text:
In this July 10, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is seen in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney steers his campaign into a friendlier port Thursday, a fundraising event and private dinner sponsored by former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Romney will be in the beautiful mountain valley of Jackson, Wyoming, a day after he faced a skeptical audience and was booed by some during a speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the country's oldest civil rights group.
Romney has avoided appearing in public with Cheney or with former President George W. Bush - both are seen as divisive figures by many of the swing voters he needs to win over if he's going to defeat President Barack Obama.
Polls show Romney and Obama virtually tied 3 months before the November election.
The Cheney-sponsored events Thursday evening at this resort town near Yellowstone National Park represent a welcome endorsement for Romney, who is eager to win over more of the party's base.
Romney doesn't have a close relationship with the former vice president, a veteran of five Republican presidential administrations and a huge draw for Republican donors.
While Romney speaks regularly with former President George H.W. Bush, he seldom refers by name to the most recent Bush to occupy the White House. On occasion he goes out of his way not to say Bush's name out loud and simply calls him "the predecessor" to Obama.
Cheney has generally shied away from politicking and he remains controversial, in part because of his hawkish foreign policy stances, including his support for interrogation techniques like waterboarding.
Still, Romney has embraced Cheney in the past. Last year, he told an Arizona town hall that Cheney's "wisdom and judgment" would provide a model for choosing his own vice president.
Many of Romney's policy advisers were officials in the Bush White House. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently endorsed the former Massachusetts governor.
The friendlier confines of the Wyoming events should prove a stark contrast to Wednesday's speech to the NAACP convention in Houston. His appearance before assembled African American notables was designed to show independent and swing voters that he's willing to reach out to diverse audiences.
The former Massachusetts governor would be hard pressed to win a majority of black voters in November when 95 percent backed Obama in 2008. Polls show similar support for Obama in the upcoming vote.
"If you want a president who will make things better in the African-American community, you are looking at him," Romney said. Pausing as some in the crowd heckled, he added, "You take a look!"
"For real?" yelled someone in the crowd.
The stakes are high. Romney's chances in highly contested states such as North Carolina and Virginia, which have huge numbers of blacks, will improve if he can cut into the president's advantage by persuading black voters to support him.
The U.S. president is not chosen by a nationwide popular vote but in state-by-state contests. That makes battleground states - which are neither reliably Republican nor Democratic - especially important in tight elections, as the November vote is expected to be.
Obama's campaign countered that Romney's policies would hurt working families in the black community and Democrats said Romney had opposed the rescue of the U.S. auto industry, the Obama administration's health care overhaul and the economic stimulus, which they said helped black voters.
Vice President Joe Biden planned to offer a rebuttal to Romney before the NAACP on Thursday.
Romney was also booed when he vowed to repeal the Obama backed overhaul of the nation's health care system, a law that was upheld recently by the U.S. Supreme Court. Republicans in the House of Representatives, undaunted, voted for a 33rd time since the passage of the law in 2010 to repeal it.
That move, as before, will not gain a vote in the Senate and Obama has promised a veto, regardless.
While more Americans oppose the law than support it, blacks are a notable exception. More African-Americans say in polls that they strongly support the law than strongly oppose it.
In an interview with conservative Fox News after the speech, Romney said he had expected the negative reaction to some of his comments. "I am going to give the same message to the NAACP that I give across the country, which is that Obamacare is killing jobs," he said.
Obama spoke to the NAACP during the 2008 campaign, but he has dispatched Vice President Joe Biden to address the group.
For the past year, Romney's campaign has sought to avoid any overt discussion of race. The campaign is mindful both of the sensitivities of Romney being a white man looking to unseat the nation's first black president and of Romney's Mormon church's complicated racial history, having barred men of African descent from the priesthood until 1978.
But on Wednesday, Romney confronted race head-on. Within minutes of taking the stage, Romney made note of his opponent's historic election achievement - and then accused him of not doing enough to help African-American families on everything from family policy to education to health care.
"If you understood who I truly am in my heart, and if it were possible to fully communicate what I believe is in the real, enduring best interest of African-American families, you would vote for me for president," Romney said, to murmuring from the crowd.
Your feedback is important to us!
We invite all our readers to share with us their views and comments about this article.
Disclaimer: Comments submitted by third parties on this site are the sole responsibility of the individual(s) whose content is submitted. The Daily Star accepts no responsibility for the content of comment(s), including, without limitation, any error, omission or inaccuracy therein. Please note that your email address will NOT appear on the site.
Alert: If you are facing problems with posting comments, please note that you must verify your email with Disqus prior to posting a comment. follow this link to make sure your account meets the requirements. (http://bit.ly/vDisqus)


text:
Aurora over Nairn
Last night saw the Northern Lights visible to the north of Nairn, with the beach providing a decent backdrop to watch them.
The light show was somewhat weak, however, with the aurora visible mostly as a slight green mist, though watching it for a while I did see a slight curtain effect develop at one side.
According to the BBC, the aurora was visible over much of Britain, even reporting it as visible from East Sussex.
More pictures from the BBC here (including the one above, which better represented something of what could be seen from the central beach).
2 Responses to "Aurora over Nairn"
E.Maree on
October 10th, 2012 8:05 pm
I'm kicking myself for missing this. Beautiful picture, Brian.
Brian Turner on
October 11th, 2012 10:02 am
Not my pic, though, just copied from the BBC site – but not too far off what was visible from Nairn.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Narrow your search
The iconic actor, who portrayed Dracula, Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings" and Count Dooku in "Star Wars," left an astonishing legacy in cinema.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard's "Young Girl Reading" got its start as a significantly different painting, with the model looking out of the canvas.
Tetsuya Nomura was oblivious until seeing internal presentation.
Tetsuya Nomura discusses bringing the classic up-to-date for modern players.
A re-imagined take on one of the most popular entries in the Final Fantasy series is headed to Sony's console.
"Frame rate is more important than resolution," says Square Enix's Hajime Tabata.
Movie prop maker Tim Baker and his team forge a set of Final Fantasy kitchen knives complete with an Ultros knife block in the latest episode of the DIY webseries "Super-Fan Builds."
Take a peek at the possible future of flight on Mars with the Prandtl-m, a prototype aircraft scheduled for testing on Earth.
As Netflix and Amazon take on the TV networks, we pick some of the brand new shows we hope will be worth getting square eyes for.
Developer Terence Eden has written a text-based adventure game and launched it on social networking platform Twitter.


text:
+ - Minecraft as the Ultimate Coding Education System?->
Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at UCSD have launched software to help make Minecraft into the ultimate platform for teaching coding to kids. It's like Scratch but for Minecraft, allowing kids to create mods for Minecraft in their browser. They're also offering online Minecraft modding courses for kids, granting college computer science credit hours through UCSD.
The press release:
Link to Original Source
The press release:
Link to Original Source


text:
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano from Italy is the first of Europe's new generation of astronauts scheduled to fly into space. He'll soon be making a long-duration stay onboard the International Space Station, launching from Baikonur end of may in a Russian Soyuz capsule with two fellow crew members. His preparation for this mission has involved training with the Station's international partners, including a stint at Star City near Moscow - where, at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, he's gained experience on full-scale mockups of the Soyuz capsule and the Russan segment of the International Space Station. This A & B-roll shows Mission training at Star City with interviews of Luca Parmitano in English, Italian and French.
Please follow SpaceRef on Twitter and Like us on Facebook.
Recent Articles
Tip your editors
Senior Editor & Chief Architect:
Marc Boucher
Email | Twitter


text:
Lawsuit Against Governor Goes Forward
Posted: 09/02/2007 - A judge is allowing portions of a lawsuit against Governor Ernie Fletcher and members of his administration to go forward.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - A judge is allowing portions of a lawsuit against Governor Ernie Fletcher and members of his administration to go forward.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - Governor Ernie Fletcher announces a second release of emergency funds this summer to Kentuckians.
Updated: 09/02/2007 - There's one thing you probably can't miss if you're going to be out traveling this Labor Day weekend and that's the gas prices.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - A place that's been open for quite a while now is the National Corvette Museum.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - It's a grand opening that's been in the works since the mid-90s.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - Idaho Senator Larry Craig said he will resign at the end of September.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - Family and friends paid tribute to a Kentucky soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.
Updated: 09/04/2007 - If you're grilling out or cooking for Labor Day, just a warning that there's another recall.
Posted: 09/02/2007 - Western fans didn't want to miss the big game against Florida, and while many didn't make the ten hour drive to the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, they were rooting for the Hilltoppers right here in Kentucky.
Updated: 09/01/2007 - When the fire alarm was pulled at an area school and no drill was planned or fire was found, the students knew something was wrong.
Updated: 09/02/2007 - We want your funniest pictures from the Labor Day weekend. They may end up on air!
Updated: 09/01/2007 - The Labor Day weekend is underway and many people are hitting the roads for one last summer trip. This weekend is a busy time, not only for motorists, but for law enforcement officers as well.
Updated: 09/01/2007 - Labor Day marks the end of summer and is usually the last big weekend for tourist attractions. We talked with owners of a Glasgow Bed & Breakfast to see how business is for the holiday weekend.
Updated: 09/01/2007 - A report by a deputy coroner says a Kentucky first grader died this week from repeated hits from a hand, fist and possibly a belt.
Posted: 08/30/2007 - We looked into what Western does to counsel its students who show signs of mental illness and how it handles someone who could be a threat to themselves or other students.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - An area landmark gets an educational upgrade. The L & N Depot opens a cultural lesson on wheels for area residents.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - Heavy backpacks are becoming more than just a burden, in some cases, they can cause major problems for our children.
Updated: 05/29/2009 - There's only a couple weeks left until the St. Jude Dream Home drawing!Tickets are $100 and employees with St. Jude say that money raised is truly helping save lives.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - Just three days after entering a guilty plea, the man who admitted to killing a UK football player is free.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - Most of us are being told to cut back on our water use but what if you turned on the faucet and nothing came out--even for days at at time?
Updated: 08/30/2007 - The former superintendent of Glasgow Independent Schools will soon have an impact across the state.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - Mitch McConnell has joined other top Republicans in calling for Idaho Senator Larry Craig to forfeit his committee posts.
Posted: 08/30/2007 - Rescuers drilling a seventh hole into the Utah mine hope to break through to a chamber where the six missing miners may have sought refuge.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - The school year has barely gotten started and already an area school is mixing things up.
Updated: 08/30/2007 - A new report on the Virginia Tech massacre says the university did not intervene effectively with the gunman before the April killings.


