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Economics matters. But with confusing things like GDP and interest rates, it's often hard to get you head around. So What do you really need to know about economics?
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Would you / your teenager like a little help to revise and remember more easily? This four-track, self help hypnotherapy recording for students 12+ years and adult students could be just what you need if you are undertaking a course of formal study. You learn useful accelerated learning techniques for improving revision and recall, planning your time, active learning and self-testing. You also receive positive suggestions for calm, confidence, focus and concentration plus increased motivation to get down to your revision without delay.
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Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Spinoza in just one hour.Spinoza's brilliant metaphysical system was derived neither from reality nor experience. Starting from basic axioms (assumptions), by means of a series of geometric proofs he built a universe which was also God - one and the same thing, the classic example of pantheism.
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Need to swot up on your Shakespeare? If you've always felt a bit embarrassed at your precarious grasp on the plot of Othello, or you haven't a clue what a petard - as in 'hoist with his own petard' - actually is, then fear not, because this, at last, is the perfect guide to bring you up to speed. From the authors of the number-one bestselling Homework for Grown-ups, Shakespeare for Grown-ups is the essential book for anyone keen to deepen their knowledge of the Bard's key plays and sonnets.
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Philosophy for busy people. Listen to a succinct account of the philosophy of Schopenhauer in just one hour.Arthur Schopenhauer, the 'philosopher of pessimism,' makes it clear that he regards the world and our life in it as a bad joke. However, if the world is indifferent to our fate it doesn't thwart us deliberately - its façade is supported by what Schopenhauer calls the universal Will. He saw this as a force that is blind and without purpose, bringing on all our misery and suffering.
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Mastering the CCNA gives you the comprehensive training of a traditional textbook combined with the portability, convenience and speed of audio. Our Mastering the CCNA audiobook is a fast and enjoyable new way to learn anywhere and pass your CCNA exam. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is among the most widely recognized and accepted IT certifications in the world.
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Ladybird Times Tables Audio Collection: I'm Ready for Maths is an entertaining and engaging way for children to learn and practise their times tables. In line with current curriculum guidelines, all tables from 1-12 are covered in the order they are taught in school. Amusing and catchy songs in a range of musical styles help to make learning times tables enjoyable and fun.
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The multi-award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. Full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play.
"And nothing is, but what is not." Macbeth may be mystified by the Weird Sisters' words but this intense performance with incisive commentary cuts to the heart of Shakespeare's complex psychological tragedy.
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Why is it that the behaviour of teenagers can be so odd? As they grow older, young children steadily improve their sense of how to behave, and then all of a sudden, they can become totally uncommunicative, wildly emotional and completely unpredictable. We used to think that erratic teenage behaviour was due to a sudden surge in hormones, but modern neuroscience shows us that this isn't true.
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How to Negotiate Effectively provides tips, tools, and techniques for getting it right. It explores and advises on every aspect of the negotiation process, including: tactics and counter-measures, handling deadlock, making concessions, enhancing your authority, and getting the best deal.
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Marketing is shrouded in arcane mystery and buzzwords. It frightens many and bewilders others. Yet every business, from the hand-car-wash by the side of the road, to the world's most famous brands, engage in marketing every single day. This is an essential, reliable, speedy and up to date guide to the most robust and important concepts in marketing. This book shows you how to understand and do marketing without having to study a degree or a diploma in it.
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Looking at how Britain pays its way in the world today. Like Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain or Michael Palin's Himalaya, the book will have a coherence and life beyond the television series, looking at some issues in greater depth, and telling additional stories to illustrate some of the ideas. This book is about the things that Britain produces in order to pay its way in the world, from physical goods that we can see and feel, to intangible services that are much harder to quantify.
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Managers and leaders of all levels need to ensure that the best decisions are taken, problems are solved in the optimum way, and the creative ideas and innovations so necessary for tomorrow's business flow freely. Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies will help you to master the processes of practical thinking which lie behind effective decision making, problem solving and creative thinking.
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From where does Homer come? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? The Mighty Dead is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have - the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble.
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Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process.
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Throughout history, military engagements have altered the course of historical events. In these 36 dynamic lectures, Professor Aldrete leads you in discovering the military conflicts that have had the greatest impact in shifting the direction of events and defining our world. Across 4,000 years of history, you'll explore nearly 40 key military engagements, from the milestone battles of Western civilization to their counterparts in the Middle East, India, and Asia.
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Parenting advice isn't hard to find. There are thousands of books on the subject, as well as a multitude of websites. Much has also been written on the science of child development. What's been lacking, however, are sources of reliable advice that bring together the scientific research and its real-world applications.
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The course is organized around a mnemonic device, developed by Professor Freeman, that can serve in any negotiation situation. Called "I FORESAW IT," this indispensable framework guides you in assembling the strongest possible case, showing you how to evaluate such factors as creative options, independent criteria, and your best alternative to a negotiated agreement.
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This is an advanced course for investors in the market, covering cutting-edge investment principles and practices used by professionals. You learn hands-on techniques for analyzing the central problem of investing: How to determine if a potential investment is a good deal. Employing concepts from probability and statistics, you learn how to measure risk accurately. Then you explore methods for determining if a given security, such as a stock or bond, will generate returns that compensate for its risk.
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The word "barbarian" quickly conjures images of Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan. Yet few people realize these men belong to a succession of nomadic warriors who emerged from the Eurasian steppes to conquer civilizations. It's a part of ancient and medieval history that's often overlooked, but for an accurate view of how the world evolved, it's essential. Covering some 6,000 miles and 6,000 years, this eye-opening course illuminates how a series of groups pushed ever westward, coming into contact with the Roman Empire, Han China, and distant cultures from Iraq to India.
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This mind-bending tour of metaphysics applies philosophy to the forefront of today's knowledge. Over the course of 24 fascinating lectures, Professor Johnson thinks through the big questions about humans and the universe: The relationship between the mind and the brain, how consciousness emerges from neurochemical processes, the existence of God, human free will, the possibility of time travel, and whether we live in a multiverse or even a computer simulation.
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It is important to understand what marketing is and how it can be integrated into your business, in order to improve its competitive advantage. With busy, fast paced lives, professionals often find that they don't have time to get to grips with the basics. Develop Your Marketing Skills is a user-friendly guide appropriate for business people for whom implementation is the key issue.
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The Professional Bull Riders announced that the nationally-televised Built Ford Tough Series will be in Thackerville, Okla., for The WinStar World Casino Invitational on July 29-30.Tickets can be purchased at www.WinStarWorldCasino.com or by telephone at (800) 622-6317. Bull riding will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30. The event will be held in an outdoor facility, adjacent to the WinStar World Casino and holds up to 6,000 people.
Each of the 40 riders will ride on Friday and Saturday. Following Round 1 on Friday, the riders with the 10 highest scores will each compete with one more bull. Following Round 2 on Saturday, the riders with the 10 highest cumulative scores will advance to the Built Ford Tough Championship Round where they will compete with one more bull. The overall event winner will be the rider with the highest combined score.
The WinStar World Casino Classic will be the 20th of 29 stops on the 2011 BFTS schedule, which began at world-famous Madison Square Garden in January. The season concludes Oct. 26-30 in Las Vegas with the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, and the crowning of the 2011 PBR World Champion. The World Finals are the richest bull riding event on the planet with the winner receiving the World Championship PBR Buckle and a $1 million bonus.
About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR)
The PBR is the world's premier bull riding organization. More than 100 million viewers annually watch over 400 hours of primetime PBR programming on VERSUS, NBC, CBS and networks around the world. The PBR has awarded over $100 million in prize money and 20 riders have earned over $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million -- the most of any western-sports athlete in history. The PBR was nominated as 2010 Sports League of the Year at the Sports Business Journal Sports Business Awards, alongside the National Football League, National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Nearly 2 million fans attend Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division events each year. For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TeamPBR and http://twitter.com/TEAMPBR.
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The world's third largest casino, WinStar World Casino offers more than 6,200 electronic games, 76 blackjack and poker tables, a 2,500-seat Global Events Center and a new 395-room hotel. Located just north of the Oklahoma/Texas border along Interstate 35, WinStar World Casino presents 24/7 gaming action, world -class entertainers and a wide range of restaurants. WinStar World Casino is an economic enterprise of the Chickasaw Nation. For more information visit our website at www.winstarworldcasino.com or follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WinStarWorldCasino or http://twitter.com/#!/WinStarWorld

