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You did it.For over six months, huge numbers of us have been pressuring Shell to stay out of the Arctic. Well this morning, company bosses announced they were scrapping their oil drilling programme for this year. It's a huge victory for people power.We started six months ago in New Zealand, when Lucy Lawless climbed and occupied Shell's Noble Discoverer rig, as it started its long journey up to drill in the Arctic. As Lucy said, "six activists went up, but 133,000 came down".But that was only the beginning.As thousands of you spread the word of the unparalleled insanity that is Arctic drilling, more and more people became involved.When Penelope Cruz, Sir Paul McCartney and One Direction joined the growing voices calling out for Arctic protection it was obvious that this movement was going to keep growing.And today together we've landed a major victory.As one of the world's biggest oil companies, Shell was set to lead the pack and spark the Arctic oil rush. But a few hours ago they admitted defeat for 2012.With the eyes of two million people on them, Shell executives knew that any mistakes would be noticed. And today they admitted yet another one. A special dome which was designed to clean up after a spill has been damaged. That means the end of the project for this year.By shining a light in the far frozen corners of this planet, together we've helped keep risky oil drilling out of the Arctic - for this year.The significance of Shell stopping oil drilling is hard to overestimate. After sinking five billion dollars into its failing programme, other oil giants are now questioning the logic of Arctic drilling. Only a few days ago, the Norwegian company Statoil said it was going to wait and see how Shell gets on in the Arctic.Well today's news makes it totally clear: Shell's Arctic misadventure is an expensive and risky mistake.Thank you to the thousands of volunteers around the world on high streets, petrol stations, universities and places of work who've shown what a movement can do.This is a huge step forward in our campaign, but we need to build on it to make sure we keep the Arctic protected from all oil drillers, for good.If you're one of the two million who've joined the campaign to save the Arctic - today is a time to celebrate what you've achieved against one of the most powerful corporations on the planet. If you're not, please join now to make the movement even stronger: savethearctic.org
Photo: © Uggi Kaldan / Greenpeace
A keen ornithologist who has worked on many Greenpeace issues, Ben is head of the Arctic oil campaign. He lives in London and watches a lot of Arsenal matches.
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(Unregistered) AlexandraCardenas says:
Y que pasara con el año que viene? Seguiremos luchando por que dejen el artico empaz!
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(Unregistered) porulises says:
Bueno una buena ! Gracias Greenpeace por mantenernos alertas y unidos !!! Felicitaciones
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(Unregistered) Kivvaq says:
HE is definitely in control, Amen? Time immoral, the ocean has been our garden n will continue to be as long as Inupiaqs occupy the land. Thank the mi...
HE is definitely in control, Amen? Time immoral, the ocean has been our garden n will continue to be as long as Inupiaqs occupy the land. Thank the mighty ONE who is in control.........kisimi JESUS
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(Unregistered) greenlove1 says:
parabens greenpeace sabia q vcs iam conseguir continue assim q vai ter um futuro melhor
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(Unregistered) Andy Belgium says:
Ok, but they had to move because of the ice. What did greenpeace do? With 2 million signatures, we need to have a ban forever bot only just for 2012. ...
Ok, but they had to move because of the ice. What did greenpeace do? With 2 million signatures, we need to have a ban forever bot only just for 2012. For the moment I think this is a poor result...
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(Unregistered) luluj says:
The drilling wasn't stopped because of signatures, it was stopped because of the ice floe. Taking credit for Mother Nature's works? That'...
The drilling wasn't stopped because of signatures, it was stopped because of the ice floe. Taking credit for Mother Nature's works? That's a little egotistical.
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(Unregistered) amconline says:
Congratulations ! This is a great victory upon petrol threat ! Let's show we want things to change, let's change our way to travel ! Let's try electric cars ! Otherwise the problem'll remain...
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(Unregistered) mikesteven says:
The government shut down drilling for this year. It had nothing to do with Greenpeace so why are you claiming credit for something you didn't do?
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Do you people not realise that all that is happening by "damaging" the environment is that it makes it less habitable for humans, but more s...
Do you people not realise that all that is happening by "damaging" the environment is that it makes it less habitable for humans, but more so for other organisms. It doesn't actually harm the environment, it just changes it. The real problem is overpopulation. If we went back to 2 billion people on the planet we would all have enough food and oil companies wouldn't need to expand as there would be no demand for it. So actually, it is the people who think it is ok for those who can't afford the money, to have as many children as they like because it is their human right. If we all lived within our means, there would be no need for Greenpeace.
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Middle Eastern dips, such as hummus, once seemed exotic, but now they're familiar old friends. Tahini is readily available at health food stores and supermarkets.
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The Journal reports that the company's vice president of mobile, Yoon Bu-hyun, has stated that the company's first flexible OLED phone will roll out some time in quarter four of this year. The bendable screen is itself apparently made by LG Display, and the phone release will be a culmination of a long period of R&D by the company.
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Corporate Radio Gasps for Air as Record Labels Come for Blood
Corporate radio and mainstream record labels have long enjoyed a seemingly symbiotic relationship that serves their mutual interests in the music industry–making money. Labels provide stations nationwide with the records of up-and-coming artists, and radio stations turn those artists, like Britney Spears and John Mayer, into mega-stars–or so they say. With the demise of payola in the 1960s, a record label's only real option to get music heard was to send shipments of records to stations–free of charge–and hope they got the word out. This arrangement bred some conflict between big radio and big labels, but since radio was the dominant medium with substantial promotional value, labels just "cut their losses" on the free samples, and the thought of pay-to-play went by the wayside.
Until now.
Instead of payola, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is telling big radio to "pay up"–and things are getting ugly. The power-struggle is coming to a head as a bill called the "Performance Rights Act" makes its way through Congress. Originally introduced in 2007, the Performance Rights Act stalled. But today, it's back with a vengeance, and seeks to close a "loophole" in the Copyright Act of 1976 that exempts radio from paying "performers" of songs for airtime-play. Corporate radio already pays royalties to the songwriter and the copyright holder (typically the label).
