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The term King's Men referred to a party of the Númenóreans, composed of the majority of the people living on Númenor, who followed the policies of Tar-Ancalimon and his successors to build the pride and wealth of the isle. The opposing party, the Faithful, were the minority group and lived mostly in the west of Númenor. The King's Men received this name because they had the support of most of the Númenórean Kings after Tar-Atanamir, who led the people to a policy of rebellion against the Valar. The King's Men became hostile to the Eldar and the Valar because they envied their immortality and despised the Ban of the Valar. To compensate for the restriction the Ban placed on their voyaging, they sailed east from Númenor to Middle-earth, where they set up great dominions and colonies in the south among the Haradrim and laid heavy tribute on them. In this way they amassed much wealth, which they brought back to Númenor.
Because the Shadow lay heavy upon their hearts, the King's Men greatly feared Death and "sought to delay it by all means that they could". These attempts to escape their fate actually brought death upon them sooner, and the lifespans of their Kings waned. They filled the land of Númenor with great tombs to preserve the memory of their dead. In the meantime, their everyday lives became ever more decadent: to ease their fears, they "drank and they feasted and they clad themselves in silver and gold".
Though the King's Men had enjoyed generations of favor from the Kings of Númenor, and no doubt helped in oppressing the Faithful as the Kings grew more suspicious of them, eventually a supporter of the Faithful took the Sceptre once again. This King's name was Tar-Palantir. He wished to return Númenor to a state of friendship with the West, but the majority of the Númenóreans still clung to the policies of the King's Men. Tar-Palantir's younger brother, Gimilkhâd, sided with his rebellious fathers, however. He took up the leadership of the King's Men and stood in opposition to his brother, but generally kept his doings secret.
It was probably to a few lords of the King's Men that Sauron came to deliver some of the Nine Rings of Power, for three of the Nazgûl were said to be "lords of Númenórean race". Most of the King's Men living in Middle-earth Sauron and his servants assailed, however. Eventually, the last King of Númenor, Ar-Pharazôn the son of Gimilkhâd, resolved to defeat Sauron in retaliation for this aggression, and he and his men sailed to Middle-earth and captured the Maia.
Once in Númenor, Sauron completed the corruption of the King's Men with ease, inciting them to worship Melkor and use the few Faithful still living in the land as sacrifices. They also brutally oppressed the Men of Middle-earth during this period. The corrupting power of Sauron affected their minds deeply, so that they became "quick to anger", and hated all those in the land more fortunate than them. Nor did they escape death, for all sorts of sicknesses and mental afflictions assailed them, to the point that they "cursed themselves in their agony". When the Valar sent messages of warning in the form of eagle-shaped clouds to them, they fell upon their faces in great fear, and some repented of their actions for a while. In the end, however, Sauron's mastery over them was so complete that he could walk about the land "setting man against man", and cause them to slay each other. At last, when Ar-Pharazôn had grown old and was in great fear of death, Sauron persuaded him to take a great army to Aman and challenge the Valar for immortality. When he did this, his army foundered in the Sea and Númenor was also destroyed.
Most of the King's Men thus perished in the destruction of Ar-Pharazôn's fleet and the Downfall of Númenor, but those who had taken up residence in Middle-earth survived. When Sauron returned to Mordor, they entered into his service once again, and became known as the Black Númenóreans.


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Zap2it can exclusively announce the airdate for Ogwyn's record-setting jump: Sunday, May 11. Beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 PT (weather permitting), the expected two-hour event will show Ogwyn's climb up to the summit of Everest and then his jump off the mountain wearing a wingsuit equipped with cameras to give a bird's-eye view. Watch a promo for the special above.
Leading up to the showing of the jump, Discovery will be airing "Everest: Live From Basecamp" beginning May 5 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. "Live From Basecamp" will be hosted by NBC News' Willie Geist, who will be joined by The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore, NBC Sports' Kyle Martino and Discovery's Chris Jacobs for commentary. All five "Basecamp" shows will be simulcast on Science Channel and Discovery in Spanish.
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I love the Yakuza series. I played this demo, then rented Yakuza 2 to compare.
Yeah, this game is pretty Japanese. I don't expect America to go crazy for it at all, because it's substance over style. As much as the game has advanced and evolved, it still feels like it's a discount title. I don't see people liking text boxes, getting stuck in combo animations, etc.
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i was never interested in this game. from the start i was expecting little. now i know i was good to do so.
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First, I'm not a fan, since I've never played any of the previous Yakuza games. Hopefully a fan can add what they like about the series.
I was excited to play this demo, based on videos I've seen. Unfortunately, the demo was the worst thing I've played in quite some time. I thought that the Japanese dialogue instead of an English soundtrack was weak. To then follow that up with at least half of the dialogue being text that wasn't spoken, even in Japanese? That made the game feel like it was trying to do something retro, like Zork. The fighting felt way too much like "Step 1: Hit square. Step 2: Go to step 1," which was extremely boring. The player character and the NPCs felt extremely stiff, on par with poor quality games from the previous console generation. Finally, the city itself just felt way too closed off to even make me think that it's an open sandbox, reminding me of the "sandbox" of No More Heroes.
I've already pulled the game off of my gamefly rental queue.
If the reviews can change my mind AND give me a reason to believe that the demo isn't representative of the game, it might be worth adding back to the rental list, but I doubt this could ever come close to a purchase.Posted: February 26, 2010 8:16 PM -
No Hostess clubs!!! Bummer!
It was ok, but I want to know if it has voice through the whole game or just in certain sections. The demo did not always have voicing and there was a lot of reading. I don't mind reading, but it slows the pace of the game. I do like that it is in Japanese. Kind of a second language for me.Posted: February 26, 2010 7:18 PM -
i was excited for this demo and the demo blloooooooowwwwwsssss. wasted 10 min of my life.
video game fail.Posted: February 26, 2010 6:22 PM -
it looks like a slow clunky version of God Hand. but what the hell... i'll give the demo try.
