which makes your head explode.
handyCalc is a calculator, too. But it will redefine your impression to the word "calculator".
- It is designed to be easy to use.
- It is more powerful than any calculator you've seen on your handset.
- It is humanized to understand what you really want.
See this tutorial in three parts to learn what it can do:
1. Basic input and calculation
2. Advanced mathematical calculation
3. Useful tricks
What's New in This Release:
· bug fix
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· bigger keypad button
· draw graph in new activity (can choose in the preferences)
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'This is not just any other arena': Miami's Larranaga remembers Mason, prepares for Marquette
WASHINGTON – Jim Larranaga says the Verizon Center is "not just any other arena."
The Miami coach returned to the scene of his greatest triumph Wednesday, leading the Hurricanes' practice in the same building where his George Mason team beat Connecticut to advance to the Final Four seven years ago.
Larranaga is in a different league now, leading Atlantic Coast Conference champion and top seed Miami against fourth-seeded Marquette in Thursday's East Regional semifinals.
Even though he's moved on from George Mason, Larranaga hasn't changed. He greeted old friends in the arena before gathering his players and telling them: "You know why they call it the Sweet 16? It's sweet! Let's go."


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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Confession Tuesday: The Respect Our Girls Edition
Dear Reader,
I confess I'm not thinking about writing or creativity today, but the mixed messages we send our girls.
Here's something I don't write about much because I like to keep my family life separate from from writing life, but I'm the mother of an incredible daughter who constantly amazes me in all she does.
Recently, she's been having a lot of questions about being a girl, a middle-school girl, which honestly, maybe be one of the hardest times in a girl's life because they're at that "mid" point--not women, but not children either.
So I've been thinking a lot about the mixed messages our societies gives girls--of all ages, we so want them to grow up into smart, kind, strong women, but right now, as kids, we're kind of messing with their heads.
We tell them to love themselves for who they are, while grown women complain about their thighs, wrinkles, tummy fat, or gray hairs. Some women go out and get plastic surgery, botox. Some women diet constantly, skip dessert.
Then Dove comes out with a huge campaign about loving ourselves and our natural beauty, while selling us anti-aging cream on the side.
We tell our girls "don't dress sexy," then sell them padded bras and padded bikinis.
We say "it's important to be smart," then make a snide comment about another woman while browsing a tabloid magazine in the checkout line.
We tell them "be empowered and be yourself," but if "yourself" includes something that doesn't fit our definition of beauty, sometimes we freak out a bit.
We tell the girls not to "dress provocatively," instead of telling boys not to rape.
We tell them not to be bossy, then tell them to stick up for themselves & be assertive (though we rarely tell the boys not to be bossy).
We say "it doesn't matter what other people think," then live a lifestyle above our means to fit in or impress people ourselves.
We make dress codes for the girls so they don't "distract" the boys, instead of teaching boys that you respect a girl whether she's in a scoop neck t-shirt & short skirt or a button-up polo shirt & long pants.
And we don't do all of this all the time, but we do it enough that I can see in the faces of these girls, the what-the-heck-is-going-on? look, the who-are-we-supposed-to-be?
And I know, this middle-place is hard for girls, their bodies feel as if they are part of some sort of hormonal experiment, but their bodies are theirs, their styles are theirs, and really, our girls are trying to figure out who they are.
Just as each of us at times in life, re-evaluate our life and values.
So in this time of change and crazy hormones, ease up on the girls, especially the ones in the middle, they are just muddling through this time as did we. And help them support other girls who are also just doing the best they can and making the best choices they know how to at this very moment.
Love them for their baggy t-shirts or skinny jeans. Their long crazy-colored hair or their short, this-will-do cropped style. Their raccoon-eye make-up or their struggle with forehead acne. Love them for their good and bad choices, their mistakes and what they learn from them.
Thank them when do something kind, no matter how small. Girlworld folds in on itself and it can be hard to realize life is going on throughout the world and not just on your corner of the universe.
Let them know that no, they aren't crazy, our culture is giving them mixed messages constantly.
Remind them how much they are loved and valued for who they are not how they look. And that we as grown women will continue to try to make the world a better place for them by what we do and say. In certain ways, these girls are a compact mirror of our who we are and the struggles we still have as women, so we need to love them and love ourselves, while constantly trying to make things better for generations of both girls and boys to come.
~ Kells
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- Anonymous6:51 PM, May 01, 2013
Could I repost this for the Feminist Friday feature on my blog?ReplyDelete
Allyson-- Yes, of course! Feel free.ReplyDelete
Glad you liked it.
So true, Kelly! Our girls are told they shouldn't allow themselves be sex objects, while Hollywood and the fashion industry continue making them just that.ReplyDelete
And yes, middle school is the worst age for girls. I am not the only woman who remembers 7th grade as the worst year of my life.
- Anonymous9:01 PM, May 01, 2013
Awesome! It's scheduled to go up on Friday afternoon. <3ReplyDelete
I don't know if this will help or not..but I remember being a sixth grader and thinking about junior high as a science experiment. My mom was a tomboy and resolutely in the "be-yourself, you don't have to fit in camp." I observed that the girls who followed that path were mercilessly treated, so I thought it might be better to go with what worked - you know, camouflage, attacking the center, strategy and politics. It's very interesting now looking back how I researched the exact things that the fashion magazines said were "in" or "out," observed the things that other girls said and did that got them accolades or ostracized, what got positive and negative attention from teachers, boys, and other girls (three different kinds of things, it turns out. You really can't please everyone.. You could say it was like an early biology field study, animal relations, etc. I think sometimes trying to keep out girls safe and encouraging them to "just be themselves" we send them unprepared into a very cruel world. To young girls I encourage: think warrior. Think strategy and courage and camouflage. Think safety and power. Read "The Art of War" and "The Prince," because nowhere will those ideas aid you more than junior high. Even now, our clothes, our appearances, our speeches are a signal to society of class structures, socioeconomics, and sexual politics. We must wield the weapons we are given. When we read Grimms, remember, there are few stories where the women triumph, so imitate those women: behead the wolf and free your grandmother, steel yourself and throw the witch into oven, go into the Snow Queen's castle unafraid. Refuse roles that make you a victim.ReplyDelete
PS I think your daughter makes an excellent role model already, by the way. Wish I had friends like her when I was young!


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I'm not sure how we got to 2-weeks until this year's PASS Summit. If you haven't registered yet it's really getting to be time to do that. It's really easy to do, click on the banner below and enter your information and your neighbor's credit card, but I didn't say to do that.
I was planning to make a new video this week for you to play while getting registered, but I'm thinking the one I wrote for late year is good enough for a repeat
(and maybe I've been too busy to record a new one)
Chapter Lunch
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The first lunch of the PASS Summit includes the Chapter Lunch. This is an opportunity to meet and connect with chapters and members within geographical regions. If you are new to PASS and the summit, this is a chance to get to know people that you may know from home or establish new contact with people that you may see after the summit at monthly chapter meetings. Chapter leaders and regional mentors will be on-hand as well to help people get connected with others and maybe get you connected to the local chapter.
WIT Luncheon and Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 8, 2012
This year marks the 10th year of the Women in Technology luncheon. This event is a chance get together with peers to discuss the role of women in technology. It's the same lunch everyone else gets in the exhibition hall – with the exception that it comes with swag and prizes.
The topic this year is "Women in Technology: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?". And while it will be more focused on the female gender, there is probably some tips that will come up that men can leverage as well.
