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Harnessing Observations and Data about our EarthPosted byon July 18, 2014 at 9:23 AM EDT
Today, the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) released a National Plan for Civil Earth Observations that aims to maximize the value of observations collected by Federal agencies of the Earth's land surfaces, oceans, and atmosphere. The Plan is a blueprint for future Federal investments in and strategic partnerships to advance Earth observing systems that help protect life and property, stimulate economic growth, maintain homeland security, and advance scientific research and public understanding.
Americans and people around the world benefit from Earth-observations data every day. Have you ever used your smartphone to get a weather forecast? Turned on the TV to check beach conditions? Read a newspaper or magazine article describing the relationship of extreme weather events to climate change? These services are driven by Earth-observations collected by the Federal Government, which are made routinely available to app-developers, news and weather organizations, mapping services, the scientific community, and the general public.
The U.S. Government is among the world's largest providers of Earth observations—including data and measurements collected from complex networks of satellites, ocean buoys, stream gauges, human surveys, and a host of other sophisticated systems.
The Plan released today lays out Federal priorities and supporting actions to manage Earth observation systems through routine assessments, improved data management, interagency planning, and international collaboration. These steps will ensure continued provision of, and enhanced access to, high-impact Earth observation data to support public services, the monitoring of climate and land surface changes, and fundamental scientific research and technology innovation.Learn more about Energy and Environment
Opening Up Data to Spur Innovation & Economic GrowthPosted byon July 15, 2014 at 2:28 PM EDT
During his July 3rd visit to local tech incubator 1776, President Obama met with RideScout, a start-up that uses open data from the Department of Transportation and local governments to power their smartphone app providing real-time transit updates for consumers, giving users information about local transportation options. Last month, during a tour of TechShop in Pittsburgh, the President talked about the importance of opening up government data to spur economic growth:
"[T]he federal government possesses incredible amounts of data. And one of the things that we've been doing a lot with the high-tech community is thinking about, with proper restrictions to protect privacy and so forth, are there ways for us to generate some of this big data that then ends up being the platform by which we can come up with applications on a smartphone."
Yesterday, the Department of Commerce released a report analyzing the economic value of government data, and how that data potentially guides trillions of dollars of investments each year. For example, the annual value of weather forecasts is $31.5 billion, an over six times return value from the $5.1 billion expended by the public and private sectors to produce the forecasts. Secretary Pritzker also announced that Commerce intends to hire a Chief Data Officer to organize and market its data resources to the American public and business community.
The President's Open Data Initiatives aren't just about opening up and improving government data – they are also focused on engaging with innovators, entrepreneurs, and the general public on the innovative use of the data in products and services to improve everyday lives and grow the economy. To engage existing and prospective users of open government data, showcase their progress, and get constructive feedback, the Administration has been holding a number of data-related events this year, including:Learn more about Technology
Vice President Biden: Use Open Data and Innovation to Help Americans Find JobsPosted byon July 11, 2014 at 5:34 PM EDT
Americans searching for good middle-class jobs struggle with a paradox: despite plenty of information available about the labor market, it can be challenging to get simple, useful answers to questions such as:
- What jobs are in demand, and which ones will be in demand in the future?
- What current job openings exist?
- What is the best way to get training and "skill up" into a better paying position?
To help job seekers, employers, and local policy makers better navigate labor market information, the Vice President and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) are issuing a call-to-action to improve the tools and services for Americans to more seamlessly access and navigate the job market.
So, on June 25th, 2014, more than 65 public and private sector innovators came together at the White House for the 21st Century Jobs Data Jam, a day-long workshop convened by the Office of the Vice President, OSTP, and the Departments of Labor and Commerce.
During the morning session, Vice President Joe Biden joined the technology leaders, design and user experience experts, and leading policymakers to challenge them to think about these problem at person-by-person level: how do we help real people find real jobs.
Funding What Works: The Importance of Low-cost Randomized Controlled TrialsPosted byon July 9, 2014 at 3:46 PM EDT
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President Obama has emphasized the importance of using rigorous evidence and evaluation to ensure that the government makes smart investments with taxpayer funds. A number of valuable Federal efforts have been launched in recent years under the umbrella of evidence-based policy, such as "tiered evidence" grant programs, Pay-for-Success initiatives, evaluation set-asides, Performance Partnership Pilots, and the establishment of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. A summary of these efforts is available in the evaluation chapter of the 2014 Economic Report of the President, and a more detailed discussion in the Performance and Management section of the President's budget.
