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In this week's episode of Dynamo Weekly, Sebastian Salazar and Glenn Davis break down Sunday's match between the Houston Dynamo and Sporting KC.
To secure your seats for Sunday's match, visit HoustonDynamo.com/Tickets or call (713) 276-GOAL.
Following his two goal, two assist performance against D.C. United, Dynamo forward Will Bruin was voted one of the Top 3 performers of the night by fans on MLSsoccer.com. Does Bruin have the inside track to an MLS Player of the Week award? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
First off, the Dynamo Charities Board would like to welcome and introduce Maria Duran, who has recently accepted the role of Senior Manager for Dynamo Charities. Maria has been with the Dynamo organization in various capacities since day one, and we are thrilled to have her working with us.
With Maria's support and leadership, we put on two very successful events in the past month:
1. Dine with the Dynamo - The event was coordinated, run and made successful by the Dynamo Sidekicks. We raised more than $15,000, and more importantly, it was a fantastic, fun evening for all that came out. Check this video of the event.
2. Tommy Bahama Island Cowboy classic benefiting Dynamo Charities and Woodlands Shooting Stars Special Olympics - Several of your Dynamo players came out to enjoy a round of golf at the Woodlands TPC and a delicious dinner at the Tommy Bahama restaurant. Eddie Robinson MC'd the live auction which raised more than $22,000. Check out this video to see what you missed: Dynamo TV.
Aside from these past two events, we have some other great initiatives coming up that will raise significant money for our causes. First, the 2013 Dynamo Girls calendar, which was released yesterday. All proceeds benefit Dynamo Charities, so we strongly encourage fans to pick up a copy and help us support the various events we host on an annual basis. Calendars are only $10 and are in limited supply, so pre-order now at www.houstondynamo.com/DGCalendar. They will also be available at the May 18 game versus New England in the adidas Team Store and at our table in BBVA Compass Stadium. On Thursday, KPRC Local 2 came out to interview DG Melissa (the calendar cover girl) and me about the calendar release – if you saw what actually aired, you know they did excellent job editing… (I was really there, I tweeted a picture to prove it…)
We are also thrilled to announce that our old friend Geoff Cameron will be coming to town this summer for the BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities Cup match. Stoke City was recently announced as the opponent and it should be an exciting match with Geoff and former FC Dallas midfielder Brek Shea coming to town on July 24. This game is not in the season ticket package, so please get your tickets now. Proceeds from the game will go to Dynamo Charities for our work with Junior Achievement.
Houston Tour de Cure held their annual kickoff luncheon in the West Club at the stadium this week. For the third year, we have a team riding in the Tour (September 21 at AutoNation in Katy), and Chris Canetti is the Honorary Race Chairman this year. Register now to join the Dynamo team at (www.diabetes.org/houstontourdecure) AND raise at least $150 (but we would prefer $200) in order to get the coolest bike jersey. If your company is interested in being a jersey sponsor, contact Marc Vasquez at email@example.com or (713) 276-7592. The tour's goal is $1,000,000 this year and our team goal is $75,000. Make a difference.
Brad and Tally's Brigade will again support the military on July 6, grow that hair out for our Bald is Beautiful event at the August 17 game (details coming on how we may be able to set a world record), and start collecting for Adam's Toy Chest in September – more details on all of these as we get closer to the events.
Thank you to all those that have attended and supported our events so far this year, we hope to see all of you at one or more events throughout the rest of the year. You can follow me on Twitter at @dynamochrtytony or send comments/suggestions/questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The 2013 Dynamo Girls swimsuit calendar is on sale now. Proceeds from the calendar benefit Dynamo Charities, presented by the Halliburton Charitable Foundation. To purchase your copy visit HoustonDynamo.com/DGcalendar.
Video courtesy of www.new-heights-studio.com.
Take a look at some of the key talking points ahead of this week's match against Eastern Conference rival Sporting Kansas City.
Who were the Top 3 Wednesday Night Heroes?
Will Bruin (HOU) – 2 goals, 2 assist in 4-0 win over D.C.
