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Pakistan briefly unblocks YouTube
Ashraf had in September blocked the website after it refused to heed the government's call to remove a controversial anti-Islam video, and earlier Saturday the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) notified all Internet companies to "immediately unblock/restore" until further orders were given.
But hours later Ashraf, after officials had said measures were being taken to filter out blasphemous material and pornography, ordered PTA to cut access.
"The prime minister has issued orders to block YouTube again," a senior official in Ashraf's office told AFP, declining to provide more detail or a reason for the decision.
Private Geo television reported Ashraf issued the orders to block YouTube after it showed a report saying blasphemous content was still accessible.
Weeks of protests in Pakistan over the crudely made "Innocence of Muslims" film saw more than 20 people killed and caused serious damage in major cities.
Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik earlier said on Twitter the decision to allow access again was due to huge public demand, and that the telecom regulator would install a firewall to maintain a block on unseemly content.
Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (ISPAK) had welcomed the announcement of a restoration.
ISPAK Convener Wahajus Siraj told AFP that when the ban first came into force, Internet video traffic in Pakistan plummeted by up to 30 percent.
He said unblocking access would be a positive step because many students and institutions "were using YouTube for education, and were facing difficulties as alternate websites were not as good".
According to PTA there are 2.1 million Internet subscribers in Pakistan.
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WASHINGTON — The impasse over government spending gave way Friday to a steady stream of negotiations, as White House officials and Republicans in Congress wrestled over the details of an agreement that would reopen government agencies and avoid a federal default.
In phone calls and a White House session, President Obama and Republican lawmakers worked to hash out a plan to restore government funding and lift the debt ceiling, and also initiate a new round of budget and deficit-reduction talks.
But the task of sealing a deal was complicated by division between Senate and House Republicans, who were conducting separate negotiations. The White House also said it had concerns over the outline of the House GOP proposal. That plan for a short-term suspension of the debt limit, officials warned, seemed guaranteed to set up a renewed confrontation next month.
Still, for the first time in the 11-day shutdown, lawmakers expressed optimism that a deal could be reached in the next several days. Meanwhile, the calendar crept closer to Oct. 17, when the Treasury Department has said the government will no longer be able to borrow money to cover expenses and could risk a default.
"I just have a sense over the weekend some significant jelling is going to take place," Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said, speculating that a plan could be in place "potentially as early as midweek."
The qualified hopefulness was a striking shift after days of deadlock in Washington. The two parties have traded barbs and charges of extortion, while many government services remained closed. Federal workers in some agencies received partial paychecks Friday, reflecting the first week of furloughs.
Under pressure to avoid a default and watching the standoff take a toll on their public approval numbers, Republicans on Thursday offered to extend the debt limit for six weeks, dropping their refusal to lift it before the president committed to negotiations over the budget. Late Thursday, after more discussions with the White House, Republicans added a proposal to reopen the government — at least temporarily.
The House GOP proposal would launch a two-track negotiation over at least the next six weeks, officials said.
On one track, in return for temporarily lifting the debt ceiling, Republicans want a series of talks focused on tax reform, as well as cuts to Medicare and other entitlement programs.
On the second track, House Republicans would reopen the government if the White House agreed to talks on spending levels for the current fiscal year, which started Oct. 1.
Both parties would like to make changes to the next round of across-the-board cuts, the so-called sequester, that are scheduled to kick in Jan. 1.
But House Republicans were still insisting on an upfront concession from the president before they moved to reopen the government. Late Friday, House Republicans were still debating what that might be, but it could include slight changes to the healthcare law. Senate Republicans, meanwhile, proposed their own endgame.
Congressional Democrats seemed content to sit back and allow Republicans to argue among themselves, betting that, with the GOP increasingly anxious to end the standoff, Democrats' leverage will only increase as the debt-limit deadline draws closer.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was expected to move forward with a proposal for a one-year extension of the debt limit with no strings attached. A key test vote in the Senate was set for Saturday.
Friday, however, saw no legislative progress, only deliberations behind closed doors.
Senate Republicans boarded buses for a midday meeting at the White House. During the 100-minute session, Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate Republican from Maine, outlined a proposal to fund the government for six months and raise the debt limit for a short term, repeal the tax on medical-device makers, and give
federal agencies the flexibility to manage the sequester budget cuts imposed by Congress early this year.
Collins said Obama liked some of her proposal but was noncommittal. "He described it as constructive and having elements of it that could be worked on, but I don't want to give the impression that he endorsed it and said, 'What a great plan,'" she said.
House Republicans opposed Collins' plan, arguing that it cedes too much control over the budget to the president. That split has left Obama in a negotiation triangle with Republicans in the two chambers. It was not immediately clear whether the White House would embrace either Republican proposal.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Friday did not shoot down the possibility of delaying the medical-device tax, a change to the healthcare law that could draw bipartisan support. He would not commit to other elements of the proposal.

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zackwbrandon said...
Though you are undoubtedly right Shinae, I hope Mat's idea (simplifying the currencies at least for trade-skill dailies) is carefully considered by the devs. I am sick to death of, new patch - new currency, new x-pac - new currency, new world event (or old event redone) - new currency. I'm fairly certain that there are more currencies on Azeroth - a world with about 30-40 nations - than there are on Earth - a world with over 300 nations.


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Canada x Reader - Ice Skating Lessons"I-I've changed my mind... Matthew, stop!" you yelled, as your Canadian boyfriend pulled you towards the frozen pond."It's ok (Name), just hold on to me and you'll be fine," he said softly, smiling at you, a light blush on his face due to the cold.You breathed deeply, trying not to freak out. Matthew had taken this chance to teach you to skate, but you were a little scared
"Matthew, please! Wh-What if I fall?" you asked, still freaking out."Don't worry, I'll be right here," he encouraged, finally stepping onto the pond, metal blades resting on the cold ice."That's it
Now, one by one, place your feet on the ice," he instructed, gripping your hands tighter, holding you steady."O-ok
" you started, shutting your eyes, placing one foot on the ice, before quickly placing the other."See (Name)? You did it!" he cheered happily in his quiet tone of voice.You slowly opened your eyes, and looked down, realizing that you had indeed made it, grinning widely."Ok, now slowly move from
2P!Italy x Reader x Canada - ForeverAs you woke up, you were shocked to find yourself chained against the wall. You couldn't see where you were, but judging by the cobwebs and cracks along the walls, you guessed that this place was abandoned.A set of images flickered through your mind. Having dinner with Canada then suddenly feeling pain. Canada falling to the floor, covered in blood. The next thing was footsteps and evil laughter, you catching sight of purple eyes and a curl before blacking out.You've seen those eyes and curl before somewhere
Italy?No, he was too nice
Romano?No, even Romano's not that mean
2P Italy!Just then the door to the room opened. The person turned on the lights allowing you to see him."W-what is this?! And what did you do to Canada?!" you demanded angrily, pulling against the chains."Now now bella, calm down. And don't worry about that dumb weakling, you'll never see him again anyway~" he told you with an insane grin."What?!" you screamed. Canada was your best friend. You knew he lik
England x Reader - Flying Mint Bunny WatchingP.S. Flying Mint Bunny is a boy in this XD~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Flying Mint Bunny!" you called out, walking up the stairs."Flying Mint Bunny!" shouted your boyfriend Arthur, walking towards your direction before noticing you.You both gave out a small "Hmph!" before walking past each other.Your relationship had been a bit rocky these past few days, but since Flying Mint Bunny had disappeared, you both had agreed to search for him, even though the situation between you two did not change."Flying Mint Bunny!" you called out opening each door.Open door. No bunny. Close door. Open door. No bunny. Close door. Open door. France peeking into window. Hit him on the head and throw him halfway across the world. Close door.You continued searching through all the rooms. Twice. But found nothing. You then proceeded to walk to a nearby window, just staring out at the sky.You then noticed something green flying out in the garden."Arthur! Arthur! I found him! He's outside!" you yel
England x Reader - Arcades (Request)"
Why did you guys drag me here again?" you asked your friends, tapping your foot impatiently against the floor."Because we needed someone to keep track of the scores so the loser has to treat us to dinner later." replied (Friend 1), still pressing buttons on her controller, not even looking away from the screen for one second."Even so, why me? You know I hate arcades." you continued complaining, very unsatisfied with their answer."Cuz' everyone one else was busy." said (Friend 2), somehow able to play with one hand and eat chips with the other at the same time."There's nothing for me to do here though
""Here (Name), you can play too. There's room for one more player." (Friend 3) called out."
