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Conceivably it expands with the speed of light. I do not know, but curious, if there is an answer. At what velocity, does our universe expand?
The rate of expansion of the universe (the fact that all objects are receding from each other and more so if they're farther away from each other) is given by the Hubble constant $H_0= 69.32 ± 0.80 (km/s)/Mpc$ 1
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On the y axis you have the velocity with which the object is receding from us and on the x axis the current distance in a common astrophysical unit called Megaparsec (parallax of one arc-second $1\text{pc} \approx 3.26$ light yrs).
the discrepancy circled in blue is due to the galaxies having additional internal motions on top of their receding due to expansion. The galaxies measured there are (as the label says) part of the virgo cluster. The internal motion will induce a Doppler shift that will influence the overall redshift of the galaxy
1: According 20th Dec 2012 the Hubble constant, as measured by NASA's Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP)
The recessional velocity is given by Hubble's Law and it's proportional to the proper distance from the observer to the object (galaxy or other distant object):
$$v=H_0 D$$
where $H_0$ is Hubble's constant.
As you can see, the recessional velocity beyond a certain distance, known as the Hubble distance, can be much greater than the speed of light (in vacuum). This does not violate the relativity because the recession is not a movement through the space, it's the expansion of the space itself, between the objects.
For more details check the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble%27s_law
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On the half-mile boardwalk winding through a forest, you'll quickly come to the reason for the Center's name. The forest is filled with gumbo limbo trees, distinguished by their flaky red bark. This tree is native to South Florida (the Center wages a vigorous campaign to keep non-native vegetation out), and it has a wonderful propensity, when branches fall off, to fertilize the area around it – thus supplying more gumbo limbos for the future.
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In you're wandering through the forest, keep a sharp lookout for grayish soil where the trees seem cleared away. These are ancient Indian "middens" – basically trash piles dating back as much as 10,000 years, and filled with fossilized sea turtle bones, oysters and conchs.
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A research center staffed by students from nearby Florida Atlantic University concentrates on studies of South Florida's cherished – and endangered – sea turtles.
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"The Nature Center was started by a high school marine science teacher named Gordon Gilbert in the early 70s," said Dr. Kirt Rusenko, Marine Conservationist at the Center. "Where others saw just empty scrubland here, he had a vision of a thriving nature center that would bring the community together. Now, we have 120,000 visitors a year. And Gordon Gilbert still sits on the board of directors."
The sea turtles are the stars of the show here. There's a conservation and research program, and a hospital for turtles that have been ravaged by disease, or mangled by fishing lines or, more commonly, sharks. It's poignant to come in close contact – as you will – with the patients here, many of whom are missing a limb or part of their shells.
These giant turtles – Loggerheads, Leatherbacks and Greens – have been coming ashore here for ages to lay their eggs, from March through October. As far back as 1977, the City of Boca Raton enacted a lighting ordinance to protect the turtles, which can become disoriented by city lights, causing them to wander off the beach and into harm's way. Five miles of beach across the street from Gumbo Limbo are protected nesting grounds.
In the FAU Research Center here, college students conduct ocean and climate studies and keep careful logs of growth and migration patterns in a facility with hundreds of newly hatched sea turtles. It's important because mother turtles don't have a bonding connection with their young. Once the hatchlings are out, the mother's gone. And that may help explain – along with predators such as foxes or sharks – why only one of every 10,000 hatchlings makes it to adulthood.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center stages "Turtle Walks" three times weekly, during which you can see nesting loggerheads. In 2012, some 994 Loggerheads, 116 Greens and 35 Leatherbacks had been hatched by the end of the season in late-October. The few that make it to adulthood may live as long as 100 years. Gumbo Limbo can track them, too, by attaching satellite tags fueled by solar cells.
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So this is basically a story about how after Bella saves Edward she still leaves him. This story is about Edward taking his revenge on Bella, but Bella's already dead, how can he do that? Bella's daughter, Jamie, will have to pay the price. Will Jamie ever ovcome Edward or will she be haunted her entire life?
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AN: I know I haven't updated in forever. I've decided this will not be a frequently updated story. I apologize for the inconvenience but when I first made this story I had no idea what I was doing with it.. I was just kind of playing with the idea of it so I've been having a lot of writer's block's and such. But please don't let this stop you from reading my story; I will try my best to finish this story!! Now please enjoy Chapter 6~~
I crumple the note up in my pocket unsure of what else I could do. I take a mental note to ask Em who the 'King of all ages' is. I quietly walk into the house to meet the rest of the Cullen's hoping the rest aren't as scary as Alice.
