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When supplying water to all of the commercially potted plants in a city it is not recommended to send someone out to water the plants by hand. Drip irrigation can save money and water for commercial potted plants.
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Pioneer Display Business Does the Hokey Pokey.
As a follow up to our previous article "Sharp, Sony & Pioneer Join Forces…" Pioneer has announced additional plans for future production. Pioneer Corp.'s Board of Directors has approved radical changes in their display business through a massive restructuring. After completion of the 2008 model production is complete all plasma display panel production will cease at the Pioneer Plasma Display Corp. and Pioneer Display Products Corp. After termination of in-house production Pioneer will rely on Matsushita Electric industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) for procurement of plasma display panels beginning in summer of 2009. As a result Pioneer's plasma display technologies will be integrated into the Panasonic product. Continue reading
Sharp, Sony & Pioneer Join Forces; Flat Panel Mega-Team!
Sharp (Osaka, Japan) is forming alliances with some of the industries most formidable manufacturers. This could result in an onslaught of new technologies coming to market at unprecedented price points. Sharp of course is one of the original manufacturers to lead the flat panel revolution with the introduction of the Aquos. Now they have joined forces with Sony (Tokyo, Japan) to manufacture and sell large size LCD panels using the first 10th generation glass substrates. The new panels will be distributed according to each company's respective investment which equates to Sharp 66% and Sony 34%. Initial production numbers are anticipated to reach 36,000 per month and increase to 72,000 units per month and scheduled to begin April 2009. Continue reading

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US-based Pimco, the troubled bond manager, could be close to halting the net outflows of client funds that hit €22bn in the first-quarter, chief executive Douglas Hodge has said.
"We are already seeing a revival in demand for bonds. That is evident in both the decline of the yield levels and in the money flows into our fund," Hodge told German newspaper Boersen-Zeitung.
"After the outflows have returned to their historic average, we are now increasingly seeing an inflow of money again."
Pimco parent Allianz on 14 May said operating profit at its asset management arm dropped 26.3% in the three months to March 2014 as Pimco suffered multi-billion dollar investment outflows during the first-quarter.
Earlier in the month, Allianz faced tough questions over Pimco at its annual general meeting, with some shareholders calling for it to get more involved in the bond fund to sort out its problems.
However, Allianz boss Michael Diekmann, defending Pimco, said there is "really no reason to be hard on us" because Pimco has one of the best long-term performances of all asset managers, despite the outflows and diminishing returns in 2014 and across 2013. It remains a cash cow for Allianz.
The Bill Gross-run Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest bond fund, managed assets worth $230bn (£137bn, €169bn) at the end of April 2014, down from a peak of $292.9bn in April 2013.
Pimco's troubles kicked off in January 2014, when Mohamed El-Erian suddenly quit as chief executive and co-chief investment officer.
He was lined up to be the heir to so-called "Bond King" Gross, a co-founder, managing director and co-chief investment officer at Pimco.


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|Our Lady's message given through Mirjana, Feb. 2nd 2013
Dear children; Love is bringing me to you the love which I desire to teach you also real love; the love which my Son showed you when He died on the Cross out of love for you; the love which is always ready to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. How great is your love? My Motherly heart is sorrowful as it searches for love in your hearts. You are not ready to submit your will to Gods will out of love. You cannot help me to have those who have not come to know Gods love to come to know it, because you do not have real love. Consecrate your hearts to me and I will lead you. I will teach you to forgive, to love your enemies and to live according to my Son. Do not be afraid for yourselves. In afflictions my Son does not forget those who love. I will be beside you. I will implore the Heavenly Father for the light of eternal truth and love to illuminate you. Pray for your shepherds so that through your fasting and prayer they can lead you in love. Thank you.
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Month: February 2014
It's another upgrade time !
After the bicycle upgrade, it's time to part ways with his beloved red writing desk and chair which he has been using from the age of 3 yrs as well..
Recently he had been using the bedside table as a writing desk as well but we know he wasn't comfortable in both as he had grown taller and also had complained a few times about shoulder pain!
So, it was finally time for upgrade and with the space constraint in his room, we went for a humble ikea table and chair which took probably 15 minutes to decide and buy but took almost 5 hrs for E to fix it up 🙂 He mentioned 'I dunno why we didn't look it up elsewhere!'
But nevertheless, the dimensions were great when we placed it in Yuvanz room and he just loved it (it was his choice actually). The chair was definitely comfortable enough and we added on a focus light too..
He was hooked on it and was up till 11 doing something on his table that we had to remind him, 'the table is yours and it will be here tomo as well..'
Glad E's 4 hrs sweat has brought smiles to our little man! Two well deserved upgrades!!
A new bicycle and a mom's jitters..
It's been a while since Yuvan learnt to ride the bicycle on 'just' two wheels and he has been eyeing for an upgrade.. Since mom is here she offered to buy him his upgrade!!
And off we went to his favourite bike Zone with E! And it took him 5 minutes to choose one. Though he wanted a black coloured bicycle, he settled for a white as for the other colours he had to place the order and wait.
I know he was not completely convinced with the colour but after more than 15 hours of the buy he did say, 'Yes! This colour looks good too !! (after he finally unwrapped) He did a morning ride — Oh yes! morning ride right in front of our apartment 🙂
He was all smiles and he did mention, 'Yay! I love the bicycle!'
When I looked at the size of the bicycle we selected for him at the bike shop and the minute he started to ride, I had the mom jitters!! How much this boy has grown up!! Well… time flies and again when I saw the cycle parked inside the house, I cannot stop but compare his kiddy bicycle with this new one — which is a clear indication of our grown up 8 year old 🙂
I know he is going to be hooked on to this for a while atleast as he already loves cycling!!
A good side of him is a worthy mention today! Atleast two weeks ago, I told Yuvan not to bring his bicycle to the playground as he was accompanied by by mom and it involves going across a road. He then told me, 'please ma, let me bring it .. I will manage ! Cos I am bringing my cycle for my friend who loves cycling but doesn't own one..' Well, I couldn't say anything after this. All I said was, 'Be very careful!'
As always I am sometimes really amazed by his thought process at this age!!
Board Meeting at 8
That's how the form he received stated!
The way they coin the words are quite interesting! But he did have his BOARD meeting where he was pep talked into.. shown videos and reflections and finally given his duty rooster with a reminder that they are all on probation. He had loved it; he was tired after a long day and refused to go to bed early .. Hmmm..
I hope he can balance everything as I have heard from other parents that the Prefectorial duties are quite a lot.. But I personally think it's going to a world of good to his confidence; inculcate qualities like responsibility and taking ownership etc and help him to be moulded to a well rounded person!!
A Big lesson
from a little boy.. It was one of those nights ..yesterday Yuvan and me had to go through talk–argument and what not regarding his behavior which started in the evening..