text:
YES, IT HAS COME TO THIS–I HAVE BEEN FORCED INTO BECOMING A PIG HUNTRESS! (what shall I do? Kill and eat them, or free them with a psychic warning?).
ROSEANNE'S NUTS JULY 13 9pm Lifetime
this really as nothing to do with the pig i am writing to ask about getting my dog to maui without him having to ride in cargo he is very old we are coming in dec. and i am i a little worried about this please help thank you
Pig feast for the homeless?
Pig feast for the homeless?
we could have a pig roast with a big apple stuck in its mouth and i like applesauce with my pork .
Just finished the first two shows…AWESOME!!! Your family is just like mine…my son said you reminded him of me hahahaha! Bravo!!
Aloha Roseanne! I too am a new resident of the big island. Leasing a place for now but planning to buy land and do a little farming and ranching myself!
As far as your hog problem goes…Welcome to The Big Island!! hahaha! And yes, you can donate pigs to hungry families…just go to Puna district, Pahoa, Kapoho, etc., and ask around!
Heres an idea…a music promoter friend of mine on the mainland wants to start a "safari" of sorts, bringing Rock stars here for pig hunting expeditions…
BTW…I hung out for a few days with your old co-star a couple of years ago, John Goodman…boy he had some stories!!!! Hahaha!
For real though…seriously…I want to come work for YOU!!!
I see your boyfriend plays guitar…I run a pro recording studio here on the island…brought it with me from Louisiana where I worked for James Burton(Elvis guitar player and band leader)…he and I should get together and jam!
Glad to be sharing an island with such an awesome and kindred spirit! Aloha!!
Yes, welcome to the Big Island. I have pigs and coffee. Love them both……roasted. Come on over for a good cup of Ro-Jo kona coffee @ mile marker 104 in Honaunau.
Pigs…. hunt them, trap them, smoke them, eat them. It is THE WAY in Hawaii. I have a nice imu dug in the back yard if you don't want to cook them at your place!! Getting one with the earth out here in the rainforest has been a wonderful experience for me. I have 30 acres near Volcanoes National Park… the Real Rain Forest! Been here 7 years now. Have cows, sheep, chickens, an outdoor garden, an indoor greenhouse and lots and lots of woods. We even have entry to our own lava tube! You have chosen a wonderland to live in. The Mac Nuts aren't the sustenance powerhouse they once were but it is still a good solid business to be in. If you are interested, there are tons of things to grow here. As I tell my mainland friends "It's not that I have to be self sufficient, but all my experiments with growing and animals and such are teaching me that I could be if I needed to. It gives one a bit of inner rest!"
Welcome to the Big Island.
I am excited to see the show. Roseanne, I am not sure if you will read this so I won't go into detail as much as I like. We come from a similar background. I saw you on a rerun of Oprah yesterday. You gave me back a missing piece of my soul and I found a little peace. The "word" you are looking for isn't incest, it is perhaps, emotional-incest?
I dunno, but thank you.
it is ironic and prescient that in your 1994 book you made reference to a female pig on her back being slaughtered, when in Roseannearchy, you write of pig dogs hunting and finding the mama of all wild pigs on your ranch, and then having the non haole natives kill her. The pigs are not natives, they are feral, just as on Catalina Island, and having been invited to a luau and tasted Kailua pig, i would stick to a more vegetarian diet, and let the natives take away the invaders with a prayer for Pele. I would pass on the sausages too…
"Sharing thoughts with animals is the next evolution". Oh, LOVE that.
I heard David Wolfe speak about being very careful when killing the wild pig in Hawaii! I forget the exact story now. But, David was given advice from Hawaiians who are familiar with Hawaiian wild pig killing & the harm that has come to people after killing one. D.W. was told if you kill a wild pig in Hawaii, that something physically, like an accident would likely happen to you. I was going to give you this info when I heard it over a year ago, since you were talking about killing the wild pigs. I decided to stay out of your business. But then, after a pig was killed on your property you fell into that hole!! The first thing I thought was, maybe this was the pigs's retribution.
I think D.W. mentioned something about only allowing people who have been ordained, in some fashion, kill a pig on your property. 'Holy Pig Killers', lol
Has anyone else heard these things regarding killing a wild Hawaiian pig?
On a Royale With Cheese….
"Bacon tastes good."
kill the pig,nothing like a greasey chop,or hairy pickled hock on sunday morning with a red beer and egg.
Ready To Crack Some Nutzzz by Pieg
..Coming to a bay of crystal blue water near you.. moving away from this San Diego Zoo..
All the botox in the world couldn't keep us in this lame ass zone…from TJ to Ojai- our minds are blown..
-'cus "Oh Say Can YOU see"…yeah we remember the 8o's
…And you- the loud mouth crazy TV lady
-After all these years still makin'sense..
.Makin' your point >she ain't on the fence-
…We're down with it bi-otch…Makin'em laugh
…We're down with it bi-otch…Givin' 'em the gaff
The Army of Love…you've been recruitin'
Honking the horn..we'll be out tootin'
Truth be told…We'll be telling it..
For those ears a little waxy…We'll be yelling it!
We're already rolling…and we're ready to ROCK!
We got the shlisls and the super nova lox!!!
So come on over…when we get there…we'll go for a swim>>>
This pathetic ass rhyme…has just been drained of it's vim.
yes–that is true and I will write about it later–it is quite humbling, the prayers over living food. ur awesome dude–
understanding animals on the primal level humbles us helps us understand about all of life. Be the animal you want to harm. Change their journey but not their destiny.
psychic blast from mental mountaintop,
I agree, I can hear new thoughts breathing through the trees when the wind blows. Must be a stoner thing lol!
I'm just saying great ideas have a louder message than that of killing, which is what religion did (it killed through sacrificing), but now the only message that needs to be delivered is that we should be helping each other survive. Like what you do by delivering the message about various things that you see going on in the world, or America, or with people.
seems the pig meat would taste best if one psychically connects with pig and make some sacrificial bargain.
Set them free. I thought you stopped eating meat?.
Leave the pig ALONE!!!
explain what you mean–? i think it should say–sharing thoughts with animals is the next evolution.
Psychic warning! Thoughts are more powerful than hurting animals!


text:
July 18, 2014
Foods That Can Be Poisonous to Pets
Some foods that are safe for people can be very dangerous for pets. Protect your pets by reading our list of some common foods that can be poisonous for dogs, cats and other pets.
July 18, 2014
Plants That May Poison Your Pets
Keep your dog, cat or other pet safe from eating poisonous plants inside and outside your home. Start with our list of dangerous plants.
July 18, 2014
Connect to The Humane Society of the United States
The latest from the official Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube, Google+, and other social media networks of The Humane Society of the United States.
July 16, 2014
Information about The HSUS and its programs and affiliations for members and the general public.
July 14, 2014
Zucchini Potato Casserole
This recipe will help even picky eaters learn to enjoy summer squash.
July 11, 2014
Top Five Reasons to Adopt
Thinking of getting a new pet? Find out why you should adopt, not shop.
July 11, 2014
Web Traffic Analyst, Communications Technology & Marketing
The Humane Society of the United States is seeking a Web Traffic Analyst for its Communications Technology & Marketing section.
July 10, 2014
Prohibit Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals in Massachusetts
It is time to prohibit the cruel confinement of farm animals in Massachusetts. Animal advocates like you are the key to this bill's success. See how you can help.
July 3, 2014
How to Read Egg Carton Labels
If you've ever looked at an egg carton and wondered what "free range" means, as opposed to "cage free," this guide will answer your questions.
July 2, 2014
Chad Sarno's Kale, Radish and Avocado Salad
Rouxbe.com's salad presents summery goodies like kale, radishes, and avocado, dressed for success with a delicious sprinkling of seeds and spices.
July 2, 2014
Wicked Seed and Spice Blend
This seed and spice blend is delicious sprinkled atop salads, grains or beans.
June 27, 2014
Detecting Illness in Your Cat
Cats can't tell us where or when it hurts. In fact, they often mask illnesses. An important part of diagnosing illness is getting to know your cat's regular habits and behaviors.
June 27, 2014
Pomegranate-Peach Barbecue Sauce
Bryant Terry's tantalizing sauce dresses up veggie kebabs for a perfect summer barbecue.
June 26, 2014
Create a Humane Backyard at Your Place of Worship
Transform the outdoor space at your place of worship--church, synagogue or temple--into a sanctuary that celebrates nature and animals using Humane Backyard ideas from The Humane Society of the United States.
June 25, 2014
Veggie Kebabs with Pomegranate-Peach Sauce
These kebabs make a delightful meal when served with couscous, potato salad or a grain-based dish.
June 23, 2014
Tofu Chili-Garlic Noodle Bowl
This lively noodle bowl, full of veggies, is a Monday favorite at the University of Houston.
June 20, 2014
Where to Get a Cat
Now that you've decided to bring a feline into your life, one thing is certain: You won't have any trouble finding one. Where's the best place?
June 20, 2014
What You Can Do to Help Feral Cats
We can help you take care—and reduce the number—of the feral cats in your community.
June 19, 2014
Georgian Bean Salad
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it: This is a delicious and protein-rich salad hailing from Eastern Europe.
June 16, 2014
Five Ways to Persuade Your Boss to Allow Dogs at Work
Do you dream of bringing your dog to work with you but think your boss would never allow it? Whether it's one day a year or every day, we have tips for getting your employer on board with the idea of starting a "dogs at work" program.
June 12, 2014
Benefits for Humane Leaders
Learn more about the benefits afforded our Humane Leaders.
June 12, 2014
About Leadership Giving
Humane Leaders are a pillar of The HSUS's work for animals.
June 12, 2014
Annual Reports and Financial Information
The latest financial information on The HSUS.
June 12, 2014
Leadership Councils
Learn more about The HSUS's leadership councils.
June 9, 2014
Ultimate Hot Wingz
For Father's Day or whenever your favorite dad is hungry, roll out these "hot wingz." Kids like them, too.