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I enjoyed it fighting was fun as ever, the new revalation system could hold a lot of comedic value, and the new arcade game was a lot of fun, But i did have some slow down issues in one area, And it douse seem strange to have slow downs during the UFO catcher arcade game, i really like the expanded inventory. Shame sega cut the hostess clubs with some mini games, but this is still my top buy game for march
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I Put on My Cleanest Dirty ShirtPosted Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 9:32 PM Dad's 80th Birthday Party
He would also put his boots on and say in a martyred tone, "I had better go do something, even if it is wrong". Or, "we could have had a bearskin rug, if Mama had been willing to hold the flashlight". Mom and Dad had gone on a hunting trip years ago and a bear had torn up their camp while they were out looking for deer. In the evening, the bear came back and Dad shot it. Only he didn't kill it. They could hear it moaning all night long. Of course Dad wanted to go and finish the job, but Mom refused to hold the flashlight. It was quite a while before he let that go. I don't think that Mom went on any more hunting trips with him after that either. My mother was a pretty good sport about most things, but she did draw the line at hunting bears after dark or participating in wild-cow milking contests. She didn't mind camping or "roughing it." But she wasn't a public person and preferred to stay in the background. Dad worked hard and never complained, but he did have that wonderfully deep sigh. I think that all of us kids have inherited that sigh. In his later years, routine things took an concerted effort on his part. I would watch him limp to his horse, sigh and put his foot in the stirrup and pull himself up into the saddle. And then as if by magic, he would straighten up and act as though the pain was gone. It is always the things that give us the most pleasure in life that helps us withstand the physical pain of age; old injuries or medical conditions. As long as Dad could ride a horse, life was good. Today, when I heard my dad's voice singing that little song, I knew what the title of my blog should be. I worked all afternoon on something very different than what I have posted here. So, with computer magic, I started over. Why? Because, there is enough turmoil in this world being commented on and we need to find that peace that comes from memories, experiences and the beauty of our surroundings. We all have some kind of talent that we can share. Some of us have chosen to put those observations into words. Others have shared their gift of photography, like Jessie. And if you feel a little jaded about what is going on in the world, I suggest that you find a child to have a conversation with. In my opinion, it is your Grandchildren who can entertain you the best. All three of my grandchildren never fail to thrill me with their sense of wonder and perspective. There will be more stories about Dad's little songs and sayings featured in future blogs. But today, I think it was just this one and the bear story that needed to be told. Comments Showing comments in chronological order [Show most recent comments first] Loved it Bonnie. Those are good memories! Jessie -- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Oct 5, 2011, at 8:44 PM
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Walking the Fence Line - Archives - Blog RSS feed - Comments RSS feed - Send email to Bonnie Bird - Login Fixing fence is the one of the hardest jobs on a ranch. I no longer live on a ranch, but I do know what hard work is. Fences are everyone's concern, but nowadays,the "hole" is always your neighbor's side not your own. It used to be that you would respect your neighbor and mend the fence together. If their cows got in your field, a simple phone call resolved the problem. You might even saddle up your own horse and help them gather them up. We need more people who are willing to roll their sleeves up and fix the fence regardless of who your neighbor is.
There are people in this country who need to be reminded that a fence is like the way you should conduct your life. Your posts should be straight and neat. The wire needs to be stretched tight and your gate might be closed, but can still be easily opened. And most of all, we can all saddle
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Diphtheria Tetanus And Pertussis Vaccine
The diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine
includes DTaP, Tdap, and Td. The vaccine is given as an injection to protect you from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a severe bacterial infection that causes a thick covering in the back of your mouth and throat. It spreads from person to person. Tetanus is a severe infection caused by bacteria found in dirt, manure, and dust. The bacteria enter the body through open skin, such as cuts and wounds. Tetanus may cause painful muscle spasms and lockjaw. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes periods of rapid coughing with no break. This makes it hard to eat, drink, or breathe. Pertussis spreads from person to person.
Who should get the DTaP vaccine:
The DTaP vaccine is only given to children younger than 7 years. Children usually get 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine between 6 weeks and 6 years:
- The first dose at 2 months
- The second dose at 4 months
- The third dose at 6 months
- The fourth dose at 15 to 18 months
- The fifth dose at 4 to 6 years
If your child misses a scheduled dose of the DTaP vaccine,
the next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to give extra doses or start the entire series of the vaccine over.
Who should get the Tdap vaccine:
- Children 7 to 10 years should get 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine if they have not been fully vaccinated with DTaP.
- Adolescents 11 to 12 years usually get 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine. Your child should get 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine between ages 11 and 18 if:
- He received the DTaP shots as a young child and has not had a Td booster.
- He never had a Tdap shot.
- She is pregnant and has not received the Tdap vaccine. A Tdap shot should be given at 27 to 36 weeks of pregnancy. The shot can also be given immediately after she gives birth.
- Adults should receive 1 dose of Tdap. You should get the vaccine if:
- Your vaccine history is incomplete.
- You completed the DTaP series but have not had a Td booster.
- You are a healthcare worker.
- You have close contact with a baby younger than 12 months old. The Tdap vaccine may be given within 2 weeks of the close contact.
- You have a severe cut or burn.
- You are 27 to 36 weeks along in your pregnancy.
- You have just had a baby.
Who should get the Td vaccine:
The Td vaccine is a booster shot that may be given to adolescents and adults every 10 years. The following are also reasons the booster shot may be given:
- You have an open wound and it has been at least 5 years since your last Td vaccine.
- You are pregnant and have received 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine.
If the vaccine history is not known:
Adults and children 7 years or older should receive a series of 3 shots. The series is 1 Tdap shot and 2 Td shots. The second shot should be given at least 4 weeks after the first. The third shot should be given at least 6 months after the second.
Who should not get the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine:
Do not get the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to the vaccine in the past. Do not get it if you developed encephalopathy within 7 days of your last dose. If you are allergic to latex, ask your healthcare provider if you should get the vaccine.
Who should wait to get the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine:
Wait to get the vaccine or tell your healthcare provider if:
- You are sick or have a fever.
- Your child cried for more than 3 hours within the first 2 days of getting the vaccine in the past.
- Your child developed a high fever within 2 days after getting the vaccine in the past.
- Your child had seizures within 3 days of getting the vaccine in the past.
- You had low blood pressure or fainted within 2 days of getting the vaccine in the past.
- You have a brain disorder, epilepsy, or muscle spasms that are not controlled with medicine.
- You or your child developed Guillain-Barré syndrome within 6 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine.
- You or your child had an Arthus allergic reaction after you received any diphtheria or tetanus vaccine. If you had this reaction, you should get the vaccine no more than every 10 years.
Risks of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine:
The area where the vaccine was given may be red, tender, or swollen. You may have an allergic reaction to the vaccine. This can be life-threatening.
Call 911 for any of the following:
- Your mouth and throat are swollen.
- You are wheezing or have trouble breathing.
- You have chest pain or your heart is beating faster than usual.
- You feel like you are going to faint.
Seek care immediately if:
- Your face is red or swollen.
- You have hives that spread over your body.
- You feel weak or dizzy.
Contact your healthcare provider if:
- You have a fever or chills.
- You have a headache, body aches, or joint pain.
- You have nausea or diarrhea, or you are vomiting.
- You have increased pain, redness, or swelling around the area where the shot was given.
- You have questions or concerns about the vaccine.
Apply a warm compress
to the injection area as directed to decrease pain and swelling.
Follow up with your healthcare provider as directed:
Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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Dutrow appeal against 10-year ban rejected
USA: Rick Dutrow, the trainer of Kentucky Derby winning Big Brown, has had his hopes of overturning a 10-year ban quashed after New York's highest court denied his request to consider an appeal against the suspension.
The decision by the Court of Appeals seems likely to result in the lifting of a stay of execution which had allowed Dutrow to continue to train while the appeal process was ongoing.
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PICTURE: Getty ImagesThe New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which handed down the ban in 2011, released a statement which said: "Upon service of the order on Mr Dutrow, the penalties issued against him by the Board – a 10-year ban from racing in New York and $50,000 in fines – are expected to take effect. The court's action confirms that cheaters who repeatedly violate the rules have no place in New York racing."
Dutrow's lawyer, Michael Koening, told that Daily Racing Form that he and his client were considering their options. He added: "In almost 40 years of practice, I have never been as disappointed or disheartened by a decision."
Dutrow, who has incurred scores of sanctions during his career, was barred in October 2011 after the three-man Racing and Wagering Board unanimously agreed Dutrow's involvement in the sport was "inconsistent with the best interests of racing".
John Sabini, the board's chairman, added: "His repeated violations and disregard of the rules of racing has eroded confidence in the betting public and caused an embarrassment throughout the industry."
The Court of Appeals previously rejected another appeal in which Dutrow claimed that Sabini was biased due to his association with another body which had supported the revocation of Dutrow's licence.


