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Our environment from A-Z
Local, national and global events that will have lasting effects for years to come
By Kit Stolz 12/20/2012
A is for ARCTIC, once ice-bound year round, but no longer, as ice and snow coverage this summer in the Arctic plunged to an all-time low. This will amplify warming over time, but in the short-term, forecasters say warming summers in the far north tend to bring Sir Robert Watson, who once helmed the IPCC, the international body that catalogues global warming, a 1 degree rise means about a 10 percent reduction in species diversity. If this conservationist rule of thumb proves to be true, he said, up to half of all species on earth face extinction this century.
C is for CLIMATE CHANGE, which — with greenhouse gas emissions — is accelerating. Previous Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates have been shown to be understatements. Scientists at the National Center for Atmopheric Research looked at sixteen overall temperature projections issued in recent years, and found the most pessimistic to be the most accurate — pointing towards an 8-degree temperature rise this century, four times the rise since 1870.
Greenland meltdown: Ninety-seven percent of the top of the Greenland ice sheet melted
in a span of five days in July.
D is for DROUGHT. At the beginning of December this year, 60 percent of the nation remained was gripped by a crippling drought that has challenged the heat waves of the l930's for seriousness. Drought and heat have been projected to substantially worsen in the Southwest this century, but was not forecast for the Midwest on this scale at this time.
E is for greenhouse gas EMISSIONS, which are soaring in China and India, but flattening out in the U.S. and other industrial nations. This modest good news is undercut by the fact that most of those Chinese emissions are from the production of goods sold to advanced nations such as the U.S., thus making us responsible indirectly, a concept known as "embedded emissions."
F is for FRACKING, or hydraulic fracturing, the injection of water and other unidentified chemicals at high pressure far below the surface to break up rock formations to release natural gas. The resulting energy boom and price decline have reduced the cost of natural gas, and in turn discouraged construction of more costly coal plants in the U.S., which will in time help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but will also discourage efforts to turn toward renewable (non-fossil fuel).
In Ventura County, last week Supervisors Steve Bennett and John Zaragoza won passage of a measure authorizing county management to look into fracking in the county. They asked the county's executive director and counsel to work together on a report, to assess the risks of fracking, to learn more about the disposal of wastewater from fracking operations, and to understand the county's legal rights in relation to the practice. State Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, also proposed legislation earlier this month that would require full disclosure of the chemicals found in fracking fluid as well as mandate oil companies to give advance notice to neighbors of planned fracking. In a recent report printed by the VCReporter, fracking is done onshore in and offshore of Ventura County.
G is for GLOBAL WARMING, based on the greenhouse effect, by which addition of a trace gas — carbon dioxide — to a closed atmospheric system steadily raises temperatures, first discovered scientifically in 1899, and since then firmly established both in physics and on earth.
H is for HEAT WAVES, which this March broke more than 15,000 all-time records in the Midwest and led to the hottest March on record. Another heat wave in July devastated Midwestern wheat. To date 2012 has been the hottest year in the history of instrumental record-keeping in the United States, about 1 degree Fahrenheit hotter than the previous high year.
H is for Heat waves: This March broke more than 15,000 all-time heat wave records in the Midwest and led to the hottest March on record. 2012 has been the hottest year in the history of instrumental record keeping in the U.S.
I is for ICE EXTENT in the Arctic and Greenland, which plummeted to lows never before seen in the instrumental record, including one stretch in July, when — according to satellite records — 97 percent of the top of the Greenland ice sheet melted in a span of five days.
I is for Ice extent: The ice extent in the Arctic and Greenland plummeted to lows
never before seen in the instrumental record.
J is for the J STREET DRAIN PROJECT near Ormond Beach, a controversy with roots in Oxnard's industrial past. This drain, which was little more than a ditch in the l950s, was concreted by the county in the l960s and intended to route floodwater directly to the ocean. But when an endangered species, the tidewater goby, was discovered living in a lagoon at the drain exit in 1992, the county allowed waters to gather behind an ad hoc earthen dam to give the species a chance to survive.
That ended after a huge flood in 2010, in which the lagoon expanded vastly and flooded the Halaco toxic waste site, the International Paper Plant, and the Oxnard wastewater treatment plant. To prevent a spill of untreated sewage, a public safety risk, the county asked for (and was granted) emergency permission to breech the dam and allow the floodwaters to dissipate.
This past April the Board of Supervisors voted for construction intended to protect the community from floodwaters and allow the expansion of the lagoon. Although the plans were unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors, reviews from the environmental community have been mixed. Wishtoyo and the Ventura Coastkeeper group urged the Board to bury the outfall, to make the concrete ditch into a "vegetated trail" to the ocean, while a coalition of birders and nature lovers in Oxnard urged opposition to the project entirely.
Also this year in the Ormond Beach area, the local chapter of the Sierra Club filed suit against a new development of 1,500 homes in the area called Southshor and won a delay in the ruling this summer from a Superior Court judge.
K is for the KEYSTONE XL pipeline, which if built will transport up to 800,000 barrels of tar sands slurry a day from pits near Alberta, Canada, to refineries in the Gulf Coast. The U.S. Department of State, which under law must approve all international pipelines into the U.S., rejected the Canadian pipeline firm's TransCanada's first application in late 2011, but President Barack Obama has spoken favorably about the project, and a decision is expected in early 2013. James Hansen, the best-known of climatologists, has said that the development of Keystone would be "game over" for the climate, if allowed to proceed, because production and refinement of tar sands slurries is vastly more carbon polluting than traditional fossil fuels.
L is for climate LEGISLATION, which has fallen by the wayside since the Tea Party helped power the GOP to control of the House. Obama could empower the EPA to take on the utility industry under existing law by holding coal plants to high standards, and is under pressure to do so from environmentalists, including his former cabinet official Van Jones.
M is for MIGRATION, which researchers increasingly believe will be a consequence of climate change, including the possibility that the relatively stable and benign California coast, moderated by the Pacific Ocean, may prove attractive to domestic migration from other regions.
N is for NEWHALL RANCH near Magic Mountain. A project eventually to house up to 50,000 residents on 12,000 acres was set aside by state Superior Court judge Ann Jones. This means further delays for the slow-moving project, and the possibility that it will not be permitted. Jones dinged the developers and California Fish and Game for an inadequate assessment of the projects risks to two endangered species, and as well raised questions about the need for a huge project in the economically depressed area. The project already has been through a bankruptcy proceeding, after costing the nation's largest pension fund, the California Employees Retirement System, $1 billion in 2009.
In response, citing an alleged tie to a local Sierra club activist, the developers have asked the judge to recuse herself from the case. The judge has refused.
O is for OCEAN ACIDIFICATION, the process by which about 25 percent of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is taken up and absorbed by seawater. Over time, this changes the chemistry of the water, which is already 30 percent more acidic than it was 100 years ago, threatening coral reefs and crustaceans.
P is for a new kind of water POLLUTION, known as "emerging contaminants." These are compounds from urban sources, not agricultural, including pharmaceutical byproducts, birth control medication, perfumes and cosmetics, some of which are known to influence hormone levels in wildlife and people. The city of Ventura is working on an innovative study of these compounds, putting money from a settlement with a local scrapyard in Saticoy, Standard Industries, into funding for research into these contaminants in the Santa Clara River estuary.
