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|Douglas Burke
This module defines a framework for constructing proofs over some expression form. It is intended to be used with RDF graphs, but the structures aim to be quite generic with respect to the expression forms allowed.
It does not define any proof-finding strategy.
- data Proof ex = Proof {
- proofContext :: [Ruleset ex]
- proofInput :: Formula ex
- proofResult :: Formula ex
- proofChain :: [Step ex]
- data Step ex = Step {
- checkProof :: Expression ex => Proof ex -> Bool
- explainProof :: Expression ex => Proof ex -> Maybe String
- checkStep :: Expression ex => [Rule ex] -> [ex] -> Step ex -> Bool
- showProof :: ShowM ex => String -> Proof ex -> String
- showsProof :: ShowM ex => String -> Proof ex -> ShowS
- showsFormula :: ShowM ex => String -> Formula ex -> ShowS
Proof is a structure that presents a chain of rule applications that yield a result expression from a given expression
Step in proof chain
The display name for a proof step comes from the display name of its consequence formula.
checkProof :: Expression ex => Proof ex -> BoolSource
Check consistency of given proof. The supplied rules and axioms are assumed to be correct.
explainProof :: Expression ex => Proof ex -> Maybe StringSource
Check proof. If there is an error then return information about the failing step.
|:: Expression ex
|=> [Rule ex]
|-> [ex]
|-> Step ex
the step to validate
|-> Bool
A proof step is valid if rule is in list of rules and the antecedents are sufficient to obtain the conclusion and the antecedents are in the list of formulae already proven.
Note: this function depends on the ruleName of any rule being unique among all rules. In particular the name of the step rule being in correspondence with the name of one of the indicated valid rules of inference.
Returns a simple string representation of a proof.
Create a displayable form of a proof, returned as a
ShowS value.
This function is intended to allow the calling function some control of multiline displays by providing:
- the first line of the proof is not preceded by any text, so it may be appended to some preceding text on the same line,
- the supplied newline string is used to separate lines of the formatted text, and may include any desired indentation, and
- no newline is output following the final line of text.


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'''Final Report from EL Team B:'''
'''Final Report from EL Team B:'''
''Strong Roots: Resources that Strengthen Community Relations and Outreach in Small and Rural Libraries''[http://drop.io/communityconnectionsreport]
''Strong Roots: Resources that Strengthen Community Relations and Outreach in Small and Rural Libraries'' [http://drop.io/communityconnectionsreport]
'''[[Team B Project Updates]]'''
'''[[Team B Project Updates]]'''
Revision as of 10:02, 10 July 2009
Project Title: Community Connections
- Sarah Townsend
- Christine Ayar
- Hagar Shirman
- Sarah Lawton
Project Description: Small and rural public libraries face a number of challenges in their operation including funding, government and community support and local advocacy. In order for the library to be an essential part of community life, the library manager or director must build connections and interrelate with various publics and individuals including local government officials, community groups, media, local businesses, and other key community leaders. This project is being undertaken on behalf of the Public Library Association and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. The findings will be presented to the PLA board at the ALA Annual Conference in July, 2009, and will be used to design and promote training resources that aid small and rural library directors and managers in cultivating relationships with key players in their communities.
The three primary objectives of this project are:
- Formation of the groundwork for the design and promotion of future training resources relevant to community relations.
- Development of a set of of community relations core competencies for rural/small town directors and managers as a way of recognizing that the skills their position requires may differ from their counterparts in larger communities.
- Creation of a clearinghouse of existing training resources relevant to community relations practices.
Final Report from EL Team B: Strong Roots: Resources that Strengthen Community Relations and Outreach in Small and Rural Libraries Click here to download full report ->[http://drop.io/communityconnectionsreport]

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Twisted Pixel
Twisted Pixel is once again an independent studio
Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel has announced it is once again an independent studio.
Twisted Pixel headlines
LocoCycle releasing on Xbox 360 and PC next month
Xbox One racer LocoCycle will release on Xbox 360 and PC on February 14, according to Gematsu. It'll cost you $10.Developer Twisted Pixel is giving away a LocoCycle 360 in celebration, should that float your boat.
Lococycle gets an FMV worthy live action trailer
I'm not sure Twisted Pixel's new live action trailer for Lococycle really gives me any better of an idea of what the game actually is, but it's hard to stay mad at something starring Freddy Rodriguez, James Gunn and Tom Savini. The latter as a motorcycle. Check it out after the cut for some hot […]
LocoCycle PC release listed by German ratings board
LocoCycle may be coming to PC, as the TwistedPixel racer has been listed for PC release on German ratings board USK. According to Microsoft, LocoCycle is headed to Xbox 360 and Xbox One sometime this year; nary a sniff of a PC release has surfaced elsewhere. LocoCycle is the latest from the team behind Gunstringer […]
LocoCycle from Twisted Pixel will run you $19.99 on Xbox One
LocoCycle from Twisted Pixel is an Xbox One launch title, as you know, but today the firm announced how much the game will run you when it drops: $19.99. Those attending PAX Prime this weekend can stop by the developer's booth and play the game first-hand to get a feel for it. Xbox One is […]
LocoCycle dev Twisted Pixel is working on a new IP
Twisted Pixel has confirmed it is working on a new IP other than its Xbox One debut LocoCycle.
LocoCycle screenshots race out of E3
LocoCycle is an Xbox One launch title from Twisted Pixel and there's some new screenshots for the game below. It will also be released for Xbox 360 through XBLA. You can check out the trailer for it through here. A release date has yet to be announced.
LocoCycle will be an Xbox One launch title
LocoCycle will be an Xbox One launch title, Twisted Pixel has announced. Those who were looking forward to it on Xbox 360 needn't worry: it will released through XBLA as well.
Twisted Pixel lead designer Dan Teasdale announces departure
Twisted Pixel's lead designer Dan Teasdale has announced he has left the studio.
Twisted Pixel four-game bundle now available on XBLA
The Twisted Pixel bundle is now available through Xbox Live. Announced last month, it includes: The Maw, 'Splosion Man, Ms. 'Splosion Man and Comic Jumper. It will run you 800 Microsoft Points. Hit up the XBL Marketplace to check availability in your region.
Twisted Pixel four-game pack heading to XBLA soon
Twisted Pixel has announced that it's compiling four of its games into one download pack called the Twisted Bundle, and that it's heading to XBLA soon.
LocoCycle features Freddy Rodriguez as the trusty mechanic Pablo
Twisted Pixel has released a new video for LocoCycle which was announced last year at E3. In it, you get to see actor Freddy Rodriguez doing voice work for the character he plays in it, Pablo – the "trusty mechanic. LocoCyle is still without a date, but the devs will be at PAX East next […]
LocoCycle trailer released upon the masses
LocoCycle, which was announced for Xbox 360 during E3 from Twisted Pixel, has a new trailer available below the break.
Quick Shots - Gunstringer DLC is all about El Diablo
A new add-on is coming to Twisted Pixel's undead cowboy shooter, The Gunstringer.
Retro City Rampage joins forces with Splosion Man
Twisted Pixel has lent its distinctive mascot, Splosion Man, to VBlank's Retro City Rampage.The open-world action parody is due on WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade in early 2012. Check out a trailer through the break, or find out more on the game's website.
Microsoft's purchase of Twisted Pixel "made sense to both parties", says Bear
Twisted Pixel's chief creative officer Josh Bear has said the acquisition of the firm by Microsoft just "made sense" to both parties.
Twisted Pixel bought by Microsoft Studios - details
Microsoft's announced its bought Twisted Pixel, making it the latest studio to join its internal Microsoft Studios arm.
Tuesday Shorts II: The "Not as Long as the Previous Shorts" edition
Poor Brenna. Her fingers must still be smarting from the shorts post she did this morning. Lady Luck was apparently on my side today for a change, as my shorts post is rather minuscule in comparison. I won't get used to it though. Lady Luck took a walk on me ages ago.
Gunstringer DLC gets 15 minutes of footage
G4's uploaded 15 minutes of footage from the first DLC of The Gunstringer. Entirely an FMV-only live action affair, Wavy Tubeman Chronicles sees you investigate Tubeman after stealing some sort of time machine. Go check out the video after the break.The Twisted Pixel Kinect western releases in the US today and in the UK on […]
Gunstringer gamescom trailer is pistol poppin' fun
There are no strings attached to this gamescom trailer for undead cowboy puppet shooter The Gunstringer. Hurh hurh. Sorry.
