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What is the number of $n$ by $m$ zero-one matrices that avoid a $2$ by $2$ sub-matrix of all ones?
For the motivation, I'm trying to generate nontrivial examples of differential posets, which are locally finite, ranked, and equipped with a $\mathbb Z$-linear operator $Ux = \sum_{y \gtrdot x} y$.
By restricting to $R_n$, the set of elements of rank $n$, we get a map $U_n: \mathbb Z[R_n] \to \mathbb Z[R_{n+1}]$ ($\mathbb Z[R_n]$ is the free vector space with basis vectors indexed by elements in $R_n$.) The main condition differential posets satisfy is $U_n^t U_n - U_{n-1} U_{n-1}^t = I$, which is called the differential condition.
Since knowing $U$ give complete information about the poset, I'm trying to recursively generate $U_n$--given $U_{n-1}$, figure out all the matrices $U_n$ that satisfies the differential condition above. It turns out that the differential condition forces $U_n$ to avoid a $2$ by $2$ sub-matrix of all ones. I'd like to be able to use this fact to prune my search space (which is frickin huge), but it might be more trouble than it's worth, and hence I'm asking the question.
Also, if anyone knows a better way to generate all such differential posets, I'd love to know.
EDIT: By avoid, I mean when you restrict to two rows and two columns, you get all 1s. Answers to the other question are still good to know though!

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The Arthashastra
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An Extraordinary Detailed Manual On Statecraft And The Science Of Living By One Of Classical India'S Greatest Minds, Kautilya, Also Known As Chanakya And Vishnugupta, Wrote The Arthashastra Not Later Than 150 Ad Though The Date Has Not Been Conclusively Established. Legend Has It That He Was Either A Brahmin From Kerala Or From North India; However, It Is Certain That Kautilya Was The Man Who Destroyed The Nanda Dynasty And Installed Chandragupta Maurya As The King Of Magadha. A Master Strategist Who Was Well-Versed In The Vedas And Adept At Creating Intrigues And Devising Political Stratagems, Kautilya'S Genius Is Reflected In His Arthashastra Which Is The Most Comprehensive Treatise Of Statecraft Of Classical Times.
The Text Contains Fifteen Books Which Cover Numerous Topics Viz., The King; A Complete Code Of Law; Foreign Policy; Secret And Occult Practices And So On. The Arthashastra Is Written Mainly In Prose But Also Incorporates 380 Shlokas.
Artha, Literally Wealth, Is One Of Four Supreme Aims Prescribed By Hindu Tradition. However, It Has A Much Wider Significance And The Material Well-Being Of Individuals Is Just A Part Of It. In Accordance With This, Kautilya'S Arthashastra Maintains That The State Or Government Of A Country Has A Vital Role To Play In Maintaining The Material Status Of Both The Nation And Its People. Therefore, A Significant Part Of The Arthashastra Has To Do With The Science Of Economics. When It Deals With The Science Of Politics, The Arthashastra Describes In Detail The Art Of Government In Its Widest Sense The Maintenance Of Law And Order As Also Of An Efficient Administrative Machinery.
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The Kautilyan State and Society 2 7
Introductory Sections
The State and its Constituent Elements
The King
The Wellorganized State
Treasury Sources of Revenue Accounts and Audit
Civil Service Regulations
The Departments of the Government
Covert Operations
Foreign Policy
Defence and War
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Cirrhosis of the Liver
cirrhosis (sərō´səs), degeneration of tissue in an organ resulting in fibrosis, with nodule and scar formation. The term is most often used in relation to the liver, because that organ is most often involved in cirrhosis. Cirrhosis of the liver interferes with the liver's metabolism of nutrients, detoxification of the blood, bile production, and other normal functions (see liver); its damage is irreversible.
The most prevalent form of cirrhosis of the liver, portal cirrhosis, appears most often in middle-aged males with a history of chronic alcoholism and is caused in part by protein deficiency (specifically choline), a type of malnutrition common in alcoholics. Protein deprivation is also responsible for kwashiorkor, a nutritional deficiency with symptoms resembling those of cirrhosis of the liver. A major cause of cirrhosis worldwide is infection by the hepatitis B virus. Biliary cirrhosis is a type caused by disruption of bile flow and is more common in women. Other causes include schistosomiasis and hemochromatosis, a hereditary iron storage disease.
Failure of liver function results in ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), increased albumin and blood protein, gastrointestinal disturbances, bleeding, emaciation, portal hypertension, enlargement of the liver and spleen, jaundice, edema, and obstruction of the venous circulation with distention of the veins. It is not uncommon for greatly distended veins in the esophagus to rupture and cause massive hemorrhage. Treatment is first aimed at any reversible underlying disease. Supportive measures include avoidance of alcohol, a diet with adequate protein, vitamin supplements, transfusions to replace any blood loss, and removal of accumulated fluid. Beta-blockers, such as propranolol, have been shown to be effective in reducing the rate of gastrointestinal bleeding, one of the most lethal complications of cirrhosis.


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Shantytown Heritage Park
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Shantytown Heritage Park is a village constructed and opened in the early 1970s it consists of 30 re-created historic buildings, born out of the desire of the Greymouth community to preserve the West Coast Goldmining history. Over the years they have gifted a collection of thousands of artefacts. Shantytown has lots to offer including a Stream Train ride, Gold panning, Chinatown, short walks and also King Dick's café to enjoy a lovely lunch or snack why you explore the history.
Living history in a recreated gold-rush village. Real experiences, real stories and a warm welcome awaits you…
Shantytown is conveniently located between the West Coast's major towns, Greymouth and Hokitika – just 3kms off the main road (SH6). Open 8.30am to 5pm daily.
Visit the Museum, Steam Collection and Foundry, enjoy a Steam Train ride, visit Chinatown and the Sawmill, watch the Holographic Theatre and take the opportunity to go panning for Gold.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Eric Alpenfels, PGA, will present two, new high-impact instruction workshops at the 2012 PGA Expo on Monday, Aug. 20, 4:00-6:00 p.m., just prior to the PGA Expo Demo Night at the Callaway Golf Center, located just off the Las Vegas Strip. A widely-recognized PGA teaching professional and director of the Pinehurst Golf Academy and instruction at Pinehurst Resort, Alpenfels will offer proven training techniques used to motivate, encourage and develop skills and participation of junior and women golfers in the workshops "The Players of Tomorrow" and "Connecting with Her."
