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ESPN pulls its logos and other branding from a joint investigation with PBS' Frontline on the NFL's head-injury issues, citing a "branding issue:"
The league's head-injury problem is massive, likely hugely expensive to fix and might even change the way the game is played. So, yes, it's worth a VERY serious look.
ESPN's Fainaru brothers (among the best investigative reporters of sports working today) remain working on the project. But what do you think of ESPN's decision? Did ESPN's billion-dollar investment in NFL rights possibly affect its notion of "branding?" Should it have?
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay signed copies of his latest book Ultimate Home Cooking at Canary Wharf's Jubilee Place mall last week.
Scores of fans turned out to meet the man and buy the title aimed at time-pressed cooks at the event organised by the Waterstones store.
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"Late night YouTube watching was a bad idea. So many boys pretending to be professional wrstlers. A pair of trunks and a ring don't make you a wrestler."
- Mike Bennett bashing fans who are amateur wrestlers
Since every wrestling fan on the planet is curious about CM Punk leaving WWE, TNA has decided to take advantage of the situation by posting several of his matches for free on their YouTube account this week. Punk worked for the company during their early years.
Edge recently paid a surprise visit to a comedy show that Mick Foley was doing in New York, and the video of that appearance has now surfaced online.
Even though she is no longer with the company, WWE has decided to feature Beth Phoenix and her Glam Slam finisher on an episode of 30 Second Fury.
At a Dragon Gate USA show, Kassius Ohno, who was recently released by WWE, took a jab at Triple H by having his opponent doing the crotch chop and Pedigree finisher, which Ohno was able to kick out of at the one count.
TNA released a video, where Bobby Roode attacked James Storm inside of a bar in Orlando.
In order to give him a little bit of momentum heading into the Survivor Series, Alberto Del Rio was given a victory over Santino Marella on WWE Main Event this week.
An announcement has been made that Shark Boy will be returning to TNA this week on the special Turning Point edition of Impact Wrestling.
Former WWE star Nikolai Volkov and former NWA star Bobby Fulton were forced to wrestle on a mat at an independent wrestling show in a small town in Ohio recently, as promoters were unable to secure a ring for them to work on.
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"When they look in the mirror sitting in the truck they can't see the cars and hopefully that will register in their minds every time they get around a truck not to be in the blind spots," said Brian Dubberly, of the Georgia Road Team.
"For the blind spots, it really did have some blind spots, and you really couldn't see so I can imagine what they go through," said Quinton Adkins, Deerfield Windsor High School Sophomore.
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Estimates of the Magnitude of Financial and Tax Reporting Conflicts
AbstractThis study examines the tax reporting consequences of financial reporting discretion. Using a matched sample of financial statements with tax returns, I provide estimates of the accuracy of tax return information inferred from financial statements. To examine the tradeoffs between financial and tax reporting, I model the relation discretionary financial accounting accruals have to discretionary federal tax accruals. The methodology takes advantage of the contemporaneous nature of reporting to mitigate econometric problems identified in previous research. I find the extent tax reporting reflects discretionary financial reporting varies dramatically by industry, profitability, and the sign of discretionary accruals. I also find managers are able to undertake tax reducing activities with less of an effect on financial reporting than tax increasing accruals, consistent with recent evidence on the differential growth of book and tax income, and with tax avoidance activities.
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- Kothari, S. P., 2001. "Capital markets research in accounting," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 31(1-3), pages 105-231, September.
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- Shackelford, Douglas A. & Shevlin, Terry, 2001. "Empirical tax research in accounting," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 31(1-3), pages 321-387, September.
- Maydew, Edward L., 2001. "Empirical tax research in accounting: A discussion," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 31(1-3), pages 389-403, September.
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"Bridging the Reporting Gap: A Proposal for More Informative Reconciling of Book and Tax Income,"
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Legislative Research Commission employee has been fired after appearing in a video for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes.
Charles Booker told The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/1gzYVYn) that he was terminated Monday for violating a policy that prohibits LRC employees from engaging in partisan political activities.
LRC acting Director Marcia Seiler confirmed that Booker no longer is employed by the agency, but declined to discuss the issue further.
Booker, who lives in Louisville, had worked for the agency for a little more than a year as an analyst for the Government Contract Review Committee at a salary of $51,000 annually.
Booker appears briefly in the video, which mostly features his wife, Tanesha Booker.
"When I think about Mitch McConnell concerning my daughter's future, it makes me nervous," Tanesha Booker says in the video. "In 31 years, Mitch McConnell has not done anything for my community."
Charles Booker makes a couple of comments about the west Louisville community in the video.