The panel this year includes:
- Stefanie Higgins
- Kevin Kline
- Kendra Little
- Denise McInerney
Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) Lunch
Friday, November 9, 2012
The final lunch for the week is definitely not one to be missed. MVPs and SQLCAT architects will be hosting a few tables around the lunch room to discuss and moderate discussions over some good chow. While the topics haven't been announced yet, they are shaping up quite well. Regardless of that, though, this is a chance to corner some MVPs and members of the SQLCAT team and talk with them about their passions. There are bound to be some desserts shared over this lunch.
So as you are pulling your plans together, be sure to think about lunch. While you are restocking on energy to get through the afternoon, use the time to meet some new peers and gain some new perspectives.
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Avatar The Last Airbender: Book 2 Vl.3 (US - DVD R1)
More Airbending for Gabe means more fan-boy gushing for Gabe's readers...
I already had a chance to gush like a misbitten cherry tomato about Avatar: The Last Airbender when I reviewed the first disc of season two right here. I won't bore you by reiterating all that, instead I'll pick up where I left off and do an episode by episode synopsis and critique.
The Desert
The previous episode ends with Aang's giant, flying pet Appa getting bison-napped by a gang of sandbenders. Aang's anger and frustration bubbles over and he becomes a nihilistic mess as the gang is forced to walk across the desert to the Earth Nation capital of Ba Sing Se. Meanwhile, Fire Nation outcasts Iroh and Zuko face Fire Nation and bounty hunters, and find a secret society that will help them hide from capture.
The Desert is a surprisingly melancholy episode for a children's series, but it sets the tone for the remainder of the season, which follows the second act downer president set by The Empire Strikes Back. To keep things from getting too dark the writers feed team leader Sokka and team mascot Momo cactus juice with psychedelic properties. The drug addled duo hallucinates their way through the episode, and their plight is genuinely amusing.
The B-story featuring Iroh and Zuko is nice because it continues to unravel Iroh's back story, and pushes Zuko along his 'destined to be a hero' path. The two decide to travel to Ba Sing Se because they'll be able to blend with the other refugees, which puts the self-obsessed, silver spooned Zuko in his place. Again, as I said in my disc one review, Zuko really is the show's most interesting character, and his reverse Anakin Skywalker arc isn't original, but brilliantly played.
The episodes crowning moment of base level, gut reaction comes at the end when Aang begins to enter his super-powerful 'Avatar State'. In the state he could easily kill everyone around him, and realizing what's happening the newly sobered Sokka quickly tries to move enemies and allies alike to higher ground. But group den mother Katara takes a chance and goes to Aang, taking his hand, and holding him until he's able to finally cry.
The Serpent's Pass
After leaving the desert, the group meets up with Sokka's long lost love interest Suki, and attempt to lead an expecting couple over the dangerous Serpent's Pass. Zuko and Iroh make it aboard the ferry to Ba Sing Se team Avatar missed, and meet up with Jet and his Freedom Fighters. Jet and Zuko hit it off.
After almost decimating a group of sandbenders in his Avatar State, Aang decides to repress his pain and focus on his journey to Ba Sing Se. This is another emotionally affecting episode, as Katara desperately tries to draw Aang's sorrow out. Sokka, meanwhile, has a chance to be more than comic relief, and shares some moving scenes with Suki, though he cannot commit to her for fear of losing her like the last girl he fell for. We also catch a glimpse of what might be genuine jealousy from grumpy earthbender Toph.
Jet's reintroduction to the series is a nice move. During season one, the young, Robin Hood like Freedom Fighter and his Peter Pan inspired Lost Boys were willing to destroy an entire town of innocents to get revenge on the Fire Nation for killing their parents. After Sokka foiled his plans, it seems he's had a change of heart, which balances nicely with the recently challenged Zuko. The fact that this relationship ends tragically is just another in a long line of barriers the writers stick in 'good' Zuko's way.
The Serpent's Pass has a central action scene that really brings the house down, as Aang an Katara bend the water around a sea monster to keep the couple and their unborn baby safe. Overall, action is a little light on this particular disc, but it's the emotional arcs that do and should take president at this point. I'm happy the creators don't feel the need to cram unnecessary fighting into such an adult and satisfying story.
The Drill
As Aang leaves with Momo to find Appa, he catches a glimpse of a Fire Nation super weapon heading straight for wall of Ba Sing Se. He puts his Appa quest off for the time being, and the gang goes to work finding a way to stop the juggernaut. Meanwhile, Jet tries to recruit Zuko for his Freedom Fighters, but accidentally learns his secret when Uncle Iroh warms his tea without a visible source of heat.
The Drill is the most action heavy episode on the disc. We get a taste of some large scale battle action, and some hard fought one-on-ones. Zuko's sister Azula gets her first real shot at Aang, and for all intents and purposes wins the fight, proving she's no pushover. Azula's companions Ty Lee and Mai also get a fair share of character development. Though I suppose they are villains, it's nice to see a kids show with such physically powerful female characters.
The Zuko/Jet B-story doesn't get too far, but foreshadows the following episode confrontation. All in all this is a weaker episode plot-wise, though it still stands strong in action. The characters are really just moving from point A to point B at this point. I still respect the show for it's deliberate pacing, but I'm happy it never devolves into Dragon Ball Z action territory, where nothing happens plot-wise for several episodes during an action sequence.
City of Walls and Secrets
After quelling the Fire Nation attack, Aang and his friends finally arrive in the Earth Kingdom's capital, Ba Sing Se, to inform the Earth King about the coming eclipse. They are stopped cold by mysterious and dangerous bureaucratic forces within the city. Meanwhile, Jet tries to prove that Zuko and Iroh are actually firebenders.
This is the darkest episode in the season up to the point it aired, and is the first step in very Empire Strikes Back based season finale. In case you missed it, Ba Sing Se equals Cloud City, even though there isn't Lando character in sight. The episode has its share of humour, mostly revolving around Aang and Soka's attempts to enter a party in honour of the King's new bear, but turns really ugly in the end.
Jet's confrontation of Iroh and Zuko leads to one of the better hand to hand moments in the season, as Zuko confronts him without relying on his firebending powers. Jet's subsequent arrest ends the episode on a horrifyingly Orwellian note, and the real truth of the peaceful city of Ba Sing Se is revealed to our heroes in the form of a new villain, the head of the Dai Le, Long Feng. Feng is voiced by Clancy Brown, whose version of Lex Luthor on the Timm/Dini Superman and Justice League series is my personal favourite. Obviously he was a favourite of the series creators as well, because he basically plays the same character here.
The Tales of Ba Sing Se
A day in the life of the characters as they wander Ba Sing Se includes: Katara and Toph on a girls' day out, Iroh helping townsfolk, Aang building a new zoo, Sokka accidentally entering a poetry club, Zuko's first date, and Momo looking for Appa.
Tales of Ba Sing Se is probably the best episode of the season, possible the entire show. The anthology approach is much more effective than one would expect from such a plot driven series. These shorts don't stand on their own for those that don't know the characters, but as additions to characters they're wonderful. Two of the shorts even brought a lump into my throat.
Katara and Toph's day out serves to fill out Toph, not Katara, who's probably the second most developed character already, next to Aang. The problem is that Toph already had a huge character arc when she agreed to assist Aang's team. Aang's zoo episode is a nice showcase of the show's universe, and probably the most entertaining for the kiddies in the audience. Sokka's episode is kind of a play on the rap battles of 8 Mile, only using Haiku, and is the funniest of the shorts.