text:
May 30 2013
Girl & Chocolate demo at Vans Skatepark
May 29 2013
Girl/Chocolate 2013 Puerto Rico Video: Ben Colen Style
Mar 06 2013
The Tennyson Corporation
Nov 27 2012
Pretty Sweet Out Now
Nov 26 2012
The Pretty Sweet Shop Is Open
Nov 13 2012
Pretty Sweet Bonus Footage
So the $64 million dollar question is who's the real floozie?
Kate Upton or Terry Richardson….?
It is appropriate time to make some plans for the long run and it is time to be happy. I have read this submit and if I may I want to suggest you some fascinating issues or advice. Perhaps you could write subsequent articles referring to this article. I wish to read even more issues about it!
I loved as much as you will obtain carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored material stylish. nonetheless, you command get got an shakiness over that you want be turning in the following. in poor health certainly come further earlier once more as precisely the same just about very incessantly inside case you shield this hike.
The crew at Politic Skateboards want to give you some free stuff! Head inside and sign up.


text:
Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole
Created By Patty Mastracco - Cookbook author, food stylist and recipe creator
Topped with crunchy walnuts, this sweet potato casserole is one-of-a-kind with layers of sweet potatoes, yams and fresh pears, drizzled with maple syrup!
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 pounds yams, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup coarsely broken or chopped California walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 13 X 9-inch baking dish.
- Place yams and sweet potatoes in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes or until almost fully cooked. (Or place in a large covered bowl with 1-inch of water and microwave on HIGH).
- Place half in the bottom of prepared dish and top with half the pears. Repeat layers.
- Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle with syrup and dot with butter. Top with walnuts and bake for 30 minutes.


text:
8.0 x 38.0 cm
The ceramic traditions of Vietnam, which date back to the first century AD, were strongly influenced by those of its omnipresent northern neighbour, China. The so-called 'golden age' of Vietnam - the Ly and Tran dynasties - commenced with Vietnam's independence from China. During a subsequent and short-lived Chinese incursion in the fifteenth century, the great innovation of blue and white porcelain came to Vietnam with migrant potters from the north. Characteristic of the Vietnamese style is the unglazed rim, suggesting that it was fired upside down, and the speckled grey-blue colour of the painted design. The design - a crane amid bamboo and pine (traditional symbols of longevity), with scrolling floral motifs - also echoes the Chinese style.
Art Gallery Handbook, 1999. pg. 299.
Amber Daines, Look, 'Trade Ceramics', pg. 20-21, Newtown, Jun 2004, 20 (colour illus.), 21.
Terry Ingram., Arts of Asia, 'Christie's Melbourne: The Brake-Lau-Eckermann Southeast Asian Collection in September', Nov 1990-Dec 1990, 151 (illus.).
Bruce James, Art Gallery of New South Wales handbook, 'Asian Collection: South-East Asia', pg. 298-301, Sydney, 1999, 299 (colour illus.).
Jackie Menzies (Editor), The Asian Collections Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 2003, 303 (colour illus.).
Jackie Menzies, The Art Gallery of New South Wales collections, 'Asian Art - India, South-East Asia, China, Tibet, Korea, Japan', pg. 173-228, Sydney, 1994, 184 (colour illus.).
Christie's Melbourne: "The Brake-lau-Eckermann Collection of South East Asian Ceramics, Textiles and Works of Art", Melbourne, Sep 1990, 15 (illus.).


text:
DURHAM, N.H.--Army announced today that it has made a change in its football schedule, removing the contest originally scheduled vs. Division I-AA University of New Hampshire on Sept. 3, 2005, and adding a Division I-A contest vs. Arkansas State on Nov. 19, 2005.
Now facing two open dates to start the season with an open date also on Sept. 10, the UNH athletic department now must find a new Sept. 3 opponent at a time when most I-A and I-AA football schedules have been solidified.
"We are disappointed that Army left us no choice but to cancel our contest on Sept. 3," said UNH Athletic Director Marty Scarano. "They have expressed regret in having to take this action, but nonetheless it creates a significant void in the UNH football schedule. This contest represented an important initiative in our I-A scheduling aspirations. We are hopeful that both schools can agree on a future date. Currently we are searching for a replacement contest on Sept. 3 and anticipate announcing that game soon."
According to a press release from the Army athletic department, the football program was faced with the less than desirable scenario of having two weeks off prior to its season-ending contest against Navy. As a result of the change, the team will now have the traditional week off. Army also wanted just one I-AA opponent on its schedule, rather than two. The Black Knights are scheduled to play Massachusetts on Nov. 12.
The UNH football program has played a Division I-A opponent in each of the last three seasons and posted its first-ever victory over a I-A opponent last season when the Wildcats upset Rutgers in New Jersey, 35-24. New Hampshire completed the 2004 campaign with a very impressive 10-3 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Atlantic 10 Football Conference, good enough to win the Northern Division. The team advanced to the NCAA I-AA football quarterfinals and posted its first-ever NCAA victory at I-AA powerhouse Georgia Southern, 27-23 in front of a national ESPN2 television audience. UNH also recorded impressive I-AA wins over the likes of Delaware, Villanova, Northeastern and Maine.


text:
Indicator Report - General Fertility Rate
Why Is This Important?The general fertility rate is a more precise measure of tracking birth rate patterns among Utah and U.S. women than is the crude birth rate. While the crude birth rate and the general fertility rate both look at the total number of live births among the population, the crude birth rate is calculated using the total population including the young, old, male, and female. The general fertility rate is calculated using only females of reproductive age - defined as ages 15 through 44 years - residing in Utah during a specified time period. This results in a more sensitive indicator with which to study population growth and change.
Data NotesA description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: http://ibis.health.utah.gov/query/Help.html.
Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. Population estimates produced by staff in the UDOH Center for Health Data and Informatics. Linear interpolation of U.S. Census Bureau and ESRI ZIP Code data provided annual population estimates for ZIP Code areas by sex and age groups, IBIS Version 2013.
Other Views
DefinitionNumber of live births per 1,000 women aged 15-44 years.
How We Calculated the Rates
Page Content Updated On 11/12/2014, Published on 01/22/2015


text:
|Amount Per Serving
|% Daily Value
a proprietary blend containing:
|502 mg
|Green Coffee (bean) SE (45% chlorogenic acids)
|Trimethylxanthine (i.e. caffeine)
|Schizonepeta tenuifolia (spica) SE
|Rhodiola rosea (herb)
|Green Tea (leaf) SE
|Forsythia Suspensa Vahl (fruit) SE
|Coleus Forskohlii (root) SE
Before taking this or any other weight control program, check with your health-care provider to make sure you are in overall good health.
For the Significantly Overweight -- Not to be used as a casual diet-aid.
This product contains a potent xanthine (i.e., caffeine and caffeine-like stimulants) mixture, about 220 mg per regular 2-capsule serving. therefore, Leptopril is not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 unless directed by a doctor. Consult your physician before use if you are sensitive to stimulants.
A recent report discussed a genetic abnormality that prevents the body from assimilating xanthines (including caffeine). If you suffer from this genetic abnormality, do not take any product containing xanthines.
Use only as directed. Individual results will vary. Is in conjunction with any sensible diet and exercise program.


text:
AC/DC Star's Drug Conviction Dismissed
AC/DC rocker Phil Rudd has seen his conviction for cannabis possession quashed by a judge in New Zealand so it won't prevent him from touring the world with the band.
The drummer was caught with 25 grams of the drug in October following a police raid on his boat.
In November, Rudd pleaded guilty to the charge, but a judge rejected his lawyer's request for a discharge without conviction after he argued a criminal record could hinder the musician's international touring duties in countries including America and Japan.
Community Magistrate Robyn Paterson criticised the star for "blindly ignoring the law" and the rocker received a fine.
But on Thursday the conviction was wiped from Rudd's record and because his offence was at the "lower end of the scale" he was discharged without conviction on the condition he paid $US1,100 ($A1,068.38) to cover the prosecution costs, reports Reuters.
Speaking after the ruling, Rudd told reporters he was "relieved".
- Article originally from The Sydney Morning Herald


text:
Home Future StudentsCurrent StudentsFaculty & StaffPatientsAlumni
A-Z Index | Find a Health Care Provider
Contact Us | Maps and Parking
Name: Krystle Wetherbee
Job title: Medical Student Coordinator
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 303-724-8373
© The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are registered property of the University. Used by permission only.