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Leon Cooperman, the founder and chairman of Omega Advisors, is a very successful value investor. With nearly $6.5 billion in total assets under management, he owns around 81 stocks in his portfolio. In the first quarter of 2013 he initiated long positions in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB) and Covidien PLC (NYSE: COV).
While Occidental Petroleum and LyondellBasell each accounted for 1.2% of his portfolio, Covidien represented around 0.93% of his total portfolio at the end of March 2013.
Occidental – the current shakeup in its Board
Occidental is considered one of the biggest oil & gas corporations in the world, operating in three main business segments: Oil & Gas, Chemical and Midstream and Marketing. Most of its revenue, $18.9 billion, or 78.2% of the total revenue, was generated from the Oil & Gas segment. The Chemical segment ranked second with $4.58 billion in revenue, while the Midstream and Marketing segments contributed only $1.4 billion in sales. In 2012, Occidental was estimated to have nearly 3.3 billion BOE in its proved reserves.
Recently, Occidental's executive chairman Ray Irani has been voted out, with 76% of the total votes, from re-election in the company. Investors have criticized him for his outsized pay and the recent attempt to replace CEO Stephen Chazen. Fund manager Steven Romick commented that Occidental's directors are the most highly paid in corporate America. Nine 2012 directors had around as much as $640,000 in annual compensation. As most of its compensation was in the form of stocks, they did not buy Occidental's shares from the open market. According to Steven Romick, only two directors purchased the company's stocks since 1995, with only 6,000 shares in total. Ray Irani still held nearly 8.15 million shares in the company, valued at nearly $740 million, or around a 1% stake in the company. Occidental is trading around $91 per share, with a total market cap of $73.2 billion. The market values Occidental at only 6 times EV/EBITDA.
LyondellBasell – the leading chemical company with cheap valuation
LyondellBasell, based in the Netherlands, is one of the leading independent chemical companies in the world, operating in five main business segments: Olefins and Polyolefins – Americas (O&P – Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins – Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Refining and Technology. The majority of its revenue, $14.2 billion, or 27.3% of the total revenue, was generated from the O&P – EAI segment. The Refining segment ranked second with $12.5 billion in revenue while the I&D segment generated around $9.28 billion in sales to customers. Interestingly, the two biggest income contributors were the O&P – Americas and I&D segment, with $2.65 billion and $1.43 billion, respectively, in operating income.
LyondellBasell has been a cash cow. In 2012, it generated around $4.79 billion in operating cash flow and $3.73 billion in free cash flow. The company also has quite a strong balance sheet. As of March 2013, it had $11.64 billion in revenue, $2.88 billion in cash and only nearly $4.5 billion in both long and short-term debt. The company is trading at around $65.70 per share, with a total market cap of $37.80 billion. The market values the company at only 6.62 times EV/EBITDA.
Covidien – the upcoming pharmaceutical business spinoff
Covidien, the spinoff from Tyco, is a leading manufacturer of healthcare products to hospitals and surgi-centers in more than 140 countries, operating in three main segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. The Medical Devices segment generated most of its revenue, $8.11 billion, or 68.4% of the total revenue. It was also enjoyed the highest contribution margin among those three segments at 30.8%.
Recently, the company has approved the spin off of its Mallinckrodt pharmaceuticals business, to focus solely on the Medical Devices business. It announced that investors could get one ordinary share of Mallinckrodt for every eight Covidien shares. Covidien said that it would have no ownership interest in Mallinckrodt after the distribution. Jose E. Almeida, Chairman and CEO of Covidien commented
As separate companies, Covidien and Mallinckrodt will have greater flexibility to focus on and pursue their respective growth strategies and capital needs, while potentially providing shareholders with greater value over the longer term.
At $65.20 per share, Covidien is worth nearly $30.70 billion on the market. The market values the company at 10.35 times EV/EBITDA.
Among the three, LyondellBasell seems to be income investors' favorites, as it pays its shareholders dividends with the highest yield at 3%. Occidental ranked second with 2.8% dividend yield while the dividend yield of Covidien is the lowest, at 1.6%.
My Foolish take
Among the three, I like LyondellBasell and Occidental the most due to their decent dividend yields and low EV multiple. For Covidien, I would wait and see the detail pro-forma numbers of both Covidien and Mallinckrodt to determine whether or not the parent and/or the newly spinoff is a good investment opportunity.
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Categories > Movies > Labyrinth > Lost with no direction
Chapter 30 Reviews
Lisa Alomore broke out of a all male prison where she didn't belong. She finds herself in the labyrinth and asks the king to let her finish some unfinished business.Please read and review.Don't own!
