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Following accidents or cancer surgery surgeons often have to transplant healthy bone tissue or synthetic material to repair the resulting bone defects. Unfortunately, these procedures do not always have the desired effect.
Now a professor for inorganic chemistry, Matthias Epple was attracted to the interface between biology and medical science. "We have been investigating the impact of mineral tissue such as teeth, bone and sea shells for many years and are now using the knowledge we have gained to produce new biomaterials." To achieve this he has collaborated closely with medical scientists and his current project -- carried out with three of his doctoral students -- was no exception.
"The repair of bone defects presents a real challenge for surgeons," he relates. "When possible they collect the patient's own bone from various locations, such as the iliac crest, and implant it where needed to fill defects." The researcher explained that since there is only a limited amount of surplus bone material in the body, synthetic materials are now being used. "Calcium phosphate is a natural choice here since it is an inorganic mineral found in bones in the form of nanocrystals. It is a material familiar to the body, which makes it a suitable carrier." He added that the calcium and phosphate ions lead to improved new bone formation.
However, the use of synthetic materials creates a host of new problems: the bones heal more slowly, the risk of infection is greater and the mechanical stability is not ideal. Epple's team has now created a bone repair paste by coating synthetic nanocrystals of calcium phosphate with nucleic acids -- in other words, with DNA. The professor explains what happens when this paste is injected into a bone defect: "The nanoparticles are taken up by cells. The calcium phosphate dissolves and the DNA that is released stimulates the formation of two proteins important for healing: BMP-7, which stimulates bone formation, and VEGF-A, which is responsible for the creation of new blood vessels. As a result, the new bone is supplied with valuable nutrients."
The UDE researchers expect that the paste will have a long-lasting effect since the nanoparticles are released successively and thus continuously stimulate the surrounding cells. They have demonstrated that the paste works in three different cell types. Further tests now have to be conducted. Epple and his co-researchers hope that "our development will be used several years from now in the field of traumatology and in the treatment of osteoporosis."
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text: New Details On Elizabeth Director Shekhar Kapur's New Dystopian FilmCharlie Jane Anders2/22/10 4:30pmFiled to: PaaniBollywoodShekhar KapurMoviesIndiaMr. IndiaWater warsDystopiadystopian futuresfuture dystopiaspost-apocalyptic29EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkThe real future apocalypse won't be zombies or nukes — it'll be water wars, according to Shekhar Kapur, director of Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age. His new movie Paani takes place during a future battle over access to water.AdvertisementAccording to Kapur, Paani takes place in a future Mumbai. And it's "a love story based in a City where the Water Wars have broken out between those that have Water and those that do not. At a time when Water has become a weapon of social and economic control." (And the IMDB page summary makes it sound like a Romeo and Juliet-type deal, with a poor boy falling in love with "the one girl he can't have.")Kapur's been blogging about his creative process on the film, and his belief that global warming will cause fights over access to clean water to intensify. Here's a video he linked to, the trailer for a documentary about the water wars: This film has been in the pipeline (no pun intended) for several years now, and was stalled out due to money concerns. But Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle signed on as a producer last summer, and now Lord Of The Rings' Barrie Osbourne and Deepak Chopra are also on board to produce. Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman will provide the music, and Jill Bilcock (Moulin Rouge) is the editor. So far the only castmember announced is Vivek Oberoi, who's probably playing the main character.This isn't Kapur's first foray into science fiction — he has had a time-travel movie in the works for well over a decade. And of course, he started out his career directing the Indian superhero classic, Mr. India. Here's my favorite scene, where we journey into the lair of the supervillain Mogambo: Reply29 repliesLeave a reply


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I came across this article during my daily Pinterest peruse and I found it extremely helpful. The author broke down nine simple steps people with clean houses do on a daily basis. As simple as this sounds, we've been struggling at finding some order at our house, so these seemingly basic tips are a big help. Take a look for yourself...
"Before you leave the house in the morning (or better yet, before you leave the bedroom), make your bed. If you're in a rush, pull the comforter up to the pillows, and smooth it out to create the semblance of a made bed. This simple act creates a sense of order in your bedroom and sets your day off on a productive note that's likely to carry through."
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Hazlenut, chocolate & brown butter cake
I believe Winter may be having an identity crisis...
I expected frosty mornings and rain drenched nights with nothing but leaden gray smothering the sky. What I got instead was, for all intensive purposes, Spring. I'm not the only one who thinks so, the blossom trees were in full bloom weeks before Winter's end and fruit that normally ripens in September's embrace are already lining grocer's shelves. I feel I may have to change my thoughts on what a 'season' is...
The fact that the last weeks of Winter have been nothing but blue skies and sunshine - the kind of days where a t-shirt will suffice for warmth and an ice cream savoured on a park bench seems the thing to do, sent me into a 'Winter baking' frenzy. Recipes I'd decided were best eaten on cold nights with hot drinks were pulled out and lined up ready to be transmogrified from paper to plate before the last drop of rain dried on the pavement and the first blackbird laid its eggs. There was one recipe that found its way to the top of that pile. A cake made of luscious vanilla-flecked browned butter, toasty hazelnuts and seductive dark chocolate; a cake meant for Winter...
ease: 4/5.
prep time: 30mins.
cooking time: 35mins to cook plus 30mins cooling.
total: 1hour & 35mins.
taste: 4/5 (hubby says 4.5). Chocolate & hazelnut bliss.
I cannot described this cake any better than the quote pictured above - it is all those things in one.
The cake itself flirts with sweetness without diving in. The hazelnuts give it character and adds a wonderful slight crunch to the moist cake that is laced with vanilla-kissed browned butter. The draping dark chocolate with a hint of coffee adds depth and a little bitterness that gives this cake an edge. It's a cake a man can enjoy as much as a woman without feeling he is eating something that's too 'girly.'
would I make it again: Yes. Everyone enjoyed it, even those who don't normally like cakes. It also kept quite well unrefrigerated.
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Friday-Saturday, Jan. 25-26
Juneau-Douglas High School boys and girls basketball - The Juneau-Douglas High School boys and girls basketball teams will take on Colony at the JDHS gym. The girls games tip off at 6 p.m. while the boys games start at 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1-2
Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball - The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team will host Southeast Conference rivals Ketchikan at the JDHS gym. Both games will take place at 8 p.m.
Youth baskteball coaches needed - Juneau Parks and Recreation is in need of youth basketball coaches. The season starts Saturday and runs through March 15. Kids can't play if they don't have a coach. Info: Parks and Rec, 586-5226.
Gastineau Channel Little League registration - The Gastineau Channel Little League is happy to announce that online registration is now available for those wishing to register their kids for the 2008 baseball, softball or teeball season. Early registration rates will be in effect until Jan. 27. To register online, go to www.eteamz.com/gcllak or call 635-3416. Volunteers will also be at the Nugget Mall on Jan. 19 between noon and 4 p.m. for signups. Info: Gastineau Channel Little League, 635-3416.