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Twisted Pixel latest
LocoCycle from Twisted Pixel will run you $19.99 on Xbox One
Twisted Pixel lead designer Dan Teasdale announces departure
LocoCycle features Freddy Rodriguez as the trusty mechanic Pablo
Microsoft's purchase of Twisted Pixel "made sense to both parties", says Bear
Tuesday Shorts II: The "Not as Long as the Previous Shorts" edition
Gunstringer at retail "because it felt like a retail game," says Microsoft
Saturday Shorts: Sales, Gunstringer, Supervision, From Dust, more
The Gunstringer comes with a token to download Fruit Ninja Kinect
Twisted Pixel to offer regular, free DLC for Ms. 'Splosion Man
The Gunstringer moved from XBL release to retail due to request from Microsoft
Wednesday Shorts – SWTOR fanboys, FemShep trailer, five year old makes game


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A decade ago when we published the first edition of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Report(http://www.researchmoz.us/the-graphene-opportunity-report-report.html) , there were predictions of untold riches for early investors, the replacement of all manufacturing as we know it, and the mythical trillion-dollar market. Cientifica went against the grain by predicting that it would be hard for anyone to make money from nanomaterials, and that the real value would be in the applications. This has been borne out by the failure of even large global companies such as Mitsubishi Chemical and Bayer to make much headway with fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, and the failure of countless smaller nanomaterials producers.
On the other hand companies making use of nanomaterials, Germany's Magforce Technologies and the US based BIND Therapeutics have shown what can be achieved when nanomaterials are applied to large addressable markets, in this case drug delivery.
Is Graphene The New Nanotech?
A similar amount of hype currently surrounds graphene, with wild predictions of applications ranging from microelectronics to water treatment. The Graphene Opportunity Report examines these claims and taking the rational approach for which Cientifica is known, considers how valid these are and evaluates the chances of success. We also look in detail at the graphene producers. Graphene comes in a wide range of forms, each with its own particular set of addressable applications. No one producer covers all applications and many are destined to be niche players. As with nanomaterials, many companies currently producing graphene are destined to burn brightly and then be unceremoniously snuffed out when scale up or access to applications fails to materialise.
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I have this question to deal with.....
Here is the question:
Create a class called Date that includes three pieces of information as instance variables—a
month (type int), a day (type int) and a year (type int). Your class should have a constructor that
initializes the three instance variables and assumes that the values provided are correct. Provide a set and a get method for each instance variable. Provide a method displayDate that displays the month, day and year separated by forward slashes (/). Write a test application named DateTest that demonstrates class Date's capabilities.
Here are my two classes as I wrote them our:
/* * To change this template, choose Tools | Templates * and open the template in the editor. */ /** * * @Elegbede M.D * 27-08-2010 */ public class Date { private int year; private int month; private int day; public Date(int yr, int mnt, int dy) { year = yr; month = mnt; day = dy; } public void setYear(int yr){ year = yr; } public void setMonth(int mnt){ month = mnt; } public void setDay(int dy){ day = dy; } public int getYear(){ return year; } public int getMonth(){ return month; } public int getDay(){ return day; } public int displayDate(){ System.out.println("Today's date is" +month+ "/" +day+ "/" +year+"."); return displayDate(); } }
The Second Class, i.e the test class:
It keeps repeating "Today's date is27/2010/8" and then comes with an error.
I am sure there is an error but where it is, I don't know.
Please help so that I may move to the next chapter.


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Joel Horowitz — co-founder of the internationally successful Tommy Hilfiger fashion line — will pay you to buy this home. Well, sort of. After six years and a $25 million price cut, Horowitz has offered to personally finance the sale for a qualified buyer. He's seeking a very particularly qualified person, however: The asking price is $75M.
This over-the-top, enormous estate started out even more expensive, listing originally for $100M, and then coming down five years later to $75M, in May 2011. Now, with still no buyer, the Business Insider reports that "Former Tommy Hilfiger CEO and co-founder Joel Horowitz has a new plan to sell his gargantuan Lake Tahoe estate. … He will personally finance the purchase."
Tahoe's largest estate?
At least on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, this estate offers the largest–and perhaps most ostentatious–private land holdings possible. The mansion, 27,000 square feet, rests on 210 acres of lakeview property. Inside, every feature we'd expect from such dimensions exists, including 9 bedrooms, indoor pool with bar, theater, wine cellar, walk-in closets, basketball court and all the pseudo-royalty wall and ceiling treatments anyone hope for.
The details get even more over-the-top from there, like the staircase which is, per the Sotheby's listing write-up, "an exact replica of the grand staircase built on the S.S. Titanic and a cigar lounge fashioned after New York's famed St. Regis Hotel," not to mention four Rembrandts. Other features, such as equestrian center, 3-par golf course, artist studio, guest house, and 16-car garage add icing to a very rich cake.
And of course, the views are all million dollar ones. But $75M dollar ones? No one has thought so yet. Will Horowitz's offer to personally finance the sale make a difference? The comments await.
Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest, and writes for SFGate and CurbedSF. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert


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UFO World Updates [ December 2008 ] Updated regularly
Posted by dandare on December 7, 2008
Welcome to UFO World Updates…
Whats happened around the UFO world, in December 2008 (mainly articles that have caught my eye).
podblack.com " Are U(FO) dreaming of a Paranoid Christmas ? "
cayCompass.com " UFO's in the skies "
" We were sitting on a beach late one night having a discussion and above the city in the distance there appeared to be the only star in the sky. The object was at about a 25 degree angle from where we sat.
To our amazement after about half an hour it suddenly flared up, increasing its size tenfold, then just as quickly resumed its original size and moved off at a speed at which none of us could ever imagine any object could travel" (extract from article).
SunWeekly " Yellow UFO at Gosforth "
" Secretary of the society Dominic McNamara said a number of Central Coast residents reported seeing yellow, spherical objects in the skies around Gosford.
"One man said he saw a spherical object he couldn't logically explain," Mr McNamara said " (extract from article).
The Cheers Magazine " UFOs: Fact or Fiction ? "
" So, UFOs, are they just the thing of modern myth, or is there something deeper that can suggest that we are not alone? I am going to leave the jury out on this one. I think the belief in UFOs depends on the person. Although most (if not all) sightings, abductions and communications have logical explanations behind them, you can't beat a good conspiracy, and people are going to believe in them no matter what scientists and the like say " (extract from article).
ufodigest.com " Perception versus Realities "
" When I saw the bright white light it was like a ball of light. When I got my binoculars out it still looked like a ball of light, why? The craft was huge and the landing lights were in the clouds. The Huge white/yellow lights were so bright it made the red/green lights not visible at all. All I saw was the huge white-yellow lights! But there was another factor, WIND!
The wind was blowing away from me. So the noise at that elevation was blowing away from me. I heard nothing! It was not until the aircraft turned and the plane actually headed to land that I actually saw the red and green lights. This not only shocked me but also opened my eyes so to speak as to the mistaken identity of what my eyes were seeing " (extract from article). A very interesting observation has been made here; worth bearing in mind.
Belfast Telegraph " CD of the week: The killers – Day and age "
" Day And Age also explores the band's enthusiasm for UFOs and alien life. Living near the secretive Area 51 in Nevada, Flowers and co have always had an interest in that other-worldly life…. " (extract from article).
PRLog " Best quirky Accomadation around the world " What we are interested in is :
" Chilean stargazing domes – Elqui Valley, Chile
There are more UFO sightings from this region than anywhere else in the world, so a visit here could be a life-changing experience. One of only seven astronomic hotels worldwide and the only one in the south hemisphere, the rooms are geodesic domes each with a detachable roof over it for star-gazing as well as having a telescope on the individual terrace. Prices start at USD $190 per night. http://www.thetravellab.com/trips/tlacd " (extract from article).
M & C (Monsters and Critics) " Robbie Williams aquatic alien hunt "
NTnews.com " UFO spotter's fluke sighting "
" He is convinced the black objects that can be seen in the photograph have been flying around his home for years.
"I was out taking photos on Sunday afternoon and you can see two of them in one of the shots," he said. "It was a fluke – an absolute fluke."
[photo above, but a close up]
Mr Ferguson attracted publicity around the world in July after the Northern Territory News reported on his UFO spotting exploits " (extract from article).