The three best are the most blatantly emotional. All three skate the edge of total sap, but the strong characters manage to come across as honest rather than manipulative. Zuko's date is the one event in the episode that is key to the rest of the season. By accepting his romantic feelings towards another person he takes a huge step in confronting his destiny. The episode features some very genuine teenage dialogue, and ends on a touching admittance on Zuko's part. Momo's search for Appa is actually pretty manipulative, I admit, but it got me. The episode successfully mixes physical comedy and bittersweet levity without any words being spoken. It's the kind of thing animation does better than live action.
Iroh's episode is the most touching because of the real life death of actor Mako, who voices the character. Iroh's always been a warm, grandfatherly character, but here he gets to work his magic outside the main cast. What starts out amusing ends crushingly sad as the aging warrior sings a song to his son who fell in the war. The gentle warrior begins to softly weep, the screen freezes into a water colour painting, and the words 'In honour of Mako' fade in. Truly sad.
This disc is four fifths satisfying, as all but one episode appears to be progressive, and are a great improvement over season one. There are a few minor noise issues, specifically with Fire Nation red again, but the overall look is much smoother than previous releases. Colours are bright and blend well with only occasional edge enhancement, and black levels are very deep. Then theirs that other fifth, The Serpents Pass. This one episode is a depressing flashback to everything that was wrong with the season one release. There's major edge enhancement, the colours are muddy, blacks are not truly black, noise is everywhere, and the whole thing is blatantly interlaced. Four out of Five isn't awful, but how did this happen?
Like the other discs in the series, this one isn't particularly amazing, but features no obvious errors. Again, I'd love this to be mixed into 5.1, the show lends itself to surround very well, but the 2.0 will have to do. Everything could do with a bit of bassing up, and I'd love to hear the surround channels come to life more often than they do. Stereo effects work, and dialogue is pretty well centred, but only music seems to find its way into the back speakers with any real power.
Most fans might want to wait for the season two collection releases, as it will contain an additional disc of all extra features, just like last year's season one collection. This single disc collection features only two commentary tracks, which is minimal, but better than most releases in the single disc series. Series writers and creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are joined by background designer Elsa Garagarza, and co-writer Joshua Hamilton on separate episodes ( City of Walls and Secrets and The Serpent's Pass, respectively).
The creators rule over the commentaries, but occasionally remember to demand some input from their friends. The tracks are a little thin, but have a decent amount of behind the scenes chat, and our commentators are sure to make sure we're in on some of the in-jokes and Easter eggs. The disc also has a series of trailers for other Nick cartoon series, and a tiny comic book.
Again, a fine collection of cartoons, but not a good place to start. Avatar: The Last Airbender really is one of the best television shows on television right now, animated or otherwise, and it deserves every single one of its accolades. This disc has one very poorly presented episode, but the price is right. Fans might want to wait for the collection release this fall.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
Jeez Gabe, I must be getting old. When I was editing that lot it made about as much sense to me as Pokemon... Bring back He-Man!
Tom Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,497
I was thinking about being a little more layman, but I decided to just be a geek about it Chris. I'm pretty sure non-fans aren't going to read this review anyway. Funny enough, I just got Vl 2 in the mail, so I'll be reviewing that pretty soon.
And Tom, I like it. Maybe I can actually get payed now!
And Tom, I like it. Maybe I can actually get payed now!
Tom Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,497
Gabe Powers wrote:
And Tom, I like it. Maybe I can actually get payed now!
And Tom, I like it. Maybe I can actually get payed now!
Oh damn, I just LOL'd. It's been a while. Very nice work my friend.
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
I've been flogging that particular dead horse for years Gabe. No sign of it happening in this life
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Ahh Mako - tis sad - RIP.
When he died he had almost finished the voiceover for Splinter in the new TMNT.
When he died he had almost finished the voiceover for Splinter in the new TMNT.
Apparently he had an understudy the whole time he was sick who actually voiced Iroh on a few episodes of AVATAR. I was wondering if they were going to kill the character, actually, I'm pretty sure the character will die, but not quite yet.
Dark Jedi Member Join Date: March 2005 Location: United States Posts: 220
Couldn't agree with you more Gabe. Once again, stellar work. Great article.
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Release Date: 22nd May 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.33:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 Spanish, Dolby Digital 2.0 French
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Extras: Creator Commentary, Comic Book
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Director: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Cast: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Jessie Flower, Dante Basco, Mako
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation and Comedy
Length: 123 minutes
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Jan. 21, 2014
STAUNTON - The Virginia Department of Transportation has postponed Wednesday's public hearing concerning the proposed replacement of the Route 638 (Natural Well Road) bridge over the Jackson River in Alleghany County. This decision was made because of inclement weather.
The public hearing is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, 115 Spring Church Road, Hot Springs, Va. 24445. The church is located in Alleghany County near the former Falling Spring Elementary School. For meeting notification updates, please refer to VDOT's Staunton District Projects and Studies page at www.VirginiaDOT.org.
Citizens can come in during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 days after the meeting date to Keith Harrop, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9029. Oral comments can be recorded at the meeting with the assistance of a court reporter.
The purpose of this project is to replace the existing bridge on Route 638 (Natural Well Road) over the Jackson River. The existing bridge, built in 1913, is a single-lane structure 14 feet wide. The condition of the existing bridge qualifies the structure as a candidate for federal funds for replacement.
The new bridge will have 24 feet of roadway, including three feet of shoulder on each side. Including the railings, the overall width of the structure will be roughly 26 feet.
In 2010 the average daily traffic count on Route 638 was 212 vehicles per day. Predictions for the year 2036 are 313 vehicles per day.
The total cost of this project is estimated at $3,127,520, which includes $435,381 for preliminary engineering, $71,927 for right of way acquisition and $2,620,212 for construction. Right-of-way activities are expected to start in fall 2015, and construction is scheduled for spring 2017. More details on these proposed improvements can be found on the "Projects and Studies" portion of the VDOT web page.
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this former home of Hawaiian royalty has undergone a breathtaking renaissance. Today, Waikiki is a vibrant center of activity, a destination that showcases the spirit of Aloha to the world.
Waikiki Water Activities
Begin your visit by strolling along Waikiki's beautiful beaches . Stretching from Duke Kahanamoku Beach near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa to the Duke Kahanamoku Statue on Kuhio Beach and beyond, you can swim, snorkel , sunbathe or take your first surfing lesson or group outrigger canoe ride.
Who knows, you may even get a surfing or outrigger paddling lesson from one of the real Waikiki Beach Boys, instructors who come from a long line of watermen taught by Duke Kahanamoku himself.
Waikiki Land Activities
After a day at the beach, explore Waikiki by foot, bike or even rented moped. Learn how to strum an ukulele or dance the hula at the Royal Hawaiian Center . Picnic with the family in Kapiolani Park then visit the Honolulu Zoo across the street. There are endless Waikiki attractions to explore. Or venture beyond Waikik i to Pearl Harbor or the North Shore to get the most out of your stay on Oahu.
Beaches of Oahu
Whether you're looking for high adventure on the waves, romantic sunsets or a protected, family friendly swimming spot, Oahu's beaches have it all. And while you may know world famous Waikiki Beach and the high-octane winter waves of the North Shore , there's even more to discover along Oahu's 112 miles of coastline. Explore Oahu's beaches below:
North Shore Beaches:
Kawela Bay/ Turtle Bay : Protected from large waves and surf, this beach, located on Oahu's northeastern tip, past Haleiwa and near Kahuku, is one of the island's best places to snorkel , occasionally offering visitors a chance to see a honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle).
Sunset Beach : Spanning in distance from Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) to Sunset Point and encompassing a dozen different reef breaks, this two-mile length of sand is considered the longest stretch of rideable surf spots in the world. This is also a venue for the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (November - December).