Through assessments like low-cost randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the government can analyze data about the success of different programs, thus enabling more informed decisions when allocating funds to maximize the positive impact of these programs in areas such as healthcare, education, and childcare.
I sat down with Jon Baron, the president of the nonprofit, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, to hear about how RTCs work and how RTCs can help the government make better policy.
Announcing the White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative Demo DayPosted byon July 7, 2014 at 9:25 AM EDT
As Hurricane Arthur reminded us last week, hurricane season is underway. To help address the challenges that severe weather brings to our communities, today we are announcing a White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative Demo Day, which will take place on July 29 at the White House. This event will bring together technologists, entrepreneurs, and members of the disaster response community to showcase tools that will make a tangible impact in the lives of survivors of large-scale emergencies. The White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative was first launched by the Administration in the wake of Hurricane Sandy to find the most effective ways technology can empower survivors, first responders, and local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal government with critical information and resources.
This event is a follow-up to the preview the President received at his annual Hurricane Season Briefing. At the brief, the President viewed a demonstration of the "Lantern Live" mobile app, designed by Department of Energy Presidential Innovation Fellow Derek Frempong to enable survivors to report and access information on power outages, fallen power lines, and the availability of gas stations with fuel and powered pumps. Other presenters included representatives from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Orange County, Florida, who provided overviews of their mobile apps that assist residents before, during, and after emergencies. These apps help users develop their own emergency plans, receive emergency alerts, and access critical information, including evacuation routes, shelter locations, and ice and water distribution points.
The President recognizes what experience and research have repeatedly shown: citizen/survivors faced with emergencies seek information and take action to help themselves, their neighbors, and their communities to respond to and rebuild from a disaster. Passivity in the face of danger is almost non-existent. Historically, a large part, if not most of the initial sheltering, feeding, relief, rescue, and transport of victims to hospitals was carried out by survivors in and near the affected area. The Federal Government aims to enable, empower, and strengthen these survivor efforts in the wake of a disaster.
More than Ten Thousand Citizens Hack for Good at the Second-Annual National Day of Civic HackingPosted byon July 3, 2014 at 12:08 PM EDT
Open data empowers people and businesses, drives innovation, and makes possible what was previously impossible. Today's apps and websites use open data to make cities easier to move around, more sustainable, and more business friendly.
For the second year in a row, America's Civic Hackers, Mayors, and State and Federal government officials came together to participate in the National Day of Civic Hacking—the biggest gathering of civic hackers in the world. The event brings together technologists, entrepreneurs, developers, and citizens to unleash their tech skills to improve their communities and the governments that serve them. This year, 123 events were held in 103 cities in 13 countries across the world.
Inspired by the National Day of Civic Hacking, mayors across the country are stepping up and recognizing the tremendous benefits to opening up their city data. For instance, showing their support for the open data movement, in May Mayor Karl Dean signed the "Metro Government Open Data Executive Order" for the City of Nashville, while Councilmember Sittenfeld and Interim City Manager Stiles announced the City of Cincinnati's new open data policy.
Los Angeles is also leveraging open data and civic hacking. On May 31st, City of Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin and Chief Innovation Technology Officer Peter Marx joined us at City Hall to launch an open data portal for the City of Los Angeles. At the event, we met with over 400 Los Angeleno civic hackers who are building tools to leverage the City's newly released open data—including data sets on permits issued, incidence of traffic collisions, and 311 response times.Learn more about Technology
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Disappointed for the most part.
Some amazing acts, but I feel it's very underwhelming as a whole. Headliners and sub-headliners are great, the undercard is very mehhhhh. Hoping it grows on me a...
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Disappointed for the most part.
Some amazing acts, but I feel it's very underwhelming as a whole. Headliners and sub-headliners are great, the undercard is very mehhhhh. Hoping it grows on me a...
The Dodos are playing with Neko Case in Arizona. Would love to see them in the fields this year.
Also, posted this in another thread, and Drive-By-Truckers would be a perfect fit:...
Is The Fonda a GV venue? If so...
Drive-By Truckers -- 2014 Tour Dates
Fri Jan 31 Asheville NC Orange Peel - with T Hardy Morris
Sat Feb 01 Asheville NC Orange Peel - with Promise Land Sound...
Aren't the National playing LA a couple of weeks before the festival?
Have never heard of this before, but I guess we can count these bands out?
Shame, if so. Was really hoping Liars and Disappears would be there this year. Autolux and UMO would've been great too!...
ah fuck, that's my favourite of theirs. I hope they're still including it in their setlists.