"We are pleased to work with The PGA of America and Eric Alpenfels to offer these exciting new instruction workshops under the umbrella of the industry-wide Golf 2.0 program," said PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions Industry Vice President John McGeary. "The workshops are a valuable addition to a full menu of PGA Expo resources and specifically designed to help PGA Professionals build membership and drive revenue."
Complimentary transportation will be provided to the new instruction workshops from the host exhibition venue, the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, and the workshops will be given under cover at the Callaway Golf Center with complimentary beverages and additional professional networking opportunities provided. The annual PGA Expo Demo Night begins immediately following the final workshop where PGA Professionals and golf buyers will be able to field test the latest equipment, training aids and accessories first hand, 6:00–9:00 p.m., at the Center's two-tiered 113-stall, lighted driving range, plus the putting and chipping greens.
Registration is limited to first 75 professionals and will be $75 for both workshops, or $50.00 for attendees registering for a full PGA Expo Education Conference pass. Two MSR credits may be earned by PGA Professionals for participating in the instruction workshops. Register at pgaexpo.com/instructionworkshop.
Eric Alpenfels is the director of the Pinehurst Golf Academy and golf instruction at Pinehurst Resort. He is a Class "A" member of the PGA of America and has been part of the Pinehurst family since 1985. His expertise has earned him recognition from Golf Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Teachers in America," Golf Digest as one of "America's 50 Greatest Teachers" and U.S. Kids Golf as one of the "Top 50 Teachers for Kids." Eric's activities beyond the fairways of Pinehurst are extensive, and include speaking engagements, contributions to industry publications and participation as an Adjunct Facility of the PGA of America Education Department. In partnership with Dr. Bob Christina, The Golf Academy is conducting research to pioneer the development of new practice techniques and innovative drills. He recently co-authored "Instinct Putting" with Dr. Bob Christina and Dr. Cary Heath.
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For more than 20 years, golf industry leaders have come to the PGA Expo in the second-half of the golf season to source new merchandise and vendors, test the latest equipment and training aids, learn new teaching and business methods from proven industry experts and network among peers and industry executives.
In 2012, PGA Professionals and buyers will be able to field test the latest equipment, training aids and accessories first hand during the PGA Expo Demo Night, Aug. 20, 6:00–9:00 p.m., at the Callaway Golf Center, just off the Las Vegas Strip.
More than 250 golf companies and brands will present and demonstrate their latest merchandise in upscale, exhibit displays in the Venetian Ballroom on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Attendees can test equipment on the show floor at the expanded Golf Performance & Training Center; uncover the newest merchandise at the New Product Zone; and network with colleagues among displays of the latest golf fashion lines in the new attendee networking lounge. Each morning begins with a new keynote industry presentation and attendees can participate in a comprehensive education conference. Additionally, the popular PGA Expo Industry Reception will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Lagasse Stadium in the Palazzo Las Vegas Resort.
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February, 09,2013
Research In Motion (now Blackberry) has eventually come out with its long awaited BlackBerry OS 10(latest BlackBerry Operating System). This brought about a concurrent launch of new BlackBerry OS 10 Phones as revealed on the 30th of January, 2013 to be sold first in the UK. The OS took over a period of 15 months to develop and was postponed from the earlier expected date of launch which ought to have been the last quarter of 2012.
The first phones to carry the BB OS 10 are the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10. The BlackBerry Z10 is a 4.2inch touch screen Smartphone while the Q10 is smaller with 3.1inch AMOLED touch screen and a physical keyboard.
The basic thing that differentiates a gadget in the like of Computers and Smartphones is the Operating System (OS). This serves as the platform on which every other software such as Applications runs and thereby displays the beauty and the distinctiveness of the gadget. Hence the much celebrated Apple iPhone , iPad series and the Android based gadgets came into prominence all because of their Operating systems.
In the light of the foregoing, the BlackBerry OS 10 Phones are expected to showcase the cutting edge Operating System, a killer Application capable of outperforming its competitors such as iOS and Android based phones.
The BlackBerry OS 10 Phones demonstrate a new approach or a departure from what BlackBerry Smartphone OS is known for and perhaps a slightly steep learning curve. However if you are used to Smartphone as a number of analysts have rightly pointed out, it is a matter of playing around with the phone Applications and in a couple of hours you get to know it all.
The Blackberry OS 10 Phones came with a new home screen interface. The BlackBerry Z10 4.2 inch locked screen with time, date, notifications, upcoming calendar events and a camera icon for a quick snap shot displayed on the background of a blue gradient interface. The only thing is nothing can be done on them until when the screen is unlocked. The icons are large enough and eye catchy. Eight applications can run same time while four of it can be optimised in small windows on the screen simultaneously.
This kind of advanced multi-tasking environment afford users the ease of switching from one Application already open to another without necessarily closing it if perhaps there is a need to come back to it. Worthy of note also on the screen interface is the easy of navigation from one application to the other without having to resort to the buttons.
According to Thorsten Heins the BlackBerry Chief Executive, the aim for the new BlackBerry 10 OS Hub is to create something different from rival phones. These enable users to "flow" through the Application using swipes and on the screen gestures than having to switch in and out of Applications.
The BlackBerry Hub brings together in one platform messages and notifications from different messaging centres such as email account, twitter, Facebook, Linkedln, SMS messages and BlackBerry Messenger in one inbox. With one click away you can access any of these notifications.
In BlackBerry OS 10 Phones two key terms are prominent when it comes to home screen navigation. These are "Flow" and "Peek". Flow is a concept that depicts that one can navigate through to different Applications by gesture alone without hardware resorting hardware buttons. Why Peek depicts the gesture that reveals notifications in the form of SMS or other icons embedded in the Hub.