Waimea Bay : This legendary beach is notorious for producing monstrous winter waves and is one of the first places surfers in the 50's began to ride big waves. In the summer, the swells subside for great swimming and snorkeling. With full facilities, this is a popular beach for locals and visitors.
Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) : The powerful waves at Banzai Pipeline break over a sharp reef, no more than a few feet from the surface. These massive tubes make this one of the most dangerous surf spots in the world and one of the venues for the VansTriple Crown of Surfing.
Windward (East) Coast Beaches :
Makapuu Beach : Located 35 minutes east of Waikiki , Makapuu sits below the Makapuu Lighthouse on a slope in between the rugged cliffs and jagged lava rocks that contain large tide pools. This is a popular bodyboarding beach for locals.
Waimanalo Beach : 20 minutes past Makapuu Beach on the Windward Coast , this beach park holds ample parking and is host to many local picnics and parties. This 4-mile stretch of sand, fronting calm, clear waters is a great place to learn how to bodyboard and bodysurf.
Lanikai Beach : Ranked as the world's No. 1 beach by Conde Nast in 1996, Lanikai, nestled in a residential neighborhood of Kailua, features white sparkling sand, calm waters and, for those wanting to be more active, two mini islands called the Mokuluas (Moks) that can be reached via kayak.
Kailua Beach : This beach is just around the corner from Lanikai and is known for its windsurfing, boat ramp and the opportunity to rent sailboards, kayaks or canoes. Ample parking and full facilities make this a popular beach for families.
Kualoa Regional Park : Across from Kualoa Ranch , this beautiful beach park offers spectacular views down the east coast of Oahu as well as Mokolii (Chinaman's Hat), an islet off the Windward Coast.
South Shore Beaches:
Waikiki Beach : The Duke Kahanamoku Statue welcomes you to one of the most popular beaches in the world. Waikiki Beach is host to more than 4 million visitors every year and boasts famous views of Diamond Head (Leahi) . Thanks to its small but long-lasting wave break, this is one of the best places in Hawaii to learn how to surf or paddle a canoe. Waikiki is actually made of a few beaches including Fort DeRussy Beach to the west, Waikiki Beach (fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Westin Moana Surfrider ), Kuhio Beach (along Kalakaua Avenue) and Queen Surf Beach, home to quieter stretches on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki.
Ala Moana Beach Park/Magic Island : Just minutes west from Waikiki , this half-mile beach is protected by a fringing reef for calm waters. Extending out from the beach is Magic Island, a man-made peninsula with large seawalls and a shallow lagoon, making it a perfect place for keiki (children) to swim. Tables are available for picnics.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve : A marine sanctuary, this gorgeous bay lies between two dormant volcanic craters on the southeast tip of Oahu, its clear, shallow waters hold a multitude of tropical fish and marine life, making it one of the best places to snorkel on Oahu. Gear rental is available on site.
Sandy Beach : A favorite of Oahu-born President Barack Obama , this stretch of sand is 10 minutes past Hanauma Bay near the Halona Blowhole. A popular local beach, the massive shore break here can be dangerous, so bodysurf at your own risk.
Leeward (West) Coast Beaches :
Ko Olina Resort and Marina : On the Leeward Coast you'll find man-made lagoons created for the Ko Olina Resort, home to the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa and the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa . This is a perfect spot for families. Parking, restrooms and showers are available.
Makaha Beach : Makaha has the best surfing on Oahu's west coast and was a place where big wave surfing was pioneered. Beware of the sloping sand beachhead that can cause backwash and catch unsuspecting visitors off guard.
Yokohama Bay : This is the last sandy stretch on the Leeward Coast, its curvy beach and turquoise waters a great spot to sunbathe as well as watch surfers and dolphins. For the avid hiker, nearby Kaena Point offers a trail with rewarding ocean views.
Note: Heed all warning signs and be aware of changing conditions, strong currents and reefs. Use your own best judgment to determine whether a particular beach is appropriate for you and your ability level.
Snorkeling and Scuba on Oahu
Colorful coral heads. Bright yellow tang. Rainbow runners. And of course, the state fish of Hawaii, the humuhumunukunukuapuaa. Snorkeling on Oahu reveals a whole new underwater world.
On the eastern tip of east Honolulu is Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve , one of Oahu's most popular snorkeling destinations. With clear waters rich with ocean life, this is the perfect spot for first time snorkelers. But come early, the parking lot can fill up quickly. Oahu has a variety of other beautiful beaches with calm waters to explore including Kailua Beach on the Windward Coast . You can also take a snorkel tour or boat charter and let guides help you discover what lies beneath the waters of Oahu.
Learn How to Surf on Oahu
Oahu has many amazing spots to learn how to surf. World famous Waikiki is probably one of the best spots in Hawaii to learn how to catch your first wave. Since the turn of the 20 th century, Waikiki Beach Boys like Duke Kahanamoku have been teaching visitors how to ride the waves on surfboards and canoes. Sign up for a lesson at the seaside booths along Kuhio and Waikiki Beaches, near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Some of these instructors have been teaching surfing and outrigger canoe paddling in Waikiki for generations.
You'll also find surf schools taught at gentler breaks in town at Ala Moana, the North Shore and various other spots on Oahu. Lessons run between 1-2 hours and are taught by experienced surfers in gentle breaks. Longboards are used to make it even easier for first-timers and a push from your instructor will help you get started.Another alternative to surfing that is growing in popularity is stand-up paddle boarding. In stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) riders stand upright on wider, longer boards and use a paddle to maneuver. Great for a core muscle workout, SUP is often used for fitness rather than for riding waves. Lessons are highly recommended for your safety and for the safety of your fellow beach goers and surfers.
NOTE: Heed all warning signs. Talk to your instructor about changing conditions, strong currents and reefs. Use your own best judgment to determine whether a particular beach is appropriate for your ability level.


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SSI: Towable Sales Post 12.7% Gain for August
October 21, 2013 by RVBusiness Comments Off on SSI: Towable Sales Post 12.7% Gain for August
Year-over-year retail towable sales gained 12.7% in August while registrations for the first eight months showed a 13.8% increase. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed:
• Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 14.2% in August and 15.2% for the eight months.
• Fifth-wheel registrations rose 13.1% for the month and 14.3% year-to-date.
• Folding camping trailer sales were dipped 2.8% in August and 2% year-to-date.
• Recreational park trailer sales decreased 21.6% for the month and 10.9% year-to-date.
Thor Industries Inc. was the towable sales leader through August with a 35.4% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. at 22.5% and Jayco Inc. with an 11.6% share. The Forest River Group, which includes the company's towable building divisions in a "consolidated" report by Statistical Surveys, earned a 35.3% share for August.
By segment, Thor was No. 1 in travel trailer sales with a 32.8% share for the first eight months, ahead of Forest River (22.7%) and Jayco (14.4%). Thor held a commanding lead in fifth-wheel sales, capturing a 49.5% market share, while Forest River posted an 18.6% share and Forest River's Palomino RV division held a 6.6% share.
Forest River was the folding camping trailer sales leader for the eight months with a 44.1% market share while Jayco (17.2%) held the No. 2 position followed by Forest River's Coachmen RV division (14.6%). In the park model segment, Thor was No. 1, posting a 22% market share, with Kropf Manufacturing Co. Inc. No. 2 at 11.4% followed by Skyline Corp. with an 8.8% share.
To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at (616) 281-9898 ext. 128, or (616) 446-8179 (cell).


