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Readers with plenty to hide poo-poo global database
Plus: nukes, typos and terrible punning
Letters The European Commission finally grew a pair and announced the fine it is imposing on Microsoft for failing to comply with its 2004 anti-trust ruling. Here's a suggestion for Steve and Co to consider:
Hi, Couldn't resist this. Microsoft should first bend over, smile sweetly, pay the fine. Then, refuse to sell any software to the Commission in the future. Watching all that bureaucracy scrambling to replace Windows on all those tens of thousands of desktops would be a spectator sport for years.
Earlier this week, the government looked set to give its backing to a new generation of nuclear plants. Then, it did just that:
"dirty and dangerous nuclear power"
It doesn't have to be dirty or dangerous, it can actually be neither. The Chinese are experimenting with a form of nuclear reactor that involves what could basically be described as uranium pebbles in a stream, which works very well and is totally secure (no more water means no more reaction - security by default). Western nations should examine this design carefully, I'm certain that we would all be better off with it. Until solar panels manage a 95% conversion factor, that is.
The sad thing about all this is that we, the country that started off the civil nuclear power era, probably ought to buy French reactors.
Once upon a time the old UKAEA and others did piles of research in to reactor technology. However very little has been done for decades now due to government indifference, neglect, lack of vision (and political cowardice?). Thus there is no modern design on our shelf (unless you count Sizewell B).
The French have the most modern reactor design that is ready, and it would likely be more costly to develop our own. I regard even the French option to be disappointing. A quick bit of Wikipediaing reveals that the Indians are looking at thorium reactors, that the Japanese are looking at pebble bed reactors, etc.
These technologies have features that would reduce many people's concerns over nuclear power. However, instead of persuing and perfecting this kind of technology for ourselves (something we were once eminently capable of doing), we had the dash for gas.
I have no connection to the UK power industry or UKAEA, etc. etc.
Yours looking forward to the lights staying on,
Why do you express such an obviously anti-nuclear power view in your article, quoting only critics of the government's policy, while not quoting from the many organisations which have highlighted the looming 'energy gap'. Your article implies that if we just got down to it, we could solve this problem using renewables, but I don't think that's obvious at all. Since its lunchtime, let me outline why.
Currently we have peak electricity demand of around 50 GW and demand varies through the day by between 10 GW and 20 GW. We have only a few GWh of energy storage capability, and there is little prospect for increasing this, thus energy must be generated when it is required.
WIND: The maximum practical fraction of wind power is around 20%. This is because the natural variability of the wind resource makes it difficult to integrate with conventional power generation. We must still retain almost the same generating capacity as coal/gas fired stations for the one day every three years when there is simply no wind.
SOLAR POWER: Is so expensive that it is not clear whether the energy costs of building the cells are >ever< recovered. Its a bad choice for the UK at >50 degrees latitude.
BIOMASS: To replace 1 nuclear/conventional power plant (about 1 GW) would require the ENTIRE area of Kent to grow fuel (willow). However, moving the fuel by lorry more than 12 miles uses up more energy than will gained from the fuel.
I could go on. The answer is actually dead simple. We need to increase the price of electricity so that people will use less. This is the first step. >THEN< we need to generate the remainder in a rational manner which will include all of the above to some extent, and probably include nuclear power which has safely generated electricity for the last 40 years.
Many people point to the 'clean up' cost of nuclear power (£66billion the last I read) and say this is too expensive. The problem is that the 'clean up' costs of fossil fuels are >much much< greater because global warming is a much much more serious problem than spent fuel.
I think some of the basic facts of nuclear power are not appreciated by journalists. Here are three for you to consider.
- The real costs of global warming (caused by fossil fuels) dwarf the £66Bn to decommision our current nuclear power stations. We can see the full economic costs of nuclear power but what will be the cost of restoring the atmosphere to its pre-industrial state? The full costs of burning fuels are currently hidden.
- Radioactive emissions from coal-powered stations exceed radioactive emissions from nuclear stations. This is because of the massive amounts of materials processed in coal-fired power stations and the trace uranium and thorium in the coal.
- Nuclear power has safely and cleanly provided 20% of our nation's electricity for the last 40 years or so. What's wrong with that?
I have no problem with journalists being skeptical: its your job. But this cynicism about all things nuclear is just depressing. One last thought: if nuclear power stations delivered as much radioactive dose to the general populace as the airline industry does through moving people nearer the source of cosmic showers, they would be shut down. All the best Michael de Podesta
PlusNet had a bit of an oops this week when it deleted a whole bunch (technical term, that) of its customers' emails and left many without email access at all. Ooops, indeed:
Interesing story on the PlusNet fiasco. It wasn't so long ago that they "lost" all the data on the CGI server too. God bless them. Perhaps El Reg could put together and send them two bits of sticky tape. Mark them with something like "test system" or "live - do not f*** up".
> In line with the ISP industry we will not be offering compensation due to a break in service
Just *possibly* ISPs might be a bit less reckless if they lost money dueto customer downtime.
> Just as BT has never offered compensation for loss of broadband service.
True, although I'm pretty sure that BT offered me a few bob off my telephone bill when they were late installing it. Go figure.
The bit of the PlusNet story that I found interesting was their statement: "In line with the ISP industry we will not be offering compensation due to a break in service. Just as BT has never offered compensation for loss of broadband service."
Good to see that they've still got a top-notch, self-justifying copywriter in there somewhere.
Pity that they don't seem to appreciate that, from the user's point of view, a loss of broadband service for a while may be rather different to the wholescale deletion of chunks of your e-mail! Or is it just me that sees a rather significant difference here - loss of a service, as opposed to having data nuked right under your nose.
As the years have gone by, I have often felt glad that PlusNet and I had our falling out all those years ago.
Judging by the way that they still appear to run their operation, I wouldn't touch them with a very long bargepole... Adrian.
In Tuesday's letters bag, we shamelessly ran an email from a reader we knew you'd have to respond to. And you did, in your droves. The reader in question, chap called Mark, wondered aloud if he was the only person who wanted everyone in the universe bagged, tagged and chucked on a big database. The answer, Mark, is possibly not, but you are pretty much unique among Register readers, as far as we can tell.
First, a purely practical objection:
On Mark's letter about worldwide surveillance: who's the utterly disinterested and impartial authority that's going to run this thing, then?
And now let's dive into the rest. This is only a selection, but we send out thank yous to all who contributed:
Your letters page contributor "Mark" who has trotted out the old "If you have nothing to hide, why should you worry?" cliche has presumably never heard of the fundamental priciple of justice called "Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty".
After all, if he has nothing to hide, why should he need to be *presumed* innocent? If anyone accuses him of anything he will, naturally, be able to clearly and categorically *prove* his innocence. There won't be any miscarriages of justice resulting from this, simply because someone has pressed the wrong button or because his details accidentally match someone else's, will there?
Oh and as for his "every human on this planet, should be DNA-scanned, Iris-scanned, Fingerprint-scanned, and electronically-tagged", he is describing a society that would have organisations like the Stasi, the KGB and every other secret police operation of every repressive regime creaming their pants over the power that would give them.
Perhaps he'd like some suggeted reading and viewing, eg "The Trial" by Kafka, Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" and, of course, 1984 by George Orwell and then actually *think* about what he's saying...?
Oh dear, there are so many things wrong with this I barely know where to start. 1. The initial premise of scanning everyone is impossible. How exactly does Mark plan to scan everyone in, oh let's say, Africa where there are vast tracts of land untainted by technology. It would be utterly impractical even in a technology saturated city like London.
2. How will the accuracy of this information be verified? By humans? Humans are dreadful observers, I seem to recall a story on El Reg recently where 22% of entries in the Police National Computer were wrong *even after checking by a supervisor*.
3. There would be a start-up period where not everyone is in this database. Those who are not in it can commit crime and/or make it seem like someone else committed crime if this database is taken as a gold standard. You will never get everybody anyway so this situation will persist. Anyone who believes you can get everybody in the dragnet is a fool.
4. Security would need to be absurdly tight. Yank-the-cable-out-of-the-wall tight or better. Electronic information can be electronically altered and people will find out how to do it. Unless this monitoring system can log absolutely everything you do including making network connections through arbitrarily complicated obfuscation methods, encryption, etc and all of the data that is passed through that connection then you still won't know where electronic systems were attacked or altered from.
5. Authenticity of every single data acquisition must be perfect but can't be. Programming errors will inevitably arise and someone will figure out how to forge data very convincingly.
6. Governments can't do IT. Not even small projects.
7. There would be vastly more information than could ever be stored or analysed to make it useful.
I could ramble on further about just the technical impossibility with no regard for the moral objections to it but a scheme like this will at best catch the low hanging fruit and those too stupid/apathetic to evade it. I find it incredible that anyone seriously believes that human nature and error can be ignored in the grand systems they plan.
Having "nothing to hide" is not the point. The point is that information such as this can (and most likely will) be misused.
Governments should only collect information if there is a good reason to do so. Speculation that "somebody might do something" does not qualify as a good reason.
"if you've got nothing to hide, what's the problem?" Where to start...
1) Criminals with the right technology could use the database to fake incriminating evidence at the scene of a crime.
2) Over reliance on electronic tagging would make anyone who had the device surgically removed effectively untraceable.
3) People have more to hide than just criminal activity. An abused child in hiding could be found through its DNA even if its name were changed. Developing techniques in DNA analysis could allow employers/insurance companies/governments to discriminate based on the genetic probability that you might develop a debilitating illness (or who knows what else as more is learned about our genetic make up).
4) I don't want everyone to be able to access my DNA/Iris/Fingerprint data and I definitely don't want everyone to know where I am at any given moment. This doesn't make me a criminal and I shouldn't be treated as one for wanting a bit of privacy.
In the 1930s the Jews had nothing to hide, so they shouldn't have worried about all being registered with the German Government should they? What about all those countries where sections of the population are routinely discriminated against or persecuted - wouldn't it be so much easier to do that if you had access to a comprehensive DNA database.
I tell you what Mark, you put your details in a globally accessible database - but I'll exercise my right to privacy and refuse to do it.
Ok, let's start the debate in earnest... We live in possibly one of the most judgmental societies in the world, hypocritically holding public figures up to standards that most of us could never hope to achieve. I mean, who doesn't have the occasional game of naked croquet, and are there any of us who haven't frolicked naked on Clapham Common with a rent-boy? Not many in my opinion.
So, if all of this goes through, what happens to my lifestyle? My wife wouldn't be too pleased if she learnt that I earn some ten thousand pounds more than I've told her. If she were to find out that I gamble most of it away on the football, not to mention spending the rest on an excellent collection of beautiful young women and / or online pornography, does anybody think that she'd be happy? Far from it, if I know my wife.
So, for the sake of my wife (and my two mistresses, neither of whom knows about the other) I would urge you to drop those plans right now!
Name withheld, surprisingly.
On an entirely different subject, here's a little gem you'll probably enjoy. We did.
in midst of the summary of your recent authentication survey results ("Who are you? Can you prove it?", 11-07-2006), I found the following wonderful snippet:
"...taking advantage of Wi-Fi hotpots..."
This gets my vote for most wonderful typo of the week, if not the year. Where can I buy this wireless enabled Lancashire delicacy? Will there be a review sometime soon? Surf while you scoff - sounds great!
All the best and thanks for providing the best techie news site, bar none.
And, as they say, finally, again prompted by the letters round up earlier in the week, we have another reader who is concerned about the hygiene risks of using iPod earbuds. Clearly this is a hot button issue for you guys and gals. Surprising no one has raised the matter sooner:
> Since iPods generally have in-the-ear transducers has anyone asked Nat >Semi about the sanitary implications? Do employees get to keep the >earphones? Has anyone sued because of a "disease contracted from an >unexpectedly dirty" earphone? (If I may paraphrase the late great Douglas >Adams). > Dave
Quite. Also I am worried that people have not learnt of the risks of sharing in-the-ear transducers without adequate protection and the consequent risk of infection of contracting hearing aids.
(sorry) Hugh
Groan. We're all off for a hot steaming plateful of wifi hotpot now, so we'll see you after the weekend. ®
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Fall of Cadia, the next chapter in the ongoing saga that is The Great Gue'la Civil War, taking place in an anomalous region of space far, far from the Empire. Surely, this story about the crumbling Imperium and it's band of breakaways has nothing to do with us, right, Shas'O? Well, that's not entirely so.
Due to some quirky wording, any character in an ARMY that includes Celestine or Cawl, and that can purchase relic-equivalents, can purchase from unique Celestine or Cawl Relic tables. http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2017/01/ ... tions.html
That means that if you ally Cawl in, for example, your Crisis Commander can take, say, a relic that lets your unit overwatch at BS2 and gives Wall-of-Death overwatch an automatic 3 hits instead of D3. And because Tau Commanders can take buy as many relics/sig-systems as they want, they can also improve their invulnerable saves by +1 for 10 points and reduce enemy charging distance by 2.
Celestine has fewer Tau-interesting options, but among them is a 15 pistol that ignores invulnerable saves.

