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PelicanHPC 2.9
Available for download as a Live DVD ISO image
The operating system can be downloaded via Softpedia or directly from the project's official website as a single, dual-arch Live ISO image that fits onto a CD disc or a USB thumb drive of 1GB or higher capacity.
It comes with the ability to try the operating system without installing it
From the boot menu, the user can start the live environment with default boot options or in safe graphics mode, using the failsafe option, perform a memory diagnostic test, as well as to access a help screen with detailed information about how to add extra kernel parameters.
Requires some advanced configuration
After booting the live system, you'll arrive at a setup screen, in text-mode, from where you can configure various parameters. For example, it will ask you want it to copy user configuration files and examples to /home/user. Then, you must type in an initial password for the default "user" account, which will be used to log in at the end of the configuration process.
Cluster can be created with a minimum effort
Once logged in, you will be able to create your first cluster, simply by typing the "pelican_setup" command and pressing the Enter key. To start a graphical desktop environment, type the "startx" command (without quotes, of course).
Xfce is the default graphical environment
It appears that Xfce is the default graphical environment of PelicanHPC. It uses a traditional layout comprised of a single panel located on the bottom edge of the screen, from where the user can navigate the main menu and launch applications, as well as to interact with running programs and cycle between virtual workspaces.
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- Octave 3.6.3, dynare 4.3.1, some updates to the econometrics stuff, and also the usual sync to Debian. This release is mainly to incorporate package updates from Debian. A note: PelicanHPC is based on Debian stable (squeeze), and is made using live-build v2.x. Before too long, the testing version of Debian (wheezy) will become stable. To make live images with wheezy, you need to use live-build v3.x. The build script for PelicanHPC will need to be adapted to use live-build 3.x. I doubt that I will have time/interest to do that, so if anyone would like to take on the job, feel free to go for it.
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An interview with Mirah
AE: For me it's kind of impressive. I usually can't breathe and talk and ride my bike at the same time. But you're a singer so maybe your lungs are used to all the work.
M: Yeah. I'm a singer and I'm a runner and I'm a biker so I guess my lungs are alright. Although, I have to say I went to see Merrill Garbus [of TuNe-YaRds fame] who co-produced the album with me —
AE: Yeah, I love her!
M: I saw her kick-off concert the other night here in San Francisco and if you don't already know this, Merrill has got incredible lung capacity and breath control. Like unbelievable. I've sung with her and hung out with her so I know she has this incredible instrument — but singing like that for a whole hour like singing her material it was awesome. I feel so inspired by her really.
AE: That's awesome. I mean you know you bring up Merrill and I have to say that this album is one of my favorites of the year.
M: Awesome!
AE: What was your favorite part of collaborating with, obviously Thao, and Merrill?
M: Merrill has an incredible keen sense of adding just the right touch; very subtle things. I would say it's a very tricky thing to be a producer of a song who's not the writer of the song. Like Thao and I wrote all of the songs except the first track which we all wrote together. Merrill knows how to treat a song without over-treating it. It's all about basic stuff and the subtle touches. It's really a dance.
I worked on co-producing pretty much all the recordings that I have put out, but doing that work for other people's songs and approaching them from that vantage — which is the vantage of the songwriter — to me it seems like a very difficult, very subtle thing to do. Thao is awesome to work with and it's funny because I've had a lot of Pisces in my life lately.
AE: Oh?
M: Yeah and I'm learning a lot from Pisces. My mom is a Pisces so it's not like a totally new language, but making music with Pisces is. They are connected to some other place — which is exactly the place that I, as a Virgo, have a hard time getting to. [Laughs] I can be so exact and I know exactly how something goes and I have a very exact idea but I'm not like a jammer and Thao is a total jammer. She'll totally just play base banjo just winging it. I'm not as good as that. I'm not a jammer.