The BlackBerry Messenger receives an upgrade on the BlackBerry OS 10 platform. It is now possible to exchange video messages (video chatting) in addition to the upgrade that came with BlackBerry OS 7 which made audio messaging available.
Another striking improvement brought about by the BlackBerry OS 10 which has been one of the major shortcomings of the then RIM products is the Web Browser. The new Web Browser is very fast and matches head to head with its competitors.
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The fuqaha' are agreed that it is haraam to have intercourse with a menstruating woman in her vagina, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"keep away from women during menses and go not unto them till they are purified (from menses and have taken a bath)."
[al-Baqarah 2:222]
And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Do everything except intercourse." Narrated by Muslim (455). Al-Nawawi narrated that there was consensus on this point.
It is haraam to have intercourse with a woman in her back passage, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And when they have purified themselves, then go in unto them as Allaah has ordained for you (go in unto them in any manner as long as it is in their vagina)"
[al-Baqarah 2:222]
i.e., in the front passage, which is the place of tilth. This is confirmed by the verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Your wives are a tilth for you, so go to your tilth, when or how you will"
[al-Baqarah 2:223]
The back passage is not the place of tilth.
There are ahaadeeth which indicate that it is haraam to have intercourse with a woman in her back passage. It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Cursed be the one who has intercourse with his wife in her back passage." Narrated by Ahmad and Abu Dawood (2162); classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
See also question no. 1103.
The scholars have stated that it is permissible to enjoy that which is between a woman's thighs and between the buttocks, without penetrating the back passage.
Imam al-Shaafa'i said in al-Umm (8/257):
With regard to enjoying what is between the buttocks without penetrating, there is nothing wrong with that. End quote.
Ibn Qudaamah said in al-Mughni (7/226):
There is nothing wrong with enjoying that which is between the buttocks without penetrating, because the Sunnah forbids the back passage, and applies only to that. And it is haraam because it is harmful, and that applies only to the back passage, so the prohibition applies only to that. End quote.
It says in Rawd al-Taalib:
What the husband is allowed to enjoy of his wife:
He may enjoy everything except her anal sphincter, even that which is between the buttocks. As for enjoying the anal sphincter it is haraam to have intercourse there, because of the report which says: "Allaah is not too shy to tell the truth; do not have intercourse with women in their back passages." Narrated and classed as saheeh by al-Shaafa'i. End quote.
It says in Asna al-Mataalib (3/185):
The words "As for having intercourse in her anal sphincter…" – such as if part of the tip of the penis disappears into it. End quote.
Based on this, there is nothing wrong with what was asked about, subject to the condition that there be no risk of the tip of the penis or part of it entering the back passage, for that is haraam.
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November 1, 2012: Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners, calls the ING New York City Marathon "America's Race." From a participant, marketing and media perspective, it's hard to argue with that.
This year, ESPN will offer the first national live coverage of the Marathon since 1993 via a deal that currently runs through the 2016 Marathon.
"For most runners, at an elite level, this is the career-defining race, the race of a lifetime," said John Anderson, ESPN SportsCenter anchor, who will be working with Hannah Storm as lead commentators on ESPN2.
More than 47,000 participants will seek to cover a 26.2 mile course that runs through all five boroughs of New York City — beginning in Staten Island and ending in Manhattan. The $853,000 in prize purse is the largest in event history, according to NYRR, which oversees the NYC Marathon and numerous other races throughout the year.
Principal sponsors include Asics, United Airlines, Foot Locker, Nissan and Timex.
Signature and supporting sponsors include Coors Light, Dunkin' Donuts, Emerald Nuts, Gatorade Endurance, Subway, Philips,, Poland Spring, PowerBar, Snyder's Of Hanover, Tiffany and UPS.
A growing part of the ING NYC Marathon is the number of people who participate in the event to raise awareness and funds for more than 200 charities and causes. Last year, Marathon participants raised a record $34 million. This year, NYRR itself is literally running for a cause, donating $1 million to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. And title sponsor ING is donating an additional $500,000.
NYSportsJournalism spoke with Paul Bamundo, director of sports marketing, PR and partnerships for Subway Franchise Advertising Fund, about its alliance with the ING NYC Marathon and how it uses such "Famous Fans" as Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno and company spokesman Jared Fogel to broaden Subway's mantra of being "the official training restaurant of athletes everywhere."
(Editor's Note: The interview took place before Hurricane Sandy hit the New York-New Jersey area.)
NYSportsJournalism.com: What motivated Subway to sign a deal with NYRR and the ING NYC Marathon in 2010?
Paul Bamundo: It's a very participatory sport. It includes professional runners, athletes who train just to run in this event, everyday people who train and enter to test themselves. It is everything we look for to support our strategy of being the official training restaurant of athletes everywhere, which means not just professional athletes but people who eat healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
From a personal perspective, I was born in Brooklyn and I grew up in Staten Island, and I remember watching my dad run back in 1982 and 1983, which was the infancy of the Marathon. It is amazing to see what it has become. I am a big fan. The Marathon is my favorite day in New York. I had the pleasure of working with Mary (Wittenberg) and Ann (Ann Wells Crandall, NYRR evp-business development and strategic partnerships) before I joined Subway, so it was a natural fit for us to come on board with this type of property.
NYSJ: What has Subway learned pro and con from the first two races that you will be using this time?
PB: In Year One, the idea was to get Subway spokesman Jared Fogel involved. So Tony Pace (global chief marketing officer for Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund) and I approached Jared about training for and running in the 2010 Marathon. We weren't sure what his response would be, because it is a big commitment. Thankfully, he said yes. [Laughs.] Once that happened, we spoke with NYRR about becoming an official partner to incorporate marketing and signage with Jared before and during the event. And Jared certainly did is part, running in 5:15.
"It's everything we look for to support Subway being the official training restaurant of athletes everywhere, which means pros and people who maintain a healthy lifestyle."
NYSJ: Was that success a catalyst to expanding Subway marketing and support in 2011?