Nevermind, I'll just watch." you replied, while your friends kept on screaming "Die alien, die!""Oh yeah dude! I win again!" you heard from behind you.'Ugh, and this is why I hate arcades, everything's too loud!' you thought exasperatedly, but decided to see who was yelling anyway, not eve
America x Reader - Karaoke With My Ex"Ugh, that stupid American pig!" you yelled, frustrated, slamming your locker shut, "I mean, you would think that he wouldn't cheat on me TWICE. With the EXACT SAME GIRL!!!""That is a problem…but maybe it was all a misunderstanding?" suggested Lili, trying to get you to calm down."Misunderstanding? Yeah, right!" you said sarcastically, "he had her pinned against the wall and kissing! How can that be a misunderstanding?!""Well…" started Lili but was interrupted when her cell phone rang, "Hello? …Yes…yes, ok, I will. Bye.""Who was that?" you asked."That was my big brother. He needs me to go to the grocery store and get the ingredients for dinner, so I need to leave now. Bye (Name)! Happy Birthday!" she called out, before leaving in a hurry, not even giving you a second to respond."Hey (Name)!" yelled a voice. You turned around and saw your good friends, Elizabeta and Bella."Yeah?""We were just wondering if you wanted to go to karaoke with us. To celebr
America x Reader - A Hero?It was late into the night, and Alfred was sitting on his couch, staring at the ceiling. In fact, that's what he had been doing ever since he woke up, not even moving an inch. People would try to get in to help him, but he ignored all of them, not even sparing a glance in their direction.In fact, all he could think about was what had happened starting from 2 days ago…~~~Flashback~~~"Um Alfred? I have something to tell you…" you mumbled a little, twiddling your thumbs and looking down at the floor, blushing."Yeah (Name)? What is it?" he questioned, noticing that you were acting differently then usual."Well, I-I like- no, I love you!" you corrected yourself.Alfred gasped, wide-eyed, obviously not expecting you to say anything like that.He then walked up to you and placed his hands on your chin, lifting your chin up so you could look at him. A glimmer of hope shined in your eyes, but the very next sentenced crushed it completely."I'm sorry (Name). But…I don
Italy Bros x Reader - Flirting Contest Chapter 1P.S. Seborga, Italy and Romano are roughly the same age, but Romano is still the oldest and Seborga is still the youngest~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'How did I get forced into this again?' you thought to yourself, getting ready to go onstage, 'Oh right, I was the only other person besides those 3 that had nothing to do for today
'"(Name)! Time to get onstage!" yelled someone.Sighing, you got up and walked onto stage, waiting for every single one of the Vargas' fangirls to settle down.~~~~~~~~~About a week ago~~~~~~~~~"Alright, so as you know class, next Saturday we will be having a carnival right here at school. However, we do not have enough helpers and we need all of you to help out." said your teacher, earning a lot of groans from the entire class."Silence!" she said, banging the table, startling all of you. "Now all of you please form a line at the front of the class and if you have an idea to help out, please say it. You will then be allowed to sit. You may also
Hetalia x Reader - Mafitalia (Prologue)'Ugh, this sucks.' you thought as you walked forward sluggishly, looking as if you haven't slept in days, which in fact, you haven't.You see, you were well known around your neighborhood for being involved in gang fights, leading some of them in fact. However, during the last fight, one of the opponents had slashed you in the back, causing a deep cut.One of your subordinates was kind enough to send you to the hospital and paid for most of your medical fees. (It was also known that you were quite poor too.)However, once you got home, you received a 2-hour long lecture from your parents, and got kicked out of the house without your things, only remembering hearing the words, "We've disowned you."And that was two days ago. As of now, you have been wandering around looking for a place to sleep, and food to eat but having no luck as you had zero money left and you could not sleep on anything that wasn't soft so the floor wasn't an option. That somehow led you to this back alley, hoping
Romano x Reader - Cafes, Bonding, and Flirting"And there he goes again
" you sighed, watching as your best friend Lovino chatted up some girls across the Café.You two come here for a drink with each other once a week to catch up with each other, with the two of you being in different schools and all. However, recently all he does is chat with you for five minutes and then flirt with girls for mostly the rest of the time.You did have a crush on him, I mean, how could you not? But just like every other love situation, you didn't dare to confess, so as not to destroy the already dwindling friendship you have with him."Sorry ragazza," said Lovino, sitting back down at his seat across from you."It's ok, Lovi, just please don't do it so often. I just wanna have same time to talk to you," you told him."I understand (Na-), un momento," he said, before immediately getting up and chatting to another girl."Just forget we were ever friends Lovi!" you screamed at him, walking out of the store in a huff.~~~~~Time skip~~~
So Cold Snapped!CanadaXReaderCrowded streets all cleared away, one by one,Hollow heros seperate, as they run,Matthew Williams.You didn't know the man very well, only heard from Alfred that he was a quiet, shy boy who's voice never rose above a whisper. You weren't sure you wanted to know him after what he did.You didn't know what made him snap; perhaps it was a foolish country who asked him who he was? Or maybe he was mistakened for Alfred again?Whatever the case, it was clearly the Canadian's breaking point, because you witnessed him blow Arthur Kirkland's head off with his hockey stick, blood lust shining in his violet eyes.You're so cold, keep your, hand in mine, Wise men wander, while strong men die,As to be expected, panic quickly set in, and many countries rushed to the door, pushing others in order to escape first.Matthew chuckled at this, staring then at the few who stayed behind to fight the snapped Canadian. You watched in horro
Empowered Snapped!CanadaXReaderSeveral bullets through the head, guess that means you're dead.Violet eyes casually glanced at the body in front of them, a glint of malice and satisfaction visible. Licking some of the blood off his cheek, Matthew Williams kicked the lifeless body aside as he walked toward your shaking figure. It was interesting how it all came down to this. Being the only person who ever really noticed him, not to mention actually remembered his name, it was no surprise that he quickly fell for you. But his stupid brother got to you first. It made him snap. He'd finally found a ray of sunshine but, as usual, his brother took it away. Matthew was sick of it. So, he did what he had to: he took out the trash, so to speak. Perhaps it was sick to think in such a way, but Matthew actually enjoyed killing his brother; it felt good when his hockey stick collided with his brother skull, made him feel empowered for once. His crazed, violet eyes bore into your terrified
Who are you? Snapped!Canada x ReaderWARNING: This has some gore, and a seriously unbalanced Canada...~Canada sank to his knees, smiling a horrific manic smile as your blood splatter ran down his cheeks, now flushed with exhilaration.He had loved you. Canada had loved you more than anything else in the entire world, more than pancakes, maple syrup, snow, even the little bear, Kumajiro. Constantly Kumajiro asked him who he was, and each time the words reached his ears he wanted to scream. But he held it all back. Canada could withstand it all, driven on in the world by the prospect of someday having you love him back.Those three little words he had never wanted to hear, the three words always made him feel hollow and unwanted. When they slipped from your perfectly sculpted lips, when _____ ______ had asked, "Who are you?", something deep within the docile Canadian had snapped.Did you want to hurt him? Had you tried? Did you want to cause the gentle man pain? Because you had done so. You might as well have
Snapped!Canada x Reader - Your all mineYou and Canada were best friends, but you two had a crush on each other. One night you were walking from Canada's house and you were humming on the way home. " Oh! I can't wait to tell Matthew that I have a crush on him." you said " Oh no you wouldn't." said a voice from behind. But before you could run you got hit on the back of the neck. You blacked out. * With Canada* He was siting on the couch looking at the phone hope you would call. " I hope (name) could call." *ring ring* the phone begun to ring. He picked it up just in time, " Hello?" In a happy voice. " Hey It's me Katy your girlfriend." he was shocked that it wasn't you. " Where is (name)?!" he said in a mad voice. " WOW!! You so hot when your mad.. Oh! And (name) me and my friends beat her up for dating you." He was so mad he hanged up and went to find you. * Back with you* You were all beat up, but not all the way. You were sad that this was happening to you and did you do anything to make the girls mad at you..