Oh, I meant by popularity but I just realized that they're pretty fucking well known. Woops.
my friend who works for Bowery Presents told me that they're playing Coachella this year and that they're playing NYC in May
I just assumed it was bullshit, butttt....
Blouse are touring with Dum Dum Girls, but are they notable enough to be on Coachella's lineup?
For me, I'd LOVE to see Medicine play this year. I missed them when they came to Brooklyn and still...
Wye Oak is going on tour for their new album...
March 3 - Charlottesville, VA, The Southern
March 4 - Asheville, NC, The Orange Peel
March 5 - Saxapahaw, NC, Haw River Ballroom
March 7 -...
Also, Robyn and Royksopp are going on a joint tour... apparently it's a world tour too. would love to see Royksopp at Coachella.
no dates announced yet, just this:
Bummer. Looks like Cut Copy is out.
They just extended their tour and are in Europe for both weekends
doubting it, but would love this.
Bombay Bicycle Club said they'll be playing Coachella in their Reddit AMA. Not sure if they're dicking around or not, but sure.
Smallpools are playing with them too. They had a pretty decent year, so I'm sure we'll be seeing them too.
Add MS/MR to the rumoured. They're co-headlining Haim's tour, apparently.
Boy & Bear out?
Wednesday, March 19 — Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
Saturday, March 22 — Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy
Monday, March 24 — New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
Wednesday, March 26 —...
has Muse been discussed? they were just announced as the headliner for Lollapalooza Brazil.
aw, I hope he's just saying that.. with all the desert billboard promo stuff, I thought it'd be perfect.
also just remembered - last year I asked Phantogram's manager if they were playing...
I know Cut Copy and Empire of the Sun played in '11, but I would definitely be down for them returning. (since they're playing that festival in Bogota the week before)
Looks like you were right about Mogwai
Completely different band, I know, but I wonder if Travis will be playing. The last time they played was in '07 and they just released a new album, did a...
Wasn't there a change with the Horrors for weekend 2? or am I thinking of another festival?
They closed one of the tents at midnight, but I thought they played earlier for weekend two.
The Three O'Clock, Violent Femmes and The Make Up, of course.
It isn't exactly hard to see Thee Oh Sees live, but I don't think anyone should miss their set.
I'm sure most will say Passion Pit, but when I saw them at Osheaga, I was miserable. I felt like I was at some Kidz Bop cult show. Surrounded by 14 year olds singing along.
Palma Violets were...
New Order
but hoping that Sigur Ros are still somehow on stage at the end of their set.
Right here. Two of the main reasons I bought passes this year.
looked at the poster more...
metric vs. divine fits vs. japandroids
modest mouse vs. jello biafra vs. sparks
and beach house's set overlapping with yeah yeah yeahs / blur's overlapping...
there wasn't any significant set time changes between weekend 1 and weekend 2 last year, right?
I feel like there was something with The Horrors and Miike Snow that was changed, but I can't...
yeah, Sigur Ros vs. New Order bums me out so much. Hot Chip vs. Grizzly Bear too.
also, Tame Impala vs. Social Distortion, OMD vs. Nick Cave vs. The Faint on Sunday
same thing happened to me, but it's been over an hour. I have a weird unknown pending charge on my bank acct too.
I got weekend two tickets in the meantime and that charge appears as Coachella...
I got to the confirmation page and clicked 'check out' but the server crashed. weird thing is I have an unknown pending charge on my account, but I did not get an email confirmation about a possible...
it was kind of funny in the end. it kept crashing for me, so my friend tried for me and got two GA weekend 2 tickets immediately.
fuck Frontgate, but I'm glad I got them in the end. excited!
website keeps crashing! everytime I get to secure checkout, wtf?!
I am very, very fucking pissed. I went to secure checkout with two tickets in my cart and it crashed... and now I can't log back on. what the fuck?!
went to secure checkout and it crashed. lovely.
Can you only wait in line for one weekend?
Or am I better off spending 50 more and getting the shuttle bus combo (even though I won't end up using it)?
I don't really have a lot of money, but I've been going to Coachella for years and if...
I thought we'd be seeing Metz there... as well as Lucero + BRMC. Oh, The Walkmen too.
I also thought that Tame Impala confirmed that they weren't going to be there? I was happy to see 'em on...
So, do we think this will sell out quicker than 2012?
the worst is the people complaining about how now they have to spend most of their time in their campsites, because they're not enthusiastic about the lineup.
well, don't fucking go then. I'll...