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General Motors Chairman and CEO, Rick Wagoner, announced the company would cut 25,000 jobs and close an unspecified number of plants.
Now the United Autoworkers Union is concerned about its members' healthcare.
The President of UAW 2164, Eldon Renaud, says: "The problem is that General Motors is in I guess pretty rough financial state, and now they're asking the union to talk about concessions in healthcare."
Renaud says healthcare costs for General Motors have increased recently. He says it's gone up "from 51.2 to 51.6 billion dollars for healthcare because actually they insure about 1.1 million people all together."
Renaud adds the current healthcare contract expires in 2007 and the union will maintain good healthcare for its members, while working to reduce the burden for GM as much as it can.
Renaud also says the current contract is not in jeopardy of being re-opened.
General Motors management in Bowling Green says it does not have a comment at this time.


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I am new to the game. The few tutorials I checked didn't help me understand it, or even mentioned more than the fact that I can make them. How can I do that?
You use the Grant Landed Title diplomatic action to make a mayor, bishop, or castle holder (baron). To use this diplomatic action, find the character to whom you want to grant the title. From there you can either right-click the character and select the conduct diplomacy option or navigate to their character page and click the conduct diplomacy (a little circular button with a scroll icon).


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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is refined elegance with a spectacular location. An exquisite choice for conference, corporate and leisure guests.One of Australia's most luxurious hotels, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is ideally located at the 'Paris' end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of the city's premier dining, shopping, entertainment and business precincts. A multi-award winning hotel celebrating one of the most spectacular panoramic views over the city, stay within walking distance of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Tennis Centre and Princess and Regent Theatres.With 363 elegant and spacious light-filled rooms and suites start from level 36, ensuring the outlook from Bay to Botanic Gardens through floor to ceiling windows is always breathtaking. These rooms feature contemporary furnishings, marble bathrooms, modern technology including a television and ambient lighting operated by a touch screen control panel. Sofitel MyBed is a new experience to ensure guests the most peaceful of sleeps and are available in either King or Twin (large size single) bedding configurations.Enjoy the contemporary dining of No35, cosmopolitan cocktails in The Atrium Bar On 35 and sumptuous afternoon teas in Sofi's Lounge. Alternatively, experience the luxury of Club Sofitel, with exclusive accommodation, private check-in, wireless internet and business facilities, a lounge area with large screen plasma televisions and a fireplace around which you can enjoy a drink and evening canapés.For meetings and events, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is one of the city's most comprehensive integrated hotel conference venue with 12 individual meeting spaces, includes the Grand Ballroom for 1000, tiered 362-seat auditorium, comprehensive audio visual facilities and car hoist.As Melbourne's "Hotel for the Arts", Sofitel Melbourne On Collins sponsors several arts organisations including the National Gallery Victoria, the Bell Shakespeare Company and has four regularly changing gallery areas.
Classic King Rooms are located on floors 36 to 47 with either one king size bed or two king singles, spectacular views over Melbourne city and parks.
One king size bed, Located on floors 36 to 47 overlooking the Yarra River, Federation Square and Port Phillip Bay.
The rooms are 36 square metres with 42 inch plasma television, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower over bath, French products, Sofitel MyBed, rollaway bed or cot allowed.
One king size bed, bay views, 36 square metres, impressive views of the bay located on floors 36 to 47, 42 inch plasma television, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower over bath, French products, Sofitel MyBed, rollaway bed or cot allowed.
One king size bed, open plan living area, corner bay views located from level 36 to 49, 50 square metres, large open-plan suite with combined sleeping and lounge areas, two window bays with 180 degree views, plasma screen television, high-end technology, bathroom with separate bath and shower, Sofitel MyBed. Rollaway or cot allowed.
One king size bed, separate living room, corner city or bay views located from level 36 to 49, 77 square meteres, two window bays with 180 degree views, Club Sofitel benefits: turn-down, breakfast, refreshments, drinks and canapés, business services. Two plasma televisions, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower and bath. Divan and cot allowed.
Reservations must be cancelled within 24 hours to avoid a minimum cancellation fee of one night at the applicable rate.
Located at the top end of Collins Street near the corner of Collins and Spring Street.