After some crying, soul searching, convincing and insisting we both slept together. And the whole night he hung on to me where generally he likes to have his own space or just hug a little bit here and there .. I felt contented.
Today morning, when I asked him, 'was it all necessary yesterday?? You could have just been a good boy!'
Guess the words that came out of his mouth…?
'That's past and don't talk about the past ma..'
That's something I need to take it and practice!! It's not that I didn't know about it or didn't want to practice it.. Coming from him, it has made a huge impact than my own self-realizations or hearing from others..
On that note, I am believing in Yuvan that he realized his mistakes and would change and not repeat it..
A selection and the joy!
Yes!! Yuvan has been selected to be 'A School Prefect' and he was:is very excited:happy about it..
He told that me he is on probation for a month 🙂 so cute!!
I am really happy for this guy! His honesty, dedication and determination has won him a lot of accolades and also keeps him going!
Moving forward, all I wish and pray is for him to have all these qualities through out so that he can excel in life as a person and not only in academics. And being fair is a quality that he has and I believe that, it will mold him into a better human being ..
I want you the same way you are and definitely better than this Yuvan!! Go on!! Love you ! Hugs!


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While the roots and blues diaspora will definitely be blowing through town with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Buckwheat Zydeco show next Thursday, and Blues Under the Bridge the following Saturday, you can catch an interesting local variant this evening at Modbo.
I first saw Charlie Brown & the Great Gospel a few weeks ago, and was well impressed by the musician and his titular backing band — which is really just his steel guitar, suitcase kick-drum, tambourine and keening vocals. This is the kind of wailing, possessed-by-the-holy-spirit blues that comes across more dark and sincere, à la internationally known "Denver scene" graduates like 16 Horsepower and Woven Hand, than the more cartoonish southern gospel shtick that's still in vogue in some parts of the indie-rock world.
The video posted below was taken at Brown's Zodiac show last month, but I gotta warn you that my iPhone wasn't recording very well that particularly evening. Better to go to Brown's website and download or stream his new debut album, The Priest for free — or donation, if the spirit so moves you.
Tonight's show is also free, with Brown going on around 9, followed by Mike Clark and his new project, Sugar Sounds. So get out there and raise some hell. Or heaven. Or, most likely, both.


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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Liam and Meagan
We had my grandson this Saturday and he was so much fun. I got alot of stitching done yesterday and started some new projects that I wish I could share but I cant until they are almost done, so maybe in a week or two. I think you will love one of the ideas because it has me so excited!!!. OK (A hint) It is stitching over (1) on 28ct but I do not like to cross stitch on that size so I am using a continental stitch. Ok that is the hint but there is more to it, so I better get stitching so I can share more. have a great day donna
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- Hi everyone, my name is Donna. I just love stitching of all sorts, I also love antique, and book stores. I am married and I have 2 children, and 2 grandchildren :). My Christian faith is the foundation of my life, and has sustained me through the ups and downs of this journey. Keep spreading kindness so you can change the world. So glad you stopped by, leave me a message and I will stop by and visit you.


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When we're on the road our family only eats in restaurants (rarely fast foods) and consider it a "treat". Typically we bring our own picnic food and snacks, also a cooler, and this limits us in our food budget so when we do go out to eat, we can splurge a little.
Here are some basic road trip picnic tips:
Don't rely on fast food to satisfy your hunger – bring healthy meals along on your travels, in a picnic backpack or cooler! We all know that fast food is unhealthy – it's loaded with fat and empty calories, and if we eat it too often, our health will almost certainly suffer. When you're on the road, you may think that you have little choice; nibbling on crackers or peanut butter sandwiches just doesn't seem like a satisfying meal. The drive-through offers convenience at a low price, and more often than not, we give in to immediate gratification for our rumbling stomachs rather than make a healthier choice.
Don't give up on making wise meal choices while on a road trip. There's an easy way to keep your hunger satisfied while you're on the road, without breaking the bank or harming your health. Prepare healthy meals ahead of time, and bring them along with you in a cooler. Today's picnic coolers and backpacks provide stronger, higher quality insulation than ever before, so your meals stay cold longer. Plus, it's an item you will use again and again for many other purposes – you'll end up bringing it along to the beach, the park, sporting events, and many other places. The ideal cooler will have enough room for the amount of food you need to have on hand, and will stay cool with an cold pack rather than requiring ice. Be sure there's enough room in the cooler for several meals, depending on how long your road trips normally last. Getting yourself a portable beverage container is also a good idea – a vacuum flask thermos can carry hot or cold liquids such as coffee, tea, juice, smoothies, and soup.
Some good ideas for food that travels well include fresh fruit and vegetables, vinegar-based pasta salad, sliced deli meats and bread, cheese, and individual packets of condiments. You could even pack some of last night's leftover casserole into a reusable plastic container, and plan on eating it cold. Choosing snacks that pack a lot of protein will keep you feeling satisfied longer than sugary, processed treats. Don't wait to eat until you're starving – you'll have a tendency to crave fatty foods loaded with carbs, which will leave you feeling lethargic after you eat.
Taking a short break from driving is important – it will help clear your mind and relax your body so you're able to focus better when you get back on the road. This is the perfect opportunity to stop at a rest area, park, or even on the side of the road to enjoy your meal. Don't eat while driving – not only will you not enjoy your meal as much, it can put yourself and others in danger. Keep a picnic blanket in the car so you can get out and stretch, and enjoy a real picnic meal wherever you are. Portable blankets with shoulder straps or carrying bags are the perfect choice for this usage.
Due to our ever changing product offering, not all products listed in these articles may still be available. (via Picnics For Fun)


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Stephen Walt has a compelling new article up on his Foreign Policy blog here. In it, he discusses the various explanations for why the U.S. spends so much more than everyone else on defense, and is much more deeply involved in more parts of the world than any other nation.
Walt covers all the traditional IR bases here, including hegemonic stability theory, liberal internationalism and realist/structuralist balance of power theory. All offer plausible explanations and, as Walt points out, all are probably at least partly responsible for the imbalance between the U.S. and everyone else in international relations.
But then he adds another factor which I admit I had not considered. Walt posits that one of the hidden reasons for the history of activist U.S. interventionism (including the miltary kind) is that there are a host of powerful institutional interests in the U.S. that encourage that type of behavior. He provides a laundry-list of such institutions, including the Council on Foreign Relations, the Foreign Policy Association, various think-tanks like Brookings and AEI, and even some elite policy schools like Johns Hopkins and the Kennedy School at Harvard.
While he is careful to point out that each of these institutions has their own agenda and policy prescriptions, the fact is that the vast majority of policy-makers, pundits and IR thinkers in the U.S. have a basically activist (i.e. anti-isolationist) approach. They don't agree on what should be done, but they all agree that something must be done. There are comparitively few institutions (like the Cato Institute) that take a consistently minimalist or isolationist approach. Thus, regardless of the specific policy proposals, the momentum is usually towards more action rather than less.