Eaglecrest Ski Area events - On Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1-3 p.m. each sesion will be the Let's Go Skiing! Women's Reach the Peak Series for women skiers ages 18-and-up for all abilities. Mulit-clinic punchcards are available. Also, Monday afternoons throughout the season will be Seniors Edge classes for skiers 55-and-older. This includes a brown bag lunch, socializing, discussions, tips from professional instructors, coffee and cookies. Rental and lift packages along with mulit-clinic punch cards are available. Info: www.skijuneau.com or 790-2000 x211.
Classic Women's Soccer starting up - Classic Women's Soccer started Jan. 15. No experience necessary. Older women and new players are encouraged and welcomed to play. Games are Tuesday evenings at the Mount Jumbo Gym. Cost is $30. Co-ed Masters soccer for players over 30 will start Jan. 27. Games will take place Sunday evenings at Floyd Dryden Middle School. Cost is $30. Registration forms and league information can be seen at www.juneausoccer.com. Info: Juneau Soccer, 523-9196.
Learn to ice skate with the Juneau Skating Club - Session 3 of learning to skate with the Juneau Skating Club started Jan. 11. Classes meet one time per week for six weeks. Group lessons meet either Fridays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Registration forms and other information are available at www.juneauskatingclub.org. Info: Juneau Skating Club, 523-9115.
Juneau Golf Club Alaska Tournament - The Juneau Golf Club's annual Alaska Tournament will take place March 4-7 at the Francisco Grande Resort in Casa Grande, Ariz. This is the 22nd year for the event and is a fundraiser for the Juneau Junior Golf Club. Registration forms and information are available at www.juneaugolf.com. Info: Steven and Cindy Schlaffman at 360-452-7955.
Tornados Youth Wrestling Club - Registration for the Tornados Youth Wrestling Club will take place from now until Feb. 28. Tornados wrestling is for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 who are interested in learning wrestling skills. Practice for ages 5-18 started Jan. 9. Adult wrestlers and coaches are welcome and encouraged to participate. The sport of wrestling teaches youth teamwork, goal-setting and self control, as well as promoting physical fitness in a fun, safe and structured environment. Practices are Monday and Wednesday from 6:15-7:15 p.m. for ages 5-12 and 7:15-8:30 p.m. for older wrestlers. Registration fee is $65. Info: Bob Koenitzer, 789-0874 or Lee Kadinger, 723-2879.
Treadwell Ice Arena - Treadwell Ice Arena is open seven days a weekand is now selling hot chocolate and coffee. Open skate fees are $4 for adults, $3 for youth and $2 for skate rental. Hockey skills and drills winter sessions for January, February and March have begun and space is still available. Fee is $42 for four weeks. Parent/tot skating lessons are on Thursdays. Fee is $45 for four weeks or $15 to drop in. Fees include admission, skate rental and a 30-minute lesson for one adult and one child. Info: Treadwell Arena, 586-0410 or www.juneau.org/parksrec/icerink.
Mt. Jumbo Preschool open gym - Open gym will be held for youth up to age 6 with an adult. Cost is $1 per child and punchcards are available at the gym. Gym is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Toys, climbers, tricycles, building blocks, mats and balls will be provided. Info: Parks and Recreation, 586-5226, email@example.com.
Mt. Jumbo gym rental - Gym is available for $27 per hour. Soccer goals, balls, preschool play equipment, mats and basketball court are all available for use. Info: Parks and Recreation, 586-5226, email@example.com.
JDHS turf field available - The turf field by Juneau-Douglas High School is available for community use. The charge for reserving the field is $5 per hour for non-profit youth groups, $10 per hour for non-profit adult groups and $15 per hour for all other groups. Individuals and groups are asked to keep food, drink, gum and animals off the field. Info: Community Schools at 523-1773.
Juneau Ski Club Mighty Mites registration - Mighty Mites, a racing program available for young skiers ages 7 to 12, will start Jan. 5 and runs 10 weeks at Eaglecrest Ski Area. Program choices are from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays or Sundays, or all-day Saturdays. More information and registration forms are available at www.juneauskiracing.org. Forms can be picked up at Foggy Mountain Sports, the Nugget Alaskan Outfitter or Eaglecrest Ski Area. Registration forms can be mailed or dropped off at Eaglecrest. For more information, call 789-5761 or Eaglecrest Ski School.
Dzantik'i Heeni open gym - Community Schools in cooperation with the PEP grant is sponsoring open gyms at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. for youth in grades 6-12. There is no charge and youth are encouraged to bring a basketball or volleyball. Info: Community Schools, 523-1774.
Zach Gordon Youth Center climbing wall - Climbing wall hours are 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, and 3:30-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The climbing wall can be used by people of all ages. Climbers age 20-younger climb free, while adults 21-older pay $5 to use the wall. Youth-adult interaction is encouraged, so an adult climbing with a youth pays no fee. Private rental times are available for $25 per hour. Info and scheduling: Zach Gordon Youth Center, 586-2635.
Evening masters swimming program - The Augustus Brown pool hosts a twice-weekly evening masters swimming program. The program will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and is designed to promote and improve the physical and mental well-being of adults age 19 and older. Participants must be able to swim crawlstroke and backstroke. Info: Augustus Brown swim pool, 586-5325.
Basketball/volleyball court rentals available - The Juneau Community Schools program has basketball/volleyball court rental times available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. The cost to rent the court is $20 per hour, which must be paid at the time of rental. This is for adult activities only. Info: Juneau Community Schools, 463-1717.
Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation Wednesday and Saturday hikes - For updates on locations of Wednesday and Saturday group hikes, call the Juneau Parks and Recreation Hikes Hotline. Always remember to bring plenty of food and water, wear warm layers of clothing and proper footwear for the hike. No dogs or firearms are allowed. Wednesday hikes are limited to hikers 18 years of age or older. Saturday hikes are open to families, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation Hikes Hotline, 586-0428.
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The Manchester United boss feels that the Reds rushed into purchasing the England striker for €43 million and believes they expected to sign Clint Dempsey before loaning him out
The Old Trafford boss believes that Liverpool should have done a bit more research on the former Newcastle player before deciding to shell out such a sum for a relatively experienced player at Premier League level.
Carroll struggled to hold down a regular starting place after arriving on Merseyside and joined West Ham on loan in the summer.
"He'd played not a lot of games for Newcastle and had to deal with a £35m (€43m) transfer to a club like Liverpool," Sir Alex told the Sunday Mirror.
"He was young and it was quite a big jump for him for that kind of money. We've gambled on a couple of players in the past, a couple of million, something like that.
"But when you get to that level of £35m (€43m), you need to a bit more homework and see how he is in the second season, maybe."
The 70-year-old hinted that Brendan Rodgers' inexperience might have been a factor when he allowed Carroll to leave for Upton Park before completing a deal to sign Clint Dempsey, who eventually joined Tottenham.
"They were after Clint Dempsey, that didn't work out, and they had done the deal for Carroll," he continued.
"Maybe it was something they did not expect. With the manager being young, maybe he expected the deal to go through and it was not there and he had lost a player, too."
Ferguson did expect Carroll to pose a threat when United host West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.