Q is for QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA, the Coast Live Oak tree. This iconic species has to date been spared the scourge of Sudden Oak Death in Ventura County, though the disease is devastating oaks of coastal Northern California. Speculation is that its success linked to foggy climes and vector species — tanoak and bay laurel — all of which are more common in coastal Northern California than the hotter Southern California.
R is for the RECESSION, which, although devastating for millions of Americans, perversely helped reduce energy demand and emissions, making it possible — theoretically — for a nation powered increasingly by natural gas to reduce emissions by 17 percent by 2020, a promise the U.S. made in climate talks in Copenhagen in 2009.
S is for SANDY, the superstorm routed into New York City and New Jersey by freakish meteorological conditions. The cleanup and rebuild will cost taxpayers at least $60 billion, just one part of the most expensive year ever for natural disasters in American history. In the week after the storm, Bloomberg Businessweek ran a cover that read: "It's Global Warming, Stupid."
T is for a carbon TAX, which prominent liberal think tanks Brookings and several oil companies, including ExxonMobil, have endorsed as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
U is for the environmentalism of the UNITED NATIONS, which is greatly feared by Republicans. The GOP labeled AGENDA 21, a vague gesture at sustainability endorsed in l992 by President George H.W. Bush, as a threat to the American way of life, despite its obscurity and lack of any sort of enforcement mechanism.
V is for the VENTURA RIVER CLEANUP, which at considerable effort and expense removed the homeless and their belongings from the Ventura River bed … but may have simply relocated the problem to the Santa Clara River bed.
W is for WATER. Ventura County made headlines with an ambitious "drought-proofing" scheme to recycle water; while on the state level, Governor Jerry Brown promised to revive the long-dead Peripheral Canal, intended to earthquake-proof the State Water Project.
X is for XERISCAPING, or dry gardening. For a decade, xeriscaping has been mandated in Las Vegas to reduce lawn acreage. After a recent drought, Florida too began offering incentives for lawn removal, which some water purveyors offer in Ventura County, to reduce consumption.
Y is for GENERATION Y, which supports clean energy and environmental regulations to a far greater extent than other generations, according to Pew polling research.
Z is for ZOOS, which a recent study found are growing more popular in the U.S. and the UK, and may prove to be a harbor for endangered species.
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The Dec. 20 Reporter had an interesting article on Climate Change. Let's review a few things from a different perspective:
C is for Climate Change, a natural and cyclic process which can be traced back tens of thousands of years using sedimentary, ice and plant cores or samples as well as observations of natural phenomena such as glacier carved canyons. The earth's climate has changed many times in the past and will likely continue in the future and the cause of these cycles is poorly understood.
D is for Drought, which visits certain land masses or continents in different ways depending upon warming and cooling oceans and shifting wind patterns. The ocean warming and cooling patterns are mostly affected by the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and the Atlantic Multi-decadal Oscillation (AMO). There are other oscillations that are generally considered dependent upon or co actors with these two major oscillations which impact global precipitation.
H is for Heat, which is measured today using data from stations that do not meet the criteria for station citing meaning the data collected by NOAA and used by climatologist lacks veracity. In order to arrive at more accurate temperatures allowing for urban and site influence on station readings it is required to remove stations or modify or discount the readings. Applying strategies to correct for the Urban Heat Affect (UHA) it has been determined that July 2012 was 75.5*F, exactly 2.1*F cooler than July 1936.
L is for Climate Legislation, such as the lofty AB 32 or Global Warming Final Solutions Act passed in California and expected to pull 32 Billion out of consumers and taxpayers' pockets before 2022. We need to stop further legislation of this sort and stop the implementation of AB32.
S is for Sandy, a very strong and slow moving hybrid hurricane that made landfall in New York at high tide after slamming into a low pressure cold front that drove it west to land. Sandy displaced people and tore down homes that were built without proper regards for the historical potential for such storms. While Sandy was bad, it was no match for the Great Gale of 1821, a storm that made landfall in the same area at low tide with a tidal surge of 11.2 compared to Sandy's 13.88 ft. With a typical tide swing of 6 ft, this would have put the Great Gale of 1821 at 17.2 ft, much more significant than Sandy. And if we needed further proof that alarmist are profiting off of Sandy without putting it in perspective, consider the high numbers of Cat 3 and 4 hurricanes that made land falls in the 50s. Audrey, Donna, Gracie, Hazel, Ione, Helene, Connie, Donna, Edna and Carol, not many living remember those and that is quite convenient for those that would prey upon public ignorance.
Of course it is easy to throw barbs, I propose a sizable wager, the terms are >10 years.
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FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) -- Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Colored Guard takes part in a variety of events throughout the year in communities across northeast Kansas but this week, they're in their element and putting their skills to the test.
The 1st Infantry Division is hosting the 11th annual United States Cavalry Association's National Cavalry Competition from Sept. 19 to 23.
"What we are here at Fort Riley is the link to the historic past of Fort Riley to current day modern operations. Fort Riley has been a cavalry installation since the early 1800s. The cavalry school was here on Fort Riley and then a little bit later they opened up the artillery school here on Fort Riley so all of the horse drawn artillery and all of the horse mounted cavalry throughout the ages trained here on Fort Riley," said First Sergeant John Wear, the senior non-commissioned officer in charge of the Commanding General's Mounted Colored Guard at Fort Riley.
About 100 civilian reenactors and Soldiers assigned to mounted color guards from Fort Riley; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Hood, Texas; and Fort Huachuca, Ariz., are competing in a variety of events.
The United States Cavalry Association is headquartered at Fort Riley and the yearly competition returns to the Central Flint Hills Region of Kansas every three years.
Events include combat horsemanship, military horsemanship, mounted pistol and saber and military field jumping. Competitors wear authentic uniforms from different period of the cavalry's history.
"We're going to be jumping, shooting at targets, swinging our saber at targets and out here it's for fun but it's what the cavalry soldiers actually had to practice and train for in combat because back in the day it was a different kind of war," said Sergeant Jordan Wright, a Fort Riley Competitor.
"It is about keeping the cavalry history alive. Everybody comes and competes in their periodic uniform from whatever time frame they represent. We represent Custer's 7th Cavalry from the Civil War," explained Sergeant Kasey Crauthers, a Fort Riley Competitor.
"The various military installations have a period of history- horse mounted cavalry history- that they portray. It's everything from just pre-Civil War up until just pre-World War I- the Indian Wars, the Civil War and some of the other great battles that we fought here in the United States, they are representative of that particular era… We portray the cavalry as they would have appeared on the plains of Kansas from the 1850s to the 1880s. We don't align with Union or with Confederate. We align with federal. We were here protecting the borders of the state of Kansas and protecting the Oregon Trail as it came across," added First Sergeant Wear.
Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard is set to defend its title as last year's grand champion. The competition is open to the public and continues through Saturday. A pass and review featuring all riders is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, to kick off the final competition to determine the country's best cavalrymen and women, the Bolte Cup.
"One of the things that's really big in the Army is tradition. We try to maintain tradition throughout everything we do in the military…If you don't keep traditions alive within the military then all of the good parts of the military tend to die off and it's especially true with something that has died off within the military and that is military horsemanship," Wear told WIBW.

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Could you put it to new GXT 2.2 release please. It would be great!!!
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That message was spam and got deleted. I will look into getting this translation in. Thanks
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I updated this translation because of the new variables as Filters...
