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USARC Appoints Cheryl Rosa as Deputy and Alaska Office Director
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC) recently appointed a new deputy director and reopened their Anchorage office. The commission's biennial Report on Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research is also in the final stages of review.
Cheryl Rosa was appointed as USARC deputy director in November 2009. She will also serve as director of the commission's Alaska office in Anchorage. During this appointment, which may last for up to four years, Rosa will work with the seven presidentially appointed USARC commissioners to strengthen arctic research and ties between the commission and the State of Alaska and international partners, fully implement the Arctic Research and Policy Act (as amended), and improve coordination of arctic research within the U.S. As director of the Alaska office, which reopened in November 2009, Rosa will serve as a liaison between USARC and the State of Alaska. Rosa replaces Lawson Brigham who resigned from the position in December 2008.
Rosa received a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine from Tufts University in 1997 and a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2006. She is a research biologist and wildlife veterinarian for the North Slope Borough (NSB) Department of Wildlife Management in Barrow, Alaska. Her appointment to the USARC from the NSB is through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program.
Rosa has worked and lived in the Arctic for almost a decade. She has a wide range of research experience on the North Slope, including studies of wildlife health and zoonotic disease, marine mammal stranding response, subsistence food safety, and oil spills. Her fieldwork includes marine and terrestrial mammal research in both the U.S. and Russia.
Rosa has been active on many local, state, and federal committees. Over the past three and a half years, she served as an advisor to the NSB Fish and Game Management Committee, Joint Commissions of the Inuvialuit Game Commission and NSB, and Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. She is currently a member of the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee and the North Pacific Research Board's Science Advisory Panel and worked on the Polar Bear Technical Committee in 2009.
The 2009–2010 Report on Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research is in the final stages of review. The report, which is published biennially, calls for research efforts in five broad categories: environmental change of the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea; arctic human health; civil infrastructure; natural resource assessment and Earth science; and indigenous languages, identities, and cultures.
The report also calls for greater interagency efforts to coordinate and collaborate on arctic research programs, greater federal financial support of scientific research conducted by academia and non-profits, and means to capitalize and support the ongoing costs of infrastructure (icebreakers, laboratories, satellites, observatories, networks, sensors, and autonomous vehicles) necessary to conduct arctic research.
The report will be used by the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), which is led by NSF and consists of representatives of 15 federal agencies, departments, and offices, to update research priorities and the nation's five-year Arctic Research Program Plan. When finalized, the report will be available on the USARC website at: http://www.arctic.gov.
USARC was established by the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984. Its principal duties are to develop and recommend an integrated national arctic research policy and assist in establishing a national arctic research program plan to implement the policy. Commissioners also facilitate cooperation between the federal government, state and local governments, and other nations with respect to arctic research, both basic and applied.
For more information, contact Kathy Farrow (kfarrow [at] arctic.gov) or Cheryl Rosa (crosa [at] arctic.gov).


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Botswana Conservation – Monthly Update: March - April 2015
Welcome to the March-April Botswana conservation update. The summer has been hot, and the rain has been rare. At the end of March, the vegetation in Wild at Tuli was very dry and there was no more grass on the ground. It was terrible; we were facing a new drought. Thankfully, April brought us some good weather and much-needed rain. With 67.8mm of rain during the month, the grasses, trees and flowers have been growing and flourishing. Much to the delight of the wildlife, all of the temporary waterholes have been filled up again.
The past few months have been busy, with good progress made on several fronts:
- We have had several exciting wildlife sightings.
- Volunteers and staff have been deployed extensively for anti-poaching work in our reserve and also in the neighbouring reserves. They even found fresh tracks and snares during one of the patrols.
- The hard work during the erosion control activity yielded efficient results after the rains.
- We also rescued Mutter, a cute baby fork-tailed drongo that is being hand-raised until the time comes when he can be fully independent.
As usual, we have had some fantastic wildlife sightings over the past months. Volunteers were incredibly lucky to spot a beautiful male leopard (Panthera pardus) resting on a termite mound as well as two elusive bat-eared foxes (Otocyon megalotis) running in an open area. We were also lucky enough to catch a young honey badger (Mellivora capensis) on our camera trap. This was most probably 'Googly', the honey badger that we rescued and released at the end of 2014. It was great news for us to see him alive and well. Our brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) pups, which are around 8 months old, are in incredible shape and are starting to venture out of the den more. They spend most of their time playing together and avoiding the spotted hyenas. We have also seen giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis), common elands (Tragelaphus oryx) and impalas (Aepycers melampus). We love the bush so much; every day is a new story.
This year, in a mere three months, volunteers have removed 42 snares from the bush. Poaching and snares are the biggest threat to wildlife here. Snares in this area are set by local people, mainly to catch antelopes for their meat. They place their snares, or loops of wire, around waterholes or in highly-used game paths. The main problem with snares is they can trap any species. As well as antelopes, they can also catch leopards, hyenas, even elephants. We have seen cases of elephants with part of their trunk cut off, spotted hyenas with a missing foot or with a snare around their neck and of course, deaths. Another problem is that snares can stay harmful for a long time as poachers may not check all the snares they had set and some get left behind. Snares are dangerous until they are removed, so anti-poaching is a vital activity for our volunteers to take part in.
Erosion Control
After a year of working towards the control of soil erosion and after the summer rains, we can finally monitor the positive impact of this project. The nearly 40 dams dug by volunteers are working very well. They have slowed down the running rain water, preventing further erosion and loss of fertile soil. The dams have been filled up several times during the season and animals have enjoyed these temporary muddy waterholes.
The weaving technique has been a great help for slowing down water and also retains leaves and seeds which help to create fertile areas for grasses to grow again. Lately, we have been trying a new technique to allow grasses to cover larger areas. The technique is simple: elephant dung, which is very fertile and will help grasses to grow, needs to be spread out in a designated area. Then, seeds from grasses or trees that had been collected beforehand are dispersed on top. Walking on the mixture helps to compact seeds and dung together. Finally, branches are placed on top to prevent the wind from blowing it away and birds from eating the seeds. This new technique seems very efficient as some grasses have already started to grow after only a few rains. This is a real success for the germination of grasses!
For more information about erosion control techniques, please refer to the update of July and August 2014.
Southern Africa is home to 21,000 of the world's remaining 28,500 rhinoceroses (Indian, Javan and Sumatran rhinoceros). In 2014, a total of 1,215 of the animals were shot dead by poachers in South Africa alone, which is one every eight hours. In comparison, in 2007 there were 13 rhinos poached in South Africa. Rhinos are killed for their horns that consist only of keratin, like our hair or our fingernails. The horn has no medical value at all. On the black market, one kilo of rhino horn goes for up to $80,000, making it more valuable than gold or heroin. The two horns of an average-sized rhino weigh almost six kilograms.
The exploding demand for rhinoceros horn in the Far East, particularly in Vietnam and China, has driven up prices. Vietnam has been identified as the largest user country for rhino horn. In recent years, Vietnam's rapid economic growth has produced a broad middle class that can suddenly afford exotic animal products like ivory, bear gall bladder and tiger-bone powder. Although rhino horn has no scientific medicinal benefits, consumers believed that is a miracle drug that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions: cancer, fevers, convulsion, epilepsy, nose bleeds and even hangovers. Due to its high value, it is now also used as a status symbol by wealthy individuals.
Poachers can be categorised into two groups: subsistence poachers with limited organisation and materials, and professional poachers with well-structured operations, high-technology methods and materials.
Rhinos have been around for millions of years and it is heartbreaking to realise that the world's rhinos may be extinct by 2025 if poaching continues at its current rate. We already lost the Javan rhino species (from Java and Vietnam) in 2010.
Baby Bird Rescue
Mutters is a baby Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicurus adsimillis), which is a black bird with a deeply forked tail. On the 28th January, volunteers were digging a hole for our new hide when a tiny, weak baby bird suddenly appeared from behind the grass. We realised that he must have fallen from his nest. A rudimentary nest was quickly designed with the bottom of a plastic bottle, lined with grass to keep the rescue warm.
Right from the first moment he was rescued, he was very chirpy and always seemed to have something to say and so he was aptly named 'Mutters'. Dr Helena Fitchat, an owner of the reserve and specialist in wildlife rehabilitation, advised us on how to raise him. Parents and godparents were nominated amongst staff. A type of porridge was prepared every few hours and given to the baby bird with a pipette. Mutters grew up well and soon live worms became his favourite food.