The push to close the loophole comes with the cry that the performers of songs aren't getting their fair share for their work or their contribution to radio's success, and thus they have recruited big-bad players like the RIAA to force radio to pay them. The argument goes something like this: performers claim the 16 billion in profits corporate radio claims annually is the direct result of the talent and music provided by performers that draw listener ears to the radio. (Under most bigger contracts, performers usually miss out on the copyright holder and songwriter dough already forked over.) Without the performer, they say, it's just dead air-time. Radio counterclaims: exposure to 230 million pairs of ears every week is what makes artists what they are. That exposure leads to nearly 2 billion in annual profits in album, ticket, and merchandise sales. Performers owe their careers to radio.
So who is right?
It's worth mentioning that other entertainment mediums–cable, Internet sites, YouTube, and satellite radio–already pay performers for playing their music. Even corporate radio stations that "stream" music onto their websites have to pay up. In addition, the United States is one of only five countries that refuses to pay performers for radio-play, joining Rwanda, Iran, North Korea, and China. Not exactly cozy company. That also means that when American hits are played abroad, the performer gets nothing–why should they pay us if we won't pay them?
The sad reality seems to be that performers may once again be dwarfed by corporate giants struggling for power–even if the likes of Billy Corgan and Sheryl Crow have been to Capitol Hill on their behalf. Conveniently, pro-royalty advocates gloss over the fact that the new royalty imposed on radio stations would actually be split between the artist, or artists, and the label itself. With a rapid decline in record sales (when was the last time you bought a CD?) due to technological advances, labels might really be seeking to line their pockets with corporate radio money. No wonder they're fighting so hard–makes you wonder what "loophole" the Act really closes.
So what does this mean for radio?
Predictably, the National Association of Broadcasters has struck back at the RIAA, introducing its own resolution currently gaining support in Congress: The Local Radio Freedom Act. The Act, of course, does away with performance royalties that would take big bucks from radio. But so what? Radio arguably has been in a steady decline as the dominant music medium since people figured out how to download songs. MTV, file-sharing, MySpace, YouTube, satellite radio, and iTunes are slowly choking corporate radio stations, sucking savvy listeners to more user-driven outlets. This could be just another bucket of water on an already dwindling fire.
The Performance Rights Act also begs a bigger question about whether laws are adequately dealing with new technology that provides exposure to artists at a pace clearly more rapid than legislative action. The royalties system is arguably a mess, largely unenforceable in new media, and unregulated in many instances. (Even yours truly mysteriously gets an iTunes "royalty" check every week for records released eight years ago that somehow appear on the site. Don't look a gift horse?) The fight is starting to look more like dwindling giants slugging it out for the last of what they have left than a serious legislative effort to pay the creative minds behind those great, free tunes you hear on the radio–if you ever actually tune in.
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Great post. This is a really interesting issue that will continue to make headlines.
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Tara Reid reportedly had a big outburst when she recently went into an All Saints clothing store in Los Angeles to buy an outfit for Coachella. According to those who saw the actress at the store, Reid "demanded a discount" from employees "because of her fame."
When Reid didn't get what she wanted, The New York Post's insiders claims she "began to scream at [the employees] and was escorted out." "She seemed drunk," one of the sources says.
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State's Nuclear Power Industry On Brink Of Extinction As PG&E Mulls Shutting Diablo CanyonFacing increasing concerns over earthquakes, a boom in alternative energy production and a tough regulatory environment, PG&E may let its license to operate California's last nuclear power plant at Diablo Canyon expire in 2025.
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Rollmop Herrings
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Clean fish and remove back bones.
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Put salt into the pint of water, and soak fish in this brine for about 3 hours.
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Remove, and roll each fish or fillet round the chopped shallot.
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text: Renovating the Periwinkle Inn Casey Noble shares her latest tips and techniques for renovating the Periwinkle Inn in Cape May, NJ. Tags New Jersey United States North America Hotel Impossible 1. The Headboard Has It In a guest room, just as in a bedroom, the bed is the piece of furniture that is naturally poised to create the biggest impact, and set the tone for the entire room. However, purchasing a bed can cost a pretty penny, so a smart way to save a little money is to use only a headboard, instead of buying an entire bed. When paired with a mattress and boxspring on a standard frame (or base), a headboard can make just as much of an impression, regardless of style. Just be sure, if your headboard doesn't have legs, to hang it securely on the wall, with a French cleat or something similar. (That's not as fancy as it sounds.) Using only a headboard can work with any aesthetic, and there are so many options for sourcing: furniture retailers often sell headboards separately, old screens or doors can be turned sideways for a DIY approach, or a custom piece can be ordered from an upholsterer, which is what I did at the Periwinkle Inn. Use the money you save on the bed to buy yourself some champagne to toast your super smart spending. 2. Don't Forget Your Ceiling The ceiling is, after all, the fifth wall in your room. Why is it so often forgotten? It shouldn't be! It's such a big element in every room, and addressing it will immediately take your space from normal to custom, complete, and design-savvy. It's as simple as a coat of paint, either solid in a similar color as your walls, or using a stencil or painter's tape to create a pattern, like the stripes in The Periwinkle guest room. Or, if you're even more industrious - and I love it - consider adding applied molding with a nail gun, 12" in from the outside edge of your ceiling, or hang wall paper only on the ceiling. (This is a smart way to include a more expensive wallpaper in your space without having to buy it for all four vertical walls. You only have to buy enough for one.) Regardless of the material or design, any element added to your ceiling will create interest and add architectural value to your room. So find a step stool and get up there! 3. Custom Cabinetry - Or Not? Custom millwork, or built-in, wood-frame cabinetry can be very costly. So if you have existing standard built-ins that are in good shape, but you want an upgrade, talk to a carpenter about adding on to the existing pieces, instead of replacing them. This can create a look that is custom, without the custom price tag. In The Periwinkle kitchenette, there was a big gap between the top of the cabinets and the ceiling because the height of those standard cabinets wasn't enough to fill the space and still be at a level guests could reach. However, in order to stay on budget, I knew I couldn't replace them. Instead, I used the cabinets that were there, and simply added open shelves above them. That wood was then painted to match the color of the existing cabinets, so it all appeared to be part of one installation. And a lot more expensive than it actually was.