PB: Definitely. Last year, we had a whole marketing campaign that involved all of Subway's Famous Fans [athlete and celebrity marketing endorsers] asking who would run in the 2011 Marathon. We even went out to Hawaii during the NFL Pro Bowl to talk to our football guys if any of them would run. Ultimately, Apolo Ohno [Olympic multi-medal winning speed skater] was the one who answered the bell. So he trained. And we were able to get Michael Phelps involved in helping Apolo to train, which generated a lot of media attention. And then Apolo ran the Marathon in 3:25, which was pretty amazing considering that it was his first marathon event.
NYSJ: Why did Phelps' sisters become involved this year?
PB: We have been with Michael since before the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, and we were involved with Michael when he was in training for the Summer Olympics in London. We asked him if he would run in the 2012 Marathon, but he said he would be too busy to commit the amount of time needed to train. But he said that his sisters, Whitney and Hilary, who have both competed as athletes (Hilary has run Ironman triathlons, Whitney is a swimmer who was involved in tryouts for the 1996 Summer Games), would be interested. So he volunteer them! [Laughs.]
NYSJ: How come Whitney is running and not Hilary?
PB: Unfortunately, Hilary has a knee injury that will prevent her from running in the Marathon. But she was preparing to run in the 5K event the day before the Marathon with Jared. (Editor's Note: This event was cancelled due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy). What is an important part of the Marathon for us is that Subway will donate $26,200 to the Phelps Foundation, which is $1,000 for every mile that Whitney runs.
NYSJ: How has Subway's alliance Debbie Phelps evolved in marketing?
PB: We have been working with her since 2011, and we ran a commercial with Michael and Debbie before the 2012 Olympics. It was amazing to see the attention and the amount of press she received in London during the Olympics. Tony Pace and I were there with Debbie and the family. The day after Michael broke the record for most career medals (surpassing the 45-year-old record of 18 held by Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina) we were doing a media event with Debbie, and the turnout was unbelievable. It actually was more than we could handle in London. That's how tremendous the interest in her has become.
NYSJ: Has Subway's presence via marketing before and during the Marathon changed?
PB: We certainly have increased our presence and activation on the day of the event. And we have expand our pre- and post-Marathon marketing support. In 2010, our first year associated with the Marathon, We started to talk about it about a year out. We got a lot of positive feedback and felt as if we owned the course. We had pre- and post-TV commercials ready. We did a little bit with Jared on social media, and we saw our Facebook numbers jump. Last year, we got even more involved. We had someone from Twitter run in the Marathon along with his wife. This year they are running an ultra-marathon in India, so we are having someone else from Twitter run for us. We also talked with Facebook about expanding our Marathon integration. So we really are learning about and expanding our presence via social media. We have been promoting Team Subway.
NYSJ: What are you planning for the 2012 Marathon as far as TV and other traditional media?
PB: We will have pre- and post-Subway spots with Michael and his family. One of the things we are excited about is that we have been the official training restaurant of the New York City Marathon since 2010 and the official training restaurant of Michael Phelps since 2008. Now we are also the official training restaurant of the Phelps Family, including Michael, Hilary, Whitney and their mom, Debbie. The whole family is amazing. For us, they cover a lot of demographics.
NYSJ: What are you planning for the day of the event?
PB: We will have a lot of signage throughout the course. And we will again be in Columbus Circle [in Manhattan] with the Subway Cheer Zone, which was successful in past Marathons. We'll also have Cheer Zones at Subway locations throughout the five boroughs.
NYSJ: What do you see for Phelps in the coming months and years?
PB: He's still a young man, 27, and he's entering the next phase of his life and career. He is a great athlete, so he will continue to compete but not in swimming. He's a heck of a good golfer. He's training now with iconic golf instructor Hank Haney on The Haney Project, which will air on [NBC Sports Group's] Golf Channel in February 2013, and we will be part of that. His body type, his swing are made for golf. He and overseeing the annual Michael Phelps Foundation Golf Classic. During the Dunhill Links Championship [at the Kingsbarn Golf Links in St. Andrews, Scotland, in October], he sank a 153-foot putt during the second round of team play. That was amazing.
NYSJ: What else do you see him doing?
PB: His Foundation is important and a big part of his legacy. He is devoting a lot of time to the Michael Phelps Foundation and the Michael Phelps Swim School to raise awareness for and and promote the sport of swimming. He is involved with the annual Michael Phelps Foundation Golf Classic. He is also the face of the Olympic movement in the U.S., and through our alliance we plan to work with him as the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro get closer. A hundred years from now, or for however long there are Olympic Games, Michael Phelps and his legacy will be part of that.
NYSJ: Has Phelps been part of Subway's global expansion?
PB: Definitely. He is a key part of our marketing as we build globally. We have his face in restaurants in Mexico, Asia, the Middle East. But he's not the only one, of course. We had Blake Griffin with us when we opened a Subway Restaurant in Shanghai. We are a global brand and we work with Famous Fans who have a global presence. We are in the process of building our platform of being the "official training restaurant of athletes everywhere," and that resonates no matter where you are. The response [from consumers] has been tremendous. Certainly working with Michael has been very important, and we have been activating with him since before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Now, the response to Michael has continued to grow. When we were in London, the day after he broke the record, papers around the world had him on their front cover. So it's nice to say we work with him and it's nice to see how strong his presence has become in marketing and inspiring kids to swim.
NYSJ: Will there be any new Famous Fans coming up?
PB: We're always looking for athletes who train right, play right and are legitimately fans of Subway. Our latest Famous Fan, Robert Griffin III (pictured above, is doing pretty well. So we're excited about that. Working with Eric LeGrand (former defensive tackle for Rutgers who in October 2010 was paralyzed from the neck down while making a tackle, but has since started to regain movement) has been an inspirational story. He's a nuke young man, and someone who everyone can look up to. His journey and mission to walk again has been really inspiring.
Michael Phelps Becomes Marathon Man Of Marketing


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Joe Biden Pushes Early Voting on "Late Show with David Letterman"
(NEW YORK) -- Vice President Joe Biden hit the late-night comedy scene Thursday night by reading his "Top Ten″ list of reasons to vote early on the Late Show with David Letterman.