And we worked with an awesome engineer who I just love, Eli Crews, he's great he's on tour right now with Merrill. It was a great team. Recording that album was one of my all time favorite recording experiences. Don't tell all the other people I've recorded with. [Laughs] There was something about it, something cohesive. I've also never just recorded an album all at once. I've always had starts and stops and did it in bits and pieces.
AE: While working with other touring artists it seems like you would have to keep things on schedule.
M: Yeah, that's very true actually. Thao is amazing just running around flying places so it was hard to try and coordinate our schedules.
AE: So how did you get your schedules to coordinate to begin with?
M: Merrill and I had moved to the Bay area at the same time. I think within a month of each other and the three of us have a common friend, Lauren Ross, who we all work with for our publishing. Lauren knew that we were both moving to the Bay area so she wrote an email to the three of us saying, "You guys should do projects together." And Thao and Merrill had already known each other and worked together to a small degree. But I hadn't met either of them until I got this email introduction and a sort of proposal that we all work together and I'm always up for collaboration. It sort of helps me stay engaged it's like, "Alright, who can I work with next?"
AE: Interesting.
M: I love people. I just love people and I love music so collaboration is a natural go-to for me. So that's how it happened just a random email Yenta thing.
AE: [Laughs] As a Jew I can appreciate that.
M: Yeah, it was like we got set up.

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Stay Humble
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My best friend for two days.
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The climb may seem endless, but the journey was worth it.
What made the life I live possible. Cotton 101
Murder it out
Important decisions
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More deflection. Why is it Liberals cannot justify that this unethical group of idiots running the country is the problem ? Why must you hunt throughout history and misquote and try and change the subject so that Obama is not held to any standards of normal decent behavior ? Perhaps you realize that Conservatives rarely will call you out on your misrepresented views to change that subject so that the rejects who are now in office can actually get enough votes to get back into office to continue stealing from some of us, to give to some of you.


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Playing at the Phoenix Open.
We spent a great evening at the Birds Nest, watching a few great bands. Its all apart of the PGA Phoenix Open that is going on this week. We got to listen to Alice Cooper as he did a couple of sets, Rev Run, and Run DMC, as well as a band called Steele Panther, that are the funniest spoof of the 80's hair metal. All in all it was a lot of fun! We roamed around a lot, were down in front and center for some of it, and then back up in VIP to drink, and eat some great Sushi.
I went back today and it was far more subdued, and relaxed. We were overlooking the 18 hole in the clubhouse, food, drinks and watching the PGA golfers finish up and come to check in after their day on the green.
The weather couldn't have turned out better, as they were anticipating rain all week… but instead they got sunshine!
OH and this is NOT my best photography…. I was in fact fairly drunk, AND trying to sneak photos!
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I am emailing to give you some brief details, which may be of interest to your readers, about the annual Longbow Archery Tournament that the Wakefield Archers are holding at Pontefract Castle, all day on Saturday 3rd September. The tournament, known as the Pomfret 60, is one of only two such tournaments in the UK that are held in historic castle grounds, the other being at Edinburgh Castle, and it has been held for many years, attracting Longbow men and women from all over the UK. Visitors to Pontefract Castle on the day are able to watch the archers compete, which is quite a spectacle, and we also run an archery 'Have a Go' stand which always proves to be very popular.
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- Author: Suggs
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
- Published: 24 October 2013
Product description
- Total Pages: 400
- Genre: Autobiography: arts & entertainment
- Secondary Genre: Rock & Pop music, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups
- Illustrations: illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Suggs is one of pop music's most enduring and likeable figures. Written with the assured style and wit of a natural raconteur, this hugely entertaining and insightful autobiography takes you from his colourful early life on a North London council estate, through the heady early days of Punk and 2-Tone, to the eighties, where Madness became the biggest selling singles band of the decade. Along the way he tells you what it's like to grow up in sixties Soho, go globetrotting with your best mates, to make a dead pigeon fly and cause an earthquake in Finsbury Park.


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Diana goes undercover to protect a journalist this week, while Neal and Peter take a look at the her work to uncover their would-be assassin.