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Panko-coated cod fish baked until golden brown and flaky alongside Parmesan oven fries and the easiest lemon tartar sauce you will ever make.
- 1 + ½ pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for greasing pans
- coarse salt and fresh black pepper
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 pound cod fish
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 - 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 heaping teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 - 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish or chopped dill pickles
- zest of one lemon
- malt vinegar, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a large cookie sheet.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into long 1-inch wide wedges. Place on cookie sheet and drizzle with oil. Toss with your hands then spread out on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper. Bake about 30 - 35 minutes until golden.
- Set a cast iron skillet or saute pan over medium heat and toast the panko crumbs, stirring often until lightly golden. Remove to a shallow bowl and allow to cool. Mix in the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Lightly grease a large roasting pan with oil.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the tops and sides of the fish with a thin layer of mayonnaise, season them with salt and pepper then coat with the panko crumbs patting on with your hands. I only coat the top and sides leaving the bottom plain. Set the fish in the pan and sprinkle some of the remaining crumbs over top.
- Bake 12 - 20 minutes depending on the size of your fish - check the middle - the fish should be white and not translucent in the center.
- Meanwhile make the tartar sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, dill pickles and lemon together in a small bowl.
- When the potatoes are cooked toss with parmesan and parsley.
- Serve with tartar sauce and malt vinegar for the fries, if desired.
The potato wedges are lightly coated with olive oil, salt, and pepper, baked until golden brown then tossed with Parmesan cheese and parsley. A little upgrade from the traditional chips.
I use the same no-fail method on the fish as I do on my chicken. I lightly coat it with mayonnaise followed by panko crumbs that have been lightly toasted first in a dry skillet to make sure they come out of the oven golden brown and crunchy. The mayo helps the fish stay moist and succulent.
The crunchy crust with the flaky, tender white fish underneath paired with the brightness and richness of the tartar sauce and the hot, salty, cheesy fries is every bit as satisfying as their deep-fried counterparts. Oven-fried perfection.
This recipe is a shoe-in for those times when you want fish and chips on the fly without all the mess and fuss of frying.


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Milestones: 1983
The Supreme Court in EEOC v. Wyoming upholds the constitutionality of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as it applies to state and local governments. The Court rules that state and local governments -- one of the fastest growing employment sectors -- cannot discriminate against employees and job applicants on the basis of their age.
The Commission through its litigation activities obtains more than $40 million for victims, the highest monetary recovery in the agency's history. As part of a field reorganization, EEOC closes the Dayton, Ohio area office because of low charge receipts and overall low workload.
The Commission votes to change how it investigates charges of discrimination filed with the agency. The Commission states it intends to move away from the rapid charge philosophy with its emphasis on securing quick settlements to a full investigation approach. The Commission declares that more attention to individual claims of discrimination needs to occupy priority standing for a civil rights enforcement agency. Thereafter, EEOC begins to fully investigate every charge of discrimination filed with the agency. If the Commission determines a violation of law, during conciliation it will insist on full relief for the victims. Further, if the agency determines that there is reasonable cause to credit the charge and EEOC is unable to secure full relief for the victims, it is presumed that EEOC will bring an enforcement lawsuit. As part of the agency's new approach, the Commission reviews all conciliation failures and votes on whether to file suit.
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Dead or Alive 5 promises to marry its signature fighting style with a wide variety of martial arts fighting techniques to create an even stronger direction for the popular franchise. No longer content to be eye candy with a deadly kick the female fighters will prove that they possess even more character in the game. Doing so adds to their unique styles which will accentuate their individual personalities as they fight it out with their opponents with a new look and feel only befit for a new generation of intense Dead or Alive combat.
In Dead or Alive 5, players will once again take on the roles of the cast of Dead or Alive fighters in an intense, action-packed brawler set in visually striking locations from around the world. The famed Dead or Alive hand-to-hand combat returns supported by completely new 3D stages that maintain their incredibly characteristic style but with a fresh look and feel. In Dead or Alive 5 stages are more than spectacular visual backdrops, instead playing to a fighter's strengths. As a fight progresses, the backdrop will change and interact with players. Skilled fighters will be able to utilize these dynamic stages to execute hard-hitting blows, pitting their opponents against fresh obstacles to create a breathtaking new fighting experience.
Released in 2012, with Plus, Ultimate, and Last Round editions to follow, Team Ninja is finally pulling the plug on Dead Or Alive 5.
Under the leadership of Hayashi-san, Team NINJA is developing a bright new future for the Dead or Alive franchise. As long-time fans of the series become more established, Team NINJA has taken great strides to ensure a new experience that matured with the player. Intertwining elements of realism within the Dead or Alive world, players will be able to connect with their fighters in a whole new light.
With each battle executing a new level of involvedness, the fighters themselves have become more complex in their design. In Dead or Alive 5 players will be able to feel more involved in the action as they see their fighters sweat as they exert more energy. Further, the grittier realistic design of these beloved fighters adds a new layer of depth to the Dead or Alive series. Players can also kick up the competition in online multiplayer modes where fighters must learn to utilize their strength and weaknesses to K.O. challengers.
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Soon after I arrived in Napa last year, I issued a warning about herbicide-resistant weeds. If they were not already in vineyards, I reasoned, they would be soon.
The weeds most closely associated with herbicide resistance in California, Rigid Ryegrass in the Sacramento Valley and Horseweed in the southern San Joaquin, are still relatively minor weeds in most of the North Coast region.
The evolution of these weeds can be traced to over-reliance on a small number of herbicides. Because of this I continue to discourage the use of a single weed control method or single herbicide, but I have realized that there are factors other than herbicide resistance that are contributing to less than satisfactory weed control in many vineyards.
I have observed that application timing, rate and coverage are more important than herbicide resistance in reduced herbicide efficacy at this point in time.
A recent trend in vineyard herbicide use has been to go to a "Roundup only" program consisting of a single application just prior to bud break and sometimes a second application during the growing season. The second application is often a spot spray with a backpack or spray gun. This tactic has been successful in the control of many annual weeds but less successful with perennials and some harder to control annuals: Tall Annual Willowherb, Fillaree, Sharppoint Fluvellin, and Little Mallow or Cheeseweed. Many of these hard to control annuals germinate several times during the year or over a long period of time making post-emergent control difficult.
Application timing is critical for both pre- and post-emergent herbicides. Pre-emergent herbicides must be applied before weeds germinate and in most cases followed within a month or less by a substantial rain event (more than .50 inches). Many growers wait until the rainy season begins, increasing the odds of this rain event. By delaying the application of pre-emergent herbicides many weeds will germinate and a post-emergent or 'burn down' herbicide must be added to control these weeds. Annual weeds are best controlled when small, so post-emergent herbicides are often applied late enough to control as many weeds as possible, but early enough to still be effective. Factors that contribute to less than desirable control such as waxy leaves, woody stems and a large tap root all increase with the age of the weed.
Applying the herbicide at the full label rate and application number will usually control most or all of the weeds on the label.
Herbicide applications are often made at less than the full label rates. Herbicide cost, application fuel cost, or a desire to reduce pesticide inputs are all valid reasons to use less than the allowable maximums. However, if a grower chooses to reduce the rate or number of applications in your vineyard, it is critical to properly identify the weeds and know their biology (annual, perennial, and critical growth period).
If a grower has had several years of good control and has the weeds "under control," a slight rate reduction may be acceptable. On the other hand, if a grower continues to have the same weed problems year after year he or she should consider increasing the rate, increasing the number of applications, using an alternative herbicide, or choosing a different method of control.