Sven, can you add this translation the next release, for example 2.2.1?
I got tired of add this manually every release.
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Preventing Illness and Disease
In This Article:
Not Smoking
The most negative lifestyle behavior is smoking. Smoking contributes to the development of almost all diseases, notably cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and asthma. Smoking has the following negative health effects: lowers immunity, making you more likely to get bronchitis, colds, and other infections; interferes with breathing by causing wheezing and asthma; causes snoring and sleep apnea; impairs fine motor skills, leaving you shaky and unable to control your hands. Athletes who smoke have decreased endurance and are more likely to suffer from exercise-induced asthma.
If you quit smoking before the diseases becomes chronic, you can reverse most of the effects smoking has on the bodybreathing, snoring, immunity, and risk of cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure all improves. Problems exist, however, if smoking has done permanent damage. Severe smoking-related diseases, including cancer, emphysema, and coronary artery disease, are permanent.
HEALTH TIP The best thing you can do for your body is exercise; the worst is smoke.
See Your Doctor
Because doctors and health professionals are trained to recognize, treat, and prevent illness, following their advice is recommended. Each person has different risks of diseases based on genetics and other health history; therefore health recommendations can be slightly different for each individual.
Still, following the basic recommendations outlined below will reduce your risk of severe diseases.
Recommended Medical Testing and Check-Ups
- Yearly check-up (every other year if no health risks)
- Yearly dental exam
- Monthly breast self-exams
- Yearly Pap smear/OBGYN visit after the age of 18 or when sexual activity begins
- Mammogram initially by age 40; high risk by age 35
- Colonoscopy initially by age 40; high risk by age 35
- EKG as recommended by your primary physician
The health benefits and risks of foods has been and will always be a source of excitement, controversy, and research. Although it might seem that dietary recommendations change frequently, the consistent findings are that getting adequate sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants through foods are the best way to stay healthy. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and moderate in everything else, has been consistently found to be most beneficial. A general rule is that the darker the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more nutritional value it has. Cancer-fighting chemical groups include phytochemicals and antioxidants. Some of the most beneficial foods, according to recent research include the following:
- TomatoesTomatoes and tomato products contain vitamin C and lycopenes, antioxidant cancer-fighting chemicals that reduce digestive tract (and for men, prostate) and other types of cancer.
- BroccoliBroccoli contains phytochemicals that are thought to make cancer cells less toxic (destructive). Also contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber.
- SpinachSpinach is rich in folate, fiber, and ironnutrients needed especially in women. Other similar beneficial vegetables include kale, Swiss chard, and collard greens.
- TeaTea contains phytochemicals, which are cancer-cell fighters. Green tea has been associated with a lower risk of stomach, esophageal, and liver cancers.
- NutsMonounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in nuts improve levels of cholesterol by lowering triglycerides and LDL along with raising HDL, preventing heart disease and stroke. Nuts also contain fiber and Vitamin E, both of which prevent heart disease and cancer. Next: More super nutrients >>
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From The Active Woman's Health and Fitness Handbook by Nadya Swedan. Copyright © 2003 by Nadya Swedan. Used by arrangement with Perigee, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
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I currently am a part owner of a website design company and we are trying to figure out what a good finders fee to give is? And is percentage better, or flat fee?
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I would err on the side of being generous, while maintaining your necessary margins. You will get more business that way.
For our SAS products, we give a 25% recurring comission to our affiliates. I would assume if you are doing custom design work then it would depend on each finder. You may have a finder that brings you a client that is ready to buy your goods. I would reward a finder that can bring you such high calibur prospects well. You may have another one that brings you a MOOCH that takes up your time, grinds on price, and at end you break even on your time. Pay those finders less.
Perhaps consider a sliding scale. Where you have a set hourly rate $50 per hour. If someone refers you a client you share 50% of what you charge over the set rate. So if you charge $80 per hour, then you would give the finder 1/2 of the project overage. $15 x 80 hours, as an example. This model encourages holding value, bigger projects, and gives you higher returns than your minimum that you can re-invest in marketing or getting new affiliates.
If "Customer A" refers a client, and that client purchases one of my smaller packages, I would give Customer A "X" amount of dollars.
But if "Customer A" refers a client, and that client purchases one of my larger packages, I would give Customer A "X + Y" amount of dollars.
Because my business is advertised by word-of-mouth. My existing customers are my best advertisers.
Another idea that I thought of would be to provide the FINDER an additional service, instead of money. I don't want to give my hard earned money away. Neither do you.
But if Customer A just earned you another job, then print them some new business cards with that new logo. Or update that gallery script some new CSS3 version. Or optimize some of their keywords. You get the idea.
A finders fee needn't be a finders fee. Maybe a valuable service would be a better fee. :D just my dos centavos amigo!


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1/28/16 - January 27th marked a proud day for Daytona International Speedway, which has undergone hundreds of millions in renovations and updates over the past two years. The result: a stadium-quality experience which NASCAR fans had been clamoring for. Now diehard race lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy many of the amenities major sports fans typically have access to, including open concourses, gift shops, dining and new-and-improved seating. The Sprint Cup will visit Daytona on Feb. 21st, and tickets are available so you can be there live! You'll need to act quickly though—limited quantities remain and they're flying out the door! Get yours today from $72 and up and see what a truly memorable experience NASCAR events can provide!
1/21/16 - Regular NASCAR followers might be thrown off this year to see Danica Patrick racing in colors other than the ever-familiar GoDaddy green. This year, her car's primary sponsor will be Nature's Bakery for most of the season, just one in a string of big changes for the reigning queen of the race world. Danica will also be competing with new pit crew chief Billy Scott in her corner, after he spent two seasons with Michael Waltrip Racing. Many observers believe the union will be beneficial to both, as their styles and expectations appear to be the types which will mesh well together. Tickets for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Unlimited are on sale in limited quantities—get yours from $193!
1/6/16 - The Daytona Speedway is the perfect location to hold the first NASCAR competitions of 2016. The Florida track will host the Sprint Unlimited on Feb. 13, the Can-Am Duel on Feb. 18 and the infamous Daytona 500 on Feb. 21. As the 2016 Sprint Series commences, there are a few drivers you should be sure to keep your eyes on, including Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson. Elliott is working his way to becoming Jeff Gordon's replacement, and he seems comfortable competing with NASCAR's elite. Blaney is just 22 years old and has already competed in 18 Cup starts. Don't forget about Kyle Larson, who was 2014's Rookie of the year and placed 19th in the driver standings last season.
2015 Season
10/21/15 - NASCAR turned heads this week when they put safety first by changing the G-W-C rule at Talladega Superspeedway. This means limiting the number of overtime attempts from three to just one. Drivers will have just a single opportunity for a green-and-white checkered flag finish at the Camping World Truck Series as well as the Sprint Cup. This comes after a terrifying crash that sent driver Austin Dillon into the catch-fence in July. The new rules should have little effect for fans in attendance at either race, and is simply in place to help keep drivers and people in the audience safe. Get tickets to all of your favorite NASCAR events right here.