I pulled up at the air port and entered. I got a ticket for Washington DC and boarded the plain. I wasn't lying when I said I didn't kill those men. I was set up by the company I worked for. I was going to get them back. I am an assassin, and a very good one at that. It was plain it was a set up. I wouldn't have killed someone in front of anyone else only wearing a hoody, black jeans, and tennis shoes, and I wouldn't leave the weapon. Especially with fingerprints on it. How did they get my fingerprints? They had MY gun.
Now, the company was going to pay. I am NOT expendable.
The plain ride was extremely boring. We'd be there in a few hours so I decided to get some sleep. But I didn't get a dreamless sleep.
I was in the Goblin Kings thrown room. I was just standing there and I could suddenly hear foot steps.
"Lisa." I spun around and came face to face with the Goblin King. He wore his trademark smirk on his face.
"What do you want? I'm kinda busy." I said. His smirk grew.
"You are sleeping. Perfect for me to get in touch with you." I raised an eyebrow.
"This is real?" I asked. He nodded.
"Yes, now...I was just wandering when you plan on coming back."
"What was that breakfast some kind of Persephone thing where I have to come back every now and then?"
"No, I assure you nothing you ate was enchanted. But you WILL be coming back."
"Goblin King!" I snarled.
"Please, call me Jareth. And I believe I let you live when you trespassed in my kingdom. Such a crime is punishable by death."
"Trespassing? I just happened to stumble across your kingdom!"
"Did you not wish for a way out?" He was mocking me and it was infuriating. I didn't know why I was in such a bad mood. I just was, and I knew I should be grateful, he did save me. In a way.
"What ever." He began to pace.
"You have thirteen days in which to finish your...unfinished business, before I come and bring you back to my kingdom. Is that understood?" I glared at him.
He smirked at me one more time before disappearing.
I woke up with a start. The plane was landing roughly. When the plain landed I got off with everyone else and quickly made my way to the parking lot. I started to walk down the highway and didn't stop until I got to a town. There was a dollar shop not to far away and I walked into it. I got some sunglasses, some food and Gatorade, and some things to put my hair up in. The guns I had, I put in the suit case that and piled it underneath cloths. I was carrying it with me. I paid for the stuff and walked out before anyone could recognize me.
I started to walk down the street. About fifteen minutes later a car pulled up behind me honking. I turned around as a guy stepped out of his car and came to me.
"Hey, do you need a ride?" He asked. I thought about it a few minutes.
"How far is the white house?" I asked him. This boy was really young. Eighteen maybe, he had brunette short hair, tanned skin, brown eyes, and was really tall.
"About five miles from here. I'm headed that way, I would give you a ride. My uncle lives about a mile away from there." He said. I nodded and got into the passengers seat as he put my suite case in his trunk.
"Thanks," I said to him once he starts driving.
"No problem. I'm Brian by the way. You are?" He asked.
"Natalia. It's nice to meet you Natalia."
"You to." I said glad he didn't see through my lie.
"So what do you want with the white house?"
"Um, well...I was wanting a job there as a security guard." I lied again.
"Really? That's awesome. I always want'd to be a secret service agent."
I chuckled not knowing what to say.
"Do you like music?" He asked.
"Sure, what ya got?" I replied.
He pulled out five CD's from the glove department beside him. He handed me them.
Megadeath, Motley Crue, Montell Jordan, Marilyn Manson, and Aroesmith.
"What's Motley Crue?" I asked him. The name was not a familiar one.
"A really wicked rock group. You should hear their girls, girls, girls. First track."
I shrug and put it in. Sounds of a motorcycle ring through the speakers, the a guitar and drums. Then singing.
Friday night and I need a fight
My motorcycle and a switchblade knife
Handful of grease in my hair feels right
But what I need to make me tight are
Girls, Girls, Girls
Long legs and burgundy lips
Dancin' down on Sunset Strip
Red lips, fingertips
Trick or treat-sweet to eat
On Halloween and New Year's Eve
Yankee girls ya just can't beat
But they're the best when they're off their feet
Girls, Girls, Girls
At the Dollhouse in Ft. Lauderdale
Girls, Girls. Girls
Rocking in Atlanta at Tattletails
Girls, Girls, Girls
Raising Hell at the 7th Veil Have you read the news
In the Soho Tribune
Ya know she did me
Well then she broke my heart
I'm such a good good boy
I just need e new toy
I tell ya what, girl
Dance for me, I'll keep you overemployed
Just tell me a story
You know the one I mean
Crazy Horse, Paris, France
Forget the names, remember romance
I got the photos, a menage a trois
Musta broke those Frenchies laws with those
Girls, Girls. Girls
Body Shop. Marble Arch
Girls, Girls, Girls
Tropicana's where I lost my heart
Girls, Girls, Girls
It so happened that I happened to really like that song. It was awesome. Through out the song Brian was singing along with it. It was obvious he loved this song. Another one started.