text:
E-Mail Address:
Forgot your password?
Log in
Not a member? Register now!
Common Conditions
Related Tools
Find & Review Drugs
Popular Topics
Advice & Support
People in the military use and
abuse drugs and alcohol for the same reasons that
other people do: Drugs and alcohol can make you feel good. But the military
lifestyle also may include other issues that can affect alcohol and drug abuse,
such as:
People in the military use the same drugs as people who are not in
the armed services. These drugs include alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, inhalants,
and methamphetamine. The rate of binge drinking, which is having 5 or more
drinks at one time at least once a month, is high. About 45%, or nearly
one-half, of those in the military binge drink.1 This
is similar to how much college students in the United States binge
Drug and alcohol abuse is a concern in the military for the same
reasons it's a concern in the civilian population. It can harm judgment,
decision-making, problem-solving, learning, and memory. It can lead to health
problems and harm you and your loved ones. It can result in legal and money
In the military, substance abuse also may:
Substance abuse also affects everyone in your unit. Your supervisor
and others may be taken away from other duties to help you. Others may have to
cover for you, which can detract from their military readiness.
Your behavior can make a difference in how well your unit deals
with readiness, logistics, and training. Substance abuse can put your life and
others' lives at risk.
Treatment for alcohol or drug abuse in the military is the same as
for other adults.
Detoxification, medicine, counseling, therapy, and
12-step programs all may be used.
All branches of the military have substance abuse programs. They
provide drug information, treatment, testing, and prevention. Active-duty
members of the military may enter a program in five ways:
Veterans also may struggle with substance abuse. They may have
started using drugs or alcohol in the service or developed a problem later in
life. Substance abuse problems in veterans also may be linked with conditions
such as
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Veterans Administration can help you. Contact your local
CitationsRTI International (2006). 2005 Department of Defense Survey of Health-Related Behaviors Among Active Duty Military Personnel. Research Triangle Park, NC: RTI International. Also
available online:
Last Revised:
January 26, 2010
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use.
How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions
To learn more visit Healthwise.org
© 1995-2013 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This Site and third parties who place advertisements on this Site may collect and use information about
your visits to this Site and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of
interest to you. If you would like to obtain more information about these advertising practices and to make
choices about online behavioral advertising, please click here.


text:
UTSA newsletters
» UTSA Expressions -- Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion
UTSA magazines
» Giving
» Discovery -- UTSA Research
» Innovations -- College of Engineering
» Ovations -- College of Liberal and Fine Arts
» Spectrum -- College of Education
Health Science Center biochemist Reto Asmis to speak at UTSA Sept. 15
(Sept. 8, 2010)--The academic community is invited to attend a technical seminar, "Phytonutrients as Atheroprotective Compounds: Novel Mechanisms and Targets," featuring Reto Asmis, professor of clinical laboratory sciences and biochemistry and director of clinical laboratory sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Hosted by UTSA and the Health Science Center, the seminar is 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building Multifunction Room (2.102) on the UTSA Main Campus.
Asmis will describe his research about the mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory diseases, in particular atherosclerosis, and the role that monocytes and macrophages play in the origin of these diseases. His laboratory recently identified a novel mechanism that appears to contribute to atherosclerosis and the dysregulation of blood monocytes.
The mechanism may provide a link between metabolic disorders such as high cholesterol or diabetes, oxidative stress, and the onset and progression of atherosclerosis. Asmis also will describe a class of plant-based compounds that he recently identified that may prove useful in preventing atherosclerosis and other complications of diabetes.
Asmis has 25 years of biochemistry research experience and has held academic appointments in Switzerland, Germany, California, Kentucky and Texas. A specialist in atherosclerosis and related diseases, he has received more than $6.1 million in funding for his work. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry and the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and is a member of the United Peer Review Steering Committee for the American Heart Association.
He earned his postdoctoral degree in biochemistry from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and completed post-doctoral fellowships in 1992 and 1995 at the University of California, San Diego and the University of Berne in Switzerland, respectively.
The Seminars in Translational Research series brings together investigators from basic, clinical and social sciences to highlight the bidirectional and multiple stages of the scientific translation of research discoveries from the laboratory bench to the bedside and ultimately the community.
The monthly seminars are jointly sponsored by the UTSA Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI), the Health Science Center Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS)/Novel Clinical and Translational Methodologies, and the UTSA/UT Health Science Center joint graduate program in biomedical engineering. RCMI and IIMS are supported by the National Center for Research Resources in the National Institutes of Health.


text:
Since the end of the Congo Wars in the early 2000s, thousands of United Nations peacekeeping troops have been stationed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but that peacekeeping force was criticized Sunday over how it handled a recent rebel insurgency.
The authorities of neighboring Uganda have expressed displeasure over the the U.N. troops' failure to prevent the M23 rebel group from advancing through much of the Congo's North Kivu province, eventually taking the capital of Goma last month. The M23 rebels eventually withdrew from the city of 400,000 last week.
"It is a very big shame," said Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni—who took part in talks with the rebels and the Congolese government—referring to the U.N. peacekeeping force, MONUSCO.
"It is some sort of military tourism," he said, according to AFP. Helicopters operated by MONUSCO attacked the M23 rebels but failed to prevent them from moving on Goma. He added, "So many people in uniforms and they just sit on problems."
U.N. officials have said that they can only support the Congolese army in its operations against the rebels, but cannot launch a full-scale assault against them.
An estimated 4,000 more African soldiers will arrive in eastern Congo within the next week, the The Daily Telegraph reports. They will patrol a buffer zone near Congo's border with Rwanda in order to curb any future advances by the M23, which began its insurgency in April of this year.
Museveni was meeting with other African states in a summit that agreed to create a new neutral peacekeeping force, reported AFP.
"I am confident that with the neutral international force, we can solve these problems with logistical support from the United Nations," Museveni said, according to AFP.
Peace talks between the M23 and the Congolese government started over the weekend in Uganda's capital Kampala, but started off on the wrong foot, reported Uganda's Daily Monitor. The Congolese government threatened to pull out of the talks, saying the M23 is trying to slander it.
"It's unacceptable for people who have AK7 as their legitimacy to taint the image of those elected by the people Congo," said Congolese minister of foreign affairs Raymond Tshibanda.
The Epoch Times publishes in 35 countries and in 19 languages. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.


text:
A&M's 42inch Pompeii
3 Attachment(s)
Thought I would start this post to document the build of an oven that is currently a work in progress. A friend and I are hoping to have this oven built for the start of May for a customer that has taken a liking to my first oven built in 2007. I will be posting a step by step series of photos on the building of this oven on as picasa album with hi res photos....... https://picasaweb.google.com/waynebe...42PompeiiOven# I like the picasa album format as you can easily scroll through the series of pictures quickly without jumping around from post to post.
I would also like to use this Forno Bravo site for posting some photos of interest along the way that may be of interest to fellow builders and also be used by myself to have others help me with questions and concerns I may have along the way.
This FB site was a huge help for my first build and I would not have been able to make the oven that I did with out the help of this site and its members.
Thanks in advance for the help any members will offer me on this next build and I hope the photos I post and issues I bring up will serve to also help others in there quest to make there own oven.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Well I guess I am ready for my first question. The third picture on the attachments from first post is a model we made for the customer to approve. Any feel on how the cupola on top will smoke up and handle venting duties. I will fabricate the main part of the cupola out of 3/8" aluminum. The roof of the cupola will be 3/4 " plywood & epoxy coated for strength and water proofing. The inside of the plywood roof will be lined with thin gauged metal and wrapped up the end grain of plywood for shielding wood from the heat. I may paint the Aluminum a flat black as I think its going to smoke up and discolor anyways. We may put a little vent on top of the cupola kind of a cupola on a cupola for the smoke to exit the top side of the first cupola. Upper cupola may be 6 inches in height and made of copper. The upper cupola I am talking about here is not shown in the model above. Hope this all makes sense. I have been looking for a design that has been built like the one I am showing here but I do not see one so I have to ask if anyone can see any problems with this concept.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Nice floor protector!! I like how you've angled the cut to the back to make it smaller.. remember to make sure there isn't any bits of mortar on the inside of the dome so it can flip up. The only thing I could think of to make that less of a problem is to run the angles the other way (smaller to bigger from the opening) and use hinge pins that you could pull out at finish. Then it would just be 3 separate pieces to extract.
Gorgeous working location. I've got a buddy with a cabin in the middle of nowhere, and he says it doesn't seem like work when its so beautiful around him.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Thought I would run an idea by folks for the install on my floor of the dome and vent area. I realize most like to lay the fire bricks on a bed of fireclay and sand to level things out and have the ability to remove damaged bricks down the road. On my last oven I mortared the floor in place with super 3000 and set my dome right on top of that. I just did not like the idea of the bricks all floating on the loose mix with no mortar. I realize they should stay somewhat where they were set but I just prefer the mortar in place if I can. I have an idea I want to try on this oven so I can still address the need to remove the bricks down the road if needed and also mortar them in place. The idea I have would only work if you are using something like the FB board under the cook floor for insulation rather that the Vermiculite option.
What I have done is set a brick on a test piece of insulation with my mortar and let it somewhat cure out in the garage. When I tore the brick off of and away from the FB board I was pleased to see it only took about 1/16 th of an inch of insulation away with the mortar and brick. So, what I got to thinking may work is butter up my floor bricks stopping short of the outer edges so when putting the floor down and leveling I can make sure no mortar squishes out past the brick edges and over into the next brick beside it. Also of course no mortar would be touching any of the sides of any of the floor bricks only the bottoms. This will then in theory let me pull out one brick at a time down the road. It should come out with the mortar still stuck to the brick and only a little bit of the FB board stuck to the mortar. Then I would set the new brick in place with some fresh mortar and all is well.
For pulling out the old brick when the time comes I would bond with more mortar a couple of handles to the top of the brick to be removed with bit more brick to hang on to and pull out the bad brick with. Of course the bricks right under the load of the dome walls will not be able to be removed but they are not bricks that really have food on them anyways they are more often than not covered with fire or coals.
Any thoughts on this one?
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Concerning mortaring the floor bricks, you get thermal expansion and contraction anyway, so the bricks will likely float anyway. And when you add water to the fireclay and sand mix it becomes a mortar. I found that it keeps the hearth bricks in place well enough.
As for the bricks on the edges of the dome, why not just cut the hearth bricks to fit inside the dome? Then you can remove any brick you need.
When it comes time to remove the brick, how about setting a tapcon screw or Redhead in it and pulling out the brick? You can even rig a lifter from angle iron and wood blocks and a rachet if you need more force to pull the brick.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Experience has shown that you really don't need to mortar down the floor bricks. They aren't going anywhere. As the riggers say, gravity always wins.
When I was building my dome, i spent a lot of time standing on my loosely placed firebrick floor. I was frankly alarmed about how the bricks creaked and shifted under my weight, but they never moved significantly, and it's been solid ever since.
There's always talk about replacing floor bricks. Does anyone really ever do this in a home oven?
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
couple of questions on your comments
1. not sure if I understand what exactly happens when you say thermal expansion and contraction so bricks will float anyways. Do you mean the bricks will tear out and away from the bond to the insulation below?
2. adding water to the fire clay I thought would just change its consistency but its not a mortar that will stick. No Portland no bond was my understanding.
3.the issues of cutting the bricks inside the footprint of the dome in my opinion leaves gaps that are very hard to get looking good. I guess it just seems easier to erect the dome walls on top of the floor and not see any of these spaces.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
All materials expand when heated, and contract when cooled. Except water, which contracts until it is within a degree or so of freezing, then expands (thats why our oceans don't freeze from the bottom up, incidentally). Your bricks will also expand and contract, and will eventually break the mortar or spall out if set too tightly. I believe it is recommended to leave an expansion joint between the dome and the hearth of 1/8-inch to allow for that sort of movement.
The fireclay and sand mortar sticks, all right. Once it dries, it takes a good whack with a mallet to get the brick loose. It's plenty strong to hold the hearth brick in place until you fire the oven. There isn't Portland cement in the mix, but all you have to do is look at the native american cliff dwellings that have stood for centuries to find proof of clay mortar's strength. But once you break it, it scrapes off much easier than a Portland mix.
After your first few firings, the wood ash will fill the remaining joints and locks everything together. All the opposing forces hold the oven together nicely.
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
Thanks Azatty for your help. Point taken on the sand fireclay for its sticking properties. I still don't see why expansion and contraction would cause me any grief on the method I plan to use. My last oven was done this way and no problems or crack except for surface stuff outside around the vent area and its only cosmetic on the very outside.
To me its seems if the dome is built on top of the floor and everything is mortared together it all just grows and shrinks all as one unit. I am sure I have read a good explanation of this somewhere but it is still kind of confusing me. Also if I remember the instructions say the dome around the oven floor is the prefered way but my method that I used last time was accepted as an option. I think for some ovens its recomended. I cant remember reading a good description as to exactly why one is preferred over the other method. I just dont see the dome expanding at a different rate than the floor. Any further explanations are appreciated.............thanks again
Re: A&M's 42inch Pompeii
I think the hearth inside the dome is recommended because the hearth expansion could break the mortar joint between it and the soldier course. But I'm not a mason and have just followed what others have done with reported success. Ultimately it's your choice and if you're comfortable with your design, then build it. From what I can see, the Pompeii is over-engineered to withstand the foibles of non-masons performing DIY work.
|All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:50 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2006/10 Forno Bravo, LLC