"Honestly, don't you want this election over with already?" Biden said as his number one reason to vote early.
Throughout their campaign stops in October, Biden and President Obama encouraged supporters to head to the voting booths early to help them win some of the key battleground states.
Immediately after Biden stepped off the stage in Ocala, Fla., Wednesday afternoon, an Obama for America team leader took the stage to inform supporters that volunteers were waiting outside the event to drive them to cast their ballots early.
Biden's Top Ten Reasons to Vote Early:
10. I'm not saying each early voter gets a free cheeseburger, but I'm not saying they don't either.
9. It's vastly more effective than voting late.
8. You know who votes early? People with a backbone like a ramrod.
7. In a less crowded polling center, there's plenty of room to stretch out, linger and relax.
6. If you vote early you don't have to pay taxes. I'm sorry I'm being told that's not accurate.
5. Single and looking to mingle? Find that special someone in the early voting booth.
4. Of course, there's the open bar.
3. Not exercising your right to vote is malarkey -- it's literally malarkey.
2. Early voters will receive a $5 million donation from Donald Trump.
1. Honestly, don't you want this election over with already?
Biden concluded his early voting roundup by thanking Letterman for having him on the show and warning him, "Dave, I hope to hell you voted."
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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
Video Summary
In this video session, Dr. Jeanne R. Paratore presents three research-based principles for creating an effective literacy environment -- accessible materials, purposeful room and wall displays of print materials, and classroom routines that promote reading and writing. Following the lecture, workshop participants watch two sets of classroom excerpts illustrating routines and physical arrangements that advance children's reading, writing, and oral language skills. Workshop participants discuss these classroom excerpts in relation to their own classrooms and teaching practices.
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Think Pink 12x12 Patterned Paper - Amy Tangerine - On a Whim
Capture spontaneity and fun times with On a Whim by Amy Tangerine. Bold graphics and cool patterns complement fun phrases in a host of bright colors. Pineapple yellow, flamingo pink and ocean blue coordinate with accents of gold, green, and red. Document your favorite adventures with the cute icons of On a Whim!


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Recall 06V419000
Fuel or Fuel Vapor May Leak from Fuel Tank
Recall Details
On some vehicles, the fuel tank may be missing the adhesive that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell. This may allow fuel and/or fuel vapors to leak out between the layers, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect the serial numbers on the fuel tank and replace it if needed. The recall began November 13, 2006. The GM recall number is 06160.
Our Quick Take
On some vehicles, a problem with the fuel tank may allow fuel and/or fuel vapors to leak, increasing the risk of fire.
What Should You Do?
We at RepairPal have designated this a high priority recall; the fuel tank may leak. Please contact your GM dealer. They will check to see if your specific vehicle is affected and advise you on what to do next. Always have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.


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Belt Loop Requirements
Complete these three requirements:
- Explain the conditioning, clothing, equipment, and planning needed for snow skiing or boarding.
- Explain "Your Responsibility Code," the rules of safety and courtesy for the slopes. (See "Your Responsibility Code" on the back of this page. (Click here to see "Your Responsibility Code")
- Go skiing or snow boarding. Demonstrate how to stop and turn.
Sports Pin Requirements
Earn the Snow Ski and Board Sports belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
- Explain the different kinds of ski lifts, such as a rope tow and "fixed grip" and "detachable" chair lifts.
- Describe the five universal symbols used to indicate ski trail difficulty.
- Demonstrate how to hold your position and get up from a fall.
- Demonstrate how to fall safely to avoid injury.
- Explain why it is important to protect nature and wildlife while skiing or snowboarding.
- Practice skiing or snowboarding for at least five hours. You can do this in more than one day.
- Explain what to do if you see a skiing or snow boarding accident. Discuss the dangers of avalanche.
- Take a skiing or snow boarding lesson.
- View a video on skiing or snow boarding.
- Talk with a member of a ski patrol and learn about the job he or she does at the ski slope.
- Learn about an Olympian who competed in skiing or snowboarding and report to your den.
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Calpine Corporation (NYSE: CPN), one of the nation's largest producers of electricity with 93 power plants in 20 states and Canada, has long been an industry leader, voluntarily and consistently investing in modern, efficient, flexible generation technology to provide reliable, affordable electricity in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. Consistent with this investment philosophy, we support policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with power generation through flexible, market-based, technology-neutral rules that encourage a transition to efficient, less carbon-intensive generation. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Clean Power Plan, a proposal to reduce GHG emissions from power plants that encourages flexible, market-based and technology-neutral solutions to meet the standard. The rule recognizes the differences in fuel mix for generation resources among the various states and regions and gives each state the ability to adopt its own compliance plan over a reasonable time period. It also would allow states to facilitate compliance by joining existing or forming new regional market-based GHG emissions reduction programs, enabling the states to determine how to most effectively manage the implementation and impact of the rule. "Calpine supports the EPA's proposal because we believe it will ensure continued progress toward cleaner energy in a way that supports ongoing grid reliability while allowing market forces to work to deliver the lowest-cost solution for reducing GHG emissions," said Thad Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Calpine. "With our modern, flexible, efficient fleet, Calpine is ready to meet this challenge head on." Calpine's fleet, which consists primarily of natural gas-fired, combined-cycle generation units, is well poised to help achieve the EPA's innovative proposal. The national average utilization of combined-cycle generation units is approximately only 40%. By simply increasing the utilization of these existing facilities sooner rather than later, meaningful GHG emissions reductions may be achieved without sacrificing grid reliability.