2pCanadaxReader: Mentally Defective 2pCanadaxReader: Mentally DefectiveYou slowly opened your eyes to a hot, white light. The first thing that comes to mind is how sore your body felt."Oh jolly good! It looks like the young lady's awake.""It's about time… Took so long to wake up… I was about to mess around with her to see if the little wimp was faking."You turned to see three men. Two of them had blond hair, one with light blond hair and the other with a dirty blond hair that was put in a ponytail. The other had dark rust-colored hair with shades. Not soon after did you met with baby-blue eyes. You couldn't help but notice the odd light pink swirls, which reminded you of cotton candy."Hello! Are you feeling better now, love?"You started to ask where you were. That is until you saw out of your eyes 3 other men. You couldn't help but recoil at the sight of the tallest man who wore a bloody scarf. Next to him was an Asi
2p!Canada x ReaderPrize for K8tly1n!Warning for language.Enjoy!-----------------------------------------------------------"Oi, _____! Hurry up, dammit! We're going to be late!" Matthew Williams stood outside, pounding on the front door. You opened your bedroom window. "Chill, will you? I'm gonna be a few minutes. You can leave without me if you want." He quit abusing the door to cross his arms. "No thanks. I'll wait.""That's what I thought." You shut the window and continued getting ready. After a minute Matthew started knocking again. Grabbing your things and half falling down the stairs, you landed surprisingly well in the living room. "Grandma! I'm going to school now." "Your lunch is by the door. Have a good day, dear," she called back from wherever she was. You had been living with your grandmother for a year now, your father being long dead and your mother rather abusive. But seeing as
Child! Canada X Reader: Not ForgottenLateThe word rang loud and ugly through your skull.LateThe clock on your car radio read 7:30p.m. like a ln angry, red signal.You promised. You promised Matthew that you would be at his show tonight. The ten-year-old boy was counting on you. You pinky swore. Everyone forgot about Matthew.Except for you.You went to every event, every game, recital,concert. Hell, you even went to parent teacher conferences. That boy was expecting YOU. Not his father. Matthew was going to be looking for you.Traffic was terrible! It seemed like the universe was working against you. "Dammit!Dammit!" There was an accident about half a mile ahead and it wouldn't be cleared for about two hours by the looks of it.In a spur of the moment decision, you parked your car on the side of the road next to a local pub."Aye! Lass!," the pubowner bellowed. "Ye cain't park that 'ere!""I'm sorry Allistor," you pleaded. "I'll be back for it I swear!"You ran out into the pouring rain, your feet splashing anxiously i
2p!Canada X Reader: ChangedIt's been a year. It's been a whole year away from your beloved Canada. You guys use to send letters frequently, but they soon started to hardly happen to where you guys never wrote to each other. I wonder how Mathew is.. That line ran through your head frequently. You missed him a lot. You even missed his awkward attitude.Today was the day you were going back. You hadn't told him, wanting it to be a surprise. You hurried to get ready for a two hour long flight. You packed everything you had and souvenirs. The taxi you had called was here, beeping repeatedly. Running out you had a big grin. The taxi driver asked you where you wanted to go and you were off. At the airport you were immediately told to go to your flight.***After Flight***You smiled as you left the airport with your bags trailing along. "Mathew's house isn't far from here..." You thought, "I'll just walk." Beginning to walk you noticed all the spots where Mathew and you had dates.One was at the
Canada x reader-Stalkers can be cute(request) You weren't very good at figuring out others feelings but, you were 99% positive that there was a boy in your school who had a crush on you. How did you know? Well the boy was always staring at you and blushed every time you looked over in his general direction. You thought he was pretty cute but you also thought it was alittle creepy how he never tried to talk to you."Come on. Seriously? You have no idea who I'm taking about, Nana? He's in almost all of our classes!", you explained to your best friend at the lunch table."I don't remember seeing any blonde boy with glasses, unless you mean Alfred, but he doesn't have a teddy bear. I don't think I know any high schooler walking around here with a big freaking polar bear! Are you sure? Maybe you're just so lonely that you're imagining cute boys", she questioned your sanity in a hurtful way."Well ow...that hurt my self-esteem...but no! I'm not imagining this! He's real and he's always looking at me!""That's just being co
Snapped!Canada x Reader - iNSaNiTYP.S. You are a country in this :3~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~You ran through the hallways of the World Conference building, following the trail of blood and
bodies.~~~~Flashback~~~~You had started out almost walking into the building till England burst out through the doors, limping on one leg and with blood all over."England?! What happened?!" you asked, running up to him, helping him to a nearby bench outside."It's um
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I'll try to stop him. I've just called the ambulance so they should be here soon. Just wait for them." you said quickly, running into the building before England could stop you.~~~~Flashback End~~~~You continued running, going up and down the building, the seemingly endless trails making you feel sick. After a while, you found Canada in the kitchen, pointing a knife at America's neck."Canada, no!!!" you screamed, causing Canada to turn ar
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Humans are vulnerable to a number of unique musculoskeletal maladies as a consequence of our evolutionary history. Although walking on our extended hind limbs is the hallmark adaptation characterizing our species it nevertheless makes us vulnerable to a wide range of serious joint and soft tissue problems. When viewed from an evolutionary perspective many of these medical issues become understandable and, indeed, novel methods of diagnosis and treatment can emerge. The proposed collaborative, a working group of paleoanthropologists, comparative anatomists, biomechanical engineers, and physicians will create new analytical approaches and new ways of viewing the disorders that uniquely plague our species. The results of this work include the development and implementation of a model curriculum, the creation of a website, and the publication of an edited volume. The disorders directly related to our way of walking include chronically sprained ankles, hernias, osteoporotic fractures of the hip, spine, and forearm, obstetric problems, knee problems, foot disorders, fatigue fractures, and many others. By understanding how our anatomy changed in order to walk upright, and why these changes occurred, we gain a better understanding of why these adaptations sometimes go awry resulting in disorders and pain.