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Hafeez should be attacked early: Aakash Chopra
Instead of starting with two pacers, Pakistan skipper starts with off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez, for he realises that in these sub-continental conditions, the new ball in a pacer's hand isn't much of a weapon
Most fielding captains during an ODI, more often than not follow a tried and tested template with regards to their bowling — they start with two fast bowlers and continue with them till the end of the first power play, if possible. Then they bring in the lead spinner between the 12th-15th over while the third seamer operates from the other end.
India's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli will be the key to success against Pakistan. Pic/AFP
Once the third seamer has bowled 4-5 overs, they then replace him with the second spinner in the team. The spinners and the part-timers are allowed to bowl for the next 20 odd overs unless someone goes absolutely berserk, which rarely happens in this day and age. Batting team takes the batting power play in the 36th and that's when they bring back the two best bowlers for the job, finishing the back 10 with the remaining overs of three fast bowlers and, may be, a couple of the spinners.
India's opening batsman Rohit Sharma who must get his act together today against Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Dhaka. Pic/Getty Images
The response of the batting side to this sort of a template is something on these lines —respect the two new balls, accelerate a little bit between 6-10th over, get into the milking mode once the fielding restrictions are lifted, continue the same way till the batting power play is available with not more than three wickets down and then go hammer and tongs in the last 15.
With only four fielders outside the circle, ball not reverse swinging, because it's not too old even in the last 10, and the general decline in the quality of death bowling, most teams manage close to a 100 runs in the back 10, give and take a few. In cricket, like in a battlefield, if the captain decides to abandon this tried and tested method of combat, the opposition is sure to be caught unawares.
Instead of starting with two faster men, Misbah starts with Hafeez from one end, for he realises that in these sub continental conditions the new white ball in a fast bowler's hand isn't a weapon but a white flag requesting for mercy. The ball rarely swings and the harder ball is easier to dispatch on these pitches. The faster you bowl the quicker it goes off the bat. Hence, he takes the pace off the ball right at the beginning. Then instead of bringing in the best spinner, Misbah brings his third/fourth seamer after the mandatory power play gets over.
He introduces his best bowler - Ajmal around the 20th over, for he never bowls more than four overs in that spell. While the batsmen are milking the middle overs hoping to build on that momentum, Misbah waits for the ball to get old and tighten the screws in the back 20. In the opening encounter, Sri Lanka were 175-1 at the end of the 30th over. On most days you can double that score in the last 20, but little did Sri Lanka realise that Ajmal, Gul, Junaid and Afridi had more than five overs each left at that stage.
Super Gul
Just when Sri Lanka started building, Gul removed Sangakkara and then Ajmal removed the other set batsman Thiramanne in the first over of the batting power play. Pakistan continued to tighten the noose with the old ball and it was only the phenomenal batting effort by Mathews that finally made their total look respectable. Even then Sri Lanka managed only 64 in the last 10 overs. What looked like a total of 350 ended up four short of 300 runs. The best way to deal with Pakistan is to adopt the same policy, for the traditional warfare would mean playing straight into their hands.
India must go after Hafeez in the first few and force Misbah to consume a few overs of the faster men at the start. It's also imperative to not take the foot off the pedal in the overs following the power play. Then, as soon as there are two set batsmen in the middle and Ajmal is done with his first 3-4 overs spell, take the batting power play. Now, instead of feeling obliged to up the ante in the power play, the idea should be to not lose any wickets, runs be damned.
This would mean Ajmal bowling at least three more of his quota, which will leave him with only three in the remaining 20 overs. The best chance of beating Pakistan is to beat them in their own game. India's approach in the game against Pakistan is sure to give us a peep into India's coaching staff's inputs and thought process, both of prime importance.