There's gonna be a fight
So if you need a place to go
Got a two room slum
A mattress and a gun
And the cops don't never show
So come right in
Cuz everybody sins
Welcome to the scene of the crime
You want it, believe it,
We got it if you need it
The devil is a friend of mine
If you think it's crazy
You ain't seen a thing
Just wait until we're goin down in flames
We are, we are the saints
We signed our life away
Doesn't matter what you think
We're gonna do it anyway
We are, we are the saints
One day you will confess
And pray to the saints of Los Angeles
Red line, tripping on land mines
Sippin at the Troubador
Girls passed out, hangin in the back lounge
Thinking everybody's gonna score
She's jacked up, down on her luck
You wan't it, you need it the devil's gonna feed it
Don't cha say it's crazy, you don't know a thing
Just wait untill we're going down in flames
We are, we are the saints
We signed our life away
Doesn't matter what you think
We're gonna do it anyway
We are, we are the saints
One day you will confess
And pray to the saints of Los Angeles
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
We are, we are the saints
We signed our life away
Doesn't matter what you think
We're gonna do it anyway
We are, we are the saints
One day you will confess
And pray to the saints of Los Angeles
We are, we are the saints
We signed our life away
Doesn't matter what you think
We're gonna do it anyway
We are, we are the saints
One day you will confess
And pray to the saints of Los Angeles
This group was really good, I really liked it and maybe I'd buy a CD. Hmmm...
We pulled up to the gates and soon we were in.
To be continued...


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Rainbow Resources
At the Central Library, Copley Square
The Teen Room is a safe space for teens who consider themselves to be: Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Transsexual, Questioning, Androgynous, Gender Neutral, or however you define yourself. We have a section of Fiction and Nonfiction dedicated to LGBTQ.
The following are two lists that are from a selection of books that may be checked out: LGBTQ fiction and LGBTQ Nonfiction.
Online and Local Resources
The Advocate – The oldest continuing LGBT newspaper in the US.
Boston Alliance for Gay and Lesbian Youth (BAGLY) – BAGLY provides weekly and monthly social activities and special events for people ages 22 and under. (617-227-4313)
Boston Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services (GLASS) – GLASS is a drop-in center for GLBTQ people 13 to 25 years old and is a safe space to hang out and make new friends. They can help you answer questions and find the resources you need. (617-266-3349, 93 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, 02115)
Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award – Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award recipients have endured overwhelming hardships due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, yet have handled themselves with the utmost grace. Check the website to nominate someone for this yearly award.
Compete Network Magazine – Covering gay sports.
Fenway Community Health Center – In addition to our primary care role, Fenway Health is internationally known for its work on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and research and is a leader in LGBT health advocacy and research. Their goal is to provide the same high quality care to each client, regardless of gender or sexual identity, racial background, age, or financial status.
FinAid! – Financial aid specifically for LGBT students.
GALA Magazine – Giving voice to unseen, unheard & undiscovered LGBT Artists; inspiring, educating & motivating others to follow their dreams.
GLBT Helpline (617-267-9001; toll-free: 1-888-340-4528) – A service of Fenway Health. You can receive help, information, referrals, and support for a range of issues without being judged or rushed into any decision you are not prepared to make. The Helpline is staffed by people aged over 25.
GLBT National Help Center – Online peer support chat through instant messaging. You can also call:
GLBT hotline for callers of all ages – 1-888-843-4564
National Youth Talkline – Youth serving youth through age 25 – 1-800-246-7743
Lambda Legal: Know Your Rights - If you're young and LGBTQ, you have the right to feel safe and respected, and to express yourself without fear. Here's what you and your allies need to know about your legal rights—and what to do if anyone tries to violate them.
Human Rights Campaign Scholarship Database – Scholarships for LGBT and Allied students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
National Safe Place for Teens – Text "SAFE" to 69866 for an immediate listing of the closest safe place to go in your area. If you're having trouble at home or at school, Safe Place is a way to get help. Look for fast food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, libraries and even buses that display the Safe Place sign for the support you need.
Oasis Magazine – Oasis publishes news, reviews for books, music, and movies, interviews with out and allied entertainers, and original work by LGBTQ youth.