Independent.ie " We will find aliens by 2025 "
" A SENIOR astronomer has told a conference that we will make contact with aliens within two dozen years.
The astronomer – Seth Shostak – has shocked skeptics by his remarks, made at a yahoo – organised conference in California.
"We'll find ET within two dozen years," said Seth, adding that his theory was based on a mixture of equations under Moore's Law and equipment that is likely to become available within the next few years " (extract from article). [ he is part of SETI].
Helsinki Times " Why do we see UFOs ? "
" According to Närvä, numerous and significant similarities between UFO experiences in particular and folk belief material can be provided, for example with regards to traditional fairy and shamanistic material.
Psychologically, UFO sightings can be explained as the combined effects of various misinterpretations and cognitive psychological actors. Strong UFO experiences such as UFO abductions can be explained as hallucination, sleep paralysis, fantasy tendencies and false memories " (extract from article).
PRNewswire " UFO party in Las Vegas "
" Majestik Magnificent, best known as "the magician to the stars," announced today that he will be throwing a private VIP party in Las Vegas this Friday in honor of Rael, the world's most famous UFO contactee. The party will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rael's UFO encounter " (extract from article).
Courier mail " Is this a Sydney UFO caught on Google? "
North Platte Bulletin " Deputies Investigate UFOs near Jeffrey Lake "
" Two deputies investigated the sighting of unidentified flying objects in the sky south of Brady Nov. 21, according to Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer.
Although both deputies and the man who called to report the lights dancing in the sky observed them for more than 15 minutes, they could offer no explanation about what they were " (extract from article).
Denver Post " Collectible market flying "
" Junk collector Stuart Ellis, 57, of Siler City, N.C., has a dream.
He is selling his flying saucer so he can pay off his credit-card and mortgage debt and then stake himself as a stock-options trader " (extract from article).
Balkan Travellers.com " Radio hoax scares Croatian Capital with reports about Aliens, Orson Welles style "
" Radio reports about an unidentified flying object about to land in Zagreb on Wednesday gave the Croatian capital's residents a scare and angered authorities." (extract from article).
The Croatian radio station Antenna caused chaos in Zagreb on the morning of December 9 with a report about a bright spot of light moving in the sky over the capital and fake testimonies of witnesses observing the phenomenon
CBS News " Luke Skywalker Lightsaber sells for $240k "
Stuff.co.nz " I beleive in aliens "
" Keanu Reeves thinks it's "likely" that aliens exist.
The 44-year-old actor – who stars as a being from outer space in upcoming movie The Day the Earth Stood Still – has no doubt that there are other life forms in the universe " (extract from article).
Khou.com " Woman: UFOs are killing my dogs " ( including video )
" The 42 toy English fox terriers were found inside a 5 x 9 trailer with an unidentified woman. Authorities said the woman believed the dogs were dying due to the UFOs that were circling her home " (extract from short article).
American Chronicle " UFOs & Rock – An interview with Scottish rock band CEIV "
" In 2007 I obtained an interview with American UFO rock band Element 115.
I met one of the band members in Roswell in at the 60th anniversary events where they were playing live.
But long before there was
Element 115 there was the British equivalent and that being CEIV from Scotland " (extract from article).
American Chronicle " SETKA: A Secret Soviet UFO research Program "
" A sharp increase in UFO activity in 1977-1978 (especially, the Petrozavodsk Case) had forced appropriate departments within the USSR Academy of Sciences to agree to a research program for anomalous atmospheric phenomena. The code name for this program was SETKA-AN (Akademii Nauk Set´–Academy of Sciences Net, or AS-NET ) " (extract from article).
Allnewsweb " UFO mothership or air force display over Santiago, Chile? "
" A remarkable video has been filmed of craft over the night skies above the city of Santiago in Chile last week on December 10th. The video shows what appears to be a large UFO 'mothership' hovering over the skyline, and other craft. The Chilean Air force has issued a statement that the lights were an air force display corresponding to the graduation of trainee pilots, however some are less than convinced of this explanation " (extract from article).
The video can be seen below
Wired Science " Tiny Saturn Moon ID'd as good candidate for Alien Life "
" The tiny Saturn moon of Enceladus may be among the best candidates for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
Scientists for the first time have gathered comprehensive evidence suggesting Enceladus may have all the necessary ingredients to harbor life in the ocean beneath its icy crust.
Particles in a large plume of water vapor emanating from the surface suggest that the moon has an active ocean that circulates life-sustaining nutrients picked up from the rocky interior below " (extract from article).
Daily comet.com " Wheel in the sky wows local residents "
" Locals who phoned and e-mailed the Daily Comet and The Courier this weekend about the strange cloud formation did agree on one thing: "It was the weirdest thing I've ever seen," said Raceland resident Sandra Ledet, who shared some spectacular photos with the Daily Comet.
Shawn O'Neil, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Slidell, identified the phenomenon as a hole-punch cloud.
"They don't occur all that often, and they are usually caused when an aircraft intersects altocumulus or cirrocumulus clouds," he said " (extract from article).
Faxts News " ET Disclosure, and why we need it now "
" So here we are, just weeks away from the inauguration of our new President, Barack Obama. So now what does the future hold for those of us in the States, and the world over, for that matter? Will we be successful in getting the answers we deserve? Will we see the light of day on a full and open governmental acknowledgement of the ET presence any time soon? Well I know how I feel, and what I'd like to see, but will it happen? " (extract from article).
American Chronicle " More UFOs reported over Ohio "
" Recent reports of UFOs spotted in Ohio's skies may remind us of past incidents over the years in that state.
For example, the 35th anniversary of the so-called "Coyne incident" over Mansfield, in central-northeastern Ohio, recently passed without much notice " (extract from article).
Fort Frances Times " Strange light seen in night sky "
" The strange light appeared late at night on both Dec. 5 and again last Wednesday (Dec. 10), and it looked to have flashing red and blue lights.
Both nights it shone in roughly the same spot. The light streaked straight across the sky, hovered, and then darted around quite a bit, with the show lasting for about an hour.
At first, Morrison guessed the mysterious object was a weather balloon—until he realized we no longer have any of those.
Then he figured it must be the new drone plane—until Customs confirmed it was not flying around on either of those nights " (extract from article).
Screen Rant " California Drones Mystery solved by Sarah Connor Chronicles ? "
" In Monday night's episode, Sarah is chasing her "three dots" clue and ends up going to a UFO convention. There, she meets a "woman" who has pictures plastered all over "her" home's walls. The interesting thing about that is that I recognized those pictures and said, "Hey! I know those pictures! Those are the California Drones that Raji posted in 2007!"…..[.]…….My question to you: Did Fox perpetrate the viral ad gone south, or did they take advantage of something that is out in the public domain and made it their own, risking possible legal issues? " (extracts from article). The writter says the former, but i would say the latter; what do you believe it was? The full episodes can be seen at aliencasebook.blogspot .com
Telegraph.co.uk " Alien Hunters send text messages into space to contact extra terrestrials "
" Chris Thomason, one of the founders of website SentForever.com, based in Surrey, said: "Lots of people believe we're not alone. They send messages saying 'I am here, I am ready', or 'Waiting for you to contact me'."
The website accepts messages that it passes on free of charge, but users who want a certificate of transmission must pay £9.95, which includes postage " (extract from article).
Sun Weeky " I saw yellow UFO "
" Tim Behan, who is in his late 30s, said he saw the object from his veranda, which has a good view over Gosford, at about 10.40pm.
He was phoning a friend in Melbourne at the time and his attention focused on the unknown object.
Mr Behan, a Sydney television station master controller, discounted the chance that the object could have been an aircraft because its light was not blinking.
Instead, he said, the object emitted a consistent bright glow as it changed direction and headed south " (extract from article).
American Chronicle " Year of UFOs in Stephenville ending in more sightings "
" If 2009 brings more unusual activity to Earth County, at least local residents and public safety personnel will be more prepared.
Regional residents have their new cameras. Law officers have their dashcams and radar guns ready to go. National and international media representatives know where the good inns and restaurants are.
The Stephenville UFO sightings may turn out to be an ongoing story.
And there may be another chapter yet to come " (extract from article).
Astrobiology Magazine " Life on Super-Earths "
" "A more worrisome question is, if these planets have life on them, how would we know it? We have a hard enough time trying to figure out where there's life on Europa, let alone something that's hundreds of light years away," he added " (extract from article).