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Rad preview - can tell it's from a way newer build than the demo is built on... this is going to be epic early Feb, oh 'jeahh!
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I'm still on the fence about it. Hopefully this demo changes that! :D
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I really don't think anybody is checking for this game.
It just isn't anything special at all.
The only chance it has is to be released in the drout period, but considering we already have more than enough games from the recent season to fill that void, it still won't have a chance.Posted: January 13, 2012 7:24 PM -
Oh and.. where is your hood when you are actually playing?
In the menu screen it clearly showed one was equipt.Posted: January 13, 2012 10:54 AM -
Yes, stat points return at last!
It's kind of funny how Jake mentions stat points being a selling point, when they used to be such a standard feature in RPG's. But most newer/popular RPG's now have gotten rid of them in favour making it simpiler and being accessible to everyone, i've always disliked that.
So even something so simple is most definetly a selling point for me, I loves me some custom stat building lol.
There is something I want to ask that I havn't seen mentioned anywhere yet:
Does the game have diffirent difficulty settings?
The AI seems rather easy in all the vids i've seen, so i'm hoping it adapts another "old-school" RPG feature by having difficulties selectable at the start or something.Posted: January 13, 2012 10:50 AM
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ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Northern Ireland police have a new eye in the sky just in time for the G-8 summit of world leaders. A unit of surveillance drones will be used here for the first time to keep tabs on protest marches and scan the countryside for terrorist threats.
But the commander of the G-8 security operation, Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay, stressed that the unmanned surveillance units bear no resemblance to American missile-firing drones used in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
"I'm probably being a bit offensive to the people who make and operate these, but they look like big model aircraft," Finlay told The AP.
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There was a young thinker called Barth
Who walked by himself quite apart.
His favourite motto
Was Blast Rudolf Otto,
And Ritschl was wrong from the start.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Fun with Barth and Baillie
The following is a limerick about Karl Barth, written by Donald Baillie. Many of you, I'm sure, know Baillie from his widely read work on the atonement, God Was In Christ. This limerick is recounted by Donald's brother John in Donald's posthumously published The Theology of the Sacraments and Other Papers (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1957): 31.
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I get it. . . .except for the bit about Ritschl. Where does Barth famously dispute Ritschl?
- - Confused Amateur - March 19, 2010 11:51 AM
- W. Travis McMaken said...
The last chapter of Barth's Protestant Theology in the 19th Century is on Ritschl. That would be a good place to start.
- March 19, 2010 6:13 PM


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We also invite you to submit articles dealing with major conceptual questions about language as such for publication as focus articles in the journal. Discussion notes responding to the debate in currently open issues are also welcome (vol. 3(1) and vol.4(1), http://ludjournal.org/index.php?journal=LUD&page=issue&op=archive).
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The dsPIC33F Starter Kit from Microchip includes audio capture and playback circuitry, a 16/24/32-bit codec, an integrated headphone amplifier, and user-programmable switches and LEDs. This starter kit is suitable for teaching audio processing. Additional starter kits support teaching in other fields, including motor control, digital power conversion, and smart sensing. Microchip support for this dsPIC blockset includes:
Using Simulink and the dsPIC blockset, students can develop a graphical model of a signal processing or control system, test it through simulation, and automatically generate code for the Microchip MPLAB IDE. Once the algorithm is running on the dsPIC microcontroller, students can monitor system performance from Simulink by executing the program in external mode.
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The CIS Common Electric Power Market
Trade in electric power and mutual investments are at a low level and do not correspond with the sector's potential. The CIS is a net exporter of electric power, but the actual volumes of import and export are small. CIS countries are capable of more, having large coal and gas reserves with huge potential for energy production, vast hydropower potential, and competitive advantage in power engineering. In spite of the considerable revival during recent years, mutual investments remain at a low level and are characterised by a one-sided structure. Power markets (power industry, hydrocarbons, coal, uranium) are specific: it is necessary to combine a complex approach to fuel and energy balance with functional integration in these unique markets. In the 2000s, the EurAsEC began work on creating a common power market (CPM). It goes without saying that, at the level of conception, power markets must be regarded as interrelated, which allows the implementation of the principle of comparative advantages in the process of integrating different countries. Alongside this, power industries may form separate markets with their own specific regulations. The idea of a common power market, which is the basis of the systematic work of the EurAsEC, inadequately reflects the peculiarities of the power industry. In our opinion, the subject that should be considered is the creation of a number of common markets, such as: an electric power market, an oil and gas market, and a coal market. The creation of a uranium market may then follow. In spite of their evident dependence on each other, each of these markets is very specific and consequently should be regulated independently Creating a common power market entails a number of solvable problems. The completion of the liberalisation of the Russian market, which is the biggest, networked market of the CIS, is one of the most important preconditions for the development of a common power market. In general, the integration of the power market is dependant on the institutional peculiarities of the national electric-power industry in the key countries. Despite this, if an optimal regulative environment is established, a common power market can still be created even with the preservation of a considerable presence of public companies in the generation and distribution of energy. Advancement towards a continental Eurasian common power market is economically rational. Russia and its neighbours are interested in Eurasian integration, which would not be constrained by the boundaries of the post-Soviet space. The very logic of a CPM urges us to go beyond the boundaries of the post-Soviet area. Russia and Kazakhstan are keen promoters of the CPM, as are a number of other CIS countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Belarus. Practically all of the CIS countries could gain real advantages as exporters and transmitters of electric power if real electric energy market mechanisms are introduced, thereby dealing with countries of Eurasia such as China, Iran, India, Turkey and EU countries. A CPM for Eurasia would develop gradually, founded on a number of bi- and multilateral agreements.
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There Is Only One Way
Thursday afternoon I logged onto my computer and perused through my usual list of websites. It's a ten minute sweep to usually cover all of the new Church happenings posted online, gloss over the major media headlines about us crazy Mormons, and make sure Facebook is still there and Apple is making money. I stopped cold in my tracks though as I checked my usual database for Mormon headlines. In my clicking I saw a headline from a prominent newspaper entitled "A Look At the Mormon Endowment Ceremony", and my stomach turned over. "You've got to be kidding me," I thought to myself as I clicked the link and discovered my fears to be true.
A reputable news organization had not only wrote in detail about the holy Endowment ceremony, but they posted links to the entire text of the ceremony, and also posted links to illegally made audio recordings of the ceremony. I was mortified that a supposedly unbiased and professional paper would stoop to such a level to simply draw in readership. The brief article's writer began by saying,
"I was talking with my ex-Mormon friend about Mitt Romney's presidential nomination. He shared with me a copy of the Endowment Ceremony which members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), including Romney, take part in once they are deemed worthy to enter the temple."
That right there should be a warning sign to any and all readers of the rest of the article. However, most will gloss over the "Ex" part and simply assume that this ex-Mormon wised up and cut himself free from such a group of weirdos.
The article then went on to share the links I told you about, and summarily making Latter-day Saints sound like a secret society of whackjobs. The author ended the article by saying,
"The Endowment Ceremony is interesting and concerning to me as a citizen. The more I learn about Mormonism the more strangely fascinating it is and the crazier it sounds."
