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What makes the iPad such a great arcade gaming device is its bigger screen. Pick up something like the iCade and you even have a fully fledged arcade machine. Couple that with some classic games wrapped up in some of the best apps and you have an arcade experience like no other.
So which to download? Given the choice it tends to be a decision between a one off purchase or paying for individual games like you would in a traditional arcade. Either way, here is what we think are the best arcade games on the iPad right now.
Atari Greatest Hits
Atari has released an app for the iPhone and iPad that is packed to the gills with classic games from yesteryear. And while it was only available in New Zealand initially, it's now gone global. Atari's Greatest Hits promises to bring the best of retro gaming to iOS with 100 Classic Atari Games, including the hottest Arcade and 2600 titles from Atari.
The application features, through in-app purchases, 18 Classic Atari Arcade Games (including PONG), 92 Atari 2600 Games, and Bluetooth Multiplayer for head to head play on titles such as Warlords and more. Users get Missile Command for free to start them off, and are then expected to pay 99p for 25 separate packs. Those that want to buy all 100 games will be able to get the whole set for £9.99.
iTunes: Link
Price: Free (in app purchases)
Rating: 4/5
Pinball Arcade
Pinball Arcade isn't just a game. It's a mission. That mission is to recreate exact digital replicas of the greatest pinball machines of all time featuring those made by Bally, Williams, Stern and Gottlieb down to the bumper, flipper, sound effect and pixel. The app starts you off with three or four of these old school machines to enjoy and gives a brief history and tutorial on each one so that you know not only why each is significant in pinball history but how to play them like a pro.
The controls are simple enough. Swipe down on the lever to pull it back and release and then it's a matter of tapping the left or right hand side of the screen to activate the flippers on that particular side. Tapping at the top corners will nudge. Even if you're no pinball aficionado, it's something you'll enjoy. Read more
iTunes: Link
Price: 99p
Rating: 4.5/5
Radiant HD
You're a space ship from Earth sent to stop a horde of aliens moving left across the screen and then right across the screen moving down one line at a time as they do so on their way to destroy mankind. Sound familiar? Good, because that's really the fun of what Radiant is all about. It's a joining of Asteroids and Space Invaders brought ever so slightly closer to the modern day with the introduction of cash to collect, weapons to buy with it and a little dose of ironic humour with the use of cut scene communication to tell the story of the game.
While the plot part of things is totally superfluous, the added fire power is lots and lots of fun.There's over 100 levels, 10 boss fights, online leaderboards and all sorts of bits and pieces to unlock as well. It might not be a risky idea but it's certainly a solid download. Read More
iTunes: Link
Price: 69p
Rating: 3/5
Geometry Wars Touch
Ever since playing Ad Astra on the ZX Spectrum shoot-em-ups have been a firm favourite with Pocket-lint, and on seeing the Xbox Live favourite on the Apple tablet we think it'd make a great addition to your iPad arsenal - as long as you like shooting things that is. Instead of your Xbox controller you get two virtual sticks, which take the form of circles on either side of the screen these move depending on where you interact with the iPad surface - in effect leaving you to decide the most comfortable position to control the game.
New modes become unlockable as you play and there's even a new mode specially for all you crazy iPad kids that Xbox dudes didn't have, called Titans. Great fun and very colourful, this should give you some decent gaming action at a very reasonable £2.99. Read More
Market: iTunes
Price: £2.99
Classic arcade shooter R-Type is back and this time it's on the iPhone/iPod touch. Be prepared to suck your commute time dry as you try, once again, to steer your little ship from left to right destroying everything in your path in the process. For those who remember wasting a whole summer, autumn, winter and spring playing this game, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll be able to jump back in. And how quickly the memories come flooding back.
Of course, there are new elements to the game, three different control mechanisms, and the addition of online and offline leader boards to show your prowess. There are also three difficulty levels, allowing for either an endless supply of continues or none at all. As for those control mechanisms, there is a virtual D-Pad, a tilt and touch option, and the one that you'll be using most, just touch. Read More
iTunes: Link
Price: 69p
Rating: 4/5
Street Fighter IV
Forget grabbing this on the 3DS. You can pick up virtually the same game in two dimensions for the iPhone for just £2.99. For a meagre three pounds you get access to one of the best arcade-style fighting games ever made.