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Malin Akerman Gives Birth to Baby Boy!
Malin Akerman's a mommy! The Rock of Ages actress and husband Roberto Zincone welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Tuesday, April 16, a source confirms to Us Weekly.
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The Swedish-Canadian star, 34, and The Petalstones drummer, who wed in June 2007, announced in September that they were expecting their first child. "He's so excited. So excited," Akerman told Us in October of her man. "We've been together long enough, we've talked about it enough that it just feels really right and we can't wait."
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And the first-time mom-to-be told Us she was feeling great. "They say that your second trimester is when you get most of your energy and it's the 'easiest' part of the pregnancy. Now I kind of feel like my body has acclimated a little bit," she explained. "The last three months, I think it must feel heavy. That's what I'm guessing."
On March 17, The Heartbreak Kid actress joked on Twitter, "It's St. Patrick's Day and I'm very pregnant ... someone please have a Guinness for me."
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I PURCHASED ARRIDEXTRA DRY MORNING GLORY CLEAR GEL ANTI-P/DEO 2.8 OZ FOR $.99 AT WALGREENS. I GET SO SICK AND TIRED OF WHITE STAINS ON MY CLOTHES. THERE ARE NO STAINS WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THE DRYING TIME IS ZILCH. NO WAITING TO DRESS. I AM ALWAYS IN A HURRY, SO THIS IS A BIG PLUS. IT GOES ON EASILY AND THE AMOUNT YOU USE SEEMS TO BE MEASURED BY THE DIAL. IF YOU APPLY IT CORRECTLY, IT SHOULD NOT G...read moreOOP AND IT SHOULD DRY NICELY AND QUICKLY. JUST TWIST THE DIAL ONCE AND A SMALL AMOUNT WILL DISPENSE. APPLY IT WITH A SWEEPING MOTION. IF YOU HAVE COUPONS, WHICH I DID NOT, EVEN BETTER! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. SANDY BI IL — 6 years, 5 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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About Mack Charolais & Quarter Horses
With more then 25 years experience working with breeding purebred Charolais. We are offering some exceptional stock to add to or to start a purebred herd. The bulls & females that we are offering are all very productive and from the heart of our herd. We cull our females in the fall and only keep those females that fit our program good feet, good udders and feminine looking. The select group of females we dicide to offer for sale because we feel they are the females that people are looking for.
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With its bold melange of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, Thai cooking can often seem intimidating to the newcomer. And with the profusion of Thai take-out in cities across the U.S. these days, it often seems easier to just order in when you've got a craving for pad see ew. But here's the thing—Thai cooking is actually pretty simple, and success has more to do with careful shopping than technical skill. A few key ingredients like fresh herbs, fish sauce, lime juice, and ginger are really all that stand between you and a homemade Thai dinner.
A new cookbook by writer, chef, and sometimes television host Katie Chin reveals how easy it is to bring Thai flavors into American home kitchens. Everyday Thai Cooking emphasizes simplicity; Chin suggests searching out authentic ingredients and making staple spice blends and stocks from scratch, but her recipes don't require it. Anything that would be hard to find in say, Kansas, has substitutes and steps that may add an hour to a dish's preparation are optional. That's not to say that her food tastes as though it has taken shortcuts. Even using store-bought stock in her tom kah gai isn't a deal breaker—the soup is still brightly herbaceous, tangy, and rich with coconut milk. It's much, much better than takeout. Take the extra time to make the stock from scratch, and you'll be even more pleased.
The book is easy to follow, with step-by-step photographs for any direction that's remotely difficult (say, wrapping spring rolls), and presents a wide assortment of curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries. There is a heavy emphasis on protein—most recipes have some kind of meat or seafood in them, or else a block of tofu. It would have been nice to see more tofu-less vegetarian dishes. Still, Chin's recipes are solid, and it's refreshing to cook from an ethnic cookbook without feeling pressured to restock the kitchen with a whole new pantry and set of pans.
This week, we'll try a range of Thai dishes, beginning with fragrant Pork Larb. Then we'll sample the aforementioned Tom Kah Gai, and a peanut-y Tofu and Spinach Stir-Fry. Finishing out the week will be super-spicy "Crying Tiger" Grilled Lamb and a rich Pineapple Duck Curry.
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Thanks to our friends at Tuttle Publishing, we have five (5) copies of Everyday Thai Cooking to give away this week. All you need to do for a chance to win is to tell us about the easiest Thai recipe you can think of in the comments section below.About the author: Kate Williams is a freelance writer and personal chef living in Berkeley, CA. She is a contributor to The Oxford American, KQED's Bay Area Bites, and Berkeleyside NOSH. Follow her @KateHWiliams.


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The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds In The World:
What are the smartest dog breeds in the world? We all love our dogs, and most of us believe our own dog must be the smartest ever. But is your dog's breed known as one of the smartest? We've compiled a list of the top 10 most intelligent dogs ever. If your dog isn't on this list, don't despair. Because sometimes, having a dog with very high intelligence can have its drawbacks. For example, if a highly intelligent dog is left at home alone all day, they can get bored and become destructive and/or neurotic. On the other hand, a dog with limited intelligence can be left at home all day, and not even realize youre gone until a few minutes before you arrive home! Note: This list should not be confused with the
top 10 easiest to train dog breeds.
#10 Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
is a very active breed. They need to be exercised on a regular basis, both mentally and physically. As they were originally bred to herd in cattle in Australia (hence the name), they are freethinking, resourceful, and very protective of their property, including people!
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The Rottweiler,
#9 on our list, has a fearsome reputation that is largely undeserved. The Rotti is only average in intensity, and make a great family dog. Not only is the Rottweiler intelligent, but extremely courageous (one of the
best guard dogs
) and reliable.
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The Papillon
Does this dog scare you at all? Well it should, because
are actually a lot tougher than they look! Some would characterize Papillons as a little moody and aggressive, but they are simply very possessive of their masters and home turf. It may surprise some that the Papillon is considered one of the
most affectionate dogs.
Another very intelligent dog, and very easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever
An extremely loving,
, and patient dog, the
Labrador Retriever
is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the world. They love to work, and need a lot of exercise. Without proper exercise, Labs have been known to develop weight problems. Because of their good nature, and love of children and other dogs, they are a very popular family dog.
Learn more about the Labrador Retriever (History and health issues)
Shetland Sheepdog
owners swear that their dog has nearly human intelligence! Shelties were originally bred to herd hundreds of sheep and cattle, requiring great concentration and, of course, intelligence. They can be a little wary of strangers and children, but are very loyal and affectionate within their own family. In fact, the Sheltie very much craves human companionship.
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Doberman Pinscher
are an extremely loyal, assertive, and fearless breed. They have incredible stamina, and love to work (they are one of the
top 10 best guard dog breeds
) Although known as a dominant breed, Dobermans can vary greatly as far as temperament goes. Some can be quite docile, and even work as therapy dogs in hospitals! Dobermans can be great family dogs too, if trained properly from an early age. Although not vicious, you can count on a Doberman to aggressively protect its master if necessary.
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Golden Retriever
Consistently ranked as the most popular breed of dog, the
Golden Retriever
personifies everything we love about dogs-loyal, loving, patient, great with children and eager to please. With such great intelligence, its no wonder that Golden Retrievers excel in obedience competitions and at performing tricks. It should be no surprise that the Golden ranks highly on our list of
top 10 most affectionate dogs.