Walt effectively turns the role of foreign policy community on it's head. It's not that all of these institutions exist because we have an activist foreign policy; it's that we have an activist foreign policy as a result of the existence of these institutions.
As always, I'm sure that their are valid and convincing arguments against this theory, but the basic cognitive dissonance of it appeals to me. Someone with a better grasp of structuralism or functionalism theory should take a close look at this idea.


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Does Ian kick a$$?
- Yes he does and Ian should be crowned ruler of all the known universe because XMPLAY (and BASSS and MO3) kick a$$.
6 (40%)
- I don't know if Ian kicks a$$ but XMPLAY DOES!
2 (13.3%)
- Yes. I love XMPLAY and Ian. I would consider marrying him (if he would only have me), whether I am a man or woman, gay or straight. These things do not matter, since XMPLAY rules and these things overshadow anything as inconsequential as sexuality and
1 (6.7%)
- Yes. All of the above.
6 (40%)
- No. Ian does not kick a$$ nor does Xmplay. But I am mentally incapacitated so my opinion doesn't really count.
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Let's bring top gear to Kenya!
– Picture by Susan Wong.
Do you like top Gear? Are you a fan? Well Kenyan fans have come together and created a petition page that allows you to add your voice to petition Top Gear to come to Kenya for the widely acclaimed Rhino charge.
Rhino Charge is an annual event done out in the bush, it's an off-road sporting event featuring 4 by 4's, sturdy rebuilt cars and organized by The Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, it raises funds for the conservation of Kenya's Aberdare Ecosystem.
This year the Rhino Charge 'event' will be held on the 1st of June 2012. However on the 1st of April 2012 there will also be another Rhino charge event in Swara Plains Conservancy, Lukenya.
The idea behind Rhino charge is to support the conservation of Eco Systems, and they are! Rhino ark trust announced its support for several ecosystems beginning with Mau, Mt. Eburu and Mt. Kenya.
For those of you who don't know what it is, Top Gear is an insanely funny TV show on cars, Produced by the BBC, Top Gear tried to test cars to their limits proving or disproving critic's consumers and manufacturers. It also addresses consumers concerns about cars explores accessories and breaks all sorts of boundaries. That is clearly evident when you watch it.
Top Gear's reach is broad more than merely informative; it's funny, thrilling, smart, and just plain entertaining enough to appeal to viewers of all persuasions. That's due to a variety of factors. The three hosts (or "presenters," as the Brits call them), James May, Richard Hammond, and Jeremy Clarkson, are knowledgeable and witty and these guys get down and dirty… whether its driving through a tornado or in the Kalahari… these guys do it!
So if you haven't watched top gear then go get season 15 and gear up for a funny informative show on your favorite things; cars and speed… then, after, come and sign the petition here!
Watch an episode of Top Gear Here!
Or you could email them directly email@example.com
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The US Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution for an Alabama inmate whose dementia, his lawyers say, prevents him from remembering the murder he was convicted of committing decades ago.
Alabama had planned to put Vernon Madison, 67, to death on Thursday night, but less than a half hour before the execution was to take place, Justice Clarence Thomas issued a temporary stay.
Vernon Madison was convicted of killing a Mobile police officer
His lawyers have said his sentence should be commuted because of new Alabama law
About two and a half hours later, the high court announced that a stay had been granted while the court decides what to do with an appeal from the defense.
Madison has been convicted three times in the shooting of Mobile police Cpl. Julius Schulte, who was responding to a April 1985 domestic disturbance call. Madison, who was on parole, sneaked up behind Schulte and shot him twice in the head, according to court documents. He also shot his girlfriend, who survived her wounds.
At his first and second trials, Madison argued that he was not guilty because he was mentally ill. At his third trial, he argued self-defense.
His attorneys from the Equal Justice Initiative, based in Montgomery, filed a petition Wednesday with the Supreme Court.
Madison's sentence was imposed in 1994 by a judge, after a jury recommended life without parole. His lawyers argue the death sentence is unfair because a 2017 Alabama law no longer permits judicial override and they say Madison's sentence should be commuted to life without parole.
"Given Alabama's rejection of judicial override, the death sentence in this case constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and violates Mr. Madison's rights to a jury, fair and reliable sentencing and to due process and equal protection of the laws as guaranteed by the Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution and Alabama law," they wrote in their petition.
In prior appeals, Madison's attorneys have argued their client doesn't fully understand why he is being punished because dementia has taken his ability to remember his crime. They also say his health is declining.
In November, the US Supreme Court agreed with a state court ruling that Madison was mentally competent.
"The state court did not unreasonably apply (two prior decisions) when it determined that Madison is competent to be executed because -- notwithstanding his memory loss -- he recognizes that he will be put to death as punishment for the murder he was found to have committed," the justices wrote.
Madison's lawyers asked Gov. Kay Ivey for clemency.
"Mr. Madison suffers from vascular dementia as a result of multiple serious strokes in the last several years, and no longer has a memory of the commission of the crime for which he is to be executed," attorneys wrote.
"He does not understand why the state of Alabama is attempting to execute him," they said.
They argue that executing someone with dementia is counter to how society treats vulnerable citizens.
CNN reached out to the governor's office but didn't get a response.
There are 182 inmates on Alabama's death row, three of whom have been there longer than Madison.
Before his execution was stayed, Madison had two oranges for his last meal and did not made any statements, officials said.
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Gachibowli Aquatics Complex is the sophesticated modernized center for various acquatic activities. Its ideal for various games such as Swimming, Diving, synchronized events and many more.
This aquatic complex serves the need for various international events, national events and arena for training on aquatic games. It serves as a need for the beginning swimmers or the more advanced competitor.
Gachibowli Aquatics Complex is maintained by Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh. Its now the center for various international standards competition with a seating capacity of 2,000 spectators.
The stadium was constructed for the last ever held Afro Asian Games which were conducted for the 1st time in the history in the city of Hyderabad, India.
It includes the following facilities –
Gents & Ladies Change rooms with showers, toilets and cubicles for changing dress.
Office Rooms
Medical Room
Dope samples collection area
Media room
Filtration plant
Pool water heating system
How to Reach
The Hyderabad Aquatics Sports Complex is located very adjacent to GMC Balyogi Stadium. Its located in Gachibowli which is 5 kms away from the Hitech City. Here is the Google Maps location of Gachibowli Aquatics Complex –
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Together with WE, KPMG is encouraging youth to drive social change through literacy-building efforts and advocacy in communities across the country.
Together with WE, KPMG is encouraging youth to drive social change through...