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A Two-Pronged Approach to Good Behavior
Q: My seven-year-old stepson has been misbehaving at school -- he's always talking out of turn, refusing to do his work, and getting out of his seat. He doesn't behave this way at our house because he knows it's not appropriate. We've tried everything to help him improve his behavior -- taking away his toys, withholding privileges, and providing him with a reward chart -- and he still continues to misbehave. What else can we try?
A: Talk with your stepson's teacher and decide on one or two behaviors to work on first. Ask the teacher to send you a daily note (this could be as simple as a smiley face or a check mark) to tell you how he did, then follow up at home.
You say that a reward chart has not worked, but try again to focus on the positive. The key to any reward system is to use it consistently over a long period of time. Sit down with your stepson when you are all calm and ask him what rewards he's willing to work for. Keep in mind that rewards don't have to cost money: a good day can earn an extra bedtime story, 15 minutes of computer time, or a walk around the block just with you. Two or three good days in a week can earn having a friend over to play on the weekend. You can increase the time required to earn a reward and tackle other behaviors as his conduct improves.
Talk also with the school counselor. He may be able to give your stepson some individual time or include him in a small group on good behavior. The counselor may also be able to observe your stepson in the classroom and help the teacher see some ways to improve the situation there. Changing your stepson's seat or starting a positive reward system for the entire class may make a big difference in his behavior.
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Barbara Potts has worked as an elementary school counselor for many years. She has a BA in psychology from Wake Forest University, and an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.


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ANDERSON, S.C. – Paced by senior guard CJ Gleaton's 27 points, third-seeded Anderson outlasted sixth-seeded Queens, 76-65, in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Wednesday night at the Abney Athletic Center.
Anderson (21-8) advances to face seventh-seeded Coker, which upset No. 2 seed Carson-Newman, in the SAC Tournament semifinals on Saturday, with tip-off slated for 2:30 p.m. at Timmons Arena. With the Trojans' seventh consecutive home win, AU avenged last Saturday's loss and earned its third consecutive appearance in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Queens ended its inaugural season in the South Atlantic Conference with a 14-12 overall record.
"We took care of the ball and competed on the glass in the second half," said Anderson head coach Jason Taylor. "I am proud of the effort of everyone."
The Royals out-rebounded Anderson, 33-31, on the night, but the Trojans converted 17 Queens' turnovers into 21 points and out-shot the visitors, 46.4 percent to 43.1 percent.
Gleaton equaled his career high with the 27-point effort and added a game-high 11 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season. Junior guard Myson Jones added 19 points and dished out four assists, while junior center Chris Ross netted 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds.
Senior guard Jarrett Stokes led three Royals in double digits with 26 points, while sophomore Joby Glymph chipped in 11 points. Senior Brent Evans added 10 points and a team-best nine rebounds.
Queens used its inside strength and long-range shooting to jump out to a double-double digit, 14-4, lead inside the first six minutes of the contest. The Royals were just 5-of-11 from the field, but were 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, while Anderson connected on just two of its first seven shots.
After the Royals opened their largest lead of the contest, 18-7, with 12:10 left in the first half, Jones and junior guard Nick Jackson drained back-to-back 3-pointers to spark a 17-4 outburst by the Trojans over the next six-plus minutes that culminated in AU's first lead since the opening basket of the game.
The lead changed hands three times and there were three ties in the final five minutes of the first half, with the two teams heading to the locker rooms deadlocked at 31-31.
Neither team was able to build more than a three-point advantage through the opening 10 minutes of the final half, but Gleaton dropped in five straight points for the Trojans and senior guard Chandler Hash posted a rare four-point play to ignite a 14-1 surge that gave Anderson a lead it would not relinquish, at 63-50, with less than six minutes left in the game.
Queens trimmed the Trojans' lead to eight on three occasions inside the final five minutes, but would get no closer, as AU connected on 7-of-8 from the stripe to seal the win.


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Apartmani Nina
At Apartmani Nina, we offer a suite with two bedrooms for rent. Each room has a double bed and a bathroom with shower and toilet. One room has a balcony. The apartment also has a kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped. Secured parking. Linens and towels are provided. The apartment has free Wi-Fi . The store is located 50 m away. Restaurants and bars are nearby.
The natural characteristics of the Zadar region, 1200 km of picturesque unspoilt coastline, the grandeur of around 300 islands and islets.The special feature of Zadar region lies in the fact that it is surrounded by 5 National Parks of Paklenica, Kornati, Plitvice Lakes Krka Falls and North Park. One of many attractions is the well-known Sea Organ, which is definitely a must-see, and installation 'Greeting to the Sun.' A famous attraction in the city is Kalelagra, a street over the city. 'It must be the most beautiful sunset in the world!' mumbled Alfred Hitchcock while sipping Zadar Maraschino on the waterfront 43 years ago!. Numerous tourists agree with that. Zadar is the first Ryanair base in Croatia.
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The apartments are located close to the bus station 50 meters. Distance to the old town is a 15 minute walk. The sea and the beach is 500 meters.
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The apartments are located close to the bus station 50 meters. Distance to the old town is a 15 minute walk. The sea and the beach is 500 meters.
Zadar is located near the 4 national park Paklenica., Krka, Kornati and Plitvice lakes.