Eating insects led us to conclude that he was a Fork-tailed Drongo, known as the rogue of all birds. They mimic other birds' alarm calls to scare them off and steal their food. They also have a reputation of being fearless and aggressive as they will mob birds of prey that enter their territory – a strategy to keep their chicks safe during the breeding season. No wonder he has got such character! His feathers still need to develop further and we are hoping that soon, he will be able to live his own life.
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America's wars are winding down, but America's warriors are coming home with hidden wounds: post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic depression and other serious mental-health problems.
America�s wars are winding down, but America�s warriors are coming home with hidden wounds: post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic depression and other serious mental-health problems.
As a result, alcohol and drug problems, family violence and suicide are plaguing veterans and their loved ones, according to a National Alliance on Mental Illness report released today. A veteran commits suicide every 80?minutes in the U.S., while someone on active duty takes his or her life every 36 hours, the NAMI report says.
The national report, �Parity for Patriots,� provides detailed statistics on growing mental illness affecting many of the 2.2 million active-duty personnel in the U.S. and millions more veterans and families members.
Quoting a 911 call-center counselor, the report says, �He just said he thinks he should walk out into traffic on Interstate 5 and end it all. That life is not worth living.�
NAMI concluded that the Veterans Affairs medical system is �hard to penetrate� for those seeking mental-health treatment. Half wait 50?days for their initial assessment. The agency has a backlog of nearly 900,000 cases awaiting disability benefits.
At the same time, barriers remain to parity between physical and mental-heath care � despite a 2008 law aimed at fixing the problem.
Attitudes also play a big role, NAMI reported. Active military personnel and many veterans are reluctant to seek treatment for fear of the stigma.
Mental-health problems are prevalent in family members, too: Thirty-seven percent of spouses were diagnosed with various disorders, and one-third of the 776,000 children of active military personnel have acute stress reaction, depression, anxiety or behavior disorders, the report said.
Ohio has the fifth-highest number of current and former military personnel among the states, with 8,261 regular armed-forces members, 28,523 National Guard and reserves members, and 704,861 veterans � a total of 741,645, or 3.8 percent of the national total of 19.5 million.
NAMI recommended that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services should enforce parity between physical and mental-health services, that the Department of Defense should reduce the stigma of mental-health treatment, and the Veterans Health Administration should increase service capacity.
The report called for expanding qualifications for the Purple Heart medal to cover veterans suffering from stress disorder resulting from hostile action and terrorism.
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, a longtime advocate for the mentally ill who will focus on veterans in the criminal-justice system when she retires at the end of this year, said the NAMI report statistically shows mental health is a serious problem.
�What was missing in the report is veterans� involvement in the criminal-justice system,� Stratton said.
Many people about to be discharged are reluctant to reveal they are suffering from mental-health problems for fear they won�t be allowed to go home, she said. When they do go home, they begin drinking, doing drugs and inflicting violence on their spouses or others.
�All these things lead to involvement in the criminal-justice system, which is often the first time they access help,� Stratton said. �We want to get to them before they get to that stage.�


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(NewsUSA) - The holiday season is one of merriment, decorating, baking seasonal treats and family gatherings. As homeowners begin spreading holiday cheer, the National Pest Management Association encourages them to also be cautious to ensure they aren't also spreading seasonal pests. Whether they are hiding in old boxes of ornaments and decorations, contaminating baking ingredients stored in pantries, or sneaking indoors on freshly cut Christmas trees, these pests are not the holiday visitors anyone wants.
"During this busy time of the year, it is easy to overlook signs of pests in the rush to check another item off of the holiday 'to-do' list, but taking just a few simple steps can greatly reduce your chances of battling pests in your home this season," advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA.
According to the NPMA, here are the most common ways pests can ruin the holidays, and tips you can use to prevent them from happening:
Problem: Errant spiders or other insects are hiding in your Christmas tree, wreaths or seasonal plants. Solution: Perform a thorough check to ensure there aren't any insects, nests or eggs on the limbs; shake out the plants before bringing them inside.
Problem: Mice have taken up residence in your garage and have built their nests in boxes of holiday decorations stored since last season. Solution: Unpack holiday items outside and inspect them carefully for signs of pests before bringing them indoors. Droppings in or next to boxes, gnaw marks and other damage are signs of a problem. Pack holiday décor in hard, plastic bins with tightly sealed lids instead of cardboard boxes or bags that can be easily chewed through.
Problem: Stored product pests or pantry pests, like Indianmeal moths and merchant grain beetles, have infested your flour, dried fruit or other baking products, ruining your plans to bake those special Christmas cookies. Solution: Invest in sturdy, plastic or ceramic containers with secure lids to protect food from pantry pests and even small rodents that may be looking for an extra meal.
Above all, pest-proof the rest of your home by sealing cracks on the outside, paying particular attention to gaps around utility or water pipes, and eliminate all moisture sites in basements, attics or near the home, such as clogged gutters. If you suspect a pest infestation, contact a licensed pest professional to help you assess and treat the problem.


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At the top of the bend, I thought I had no chanceSnow Fairy wins Hong Kong Cup Dec 12, 2010
At the top of the bend, I thought I had no chanceUPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Dec 13, 2010
He did look a handicap certainty if we could get him to the course in peak conditionUPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup May 31, 2011
Ryan David Moore (born December 5, 1982) is an American professional golfer, currently playing on the PGA Tour. He became known for having a very successful amateur career and later as a professional for not accepting equipment & apparel sponsorships. In November 2009, Moore became a part-owner of the golf equipment company Scratch Golf and played their clubs and sported the company's logo. In 2010, Moore announced a deal with Adams Golf and gave up his stake in Scratch Golf.
Moore was born in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in nearby Puyallup. He graduated in 2001 from Cascade Christian High School, a small Class 1A school which did not have a golf team. Moore competed for Class 4A Puyallup High School, where he lettered all four years (1998-2001). He was the runner-up in the U.S. Junior Championship in 2000, and won the high school individual state championship in 2001 over Andres Gonzales, a future UNLV teammate, then of Capital High School of Olympia. Moore accepted a scholarship to UNLV, where he lettered for four seasons for the Rebels and graduated in 2005 with a degree in communications and public relations.
During the summer of 2004 prior to his senior year of college, Moore had one of the most impressive seasons in the modern era of amateur golf. He captured multiple titles, including the U.S. Amateur, the Western Amateur, the U.S. Amateur Public Links (also won in 2002) and the NCAA individual championship.


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text: Nutrition Before Pregnancy You need about 300 extra calories a day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Folic Acid for a Healthy Baby Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. Watch Your Weight If your weight is not in the healthy range for your height and build, the best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly and gradually. Planning a Pregnancy Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Components of Food When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.


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A host of new laws will take effect across the U.S. in 2014 touching on a range of issues from gun control to placentas.
Some states are making history by leading the way in recreational pot use and transgender rights. In 2014, Colorado and Washington will be the first states in the nation to allow people to smoke marijuana recreationally. California is making waves by becoming the first state to allow transgender students to choose which restroom to use.
Workers in 13 states will benefit from minimum wage increases that start this week. Lawmakers in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island voted for increases that start at the new year, while California's $1.00 increase will take effect in July. Wage increases tied to inflation will also take place in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.
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State minimum wages will be higher than the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour in 21 states, according to USA Today. Experts say another nine states may top the federal minimum by the end of 2014, marking the first time that the minimum wage in a majority of states will rise above the national level.
Here is a look at notable state and local laws that will take effect in 2014:
COLORADO, MAINE AND WASHINGTON: Colorado pot stores open Jan. 1 as retailers usher in the nation's first legal recreational pot industry. Sales in Washington, which also legalized recreational marijuana, are expected to start later in the year. The laws still fly in the face of federal drug rules, but the federal government has said it's not going to fight to shut down pot shops -- for now. A law legalizing recreational marijuana went into effect in early December in Portland, Maine, but it's largely symbolic because the state has said it will continue to enforce its own ban.
ILLINOIS: It becomes the 20th state to legalize medical marijuana in a pilot project with some of the strictest standards in the nation. However, it may take more than a year to actually buy marijuana as separate state agencies draft rules that must be approved by a legislative committee.