I am sure that to outsiders it does seem crazy. But I would like to share just a few short thoughts on the subject, which I am sure will not due the subject full honor, but may help in putting the thoughts of this article's author into perspective.
That the Endowment ceremony can be found online by anyone at any time is not a big secret. It's not like like a quick Google search won't turn up exactly what people are looking for. What bothered me most about the article though was the lack of respect for the sacred. And, if not for respect for what other people at least believe is sacred, at least not publicly mocking it and calling it crazy.
I don't believe in the tenets of Islam. However, I don't go around calling Muslims crazy because they believe Allah spoke to Mohammed. That'd be kind of a jerk move. I like to be respectful. And, as a practitioner of the Golden Rule, I sometimes think that all people should abide likewise. Sure, write about my sacred stuff, but don't call it crazy.
As to the temple ceremony being found online, it brings just one thought to mind: Milk before meat.
The Apostle Paul said,
1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
Why do the things which we do in the temple seem odd to most of the world? Because they don't understand it. It is a symbolic teaching experience, a true endowment and gift from God, not to be understood by any except they are pure in heart and desirous of His will.
In June of 2003, just a month before entering the MTC, I was in Utah visiting some of my family there for the final time before leaving for my mission. One evening my family packed together and we drove to Manti to attend the annual Mormon Miracle Pageant performed on the temple hillside there. As is usual for the event, there were protesters and "real Christians" in abundance shouting the Good News of Christ and the follies of Mormonism. There was even a group of young teenage girls dressed in pioneer costumes walking around telling everyone about how they were married to Ol' Joe Smith. – Real classy stuff.
As I herded my mom and dad (a less-active Mormon and a non-believer) carefully through the crowds one man stood out among the rest of protesters. Standing directly in the center of the intersection in front of the pageant was a loud preacher condemning the ceremonies of the temple. Shoving his pamphlets into people's hands, I flatly rejected it as we brushed past his pavement pulpit. Because seating for the event is limited to the first 20,000 or so, we had gotten there hours early to make sure we got good seats. We eventually found good seats in the middle of the field of chairs. As the hours passed and I repeatedly passed by the loudest of the protesters in my travels, I found it harder and harder to not step forth and share my own feelings. As the sun set lower in the west and the time for the pageant to begin grew closer, our born again friend only grew louder. Thousands of people streamed by him eyeing his towering erect figure as he waved his arms in the street. But nobody stopped to challenge his tenacious tirade against the holy.
Eventually I had enough though. I said a short but sincere prayer, and stepped up to him as calmly as I could as folks continued to pass by. He smiled, obviously glad to have lured in a young Mormon. I extended my hand cordially and casually and said, "Kind of hot out here isn't it?" He grasped my hand, still smiling, but obviously not expecting that introduction. Still firmly gripping his hand in mine I said, "It's nice to meet you, I'm Stan."
Picking up on my slight southern drawl he said, "Nice to meet you Stan." He then gave me his name. "You're not from around here, are you?" I laughed and told him that he was correct in his surmise. I told him I was in Utah on vacation with my family. "Oh," he said. "Then you're not Mormon then?" His towering erect body frame seemed to ease at his stating this. "I'm glad there's some Christians here from as far away as Alabama!" he continued in his booming voice. Obviously he felt comfortable among the kinship of a non-Mormon amongst the masses.
I looked deep into his eyes and smiled, waiting a few seconds to see if I might feel the Spirit guide me in where this conversation might go.
"Yep, I've been a born again Christian ever since I was baptized Mormon a few years ago," I said smiling broadly as the sun gleamed in from the west. I said it loudly and noticed that a couple of passerby were now standing still watching our middle-of-the-street-exchange.
My new friend's smile faded, but quickly reappeared as he realized he'd found someone he could teach "the truth". I was thinking in the back of my mind that perhaps I had been young and foolish enough to enter a debate I wasn't prepared for. My silent prayers became quick and feverish as my friend began discussing Romans Chapter Six with me.
What happened next though was surprising and something which I will never forget.
For the next twenty or so minutes my friend would postulate a theological question citing a New Testament scripture. I would answer to his satisfaction and then pose my own question citing only Biblical verses. With each passing question his voice grew louder and higher in pitch. When he tried to pin me into a theological corner from which he thought I could not escape, I would merely use the Savior's approach and rephrase the question to my advantage towards him. As the minutes passed his smile was faded. The crowd watching our conversation had filled the street. The niceties and politeness of speech he'd originally used were now gone, and the "wives of Joseph Smith" had even come into the peripheral edges to see what was happening. I recognized I was answering questions I did not naturally know the answers to and quoting verses I hadn't read in some time, but I knew it wasn't me speaking.
As the conversation grew to its precipice over the subject of baptism for the dead and the Plan of Salvation, and I quoted 1 Corinthians 15 to this gentleman, he finally snapped and went carte blanche in his approach. He was done toying over interpretation of scripture. Lifting his left arm to his side he pointed sharply at the temple on the hill above us. "I know what you do in there! It is not of God! It is not of Christ! You cannot profess to be Christians because of what you do in there!" He was nearly screaming the words as he gritted his teeth. Each syllable came off of his tongue like he was choking on vile vinegar he hadn't intended to spew forth. The crowd watched, nearly silent in their stares. There was a circle gathered around us, the size of which I hadn't truly noticed until this point. I looked around and felt the collective prayers of my fellow Saints. And I began to feel nearly as overcome with emotion as the preacher before me. As he panted in hatred I saw the setting sun's fiery glare burn behind his head, and tears formed in my eyes. I felt complete compassion for this man.
The silence was palpable.
In almost a whisper I asked, "How do you know what happens in there? Have you ever been inside of a temple?" I felt an overwhelming love for this man as our eyes locked with one another, and he lowered his pointing arm.
"No." His voice had lowered nearly as soft as mine. "But I've read every single word of your temple ceremony on the internet, and I know what you do in there."
And then, feeling my words guided, I bore my simple testimony. I told the man he had no idea what happened in the temples of God because he had sat alone in a room reading holy words off of a computer monitor. The Spirit of God had not been with him when he had done this because he wasn't pure enough in heart or pure in his purpose in reading them. Yes, he knew what was said inside of our temples, but he didn't know what happened there or what the Endowment ceremony was because the Holy Spirit had not taught him like it had taught me. I told him that by the same Spirit that testified to the ancient Apostle Peter that Jesus was the Christ, I knew that Jesus was the Christ. And it was that same Holy Ghost which testified that The Book of Mormon was true, that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was God's one true church on the earth. I told the man I loved him as a fellow Christian, and that I knew he was only trying to do the right thing, but all he was doing was driving a wedge between fellow Christians over doctrinal differences he hadn't prayed enough about. I was simple, but bold, and I never looked away from the man's eyes.