December 17, 2014
We propose a catalysis meeting to advance theoretically-grounded, empirical study of scientific collaborations designed to achieve synthesis. Synthesis is the integration of diverse theories, methods and data across spatial or temporal scales, scientific phenomena, and forms of expertise to increase the generality, parsimony, applicability, or empirical soundness of scientific explanations. It generates emergent explanations beyond the scope of any one discipline, dataset or method. It counterbalances scientific specialization, capitalizes on existing data, and can be used to address complex problems. Synthesis centers are an increasingly vital component of science policy, rising in number, size, and prominence nationally and globally. Despite this, our understanding of synthesis-group collaborations and their performance are inadequate to advance knowledge, inform policy and guide practice. This meeting will draw together scientists who lead and conduct synthetic research with a diverse group of experts on scientific collaboration and research evaluation. Our aim is to advance understanding of synthesis and develop new approaches for investigating it empirically, longitudinally and comparatively.
December 9, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street, Suite A200. For more information, call 919-668-4551
December 2, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street, Suite A200. For more information, call 919-668-4551
November 21, 2014
November 18, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street. Room A103 (1st Floor) For more information, call 919-668-4551
November 17, 2014
What are the limits of adaptation? What determines long-term evolutionary rates? How predictable is evolution? The field of experimental evolution has grown tremendously over the last decade. This growth reflects both a greater appreciation of the power of experimental evolution for testing evolutionary hypotheses and, especially recently, the new power of genomic methods for analyzing changes in experimentally evolved lineages. But most experiments are fairly short, typically lasting only a few tens or hundreds of generations in plants/animals or microbes, respectively. Long-term evolution experiments are still rare, but are crucial in gaining a better understanding of evolutionary processes and outcomes, and in answering some of the most important basic and applied questions in biology. This catalysis meeting will bring together leading researchers in experimental evolution, population genetics, molecular evolution, theory and many other fields to develop a roadmap for the future of long-term evolution experiments. The meetingâs aims are: (i) To identify the most important biological questions that can be addressed using long-term evolution experiments; (ii) To synthesise information on existing long-term evolution experiments that were both intentional (e.g. lab-based) and unintentional (e.g. disease outbreaks, the pet trade, stock centres, and industrial processes); (iii) To identify opportunities to answer existing questions with existing data and/or experiments; (iv) To plan new long-term evolution experiments in a variety of systems; This meeting will establish an international network of collaborating labs that will result in new research directions, new training opportunities, and a grand vision for the future of long-term evolution experiments.
November 12, 2014
In the last two decades, models from evolutionary biology have made important contributions to demographic research on human fertility change. Within this evolutionary framework, two distinct traditions have focused on different processes of adaptation and time scales of change: (1) behavioral ecological perspectives have focused on how individual fertility decisions are shaped by local ecological circumstances, while (2) cultural evolutionary approaches have emphasized the role of socially transmitted information and changing social norms in shaping fertility behavior. While each tradition has made independent progress, research that integrates these approaches is necessary to improve our understanding of real fertility behavior, which results from a feedback between individual fertility decisions and social change. This approach requires combined attention to immediate ecological determinants of fertility decisions as well as the long-term processes that shape costs and benefits in a given environment. This workshop will bring together an international team of evolutionary behavioral scientists with complementary methodological and theoretical expertise in anthropology, psychology, and demography to develop (a) a synthetic article which proposes how these approaches can be integrated methodologically and theoretically, (b) an empirical article which applies our new synthetic framework to the study of fertility change in a particular fieldsite, demonstrating how the new methodological approach will work in practice and what we can learn through employing it, and (c) a multi-site grant proposal (UK, US, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Poland) aimed at integrating and empirically testing these diverse evolutionary models of human fertility change.
November 11, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street. Room A103 (1st Floor) For more information, call 919-668-4551
November 9, 2014
This catalysis group will plan the implementation of SimBank, a large, openly-available series of population genetic landscape simulations, intended for easy testing and validation of statistical genetics methods and based on realistic scenarios from natural populations across a range of taxa. Genetic and genomic data allow us to estimate numerous biological parameters through statistical genetics techniques. However, these techniques necessarily make many assumptions that do not match biology. As a result, the value of these statistical approaches may depend on the biological details of the evolutionary and demographic history of the populations being studied. Statistical genetics techniques need to be better tested and validated than they currently are, and the best way to do this is by comparisons to genetic simulation of biologically reasonable situations. This catalysis group will plan for the creation of a test bank of simulated genomic data. We will create a core list of biological scenarios that can test a wide variety of statistical methods, over a range of assumptions about evolutionary history, demography, and genetic details. Creating such simulations is non-trivial, because of the necessity of coding a variety of scenarios and the processor time required to do large-scale simulations. However, many types of statistical genetics techniques can be tested on a common set of simulations. In this way, we can share processor time and discuss as a community what issues are most important to cover. The group will mix statisticians and programmers with empirical biologists, with expertise in evolution, landscape ecology, and geospatial pattern analysis.
November 4, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street. Room A103 (1st Floor) For more information, call 919-668-4551
November 3, 2014
Odonates are model organisms for testing fundamental evolutionary questions because (1) they are one of the first winged insects); (2) have the most advanced vision and flight among insects; (3) their ecology and behavior is among the best studied for insects; and (4) they are easy to manipulate for field studies. However, a major obstacle to many odonate studies is the lack of odonate genomics resources. This gap in odonate genomics limits research progress but can be overcome by a focused effort that combines, analyzes and synthesizes existing and emerging datasets and knowledge in the field. This is now possible, as several research groups have started odonate genomics projects in the last 5 years, but formal communication between laboratories has yet to begin. The odonate community is geographically dispersed and many researchers are working in disparate fields (such as paleo-entomology, conservation/climate change, single gene evolution and/or comparative genomics), and therefore a Catalysis meeting would provide an ideal opportunity that will (1) foster international collaboration to create an effective network that will (2) focus community efforts towards a cohesive program to (3) generate new knowledge and a legacy of useful resources and novel research directions.
November 2, 2014
Human cultural diversity is expressed in myriad ways (from social and marital norms to languages and religious practices), but what factors shape this diversity? Dating back to Darwin, multiple disciplines have debated the degree to which cultural diversity patterns are influenced by different factors, including history, demographics, and ecology. Over recent years an emerging set of studies have showcased how phylogenetic comparative methods from evolutionary biology can help resolve these long-held debates and revolutionize the field of cultural evolution. Now the major barrier to advances lies in the location of necessary data, which are spread across multiple disparate sources in linguistics, biogeography and anthropology. To overcome this challenge we will create D-PLACE (a Database of Phylogenies of Languages for the study of Cultural Evolution), a publicly available and expandable web-portal that will map over 100 cultural features onto language phylogenies and link these to ecological and environmental variables, empowering a whole new line of investigation into the drivers of cultural change and patterns of cultural diversity. We will produce a paper to introduce D-PLACE and outline the many types of questions in comparative anthropology the database can answer. Finally, we will demonstrate the power of this new resource by using D-PLACE to examine two long-standing and fundamental questions from comparative anthropology: (i) What drives the diversity of incest taboos (i.e. how human societies regulate who can mate and marry)? (ii) Can we characterize recurrent âhuman nichesâ, or are societies just arbitrary bundles of cultural features?