"Hi," I smile walking into the house. Everyone looks at me with different expressions. Anger, annoyance, dismissal, caring..
"I am Carlisle, the head of this family. This is my wife Esme, my son Jasper, and my daughter Rosalie." He nods stepping forward to shake my hand.
"Pleasure to meet you," I nod standing slightly behind the Emmett overwhelmed with the amount of vampires in the room.
"Listen you! Don't think you can prance in her and just ask for help! You stole my brother and my husband! You deserve to die!" Rosalie shouts looking with me with such coldness it makes me wonder if looks could really kill. I feel a slight chill run up my spine as she continues to stare me down.
"I never knew," I whisper staring at the ground as if it were the most interesting thing in the world. "I never knew Em was married. If I knew, if I knew he had such a life outside of me I wouldn't have-I wouldn't have let him stay with me!"
"Enough!" Emmett yells looking at everyone with a murderous look in his eyes. I take a step back fearing Emmett for the first time in my life. "I went to visit Bella and when I saw she had a kid I realized she needed my help! So don't blame Jame, don't ever blame Jame."
"Emmett!" Rose shouts with a look of pure hurt on her face.
"I'm sorry," I whisper shaking my head staring at the faces of this family. When I was very young my mother used to tell me of these magical people, the Cullens. She used to tell me stories of their family and how great they were. But as I stand her in front of the people I've envied for so many years I can't help but feel responsible.
The family that is standing before me does not seem like the happy family that my mother told me about so many times before. They seem so broken and hurt and lost and I can't help but feel that everything is my entire fault. I do a sharp turn ready to leave.
"Jame! Where are you going?" Em shouts grabbing my wrist.
"I'm leaving. Everything is my entire fault. I've taken you away from your family and now your family is broken. I just can't do this to you anymore Em!"
"Jame." I shake my head refusing to let him change my mind. I shake his hand off mine, I know he could hold my wrist forever but somehow he lets me go.
"Good-bye Em. Thank you, for everything," I whisper holding back the tears that so want so badly to escape. I close my eyes wishing so badly that I didn't have to say good-bye to Emmett. He's my best friend, my brother, the only person I know. I don't want him to say good-bye but if I can't keep doing this to him. I'm done hurting him.
I quickly turn to leave wishing that he wouldn't follow me. But yet as I wish to let him go a part of me still yearns for him to follow after me. Am I so selfish after all? For the man who gave me everything I cannot give him freedom? I thought monsters only existed in red eyed ones but somehow I've become that monster and yet I still have these stupid brown eyes. I am the monster.
AN: I know this isn't as well written as the other chapter.. *Sob sob* And I'm sorry for that and I also apologize for this short chapter. I think so far this is my worst chapter.. I'm so sorry!! Nonetheless I hope you enjoyed the update? Comment? ^__^
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Okay guys! So my lovely readers I would like to thank you all for taking the time to read my story. Trust me, you guys mean a lot to me! :)) I love getting feedback and seeing people actually enjoy my story! :D You guys are seriously awesome. Now I wanted to update another chapter but I'm on writer's block. :I I know what I'm going to do but I want you're opinion on some stuff!
First: Do you think I should bring her dad back? I was thinking of having Jamie's dad back and I have an idea how but the only problem is I don't know who to make the dad! I never thought of that when I originally created this story. >./p>
Second: Should I have Jamie be in a relationship eventually? Or does that not seem to fit well with this story. I was thinking she could be in a relationship with Alec. But then I thought that was odd. What do you guys think? If not then I'll just have them be good friends? (Haha, friendzone them. -.^ Jkjk!)
Feedback is loved. I want to continue the story but I just need some help! Thanks bunches guys!
Chapter 7
AN: Update Wooh Hah! I would just like to say thank you to all my readers. I really love it when I know people are actually reading my story and LIKING it! That brings me great joy. :DD Oh, but on a side note. No one responded to my Important notice *sigh* I can't go very far into my story without your help! So please leave a comment on what you think so I can play around with some ideas. Thanks all! They really do help me bunches! :D
Walking by myself in the middle of the night I can't find the urge to care. I should be afraid of my life, I should be afraid Edward could pop out, out of nowhere but I'm not. I simply do not care. So what if I die? What do I have to live for?
Lying down on an empty park bench I close my eyes feeling the rain drops drip on my face. I curl up in a ball warming myself up to the cold rain. What do I have to live for?