At KPMG, we believe education and lifelong learning are central to building strong communities and unlocking potential. We're passionate about literacy as we view that as the most critical step along the path to success. Recognizing the importance of service learning and seeing a way to help youth appreciate the importance of literacy, KPMG US became a sponsor of WE in 2016. Together, KPMG and WE are working hard to help youth develop 21st century skills like collaboration, communication and problem solving, while creating positive change in the world through literacy.
Joining KPMG in these efforts is U.S. Olympic Gold medalist and KPMG Literacy Champion, Laurie Hernandez. Laurie is a bestselling author and self-declared "book worm". She cites her love of reading as the reason she has learned to appreciate different perspectives.
To learn more about how KPMG engaged with WE to bring 64,000 students and educators together to celebrate change made through service, click here.
KPMG and WE have teamed up to create the WE Believe Knowledge is Power curriculum and school speaking tour. The curriculum offers a lesson package designed to empower students to take an active role in the fight to combat illiteracy by engaging in learning and service activities that address the core causes of illiteracy. The speaking tour delivers an on stage component of the topics reflected in the curriculum, and via the help of KPMG volunteers, introduces students to the WE concept and encourages them to think about how they can make a difference. In addition, in 2017 the WE Read Together campaign will launch. It's a WE Schools action campaign that empowers youth to become leaders by taking action to get books into the hands of all young people.
KPMG is also a national sponsor of WE Day, a series of stadium-sized celebrations of service featuring inspiring speakers, celebrities and notable performers. Students cannot buy a ticket to WE Day, they must earn their way there through local and global service work. KPMG has a multi-faceted presence at WE Day, including an interactive booth for students to visit and engage with, as well as an on-stage presentation from KPMG leadership. For the 2017 WE Day season, students took their turn at our booth's 'spin to win' book wheel that featured an assortment of positive themes, walking away with a book that corresponded to whatever theme they landed on. From the stage, KPMG's speakers and Laurie Hernandez championed literacy and encouraged audience members to share "The Book That" changed their lives, using the hashtag #TheBookThat on social media. For every use of the hashtag during WE Day, and in support of our well-established KFFL program, KPMG donated a new book to a child in need who might not otherwise have had access, up to 5,000 books.


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Since the beginning of the year, the amount of mail that we process has doubled. The ramp up in messages started this summer and has really increased since the middle of July. I'm sure they are not related but if you were to take a look at the SP-500, the composite index hit bottom in July (actually a double-bottom) and has been rallying straight up since then. I doubt that they are related but it is an interesting parallel.
As the subject line says, spam volume keeps going up and up. If it were a stock traded on an exchange it is one I would want to be long in. I haven't owned too many stocks that have doubled 3 and a half months if company SPAM were trading on the exchange, buying a few shares would have made me some money.


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Over the past few weeks, Toronto's Air Canada Centre has played host to two of the biggest names in music, Prince and Madonna. On a recent visit to the arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors, I was surprised to find virtually no evidence The Material Girl or The Artist Formerly Known as Squiggle were coming to town.
Instead, as I entered the ACC concourse, I was greeted by a massive 30-ft. by 15-ft. banner that cast its shadow over the entire front entrance.
Summerslam, it read, is coming to Toronto.
The grappling game's popularity may be suffering south of the border but Canada is still a red-hot market for Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment.
The soldout Summerslam pay-per-view, which touches down in the ACC Aug. 15, is getting the type of treatment usually reserved for mainstream international sporting events.
Tourism Toronto has embraced the show as a major summertime attraction, the mayor is plugging it as a huge coup for the city and WWE wrestlers are booked solid for a weekend of fan festivals and fundraisers.
This level of attention is unprecedented in the U.S. -- part of the reason WWE brings its big shows to Canada so often -- but it's more than just the novelty of a Canadian-based PPV.
Not only is Summerslam the second-biggest event on the wrestling calendar, it's also going to be a crucial turning point for WWE. After two years of grooming Randy Orton for the top spot in the company, WWE bosses will finally give him the ball and let him run with it.
Much like The Rock, circa 1997, Orton is a third-generation grappler who is viewed as a future mega-star by the powers that be.
Just like The Rock, he got off to a shaky start with the audience but gradually developed into a phenomenal all-rounder, with particularly strong microphone skills.
And at Summerslam, WWE bosses will finally elevate him to a Rock-level main- event spot, hoping he'll catch fire as a top tier superstar.
The 24-year old is expected to beat Chris Benoit in the Summerslam main event to become the heavyweight champion.
He's not going to be a short-term transitional champ either.
The plan is for Orton to hold onto the title until Wrestlemania XXI next March, where he'll main event the biggest wrestling show in history with a match against his current Evolution partner, Triple H.
The Evolution breakup was teased on Raw a few weeks back, when Orton and The Game butted heads in a clever backstage vignette, foreshadowing the tension that will eventually drive them apart.
The question is whether Orton will remain a heel (bad guy), as currently planned, or if the positive fan reaction he has started to receive will force WWE execs to re-cast him as a babyface champion.
Triple H, who will remain a heel for the time being, will be battling fan favourite Eugene at Summerslam, turning up the heat on what's become this year's blockbuster feud.
Also at the Aug. 15 PPV, Matt Hardy and Kane will settle the score in a till-death-do- us-part match, a laughable gimmick that demands Lita marry the winner of the match.
With Hardy likely to take time off to recover from a growing list of knee injuries (torn MCL, torn meniscus and torn cartilage), it looks like a big red wedding could be in the works for Lita.
Shawn Michaels could make an unannounced appearance, doing a run-in to seek storyline retribution on Kane. Michaels was originally written out of the show to allow him to spend time with his wife, who is due to give birth this weekend.
It's possible the wheels will also be set in motion on a character makeover for Edge (Adam Copeland). WWE bookers have been pushing for changes to Copeland's gimmick, including a new entrance, new haircut and a possible heel turn.
Edge will face Chris Jericho and Batista in a three-way match for the intercontinental belt at Summerslam.
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Can we all just agree Nick Jonas is the hottest Jonas brother? If I see one more shirtless picture of him… I might actually faint. Good news, he's gotten even hotter — quite literally. Jonas released his newest song, "Find You," and the music video takes place partly in the desert. SOMEONE GET ME A COOL WASHCLOTH. Nick Jonas' "Find You" dropped on Sept. 14 on Beats 1 radio station and it's everything fans wanted it to be: sultry, super sexy, and showcasing Jonas' amazing voice.
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This is Jonas' second song to come out this summer. "Remember I Told You" was the poppy jam released in May that featured Mike Posner and Anne Marie. The two songs are very different, but I like how Jonas diversified the tracks. One thing is true, he loves making naughty little numbers that people want to… eh hem, get down to. When Nick Jonas released "Bom Bidi Bom" for in Feb., he described the scene it was used for as "explosive." During an interview with ET Online about the song, Jonas said,
I just tried to bring some soul to it, and have fun with a song that I hope a lot of people have sex to.