10/15/15 - In the midst of the races in the Sprint Cup series, one young NASCAR driver is taking some time out of his busy schedule to tour the flood zones in South Carolina. Not only did he tour neighborhoods affected, but took time to meet with firefighters and others who are working around the clock to restore the town. About the disaster, Joey Logano said, "It's our duty as people, as humans to go help." The kind thought was matched by a $50,000 donation from his charity, the Joey Logano Foundation. This Sunday, Oct. 18, he will head to the Kansas Speedway to compete in the Hollywood Casino 400 along with other racers including Chris Buescher and Daniel Suarez.
10/7/15 - This Saturday, Oct. 10, the Bank of America 500 is scheduled at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Top NASCAR drivers such as Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Greg Biffle will be competing in this elite event after making it through qualifying rounds, which ended Thursday. Kenseth won his fourth pole this season and 17th race overall, and also reached a whopping 194.532 miles per hour in a lap. "I just didn't want to mess it up," he stated in an interview with the beautiful Amanda Mertz, who you may know as Miss Coors Light. She has been on hand at the event to keep fans informed of what's going on.
9/30/15 - NASCAR fans have known for a while now that this is to be Jeff Gordon's last season behind the wheel as a professional racer. At age 44, many wish he would follow the example of Mark Martin and race for another ten years. Tony Stewart, also age 44, is expected to announce his retirement sometime this week. If this trend continues, another six of the sport's biggest names will be retiring within five years. That could cause sweeping changes in the sport and it will surely put a spotlight on the new generation of drivers. This weekend (Oct. 4), the New Hampshire International Speedway will host the AAA 400. Get your tickets for this exciting race today!
9/23/15 - Nothing goes with a NASCAR race quite like some country music, so fans will be happy to hear that Florida Georgia Line is officially scheduled to perform at the DAYTONA 500 in February. Brian Kelley, one of the members of FGL, is a native of Ormond Beach, and is thrilled to be part of his favorite sport. He attended many races with his father and states he was "in aw then and still am." While the big race is months away, this gives fans even more to look forward to. There are also plenty of events to keep you occupied until then, such as the Sylvania 300, which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27 at New Hampshire's International Speedway and the AAA 400 on Oct. 4 at the Dover International Speedway.
9/16/15 - Some of the best drivers in NASCAR got together this week to have a little fun, while also poking fun at themselves. Chase drivers competed to see who could deliver the best Ricky Bobby and Cole Trickle impressions. Clint Bowyer gave an outstanding "Shake and bake" shout while Kyle Busch went with Trickle's quote, "Rubbin', son, is racin'!" Paul Menard stole the show, however, with his spot on rendition of Will Ferrell saying "I'm not sure what to do with my hands." It's clear these guys know how to have a good time both on and off of the racetrack, so come show them your support as they head into the MyAFibStory.com 400 on September 20 at Chicagoland Speedway in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
9/9/15 - Mother Nature just won't give the racing community a break. Last April, storms at Richmond International Raceway caused big problems for NASCAR, and it looks like it could happen again this Saturday night for the Sprint Cup Series. Weather trackers show that a big storm system could move into Richmond on Saturday, bringing heavy rain as well as lightning and thunderstorms to the raceway. Right now, the odds that the show will go on are about 40 – 45%. Fortunately, the weather is supposed to be perfect on Friday and make great conditions for the Xfinity Race and Sprint Cup qualifying rounds. If you love racing, it's always worth the gamble to head down to Richmond International Raceway for the chance to catch all of the action, rain or shine.
9/2/15 - September promises to be an exciting month for NASCAR fans. Four huge events will be taking place in the next 30 days, starting with the Bojangles Southern 500. It kicks off in just a couple days, but it is not too late for you to get your tickets and secure your spot in the stands for the September 6th event. Tickets are still available for as little as $40. In the coming weeks, you can look forward to the Federated Auto Parts 400 on September 12th, the MyAFibStory.com 400 on the 20th, and the Sylvania 300 on the 27th. Of course, the excitement does not stop there. October is set to have just as many racing events as September. Be sure to get your tickets early.
8/27/15 - There are just a few more days to go until the start of September, and that means that some of your favorite NASCAR races are right around the corner. The 2015 Spring Cup Series kicks off on Sunday, September 6 at the Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles Southern 500. After that, the Federated Auto Parts 400 will follow on Saturday, September 12 at the Richmond International Speedway. Both races are set to be a clash of titans, so don't miss your opportunity to see your favorite drivers battle it out. Following the conclusion of the Sprint Cup Series, drivers will head back to the racetracks for the 2015 Chase for the Sprint Cup. The Chase kicks off with the MyAFibStory.com 400 on Sunday, September 20 at Chicagoland Speedway.
8/20/15 - Devoted NASCAR fans are still mourning the loss of the legendary fearless Buddy Baker, and family and friends gathered this week at a church in Charlotte to pay respects and say goodbye. Despite the melancholy, some encouraging news did emerge this week. Danica Patrick, perhaps the most important face in the sport currently, has signed a huge deal with a new sponsor. Nature's Bakery will partner with Patrick and the rest of her team starting in 2016. This is a big deal for NASCAR, showing that big names other than those of the oil, tire, tool and petroleum industries are taking an interest. This weekend, the 2015 Spring Cup Series continues at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Races will be broadcast on NBC stations to those who can't be in attendance.
8/13/15 - Buddy Baker, one of NASCAR's legends passed away on Monday, August 9 after he battled from lung cancer. Baker will go down in the record books as one of the fastest and most valiant drivers to ever hit the race track. His career was one that will not be forgotten and lasted for nearly 35 years. During those 35 years, he took home 19 titles in top level races and became the first driver in history to conquer the 200 mph mark on the Talladega track during a closure. Baker was known for not participating in the full race schedule, but made an impact on the races he did drive in. The NASCAR world will be celebrating his life and the sport on August 16 during the Pure Michigan 400 race.
8/5/15 - This week NASCAR has announced a new rule change for drivers, their pit crews and other team members. Crews were given notice of the changes on Wednesday via bulletin, which is just in time because the rule will be going into effect this weekend. The new standard is that teams who receive four written warnings will lose their chance at pit stall selection at the event following the fourth issued warning. As part of the change, all previous warnings were rescinded and all teams will start at zero this weekend at Watkins Glen in New York when they compete in the XFINITY Series and Sprint Cup. Written warnings can be issued to teams who require multiple attempts to pass a qualifying inspection along with other infractions.
7/29/15 - Bouncing back from a major wreck which cost him 11 races to start the season, Kyle Busch scored a huge win at the Brickyard 400 this week. The well-known racer broke his right leg and left foot in the crash, robbing him of nearly three months on the track for Joe Gibbs Racing. Joey Logano would place second on the day, followed by Kevin Harvick in his Chevy car, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and finally Clint Bowyer rounding out the top six. Matt Kenseth finished in seventh place, marking a good day for Joe Gibbs' team overall. NASCAR action comes to Pocono Raceway on August 2nd for the Pennsylvania 400. Secure your seats now starting at $33, but act fast because supplies are limited!
7/22/15 - Without even knowing he'd be in the race just two weeks before it ran, Christopher Bell was a long-shot at Eldora Speedway to say the least. It was Bell's No. 54 Toyota that led for 106 laps out of the last 113 though, as he took first place on the dirt track which is known for unpredictable conditions. The 20-year-old still doesn't know if he'll get a chance to race again this year despite the victory, highlighting the uncertain nature of competition. Race fans will have plenty more to be excited about in the coming week, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday the 25th followed by Iowa Speedway on August 1st. Select seats are still available but you'll have to act quickly!