Parenthetical Girls?
tour ends on April 7th in Seattle, even though it starts in LA in early March
not sure if anyone has mentioned Born Ruffians, but they have a new album in April and their Canadian tour ends the day before Coachella. I wouldn't mind seeing 'em there.
Warpaint and possibly Chelsea Wolfe?
oh man, Governor's Ball's lineup is INCREDIBLE!
Joy Formidable not playing, despite what CoS said.
someone said Blood Red Shoes will be playing Coachella too, but they're opening Joy Formidable's US tour.
also, it looks like How to Dress Well might be playing (as well as Sky Ferreira)
Bloc Party posted a few festivals on Facebook including Coachella and Governor's Ball, but then they deleted the statuses. weird. I don't know if someone hacked into it or not, but it was on...
Phantogram, Clinic and Suuns are all not playing, fyi.
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There's more to life than cheese and pastry (at least for some of us), and the good news is that there is actually some decent Chinese regional cooking to be had in Paris, whether you're craving dim sum or fiery Hunan fare.
We asked our contributing advisors where they go for a far-eastern fix that won't break the bank. You should be able to get out of most of these places for under 20€, depending on how much Tsing Tao you drink. If you want a wallet-buster, head to Shang Palace.
- L'Orient d'Or Get a heat-loving group together for a meal at this Hunanese table in the 9th. We'll see you there.
- La Taverne de Zhao We love this cool little canalside canteen for cheap and cheerful cooking from the Shaanxi province.
- Likafo Sophie Brissaud says this is "le seul restaurant cantonais de Paris dont la qualité est égale à celle que je trouve à Canton." As good as in Guangzhou, you guys.
- Les Delices de Shandong Craving tripe with chilies? Pork ears with cucumbers? This is your table.
- Happy Nouilles Soups made with hand-pulled noodles are the draw at this bright dive in the 3rd.
Runners up: Carnet de Route, Le Pacifique, Tricotin, Deux Fois Plus de Piment, Pâtes Vivantes, Le Céleste Gourmand
Reject: Mirama
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Second Flight Diverted This Week Due to Fight Over Seat Recline
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The Knee Defender wasn't involved.
They got all the legroom they wanted, and then some.
Its sophisticated missile defense system.
The network's nonstop Malaysia Airlines coverage finally claims a victim.
But it sounds pretty scary.
Some 30 percent don't power down while flying.
It keeps happening.
An injured employee and a plane off the runway.
Police confiscated the knife and mayo and let the man board his flight.
The day can only get better after that.
You don't want to end up in jail.
With limited samples, eliminating suspects through DNA evidence is just as hard as finding them.
In two years, it may be commonplace to watch 3-D in-flight movies.
The battle continues.
Remember box cutters? The reason we have the TSA in the first place?
A young kid found it on the next flight, though.
A Delta passenger jet heading for Moscow this evening blew an engine upon takeoff.
Though the president has not actually experienced it.
The suspect, a man in his late 20s, said he "doesn't understand anything and that he has no idea what this is all about."


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The value of nature
CBD Technical Series 44 Making protected areas relevant: A guide to integrate protected areas into wider landscapes, seascapes and sectoral plans and strategies
CBD Technical Series 68 Marine spatial planning in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Protected areas E-learning curricula
Scientific criteria for EBSAs
Jan. 14, 2013 — In another blow to the "Everything is Everywhere" tenet of bacterial distribution in the ocean, scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) have found "bipolar" species of bacteria that occur in the Arctic and Antarctic, but nowhere else.
Tens of millions of sharks and rays are killed each year to meet demand for shark fin, a delicacy across East Asia.
CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Fishing nets left or lost by fishermen, known as "ghost nets," are threatening wildlife -- especially sea turtles -- in the sea off Australia, scientists say.
TOKYO, Jan. 8, 2013 (Reuters) — A Japanese-led team of scientists has captured on film the world's first live images of a giant squid, journeying to the depths of the ocean in search of the mysterious creature thought to have inspired the myth of the "kraken", a tentacled monster.
Conservationists also warned that the vast majority caught were juveniles and had never reproduced
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A genetic process that lets some corals withstand high temperatures may hold a key to species survival for organisms around the world, U.S. researchers say.
The UK's only known resident population of killer whales is at risk of becoming extinct, marine life experts fear.
The world's first deep sea mineral (DSM) mining venture in the Bismarck Sea off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea in the southwest Pacific has come to a halt after two years of development.
The administration of President Barack Obama plans to more than double the size of two marine sanctuaries off the northern California coast to guard the near pristine waters from oil drilling in a move that sidesteps potential hurdles in Congress, federal officials said on Thursday.