When I finished I wasn't sure what to say. It was as if there were hundreds of us frozen in some scene from some movie, and none of us knew the next steps to take. After the longest of pauses, he put out his hand to shake mine, and as I stepped forward extending my hand he embraced me. As he pulled me into his large arms he said softly, "Thank you. No one has ever said it like that."
Our brace lasted for perhaps ten seconds. He then stepped back, picked up his pamphlets from off the ground, and walked out of the north end of the circle of people that had gathered. As if on cue the crowd melted back into a passing mass and a couple of people stepped forward to shake my hand and say kind words.
But I was speechless and the world seemed in a blur. As I stood there pondering what had just happened, I realized that Heavenly Father had taught me perhaps just as much about the temple as He'd taught the preacher whom I'd stepped forth to talk to. In an indelible and new way I knew that the ceremonies of the temple were of God and were the only way by which we might again regain His holy presence.
An "endowment" is defined as a gift, an inheritance, or a continual source from which your needs can be met. I testify that the Endowment ceremony performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are truly that. However, it is sacred, and cannot be understood unless you are prepared, worthy, and seeking God's will fully in your life.
As I read the newspaper article on Thursday my heart was saddened. My friend from a street corner many years ago in Manti came to mind. And I felt true compassion for the gentleman who wrote the article. "Of course we sound crazy," I thought to myself. "You just don't know the truth."
If you are reading this, whether endowed Latter Day Saint or curious Christian, I implore you not to take lightly the things of God. Something that is truly sacred, even a pearl of great price, has been placed online for anyone and everyone to read. The Endowment ceremony is more than words on a computer screen though. Reading them in such a manner is treating them as a thing of naught, and when you do so you truly trample upon things which are of of God. The temple ceremonies are not secret, only sacred, and true spiritual meat that cannot be understood if you have not supped long enough upon the milk of the Restored Gospel of Christ.
As the Church comes forth out of obscurity there will doubtlessly be an increasing amount of questions and even attacks against our faith. However, we as Latter Day Saints must stand true to the faith and testify in simple boldness to the truths which we know. We must show the love of Christ and pray for those who revile us and our beliefs.
Thursday I witnessed as a prominent newspaper lost journalistic integrity in my eyes. But all that matters is that I keep my integrity and hold sacred things sacred. I pray that we all might do so.
Your friend,
Stan Way
If you're a Latter Day Saint and you have not yet been to the temple I would encourage you to do so. Speak with your local priesthood leader and do whatever you must do in your life to be worthy to enter the temple's doors. There is nothing that's not worth giving up to be endowed eternally by our Heavenly Father.
If you're not a Mormon and you've stumbled upon this blog post, thank you for reading. But don't stop here! I encourage you to click here and learn more about my faith and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Once you click that link you'll be guided to countless resources to help you learn more, and you'll even be able to chat with a real live Mormon if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by my blog.


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Title: Tractor Show
Description: River Junction Tractor Show is being held Friday, July 12th at 6080 Otter Creek Road Southeast in Lone Tree. A farmers supper at Walker Park begins at 6pm and a variety show will be held at 6:45. On Saturday, July 13th, the Gerald Morgan Memorial Tractor Ride will leave River Junction at 8am.
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Professional Baking - Associate in Arts Degree
The Professional Baking program provides training for individuals who wish to enter a dynamic segment of the food service industry. The demand for trained bakers and cake decorators is at an all time high. Supermarkets specialty food stores, discount chains and delicatessens are all expanding into the hot bakery field. Small retail bakers and large bread companies alike are proliferating around the country and all of them need skilled workers to fill the demand. Opportunities abound for the motivated individual. Prepare now for a career in professional baking in our intensively hands-on curriculum. Instructors with broad and deep industry experience offer instruction in the production of everything from doughnuts to wedding cakes, artisanal breads and scratch cookies. Our professionally equipped baking lab prepares you for the industry. Our program is supported by the industry; we provide trained graduates to work in retail bakeries, leading hotels, restaurants, caterers and country clubs. Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree in Professional Baking may be met by successfully completing the four semesters of Professional Baking and the 18 units of General Education requirements listed under Graduation Requirements Plan B. We have an articulation agreement for transfer to Cal Poly, Pomona. Professional Baking - Certificate of Completion A certificate of Completion is awarded for the successful completion of the 48 units of essential courses. What will I study? The Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Professional Baking program is divided into four semesters. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the morning. Class time is divided between lecture-demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiences, totaling 21 hours a week. Students learn in and operate from the colleges commercial kitchens, retail bakery and catering areas. Professional Baking Class Description 1st Semester:
At Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, classes are offered throughout the week in the morning. Students may enter the program during the fall or spring semester. Will I get hands-on experience? Yes, most definitely. Students work in well equipped labs and are placed on jobs in industry when possible, during all phases of the program. Los Angeles Trade-Technical College offers work experience courses so students may earn college credit, a salary, and hands-on experience in their area of specialization. In addition, students participate in many department activities that include field trips, baking competitions, various scholarships programs, and guest lectures. Will I meet Professional Bakers? You will benefit from the instructors and personal experience of professionals who are guests lecturers in the programs. Members of the professional baking industry participate in the program by serving on the advisory boards, evaluating student work, discussing career options with the students, and providing up-to-date information on the rapidly changing industry. Is this program accredited? LATTC, Culinary Arts Department is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI). Accreditation is a voluntary process which a program undertakes in order to be judged by professionals in the field of professional baking. This program had to meet standards for their curriculum, faculty, facilities, resources, support staff and organizational structure. Their objectives had to be realistic and obtainable and they had to match with current industry demands. Will I be able to find a job? At Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Professional Baking Department, you are provided with a job bulletin board for part-time and full-time jobs. You will receive guidance in preparing a résumé and interviewing skills. Los Angeles Trade Technical College provides, Student Employment Center assists students in finding full-time, part-time or temporary jobs. The center also maintains job bulletins from: City, State, County, the Federal government, School Districts and private industry. How much does the program cost? At the community colleges, California residents pay a low cost, state-established tuition based upon the number of units carried ($18 per unit). Non-residents of California are required to pay out of state tuition ($130 per unit or current rate. Students must purchase their textbooks, tools and other supplies for their courses. College students may apply for student loans, scholarships, and grants from Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. You will receive the tools and textbook list when you attend one of the Culinary Arts Orientations or the LATTC, General Orientation. |


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We love it when people can have a good time at their own expense. We give our own Connor Wilson a hard time, but only because he deserves it. The guys and gals over at CitrusTV probably don't deserve this treatment, but they mug for the camera all day, so a couple of bloopers are always funny, and totally expected. CitrusTV is an entirely student run organization that provides over 300 Cuse students with the chance to work on television shows while in college. It's funded through the Student Association at the school. Very cool stuff. Makes sense since Cuse has a renowned Communications Department. After we see the "pros", we get to the players (Joel White of Syracuse) and they can't seem to get it right in one shot either. No harm done; they're all having fun and for the observer, it results in a couple of laughs. Lax on TV! It's a good thing! Great job by the kids at CitrusTV! They've got a bright future and hopefully, some of them will choose to go into lacrosse broadcasting. They can even follow in the footsteps of ex-Cuse lacrosse star, Paul Carcaterra, if they can find their way into the booth!