Death threats on driven and sharp-tongued journalist ,Helen, prompts a security detail masked by Diana going undercover as her assistant, completing remedial and borderline impossible tasks on a deadline in an attempt to keep her safe from a faceless assassin.
Peter and Neal investigate those who might be responsible, uncovering a deadly pharmaceutical coverup in the process that place both Diana and Helen in danger.
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January 2, 2014
A new year starts and we wish you all the best, good health, courage and energy - may your dreams come true!
In year 2014 we have chosen the themes "hospitality and lifestyle" for our events and packages. What we have to offer you is like a colorful bouquet of flowers with many different offers. Have a look and choose what's suitable for you.
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Presentation and introduction of meditation with Iris Güniker on Thursday, 23rd January 2014, 7 pm
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Aww, you seriously just made my day. Thank you!! :]
First of all, I just want to apologize for not posting anything for the last few months. This semester has been extremely busy and stressful, and I just haven't had time to do much of anything besides school work. So I'm very sorry, and thank you for still following! I'm going to try to get things going again next week after the semester ends and my break starts.
Second, update on progress…I hit my goal weight!! I'm down to 115 pounds from 145, and I now wear a size 1 in jeans. :D I switched to a vegetarian diet over the summer, which helped a lot with the weight loss. I would definitely recommend it, as long as you eat healthy food(lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, etc.) and not just any kind of unhealthy food that doesn't have meat in it. If you want any advice or have any questions about a vegetarian diet(what to eat, getting the right nutrition, etc.), message me!
I hope you guys are all doing well with your health/exercise/diet plans!
Thanks again for following! :]
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- BROCCOLI Guards against cancer and is rich in a wide range of anti-oxidants, vitamins C and E, folate and iron.
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Yes, the elliptical is a good cardio workout! If that's the one you want to do, do it for at least 30 minutes regularly, and then if you want to do extra workouts for your legs and stomach, do different types of crunches/planks and leg lifts/squats and any other exercises you like that tone your legs and stomach. :]
I have the same problem with finding time to exercise in college, and not being able to run in a sketchy neighborhood! It's extremely difficult sometimes, but what I do is just try my best to find pockets of time in which I can run, bike, or just do a quick workout dvd. You don't have to go all out to be able to get exercise, just do whatever you can whenever you can. It's not easy, you just have to try to work in whatever you can. No matter how short the workout, it's still much better than nothing.
Just do your best to find a little time each day to work in any kind of exercise you can, and choose whichever kind of exercise you like best and can fit into your crazy busy schedule! :]
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Good luck with your fitness/weight loss!
I've been crazy busy with my classes/homework at my university, so I haven't had much extra time. I'm going to do my best to keep up with things, though. Thanks for being so patient!! :]
Both genders! Some posts/fit facts are specifically made for females or males, but for the most part, it's for everyone. :]
You are at a very healthy weight for your height, so you don't need to try to lose weight to solve this problem(unless you really want to, in which case just don't go below 120 lbs, because that is the lowest weight in your healthy range).
First of all, you need to cut out the unhealthy foods in your diet. Things that are high in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates need to go. Eat more healthy food, fruits, and vegetables. Watermelon is especially helpful for burning belly fat.
You also need to work out to lose the fat on your abs. Only doing crunches is not going to do this for you. You have to do cardio in order to burn the fat. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio daily. On top of that, do workouts to tone your abs. Some examples are planks, side planks, crunches, bicycle kicks, side crunches, twist crunches, and oblique crunches with heel touches.
Change your diet and start exercising regularly, and after a while you will start to see more toned abs! :]
A lot of people have this problem, myself included. There is nothing wrong with eating, as long as you're eating the right things and the right amounts. When you're picking out a snack to eat in front of the tv, don't choose something fattening or high in calories. Eat some fruits or vegetables, or find a healthy snack you enjoy. And never take the bag/container to the couch with you!! Always put a small amount of food on a plate or in a bowl. If you take the whole bag, you'll probably end up eating the whole bag, or at least way more than you need.