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It's been challenging to find any time on that front. But it's also a choice I made to just have this season of my life be solo, so that I can make the most of all I'm trying to accomplish.
Although he's taking a break from dating, he's using his past experiences to write music his fans can connect to:
Heartbreak is a theme that a lot of people relate to — the challenges of the next steps in your life, and when some doors close, and how you approach the next ones opening… I saw pretty quickly that it was a lot of what my fans could relate to. It's nerve-wracking when [the feelings] are as personal as the ones that I shared were. But I feel relieved when I use my writing as a way to process — it's very therapeutic.
So, Nick Jonas isn't dating. *Sobs quietly* That doesn't mean he's lonely. He is very close with his family and has two adorable nieces. Jonas is especially close with brother, Joe Jonas. You may know Joe Jonas as the man underneath this glorious mustache.
It sounds like these two (three if you count Joe's mustache) spend quite a lot of time together. Nick said,
Joe and I live together in LA. We have a home there together — we're very, very close… My brother Kevin and his wife have a baby and another one on the way.
Nick Jonas even goes on dates with Joe Jonas and his alleged girlfriend, Sophie Turner. Being single looks good on Nick, and he is definitely having a good time.
If Nick taking a break from dating means he'll be making new music — more power to him. Now, go listen to "Find You." Do it!
Check out the entire Gen Why series and other videos on Facebook and the Bustle app across Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
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Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 08:58
Through countless hours of research, writing, editing, fact checking and hair pulling ( my own), I vave at last finished my Orc handbook for Elgea Elven Society. This work would not be possible without the contributions of many of my Elven and Orc friends. To them go my eternal thanks.
Any grammatical errors, or typo's are my own and no fault of my editor.
I stuck to a practical approach and did not use Elven flowery prose as I felt a straight forward teaching manual would work best in this situation.
Thank you,
TCOL, Kanzler
Orc Handbook for Elgea Elven Society
Prepared by Ashtar, Kanzler, The Colony
*Dedicated to the new little elves of Elgea
Table of Contents
1. Personal Safety
2. Greetings by Class Rank
3. Meaty Bits
4. Large bodies of water
5. Orc Ceremonies
1. Personal Elven Safety
Due to the close relations we have with our Orc brethren in BSH, BSHx and SCH, I felt it was a relevant time to issue this Orc handbook to all new Elfves in TCOL, in order to assist them in getting used to Orcish customs. However, since most Orcs view Elves as chew toys, and would almost always rather eat an elf, there are several vital personal safety precautions that we must ensure are taken. Thus this guide is being distributed to the masses.
The first and most vital tip, pun intended, are the use of metal ear protectors. While they will not stop the Orc from nibbling, they will ensure that no ears are removed for later snacking and we do not have to endure the agony of regrowing them. Contact your local Dwarven smith, as they are quite adept at fashioning and fitting such devices.
The next piece of equipment is scent blocker. The natural smell of Elven folk is a natural olfactory draw for the Orcs. After conducting numerous scent tests with both Elven and Orc volunteers we have determined the following: Flower, mint, or licorice scent blockers have been effectively proven to mask our natural smell and prevent unwanted sniffing of Elven persons which could lead to awkward or dangerous situations.*
The last piece of safety equipment is leather clothing. Green-dyed leather works best as most Orcs eschew vegetables and focus on meat dishes only.
• Many thanks to the Elven "Smell" volunteers for their courage and their ignorance of the small print clauses contained within the Consent Form.
2. Greetings by Class Rank
Orcish society has three major class ranks:
• Ruling Classes – Clan leaders and their families
• Warrior Class – Fearsome Orc warriors
• Merchant Class – Traders, Diplomats, etc
We will look at each class greeting individually:
• Ruling Class Greetings:
Orc clans value strength and respect above all else. When meeting the ruling class of most clans, Elves should bow but retain eye contact with the Ruler in order to show strength and respect, but not subservience. When meeting an unknown clan, Elven women should curtsy, Elven males should bow. After the initial greeting of each person, a bow as listed above will suffice.
• Warrior class Greetings:
Orc warriors are fearsome, tireless and, when the moon is full and the planets in alignment, honorable. They value the same in others. When meeting an Orc warrior, their standard greeting is a low five slap delivered to their non weapon hand.
• Merchant Class Greetings:
The Orc merchant class is probably the most recognized, as they have more interaction with the other races of Elgea. They can be found in trade hubs, faction hubs, scouting the land, or harvesting skins and various animal parts. Standard Greeting Protocol is to say "Throm-Ka". If the Orc answers back with the same words and extends their non- weapon hand, a low five slap is then proper. If no answer is given by the Orc, simply nod and be on your way. Also, to be safe, leave your gold behind.
3. Meaty Bits
Orcs wear armor specifically designed to frighten and intimidate their enemies. Often times they will hang mementos from their armor to mark a victory. Their weapons are designed to inflict the most amount of carnage possible. They revel in completely abolishing their enemies and wading through the bloodbath.
In order to avoid becoming a part of the aforementioned bloodbath yourself, all Elven warriors are instructed to carry pouches of fresh, meaty bits to give to Orc warriors after battles, thus avoiding becoming a main dish in the post battle feast.
There may come a point in battle in which Orcs enter a "berserker" stage. While it bodes well for their allies, their enemies should quake with fear. An Orc, in this stage, will not recognize friend or foe. Therfore, simply fight by their non- weapon side and use the meaty bits as a restorative after the berserker rage has ended. They will have expended a huge amount of energy during this phase and will need the meat to restore their strength.
4. Large Bodies of Water
This section is dedicated to water. Contrary to public sentiment, Orcs love large bodies of water. Their favorite bodies of water happen to be located in large black cauldrons over roaring fires. Most Orc encampments have at least four cauldrons boiling at any one time.
Should a first time visitor, or unknown diplomat ask about this, they will be told that they are kept for laundry use and various other cleaning tasks. This is indeed one purpose which the cauldrons can be put to use, but their primary function is for preparation of the post battle feast. (See Meaty Bits section above).
Most Orc have no fear of small lakes or rivers as they can easily ford them. However most Orcs, due to sheer bone density and mass are unable to swim and avoid oceans at all costs. Should an ocean voyage be necessary, the best idea is to use Mammoth tranquilizers on any Orc shipmates so as to prevent any berserker rages, which would obviously result in loss of life and ship.
4. Orc Ceremonies
Orc clans have many public and private ceremonies. Public ceremonies include: Crowning Ceremony, Rites of Passage, Warrior Induction, Feats of Strength, and post battle feasts. While the standard protocols listed above apply, the nature of these particular public functions, can safely preclude the pouches of meaty bits. However, avoidance of any large pots of water is a must.