Calpine, as an early mover in the transition to cleaner, reliable generation resources, looks forward to continuing to work with the EPA, states and other stakeholders to ensure that the regulations achieve meaningful, cost-effective reductions while assuring electric grid reliability.About Calpine Calpine Corporation generates more electricity than any other independent power producer in America, with a fleet of 93 power plants in operation or under construction, representing more than 29,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Serving customers in 20 states and Canada, we specialize in developing, constructing, owning and operating natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants that use advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. Our clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet is uniquely positioned to benefit from the secular trends affecting our industry, including the abundant and affordable supply of clean natural gas, stricter environmental regulation, aging power generation infrastructure and the increasing need for dispatchable power plants to successfully integrate intermittent renewables into the grid. We focus on competitive wholesale power markets and advocate for market-driven solutions that result in nondiscriminatory forward price signals for investors. Please visit www.calpine.com to learn more about why Calpine is a generation ahead – today. Forward-Looking Information In addition to historical information, this release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "believe," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "may," "will," "should," "estimate," "potential," "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, among others, those concerning expected financial performance and strategic and operational plans, as well as assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that a number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Please see the risks identified in this release or in Calpine's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risk factors identified in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2013. These filings are available by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or Calpine's website at www.calpine.com. Given the risks and uncertainties surrounding forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and, other than as required by law, Calpine undertakes no obligation to update any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


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John Phillip Stamos ( /ˈsteɪmoʊs/ stay-mohs; born August 19, 1963) is an American actor best known for his work in television, especially in his starring role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House. Since the cancellation of that show in 1995, Stamos has appeared in numerous television films and series. From 2006 to 2009, Stamos had a starring role on the NBC medical drama ER as Dr. Tony Gates. In September 2009, he began playing the role of Albert in the Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie. In September 2010 Stamos began a multi-episode arc as Dr. Carl Howell on the second season of the hit Fox series Glee.
Stamos was born in Cypress, California, the oldest child and only son of Loretta (née Phillips), a former swimsuit model from England who was of Irish descent, and Bill Stamos, a Greek immigrant and restaurateur from Paraguay. Stamos has two younger sisters, Jannen and Alaina, who are both teachers. His family's last name was originally Stamatopoulos (Greek: Σταματόπουλος) but his grandparents shortened the name to Stamos after they moved to the United States from Greece. ('-poulos' is a common Greek suffix in surnames, meaning "son of"; 'Stamos' is the root.)
When Stamos was a child, he was told mistakenly by his family doctor that he had a hernia. He underwent surgery, but it turned out that there was no hernia present. The procedure left Stamos with an odd-looking belly button, which he showed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien after pressure from Conan and Tom Selleck.


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Introducing an irresistible project at the beginning of a unit of study can give students a clear and meaningful reason for learning. Plus, they end up with a product or result that could possibly make a difference in the world!
In project based learning students are driven to learn content and skills for an authentic purpose. PBL involves students in explaining their answers to real-life questions, problems, or challenges. It starts with a driving question that leads to inquiry and investigation. Students work to create a product or presentation as their response to the driving question.
Technology can be helpful throughout a project, whether students use iPads, Chromebooks, Android tablets, laptops, or desktops. I've written a primer for each of the three major components of project based learning. I share useful websites and apps as I tell you about my take on project based learning.
Crafting Questions That Drive Projects
Projects begin with a driving question–an open-ended question that sets the stage for the project by generating interest and curiosity. It captures the heart of the project by providing purpose using clear and compelling language.
Investigating Authentic Questions
In project based learning students answer a driving question. That question is so deep that it leads students to ask more and more questions. I have lots of strategies and tips for investigating answers to those questions.
Creating Products to Show and Share Learning
Let's take a look at sample projects and some of the hottest apps for showing, explaining, and retelling. These tools can turn students into teachers and are great for sharing their answers to a project's driving question.


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Multicultural Competence Training
Clinical psychology doctoral programs at CSPP have developed multicultural training to embrace consideration of diversity regarding issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, social class, and religion. This is reflected in specific required courses for all clinical students, as well as through the integration of multicultural perspectives in all courses throughout the curriculum.
The diversity of the campus community provides students with the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, administrators and other students from many different cultural backgrounds. Increasing self-awareness relevant to multicultural issues, increasing awareness of multicultural dynamics in larger society, and examining their implications for psychotherapy are the primary goals of the specific intercultural awareness and development courses. Students are asked to look at their own multicultural identities, as well as at their values, stereotypes, prejudices, and potential "blind spots." A willingness to self-evaluate and self-disclose are essential to the courses.
In addition, courses throughout the curriculum include a focus on increasing multicultural knowledge by gaining familiarity with theory, research, and clinical applications relevant to diverse populations. Elective courses and the availability of field training sites that provide experience with diverse groups offer opportunities to develop skills that enhance work with culturally diverse clients.


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A pressing legal reality for the "don't ask, don't tell" standard for gays serving in the military is that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has already struck down the way it's practiced in much of the Western United States.
The 2008 ruling, while largely overlooked, would force the military to apply a much higher threshold in determining whether a service member should be dismissed for being gay.
The government declined to appeal the ruling by the three-judge panel, which leaves it standing as law in the nine states covered by the court. That means gay military members at bases in the West technically have greater protections than their colleagues across the world.
Although it doesn't appear that the military has ever applied the more stringent standard, the court case presents several problems for the Pentagon now that the Obama administration has embarked on a yearlong review of "don't ask, don't tell" which bars gays from openly serving in the military.
"It's muddled things up for the military," said Rep. Vic Snyder, an Arkansas Democrat who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. "They really haven't started grappling with it yet, and I don't think they know how to respond."
Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged in congressional testimony recently that the Pentagon must devise "new rules and procedures" in response to the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit's decision.
At issue is a ruling in the case of an Air Force major from Washington state who was dismissed from the military after she was found to have been in a lesbian relationship.
The court ruled that for a gay service member's discharge to be constitutional, the military must demonstrate that the firing promotes cohesion or discipline in the unit.
That is a much higher standard than what has been practiced since the "don't ask, don't tell" policy took effect in 1993: The military simply has to show that the person has engaged in homosexual activity, made statements about being gay, or tried to marry someone of the same sex.
The two standards represent a thorny issue for the Armed Forces, and military officers are keenly aware of the dilemma.
The military branches say they haven't changed how they go about issuing "don't ask" dismissals in the states covered by the 9th Circuit _ Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
But if the military is found to have been discharging people within the 9th Circuit without applying the higher standard, it could be forced to pay punitive damages in federal court, some lawyers say.