October 28, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street, Suite A200. For more information, call 919-668-4551
October 22, 2014
Why are some genes imprinted, where the maternally or paternally inherited copies are preferentially expressed? Ever since the paradoxical pattern of imprinted gene expression was discovered evolutionary theories have strived to answer this question. Consequently, theories built on different fundamental assumptions have proliferated. Although these theories should make distinct and testable predictions, there have been few tests aimed at formally differentiating between these competing ideas. However, despite the general lack of such tests, the âkinship theoryâ, and especially its most prominent component, the âconflict hypothesisâ, has emerged as the favored theory. This predominance is most notably reflected in the literature outside of evolutionary biology, where the conflict hypothesis is regularly used to interpret the functions and effects of imprinted genes. The conflict hypothesis rose to dominance because it appears to explain the effects of the first imprinted genes discovered. However, data from a broader array of genes in model species and emerging insights from non-model species appear to challenge whether one hypothesis adequately explains all occurrences of imprinting. We propose a working group composed of theoretical, computational and empirical biologists that will develop a set of formal predictions and devise tests to differentiate between competing models for the evolution of genomic imprinting. In doing so, we also expect to identify unexplored problems in evolutionary theory. Understanding why genes are imprinted also has important implications for evolutionary medicine since imprinted genes play a crucial role during pregnancy, in the manifestation of several behavioral disorders, and in some cancers.
October 21, 2014
Wednesday, 12:00 PM at NESCent, Ninth Street and Main Street, Erwin Mill Building, 2024 W. Main Street. Room A103 (1st Floor) For more information, call 919-668-4551
October 19, 2014
Bees have evolved durable relationships with a diverse set of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. These microbial communities comprise beneficial and detrimental symbionts and their composition is likely a key determinant for the health status of the host. Furthermore, based on existing data, social bee species seem to harbor more consistent and specific communities than non-social ones, indicating that bees could represent suitable models to study the evolution of host-microbe interactions given different degrees of host sociality. High-throughput sequencing technologies allow us to acquire vast amounts of sequencing data (metagenomics) from the microbial communities of different bee populations, synthesize the results and obtain comprehensive patterns of microbe-host webs. To make this possible, metagenomic sequence data produced by different laboratories need to be consistently analyzed and archived allowing integration and subsequent exploitation by scientists from different research areas, such as bee pathology, microbial ecology, and evolution. The aim of the proposed meeting will be to gather an interdisciplinary group of scientists working on different aspects of bee science, including microbiologists, epidemiologists, evolutionists and computer scientists. This group will (i) define the most burning questions regarding bee microbiome interactions and the effect of the environment on its composition, (ii) identify an appropriate strategy to address these questions, including the design of tools such as a dedicated database, (iii) discuss future collaborative efforts to fund the proposed research.
October 15, 2014
The theory of evolution by natural selection has had a profound impact not only on the biological sciences but also on the social sciences, revolutionizing our understanding of perception, cognition, language, social behavior, and cultural practices. Despite the centrality of evolutionary theory to the social sciences, many students struggle to understand how natural selection works, imagine greater scientific controversy than actually exists, and show little appreciation for evolution as an overarching theoretical framework. One factor contributing to this divide between scholars and students may be how evolution is (and is not) taught in the social sciences. Our goal is to provide a new perspective on best practices for teaching evolution in the social sciences that is informed by our understanding of how people accommodate and reconcile scientific and non-scientific explanations, an understudied area of evolution education. We seek to synthesize what is and is not known about varieties of teaching evolution in the social sciences, assessing student's understanding and misunderstanding of evolution in this context, and diagnosing potential causes of student misconceptions. This synthesis is expected to result in two major outcomes. The first outcome will be a review paper outlining what scientists view as the primary challenges to students' understanding of evolution in the social sciences and the strategies they have adopted to meet these challenges. The second outcome will be a grant proposal outlining studies that will test alternative teaching strategies, using a variety of outcome measures devised by the participants of the catalysis meeting. The catalysis meeting will thus serve two purposes: to chart the landscape of evolutionary misconceptions specific to the social sciences and to identify empirically testable strategies for countering those misconceptions.
Underlying the adaptive behavior of animals is a process by which individuals must make decisions based on functionally relevant categories: who is a suitable mate, social partner, host, or prey item? Who is a competitor or a predator? Despite the ubiquitous need for animals to find a suitable mate, sort out enemies from collaborators, and correctly identify food, we lack a unifying framework of evolutionary decision theory. Here, we propose a cross-disciplinary team to establish an integrative conceptual framework with testable hypotheses for studying decision-making in an evolutionary context. Leveraging expertise from research programs in evolution, neurobiology, behavioral ecology, and comparative psychology, we aim to address questions of whether and how available information is processed by similar or different algorithms to generate decisions across individuals, species, sensory modalities, and functional contexts. We identify directions for immediate analyses within a new framework, including the role of learning and memory in shaping animal decisions, and hypotheses related to the evolution of categorical-like perception in a complex environment. We propose to systematically synthesize the primary literature incorporating data from behavioral âchoiceâ and ârecognitionâ trials (e.g., mate choice, host choice, kin recognition, parasite rejection), in order to generate a large, multi-taxon, publicly available database that will provide a rich source of data for future analyses of comparative patterns in decision making algorithms. Ultimately, our aim is to bring together a diversity of perspectives spanning multiple levels of analysis in order to transform our understanding of decision-making in an evolutionary context.
October 14, 2014
BBL: What wrangling cats can tell us about evolution in a marine biodiversity hotspot: Preliminary results from the Indo-Pacific NESCent working group
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A Taste of London
A unique chance to combine a traditional London pub experience with a relaxed, night-time river cruise, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights. Enjoy a three-course dinner with several local menu choices, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie at an historic London pub in the City of London. Following dinner you will enjoy scenic views from the comfort of your private cruiser. Highlights include Tower Bridge, St. Paul's and the Houses of Parliament, with commentary from your guide as you cruise along the River Thames.
Afternoon Excursion to Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. One of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II the castle is still used regularly for ceremonial and state occasions. Visit the magnificent State Apartments furnished with priceless works of art by Holbein, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck. See wonderful St.George's Chapel the burial place of ten monarchs including Henry VIII and Charles I.
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. During August and September when the Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's state rooms are open to visitors. These are the heart of the Palace, lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection which are used for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. Before entry to the Palace you will visit the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables still in existence. See the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and cars, used for coronations, royal weddings and State Visits, including the magnificent Gold State Coach which has been used for every coronation since 1821 and was last used for The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Shownight - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life. A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.
Shownight - War Horse (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
War Horse, based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and magnificent artistry. South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life on the stage - their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. Experience the emotional journey that charges through the battlefields of history straight to hearts of audiences around the world.