OUT Magazine – Covers everything from gossip, to travel, news, and fashion.
Peer Listening Line (617-267-2535; toll-free: 1-800-399-PEER) – A service of Fenway Health. You can receive help, information, referrals, and support for a range of issues without being judged or rushed into any decision you are not prepared to make. The Listening Line is staffed by people under the age of 25.
Samariteens (617-247-0220; 1-800-252-8336) – This teen helpline provides confidential peer support and understanding to teens who are struggling with feelings of depression, loneliness and stress. From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, this service is staffed by volunteers between the ages of 15 and 18; outside those hours, calls are answered by adult volunteers.
The Trevor Project (1-800-850-8078) – Helpline Crisis Intervention for LGBT Youth 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Youth Resource – A web site created by and for GLBTQ young people. Youth Resource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, through monthly features, message boards, and online peer education.


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In Touch - January 1, 2014
God Is for Us
Throughout life, there will be times when our sins and failures lead us to conclude that God is disappointed or angry with us. How can He still love me after what I've done? If I'm really forgiven, why do I still feel so guilty? At such tiimes, we need to fix our eyes on the truth of Scripture and ask the questions Paul posed in Romans 8.
If God is for us, who is against us
(v. 31)? Our heavenly Father proved His loyalty to us when He delivered His own Son over to death in order to save us. Without Christ's atoning death on our behalf, we would face eternal separation from God.
Who will bring a charge against God's elect (v. 33)? No accusation against us can stand, since at the moment of salvation, the Lord justified us. This means we were legally declared righteous, while still in our sinning condition. No one can reverse this transaction and make us guilty again. To doubt our blameless standing in Christ is to declare His atonement insufficient to cover our sin.
Who is the one who condemns (v. 34)? Although Satan rails against us, Jesus' death and resurrection are proof that we are right with God. Christ took our condemnation and gave us His righteousness in return. Now He sits at the Father's right hand, interceding for us.
When doubts about the Lord's love and faithfulness arise, focus on truth. If we judge His loyalty to us by our circumstances or feelings, we will never get an accurate view of God. True security lies not in our good performance, but in our relationship with Christ, and no one can take that from us.
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Summer Monument Hours
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Road Safety Corridor
The first four miles of Dunes Drive is a road safety corridor. Slowing or stopping in the corridor is prohibited. Dune Life Nature and Playa trails are also temporarily closed. The staff of White Sands National Monument apologizes for the inconvenience.
Exotic Plant Management (Tamarisk)
The Tamarisk Invasion
The plant genus Tamarix is comprised of about 54 species native to North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Popularly called "tamarisk" or "saltcedar," it usually grows as a woody shrub or small tree in areas where water is at or near the surface.
Starting in the 1850s, several species of tamarisk were imported to the United States as ornamentals and for use in erosion control. Since its introduction, tamarisk has quickly spread into natural wetlands, where it tends to form dense thickets along streams and springs, displacing native trees such as cottonwood, willow and mesquite. Tamarisk has invaded almost all watercourses and other wetland habitats throughout the Southwest, taking over more than one million acres of wetland.
Tamarisk is distinguished by its feathery, needle-like leaves and numerous small, pink flowers at the ends of the branches. Up to 500,000 small, windblown seeds can be produced per plant.
The tamarisk is highly adapted to arid climates. It thrives in very saline and nutrient-poor soil. During the spring it can grow as much as one foot per month. It spreads readily by seed and by root, trunk, and branch sprouts.
Tamarisk can usually out-compete native plants for water. A single, large tamarisk can transpire up to 300 gallons of water per day. In many areas where watercourses are small or intermittent and tamarisk has taken hold, it can severely limit the available water, or even dry up a water source.
Tamarisk can grow in salty soil because it can eliminate excess salt from the tips of its leaves. When the leaves are shed, this salt increases the salinity of the soil, further reducing the ability of native plants to compete. Because of its ability to spread, its hardiness, its high water consumption, and its tendency to increase the salinity of the soil around it, the tamarisk has often completely displaced native plants in wetland areas.
From a wildlife point of view, the tamarisk has little value and is usually considered detrimental to native animals. The leaves, twigs and seeds are extremely low in nutrients, and, as a result, very few insects or wildlife will use them. In one study along the lower Colorado River, tamarisk stands supported less than 1% of the winter bird life that would be found in a native plant stand. Because of the tamarisk's ability to eliminate competition and form single-species thickets, wildlife populations have dropped dramatically.
At White Sands National Monument, tamarisk has invaded many interdune areas, where water is near the surface, threatening to choke out native vegetation.