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German Shepherd
German Shepherds
are extremely intelligent, courageous, and have a very strong protective instinct (they are one of the
best guard dogs
). As long as they are trained in obedience from an early age by a loving but firm hand, they can be great family dogs, and excellent with children. Because of their intelligence, a German Shepherd needs a purpose or job in life to be truly happy. This intelligence, coupled with their courageous nature make German Shepherds excellent police and search dogs.
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is at number two. The standard Poodle is highly intelligent and one of the easiest breeds to train. They love to be around people, and really hate to be left alone. Some standard Poodles are good guard dogs, and some can even be trained as hunters! Overall, Poodles are a sensitive, pleasant and happy breed.
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- 1539: Marcos de Niza a Spanish Franciscan Friar was first to explore Arizona.
- 1776: The Spanish established a garrison at Tucson.
- 1821: Arizona became a part of Mexico. Apache troubles eliminated white settlements except in Tucson.
- 1846: The Mormon Battalion built Cooke's Wagon Road, south of the Gila River. The road became a favorite route into Arizona and California for early prospectors and pioneers.
- 1846: U.S. Military under command of Col. Alexander W. Doniphan engaged the Navajo at Bear Springs.
- 1848-1853: Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase added the area south of the Gila.
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- 1862: Indian battle of Apache Pass.
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- 1864: Kit Carson, led a U.S. army against the Navajo Indians. The army killed the sheep and burned their crops forcing the tribe to surrender or face starvation. The Navajo were marched to Fort Sumner at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. The march became known as "The Long Walk". Eight thousand survived the march but many others died.
- 1863-1866: Arizona was organized as a separate territory. The first four counties were organized in 1864. In 1866, the northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred to the new state of Nevada.
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- Arizona: The History of a Frontier State [7]
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- The Almanac of American History, [8] [9] This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.
- Dictionary of American History, Revised ed [10] [11] This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at Google books.
- Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium [12] [13] [14] This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.
- Writings on American History [15] [16] Has the full text available at Google Books
To find more books and articles about Arizona 's history use the Internet Google search for phases like "Arizona history." Family History Library Catalog Surname Search lists many more histories under topics like:
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- ↑ Donald M. Powell, Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973. (Family History Library book 979.1 A3pa).
- ↑ Filby, P. William. A Bibliography of American County Histories. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. (FHL book 973 H23bi)
- ↑ Worldcat
- ↑ Kaminkow, Marion J. United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. (FHL book 973 A3ka.)
- ↑ Worldcat
- ↑ Farish, Thomas Edwin. History of Arizona. Eight Volumes, San Francisco, California: Filmer Brothers Electrotype Company, 19--? Reprint of Phoenix, Arizona: N.p., 1915-18. ( Family History Library book 979.1 H2f; v. 1-4; on film 934825 items 1-4.)
- ↑ Wyllys, Rufus Kay. Arizona: The History of a Frontier State. Phoenix, Arizona: Hobson and Herr, 1950. ( Family History Library book 979.1 H2w.)
- ↑ Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. The Almanac of American History. Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. (FHL book 973 H2alm)
- ↑ Worldcat
- ↑ Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. (FHL book 973 H2ad.)
- ↑ Worldcat
- ↑ Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. (FHL book 973 H2v)
- ↑ Limited view at Google Books
- ↑ Worldcat
- ↑ Writings on American History By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 FHL book 973 H23w
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Discuss the current and future practice in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Hemolytic disease of the newborn, also known as hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, HDN, HDFN, or erythroblastosis fetalis, is an alloimmune condition that develops in a fetus, when the IgG molecules produced by the mother pass through the placenta. The underlying cause of HDFN is incompatibility between the maternal and fetal blood. This incompatibility results in the formation of antibodies in the maternal blood, which attacks the fetal red blood cells (RBCs). During pregnancy, maternal antibodies are transported across the placenta and enter the fetal circulation and attack the red blood cells in the fetal circulation; the red cells are broken down and the fetus can develop reticulocytosis and anemia. This fetal disease ranges from mild to very severe, and fetal death from heart failure (hydrops fetalis) can occur. When the disease is moderate or severe, many erythroblasts are present in the fetal blood and so these forms of the disease can be called erythroblastosis fetalis.
There are approximately 40 antibodies to RBCs that have been reported to cause HDFN but many are infrequent and do not cause severe disease. Three antibodies—Rhesus (Rh) D antibodies (anti-D), Kell antibodies, and antibodies to Rhc—are the main players that cause significant problems in the great majority of cases of HDFN. In particular, anti-D is the most common cause of severe HDFN.
In the majority of cases, the risk of HDFN arises when an Rh D-negative mother becomes pregnant with an Rh D-positive child. This can occur when the child inherits the D antigen from the father. The maternal immune response to the fetal D antigen is to form anti- D antibodies against it. These antibodies are usually of the immunoglobin G (IgG) type, which traverse the placental barrier, and hence delivered to the fetal circulation. Maternal anti-D antibodies in the fetal circulation attach to Rh antigen on fetal RBCs. Lysosomal enzymes released by macrophages and natural killer lymphocytes attack the antibody-coated RBCs.
Symptoms of HDFN
During pregnancy symptoms may include:
• With amniocentesis, the amniotic fluid may have a yellow coloring and contain bilirubin.
• Ultrasound of the fetus shows enlarged liver, spleen, or heart and fluid buildup in the fetus' abdomen.
After birth, symptoms may include:
• A pale coloring may be evident, due to anemia.
• Jaundice or yellow coloring of amniotic fluid, umbilical cord, skin, and eyes may be present. The baby may not look yellow immediately after birth, but jaundice can develop quickly, usually within 24 to 36 hours.
• The newborn may have an enlarged liver and spleen.
• Babies with hydrops fetalis have severe edema (swelling) of the entire body and are extremely pale. They often have difficulty breathing.
Complications of hemolytic disease of the newborn can range from mild to severe. The following are some of the problems that can result:
During pregnancy:
• Mild anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and jaundice: The placenta helps rid some of the bilirubin, but not all.
• Severe anemia with enlargement of the liver and spleen: When these organs and the bone marrow cannot compensate for the fast destruction of red blood cells, severe anemia results and other organs are affected.
• Hydrops fetalis: This occurs as the baby's organs are unable to handle the anemia. The heart begins to fail and large amounts of fluid buildup in the baby's tissues and organs. A fetus with hydrops is at great risk of being stillborn.
After birth:
• Severe hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice: The baby's liver is unable to handle the large amount of bilirubin that results from red blood cell breakdown. The baby's liver is enlarged and anemia continues.
• Kernicterus: Kernicterus is the most severe form of hyperbilirubinemia and results from the buildup of bilirubin in the brain. This can cause seizures, brain damage, deafness, and death.
Causes of HDFN
HDN most frequently occurs when an Rh negative mother has a baby with an Rh positive father. When the baby's Rh factor is positive, like the father's, problems can develop if the baby's red blood cells cross to the Rh negative mother. This usually happens at delivery when the placenta detaches. However, it may also happen anytime blood cells of the two circulations mix, such as during a miscarriage or abortion, with a fall, or during an invasive prenatal testing procedure (i.e., an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling). Although it is not as common, a similar problem of incompatibility may happen between the blood types (A, B, O, AB) of the mother and baby in the following situations:
Mother's Blood Type O A B
Baby's Blood Type A or B B A
In a first pregnancy, Rh sensitization is not likely. Usually it only becomes a problem in a future pregnancy with another Rh positive baby. During that pregnancy, the mother's antibodies cross the placenta to fight the Rh positive cells in the baby's body. As the antibodies destroy the red blood cells, the baby can become sick. This is called erythroblastosis fetalis during pregnancy. In the newborn, the condition is called hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Generally HDFN can be caused by:
1. Fetal-maternal hemorrhage because of:
Abdominal injury, abortion, Stillbirth, ruptures in the placenta during pregnancy
Invasive prenatal diagnosis e.g. amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling
Ante-partum haemorrhage
Ectopic pregnancy
2. Therapeutic blood transfusion. ABO blood group system and the D antigen of the Rh blood group system typing are routine prior to transfusion.