Main Photo courtesy Lax.com (Editor's Note: Man, they have awesome photo galleries!)


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Lotus Cocktail
Author Notes: from Wilmington, NC mixologist & author Joel Finsel. In his words, "One of my favorite summertime drink creations is the Lotus. It's light, clean and refreshing. Pairs equally well with sushi (particularly spicy bits or anything at all dipped in savory soy sauce and wasabi) and anything char-grilled". —drinkoftheweek
Serves 1
- 1 1/2 ounces Hendrick's Gin
- 3/4 ounce Domaine du Canton
- 4 pieces sliced cucumber
- 2 ounces club soda
- Pre-chill a cocktail glass and set aside.Cut three slices of cucumber into quarters and muddle in a mixing glass with the Canton. After sufficiently pulverized, add Hendrick's and a level scoop of ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain carefully into pre-chilled glass careful to limit the amount of pulp. Add soda to icy, crushed cucumber mixture. Swirl and strain again. Garnish with the remaining cuke slice.
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inkaar new year calendar News
Inkaar New Year calendar: Arjun Rampal-Chitrangda Singh ask – 'Are you guilty of sexual harassment?'
The digital calendar of Inkaar touches upon the subject of sexual harassment at a workplace and that we think is an interesting concept
Actors Arjun Rampal and Chitrangda Singh look super hot in the digital calendar of their latest film Inkaar. They will be seen together in this interesting Sudhir Mishra flick which emphasises the dynamics between male and female co-workers at the workplace and how a frivolous session of flirting could be misinterpreted by a colleague. Click here to read more -


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I'm not sure anyone could have imagined what a great event the Lake Viking Polar Plunge would turn into. Since the very first Plunge in February of 2008, the event has gotten bigger and better. It has evolved into a full day of fun and excitement that goes far beyond the chilly immersions which are the climax. This year's plunge is being spearheaded by Jim and Judy
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text: Spec Ops: The Line Eyes On ImpressionsBrian Ashcraft6/15/10 10:00pmFiled to: E3 2010E3Spec Ops: The LinePS3PCXbox 360Take Two2K48EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink A window blows open, and shards of glass go flying. Sand pours into the room. This isn't just another third person shooter, this is Spec-Ops: The Line. Advertisement Set in Dubai, the game follows a squad on a rescue mission. Te eyes-on demo at this year's E3 gaming expo provided a look at what to expect from the title. Yes, it is a third-person shooter. Yes, it has cover. And yes, it is modern warfare.Spec-Ops: The Line is entering an increasingly crowded playing field, but the series is no stranger. The Spec Ops series has been around since 1998, with the most recent title, Spec Ops: Airborne Commando, getting a 2002 release. The spin is that players can use the terrain, much like in third-person-shooter Fraction, to defeat enemies. In the demo that was shown, a sticky grenade was thrown at an enemy, who then ran into fortified area where his buddies where, not only killing them with the explosion, but also causing an small sand avalanche. Advertisement The firefights have cover, sure, but instead of simply flanking behind sandbags, players use destroyed European sports cars for cover — somewhat poignant with Dubai's recent financial troubles.The demo had several set pieces, including a shootout against the backdrop of bodies hanging from the city street lampposts. It was an arresting image. According to the game's developers, The Line offers the flexibility to be played as a squad based shooter or a standard third person shooter. The devs said that the game offers multiple solutions to each problem, and even if players act or don't act, the result will possibly be different. Advertisement Sponsored Spec-Ops: The Line will be released on the Xbox 360, the PS3 and the PC in 2011.Reply48 repliesLeave a reply


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From the time porcelain arrived in the West from China during the 15th century, Europeans fervently sought the expensive Asian ceramic, and even attempted to fashion their own versions in different, less expensive mediums. In England, these attempts quickly evolved to ceramic production on an industrial scale, supplying markets throughout Europe and the Americas. Though many of its creators are long forgotten, English pottery from the 17th through 18th century is today valued for its idiosyncratic potting and often whimsical decoration. More than 50 ceramic works of delftware, salt-glazed stoneware and cream-colored earthenware lent by a handful of local Philadelphia collectors comprise Turned and Thrown: English Pottery, 1660-1820.
"This exhibition offers a glimpse into a revolutionary moment when the evolving industrial landscape fostered astonishing strides in commercial pottery production," said Donna Corbin, Associate Curator of European Decorative Arts. "It also provides a context in which to view the Museum's Colonial Philadelphia Porcelain exhibition. At the time Bonnin and Morris's ceramic enterprise was operating from 1770 to 1772, many Americans were sitting down to dining tables set with English wares, so English pottery to some extent served as Bonnin and Morris's competition."
The earliest pieces in the exhibition were created in the style of "Delft" — tin-glazed earthenware named for the Dutch city in which potters first attempted to mimic traditional blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. Some of these delftware works may especially intrigue modern-day visitors. For instance, two spouted objects would have contained posset, a popular beverage that consisted of hot curdled milk with ale and wine, and was sucked through the pot's long spout and passed from person to person. Other unusual delftware items include a puzzle jug (c. 1755) and a fuddling cup (1644), both of which functioned as "trick" drinking vessels. Used for practical joking during boisterous social gatherings, these vessels were meant to confuse and entertain unsuspecting guests by dousing them when they took a drink.
Despite being the dominant and most fashionable influence, Dutch Delft was not the only source of inspiration for English potters. In fact, one of the most spectacular pieces of tin-glazed earthenware in the exhibition — a large "fecundity" dish (c. 1675) decorated with a representation of fertility in the form of a reclining Venus and cavorting putti — was based on a 16th-century French model.
The English pottery industry continued to expand and evolve in the 18th century, spurred by changes in the market, the emergence of a middle class, and the introduction of three new exotic beverages: coffee, tea and chocolate. Not only did potters need to create ceramic bodies that could withstand the hot temperature of these new beverages —both salt-glazed stoneware and cream-colored earthenware served purpose well — but new shapes from which to serve the beverages were also required. Teapots, in particular, fueled the imagination, and the exhibition includes teapots shaped as a melon, a ship, a shell and an apple. While many such teapots were formed in molds with little handwork, others required much time and skill. There is also a teapot (c. 1765) decorated with the Chinese linglong or guigong (the devil's work) technique — a reference to the difficult process involved in its creation.
In attempts to appeal to the fashion-conscious public, English potters evoked the high styles of the day. One elegant coffee pot modeled after more expensive English porcelain depicts women and men dancing and playing musical instruments — recalling the imagery of 18th-century French painter Antoine Watteau. England's fascination with Asian arts and culture at the time is especially exemplified in a large figure of a boy astride a water buffalo.
This pottery, which appealed to people well beyond England's borders, came with a human cost, and the harsh realities have long been acknowledged. The now anonymous laborers, some of whom were children, often toiled long and hard amid hazards including lead poisoning. "Turned and Thrown celebrates these potters," Corbin says, "and pays tribute to their inventiveness and their ingenuity."