7/15/15 - Kyle Busch and his No. 18 Toyota Camry prevailed at the Kentucky Speedway this past weekend, taking the checkered flag by outracing Joey Logano late in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Busch was in control throughout the majority of the 400-mile contest, leading for 163 out of 267 laps overall. Logano made a strong push in the home stretch but was ultimately put away in the 248th lap to end all doubt. It was a great day for the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas in general, as Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth all placed in the top five for the day. The Sprint Cup Series continues on 7/19 in Loudon at the New Hampshire International Speedway. Tickets are on sale now starting at just $12!
7/8/15 - NASCAR has announced new rules package changes that will be in place for four of the final nine races of the Sprint Cup season, and possibly the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The Coke Zero 500 ended on a bad note on Sunday night, when there was one of the worst crashed in history. Denny Hamlin's number 11 machine made contact with Austin Dillon, which led to Dillon's car being ripped in half and dropping onto the track upside down. Crew members came onto the track to ensure he was fine, which broke a rule in place to ensure emergency crews can have access. Although there will not be any penalties, NASCAR will have discussions with the crew members who rushed the track. You can still get tickets for all of NASCAR's races on Razorgator.
7/1/15 - NASCAR has made headlines this week by asking fans to cease the display of the Confederate flag at each and every NASCAR race and facility. The NASCAR industry is looking to make the sport more fan-friendly and welcoming to any culture or background. Recently the NASCAR industry has been under fire regarding the Confederate flag being flown at many of their races. NASCAR doesn't use the flag in any official way, but people were still upset because they hadn't banned the use of them at their racetracks. The races continue this week at the Daytona Speedway on July 5, and all Confederate flags are expected to not be displayed during this race and all others in the future. Hopes are high that the car racing atmosphere can transform into more a peaceful one with this simple action.
6/24/15 - One of the most thrilling NASCAR races is taking place this weekend at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA. The event is called the Toyota Save Mart 350 and it is a very unique race among all of the races this season. It is one of only two Sprint Cup races that actually occur on a road course. This means that the race not only has gobs of turns, but it has hills, which is a true test of the driver's skills and accuracy. This race is known to favor veterans who have had opportunities to drive many road courses in their years. The current title holder of this race is Jeff Gordon who has won six others in his career. Watch all of the gripping turns and breakaways when you purchase tickets for $85 a piece.
6/17/15 - Kurt Busch took the win at the NASCAR Quicken Loans 400 on Sunday in Michigan, starting 24th and leading for a total of six laps throughout the afternoon. Second-place starter Kevin Harvick led for a third of the total race but finished 29th overall while four-spot starter Carl Edwards led the pack for 41 laps and finished in 12th place. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top three finishers while Danica Patrick's No. 10 car crossed the finish line 16th in the field. The Sprint Cup Series continues in Sonoma with the Toyota Save Mart 350 followed by the Coke Zero 400 on July 5th at Daytona International Speedway. Get your tickets for Daytona now starting at $71 but don't delay because supplies are limited!
6/8/15 - Belgian racer Anthony Kumpen and reigning NASCAR Whelen Euro Series champion has announced a plan to enter three NASCAR XFINITY Series races and one NASCAR K&N Pro Series East races. He is entering through the Nexteer Road to Daytona program, which was created to allow European drivers a chance to race in the US. In other news from NASCAR, Jimmie Johnson's P1 penalty was overturned in his appeal. This means that his team will not have to be given the last pick of pit stalls when he races in Michigan. The appeal was reportedly a way to understand the new penalty system in place. The next NASCAR event is the Quicken Loans 400 in Michigan. Tickets are on sale to this and other races, with prices ranging depending on the venue and location of the tickets.
5/27/15 - It is not too late to get your NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover. Being one of the most exciting and challenging races, NASCAR fans are getting hyped. Come May 31st, you will finally have the opportunity to see who will walk away with the trophy. Right now, Kevin Harvick is the favorite to win with his previous two wins. Martin Truex Jr. is not far behind, however, taking up the second place. Joey Logano, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Jimmie Johnson round out the top five in the standings. Dover is a very unique track that is sure to offer thrills for the audience and plenty of challenges for the racers. It is exactly one mile long and features concrete instead of asphalt. Tickets are still available, starting as low as $19.
5/12/15 - After suffering from a broken leg not long ago, Kyle Busch is planning to hit the track again. Busch has missed the first 11 races of the season, which would normally disqualify him from making the 2015 Chase for the Sprint Cup. However, this week NASCAR relinquished this Chase requirement for Busch and put together another set of stipulations. Busch has to win one of the remaining regular season races along with being in the top 30 with points in order to have a position this year. This isn't the only time that a player has received a waiver by NASCAR. The next upcoming race is the All-Star Race held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC on May 16. Tickets for that race start at $21 a piece.
5/7/15 - Although driver Kevin Harvick recently expressed concerns that NASCAR was falling into a "stagnant" schedule, executive vice president Steve O'Donnell says the organization is comfortable and excited about the current schedule. Harvick compared the racing schedule to beating a dead horse, saying, "Sometimes you just have to change things up to keep the excitement and the enthusiasm in our sport." He went on to complain that some venues were "weak links." Many drivers, executives, and fans feel differently, however, saying they like things the way they are. In fact, ticket sales are strong for the upcoming racing season with many events on the verge of selling out. At the present there are just three tickets left to the next race, the Spongebob Squarepants 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansis City, KS.
1/13/15 - As NASCAR drivers gear up for the 2015 season, you can get your tickets from Razorgator to see your favorite races live and in person. The action starts in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Daytona Speedway on February 14 with the Sprint Unlimited race. Then on February 19, it's a Budweiser Duel. There are a few tickets still available starting at $141. Don't wait to grab your tickets for the race you want to see. All eyes are on Dale Earnhardt Jr. to see if he will repeat at the Daytona 500. Danica Patrick recently announced a new sponsor for her car for the Indy 500. Her fans hope to see a woman win the race and make history. It's going to be an exciting season, and you'll want to be in the stands.
2014 Season
In NASCAR'S 66th season of the Sprint Cup Series, organizers are looking to switch things up with some major game-changers! Whether you like the new rules or not, winning now means everything in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. We know you're skeptical, but the new qualifying rules just mean NASCAR qualifying races will be filled with more risk-taking and do-or-die moments than ever. After just four races completed this year, it's obvious the drama is dialed up this year!
Every driver is more aggressive, and desperate, to score a win before the Chase for the Sprint Cup, as regular season victories all but guarantee winners a spot among the 16 drivers slated to compete in the 10-race championship. If there are drivers to win multiple races, and not enough to account for the final playoff spots, that's where the points come in--to essentially serve as tie-breakers. Following the Food City 500 in Bristol, we're left with Brad Keseloswki, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards with wins—Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson are next in line at -11, for those looking with the points-system in mind.