Application timing and herbicide rate should not be considered as independent factors. For post-emergent herbicide applications later in season, a higher rate may be needed to get acceptable control. For pre-emergent herbicides the duration of control needed will often dictate the rate. Applications made early in the season, in many cases, will need to be at a higher rate than those later in the season.
The third factor to consider is coverage. The amount of water used in the application of herbicides can be a factor in efficacy. Many growers use a 20 to 30 gallon per acre application rate. This appears to be effective in most situations.
Coverage can have another, and in particular cases, a much more important meaning. How much are the grape leaves that are left on the ground at the end of the season affecting the amount of herbicide that hits its target?
Willowherb and Fillaree especially appear to "hide" under the leaves, escaping control of both pre- and post-emergent materials.
Preliminary data from a grower-applied field trial shows that the amount of leaves present can dramatically influence the success of herbicide applications.
This is nothing new to many growers who wait until the leaves have blown away before applying herbicides. Several factors including total rainfall, and cover crop height and density may keep the leaves in place well into the winter.
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Is Kendrick Lamar's 'Good Kid, M.A.A.d City' The Most Important Debut Since 'Illmatic'?
As album debuts go, Nas' landmark 1994 Illmatic has taken to otherworldly status even within the pantheon of towering hip-hop statements. For many rap fans and music critics, the vivid set has taken on Citizen Kane like status—a work so vast, inventive and powerful that it is viewed as the cultural and artistic game changer of its time. So without further ado, here's some red meat for the music blogging contingent: Kendrick Lamar's stunning debut, good kid, M.A.A.d City, is the most important freshman release since the Queensbridge, New York legend proclaimed to the world that life's a bitch.
Sounds sacrilegious? Stay with us. While the much talked about 25-year-old Compton, California MC will find it nearly impossible to live up to Nas' glorious masterpiece (it's hard to beat nostalgia), he is doing something else that is just as impressive. Dr. Dre's newest co-sign is living up to the hype. Lamar, who lit up the underground rap scene with such noise-making mixtapes as Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (2003) and Overly Dedicated (2010) and his acclaimed indie release Section.80 (2011), is not at all running away from the buzz of him being the West Coast's hip-hop savior.
In fact, Kendrick Lamar seems to be on everyone's mind these days. Jay-Z lauds him. The aforementioned Nas has called him the future. Even Lady Gaga has sung the kid's praises. "Everything he's doing is done with integrity," MTV personality and Sirius Satellite radio host Sway Calloway tells VIBE. The West Coast hip-hop authority believes Lamar has purity about him. "His music is done with passion and thought," he adds. "Kendrick spent time and energy on these songs, man."
As thirsty fans feverishly hunt down leaks of the October 22 release, VIBE breaks down why good kid, m.A.A.d city conjures up memories of a young Nasir Jones and what the upcoming album means for the future of California rap and beyond.—Keith Murphy (@murphdogg29)


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WASHINGTON — The rough road to confirmation facing former Sen. Chuck Hagel if he is nominated as expected to be the next secretary of Defense was made clear Sunday as conservatives denounced his anticipated selection and painted the Vietnam veteran as out of step with mainstream foreign policy views.
Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina predicted that Hagel would be "the most antagonistic secretary of Defense toward the state of Israel in our nation's history" and called his pick by President Obama an "in-your-face nomination." Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume, describing the choice as "very peculiar," said on "Fox News Sunday" that Hagel did not have "a particularly distinguished record." And Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, while promising that Hagel would get a "fair hearing," said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he would get "tough questions" in a confirmation process.
Hagel, although a Republican, is viewed with suspicion by many in his party for past comments he has made calling on Israel to negotiate with Palestinians and for his opposition to some sanctions aimed at Iran. Since his possible nomination was floated late last year, he has come under fierce attack by conservatives.


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Jacksonville, Ala. - After losing to Jacksonville State on Oct. 6, the Tennessee State volleyball team (12-10, 6-3 OVC) got revenge on the Gamecocks by winning the second meeting, 3-1 (25-15, 17-25, 25-22, 25-20).
The Tigers won the match on the defensive end with 77 digs and eight blocks. Four Tigers ended the match with double-digit kills with senior libero Britani Hathorn tallying a game-high 23.
On offense, sophomore outside hitters Naomi Wells and Rachel Ambroch led the way with 12 and 10 kills, respectively. Freshman Lindsay Hornsby had nine kills of her own and was TSU's most efficient attacker, hitting .240.
For the second match in a row, junior setter Erika Moss recorded 39 sets in a victory. It was her eighth consecutive 30-plus assist match of the season and 15th overall.
The Tigers came roaring out of the gates to start the match and scored the first seven points. Wells led the charge with three kills that were set up by Moss. TSU added to its lead with kills from Ambroch and Hornsby, and were quickly up 12-2. JSU (11-12, 5-4 OVC) scored six straight points later in the match but by that time, the Tigers were still up by seven. TSU ended the first frame on a 5-1 run that was completed by a pair of JSU errors.
TSU came into the match leading the OVC with 1.49 service aces per set, and the Tigers scored three aces in the first period to add to their total.
The second set started much closer than the first and the score was quickly tied at two with Wells' only kill of the period. Five TSU errors allowed the Gamecocks to take an 8-3 lead before Moss stopped the flurry of miss-hits with her first kill of the match. The Tigers went on a 5-1 run later in the match to pull within three, but JSU countered with a 5-0 run to take a big lead. TSU was unable to gain ground on the Gamecocks and an error from Moss tied the match at 1-1.
JSU had seven blocks in the second frame while TSU had one service error without an ace.
The sides played to a 5-5 tie to begin the third set with four JSU errors contributing to the Tigers' five points. The Gamecocks pulled slightly ahead with a 4-1 run that consisted of four JSU kills. The Tigers fought back to lead the set, 12-11 when Ambroch slammed home a kill that was assisted by Moss. The teams traded blows for a spell before TSU went on a 4-1 run that was capped by a kill from Ambroch. The outburst of points from TSU attackers caused Jacksonville State to use its first timeout of the set. JSU's strategy backfired, as a Gamecock service error allowed TSU to hang on for a three-point set victory.
The Tigers hit .200 during the third frame which was .023 points higher than their first set and .275 more than their second.
Neither team could pull away from the other in the fourth set, but sophomore Sherryce Butler finally gave TSU the first two-point lead of the frame at 9-7. JSU quickly tied the score yet again and went up 14-11 with a service ace. A 4-1 TSU run tied the set at 15, and the Tigers used their momentum to take a two-point lead later in the set. The Gamecocks called time to regroup, but the Tigers only added to their lead from that point. TSU ended the match on a 6-1 run that was highlighted by kills from three different Tiger attackers.
There were 15 ties in the final set, but TSU hit .021 points better to hang on for a narrow set win.
The Tigers' next match is tomorrow at Tennessee Tech at 2 p.m. TSU beat TTU 3-0 on Oct. 5.
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The U.S. House passed its version of farm bill legislation Thursday. The revamped bill strips out funding for food aid and deals only with farm policy, exposing a hefty rift in decades-old alliances between urban and rural legislators and between food aid and farm policy interests.
Now, that alliance has been battered.
"Agriculture has joined many of the other topics that are discussed in Congress in becoming a partisan debate of policy," said Chad Hart, an economist with Iowa State University.
The House farm bill debate was so partisan, in fact, that not a single Democrat voted for the bill. The bill was approved 216-208, with 12 Republicans voting in opposition.
This new House farm bill comes after the House last month rejected a full five-year bill, in a surprising and tight vote. A block of conservative lawmakers voted against that bill because they hoped to cut more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps.