Also, try to make your mind and your stomach learn the difference between hunger and boredom. If you're bored and you think you might be hungry, drink some water first. If you're still hungry, then get a healthy snack.
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MANCHESTER - Tony Hebert, 28, whose second-degree murder trial is now scheduled for August, flashed a big smile and put his hand over his heart upon seeing supporters in the gallery Friday morning in Hillsborough County Superior Court North.
Hebert was there for a hearing at which prosecutors challenged the defense notices of intent to plead self-defense in the July 17, 2011, shooting of Pablo Samniego.
Hebert's scheduled September 2012 trial for the shooting death of 21-year-old Samniego had to be rescheduled when his private attorney quit last August for lack of payment.
Hebert, formerly of 692 Rimmon St., was originally represented by public defenders, but objected to several of the appointed attorneys. His family hired a private attorney, who withdrew after telling Judge David Garfunkel that he had not been paid. His new attorneys are public defenders Eric Raymond and Dorothy Graham.
Jury selection for Hebert's second-degree murder trial is now set for Aug. 5.
Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffery Strelzin and Assistant Attorney General Diana Fenton were in court Friday to challenge Hebert's four alternative theory notices of intent to claim self defense.
Police have said Samniego was walking with a friend that Saturday morning, just before 3 a.m., when a car pulled up next to them in the area of Ferry and South Main streets and, after a brief conversation, the man in the car shot Samniego in the face.
Samniego's companion ran across South Main Street to call 911 from the 7-11 store, but Samniego was dead when police arrived.
The November 2011 Hillsborough County North Grand Jury indicted Hebert on two charges of second-degree murder. One of the charges accuses Hebert of recklessly causing Samniego's death, the other alleges he knowingly caused Samniego's death by shooting him in the face.
Fenton said the defense notices of self defense aren't sufficiently specific, that they do not articulate what actions the victim took to provoke the defendant to shoot. If the intent notices aren't amended with specifics, they should be stricken or eliminated, say prosecutors.
Raymond, who was appointed with Graham to defend Hebert, insisted: "We have set forth sufficient grounds."
Raymond said information gathered from witnesses and police statements supports the defense contention of self-defense, that Hebert felt threatened by Samniego's aggressive behavior.
But Fenton countered that no witness says the victim had a weapon. She said the defense notice is "factually insufficient."
The 2011 shooting occurred before passage of the stand-your-ground law, which permits use of deadly force anywhere a person feels threatened, without the need to retreat.
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Review: Magic The Gathering Volume 2 The Spell Thief
- Written by Rui Esteves on Sunday, January 13 2013 and posted in Blog
Dack Fayden continues his quest to find Sifa Grent and exact his revenge upon her.
In Spell Thief Dack Fayden lifts a tiny bit of the veil of his past, how he came to be and why this quest for revenge is so important to him.
Also Djins, negative stereotypes, Ogres, Goblins, Dragons and Bone Wall.
How is it?
In this second volume we continue to follow Dack Fayden while he desperately tries to catch up with Sifa Grent. Just like in the first volume Dack's quest is plagued my near misses and unfortunate sidetracking.
|The love interest
Eventually Dack makes his way back to Innistrad and to the good people that gave him shelter the last time he was there. There we're present with a sequence of flashbacks that explain the why's, who's and what's of Dack's life. While its good to have backstory for the main character, this is done in a very confusing way. Some flashbacks pop up from nowhere and disappear the same way.
Once again Matt Forbeck isn't able to build a seamless narrative. The transitions between the current story and the flashbacks are very abrupt and confusing at times. Also, in the hurry to flesh out Dack's character, Matt contradicts himself. By now he established Dack as being uneducated on the ways of magic, but very adept at gaining new knowledge. However in one of the flashbacks Dack is an academic and a good one at that. All just to have some shock value little story that could be told in another setting just as well. This took me a bit out of the story to be honest.
|Bone Wall
Hopefully this is an indication that Matt Forbeck is getting better at writing this book. I'm going to have to wait for the next volume to be able to confirm that.