This year, tens of thousands will flock to various races along the Sprint Cup Series to be a part of the most adrenaline-infused events of summer. Will the defending champion claim a playoff spot before the month's end? The season is still young with just over 20 races left for drivers to make their mark, so you've got a lot of opportunities to score tickets for the biggest events of summer in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series! You can't miss huge races like the brand-new
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2013 - 2014 Season
1/9/14 - Jimmie Johnson leads the way in his #48 Chevy with 2,419 points and 6 wins, Matt Kenseth is a close second—just 19 points behind with seven wins under his belt, while Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. round out the top five in the chase for the cup. Keep an eye out for Tony Stewart, who is set to make his return to the track, since breaking his leg in an Aug 5 crash, sometime in February. While the boys of NASCAR are doing their thing on the speedway, organizers have hinted at tweaking the Sprint Cup points system this year to encourage harder racing and more consistency by balancing winnings and points. In other news, the
Formula 1 US Grand Prix
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8/12/13 - The NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule began with the Sprint Unlimited at the famous Daytona International Speedway February 16 and will conclude at the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 17. The season is grueling, featuring 36 races across North America. It is important for the teams and drivers to focus on pacing themselves as to not burn out.
When the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was half way over, we evaluated the standings and prices of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets for the remaining races. The current leader Jimmie Johnson was also atop the NASCAR standings at that time. The top 10 at the end of June was similar to the top 10 now; only positions within the top have changed. One driver to keep your eye on in the standings is Brad Keselowski who currently sits in eighth. The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Drivers' Champion was being written off until last weekend when he moved up four spots in the standings with a second place finish at The Glen. Should Keselowski not qualify for Chase to the Sprint Cup, the defending champion would be just the second in history to miss the next year's Chase after winning the previous year. And, although Tony Stewart was in the lead for a wild card spot, he is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg. Stewart was the 2011 Driver's Champion.
The track is heating up heading into the final turn to the Chase for the Sprint Cup and so too are ticket prices. The Chase will begin September 15 in Chicago;
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Eating meat and potatoes for lunch after missing breakfast, I was thanking God for such delicious foods. Then I came up with a question; will we be able to eat in Heaven? I love eating, and I wouldn't be able to stand not being able to eat chili-dogs for eternity in Heaven. Is there any biblical backups that states whether or not will we be able to eat anything once we die?
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A great deal of this is copy-pasted from my answer to another, similar question.
First off, Revelations 19 has a wedding feast.
(Emphasis mine.)
You can't really have a feast without food or drink. There is also the promise of Jesus that He will not drink wine again until this very same feast.
This statement takes place immediately after Jesus offers wine and bread at the first Communion. Now, if there weren't any grapes in Heaven, could there be wine? Now, obviously, God could very easily simply produce wine on the spot, and a miracle should never be excluded from the set of possibilities.
Now to actually answer your real question: we can't really know. I know of no verse that talks about whether or not there is any food or drink being consumed in Heaven right now. That said, what is there to keep Jesus and other people already up there from enjoying the gift of eating that God gave them? I mean...I could totally imagine Jesus munching on some fish with Peter, James, and John right now...
I read a great book several years ago - Heaven by Randy Alcorn - that essentially showed from Scripture how the New Earth would be like the Old Earth in pretty much every way, just bigger, better, and without sin and its effects. I also recently read another great book - Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge - that developed the personality of Jesus far beyond a shallow reading of the Gospels.
For example, remember when Jesus met the two disciples on the road to Emmaus after His resurrection? (Luke 24:13-34) I mean, c'mon! "What things?" (Verse 19)? He had have been practically smirking there! This is the same Jesus that generously produced nearly a thousand bottles of wine at the wedding in Cana and the same Jesus that fed a total of about 25,000 people on two separate occasions.
The same God made our taste buds that allow us to enjoy the delicious food He provided for us. Also, we will have bodies in Heaven (2 Corinthians 5:3). Such enjoyment that we have now...why would He deny us that in Heaven? Ha! I'm gonna have my cake and eat it too! Probably with Jesus at some point! I promise you, you'll have your chili-dogs! :D
Well, Jesus was able to eat after His resurrection, so I assume we will, too:
Luke 24:39-43
However there is no evidence in the Bible (that I know of) indicating that spirits can consume food. You might have to go hungry until the resurrection. ;-)
Sorry, but I do not think you will be eating chill dogs, as the Bible says there will be no more death (Rev.21:4). It says the lion will lay down with the lamb (Isa.11:6). Further, since there will be no sin, it is unlikely that we would be prone to gluttony (eating too much meat). More likely in the New Earth will be the picture of the Garden of Eden where fruits, seeds, and nuts were the chosen food before the fall.
I very much worry about this myself.
If I become a spirit and am full of energy I might not feel sleepy at all. In that case I won't have the pleasure of napping on a Sunday afternoon after some hot soup and pirozhoks. :-(
But I suspect that these pleasures would be replaced with other kinds of pleasures.
I hope nobody thinks I'm blaspheming by making this analogy but have you ever interacted with anyone addicted to drugs?
People who are addicted to heroin would tell you that it feels like being in the arms of God. People on meth say that they feel full of energy like superman.
My point is that since human mind is capable of experiencing these emotions it probably was made for such experiences but the fall from grace cut us off. (I'm in no way advocating drugs just making a point)
As another example, we humans are capable of seeing only a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we call as light. Just imagine if we were able to see the entire spectrum. I suspect we might spend the first few decades in heaven walking around heaven marveling at the new colors.
Hence I think that there would be new sorts of pleasures beyond anything that we can even imagine. And once we've experienced those we may not even remember about the old things.
But if you're too adamant about it I think you can eat chili-dogs.
In the old testament we can see the angels taking on a human form and eating food prepared by Abraham.
Combine that with -
So it might be easier than here actually. All you have to do is command some stones to become chilli-dogs and munch away. :)


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MOUNDSVILLE - Bishop Donahue's defense limited Madonna running backs Nick Ossman and Eliott Nero to a combined 45 yards on 12 carries Friday night at Monarch Stadium. The problem for the Bishops, is they had game planned to try and shut down Blue Dons quarterback Ross Comis.
Comis ran for 186 yards and scored on runs of 47 and 78 yards as Madonna (5-1) handed Bishop Donahue (5-2) a 15-14 defeat. In addition, Comis intercepted a late Bishops pass and made something out of nothing off a botched snap on an extra point and completed a 2-point conversion that ended up being the difference.
''That was not our best performance by no way, shape or form, but I am really proud of our kids,'' Madonna coach Doug Taylor said. ''They sucked it up and found a way to win that thing against a very good football team.''
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LEADER OF THE PACK — Madonna quarterback Ross Comis passes to a receiver during Friday's 15-14 win over Bishop Donahue. Comis scored both Dons touchdowns.
For the second time this season the Bishops are left to ponder what might have been. They jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter on a 63-yard touchdown pass from Jesse Padlow to Logan Herrick and an 11-yard TD run from Saquan Finley.
There wasn't much after that, though they managed 320 yards of offense. The issue for Coach John Durdines' charges was penalties, as in 11 for 75 yards including a pair that set them back to begin fourth-quarter drives.
''You can't start drives first-and-15, and they're needless penalties,'' Durdines said. ''We're false starting, we're lining up in the wrong place. You're going to have that with a young team, but we've come too far in the last three weeks. I don't want to use that anymore.
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Madonna 15, Bishop Donahue 14
Madonna 0 8 0 7 - 15
Bishop Donahue 14 0 0 0 - 14
B: Herrick 63 pass from Padlow (run failed), 10:11
B: Hill 11 run (Bonar pass from Padlow), 29.3
M: Comis 47 run (Hypes pass from Comis), 3:40
M: Comis 78 run (Green kick), 5:15
Rushing: Madonna 29-231-2td (Comis 17-186-2td, Ossman 4-28, Nero 8-17). Bishop Donahue 39-146-td (Bonar 15-68, Hill 12-65-td, Riedel 2-9, Kaschke 1-4, Vucelik 1-4, Hampton 5-0, Padlow 3-(-4).