Seacoastonline.com " Exeter – the East Coast Roswell " (* Part 1 of 2 )
" In addition to the glowing orb, Andrew Ulery has also seen two UFO crafts. One was a large triangular UFO, which came over the ancient chestnut trees at the head of the PEA pathway and traveled over his head at the High Street/Portsmouth Avenue intersection. The craft "came low and slow" and "veered" toward the former Globe store where it disappeared from sight. People in other cars saw it too, he said.
Ulery's other sighting was with his dad, on Route 150 near Great Meadows, not far from where the original 1965 "incident" occurred. He described this craft as cigar-shaped " (extract from article).
Springfield News – Sun " Recalling cold War days of innovation and UFOs ? "
" In Roswell.
This was the nascent Air Force Donald Rizer served in.
By the time he was initially discharged in 1948, the Springfield resident had gone from feeding cavalry horses at a base in Texas to personally watching Chuck Yeager fly faster than the speed of sound in the California desert.
He went from tinkering on airplanes at Crabill Airport in Springfield to chasing UFOs across the western night sky " (extract from article).
Seacoastonline.com (* Part 2 of 2) " Exeter's UFO window "
" It might be concluded that there has been a continually utilized UFO window in the Exeter quadrant since the town's founding. There are factors that may be leading to the renewed interest and resurgence of "visitors" to the area.
A revived Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with a new generation of nuclear submarines, and a second reactor at Seabrook Station looming in John McCain's planned nuclear renaissance, combined with a world in turmoil, follows an historic pattern of such events that seem to magnetize the interest and concern of UFO occupants.
Are they once again being drawn to Exeter? " (extract from article).
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3. Wrap around your pet's neck and tie once in the back. Adjust where needed, then tie one more time to make sure bandana is secured and won't accidentally fall off
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All items are created with love and we ask you to treat them with love too! We recommend removing bows and bandanas before rough and wet play to ensure they look pretty the longest. If you do get them dirty, spot clean and iron on low but make sure you cover the colored hem and vinyl add ons on bandanas with a towel or sheet.


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Drugmaker Merck & Co. says federal regulators are reviewing its application to sell a new type of treatment for grass pollen allergy that gradually reduces allergy symptoms over time, rather than just temporarily relieving the sneezing and itching.
The treatment, a tablet that dissolves under the tongue, could become the first alternative available in the U.S. to getting a long series of uncomfortable allergy shots. Both methods work by gradually desensitizing the patient's immune system to the substance triggering the allergic reaction.
Merck's immunotherapy, still unnamed, would be taken daily throughout allergy season for three years.
The company, which is based in Whitehouse Station, N.J., also recently applied to the Food and Drug Administration for approval to sell an immunotherapy tablet for ragweed pollen.


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Volume 20, nos. 1/2 Summer/Winter 2005
Double issue
Vol. 20, nos. 1-2 (Summer/Winter 2005)
William Meredith. "The History of Beethoven's Skull Fragments," including an appendix of Theodor Gomperz's obituary of Romeo Seligmann (pp. 2-46)
"The Official Report on the First Exhumation of the Graves of Beethoven and Schubert by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in 1863: An English Translation." Translated by Hannah Liebmann and edited by William Meredith (the first complete translation into English of this important source on the first exhumation). (pp. 47-55)
"Speech Given at the Reburial of Ludwig van Beethoven in the Central Cemetery in Vienna on June 22, 1888, Written by Josef Weilen, Delivered by Josef Lewinsky, Imperial and Court Actor." Translated by Hannah Leibmann and edited by William Meredith (p. 56: facsimile; p. 57: translation)
Gerhard von Breuning. "The Skulls of Beethoven and Schubert" (1886). Translated by Hannah Leibmann and edited by William Meredith (first complete English translation). (pp. 58-60)
"The Last Will and Codicils of A. F. Seligmann (1862-1945): Complete Text, including the Nachtrag dated February 25, 1944, for the Disposition of the Bone Fragments." Translated by Hannah Leibmann and edited by William Meredith. (pp. 61-65)
Hans Bankl and Hans Jesserer. "The Discovery and Examination of Bone Fragments from Beethoven's Skull." Translated by Hannah Leibmann and edited by William Meredith (first translation of this important chapter from their 1987 book Die Krankheiten Ludwig van Beethovens). (pp. 66-73)
S. D. Noam Cook. "Joy and Bones: Moral Reflections on Handling Bones from the Skull of Beethoven." (pp. 74-77)
Patricia Stroh. "Recent Beethoven and Beethoven-Related Publications, 2003-2005." (pp. 78-82)
Greg Fair and Ai Goldsmith. "A Review of Twelve Current Compilations: Beethoven CDs for Beginners." (pp. 83-90)
"American Beethoven Society Donors, September 2004-September 2005." (pp. 91-93)
William Meredith. "Essential Facts and Principles Concerning the Beethoven Skull Fragments." (pp. 94-95)


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KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) and freshman guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) each scored a game-high 19 points, as the ETSU men's basketball team opened Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 71-55 victory over Kennesaw State Saturday afternoon inside the KSU Convocation Center.
With the win, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow collected his 300th career victory, as the Buccaneers improved to 8-6 overall, 1-0 in A-Sun play. Meanwhile, the Owls dropped to 3-13 overall, 0-3 in league action.
The Bucs closed the first half on a 10-2 run and later opened the second half on a 10-0 surge to build an 18-point lead and never looked back. ETSU ultimately led by as many as 21 points in the second half, shooting 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range for the game.
"It's nice to get off to a 1-0 start in the league," said Bartow, whose team has won eight of its last 10 games. "Winning on the road is tough, but I thought we played well – especially Rashawn and A.J. Getting win 300 is nice, but I hope we can be sitting here in three or four years talking about No. 400."
Merriweather finished with his third career double-double, grabbing 10 rebounds to go with his 19-point effort. Meanhwhile, Rembert finished a perfect 4-of-4 from 3-point range and 7-of-9 from the field.
It was a back-and-forth game in the first half, with the Buccaneers shooting well from beyond the 3-point arc and Kennesaw State holding a decisive advantage on the glass. The game featured eight lead changes and four ties in the first 20 minutes, but ultimately resulted in a 40-32 score in favor of ETSU at the break, as the Bucs closed the half on a 10-2 offensive run.
The Bucs shot 70 percent from 3-point range (7-of-10) in the first half, with Rembert leading the way with 12 points. Meanwhile, KSU out-rebounded the Bucs 18-15 overall, and 7-4 on the offensive glass.
After the break, Rembert and Merriweather combined to score the first 10 points of the half and quickly make it 50-32 with 18 minutes left. From there, the lead ballooned to 21 points at 65-44 thanks to another seven points from Merriweather during a 9-0 ETSU run. The Owls ultimately managed to marginally cut the deficit in the final minutes.
KSU was led offensively by Orlando Coleman's 11 points, while Nate Rucker added 10.
The Bucs will continue on the road in A-Sun play on Monday evening, facing off with preseason league favorite Mercer at 7 p.m. in Macon, Ga. For more on ETSU men's hoops throughout the 2013-14 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.


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We recently surveyed 2,000 security executives at large, global enterprises and found that about one in three focused, targeted breach attempts succeeded.
Still, 75 percent of respondents were "confident" they were doing the right things with their security strategies, and a similar number said security is "completely embedded" in their cultures, with support from the highest-level executives.
Clearly, there's a disconnect.
Surviving in this increasingly risky environment requires a cybersecurity "re-boot" to embrace an end-to-end approach that recognizes a spectrum of threats, minimizes exposure and identifies high-priority assets. This takes a few fundamental steps.
Are you confident that you have identified all priority business data assets and their location?
Are you able to defend your business from a motivated adversary?
Do you have the tools and techniques to react and respond to a targeted attack?
Do you know what the adversary is really after?
How often does your organization "practice" its plan to get better at responses?
How do these attacks affect your business?
Do you have the right alignment, structure, team members, and other resources to execute on your mission?
We believe security organizations need to improve the alignment of their strategies with business imperatives. While many organizations are making progress in compliance and risk management, security programs must continue to improve detection and prevention of more advanced attack scenarios.
Ultimately, security is everyone's job.