You will also be required to hoot, holler, stomp, dance by firelight, drink grog, eat meat, and release your inner warrior to celebrate. Do not worry about messes; Kobolds are effective janitors, in addition to being war fodder.
Private ceremonies, such as: Namings, Matings, New Clans, and so on are a more somber affair. The pinnacle of good manners are required and it is an honor to be asked to participate in these ceremonies. Your role will be one of a guardian so full dress armor is required. You will also be asked to provide a feast contribution.
Any animal larger than a wolf will suffice. Larger animals are viewed as a sign of your level of respect for the parties or Orc friends involved in the ceremonies. A wooly mammoth is viewed as the largest sign of respect. It is also a good method for testing the effectiveness of Mammoth Tranquilizer.
Author's Note:
I began this manual as a way to safeguard new elves joining The Colony when dealing with our Orc Brethern. First exposure to an Orc clan can be somewhat intimidating. However, it became apparent that the many other elves of Elgea could benefit from this manual.
I therefore asked for and was granted an audience with our illustrious Fearless Leader and put said proposal in front of him. After much thought and consideration, the benevolent Kale Weathers granted me permission to publish this manual world-wide.
Fearless Leader's Note: *Author rolls eyes*
I was not asked, nor consulted on this work. Memos were not passed along, and courtesy copies were not forwarded. Therefore, no thought or consideration was ever actually given. I am a prisoner in my own alliance. Help me.
My most gracious thanks go to:
Kale Weathers: Benevolent and Fearless TCOL Leader
Mr. Kumomoto Sir: for his unending support of this project.
Tansiraine: My Elven Sista, for her unwavering friendship through this process.
Any typo's or grammatical errors are the sole property of the author.
Also, look for our upcoming publications: Summer of 2014
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This will save many a elf and gives great information on how to protect your ears!! Which is still an ongoing issue even with the out reach programs that are in place.
Inter species relations will be better cause of the straight forward information and no nonsense way of explaining how to survive.
Kudos to Ashtar for undertaking this very serious subject of Elf safety.
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Well done Ash. I should point out that orks have evolved and some have now figured out that ear defenders can be removed. so while they might be adequate at stopping the more inexperienced orclings, it wont stop all of us!!! Im coming for ya earzzzz WAAAARGHH!!!
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*puts on a helmet AND ear guards, wears green leather before she gathers the courage to post*
Bravo and well done, Elves will hold you in high esteem and sing your praises for saving Elven lives.
Thank you! :)
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Thank you Starry - nice to know that elves everywhere will be a bit safer now.
And Bansisdead - LOL Silly Orc - you are a Dominion member - Look at page 14, paragraph 5, subsection 14 picture of Dominion Charter - NO EAR NIBBLING ALLOWED.
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"typo's" shouldn't have an apostrophe. I trust that was a ytpo.
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This is wonderful, Ashtar!! I look forward to further publications...nice work!
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Yes. Truly marvelous, Ash!
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You know aswell as I do Kale intentionally omitted any pictures from our charter so we orks couldn't read it. We orks are oppressed and discriminated against at every opportunity by mean elves and ummies! Orks demand equality, and pictures...
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We thought that the educated orks could read for the uneducated ones.
Clearly, we expected too much from the orks. This is probably brought about from a misguided belief on the number of educated orks.
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Adam Pattantyus, 47, a clean-technology businessman, sees Obama as a "peer" and views the wave of support for him more as a changing of the guard than a gimmick or a reflection of voter desperation.
"I think change is in the air," Pattantyus said. "This is a confluence of events. There's Barack Obama who becomes the holder of the change, and then people connect their own hopes with what he represents."


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I wanted to say that I appreciate the nice community that we have here, thanks to Amanda and Merrill and everyone involved in food52. I know that we can continue to be helpful as well as kind in our responses. It is wonderful to be able to learn new things every day. I hope that everyone's holidays are all that they want them to be. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks so much, Bella -- we're so glad you're enjoying the community of food52. We're biased, of course, but we love it here, as well. Happy holidays!
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Admissions Announces Winner of Great Commoner Essay Competition
December 14, 2017 – Bryan College's admissions department has officially announced the winner of the Great Commoner Essay Competition: Laurel McLaughlin.
The Great Commoner Essay Competition is held as part of the invitation-only Bryan College Scholarship Weekend. Prospective students from all over the country convene on Bryan's Dayton campus to see the college for themselves and to compete for valuable scholarship opportunities. One of these opportunities comes through an essay that interested students are required to write on campus during the weekend. According to the admissions webpage, "Students participating in this competition will receive an essay prompt developed by Bryan College faculty and have two hours to develop and complete their essay response." The essay topic is kept secret until writing time comes, making this a true test of skill and clear thinking.
And the prize? A full-tuition scholarship to Bryan College.
This year's winner is Laurel McLaughlin of Little Rock, Ark.. Laurel says that after being notified, her first reaction was disbelief. "I am certainly honored to have been chosen as the winner of this contest," Laurel reflects. She explains, "I did not expect to win. Once past the initial shock, I just felt extremely grateful for such a generous award from Bryan, for the years of training in writing from my wonderful teachers, and most of all for God's gracious providence in giving me this amazing opportunity."
Although Laurel has not yet decided on a major, she is considering English or liberal arts as her field of study when she attends Bryan. She is enthusiastic about studying her interests – such as history, music, and English – in greater depth than she was able to during high school. She says, "I look forward to growing spiritually alongside fellow believers, growing in maturity by taking on new responsibilities, making new friends, and (of course) learning!"
Laurel's hobbies include reading, knitting, creating art, and playing video games; one of her very favorite pastimes is music – listening, composing, singing, and developing her piano and cello performance skills.
"Calling the essay winner has become a highlight of my year!" exclaimed Admissions Director Joshua Hood. "Laurel is a very deserving winner and will no doubt succeed in every academic endeavor. We are excited to welcome her as a Bryan Lion in 2018!"
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FACT: Washington's Letters to Family and Friends who lost spouses and children to tragic circumstances present an amazingly grasp of theology that puts Washington ON PAR with Calvin, Wesley and Spurgeon!
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> "...I submit to with the most 'Perfect Resignation...Upon Every Dispensation of Providence'..."
[SOURCE: George Washington to his cousin & Mount Vernon farm manager, Lund Washington, 5/29/1779, The Writings of George Washington, 15:180-181)].
"...Rank'd among many other 'Signal Interpositions of Providence, and must serve to inspire every reflecting Mind with Confidence.
No Man has a 'More Perfect Reliance on the Allwise, and Powerful Dispensations of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks His Aid more necessary...
If I can acquire the good wishes and prayers of our American Friends I shall think myself double happy; happy in their good opinion, happy; in a conscious Integrity….
[SOURCE: George Washington, to Reverend William Gordon, 5/13/1776, The Writings of George Washington, 37:526)].