WISCONSIN: Towns and cities may legalize pedal pubs, multiple-person bicycles that ferry riders to and from taverns. A driver steers while multiple riders sit at a bar mounted behind the driver, each passenger with his or her own pedal-and-chain assembly.
DELAWARE: The sale, possession or distribution of shark fins is prohibited starting Jan. 1.
OREGON: Mothers can take home their placentas from the hospital. Some health experts believe that ingesting the placenta has health benefits that include balancing hormones, boosting milk production and replenishing lost nutrients after childbirth.
MAINE: A law that takes effect on Jan. 1 requires an organ donor option on driver's licenses to promote organ donation. Maine is the 48th state to enact such a law.
CALIFORNIA: Photographers who harass celebrities and their children face tougher penalties under a law backed by actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner, who testified in favor of it. Berry told lawmakers her daughter had been intimidated by aggressive photographers who followed them daily. Those who take photos and video of a child without consent and in a harassing manner could face up to a year in county jail and a fine of up to $10,000. They also can be sued for damages and attorney's fees under the new law, which media organizations opposed. Supporters said it also will help protect the children of police officers, judges and others who might be targets because of their parents' occupations.
COLORADO: 16-year-olds can preregister to vote, but they still need to wait until they're 18 to cast a ballot.
ARKANSAS: Voters in 2014 must bring a state or federal photo ID to the polls. Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana and Kansas have the similar laws in effect.
VIRGINIA: Voters will, for the first time, be able to register to vote online.
CALIFORNIA: It becomes the first state to give specific rights to transgender students starting in January unless opponents seeking to overturn the law show they have gathered enough petition signatures to put a referendum on the ballot. California will let transgender students choose which restroom to use and whether to play on boys' or girls' sports teams. Critics say the law violates the privacy of other students.
CONNECTICUT: Guns that are considered assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines that haven't been registered with Connecticut authorities will be considered illegal contraband as of Jan. 1. The law was passed in April in response to the massacre that left 26 people dead at Newtown's Sandy Hook Elementary School.
NEW YORK: The state's new gun law, passed shortly after the Sandy Hook shooting, already banned high-capacity magazines and the purchase or sale of popular AR-15 semi-automatic rifles. By April 15, New York will also require registration of weapons now classified as assault weapons by owners who bought the guns when they were legal.
NEVADA: Immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission can apply for driver authorization cards starting Jan. 2. State officials anticipate tens of thousands of people will apply under the program.
MARYLAND: In a program similar to Nevada's, immigrants living in the U.S. illegally will be able to obtain a state driver's license or identification card if they can provide evidence of a filed Maryland income tax return or were claimed as a dependent for each of the preceding two years.
MAINE: Health care providers will have to provide patients who request it a list of prices of the most common health services and procedures, a law designed to boost transparency around medical costs.
DELAWARE: The state will limit patient copays for "specialty tier" prescription drugs to $150 a month for up to a 30-day supply.
OHIO: The minimum wage for untipped employees rises from $7.85 to $7.95 an hour, while tipped employees will go from $3.93 to $3.98 an hour, plus tips.
Minimum wage increases will also take effect on Jan.1 in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
CALIFORNIA: The minimum wage is being boosted to $9 an hour starting in July, the first of two dollar-an-hour boosts that will push the base minimum wage to $10 by 2016, making it one of the nation's highest minimums. Under another bill, domestic workers will have to be paid time and a half if they work more than nine hours in a day or more than 45 hours in a week; baby sitters are exempt.


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Click to view File under: #holyshit. In the 1981 Indianapolis 500, Rick Mears took a pitstop and his car was sprayed with fuel that ignited invisibly after making contact with the engine. Mears and several members of his crew were immediately (and invisibly) lit up.
The good news? Nobody died, the incident led to new safety regulations, and someone eventually gave the British narrator a proper dosage of lithium.
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I was wondering if there is anyone here who would be interested in being a MOD or admin at a forum designed to be all distro inclusive and help users with topics that aren't necessarily "advanced" but maybe considered a bit past "noobie".
We call it the "Next Step" phase of knowing enough to not be a noobie necessarily anymore, but not a Guru either. that in between land for which there is a huge need of help and camaraderie.
This isn't asking anyone to "leave" or not be a part of their distro forum, actually, we are looking for people who are active in their favorite distro to be able to help others with the "next step" stages of learning and doing things.
Rabid Fanboys need not apply. This is a forum for learning and sharing on ALL Linux Distros without favoritism.
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SANFORD � Turns out you will be able to get there from here.
There�s a new directory near the mill yard on Washington Street that will help visitors and residents alike find key spots in town. Local philanthropist Allen Mapes purchased the sign and had it installed last week at the site of his former service station at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue.
The large sign shows a map of major local routes on the left side and a numbered key of certain places � the police station, Goodall Hospital, the YMCA, athletic fields, cemeteries, and libraries, for example � on the right. Beneath, there is a thermometer, a clock and chalkboard where people can post announcements about bean suppers, road races, fairs and other local events.
�I�m trying to help the visitors get around town,� Mapes said on Friday morning. �I just think it will be helpful.�
The site of the directory is expected to emerge as a key area in town in the years ahead. The town recently purchased the former service-station lot from Mapes, as well as the adjacent property, where a bowling alley and a restaurant and showroom took turns occupying the building there. The town intends to raze the buildings, clean both properties and build a park alongside Number One Pond.
The park will be across the street from the Sanford Mill, which the development firm Northland Enterprises is currently renovating. Northland is converting the old mill into a mixed-use facility that it hopes will provide commercial and residential opportunities by next year.
The town also plans to build a transportation center in the area.
The new directory is Mapes� latest effort to donate his resources to help revitalize downtown Sanford. In recent years, he led fundraising efforts to improve Goodall Park, the home of the Sanford Mainers baseball team, on Roberts Street; that endeavor led to a new parking lot, front gate, scoreboard, safety track and other improvements. Also, this past summer, Mapes purchased the �Bland Block,� the blighted red-and-white building at the corner of Winter and River streets, with the intention of selling it to the town, so that it can be torn down and converted into a site that is more appealing and safer to pedestrians and motorists.
As for the directory, Mapes said he got the idea for it about a year ago.
�I�m always thinking about things,� he said.
New directory points the way Sign on Washington Street aims to help visitors
SANFORD � Turns out you will be able to get there from here.


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Gossip About the County Princess' Manor
When Feng Yu Heng came out of the medicine storage room, Wang Chuan was waiting for her outside. Seeing her come out, Wang Chuan quickly went forward. Just as she was about to speak, she saw a cut on Feng Yu Heng's left index finger. Even though it had been treated, it was still visibly red and swollen.
"Young miss, how did this happen?"
"It's fine. I cut myself with a knife by accident." While cleaning the scalpel, she had lost focus and cut her own hand. Of course, she did not intend to tell Wang Chuan such a shameful thing. "I have already applied medicine. It will be better by tomorrow."
Hearing that it was merely carelessness, Wang Chuan calmed down slightly. She did not want to cause Feng Yu Heng to worry again, but after thinking a little, she still said: "The imperial concubine in the cold palace has died." Xuan Tian Ming had plenty of eyes within the palace. Who knew when it started, but everything from large matters to small ones would be told to Tong Shen pavilion.
Bu Bai Ping's death was not too unexpected. When a cripple entered the cold palace, how many would be able to survive for a long time. What she did not know, however, was how the Bu family would act. The Emperor's current attitude towards them was something she still could not grasp.
"Follow the news a little more closely." She reminded Wang Chuan, "The Feng manor's side also needs to be kept under watch. As soon as Feng Jin Yuan sends a letter back, I must see its contents."
Wang Chuan nodded, "This servant has remembered."
At this time, Qing Shuang led a servant over to the entrance of the courtyard. Feng Yu Heng recognized that servant immediately. It was a servant who took care of Jin Zhen with Man Xi. She could not help but frown and ask Wang Chuan: "What time is it now?"
Wang Chuan replied: "It's just before midnight."
While she said this, Qing Shuang and the servant approached. Seeing that Feng Yu Heng was also in the courtyard, she quickly saluted and said: "Young miss has not yet rested? I originally wanted to ask Wang Chuan what to do, but since young miss is also here, I will let this servant tell young miss."
After saying this, the servant beside her dropped to her knees before Feng Yu Heng. With snot and tears on her face, she said: "I beg second young miss to save concubine mother Jin Zhen! I beg second young miss to save concubine mother Jin Zhen!"