Tower of London and Crown Jewels
The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic buildings in the world. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066-1067, it has been guarded by Yeoman Warders (popularly known as the Beefeaters) since the 14th century. It has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, and an armory. It is most famously known as the home to the priceless Crown Jewels, including the solid gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Imperial State Crown and Sovereigns Sceptre, the incredible Cullinan diamonds, and the Koh-i-Noor.
Dutch Dinner and Evening Walk in Old Amsterdam
Accompanied by your tour director, stroll through some of Amsterdam's oldest streets and view historical 17th century buildings, monuments and the Oude Church. A typical dinner in a cozy restaurant is included.
The Bulb Fields and Keukenhof
This colorful excursion drives through outstanding flower fields to Keukenhof Park, where you will have time to admire some of the world's most beautiful spring flowers. Garden enthusiasts and nature lovers can celebrate spring when the 79-acre (32-hectare) park will be a feast for the eyes, with a staggering 7 million bulbs in full bloom, flowering shrubs, centuries-old trees, and ornamental lakes with fountains. There are untold opportunities for amateur and professional photographers, and art devotees will also enjoy the pieces around the park by famous Dutch and foreign artists.
Excursion to Mount Titlis
Drive to Alpine Engelberg - Central Switzerland renowned sport centre - to take the Titlis-Rotair, world's first revolving cable car, up to 10,000 feet where eternal snow resists even the summer sun. A panoramic view all the way up with 360 degree vistas on glaciers and icefalls. If you are looking for a nice place to rest the Restaurant on top of Mount Titlis is the one for you with breathtaking views from its terrace and solarium.
Mount Pilatus
Journey almost 7,000 feet (2,132m)up - via the world's steepestcogwheel railway (with an inclination of 48 degrees), the silent aerial tramway and the panoramic gondola for spectacular views over central Switzerland. The Mount Pilatus mountain range was first inhabited by Celtic herdsmen and later became well-known to travelers worldwide when completion of the Gotthard Route made the area more accessible. The rugged cliffs above Lucerne have been cloaked in myth and legend since the Middle Ages when it was believed that a dragon with healing powers and spirits inhabited the rocky crevices.
One Hour Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Board your private motorboat for an enchanting and relaxing one-hour cruise on glassy Lake Lucerne, also known as the Vierwaldstattersee (Lake of the Four Forest Cantons). Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and admire fjords, bays, and rolling meadows.
Swiss Folklore Party and Dinner
Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alphorn, but those you will meet at your after-dinner folklore party are real experts. They entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances, while you sample cheese fondue and a drink of your choice.
Dinner and Show at La Nouvelle Eve
No visit to Paris is complete without a night out at the cabaret! Enjoy a whirling international dinner show (unlimited wine) at Pigalle's one and only La Nouvelle Eve.
Dinner and Show at Moulin Rouge
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the world-renowned Moulin Rouge, home of the French Can Can for more than a century. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show and a glass of champagne completes your evening in style.
Dinner Party and Illumination Drive
A perfect introduction to Paris! After a full-course dinner with choices of typical French dishes, drinks included, your tour director will show you the "City of Light."
Excursion to the Louvre Museum
Your guide will bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive Louvre Museum, including da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Built originally as a royal fortress in the Middle Ages, the Central Arts Museum was opened to the public in 1793. The Louvre holds 35,000 works of art divided into eight categories: paintings, prints & drawings, sculpture, decorative arts, Greek, Etruscan & Roman antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, Near Eastern antiquities, and Islamic art. NOTE: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Travel out of Paris to the lavish 17th-century baroque Palace of Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV, with its magnificent State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel. Your Local Guide will bring its history to life during your visit, then time at leisure to stroll through parts of the elegant 250-acre gardens. Louis XIII originally purchased Versailles and its surrounding land to serve as his hunting lodge. Later, his son, Louis XIV, decided to make it his seat of government, and in 1682, he installed his impressive court and numerous noble visitors in sumptuous surroundings, a symbol of absolute monarchy. NOTE: This excursion is not available on Mondays and public holidays.
Marksburg Castle
Enjoy a guided visit of Marksburg Castle, located on a hill overlooking the Rhine River. It has survived time and is one of the best examples of medieval architecture in Germany. The earliest part of the castle was constructed in a triangular layout built in the Romanesque style. Later in the 13th century, it was bought by Count Eberhard II of Katzenelnbogen, whose family was one of the wealthiest in the Rhineland, and was expanded in the Gothic style, giving the castle its unique present-day form. It has also been used as a fortress, a home for disabled soldiers, and a state prison.
Classical Austrian Dinner
Enjoy a delicious Austrian dinner with drinks at a typical local restaurant.
Heurigen Dinner
Enjoy dinner with music and wine at one of the Heurigen (wine taverns) in the wine-growing area of the Vienna Woods. A Heuriger is a tavern that serves its own wine from the current harvest year and traditional fare such as Wienerschnitzel and Apfelstrudel.
Schoenbrunn Palace
One of Europe's most impressive baroque palace complexes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and former summer residence of the imperial family, Schonbrunn was originally built in 1642 and later redesigned from the ground up by Empress Maria Theresa. The dazzling residential apartments and state rooms with their original furnishings and decorations, and the impressive park and gardens surrounding the palace, convey an authentic impression of the imperial lifestyle.
Waltz and Operetta Concert
An opera house orchestra and soloists perform famous works by Johann Strauss, Lehar, Mozart, and more in one of the city's elegant concert halls.
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Fiddler on the Roof
Jerry Bock, of 'Fiddler,' Dies at 81
Composer passes mere days after writer
A Serious Mensch
Fyvush Finkel's career, rooted in Yiddish theater, has lasted nearly eight decades. And he's not planning on retirement anytime soon.
Top Ten for the Ninth of Av
Movies for the Mourning
Why Do Jews Argue So Much?
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A Milkman in Winter
After 42 years, 'Fiddler on the Roof' star Topol is still stuck in Anatevka
Second Fiddle
Sholem Aleichem's newly-translated novel fails to rise to the heights reached by his stories
Party Animal
The enigmatic "Jew fairy" at the center of The Boys in the Band
Out of the Extraordinary
Funky soul from the desert and other musical surprises
High Fidelity
Josh Kun finds forgotten treasures in old, discarded LPs
Finding the Beat
Let go of your skepticism about new Jewish music
Books That Have Read Me
The works that shaped my imagination
Pioneer Tunes
A conversation with Alisa Solomon about the first—and last—Zionist musical comedy on Broadway
Tevye on the West End
Henry Goodman explores the inner workings of a milkman-patriarch
Family Fortune
After Fiddler and The Apple Tree, Harnick and Bock took on a different challenge
Fiddler Crabs
Preemptive strikes denounced an "ethnically cleansed" revival, and critics took the bait. But does nostalgia really honor tradition?


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Korea Electric Power Corp. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and development of electric power resources. It operates through the following Domestic and Overseas Business areas. The Domestic Business area provides operations related to the transmission, distribution, and sale to end-users of electricity purchased from generation subsidiaries as well as from independent power producers through the Korea Power Exchange. The Overseas Business area provides services power generation, distribution, transmission, power Information Technology (IT), personnel training and plant projects. The company was founded on July 1, 1961 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.