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Is there a second order partial differential operator with real coefficients which are not solvable in Lewy sense? I am also not aware of first and third order operators but I thought second order operator is a natural question as we may be able to apply some conjugations of known first order non-solvable Lewy like operators with complex coefficients. In this direction, Mizohata's example $\frac{\partial }{\partial x}+ix\\frac{\partial }{\partial y}$ was not helpful as it is giving me Grushin like operators whose solvability is proved.


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The Legislature gave final approval to extend the tax incentives - worth a total projected value of $9 billion - all the way to 2040. Lawmakers then adjourned their three-day session without taking up a transportation package that Gov. Jay Inslee had sought.
Legislators from both parties touted the importance of the Boeing jobs, especially for the long-term. Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom, a Democrat who leads a largely Republican caucus, said the company has had an enormous impact on the state over the years and said the bill was a way to make sure it continues.
"It's an incredible opportunity that we can keep this going for the next generation," Tom said.
Even though the tax breaks weren't set to expire for several more years, Inslee called the Legislature back to Olympia this week for a special session dedicated to the Boeing bills. Along with the tax package, lawmakers voted to spend millions of dollars on worker-training programs and an effort to aid permitting for large aerospace manufacturing sites.
Inslee said the bills were necessary in order to win the manufacturing work that will come with Boeing's new 777X production. He praised the bipartisan work that went into the package and said the deal will reverse the outflow of aerospace jobs from the state.
"This is an unprecedented guarantee that multiple generations of aircraft will be built here right here in the state of Washington," Inslee said.
Democratic Sen. Bob Hasegawa was one of the two senators to oppose the bill, expressing a variety of concerns. He was concerned that the bill didn't provide enough protections and that Boeing could use the 777X work to supplant work being done on the 787.
Hasegawa also expressed concern that the Legislature was essentially pressing union workers to accept a contract that may not be beneficial to them. He was also concerned that lawmakers would approve such a large tax break after considering the issue for just a couple days.
"We haven't, I don't think, fully thought out the uses of that $9 billion," Hasegawa said.
Boeing has proposed a lengthy contract with the Machinists union and says the deal is necessary to secure the company's 777X commitment to the region. In neighboring Oregon, some 1,200 machinists who work at Boeing's Gresham facility and the network of Boeing suppliers across the Portland area could have been impacted, The Oregonian reported.
Several Republicans expressed concern during debate Saturday that lawmakers would rush to aid Boeing but wouldn't provide tax or permitting benefits to other industries or businesses. Republican Rep. Joel Kretz said his district has very little aerospace business, and he said some businesses in his area spend years trying to get permits for work.
"We've got to fix it all over the state," Kretz said.
Separately, Inslee had sought a $10 billion transportation package as part of the Boeing bills, although some lawmakers say that measure can be passed at a later date. Democratic Sen. Tracey Eide, a leader on transportation matters, said she hoped lawmakers could have an agreement on the package soon and be able to approve it at some point this month.
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The Michelle's Miles for Smiles 5K run-walk brought smiles to the family of Austin Powell, who received proceeds from the event to help them with medical bills for Powell, who is undergoing treatment for a form of brain cancer; as well as two tickets to the Steelers-Bengals game and a parking pass donated by Bre's Tropical Illusions.
The business was among many that supported the walk, which was held in memory of Michelle Huffman, a local restaurant owner who died in July following a recurring battle with breast cancer.
On hand for the presentation were, from left, Taylor, Austin's sister; Chris, his father; Rob Hilt, the event's coordinator; Austin, Alan Huffman, Michelle's husband; Jamie, Austin's mother; and Bre Hastings, owner of Bre's Tropical Illusions.
Hilt said there are plans to hold the event again next year, with proceeds benefiting another local youth with cancer.
Library offers computer class
FOLLANSBEE - The Follansbee Branch of the Brooke County Public Library will offer a free adult basic computer class Friday at 11 a.m.
Linda Dobbs will instruct the class.
Space is limited, so reservations should be made by calling (304) 527-0860.
Thanksgiving story hour set
WELLSBURG - The Brooke County Public Library will hold a Gobble Up A Good Book evening storytime on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Kim Harless, the library's program director, will lead children in Thanksgiving stories, crafts and games. Call (304) 737-1551 to register for the free program.
Library, Elks team up for program
WELLSBURG - The Brooke County Public Library and Wellsburg Elks Lodge will team for a short Veterans Day program and spaghetti dinner to be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at the lodge at 834 Charles St.
All veterans will eat free, with $6 charged to all others.
Course offered free to veterans
WEIRTON - An AARP safe driving class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 at West Virginia Northern Community College, and there's no charge for military veterans and their their families.
Taught by Mel Vorhees, the two-day class is geared toward older adults who may or may not be experiencing diminished vision, hearing and reaction time, all common to the aging process. Most insurance agencies offer a discount to those who have completed it.
The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for for non-members. It covers materials and must be paid in advance. This month the class is free to all current and former members of the military, their spouses or widows and children.
Eligible veterans include those who have served in the National Guard, Reserves and Coast Guard as well as the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Class space is limited, so reservations should be made by calling (304) 527-3410.
Kiwanis holding rose sale
WELLSBURG - The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club is holding its annual rose sale.
Bouquets are $15 each and may be ordered by calling (304) 737-0621.
A limited number of bouquets will be available when the roses are delivered on Wednesday and Thursday.
Proceeds will go to the Brooke County Salvation Army and community service projects.


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I have a few taxonomies and it would be nice to be able to sort by two at time with a permalink. For example, I have two taxonomies, design-show-year and designer-or-firm. I'd like to have this permalink to get a listing of all these that match:
Is this possible using the WordPress system by doing a rewrite and piping that into index.php, or can WordPress only handle one taxonomy at a time?