Passing: Madonna 6-11-52-x (all by Comis). Bishop Donahue 10-19-174-td-2x (Padlow 10-18-174-td-2x, Hampton 0-1).
Receiving: Madonna 6-52 (Ossman 2-19, Guio 2-7, Ewusiak 1-14, Biondillo 1-12). Bishop Donahue 10-174-td (Hampton 2-40, Hill 2-34, Vucelik 2-13, Herrick 1-63-td, Bonar 1-10, Cunningham 1-10, Miller 1-4).
First Downs: Madonna 10, Bishop Donahue 16.
Penalties: Madonna 6-60, Bishop Donahue 11-75.
Fumbles: Madonna 4-1, Bishop Donahue 0-0.
''I've told these guys they're no longer freshmen and sophomores and juniors.''
Trailing by two scores, Madonna took the ball at its 20 with 6:52 remaining in the first half. Comis completed a pair of passes and three runs put the ball at the Bishops 47. Comis then cut through the middle and outran the defense to the end zone. The snap on the PAT was low and Comis picked it up and scrambled to the left before throwing across the field to Garrett Hypes for the 2-pointer.
''We've had a couple bad snaps (this year) and somehow he's a playmaker and just comes through for us all the time,'' Taylor said.
Madonna was its own worst enemy on the following drive. It had first-and-goal at the 9, but a personal foul put the ball back tothe 26 and the drive ended up stalling just inside the 10.
The Blue Dons turned it over on their next possession but forced a punt. Taking over at his 20, Comis called his own number for a 2-yard gain and then again, this time breaking up the middle and racing toward the end zone, breaking one final tackle around the 7 and diving inside the pylon to give Madonna its fist lead with 5:15 remaining.
''They started making some adjustments and we were able to come back with that trap with Ross and he ended up running whatever it was, 70-some yards for a touchdown. It was just the perfect call at the perfect time,'' Taylor said. ''We thought maybe in the second half we could attack them directly up inside and not on the corners and worrying so much about our kicks.
''They were roughing us up a little bit, but I think by playing them and that style of football at the beginning, made us a better football team at the end.''
The Bishops' Jordan Bonar returned the ensuing kickoff to the Madonna 34, but his club was whistled for an infraction on first down. Bonar eventually picked up a first down on fourth-and-1, but with Bishop facing another fourth down, Comis picked off Padlow (10 of 18, 174 yards, two INTs) at the Madonna 20 to seal it.
''It was eerily similar to the Clay-Battelle game,'' Durdines said of the Bishops' other loss. ''(Taylor's) got a great team. There's no doubt about it. We knew Ross is a special athlete, and we actually game planned more to take him away and it just didn't work out for us.
''Our goal is to win out. Do we need to? Only time will tell.''


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I'm developing a banking software using php and that will be used over the internet. What are some of the security steps I should take in db design, programming, hosting...? thanks.
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This is probably not what you want to hear, but...
Security is a huge and complex field, and even big companies get it hideously wrong on a regular basis. Add this to the fact that you want to deal with financial information, and you've got a legal quagmire to wade through too. The policies and legislation alone involved in such a project is enough to fill several books.
I wouldn't attempt such a project myself. It's a huge undertaking and requires extensive technical and legal experience.
If you're really interested in security, spend some time reading questions and answers on here, and researching these topics until you feel comfortable with the concepts involved. Hopefully, then, you'll understand why we give this advice.
100% agree with polynomial. But a few more tips.
PS: I have no experience designing any banking software like this, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.


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For the animals, when putting the cursor over a locked animal, it says you have to achieve a given challenge, but how to find details about this challenge and what has to be done to unlock the given animal? I unlocked cats but I don't know how.


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I quite like the expression 拜托, but I've never been 100% sure of what exactly it means in English, and I'm not quite sure how to use it properly in Chinese. Little help?
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The literal meaning is 'to respectfully ask someone to do something', and sometimes it's used in that way. But often, even though it's used as a verb, 拜托你xxx can just be translated as 'please can you do xxx for me'. It's not as common as 'please' in English though, so it sounds more formal / polite.
You can also use it semi-sarcastically to show your exasperation with someone - nciku.com gives 拜托你闭嘴 (please just shut up) and 拜托你少管闲事 (I'll thank you to mind your own business).
As well as being a verb, you can use it on its own or at the end of a sentence. As above, this is either a polite phrase like "I'm begging you for your assistance" or a sarcastic phrase meaning "oh for God's sake" depending on context.
which 拜托 are you talking about? 拜托某人做某事. ask/request somebody to do something (for you).
拜托! Please!/Come on!/I beg you ....


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| Ben DuBose, Hydrocarbon Processing,
A top consultant sees over a third of expected Chinese production by 2020 coming from planned propane dehydrogenation (PDH) and methanol-to-olefins plants.
By Ben DuBose
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HOUSTON -- A stated goal to reduce exposure to other markets
will drive an enormous increase in propylene and propylene
derivatives capacity in China by 2020, an executive with IHS
Chemical said Thursday.
Matthew Thoelke, director for olefins and derivatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa,
says China holds the key to the future propylene market because
of its status as the worlds largest importer.
The Northeast Asian, Taiwanese, South Korean and
Japanese petrochemical industries have grown
up on the back of Chinese demand, Mr. Thoelke said at the
IHS World Petrochemical Conference.
However, evolving market conditions are helping to spur a
wave of new investment that could put China closer to
self-sufficiency by the end of the decade.
By 2020, Mr. Thoelke predicts that over a third of expected
Chinese production will come from new propane dehydrogenation
(PDH) and methanol-to-olefins complexes. Both categories were
almost non-existent as recently as 2011.
The dominance of methanol-to-olefins capacity, which
will be primarily sourced from coal-based methanol, reflects
the Chinese push for self-sufficiency, Mr. Thoelke said.
Chinas on-purpose investments will reduce import
After several million tons of new capacity start up between
2014 and 2016, China is expected to account for over 40% of
global on-purpose propylene capacity -- up from around 5% as
recently as 2010.
The trend toward cracking lighter feedstocks, such as ethane, in North
America and the Middle East may also contribute. With limited
by-product propylene production in crackers, supply isnt
keeping up with demand in some locations, which could lead to
higher global pricing patterns.
As a result, China is planning to take supply into its own
hands with the latest wave of projects. But while it will
narrow the gap by 2020, Mr. Thoelke predicts China
will remain a significant propylene importer for the
foreseeable future.
Primarily in the form of derivatives, they will still
remain in the import market, even after the assumed growth in
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If you only suspend the computer, APM tools can set a wake-up time with
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6 Movie Monsters That Just Wouldn't Work
#3. Clover
As seen in: Cloverfield
"Now, hold on Cracked," you say, "there is no way anyone could figure out what the Cloverfield monster looked like from that shaky cell-phone-camera footage they called a movie." You obviously haven't seen the licensed Clover doll.
Sorry, we meant the licensed Clover action figure.