While cybersecurity has gained full attention on company agendas, many chief information security officers (CISOs) still feel locked out of the C-suite. This isn't necessarily a conscious snub; it's more of a question of the security organization's maturity level.
To succeed, CISOs have to step beyond their comfort zones and materially engage with enterprise leadership. Doing so will require them to speak the language of business to make the case that the security team is a critical pillar in the battle to protect enterprise value.
At the same time, the CISO needs to build the board's cyber literacy with the goal of making it an equal priority to business risk assessment.
Effective cybersecurity requires organizations to achieve greater maturity regarding the main role of the security organization: protect the business from devastating losses.
By grasping the bottom-line impact of a breach, organization leadership will be motivated to act quickly.
And, as digital security strategies and new solutions emerge, organizations that tie security efforts to real business needs will gain justifiable confidence in their ability to deal with relentless and fast-moving threats.
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Understand extent to which companies prioritize security, how comprehensive security plans are, how resilient companies are with regard to security, and the level of spend for security.
Cybersecurity capability across 7 domains: business alignment, strategic threat context, the extended ecosystem, governance and leadership, cyber resilience, cyber response readiness, and investment efficiency.


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We recently returned from a snowkiting trip to Utah, and got 5 days of kiting out of 5, the best average for all our trips there. This was partially due to having the flexibility to go to either Skyline or Strawberry depending on the forecast.
While Skyline is definitely more reliable for wind, when Strawberry has a good snowpack like this year, it is a better place to kite if the wind is good, as it isn't as cold, is lower elevation (7600 vs 10,000) so you're not as out of breath, and has more terrain and glide hill options and often better powder.
However, the wind is more fickle and less reliably reaches the forecasted level there than at Skyline. In addition, there are a number of different parking areas within a 10 mile radius along HWY 40 and there can be significant differences in the wind between them on any given day, depending on wind direction and other local variables.
The main ones, in order from driving in are Strawberry River (best for NW and N); Co-op Creek; Chicken Creek; Ladders; View Area (best for W and SW; also our favorite with an excellent glide hill a mile southeast of the parking area we call Lonetree because of the solitary juniper half way down the slope that is visible from the parking lot); and last is Cabins. Connecting with local kiters is key to finding the best site on any given day.
The windmeter closest to Strawberry Reservoir is at Daniel's Summit which you pass a few miles before getting to Strawberry, and on windfinder is listed as Strawberry Reservoir/North. However, it is blocked by mountains and trees for some directions and often unreliable for knowing what it's blowing at the kite sites. We were hanging out with a number of locals at the View Area one afternoon when the wind didn't come in at 1 PM as forecast, and they wouldn't be discussing what the windmeter showed, but would pass along texts that ravens were spotted soaring above the glide hill at Strawberry River or that chimney smoke at Cabins had turned sideways.
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By Syl Arena
In the second part of this series on 'Getting the most from your Canon Speedlite flashguns' I will be looking at the importance of shadows, using on-camera fill flash, using a single off-camera Speedlite, controlling multiple off-camera Speedlites via Canon's built-in wireless system, and how to create dramatic shadows with softboxes.
I often hear photographers say: "I need to learn to light." Let me suggest that knowing how to use shadow is more important. Take a look at the photographs below. What do you see? In the left hand tab what appears to be a blank pane of white is actually a sheet of paper that has been lit equally from both sides. Now take a look at the photo in the right hand tab - made after the paper was crumpled and then flattened. You get a sense of the paper's texture because of the shadows.
The Importance of shadows
From the camera's perspective, the on-axis flash from a Speedlite in the hotshoe creates flat light because it illuminates the left and right sides of the subject rather equally. When you move the flash off-axis - meaning to one side of the camera or the other - then the Speedlite throws a shadow across the subject. Compare the two photos of the cowboy: the left hand tab with on-camera flash and the right hand tab with off-camera flash. Again, it's not the light that creates the sense of shape and depth; it's the shadows.
I know this sounds crazy, but the brighter the ambient light, the more likely it is that you will want to use your Speedlite flashgun. As advanced as our cameras are, technology is not yet able to mimic the full range of human vision. In a brightly lit situation - think: midday, outdoors, full sun - our eyes can see details in the brightest brights and the darkest darks. Our cameras, on the other hand, have a more limited dynamic range and compromises must be made: either the exposure is made for the highlights and the dark shadow details will be lost to pure black, or the exposure is made for the shadow details and the highlights will blow out to pure white.
By Syl Arena
When on-camera flash works well - fill flash
A backlit portrait is a classic situation where the dynamic range of the camera falls short of the ability of our eyes to see. As you can see below, if the background is recorded properly, then the subject will be too dark. The solution is to slip your Speedlite into the hotshoe and activate it via E-TTL.
Canon's Evaluative Through-The-Lens (E-TTL) technology makes quick work of bringing the range of contrast down to a point where neither highlight or shadow detail will be lost. When the camera senses that the ambient light is bright, it is programmed to use the Speedlite as a fill flash rather than as the main source of light. In an instant, E-TTL measures the amount and location of the ambient light and compares that to the amount and location of light returning from a low-power preflash. If the Speedlite is not panned or bounced, the camera will also take the camera-to-subject distance data into consideration. Then the camera sets the power on the Speedlite as a fill flash.
By Syl Arena
Moving one Speedlite off-camera
I've long said that it's where you put the one Speedlite that you have that matters most. When starting with off-camera flash, the easiest option is to use an E-TTL cord - a special cord that carries the entire message from the camera's hotshoe to the foot of the Speedlite. Note: PC-sync cords are not the same as E-TTL cords. A PC-sync cord carries only one message - "Fire now!" For E-TTL and wireless work, you need to maintain the full communication path between the camera and Speedlite.
Canon's OC-E3 Off-Camera Cord provides a quick way to move your Speedlite out to arm's length. When shooting a crowded event, I often hold a Speedlite in my left hand and operate my camera with my right. It takes a while to get used to this 'shooting style', but it's a quick way to work through a crowd. Locking the Speedlite into a flash bracket and connecting it to the camera via an E-TTL cord is another option. For a bit more distance, I've connected two OC-E3 together and found that they work reliably. However, for any distance longer than two metres, I prefer a straight E-TTL cord rather than a coiled cord. A straight cord will lie on the floor whereas a coiled cord will tend to snag between the light stand and camera. If you tug on a coiled cord, you may topple your light stand.
Although Canon does not offer an extra-long E-TTL cord, I have had great success in using third-party cords up to 10 metres. The first advantage of an extra-long cord is that its cost is much less than the cost of a set E-TTL radio triggers or an additional Speedlite to use as a slave.
By Syl Arena
Controlling multiple off-camera Speedlites wirelessly
For shoots that require the use of multiple Speedlites - either because additional flash power is required or because light from multiple directions is desired - I have found the wireless communication system built into the 500-series and 400-series EX Speedlites to be robust and reliable. The key to success is to learn how the wireless system works so that you can understand its capabilities and limitations.
Here's a run-down of the basic concepts of Canon's built-in wireless flash system:
- The master is connected to the camera's hotshoe - either directly or via an E-TTL cord. Options for the master include: any 500-series EX Speedlite, the ST-E2 wireless transmitter, the MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite, and the MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite.
- The slave or slaves can be any 500-series EX Speedlite or any 400-series EX Speedlite. Remember that the Macro Ring and Twin Lites cannot be used as a slave.
- The master sends instructions to the slave(s) via an encoded series of pre-flashes. The staccato of pre-flashes happens immediately before the actual flash; so you will typically only see one burst of light.
- All Speedlite modes - E-TTL, Manual, and Multi - can be used wirelessly. When you switch the mode on the master, the slave(s) will automatically switch mode during the next series of pre-flashes. Keep in mind that in wireless Manual the slaves are still controlled by the pre-flashes; so the use of simple optical slaves on non-Canon flash is not possible.
- The receiver on the slave Speedlite is the black panel on the front, just above the red AF-assist panel. This 'eye' must be able to see the signal from the master's pre-flashes. When shooting outdoors, this means that the slave must have a line-of-sight path directly to the master. It's also important to position the slave so that the sensor is not looking directly at the sun. When working indoors in a room with reflective surfaces, such as light-coloured walls or large mirrors, you may find that the master's signal will bounce enough so that a direct line-of-sight path to the slave is not required.
- You can slave any number of Speedlites, but each must be able to 'see' the master.