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The Claydon Panto Group's traditional family pantomime, Aladdin, opens at Steeple Claydon Village Hall next Saturday.
Its set in Ancient Peking where Widow Tuang-Ke, along with son Aladdin and friend Wishee Washee, do their best to keep the laundry going. Emperor Pan-Ting is in search of a suitor for his daughter Princess So-Shy, and Abanazar the Wicked arrives from Egypt with apprentices Ali Khatt and Mustapha Napp, looking for a magic lamp.
The production features performances from many of Steeple Claydon's colourful characters including Frank Spencer as the dame. There's plenty of audience participation and prizes to be won from Abanazar's Lotto in the interval.
Performances are at 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, January 26; at 7.30pm om Friday, February 1; and at2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, February 2. Tickets £6 (children £4) from Steeple Claydon Post Office or at www.eventelephant.com/claydonpantogroup


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Each year we like to reflect on some of the great gear that we are able to test and review. 2013 was a great year full of great gear. The gear that qualified for Editor's Choice was gear that we would reach for time after time when heading out. It ranged from a backpacking stove to a jogging stroller. We hope that you find the gear below as useful as we did.
Patagonia Rover Shoes
The Patagonia Rover is a multi-sport shoe that is aimed at combining the best of a trail runner with an approach shoe. Its lightweight design will appeal to those that love to go fast and light. Whether running up dirt trails or scrambling to the top of a peak, the sticky rubber outsole provides crucial traction on an assortment of terrain. Check out the full review here.
Platypus Sprinter XT 25
A good day pack is essential to any successful hiking trip, and I find that a good day pack blends capacity with comfort. Each year I find myself gravitating towards certain packs and this year it has been the Platypus Sprinter XT 25. The Sprinter XT 25 is a great day pack that has plenty of room for all the extras and a big 3 liter reservoir. It carries nicely and has straps so you can secure items to the outside of the pack. Check out the full review here.
GSI Pinnacle Dualist
Complete cooks sets can be bulky, heavy and still lack functionality. When backpacking it is a good idea to think what items you really need and eliminate the rest. The GSI Pinnacle Dualist is a full featured cook set for two. The 1.8 non-stick Teflon pot is perfect for boiling water but also great to cook in and then cleans up easily. The set does not include a frying pan, so if that is something that you use regularly you will need to bring one as well. This lightweight cook set is plenty big for 2+ people and a great deal at $64.95 with all the features that come with it. Check out the full review here.
MSR MicroRocket
When looking for a backpacker stove, I look for at least two things: lightweight, plus performance. The MSR MicroRocket is a great example of great things coming in small packages. It comes with a piezo lighter so you can light it without matches. The stove boils water quickly and can be brought down to a simmer. The MSR MicroRocket is a lightweight stove that performed better than other stoves that I have used that cost more money and weigh more. In our testing windy conditions proved to be a bit more challenging for the stove. But at $59.95 the MSR MicroRocket is worth every penny. Check out the full review here.
Westcomb Crest Hoody
I have had the opportunity to test the Westcomb Crest Hoody for a few months and have been impressed. For me, here in Utah, this is a great three season jacket that will keep you on the move when the weather turns a little chilly. The stretch material is comfortable, wind-resistant, and breathable and repels water better than some cheap shells I have used. Also at only 5 oz. it is light enough and packable to take along on most hikes. If you are looking for a jacket that is full of pockets this is probably not the jacket for you. But anyone looking for a solid "just-in-case" jacket will find this jacket to be a great choice at a great price. Check out the full review of the Crest Hoody here.
Columbia Ultrachange Parka
Who ever said that a 3 in 1 jacket needs to be bulky and heavy has never worn the Ultrachange. Columbia has combined a lightweight shell with a lightweight liner jacket to create an "ultra" versatile jacket that will keep you warm and dry in some extreme conditions. Columbia has been making great 3 in 1 jackets for years now. I remember getting my first Bugaboo jacket from Columbia when I was about 12 and I loved it. I have had many jackets since then but I remember how cool I felt when I got the Bugaboo and had the ability to separate the jacket and liner have two different coats. That jacket kept me warm on some of my first snowboarding trips. Although Columbia still makes the Bugaboo, the Ultrachange has some major improvements for the serious adventurers. I believe this jacket is ideal for backpacking, hiking, skiing or any activity where moisture management might be an issue. The Ultrachange jacket really is an "ultra" versatile jacket that is lightweight and ready for a beating. If you are in the need for a jacket that you could use all year round this might be the only jacket you will need. Read the full review here.
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 Camp
The first time I saw a picture of the Wyoming Trail 2 Camp I was very intrigued. The design thought that went into this tent was definitely by someone who loves to camp but always runs out of room. If you run out of room in this 2 person tent then you will need to re-evaluate what you take camping. I do not know of many tents on the market that offer as much vestibule space as you will find in the Wyoming Trail 2 Camp tent. This tent is ideal for use in base camp to give you plenty of room to store and keep your gear and toys dry and protected. At $350 this tent isn't the cheapest of the 2-person tents that we tested. Also the tent might be a little heavier than other 2 person tents but the amount of extra room in this tent is cannot be matched. If room is what you are looking for this, is definitely a tent that you will want to check out. Check out the full review here.
Fitmark Dashing Tote
Fitmark is a company that takes looking good to a new level. Started by someone who walked into a gym of full people who look good, surrounded by bags that just didn't, CEO Mark A. Samuel decided to make a change. He created Fitmark bags, a bag that will go with you to the gym and everywhere else, with great function and even better fashion. I had the pleasure of reviewing the Fitmark Dashing Tote and I was nothing but satisfied. As a mother of three, and an athlete on the side, I need a bag that is highly functional, but looks like I've got some fashion sense. The Dashing Tote is just that bag. I have gone through several bags this size, low budget to high end and have not had as much success as I have with this bag. There are several great features, starting with the never ending compliments on the looks. Fitmark has designed this particular bag with great soft leather handles that make the bag look refined, while the bag itself is made from great endurance fabric that can really take a beating. Check out the full review here.
Kelty LumaSpot Rhythm Lantern
When camping having a good lantern makes cooking and getting around camp at night a lot easier. Over the years I have used many different lanterns and I have had mixed results. Finding a great lantern that is reliable and feature rich can be hard. But the Kelty LumaSpot Rhythm is a full featured lantern with some unexpected features. The LumaSpot Rhythm lantern is a versatile lantern that is a must have for those that love to camp but hate leaving their music behind. With multiple lighting options this a powerful lantern that will come in handy in many situations. But if your skin curls with the idea of music in the woods, this is probably not the lantern for you. Not that you have to use the speaker but you might as well spend a little less and get a lantern that is just a light. But the LumaSpot Rhythm has turned into our families go to lantern for car camping. Check out the full review here.
Therm-a-Rest Antares Sleeping Bag
First off you probably are thinking to yourself that I must have made a mistake and wrote sleeping bag instead of sleeping pad. But it is no mistake Therm-a-Rest has entered the sleeping bag market and has taken it by storm. Therm-a-Rest has been around now for a few years in the sleep category but decided this past year to venture to a more complete sleep system and not just pads. So enters the Antares. If you are looking for a bag that delivers what it says it will, you don't have to look much further than the Antares. The warmth to weight ratio is perfect for backpacking trips all summer long, yet with a 20 degree warmth rating this is a solid 3 season bag. Find the full review here.
Henty Wingman
There are many reasons that riding your bike to work is a great idea. Bike commuting is a great way to get some exercise first thing in the morning as well as a great way to do your part for the environment. But many people have to wear a suit or at the very least cannot wear their spandex and jerseys around at the office. The Henty Wingman is the perfect solution to get your suit or clothes from home to work without looking like you just pulled them out of a stuff sack. Check out the full review here.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest has been making sleeping pads since 1972. And with the introduction of the NeoAir XLite you can tell they have years of experience under their belts. The NeoAir XLite is super lightweight and one of the most comfortable air mattresses that I have slept on. The regular size weighs a mere 12 ounces and the long version only weighs a pound. I was truly surprised by how light this pad was. I didn't cut into this pad to see what was on the inside but it sounds like it is made out of something straight from space. I am sure it is the reflective layers that help "recycle body heat" and that give this pad a higher R-Value (3.2) than other similar pads. This pad retails for $179.95 which can be a bit steep for a sleeping pad. But as I mentioned earlier in the review this is the most comfortable pad for the weight that I have slept on. Check out the full review here.
Bumbleride Indie Stroller
There are a few strollers I really like that fit into the all-terrain category, but the Bumbleride Indie definitely fits that category. This little stroller can go almost anywhere without much trouble. I've been on grass, dirt, concrete, rocks, even boardwalks and the ride is still smooth enough to keep your toddler sleeping. The front wheel also locks making it a great jogging stroller. It can also take a lot of use and even a lot of tossing around. Overall this stroller is a great buy and worth the extra money for the great durability. You can get several handy accessories for this stroller such as a car seat adapter, a rain cover, and several more. I would recommend this stroller for anyone who is looking for a stroller to last through a few children with a lot of great use. The full review can be found here.
Teva Chair 5
I have really enjoyed these boots for a quick winter boot to slip on when going out for the day in bad winter conditions. I also cannot think of a better boot to be able to take on vacation when the weather will be bad and needing protection against the cold is a must. I don't know if the Chair 5 would solve everyone's need in a winter boot and if you know the weather is going to be really cold finding a heavier boot would be a good idea. But if you are looking for a more comfortable boot that is super lightweight this is the boot for you. Check out more details on Teva's site from the link below. Find the our full review here.