3. If the there is ABO incompatibility especially when the women of blood type is O. This leads to the production of IgM anti-A and IgM anti-B antibodies early in life. On rare occasions, IgG antibodies are produced. Then IgG antibodies can cross the placenta and damages the fetus erythrocytes.
Diagnosis of HDFN
Because anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and hydrops fetalis can occur with other diseases and conditions, the accurate diagnosis of HDFN depends on determining if there is a blood group or blood type incompatibility.
1. Prenatal testing
• To detect the presence of any IgG antibody that could cause HDFN in order to identify, monitor, and treat the infant as soon as possible.
• To determine which women are candidates for RhIg in order to prevent the production of anti-D.
• Maternal antibody titer is a good indicator of severity of HDFN.
• Ultrasound - to detect organ enlargement or fluid buildup in the fetus. Ultrasound is used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.
• Amniocentesis - to measure the amount of bilirubin in the amniotic fluid..
• Sampling of some of the blood from the fetal umbilical cord during pregnancy to check for antibodies, bilirubin, and anemia in the fetus.
2. Father testing
• Investigative tests on the father depend on which maternal antibodies are present. Mother has anti-D ABO and Rh typing with anti-D, -C, -E, -c,-e to determine probable Rh genotype to predict the chance the fetus has of being Rh positive and affected by HDFN;
• Test for weak D if initial Rh typing appears to be D-negative. For D positive fathers, the probable Rh genotype can be determined using serologic tests, i.e., DCEce typing to determine if the father is probably homozygous or heterozygous for D.
• Other maternal clinically significant antibodies Phenotype father for the corresponding antigen and its antithetical antigen (e.g., K and k)
3. Molecular Genotyping -
• Molecular methods exist for typing Rh (RHD and RHCE), Kell (K & k), Duffy (Fya & Fyb), and Kidd (Jka & Jkb) loci. In prenatal testing programs, molecular typing can determine the Rh type of the mother, father, and fetus and may be done if the mother has anti-D or another antibody known to cause HDFN. DNA methods are typically used in these circumstances:
For women who type as weak D in serologic tests, to determine the Rh genotype of the mother to identify if she is partial D or weak D;
For women who have made anti-D, to determine the Rh genotype of the father to see if fetal monitoring is needed;
For women who have made anti-D, to determine the Rh type of the fetus if the father is heterozygous for RhD or unavailable for testing.
Fetal blood typing can be done using fetal DNA from cells obtained by amniocentesis or by testing cell-free, fetal-derived DNA present in maternal plasma at 5 weeks gestation and later.
• In the case of a mother with anti-D and a father who is D positive using serologic methods, molecular typing can determine the father's RHD heterozygosity or homozygosity. If the father is homozygous for the RHD allele, all of his offspring will be Rh positive, negating the need for fetal D testing, but indicating that the fetus should be monitored for HDFN. If the father is heterozygous for RHD, the Rh type of the fetus should be determined to see if HDFN is possible.
4. Postnatal testing
Once a baby is born, diagnostic tests for HDFN may include the following:
• Testing of the baby's umbilical cord blood for blood group, Rh factor, red blood cell count, and antibodies
ABO blood group system (anti-A and anti-B)
Rhesus system (Rhesus D, E, e ,C and antibody combinations (ie anti-Rhc and anti-RhE antibodies occurring together) - can be severe
Kell system (anti-Kell , anti-K 1 antibodies – common and also anti-K 2 ,anti-K 3 and anti-K 4 antibodies - rare
Other blood group antibodies (Kidd, Lewis, Duffy, MN, P and others).
Fetal blood (or umbilical cord blood)
• The direct Coombs test is used to confirm that the fetus or neonate has an immune mediated hemolytic anemia.
• Full blood count - the hemoglobin level and platelet count are important
• Peripheral blood morphology shows increased reticulocytes. Erythroblasts (also known as nucleated red blood cells) occur in moderate and severe disease
• Biochemistry tests for jaundice: Bilirubin (total and indirect)
Maternal blood
• The Acid elution technique of Kleihauer-Betke test or flow cytometry on a postnatal maternal blood sample can confirm that fetal blood has passed into the maternal circulation and can also be used to estimate the amount of fetal blood that has passed into the maternal circulation.
• The indirect Coombs test is used to screen blood from antenatal women for IgG antibodies that may pass through the placenta and cause hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Treatment for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn:
Once HDFN is diagnosed, treatment may be needed. Specific treatment for hemolytic disease of the newborn will be determined based on: Baby's gestational age, overall health, and medical history, extent and expectations of the disease, baby's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Antenatal (During pregnancy), treatment for HDFN may include:
• Serial Ultrasound and Doppler examinations- to detect signs of fetal anemia such as increased blood flow velocities and monitor hydrops fetalis
• Quantitative analysis of maternal anti-RhD antibodies - an increasing level is a sign of fetal Rh disease
• Intrauterine blood transfusion
This is done by placing a needle through the mother's uterus and into the abdominal cavity of the fetus or directly into the vein in the umbilical cord.
Intraperitoneal transfusion - blood transfused into fetal abdomen
Intravascular transfusion - blood transfused into fetal umbilical vein
• Early delivery (usually after about 36 wks gestation)
If the fetus has mature lungs, labor and delivery may be induced to prevent worsening of HDN.
Postnatal (After birth), treatment may include:
• Blood transfusions (for severe anemia)
• Intravenous fluids (for low blood pressure)
• Help for respiratory distress using oxygen or a mechanical breathing machine
• Phototherapy: Intensive phototherapy has also been used to treat moderate and severe HDFN and decrease the need for exchange transfusion. The newborn is placed under a "blue light" which chemically alters the bilirubin in the surface capillaries to a harmless substance.
• Exchange transfusion to replace the baby's damaged blood with fresh blood:
The exchange transfusion helps increase the red blood cell count and lower the levels of bilirubin. An exchange transfusion is done by alternating giving and withdrawing blood in small amounts through a vein or artery.
• Human Serum Albumin: Human serum albumin can also be transfused, either separately or as part of an exchange transfusion in place of FFP. Albumin binds unconjugated bilirubin, thus preventing its deposition in the fat-rich brain cells. Albumin must be used judiciously, because it can aggravate congestive heart failure.
Prevention of hemolytic disease of the newborn:
Determine Rh status of the mother
As part of routine prenatal or antenatal care, the blood type of the mother (ABO and Rh) is determined by a blood test. A test for the presence of atypical antibodies in the mother's serum is also performed.
If the mother is not sensitized, reduce the risk of future sensitization
To find out whether a pregnant Rh D-negative mother has been sensitized to the Rh D antigen, an indirect Coombs test is done. If anti-D is not found in the mother's serum, it is likely that she has not been sensitized to the Rh D antigen. The risk of future sensitization can be greatly reduced by giving all unsensitized mothers anti-D Ig, which "mops up" any fetal RBCs that may have leaked into the maternal circulation, reducing the risk of first-time exposure to the D antigen.