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Fans of "The Matrix" movie trilogy have actively debated the movie's finer plot points, contradictions and twists since the first film's release in 1999. The science-fiction film -- which is set in a post-apocalyptic landscape where machines have enslaved humanity and keep them trapped inside a computer simulation of the world as we know it -- deals heavily in philosophy, religion and free will, all of which are concepts open to much theorizing and debate.
Zion Isn't Real
One theory gained footing among fans after the release of the third Matrix film, "The Matrix: Revolutions." Toward the end of this third installment, the film's protagonist, Neo, uses telekinetic powers to destroy enemy machines. He had been able to use such powers whenever he was inside the matrix, but he was not supposed to have any powers in the so-called real world. One explanation for his sudden ability to blow things up with his mind in reality is that he never left the matrix at all: the city of Zion, the base of the human resistance to the machines, is not the real world but just another layer of the matrix, which the machines designed to keep those who escape the primary matrix under control. This theory legitimizes Neo's ability to use telekinesis in what is supposed to be the real world, since it's just another computer program he can manipulate.
The Architect
The theory of the architect is a bit more complicated. In the second film, Neo meets the creator of the matrix, who explains that it is actually the second version of the matrix. The first was made too perfect and the human subjects within it felt something was off. This version, the architect explains, is deliberately flawed and offers certain subjects the choice to leave it. In short, Neo, Morpheus, Trinity and the other humans who have "escaped" the matrix were allowed to do so by the machines, which have already destroyed five previous "saviors" by offering them a choice: allow Zion to be destroyed but the current savior can rebuild it, or continue their resistance, crash the matrix, and destroy all of humanity still living inside it. A common and simple rebuttal to this entire theory is that the Architect is deliberately misleading Neo to shake his faith in himself and the prophecy.
Neo is a Program
Tying in to some degree with the Architect theory is the idea that Neo himself is at least partially a computer program. As "The One" who is prophesied to save humanity from the machines, Neo was born into the matrix with the ability to change it. In this theory, Neo is thought to be a creation of the Architect as a means of securing his control loop. Neo is designed to learn about, understand, and update the matrix, and then allow the humanity in himself to die and reboot the system, thereby continuing its power over the humans trapped inside. Proponents of this theory argue that since Neo is himself part machine, he can communicate with and destroy the machines both inside and outside the matrix, explaining his real-world abilities in the third movie.
It Isn't Supposed to Make Sense
While fans of The Matrix trilogy are quick to analyze and explain away problems in the movies, detractors are just as ready to argue that the trilogy's creators, the Wachowski brothers, had no grand scheme involving philosophical and religious allegories in the films and that they abandoned any philosophical leanings for better action sequences in the two sequels. The film borrows many of its main themes from Platonic philosophy: the plot of the first movie is a modernized version of The Allegory of the Cave, which suggests that there is a world beyond what we know, and that the objects we observe are mere shadows of their true selves. Neo's storyline, the Chosen One who must sacrifice himself to save humanity, has obvious parallels in Christianity. By the third film, however, Neo is blasting machines away with his mind and while it's entertaining to watch, it's not exactly Jesus-level miracles and doesn't seem to fit with the first film's mythology or science, which makes sense if there was never an overarching plot and the Wachowskis made it all up as they went.


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In the social sciences, quantitative research refers to the systematic empirical investigation of quantitative properties and phenomena and their relationships. The objective of quantitative research is to develop and employ mathematical models, theories and/or hypotheses pertaining to phenomena...
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Analytical chemistry
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A reagent
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Standard solution
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Equivalence point
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A pH indicator is a halochromic chemical compound that is added in small amounts to a solution so that the pH of the solution can be determined visually. Hence a pH indicator is a chemical detector for hydronium ions...
. There are however many different types of titrations (see below).
Many methods can be used to indicate the endpoint of a reaction; titrations often use visual indicators (the reactant mixture changes color). In simple acid-base titration
Acid-base titration
An acid-base titration is the determination of the concentration of an acid or base by exactly neutralizing the acid/base with an acid or base of known concentration. This allows for quantitative analysis of the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution...
s a pH indicator may be used, such as phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein is a chemical compound with the formula C20H14O4 and is often written as "HIn" or "phph" in shorthand notation. Often used in titrations, it turns colorless in acidic solutions and pink in basic solutions...
, which becomes pink when a certain pH (about 8.2) is reached or exceeded. Another example is methyl orange
Methyl orange
Methyl orange is a pH indicator frequently used in titrations.It is often used in titrations because of its clear colour change. Because it changes colour at the pH of a mid-strength acid, it is usually used in titrations for acids...
, which is red in acids and yellow in alkali solutions.
Not every titration requires an indicator. In some cases, either the reactants or the products are strongly colored and can serve as the "indicator". For example, a redox titration
Redox titration
Redox titration is a type of titration based on a redox reaction between the analyte and titrant.Redox titration may involve the use of a redox indicator and/or a potentiometer.-Example:...
 using potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate is the inorganic chemical compound with the formula KMnO4. It is a salt consisting of K+ and MnO4- ions. Formerly known as permanganate of potash or Condy's crystals, it is a strong oxidizing agent...
 (pink/purple) as the titrant does not require an indicator. When the titrant is reduced, it turns colorless. After the equivalence point, there is excess titrant present. The equivalence point is identified from the first faint persisting pink color (due to an excess of permanganate) in the solution being titrated.