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I always want to open a new document with the same size, resolution, colourmode etc. Photoshop annoyingly defaults to the clipboard etc. Is there any way to make the New dialog always open with my defaults?
This may look like rather long, but aside from the making of the preset, I tried to make it pretty detailed (You might be able to follow by just looking at the images)
Making your own Preset:
Preset is done and can be found from the preset list from now on.
Making the Action:
So, when Action is done you can start it my pressing the play icon in the Action window or by using the assigned hotkey.
You could indeed make action where you don't start by making a preset and in #3 you would set the document settings that you want and press OK.
The thing about actions is that it takes longer for an action to be executed the more stuff you stick into the action.. Even though the action is not long in this case, it does split the stuff that the action has to do by about half.
Plus you can use the preset outside the action as well. This gives some freedom if you want to for example temporarily make the same document with another Color Profile.
All you have to do is save your desired document settings in preset for future use.
Please see these screenshot they are self explanatory
you can select that preset which you have made earlier from the drop down for every time you need those same settings.
Hope this will help...
I think I know how to fix this. Just go to edit > purge > clipboard.
It happened to me too, but turns out for some reason, I had something in my clipboard, so whenever I made a new file, it automatically thought I wanted to see the clipboard thing. Purging it reset it.


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SAN ANTONIO (April 7, 2013) – San Antonio Rampage General Manager Mike Santos announced today that the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed forward Alexander Delnov to an amateur tryout contact.
Delnov, 19, recorded 20 goals and 29 assists in 69 games in his first season for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. The rookie was fifth in team scoring (49 points) and was one of only three players on the Thunderbirds to eclipse the 20-goal plateau. The Moscow, Russia native recorded two goals and two assists in seven playoff games for the Thunderbirds, but Seattle was eliminated by the Kelowna Rockets in the first-round of the WHL playoffs on Wednesday. Delnov was drafted in the fourth round (144th overall) by the Florida Panthers in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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Three Streams is a multi-discipline full service
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== 2013 Noisebridge Benefit ==
DATE TBA April 2013 (tentative)
Noisebridge needs money. An idea is circulating to host a benefit/fundraiser event at Noisebridge in March or April (Ides of March or April Fool's Day soiree?) It could be a simple affair with art for sale donated by local artists, or a splendid gala event with performances, bands, alt fashion show, &c (someone suggested a hacker art auction). Potential really fab way to replenish the NB coffers, clear out old stuff & revitalize the space with new members. In order for it to happen, a bunch of people must come together to organize & commit. People already tentatively involved include DanF, TLongshanks, KimKim & Gay Jew Josh (written w/ approval). To get involved, subscribe & post to Noisebridge-discuss or you can email noizparty-at-riseup.net.
I've seen DanF working on multiple paintings to auction over the weekend.
James (sundquistjames-at-gmail) can coordinate music/live bands if people want them. April works best. Please share your thoughts on the Noisebridge-discuss list.
Longshanks (longshanks-at-spaz.org) sent the following response to JamesSun, DanF et al. but did not Cc the entire Discuss list:
I'm very much in favor of live bands (For One Night Only —@ NoizBridge!) & can see that being huge & fun. Same with the art auction w/ 100% of proceeds to NB. April seems like a good bet. April Fool's Day Benefit? Or later in the month, since by gosh February is more than halfway over already...
Cc'ing to DanF: Dan, do you remember at the hackathon/A. Swartz memorial there was a guy you & I were both talking to, who was from the East Bay & said he had experience organizing/promoting successful fundraisers in the past? You & him were talking about the band Grandaddy (which maybe he used to be in) as I was leaving, & I told him to give you his contact info 'cause he seemed into the fundraiser idea....did you get it? Thx
Please also include my friend Stan (an NB frequenter). In addition to possibly playing (he is in a costume jug band called Thee Hobo Gobbelins), he wants to help organize & is experienced so doing. Maybe the 3 or 4 of you (JamesS, DanF, StanOz & *404 Error-NameNotFound*) can be the 'Music Comity' [sic] of the 2013 Noisebridge Benefit Planning Group (NBPG). Quoted message from StanOz follows:
Forwarded message—Subject: benefit—From: Stan Osborne (stan-at-ana.com)_Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013:
I will help. Just let me know what I should do next. Just pick a date and I will pack the place with volunteers and deep pockets as I am a certifiable event organizer. In the 1990's I was the local arrangements chair for two different ACM conferences held in San Francisco. These were in different years and held in local event venues. The first was 3.5 days long and the second one was 12 days. I personally negotiated all the contracts for the hall(s), catering, banquets, transporation, etc., and I know how to motivate volunteers for 100% volunteer projects. I know the first event was a success as I was later told the event made money for ACM. Stan Osborne Volunteer Tutor @ NB
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My son who is now 16 no longer plays with his Lego sets. He would like to preserve some of his larger sets like Jabba the Hutts sail barge. Is there anything we can spray or paint on to hold them together? Or do we need to take it apart and glue it?
Although it can be done (I will share below), I would sincerely discoure you from gluing your LEGO sets. You will very much regret it later. Here are the reasons why: LEGO is meant to be a building toy - put together and taken apart many times. Once you glue a set it completely looses its usefulness and becomes nothing but another item to take up the shelf and collect dust.
LEGO has generational value. Your son may have lost interest now (very common in teen years), but may want to get back to the hobby later. He will definitely regret gluing his sets. Also, even if he doesn't get back to the hobby, if he will decide to have kids in the future, they will greatly appreciate having the opportunity to play and build with LEGO. Many LEGO fans inharited their LEGO sets from their parents and even grandparents. The long-term value of LEGO is truly amazing.
And this brings up the third point against gluing LEGO. The sets you mention have significant value that will only rise when the sets get retired. If your family ever gets into financial trouble and need to get some cash quickly, you can sell those LEGO sets - but not if they are glued.
I would encourage you to consider just boxing the sets (either built or taken apart) and just store them away carefully. It is really your best option that would keep both the value and the usefulness of the sets.
Having said that; if you still want to glue the sets, yes, you will need to take them apart and glue them. The most gentle glue that would not damage the LEGO elements too much but will hold the model together is simple white school-glue. You only need to add very little in between elements so the glue doesn't come out at the edges.
Another option is to just wrap the whole set in thin plastic sheet (the kind used for wrapping food). This is more for storage and moving the set around, but the tight-fitting plastic prevents the set from falling apart.
A better way to preserve LEGO is to put it in some sort of display case. It maintains the value and keeps the dust off.
I have Lego sets that have been on display for years, including the relatively fragile AT-AT from 2003. It has stood, fully assembled and almost never touched, since I first got it in late 2003/early 2004. In all that time it's gotten dusty, so I've used various things to clean it: a vacuum with a brush (if you're sure there are no loose parts), a can of compressed air, and a sink of soapy water. You can submerge this whole model, or take parts of it apart, and wash the dust off, in a few minutes.
At the end of the day, it is still in near-perfect condition, because it's never played with and just sits there. I never, ever, wish it had been glued. Why would it need gluing? I can always put it back together if anything falls off. The lego pieces hold themselves together just fine.
There are two areas where its preservation is lacking: First and foremost, sunlight. Sunlight changes the colour of the bricks. I keep this one out of direct sun and it hasn't yellowed too much. But the light-grey pieces are particularly prone to discolouration and I'm sure the outer shell of the model has changed colour somewhat. The only thing that would have helped is UV-protection.
Second, some of the technic pins that hold it together have weakened over the years. These can be easily replaced if they become a problem.
Otherwise, this model has stood as a display piece for 10 years now, but if I wanted to, I could disassemble it and use all its pieces in a new creation.
I offer this as evidence that you do not need to glue models, and as TheBrickBlogger wrote, while it's possible, I would discourage it. It doesn't "preserve" the model in any useful sense, except keeping it together so that no pieces get lost or missing. If the model isn't going to be moved around a lot, or played with, nothing will fall off. And if something does fall off, it can easily be put back.