The lack of a physical controller does make the game fairly hard, but the touch input is so well done that it really is difficult to notice, unless you are going for complex combos. All the classic characters are there, as are the modes. You can even use the app to share fighter music as ringtones with friends.
iTunes: Link
Price: £2.99
Rating: 4/5
Namco Arcade
Namco Arcade is a selection of arcade titles from Namco from back in't day which number eight or nine or so and include PAC-LAND, PAC-MAN, Galaga, Rolling Thunder, Xevious, The Tower of Druaga, Phozon, and Motos. Frankly, most of these aren't actually much fun to play - contrary to rose-tinted memory, PAC-LAND is rubbish - but there are a couple of crackers which make this free app worth downloading.
The trick is that you get 10 free credits a day but after that it costs $0.99 per hit unless you buy them in stacks. The best advice is probably to play the game in moderation and have something else on the side to keep you going. As for the crackers, frankly, spy-shooter Rolling Thunder is genius and mercilessly hard and the other one that's tough to put down is, of course, Galaga, and the app is worth it for these two alone. Read more
iTunes: Link
Price: Free(ish)
Rating: 4/5
Although this game has been around a while, we're featuring it because it's recently had a revamp to make the most of the iPhone 4's display. Spirit involves controlling a, erm, spirit within a grid-type arena with the task of expelling a variety of meanies to another dimension. There are no guns or shooting in the game, Spirit's only defence being the ability to create holes in the fabric of the grid which suck the enemy out of existence. On completion you're transported to another grid where you'll face a new round of baddies - tougher and more numerous than before.
There are three different game modes: Classic, Extreme and Pulse. The first two are pretty self-explanatory, however with Pulse you can't create your own holes - instead you need to use various pulse markers floating around the arena which will create them for you. The more enemies downed in a single go, the more multipliers are created, which you can pick up in order to score big. The step-up between levels is just about right, and one particular nice touch is the seemingly random element to the levels, the enemies found on each being different every time you play. Read More
iTunes: Link
Price: 69p
Rating: 4/5
Capcom Arcade
Think of this like Namco Arcade, except with games put together by Capcom. Great stuff really as they were the other kings of the arcade back in the days when everyone thought they were in Tron. For the meagre price of, well, free, you get Street Fighter, Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Turbo, Final Fight, Ghouls and Ghosts and a load more.
We do tell a lie though, as the app isn't technically free. To download it is, but each game needs to be operated by coins. You can buy a pack of ten as an in-app purchase or purchase a game machine itself. It used to be that you got three free tokens a day to play with, but this has now gone. Still, despite the stinginess, it's a great little arcade app with decent controls to boot.
iTunes: Link
Price: Free (req in app purchases)
Rating: 3/5
Any other arcade classics we have missed? Let us know in the comments below ...


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In an effort to help carrot growers determine when to apply fungicides for cavity spot, University of California researchers are sorting out ways to quantify soilborne Pythium species that cause the disease.
Michael Davis, plant pathologist at the University of California, Davis, reported on his studies at the recent annual research symposium of the California Fresh Carrot Advisory Board at Bakersfield.
Cavity spot shows as depressed, irregular lesions across mature carrot tap roots, making them unmarketable. These begin as pinpoints that enlarge up to half an inch or larger in diameter as roots mature. The fungus likes cool soil temperatures, and also goes to alfalfa, blackeye beans, wheat, cotton, and tomatoes.
In the San Joaquin Valley, Davis explained, cavity spot is usually caused by Pythium sulcatum and P. violae, although two other related pathogens, P. ultimum and P. irregulare, can also contribute to the disease.
At the moment, there is no way to quantify populations — which would be a way to predict disease risk — of the first two species in the soil.
"If we could take soil samples and confidently say that the population of P. sulcatum and P. violae is low and cavity spot incidence is going to be low, that could be significant in how you manage this disease," said Davis.