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New: Cool Docs, Harmonious Dorks, and an Art Collective
A handful of terrific documentaries make their way to DVD this month, most notably Richard Press' acclaimed Bill Cunningham New York (Zeitgest Films; now available), a portrait of the New York photographer who chronicles everything from eccentric street fashion to the schmanciest Manhattan affairs. Cunningham has a keen eye for style, matched by the director's skill at storytelling.
Another tastemaker is chronicled in Vidal Sassoon: The Movie (Phase 4 Films; now available), which examines the bold stylist who completely changed the look of women's hairstyles and whose impact on the culture deserves the evaluation it gets in this fascinating doc. (Where would Rosemary's Baby have been without Mia Farrow's legendary Sassoon bob?)
A delightful doc that may have escaped your notice in theaters, but which definitely merits a look, is Make Believe: The Battle to Become the World's Best Teen Magician (Firefly Films/Level 22; available September 20), and if the word "magician" made you flinch, trust me, you'll be won over by these kids and their drive (some might say obsession) to become the best at legerdemain. It's from the folks behind The King of Kong, if that helps.
Two new performance-based films are out as well: Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Magnolia Home Entertainment; now available) follows the ginger comic and all of Team Coco as they tour the country on the "Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television" tour, while Forever Plaid: The Movie (Flatiron Film Company; available September 20) brings the long-running doo-wop musical hit to your home theater.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the guiding force behind HitRECord Reollection: Volume 1, a DVD/CD/book featuring short films, music, and poems from his online art collective hitRECord. Some of this comes off as a bit precious, but it's an ambitious project that's bound to have something in it for all tastes. (Some of the higher-profile collaborators include Sean Lennon and Brick director Rian Johnson.)
There are also some great new foreign films on DVD, whether you like them arty (Le Quattro Volte, now available from Kino-Lorber) or old-fashioned and sentimental (Bride Flight, available September 20 from Music Box Films). And while it's neither foreign nor obscure, let me be the millionth person to mention that the hilarious Bridesmaids comes out September 20 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Classic: All's Welles That Ends Well
I don't feel like I'm exaggerating in the slightest when I say that Orson Welles' Citizen Kane (Warner Home Video; now available) remains, after 70 years, the greatest movie ever made. And this anniversary collection does right by the classic, featuring not just the epic film's Blu-Ray debut but also the Oscar-nominated doc The Battle over Citizen Kane, as well as the HBO movie RKO 281, along with commentaries, interviews, reproductions of studio memos and publicity materials, and much more.
Just in time for the remake comes the Blu-Ray of Sam Peckinpah's controversial Straw Dogs (MGM/Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment) on its 40th anniversary, and while Trainspotting (Lionsgate; now available) is still a mere 15 years old, seeing Ewan McGregor's boyish face on the cover made me feel just a little bit older.
Other classic titles include Bad Dreams (packaged with Visiting Hours in a double-feature DVD from Shout Factory; now available), director Andrew Fleming's creepy cult fave, the exceptionally bizarre drug drama Blue Sunshine (Flatiron Film Company; available September 20), and from 20th Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment's movies-on-demand roster, Hickey & Boggs (Bill Cosby and Robert Culp team up with a script by young Walter Hill) and August (Anthony Hopkins directs, stars in, and even scores an adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, transplanted to Wales).
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One of my favorite new shows of recent years is ABC's Happy Endings — and since it kind of snuck onto TV towards the end of last season, I was thrilled to hear that it would be returning this fall. If you haven't already availed yourself to this smart and laugh-out-loud funny show, featuring an extraordinary comic ensemble, then run, do not walk, to pick up Happy Endings: The Complete First Season (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; available September 20). The hipster-mocking episode, which ends with a Dawn of the Dead parody, will be enough to get you hooked.
If you like your sitcoms a little more vintage, Mill Creek Entertainment has released the first and second seasons (both now available) of Roseanne, a show as ground-breaking as All in the Family when it came to pushing the envelope of small-screen humor. These new collections feature interviews with John Goodman and other behind-the-scenes goodies.
Warner Archive digs up two made-for-TV chillers: the campy The Phantom of Hollywood, set at a past-its-prime movie lot and shot at the MGM studio during that legendary facility's waning days, with Peter Lawford and Jackie Coogan, as well as Sweet Hostage, part of the "Martin Sheen has a creepy relationship with a young woman" trilogy, alongside Badlands and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. (Sheen's titular victim is none other than Linda Blair.)
And as the new fall season gets rolling, get caught up with your favorite shows' most recent stuff with Glee: The Complete Second Season and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Complete Season 6 (Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment; both now available).
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The Hubble Space Telescope peered 3 billion miles into space and found a fourth, previously unseen moon orbiting Pluto.
As moons go, it is tiny — only an estimated 8 to 21 miles across, compared to Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which is 648 miles across. It is located between Nix and Hydra, which range from 20 to 70 miles.
The new moon was first seen on June 28 in a photo taken with Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 and confirmed in subsequent Hubble pictures taken on July 3 and July 18. For now, scientists are calling it P4.
"I find it remarkable that Hubble's cameras enabled us to see such a tiny object so clearly from a distance of more than 3 billion miles (5 billion km)," said Mark Showalter of the SETI Institute in Mountain View, Calif., who led the observing program with the Hubble.
Pluto was long considered the ninth planet in our solar system, but was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. The downgrade came after the word "planet" was for the first time defined as an object in the solar system that must be round, must orbit a star, and must clear out its neighborhood.


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Hope you noticed the Civic Voice logo at the top of the page. The new national organisation for Civic Societies is progressing well and gaining recognition in areas where it will have influence. Members of The National Trust may have seen in their magazine an article by Griff Rhys Jones entitled "Power to the Nimby activist!".
Griff Rhys Jones argues that we should not back off from protecting our backyards when developers,local government and central government are pushing through schemes that are insensitive and harm communities.
A change of government seems to be bringing a change in the planning process an example being the declassification of gardens as brown field sites. This will give residents a stronger case if they object to a particular 'in-filling' proposal.
If more decisions are to be devolved to local communities it does require us all to become engaged in the process for we can make a difference.
Buntingford will face a major challenge when the Sainsbury site is subject to a planning application. There is the potential to create a high quality village with mixed housing,leisure facilities,schools,retail outlets and employment opportunities. The real threat is a mammoth supermarket which will be disastrous for our High Street and economy. Just look at Royston as an example.
As part of the "Community Pride Initiative" the Civic Society is embarking on a membership drive which aims to support our young people. During this year for each new joiner the Civic Society will donate £ 10.00 to the Buntingford & District Youth Club to improve its facilities.( to maximum £ 1000.00 ) If you are a member recruit a neighbour, if you are simply a Journal reader join today! You will help the youngsters and also have a vehicle through which to challenge unacceptable developments.