Campaigners say agreement after two days of talks in Brussels allows for more fish to be caught than is sustainable
Montreal 21 December 2012. The 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly has recognized the importance of recent decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including those dealing with implementation of the global oceans agen ...
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Ministers should honour their commitment to restore Europe's fisheries by 2015 by making catch reductions this year
Argentina is creating protected marine areas at a rate of knots. In the last 10 years, the preservation of saltwater areas has expanded, and for the first time an Atlantic ocean zone is being added to the list.
One of the world's creepiest creatures may be the source of new kinds of petroleum-free plastics and super-strong fabrics, according to research by scientists in Canada studying the hagfish, a bottom-dwelling creature that hasn't evolved for 300 million years and produces a sticky slime when thr ...
Dec. 11, 2012 — Fish play a far more important role as contributors of nutrients to marine ecosystems than previously thought, according to researchers at the University of Georgia and Florida International University.
As the clamoring for a more comprehensive strategy to battle climate change continues, scientists are producing more and more research that suggests incremental changes in global temperature can have a massive effect on ecosystems.
When a hurricane forced the Nautilus to dive in Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," Captain Nemo took the submarine down to a depth of 25 fathoms, or 150 feet. There, to the amazement of the novel's protagonist, Prof. Pierre Aronnax, no whisper of the howling turmoil could be ...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A New Zealand conservation group says an international fisheries agreement could help save the albatross, among the largest seabird species, from extinction.
Proposals to conduct 'scientific' whale hunts similar to those carried out by Japan provoked storm of international criticism
Sixty-six species of coral in U.S. waters should be protected under the Endangered Species Act because global warming, disease and ocean acidification are pushing them toward extinction, the federal government proposed today.
Photosynthetic seaweed evolved from microscopic creatures cannibalising single-celled algae for their genetic parts, a new analysis has shown.
LEUVEN, Belgium, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Venom from sea anemones could yield a new generation of environmentally friendly insecticides to which bugs would not become resistant, European scientists say.
HONOLULU, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A mysterious growth has been spreading in Hawaiian waters, killing all the coral it strikes, and scientists say they can't stop it.
Shells of tiny sea snails are being eroded as more carbon dioxide is dissolved into seawater
RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Marine scientists say they are working to save a population of manta rays off the coast of Indonesia.
A new index for measuring the health of oceans considers the benefits of the sea to humans, as well as the status of natural components, such as biodiversity. According to the researchers who developed the index, it provides a powerful tool for allocating resources and improving policy in the ma ...
Despites the many advances Europeans have made in marine biodiversity science, it is important that they do not become complacent and stop improving our understanding of this area of science, stresses the European Marine Board.
MEPs vote 566-47 in favour of closing loophole that effectively rendered useless a nine-year-old ban on finning
A new Marine Board Future Science Brief presents a roadmap for marine biodiversity science in Europe and warns against complacency.
Morocco - Fishing countries on Monday voted to keep up strict limits on catching Atlantic bluefin tuna, overruling fierce opposition from critics who argue that the key sushi ingredient is on the rebound.
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The trend of rising sea levels hit a "speed bump" in 2010 as global sea levels fell sharply, U.S. scientists analyzing satellite data said.
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The largest animal on Earth is changing its ecology, say researchers, and it could be due to climate change or the effects of whaling.
ScienceDaily (Nov. 15, 2012) — A University of Alberta-led research team has some positive news for British Columbia's pink salmon populations, and the salmon farming industry that has struggled to protect both captive and wild salmon from sea lice infestations.
Open letter from marine scientists at Dalhousie University challenges claim that cull is needed to help fish stocks
Vast tracts of Australia's oceans have been formally declared as protected areas, as part of long-running efforts to establish the world's largest network of marine reserves.
Scientists from 16 countries have kicked off a new EU-funded project that explores marine biodiversity and the environmental status of seas in Europe.
MANOA, Hawaii, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Marine zones of controlled fishing in the Pacific Ocean could greatly improve numbers of heavily overfished tuna and improve local economies, a study says.
SYDNEY — Australia Friday created the world's largest network of marine reserves, protecting a huge swathe of ocean environment despite claims it will devastate the fishing industry.
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To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points of West African coastal and island Parties
Sri Lankan fishermen carry their catch to shore in in 2010. The environmental group Greenpeace on Monday said there was an "overfishing crisis" in the Indian Ocean and urged better monitoring of trawlers.
Researchers are finding new species at unexplored depths – but the coral has a terrifying new enemy.