In addition to reducing fungicide costs, this practice could limit the development of resistance to Ridomil and avoid the accumulation of Ridomil-degrading microorganisms in the soil.
This season, Davis is working with 20 carrot fields in Kern County to iron out procedures to detect the disease from soil samples.
Davis' project began with attempts to use a real-time DNA test with small samples of soil to learn the amount the two major pythium species, but distinguishing those from the other two continues to be difficult.
He said the test failed 25 percent to 30 percent of the time because of toxins and other compounds in soil samples, so it was discontinued.
Instead, he is now taking larger soil samples, which are more accurate indicators, and milling them for uniformity.
Davis then uses the traditional method of placing samples in large petri plates laced with antibiotics to kill off other soil microorganisms and extracts pythium for DNA identification to measure populations.
Meanwhile, Jim Farrar, associate professor of plant pathology at California State University, Fresno, is evaluating fungicides at his campus carrot nursery in another project supported by the board.
Farrar said late spring rains delayed harvest of the experiments with fungicides and phosphorous/phosphoric acid-based materials.
"The delay may have allowed late-season cavity spot infections and erased differences in treatments," he said.
But even with the delay in harvest, Quadris fungicide provided "an excellent level of cavity spot control."
"Quadris is an azoxystrobin fungicide and is currently labeled for rhizoctonia root rot on carrot, but not for cavity spot. Phosphorous/phosphoric acid-based materials do not appear promising for cavity spot," he said, although he added that the experiment might be worth repeating with hopefully normal harvest timing.
In a variety trial at the nursery, Farrar found a range of susceptibility to cavity spot. Among the ten varieties tested, Chactaw, Navajo, Legend, Apache, and Sun 255 had relatively higher disease incidence, while SixPak II, Chantenay Red Core, and Imperator had relatively lower disease incidence.
"Unfortunately, the least susceptible varieties are no longer commonly planted commercial varieties," he said.
Farrar also reported on fungicide studies of alternaria leaf blight of carrots. He observed performance of Reason, one of the Group 11 fungicides which also include Quadris, Cabrio, and Flint, on the disease.
"These are very specific in their mode of action, and they are very susceptible to fungi developing resistance to them, so they have to be managed very carefully with rotation with other chemicals."
Thus, he explained, when Group 11 fungicides are used for cavity spot, there is potential for developing resistance in an alternaria population.
He found Alternaria dauci, responsible for the blight, to be somewhat sensitive to high rates of Reason, but not to rates typically used (well below 10 ppm) in the field.
So, it doesn't appear there are problems from using Group 11 fungicides for cavity spot and also using them for alternaria leaf blight, said Farrar.
The board also heard from David Tricoli, supervisor of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Plant Transformation Facility at UC, Davis, on recent transgenic work on root-knot nematode resistance in carrots.
The Mi 1.2 gene of tomato has long been known for its resistance to the soilborne pest and was incorporated from wild tomato plants into commercial varieties.
Tricoli's operation plans to find 25 lines of carrots and once they are screened as suitable, the resistant gene will be inserted into them. The process uses a strain of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to carry the gene.
The project thus far has found five Imperator lines amenable to the gene transformation, Tricoli said.
Dave Woodruff, research coordinator for the board, noted the board has no plans to incorporate gene-splicing research into its program and the presentation was for informational purposes only.
Paul Gosselin, chief deputy director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, told the symposium this year will be "very significant" in new regulations for agricultural fumigants. New guidelines are expected to be in place in 2008.
CDPR has announced plans to place additional controls on pre-plant fumigants metam-sodium and metam-potassium, which break down into a volatile gas that may cause eye and respiratory irritation.
The reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOC), contributors to smog, is the key part of the department's four-point initiative to improve air quality.
Additional areas of focus are reformulating other pesticide products to reduce emissions and risks, promoting new, more environmentally friendly technologies, and developing strategic pest management partnerships in concert with industry.
Gosselin said the VOC issue is changing daily as the department pursues detailed talks with industry in development of new proposed restrictions for metam-sodium.
In crafting the new regulations, he said, they want to balance computer models and science-based research with the "real-world" experience that growers have accumulated in using fumigants over the years.