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There are several stages of abuse and depending upon which stage a you are in, you will need different forms of help. The links below will provide information about each stage as well as contact information for resources in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. By clicking on the statements below, you will find resources to help you decide what to do next.
- I think my partner may be abusing me, but I'm not sure.
- I know my partner is abusing me but I'm not sure what to do next.
- I think I want to leave my partner but I'm not sure how.
- I think I am in danger and I need to leave NOW.
- I would like to leave my partner and I want to plan it out.
I have left my partner but I still need help.
Leaving your partner is the biggest hurdle in the survival process. However, some people neglect the after effects of violence. The major hurdles one faces after leaving an abuser is securing permanent housing and safety and finding a therapist.
If you need to find a job and are not sure where to start, the Women's Center has resources on how to find a job, write a resume, and generally get through the interviewing process. Once you are earning money, you can open up a bank account in your name. Many banks offer free checking services; most of the time you are required to have only $25 to open an account.
When looking for a place to live, try to look for places with wooden or metal doors to protect you and make sure there is a deadbolt on the door. If you can, get an alarm system. If you do not have a lot of money, you may be eligible for section 8 housing. Edna Health offers section 8 housing in Chapel Hill but there is a very long waitlist. Nearby Chatham County has section 8 housing that Orange County residents are eligible for. If you have children you should alert their school of the situation to protect them from the abuser.
Finally, a very important step in ending the cycle of abuse is finding therapeutic help. Orange Person Chatham County offers temporary free therapy to survivors of violence for those who do not have the money or the insurance to work with a private therapist. If you do have insurance, most policies cover the cost of mental health services.
The link below will tell you how to contact all of these organizations.
Click here for resources that can help you deal with the after effects of abuse.


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September 9, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2010) Advocates International (AI), part of the public interest legal team along with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (GD&C) who brought the case before the court more than a year ago, announced this evening that their clients have now filed a comprehensive summary judgment motion in the federal district court, including evidentiary declarations by plaintiffs Dr. James Sherley and Theresa Deisher along with an attorney's declaration providing the administrative record, asking Chief Judge Royce Lamberth based upon the undisputed evidence in the case to enter a final declaratory judgment declaring invalid the government's controversial guidelines for public funding of embryonic stem cell research that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued on July 7, 2009 on the grounds that these guidelines violate federal law expressly barring such funding and were in any event improperly promulgated in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
AI's General Counsel, Sam Casey, said that "the summary judgment motion we have filed today demonstrates that plaintiffs are entitled to entry of summary judgment in their favor on their request for declaratory and injunctive relief against the National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research ("NIH Guidelines"), 74 Fed. Reg. 32170 (July 7, 2009), because the NIH Guidelines violate the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, Pub. L. No. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034, 3280-81, § 509(a), and are arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law, and were promulgated without observance of procedures required by law, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act." Plaintiff's chief trial counsel, GD&C's Thomas Hungar, added: "We have asked the federal district court to permanently enjoin the government from implementing, applying, or taking any action whatsoever pursuant to the NIH Guidelines or otherwise funding research involving human embryonic stem cells as contemplated in the NIH Guidelines. We have also asked the Court to order the government to immediately inform any NIH grant recipients in possession or control of federal funds granted under the Guidelines for human embryonic stem cell research that any remaining and unspent NIH-granted funds may not be spent on human embryonic stem cell research but must be returned to NIH to fund lawful research."
Earlier in the week Judge Lamberth, in his 2-page Order, denied the government's request for an emergency stay pending the government's appeal of the court's August 23rd decision and preliminary injunction enjoining unlawful federal funding of "research in which a human embryo or embryos are destroyed, discarded, or knowingly subjected to risk of injury or death." Earlier today the federal Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a short "administrative stay" order to give it time to review the government's request for the emergency stay that the federal district court has already denied. As the Court of Appeal's Order states: "The purpose of this administrative stay is to give the court sufficient opportunity to consider the merits of the emergency motion for stay and should not be construed in any way as a ruling on the merits of that motion."
Plaintiffs will be filing their opposition to the government's emergency stay request next Tuesday and a ruling from the Court of Appeals on the government's request for an emergency stay would most likely issue sometime during the week of September 20. Click here for a copy of Americans for Ethical Stem Cell Research's press release responding to the "administrative stay" order issued today by the Court of Appeals.
The district court's opinions issuing the preliminary injunction and denying the government's request for a stay of that injunction pending its appeal followed the decision by the United States Court of Appeals earlier this summer finding that doctors doing adult stem cell research have 'competitive standing' to sue. Therefore, the court reinstated the doctors' federal lawsuit, filed last summer that seeks to preliminarily enjoin and ultimately overturn the controversial guidelines for public funding of embryonic stem cell research that the NIH issued on July 7, 2009.
Since 1996, in what has been popularly known as its Dickey-Wicker Amendment to each HHS Appropriations Bill, Congress has expressly banned NIH from funding research in which human embryos "are destroyed, discarded, or knowingly subjected to risk of injury or death."
According to GD&C's Thomas G. Hungar: "We are gratified by the federal district court's conclusion that any further funding of human embryonic stem cell research under the NIH guidelines would 'flout the will of Congress.' As the Court recognized, 'the public interest is served by preventing taxpayer funding of [such] research,' so that taxpayer funds can be preserved for more productive research that will actually yield cures, such as 'activities related solely to adult or induced pluripotent stem cell research.'"
The plaintiffs contend that the NIH guidelines violate the congressional ban because they "necessarily condition funding on the destruction of human embryos." In addition, the plaintiffs also allege that the NIH guidelines were invalidly implemented, because the decision to fund human embryonic stem cell research was made without the proper procedures required by law and without properly considering the more effective and less ethically problematic forms of adult and induced pluripotent stem cell research.
President Obama, in his March 11, 2009 Executive Order announcing his Administration's policy stated he was determined to fund ethically "responsible, scientifically worthy human stem cell research…to the extent permitted by law". Sadly, said AI's Casey, "these guidelines while claiming to 'implement' the President's directions, failed his own test because they are not only unlawful, they are based upon an ethically irresponsible misunderstanding of available scientific evidence."
As acknowledged by Judge Lamberth in his Order earlier this week, "the length of time this preliminary injunction will be in place should be limited" because, as confirmed by plaintiffs' legal counsel Hungar and Casey, "plaintiffs are hopeful that the federal district court will favorably rule on our just filed motion for summary judgment and issue its permanent injunction before the end of the year."
A copy of the Court of Appeals and District Court decisions, the President's Executive Order, and the challenged NIH Guidelines and the comments thereon, as well as the plaintiffs' summary judgment motion, can be obtained by clicking the hyperlinks in the paragraphs above.
OITHER CONTACTS: Thomas G. Hungar, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, 202-887-3648
Steven H. Aden, Alliance Defense Fund, 202-393-8690
Dr. Theresa Deisher, AVMBiotech, 206-906-9922 (bio)
Peter Robbio, CRC Public Relations, (703) 683-5004, Ext. 116


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The Pima County Board of Supervisors has delayed a vote to implement a ban on hiring smokers.Read More »
Smokers need not apply? Pima County to weigh hiring ban
Pima County officials will decide this week on whether to implement a ban on hiring smokers.Read More »
A case of territorial voter fraud
Robert Paul was born in Massachusetts on June 12, 1830. At the age of 12, he boarded a whaling ship and spent the next several years traveling around the world. In 1849, he arrived in San Francisco — just in time to participate in the gold rush. Then from 1859 to 1864, he served as sheriff of California's Calaveras County. After several financial setbacks, Paul began riding shotgun for Wells Fargo.Read More »
Pima County supervisors fill Patterson House vacancy
TUCSON — The Pima County Board of Supervisors has selected Tucson attorney and registered independent Nicholas Fontana to fill a vacancy in the Arizona House.Read More »
I'd like to buy a vowel
The Pima County Board of Supervisors this morning set the process in motion to appoint an independent to replace Patterson, but the majority of the appointed screening panel consists of partisan ex-lawmakers. Democrats Tom Prezelski and Victor Soltero were appointed this morning to a citizen panel to screen and nominate three nominee replacements, as was Republican Lou-Ann Preble.Read More »
Secretary of State: Independent to replace Patterson
Southern Arizona Democrats' hopes to have former Rep. Daniel Patterson replaced by one of their own were dashed today when the Secretary of State said the legislative seat will be filled by an independent.Read More »
Garcia's wife among 3 nominated to replace late senator
Maria Garcia, wife of the late Democratic leader Jorge Garcia, was among three Tucson residents who were nominated Oct. 26 to replace the senator.Read More »
Antenori chosen to replace Paton
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has filled one open seat in the Legislature only to create another one. Supervisors appointed Frank Antenori on March 2 to replace Jonathan Paton, who resigned his Senate seat last month to seek election ...Read More »