This story is also prodigal with references to the card game. Bone Wall, Dragons and once again the Blue natural card buying ability (translated to the book as the sight of the past Dack has).
Art wise this book is on the same level has the previous volume. Marvin Coccolo does a good job, even if he doesn't reach MTG usual standard. He does a good job distinguishing current time from the flashbacks.
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Like the previous volume this book doesn't reach the standards of MTG. Its not a bad book, but isn't going to win any awards either. The art is still the strongest aspect of Magic The Gathering Volume 2 The Spell Thief and the writing accentuates its faults with excessive fast pace and lack of characterization. However this is a better book than the first volume. There's still hope for this series.
If you liked the first one, than this will be as enjoyable as the first one. If not, and you want to get into MTG lore, then check out the first volume.
Publisher: IDW
Year: 2012
Pages: 104
Authors: Martin Coccolo, Matt Forbeck
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Former New Orleans Saints cornerback Randall J. Gay was arrested early Thursday after he allegedly pushed two employees at a Baton Rouge bar and refused to leave the premises.
Baton Rouge Police Lt. Don Kelly said officers were called to The Bulldog at 1:45 a.m. to investigate a report of someone refusing to leave after being asked to do so.
Police had to escort Gay, 31, of Brusly, out of the bar and resisted arrest, Kelly said.
Gay was booked with entering/remaining on premises after being forbidden, two counts of simple battery, resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by public intoxication. He was released from Parish Prison shortly before 7:15 a.m. after posting bail, according to The Advocate (http://bit.ly/12h3oaF ).
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You know you're a pastor's wife when people say, "I know you're married to _______, but what is your name again?
You know you're a pastor's wife when…you wish you had a dime for every time someone claims your husband said something that he never said. If you did, you would be a very, very rich woman.
You know you're a pastor's wife when you are expected to meet up to each persons' list of expectations… perfectly… all the time.
You know you're a pastor's wife when everyone else lets you know that they know your job better than you do and they proceed to "set you straight".
You know you're a pastor's wife when people tell you what you should and should not wear. (Does anyone have the dress manual? If so, can I borrow it?)
You know you're the pastor's wife when you are expected to have a hat to match every outfit.
You know your a pastor's wife when…introduced to a new parishioner in the church as the pastor's wife, and they respond with "Well, you sure don't look like a pastor's wife."
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I have been a St. Benedict's parent for 9 years. My wife and I were so impressed with the school that we moved within the parish so our child would not have to change schools. Superior teachers and excellent education. Many high school scholarship winners.
I have been going to St. Bens since i was 5. I am now in 7th grade and i love it! You make great friends, which i know i will have forever. It is a great atmosphere to learn. The principal is also stellar, she will help you with any problem even if its not school realted. The teachers are so nice and always try to help you if you have trouble with anything. They offer afterschool help, before school help, and during study hall help. They have so many clubs to offer such as scienc club, book club, spanish club, computer club, choir, chours, and band. I would never think that my parents or i regret them chosing St. Benedicts as my school as well as my siblings.
Our children love St. Benedict's because the teachers care and take a personal interest in each student. I love the school because of the close family environment. Having a solid moral center and a culture of respect was important to us. At St. Benedict's you don't have to trade a great moral education for educational opportunities. The children have Spanish, a great music teacher, a great art teacher, computers, Spanish, band, chorus, a great Science Club, every sport available conducted in such a way that any child who wants to participate has the chance to participate. Even the gym teacher is great, really teaching the kids all kinds of sports from cricket to Four Squares. The teachers work with the parents. Like all families, our children are all different and each has thrived at St. Benedict's. We definitely recommend St. Ben's.