"What happened to the concubine mother?" Wang Chuan asked for Feng Yu Heng, "If something has happened, get up and speak. Do not cry yet."
Qing Shuang helped her up, and the servant said: "Tonight, concubine mother Han invited a performance to the flower-viewing garden. Concubine mother brought Man Xi over to take a look, but they did not return after a long time. This servant became worried and went over to search for them at the flower-viewing garden. But… but when this servant arrived, concubine mother Jin Zhen was standing on the stage for some reason, and the performer was continuing to perform. Below, fourth young miss and concubine mother Han stood below and scolded her, while sister Man Xi stood with her head lowered. This servant did not dare go up."
Qing Shuang was very surprised upon hearing this, "Concubine mother Han was watching the play, so why did she have concubine mother go up on stage?"
The servant shook her head, "This servant does not know, but this servant only heard fourth young miss' words were very insulting. Concubine mother Jin Zhen had once said that only second young miss is able to protect her in this manor. There was nothing this servant could do, thus I came to beg second young miss. Second young miss, please save concubine mother Jin Zhen."
Tong Sheng pavilion was quite far from the flower-viewing garden, so the sounds of the play could not be heard. But she recognized this servant and knew that she would not trick her. Thus, she nodded and said to Qing Shuang: "Go with her and tell them I need to have Jin Zhen come over here and help with some embroidery. Have both her and Man Xi brought over. Arrange for them to stay here then send them back tomorrow."
Qing Shuang quickly acknowledged the order and quickly left with the servant.
Speaking of what happened at the flower-viewing garden, not only had Jin Zhen's servant seen it. Chen Yu's personal servant, Yi Lin, also sneakily went to take a look. At this time, she was taking care of cleaning Chen Yu while telling her about Fen Dai and Han shi's treatment of Jin Zhen.
Chen Yu heard this and felt quite happy: "They did well. That Jin Zhen was once mother's personal maidservant. Who knew that instead of properly working as a maidservant, she went to seduce father. This day served her right."
She said this with an ugly look, as both her eyes were practically bulging. Yi Lin, however, added: "But second young miss' servant already went and took concubine mother Jin Zhen away to Tong Sheng pavilion from before fourth young miss and concubine mother Han's eyes. Although fourth young miss was not willing to let her go, she only said a few words but did not dare refuse to let her go."
Hearing mention of Feng Yu Heng, Chen Yu immediately recalled the thing Fen Dai told her about during the day.
His Highness the seventh prince had been injured. Not only did Feng Yu Heng know, the two had clearly been together the day he was injured. How could she handle Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Hua being so close?
Seeing that Chen Yu's expression was becoming more and more fierce, Yi Lin was given a fright and quickly reminded her: "Young miss, you absolutely must not get angry. The Chen family's third master already said that you must act as you had previously. Be sensible and be peaceful with others. Slowly dismiss the resentment in your heart for master and elder madam. As for the fourth young miss, that's just her personality. You absolutely must not lower yourself to her level."
Chen Yu understood this concept, but her heart was still uncomfortable with Xuan Tian Hua's matter. So long as she thought of how Feng Yu Heng had spent time alone with Xuan Tian Hua and allowed him to get injured, she really wanted to find out what had happened on that day. How did Xuan Tian Hua come to be injured? Why was it that she could not get close to that deity-like man no matter how hard she tried, but Feng Yu Heng was able to get so close to him?
"Slut!" She violently threw the copper basin before her, and the water inside splashed to the ground. This caused Yi Lin to tremble in fear. "Sooner or later, I will definitely take care of you personally."
The first night after Feng Jin Yuan left the capital, nobody in the Feng manor slept. Instead, it was Feng Yu Heng who slept well for the sake of treating Xuan Tian Ming's legs.
Early the next morning, Qing Shuang sent breakfast to Jin Zhen and Man Xi who had stayed the night at Tong Sheng pavilion. She also told them: "Young miss said for concubine mother to return after eating breakfast. Concubine mother Han should not cause any trouble for you today."
"I want to see second young miss." Jin Zhen asked Qing Shuang: "May I know if second young miss has gotten up?"
Qing Shuang nodded, "She gotten up, but the county princess' manor has a matter to attend to. Young miss has given an order to close the main gate to guests for seven days. Concubine mother should come back in seven days."
Jin Zhen was puzzled, and Man Xi was confused. The two asked in unison: "Why will the gates be closed for seven days?"
Qing Shuang did not reply.
The two saw that she was not responding, so they did not ask again. They quietly ate their breakfast then returned to the Feng manor.
At quarter to eight, Xuan Tian Ming's carriage directly entered through the entrance of the county princess' manor.
Wang Chuan and Feng Yu Heng personally welcomed him to the manor. The entrance was then closed and no longer accepted visitors.
Feng Yu Heng directly brought Xuan Tian Ming to her own courtyard. She even stopped Xuan Tian Ming from going to greet Yao shi, saying: "I already told mother that I will be treating your leg. There is no need to go greet her."
Xuan Tian Ming felt this was no good and told Bai Ze: "Go bring the cloth and head ornaments to the madam. Remember to be courteous and polite."
Bai Ze nodded, "This servant understands."
Xuan Tian Ming then explained to Feng Yu Heng: "The palace just received two more bolts of smokey silk gauze. I managed to get them from father Emperor and will give them to madam to make some curtains."
She smiled wryly: "That is a rare item that others may not even see once, yet you managed to get one just by asking. I will thank you on behalf of my mother for having these kinds of considerations." She said this while pushing him into the medicine storage room. She then closed the door, "From examination to treatment to initial rehabilitation, we have seven days. I will personally handle your rehabilitation training. But there is something I must first tell you about. Starting from examination to the mending of your bones, I will need to anesthetize your entire body. That is to say you will be asleep the entire time. Are you fine with this?"
He nodded, "I have made mental preparations. Seventh brother told me that he also slept when you treated his foot."
"That's right. No matter who it is, the treatment is this way." Seeing him comply, Feng Yu Heng no longer waited. She pushed in to the center of the medicine storage room then pulled out an infusion kit.
He had seen this sort of thing when she treated Princess Xiang's illness. Although he still found it new, he was not overly shocked.
His eyes watched as the extremely thin needle was inserted into one of his blood vessels and continued to speak with Feng Yu Heng. But as he spoke, his eyes closed without any forewarning, and he fell asleep.
The instant the anesthetic took effect, Feng Yu Heng had already brought him to her pharmacy space.
In the following three days, Feng Yu Heng did not take a single step out of the medicine storage room. Paying respects to the matriarch every day was left to Qing Shuang. When she arrived, she did not say much, only telling the matriarch that the county princess' manor was extremely busy, and the second young miss could not leave. When the matters were taken care of, she would definitely personally visit the matriarch to apologize.
How could the matriarch blame Feng Yu Heng. In reality, paying respects over the past few days was not always done at Shu Ya courtyard because Han shi had learned a smart trick. When she watched a play, she would send someone to invite the matriarch.
When the matriarch was young, she loved watching these plays. After she became older, the younger generation of people in the manor did not invite these troupes to perform, and she did not say anything about it. Now that Han shi invited her, how could she not go. She ordered servants to carry her in her soft chair over to the flower-viewing garden.
With the matriarch going, the flower-viewing garden became lively. The performer ended up residing within the manor and would perform acts that the masters enjoyed, which provided the people of the Feng family a few days of difficult-to-attain harmony.
On the fourth day, it snowed lightly, so it was impossible to perform on the outdoor stage. Instead, they spent the day doing repairs.
Fen Dai personally brought a sweet soup to Han shi, but Han shi was worried and tried to persuade Fen Dai: "How about we stop with the plays tomorrow. We've enjoyed it for many days. What would we do if your father is angry when he comes back?"
Fen Dai helplessly smiled, "You really enjoy watching it, don't you?"
Han shi nodded, "I do like it, but I have never had any right to say anything in the manor over the years. How could I be allowed to watch performances."
"That's why you need to become strong-willed!" Fen Dai told her: "What do you have to fear? Grandmother is also watching the performances. If anything happens, she will naturally take care of it. You definitely will not get in trouble. Just happily enjoy them. After a while, we will invite a doctor to take a look at you."
Hearing her mention inviting a doctor, Han shi became even more nervous: "What if I can not get pregnant?"
"There is no what if!" Fen Dai's eyes revealed a ferocity, "You must get pregnant, and it must be a son!"