Thierry Henry (NY) – 2 goals in 2-1 win over MTL
Adam Jahn (SJ) – 1 goal in 2-1 win over TOR
Blas Perez (DAL) – Drew PK, 2 key passes in 1-1 draw with POR
Nick Rimando (RSL) – Clutch PK save in 2-1 win over NE
Djimi Traore (SEA) – 1 goal in 1-0 win over KC
Dynamo broadcast Glenn Davis is back on the air tonight with a new episode of Dynamo All-Access. The show will air on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM at a new time of 6-7 p.m.
Guests for the show include Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear, forward Will Bruin and Sporting KC midfielder Graham Zusi.
The call-in number for the show is 713-439-1560.


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That was the title of a hugely popular UK sitcom some years back – but it applies to at least three of the young men on the F1 grid in 2013 who represent the sport's 'Generation Next'.
Sergio Perez: 'The Biggest Challenge Is To Win'
He's too immature to be in a top team – or is he? Ferrari's Luca di Montezemolo said so, but McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh has taken a punt on the 23-year-old Mexican even though he concedes there are edges that still need to be smoothed.
Curiously, Perez's early-season form of 2012 – remember his thrilling pursuit of Alonso at Sepang? – deserted him as soon as the announcement of his switch from Sauber had been made.
But he ended the year with three podiums in Malaysia, Canada and Monza, with his Montreal performance probably the highlight of his year, along with a fastest lap in Monaco.
Too often, though, the cameras caught him gesticulating frantically at other drivers when the going got a little too rough for his liking and that's a trait 'Checo' will need to get rid of as he settles in alongside super-smooth Jenson Button.
There's no lack of confidence: he has already said that in his first year as a Woking driver "the biggest challenge is to win".
"I think definitely when you come into McLaren you are expected to win every race because you are in the best team," he said. "And if you are not winning, there is something wrong."
The last time a Mexican won in F1 was in Belgium in 1970, when Pedro Rodriguez starred for BRM: can former GP2 runner-up Perez, who was 10th overall last year, bridge that wide gap?
Nico Hulkenberg: Stealing A March
For much of 2012 Scotland's Paul di Resta was the Force India driver being mentioned in high places, but in the end 25-year-old Hülkenberg is the one who has moved on.
Whether a move to Sauber represents a rise through the ranks remains to be seen, but the Swiss team and CEO Monisha Kaltenberg are determined to build on a 2012 season in which they frequently punched above their weight.
Nico finished the season in 11th place, just one shy of former Sauber star Perez, and broke into the inner circle of F1 statistics with his first fastest lap in Singapore.
This will be the third season of a Grand Prix career that started in 2010 with Williams, for whom he took pole position in Brazil that season.
That wasn't enough to keep him there, so Hülkenberg bravely gave up a race seat to be Force India's test driver in 2011 and earned his return to the grid in 2012.
Former F3 Euroseries and GP2 title-winner Hülkenberg has yet to enjoy his first visit to an F1 podium, though he came close last season with a best result of fourth at Spa-Francorchamps – one of an impressive 11 finishes in the top 10.
Pastor Maldonado: 'A New Era Of Success'
You would think a race win would be a guarantee of a high placing in the Drivers' World Championship but even success in Barcelona couldn't help the 27-year-old Venezuelan to finish better than 15th last year.
That's because he only scored points on four other occasions, and the first of those didn't come until Japan – 10 races after that memorable day in Barcelona. That's why Pastor finished the year with just 45 points altogether, but he is planning to change that this time around.
"I feel that Williams is close to making a real breakthrough," he said when his re-signing was announced, "and I want to be part of a new era of success."
Pole position and victory in Spain last season was a start – no Williams driver had come first since Juan Pablo Montoya back in 2004, and none of Sir Frank's charges has won the world title since Jacques Villeneuve way back in 1997.
Going into his third F1 season, Maldonado will need first of all to eliminate the dark side of his on-track character. Last year he almost wore out his racing shoes on his way to and from the stewards' room, earning a succession of reprimands for erratic and often controversial behaviour.
Perhaps the arrival of thrilling young talent Bottas in the other Williams will help bad boy Maldonado – a former GP2 champion – to remember how good he really can be.