It also threatens the White Sands Pupfish, which naturally occurs only in a few springs and one stream in the Tularosa Basin. Tamarisk invasion now threatens to dry up this pupfish habitat.
Tamarisk is difficult to eradicate. It resprouts readily after cutting or burning. Research and many programs are now in place to reduce or eradicate tamarisk, and laws are being enacted to eliminate its sale and importation. At Death Valley National Park, it was found that, when tamarisk was eradicated and native species allowed to grow, water returned to wetland areas and wildlife again thrived.
For more information on alien plants invading natural environments, see http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact.htm
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Only a handful of gypsum dunefields exist and the white sands dunefield is by far the world's largest, covering 275 square miles.


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Despite the unpromising facts on the ground, the rebels were upbeat. "The [regime] army is sick. It is destroyed from inside. There is no power inside it," Abu Ahmed, another commander, explained. Striking a vivid analogy, he added: "They have plenty of weapons from Russia. But this is like an injection into the arm of a dying man." One fighter then showed off a large mortar that had landed on the terrace. "Don't worry. It didn't explode," he said.
The FSA fighters who slipped into the city nine days ago now control a crescent-shaped chunk of Aleppo, a city known to Syrians by its Arabic name of Haleb. They moved into districts where they are confident of support, setting up checkpoints bordering other areas possibly more sympathetic to the regime. They are armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikovs – not enough, it would appear, to defeat Assad's tanks and helicopter gunships.
Assad's strategy seems clear enough: to besiege the rebels inside Aleppo, as in Homs, and to shell them until they are crushed. The difference now, however, is that the FSA controls large chunks of the Syrian countryside, including the environs of Aleppo. And it believes it is winning. "They think they are besieging us. In fact we are besieging them," the commander Abu Ahmed said.
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Our Eclipse review yesterday was overwhelmingly positive with Brittny even going as far as to call the third movie installment of the Twilight saga a "blockbuster hit." It's got steamy kisses, jealous love triangle banter, and CGI fighting werewolves, so are you really surprised? As the rest of the reviews pour in today, it seems most critics have a similar sentiment, although there are a couple notable -- and hilarious! -- exceptions.
A.O. Scott from The New York Times says this film is the best of the three primarily because of its entertaining fight scenes and passionate will-they-or-won't-they love triangle, which is reminiscent of old Hollywood. Interesting to note: He seems concerned that the Team Jacob slant of the last two films may haunt the movies' producers in the last two films (something that I've wondered about as well). And while Scott pays Kristen Stewart quite the compliment -- "[she] can carry a close-up about as well as anyone in movies today" -- he has some choice words for Mr. Taylor Lautner: "[he] still seems to have recently escaped from a high school cheerleading squad somewhere." Um. Ouch.
Peter Debruge writing for Variety echos the praise, saying that the movie "focuses on what works" -- namely, the stars (Stewart and Robert Pattinson) and the hysteria surrounding their real-life relationship. Although, Debruge is careful to point out that Jacob "gets the sexier kiss." (Yay!)
By far my favorite review? A cranky recap from Josh Larsen writing for a Chicago suburban newspaper who claims that Eclipse is as "outrageously overwrought" as the previous two. But he doesn't stop there: He refers to Edward's consistent "expression of intestinal distress" and describes Bella as a "maddeningly passive-aggressive Goth diva." Ha. I like to give Edward and Bella a hard time as much as anyone, but lighten up, dude! This is supposed to be a fun teen summer movie after all.
Are you swayed at all by these reviews? Will you be seeing Eclipse this week?
Ooh sexier kiss? I have to see that.
I went to the midnight showing. I have to say that I liked it better than the other two films, but it still has its flaws.
I watched it last night it was awesome.
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The movies are so awful. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy movies because it's like reading the book again in two hours, but in these movies if you haven't read the books, I don't know if you can even understand a quarter of the story.
That said... I'm still going to try to watch this (not in theaters) soon. I can like things and still admit they're terrible, LOL.
I plan on seeing it.
Saw it at the midnight showing, and twice the next day. The critic from Chicago is such a moron. Who cares what the critics say anyway, I think the numbers speak for themselves. The movie was very well done. I really liked how well it followed the story line of the book. (I always wonder if these critics acually read the books before they comment on this fiction series!) Obviously not this time. Taylor Launter did an amazing job, as did KS and RP. Even though this is supposedly a teen series, it's very refreshing to read books and see movies today that don't have the f word in every other sentence, and are full of bloody violence. It's fiction, it's romantic, and it's a good story. I believe people that is why these movies are such big hits. Everyone was ready for something other than the same old, same old. Are Kristin and Rob dating? Whether they are or they aren't, once this series is over they will go their separate ways in their careers, but they will have left us with something very special.