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Given the time series for a particular stock market, what are the statistical weapons one can bring on to prove, or disprove that random walk hypothesis?
Test your historical time series for both randomness and independence. Understand that a time series may be random and independent; non-random and independent; random with dependencies; and non-random with dependencies. A mistake would be to limit dependency tests to autocorrelation. The most general test I know of is called the differential spectrum by Sherry, which works like this:
However, when you find something with this test, you've still got to hunt for the dependency. But at least the test can tell you if you've got a dependencies or not.
The most important point is that whatever tests you work with, that market can change in the future. So I wouldn't say a market "is" or "isn't" a random walk. Rather, it may phase in and out of random-walkiness for indeterminate amounts of time.
The first chapter of the book Econometrics of Financial Markets by Campbell, Lo and MacKinlay discusses this very well.


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Q: I have a 14-year-old brother with severe ADHD and vision problems, who is having a lot of trouble with homework. Once I helped him do four pages of math worksheets in one night. I simply wrote the problems bigger so he could see them and sat beside him to keep him on-task.
I know public schools don't have the resources to help him like I did, so my mom and I want to learn more about how we could homeschool him. Who is allowed to homeschool, and what is the best method to homeschool a child with my brother's problems?
A: It's difficult to give an answer, not knowing your brother or your family. So I will start with a few assumptions, then respond from there. First, I assume your brother has received professional help, either from a trained counselor or medical doctor. Second, I will assume he wants to turn his life around and work at getting a real education. Third, I assume your mother has the time and energy to help and supervise your brother.
The fact that your brother has had such a difficult time makes me a little uneasy about recommending homeschooling it certainly is not the solution to all of his problems. On the other hand, your mother has tried to go the traditional school route, and that was not successful. Learning at home, at this point, might offer an alternative educational route for your brother.
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. It is usually done by the child's or teen's parent or guardian. For more information about getting started homeschooling, please visit our "How to Homeschool" center. Your next step is to read, Homeschooling: The Teen Years by Cafi Cohen. For your brother, ask him to read Grace Llewelyn's book, The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education. Her second book, Real Lives: Eleven Teenagers Who Don't Go to School will show your brother that there are other roads than the traditional route to education and happiness.
Your brother might want to think about obtaining his GED high-school equivalency diploma some time in the future. This diploma is recognized by many colleges and most employers. For information about studying at home for the GED test, visit the GED website at www.gedonline.org.
As far as working with a child with learning disabilities, there are several books that may be helpful: Strategies for Struggling Learners: A Guide for the Teaching Parent by Connie J. and Joe P. Sutton, How to Reach and Teach ADD Children by Sandra F.Rief, and Think Fast! The ADD Experience by Jane Bowman. You may want to visit the CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) at www.chadd.org. You'll also find help and support on our ADHD page.
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From blackout to shootout: Ravens beat 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl (+videos)
Matt Slocum, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens were turning the Super Bowl into a rout when, without warning, the power went off in much of the Superdome. When the game resumed 34 minutes later, it was the San Francisco 49ers who were playing lights out.
Instead of a blowout, the blackout turned the big game into a shootout.
The Ravens survived the frenzied comeback by the 49ers for a thrilling 34-31 win Sunday night and their second NFL championship in 11 years.
"How could it be any other way? It's never pretty. It's never perfect. But it's us," coach John Harbaugh said after winning the sibling showdown with younger brother Jim. "It was us today."
The Ravens used a last-gasp defensive stand to hold on after the momentum strangely swung to the 49ers. San Francisco receiver Michael Crabtree was bumped in the end zone on the 49ers' final offensive play — the contact appeared incidental — but coach Jim Harbaugh insisted a penalty should have been called.
"There's no question in my mind that there was a pass interference and then a hold," Jim Harbaugh said.
America's biggest sporting event came to a half-hour standstill in the third quarter when most of the Superdome lights and the scoreboards went dark. By then, the Ravens had a 22-point lead.
Everything changed after that, though, until Ray Lewis and Co. shut it down. But there were plenty of white-knuckle moments and the Ravens (14-6) had to make four stops inside their 7 at the end.
"I think it speaks to our resolve, speaks to our determination, speaks to our mental toughness," John Harbaugh said. "That is what wins and loses games."
For a Super Bowl with so many subplots, it almost had to end with a flourish.
Flacco's arrival as a championship quarterback coincides with Lewis' retirement — with a second Super Bowl ring no less. The win capped a sensational month since the star linebacker announced he was leaving the game after 17 Hall of Fame-caliber years.
At 4 hours, 14 minutes, it was the longest Super Bowl ever.
The loss of power left players from both sides stretching and chatting with each other. It also slowed Baltimore's surge, and that was considerable after Jacoby Jones' 108-yard kickoff return and Flacco's three touchdown passes made it 28-6.
Flacco's big start boosted him to the MVP award.
"They have to give it to one guy and I'm not going to complain that I got it," said Flacco, who soon will get a rich new contract. His current deal expired with this win.
Down by three TDs, back came San Francisco (13-5-1) in search of its sixth Lombardi Trophy in as many tries.
Michael Crabtree's 31-yard touchdown reception on which he broke two tackles made it 28-13. A couple minutes later, Frank Gore's 6-yard run followed a 32-yard punt return by Ted Ginn Jr., and the 49ers were within eight.
Ray Rice's fumble at his 24 led to David Akers' 34-yard field goal, but Baltimore woke up for a long drive leading to rookie Justin Tucker's 19-yard field goal.
San Francisco wasn't done challenging, though, and Colin Kaepernick's 15-yard TD run, the longest for a quarterback in a Super Bowl, made it 31-29. A 2-point conversion pass failed when the Ravens blitzed.
Tucker added a 38-yarder with 4:19 remaining, setting up the frantic finish.
Kaepernick couldn't get the 49ers into the end zone on the final three plays, and Ravens punter Sam Koch took a safety for the final score with 4 seconds left. Koch's free kick was returned by Ginn to midfield as time ran out.
The Harbaughs then met at midfield amid the Ravens' confetti-laden celebrations.
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I read in Steve Jobs's book that he used to avoid coffee during the week and drink lots of water to remain productive and energetic throughout the day. I would like to know what food and beverages to take and to avoid to have maximum productivity.
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A snow storm wiped out Monday's entire slate of the Wheeling Hospital Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Girls' Basketball Tournament games.
The plan, for the moment, is for three of the quarterfinal games to be played today and the remaining seven Wednesday, according to tournament director Rick DeLuca.
The consolation games are in flux, as today also marks the cutoff date for next week's boys' tournament, meaning a full night of boys' games has already been scheduled.
''It's not so much the games,'' DeLuca said, ''but there's only so many officials.
"You have those 10 more games, and you throw those on 20 more boys' games and you're going to start running into problems.''
Many Ohio Valley officials work boys' and girls' games, so supply could fall short of demand.
DeLuca said some schools were looking at the possibility of playing the girls' games in front of the boys' games and canceling the scheduled jayvee games.
At this point, all avenues are being discussed.
With more snowfall in the forecast, there's a possibility this problem could persist. Not to fear though, the OVAC is the type of organization that has contingency plans for its contingency plans.
In this case, if the semfinals are wiped out, they'll take the top seeds and move on to Saturday's championship games at Ohio University Eastern.
In the unlikely event they don't get any games in, the No. 1 seeds in all five classes would be crowned champions. That's customary in all OVAC tournaments.
''If we get more horrible weather, that's the way it would go,'' DeLuca said.
There is no leeway here as far as rescheduling. The Ohio girls' sectionals begin next week.