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Bolts' Insider: Pinning the Pens
The Lightning's four-game road trip continues tonight in Pittsburgh as the Bolts try to right the ship after dropping four in a row. It doesn't get any easier though, as Tampa Bay visits CONSOL Energy Center where they haven't found much success recently outside of the 2011 playoffs. On top of that, it appears that the Penguins will get Evgeni Malkin back after suffering from some concussion symptoms. He practiced yesterday and today which has people speculating that he will make his return tonight.
Mathieu Garon will get the start in goal for the Lightning. It marks his sixth consecutive appearance, which also includes one relief appearance. There will be some changes in front of Garon though, as Brendan Mikkelson and Marc-Andre Bergeron will be out on defense as Guy Boucher elects to go with six defensemen. Pierre-Cedric Labrie will be out up front. The Lightning recalled forward Ondrej Palat yesterday evening. He will make his debut tonight wearing number 74. Boucher's scouting report said that he is very responsible defensively and might be the most complete player in Syracuse.
After a good start in the injury front, the Lightning have certainly fallen victim as of late. Benoit Pouliot is the Bolts' latest guy to land on the injury report as he was sent into the boards Saturday in Boston. He is being reported as having an upper body injury and Boucher said he will not play today or tomorrow. He may be out longer than that. Sami Salo (lower body) will return to the line-up tonight after being out for two games. Ryan Malone (lower body) is still on the mend and while he joined the team here in his home town, he will not play tonight or Tuesday.
After tonight's game the Bolts will fly to Newark, New Jersey for their meeting tomorrow with the Devils to close out this trip.
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Thing to Keep an Eye On: Defensive mindset. Boucher was critical of his team after Saturday's game in Boston for playing with too much of an offensive mindset. He surely has addressed it with the players and we should see a stronger focus on defense tonight and moving forward.
On the Rise: Alex Killorn. The rookie center has fit right in since joining the Lightning with three goals and six points in 11 games. With the injury to Pouliot, Killorn will now be moved up to a top-six role playing with Vinny Lecavalier and Marty St. Louis.
Flying Penguins: Even though they have lost two of their previous three games, Pittsburgh has still been scoring a ton of goals. The have scored three goals or more in eight of their previous nine games, including seven on Saturday night in Montreal.
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Galadriel | as portrayed by Jude Law
"And now at last it comes. You will give me the Ring freely! In place of the Dark Lord you will set up a Queen. And I shall not be dark, but beautiful and terrible as the Morning and the Night! Fair as the Sea and the Sun and the Snow upon the Mountain! Dreadful as the Storm and the Lightning! Stronger than the foundations of the earth. All shall love me and despair!"
Elrond Peredhil | as portrayed by Olivia Williams
"The road must be trod, but it will be very hard. And neither strength nor wisdom will carry us far upon it. This quest may be attempted by the weak with as much hope as the strong. Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere."
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Boromir | as portrayed by Gillian Anderson
"Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills. Then let the foes of Gondor flee!"
Aragorn | as portrayed by Evangeline Lilly
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Gandalf | as portrayed by Betty White
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Gimli | as portrayed by Christina Hendricks
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"Yet sworn word may strengthen quaking heart," said Gimli.
"Or break it," said Elrond.
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"I should dearly love to journey in Fangorn's wood. I have made a bargain with my friend that, if all goes well, we will visit Fangorn together – by your leave…"
"Any Elf that comes with you will be welcome," said Treebeard.
"The friend I speak of is not an Elf. I mean Gimli."
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Is all morality about human rights?
Is the whole of morality about human rights, or human rights the whole of morality? Are there other types of moral concern than human rights concerns? One can argue that morality is a human construct as we are the only species (at present) able to recognize and live by its existence. Thus, morality can only apply to human rights because we are the only species able to even enter into conversation with it in the first place.
With that in mind, do all moral considerations necessarily only relate back to the protection of these rights; so that concerns for animals or the environment are relevant only as moral concerns in terms of how they can directly/or indirectly affect human rights? Or is morality a universal concept that extends far beyond the remit of Human Rights and if so how can one justify such a position?
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Nov 19 2012: I'd like to think of human rights as an idea, the one of treating a person as human, wholly context specific as opposed to the nonsense UN came up with - which is virtually an extension of a particular dialogue. Morality are not human right - they are simply personal principles which helps us distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
Furthermore, morality could rest on religion or any ethical code but there's got to be a personal reference. Its not collective - Mr A could consider fornication as an immoral act (based on Christianity) while Mr B doesn't (based on secularity).
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The biggest night of basketball this week did not belong to the NBA.