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Anik Vartanian's parents have always chosen herbal treatment over medicine. Because of that preference, she's long wanted to learn more about the effects of pills and other medications.
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UN Sanctions Pushing N. Korea To 'Smile Diplomacy'
Victor D. Cha interviewed by Bernard GwertzmanKorea expert Victor D. Cha says effective implementation of the UN sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in June prompted recent conciliatory gestures from the regime. He says the United States might resume bilateral talks with North Korea in addition to pursuing multilateral discussions on Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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text: Sprint Announces "Framily" Plan, Provides Discounts for Sharing PlansEric Ravenscraft1/08/14 11:25amFiled to: carrierssmartphonescontractsnewsblip441EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkSprint just set up a landing page for its upcoming "Framily" plans (that is not a typo) that will allow anyone to set up a shared service plan together. Up to 10 lines can be shared and each new person on the line lowers everyone's bill a bit. Read more here.Reply44 repliesLeave a reply


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Tom Flowers received the Master Conservationist Award last week at the annual meeting of the Shelby County Conservation District, which was held at the Shelby County Extension Office.
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EXCLUSIVE: It's Jason Wu For Target! Plus, A Chance to Win An Autographed Sketch
Michelle Obama put him on the map with that historical one-shoulder white gown, and now Jason Wu is partnering with retail giant Target on a limited-edition collection this spring. "My collection for Target embodies my signature aesthetic of feminine sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s," says Wu. "I've had an incredible experience partnering with Target and I am looking forward to bringing these affordable designs to women across the country." The news comes on the heels of a number of clues released by Target's Twitter throughout the day yesterday, including a sneak peek at fabric swatches and a sketch of the line's muse, Milu the cat — a likely companion to Miss Wu, the owl who is the logo for Wu's ready-to-wear collection.
Wu is following in the footsteps of heavy-hitters like Proenza Schouler, Thakoon and most recently, the Italian fashion house of Missoni. "Jason Wu has quickly established himself as one of the most influential designers of today," says Trish Adams, senior vice president of apparel and accessories for Target. A red carpet staple for the Hollywood style set, including Diane Kruger, Reese Witherspoon and Camilla Belle, Wu always delivers on the perfect party dress. And from the exclusive preview above, a chic LBD, in Wu's signature pretty, is going to be a sure thing.
The collection, which will include apparel, handbags (a first for these collaborations) and scarves, will range from $20-60, and be available starting February 5th at Target stores and target.com. And like Jason says in the exclusive video clip below, "Great designs always start with a sketch." Follow us on Twitter today at 2pm EST for a chance to win the autographed sketch above. Plus stay tuned for more Jason Wu for Target news.


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Peter Busink, 67, made his 150th blood donation on Wednesday.
The Surrey resident began donating 40 years ago as a student and has been visiting the clinic faithfully every 56 days for the past 15 years.
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I recently had my check engine light come on (again!). I took it to my mechanic and was told my diverter valve needed to be replaced. When I went back and looked at my records, they had replaced it 2 years ago. Does it really need to be replaced this often? I drive my car primarily in the city under normal conditions. The car has 65,000 miles on it.
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Crook County's Wolf Compensation Committee met Wednesday to come up with plans for next year's state funds.
The group wants to apply for state funds that would allow ranchers to dispose of their bone piles that may attract wolves.
County Commisioner Seth Crawford. "We're kicking around applying for money for ranchers to cover up bone piles because that's an attractant to wolves. But there's only $26,000 for the whole state. So we have to decide if the money would be better spent given to other areas harder hit by the wolves."
Wallowa and Baker Counties near the Idaho border are seeing a lot of wolves killing livestock there.
Currently there haven't been any confirmed wolf kills lives in Crook County, but the county is trying to keep it that way.
Meanwhile, a committee of interested residents is looking into applying for state funds again to prevent wolves from killing their livestock.
Committee member Chris Gannon says: "I think it's really important, there's not a lot of wolf kills, but like the Boy Scouts we have to get prepared. We need to start planning. It's not happening now, but it will. They'll start taking down our stock and that's not a good situation for us."
Last year, Crook County got $1200 to try non lethal methods of deterring wolves.
The committee is looking at applying for funds to get rid of bone piles on ranches that often attract wolves.
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Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The principal of a private residential English-medium school in Odisha was arrested for making lewd gestures and molesting at least four of the 11 girl students who lived in the hostel, police said Friday.
This was the second incident of sexual violence against girl students reported in the district this week. A teacher was arrested Tuesday at Sambalpur town for molesting an eight-year-old girl in school.
The principal of the residential school at Gariabahal village in the district of Sambalpur, about 350 km from state capital Bhubaneswar, was arrested Thursday night after one of the girl's parents lodged a complaint, Biswamitra Haripal, a police officer, told IANS.
The 14-year-old victim told police that the 45-year-old principal would often drop into the hostel and make indecent gestures. He was also molesting girls at the residential school.
Some of the girls had brought this matter to the notice of the school management, but no action was taken. The molestations were going on for over a year, the victim complained.
She said that over the past month, the principal had begun to act with impunity, and his visits to the girls' hostel became more and more frequent. The girl said she told her parents of the harassment, and the police officer said the arrest was made on the basis of her parents' complaint.
The girl alleged that four of the 11 girls staying in the hostel were molested a number of times by the principal in recent months.
While all the girls have since left the hostel, some of them have informed authorities that they will shift to another school. Police are trying to meet all the girl students for investigations, the police officer said.
This was the second incident of sexual violence against girl students in the district this week.
Earlier Tuesday, a teacher was arrested in Sambalpur town after he molested an eight-year-old girl in the school classroom, police said.
The 28-year-old arts and crafts teacher in a private school allegedly gave the students some drawing assignments and started watching an obscene video on his laptop.
When an eight-year-old girl. after finishing her drawing, went to show it to him, the teacher forced her to look at the video, police said.
He also groped her private parts, police said.
The teacher was arrested on the complaint of the girl's parents, and police have seized his laptop.


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Wed, 09/07/2011 - 9:59am
In case anyone is interested: The Columbus Curling Club will be hosting two bonspiels as well as a Wheelchair Learn to Curl Clinic this season:
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Our visit continues to go well. :) We've decided to extend our stay by a day since Jody found out he gets Monday off of work anyway. So we'll drive over to Wichita tomorrow (Monday), visit with Jody's sister and family, then get back on the road for a few hours. We'll stop somewhere along the way for the night, then head the rest of the way home on Tuesday.
It will be much nicer to make the trip home in two days instead of one loooooooong day. :)
Hope everyone is staying warm. It's been so cold here with freezing rain and snow and we're missing snow and even colder temps back home in CO too. The roads, however, should be fine for the trip home.


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The Valmex material makes the Pro X Series sacs the strongest on the market. They can easily withstand walking on top of them, placing boards on top of them and are much less vulnerable to punctures and abrasions that so commonly happen with a boat load of people. Also, to help protect the seems, Fly High has them welded and seam-taped. These things are nearly bulletproof.