Usually, Rh D-negative mothers given a drug called Rh immunoglobulin (RhIg), also known as RhoGAM. This is a specially developed blood product that can prevent Rh negative mother's antibodies from being able to react to Rh positive cells. This anti-D Ig is given at about 28 weeks gestation, which is about the time when fetal RBCs start to express the D antigen, and mothers receive another dose at about 34 weeks, a few weeks before labor begins during which the risk of feto-maternal hemorrhage is high. A final dose of anti-D Ig is given after the baby has been delivered within 72 hours.
If the mother is sensitized, determine whether the fetus is at risk and monitor accordingly
Once the presence of maternal anti-D has been confirmed, the next step is to determine whether the fetal RBCs are a target, i.e., confirm the Rh status of the fetus. If the father is homozygous for the D allele (D/D), the fetus will be D positive. If however the father is heterozygous (D/d), there is a 50:50 chance that the fetus is D positive, and the only way to know the blood type for sure is to test a sample of fetal cells taken from the amniotic fluid or umbilical cord.
If the fetus is Rh D-positive, the pregnancy is carefully monitored for signs of HDN. Monitoring includes regular ultrasound scans of the fetus and monitoring of the amount of anti-D in the mother's serum. Active hemolysis is indicated by a rise in anti-D. If a fetal blood test confirms fetal anemia, depending upon its severity, a blood transfusion can be done in utero to replace the lysed fetal RBCs.
The future
RhIG remains the treatment of choice for the prevention of HDFN. Its use, prophylactically, has dramatically reduced the incidence of HDFN, particularly severe cases that were responsible for stillbirth and neonatal death. However, there is still an unmet need for patients who are already sensitized, where RhIG is no longer effective. If patient does become sensitized, clinicians have a battery of diagnostic tools to follow these pregnancies. But procedures, such as amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusions, still carry a level of risk.
A number of new approaches look promising for the future. One such approach is the regulation of the maternal immune system, whereby a therapeutic vaccine could be used to down-regulate the immune system in sensitized patients, which potentially will stop production of anti-D antibodies. In that scenario, intrauterine transfusions would not be necessary.
Furthermore, Molecular methods exist for typing Rh (RHD and RHCE), Kell (K & k), Duffy (Fya & Fyb), and Kidd (Jka & Jkb) loci. In prenatal testing programs, molecular typing can determine the Rh type of the mother, father, and fetus and may be done if the mother has anti-D or another antibody known to cause HDFN. Fetal blood typing can be done using free fetal DNA from cells obtained by amniocentesis or by testing cell-free, fetal-derived DNA present in maternal plasma at 5 weeks gestation and later.
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Cabot Oil & Gas GHG Goals 2014
Company | Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation |
Filer | Walden Asset Management |
Year | 2014 |
Sector | Oil and Gas |
Subject(s) | Energy Efficiency (industrial); Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Renewables |
Resolved Clause Summary | Quantitative goals for reducing GHG emissions |
Status | Withdrawn; Company will address |
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board of Directors of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation adopt quantitative goals, based on current technologies, for reducing total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the company's operations; and that the company report to shareholders by fall 2014, on its plans to achieve these goals. Such a report will omit proprietary information and be prepared at reasonable cost.
Supporting Statement
In September 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world's leading scientific authority on climate change, released its fifth assessment report concluding that human-caused "warming of the climate system is unequivocal," with many of the impacts of warming already "unprecedented over decades to millennia."
In order to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, the IPCC estimates that a 50 percent reduction in GHG emissions globally is needed by 2050 (relative to 1990 levels).
To mitigate the impacts of climate change, more than 40 national and 20 sub-national government jurisdictions have either implemented or are considering independent carbon pricing mechanisms. In May 2013, President Obama outlined an action plan to address climate change. This comes on the heels of new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, which set new targets for automotive fuel efficiency, and the development of low carbon fuel standards which will prompt development of a new generation of fuels that will be economically and environmentally more sustainable. In short, increased regulation of GHG emissions is underway.
We believe setting GHG emission reduction targets driven by process changes and efficiency gains is good for the bottom line.
• A study of 386 U.S. companies in the S&P 500 by CDP found that 79% of companies "earn a higher return on their carbon reduction investments than on their overall corporate capital investments," and that energy efficiency improvements earned an average return on investment of 196%, with an average payback period between two and three years.
• Furthermore, CDP reports: "High GHG emitting companies that set absolute emissions reduction targets achieved reductions double the rate of those without targets with 10% higher firm-wide profitability."
While most S&P 500 companies, including industry peers like Apache and Chevron, have set GHG emission reduction targets, our company lags behind.
We recommend the company consider a range of initiatives, including alternative fuels, capital investment and renewable energy procurement to meet its GHG reduction goal. These approaches can result in benefits, including: reduced regulatory risk related to GHG emissions; reduced financial risk by decreasing volatility of energy prices; and reduction of overall expenditure on energy.
We believe it is vitally important for companies to measure and manage their GHG emissions and their impact on climate change. Creating clear-cut goals will help our company to significantly reduce our carbon footprint by implementing a disciplined business strategy to cut emissions from our operations.


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SAN FRANCISCO - ValueAct Capital, a large activist investment firm that's been pushing for changes at Microsoft, is heartened by the appointment of company veteran Satya Nadella to run the software giant.
ValueAct founder and CEO Jeff Ubben said Nadella's focus on software and enterprise customers, rather than individuals, gels with the investment firm's view of Microsoft's future.
"He's a software guy, which we like. He's an enterprise guy, which we like," Ubben said in an interview at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet conference in San Francisco on Tuesday.
While ValueAct is considered an activist firm, it typically works closely behind the scenes with company management over long periods to change strategies. Ubben suggested on Tuesday that this will be the approach with Microsoft too.
"It was not apparent that Microsoft needed a hardcore turnaround expert," Ubben said. "There are too many products with long road maps that need to be developed."
Ubben expects Nadella to work closely with Microsoft Chairman John Thompson and CFO Amy Hood to run the company in a more shareholder-friendly way. Mason Morfit, president of ValueAct, is on Microsoft's board and his first board meeting as a director is coming up soon.
Ubben did say that it is not clear whether the Xbox business belongs within Microsoft, even though the gaming platform is valuable.
The ValueAct chief also said that Microsoft's acquisition of mobile handset maker Nokia will add "heft" to the overall company's device business through its large supply chain.
However, that may ultimately make the device business more valuable as a separate company, not as part of Microsoft, Ubben added.


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- Mike Phair, a former Bears assistant and Bucs scout, will work with D-Line Coach Joe Cullen
- Former NFL player Carlos Polk will assist Special Teams Coordinator Kevin O'Dea
- Lovie Smith's coaching staff is now complete, three weeks after Smith took over the Bucs' helm
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2014 staff came together quickly under Smith, with its final two components added on Friday: Mike Phair, assistant defensive line coach, and Carlos Polk, assistant special teams coach. Phair will work with Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen while Polk will assist Special Teams Coordinator Kevin O'Dea.