Han shi saw that Fen Dai had made this desperate decision. She did not know how she should comfort her. In reality, the day she had spent with Feng Jin Yuan, her period had just passed. A doctor had previously told her that it was the hardest to get pregnant during those few days; however, how should she say this to Fen Dai?
While the two were pondering to themselves, a maidservant hurriedly came in and saluted to Fen Dai. She quietly said: "Reporting to fourth young miss, the past few days, Tong Sheng pavilion has had its gates closed to all visitors. Even the daughter of the first wife of the Bai family, Bai Fu Rong, was turned away."
"Closed its gates to visitors?" Feng Fen Dai felt this was extremely interesting, "What is she closing the gate for? Is she not going out to take care of her many shops?" Thinking a little more, that was the case. These past few days, she had not seen Feng Yu Heng come over even once, so she could not help but ask: "Aside form this, what else have you found?"
The servant responded: "The daughter of the first wife of the Bai family had been stopped outside, but this morning, his Highness the seventh prince entered the county princess' manor and was not stopped at all."
"His Highness the seventh prince?" Fen Dai's eyes turned cold, and an idea surfaced in her mind.


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What is the correct definition of fresh fish?
The definition of fresh fish is that is has been cooled down, but not frozen or otherwise processed or prepared before reaching the fish counter.
How many days is fish usually kept in the fish counter?
This varies by country and by species. Fish that is kept in cold storage or in a refrigerated display in the fish counter, will maintain its high quality for a week or more.
How can I see whether a fish is of good quality or not?
The fish should smell fresh. The flesh should be firm, with a noticeable sheen, and the eyes shiny and clear. A fish fillet should be smooth without muscular cleavage. Fish that has been properly handled, kept clean and in an unbroken cold chain from catch to fish counter, should be of good quality.
Do all fresh fish have a similar durability?
This varies by species and by season. Salmon, halibut and cod benefit from 1-2 days storage to bring out their full flavour, while herring and mackerel should be eaten the same day you buy them. Proper handling and an unbroken cold chain will be the elements that effect durability the most.
Should all seafood be eaten as quickly as possible?
Not necessarily. Fish mature and this improves the flavour in much the same way as meat. Knowing the date of capture or slaughter is useful as this lets you know for how long you can keep the fish in your refrigerator at home. Proper handling, storage and preparation are the best way to maintain quality.
For how long can I keep fresh fish in the refrigerator at home?
Fish should be stored in the refrigerator with ice, and used within 1 to 2 days after purchase. This is because home refrigerators run at higher temperatures than professional cold storage or display counters. If you do not plan to use the fish within 2 days, wrap it tightly in moisture-proof bags (so the fish won't dry out) and store it in the freezer. In addition, remember that a long journey from the fishmonger in a warm car will also have an impact on how long you can safely store the fish at home.
When making sushi, how long after purchase can I use the fish safely?
Norwegian farmed salmon is the only fish which can be eaten raw in sushi without prior freezing, and the optimal taste is maintained for at least 24 hours. All other fish should be frozen before being used for sushi. For inspiration on what to buy when making sushi at home read more here.


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What passed in between and particularly what passed in between minute 46 and minute 95 of the very last game of this never-to-be-forgotten trail of emotional carnage, will go down as simply the most heart-rending, coronary-inducing second half of professional football that even the good and battered folk of Manchester City have ever witnessed.
|Letter for Mr Lost Hope of Manchester
This was not simply an attempt to rid ourselves of 44 years of hurt and exasperation; it was not simply a long awaited moment of glory in the sun; it wasn't just getting monkeys, little (red) devils and the inexorable weight of history off our bent shoulders: this was a battle made in Manchester, against the old enemy, an enemy who has rubbed our noses in the dirt, ridiculed us at every opportunity and, right up to the very last opportunity (for that is quite clearly what this was) written us off as a music hall joke and a bad taste in the back of the mouth. Suddenly, with a sonic bang the size of a meteorite storm, the mockery of three decades exploded in the faces of our tormentors. Just as the final ignominy of defeat in the cruelest possible way stared us all squarely in the chops, as the mockers prepared their grandest trumpeting of all, the world tipped swiftly on its axis and emptied them all into the car park at Sunderland.
How had it come to this? With an unorthodox goal from the foot of Zabaletta meant to calm the frayed nerves, our beloved City suddenly returned to its Benny Hill roots. We had seen it all so many times before, but here was a custard pie being prepared for us by Chef Fate that would drown the lot of us. We would surely cease to breathe under all that blubber and slime.
We had an unlikely equaliser (when did Lescott last do one of those?), a pantomime villain, whose shameful antics actually helped tot up the injury time that would later on come in pretty useful) and a familiar twist of the knife that transported us all back to the days of Raddy Antic in a split second. Mackie's downward header was perfect. I was back in my youth immediately, a time when anything that could go wrong at City generally did and in a way so spectacular, it was always impossible to shake it away.
Time moved on in its own comforting way. The agony would soon be over at least.
Mancini, an increasingly ragged, forlorn and spent-looking figure on the touchline, waved his arms like a threshing machine. Go forward, get up, go again, move your legs even if your brains are saying "get me out of this pit of hell". He swore blindly in Italian, then in English, unsure whether he was still in control of his mind. Run one last metre for the cause. As with Kevin Horlock in 99, most of us just sat, rooted, cemented to history, locked in with our tin drum and our tattered banner reading "Manchester City: Cup For Cock-ups, winners 2012, Winners yet again. Winners For All Time.". We were set to keep the trophy this time. My mind, a confusion of wild thoughts and diminishing hope, raced from Horlock to Goater to Dickov. It seemed so long ago, yet so fresh, now that City were revisiting Pandemonium County and skipping about reacquainting themselves with the furniture of disaster. We had reveled in our Jamie Pollocks and our Jason van Blerks before kick off. Thank God, never to see the likes of that again. Gone but not forgotten.
But here they were, knocking loudly on the front door, shouting through the letter box, "Hey it's us, Jamie and Jason. Let us in! We've brought cakes and everything!"
I could hear knocking, certainly, but it turned out to be my knees, my teeth and my heart. there was no Jamie Pollock at the door. No cakes. Maybe not even custard.
Two-two with ten man QPR, who'd have believed it possible? The team with the worst away record in the league, led by good old Sparky Hughes, leading at City, with their pristine home record. The words must have skipped through the head of Ferguson, preparing for for the sky interviews: the lack of class, the no-history, the noisy neighbours put a sock in it, the endless endless jibes about never recovering from a screw-up like this. Fergsuon it had been, who had spoken of Devon Loch and of hoping that something funny would happen.at the Etihad. Well here we were, all dressed up for a party, staring down the gullet of the biggest choke in football history. It was going to be funny but as usual not a single soul in the ground would be laughing. The joke, yet again, would be on us.
What occurred next defies proper description, but Ferguson will only have considered it funny, in the manner of strange, but not amusing. Not a chuckle will have passed those claret coloured lips, not a toot on the bordeaux-coloured hooter. Nothing. What occurred next scorched images into our subconscious that we will take to the grave with us. Every one of us, blue, red or neutral. For once the fates looked down on the heaps of pitiful, wrecked hopes, the old men staring glassy-eyed, the children blubbing, even the kid trying to dismantle his seat with a rolled up tshirt and the world tipped again. It tipped De Jong forward, dragging the legs of a man who has made a thousand and one meaty tackles to guide the ball carefully into the path of Aguero. It reached the Argentine, who had run himself into the ground, the superstar with the ego of Joe Bloggs. He touched the ball forward, backed by the primal screech of 48,000 lost souls. Once again, the wall of opposition defenders reared up in front of us like the breakwater at Devonport Docks. Ten men or twenty. It mattered little. There was and had been no way through QPR's sumptuous 15-0-0-0 formation all day long.
The ball jittered forward to Balotelli, a peripheral figure in these final excruciating weeks, but now came his moment. Like Dzeko, Balotelli now stood up to be counted. The apparently flaky, untrustworthy party boy with the penchant for bathroom barbecues, stood tall in the middle of the heaving scrum and played his part in the unfolding miracle. Falling off balance from a rugged knee to the backs of his legs, the Italian managed to prod it, staggering, back in to Aguero's path. The noise and the heat and the clamour gripped the whole place one more time. Minute 94 on the clock. Hearts not in mouths but somewhere on the floor, in the gutter, under our shoes. There was still a wall of red and white to pass. Nedum Onouha, of all people, standing firm like a brick barrier. The crowd sucked Aguero past the ex-City defender's outstretched foot, one twinkle-toed touch pressing the ball past the ends of Onouha's desperate flapping boot laces.