Due to the logarithmic nature of the pH curve, the transitions are, in general, extremely sharp; and, thus, a single drop of titrant just before the endpoint can change the pH significantly-leading to an immediate colour change in the indicator. There is a slight difference between the change in indicator color and the actual equivalence point of the titration. This error is referred to as an indicator error, and it is indeterminate.
History and etymology
The word "titration" comes from the Latin word titulus, meaning inscription or title. The French word titre, also from this origin, means rank. Titration, by definition, is the determination of rank or concentration of a solution with respect to water with a pH of 7 (which is the pH of pure H2O under standard conditions).
The origins of volumetric analysis are in late-18th-century French chemistry. Francois Antoine Henri Descroizilles developed the first burette (which looked more like a graduated cylinder) in 1791. Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac was a French chemist and physicist. He is known mostly for two laws related to gases, and for his work on alcohol-water mixtures, which led to the degrees Gay-Lussac used to measure alcoholic beverages in many countries.- Biography :Gay-Lussac was born at...
 developed an improved version of the burette that included a side arm, and coined the terms "pipette
A pipette is a laboratory instrument used to transport a measured volume of liquid.-Use and variations:Pipettes are commonly used in molecular biology as well as medical tests...
" and "burette
A burette is a vertical cylindrical piece of laboratory glassware with a volumetric graduation on its full length and a precision tap, or stopcock, on the bottom. It is used to dispense known amounts of a liquid reagent in experiments for which such precision is necessary, such as a titration...
" in an 1824 paper on the standardization of indigo solutions. A major breakthrough in the methodology and popularization of volumetric analysis was due to Karl Friedrich Mohr
Karl Friedrich Mohr
Karl Friedrich Mohr was a German chemist famous for his early statement of the principle of the conservation of energy. Ammonium iron sulfate, 2Fe2.6H2O, is named Mohr's salt after him.-Life:Mohr was born in 1806 into the family of a prosperous druggist in Koblenz...
, who redesigned the burette by placing a clamp and a tip at the bottom, and wrote the first textbook on the topic, Lehrbuch der chemisch-analytischen Titrirmethode (Textbook of analytical-chemical titration methods), published in 1855.
Preparing a sample for titration
In a titration, both titrant and analyte are required to be in a liquid (solution) form. If the sample is not a liquid or solution, the samples must be dissolved. If the analyte is very concentrated in the sample, it might be useful to dilute the sample.
Although the vast majority of titrations are carried out in aqueous solution, other solvents such as glacial acetic acid
Acetic acid
Acetic acid, CH3COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic acid that gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell. It is a weak acid, in that it is only a partially dissociated acid in an aqueous solution...
 or ethanol
Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a powerful psychoactive drug and one of the oldest recreational drugs. It is best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and thermometers...
 (in petrochemistry
Petrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies the transformation of crude oil and natural gas into useful products and raw materials.- External links :* *...
) are used for special purposes.
A measured amount of the sample can be given in the flask and then be dissolved or diluted. The mathematical result of the titration can be calculated directly with the measured amount. Sometimes the sample is dissolved or diluted beforehand, and a measured amount of the solution is used for titration. In this case the dissolving or diluting must be done accurately with a known coefficient
In mathematics, a coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some term of an expression ; it is usually a number, but in any case does not involve any variables of the expression...
 because the mathematical result of the titration must be multiplied with this factor.
Many titrations require buffering to maintain a certain pH
In chemistry, pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. It approximates but is not equal to p[H], the negative logarithm of the molar concentration of dissolved hydronium ions ; a low pH indicates a high concentration of hydronium ions, while a high pH indicates a low concentration...
 for the reaction. Therefore, buffer solution
Buffer solution
A buffer solution is an aqueous solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. It has the property that the pH of the solution changes very little when a small amount of strong acid or base is added to it. Buffer solutions are used as a...
s are added to the reactant solution in the flask to maintain the pH of the solution.
Some titrations require "masking" of a certain ion. This can be necessary when two reactants in the sample would react with the titrant and only one of them must be analysed, or when the reaction would be disturbed or inhibited by this ion. In this case another solution is added to the sample, which "masks" the unwanted ion (for instance by a weak binding with it or even forming a solid insoluble substance with it).
Some redox
Redox describes all chemical reactions in which atoms have their oxidation number changed....
 reactions may require heating the solution with the sample and titration while the solution is still hot, in order to increase the reaction rate
Reaction rate
The reaction rate or rate of reaction for a reactant or product in a particular reaction is intuitively defined as how fast a reaction takes place...
. For instance, the oxidation of certain oxalate solutions requires heating the solution to approximately 60 degrees in order to maintain a reasonable rate of reaction.


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Streamlined offerings from new adult anime titles
A long anime series of 24-26 episodes will typically change gears halfway through with brand new theme songs, a new story arc and a fresh set of characters. But this spring's crop sees five titles buck this trend, in a move that has surprised the industry. Cyzo News reports that "Fate/Zero," "Medaka Box," "Kimi to Boku 2," "Jormungand" and "Hirono no Kaera" all have lengthened story arcs and will be keeping the same theme tune throughout the season. This effectively slims down the merchandising package for the season. Sales of DVDs, singles and figurines make up a significant part of the earnings for anime shows, and the move is seen as a reflection of economic hard times in otaku industries.
The ostensible reason is that anime creators want more time to develop story lines, rather than being forced to come up with fresh ideas every three months (the time needed to air a set of 12-13 episodes). But the real reason may be that while merchandise sales are still strong, the numbers of hardcore fans willing to buy up an entire collection of CD, DVD, and character models is dwindling. The slimline package is a way of enticing fans to splurge on the full set of merchandise instead of picking and choosing.