- To eliminate on-camera flash from the master, it can be disabled. This means that it will send the pre-flash instructions to slaves and then remain dark during the actual exposure. Note: even with the master disabled it will still appear to flash when it sends the pre-flashes.
- The master and slave(s) must be on the same channel (1-4). This enables up to four Canon 'Speedliters' to work in close proximity without activating each other's gear.
- The slaves can be assigned to any of three groups - each having it's own power level. The master is always a member of group A. In E-TTL, the power levels of groups A and B are controlled as a ratio between the two. Avoid assigning a Speedlite to group C unless you have the need for three distinct groups. The power of group C is handled via a special Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) that is relative to the power output of groups A and B. In Manual, the power of each group is dialled in directly via the master.
- If you have a 580EX II flashgun and an EOS 40D, or newer DSLR camera, you can control all of the wireless functions via the LCD monitor on the camera. Given that the icons on the Speedlite LCD are rather small, controlling the Speedlite via the camera is a unique advantage that is not available on other brands of photo gear.
By Syl Arena
In the following section I discuss the additional advantages of the extra-long E-TTL cord when it is used to move the master off-camera when shooting with multiple Speedlites.
Creating dramatic shadows
Although Canon didn't design the wireless system with the thought that the master would be anywhere other than in the hotshoe, I've had great success moving the master off-camera with an extra-long E-TTL cord. One reason to do this is economy - rather than disabling the master to prevent on-camera flash, you can have the master adding valuable off-camera light after sending instructions to the slaves.
The long E-TTL cord also eliminates the need to position the slaves into a relatively narrow zone - meaning that I routinely spread the slaves out and position the master where all the slaves can see it. Yet another opportunity is to put the master and several slaves inside a large softbox and control the system from the camera's LCD monitor. The photo of the model, shown above, was created in this manner. Further, a master inside a softbox is still able to control nearby slaves outside the softbox.
In the photos of the model, above, you can see the evocative mood that I created by firing three Speedlite 580EX II flashguns inside a 70cm Westcott Apollo softbox. By pushing the softbox in close to the model, I created light that wraps around. Yet, by underexposing the ambient light, I created the deep shadows that give the image its true power.
By Syl Arena
When creating a dramatic play of light and shadow in your images, it is also critical to consider how you are capturing the ambient light in the scene. Although you typically cannot control the amount of ambient light, you can control how the camera records it. Just because a room is relatively well lit doesn't mean that you have to show it as being well lit. Instead, you can create dramatic shadows by lighting the subject with your Speedlite(s) and underexposing the ambient light by two to four stops.
There is little mystery in a scene that is lit evenly. If you are shooting in Av or Tv, you can dial the ambient exposure down via Exposure Compensation (EC) - typically by two or three stops, depending upon your camera). If you require more underexposure than EC can provide, switch the camera to Manual mode and dial the exposure down directly via the shutter or aperture.
Biografie: Syl Arena
© Syl Arena
Photographer Syl Arena became fascinated with photography at the age of eight when an aunt gave him a Box Brownie camera. Syl later studied at the Brooks Institute of Photography, before earning a BFA in photography at the University of Arizona. Today Syl shoots the people, lifestyles and products of central California for advertising, editorial and corporate clients. He runs a regular blog, PixSylated.com, and in 2009 founded the Paso Robles Workshops. An expert in flash Syl's latest book, 'Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites', will be published in October 2010.


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by Robert Ovetz, Ph.D.
American Reporter Correspondent
Forest Knolls, Calif.
FOREST KNOLLS, Calif. -- Until the mid-20th Century, the ocean was a key watery terrain of conflict between competing colonial powers seeking to expand their control over territories and natural resources.
Today, the ocean is again a renewed place of conflict. This time it is a battle of small-scale subsistence fishermen battling governments and industrial fishing companies to whom their traditional fishing rights have been given away.
These battles, raging from Canada to Chile to Scotland to Taiwan, are the newest round of global resource wars.
Late last year a fish war broke out in Italy when Italian boats surrounded and shot out portholes of a Croatian fishing vessel landing their catch at an Italian port. The armed assault was retribution for the Croatian government setting up a "no go" area for foreign vessels which tend to dwarf local subsistence vessels and wipe out local fisheries in only a matter of years.
The fish wars are flaring out of control across our planet. In just the past few months, the Sri Lankan Navy has attacked Indian fishing vessels, strikes have rocked India, local subsistence fishermen in the Philippines protested the loss of their traditional access rights to foreign vessels, angry clashes have broken out in Chile and Taiwan, a mutiny hit Papua New Guinea, and Australia has seized and burned illegal fishing vessels, just to name a few.
Just below the surface, a cold war is emerging as well. Environmental, recreational and industrial fishing groups have filed countless lawsuits over fishing in the U.S., anger has erupted over the European Union's sweeping changes in its fisheries policies, and a trade war has erupted between the United States and Thailand and Vietnam over the formers' higher tariffs on imported farmed shrimp.
What's behind the fish wars?
Long left vulnerable to the vestiges of the global market, our fisheries are being rapidly depleted. New developments in industrial fishing over the last few decades have led to a rapid oversupply of super sized vessels plundering the ocean. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, about 70 percent of our global fisheries are now being fished close to, already at or beyond their capacity.
Flush with subsidies, the growing global industrial fishing fleet is rapidly outstripping the supply of fish. Scientists recently warned that large predatory fish species have been depleted by as much as 99 percent in the past century.
The first to suffer the consequences of the global plunder are ocean wildlife and local subsistence fishermen. "Dirty" fishing gear like longlines, monofilament lines stretching up to 60 miles and baited with thousands of hooks, catch and kill large numbers of non-target catch.
A recent report estimates that longlines catch and kill an estimated 4.4 million sharks, sea turtles, seabirds, billfish and marine mammals in the Pacific each year. Scientists warn that the endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle, often caught on longlines could go extinct in the next 5-30 years unless the threat of longlines is reversed.
Environmentalists and small-scale fishing people have responded with protests, lawsuits and extensive campaigns for reform. Likewise, recreational fishermen, faced with a threat to their lucrative industry, worth many times more than revenues from industrial fishing, have likewise responded in kind.
Pressed for export revenues to repay mounting debts, developing countries push local subsistence fishing communities out of waters that have sustained their families and local communities for centuries. Access to these waters are then leased to foreign industrial vessels that rapidly deplete the fisheries and move on. Meanwhile, fewer and fewer tourists decide to visit what were once pristine ocean wonderlands.
As Jean Ziegler, a United Nations expert on the right to food, said in a recent report to the Geneva-based UN Commission on Human Rights, "In the drive to industrialize, privatize and orient fish production towards exports, poor fishing and fish-farming communities are often left behind."
The consequences are not surprising. Job losses are mounting among coastal fishing communities already hit hard by erosion and climate change. As foreign vessels export fish once destined for local markets, local prices have shot up at the same time global prices have collapsed.
Despite the explosion of conflicts across the globe, the fish wars have yet to make the spotlight. Most resource wars receiving coverage pertain to terrestrial battles over forests, oil and ground water downplaying coverage of issues pertaining to the ocean that composes about 70 percent of our blue planet.
Hopefully, this is all about to change. Faced with calls for moratoriums on destructive fishing such as industrial longlines, the UN has called for prohibitions of destructive fishing techniques.
Let's hope the UN and its member nations will do more than talk. The survival of the ocean and the people that depend on it for their survival are at risk.
Robert Ovetz, PhD is the Save the Leatherback Campaign Coordinator with the U.S.-based Sea Turtle Restoration Project which is calling for a moratorium on industrial longline fishing in the Pacific. He can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Copyright 2006 Joe Shea The American Reporter. All Rights Reserved.


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Agri-Business Directory - Farm Groups / Associations / Organizations
Agriculture United - Sioux Falls, SD
Developed through a collaboration of farm organizations with a goal of keeping family farms growing.
Almosta Ranch Maple Store - Marshfield, WI
Almosta Ranch has produced homemade, award winning, pure maple syrup.
Association of Women in Agriculture - UW Madison - Madison, WI
To improve communication among women in agriculture and for the general betterment of agriculture.
Badger Dairy Club - Madison, WI
Creating opportunities to engage in activities and experiences within the college, community and the ever progressing dairy industry.