text:
Hotels in 51652 - Sidney IA
Only hotels in 51652 zip code are listed below. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in Sidney, IA for your upcoming leisure or conference / group travel. We list the best 51652 hotels and motels so you can review the Sidney hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. Hotels in Fremont county and area code 712 are also listed.
51652 Hotels/Motels & Accommodations
Next: Show All Available 51652 Hotels with Pricing >


text:
The Challenge
The proposed La Colosa gold mine poses a new threat. The South African mining company Anglo Gold Ashanti announced that it had found a 13 million ounce gold vein under Colombia's central Andes. The company acquired land near the reserve in an attempt to mitigate environmental impacts from mining operations.
ABC Conservation Framework
Primary Birds Impacted
The Fuertes's and Yellow-eared Parrots are threatened with extinction; the Rusty-faced Parrot, and the Golden-plumed and Rufous-fronted Parakeets also occur here. The area also holds many other threatened and endemic species, including the endangered mountain tapir and spectacled bear, both of which are regularly seen, although too often killed by hunters. The area also contains populations of endangered amphibians, including the true harlequin frog and Herveo's toad.
Creation of a 'corridor' of protected sites will help safeguard key remaining areas of habitat and focus conservation efforts for these and other imperiled bird species. Efforts must include:
ABC Results
In 2005, ABC joined with ProAves to create the Threatened Parrot Corridor, a series of four interconnected parks and reserves that provide a swathe of protected habitat for five species of threatened parrot. The entire area under protection spans 18,800 acres and protects approximately 70% of the Fuertes's Parrot population.
In 2009 the Giles-Fuertesi Nature Reserve was created by ProAves and ABC. This reserve contains about 20% of the endangered Fuertes's Parrot population.
In 2012, ABC and ProAves acquired 356 acres of land to double the size of the Giles-Fuertesi Nature Reserve.
What Next?
Establish a nursery and reforest habitat throughout the reserve, particularly on recently acquired land. Thanks to support from Loro Parque Fundación, ProAves has refurbished the guard station and has an ongoing next box program, and support to initiate reforestation of degraded habitat.


text:
Are you sure you are following the measurements i gave you(5.8cm x 4.73 cm)? If you are maybe the European models are a little bigger than the Asian ones. Try adding a few millimetres according to how much they are smaller on the Tama-Go. Anyway, I finally got my laptop back!! However a virus has cleaned out most of my hard disk leaving the faceplates being posted here made only recently:
A Tamamori one made from the Tamagotchi anime homepage!:
One of Togetchi's band in alternate clothes:
A faceplate based on Tamastargirl's Youtube background:
And finally a Lovelin one:
As for the PM requests, I am working on them!
Yeah, I used those, they where a tiny bit too small for some reason, so on the height i changed it to 5.9cm and the width 4.74cm and it worked perfectly, and thank you for your help, without you I wouldn't have been able to even design any face plates or print them off with out your help, so once again thank you, and i'm really glad your laptop is back, your face plates are absolutely amazing


text:
Strange Bedfellows -- Politics News
News about Seattle and King County government as well as national politics.
Monthly Archive for February, 2011
P-I archive: Inauguration of Washington's first governor
Today from the seattlepi.com archive, we have a photo of the inauguration of Washington State's first governor. [Read More]
Olympia Watch: $30 to visit state parks?
The News Tribune: $30 to visit state parks? [Read More]
Show More


text:
Event Details
03/24/2013Location: Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center Time: 1:30 PM Fee Information: $4.00 a person or $6.00 per family Contact Name: Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center Contact Phone Number: (301) 432-5125
Battlefield Hike-Hood and McLaws- This September marks the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. This ranger led hike will focus on two Confederate commanders that played a key role at both Sharpsburg and Chickamauga. Meet the rangers behind the visitor center at 1:30 p.m. for this two hour, two mile hike.


text:
More mechanical gremlins for Red Bull, Vettel in Bahrain
Feb 19, 2014, 3:18 PM EDT
Write off Red Bull at your own peril, given they're likely to be on form once the Formula One community actually gets to the season opener at Melbourne, Australia next month.
But after the issues encountered in Jerez last month, and two weeks' work at the factory, more mechanical gremlins popped up in today's first running in Bahrain. Sebastian Vettel completed only 14 laps before stopping on track.
"We sorted out the issues from Jerez and we were able to do some laps today," said the four-time defending World Champion, via the team's official website. "However, very often you fix one problem and another pops up, which is what happened. That's testing."
Per veteran F1 journalist Adam Cooper, the issue today was brake-related, and led to a small fire in the rear of the car. It was one of several brakes issues reported.
Race engineering coordinator Andy Damerum said this was different than what occurred at Jerez.
"We are obviously playing catch-up and for us this was very much like a first test, so we were sending the car out to do one lap, then two and trying to build from there," he said. "In that regard the laps completed were good. However, we were sidelined by a mechanical gremlin but one unrelated to the issues in Jerez."
The next three days in Bahrain are crucial for Red Bull, as the team needs to get its issues ironed out before the end of the week. Full running at the second Bahrain test, without incident, will be the target at that point.
Vettel is in the car tomorrow as well, with Daniel Ricciardo taking over on Friday.
- indycar02 - Feb 19, 2014 at 6:43 PM
i think red bull has used up all their luck, lets face it, newey isnt god (go #7 & 14!).
- testover6370 - Feb 20, 2014 at 11:23 AM
I see it differently. I think all teams are going to encounter problems with their designs, and Red Bull are lucky to encounter them now, in testing, while others are unfortunately going to discover them in the middle of a race.
Or Newey, like Icarus, flew too close to the sun and got burned. That's entirely possible too.
- kitnamania13 - Feb 20, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Let's drive up the comment count for these non-Nascar articles. If we don't, this site will become all Nascar.
- moezilla - Feb 20, 2014 at 4:14 PM
I tried this same approach with a similar comment last year concerning the NHRA…I was rewarded with about 3 or 4 stories since…F1 will soon be getting plenty of coverage, NASCAR is on the radar right now because of Daytona Speedweeks….as soon as the Australian Grand Prix gets a little closer, F1 will be right back, sharing the spotlight with the taxi cab boys…now back to watching Nationwide practice…
Top Posts
- Roger Penske intends to keep his 'four aces' in IndyCar 0
- NHRA: Antron Brown looks to make Top Fuel fireworks this weekend 0
- Pippa Mann revels in career-best IndyCar finish at Fontana 2
- After tough recent outings, Jack Hawksworth relishes 10th-place showing at Fontana 1
- MAVTV 500: Despite being nerve-racking to crazy, drivers glad safety won out 1
- WATCH: IndyCar's frantic, thrilling MAVTV 500 to re-air at midnight ET on NBCSN 6
- Nelson Piquet Jr crowned first ever FIA Formula E champion in thrilling London finale 1