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I Dreamt Under the Water (J'ai reve sous l'eau)
A twentysomething bisexual takes many wrong turns down blind alleys in his search for affection and understanding in this drama from France. Antonin (Hubert Benhamdine) is a young man who is desperate for love and thinks he's found it with Alex (Franck Victor), a handsome and talented musician. However, Alex is also a heroin addict, and when he succumbs to an overdose, Antonin is crushed and begins drowning his sorrows in anonymous and often degrading sex. Antonin becomes a prostitute and frequently finds himself infatuated with his clients, but most treat him with contempt except for Baptiste (Hicham Nazzal), who shows some compassion for the troubled young man. Sadly, history repeats itself and Antonin once again falls for a dope addict, a beautiful but damaged woman named Juliette (Caroline Ducey). The first feature film from photographer Hormoz, J'Ai Rêvé Sous l'Eau (aka I Dreamt Under the Water) also stars Christine Boisson.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Cast: Christine Boisson, Caroline Ducey, Jean-Michel Fête, Patricia Dagmev, Hubert Benhamdine
Produced by: Philippe Arrizabalaga
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Graced by 'The Lion's Seal' emblem and surprise elements designed by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, Sofitel So Singapore invites guests to discover local experiences and cultural heritage.Interior designer, Isabelle Miaja, blends French decadence and sophistication with Singapore's modernity, giving the boutique hotel a unique style and design.
Innovations in service, style and technology delight guests in each one of Sofitel So Singapore's 134 meticulous rooms.For the ultimate experience, step out on one of the 6 exclusive balconies, gaze at the city from the glamorous golden rooftop pool or tease your palate with tantalizing cuisine from celebrity chefs.
Located near Raffles Place, in the heart of Singapore's Central Business District, the hotel is minutes away from the city's landmarks.Embrace the cosmopolitan vibe of the island - taste the culinary wonders of Lau Pa Sat and Chinatown, shop at Orchard Road, be part of the nightlife at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, and enjoy the attractions of Marina Bay.
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Figured we should post that image since MO is against bunts at all times and because the image makes me laugh. MGL talks about a specific situation in which a bunt is not a good idea at all. The best part:
Given that a win costs around 4 million dollars, a manager should be fined $40,000 dollars every time he asks his pitcher to bunt with 1 out and runners on 1 and 3!
I wonder if that would stop some of the highest paid managers from doing it.


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Small Knives Allowed on Airplanes
I can't remember the last time I carried a pocketknife.
Oh, there was a time when I did, but I was much younger then, and I don't have much use for one now.
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Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
The site, extensively fortified from the 17th to 19th centuries, represents the largest bulwarked dry-ditch system in the world. Within its walls, the town contains barracks and other military buildings as well as churches and monasteries. While Elvas contains remains dating back to the 10th century ad, its fortification began when Portugal regained independence in 1640. The fortifications designed by Dutch Jesuit padre Cosmander represent the best surviving example of the Dutch school of fortifications anywhere. The site also contains the Amoreira aqueduct, built to enable the stronghold to withstand lengthy sieges.
Ville de garnison frontalière d'Elvas et ses fortifications
Le site, fortifié de manière extensive entre le XVIIe et le XIXe siècle, représente le plus grand système défensif de remparts à douves sèches du monde. À l'intérieur de ses murs, la ville comprend de grandes casernes et d'autres bâtiments militaires, ainsi que des églises et des monastères. Alors qu'Elvas conserve des vestiges remontant au Xe siècle, ses fortifications remontent au moment de la restauration de l'indépendance du Portugal en 1640. Les fortifications, conçues par le père jésuite Cosmander, représentent le meilleur exemple conservé au monde de fortifications de l'école hollandaise. Le site comprend aussi l'aqueduc d'Amoreira, construit pour permettre de résister à un long siège.