Time stood still. Darkness, light, darkness light, darkness, light. The very eye of the storm. The tumultuous noise was funnelled down into a vortex of tight emotion, into a tiny neat cube the size of an ant. Silence. Darkness, light, darkness, light. A trembling shadow cupping its hands over its ears and eyes. The scene blurred and flickered, as if the Gods themselves were preparing to batten down for one last seismic jump. Aguero steadied himself, looked up and unleashed an arrowing shot past Kenny's flailing left hand. And. In. To.
Back. Of. The.
|Cue uproar
How could they do this to us? Again.
The whistle went almost immediately. City's 44th goal attempt, in the 94th minute of the last game of the season to win the title on goal difference. Ahead of Them. And Him. The heroes stacked up in my flying mind: Zabaletta of all people with the first goal, his first goal of the season, a man of the old school of hit get hit dust yourself and move on; Yaya Touré, that giant galloping foreman in midfield, reduced here to a limping pedestrian and still popping the pass through for Zabaletta to score. On one bloody leg! Gareth Barry and his eternal bridesmaid's role, mopping up, mopping up, hoovering up, watching the big bird in the sky come to take his trophy away; David Silva, playing on through loss of form and shattered limbs to set up Dzeko's equaliser; Dzeko himself, discarded and ignored but bearing no grudges; Joleon Lescott breathing the biggest sigh of relief; the little thief Tevez, not at his best here, but what an impact he had made in the miraculous six-win streak that had seen us home; Clichy the unsung hero down the left engulfed in the giant safe arms of Joe Hart, that man of iron; and then the two main men: Kompany the rock at the back, strangely beaten here by Traore for the stunning second QPR goal but a fist pumping marvel all season long; and Aguero, for ever to be remembered for the goal that brought the house down, the goal that changed the course of football history just when we were resigning ourselves to More Of The Same.
And there was poor Brian Kidd. On the pitch again, just like that other time. And Mancini, the orchestrator of this grande festival of the insane, dancing into the arms of his staff like a marionette suddenly freed of its strings, wobbly legs and electric arms thrashing at the air. When he had stopped, he looked to the stands, maybe searching out his frail father, patted his heart and made a very Italian gesture, which Mancunians will translate as "I nearly shat myself there".
But it is a different world we wake up to today. One ripe with possibilities. Gone are the mocking voices, the brickbats, the music hall jokes, the pitiful droning of the Terry Christians of this world. The world has woken up to Manchester City and its wonky DNA.
It finally happened. In our lifetime and in his and its manner of deliverance has only served to make the wait all the sweeter. For those a little long in the tooth and those new to this drama alike, a cathartic moment of release from all those demons chasing us up hill and down dale.
Thank you, City, for carrying us all through such a sweet sweet hell.
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Karachi Blues 252 (Akbar 95, Waqar 5-56) and 10 for 0 beat Peshawar 166 (Tariq 4-43, Tanvir 3-83) and 95 (Tanvir 5-47, Tabish 5-48) by 10 wickets
Karachi Blues skittled Peshawar in the second innings within 22 overs to complete a 10-wicket win and take the top position in Group I with 12 points. After taking an 86-run lead in the first innings, Karachi fast bowlers Tanvir Ahmed and Tabish Khan ran through the Peshawar batting on the second day to bowl them out for 95. The batsmen took less than two overs to overhaul the target and pick up nine points for the win.
Tanvir triggered the collapse when he picked up Peshawar opener Mohammad Fayaz off the first ball of the innings. There wasn't much resitance after that, as the two bowlers shared five wickets each. The five wickets took Tanvir's tally to eight for the match.
Karachi, after choosing to field on the first day, had run through Peshawar in the first innings too. The batsmen weren't allowed to settle as regular wickets tumbled. Only two Peshawar batsmen - Sajjad Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan - scored more than 30 and the team folded for 166. In response, Karachi collapsed to 119 for 7 and were in danger of conceding a first-innings lead. But an unbeaten 96 by Akbar-ur-Rehman helped them take a decisive lead. Waqar Ahmed, who took 5 for 56, and Riaz Afridi, 3 for 99, were the successful bowlers.
Karachi Whites 459 for 3 dec (Latif 155, Mohtashim Ali 103, Saeed Nasir 80*) beat Abbottabad 146 (Maqbool 6-60) and 168 (Maqbool 7-59) by an innings and 145 runs
With Atif Maqbool's 13-wicket haul, Karachi Whites handed Abbottabad a crushing defeat by an innings and 145 runs in Karachi. Trailing by 313 in the first innings, Abbottabad lost all their wickets for 168 in the second innings, out of which seven were scalped by Maqbool.
When Whites started the third day, they already led by 218 runs and Saeed Bin Nasir and Fawad Alam scored another 95 runs together before declaring the innings. Abbottabad openers put on 41 together, but once the opening partnership was broken, they lost their last eight wickets for 98 runs as Khalid Usman was reported absent hurt.
Karachi Whites picked up nine points from the win which takes them to top of the table in Group II.
Rawalpindi 302 (Zia 87, Mufti 67*) and 199 for 4 (Naeem 68, Waheed 51) beat Hyderabad 177 (Mir 70, Hussain 5-25) and 320 (Rizwan 64, Anjum 53) by six wickets
A first-innings batting lapse proved costly for Hyderabad as Rawalpindi coasted to a six-wicket win at the Niaz Stadium. None of Hyderabad's batsmen, besides Mir Ali, were able to withstand Rawalpindi's bowling, led by quick Sadaf Hussain, as they were bowled out for 177 in the first innings. Although they pulled up their socks to match their opponents thereafter, and batted responsibly in their second dig, a target of 196 was overhauled without much trouble by Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi cemented their dominance in the game by gaining a 125-run first innings lead. Opener Awaiz Zia and middle-order batsman Adnan Mufti scored half-centuries, but three innings of over 30 each by other top-order batsmen were also crucial in pushing their score towards the 300.
Hyderabad, with decent contributions from the top order, were easily able to erase the deficit. But none of the batsmen scored more than 64 runs as seamers Sadaf Hussain and Nasir Malik shared seven wickets between them to bowl them out for 320. They sniffed an opening when an early wicket had fallen in Rawalpindi's chase, but captain Babar Naeem and Umar Waheed struck a 98-run stand to help close out the game.
Lahore Ravi 216 (Akmal 86*, Mirza 54, Azam 4-63) and 178 for 8 (Akmal 71) drew with Islamabad 352 (Umair 113, Iqbal 82, Rasool 4-80)
A century from Umair Khan and knock of 82 from Fahad Iqbal took Islamabad to a 136-run first-innings lead that helped them gain three points in a draw against Lahore Ravi. Islamabad could have won the game had here been more time, as Ravi were 42 runs ahead with two wickets in hand when the match was called off.
Ravi struggled from the outset, managing to score 216 due to half-centuries from Adnan Akmal - who was their rescuer in both innings - and Jahangir Mirza, in an otherwise indifferent batting effort. Shehzab Azam was the chief wicket-taker, with four wickets.
Islamabad replied strongly, and a 198-run stand between Umair and Iqbal fortified their strong position. From 289 for 3, however, they fell to 352 all out. Akmal's knock of 71 on the final day saved his team from an imminent defeat, as Ravi limped to 178 for 8 before the match as declared a draw.
Bahawalpur 65 for 1 (Akram 39) drew with Lahore Shalimar
Only 27.4 overs were possible, owing to foggy conditions and rain, in a drawn match between Bahawalpur and Lahore Shalimar at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground.


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Odessa (Ukrainian: Одесcа, also referred to as Odessa) is a city in southwestern Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast (province), and is its own separate district within the oblast. Odessa is a major port on the Black Sea.
In 2004, about 1,012,500 people lived in Odessa.