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Bruins Extra: Ryan Spooner, Torey Krug could make an NHL impact sooner than you think
Benjamin Woodward | Dec 08, 2012 | Comments 0
Hello everyone, and welcome to the next edition "Bruins Extra", to be featured here on Hockey Independent after each and every Bruins — be it Boston or Providence — game that hockey writer Benjamin Woodward is assigned to cover. The blog will feature in-depth analysis of individual performances, big moments in the game or any other extra thoughts from the previous night's hockey action. I would advise you all to read the game recap — always linked below –, before taking a look at "Bruins Extra", as it will give you a detailed background of that particular game's events.
Game: Manchester Monarchs 2, Providence Bruins 3 : Recap
Even on an off-night, Ryan Spooner's immense talent still shines through
If the NHL does ever make a return to action this season, the Boston Bruins are pretty much set with their roster, as 19 of their 20 spots appear to be filled. The one position, presumably, left up for grabs? Third line left wing alongside steady veterans Rich Peverley and Chris Kelly. Most think it will be Jordan Caron who takes the spot, but don't be surprised if 2010 second round draft choice Ryan Spooner makes a real run at some playing time and makes a serious case for that job.
On a night in which he didn't exactly have his A-game going for him, Spooner's talent remained on full display Friday against the Monarchs. With the score even at one, he showed some tremendous vision — after receiving a feed from Chris Bourque – in distributing a beautiful cross-ice saucer pass to defenseman Tommy Cross who was standing on the doorstep of the goal. Unfortunately for Providence, the former Boston College Eagle could not capitalize on the prime scoring chance.
"It was a great play by those guys (Ryan Spooner and Chris Bourque). Hopefully next time I bury it." – Tommy Cross
AHL experience already paying off for defenseman Torey Krug
Back in the summer, at rookie development camp in Wilmington, Massachusetts, I asked Torey Krug about his biggest and most important goals for the upcoming hockey season. He went on to tell me that he would have to "learn how to defend bigger guys at this level" in order to enjoy sustainable success in the NHL (You can read that article in its entirety, here). While it's safe to assume that he's still got plenty of room for improvement, the 21-year-old Michigan native seems to believe that he's already accomplished this goal in establishing himself as a solid defender against larger opponents.
"Defensively, I've been playing really well. My plus/minus really doesn't show that. There's no excuses, I've been out there for some short-handed goals against. But when it comes down to playing against a bigger guy in the corner, I'm very comfortable and I feel very confident in my defensive game right now." — Torey Krug
Confidence in oneself is one of the basic requirements to play hockey at a high level and to see that type of competitiveness from one of the team's younger players is most definitely a welcome sign for the Bruins organization.
The self-confidence that Krug has displayed in the first quarter of his AHL debut season has been accompanied by a tremendously high hockey-IQ and an ability to adapt and learn. Often seeing the full two minutes of ice-time with the man-advantage during his time at Michigan State, Krug has had to learn a new power-play system in Providence, one that isn't totally centered around him possessing the puck at the center of the blue-line.
"I was a big guy on the power-play at Michigan State. One of the main differences when you come here is that there's guys getting paid to make those plays. Maybe at Michigan State there was times where I was trying to do a lot more by myself. Here, I have to understand that there are guys like Chris Bourque, Ryan Spooner, they play well with the puck and that's what they get paid to do. I've got to try to get the puck in their hands and let them do the work." — Torey Krug
Krug's game-winning goal on Friday night put a smile on the face of the fans, his teammates, and especially his coach, Bruce Cassidy, who spoke highly of the young defenseman's performance in the team's victory over Manchester.
"He pushes the puck up the ice, he sees passing lanes and generally gets his shot through. I'm glad to see him get one because he does have a good shot." – Bruce Cassidy
After spending the end of last season with the Boston Bruins, Krug knows what life is like in the National Hockey League. At this point — like most other players at the moment –, I'm sure he's just chomping at the bit to get back there. While he didn't get into much detail on the subject — and rightfully so –, Krug did offer one brief thought on the current NHL lockout.
"Hopefully they can figure it out, for the sake of the sport." – Torey Krug
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I recently formatted my laptop and everything was running really fast and smooth. After I got the laptop back after formatting, sound card driver Conexant CX20671 SmartAudio HD version 126.96.36.199 was installed. Then I downloaded and installed the Conexant CX20671 SmartAudio HD driver update version 184.108.40.206 from the official Toshiba website. I am sure I chose exactly my laptop model on the website.
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However, after the installation of the new driver update, everything just became slow..Windows Start up took much longer, programs took longer to open. Even after the desktop loaded, I have to wait so long until I can actually open any programs. My laptop details are as follows:
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The White House Office of Management and Budget issued a statement Tuesday saying the GOP measure "introduces unnecessary complications, needlessly perpetuating uncertainty in the nation's fiscal system."
But it says the administration is encouraged because Republicans backed off their insistence of one dollar of spending cuts for every dollar of increase in the debt ceiling.
Without congressional action, the Treasury sometime in late February or early March will not have enough money to pay for all of its obligations, creating the possibility of a first-ever default on the government's debts.
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The White House says a House Republican bill to extend the government's borrowing authority for three months still faces concerns in Congress but press secretary Jay Carney says that if it reaches President Barack Obama's desk, "he would not stand in the way of the bill becoming law."
The White House in the past has voiced reservations about a short-term debt ceiling extension. But on Tuesday, Carney said the three-month plan by House GOP leaders is significant because it "de-escalates the sense of conflict."
The government is on track to surpass its $16.4 trillion debt limit in late February or early March. Congressional Republicans had initially wanted to use a vote to extend the debt ceiling as leverage to win spending reductions, creating the threat of a first-ever government default.
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The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is already a car that can get most enthusiasts drooling. Just about all of the boxes can get ticked off instantly with just a quick look. Luxurious leather interior? Check. Enough space to haul the wife, the kids, the dogs, and all of the useless knick-knacks they decided to bring on the family road trip? Check. A 556 HP supercharged, Corvette-sourced V8? Check.
For many enthusiasts, the Caddy wagon is just about all they could ask for in a car. Ludicrously fast, reasonably priced, and practical all at once. What more could they possibly want? Well, as Jeremy Clarkson would say, "MORE POWERRRRRRR!"
That's right, folks. In true tuner fashion, Hennessey Performance near Houston, Texas decided that the CTS-V Sport Wagon needed just a tad more power.
More details on the Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 Sport Wagon after the jump.
UPDATE 05/07/2011: Here's another tasty treat from the guys over at Hennessey. Their latest video for the CTS-V650 shows the Cadillac doing a few burnouts at Lonestar Motorsports Park. You may want to pump up the volume for this one.
Gallery Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
The Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 Sport Wagon's exterior is much the same as the standard CTS-V wagon. The Hennessey CTS-V650 Sport Wagon has the same handsome Art and Science design scheme that all CTS-V's come with. As a matter of fact, at first glance one would probably not be able to tell the two apart. Aside from some black-chrome aftermarket wheels, and the addition of a Hennessey badge on the hatch, there really isn't much difference. There's no special paint or go-fast stripes found here either, because this CTS-V650 is still wrapped in the same Radiant Silver Metallic paint that it left the factory with. That's part of the Hennessey's allure: making sleeper supercars. Because as the folks at Hennessey know, it's much more fun beating fast cars when yours looks slow.