Suddenly Alice's small figure pops into my mind. Alice? I close my eyes trying to get my thoughts straight. Why have I remembered Alice? Alice? The note. Alice. The note!
I sit up sharply from the bench. The note! I pull it out of my pocket covering it from the rain.
Where should I start? I suppose since you are reading this I have finally met you, Jamie Swan. I know all of this may seem confusing to you as it was to me. But that cannot be helped for the time being. I'm truly sorry for the horrors you are about to endure. But I want you to remember a few choice words.
You're mother had probably taught you that gold eyes are marked as your guardian and red eyes are evil beings. That is not always true, don't assume things, okay?
Second your savior will be the king of all ages. You must head out of this country to the man who controls us all.
And at last however things may seem it may not be the way it is.
I know all my words here don't make any sense to you now but it will eventually. I just hope you'll be alive to understand.
I need to know the truth. All my life I've been ignorant to everything that has happened. All my life I just stood by and let everyone do the work for me. Not anymore. I need to find out the truth. I need to know what in my past has made everything the way it is today.
I don't care if I die in the process. I don't care if I hurt myself. I don't care what happens; I will do anything to find out the truth. And the only way to do that is to visit the King of All Ages. Who could that possibly be?
King of all ages? The Volturi are very powerful. They rule the world! They're the king of the vampires. If the Volturi would chose to one day kill all the humans in existence he would get away with it. They hold the secrets to the world Jame. My mother's voice rings in my head. I close my eyes sharply pained by the memory. I forgot how much I really miss my mom.
"No time to remorse Jamie," I mutter to myself. "You have to be strong. You have to find out the truth. Get your head in the game! You need to find out the truth, if only for mother. You need to stop being a baby, grow up. Come on Jame."
Volturra, I decide. That's where I have to go.
Hopping onto the first plane out of there I realize I have no idea what I'm doing. I'd somehow managed to tap into Emmett's bank account and was able to get on a plane. I do feel guilty though, because, yet again, I'm taking advantage of Emmett. It feels like I can't do anything on my own, which is true.
"Ma'am, would you like some peanuts?" A lady asks giving me a tight smile.
"I'll have to pass, thank you though," I nod turning my head away. Suddenly feeling cold I wrap my arms around myself.
"Cold? Of course you would be, you know how stupid it is to be dripping wet in the middle of winter?" A voice the man next to me laughs.
"I never asked for your opinion," I mutter looking up at his face angrily. My body fills with alarm as I look into his eyes. Blood red eyes. I grip the end of my seat tightly not knowing what to do. I can't die, not yet. I haven't found out the truth.
The man leans in right next to my neck the feel of his fangs lingering on my skin. This is it. I'm about ready to scream when I hear a dry chuckle come from. "Relax," he laughs. "I can't kill you, not out here, there are too many witnesses. Besides, I've been ordered to bring you to Aro, safely."
There's something about the way he says safely that scares me shitless. I'm about to run because despite his words his eyes still bother me. I'm about to book it but then remember Alice's words to me not too long ago. Not all of us with golden eyes are good and not all of those with red eyes should be deemed evil. I close my eyes tightly forcing myself to relax into my seat.
"Huh," he mutters. I open my eyes at the sound of his voice, my body alert. "I would have expected you to run by now. I expected you to be afraid, knowing who you're mother is."
"I am afraid of you," I whisper looking at him. "But I trust you."
"Ambitious," he nods with a sick smile on his face. "I like that. The names Alec, I'm here to take you to meet Aro, the king."
"Aro," I whisper closing my eyes. This is it, it's now or never, and I'm not turning back.
AN: Sooo. I think Alec is OOC. Sorry about that guys. I don't think he's going to get in character.. at all.. And this is mainly because I read Twilight a LONG time ago and I can't really seem to remember all of the details. So if my information is off or anything like that, please, feel free to correct me. If I can, I will fix my mistakes but again, there is no guarantee I can. ALSO! I know I said it at the beginning of the chapter but I cannot stress this enough! I really need people to comment their opinions on how it should go down. I need your opinions in my IMPORTANT I put a while back ago. Well, that's all, sorry for ranting guys, I hope you enjoyed the Chapter.
This is amazing!! please update soon, I can't wait
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i really like this story and can't wait to read your next update!
Thanks. I'll try to get it up soon. ^.^ By the way. do you haven any suggestions for that Important notice I had? :)
Chapter 8
"Get up," a voice mutters pulling me out of my slumber. I open my eyes alerting myself to my surroundings.