text:
opinionBy Bright B. Drah
e HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to have a multi-dimensional devastating impact worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Whilst efforts have been focused on preventing incident (new infections), the care for those who have already been infected is emerging as a major issue in the HIV/AIDS discourse.
Religious groups or faith-based organisations (FBOs) and their leaders continue to play an important role in educating communities and in providing care and support for those infected.
However, we need to critically examine the roles played by these groups and the challenges confronting them in order to inform their HIV/AIDS activities.
Before we look at the role of the FBOs, it is important that we appreciate the harm that the pandemic carries in its entrails. This overview of the pandemic within the global and the Ghanaian context will also enable us appreciate the context within which religious leaders strive to combat the spread of the pandemic and also to alleviate its devastating impact.
Why the youth?
The importance of the youth has often been expressed in (socio-economic) terms. In Ghana, it is estimated that 720,000 people who contribute to the socio-economic development of the country are living with HIV/AIDS. But the importance of the youth transcends socio-economic parameters.
The youth are a group that no family, community or society can ignore. They are guided and protected for many reasons, but mainly for their potential. Youth are an embodiment of our dreams, our values, our history and our aspirations. We hope that the youth will achieve the things that we have desired, but have sometimes failed abysmally to achieve.
We also do hope that they will correct some of the things we did not do right. Indeed, the youth are our future; like the nation, religious groups have no with future without the youth. Unfortunately, the future of youth worldwide, and those of Ghana in particular, are threatened by a disease that is not discriminatory.
The growing scourge It is estimated that 720,000 Ghanaians between 15 and 49 years old (3.6 per cent of the adult population) were living with HIV/AIDS as at the end of 2003 (NACP, 2004). This estimate represents an increase in HIV prevalence from 2.3 per cent in 2002 to 3.6 per cent in 2003. Notably, this increase is even more marked in certain regions of Ghana.
For example, Agomanya, a (semi-urban) community in the Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region showed a decline of 3.2per cent between 2001 and 2002, yet peaked at 9.2 per cent in 2003. While there are likely a number of reasons that would explain this increase, this rise is a source of great concern. Nationally, there was a slight decline in HIV prevalence for those between ages 15 and 24 between 2002 and 2003 (i.e., 3.4 per cent to 3.0 per cent).
In certain quarters, this decline has been viewed with optimism and has also been attributed to the effectiveness of programmes carried out thus far by various HIV/AIDS organisations and communities in the country.
Whilst this may be the case, we must view these statistics with caution. For instance, it has been observed (The Economist, January 17th - 23rd 2004) that apart from methodological challenges, such declines could be due to a rise in deaths from AIDS. The latter observation is worth noting particularly in the context of Ghana's chronically limited HIV/AIDS related medical services.
While prevalence is low, compared to countries to our East (Togo) and West (Cote De Ivoire), where prevalence is between 8 and 16per cent, or countries in the South where prevalence exceeds 25 per cent, the potential is there for an enormous, generalised, epidemic. We must view these increases with concern. Immediate measures must be taken to reverse the general trend of HIV infections; indeed, a rise in prevalence is a threat not only to the lives of individuals and families, but also to the socio-economic and total development of Ghana.
Youth and HIV/AIDS
Youth -people in the prime of their lives- are the group most affected by HIV/AIDS. Indeed, some die before they ever reach adulthood. The youth are generally vulnerable as depicted in the social reality in which they find themselves. A number of complex and interacting biomedical and socio-cultural factors contribute to the vulnerability of the youth in general, and of the female youth in particular.
For instance, lack of education, poverty, disease, lack of jobs, age differences between partners, genital damage from sexual violence, etc. affect female youth more than male youth. Since HIV infection levels increase with age, young women are more vulnerable than their older male partners.
Globally, females are disproportionately affected by HIV especially those younger than 24 years old.
In sub-Saharan Africa, 58 per cent of 29.4 million People Living With AIDS (PLWA) are women. Thirteen women are affected for every 10 men. Clinically, female youth (especially the teenagers) are more vulnerable than their male counterparts to acquiring HIV infection because they are biologically more susceptible. Further, they are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and other common infections than are males.
Women are more likely to be abused and less likely to have access to information.
Socio-cultural practices such as genital mutilation and permissive sexual traditions, which contribute to the spread of HIV affect women most. Where sexual violence exists, the victims by and large are women.
All these factors combined present a formidable challenge for efforts meant to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic. For example, sexual violence is making it difficult to find a suitable effective strategy for women. Even though abstinence is the ultimate preventive method, it is not an appropriate response in a context where sexual violence occurs - i.e., where females' engagement in sex is not by choice but rather by force.
How can females who are vulnerable to violence protect themselves?
Clearly, abstinence is not the answer. Insisting on condom use is also clearly not a realistic option for women in this context.
There are aspects of religion and culture that make female youth more vulnerable. For example, there is a culture of silence, which is part of the socialisation process that tends to affect females negatively and much more so when it comes to HIV/AIDS communication and education.
Among the Krobos, for example, the girl-child is trained to be quiet and respectful, and this is reinforced and internalised by important cultural practices like the "Dipo" rites of passage during which they are trained inter alia: "What the eyes see, the mouth doesn't speak". In this case, culprits of sexual violence, to an extent, reinforce that culture of silence when they 'ask' their victims not to say a word about their ordeal.
Impact of HIV/AIDS on the youth (Anecdotal evidence)
The statistics of HIV/AIDS incites fear and gloom. However, to depict the impact of the pandemic, I would like to look beyond the quantification. Here, I would like to rely on anecdotal evidence that I have gathered from communities I have worked in, from the Krobos of Ghana to the Zulus of South Africa.
Young men and women in general are affected by HIV/AIDS in one way or another. If they are not infected by the virus, they know someone who is or are affected by the consequences of having a family member who is infected. The anecdotal evidence indicates that the pandemic has ravaged families and communities and rendered many individuals hopeless.
Families are devastated and leaving children and/or older women with the many responsibilities of caring for even younger siblings or terminally ill adults.
HIV/AIDS has caused families to disintegrate (e.g., through divorce, separation, neglect or death). Very young children have to struggle to find food for their dying relatives. The same hungry little ones have to live with the trauma of seeing their older relatives suffer to death. I have observed parents turn against their children, and siblings against their parents and/or other siblings. People have been rejected by others who have once loved and cherished them as their own. Social cohesion, which is the basis for the provision of care and support to members of a particular social group, has been nearly non-extant especially in the case of those in need of HIV/AIDS support. Due to HIV/AIDS, money and treasures stored by families for decades- or even centuries - which could have been used to provide for basic needs (e.g., school fees, food) have been spent on seeking health care for People Living With AIDS (PLWA).
Families that were economically independent have been chronically impoverished as a result of HIV/AIDS. Youth have not been able to learn trades or pursue even basic education because monies that would have been spent on their careers are being used to cater for relatives who have HIV/AIDS. Some of the youth have to stay at home and take care of their relatives. In fact, sometimes, the youth themselves have ended their lives because they were HIV infected and could do nothing other than stay home and take care of themselves.
As mentioned earlier, most families look to their children with hope, particularly because they have invested time and money in them with the hope that they will eventually support the family. When these youth become infected with HIV, rather than providing for their families, they become even more dependent as their illness compels them to abandon employment and return to their township or village. They say - "they come and die". With sickness and death, the poverty and insecurity of their families increase and their sense of hopelessness aggravated.
Clearly then, being HIV infected does not begin and end with any individual. Some of the young people themselves have younger children who they leave behind upon death. These innocent children become secondary victims of HIV/AIDS.
In the midst of all these agonies, many youth do not know their HIV-status and may be living either in fear or in ignorance or even in uncertainty, unsure of what's next. This condition is by itself psychologically damaging and can turn an otherwise vibrant group of people into a group without hope.
Support from religious groups Treatment for HIV and related opportunistic infections is, for the most part, geographically and economically inaccessible to the poorest of the poor in resource-constrained countries who are the most affected by HIV/AIDS.
Indeed, fewer than 6 per cent of those who need Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in Africa receive it. The picture is not different from Ghana in spite of recent efforts to increase HAART accessibility. Even if pharmaceutical and biomedical solutions were available, PLWA would still need other support services in the form of psycho-social support, including spiritual and/or religious comfort, good social relations, counselling and living with dignity -that is, not being stigmatised and not being treated as less human.
Religious bodies have a crucial role to play in this area. Initiatives of religious groups for the youth can address issues of loneliness, hopelessness, lifelessness, emptiness and worthlessness, all of which appear to be associated with HIV/AIDS.
Current programmes by religious groups The above overview shows the enormity of the task that confronts anti-HIV/AIDS groups in general and the FBOs in particular. It is against that backdrop that the FBOs have tried to contribute to the reduction of new infections and also help alleviate the pain that PLWA and their families go through. Traditionally, FBOs in general, have focused on programmes that promote abstinence and faithfulness among married partners. Condom remains more of a taboo to most FBOs. Abstinence and virginity programmes are the most popular among FBOs because they are largely in tune with their teachings and principles about life. For example, some religious organisations promote 'virginity clubs' with the ultimate aim of keeping young boys and girls from engaging in pre-marital sex. Indeed, projects like virginity clubs are very laudable, but they must also be considered as ideal.
That is, seeking to adopt 'the ultimate strategy' under very challenging circumstances and among a sub-population that is very mobile, exuberant, restless, potent yet volatile and vulnerable.
Thus, the promotion of virginity and the deferment of sexual debut could be very daunting tasks and evidence show these programmes are not particularly effective.