Guarnición fronteriza y fortificaciones de la ciudad de Elvas
El sitio contiene fortificaciones de los siglos XVII a XIX. Se trata del mayor sistema de murallas y fosos secos del mundo. Dentro del recinto amurallado hay barracones y otros edificios militares así como iglesias y monasterios. Aunque Elvas tiene vestigios arqueológicos del siglo X, la construcción de sus fortificaciones comenzó con la independencia de Portugal, en 1640. Diseñadas por el jesuita holandés João Piscásio Cosmander, son el mejor ejemplo todavía existente de la escuela holandesa de fortificación en todo el mundo. El sitio incluye también el acueducto de Amoreira, construido para que la fortaleza soportara largos asedios sin carecer de agua.
source: UNESCO/ERI
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Garnizoensgrensstad en vestingwerken van Elvas
De garnizoensgrensstad van Elvas werd van de 17e tot de 19e eeuw zwaar versterkt en is het grootste verdedigingswerk met droge grachten ter wereld. Binnen de stadsmuren staan barakken en andere militaire gebouwen, kerken en kloosters. Er zijn in Elvas overblijfselen vanaf de 10e eeuw na Christus aanwezig. De versterking begon echter pas in 1640 toen Portugal zijn onafhankelijkheid van Spanje had teruggewonnen. De vestingwerken zijn ontworpen door de Nederlandse Jezuïtische pater Cosmander. Het is het best bewaarde voorbeeld ter wereld van de Nederlandse school van vestingwerken. Door het Amoreira aquaduct kon het bolwerk langdurige belegeringen weerstaan.
Source: unesco.nl
Outstanding Universal Value
Brief synthesis
Guarding the key border crossing between Portugal's capital Lisbon and Spain's capital Madrid, in an undulating, riverine landscape, the Garrison Town of Elvas was fortified extensively from the 17th to the 19th centuries to become the largest bulwarked dry ditch system in the world, with outlying forts built on surrounding hills to accommodate the changing needs of defensive warfare.
The town was supplied with water by the 7km-long Amoreira Aqueduct, built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and a key feature enabling the stronghold to withstand a lengthy siege. Within the walls, the town contains extensive barracks and other military buildings, as well as churches and monasteries, some adapted to military functions. The property includes seven components: the Historic Centre, the Amoreira Aqueduct, the Fort of Santa Luzia, and the covered way linking it to the Historic Centre, the Fort of Graça, and the Fortlets of São Mamede, São Pedro and São Domingos.
The historic centre with its castle, remnant walls and civil and religious buildings demonstrate the development of Elvas as three successive walled towns from the 10th to the 14th century and its subsequent incorporation into the major fortification works of the Portuguese War of the Restoration period (1641-68), when a wide range of military buildings were built for its role as a garrison town.
The bulwarked fortifications of the town and the outlying Fort of Santa Luzia and Graça and fortlets of São Mamede, São Pedro and São Domingos reflect the evolution of the Dutch system of fortification into an outstanding dry-ditch defence system.
These surviving fortifications were begun in 1643 and comprise twelve forts inserted in an irregular polygon, roughly centred on the castle and making use of a landscape of hills. The bulwarks are battered, surrounded by a dry ditch and counterscarp and further protected by a number of ravelins. The fortifications were designed by the Dutch Jesuit Cosmander, based on the treaties of fortification engineer Samuel Marolois, whose work together with that of Simon Stevin and Adam Fritach launched the Dutch school of fortification worldwide. Cosmander applied the geometric theory of Marolois to the irregular topography of Elvas, to produce a defensive system considered a masterpiece of its time.
In the 18th century the Fort of Graça was constructed in response to the development of longer-range artillery, as well as four fortlets to the west.
As the remains of an enormous war fortress, Elvas is exceptional as a military landscape with visual and functional relationships between its fortifications, representing developments in military architecture and technology drawn from Dutch, Italian, French and English military theory and practice. Elvas is an outstanding demonstration of Portugal's desire for land and autonomy, and the universal aspirations of European nation States in the 16th-17th centuries.
Criterion (iv) : Elvas is an outstanding example of a garrison town and its dry-ditched bulwarked defence system, which developed in response to disruptions in the balance of power within 17th century Europe. Elvas can thus be seen as representing the universal aspirations of European nation States in the 16th-17th centuries for autonomy and land.
All elements necessary to express the Outstanding Universal Value of the property are included within the property boundary. A number of buildings are unoccupied and are closed up against squatters and vandalism, and are subject to encroachment by vegetation. In particular the Fort of Graça, being relatively isolated and unused is vulnerable to vandalism. Views of the fortifications from a distance and between each other are vulnerable to new development and the visual integrity of the property needs to be protected by a slightly enlarged buffer zone with adequate controls.