"We're here already?" I question stretching out with a tired yawn.
"No," he laughs dryly "I woke you up because you're just so damn interesting awake." I roll my eyes and shake my head. Sarcasm definitely noted.
"Ha-ha, very funny."
"Thanks," he laughs giving me a sly smile. "I try." When he gives me a sideways glance I can't help but smile back. I mentally curse myself for smiling. Damn it. It's really no time to be smiling, this is serious. I have to… What the hell am I doing again?
"You look troubled," he laughs placing a hand on the small of my back. "Have you forgotten what you came here for?"
"Shut up," I mutter pushing his hand away. He gives me a hearty laugh but holds up his hands in mock surrender. "I'm obviously here to find out the truth."
"The truth?" He questions quirking an eyebrow look honestly confused.
"Yeah, why else would I be here?" I question getting off of the plane after him. He probably knows where he's going so I'll just follow him.
"Dunno." He replies shaking his head. "Aro said you wanted to join the guards."
I stop dead in my tracks. "The guards?" I shout. He turns around and looks at me questionly.
"Yeah, you know the guards that guards the Volturi? Why else would you come here?" He replies staring at me.
"I just.." I stop and think for a moment and realize I'm thoroughly at a loss for words. Why am I here? I merely acted on an impulse. I hopped on the first plane out after reading a letter from a girl I barely met. How could I be sure she was trustworthy? And besides that I'm not even entirely sure what she wanted me to do here!
"Humans," he mutters shaking his head. "They're all so stupid."
I look up at him fiercely. "Do not even call me stupid!" I shout stamping my foot down.
"Ooh look, stupid and tempered. Hah." I chomp my mouth shut and stare at him hard. I want to shout every foul word possible at him, but I can't. I can't because he's right. I don't know what I'm doing. I have no idea what I'm doing. I came here on a stupid whim and that's all it was.
Suddenly, without my permission, my eyes begin to tear up. I try and blink back the tears but the damage is already done, I'm crying. And not just crying, no, I'm also sobbing into hysteria. What's wrong with me? I don't understand. I can't understand. I don't know. Alec's right, I'm just a stupid, short tempered human.
"Hey," I hear Alec's soft voice whisper. I keep my head down refusing to taunt me any further. "Let's go."
"What?" I ask wiping away the tears that I've shed. I look up and see him already walking far ahead of me. I quickly run to catch up not wanting to get lost in the unknown.
"What are you doing?" I question once I catch up. What am I supposed to say? I feel utterly stupid for the standing there minutes ago crying in front of him like an idiot. What did I expect? For him to console me and tell me it's alright? For him to hug me and give me all the answers? I shake my head, Nonsense. He's a vampire, an emotionless, human eating vampire.
"You want to know the truth, right?" He asks after a long moment of silence. At first I don't say anything, too shocked that he's even talking after that.
"Uh, yeah," I manage.
"Well come on then." He replies grabbing my hand and leading me into a tall building. "If its one thing I do know, it's that Aro hasn't failed me before. So maybe, he could help you too."
I look at him shocked because on his face is a smile. It's not a smirk, nor is it a lousy half smile, no, it's a full on smile. I can't help but feel my chest flutter a little bit. I smile back and follow his lead. Maybe Alec's isn't as heartless as I thought, maybe I spoke to soon.
"But don't go crying in front of him too, spaz," he laughs giving me a smirk. I roll my eyes at him.
Or maybe not.
AN: Yay another chapter! Hehe, I think this story is really coming along nicely. Or that's what I think but I'm probably biased.. Anyways, I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, even though it's like two in the morning and it's really short... Yeah… I had fun writing out Alec's character. I have a feeling he's way OOC but you know what? I like him like this. xD
Uh, also I'm not exactly sure what the Volturi's place looks like.. I haven't read the book in a while and I can't remember the description so I'm so sorry if I'm way off, please feel free to correct me. Other than that, I hope you all enjoyed another update! Leave a comment and tell me what you think? They really help! :D
still a wonderful read and waiting patiently for the next chapter
Thanks for waiting so patiently! (: I'm actually trying to write the next chapter right now! It'll hopefully be up soon!!
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My video is wrong and I apologize for that. What Ogden and Napolitano in my video were referring to was gun-running, not gun-walking. I mistakenly conflated the two of them. Gun-Walking to be clear is the weapons we allowed into Mexico that were never traced – the 2k weapons that turned up into the hands of the Cartel, one of which was used in Brian Terry's death.