Japan's falling birth rate means that anime aimed at adults (broadcast late at night) has enjoyed huge popularity in recent years among those in their 20s to 30s. During the 1980s, as the number of children fell, the number of kidults hungry for sexier, gorier anime rose. In the latter part of the noughties the number of fans willing to purchase anime merchandise aimed at adults increased. However, unlike hadcore fans, they opt to purchase only the merchandise that appeals to them. In fact, otaku culture is no longer the preserve of the hardcore nerd. According to Sankei, a recent study by Yano Research Institute showed that one in four Japanese identified themselves as otaku.
Dentsu advertising agency now considers the market so significant that they will be setting up a branch dedicated to studying otaku spending habits. Nevertheless, Cyzo's article states that last year these otaku were spending less, so watch for the anime industry to keep looking for creative ways to keep the cash flow going.


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After a year of inactivity we are back in business! Quest For Humour is back in business and is being developed after a years inactivity!
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text: 16 Indicted In Colorado ID Theft Ring With 100+ Victims Five Suspects Still At Large 10:17 AM, Nov 21, 2011 colorado | theft | arrest | police | indictments Share Article Show Caption Hide Caption Previous Next Sixteen people have been indicted by a grand jury on 168 counts, after law enforcement discovered that the group was responsible for a statewide identity theft ring that victimized over a hundred individuals and businesses across Colorado.Matthew Mccluskey, 47, Brittany Cox, 21, Matthew Leman, 30, Jennifer Spade, 41, Lauren Ciparro, 19, Johnnie Main, 20, Carla Cominiello, 30, Michael Dicino, 28, Teresa Kidlow, 35, and Michael Relic, 42, were arrested earlier this week and are being held on bonds ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Defendant Laura Fritz, 26, will be issued a summons to appear in court.The indictment states that police found out about the crimes when Fritz walked into the Lakewood Police Department in January saying she knew about two ID theft rings.Defendants Robert Turner, 46, Alyse Shank, 19, William Joseph Roberts, 45, Jennifer Putman, 28 and Roy B. Frank, 36, remain at large. The Arapahoe County District Attorneys Office and local law enforcement agencies are seeking the publics help in locating the five remaining defendants.Shirley Christmon, a Westminster resident, is one of the victims named, and said she found out when her bank called her."My bank called and told me, 'We've got some charges on your account, and we want to know did you make those?' I said, "No, I didn't make any of these.'"According to the indictment, the group would steal people's personal and financial information and then put the information on fake IDs and forged checks. They would then use the fake documents at businesses and banks across the Front Range.This indictment is the accumulation of many months of investigation by numerous law enforcement agencies across the state, said Chief Deputy District Attorney Cheryl Rowles-Stokes, Chief of the District Attorneys Office Economic Crimes Unit. Hundreds, if not thousands, of man hours were devoted to the eradication of this identity theft ring for the protection of not only the businesses and citizens of Arapahoe County, but the businesses and citizens of our state as wellThe defendants were discovered and captured as a result of a collaborative effort of the Arapahoe County District Attorneys Office Economic Crimes Unit, the Aurora Police Department, the Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office, the United States Postal Inspection Service of Denver, Parker Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, the Arvada Police Department and the Lafayette Police Department, Rowles-Stokes said.This 168-count grand jury indictment has brought an end to a prolific criminal enterprise, said Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates. Thanks to the diligent and effective efforts of investigators from a number of law enforcement agencies, and the work of the Arapahoe County District Attorneys Office, the defendants named in the indictment are no longer free to prey on communities throughout the state. Share Article A Share A A A Share Article


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At Paulson & Nace, PLLC, our team of Washington, DC medical malpractice attorneys represents clients throughout the District of Columbia in a wide range of medical malpractice cases. Senior partner Barry Nace's cases have produced many groundbreaking decisions as well as millions of dollars in awards for his clients, including the two highest medical malpractice verdicts in the DC, area. When your family is suffering because of a negligent medical professional, our family wants to hear your story.
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At Paulson & Nace, our DC medical malpractice attorneys work with families who have been victimized by negligent or incompetent healthcare providers, or who have been injured because of defective or faulty medical products. Though we handle all serious medical malpractice claims, our clients commonly come to us with claims involving:
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Where did you go?
However, what I didn't see is any emails from my comments. I thought you people had been pretty quiet! I'm not sure what the problem is, though. I've asked Blogger to send me the comments in my email, so I can reply and let you know I appreciate your thoughts. I have allowed cookies on my computer, to help Blogger fulfill my request. I have searched the ever-interesting Spam Quarantine file, and there are no comments from the blog. If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd be glad to try them. In the meantime, though, thanks for your comments, and I'm working on replying.
In knitting news, my daughters are very impressed with my knitting. So much so, in fact, that the second child has offered her "boy friend" (ahem) a pair of thrummed mittens for Valentine's Day. Yes, she did, and I'm pleased she likes hers. I'm flattered, in fact. I'm .... busy. So we had a little talk about appropriateness in offering gifts, and perhaps clearing it by the worker bee (moi) first, before promising the time of my hands. And after this useful talk, she added, "He likes green."
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- Mouse said...
Oh god.. my blog did this from time to time until I switched to WordPress. I actually had to switch emails on WP so that it would work because my bellsouth email address started bouncing all of my comments as spam. I hope you get it sorted out.. At least blogger finally offered the "email my comments" option.. I had to switch over to Haloscan and pay them when I was still on Blogger.
(is that purple stuff in the photo angora? mmmm.. purple bunny fluff..) - 12:37 PM
- Julie said...
Oh the offspring just don't understand that we can't just pop the handknits out in an instant. But it is a compliment of the highest kind that your daughter offered your handknits to her boyfriend (just how old is she?).
p.s. It won't stop when she gets older, you know ;-) - 1:02 PM
- Liz said...
How kind of her to make such a nice offer to her friend. ;)
Or rather, how kind of you to indulge them both!
Those mittens look awesome. Can I have the next pair (just kidding!)? - 2:00 PM
- TheAmpuT said...
comments and blogger...I just gave up and started commenting back in my own comments. It was driving me insane.
I cracked up that the lecture ended up with a color request. Sounds like the lectures at my house LOL. - 12:09 AM
- AR said...