The large collection of original plans and drawings, military reports, photographs and descriptions testify to the authenticity of the property. Overall, the form and materials of the fortifications are still in virtually the same state as when they were rendered obsolete in the 19th century. The military and religious buildings have largely retained their function or another appropriate use until the present. The authenticity of the setting is impacted by large communication masts and is vulnerable to new development.
Protection and management requirements
The property will be declared a National Monument subject to the National Law No. 107/2001 on Cultural Heritage by the end of 2012. The buffer zone will be declared a Special Protection Area subject to controls in the Municipal Master Plan by the end of 2012. This whole area including the property will then be managed by the Municipality with input from the Ministry of Culture through IGESPAR.
There is a need to slightly enlarge the buffer zone to protect the views between the Fortlet of Sāo Domingo and the Fort of Graça.
The Integrated Management Plan for the Fortifications of Elvas (IMPFE) aims to bring all stakeholders together to ensure the integrity of the property and enhance its potential use. It aims to control the buffer zone area as well as the area of the property, focusing on institutional cooperation, involvement of private stakeholders, educational, scientific and cultural initiatives and dissemination of information. The Management Plan will be implemented by the Office for the Fortifications of Elvas within the city of Elvas, once this is appointed by the Mayor.
In order to underpin the Plan there is a need to establish a full inventory of the features and structures as a basis for management and monitoring. There is also a need for the preparation of guidance on appropriate design for new and infill buildings.
Long Description
The fortifications of the city of Elvas have their origins in the Arab period; these were substantially upgraded during the Christian period up until the 16 th century. From this medieval military architectural period all that remains is the castle and the two city walls, known as the "Muslim" walls.
In the 17 th century, and as a consequence of the War of the Restoration (1641-1668), a third medieval wall, the "Fernandina", constructed in the period between 1340 and 1369 -- and of which we have as testimony the beautiful drawings by Duarte de Armas (circa 1509) - was demolished to provide building material for the imposing bulwarked fortification of the historic centre (construction: 1643-1653).
The advances in artillery and actual experience with the Battle of the Lines of Elvas (1659) demanded that all risings that surrounded the city be strategically occupied by forts and fortlets, thus forcing the enemy that lay siege to the city to considerably disperse its forces and not directly threaten the city in its first approach-trench. Whence the creation of the entrenchment field which is still in existence today (Fig. 2.a.3), also known as the Lines of Elvas – since the aforementioned battle. This system is further fortified by the fortifications of the historic centre, which also includes the Fort of Santa Lúzia (construction: 1641-1648), the Fort of Graça (construction: 1763 – beginning of the 19th century) and three of the four fortlets that were built in the beginning of the 19th century, in the form that they present today: Fortlet of São Mamede, Fortlet of São Pedro and Fortlet of São Domingos or of Piedade.
In addition to the fortified system, the historic centre presents a monumental richness in buildings that are mainly of a military function and attest to the uniqueness of this city. The complete urban fabric of the city was designed as an enormous garrison that defended the main natural entry point into Portuguese territory.Source: UNESCO/CLT/WHC
Historical Description
Elvas is one of the rare cities about which an abundant historical literature exists. It has been written ever since the 17 th century, but has been particularly extensive since the first half of the 20 th. The histories of the city and its fortifications have been mixed together, and we will henceforth concentrate on the city's relationship with the frontier, a pairing that is fundamental to an understanding of the country's main battle site.
The history of Elvas is indeed indelibly marked by a sequence of events which have each in its turn left a clear division between the city before and after, all of them directly or indirectly connected with its frontier location, at the natural point of entry onto Portuguese territory.Source: Advisory Body Evaluation
News (3)
- Network of World Heritage Sites in Portugal created Friday, August 1, 2014
- Twenty-six new sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List this year Monday, July 2, 2012
- Sites in Iran, Malaysia, Canada, Slovenia, Spain, Germany, Portugal and France on UNESCO's World Heritage List Saturday, June 30, 2012


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Not many Americans know that the U.S. House of Representatives begins each day with a prayer. Fewer still know that it is the responsibility of the Chaplain of the House to lead that prayer.
Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., has held the position of chaplain of the House since May 2011, when he was nominated by Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), in consultation with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). He was elected by the House as its 60th chaplain.