While I'm sure that the announcement in March 2009 was likely the beginning of Fast and Furious under the guise of Project GunRunner, this video below doesn't prove that and thus I have deleted it.
I'll try harder to not conflate these two in the future.
This is something I put together from a March 2009 press conference where gun walking/tracing was announced not only as an issue very important to the president, but directed by the president in conjunction with Attorney General Eric Holder:
Now we know why Obama issued executive privilege this morning to keep Holder from having to release documents about Fast and Furious.
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"Mr. Fjestad has a very interesting take on things," said Executive Producer John Popp. "But we're talking about a guy who's life revolves around the value of firearms, so how can he help but be interest."
Described as a nonstop and continuous firearms research project, the Blue Book of Gun Values is the the standards for firearm dealers, appraisers and collectors. While on Curator's Corner, he shares his thoughts on the possible effect of potential legislation coming down the pike.
"Once anti-gun legislation is enacted or consumers start focusing on the threat of a potential gun ban, then fear and greed enter the marketplace. Fear of impending anti-gun legislation makes consumers want and potentially overpay for something that's normally not on their shopping list. Greed makes them buy more than one."
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Farmers who recently planted corn and soybeans should be on the lookout for crusting soil, which can prevent proper corn and soybean emergence. Here's a look at several recommendations for identifying and managing crust when you see it.
Recently planted fields that have experienced significant rain and subsequent drying can be at risk, Iowa State University Extension says. Other factors that contribute to crusting include intensive tilling and limited residue cover. As a result, uneven crop emergence can occur.
Several Nebraska ag specialists are reporting crusting issues via Twitter.
"Watch out for crusting soil surfaces," writes Samuel Schmidt, crop consultant, Servi-Tech, Inc. in Oakland, Neb. "A two leaf delay on 50% of the stand can result in a 17% yield loss."
As crusting begins, growers are using water as one solution.
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Toronto at Winnipeg
Optimism is high in Winnipeg. A new head coach, new quarterback and new attitude to start the 2014 season. But I am not sure if they have the personnel yet to compete at the highest level consistently. And come Thursday Night, they do have to compete against a quarterback in Ricky Ray that completed 77 per cent of his passes last year and had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 21-to-2. Drew Willy for Winnipeg is a complete unknown, so an immense advantage at quarterback for Toronto. Both teams are also unknown on defense. Can the Argos be dominate as a four man pass rush team, dropping eight into coverage? In Winnipeg, can Gary Etcheverry create game-changing pressure all night long or, through preparation, the Argo starting 12 be able to find opportunity all night long? Final point; there is also a special teams return advantage with Chad Owens over any returner in Winnipeg. The Bombers will have to play a near perfect game to win, while the Argos just need to stay calm in tough a atmosphere to win.
Week 1, Game 1 - Argos over Bombers.
Montreal at Calgary
Both teams looked dreadful in their respective last exhibition games and normally I would not consider that an issue because they are exhibition games, But, Troy Smith was physically inaccurate with his passes and the combination of Drew Tate and Bo Levi Mitchell were no more efficient. Pure football logic says both teams will have better quarterback play working with the starters in preparation throughout the week and a repeat of last week's performances should not happen. This one should be either a single touchdown win or even only a field goal, and I do like Calgary to create the win. Excellent special teams battle Saturday afternoon at McMahon Stadium. Larry Taylor, the former Stampeder on one side for Montreal, against Jock Sanders - the best free agent pick up of 2014, a former rider and presently a Stampeder.
Calgary by no more than 6 -- maybe only 3.
Edmonton at B.C.
I think Edmonton may be a better team now then as the team back in October. Chris Jones ran a tough training camp and as a first year head coach it always is. To obtain early positive results, it should be. By the time Saturday turns into Sunday, we will get a much clearer picture of Eskimo football. Now, in BC Kevin Glen will be fine and even though they are young upfront, he should stay upright though the game. I really think the strength of BC will be the front seven on defense. Eric Taylor at one defensive tackle is underrated and Khalif Mitchell at the other with be effective. I think BC can make Edmonton one dimensional and create enough second and longs to win. Mike Reilly will be protected this year through design and personnel, but in a home opener, I like BC to win in the 4th.
Lions over Eskimos.