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Greetings from Tokyo and happy early Valentine's Day! I'm a secret fan of this holiday (though I will never, ever go out to eat the day before or day of). However, did you know that in Japan, Valentine's Day is exclusively a holiday for women to purchase chocolate for men? Mr. Feather is thrilled – he finally has his day of recognition!
1. I'm still in the throes of scoping out deals on fall/winter clothing, but have started checking out some options for the coming warmer weather. This Topshop white shirtdress caught my eye immediately! I am a shirtdress fan and frequent shopper and this is a really good one. The fabric is a natural cotton/linen mix, the length is just long enough to be able to belt without being obscene, and it even has unobtrusive pockets. A winner for sure.
2. For those who haven't heard, Gap (the parent company) will be shutting Piperlime down, eventually. I liked Piperlime and always thought it had good buyers, though I did find it difficult to navigate the site sometimes.
3. I thought this article – The Russians Aren't Coming To Fashion Week – was very interesting. Have you noticed any changes in the purchasing habits and/or demographics of luxury items in your area or on your travels? I personally have, and noticed a lot more breathing room in luxury boutiques last time I was in Paris (and it wasn't just due to the low season). Continue Reading


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text: One of the veterans in the streetwear scene, 10DEEP goes creative with one of their headgear offerings. Stand above the crowd with the Yin-Yang strapback cap. This six panel hat has a nice construction for its panels and visor. They alternated between a military green and camouflage pattern material to keep it interesting. The front embroidery features a play on the Yin Yang logo, rendering it in black and yellow and coming up with an emoticon. At the back is a strap with metal belt closure. Grab one before stocks run out, on sale for $38 at www.10deep.com.


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MONTCLAIR, NJ -- Concerned over childhood obesity, Montclair State University and a
northern New Jersey school district are joining in a study of one school's
cafeteria food with the goal of inspiring healthier food service practices
Montclair State will help the Cedar Grove School District in Essex County find out exactly what students at the Memorial Middle School are eating -- and how much they're eating -- in a scientific analysis of nutritional value and portion size led by the University's Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences.
"This study will enable us to assess the nutritional value of our food and make any adjustments necessary to insure a healthier menu," said Cedar Grove Superintendent of Schools Gene Polles. "Beyond that, we hope the discoveries made here will help other school leaders make informed, practical policy decisions to improve the quality of cafeteria food around the state."
The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing at an alarming rate in the United States. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents has doubled in the U.S. over the past two decades.
Many school districts have responded by banning sodas and limiting access to candy vending machines. The state, meanwhile, has developed a Model School Nutrition Policy to establish nutritional guidelines for meals and snacks.
Unlike studies that rely on menus, labels and published nutritional statistics, Montclair State and the Cedar Grove District will analyze the actual nutritional worth of food coming from the cafeteria.
Charles Feldman, the University professor directing the research, said the nutritional value of food on the plate can be far different from what labels say. Cooks may add in things, such as additional butter or oil, that can change results, and food preparation techniques can rob food of vitamins. One recent study of hospital food conducted by Feldman found the nutrient quality, as measured by Vitamin C levels, fell 86 percent by the time meals reached patients.
"Substantial nutrient loss can occur in food preparation, especially in large food service operations," said Feldman. "Our team knows of no studies analyzing the nutrient content of the foods children are actually eating."
The Montclair State researchers are also interested in examining the total fat, trans fat and saturated fat in the foods served to children and comparing it against USDA guidelines and the state's Model School Nutrition Policy.
In addition, researchers will measure portion sizes, something Feldman said other studies often overlook, and observe kitchen practices from food purchasing, to holding procedures to processing.
The research is being funded by the University's Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, and by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
For further information, please contact the University Office of Marketing and Communications at (973) 655-4333.
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Montclair State is New Jersey's second largest university. It offers the advantages of a large university--a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum with a global focus, a broad variety of superior graduate programs through the doctoral level, and a diverse faculty and student body--combined with a small college's attention to students.
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I have a Peugeot 307 from 2002 (single owner), 3 weeks ago the air conditioning stopped working. My mechanic did replace the compressor coil and AC was back.
I was very happy driving away from the garage but after few minutes the engine stalled and I had to drag it back to the garage. It turns out the car's computer can't communicate with the fuel pump (are there 2 computers there?) And it needs to be taken out and reset – which is quite expensive.
According to the mechanic, the coil replacement isn't related to the computer problem – which is a known Peugeot problem.
Does it sound reasonable? Can a faulty coil or lousy work cause this problem?
have the same problem?
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"Facebook Manners And You" stars Alice and Timmy's love story continues... on Facebook, naturally.
Even the least "plugged in" among us realize the ways, both subtle and obvious, that technology is shaping our lives—relationships included. We text sentiments once written in love letters, we're more likely to run into exes on Facebook than in the grocery store, and webcams mean long-distance lovers can chat face to face without having to cross the globe.
While some may long for the simpler days of sock hops and soda shoppe romance—we at YourTango wonder what the old days would have been like with modern technology thrown into the mix.
Many of you met Alice and Timmy, the stars of "Facebook Manners and You," our Webby Award-nominated video about Facebook relationship dos and don'ts, in spring 2009. Now those crazy kids are back! This time they're documenting their relationship for the world to see with their "Electronic Picture Diaries." Using their MyPhones and OurTube, Alice and Timmy try to manage their old-fashioned love with modern technology.
"Facebook Manners and You" was a viral hit and Alice and Timmy's electronic picture diaries are posed to do the same. Each week, starting November 15, a new Alice and Timmy video will be released on YourTango's Facebook fan page. You can view the trailer below and watch the first episode by visiting this link: Facebook.com/yourtango
Take a peek and let us know what you think.