Or the painstakingly detailed (fictional) background created to promote the thing. And if you did, you'd know that Clover came from the bottom of the ocean where it laid dormant for thousands of years before it was disturbed by a corrupt Japanese corporation, who were also the ones accidentally feeding it the steroids that got it so big. So, basically, Clover is like Sleeping Beauty, if Sleeping Beauty awoke in the ocean with a bad case of 'roid rage and the munchies.
Why We Call Bullshit:
If it could survive at the bottom of the ocean, it sure as hell couldn't wreak havoc on dry land. Hell, it couldn't have even made the swim.
And the obvious answer, some type of seal-monster, is just too cute and blubbery.
First of all, this creature had literally never lived anywhere else up to the events of the movie, so suddenly emerging from the sea and tromping around Times Square would be the equivalent of a newborn human baby surviving on the surface of Mars without a space suit. Even if the thing is built like a crab (which breathes water but also has the ability to survive for long stretches out of it), those air-breathing parts haven't gotten used for millennia.
But all of that is moot, because while the New York Harbor is pretty disgusting what with all the dead hookers and toxic refuse, it doesn't come close to being salty enough to be livable for a deep-sea behemoth. If they had just shot this movie on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic or something, there would be no problem--but apparently they just couldn't pass up an opportunity to destroy the Statue of Liberty yet again.
Seriously, science fiction, what the fuck do you have against Lady Liberty?
#2. The Alien Bugs
As seen in: Starship Troopers
The Bugs in Starship Troopers are an alien race, sometimes known as Arachnids, even though they have no resemblance to Earth arachnids, but whatever. The point is, they're hostile and they're huge. The warrior bugs were the ones we see the most in the movie and they were nine feet long. The brain bug was bigger, but it didn't look much like a bug at all...
Because it looked like ass.
Why We Call Bullshit:
Bugs could have never evolved to that size on their planet.
You might be wondering why giant bugs are so impossible, seeing as how pretty big ones existed on Earth in prehistoric times. Here's the deal: Several million years ago, the oxygen content was a good 50 to 60 percent higher than it is now, which is important because as you increase the size of an insect its trachea (breathing tubes) grow exponentially faster than the rest of it, until they take up too much of its body mass for it to function.
Good luck trying to exist, douchebag.
Now, since the humans in the movie don't wear any sort of breathing apparatus while on the Bug planet, Klendathu, we can assume they also breathe the same nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere we do. And since humans can't breathe higher oxygen concentrations without side effects like lung damage and blindness, the oxygen level on the Klendathu must be around modern-day levels. Which in turn means that the soldiers should actually be fighting six-inch long bugs.
Wait, this was supposed to be less terrifying.
Then again, it's possible that the soldiers were wearing some sort of Darth Vader-esque respirators under their skin. If that's the case, then all they would need to defeat the Bugs would be a single soldier, a pile of bricks and a good throwing arm.
For the same reason that a drinking straw gets easier to bend if you put a kink in it, bugs have exoskeletons that will buckle if you hit them with enough. So if you loft a cement block or two at one of the Bug's legs, it would collapse faster than a house of cards on the deck of the Titanic. Suffice to say that the war (and Casper van Dien's career) would be over in a matter of days.
#1. Everything on Pandora
As seen in: Avatar
Unlike Sarlacc up there, the Na'vi of Pandora look like something you'd maybe want to get to know. Or at least wouldn't run from in pants-wetting terror. In fact, everything on Pandora has a vague Earthy look to it. Probably to secure the viewers' sympathies, not because James Cameron couldn't come up with more original looking creatures. Totally not that.
Why We Call Bullshit:
Because the idea that an almost identical humanoid organism could independently evolve on another planet is ludicrous.
Out of the millions upon millions of species that exist on Earth, there was only ever one intelligent bipedal primate: humanity. Finding a race of whatevers who look almost exactly like us plus a few extra eyes, some body paint and smoking hot bodies isn't just wishful thinking, it's plain stupid. And especially if you're an amazingly popular and powerful director with access to billions of dollars worth of cutting-edge CGI so there's literally no limit to the creatures you can come up with.
They could look like anything. Monkey-faced bar stools. Spleens with Care Bear icons for mouths. Anything! But why bother with all that originality business when you can come up with something that looks exactly like goddamn humans, albeit ones who have been dropped in a vat of blue dye and then undergone horrific plastic surgery to look more like cats.
Not content with this bit of biological plagiarism, James Cameron also applied the same "take two Earth animals and combine them" principle to every other creature on Pandora with equally absurd results.
In the final analysis, though, we can understand why Cameron decided to go for the unrealistic Earth-based approach. Sure, it may have made more biological sense for Jake Sully to fall in love with, say, a sentient ball of tar. But that would have deprived the viewing audience of something far more important than scientific accuracy: alien boobies.
But all he needed to do was add about two sentences in the script. Here:
You know, it's amazing how 100 years ago we humans populated Pandora
with species really similar to what we had on Earth, as an experiment.
And now we gonna' kill 'em all!
There. Plot hole plugged, geeks are happy. Then you might have a movie that would make some money.
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Former WBO Champion Morrison Dies at 44
Tommy "The Duke" Morrison, the former heavyweight king who later tested positive for HIV, died late Sunday in a Nebraska hospital at the age of 44. His family did not disclose the cause of death.
Morrison, a sometime actor who appeared opposite Sylvester Stallone in 1990's "Rocky V," was a quick-fisted power puncher with a sleep-inducing left hook. Born in Arkansas and raised in Oklahoma, Morrison (48-3-1, 42 KOs) defeated a cadre of top heavyweights including Donovan "Razor" Ruddock, Carl Williams, Pinklon Thomas and James Tillis.
After making his professional debut in 1988, Morrison won 28 straight fights. In 1993, he outworked George Foreman to earn a decision and the WBO world heavyweight title. A few months later, however, he was knocked out in one round by the unheralded Michael Bentt.
Morrison tested positive for HIV in 1996, prompting the Nevada State Athletic Commission to suspend his boxing license. Other state sanctioning bodies followed suit and Morrison's career was essentially counted out. Initially, Morrison blamed his lifestyle for his HIV status, but in the years to come he would vehemently deny the test results and any suggestion that he was suffering from the virus.
—Gordon Marino
Shanahan: Griffin Will Start Redskins' Opener
The worst-kept secret in football was finally confirmed on Monday.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Robert Griffin III (below), the team's star quarterback who has been recovering from a knee injury since the winter, will start the team's first regular-season game Monday against the Eagles. Griffin, who underwent major knee surgery on Jan. 9, had long said there was "no doubt" he would start Week 1 , but Washington preached patience and insisted it would rely on team doctors to make the call. Griffin threw for 20 touchdowns last season as a rookie and reinvigorated the Washington franchise with a NFC East division title.
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The bottom row of a newly installed tile wall has a gap with the shower base that is about 1/2 inch wide, too wide to caulk. How can this be filled in a way that will not crack, will make a water tight seal between the shower base and wall and can be kept clean. I am afraid I would damage or ruin the whole tile wall if I tried to remove the bottom row of subway tiles so I could replace them with custom cut tiles that would fit without a gap
If you have access to the same tiles that you used, you could cut them to size (you may want to consider using a good cutter or wet saw). That way you can caulk the space in between the tile and the acrylic shower base. If you don't have any extra tiles or can't find any more of the same type, you could find a nice complementary looking small tile and install that instead.
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