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Ella's Playful Paradise
Name: Ella
Location: Chicago Area
Room Size: 15' x 15'
With a stylish mom like Trina guiding the way, it's no surprise that both children and adults swoon over Ella's room. Trina and her nine year old daughter Ella worked collaboratively to design the room, which is inspired by Scandinavian design with splashes of color and elements of fun.
For Trina, the goal was not to make everything match perfectly. Her process began with pieces she and Ella loved and involved working together to narrow down and refine the options. She has successfully combined various styles of furniture and accessories with creative DIY enhancements and a touch of the unexpected to create a space you can't help but fall in love with.
How would you describe the look and feel of this room? I think this room is best described as modern meets pretty with a touch of whimsy. The feel is very cheery and playful and yet relaxing all at the same time.
What was the inspiration for this room? I'm always inspired by Scandinavian design, as it is the perfect palette for bright whites and mixing the old with the new, all the while keeping a simple aesthetic. However, since it is 9-year-old girl's room I wanted to be sure to add color and an element of fun and whimsy. I did so with the accent wall, which was inspired by one of Julia Kostreva's lovely journals.
What was your biggest indulgence? The biggest indulgence was actually the custom painting. I'm a terrible painter and I wanted the walls to look as perfect as possible.
What is your favorite piece or element? My favorite element is definitely the accent wall. I love the instant pop of happy it adds to the space. And right after that the Swing Chair and the gold desk lamp, which I'm tempted to steal for my office.
How did you work with your daughter to design her room? Ella had a few ideas of what she wanted in her room. She knew she wanted a pretty bed and a fun element in her room. We talked about colors and then I began to put together a pin board of ideas and inspiration. We would then sit down at the computer together and look at the inspiration and see what really stood out to her and what she didn't like. Once we had a real visual plan of what we both liked and could agree upon then we got started. As we were painting I would ask Ella how she wanted to paint her little desk nook and bathroom and she had a definite opinion. I had a different one but in the end I let her choose and it turned out better than my original idea. And there were definitely things Ella wasn't sure about but once the room was painted she was convinced that it was going to be a very fun room.
What was the biggest challenge decorating this room? The biggest challenge for me was working around the carpet. If I had no budget, the carpet, without a doubt, would have been ripped out and replaced with white painted wood floors (large planks to be exact).
If money were no object, what's your dream source? I really love the LAX series by Viash Studios, particularly the lb dresser.
What do your friends say about the room? The most common thing I hear is, "I want to move into Ella's room." And this is coming from kids and grown-ups alike. My friends really love that it is playful and girly and yet modern and grown up all at the same time.
Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child? I would just say that you don't have to have a "theme" to create a great space for children. For me, it's key to always add an element of fun (for us, it was the swing chair). And then I start by picking a few favorite colors and a few star pieces for the room and begin to build the room around that. I also like involving my kids. Creating a pinboard for the room is a great way to give the kids some visual ideas to inspire and choose from.
It's good to give your kids choices and let them make some decisions when it comes to designing their rooms, but the great thing is, you can pick the options they choose from. Not only do you still have a say in the look of the design but the child feels they are a part of the process and decision making. Kids' rooms should be fun, inspiring, care free and magical. Above all else, I always try to find a way to add an unexpected and fun element into a child's space.
The best thing to remember is, everything doesn't have to match. It just needs to flow. A well-designed room always tells a story, and each piece builds upon the other.
Source List:
- • Benjamin Moore : Orange Appeal (#124)
• Benjamin Moore : Pink Paradise (#003)
• Benjamin Moore : Chamomile (#397)
• Dots Sheets : The Land of Nod
• French Ring Sheets: Serena & Lily
• Quilt : Serena & Lily
• Bon Soir Pillowcases : Urban Outfitters
• Hanging Rattan Chair : Serena and Lily
• Desk chair : vintage and reupholstered
• Desk : vintage
• Nightstands : vintage find and refurnished by me
• Bed : Lillesand bed painted white from IKEA
• Dresser : MALM dresser from IKEA
• Mirror : IKEA
• Modern Clip Gold Desk Lamp : The Land of Nod
• Light : E27 Pendant Light: Design Within Reach
• Pirum Parum Pear Wall Art: By A Fine Little Day from The Land of Nod
• Circle & Triangle Garland : The Land of Nod
• Tassel Garland above dresser: Made by Trina, check out her tutorial her blog la la Lovely.