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I Think Donald Sutherland Is Handsome
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I Take My Hat Off to Donald Sutherland's Good Looks.I've added this one after coming across the category "Abe Vigoda is Handsome," which I also joined. I usually don't think much about how good actors look. Actresses, yes, but I think it's best to leave the men to those with a more . . . what's the word? ...
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Taking Care Of You.....
2P!America x Male!Child!Reader
Chapter Two: Thank You
[ Alexander's P.O.V ]
"Bloody hell Alexander....you look as if Nikolai just took you outback and beat the shit out of you." the familiar British accent of Oliver Baines reached my ears, opening my two more than likely black eyes I scoffed spitting blood on the floor of Oliver's nice clean floor before saying.
"Tch, damn Russian thinks that he can do whatever he wants." moving my tongue around inside of my mouth I felt one of my permanent teeth wiggle around as if I were a child again, opening my mouth and reaching inside I ripped the tooth from my gum.
Oliver's lips curled up into a look of disgust while watching me spit on his floor once again. Placing a hand over his mouth he mumbled. "Alex...that is just sick please do not spit on my floors again it's rude."
Looking at Oliver I raised my hands (being cautions of the tooth that I'd just pulled out), "And look at how many fucks I give about it being 'rude'." moving my tongue around inside of my mouth once again, the coppery taste of my blood coating the pink muscle made me want to throw up.
Blood, if there's one thing that I hate the most is the smell and taste of blood. Standing up on my own two feet I cleared my throat, looking back at the disgusted British man before saying. "Well...lets go to work then."
Oliver nodded his head before following behind me, looking at my cellphone the time reading six - thirty am. So, this is around the time where (y_n) would be waiting for the bus...I guess that I could stop by there and say good morning to the brat or something.
Looking at Oliver I mumbled. "Hey, I have to check on the brat that lives next door. His grandma asked me to..." closing my phone Oliver nodded his head okay, so we decided to walk past (y_n)'s bus stop.
Only to find the little brat standing there and taking a beating for another little kid. Two boy's who looked much older than (y_n) stood over his smaller form punching and kicking him. My feet started moving on there own, one of the boys raised his fist to hit (y_n) again only for my hand to wrap around his wrist just in time and to knee him in the back.
His friend turned around aiming to punch me, only for my fist to connect with his bobbing Adams Apple, sending the boy to the ground struggling for air. Looking up at me with those pitiful eyes of his (y_n) mumbled.
"Thank you.... Alexander." then he just fell over, almost like what a doll would like like if a child were to knock it over from it's standing position. The boy that (y_n) had taken the beating for started shaking him, trying to wake him up, but (y_n) was in far too much pain to do much of anything.
Oliver stood behind me, horrified by what he had just witnessed, looking down at (y_n) I picked him up, the boy he was protecting teary eyes looking at me filled with knowladge that (y_n) was beaten up all because of him.
Looking at Oliver I mumbled. "Tell the boss that I won't make it in today. I've gotta take (y_n) to the hospital." Oliver nodded his head, pulling out his own phone to call the police to arrest the two older boys.
Looking at the white tiled flooring of the local walk in hospital, I couldn't help but sigh. The nurses at the front desk had barred me off from seeing (y_n), the police had stopped by to ask me a few questions.
Most of them I answered, but the questions about my own wounds still remain a mystery to them. Nikolai, God damn Russian, trying to act as if he owns the place where I work, though the idea was stupid I still took him up on his challenge to fight him.
And guess who was the victor of that fight.
The sound of soft footsteps reached my ears, when the seat next to me was taken I looked over to see (y_n) sitting there. A few bandages placed here and there on his face, another tooth missing from his usual grin.
His head having a small bandage wrapped around it, I could only guess how his abdomen looked. By now it was probably an angry black and blue. His small hand holding onto the brown leather of my bomber jacket, I scratched the back of my head while saying.
Confused by my words (y_n) mumbled. "What are you sorry for Alexander? I'm okay...you stopped them before anything else bad could happen to me. You should feel like a hero~" I couldn't help but feel a hand wrapping around my heart when (y_n) sent me a small sweet smile.
A smile that I'd only seen a few times before when I did something to make the kid happy. But...still, if only I hadn't taken so long at Oliver's house maybe this wouldn't have happened.
"Alexander...hey are you ignoring me again?" (y_n)'s shrill screaming reached my ears again, looking down at him, my usual annoyed expression on my face I mumbled. "No...I'm just blocking out the sound of your voice from my thoughts."
Punching me in the shoulder, (y_n) puffed out his cheeks, I couldn't help but start laughing. "Hahah! You look like those angry little puffer fish that me and Oliver used to piss off when we were younger!!!"
Slapping a hand on my knees, a soft chuckle could be heard. My eyes landing on the frail and shaky form of (y_n)'s Grandma. (Y_n)'s eyes lit up at the sight of her, running towards her (slightly limping) he wrapped his arms around her legs. Causing his Grandmother to chuckle.
"Thank you for saving him Alexander...you really are a sweet boy." (y_n)'s Grandmother wrapped her hand around (y_n)'s slowly pulling the child towards the exist, turning around to send me a small wave (y_n) and his Grandmother were soon gone from my sight.
Standing up off the plastic chairs I couldn't help but groan, after stretching my eyes landed on a small piece of paper that was folded up where (y_n) was sitting mere seconds ago. Opening the folded up paper a smile forming on my face.
This was a thank you note from (y_n), the boy much to shy to fully express his thoughts. Folding up the note I put in on the inside pocket of my bomber jacket right over my heart. Walking out of the hospital, I decided that while making my way home I would escort (y_n) to the bus stop if I were to wake up at the right time.
Because, after all I was already picking him up in the afternoon, so what harm would it do me to walk him to the bus stop in the morning?
Summary: Alexander F. Jones did not expect to be taking care of his neighbors ten year old grandson when she passed away, little did he expect that she would leave said child in his care....but the question is will Alexander be able to take care of the child or will something horrible tear them apart? [Other 2P!Characters will appear as well]
Yeah~ so here's the second chapter! Yes, I made you get beaten up I'm sorry reader-chan!!! You may throw a rock or something at me if you feel the need to.... but at least good ol Alexander will escort you to the bus stop now. c:
Next chapter is where the story will really start! With Alexander taking care of you~
Alexander F. Jones = America
Oliver Baines = England
Nikolai = Russia
marshadecamiro.deviantart.com/… < Chapter One
Chapter Three > marshadecamiro.deviantart.com/…
America/England/Russia Hetalia (c)
You (c) Yourself or ----->
Story (c) Me
Yeah~ so here's the second chapter! Yes, I made you get beaten up I'm sorry reader-chan!!! You may throw a rock or something at me if you feel the need to.... but at least good ol Alexander will escort you to the bus stop now. c:
Next chapter is where the story will really start! With Alexander taking care of you~
Alexander F. Jones = America
Oliver Baines = England
Nikolai = Russia
marshadecamiro.deviantart.com/… < Chapter One
Chapter Three > marshadecamiro.deviantart.com/…
America/England/Russia Hetalia (c)
You (c) Yourself or ----->
Story (c) Me
lakjdlkaj-- ahh! Thank you so very much for pointing that out.
I'll go fix that.
I'll go fix that.
Hello love~! this is amazing, and I hope you decide to continue~ <3
Haha~ I left this story floating for a bit but I should return to it soon.
I lacked an idea of where to go next with it but I should hopefully have an update for it with in the month.
I lacked an idea of where to go next with it but I should hopefully have an update for it with in the month.
I love this story. (Btw, is there a link for chapter three, I don't see one in the description.)
Isn't Nikolai the name of Male! Belarus?
I love your 2p!Russia's name, it's awesome!
And I rally like this story I hope you continue it
And I rally like this story I hope you continue it


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Recently, the company has posted several job listings for its Google Glass team on its website.
"The Google Glass division is a world-class team focused on the cutting edge of hardware, software and industrial design. It is charged with pioneering, developing, building and launching smart eyewear and other related products in line with Google's ambitious and visionary objectives," read one of the job postings.
The "human factors designer" position is designated for responsibilities such as drawing "from the field of human factors to inform design direction. Conduct research in human factors and related fields such as anthropometry, ergonomics, biomechanics, etc."
The "audio hardware manager" enables the person to lead the development and execution of audio hardware solutions into newer concepts and products.
Google Glass was unveiled as a prototype in 2012. It was distributed to a select group of people as part of Explorer programme who paid $1,500 to be early adopters.
On January 19, 2015, Google quietly suspended selling Google Glass to consumers while continuing to support Glass as an enterprise product.
Later, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt announced that Glass has been put under the watch of Tony Fadell, head of Google's Nest connected home division, "to make it ready for users."
The tech giant still continues selling Glass to companies involved in health care and manufacturing industries.
Recently, the company has posted several job listings for its Google Glass team on its website.


text: On Jan 17, 12:02pm, Olaf Seibert wrote: > The disadvantage of term is that for those passive socket ops it would > need a special "term" version of the application, but of course one > could make an LKM to patch and trap the appropriate system calls, and > send out IP-encapsulated control info to the other end of the line. Exactly that reason is why i dislike TERM, need TERM-ified versions of every app, starting from irc, ftp over to xarchie and Mosaic. And those TERM-ified versions do not work in the local-network :-/ I havent thought on an LKM yet, but that sounds great :-) -- Markus Illenseer


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DALLAS _ Ty Lawson is no rocket science.
But even the Denver point guard noticed a stark difference between the Dallas Mavericks team that captured last year's NBA title and the one that was blown out Sunday and Monday to Miami and the Nuggets, respectively.
"They lost two of their key players -- JJ (Barea) and Tyson (Chandler),'' Lawson said. "They did a lot for this team and they are still trying to learn how to gel with their new players.''
Whether Mavs management like it or not, the recurring theme of deciding not to re-sign free agents Chandler and Barea, in particular, will probably be noted by opponents throughout this season. Particularly if the Mavs continue to struggle at the defensive end of the floor.
Chandler and Barea, along with DeShawn Stevenson, brought a defensive mentality to last year's Mavs' squad that's only been a rumor so far this year.
Those parade of uncontested layups and breakaway dunks the Heat and Nuggets manufactured probably would have been limited if Chandler, Barea and Stevenson were around.
That 42-17 rally the Heat put together bridging 10:48 of the second and third quarters probably would have been minimized. And that 22-1 Nugget run in the final 6:28 of the second period -- when the Mavs went scoreless on 13 consecutive trips -- likely wouldn't have happened.
In addition, the 51-31 rebounding advantage Miami enjoyed and the 47-37 rebounding advantage Denver enjoyed probably would have been interrupted by some man-up play from Chandler.
But Chandler, Barea and Stevenson aren't coming through the Mavs' door. At least not as a member of the Mavs.
"We've still got to get comfortable out there,'' Mavs forward Shawn Marion said. "We're not comfortable with each other on both ends of the floor.''
Until the Mavs get comfortable with each other, get in better condition, show some trust on defense, learn how to attack the boards, play together and get back on defense, what happened against Miami and Denver could become a recurring theme for a minute or two.
"We played really good defense and we got a chance to really fast break this game,'' Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari said. "Sometimes it would be three on zero on offense, and that came from deflections.''
It's a trend the Mavs must quickly change. Or any thoughts of repeating as champs will disappear before the Super Bowl is played.
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Squeeze page module allows you to force visitor to fill form before (s)he access particular page.
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double booty !!!
misty and kaleah sittin in my lawn. with their hot ass bikini suits on. i could stare at these two till dawn. i shoot my lil film and take my lil pix. but when we took the party inside... i dropped my shit and gave em dick.!
let me stop cuz i cant write for shit. this shoot was amazin and these 2 were a perfect tag team. they fucked up my boy reno...but he held his own for a while.!