Just like Hennessey hasn't changed much to the exterior of the CTS-V650 Sport Wagon, the interior of the car shares a similar story. Inside, the only difference between the Hennessey and the standard Cadillac is the addition of Hennessey embroidered headrests, Hennessey premium floor mats, and a serial-numbered dash plaque. While the Cadillac CTS ' interior was last updated in 2008, and looks somewhat more dated when compared to its Germanic rivals, Hennessey's specialty is performance, not interior re-upholstery, so it was a smart decision for Hennessey to (for the most part), leave it alone.
Under the hood is where the Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 Sport Wagon gets interesting. Stock, the Cadillac CTS-V makes 556 HP and 551 ft/lbs of torque out of its supercharged 6.2L V8. Impressive numbers, sure. However, the Hennessey CTS-V650 Sport Wagon makes an astonishing 658 HP and a frankly quite monstrous 718 ft/lbs of torque. That's a power-to-weight ratio of 15 HP per pound– in a station wagon. The Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 does all of this with the optional 6-Speed Automatic transmission. There aren't any fancy double-clutch gearboxes found here.
How does Hennessey do this? Quite simply actually, Hennessey installs their own cold air intake, upgrades the supercharger pulley and snout, as well as the intercooler, and they install long tube headers together with a stainless steel mid-pipe with high flow catalytic converters. This, combined with Hennessey's ECU upgrade and dyno-testing, results in the CTS-V650's impressive numbers. In fact, Hennessey has been so impressed with the results that they've released two YouTube videos pitting the CTS-V650 in a ¼ mile drag race up against two AWD titans, aPorsche 911 Turbo and Godzilla itself, a Nissan GTR . While both races are close, the Hennessey edges ahead and emerges victorious in both races. While it must be kept in mind that these are Hennessey produced videos, and that the CTS-V650 is wearing a set of drag tires, the results are nonetheless quite remarkable.
While Hennessey hasn't released 0-60 times for the CTS-V650, based on the upgrades and the stock CTS-V Sport Wagon 0-60 times, the Hennessey can be expected to hit 60 MPH in between 3.5 and 3.9 seconds. Top speed should be up too, and can be expected to be in excess of 196 MPH. MPG on the other hand, will absolutely be lower than the stock Cadillac's 14/19 (City/Highway) EPA rating. But let's be honest here, someone buying a Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 is not going to care about fuel economy.
The Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 Sport Wagon can be had for just a $16,115 premium over the standard Caddy CTS-V Wagon. For just $79,580, you too can get your hands on a Hennessey CTS-V650, including installation. If do it yourself projects are more your thing though, the V650 kit is also available by mail for a relatively reasonable $5,950.
The Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V650 Sport Wagon is in a unique spot in the American marketplace because there is currently no direct competition for this supercharged family hauler. Sure, one could get a BMW M3 , or a Mercedes Benz C63 AMG , but neither of those are station wagons. The Hennessey's closest competitors in Europe are currently no longer in production. Both the BMW M5 and The Audi RS6 Avant went out of production in the past couple years as both manufacturers revised their cars. That means the Hennessey's only real competitor would be the 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Wagon.
The C63 AMG Wagon however, is down on power compared to the Hennessey CTS-V650. Hell, it's down on power compared to the stock Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon, too. The C63 AMG Wagon makes 487 HP with the "performance package" (without the package, it makes only 457 HP), out of Mercedes' naturally aspirated 6.3L V8. While the AMG Wagon is down on power, it's also a lot cheaper, costing $58,200. That's a $21,380 difference between the two. While the AMG might be a touch more luxurious, it's not in the same league in terms of performance, as the Hennessey CTS-V650. Also, since it's not yet (and probably won't ever be) available as a wagon in the United States, it won't be able to haul as much as the CTS-V650 sport wagon. And ultimately, it also won't be capable of embarrassing a smug doctor in his 911 at a stop light drag. You'd expect an AMG Mercedes to be quick, but never a Cadillac station wagon. The key factor here is the sleeper factor: the surprise. For us, the decision between the two, even with the $21,380 difference, would be an easy one.
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- (Relatively) cheap
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Move To Make Sheep Shearing An Olympic Sport
New Zealand farmers are pushing for sheep shearing to become an Olympic sport
Experts in New Zealand are calling for sheep shearing to become an Olympic sport, arguing that top wool-clippers are world-class athletes.
The New Zealand Farmers Federation claims shearing is now a bona fide sport that deserves international recognition.
The call comes as the World Shearing Championships are set to be held in Mastertown, on New Zealand's North Island, in March.
Federation spokesman Jeanette Maxwell said in a statement: "Surely, time has come to elevate shearing's sporting status to the ultimate world stage?
"One way would be to make shearing a demonstration sport at a Commonwealth Games, if not the Olympics itself."
Ms Maxwell said competitive shearers clip up to 700 sheep over an eight-hour period - a feat that has been likened to running two marathons back-to-back.
"I can also testify to the physical effort shearing takes... (Top shearers) are athletes who take it to another level," she said.
The New Zealand's government's elite sports funding body SPARC already recognises shearing as a sport, providing it with grants to help run competitions.
New Zealand has a human population of about 4.4 million which is outnumbered by a national sheep flock of around 40 million, according to Statistics New Zealand.


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Wonderful Recipe! I did some tweaking since my Fiance' and I Love Hot and Spicy, instead of Paprika, I used Cayenne Pepper and added 2 diced Jalapeno's for some kick(added at the last hr), I also used Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce for the smoke house flavor...they were great combinations with the rosemary, oregano, garlic, beer and basil!! Really full of flavor compared to the first pulled pork recipe I had tried a couple yrs ago, which was just pulled pork and BBQ sauce. After my flop with the my first pulled pork recipe I never thought I would make it again, but when I found this recipe I just had to try it!!! Thanks and I will be making this again, only going to try and marinade the pork by using your seasoned rub with the mustard and garlic as well and let it set overnight before cooking.
Kickin' A** & Takin' Names Pulled Pork - "Ya got a CROCK in your POT?"
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- 5-6 pound(s) Pork Shoulder Roast diced
- 1-2 bottle(s) Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ Sauce minced
- 1 whole(s) red onions diced
- 6 clove(s) fresh garlic minced
- 1 can(s) beer
- 1 bunch(es) fresh rosemary
- 1 bunch(es) fresh oregano
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) mustard seed
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) Cajun seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) salt
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) pepper
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) basil
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) paprika
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) garlic salt
- 1 stick(s) butter
- 1 cup(s) dijon mustard
- 1.) Thaw Pork Shoulder Roast & set on rack for seasoning preparation.
- 2.) Set Crock Pot on low. Dice Red Onion & place in the bottom of pot with 1/2 stick of Butter, 1/2 can of Beer, & 1 cup of the BBQ sauce.
- 3.) Mix all Seasonings together in a bowl. (Rosemary, Oregano, Mustard Seed, Cajun Seasoning, Salt, Pepper, Basil, Paprika, & Garlic Salt)
- 4.) Rub Seasoning mixture on the Pork Should Roasts. Then, spread Dijon mustard over the entire piece of meat.
- 5.) Mince Fresh Garlic Cloves & spread on meat.
- 6.) Place the meat in the crock pot and pour the remaining BBQ sauce & Beer on top.
- 7.) Let cook for 7-9 hrs until the pork pulls apart. Enjoy!
November 2013
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Kickin' A** & Takin' Names Pulled Pork - "Ya got a CROCK in your POT?" Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pork
- COOKING METHOD: Slow Cook
- OCCASION: Summer
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