Furthermore, if the military cannot demonstrate a gay member's discharge would hurt the unit, that person might end up serving openly _ even as others around the globe continue to be discharged.
The military is currently in the midst of a 45-day effort to analyze how to apply "don't ask, don't tell" more humanely through administrative changes to the policy, and the standard is one thing being looked at.
Rep. Snyder suggested that the Defense Department cure the problem by making the venue for all "don't ask" dismissals fall within the 9th Circuit, so that all service members would have the same rights.
The issue is typically referred to as the "Witt standard," named after Air Force Maj. Margaret Witt. She was a decorated flight nurse at McChord Air Force Base in Washington state who shared a house in Spokane with her longtime partner and was honorably discharged two years short of full retirement. She then sued.
A three-judge panel in the 9th Circuit upheld "don't ask, don't tell," but granted constitutional protections to gay service members targeted for discharge, saying the military had to show that their firing furthered the goals of the policy, such as military readiness or unit cohesion.
The decision became law as soon as it was issued, but it wasn't until last June that President Barack Obama announced that the government would not appeal.
The ruling also reinstated Witt's lawsuit against the Air Force, which is headed for trial in federal court in Tacoma.
Witt argues that her dismissal actually hurt troop readiness and morale. There was a shortage of flight nurses at the time, she says, and one of her colleagues, a sergeant, resigned in protest of her dismissal.
"Don't ask, don't tell" prohibits the military from asking about the sexual orientation of service members but requires discharge of those who acknowledge being gay or engage in homosexual activity, even in the privacy of their own homes off-base.
More than 13,500 service members have been fired under the law since 1994, according to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, which is lobbying for the law's repeal.
Defense Department figures show 1,047 people were discharged in 2008 and 2009. It's not clear how many of those were in the 9th Circuit or how many occurred after the Witt ruling came down. Spokeswoman Cynthia O. Smith said the department does not have a breakdown of dismissals by military base.
"Given the complexity of the legal issues involved and the ongoing litigation in the Witt case, DoD is working closely with the Justice Department to ensure that we are complying with our legal obligations in the 9th Circuit and elsewhere," she said.
Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, an F-15 fighter pilot from Idaho, said the Air Force refused to apply the higher standard during his discharge proceedings last year.
"If the burden of proof was on the Air Force to prove that my presence was detrimental to good order, discipline, morale and unit cohesion, there would have been a different outcome," he said. "If the Witt standard had been followed, I would be continuing to serve with no problems whatsoever."
When gay service members sued over their dismissals in the first decade of the policy, courts historically accepted the military's argument that having gays in the service is generally bad for morale and can lead to sexual tension.
But the judges in the Witt case said the legal landscape changed when the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003 struck down a Texas ban on sodomy as an unconstitutional intrusion on privacy. The 9th Circuit said that the landmark decision opened the door for the courts to take a fresh look at the constitutional rights of gay Americans.


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Under way: Mr. Enniscorthy goes on trial
In this story, Mark Swartz plays second fiddle to former Tyco colleague Dennis Kozlowski. But in Albemarle real estate lore, his status is secure as the highest payer for any county property– nearly $18 million for the plush historic estate Enniscorthy. And as far as we can tell, he still owns it.–editor
One defendant is an ex-CEO whose alleged greed came to symbolize the scandals that have wracked Wall Street. The other is a former banking star accused of ordering key documents destroyed.
Former Tyco chief Dennis Kozlowski and banker Frank Quattrone went on trial Monday, September 29, less than a block apart in lower Manhattan in the first major trials since white-collar corruption erupted in the headlines last year.
And while the charges against each man are different– Kozlowski is accused of grand larceny, Quattrone of obstruction of justice– both trials will be watched closely by the financial community.
"The investing public feels like it has been trampled on by Wall Street,'' says Christopher J. Bebel, a former Justice Department prosecutor. "And it has a thirst for vengeance that has not been quenched at this point.''
Kozlowski and former Tyco financial chief Mark Swartz, who will be tried with him, are accused of turning the conglomerate into their personal piggy bank, looting it to the tune of $600 million.
Reports after Kozlowski was charged last September showed he spent company money at will on high art and furniture– from a $6,000 shower curtain to a $15,000 antique umbrella stand.
In one well-known incident, Tyco picked up half the tab for a $2-million birthday party for Kozlowski's wife in Italy that featured musician Jimmy Buffet and an ice sculpture of Michelangelo's "David."
Besides lavish salaries and perks, Kozlowski and Swartz arranged to be paid $84 million in unauthorized bonuses, Manhattan prosecutors say.
Both men have pleaded innocent. The two are expected to argue that the millions they are accused of stealing were actually loans and bonuses approved by the board and disclosed to outside auditors.
Last week, the judge who will hear the case overruled prosecutors who said the argument should not be allowed, calling it "rhetoric and sophistry'' that Kozlowski and Swartz could sell to an unsophisticated jury. The ruling was considered an important victory for the defense.
The key to acquittal will be convincing a jury that the board knew about the compensation, and that Kozlowski worked hard to improve Tyco and deserved the pay, said Robert D. Zatorski, a former New Jersey white-collar crime prosecutor.
"You have to show that he, in fact, deserved the accouterments of wealth,'' Zatorski said. "There's a big difference between being wealthy and being a criminal.''
The trial, at state Supreme Court in Manhattan, is expected to last several months. Kozlowski, 56, and Swartz, 43, could each get 30 years in jail if convicted on grand larceny and other lesser counts.


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Just though I would write something up on Live Rock as we have had a few 'newbies' show up lately.
Live Rock is an essential part of all aspects of marine aquariums - Whether it is a reef set up, FO (Fish only) or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock).
Generally, live rock is the base structure for reef and FOWLR aquariums, providing a food source and shelter for your organisms and to provide a porous environment for essential bacteria. In fish only aquariums, live rock is generally found in the sump.