Conroy recently visited the Center for Ignatian Spirituality at LMU to talk "Faith in the Public Square," and offered some insights into the interaction of religion and politics.
Before he joined the Jesuits in 1973, Conroy had planned a political career. "The reason I went to Claremont McKenna College and the reason I went to [Gonzaga University's] law school was I planned to be a senator from the state of Washington," he said. "When I joined the Jesuits, I pretty much figured that's the end of that plan. And I was fine with that, because I felt called. So, 40 years later, it was being suggested that I apply for a position that would put me in the House of Representatives."
During the interview with Boehner and Pelosi, the Speaker asked Conroy what he was doing at that time. Conroy, remembering his brief theater lessons from college, said, "Well, actually I do improvisational theater five times a day for 50 minutes: I teach high school freshmen theology." Boehner laughed and suggested that that might be the best preparation for the House job.
Conroy figures that, going by the Congressional Directory, about 33 percent of the House members are Catholic; about 65 percent are denominationally Christian. There are two Muslims and 15 Jewish representatives, three Buddhists, one Hindu and "a smattering of atheists." He said that their comfort with him, in his position, has as much to do with their individual personalities than it does with religion.
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled 8,639 miles to the Czech Republic, Belgium, Ireland and Northern Ireland between Dec. 2-7. Clinton is pictured in Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland with First Minister Peter Robinson (left) and Deputy First Minster Martin McGuinness, looking out on the shipyard area where the Titanic was built.(Photo: AP Photo)
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Today we'll feature some of the most interesting conversations we've had on our program's 'One on One' segments.
Curiosity Spots Ancient Streambed on Mars - Dawn Sumner from the University of California/Davis the Mars Science Laboratory team.
Canadian scientists found that the effect humans have on ecosystems and the food chain has been greatly underestimated. – Marco Musiani from the University of Calgary
A study showed that there's been a ''pause'' in global warming over the past decade. - Alexander Otto, from Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute
A heavy bombardment of meteorites delivering an important chemicals may have kick-started life on Earth. - Matthew Pasek, from the University of South Florida
December 21, 2013
We talk with a member of a research team from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the University of California, San Diego who successfully demonstrated a technique to improve a form of self-control by using brain stimulation. It's hoped that their research might, someday in the future, lead to treating disorders such as ADHD Tourette's syndrome and others.
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Doctors in China were able to keep a man's severed hand alive by attaching it to his leg for a month, before reattaching it to his arm.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the widespread use of antimicrobial soaps may be contributing to rising rates of drug-resistant bacteria.
Bitcoin is virtual money, used outside government-regulated banking systems. This digital currency is creating a lot of interest... and controversy.
Smart Phones are growing in popularity in South Africa, only a fraction of the population can afford them. One South African has plans to change that.
This week China reported the death of a woman it says was the first human to become infected with a new strain of bird flu. The WHO says the quick notice about the case shows that China has made improvements in tracking deadly outbreaks.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have come up with a system that allows quadriplegics to control their wheelchairs by using their tongues.
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Researchers, using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, recently found faint signs of water in the atmospheres of five planets located outside of our solar system. They were also able to conclusively measure the profile and intensity of each planet's atmospheric water content as well as compare their findings between the five exoplanets.
L. Drake Deming, an astronomy professor at the University of Maryland and formerly with NASA's Goddard Flight Center, led the census of exoplanet atmospheres that produced these new findings.
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Researchers said this past week that they found evidence of what was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been capable of supporting life.
Uranium converted from Russian nuclear warheads has provided an estimated 10 percent of U.S. electric power in recent years. But, the 20-year "Megatons to Megawatts" program has come to an end.
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The so called "comet of the century" ISON fizzled out shortly after passing close to the Sun on November 28th. Some scientists think, however, that some small remnants of the extraterrestrial ice ball may still be around. We'll be talking with Dr. Matthew Knight, an astronomer who has been following and studying ISON and he'll tell us what happened to the comet after its brush with the sun as well as what scientists have been able to learn from it.
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Mexican officials found the container of radioactive cobalt 60 that was stolen this past week in Mexico. Police sealed off the field where the cobalt was found, saying there was no danger to people nearby.