Dairy Business Association - Oneida, WI
To Promote the Growth and Success of all Dairy Farms in Wisconsin by Fostering a Positive Business and Political Environment.
Farmers' Legal Action Group - St. Paul, MN
A nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal services to family farmers and their rural communities.
Hoosier Energy - Bloomington, IN
A generation & transmission cooperative providing wholesale electric power and services electric distribution cooperatives.
Hormel Foods - Austin, MN
A multinational manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name food and meat products for consumers throughout the world.
Illinois Agriculture Vision - Chicago, IL
Identifying and developing strategies that will enhance and grow the competitiveness of Illinois food and fiber industry.
Illinois Corn - Chicago, IL
A combination group of Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Corn Marketing Board and National Corn Growers Associated.
Illinois Farm Bureau - Bloomington, IL
To improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.
Illinois Pork Association - Springfield, IL
An agricultural trade association representing more than 4,000 pork producers throughout Illinois.
Illinois Soybean Association - Bloomington, IL
The Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Soybean Checkoff work together to serve the needs of soybean growers in Illinois.
Indiana Corn Growers Association - Indianapolis, IN
Joining together to promote the development of Indianas corn industry.
Indiana Farm Bureau - Indianapolis, IN
To be an effective advocate for farmers & through its policies and programs, promote agriculture & improve the economic & social welfare of families.
Indiana Farmers Union - Mooresville, IN
Committed to enhancing the quality of life for Hoosier family farmers, rural communities and consumers.
Indiana Pork - Zionsville, IN
Achieving our unified mission based on the unique member perspectives, resources, and mission of each organization.
Indiana Soybean Alliance - Indianapolis, IN
Working to improve the viability of Indiana soybean farmers and industry partners.
Indiana State Board of Animal Health - Indianapolis, IN
Our mission to prevent and suppress contagious and infectious diseases among the livestock.
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Lincoln, NE
Focuses its research, teaching and extension education expertise in agriculture to help Nebraska grow to a responsible future.
Iowa Biodiesel Board - Urbandale, IA
Representing the biodiesel industry in Iowa, from production through distribution. IBB promotes the commercial success of biodiesel in Iowa.
Iowa Cattlemen's Association - Ames, IA
To provide its members the opportunity to enhance and further develop the beef industry in the state of Iowa and the nation.
Iowa Corn - Johnston, IA
Creating opportunities for Long-Term Iowa Corn Grower Profitability
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation - West Des Moines, IA
Reflecting the values of Iowans and its members and holding true to its mission of helping farm families prosper.
Iowa Farmers Union - Des Moines, IA
Iowa Farmers Union promotes rural economic & cooperative development by supporting existing, new agricultural co-ops and other rural businesses.
Iowa Pork Producers Association - Clive, IA
To provide a unified voice to promote and educate for a sustainable socially responsible and globally competitive Pork Industry.
Iowa Soybean Association - Urbandale, IA
Expanding profit opportunities while promoting environmentally sensible production.
Kansas Farm Bureau - Manhattan, KS
Dedicated to improving the quality of our lives and the lives of those who depend on us.
Kansas Farmers Union - McPherson, KS
The success and credibility of the organization has been Farmers Unions grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally.
Kansas Livestock Association - Wichita, KS
Representing the states multi-billion dollar cattle industry at both the state and federal levels.
Kansas Pork Association - Manhattan, KS
Determine research and producer educational opportunities that will help alleviate the increasing costs of producing pork.
Kansas Soybean Assocation - Topeka, KS
To serve as the voice and advocate for soybean producer members.
Kansas Soybean Commission - Topeka, KS
Improving the profitability of Kansas's soybean producers.
Kansas Wheat - Manhattan, KS
A voluntary member-governed organization representing wheat growers in planning legislation, advising government and international agencies.
Kellogg Company - Battle Creek, MI
Kellogg products, one of which Kelloggs Corn Flakes® has been part of a healthy, delicious morning for a century.
Kentucky Corn Growers Association - Eastwood, KY
To be an innovative organization that provides dividends, benefits and services that meet the needs of our producers and members.
Kentucky Farm Bureau - Louisville, KY
A voluntary organization of farm families dedicated to identifying problems, developing solutions and taking actions.
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association - Eastwood, KY
A not-for-profit organization that was initiated in the late 1980's to help small grain (wheat and barley) producers in Kentucky improve their profitability.
Kentucky Soybean Board - Princeton, KY
To continue investing checkoff dollars to create opportunities for increased profitability.
Land Stewardship Project - White Bear Lake, MN
Fostering an ethic of stewardship for farmland, promotes sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities.
Michigan Apples - DeWitt, MI
A quasi-governmental organization dedicated to improving the profitability of Michigan's fresh and processed apple industries.
Michigan Corn Growers - DeWitt, MI
A legislatively-established statewide program that utilizes one cent per bushel of corn grown in Michigan and sold.
Michigan Farm Bureau - Lansing, MI
To represent, protect, and enhance the business, economic, social and educational interests of our members.
Michigan Pork Producers Association - Holt, MI
Formed in 1969 and became an affiliate member of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) at that time.
Michigan Soybean Checkoff - Frankenmuth, MI
To maximize the overall profitability of soybean growers and to promote soybean industry's role in a strong public image of agriculture.
Minnesota Association of Cooperatives - St. Paul, MN
Developing an alliance to revitalize cooperative and business education.
Minnesota Corn Growers Assocation - Shakopee, MN
Keep you up to date with news and information about Corn and its renewable resources.
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation - Eagan, MN
Serves and supports members by improving the quality of life and promoting the free enterprise system through education and legislation.
Minnesota Farmers Union - St. Paul, MN
Working to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers and ranchers and rural communities.
Minnesota Soybean - Mankato, MN
Investment of soybean checkoff dollars in intl. and domestic marketing programs, R&D projects, etc, to increase the profitability of soybean production.
Missouri Agribusiness Association - Jefferson City, MO
A voluntary trade association governed by a twenty-six member board of directors who work closely with an number of standing committees.
Missouri Corn Growers Association - Jefferson City, MO
Taking great pride in working hand-in-hand with Missouri growers to increase the profitability of corn production.
Missouri Farm Bureau - Jefferson City, MO
The state's most effective organization working to improve the quality of life for farmers, rural Missouri and all Missourians.
Missouri Farmers Union - Jefferson City, MO
To protect & enhance the economic interests, way of life of family farmers and ranchers, and the rural communities they represent.
Missouri Pork Association - Columbia, MO
Enhance and optimize opportunities while eliminating or minimizing barriers for the success of pork producers & other industry stakeholders.
Missouri Soybean Association - Jefferson City, MO
A statewide membership organization providing a collective voice in representing interests specific to the Missouri soybean producer.
MN Turkey Growers Association - Buffalo, MN
Dedicated to fostering a successful MN turkey industry and its ability to make positive contributions to everyone.
National Chicken Council - Washington, DC
A full-service trade association that promotes and protects the interests of the chicken industry.
National Pork Board - Des Moines, IA
The National Pork Board harnesses the resources of all producers to capture opportunity, address challenges and satisfy customers.
NationalAssociation of Wheat Growers - Washington, DC
A nonprofit partnership of U.S. wheat growers combining their strengths, voices & ideas, working to ensure a better future.
Nebraska Corn Board - Lincoln, NE
To develop, carry out and participate in enhancing profitability, expand the demand & value of Nebraska corn, and value-added corn products.
Nebraska Corn Growers Association - Lincoln, NE
Committed to enhance and expand the use, marketing and efficient production of corn that will benefit the Nebraska corn producer.
Nebraska Ethanol Board - Lincoln, NE
An invaluable resource to communities wishing to attract an ethanol plantand to developers who are looking to locate an ethanol plant in the state.
Nebraska Farm Bureau - Lincoln, NE
Farmers and ranchers who belong to Farm Bureau raise various livestock species and grow a variety of crops from sugarbeets to soybeans.
Nebraska Farmers Union - Lincoln, NE
Dedicated to protecting & enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being of farmers, ranchers and their rural communities.
Nebraska Pork Producers Association - Lincoln, NE
To communicate opportunities within the pork industry that will encourage profitability and sustainability of Nebraska's producers of pork.
Nebraska Soybean Assocation - Lincoln, NE
A non-profit membership organization organized in 1969 which works toward the goal of improving soybean profitability!