You're so sweet!! I still owe someone's girlfriend a pair of legwarmers.
Kids! lol - 8:25 AM
- Dave said...
Methinks it's time said offspring learns to weild the needles herself. :-)
- Carrie K said...
Aw. Isn't it nice when they volunteer your time? Green is a nice color. ;)
Is the comment thing working again? Blogger was eating sites last week. Lovely. - 2:01 PM
- Rachel said...
That's pretty funny about your daughter C...it does seem to be the highest compliment to a knitter though...good luck finishing those up in time!
- lobstah said...
LOL, that is awfully nice of you to still make the mittens!
Hmm...now I will have to explore blogger...I had no idea you could have comments forwarded to email! - 5:34 PM
- AJ said...
Oh this made me laugh out loud! I love the things your kids say and do.
Reminds me of a story my niece told me. She had just bought herself some wonderful bath and body stuff - not a financially easy thing at the time. She walked in the bathroom to find that her daughter (maybe 3 at the time) had poured it all in the toilet and was absorbed with stirring it around with the toilet brush. Laura screamed, "What are you doing?" and her daughter said, "I'm makin' pancakes." Laura then went to great lengths to describe why it was not a good thing to do and when she finished and thought she'd gotten through, her daughter looked at her and said...
"Uh huh. I'm makin' pancakes."
- Jennifer said...
I got so fed up with blogger, I headed over to typepad, and have been very happy. Just sayin'
She has a boyfriend? And you have to knit said mittens? Sheesh. - 9:57 PM


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Property contracts: protecting the contract
A practice note on the issues to consider when drafting and negotiating a provision in a property sale contract to protect the buyer's interest in the contract between exchange and completion.
In most instances, the sale contract does not need to deal with the possibility that the buyer may register the contract. The note gives examples of situations where specific contractual provisions might be appropriate.
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Smitfraud Is Spreading and Capable of Infecting Files
Smitfraud Is Already Among Panda Software's Top 10 Currently Detected Malicious Codes - by the Online Anti-Malware Solution Panda ActiveScan ( www.activescan.com )
GLENDALE, Calif., June 9 -- PandaLabs has reported the appearance of Smitfraud, a new spyware program that stands out because it infects system files, affecting its functioning.
This malicious application is downloaded to the computer through another spyware program known as CWS.YEXE, which is included in a large number of underground web pages. As well as dropping other malware like Smitfraud on the computer, it also installs other malicious applications.
When reaching computers, Smitfraud installs an antispyware application named PSGuard. It also creates several files. One of these files is called oleadm32.dll which is a copy of the system file wininet.dll. This file is infected with a virus named W32/Smitfraud.A, and it will try to replace the original file when the computer is restarted. Another of the files this spyware creates on the system is called wp.bmp and is an image that simulates a blue screen of death that appears when an error occurs in Windows operating systems. This image shows a text that informs the user that the computer is infected by a spyware program called Smitfraud.c, and recommends scanning the computer with a program that can fix the problem.
When users run PSGuard, the malware (Smitfraud.c) will be detected. However, to remove it from the PC, user must buy and register this antispyware tool.
According to Luis Corrons, director of PandaLabs, "This spyware is quite unusual in the way it operates. In fact, it is the second known program of this type capable of infecting files. Nevertheless, its real objective is to trick users for financial gain. Today's creators of malware are motivated solely by money, and have no hesitation in using any tactic in order to achieve their aims. For this reason users should keep their guard up at all times."
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Hall of Fame '09 nominees half-right, half-lame
September 22nd, 2008, 3:52 pm by BEN WENER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERHall of Fame newsflash: Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Neil Diamond, Genesis, the Cure, Hall & Oates, Rush, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, the Steve Miller Band, Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Roxy Music, KISS, the Spinners, Luther Vandross, Chicago, Linda Ronstadt, Yes and Jimmy Buffett are the nominees for the 2009 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it was announced today.
Actually, that's not entirely accurate.
Metallica, Run-D.M.C., Iggy Pop's old band and guitar-whiz Jeff Beck -- they are indeed up for the, um, honor.
But all the others ... well, you'd think they'd all qualify somehow, wouldn't you? Such a big pool (and it's getting bigger all the time) would at least make voting for the final five interesting. Know what else would make it more interesting? Not limiting it to five.
Yet, pathetically, the majority (someone say all?) of the names that follow Beck's in my opening litany have never made it to the nominating list.
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Based in part on the Leaf electric car, the Nissan eNV200 Concept converts the company's not-yet-released small commercial van to all-electric power.
To covert the NV200 van, Nissan borrowed heavily from its groundbreaking Leaf. The eNV200 uses the Leaf's 24-kW-h battery pack and 80-kW, 107-horsepower, 207-lb-ft AC synchronous electric motor and single-speed reduction gearbox to drive the front wheels. Nissan claims it will have a driving range similar to the Leaf's, though given the van's larger size and weight and less aerodynamic form, that will be difficult.
That's not to say that Nissan has fitted a new drivetrain and called it a day. The company has also modified the front end of the standard NV200 with a covered charging port similar to the Leaf's, and dressed it up with the Leaf's blue Nissan badge and Leaf-like headlights. Inside, the eNV200 features a new dash with an EV-specific gauge cluster with features like remaining range and other telematics. The center stack features a large touch-screen display designed to mimic a tablet computer such as the iPad.
The eNV200 Concept is, for now, a "potential mass production vehicle." Nissan's already begun real-world testing with a prototype, placing it in the hands of the Japan Post Service and FedEx's London operations to gain feedback. While the van hasn't been confirmed for production, Nissan has made a strong commitment to increasing its EV portfolio, and with competition from Ford's Transit Connect EV prototype, we expect the eNV200 to find its way to the market in the near future.


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Between his trip to Europe last week and his travels to Africa next week, President Obama is doing a lot of gift exchanges with foreign leaders.