Republican House leaders regrouped and opted to entice more conservative votes by splitting the farm bill in two – voting only on the sections of the bill that deal with farm policy and leaving the contentious nutrition programs for another day. That angered many Democrats who are worried that splitting food aid from the farm bill will leave them powerless to protect SNAP funding and spells massive cuts to food aid.
"Overall the message was ugly today, but keep in mind, the bill passed today means absolutely nothing," said Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
The bill isn't likely to become law.
"Just because the House passed the farm bill doesn't mean we have one," Hart said.
It's doubtful the Democratically-controlled Senate will go along with a farm bill devoid of SNAP funding and the Obama Administration on Wednesday threatened to veto this version of the House farm bill.
"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a cornerstone of our Nation's food assistance safety net, and should not be left behind as the rest of the Farm Bill advances," the White House said in a statement (PDF).
The Senate passed its farm bill earlier this month. Now, it's up to a conference committee to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate versions and emerge with a singular bill capable of garnering the support of the majority of both houses of Congress.
The clock, though, is ticking. Congress' August recess begins Aug. 3. After that, Congress is scheduled to work on about 40 of the year's remaining days. Current farm legislation will expire Sept. 30.


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DRDO CEPTAM 8 Result 2017, Cut off Marks and Merit List of 16th April Tier-II exam declared on-line at www.drdo.gov.in or www.ceptamonline.org official websites.
Here comes the latest news for those applicants who are energetically finding DRDO Result link of CEPTAM-08 Exam held on 17/07/2016 for various posts. The Defence Research and Development Organization is about to release a result of Centre for Personnel Talent Management Entry Test through their official portal. We hope this update will excite every contestant who had given written examination of CEPTAM-08 Advt for 1142 posts of DRTC and Admin allied cadre with so many hopes. Currently, all the applicants' heart is pounding with heavy tension as their selection for next round depends on DRDO Entry Test 2015 Results. The huge candidates attempted this recruitment test and now they are keenly waiting for a release date of DRDO CEPTAM 8 Result 2017 to know their qualifying status. Every candidate kindly informed that merit list will upload very soon to the main site. Those eligible candidates who want to verify DRDO CEPTAM 8 Cut off Marks category wise can visit authorized web portal. We suggest everyone to read out this article for being sure about the result declaration date and other details. Readers can grab further details by going through the paragraphs written below.
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Defence Research and Development Organization (D.R.D.O.): It is the premier R&D organization of India. It is an agency of the Republic of India charged with Military's research and development programmes. This organization was established in 1958 and headquartered at New Delhi. Their main slogan is "Strength's Origin is in Science". It is India's largest and most diverse research organization. It has more than 60 Laboratories/ Establishments spread around the length and breadth of the country. It is under the administrative control of Defence Ministry, Government of India (GOI). This agency includes approximately 5000 scientists belonging to the IDRS/ DRDS and about 25000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel. It works in various areas of military technology which include armaments, aeronautics, missiles, materials, electronics, combat vehicles, instrumentation engineering systems, naval systems, simulation, advanced computing and life sciences. Earlier on 20th January 2016, CEPTAM 8 Advertisement was released by the Defence R&D organization to recruit most eligible candidates. In response, massive job-seekers have applied for 1142 vacancies of Senior Technical Assistant 'B', Technician 'A' and Admit allied posts before the due date. The applicants have also downloaded admit card for written test from the primary website.
DRDO CEPTAM 8 Result 2017 Release Date
On 17th July 2016, the recruitment board has arranged DRDO Entry Exam-2015 for choosing talented candidates to fill up empty posts of Sr. Technical Assistant, Jr. Translator, Technician, Stenographers Gr-II, Admin Assistant, Store Assistant, Vehicle Operator and Halwai (cook). According to the schedule, the written test successfully conducted at 25 examination centers of different cities. Those candidates who were looking for diploma jobs in central govt sector have given the test to grab their desired post. It was an OMR based written exam consisting 150 objective type multiple choice questions. It has covered various subjects based on General Awareness, Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Intelligence, Numerical Ability, General Science, etc. Appropriate candidates who clear this examination by scoring above minimum qualifying marks will be recruited to vacant posts of Senior Technical Asst and Technician. Remember, it will be compulsory for every participant to qualify each section of question paper separately. The list of qualified applicants for 1142 vacancies will available in DRDO CEPTAM 8 Merit list 2017. In this page, we have given two different quick links to download merit list directly from the official website.
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Good news!! DRDO CEPTAM-08 written exam result will disclose officially within the month of November or December 2016. Contestants must note that the result can be accessed only by inserting Application Number, Roll Number, DOB, Post Code, Mobile Number, etc. on a login page of the website. The department will upload DRDO Technical Assistant result pdf file only to their official site. We know each and every applicant is very curious regarding their results and merit list. Normally, examiners need approximately 30-45 days for checking the answer papers of aspirants. So, the result announcement date will be revealed after paper checking process completed. After the declaration, participants can download DRDO Results roll number wise by clicking on a direct link provided in this article. The officials will take time for announcing results so till then we suggest you to check DRDO CEPTAM-08 solution key from the primary main site. Through answer key, applicants can check right answers and also able to forecast their final outcome of marks. The selection process of this recruitment is fully computerized and is based purely on merit. Whenever CEPTAM 8 exam results download link published by the Defence Research and Development Organization, we will update here on this web page.
Check -> DRDO CEPTAM 08 Tier-II Exam 2017 Syllabus & Pattern
As per Central Government orders, there will be no interview in the recruitment of these posts. The board will host Tier-II written examination for those applicants shortlisted on the basis of this exam. The Tier-II examination date will publish soon after a declaration of results. Selected contestants will get the exact date, time and venue address through DRDO Tier-II exam Admit Card. The final selection will be made on the combined merit of post/ category/ sub-category and on the basis of marks obtained in Tier-I & Tier-II written examination. However, every participant has to secure minimum 45% marks (SC/ST category) and 50% marks (other categories) to qualify for the next selection round. Only qualified candidates will able to attend tier-2 exam on allotted date. Follow our instructions to download Centre for Personal Talent Management Entry Test Results from ceptamonline.org. We will update CEPTAM VIII Technician Cut off Marks here on this page soon after the official announcement. We will try our best to provide every single detail through this article so be with us for upcoming updates. Keep viewing this web page regularly to get the latest news related to results and Tier 2 exam date.
drdo.gov.in CEPTAM-08 Tier-2 Result Update
Candidates are advised to check result of DRDO Entry Test – 2015 CEPTAM-08 Advt by following simple and easy guidelines mentioned below at the bottom. Applicants who have participated in the exam can download their scorecard from this article. Contestants will also get a sample form to check their marks from below description. The result of every candidate will be uploaded to the official website.
Name of the Unit: Defence Research and Development Organization
Page Details About: Results, Merit List & Cutoff Score
Kind of Job: Central Govt Jobs
Placement: New Delhi
Total No. of Vacancies: 1142
Vacancy Brief Details Post Wise:-
- Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA 'B') – 564 vacancies*
- Technician 'A' (TECH 'A') - 345 vacancies*
- Admin & Allied Cadre – 233 vacancies*
- Admin Assistant 'A' (English Typing) – 95
- Store Assistant 'A' – 45
- Junior Translator – 16
- Vehicle Operator 'A' – 45
- Admin Assistant 'A' (Hindi Typing) – 07
- Stenographer Grade-II – 10
- Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook – 15
Kindly Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon the requirement. The post may be kept empty if applied candidates found unsuitable.