To say that I am not a Twilight fan would be about as much of an understatement as saying the sun is a bit warm. But that being said, I would say this movie wasn't bad. That doesn't mean it's good, it just means that it's not bad. It didn't drag out and leave many stagnant pauses, Kristen Stewart didn't seem to have severe asthma and the guy who plays Jasper didn't look constipated all the time. The acting has gotten better on a whole and you hear some of the Cullen Sibs back story. Thy did cut out quite a bit of the book, but what movie adaptation doesn't. In summary teen angst, Robert Pattinson is pasty, Kristen Stewart is a special snowflake and Taylor Lautner has an eight pack. I might go see it again, but I probably won't.


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Following is an account of action from the North Oldham Little League from the past week as received by The Oldham Era:
RAYS 6, PIRATES 4 - Winning pitcher Seth Russell hit a two-run homer in the first inning to key the Rays.
He was supported by a triple from Patrick Mueller and a double from Luke Weihe.
Grant Wiliams led the Pirates with a home run and two doubles.
PHILLIES 15, A'S 2 - Laymon Durbin and John McCarthy homered to lead the Phillies to the easy win.
Name: Connor Heady.
School: North Oldham Middle School.
Position: Shortstop/pitcher.
Age: 14.
History: Heady, an eighth-grader at NOMS, began the season at second base for the North Oldham High School varsity team before moving in the starting shortstop position a couple of weeks into the season. Heady has started every game this season and has a .310 batting average. 11 RBIs, two doubles,
a triple and a .381 on-base percentage.
FRANKFORT – The regional tennis crowns are staying in town as the North Oldham girls and the South Oldham boys repeated as champions last week in Frankfort.
For the Lady Mustangs it was business as usual as they won their fifth-straight title behind defending state champion Lauren Kline's singles title and a doubles title from Rachel Wurster and Lauren Renaud.
Oldham County vs. Trimble County
Score: 17-1 Oldham County.
When: Monday.
Where: South Oldham High School.
Key players: Oldham County's James Knezevich, Tyler Riggs and Wade Mason. Trimble County's Aaron Law and Johnny Duncan.
Game highlights: The Colonels jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the first two innings and were never threatened after to advance to the district finals.
I signed up for the Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska yesterday. No turning back now. I've paid my $70 for my race t-shirt that I'll receive when I cross the finish line (race shirts are expensive because they come with lots of smiles when you wear them weeks after the race and remember what you did, and where you went to get them).
The Oldham County Grand Slam starts with the Roman Road 5K May 30. Have you signed up? Go ahead and register. It'll get you mentally ready and motivated.
To register, go to www.OCGrandSlam.com.
CRESTWOOD – Jason Sterrett wasn't quite perfect, but he was pretty darn close.
Sterrett, a senior righthander for the North Oldham Mustangs threw a no-hitter as NOHS routed South Oldham 11-0 in the opening round of the district tournament Monday.
Sterrett allowed just one baserunner, in the fourth inning when he hit his close friend Daniel Pulliam in the helmet with an errant curveball.
"That's OK, it was Daniel," Sterrett joked. "I figured I could give him one. If I was going to hit someone it might as well been him."
LOUISVILLE – David Larsen didn't have a bad day this year.
Larsen, an Oldham County High School senior, swept the hurdles titles at the regional meet to help the Colonels to a third place finish as a team.
"I was hopeful I could get both," Larsen said. "Last year I just had a bad day at the regionals. This year, I did more work coming in so that I could try my hardest and even if I did have a bad day I would still have a chance."
DODGERS 12, NATIONALS 2 - Cole Mesker doubled as the Dodgers pounded out 19 hits to win easily.
Luke Kent had a double for the Nationals.
WHITE SOX 10, TIGERS 1 - Chaz Jackson and Luke McGuire each tripled to lead the Sox to the easy win.
Jacob Buechele had a pair of doubles and Gavin McClarty also doubled for hte winners.
Kris Lennox doubled for the Tigers.
BUCKNER – Oldham County High School swept the county track championships May 7 at the OCHS track.
The Colonels took the boys' title with 85 points followed by South Oldham with 44 and North Oldham with 38. The Lady Colonels won the title with 73 points followed by SOHS with 59 points and NOHS with 43.
FRANKFORT – Defending state tennis champion Lauren Kline began defense of her title Monday with a convincing 6-0, 6-0 sweep of Shatia Rogers of Shelby County.