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It's a classic "love at first sight" story—while browsing Facebook, Aurora Bergmann saw a post featuring Berry, a special pit bull terrier in need of a home at the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City. Bergmann felt Berry's picture was posted just for her. According to the post, Berry would thrive with lots of room to roam and a canine companion—two things Bergmann had plenty of.
A country life with Bergmann's family—including their four dogs—seemed like a perfect fit. The Bergmanns had adopted and rescued three of their four dogs, and when they visited the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City for the first time in October, they were on a mission to meet Berry and take her home.
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CAMS Rising Star Jack LeBrocq pounced on the final lap to win the first race of this year's Australian Formula Ford Championship, as rain returned to the 2012 Formula 1 QANTAS Australian Grand Prix.
Albert Park had stayed dry all day after heavy rain overnight and in the morning, and the Formula Ford field lined up on a dry circuit.
Pole-sitter Mathew Hart led the way early, ahead of LeBrocq and Liam Sager, but the Safety Car was called into action on Lap 2, after Tom Goess recovered from a 360 degree spin exiting Turn 11 only to find Ash Quiddington having a moment of his own.
When the race resumed on Lap 5, Sager quickly passed LeBrocq and Hart to move into the lead as the first drops of rain started to fall, only for Sager and Synergy team-mate Sam Power to get caught out at Turn 13 on the very next lap. With Sager dropping to 12th, Hart regained the lead, but LeBrocq came into his element as the elements worsened.
Amid heavy rain on the final lap – with lap times almost 15 seconds down on the best of the race – LeBrocq stalked Hart, before making a race-winning move at Turn 13. Hart and Garry Jacobson completed the top three.
After finishing second in last year's championship, it was the perfect way to kick off LeBrocq's title challenge.
"The rain started to come down and it started to play into my hands a bit. I always do well in the wet, I'm pretty confident in it," LeBrocq said.
"At the restart, when we came onto the front straight, there was rain on my visor for the first time, so I took it a little too cautiously there on those first couple of laps and they got a bit of a gap on me. But as soon as I started to work out where the rain was and got used to it, it was alright.
"Coming out of Turn 10 on the last lap, that's when we really started to notice how heavy the rain was getting, coming through the long, fast left-hander before the fast left-right. We were skating all over the place – it was interesting! I'd followed Mathew for most of the lap to use him as a reference, but I was able to make the move into Turn 13.
"It's the best possible way to start the year, we'll try to repeat that in the next couple of races and see how we go."
Jonathan Venter finished fourth, ahead of Jake Fouracre, Rhett Noonan, Simon Hodge, Macauley Jones and the recovering Power and Sager. Debutant Scott Andrews claimed the final championship point in 10th. Shae Davies qualified third, but failed to start the race after breaking an input shaft to the gearbox on the warm-up lap.
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Sebastian Vettel insists he won't apologise for winning the Malaysian GP but has said sorry to his team for putting his own interests first...
Sebastian Vettel insists he won't apologise for winning the Malaysian GP but has said sorry to his team for putting his own interests ahead.
The German won the Sepang race in controversial style when he disobeyed team orders to snatch the victory from Mark Webber.
Webber had been told to turn his engine down after his final stop while Vettel, who was behind him, was told to hold station. He didn't.
"There is not much to add than what happened," the reigning World Champ said in an interview with title sponsor Infiniti.
"I apologised to the team straight after for putting myself above the team, which I didn't mean to do. But there is not much more to say, really.
"I don't apologise for winning, that is why people employed me in the first place and why I'm here. I love racing and that's what I did."
The German also lamented the fact that the fall-out from the grand prix had overshadowed Red Bull Racing's first 1-2 result of the Championship.
"I think unfortunately people didn't see that we performed well on the day," he said. "As a team I think we did a very good job. We got a fantastic result and I think we'd had a very strong weekend in Australia already, even if we didn't get quite the result we wanted.
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Band breaks away from label - Massive indiegogo $ucce$$
This emphatically underscores the dramatic changes that are taking place in the way business is done thanks to crowdfunding and also clearly shows the potential for what can be achieved from here on out as to how things will be done.
A group from Canada called Protest The Hero recently fulfilled their contracts with record labels and have turned to their fans to fund their fourth full-length album.