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I'm a programmer and I sit by the computer almost all day long, some days literally all day, and I heard that sitting all day is one reason why someone's butt can get bigger is that true? and if yes, what is the science behind it?
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Long periods of pressure (i.e., how your posterior feels after 9 hrs in the chair) have lately been discovered to decrease blood flow and lead to lowered metabolic activity in the individual adipose cells in the affected region. Some speculation but no conclusive evidence that reducing blood flow to the adipocytes (fat cells) decreases the rate at which their lipid stores are burned as opposed to well perfused cells. Hope that's helpful.
I don't see how that could be true in a "specifically increases butt size" way.
It'll cause issues in several other significant ways, including an increased likelihood of slower metabolism, weight gain, and a wad of other health issues, which have been discussed to death in the blogosphere of late.
Specifically butt-reshaping, in a statistically-meaningful way? Doubt it. If you're particularly concerned, try a different chair style (ball, kneeling, etc.) or better yet, start alternating with a stand-up or tread-desk.


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I am trying to evaluate $\lim_{x \to -N} (x+N) \Gamma(x) $ =$(-1)^N/N!$, for N = 0, 1, 2, ... but I keep getting zero.
I tried using the definition of $\Gamma(x) = \Gamma(x+1)/x $ with no luck.
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PEN New England has named author Gretel Ehrlich '67 winner of this year's Henry David Thoreau Prize for Literary Excellence in Nature Writing.
In recognition of her "exceptional talents as a nature writer who so artfully expresses the grandeur and loneliness of natural settings," the prize was presented to Ehrlich following her talk on "Writing About Nature" at the Geological Lecture Hall in Cambridge, MA, on May 6.
The author of more than a dozen books, Ehrlich's work has appeared in Best Essays of the Century, Best American Essays, Best Spiritual Writing, Best Travel Writing, and The Nature Reader, as well as in the Atlantic, Harper's, Time Magazine, Life, and National Geographic.
Ehrlich's previous awards include a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, a Whiting Foundation Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Harold B. Vurcell Award at the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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THE REV. MENELAOS Papageorgiou is 88 years of age, but that isn't stopping him from continuing God's work even though he'll be in Cyprus not Eastern Ohio....
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Chart: Economic Growth Is Depleting Our Natural Wealth
A new report by the Demos think tank explains that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a poor measure of economic health. Not only are the fortunes of everyday Americans not tied to the rise in GDP, but this growth is based on the most dangerous kind of deficit spending — using up irreplaceable natural resources and ecosystems. Using data from the Global Footprint Network, the chart below shows how our planet's biocapacity is being sacrificed for short-term rewards that mostly go to the richest few.