Kline, a senior, is a favorite to repeat as are the Lady Mustangs as they hope to win the regional team title. NOHS is tied with host Franklin County with 8 points each after the second round with South Oldham a close third with 6 points.
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Hanging up the phone The dial plate telephone "FeTAp 611-2" (Fernsprechtischapparat) in screaming orange was distributed by the German Bundespost ...
recording of me picking up then dropping the receiver onto the cradle of my working late-1970s GTE automatic electric rotary ...
My brother shooting hockey pucks into a metal dryer. Sennheiser MKH-416 Sound Devices 664
House door lock and closed. Recorded using an Oktava MK012 and Marantz PMD661 recorder.
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Opening and closing a japanese paper fan. Recorded with AT4021s into a Modified Marantz PMD661.
Pack of 17 handclaps. In full stereo.
Knock-knock-knockin' on heavens door. (Actually, it's the door to by bedroom.)
Bells on my front door, closing the door, and me hitting various objects in the kitchen.
the doors of my house
Feet walking through snow
Feet walking through snow
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Metal can falling over. Sounds like a toaster popping up or a toaster over door slamming shut.
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A Massapequa-based organization, Rebuilding Together Long Island, working together with National Grid, came to the assistance of the Avellinos of South Bay Avenue, Massapequa, a couple in their 90s who were left without heat and hot water following Hurricane Sandy.
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So That … Thanksgiving Will Result
- Monday, November 24, 2003
Shortly after that I was in Guatemala providing food and medicines to thousands of precious people struggling to survive in rural mountain villages. They could not express their thanks enough for the help God sends them through people just like you.
Thanksgiving Day is a time to recount the many blessings of God to you, your family, and our nation. It is a time to celebrate the goodness and greatness of God and a time to ask God how the blessings He has so richly bestowed on you can overflow into the lives of others.
Take time to jot down some simple action steps you can take personally and with your family. God has gifted you to bless others, around the corner or around the world. As you give others something to be thankful for, God will do more so for you! He says so.
Here are a few of His promises:
God will "make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work"! 2 Cor 9: 8.
God will "increase your store of seed" (that's material provision) ! 2 Cor 9: 10
God will "enlarge your harvest of righteousness" (that's spiritual blessing)! 2 Cor 9:10
Isn't is amazing! God blesses us, so we can bless others, so He can bless us more. That is worth celebrating. Happy Thanksgiving!
Visit Operation Blessing (www.ob.org) to get a Calendar of Caring filled with ideas on how you can bless others around the corner or around the world. Jodie Nelson oversees all aspects of the national Outreach Program activity, providing guidance and resources for ongoing programs and community development projects.
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Ole Rynning's True Account of America, 1838
Based upon his travels in America in June of 1838, Ole Rynning's True Account of America (Sandfærdig Beretning om Amerika) gave practical information and courage to thousands of Norwegian peasants who were curious about their chances in another country. It was the … Continue reading
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Must-read social history of pre-emigration life in Norway
Between Rocks and Hard Places by Ann Urness Gesme is a social history of the Norwegian farmers who made up the bulk of emigrants to America. Focusing on the Norwegian period of their lives makes this book uniquely informative and … Continue reading
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Path to citizenship for the generation of immigrants
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Free genealogy lookups available
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Diaries of early preachers reveal frontier life in the 1850s
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Money Creek and other local place names explained
Black Hammer is so-named because Knud Olsen Bergo came upon the prairie bluff after a wildfire blackened its sides, and Money Creek was named after a gust of wind blew the contents of an unlucky early settler's wallet into the … Continue reading
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NYTimes Observes "Our Scandinavian Population" in 1866
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So far Invisalign has been more of a paint than I thought it would be. The feeling of the trays on the teeth are pretty annoying. My ortho has been great, very professional, very informative, very consultative. I am constantly thinking about the trays. That being said, I would much rather have Invisalign than regular braces. I love the fact that I can take them out and eat, clean my teeth and put them back in. The time with them off flies by while the time with them on seems to crawl - ugh. I take great encouragement from many people who have posted their experience and know that it will be worth it when it's all said and done. My kids haven't even noticed that I have them in yet. I am scheduled for attachements in a few weeks so that may change.
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Well I've had the second set of trays on now for a few days - and I'm getting more used to them being in my mouth. Time seems to be moving along a little quicker too. I'm due for attachments in a couple of weeks, so we'll see with that. All in all so far, so good.
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Doing good & on to your second set of trays?! That is a great update! I'll be interested to hear what you think of the attachments when you get them.
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Sorry to hear you have been finding it to be a bit of a pain. How long has it been since you received your first set of trays?
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