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James Blake brings his unique brand of introspective electronica back to the British stage once again for a series of performances this winter.
Having released one of 2011's most talked about and critically praised records in the form of his eponymous debut album, James has performed to heaving crowds at gigs and festivals across the planet, whilst album sales are getting on for half a million worldwide.
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Talented producer/singer/composer and DJ from London whose experimental and electronic sounds verge on the softer side of dubstep, combined with the influence of gospel, soul and ambient. His second album, 2013's 'Overgrown', picked up the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize, for the best British album of the year. His third album 'The Colour in Anything' followed in 2016, a 17-track, 76 minute opus featuring contributions from Justin Vernon and Frank Ocean.
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Forums → Art, Music, and Writing → Batman tribute
Made for a friend of mine i have over 90 hours put into this piece here. So any thoughts? Over 100 layers of effects and coloring, and the rain is all hand made!
Anything i should change?
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The lighting of the background should be similar to the character lighting.
The background with blue tons, and more contrast would look lovely behind the rain.
On the lettering I would go for some or sharper and stronger, or something more blurred and lighted.
As the border, seems like it has bevel on it, not much fan of inner shadow either, would go for a strong inner glow.
Well, I'm just being perfectionist, in overall I like it.
cheers bro.
its alright. Ive seen better
Its amazing how much effort you put into this. The bat should be more iconic, and maybe another type. good work!
Amazing 90 hours wow you were motivated
Its great Arax I think that it is perfect the way it is too,I mean what could you change to make it any better?
Wow I think thatit is amazing if oyu gave that to me I would be delighted with it trust me your friend should love it.
Yes character contrast is no good and the fade out glow border looks cheesy for some reason!
Just change theborder and its perfect dude.
add Keith Ledger as the joker in the background far left up corner
It is pretty good, but I would say it could be done in, well, a lot less than 90 hours and you shouldn't actually need to use more than 20 layers (max) on a piece like this. Assuming that Batman was pulled in from another image
It's perfect the way it is, great job.
Awesome job, the only thing I don't like is the border.
Haha I don't see it.
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In a culmination of its international Call for Ideas launched earlier this summer, railLA announced the July 29 opening of a curated exhibit entitled LA Beyond Cars. Participants to the Call for Ideas submitted conceptual designs, art, studies, inventions, city plans, videos and other creative solutions revolving around the topic of high-speed rail, its integration into the design of cities and visions of a future more sustainable, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented and less reliant on automobiles. Over 100 works were received, including invited submissions from renowned architects MVRDV, Eric Owen Moss, Topotek1, and Pritzker Prize laureates Thom Mayne, Sir Norman Foster, and Zaha Hadid. The 15,000 s.f. exhibit space will display drawings, models, videos, animations, a rail-inspired installation by sculptor Stephen Glassman and will host interactive station design workshops by artist and planner, James Rojas.
The exhibit will run July 30 through August 28 from 11:00am-7:00pm in the "Jewel Box" at the base of the City National Bank Plaza towers, 525 South Flower Street, in Downtown Los Angeles.


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By Evan Vitale
What's new in the world of venture capital?
According to Reuters, China has launched a $30 billion state-controlled venture capital fund which will be used to invest in innovative technology and industrial upgrading projects.
China has been encouraging its industrial firms to rise up the value chain through technical innovation and tougher efficiency standards, with the aim of creating globally competitive conglomerates. It has vowed to be more selective in the way it disburses funds, and aims to cut off credit for non-competitive firms that are unable to upgrade.
The fund is financed by China Reform Holdings Corp Ltd, China Postal Savings Bank, China Construction Bank Corp and Shenzhen Investment Holdings, the notice posted on State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's (SASAC) official Weibo platform said.
You can read the story here: http://reut.rs/2b1vyiJ.
The Globe and Mail has a nice article you might want to check out on "Insider Tips from OMERS on getting venture capital."
The interview with Quasim Mohammad, a Toronto-based venture capitalist and member of the investment team at OMERS Ventures, is here: http://bit.ly/2b2fVLa.
The New York Business Journal has a nice piece on ReviMedia Group and how they have raked in $12.5 million in venture capital.
ReviMedia Group is considered to be one of the fast-growing, privately-held companies in New York.
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/2b1uYHz.


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Stringendo: Storming the Citadel
- Artist: Rachel Barton Pine
- Genre: Heavy Metal
- Release Date: 6/2/2008
In 1996, renowned classical violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine made history when she played her version of Metallica's "One" live in the studio on Chicago's Rock 103.5. The incredibly enthusiastic listener response and enormous number of requests caused the performance to end up in regular rotation on the station for a few months. This unprecedented success led Rachel to record an entire album of some of her favorite rock and heavy metal songs by AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Led Zeppelin, Pantera, Rush, Nirvana, and others. "Stringendo: Storming the Citadel" and especially it's signature hit "One" show that Rachel and her violin can shred on mosh riffs as well as any guitarist! Rachel's Bio It's easy to be intimidated by the sheer immensity of Rachel Barton Pine's accomplishments. The young Chicago based violinist has performed on stages all over the world in front of hundreds of thousands of people, released 13 albums, won countless prestigious awards, and played with musicians ranging from Placido Domingo to Jimmy Page. Yet throughout her career, Rachel has worked to demystify classical music and bring it to audiences for whom it has not been easily accessible. Groups as various as inner city children, sports fans, music students in developing countries, and even her fellow rock fans have been enriched by Rachel's devotion to music and the infectious enthusiasm with which she shares it. She's more than a musician - she's perhaps the greatest young ambassador that classical music has today. Ironically, it was the vision of the beautiful dresses being worn by violin students in her church that first drew Rachel's attention to the instrument at age three. As she remembers, "I was attracted to how the girls looked and totally entranced by the sound of the violin." Rachel asked her parents for a violin immediately, but was turned down; it was only after her parents discovered a violin teacher a few blocks away that they acceded to her wish to learn the instrument. From her very first lesson, it was true love. "As soon as I started lessons, that was it," she recalls. "By the time I was five, I was identifying myself as a violinist. All I wanted to do was play music. I would sit in kindergarten and plan what I was going to practice when I got home." By age seven, Rachel was already soloing with orchestras and at age ten, she made her first appearance with the Chicago Symphony. She hit the competition circuit with full force, winning numerous national and international competitions while still in her teens. In 1992, at age 17, she became the youngest person and first American to win a gold medal at the prestigious J.S. Bach International Competition in Leipzig, Germany. Other top prizes followed in the Szigeti (Budapest), Paganini (Genoa), Queen Elisabeth (Brussels), Kreisler (Vienna), and Montreal international violin competitions. For Rachel, her love of playing classical music exists on several levels. As she explains in depth, "I enjoy the sports-like challenge of it, mastering the techniques and the physicality of playing the instrument, and shredding on repertoire like the Paganini Caprices. I also like the mental and intellectual pursuit of learning the history of the composers and styles and analyzing the scores. However, the most rewarding part by far is the emotional release of playing and sharing these feelings with everyone in the audience. I believe that classical music has the widest emotional palette of any style of music in existence; it includes every possible shade of human expression. Classical isn't just one kind of music - there's something there for everyone, and there's always something new to discover." Rachel also enjoys of many kinds of non-classical music, and it is her particular enthusiasm for heavy metal that has inspired her latest project. She elaborates, "I've loved metal since I was 12; it's absolutely my favorite non-classical style, especially speed and thrash." Rachel has released "Storming the Citadel," an album of some of her favorite rock and metal songs, and she's already had the opportunity to play with several rock legends. "I jammed with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page onstage in the late 90's," she remembers with a grin. "I know all the Led Zeppelin songs by heart, so I got to make eye contact with Robert a dozen times during the show. I also got to ask Jimmy about how he used to perform with a violin bow. In fact, most of the rock stars I've hung out with have told me that they are fans of classical music and consider classical to be one of their biggest inspirations." Rachel is now in the process of spearheading a whole new genre herself. She explains, "Almost every kind of folk or popular music has been incorporated into classical compositions, but there hasn't yet been much classical that's drawn upon elements of heavy metal. So I'm commissioning composers who grew up loving the same bands as me, and I'm also commissioning rock musicians with a strong classical background to write classical violin pieces based on heavy metal. For example, Steve Vai is going to write a solo violin piece for me. I can't wait!" Rachel's vision is that this music will be played in both concert halls and clubs and will "introduce the magnificence of heavy metal to my classical fans, and vice versa." Rachel loves her life on the road, soloing with orchestras around the world and performing recitals and chamber music. She's also immersed herself in the world of music education and charity, allowing her to give back in the same way that others helped her when she was a student. "I grew up in a financially struggling household," she says, "and by the time I was 14, I was helping my family pay the rent, groceries, and utilities. I was able to get through because of the many generous people who supported me, and I'm committed to helping others in the same way." As one of her many efforts, Rachel formed the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation in 2001 with the mission of expanding awareness of and appreciation for classical music. The REB Foundation's current projects include an instrument loan program; grants to help young artists with expenses such as airfare to competitions, recording sessions for auditions, stage clothes and sheet music; Global HeartStrings, which provides basic classical instrument supplies to musicians in developing countries such as Haiti and Nigeria; and a curriculum featuring string music written by Black composers dating back to the 1700's. "There's so much wonderful music that's been neglected over the years," observes Rachel. "One of my goals is to inspire African-American string students to become excited about classical music and to learn that it truly is part of their culture and history." With an upcoming CD of the Beethoven and Clement concertos with London's Royal Philharmonic, constant touring, her work on the boards of trustees of several music schools, her charitable foundation, and her heavy metal meets classical project, it can seem to the outsider like an overwhelming amount of work. Yet upon examining Rachel Barton Pine's extraordinary life in music, what one comes away with is the indelible impression that all of this work comes from love - a love of classical music, a love of people, and a love of creating thrilling new ways for people to hear classical music. Her commitment that the music be emotionally, historically and financially accessible both to new listeners and to the classical musicians of tomorrow has created new possibilities for the music itself, establishing her as one of the preeminent ambassadors of classical music alive today.
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On August 26, Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny ruled in favor of the Alan Keyes faction of the American Independent Party. The case is called King v Bowen, 34-2008-80000016. Judge Kenny said that the Chuck Baldwin faction of the party should have filed the lawsuit sooner. Also he said the Baldwin faction should have served Alan Keyes as an indispensible party. Therefore, the California ballot will list Alan Keyes as the presidential nominee of the American Independent Party, not Chuck Baldwin.
It is probably too late for the Chuck Baldwin faction of the party to appeal the ruling on which presidential candidate should be on the November ballot. However, the American Independent Party activists who brought the lawsuit are free to bring a new lawsuit, over who the legitimate party officers are. At the hearing, the Chuck Baldwin faction argued that its state convention on June 28 was legitimately called, and the Alan Keyes faction of the party did not seem to contest that point. The case was dismissed without prejudice, which means that the substantive issues have not yet been addressed. Here is the court website. Click on the link. Then choose the "Department" option, and enter Department 31 and the date 08/26/2008. Click "search". There will be a court web page link to the decision near the bottom of the screen.