text:
All posts tagged legislation
Canadian Copyright Laws – Consolidated Copyright Act
A consolidation of the Canadian Copyright Act that includes the provisions from the Copyright Modernization Act (CMA) has been made by the Department of Justice and is available here. It is cited as Copyright Act R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42. It […]
New International Copyright Treaty under WIPO
A new copyright (or copyright-related) treaty is a big deal. The Berne Convention came into force in 1886 and is still in effect. With its revisions, Berne remains
French Bill on Creation and the Internet
What is the word on the French Bill on Creation and the Internet? The French Constitutional Council ruled on June 10th 2009 on the Bill on Creation and the


text:
San jose, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2014
TapClicks, the digital presence company, today announced that it has closed another round of funding via a private investment group, bringing its total capital investment to over $4 million. TapClicks delivers digital marketing analytics, campaign performance dashboards and on-demand reporting through its TapAnalytics business unit, and provides digital classifieds and merchandising solutions in the automotive space with TapClassifieds.
"We are appreciative of our investors' confidence in us, recognizing the traction we have already gained in the market, and our strategy. We are proud of the progress we've made, the key milestones we've met, and our overall success with some of the largest media companies and agencies in the world." said Babak Hedayati, CEO of TapClicks.
This capitalization is helping TapClicks grow in terms of attracting and serving new customers, technology development, and expanding sales and marketing.
Recent milestones:
About TapClicks
TapClicks, Inc., the digital presence company, was founded in 2009, and operates out of offices in Silicon Valley, Canada, India and Mexico. TapClassifieds, a business unit of TapClicks Inc., provides digital classifieds and merchandising solutions for local companies doing business online, delivering a unique ability to generate and track leads and other consumer interactions in unprecedented detail. The TapAnalytics business unit focuses on performance reporting and analytics for agencies and enterprises.
For more information, please visit http://www.TapClicks.com, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, or call us at +1.408.725.2942.


text:
Charred vehicles sit outside a police station in Mpeketoni, in Lamu county along the Kenyan coast, after some 50 heavily-armed gunmen attacked the town near the coastal island and popular tourist resort of Lamu the night before. AFP
MOGADISHU: Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels on Monday said that they carried out an attack on a town on Kenya's coast that left 49 dead, and warned tourists and foreigners to stay away from Kenya.
A statement from the group said that the attack was revenge for the "Kenyan government's brutal oppression of Muslims in Kenya through coercion, intimidation and extrajudicial killings of Muslim scholars."
It also condemned the "Kenyan military's continued invasion and occupation of our Muslim lands and the massacre of innocent Muslims in Somalia."
"To the tourists visiting Kenya we say this: Kenya is now officially a war zone and as such any tourists visiting the country do so at their own peril," the group said.
"Foreigners with any regard for their safety and security should stay away from Kenya or suffer the bitter consequences of their folly. You have been forewarned!" it added.
Around 50 heavily-armed gunmen drove into the town of Mpeketoni, near the coastal island and popular tourist resort of Lamu, late on Sunday,
Witnesses said that they first attacked a police station, before starting to randomly shoot at civilians, some of whom had been watching the World Cup in local bars and hotels.
The Shebab statement vowed more attacks would follow.
"We hereby warn the Kenyan government and its public that as long as you continue to invade our lands and oppress innocent Muslims, such attacks will continue and the prospect of peace and stability in Kenya will be but a distant mirage. Do not ever dream of living peacefully in your lands while your forces kill the innocent in our lands," it said.
Kenyan troops crossed into southern Somalia in 2011 to fight the Shebab, later joining the now 22,000-strong African Union force battling the militants.
Shaken tourists flee Tunisia after seaside massacre
Tunisia cannot face jihadis alone, president says
Kenya warns of foreign fighter threat across Horn of Africa
Your feedback is important to us!
We invite all our readers to share with us their views and comments about this article.
Disclaimer: Comments submitted by third parties on this site are the sole responsibility of the individual(s) whose content is submitted. The Daily Star accepts no responsibility for the content of comment(s), including, without limitation, any error, omission or inaccuracy therein. Please note that your email address will NOT appear on the site.
Alert: If you are facing problems with posting comments, please note that you must verify your email with Disqus prior to posting a comment. follow this link to make sure your account meets the requirements. (http://bit.ly/vDisqus)
Shaken tourists flee Tunisia after seaside massacre
Tunisia cannot face jihadis alone, president says
Kenya warns of foreign fighter threat across Horn of Africa
South Sudan's warring rival leaders held face-to-face talks in Kenya but failed to make progress as fighting continued...
Several Somali soldiers were killed overnight Sunday when Shebab fighters attacked a base in the southern Kismayo...
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in Syrian government airstrikes on the rebel-held Damascus...


text:
Top Story
2 Queens Named in Beauty Pageant, But One Refuses to Share the Tiara
One winner of a teenage Miss 4th of July pageant is upset. The other agreed to share the title but isn't talking. And the pageant organizer is defending herself from accusations she rigged the results.
1 thru 10 of 25824 Stories
Bobby Jindal Sued Over Anti-Gay Executive Order
The ACLU Foundation of Louisiana, the Forum for Equality Foundation and six individual plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by the Louisiana governor that would allow people to discriminate against same-sex couples.
Marriage Triumph Adds Spark to SF Pride
he crowd was larger than any in recent memory and the mood was exuberant as people celebrated the 45th annual San Francisco Pride parade last weekend.
GoFundMe Campaign Set Up to Assist Ailing Transgender Pioneer Holly Woodlawn
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds to pay for 24-hour home nursing care for iconic transgender Warhol superstar Holly Woodlawn
Bakery Ordered to Pay $135K for Discriminating Against Same-Sex Couple
Owners of a Portland-area bakery that denied service to a same-sex couple must pay $135,000 in damages, the Bureau of Labor and Industries has ruled.
Montana's Unenforceable Same-Sex Marriage Ban to Remain in State's Constitution
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down same-sex marriage bans nationwide last week, it torpedoed a provision of the Montana Constitution that defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
America Welcomes Fourth with Hot Dogs, Cool Music, Cold Beer
As the nation gears up to celebrate America's birthday, here are some Fourth of July highlights from around the country:
Dept. of Justice Backs Trans Student's Fight
The Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in federal court that appears to bolster a Virginia transgender high school student's fight to use the bathroom that comports with his gender identity.
Mixed Reaction to Scrapping of Anti-Gay Law in Mozambique
Mozambicans on Friday reacted cautiously to the government's decision to do away with a colonial-era anti-gay law.
Official Sued in Landmark Marriage Case Reads at Gay Wedding
Ohio's health director, whose refusal to list a gay man as the surviving spouse on a death certificate led to last week's landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, has delivered a Bible reading at a gay wedding.
Clinton Says She Takes a 'Backseat to No One' Among Liberals
Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she takes a "backseat to no one" on championing liberal causes, presenting herself as a standard-bearer for Democrats as primary challenger Bernie Sanders generates large, energetic crowds.
1 thru 10 of 25824 Stories


text:
Thank you, President Obama
…for bringing joy
…for reviving patriotism
…for renewing our belief in ourselves and our country
…for reminding us that we CAN work together toward a common goal.
As you take the oath of office this morning, my faith in our democracy, our country, and my fellow citizens has been affirmed and renewed.
This is a day to remember always, especially in the days ahead, which will not be easy and won't have instant cures. Yet, the fact of your election confirms that we can find a way out of the current difficulties and begin to find our way back to the road that leads to peace and prosperity.
We can, we did, we will.Sphere: Related Content
There are no words…
I have struggled to articulate what races through my head (and has since November 4th) as we approach the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
I cannot find the right words to say how I feel, what this means to me, what I hope for.
As I watched today's concert at the Lincoln Memorial with tears streaming down my face, all I could think of was: Yes We Did.
We ARE the new American Majority. All of us. With voices, and tools and communities and a will for change.
Yes we did. Yes we can.
May God bless Barack Obama and his beautiful family and keep them safe.
May we begin the arduous process of rebuilding this country one citizen, one family, one small spark of hope at a time.
Hope is a powerful and amazing motivator. We can, we will, and we did.Sphere: Related Content
Rick Warren: An Open Letter to Progressives
Progressives, you're missing the point and the boat. Didn't you hear anything Barack Obama said during his campaign?
In the Bush years, all was dogma, rigid, unbending (among other things). Barack Obama spent 11 months telling us that change is coming, change we can believe in, change we NEED.
Change isn't something that happens with the stroke of a pen. It emerges out of need, dialogue, and consensus.
I understand the anger over Rick Warren's selection to give the invocation at the inaugural. But what you aren't getting is that Warren represents a large chunk of our country — evangelical Christians who believe that the Bible prohibits gay marriage.
I disagree with them. You disagree with them. I wrote extensively about how hurt I was to see the hateful speech coming from them during the Proposition 8 campaign. That hurt hasn't gone anywhere, but it seems unproductive and useless to shout Warren down, call for him to be disinvited, and in the process, alienate that segment of the population YOU all need to move the agenda forward.
I want you to consider Lee Stranahan's viewpoint here. It's worth thinking about.
Rick Warren has laid out arguments and views that you may not agree with but they are actually shared by millions of people. The majority of people, really. They've been quoted all over the place and that's part of the gift.
There are weeks to listen to his arguments and not just quote them but actually refute them in an organized way. You could try out your counter-arguements on people who disagree with you, rather than just nodding in agreement at the people who you already agree with. You can try to answer the arguments with civil discourse and without the use of any broad generalizations meant to obscure the other side's position. You could answer without insults. I mean – without a single one.
It's harder, no doubt. It's easy to wave your own team's flag while sitting comfortably in your own team's bleachers. But Barack Obama has been argued for doing the easy thing. The challenge is to do the right thing and that means actually trying to win by fighting well and fairly in the marketplace of ideas.
Barack Obama is handing the country the gift of civil discourse on difficult and emotional subjects. Happy holidays.
If you want change, start by changing the tone of discourse. I agree with Lee. We're not used to it, but Barack Obama is offering an opportunity for an exchange of ideas in a civil tone. We don't have to shout at each other anymore. That's a hallmark of the past. We don't have to suffer rallies shouting down opposing views, but can come together and try to get a clear understanding of what exactly the issues are.
It takes one voice in a room. Are we going to use that voice to try to persuade, or alienate?
As an aside, I have met Rick Warren and talked with him. He is not a raving homophobe nor is he a dogmatic type who has to be right. He is thoughtful, bases his beliefs on what he understands the Bible to say, but is open to discussion and debate. Further, he is a man with heart for all people, gay, straight, rich, poor, and otherwise. He is not a hellfire and brimstone preacher and has angered the diehards on the side of the Religious Right far more than he has you.
The man is saying a prayer. He is not shaping policy, nor is he running for office. Let him pray. And listen. And talk. But do it with the goal of persuasion and openness, not exclusion and anger. Please. Let's be the change we believe in and voted for.Sphere: Related Content
This is Our Moment
On January 16, 2008 I chose to support Barack Obama for President. Today, my reasons ring as true as they did back then, but this one particularly stood out for me:
But Barack Obama has something more. He has the ability to transform the attitudes in this country from mistrust and fear to community and participation. He has the ability, more than any other candidate, to inspire the best in us, to call the GOOD in people out for the bettering of our country.
Now we are here. Tomorrow is Election Day. This is our moment. This is the time where we can stand up, stand in line if we have to, be vigilant and be patriots. Barack Obama has organized and run a transformative campaign. I have seen the transformation with my own eyes. I watched my oldest son, a veteran, change from a cynical and disenfranchised voter to one who is engaged and enthused. He was checking the poll opening times last night so he could be sure to be there first thing in the morning to vote.
This was a young man who swore he'd never vote again after 2000 (his first national election) and 2004.
I wrote this in February:
The foundation of this movement is NOT a cult of personality. It is the cry of people who have been disenfranchised and disconnected from the governance of this country. We are governed, but not represented. We are spied on and not defended. Our sons and daughters are sent to die or be maimed in Iraq but not cared for and abandoned by the very Administration that sent them there when they return.
We're tired of what the politicians say "they" will do and are ready to show this country what WE can do as a collective group of energized voices ready to put our wallets, our voices and our feet on the line.
We are the new American majority. We have a voice. We walk streets, we make phone calls, we give what we can, even if it's just $3.01 at a time. We are speaking for ourselves rather than waiting for someone to speak for us. We want our country back, and we want our standing back in the world. We're tired of the naysayers who leave our fates in the hands of Wall Street and the Halliburtons, Diebolds and Blackwaters of the world. We are no longer going to stand idly by and have our lives and quality of our lives dictated to us by lobbyists and corporations.
This is not hate. It is democracy..
This is our time. This is our moment. We hold our democracy in our hands. Please, vote. Take tomorrow off, and make sure others vote. There are organized GOTV efforts in every neighborhood. Help where you can, but vote, foremost.
Democracy is coming…
And believe. Yes. We. Can.Sphere: Related Content
In these final hours…
Hope. And believe.
New Ad: Anymore
In response to McCain's latest: "Yet".
H/T Lee Stranahan (Don't miss his 30 days, 30 reasons series on why he's voting for Barack Obama)Sphere: Related Content