In the past, he has gotten mixed reviews. Four years ago, he was panned for giving the queen of England an iPod. Other presents have gone over better. But the president does not personally select these gifts — a staffer does.
And there's a well-kept secret at the White House: When Obama wants to choose a gift himself for someone in his inner circle, he sets a very high bar.
Last November, Valerie Jarrett, one of the president's closest friends and advisers, had a birthday. The president's gift to her? Two historic documents that now hang in a large frame on the wall in her West Wing office — situated almost exactly above the Oval Office.
The documents reflect half a century of progress on women's rights. "One is a petition for suffrage signed in 1866," Jarrett says. The other is "a resolution by Congress adopting the 19th Amendment, which gives, of course, women the right to vote in 1919."
As Jarrett notes, it took "over 50 years … from the time of the original petition to the time of the resolution."
"I think the president's message with me is that … sometimes change takes time, and that many of the people who signed the original petition may not have made it across the finish line, but that you just have to keep at it," Jarrett says. "So I look at it every morning when I come in, and I remind myself about why we're here."
"What Makes You Tick"
People at the White House often see each other more than they see their families. It occasionally feels like a war zone. So co-workers forge tight bonds. And in some cases, those bonds extend all the way to the president.
"He really has a knack in giving a present that shows that he really knows who you are, what makes you tick," says Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who used to be White House chief of staff.
Lew's father was born in Poland and came to the United States through Ellis Island. That has always shaped Lew's worldview.
"I've had a little statue of the Great Hall of Ellis Island on my desk for decades," Lew says. "My son, when he was in elementary school, brought it back from a school trip."
Last August, Lew walked into the Oval Office, and the president had a birthday gift for him: a Frisbee-size green metal disk, mounted on a wooden plaque. It now sits on Lew's desk at Treasury.
"This is a copper ornamental rosette that originally hung in the Great Hall at Ellis Island," Lew explains. "And when Ellis Island was renovated, apparently they couldn't fit all of the rosettes back, and this became available, and it's something the president gave to me as a birthday gift."
To procure gifts like these takes research, money and, well, it doesn't hurt to be the president of the United States, Jarrett says.
"I said, 'Well, my goodness, how on earth did you get this?' And he said, 'Presidents have the ability to get things,' " she says. "So his gift-giving has improved with office."
But some of his closest aides also describe gifts that require more thought than clout.
Jon Favreau, who was Obama's head speechwriter, says "probably the most meaningful gift was when I left the White House, he framed the first page of three of the speeches we worked on together that the two of us really enjoyed the most."
These were not his most high-profile speeches. They were moments only Favreau and Obama shared an appreciation for.
To Tie It All Together …
For people who aren't as close to the president, there are standard fallback gifts. Several outgoing Cabinet members got a key to the White House Cabinet Room. Another standby is a candid photo of the departing staffer with the president.
Then there's former press secretary Robert Gibbs, who received his departure gift on national television. Gibbs delivered his final press briefing on the day Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down in 2011.
"Obviously, Gibbs' departure is not the biggest one today," Obama said after walking into the White House briefing room unannounced.
He was holding a large picture frame. Inside the frame was a necktie.
To understand the significance of the tie, you need to rewind the clock to 2004.
"I don't think I'm revealing a state secret," Gibbs recalls. "We didn't really think much of his taste in ties."
Obama was about to give one of the most important speeches of his career — a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Adviser David Axelrod, no fashion icon himself, decided that Obama's tie was hideous.
"And Axelrod grabs the tie that I was about to put on," Gibbs recalls, "and says, 'He can wear this one.' And I said, 'No, he can't. I'm about to wear that one.' And he says, 'No, you're not wearing this one — he's wearing this one.' "
Obama said he wanted to wear his own tie. The final decision went to Michelle Obama.
And when the future president gave his iconic speech, it was with Gibbs' tie around his neck.
Gibbs never knew what happened to the tie — until that day in the White House briefing room, seven years later.
"He has not said anything about this tie all these years," Obama said. "But I have to tell you that I know there's a simmering resentment that he never got it back."
The president handed Gibbs the tie, in a frame, with a photo of the 2004 DNC speech.
That's right. Even the president of the United States sometimes falls back on that old cliche gift — a necktie.


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There is still an eternity of time for the Saints and Drew Brees to work out a long term deal before Monday's 3pm deadline. While the Who Dat Nation is anxious, I would caution everyone not to get worked up for nothing.
The good news is that both sides want the deal to get done. The Saints have offered Brees $19.25 million per year. Brees wants $20.5 million. Where is the middle ground? That is what the Saints and Brees have to come up with. Teams are careful not to outbid themselves in scenario's such as this. New Orleans has exclusive negotiating rights with Brees at this point, why would they get into a bidding war with themselves.
The Saints have 4 days to work out a deal, and are a little more than a million dollars apart. That's chump change by NFL standards! If you are the Saints with time still in your favor would you come in with your best offer? The answer should be no. What you'll see here is monumental increases throughout the next few days to get that number closer to 20.5 million.
If you're Brees, you aren't accepting an offer when you still have sand in the hour glass. Why would you? The Saints know they're going to pay Drew Brees, and Brees knows in the end the Saints are going to win the contract war. How big of a victory is up to Brees. The Saints are trying to preserve the integrity of their roster, while Brees is trying to maximize his value. Contracts inevitably favor the employer when it's all said and done.
The Saints don't want Brees on a 1 year franchise tag tender for 2012. Brees doesn't want it either. That's all the more reason the deal should get done. It will be at the 11th hour, but the contract will be ironed out.
Monday will anxiety filled, but joyous relief comes at 3pm that afternoon.
What about the reports that Brees will not report to training camp if a deal is not done by Monday? Welcome to negotiating! Each side is doing their best in the final hours to get the other side to blink. Agents leak things to help their client. Those reports may be accurate and truthful, but you can bet it's a negotiating tactical move as the clock ticks faster and faster.