Live rock can come from four sources:
Dead base rock - dead coral rock placed into an aquarium with added ammonia to build up the essential bacteria
Oceanic Rock - 'Live' rock taken straight from a reef environment. This will contain the greatest quantity of higher life forms and the essential bacteria
Aqua-culture - Dead base rock which has been added to an aquarium with Live rock. This rock will have different marine algaes and some life forms such as copepods, in addition to bacteria
Mari-culture - Dead base rock which has been placed in the ocean. This rock contains the essential bacteria, and has an abundance of higher life forms. In essence, similar to oceanic live rock.
All of these different sources of Live Rock have different environmental and economic implications, as well as a cost factor for the average hobbyists. I will not go into these implications simply due to the fact that I feel that it is not my place to encourage or discourage people from buying from certain sources.
When people talk about live rock, they generally talk about the calcium skeletons of thousands of generations of SPS and LPS corals, covered in an abundance of life from copepods and amphipods, to worms, corals and even the occasional fish or octopus.
However, it is imperative to understand that the term Live Rock does not refer to different algaes or critters, but simply to the essential bacterial life contained within. For example, dead base rock placed into an aquarium and left to cycle with added ammonia, will become 'Live' but will not have any higher life forms than bacteria or lower algaes such as diatoms, cyano or possibly hair algae. However, it is fundamentally 'live' rock.
Rock taken out of the ocean is 'live' in the sense that it contains the essential bacterial life, but also has the added benefit of higher life forms such a copepods, worms and snails etc and different algaes such as coralline.
What people need to understand, is the importance of live rock to marine aquariums. The various species of bacteria which shelters within the rock eliminates dangerous ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. The rock also provided shelter for detritivores so that they are not predated on by your fish. These detritivores consume fish waste and are very beneficial to your aquarium. In essence, your rock is the 'filter' of your aquarium. Any any money which your would spend on a canister filter, should instead be invested in live rock.
As you can see, I have only discussed the basic principles of live rock. However, one must do their own research into what would work best for their aquarium. What so-called 'newbies' must understand, is that live rock is the basis on which your aquarium survives. It is also the filter which means that there is no need for expensive filtration equipment - EXCEPT FOR PROTEIN SKIMMERS


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Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. Chairman Eric Schmidt and ex-New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson arrived in North Korea on a visit that the U.S. said runs contrary to efforts to punish the totalitarian state for last month's long-range rocket test.
The "Google delegation" flew into the capital Pyongyang, the official Korean Central News Agency said yesterday in a one- line dispatch. The group, which includes Google Ideas Director Jared Cohen, is on a "private humanitarian mission" that seeks to meet with a detained U.S. citizen, Richardson said Jan. 5.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland yesterday reiterated her criticism of the visit as "ill-advised" given the regime's December rocket launch in defiance of global opposition. The United Nations Security Council condemned the North for violating its prohibition on ballistic missile tests and some Western countries are pushing to expand UN sanctions.
Schmidt is traveling as a U.S. citizen interested in foreign affairs and wants to understand some of North Korea's economic issues and "the social media aspect," Richardson told the Associated Press yesterday without elaborating. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year's address last week that improving the economy is the government's top priority.
"We're not representing the State Department, so they shouldn't be that nervous," Richardson said Jan. 4 on "CBS This Morning."
North Korea confirmed last month it had detained a U.S. citizen it identified as Pae Jun Ho after he entered the country in November to lead a tour. The man confessed to committing a crime after entering Nov. 3, KCNA reported, without specifying the crime.
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Richardson, a former U.S. ambassador to the UN who has led unofficial diplomatic missions in the past, said he and Schmidt were going there in part to seek the man's release. While he has been dealing with North Korea for 15 years, Richardson told the AP that he doubted the delegation will be able to bring the Korean-American home "on this trip."
The group will meet with political, economic and military leaders and tour some universities, Richardson said.
Google doesn't comment on personal trips by company executives, Google Korea spokeswoman Lois Kim said on Jan. 3. The company's stock fell 0.4 percent yesterday to close at $734.75 in New York.
In 2010, former President Jimmy Carter traveled to North Korea to win the release of an imprisoned American who had been sentenced to eight years of hard labor for illegal entry. Former President Bill Clinton in August 2009 flew to Pyongyang and secured the release of two American journalists detained for illegally crossing the border between China and North Korea. Unlike Carter, Clinton met with then-leader Kim Jong Il.
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W3C::LogValidator::Basic - [W3C Log Validator] Sort Web server log entries by popularity (hits)
use W3C::LogValidator::Basic;
my $b = new W3C::LogValidator::Basic;
$b->uris('http://www.w3.org/Overview.html', 'http://www.yahoo.com/index.html');
my $result_string= $b->process_list();
This module is part of the W3C::LogValidator suite, and simply gives back pages sorted by popularity. This is an example of simple module for LogValidator.
- $b = W3C::LogValidator::Basic->new
Constructs a new
You might pass it a configuration hash reference (see "config_module" in W3C::LogValidator and W3C::LogValidator::Config) Particularly relevant for this module are the "verbose", "MaxDocuments" and obviously "tmpfile" (see
process_list). Pass the configuration hash ref as follows:
$b = W3C::LogValidator::HTMLValidator->new(\%config);
General Methods
- b->uris
Returns a list of URIs to be processed (unless the configuration gives the location for the hash of URI/hits berkeley file, see
process_listIf an array is given as a parameter, also sets the list of URIs and returns it. Note: while this method is useful in other modules of W3C::LogValidator, this basic module is here to sort URIs extracted from Log Files by popularity, this method is hence rather useless for W3C::LogValidator::Basic.
- b->trim_uris
Given a list of URIs of documents to process, returns a subset of this list containing the URIs of documents the module supposedly can handle. For this module, the decision is made based on the setting for ExcludedAreas only
- b->process_list
Formats the list of URIs sorted by popularity.
Returns a result hash. Keys for this hash are:
name (string): the name of the module, i.e "Basic" intro (string): introduction to the processing results thead (array): headers of the results table trows (array of arrays): rows of the results table outro (string): conclusion of the processing results
Public bug-tracking interface at http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/
Olivier Thereaux <email@example.com> for W3C
W3C::LogValidator, perl(1). Up-to-date complete info at http://www.w3.org/QA/Tools/LogValidator/


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