Phair joins the Buccaneers after three seasons working with the defensive line in Chicago (2011-13), the first two under Smith. While with the Bears, Phair coached Pro Bowlers Julius Pepper (2011, 2012) and Henry Melton (2012). Prior to joining Smith's staff in Chicago, Phair spent six seasons with Seattle, three as a coach (2008-10) and three as an area scout (2005-07), working with the team during their 2005 NFC Championship season.
Before joining the Seahawks, Phair spent three seasons as a college scout for the Buccaneers (2002-04), including working with the team during its Super Bowl XXVII championship season. Phair also had college coaching experience with Arizona State (1999-2000) and Tiffin University (2001) before joining the NFL. Phair played collegiately at Arizona State (1990-91), after beginning his career with Mesa Community College (1988-89), where he was an all-conference linebacker.
Smith was named the Buccaneers' 10th head coach on January 2. In the three weeks since, he quickly put together the following coaching staff:
Lovie Smith | Head Coach |
Leslie Frazier | Defensive Coordinator |
Jeff Tedford | Offensive Coordinator |
Kevin O'Dea | Special Teams Coordinator |
Marcus Arroyo | Quarterbacks Coach |
Dave Borgonzi | Defensive Quality Control Coach |
Gill Byrd | Cornerbacks Coach |
Joe Cullen | Defensive Line Coach |
Jon Embree | Tight Ends Coach |
Andrew Hayes-Stoker | Wide Receivers Coach |
Dave Kennedy | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
Larry Marmie | Senior Defensive Assistant |
Hardy Nickerson | Linebackers Coach |
Mike Phair | Assistant Defensive Line Coach |
Carlos Polk | Assistant Special Teams Coach |
Mikal Smith | Safeties coach |
Tim Spencer | Running Backs Coach |
Ben Steele | Offensive Quality Control Coach |
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The future sucks yet again in sci-fi actioner "The Gene Generation." The feature debut for writer-helmer Pearry Reginald Teo, who attracted some fan notice with prior shorts, stars Bai Ling as a kick-fighting professional assassin pulled into intrigue involving DNA manipulation technologies run amuck.
The future sucks yet again in sci-fi actioner "The Gene Generation." The feature debut for writer-helmer Pearry Reginald Teo, who attracted some fan notice with prior shorts, stars Bai Ling as a kick-fighting professional assassin pulled into intrigue involving DNA manipulation technologies run amuck. Looking good on a modest budget, the pic offers more eye candy than story involvement, and the dystopian setting has a familiar B-movie feel. Still, it moves fast and will divert fantasy buffs in home formats.
Prologue has Faye Dunaway as a scientist whose breakthrough discovery can cure disease and heal wounds in seconds — but it also leads to disastrous genetic mutations that soon claim her and myriad others. (Thus, after a couple minutes, the veteran thesp becomes a disembodied voice issuing from a slithering mass of wormy tentacles.) Anyone who can gets the hell outta Olympia, leaving it the usual sci-fi urban slum of punky strippers and criminal types. It's the job of nail-tough Michelle (Ling) to off DNA hackers who steal other people's identities (while infecting them with the worm-making stuff) in order to get an exit visa. When her ne'er-do-well brother (Parry Shen) steals a "transcoder" of unknown significance, both sibs are soon up to their necks in peril. Alec Newman plays a surviving do-gooder scientist who also also serves as narrator and the heroine's potential love interest. This is the kind of sci-fi movie whose atmosphere could be described as "Mad Max Goes to a Rave": There's lots of black leather, spandex, tattoos, hair gel, goth-flavored electronica, sneering, public urination/regurgitation, sudden violence and a surly dwarf or two. CGI and greenscreen f/x are decent, though most of the action is of the more cost-efficient, arse-whuppin' kind, with Ling proving quite the lean, mean, acrobatic killing machine. (However, it's a bit much when she simply waves her arms around to instantaneously snuff three guys holding her at gunpoint.) Dialogue tends toward the banal, and while the characters, as written, don't require much subtlety, Daniel Zacapa delivers a little too much bang for the buck as a loan-shark king who is not to be trifled with — we can tell from his constant, screamy tantrums. Ultimately, "The Gene Generation" is forgettable in narrative terms. But Teo imbues it with some energy and a nice eye, with all visual design contribs making the most of a purported $2.5 million budget. He's got a future, albeit hopefully one with better material and funding.The Gene Generation
An Ascension Pictures, Middle Link Inc. presentation of a Keith Collea production. Produced by Collea. Executive producer, Zhang Chao Seng, Zhang Pingli, Collea. Co-producer, Cherelle George, Kim H. Winther. Directed by Pearry Reginald Teo. Screenplay, Teo, Keith Collea, based on the comicbook "The DNA Hacker Files" by Teo.
Camera (color, Sony HD), Anthony G. Nakonechnyj; editor, Carmelo Casalenuovo; music, Scott Glasgow; production designer, Brian Ollman; art director, Rosie Sanders; set decorator, Kurt Meisenbach; costume designer, Glen Gregory Krah; sound, Douglas Schulman, Lisa Pinero-Amses; sound designer, Lisa K. Fowle; stunt supervisor, Jeff Imada; assistant directors, Kim H. Winther, Heather Wusterbarth; casting, Scott David. Reviewed at Another Hole in the Head, San Francisco, June 5, 2008. Running time: 95 MIN.
Bai Ling, Alec Newman, Parry Shen, Faye Dunaway, Robert David Hall, Michael Shamus Wiles, Ethan Cohn, Daniel Zacapa.


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Gorki Aguila, a Cuban punk rock musician and founder of the punk band Porno Para Ricardo, was violently arrested yesterday by Cuban State Security as he was about to release their newest album, El Maleconazo. Once again, the dictatorship of the Castro brothers shows the world what its "reforms" are all about.
Capitol Hill Cubans has the report:
Punk Rocker Gorki Aguila Violently Arrested
Punk rocker Gorki Aguila, founder of the famed band Porno Para Ricardo, was violently arrested today as he planned to unveil his new album, "Maleconazo Ahora," referring to the massive 1994 protests in Havana's waterfront promenade.
Gorki was planning to unveil his new album tonight at his home, accompanied by an exhibit courtesy of graphic artist El Sexto.Two police cars and two motorcycles were waiting for him as he left his girlfriend's home. They threw him up against the car and drove him away.Here's a video from Gorki's new album:


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Prudential Financial's $29 billion deal for the acquisition of automaker General Motors' pension obligations has opened a new window of opportunities for other retirement solutions providers such as MetLife, AIG and Manulife. (See Prudential Signs Agreement With General Motors For Pension Obligations)
Companies in the U.S. face a shortfall in retirement funds as the Russell 1000 Index of large U.S. companies revealed a $435 billion gap between pension liabilities and assets. [1] With an expected rise in life expectancy and retirement age, this gap is set to further increase in the current market environment, encouraging companies to follow the example set by GM. (See Good Times Ahead For Retirement Solutions Providers)
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As U.S. Treasury yields approach a record low amid growing concerns about the European sovereign debt crisis, [2] employers will be tempted to offload pension obligations, but will be wary of the upfront costs involved.
GM, according to the terms of its deal with Prudential, will contribute $3.5 to $4.5 billion in cash to help fund the pension plan. Companies looking to follow the GM model will have to fund the plan as well as contribute an additional 15% of their assets as premium to the insurance company chosen to cover the pension. Insurance companies too will have to be prudent in pricing as the size of such deals is huge, and they will only get one bite of the apple. Ford Motors has already rejected the idea of offloading its obligations to a third party.