Within hours of launching, the band smashed through it's $125,000 goal and is on its way to doubling that total! Currently they're at $228,315 and there's still 24 days left to the campaign!
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this is awesome! I've been spreading the crowd funding concept to my room mates who are in bands.they are all amazing. good stuff, C! thanks for posting!
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The crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for Protest the Hero has wrapped up. Final tally is...
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You won't see this band knocking on the door of a record label anytime soon.
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What's probably even more frustrating is that not only do people in "group 3" not ask questions, they're likely not to even step foot in the library. When I was finishing up my Master's, I pretty much did 100% of my research from my home computer, logging into the library databases remotely. Of course, for me, it probably didn't help that the one time I did e-mail the reference librarian for help, I never got a response (which still makes me a little grumpy).ReplyDelete
I know what you mean -- once the group 3 people find out they can access library resources from home, we pretty much lose the opportunity to assist & clarify things from then on.ReplyDelete
And FYI I just tried to respond to a reference email this morning, but the patron had entered her address incorrectly so it bounced back... (-:
Then you have the "patrons who panic." We just installed a new (large)networked printer/copier/fax/scanner/dishwasher. (OK, I exaggerate!) I have very clear instructions posted in 36 point font. For example: "1. Press the "Printer" button." My desk is situated so that my back is to the copier, but I know when a patron walks up and stands there, staring at the instructions with a panicked look on their face. I walk over, and we go through the instructions together. Printing done, they walk away happy. Then ten minutes later, the same person is there with the same panicked look. ARGH!ReplyDelete
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I have my instructions for how to print in the library down to a script that I can rattle off while simultaneously doing 4 other things. Students are amazed at my telepathy because I predict all of their questions. We're working on some library FAQs but I really don't think that'll help --it's much easier to ask the librarian.ReplyDelete


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And it looks like the stars also got the memo!
Nominees posted silly selfies to social media throughout Sunday's awards. Were they Champagne fueled? Carson Daly shared a bubbly shot – but Sofia Vergara went straight for the tequila as Modern Family costar Sarah Hyland took a snapshot – complete with a cheeky caption.
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Lol he may as well not even play for the team these days.
But I'm sure he'll have something nasty for the contest
PG in the 3 point contest too.
Cynic fan: great, at least we'll derive some value out of his 10mil contract...
Sunshiner fan: great, maybe this will be just the shot in he arm he needs to come back and join the team as an effective contributor
Yeah, Maybe it can bring up his trade and upgrade value
Green should be in the 3 point contest....
Edit: oh crap I forgot about his ankle.... Oh wait ....
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Is Green eligible for the D league? Maybe some time in Fort Wayne could get his shot and his confidence back.
Great news. All-Star Saturday Night is always so much more enjoyable when you have someone to root for.
Shaq picked the best team, Charles picked a team with not shooters
I'm assuming James White didn't get picked to be in the dunk contest, since no one has mentioned. Those two would have been the frontrunners.
Edit: Seems like White did.
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He actually did.
He did. Him, Green, Terrence Ross, Jeremy Evans, Eric Bledsoe, Kenneth Faried. That's a really strong field, should be fun.
And PG getting in the 3 point contest leads me further to believe the league really wants him to become a superstar.
@StevePopper: The field is more than James White and Gerald Green, but here's a tease to their old dunk contest: http://t.co/IzyJIFiS
At least Paul can win this one without the fans screwing him again. Have fun in the dunk contest against the world, GG.
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There goes the myth that Barbosa and Nash didn't get along.
So they're doing some East v. West thing for the whole night. They'll tally up points for each side through the night and the winners get...something. Home court advantage maybe, worked so great for baseball and all.
The winners get more money for charities of Dwyane Wade's and Chris Paul's choosing. So All-Star Saturday is basically a big night for charity.
I wonder if Green will incorporate George at all in his routine, both guys can flat out fly so could do something ridiculous.
So the plot thickens on GG's absence from the team. It's not injury related if he's going to be in the dunk contest.
Or the injury will be fine by the end of next week.
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James White is also in the dunk contest... This is shaping up to be a good lineup - assuming they don't do any stupid KIA-sponsored car jumps
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Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead, the daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, was the spitting image of her late mother at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
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