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The best game of Week 1, yet tough game for the Ticats to win in the opening week. I do not underestimate Hamilton. Last year, after five games they were 1-4 and by the end of the season had gone through 88 players and 57 different starters. Last year was about evaluating and molding and yet they made it to the Grey Cup. Kent Austin has a plan and you saw it develop as the season progressed. Last Thursday, seeing Zack Collaros was impressive. He has excellent in and out of pocket movement and is a thicker player than I thought - important because you know he will run. Hamilton will not start the season 1-4 this year and will not go through 88 players and 57 starters this year. But, I do think they will begin O-1. The single-biggest issue for Saskatchewan is who is the running back to replace Cory Sheets. That may not be decided until mid-season but they have to find one. Until the do, the strength of the Riders is a well-established offensive line and a winning quarterback that is coming off an excellent playoff run. Who will replace Kory Sheets, who will replace Weston Dressler and who will replace Craig Butler? All important questions to be answered. I do not expect either team to dominate but I do expect the best fans in CFL football to show up and make a difference.
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Solving the Wasatch Front's winter smog just got harder — at least on paper.
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In fact, Utah County needs to cut its wintertime pollution by another 20 percent, and a five-county area around the Salt Lake Valley needs to reduce emissions by 10 percent more to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's health-based standards.
And that's on top of tons and tons of pollution that's already averted in the Utah Division of Air Quality's six-year plan.
"As you can see," said the air-quality division's PM2.5 guru, Bill Reiss, "we still have a ways to go."
The state's scientists and engineers have been working for three years to meet the EPA's limits for episodes of PM2.5 — microscopic soot from exhaust that mixes with other pollutants to make even more pollution that gets trapped in Utah's mountain basins during periods of high atmospheric pressure.
The pollution causes health problems, which range from the irritating — scratchy eyes and throats — to the dangerous — attacks that send asthmatics to hospitals and trigger premature death from heart and lung conditions.
And it was bad enough last winter to prompt three rallies on Utah's Capitol Hill during the inversion-choked legislative session and to garner "F" grades from the American Lung Association.
New data revealed Wednesday showed that, in order to reach the EPA's 2019 target level of 52 tons of pollution on a typical winter day, Utah County will have to cut another 10 tons of emissions. And the Salt Lake County area, which also includes parts of Box Elder, Tooele, Davis and Weber counties, will have to find a way to eliminate another 22 tons of pollution to reach a 227-ton target.
That's twice more than was expected in Utah County and nearly five times as much in the five-county area compared with the estimates air-quality officials tallied in December, when plans were originally due at the EPA.
The reason the estimates are so different is the computer model EPA is requiring state regulators to use is not well-suited to Utah's unusual pollution profile and also because the state has had time since December to add more data to the computer calculations, as the EPA has required.
Dave McNeill, who oversees the state's pollution-plan effort, told the Air Quality Board on Wednesday that the easy pollution cuts — from industrial smokestacks — were made a long time ago, and now the state is making an unprecedented effort to reduce emissions from everyday activities and from vehicles, which account for around 57 percent of the state's winter pollution problem.
Regulators already have imposed restrictions on exhaust from grills and fumes from auto-body shops. New standards are even in place for the pollution released by consumer products like window spray and hair spray.
And everyone is affected, McNeill said.
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Whether you have youngins or are just young at heart, there's a good chance you've been anticipating the premiere of the family-friendly tale Mirror Mirror. This modern twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, stars Julia Roberts and Lily Collins (daughter of musician Phil Collins) and opens in theaters today.
Directed by Tarsem Singh, this film follows Roberts, the evil Queen, as she retells the legendary story of Snow White from her villainous point of view. If you're down with dwarfs, Prince Charming, and amazingly gorgeous costumes, Mirror Mirror might be right up your alley.
Will this contemporary remake live up to the Brothers Grimm original or the Disney classic? Well, the movie reviews are in! So let's hear what the critics have to say ...
Christy Lemire, Associated Press:
Julia Roberts chews up the scenery and spits it back out again with great brio in her first truly villainous role as the evil Queen in Mirror Mirror ... Roberts rules her at every turn, even when she flashes that iconic smile in cruel fashion. She seems to be reveling in playing a role that's such a departure.
Manohla Dargis, New York Times:
Ms. Roberts, Ms. Collins, and Armie Hammer, as Prince Alcott, look as pretty as fairy-book illustrations, but their performances are similarly one dimensional, as if they had been art directed into place instead of cut loose.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times:
This is not a faithful retelling of the versions by the Brothers Grimm or Walt Disney, but neither is it a satire, nor much of a story in its own right. But it's great to look at.