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This Deal Should Have Been Done Months Ago
It should have never gotten this far to the deadline, where Drew Brees is still unsigned. The man outplayed his contract right away, and is basically wanting his just due for what he's done. I know the Saints aren't in the best situation right now with the salary cap, but how could you not think it important to lock up THE best player in the history of your franchise? Drew's a stand up guy and it's never seemed to have been about the money, but I'm willing to bet that he believed the Saints wouldn't have stretched this deal out for so long. With the bountygate ordeal going on this offseason, it's time for some good news. I believe it's more so a matter of when, not if the deal gets done. However, this still leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Saints fans, particularly those who have stood behind the organization for years as I have, seeing many greats slip away because Benson & Co. doesn't want to show them the green. Pay him the money, give him the honor of retiring a Saint and let him bring us back to a few more Super Bowls before then.
yearly amount vs guarateed amount ?
I'm wondering how much of the problem is the yearly amount, or is it the "guaranteed" amount that is causing the hold up ?
I'm Not worried
What difference does it make as long as they agree to a deal. Another factor is what happens if Drew becomes injured and his contract is guaranteed for 75%, the Saints get the shaft in the long run.
more than just average yearly salary, its about the Guarantee
The issue isn't just the yearly salary, they're about 10mil off from each other when talking about guaranteed money, in the NFL, that's the only number that matters, the average per year doesn't really mean anything, so, they are further apart than you think and the Saints DO want Brees to play under the franchise tag b'c they get him for closer to 16mil and if he gets hurt they aren't out an extra 50mil b'c he doesn't have a long term contract. It's what all owners would prefer. It's why it was such a big deal that the arbitrator ruled that this was Bree's 2nd time franchised, not 1st, b'c the Saints would prefer to Franchise him again next year if it was only his 1st. I don't think the author of this article has read up on the details.
Rod in Sacramento
The deal will be done before the deadline. As a lifelong Saints fan. I was 12 years old when the Saints started play in 1967. I remember getting excited when they were winners in pre-season. Superbowl winners we are,because QB is the most important position on the team this must get done if in the near future we are to be Superbowl winners again and again. Just get it done. We had enough off season bad news. We need some really good news like Drew signing the 5 or 6 year deal.
Rod in Sacramento
Drew Brees in my opinion is the best QB in the league. I would not trade him for any other QB including the guy playing for Green Bay. From me,a Guidry in Sacramento,that happens to be Catholic, I am praying that this gets done soon. Let's all praythat it gets done soon. I listen to WWL over the internet. Thank God for that, so I can listen to Saints games that I don't get in 49er and Raider country.
Rod in Sacramento
That's Rod Guidry by the way for everyone reading. You know I can remember getting excited when as a kid of 12 years old when the Saints won 3 games their 1st year. Then they got to .500 wins. Then Playoffs. Then Playoff win, etc. Superbowl winner.If we are to win Superbowls soon, we need Drew Brees. As a Catholic in Sacramento, I go to Mass everyday and I am pray that the deal gets done very soon. Let's all us Christians pray that it gets done.
Come on Man
K, Come on man, it is the guaranteed money that is the issue. How did you miss that detail?
i don't care if your christians, everyone pray! haha
I agree Rod, we need Bree's, we also need all the help we can get, it doesn't matter if you're a christian, if you're a saints fan, pray to whoever works for ya! It's not a done deal yet like Kristian thinks, no offense Kristian
Prayers Answered Done Deal
Looks like all of our prayers paid off. We get to have Brees, and up and coming stars to lead us to another SB. I am looking forward to our 1st. game.
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Leung was involved in controversy in 1999 when, as Secretary for Justice, she refused to prosecute Sally Aw over the circulation fraud at The Standard. The Hong Kong Bar Association accused her of being "careless" in her handling of the case for failing to ensure that justice was seen to be done.[2] The Democratic Party and the Liberal Party[3] backed legal-sector legislator Margaret Ng's motion of no-confidence. However, during the Legislative Council vote, the Liberal Party objected to government lobbying. It accused the Tung administration of applying "back door" pressure on them to support Leung. The Liberals abstained in the vote, and party deputy chairman Ronald Arculli staged a walk-out.[4]
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- Pressuring the Court of Final Appeal to clarify its judgment on the right of abode issue; and
- Leung's private approach to Chief Justice Andrew Li before the application of clarification on judgment.
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- ^ Cliff Buddle (6 March 1999). "Bar takes swipe at Justice Secretary". The Standard. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ Cheung Chi-fai (7 February 1999). "Clamour grows for Leung to resign". The Standard. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ Chris Yeung (17 March 1999). "Liberal leader aghast at way Tung's team solicited votes". The Standard. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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I just use dish soap and water with a final alcohol rinse to help evaporate the water. After it's dry I'd use graphite powder (found in hardware stores) or run 1 to 3 hoppers full of any powder to lube the measure. Stay away from any kind of lube that's leave a sticky/oily film for obvious reasons.
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Something I learned. After cleaning and re-assembling everything. Wipe the plastic hopper down with a drier sheet. Next put a small amount of powdered graphite on a small brush and swish it inside the measure. Be sure to dump the measure several times, tap the sides and dump, repeat several times. The graphite is a dry lube and will help keep things moving smoothly. I does stain the plastic hopper a bit, but it's a good trade. Everything will operate very smooth. I clean mine with Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube.
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Stay away from any oil based lubricants. I had a brain fart one time and failed to adhere to that rule (why I reload with no distractions anymore). I didn't lose much powder, but I lost a couple of hours disassembling my powder measure and re-cleaning and lubricating everything after I discovered my ruh-roh. Powdered graphite (or moly works well too) and rubbing it down with a dryer sheet or swiffer on occasion to eliminate static electricity. I have a long brush I use to reach down inside it to push all the powder out of the rotor when I'm changing powders as well. All in all, it's a simple process and it is fairly maintenance free compared to most other things. |
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