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WELLSBURG - The Brooke County Sheriff's Department is seeking a person who passed a vehicle that left the home of 30-year-old Jason Lee Pratz at about 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Pratz was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Genteel Ridge Home at about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Brooke County Sheriff Chuck Jackson is seeking the driver of a vehicle, possibly a green Ford Taurus, that was almost struck by a vehicle leaving Pratz' home as it entered state Route 67 from Genteel Ridge Road and turned toward Wellsburg at a high rate of speed.
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INVESTIGATION CONTINUES — The Brooke County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information about the shooting death of 30-year-old Jason Lee Pratz Monday at his Genteel Ridge Road home in McKinleyville. The Brooke County Sheriff's Department is seeking a person who passed a vehicle connected to the incident at about 5:30 p.m. that day. - Warren Scott
Jackson stressed the driver of the green vehicle isn't a suspect in the case but is asked to contact the sheriff's department, which can be reached at (304) 527-1430 or (304) 737-3660.
The sheriff said he couldn't discuss other details in the ongoing investigation.
He said earlier the shooting is believed to have occurred in the late afternoon or early evening Monday.


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In Illustrator CS 5.1, I would like to manually type in the points for handles on an anchor point, as I need to be more exact than moving them with my mouse. How can I do this?
Bezier handles aren't exposed in the UI for numeric positioning, but if you're looking for better precision for geometry and/or symmetry, try turning on the Grid and Snap to Grid under the View menu. If you adjust the grid to the resolution you need (under
If that's not the issue, expand the question with a bit more detail about the exact problem you're trying to solve. There are several very knowledgeable Illustrator folks here who can likely point you to a good workaround.
Place some other dummy object there (i.e. some rectangle) using precise positioning, then use snapping while dragging the bezier points. After that, dispose of the dummy objects.
It can be useful to set things very precisely like this. I don't know of any perfect way, but here are three imperfect methods that come close:


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What's on our website
Right now, two new pieces from the upcoming issue.
First, James L. Fredericks and Andrew J. Bacevich in an exchange on Reinhold Niebuhr's The Irony of History in the age of Obama:
Barack Obama has vigorously prosecuted the war against Al Qaeda even while ending U.S. military engagement in Iraq and winding down the war in Afghanistan. These seeming paradoxes make Obama an ironic figure of the kind that interested Niebuhr most—the self-conscious, existential irony of a man who knows he must act in history while being unable either to control the outcome or to escape the moral ambiguity of his choices.
Read it all here. Also, Richard Alleva reviews Philomena and Saving Mr. Banks. On the performances of Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in the former:
Critics speak about the autumnal grandeur of "lateness in art"—the tranquil power of Beethoven's late quartets or the swan-song poignancy of Verdi's Falstaff. Judi Dench has that quality as an actress nowadays, and it's not just an inevitable feature of her old age. She's in possession of a still center, and from that center she radiates. But the critical praise heaped on Dench shouldn't keep us from noticing that Steve Coogan's wry underplaying of Sixsmith makes Dench's beatific comedy possible. With his boredom-glazed eyes desperately beseeching invisible gods for mercy as she blathers on and on, and his smooth baritone subtly inflected by covert sarcasm, Coogan is the Oxbridge Oliver Hardy to her female Stan Laurel. And would Stan be truly funny without Ollie?
Read it all here. And come back to the website Monday, when we'll be posting the rest of the new issue.
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Considered together, James Fredericks and Andrew Bacevich have drawn an excellent profile of President Barack Obama.
I tend to agree with Bacevich's critique of Obama.
Glad to see the Steve Coogan love.
I'm with you Abe.
[Niebuhr] held that despite the illusions of control and destiny political ideologies foster, history is intractable, its course and direction ultimately beyond human comprehension.
I would contend that history is neither intractable nor beyond human comprehension. History is in fact ultimately dependent on actions taken by human beings, both as a mass and as individuals. The idea that history is intractable leads to indecision and worse, the kind of drawing room philosophising beloved of academics and the ineffectual. The guys who stormed Normandy (among others) in the face of ungodly horror and bloodshed proved that history is not intractable. The Jews liberated from the Nazi death camps would not agree with that invitation to indecision and waffling. A thousand times no, history is not intractable.


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I am planning to run a study where participants will been shown questions on a computer monitor and their task is to type their responses in a text box as quickly as they can. Their input and input speed will be recorded. So any recommendation of preferably free programs is welcome. Thanks!
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I imagine most software designed for creating psychological experiments will be able to do this. (e.g., EPrime, Direct RT, MediaLab, SuperLab, etc.). I've mainly used Inquisit to record responses and response times. These are all proprietary options.
You could also readily implement a trial interface with a textbox and response times in standard programming languages. For example, I've used visual basic on occasion to record data in textboxes.
Finally, as @Dan M mentions there is psychopy which is free. I have not personally used it.
There's a new program called "Paradigm" that has direct support for typed responses. It will measure the input speed, time to first key press and record the typed response. It's very easy to use and has a number of other great features.
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Enviropreneurs have long harnessed the tools of free market environmentalism to satisfy the growing demands for environmental quality.
Holly Fretwell
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Multiple organizational forms shape range management today, and through a comparison of state, private, and federal lands in the US, this essay helps explain why trust land agencies are not more market-oriented stewards of the land and resources.
Shawn Regan
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Federal control of grazing lands means that land-use debates are political. This essay explores ways to resolve competing demands through negotiation rather than conflict.
Hannah Downey
Thu, 12/17/2015
The mainstream environmental movement often questions the value of property rights and environmental protection, but they actually go hand in hand.
Terry Anderson
Tue, 12/15/2015
Analyzing nature and economies as static systems distracts our attention from the dynamic forces in both.
Kathryn Ratte
Thu, 11/12/2015
The Foundation for Teaching Economics has honored Terry Anderson with the Gary Walton Award for Excellence in Teaching Economics. The successes of free market environmentalism are a testament to a career of fostering the economic way of thinking.
Rainer Heufers
Tue, 11/10/2015
Forest fires are raging across Southeast Asia, in what is being called "the biggest environmental crime of the twenty-first century." A lack of property rights is partly to blame for the smoke and fires that plague the area.