Linda Holmes, NPR:
It's not reinventing anything, it's not awards bait, and it's not trying to become your favorite movie of all time. It's a clever, luscious-looking fairy tale you really can take kids to — no allegedly family-friendly snot-and-fart humor here — and a bundle of high style and sharp wit and terrific performances for yourself.
Sheri Linden, LA Times:
This Snow White (Lily Collins) can get gussied up with the best of them, but she also holds her own in a fencing duel. And — hello, switcheroo — she rescues a prince in distress.
Ty Burr, Boston Globe:
But if this isn't the single most irritating performance of Roberts's career, I'd be hard-pressed to name what is.
Wow, so it sounds like the artistry and visuals are breathtaking and at least some critics think Julia Roberts is pretty good at being bad -- plus, this is good, clean family fun with a not-so-stereotypical twist, too. At the very least, Mirror Mirror could make for a swell weekend outing -- with popcorn.
Here's the Mirror Mirror trailer:
Will you be seeing Mirror Mirror this weekend?
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I just can't get excited to go see this movie so I probably will wait until it's out on Redbox. Now, Snow White and the Huntsman is one I can't wait for.
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This just looks cheesy. I really can't wait to see Snow White and the Huntsman!
So...are there two snow white movies coming out? Kind of odd.
We saw it today and L-O-V-E-D it! Julia was fabulous as the wicked step-mother queen. It was a treat watching her be evil. The dwarves were fun. Nathan Lane as the put-upon, ring-kissing Brighton was too funny!
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CHICAGO (WTAQ) - The best chance of keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes would be to install a series of dam-type structures on Chicago area waterways.
That's according to a new study released Wednesday.
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Earlier this month, the Army Corps of Engineers spelled out eight options for keeping Asian carp away. They would take up to 18 years at a cost of up $25 billion.
At a recent public hearing in Milwaukee, environmentalists said the government does not have 18 years to get something done -- and the challenge is much more urgent.
Wednesday's study showed that a physical separation of the water links between Lake Michigan and the carp-infested Mississippi River would have the most success. It could prevent 95 to 100 percent of carp from entering the Great Lakes.
A series of electronic barriers like the one west of Chicago are the next likeliest to succeed, at 85 to 95 percent. The report also said a combination of bubbles, strobe lights, and noise-makers would be 75 to 95 percent effective.
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Usain Bolt -- the world's fastest man -- put on his finest lederhosen to celebrate Oktoberfest with friends in Munich today.
F that
The Wurstfest in New Braunfels TX is a lot more fun
Hey TMZ, Jesse Owens already showed up Hitler in 1936. And Hitler was alive then to see it.
"15 is my limit on schnitzengrüben!!"
Completely unfair to the German people......
Man , you are really reaching aren't you Boys!....Ant Stirrers extraordinaire.....
Now if that cute pic ain't a perfect scenario setup for a Blacks & Blondes porno, then Tiger's wood is as petrified as his golf career.
Mein Gott! What a pointless, ignorant and intolerant article!
Hitler's worst nightmare was the Russians marching into Berlin!
Oktoberfest is a Bavarian tradition since 1810, which has nothing to do with Hitler, an Austrian, or Nazis!
I recommend you pull this article and apologize!
Harvey likes to instigate christians against Christians if you haven't noticed.
Harvey is writing a book on the history of TMZ but a warning: every second page has a story on Lindsay Lohan and there are several hundred ads sprinkled throughout telling you how you can make a "fortune" on the internet.
Hitler claimed that Jews instigated war and were trouble makers.
I'm sorry Harvey but this race baiting article seems to be proving his point.
Aren't you proud?
The Germans made one small little mistake in the middle of the last century and you guys keep busting their balls over it.
(before you click on 'hate' realize that this was a joke)
Awesome. Makes you wish the demon was still around to see what's going on with his beloved Aryan frauleins since he's been gone. Burn in hell Hitler.
What a stupid news story
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Americans are educated in a system that advertises the American dream, as a person working hard and making money for his family. A succesfull family is portrayed as being that of a couple working their butts off to buy what they most desire. Do you feel that in our american dream, we have been thaught to make a living more than we have been thaught to make a life? We can work long hours and make more money , but have we learned to enjoy precious moments, our family, and overall our life?
ok another scenario,What would you rather choose, if you have both love for your family, but are equally passionate for your work. It happens to very few people. The people that it does happen to though, are the people who might be passionate about a certain thing or subject doesn't necessarilly mean that their focus is only money. Besides having their families as motivation, these people also have a genuine love for the work they do, and are motivated to either make a difference in their field, and sometimes can't manage to balance both family and work. I guess that it all comes down to every individual, like you said only I can answer myself. Thanks for the answers.