I have been a parent at St Benedict's for 14 years. I had one daughter atend St. Ben's, go on to Nardin High School and is now in college at an international university. A second child is curently in 7th grade. The acedemic programs are terrific, and include advanced classes in the middle school that allow children with different levels of achievement to get either the extra attention or the extra challenge that is needed. There are many extras, including band, chorus, science club, book club and all sports. The parent involvement is outstanding, especially in support of the after school activities. An after school program allows working parents to be assured that their child is safe and productive while waiting for mom or dad to get out of work. The Catholic values are not just taught, they are part of student life. I recommend St Benedict.
St.Benedict Elementary is a superior school in the small town of Snyder, N.Y. I looked at four schools before choosing this one for my children. My daughter is currently in 4th grade and my twin boys are in 1st. I can not say more about the teachers and the principal. They are open to parental concerns and do an excellent job of teaching subject material as well as study skills. Their ability to assist students on their road to becoming independent learners is excellent. The faculty also encourages the use of good values during decision-making. The principal promotes civic-minded activities like community service in addition to calling for a quality academic program. Class sizes are small which means more teacher attention for each student. The tuition is reasonable and most parents are involved in the countless activites that are offered. St. Benedict school treats its students as part of a family!
St. Benedict is a FINE School. The biggest advantages I see at St. Benedict: Great Parent involvement, the children who are at this school belong to parents who care, the energy level of the Teachers is great, the Teachers really care here (our kids really loves his Teacher and we can tell they care back). The teacher retention is great, because of the warm, stable environment they are working in. My children are in 1st and 3rd and they could not be happier.
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Everton have announced the signing of former England midfielder Gareth Barry on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old spent last season on loan at Goodison Park and became an integral figure for manager Roberto Martínez, making 36 appearances. Barry was out of contract after his deal with Manchester City expired and had been considering a number of offers but has decided to make...
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After being on loan to Everton from Manchester City last year, Gareth Barry will officially move to Goodson Park in a three year deal according to the club's official website. The midfielder was a big part of the Toffees fifth place finish in the Premier League last season, which led to the team's qualification into next year's Europa League. "I'm delighted now that everything...
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Gareth Barry will resist the temptation to give the Goodison Park faithful a farewell wave after Sunday's game with Manchester United because the 33-year-old midfielder would like the opportunity to return in a royal blue shirt next season. Barry, who is ineligible for Everton's only other remaining home game of the season against Manchester City, has been an undisputed hit...
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Everton are considering a loan move for England midfielder Gareth Barry after he was told he could leave Manchester City. Barry 32 has been informed his chances of regular first-team football under Manuel Pellegrini are limited and Goodison Park manager Roberto Martinez is interested in offering him a fresh start. Pellegrini omitted Barry from City's squad for the final warm...
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Gareth Barry could walk away from Manchester City at the end of the season after admitting the club have yet to speak to him about a new deal. The England international has a year left to run on his current contract and despite new boss Manuel Pellegrini reassuring him that he is part of his plans, Barry remains in the dark over his future. Barry, 32, who joined City from Aston...
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England midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a stomach injury. The Football Association says a scan confirmed Monday that the Manchester City player has torn a muscle in his lower abdomen. Barry has been replaced in the squad by Everton center back Phil Jagielka, meaning versatile defender Phil Jones is likely to act as cover for England...
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Now in its 12th consecutive year, the meeting will once again bring together scientists, conservationists and park managers from across the globe to present their latest findings relating to research conducted in South African national parks and other protected areas, particularly within the savanna biome.
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From the beginning, the goal of the SCEL has been to advance and share the knowledge regarding biofuels processes. As such, while MCC coordinates many of the activities in the SCEL, we are very open to other institutions using our center for their research. Supported by the vision of Scott Erdman, MCC is looking for partnerships with other institutions, agriculture, or industrial partners to make West Michigan an alternative energy power house.