Exam Name: Centre for Personnel Talent Management Entry Test
Selection Process: Tier-I Examination, Tier-II Examination and Skill/Trade Test
Exam Type: OMR based Written Test
Tier-I Examination Date: July 17, 2016 (Sunday)
Tier-II Exam Date: April 16, 2017 (Sunday)
The Written Examination held at the following centers: Agra, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Dehradun, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Port Blair, Hyderabad, Kochi, Pune, Imphal, Kolkata, Raipur, Delhi NCR, Jammu, Nagpur, Ranchi, Jodhpur, Patna and Visakhapatnam.
Official Answer Key Status: Click Here
Expected Cut off Marks:
- For General Category – 50% marks
- For OBC Category – 50% marks
- For SC/ ST Category – 45% marks
Merit List Availability Format: PDF file
Tier-1 Result Status: RELEASED, Check below links
Tier-2 Result Expected Date: May/June 2017
Latest Update: As per latest notification, the authority has released CEPTAM-08 (Tier-I) Results on 30th December 2016. Click on a below link to check your marks. The STA 'B' LIBRARY SCIENCE (0112), STA 'B' ZOOLOGY (0123), TECH-'A' TURNER (0219), TECH-'A' WELDER (0220), TECH-'A' MECHANIC DIESEL (0214), TECH-'A' MOTOR MECHANIC (0216), STA 'B' PHYSICS (0118), TECH-'A' COPA (0204), TECH-'A' ELECTRONICS (0209), JUNIOR TRANSLATOR (0301), STENOGRAPHER GRADE-II (0401), ASST HALWAI-CUM-COOK (0701), TECH-'A' MACHINIST (0213), STA 'B' CHEMISTRY (0104), TECH-'A' ELECTRICIAN (0208), STA 'B' MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (0114), ADMIN ASSISTANT 'A' ENGLISH TYPING (0501) and STORE ASSISTANT 'A' ENGLISH TYPING (0601) results available in below direct links. The result for all the posts is now available on this website. We advise you visit this website to get latest updated news regularly.
How to check online DRDO CEPTAM-08 Tier-II Exam 2017 Results?
- Open the primary website of this organization or open any of the links provided below.
- In a homepage, navigate to "Latest Updates" section.we
- In that section, you will see a download link prescribed as "DRDO Tier-I Result 2017 for CEPTAM-08 Advt".
- After clicking on it, you will be diverted to the login page.
- Now, insert admit card details such as Application/ Roll Number, Name, DOB (dd/mm/yyyy), Mobile Number, Post Code, etc. in a login page.
- Verify the filled up details and then press "Search" button.
- A merit list in pdf format will display on your screen after a valid submission of the details.
- In merit list, the name and roll number of those contestants selected for an interview session will be mentioned.
- Find out your roll number and then save the merit list to your desktop.
- At last, take a printout of it for the next selection process.
Quick Links to Check DRDO CEPTAM 8 Result 2017
Official Websites: www.drdo.gov.in | www.ceptamonline.org
Email ID: email@example.com
Helpline No.: 011-23882323 | 23819217
Our Techufo.in web team wishes ALL THE BEST for your big success in this recruitment. Bookmark our website to get fresh updates on document verification (DV), skill/ trade test, typing test, etc. Visit our website on a regular interval for current employment news, latest govt recruitment, bank jobs after graduation, SSC job opportunities, railways careers and 10th pass sarkari naukri. All the applicants are suggested stay tuned to this page for quick news on result expected date. If you are facing any problem at a time of downloading your score card then immediately contact officials. Please share your query related to the article in a feedback box below. Our team experts will answer your queries in a short period by searching a right solution. Keep your watch on this page for fresh news about the result. THANK YOU for going through this article!!


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In last year's Passports with Purpose fundraising drive, I bid $10 on a trip and another $10 on a stroller. I won neither, but for a mere $20 I helped build a school in Cambodia currently serving about 400 kids, with books, teachers, a school nurse, a food garden and a drinking water well (check out some photos of the school here). Best $20 I ever spent. This year I'll be bidding on a few prizes again and I'm putting up a prize of my own as well, the aforementioned iPad (see details below).
So who are these Passports with Purpose folks and how does it all work? PwP was started in 2008 by four travel bloggers (Debbie Dubrow, Pam Mandel, Beth Whitman and Michelle Duffy) as a way to build community among travel bloggers and to give back to the places we, as travelers, visit.
The concept has proven wonderful in its simplicity and effectiveness: travel bloggers procure prizes for people to bid on, they spread the word through their social networks, people bid on prizes at $10 per bid (tax deductible), and the money goes straight to the charity of the year. Last year, over $30,000 was raised through PwP and some school kids are enjoying the results right now.
This year, PwP is supporting LAFTI, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the Dalit (untouchable) population in India. The fundraising goal this year is even higher: $50,000, money that will go toward building a village in India, providing homes to people who have never had a roof over their heads. See more details about the project on the Passports with Purpose website.
I know some of the PwP founders personally and can vouch for them being sincere, passionate, cupcake-loving and all-around excellent people. They also write some fantastic blogs that you should check out. Don't just take it from me, check out the PwP website and the sites of the dozens of travel bloggers involved this year and in previous years.
If you have an iPad already, or simply don't want one, there are dozens of other great items to bid on and support Passports with Purpose.
The Prize:
A shiny new Apple iPad 16 GB Wi-Fi + 3G
About the prize, plus BONUS prizes*:
This lovely iPad comes all the way from Australia, where they not only have large bouncy marsupials, but nifty tablet computers made by Apple as well. I won this iPad recently in a staff writing contest at Lonely Planet, and, while I love how pretty and fun it is, and identify with the early adopter crowd, I know for a fact that it could be doing more good raising money for charity than it ever could do in my hands.
Because the Australian version did not include the free Winnie the Pooh ebook that seems to come with US models – an exclusion that is morally wrong – I have added this in order to not deprive the winner of great literature involving heffalumps. I have removed the mp3 of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" that comes standard on all Australian electronic devices.** Being an Australian model, it came with a plug that only works in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tokelau. Whoever wins, I'll throw in a power adapter for your country (if they happen to be from Tokelau, so much the better).
Sound good? If so, click here to bid on the iPad and any other PwP prize!
You can bid more than once, and bid on as many items as you like. It all goes to support this year's charity, and every bid makes it more likely that you'll win a prize!
Thanks to this year's generous sponsors of PwP: BootsnAll, LiveMocha, Round the World with Us, HomeAway, Traveller's Point, Hostelling International, Quintess, Raveable, TravelPost, and Uptake. Thanks as well to Lonely Planet for quite unintentionally providing the prize that I'm putting up this year.
* Bonus prizes include a Winnie the Pooh ebook and a regional power adapter.
**This might be a rumor.
Pooh has volunteered to eat an entire jar of honey for every $10 donated to PwP


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You're little girl is turning 2, so you've got to turn it up a notch from that first birthday party. That was easy. All the 1 year old pretty much just sat there rubbing cake all over their faces. As cute as that was, it's time to up the ante a bit. These children can actually stand up now, so let's go with the gymnastics party idea for your girl's birthday. The thing is that there are also quite a few boys that do gym and tumbling these days, so you can invite all of her little boyfriends as well. A quick search in the top bar of our Polka Dot Kids Birthday Invitations will net you this gem from the Paper So Pretty collection. Michael has tossed this Gymnastics Girls Birthday Invitation together for your tumbling party and you can make it your own online by hitting the customize button. It is at that point that you will enter our deign studio and layout this birthday invite all by yourself. If you need sample text or wording ideas, we've got that too. All you've got to do is ask.