A very old Greek colony named Olbia (Greek: Ολβία, glorious) probably was where the city is now. Many monuments from old times link this place to the Eastern Mediterranean. In the Middle Ages these lands were a part of the Kievan Rus, Galich and Volyn Principality, the Golden Horde, the Great Lithuanian Principality, the Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire. Crimean Tatars traded there in the 14th century. At the time of the Russian–Turkish wars these lands were captured by Russia. That was at the end of the 18th century.[1]
From 1819–1858 Odessa was a free port (porto franco). During the Soviet time it was the most important port of trade in the U.S.S.R. and a Soviet naval base. On January 1, 2000 the Quarantine Pier of Odessa trade sea port was made a free port and free economic zone for 25 years.
Odessa is a warm water port, but of small military value. Because Turkey controls the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, NATO can control ships moving between Odessa and the Mediterranean Sea. The city of Odessa has two important ports: Odessa itself and Yuzhny. Yuzhny is an oil terminal that is important to the world. It is in Odessa's suburbs. Another important port, Illichivs'k (or Ilyichyovsk), is in the same oblast, to the south-west of Odessa. Important transportation comes together at these ports. Railways and pipelines come to these ports. Pipelines connect Odessa's oil and chemical factories to Russia's and the EU's.
Odessa is the fifth-largest city in Ukraine and its most important trading city. In the 19th century it was the fourth city of Imperial Russia, after Moscow and St. Petersburg, and Warsaw.[2] Its old buildings seem more Mediterranean than Russian. They were made like French and Italian buildings. People in Odessa could always laugh and had a spirit of freedom. The reason is probably because Odessa is a nice place and because the people accept others. They let others be the kind of people that they are.
From the start of Odessa to the end of the 19th century
In the 15th century AD, nomadic tribes of the Nogays under the government of the Khanate of Crimea lived in the place that is now Odessa. During the reign of Khan Haci I Giray, the Khanate was in danger because the Golden Horde and the Ottoman Turks were not friends of the Khanate. To get help, the khan gave Odessa to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The place now named Odessa was then named Khadjibey (also spelled as Khadjibei, Khadzhibei, or Gadzhibei; Lithuanian: Chadžibėjus; Crimean Tatar and Turkish: Hacibey). It was part of the Dykra region. Few people lived in that region. They were part of the Turkic tribes. The land was mostly empty steppes.
The Ottoman Empire controlled Khadjibey after 1529. The region surrounding Khadjibey was named Yedisan. The Ottoman Empire controlled that region as part of Silistra (Özi) Province. In the middle of the 18th century, the Ottomans rebuilt a fortress at Khadjibey. It was named Eni Dunia (Turkish: Yeni Dünya, literally "new world").
At the time of the war between Russia and Turkey (1787–1792), on 25 September 1789, Ivan Gudovich led a group of Russian soldiers to Khadjibey. They took Khadjibey and Yeni Dünya for the Russian Empire. A Spaniard in the Russian army named Major General José de Ribas led one group of soldiers. Russians named him Osip Mikhailovich Deribas. The main street in Odessa today is named Deribasovskaya street after him. Turkey let Russia keep the city in the Treaty of Jassy (agreement of Jassy) in 1792. Russians made it a part of a place they named Novorossiya (New Russia).
The Russian government decided to build a naval fortress on the ruins of Khadjibey city in 1794. This became the city named Odessa by January 1795. In that year its new name was first written in government letters. The reasons for the new name are lost but people guess why Odessa got a new name. According to one of the stories, when someone said Odessos should be the name for the new Russian port, Catherine II said that all names in the South of the Empire were already 'masculine,' and she did not want another one, so she decided to change it to more 'feminine' Odessa. This story may be false. There were at least two cities (Eupatoria and Theodosia) with names that sound 'feminine' for a Russian; also, Catherine II did not speak Russian when she was a child, and lastly, all cities are feminine in Greek (and in Latin). Another story is that the name 'Odessa' is from word-play in French. French was then the language spoken at the Russian court. 'Plenty of water' is assez d'eau in French. If one says this backwards, it sounds like the Greek colony's name. Word-play about water makes sense. Odessa is next to a very big body of water but has a little fresh water. Anyhow, there is still a link with the name of the old Greek colony. So there may be some truth in the things people said long ago.
The new city quickly became a major success. Its early growth owed much to the work of the Duc de Richelieu, who served as the city's governor between 1803–1814. Having fled the French Revolution, he had served in Catherine's army against the Turks. He is credited with designing the city and organising its amenities and infrastructure, and is considered one of the founding fathers of Odessa, together with another Frenchman, Count Alexandre Langeron, who succeeded him in office. Richelieu is commemorated by a bronze statue, unveiled in 1828 to a design by Ivan Martos.
In 1819 the city was made a free port, a status it retained until 1859. It became home to an extremely diverse population of Russians, Ukrainians, Jews, Greeks, Bulgarians, Albanians, Armenians, Italians, Frenchmen, Germans and traders representing many other European nationalities (hence numerous 'ethnic' names on the city's map, e.g., Frantsuszkiy (French) and Italianskiy (Italian) Boulevards, Grecheskaya (Greek), Evreyskaya (Jewish), Arnautskaya (Albanian) Streets). Its cosmopolitan nature was documented by the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, who lived in internal exile in Odessa between 1823–1824. In his letters he wrote that Odessa was a city where "you can smell Europe. French is spoken and there are European papers and magazines to read".Odessa's growth was interrupted by the Crimean War of 1853–1856, during which it was bombarded by British and French naval forces. It soon recovered and the growth in trade made Odessa Russia's largest grain-exporting port. In 1866 the city was linked by rail with Kiev and Kharkov as well as Iaşi, Romania.
The city became the home of a large Jewish community during the 19th century, and by 1897 Jews were estimated to be about 37% of the population. They were, however, repeatedly subjected to severe persecution. Pogroms were carried out in 1821, 1859, 1871, 1881, and 1905. Many Odessan Jews fled abroad, particularly to Palestine after 1882, and the city became an important base of support for Zionism.
First half of the 20th century
In 1905 Odessa was the place of a workers' uprising supported by the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin (also see Battleship Potemkin uprising) and Lenin's Iskra. Sergei Eisenstein's famous motion picture The Battleship Potemkin commemorated the uprising and included a scene where hundreds of Odessan citizens were killed on the great stone staircase (now popularly known as the "Potemkin Steps"), in one of the most famous scenes in motion picture history. At the top of the steps, which lead down to the port, stands a statue of Richelieu. The actual massacre took place in streets nearby, not on the steps themselves, but the movie caused many to visit Odessa to see the site of the "slaughter". The "Odessa Steps" continue to be a tourist attraction in Odessa. The film was made at Odessa's Cinema Factory, one of the oldest cinema studios in the former Soviet Union.
Following the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 during World War I, Odessa was occupied by several groups, including the Ukrainian Tsentral'na Rada, the French Army, the Red Army and the White Army. Finally, in 1920, the Red Army took control of Odessa and united it with the Ukrainian SSR, which later became part of the USSR.
The people of Odessa suffered from a great famine that occurred in 1921–1922 as a result of the war. During World War II Odessa was occupied by Romanian and German forces from 1941–1944. The city suffered severe damage and many casualties.
Under the Axis occupation, approximately 60,000 Odessans (mostly Jews) were either massacred or deported. Many parts of Odessa were damaged during its fall and later recapture in April 1944, when the city was finally liberated by the Soviet Army. It was one of the first four Soviet cities to be awarded the title of "Hero City" in 1945.
Second half of the 20th century
During the 1960s and 1970s the city grew tremendously. Nevertheless, between the 1970s and 1990s, the majority of Odessa's Jews emigrated to Israel, the United States and other Western countries, domestic migrationof Odessan middle and upper classes to Moscow and Leningradthat offered even greater opportunities for career advancement, also occurred on a large scale. But the city's grew rapidly by filling the void with new rural migrants elsewhere from Ukraine, industrial professionals invited from Russia as well as other Soviet republics. Despite being part of Ukraine Socialist Republic, the city preserved and somewhat reinforced its unique cosmopolitan mix of Russian/Ukrainian/Mediterranean culture and a predominantly Russophone environment with a uniquely accented dialect of Russian spoken in the city. The city's Russian, Ukrainian, Greek, Armenian, Moldovan and Azeri and Jewish communities have influenced different aspects of Odessa.
In 1991, after the collapse of Communism, the city became part of newly independent Ukraine. Today Odessa is a city of around 1.1 million people. The city's industries include shipbuilding, oil refining, chemicals, metalworking and food processing. Odessa is also a Ukrainian naval base and home to a fishing fleet. It is also known for its huge outdoor market, the Seventh-Kilometer Market.