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The StartX Files: Real Live Trolling
On the South Shore Railroad...[Author's note: If you're wondering where the next installment for Word to the Wise is, I must apologize here and now for not being able to present it to you this week. Several events, including a family emergency that necessitated a sudden trip to Chicago, prevented me from getting the review done in time. I did, however, manage to have an interesting encounter along the way that I'd like to share with you this week. The Applix Words review will be here next week, same bat-time, same bat-channel.]
The voices behind me on the train were annoying, to say the least. They had started their whispering as soon as they'd boarded the train and seen me working on my wife's laptop, which I was consigned to use on my trip to Chicago last week.
This laptop, which has served the family in good stead for about a year now, is-by my wife's unilateral decision-declared to be Linux free. Being that I love and respect my wife (which is husband code-speak for I don't want to get into it with her) I have honored her request and left Windows on this machine. Normally, this does not affect me, but when the screen on my Linux laptop decides to take a powder the night before I am to leave on an unscheduled trip, it sort of rears its ugly head.
Left with a ton of writing to do, I faced the choice of blowing off my entire work schedule (definitely preferred) or doing my work on the Windows laptop. Guess which one I picked.
So, I'm sitting there, typing away on a writing assignment and wondering how I will get the Applix Words review done, when these two yahoos behind me start speaking derisively (in not so low tones) of the laptop I am working on. My wife, sitting next to me, sees my ears turning pink and urges me not to say anything to them.
That's like spitting at a forest fire.
After about 15 minutes of this behavior, I save the document I am working on and turn around to face the two teenage boys snorting and giggling behind me. After all, we are almost to our destination station.
"Problem, boys?"
Apparently not thinking this old guy would actually confront them, they clammed up for a second, wondering if I was some sort of knife-wielding psycho. When it became clear to them that at least I was not holding a knife, they started laughing again.
"Nothing, man, nothing. We're sorry," one of them said, trying to keep a straight face.
Not entirely mollified, I pressed on. "Seriously, is there something funny about a guy trying to get some work done?"
The other kid snorted again and smirked. He whispered sotto voce to his companion: "if you can get any work done on Winbloze."
Saints preserve me, I appeared to have found some militant OS geeks! Suddenly a two-hour train trip to Chicago was no longer going to be boring. I could practically hear my wife rolling her eyes beside me.
I wanted to see which camp they were in, so I played dumb. "Winblozes? What's that?"
"It's what you're using on your laptop, man! It totally sucks!"
They would get no argument from me, but I still thought they were being pretty rude.
"Ah, I see" I pretended to ponder. "And what would you use on a laptop?"
They looked at each other, realizing their fun was taking a new turn. These were no dummies I was talking to, rude or no. They somehow sensed the trap I was laying for them. Maybe it was the glee dancing in my eyes.
"Never mind, you probably never heard of it," the first one said.
One more try. "No, no, I'm really interested." "Well we use something cooler, something that works really well!"
"Yeah, and it's totally free to use!"
Oh, please let this be what I think...
"Well, what's it called?" I asked.
"It's called Linux, man. It rocks!"
Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of war!
When they named the operating system of choice, they did not pronounce it the way Linus does on the sound sample in sndconf. Nor did they use the typical Midwestern "Lih-nux" that most of the people around here use. No, these two knuckleheads pronounced it "Leye-nux," with a long i. I could not believe my good fortune!
"Leyenux, eh?" I reply in kind. "Seems to me I've heard of that. It's that UNIX-based operating system, right? The one with the hat?"
They rolled their eyes at me. "You're thinking of Red Hat Leyenux," the second one explained as if speaking to a small child. "There are lots of different kinds of Leyenux, Red Hat's just the big commercial sellout."
I figured I would see how far into this militant pose they were going to go. My wife is pinching my leg trying to get me to stop. She has this thing about hurting small animals that is apparently motivating her now. "So which kind is best to use?"
The other one chimes in now with "Leyenux-Mandrake! It's the best one, hands down. It can do everything a Windows machine can."
I had to give them points for this one. If they had said CorelLinux, I might have ended the conversation then and there. Still, the train was starting to slow down. I began to pack up my things. "I don't know, guys, it seems that I have heard some pretty bad stuff about Leyenux. How it's not very easy to install, doesn't run a lot of applications..." I trailed off, letting them take the bait.
They launched into the standard diatribe: that Leyenux was far superior to Windows (though not how), that you could run it on any machine, that you could actually get to the source code and manipulate it if you wanted to. Clearly, these guys were well-versed in the Linux fanatic mantra.
But it was time to go. I had never trolled in person before and I found it to be rather empty experience. I told myself that these boys started it, but who was I to egg them on so? Why should I ambush them unsuspectingly?
"...and Leyenux will kick Windows' ass anytime, anyplace!" they finished.
Oh, yes, now I remembered why.
"Well, guys, you certainly give an unconvincing argument. I'd like to congratulate you for getting out there and spreading the word to the masses, but instead your actions today would have likely alienated anyone who was unfamiliar with Linux, so no thanks are coming from me."
The superior looks on their stubbly little faces faltered a bit as I closed the trap.
"If you really want to tell people how cool Linux is, don't just sit there and spout off useless fanaticism. Explain to people why open source and free software are beneficial to them. Talk in real numbers, real advantages. You can't just spray out silly comments like 'Linux will kick Windows ass' and expect people to respond positively. Anyone with half a brain could come back with a just as stupid argument and point out to you that Linux has been around since 1991, just as long as Windows, so why hasn't it happened yet? It's had 10 years to kick Windows' ass, and it hasn't in the desktop space. What are you going to say to that? Are you going to say that Linux has not headed for that direction except in recent years? Are you going to point out Linux's very strong deployment in the server and embedded spaces? Or are you just going to sit there and spew out mocking and hateful little comments trying to boost your own sense of superiority?"
Their jaws dropped as the train stopped and I shouldered the laptop bag. My wife went down the aisle in front of me, sparing them one final glance of sympathy.
"The truth is, boys, you're going to have to do a lot better representation of Linux than what you just showed me here today. Your hearts may be in the right place, but the attitude has got to change. Or no one's going to want to listen to you at all."
And with that, I turned my back on them and walked off the train.
"Feel all better?" my wife asked me as I joined her at the platform.
"Yes, as a matter of fact," was my reply as we climbed the stairs to deal with a new crisis.


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"Cuando era joven y libre y mi imaginación no tenía límites, soñaba con cambiar el mundo.
"When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world." This passage was found written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the Crypts of Westminster Abbey


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The Advisory Board announced a competition for a World Heritage Song in spring 2007. The winning contribution was made by Kari Laaksoharju in Finnish. The song has been translated into Swedish by Lars Huldén and into English by Mats Huldén.
Bo Lund has written down the Finnish lyrics and the notes and you can download the Swedish and the English text separately.