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The mildly spiced rice goes with Beef Curry with Toasted Spices and Lamb Shanks with Lime and Cilantro. Store leftovers separately from the lamb or beef. To reheat the rice, add a teaspoon or 2 of water, and microwave partially covered. The water will rehydrate the grains and make them fluffy again.
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- 5 cups water
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- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
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The Validity of PPP Theory in ASEAN-Five: Another Look on Cointegration and Panel Data Analysis
AbstractThe study aims to examine the robustness of different PPP models by applying different types of econometric techniques in ASEAN-Five economies from 1983:M1 to 2002:M9. Two versions of PPP theory have been estimated within Engle-Granger bivariate cointegration test, Johansen- Juselius multivariate cointegration model and panel data analysis proposed by Gujarati (2003). Based on the bivariate test, we found that PPP theory does not hold in the countries under concerned, while the validity of the PPP was confirmed if the multivariate procedure was applied. A supporting finding was documented when we analyse the robustness of the theory by looking on panel data analysis. Therefore, this study can be viewed as an additional work in providing justification for the theory of PPP in ASEAN-Five economies.
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Jada this is another version of memories fading away.
The quiet town of Forks has become a place of terror, and despair but even with some people who have yet to prove themselves the Love, and Beauty in other peoples hearts will light the way through the darkness that now surrounds forks. when this story left off Jacob was now trying to gain Courtney back he was even ready to beat up Alex to claim her for his own, he is still trying to prove himself to her once again and get her to like him and leave Alex behind like an old movie that you have seen to many times.
Noah and Ambreh became mortal from the orbs the Constantine had given them, and they are now trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered memories and are trying to patch things up with the ones they love.
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Courtney~ "I can understand. He's pretty shy in general. He's probably far better than I am."
Jake_ I shook my head," your still better." i said and smiled.
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I've tackled Cardiac Climb before, but always from a different direction. This morning I opted for a change and climbed, panting, to the panoramic vista from the other side. The view of the harbor was the same. But I wasn't.
Soaking up the intermittent sun on this gray-blue morning, a thought hit me, snagged my attention: that was a good change in my physical routine. What about a change in my mental routine? You see, I spent several unproductive weeks mentally rehearsing wounds inflicted by a "former friend." You know the drill. She said. I said. She replied. I should've, could've would've said.... Replayed over and over...
Why? the Father nudged. What are you accomplishing with that?
Perched atop Cardiac Climb, it occurred to me that maybe my physical routine wasn't the only thing that needed an overhaul. Not that I was doing this deliberately, or even consciously. Nevertheless, damaging, discouraging thoughts of disappiontment, defeat, betrayal and cynicism slithered into the cerebral hard drive unguarded.
It was time for a something new. It took me awhile, but I finally realized that beating my head against said wall was having little effect beyond keeping me bloody and band-aided. No amount of dazzling rhetoric or stunning elocution can change a heart. Only He can do that. So I decided to change my mental routine. Rather than a useless, unproductive rehearsal of the past, I chose to let her go. I lifted my hands to the Lord and mentally placed my friend--and any future He may or may not will for me with her--onto His shoulders. "Father, this burden is too heavy for me. Will you carry this, too?"
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For many years I've been really frustrated sportingly, due to participating in many disciplines I've always come up pretty average. This frustrates me because I'm a very competitive individual. When I know i'm under-achieving, i don't enjoy the sport I'm doing, that's just the way I am.
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Here is a quick introductionary page on bearings that hopefully will answer any questions you might have. As always, feel free to contact me with your questions and I'll try to answer them if possible.
So you just bought a new set of wheels and you're wondering what bearings you should get that would best accommodate your setup right? Before you start spending money, let's take care of some general information about bearings. Bearings come in all shapes and sizes but, for longboard and skateboard applications, the types of bearing you want to look at are 608′s. 608 bearings have an 8mm internal bore that matches the diameter of most standard truck hangar axles. They are 22mm in diameter and approx 7mm wide. You will need two bearings per wheel, which is why bearing sets come in eight. Between the two bearings you will most likely want to put bearing spacers. If you aren't aware of what bearing spacers are, bearing spacers are placed inbetween the two bearings within the hub of a wheel and are sized to the correct spacing the bearings must have. With bearing spacers, you can tighten down the axle nut on the hangar as tight as possible without damaging the core or the bearings. This ensures that the bearings are aligned properly within the wheel. I personally suggest using bearing spacers no matter what, especially for longboarding. You can get bearing spacers at most skate shops for under $5 bucks for a set of four. Most bearings typically house seven steel ball bearings set in racers. Shields or seals are used to cover the outside face of the bearing and can be removed by a pin. The main difference between shields and seals are that shields are a side cover made out of metal that is fixed in position by a C clip. Seals are rubber and are fitted for the bearing without the need of a c clip. Because of this, they tend to keep out dirt and water much better than bearings with shields. If your bearings are making a lot of sound they probably are in need of some cleaning. I'll cover how to clean the bearings in the near future.