Another feature that makes the Pro X Series stand out from the rest is the quick connectors that allow you to quickly and easily connect the pumps to the sacs. Whether you are using the super fast Tsunami Pump or have adapted your own, the quick connections make life much easier when filling and emptying the fat sacs.
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A lot of rumors have been going around about Google voice calls, but now we know it's true! Google has just made it official today and they are working on it right now. Google's demoed the "Call from Gmail" service for us in San Francisco this morning, and it's looking like it's not free, but fairly cheap, it'll cost around $0.02 per minute. If you live in the US or Canada and are making calls to someone in the US or Canada, you won't have to pay a fee because it'll be free. Incoming calls pop up as a chat window in Gmail (and ring your Google Voice-equipped phones simultaneously).
To send an outgoing call you have to press the "call phone" button in the corner then type in the number. User's can see the number and send them to voice mail with one tap on the screen. It's a very simple calling system and easy to use and understand. You'll be able to make calls to US and Canadian landlines completely free of charge, buying prepaid credits using Google Checkout for international landline calling at $0.02 a minute and up to $0.19 for calls to international mobile devices.
Google will sell its own credits for the program (via Google Checkout), which should be available in a few weeks, but the Voice in Gmail service goes live today in the US and will begin rolling out to users immediately.
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Finding an unauthorized use of your photograph on the web is upsetting. But what can you do about it? You can contact an attorney for assistance. But if you haven't registered your photo in advance of the infringement, then you won't be eligible for statutory damages. Attorneys will take such cases on contingency only under certain circumstances. It then will cost a lot to pursue the infringement when paying the attorney an hourly fee. In the alternative, you can send a cease and desist and/or a demand for payment yourself to the infringer. But such letters are often ignored.
Fortunately, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) gives you another option. Enacted in 1998, the DMCA implemented treaties signed at the 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva conference. It addresses many issues, one of which affects photographers directly in this situation. The DMCA states that while an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is not liable for transmitting information that may infringe a copyright, the ISP must remove materials from users' websites that appear to constitute copyright infringement after it receives proper notice. Unlike other copyright infringement remedies, your copyright does not have to be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office for you to take advantage of this DMCA provision.
If you find a website that is using one of your images without permission, contact the ISP that is hosting the culpable website to report the infringement and ask that the infringement stop. The letter you send is called a "DMCA takedown notice." The ISP is required to make its agent's name and address available so that you can send it the notification.
So how do you find the hosting ISP? The Internet provides many options. A "who is" search on the website name, such as the one available at http://www.whois.net/, may help. But another option, using a DNS lookup, such as http://www.domaintools.com/research/dns/, may provide better information.
Take, for example, my wildlife photography website at www.vividwildlife.com. Enter the information as shown below:
The results are shown below. Note the IP address identified.
Clicking on the IP Address provides the IP information for it. Go past the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) information to see that the IP address of 220.127.116.11 is part of the "Net Range" belonging to GoDaddy.com. The information even provides the address to send complaints for "Abuses," as shown by the red arrow below.
Some websites provide the contact information for copyright/DMCA complaints directly. For example, Flickr has a link to "Copyright/IP Policy" at the bottom of the home page:
When you click on the link, you'll find the instructions and optional addresses where to send your notice:
Your Takedown Notice to the hosting ISP must meet certain requirements. Specifically, your notification must:
Be in writing;
Be signed by the you, as the copyright owner, or your agent (your electronic signature is sufficient);
Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed (or a list of infringements from the same site);
Identify the material that is infringing your work;
Include your contact information;
State that you are complaining in "good faith;"
State that, "under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the notification is accurate;" and
State that you have the right to proceed (because you are the copyright owner or the owner's agent).
Your notice may look like the following to make your claim:
VIA Email at [email protected]
Re: Copyright Claim
To the ISP Hosting Company:Sincerely,
/s/ <your name here>
Email: [email protected]
After the ISP receives the notice, it should remove the infringing materials within a reasonable time.
In addition to the statutory requirements of your letter, courts require that you must evaluate whether the use of your image at issue is a fair use before you send the demand letter. Review the law as to what comprises fair use to help you decide whether the use qualifies. My article on fair use should help. http://www.photoattorney.com/?p=299
The same provision of copyright law that allows for the takedown notice also allows the alleged infringer to file a counter notice. After sending your takedown notice to the ISP, the ISP will notify the alleged infringer of the notice. The infringer then can send a counter notice to the ISP declaring that the infringer "has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled" and other requirements of Section 512 (g). At that point, the ISP is caught in the middle. By law, the ISP must repost the infringing material to its original location.
Unfortunately, the only option then to stop the infringement is to file a lawsuit asking the court to enter an injunction stopping the use of the copyright material. Since the infringer can easily move the use of the copyrighted material to another ISP, it's best to include a copyright infringement claim in the lawsuit. Such lawsuits are expensive and significant damages usually can only be recovered if your image is registered. Fortunately, most infringers don't take the time to file a counter notice. But be sure to register the copyrights to your photos so that you have all of the tools necessary to fight copyright infringement.
Infringements are much too common these days. Fortunately, there are tools to fight them – the DMCA takedown notice is one of the powerful ones.
Carolyn E. Wright is an attorney dedicated to the legal needs for photographers. Get the latest in legal information at Carolyn's website, www.photoattorney.com. These and other legal tips for photographers are available in Carolyn's book, The Photographer's Legal Guide, available on her website.
NOTE: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. If you have legal concerns or need legal advice, be sure to consult with an attorney.


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25 petabytes
They won't restore megaupload to let users retrieve their date, even if it's temporary, it would "help" piracy more.
EDIT: Didnt say it was my opinion. I mean I bet they wont restore it and that is their reason.
Not if they made it so the users can only retrieve data they've uploaded.
Remember the aim of this would be to give users back their important back up files.
Honestly the second Carpathia had confirmation of this they should've blown the data away. Its really not their problem and if the government and MAFIAA won't fork over the cash now then they probably never will.
I have zero knowledge on how hosting companies work, or what the hardware is like, but can't all that data technically be moved to machines, then turned off? I mean... Hard drives don't lose data when they lose power.
Although I bet it isn't this easy, or else they'd have done it already.
Well, 25 petabytes is quite a bit, and doesn't exactly fit on one hard drive. Say you have 1TB drives. Each of those can take 1 terabyte, which is about 1/1000 of a petabyte, which means you'll need a LOT of those.
There are possibly bigger storage containers, but purchasing all that storage just for a file transfer, seems.. Implausible.
I wonder how they transfered all that data to the temporary storage?
50 trucks.
What the fuck even is a petabyte?
1000 terrabytes.
~1,000,000 gigabytes.
A lot.
About a thousand terabytes in fact.
It's still not a yottabyte though
Eh, a yottabyte is alright, but its still not a Geopbyte.
1000 yottabytes= brontobyte
1000 brontobytes= geopbyte
But they're all ILLEGAL FILES
Likely they just pulled the hard drives, powered down the servers, and now have everything stored somewhere physically (e.g. a warehouse).