The transportation network of Odessa consists of trams[3] (streetcars), trolleybuses, buses; and marshrutkas.
Geography and features
Odessa is (Google Map) on terraced hills overlooking a small harbor, approximately 31 km (19 mi.) north of the estuary of the Dniester river and some 443 km (275 mi) south of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. The city has a continental climate (Dfa in the Koeppen climate classification) with average temperatures in January of -2 °C (29 °F), and July of 22 °C (73 °F). It averages only 350 mm (14 in) of precipitation annually.
The primary language spoken is Russian, with Ukrainian being less common despite its being an official language in Ukraine. The city is a mix of many nationalities and ethnic groups, including Ukrainians, Russians, Jews, Greeks, Moldovans, Bulgarians, Armenians and Turks among others.
Odessa is a popular tourist destination, with many resorts in and around the city.
The Tolstoy, Vorontsov, and Potocki families owned palaces in Odessa, which can still be visited.
The writer Isaac Babel was born in the city, which has also produced several famous musicians, including the violinists Nathan Milstein, Mischa Elman and David Oistrakh, and the pianists Benno Moiseiwitsch, Sviatoslav Richter and Emil Gilels. The chess player Efim Geller was born in the city. (All listed, except for Richter, are representatives of the city's Jewish community.)
The most popular Russian show-business people from Odessa are Yakov Smirnoff (comedian), Mikhail Zhvanetsky (legendary humorist writer, who began his career as port engineer) and Roman Kartsev (comedian). Their success in 1970s contributed to Odessa's established status of a "capital of Soviet humour". Later several humour festivals were established in the city, including the celebration of the April Fools' Day.
Most of the city's 19th century houses were built of limestone mined nearby. Abandoned mines were later used and broadened by local smugglers. This created a complicated labyrinth of underground tunnels beneath Odessa, known as "catacombs". They are a now a great attraction for extreme tourists. Such tours, however, are not officially sanctioned and are dangerous because the layout of the catacombs has not been fully mapped and the tunnels themselves are unsafe. These tunnels are a primary reason why subway was never built in Odessa.
Its sister city is Vancouver in Canada.
- ↑ "History of Odessa". Odessa Online. http://www.odessaonline.com.ua/eng/gonm.php?dir=history&m2=1&m3=1. Retrieved May 1, 2006.
- ↑ Herlihy, Patricia (1977). The Ethnic Composition of the City of Odessa in the Nineteenth Century. pp. p. 53.
- ↑ "Odessa Tram Themes". http://www.dgmaestro.com/tram. Retrieved 2006-05-02.
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Teresa Indebetou
Teresa Indebetou, composer, is a pianist, composer and singer, resident in Gothenburg. She graduated in piano pedagogy at the Gothenburg School of Music, where she also studied composition.
She has collaborated on several tours with Kultur i Väst, Musik i Halland and Musikcentrum Väst – both with the Teresa Indebetou Band and other line-ups.
At The Göteborg Opera, she has previously performed as pianist in the children's productions The Magic Flute for Children, Thumbelina, The Nightingale, Swan Lake for Children and Love Is. In the latter she was also composer and co-performer. She also often plays at auditions and rehearsals – at the Göteborg Opera as well as at Dansforum, the Gothenburg Ballet Academy and the Music Course at the University of Gothenburg Academy of Music and Drama.
She has been conductor for a large number of musicals, most recently for A Chorus Line at the Gothenburg Ballet Academy in 2013. At the Borås City Theatre, she has been pianist/composer on several musical drama productions, most recently in Tyra Sventon in London, 2010-2011.
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We're back at the Shanghai International Circuit today to catch F1 qualifying action for Sunday's Chinese GP as well as immersing ourselves in the interesting sights and sounds going on right outside the track.
Today was a busy day at the track with almost twice the attendance as yesterday's practice sessions and with some hot laps being set by the team with wings. Red Bull racing's Sebastian Vettel fought hard to take the pole for the first time since Monza last year. Vettel set his fast lap during the 3rd qualifying session, managing a 1m 36.184s lap, besting his teammate, Mark Webber's 1m 36.466s lap. Yesterday's practice sessions had Jenson Button setting the fast lap in the Brawn, but he fell back to 5th during today's qualifying. Fernando Alonso was able to settle his Renault in between the two Red Bull entries with a 1m 36.381s lap, netting him 2nd on the pole. [images via TAI, times via formula1]


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Lenovo and EMC announced in a press release Thursday that they finalized the formation of their joint venture, called "LenovoEMC Ltd." The new outlet will specialize in selling network attached storage (NAS) products to small and medium businesses, as well as remote offices of enterprises. The partnership, first announced in August 2012, takes EMC's Iomega line of SMB-focused NAS products and couples them with Lenovo's global reach and scale. Lenovo's presence in emerging markets is key to the deal.
EMC is no small company itself—the Hopkington, MA-based enterprise storage company's products are in many Fortune 500 data centers. It acquired Iomega in 2008 and kept the Iomega brand, using it for consumer- and small-to-medium business-focused storage gear. With the formation of the LenovoEMC joint venture, Iomega will no longer exist as a business unit; it will be fully subsumed into the new entity instead.
At first glance, the marriage looks a bit odd—a big PC OEM and a storage vendor's SOHO/SMB unit joining up? But the press releases surrounding the spin-off also note the LenovoEMC joint venture isn't limited to selling SMB NAS boxes—the new company will also include an x86 server "development program," along with an agreement to let Lenovo OEM EMC's larger storage products. EMC previously maintained a strong OEM relationship with Dell, before it was famously and publicly terminated following Dell's acquisition of Compellent (an EMC competitor) and its aggressive moves into the enterprise storage market.
The world of enterprise storage is notoriously high-margin, and this OEM relationship gives Lenovo a piece of that pie. But what then does EMC gain? The answer requires looking beyond the USA's borders to China and other emerging markets, where Lenovo has a significant presence. There's tremendous money to be made selling technology in emerging markets; in the enterprise storage space, EMC has already modified several of its own offerings for the region (such as a smaller, cheaper version of its flagship VMAX array called the VMAXe), but there are only so many enterprise players to sell to. Smaller businesses in emerging markets are a huge source of revenue to be tapped, and it seems obvious that EMC and Lenovo hope ultimately to use this new joint venture to sell consumer and SMB-grade storage and x86 servers to that class of customer.
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Three-judge panels of two federal courts of appeals today issued directly conflicting rulings on a key IRS regulation implementing the Affordable Care Act. This regulation authorized subsidies for those purchasing insurance from government exchanges, regardless of whether those exchanges were established by the federal government (as in most states) or by an individual state. If this regulation is invalid and subsidies are therefore not available on exchanges established by the federal government, then one leg of the government's three-legged stool in the Affordable Care Act is removed in more than half the states in the country.
In Halbig v. Burwell, a split panel of the D.C. Circuit held the regulation invalid. Shortly thereafter, the Fourth Circuit issued a directly contrary decision in King v. Burwell, upholding the IRS regulation. Most news coverage thus far has focused on the D.C. Circuit's decision. There may be a few reasons for this: (1) lots of policy journalists in D.C.; (2) the D.C. decision came first; and (3) the D.C. decision would alter the status quo significantly, while the Fourth Circuit decision would maintain the status quo.
The Fourth Circuit decision is important as well, though less for what it holds than for how its upholding of the regulation might actually benefit the challengers who lost the panel decision. In short, the Fourth Circuit's decision may speed up the timing of Supreme Court review of this issue. Here's why: En banc review would probably be favorable for the government in both courts. This means it is likely that the government will seek en banc review in the D.C. Circuit case. The decision to grant en banc review by itself would vacate the panel decision, thus eliminating the existing circuit split, at least for the time being. And if the en banc D.C. Circuit were to rule differently from today's three-judge panel, then there would not be a circuit split with the Fourth going forward. In the absence of the Fourth Circuit decision, then, it would take a while before the Supreme Court takes a case raising this issue, and the Court might never grant if there is no split. But because the en banc Fourth Circuit is likely favorable for the government, the plaintiffs in that case are likely to bypass en banc review and head straight to the Supreme Court. The Court has discretion whether to grant certiorari, of course, but a circuit split on such an important part of a massive regulatory scheme is the sort of thing that the Supreme Court should hear. Having a final decision in favor of the government therefore is of some help to the challengers because it enables them to go to the Supreme Court more quickly.