Nebraska Soybean Board - Lincoln, NE
A private, non-profit checkoff board that is responsible for the research and promotion of soybeans.
New York Pork Producers - Waterloo, NY
To enhance & promote the profitable production of high quality pork, to increase consumption of pork products & to promote environmental stewardship.
No-Till On The Plains - Wamego, KS
A non-profit educational organization providing information to farmers on adopting no-till and other sustainable production methods.
North Dakota Agricultural Association - Fargo, ND
To improve the agri-business communities, we serve by representing timely and innovative education, safety, and legislative efforts.
North Dakota Farm Bureau - Fargo, ND
To be an advocate and catalyst for policies and programs that will improve the financial well-being and quality of life for its members
North Dakota Farmers Union - Jamestown, ND
Working through the political process to benefit farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
North Dakota Soybean Council - Fargo, ND
Oversees a soybean research program based on farmer priorities to ensure that research remains focused on the challenges farmers face today.
North Dakota Wheat Commission - Bismarck, ND
Creating worldwide market opportunities and influencing international import and export policies.
NY Corn Growers Association - Honeoye Falls, NY
Providing you with Market Calls and Commentary
NY Farm Bureau - Albany, NY
The purpose of solving economic and public policy issues challenging the agriculture industry.
Ohio Corn Growers Association - Marion, OH
To facilitate opportunities for Ohio corn growers, and represent you in forums that impact your livelihood.
Ohio Farm Bureau - Columbus, OH
Working on legislation, regulations, and issues which affect agriculture, rural areas, and Ohio citizens in general.
Ohio Pork Producers Council - Columbus, OH
To serve and benefit members in areas of service, legislative & environmental issues, consumer &producer education, and market development.
Ohio Soybean Council - Columbus, OH
To maximize the profitability of soybean checkoff funds in targeted domestic & intl research, promotion and communication initiatives.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau - Camp Hill, PA
A general farm organization providing legislative support, services and information to Pennsylvania's farmers and rural families since 1950
Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin - Fox Lake, WI
Our mission is: "to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
Ridgedale Farm - Registered Holsteins - Sharon Springs, NY
Registered Holsteins; Numerous embryos are available at all times.
South Dakota Corn - Sioux Falls, SD
Combining Corn Utilization and Corn Growers to bring you up-to-date news, information and resources regarding South Dakota corn.
South Dakota Farm Bureau - Huron, SD
The purpose of analyzing problems and formulating action to achieve education improvements, etc, to promote the national well being.
South Dakota Farmers Union - Huron, SD
Everything Farmers Union does as an organization relates to education, legislation and cooperation.
South Dakota Pork Producers Council - Sioux Falls, SD
Funded with both Checkoff and Non-Checkoff dollars, our primary expenditures are for research, education, information and legislative issues.
South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council - Sioux Falls, SD
To coordinate soybean production research efforts on a regional level.
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, PA
Working with government agencies to maximize resources and strategies that can better serve Pennsylvania's 3.4 million rural residents.
The Kansas Corn Growers Association - Garnett, KS
Works with other commodity and farm organizations to maximize the voice of Kansas corn producers.
The Pennsylvania Corn Growers Association - , PA
Promoting Corn Production and Utilization in Pennsylvania.
U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. - Hutchinson, KS
U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. is an association of professional custom harvesters, serving the needs of the American farmer.
University of Illinois Extension - Urbana, IL
Offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois 102 counties and far beyond.
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association - Madison, WI
Performs legislative, regulatory leadership, representation, and building relationships of trust between staffs and legislators.
Wisconsin Agribusiness Council - Madison, WI
A statewide trade association for agribusinesses who protect, promote, and support WI agricultural industry.
Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Assocation - Waterloo, WI
Founded in 1993, for the purpose of education, promoting and stimulating interest in agricultural tourism in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Apple Growers Association - Waterloo, WI
WAGA believes Wisconsin apples are the best in the world due to climatic conditions, unique varieties, quality and commitment by the growers.
Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, Inc. - Bloomington, WI
The organizations main purpose is working for the benefit and protection of small and medium sized meat firms.
Wisconsin Beef Council's Inc. - Madison, WI
Developed a variety of topics that provide simple, balanced lifestyle changes to help those get through the day and feel better about themselves.
Wisconsin Berry Growers Association - Madison, WI
Dedicated to the production and promotion of Wisconsin strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association - Beetown, WI
Working with the community for the cattle producers.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association - Madison, WI
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association gives voice to Wisconsin dairy processors on national and state issues that impact our businesses.
Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association - Portage, WI
Serving the public by providing accurate information about real Christmas trees.
Wisconsin Corn Programs - Palmyra, WI
Your one-stop to Wisconsin Corn News
Wisconsin Custom Operators Association, Inc. - Deforest, WI
An organization comprised of individuals throughout the WI who derive their income from providing custom farming services.
Wisconsin Emu Association - Brodhead, WI
A member driven community dedicated to developing structural support and visionary leadership for the emu industry.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation - Madison, WI
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization representing the needs and interests of all farmers for all commodities.
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association - Oconto Falls, WI
The Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association helps support the programs and activities of the 16,000+ FFA members in the state.
Wisconsin FFA Association - Spencer, WI
WI FFA Association makes a positive difference in the lives of its members through premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
Wisconsin Fresh Market Vegetable Growers Association - Waterloo, WI
Your source for finding the freshest vegetables grown near you!
Wisconsin Holstein Association - Baraboo, WI
Improving, promoting, and securing the best interests possible for breeders and owners of the Holsteins.
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association - , WI
Protect the honey producing industry of Wisconsin from policies and environmental changes that will negatively affect honey production.
Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium - Verona, WI
A multi-species effort let by Wisconsin's livestock and industry organization to implement an animal identification and information system.
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board - Madison, WI
Funded by WI dairy producers, WMMB's programs and resources focus on increasing demand for products made from Wisconsin's raw milk.
Wisconsin Pork Association - Lancaster, WI
Wisconsin Pork Association is the source for representing the state's pork industry.
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association - Antigo, WI
Provides grower education, government support and consumer education for the 147-grower organization.
Wisconsin Red Cherry Growers, Inc. - Egg Harbor, WI
Primary producers of Wisconsin red tart cherries.
Wisconsin Soybean Association - Madison, WI
Working to build valuable relationships between growers throughout Wisconsin while focusing on the promotion of Wisconsin soybeans.
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association - Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Nations leader in cranberry farming and produces more than 300 million pounds of fruit annually
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This is simple and I normally don't like tempeh but I like it in tacos apparently.
I pan fried it up in coconut oil and taco seasoning. Put it in a brown rice tortilla and added black beans, corn, salsa and guacamole.
Happy eating,
Tempeh tacos
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Re: Tempeh tacos
Thanks Dylan, I must try to get hold of some tempeh as I have never had it before.
Tastes good?
Tastes good?
Re: Tempeh tacos
You've never had it?! I'm not a huge fan of it. The texture is pretty good but the taste isn't my favorite. Its good in tacos. Basically its one of those things where you really need to mask the flavor of it with a good sauce or seasoning.
Re: Tempeh tacos
Disagree! Tempeh is delicious. Thanks for the new idea.
Re: Tempeh tacos
i think i've only tried tempeh once, i can't remember exactly what it tasted like, but i remember thinking it tasted bad but it would be good in a taco, and wouldnt be too bad on the macros either
i'd probably have it with lettuce, tomato and salsa,
i'd probably have it with lettuce, tomato and salsa,
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After last week's announcement that Ashton Kutcher would replace Charlie Sheen, many have buzzed about the "Punk'd" actor's odds of being a good fit.
But, at last night's CBS party in New York, it looked like the 33-year-old actor was fitting in just fine, arriving to the event with "Men" co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones
Co-star Jon Cryer was pleased to add Kutcher to the cast, but had one small complaint: "The question that I have to ask is, 'Did you have to get the tall guy? Really?'" he joked.
Kutcher is equally excited to forge a new chapter in his career, and said he was overwhelmed by supporters sending him a kind work via email or Twitter.
"You'd almost think I won the lottery or something, which I kind of did," he told Us Weekly.
"I've got the best job in show business, and I am ecstatic about that."
But how, you ask, will they incorporate Kutcher into the show?
CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said that series creator Chuck Lorre has "cooked up something fabulous" for Ashton's "manly men" integration, but that viewers will have to wait until the fall to see what those plans are.
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