text:
Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Hiroshige's 118 woodblock landscape and genre scenes of mid-nineteenth-century Tokyo, is one of the greatest achievements of Japanese art.
On View: Horus Falcon-Form Coffin
The complex nature of Egyptian deities is often indicated by their attributes. Osiris's tightly wrapped mummy shroud and his crook and...


text:
Richie Etwaru
Edgewater, NJ
Member since Dec 2012 | 5 Curated Comments, 8 Total
About Me
I believe that life is a contact sport. Contacts can be friends, family, business associates, and unsuspecting strangers. The currencies contacts trade in are influence, trust, integrity, compassion, and commonality. I influence change, build trust, engender integrity, operate on compassion, and conjure commonality. I am passionate about identifying and nurturing talent, I am determined to leave a legacy of thought leadership, and I strive to stay hungry and humble forever.
Find Me Online
My Other Website
What I'm Currently Addicted To...
Club soda made with my new SodaStream Source device, my Google Glass, and my fitBit.
This Is Annoying Me...
Too many emails, I would like an aggregated view of my unread inbox.
This Is Making Me Worry...
Only two political parties.
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
Watching teenagers smile when they are thought something they know will benefit their lives.
I'm Running From...
Reading "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions - Khun" for my next PhD class.
This Is Helping Me Create...
Blogging combined with Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn seems to be the best current mechanism to share #brainfood.
This Is Making Me Think - Hard...
This Makes My Teeth Itch
Trains with squeaky wheels.
Can't Do Without
Favorite Voices
My own?
My Most Awkward Moment
I was beaten up in high school for passing a girl a love note, the person that beat me up was the girl.
My Secret Ambition
Be on the cover of Forbes.
I'm Known For...
Thought leadership, entertaining speeches, and infecting minds with glimpses of the commercial future.
My Current Project
A book with a working title "Corporate Awesome Sauce"
My Greatest Achievement
Helping t0 instrument my younger brother do better than I did.
My Biggest Regret
Not starting Facebook.
I Truly Respect
Anyone willing to share things that they are thinking even thought the thoughts are not "fully baked".
Moments I'd Like To Forget
I probably forgot it already.
How I Pay For This Wardrobe
Enabling innovation and transformation in large organizations.
Blocks I've Been Around
Blairmont, Guyana. Golden Grove, Guyana. South Jamaica Queens, NY. Queens Village, NY. New York City, NY. Edgewater, NJ.
Things That Really Happened
I crashed (and totaled) a 1997 Dodge Viper GTS, blue with white stripes a few hours after purchasing it.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
Why Forbes
Because everyone grows up eventually.


text:
skip to nav skip to content
KTTS Morning Show Middays with Mark Evenings with Cash KTTS Weekends
Community Events Concerts
News Events Concerts iContribute
Home > Podcasts > KTTS Morning Show Podcasts
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011
Rumor has it there may be a KTTS-themed Dancing with the Stars starring Don Louzader. But who's the star?
KTTS Listen Live
Copyright © 2015 KTTS 94.7 FM
Scripps Media, Inc.
Return to Top


text:
We are finally going to do it. My wife and I are buying ourselves a paint booth. Too much building going on to wait until spring to be able to paint again. We've read through all the paint/spray booth topics and have narrowed it down to these two:
The Micromark 15X20 http://www.micromark...Booth,8034.html
Pace 24" Mini-plus http://www.pacepaintbooths.com/pace/
The booth will be used in a 8X8' very well lit laundry room. It will sit on top a dryer and vent into a homemade bucket filter (no easy access to vent outside).
Our concerns are: Is there a lot of overspray that escapes from the booth? Does anyone know much do they weigh? We would like a 30" booth but are concern they would be difficult to move.
We would appreciated comments from builders who own either booth. We're not going to build our own and the price difference between the two is not an issue. We want this to be our first and last booth purchase, so we would appreciate your feedback and please only from those that own these particular booths or earlier models of each.
Thanks for you help.
Edited by dougp, 21 December 2012 - 05:21 PM.


text:
Details and Shopping
Customer Favorite
Coin embellished necklace with bead detailing. Each coin has enamel coloring on the middle. Lobster claw clasp closure.
*Base Metal
Measurements:Total Length: 30"
Pendant Drop: 1"
Rated 5 out of 5Â by 3 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5Â by irina_xs Pretty, good quality necklace This necklace caught my eye in my local FP store, and I decided to try it on out of curiosity. I loved the look so much that I couldn't help buying it! I bought one in Nude, and as the previous reviewer mentioned, it does match a lot of outfits due to the neutral tone and a mix of silver chain and copper details. It looks great with shirts and flowy dresses. I liked the combination with the Voile and Lace Trapeze Slip in Tea, as it emphasizes the peachy-colored lace on the slip. A great staple piece, highly recommended! 4.29.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Podling Beautiful I bought this last week while on vacation in Vegas. I bought the nude color and it is beautiful. It looks just like the picture and it matches a lot of outfits. I have worn it casually and with professional attire. Someone came up to me and asked if I made this necklace which I thought was really cool. It looks like it is handmade, which I love! :) 4.25.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by freepeoplegurl77 Just love it... I purchased this today in the cobalt, my local FP store did not have the other color. I love it. The color is pretty, love the design, and I love the quality. I am allergic to a lot of metals and can not wear much in the way of costume jewelry. I have never once had a problem with sensitivity to FP jewelry and have been able to wear all I have purchased. 2.3.2013
1-3 of 3
Product Reviews
There are no reviews for this product yet. Check back. or write a review yourself.


text:
Pronunciation: Alckmin
Added on: 2011-03-06 Listened: 33 timesin: surname
Pronunciation in Portuguese [pt]
- Pronunciation by fecampa (Female from Brazil)
0 votes
Could you do it better? different accent? Pronounce Alckmin in Portuguese
Accents & languages on maps
- Random word: reabri
Not satisfied?
Modify word:
· Add languages
· Add categories
Report word:
Is there anything wrong with this word?
Please report it here.


text:
The iPhone 3GS won't be compatible with iOS 5, according to Mobile Review editor, Eldar Murazin, who made the announcement via Twitter. Although Murazin's announcement cannot yet be verified, it is certainly plausible and here is why.
The iPhone 3GS, originally launched in June 2009, is still available in retail stores. However, if Murazin's assessments are correct, the handset's days are numbered, at least for upgrade purposes.
Murazin tweets:
Just one comment. Apple iPhone 3Gs wont be upgradable to iOS 5.x. iPhone 4 will.
Apple has a history of withdrawing full iOS support for its handsets after 24 to 30 months.
- Full support for the original iPhone (2007) ended in 2010 with the release of iOS 4.0. However, not all of the features of iPhone OS 3.0 were supported, which was released in 2009.
- The iPhone 3G (2008) was no longer upgradable beginning with iOS 4.3, which arrived in March 2011.
Most likely, the iPhone 3GS will lose full iOS support, beginning with Version 5, which will likely be released in September. This would be similar to what happened with the iPhone 3G, which was compatible with iOS 4, but not after Version 4.3.
This means that the iPhone 3GS will include some of the features of iOS 5, but not all.
Our advice: If you really need a new iPhone right now, buy the iPhone 4. Although the iPhone 3GS is cheaper, its days of upgrading are numbered, and that fact needs to be taken into account.
What do you think? Leave your comments below.