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Nov 4 2013: Good morning from California Niloofar. I've thought about your question.....my only recommendation is to Equire deeply and patiently into the nature of Yourself. Move beyond the mere concepts and ideas that you have formulated by way of memories and past experiences. You will find out who you truly are and then you will realize that you are the student in life and you are the teacher in life.....as is everyone else. KNOW THYSELF
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More fragmentation. Great.
Three articles on WSJ about the same Facebook story! Are the Bankers that desperate to hype Facebook? Well, just like WSJ, we repeat our comment too
Hmm….. mobile 'strategy' is not working, people are not clicking on those ads…. what to do, what to do…
Idea! Let's bribe the phone makers to make Facebook a 'bloatware'! You can't get rid of it, it will be part of the phone OS, and it will always keep hitting you with fresh gossip from your friends, …. and the moment you click on it to see your gossip, pow! Zuckerberg will Zuck you with 'ads'! ( I sometimes get my Zs and Fs mixed up).
Facebook is fast becoming the scourge of modern society. Women and poor people will probably be more likely to buy Facebook subsidized HTC phones, mostly in third-world countries, … and Coca Cola and other high-profit-margin brands will pay the subsidy. As Television loses popularity, Facebook is fast replacing the idiot-box for poor and not so intelligent people. Women, who are more addicted to gossip, are going to be bombarded by ads for c rap that they shouldn't buy.
But hey, -people can't do without their daily gossip, … so getting Zucked by Zuckerberg is probably their choice
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by Jordan B. Peterson. New York, Routledge, 1999, 469 pp., $80.00.
Jordan Peterson has written a large book with even greater ambition. His stated goal is to "explain the meaning of history" (p. 459). His premise is that all cultures (except the West) construct history as myth rather than empirical fact, and the meaning of history (and meaning itself) cannot derive solely from fact. This work, representing a career-long quest, evolved from a crisis he experienced as a young man. Raised in a family "under the protective auspices…of the Christian Church," he abandoned his spiritual roots and passionately sought a remedy for the "general social and political insanity and evil of the world" (p. xv). Specifically, he could not understand the nuclear arms race. "What could possibly justify the threat of total destruction?" As did his prototype Carl Jung, he dreamed in response to his crisis and from his dreams gradually came to believe that he discovered something unique (p. 459). From this discovery he drew his maps of meaning, ranging from neurobiology through Western philosophy and theology to Eastern religions.
Peterson's maps are actually one map with variations. The gap between what is and what should be is bridged by the question, "How should we act?" Myth portrays what is known to be and what should be and how to transition one into the other by way of the grammatical structure of transformational mythology, a narrative of a journey through life. In other words, myth tells us how we should act. Herein lies the crux of Peterson's theory. Belief, that which both explains (gives meaning to) history and provides direction for us, is at once determinant and conditional. It can be disrupted because it is finite. It survives because it is malleable. Anomalous information from the unknown (or chaos) challenges our existing beliefs and therefore cries for reinterpretation. Myth accommodates anomalous information of necessity, and therein lies its strength. Myth represents the eternal unknown (nature, creation, and destruction), the eternal known (culture, tyranny, and protection), and the eternal knower (the process that mediates between the known and the unknown). The knower is personified in the hero, the knight who slays the dragon of chaos (think St. George). From the struggle of the hero at the boundary of order and chaos comes maturity in the form of individuality, Peterson's Holy Grail.
How does this "map" to the person in the street (for Peterson, the middle-class businessman)? He or she progresses from explicitness to implicitness, from father and husband, mother and wife, through capitalist personality/American personality, onward to the Judeo-Christian personality, and ultimately to the exploratory hero. Read Jung here, a progression from the personal to transpersonal, from individual to shared. Therefore, the Holy Grail of individuality must be tempered by the absolute "out there." To achieve individuality, chaos must be progressively "mapped" into meaning through an ever-evolving spirituality grounded in mythic narrative.
Confused? Doing justice to this tome in a two-paragraph synopsis is impossible, so my summary must tantalize at best and probably will bewilder. This is not a book to be abstracted and summarized. Rather, it should be read at leisure (although it is anything but light reading) and employed as a stimulus and reference to expand one's own maps of meaning. I plan to return to Peterson's musings and mapping many times over the next few years.
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