So now you're probably wondering what bearings to get since there's such a huge selection out there. Well, since this is my blog I'm going to have to say that in my personal opinion, one of the best bearing manufacturers out there is Bones. Bones skateboard bearings have the best reputation in the skateboard industry for their high quality bearings. They have been proven over the span of 25 years to be some of the best skateboard bearings available. One thing you'll notice about Bones bearings is that they are not ABEC rated. Do not be thrown off by the fact that Bones are not ABEC. The ABEC rating is simply an industry standard for measuring the quality of precision of bearings. Whether or not a manufacturer wants to test and advertise the ABEC rating of their bearings is completely up to them. This doesn't mean Bones bearings aren't good enough to be ABEC rated, it's simply because they choose not to be. Bones provides a large selection of bearings for your need within reasonable price ranges. Here are a couple worth knowing.
Bones Reds are personally my favorite skateboard bearings out there. The great thing about Bones Reds is that you get great performance for minimal cost! Bones Reds will set you back a mere $15 dollars at most. In my opinion, $15 bucks is a small price to pay for the kind of performance you get from these. The reason why these are my favorite is because over the years I've gotten lazy maintaining my expensive bearings. I simply buy a couple sets of Reds and once I'm done with them I throw them out and buy new ones for next year. That may be a little bit wasteful but it does save me a lot of time from cleaning, buying a cleaner, lubrication, and a container. To be honest with todays gas prices, you might spend more money going to the supermarket to buy the materials you need to clean bearings than it costs to just buy brand new Bones Reds
The Bones Original Swiss bearings are the trademark bearings of Bones. These swiss precision manufactured bearings are the prefered choice for skaters for over 24 years. These are standard 7 ball 608 bearings that also come with bearing spacers to make sure you have the best fitting possible. These cost around $50 bucks but are worth it if you have the money to spend.
The Bones Super Swiss Six are a unique kind of 608 bearing because they contain six instead of the typical seven ball bearings. The advantage of this design is that the wheels provide faster speed as well as better duribility and strength compared to the regular Bones Swiss. I personally use these bearings on my 80 inch Jam Silverback and I am more than satisfied with their performance. If only I didn't buy brand new Bones Reds for my Loaded Vanguard, I would be using these on it instead. They don't cost too much more than the regular Bones Original Swiss if you don't mind spending some extra money.
Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings are the top of the line bearings produced by Bones. Instead of the traditional steel ball bearings used in most other bearings, Bones Swiss Ceramics use silicone nitride balls which are significantly better. The ceramic balls are lighter than steel so they apply less outward force as they spin resulting in less friction. They are also harder and corrosion resistant making them last longer without the need of lubricants. These bearings will set you back almost $100 dollars but if you are a serious downhill speedboarder and you need the best bearings out there, look no further.
If you're wondering how to clean your bearings, I'm planning on making an instructional video to post on youtube hopefully soon. One thing I would suggest you get is the bones bearing cleaning kit which make the bearing cleaning process easier. If you don't want to buy it you can simply use a glass jar but I prefer the cleaning kit because it helps me keep track of my hardware so I don't lose anything. Having all eight bearings on the cap makes it easier and keeps the bearings suspended in the fluid instead of sitting at the bottom of the jar where all the dirt collects.


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Summary: Eleven-year-old Delphine has it together. Even though her mother, Cecile, abandoned her and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, seven years ago. Even though her father and Big Ma will send them from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to stay with Cecile for the summer. And even though Delphine will have to take care of her sisters, as usual, and learn the truth about the missing pieces of the past. When the girls arrive in Oakland in the summer of 1968, Cecile wants nothing to do with them. She makes them eat Chinese takeout dinners, forbids them to enter her kitchen, and never explains the strange visitors with Afros and black berets who knock on her door. Rather than spend time with them, Cecile sends Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern to a summer camp sponsored by a revolutionary group, the Black Panthers, where the girls get a radical new education. Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, one crazy summer is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls in search of the mother who abandoned them--an unforgettable story told by a distinguished author of books for children and teens, Rita Williams-Garcia.
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