MCC's current partnerships and developing partnerships:
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District – (Dave Krebbs, Elizabeth Wilkenberg, REAL Science). MCC is proud to work with the MAISD to provide additional support for all K-12 instructors in the West Michigan Area. The MAISD's math and science program demonstrates a high degree of success in teaching our K-12 students about a wide variety of STEM subjects. The MAISD's award winning REAL science program is a great way for students to learn instrumentation hands on and the SCEL hopes to compliment this program.
Western Michigan University - (Dr. Meade, Steve Svrista). WMU did a significant energy study for the SCEL project in 2010. This project provided a good overview of the types of energy available from the crops that could be produced on the land. This study has allowed us to focus on areas of first concern and to maximize the potential for a sustainable renewable energy park.
GVSU-MAREC - (Arn Boezaart, Kim Walton) Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center has been instrumental in providing connections to help the SCEL lab become operational. The MAREC also is a conduit for providing community education in biofuels.
Airmaster Systems – (Don Nelson, President of Airmaster Systems) Airmaster Systems has provided significant laboratory air handling equipment so that MCC can get students into the lab. This equipment was crucial to the successful launch of the SCEL lab and because of it, applied research has begun in interest the summer of 2011.
Michigan State University ADREC Center - (Dana Kirk, Dr. Safferman) MCC and ADREC have entered into a working relationship to share information and to collaborate for grant opportunities for bio-refinery's in Michigan. MSU's strong research capabilities can be translated to the SCEL lab, where that research can be applied to produce and demonstrate sustainable biofuels processes.


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"The cost for many generic drugs is soaring overnight yet PBMs in some instances wait months to update payment rates to reflect market realities – and rarely do so retroactively," Hoey added. "At the same time nothing prevents PBMs from billing Medicare at a much higher rate and pocketing the difference for themselves. Sunshine is the best way to shed light on this shady practice. At a time when Medicare officials are winning plaudits for increasing transparency into physician and hospital payments, applying similar principles to generic drug payments can help this federal health care program operate more equitably."
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The Firm Reviews
by tim.holland | Jul 17, 2012 5:46PM EDT
By: Tim Holland Smash is midseason's best new show. The terrific musical drama stars American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee as a New York waitress who dreams of starring on Broadway, specifically landing the lead in a new musical about Marilyn Monroe more
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The Firm hit a rough patch in its first Saturday outing. It feels less disjointed this time out, but it's still missing that something that held my attention when it began. http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brittany_Frederick/2012/02/26/the_firm_recap_cha more
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If you're reading this, you know that The Firm has been bounced to Saturday nights, and therefore probably doesn't have much time left on the air. It's an unfortunate coincidence that its first ... http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brittany_Frederick/2012/02/ more
by Starpulse | Feb 3, 2012 2:42PM EST
This week's sixth installment of The Firm belongs to its guest star, but also reveals some important pieces of the puzzle, so it's a necessary stepping stone to bigger things. http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brittany_Frederick/2012/02/03/the_firm_recap_ more
by Starpulse | Jan 23, 2012 1:58PM EST
After a strong start, The Firm's fourth chapter wavers - but that also serves to reinforce what makes this show tick and why the series should stick to its guns. http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brittany_Frederick/2012/01/20/the_firm_recap_chapter_four_1 more
by Starpulse | Jan 17, 2012 11:03AM EST
After Sunday's thorough two-hour premiere, The Firm arrives on its regular date and time with another piece that sheds more light on its heroes. Satisfaction from it likely depends on what elemen... http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brittany_Frederick/2012/01 more
by Tv Fanatic | Jan 17, 2012 10:25AM EST
" Chapter Three " continued in the same vein as the 2 hour series premiere, starting off with some high tension Mitch McDeere chasing during the present time before jumping backwards in time to focus on Mitch, his clients, and his first real steps as a pa more
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Did The Firm need a two hour pilot on Sunday to introduce use to McDeare (who is supposed to be ten years older than Tom Cruise when he played the part in the 90s but honestly looks like he could pass for a teenager on a CW show with a good shave) and more