The lucrative offer of derisking pension plans, particularly in the current market conditions, will have many takers, in our view. Timken Co., an Ohio-based anti-friction bearings manufacturer, has $3.1 billion in liabilities and $2.6 billion in assets and is currently in talks with Prudential about annuitizing its pensions. We believe that the GM deal will act as an ice-breaker and will encourage other companies in the U.S. to opt for third parties to handle their pensions.
We have a price estimate of $55.24 on Prudential's stock, about 20% above the current market price. You can gauge the impact of a change in annuity sales by modifying the above forecast.
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We are looking to invite one more full-time, junior-level developer to join our growing team.
Heart Imaging Technologies has been a leader in the integration of web technologies and medical imaging by focusing on web applications for use by physicians. To be more specific, a PACS system and online viewer. If you're not familiar with medical imaging, a simplified description could be "an online photoshop for your x-rays". This can over-simplify things, as our product extends well beyond X-Rays into many other types of medical imaging, including but not limited to some which people may be familiar with, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound (US), and Computed Tomography ("CAT" scan).
Our products are used by multiple clinics and hospitals across the country and around the globe, ranging from smaller private practices to large research institutions, a few examples being Duke University, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell as well as various installations in Brazil, Germany, Australia, and South Korea. We also host a cloud model and have had users from nearly all continents.
Job Description
Even with our large presence, we are still a small team where everyone can wear many hats. As a developer, you will deal with many different areas of the code and many different stages in the development process. In addition, there is exposure to networking, hardware and OS setup, and pretty much everything involved in building and running a web server that hosts our web apps. Also, there is a great requirement for initiative, the initiative to seek out and learn being in some ways the most important.
For new hires, the initial goal will be to learn the system. Part of the responsibilities include fixing outstanding issues and bugs, as well as offering technical support to our customers. Being a small company, one will hold responsibilities quickly, but there's always someone available to help.
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Crane Pumps & Systems is a world-class manufacturer of pumps, accessories, and services. Crane Pumps & Systems provides solutions for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Military market segments. Crane Pumps & Systems is a recognized leader in meeting the ever changing needs of today's worldwide marketplace.
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About Us
The diversity of our product lines and the breadth of the markets we serve are unique strengths of Crane Pumps & Systems (CP&S) that work for the benefit of our customers. Drawing upon more than a century of hydraulics engineering experience in the design and refinement of pumping equipment, CP&S is well positioned to meet the ever evolving needs of today's worldwide marketplace. Similarly, our technical specialists are able to provide expert applications assistance in evaluating service conditions and specifying the most cost efficient and cost effective pumping solutions.
Wherever there is a need for fluid handling equipment chances are you will find a CP&S brand pump. From the sump in your basement to municipal sewage treatment, from the boiler room in a high rise building to a marine pier...in processing plants, power generating stations , paper mills, construction sites, utility maintenance fleets and even in farm fields...CP&S products are hard at work.
Few, if any, manufacturers can match the variety of designs and configurations offered by CP&S. Our products run the gamut from end suction centrifugals and solids handling pumps to regenerative turbine and split case pumps. All CP&S brand products share these common characteristics: quality, reliability and value.
Quality is evident in our products from design through manufacturing, sales and service. Our engineering professionals utilize powerful, modern technologies in the design, prototyping and testing of new and refined equipment. Emphasis on focused manufacturing centers and processes improves both quality and on-time delivery performance. Our continuous quality improvement system further enhances the durability and reliability of our products. With more than 1,000 stocking distributors and in excess of 50 exclusive representatives supported by factory applications and technical experts, CP&S customers are assured of receiving the right pump where and when they need it.
Over 60 Years of Pump Experience
Backed by 150 Years of Crane Excellence in Engineered Manufacturing
Crane Pumps and Systems began in 1946 as "The Piqua Machine and Manufacturing Company". The original products were 56 Frame Fractional HP A.C. electric motors, used primarily in Oil Burning Furnaces. The three founders, Roy Speigle, President, Odus Treon, Vice-President and Beatrice Avey, Secretary / Treasurer came from Lear Avia, Inc., a Bill Lear Company.
From their experience making motors that could withstand wet conditions for aircraft, the founders were able to develop a pump which would no longer require a long shaft, meaning the motor could actually be submerged. In 1948 the original Submersible 1/3 Horsepower, 1 1/4 Discharge Sump Pump was developed and put on the market.
In 1953 the company bought "The National Waterlift Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan and moved it to Piqua. It had a line of Shallow Well and Deep Well piston-type water pumps. Then in 1963 Roper Industries of Commerce,Georgia purchased the Piqua Machine and Manufacturing Company.
Miss Avey had retired by this time (October of 1963). Mr. Speigle retired in August of 1965 and passed away in November of 1980. Mr. Treon retired in August of 1980 and passed away in October of 1981.
In 1968 Roper Industries purchased Cornell Manufacturing Company in Portland, Oregon. The trade name "ENPO-Cornell Pump Company" was set up to sell Piqua Machine and Manufacturing Company pumps along with Cornell Manufacturing Company products in all states except the 13 western states. Cornell Manufacturing would do likewise with our products in the 13 western states.
In 1971 Piqua Machine and Manufacturing Company entered into an agreement with Mengin, a French pump manufacturer, to adapt and market their cutter pump ends on our submersible motors and dry pit frames.
In 1976 Roper Industries purchased all assets and rights to the Crown Self-Priming Pumps from Construction Machinery Company (CMC) of Waterloo, Iowa and moved it into the Piqua plant.
In 1981 the agreement with Cornell Manufacturing Company was discontinued and the company name became ENPO Pump Company. (ENPO stood for "Engineered Power", the trademark of the Piqua Machine and Manufacturing Company.)
In 1986 The Harbour Group from St. Louis, Missouri purchased ENPO Pump Company from Roper Industries. The Harbour Group owned two Prosser Industries, Inc. plants at this time (one in Anaheim, California and one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and moved them to the Piqua plant in 1988. These products consisted of the Sellers line and the Prosser Dewatering pumps. The company name was changed to Prosser-Enpo Pump Company in 1987.
In 1990 the company name was changed to Burks Pumps Company as a result of the Harbour Group-owned Burks Pumps in Decatur, Illinois being put under the leadership of the President of the Piqua facility. Later in 1990, Harbour bought Barnes Pump Company in Mansfield, Ohio, then moved it to Piqua in 1991. A sales office remained in Mansfield which is still in operation today.
In 1992 Harbour Group purchased AMW Industries in Arkansas which manufactured the Aermotor and Weinman pump product lines. In December 1993 Harbour sold a business to and purchased a business from GSW in Canada. The facility in Arkansas and the "water systems" business was sold. The "water systems" business consisted of the Aermotor product lines from Arkansas and some of our products that were being manufactured in Decatur, Illinois. In conjunction with this sale was our purchase of Barnes Pumps Canada from GSW which we operate today as a stand alone company.
In conjunction with this transaction was a two-way move of product lines. The "water systems" business from Decatur, Illinois was moved to GSW's newly acquired Arkansas facility. The Weinman product line, which we retained and was being manufactured in Arkansas, was split up and moved to our Piqua and Decatur facilities.
In 1993 Crane Corporation bought Burks Pumps, Inc. The name was changed to Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc.
In October of 1995 Crane bought Process Systems and which was sold to Ruthman Engineering along with Deming Vertical Turbine pumps in 2007. Sellers Cleaning Systems was also divested in 2008 to Cloud Company.