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I am trying hard to get rid of Spanish bluebell in my garden, any advice gratefully received.
Visited one of the NationalTrust houses in Cornwall earlier in the year, they had used alpine strawberries to edge a path, looked glorious and it is edible.
Has anyone else got a generic and unsatisfactory reply from the BBC "complaints" department? "We will pass your comments on to the relevant department" blah, blah blah! Should get a reply in two weeks, is this because they have had a large number of complaints about this issue?
I live in South Devon, but only for the last couple of years. Inherited a garden that had not been touched for 12 years, the only plants were a 20 ft Bay hedge. My old house only had a courtyard so would say I was a semi-beginner!
Completely agree with everyone, I shall be complaining to the BBC again (this is my third time about the same subject) and defecting to ITV for Alan Titsmarsh, the BBC seem to cater to children, soap fans, sports fans, repeat fans, ANy fan apart from a gardening one!
 I have a lovely ivy leafed winter clematis called Cirrhosa "Freckles" that flowers when nothing else is out (in my garden anyway) Is pinky purple so may go with your scheme?
Sounds lovely! How about soem Delphiniums for the back or some Canterbury bells? The bees have been busy on the Canterbury Bells in my garden in the odd few minutes when it is not sheeting with rain!
Will try them in and amongst other plants same height to get (hopefully) a longer period of colour in that part of the garden
Thanks Lainey J, will await next spring with baited breath! Am a sucker for a plant I've not heard of, one of these days will have to call a halt to the impulse buy! Also got an Agave Americana at the same place, total bargain at £8! Where is it going in my cottage garden? I have no idea.
Lilly Of The Valley, the fragrance is one of my all time favourites
Albertine Rose, tough as old boot and is currently out growing an ivy covered hedge!
Delphiniums, height and grace
Acquilegia, always a surprise what comes up
Primula Vulgaris, early colour and a bit of the countryside happy in the garden


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The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed the gleaming new low emission buses, boasting 2013 registration plates.
Well done to First Group for introducing these. Anything that helps improve the air quality in the Calder Valley is most welcome.
However, one of the biggest hurdles in ensuring that people leave their cars at home and take the bus instead is the high cost of bus fares. First Group needs to bring down its fares and increase the number of passengers.
If the number of cars on the road could be reduced and with it the air pollution, then these lovely new buses would be even more welcome. So how about bringing your fares down too?
Lesley Mackay
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The first Firefly ATR 72-600 departs Toulouse for Malaysia
Malaysian short-haul specialist Firefly has received the first aircraft of a major order for ATR 72-600 turboprops. The regional carrier's parent, Malaysian Airlines ordered 20 of the latest variant of the ATR series in December 2012 and also signed up for a further 16 options. Firefly will operate 20, while another Malaysian Airlines subsidiary, MASwings, will take the remainder. Firefly already has 12 earlier ATR 72-500s and the new order will enable it both to increase ...
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Posted in Press Releases on 10 January 2014
'Couldn't Keep It To Myself' offers bitter-sweet, kitchen sink-mined, fuzz laden guitar pop. The track is taken from the band's new EP Nobody Hates You As Much As You Hate Yourself, out 17th Feb on Art Is Hard. Gorgeous Bully begun as the solo project of Crang in Plymouth, where he attracted the attention of independent record label 'Art is Hard' (Splashh, Best Friends) which subsequently led to the release of a limited edition cigarette box cassette E.P 'The Young Obese'.
Upping sticks in search of a change of pace and escape and after failing to find suitable musicians on the south coast to fulfil his full band need. Crang migrated North, swapping the grey skies of Plymouth for the greyer skies of Manchester where he recruited his full band.
'Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)' arrives in April.
The two awards have made for a great 72nd birthday present for the country music icon.


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This is the best spot on the peninsula.
As a new Rockaway resident, I am thrilled that we have Thai Rock in the neighborhood! Keep up the good work.
On Chef Ching's TV program Restaurant Redemption featuring Thai Rock and initially aired on the Cooking Channel Jan 20, 2015, Ching said: "The food is authentic and delicious", it is "Some of the very best food that I have tried" and that "Everything is fresh"
(Regarding the Passover Seder) I had such a warm feeling in my heart! Metta you worked so hard ... Everything was great. Really from soup to nuts!
I look forward to it all day
Thai Rock was my introduction to Thai Food and when you closed after Sandy, I went around all over trying other Thai food only to disappointment. I am so glad you're back.
Wish this place was 5 minutes away, I'd be here 3 or 4 times a week!
In the 7 years I've lived here, this was the best meal I've had
Ambiance is down to earth, struck a balance between comfort and elegance 11/2013
Tie one on at Thai Rock.
I always like to save half my meal for lunch the next day. It makes me happy.
Good vibe and energy.
As a new Rockaway resident, I am thrilled that we have Thai Rock in the neighborhood! Keep up the good work
I've been to Thailand and the food isn't as good there as it is at Thai Rock.
Nice to find a treasure like Thai Rock around here.
This is better duck than we get at Bobby Flay's
I really don't like Thai food, but I love the food at Thai Rock.
My favorite date was at Thai Rock, the kids were in school and we had a great long lunch date.


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North Carolina Dating for Sugar Babies and Sugar Daddies
North Carolina is a prime place for sugar daddy dating, being populated with sugardaddies and sugarbabies looking to meet each other. And our top dating site SugarDaddyforMe is the perfect location to find that wonderfully rich man or that young and attractive woman. After you've registered for an account and found your new sugar in North Carolina, consider the following ideas when thinking where to go on a first or second date in The Old North State's largest cities.
Are you both looking to breathe in some culture in Charlotte? You can schedule a date to see the Charlotte arts scene in the "NoDa" Arts District. Here, you will find expensive galleries and classy bars, and it is also a great place to buy some expensive art as a gift for the sugar babies.
Are you looking to be treated to an expensive and luscious meal in Raleigh? Consider going to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar for a premium hand-selected steak and a glass of the 100 wines they have available.
If you're in Greensboro and you both like the outdoors, consider going for a fun afternoon to the greens at the North Carolina Golf Academy. Although the sugar daddy might already be a pro in golf, it would be a great idea for the sugar baby to take a few lessons as well to keep up with her daddy's hobby!
For dates in Durham go to Brightleaf Square. Here, you will find all of the most exclusive restaurants and shops in all of Durham, and maybe the daddy can surprise his new sugar baby with an exquisite gift.
If you want to enjoy the sophisticated life in Winston-Salem with your new sugar, you can attend a theatrical production at the Arts Council Theater. You could also try the Kernersville Little Theater. Finish off the evening by visiting a celebrated winery, like Divine Llama Vineyards and McRitchie Winery and Cinderworks.
Consider finding your sugar in the North Carolina dating scene today!


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Join this group if you are a big fan of the Battlefield series by EA/Dice!
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Helmi garland
The most beautiful decoration for the Christmas dining table is the wooden Helmi pearl garland. The rhythmical ribbon of wooden balls strung onto a linen string is the undoubted gem of the festive table. The garland can also be hung on the wall as a decoration.
Designer Saija Malila.
Maple, 3 m cord
140.00 €