• Bin: Areaware from Shop Pretty Mommy
• Mog Cushion : Donna Wilson
• Lets Make a Song and Dance Print : Erin McIntyre for Donna Wilson
• Lucky Boy Sunday Kiki Doll : Huset-Shop
Thanks, Trina! See more on Trina's blog la la Lovely, including her post on Ella's Room. Check out the video of Ella's room here.
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US hockey GM Poile can't go to Sochi after injury
SOCHI, Russia (AP) David Poile earned a chance to be general manager of the U.S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey.
Since last summer, he spent countless hours trying to shape a roster that would give the Americans a shot to win Olympic gold for the first time since he witnessed what's known as the "Miracle on Ice," in 1980.
Poile, though, won't be at the Sochi Games to see the team he helped set up.
The Nashville Predators GM and former Washington Capitals executive was hit in the face by a deflected puck during an NHL game last week, a freak accident that will force him to watch the U.S. go for gold on TV from his home in Tennessee.
"Serving as GM of the U.S. Olympic Team has been the opportunity of a lifetime and I am forever grateful to USA Hockey," Poile said Monday in a statement from the Predators. "However, it is not possible for me to travel at this time, but I will remain in contact with Ray Shero, Brian Burke, Jim Johansson and our coaching staff during the games.
"Team USA is in great hands and I will be there in spirit. I wish all the best for our players, coaches and entire group as they begin play in the 2014 Olympics and go for the gold."
Poile is recovering from surgery and stitches he needed after the puck hit him while he was standing in a tunnel behind the Predators' bench in Minnesota.
"I first want to thank everyone who has reached out to me since suffering this injury," Poile said. "The outpouring of support and comfort has been overwhelming."
He led a selection committee that picked the Olympic team after months of work, and his role during the 12-day tournament would have been largely behind the scenes in a supporting role.
"To hear that he had been hurt and to know that he's not going to be coming over is a huge disappointment," U.S. coach Dan Bylsma said.
Shero, who is general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will be acting GM in Sochi.
"Having worked with Dave for eight years in Nashville, and knowing, as I told the team, how much passion, time and effort he has put into putting this team together, it's disappointing," Shero said.
Poile won the Lester Patrick award in 2001 for his contributions to hockey in the U.S., and is a three-time finalist for NHL GM of the year. He has also filled various roles with USA Hockey.
He was the associate GM for the U.S. at the Olympics four years ago, when he assisted Burke after he dealt with tragedy. Burke's 21-year-old son, Brendan, died Feb. 5, 2010, in a car accident, and he skipped the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Games.
AP Sports Writer Greg Beacham contributed to this report.


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Upscale Hyatt Hotel near Washington, DC
Hyatt Arlington is in a trendy neighborhood lined with restaurants and cafés in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. It's a quick drive to the heart of downtown DC, but it's also easy to explore the city by subway. The Hyatt sits across the street from the Rosslyn Metro station, where you can catch the blue and orange subway lines; either of these will bring you to the city's major monuments, government buildings, and museums such as the Smithsonian.
After a day of sightseeing, you can head back to the Hyatt Arlington and relax in a standard king or two-double bed guest room. All are outfitted with upgraded granite bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city.
The onsite restaurant, cityhouse, serves crab cakes and filet mignon from cows that were raised without antibiotics, added growth hormones, or sugary cereals. You can also stop by the restaurant in the morning for its daily breakfast buffet (extra fees), which features Torrefazione Italia coffee and made-to-order omelets. From a perch just off the lobby, Key Bridge Terrace serves single-malt scotch and a dozen microbrews until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Arlington, Virginia: Timeless National Landmarks Along the Potomac River
Arlington is located just over the Potomac River from Washington, DC. In fact, the area around Arlington was originally surveyed to be part of the national capital, but the land was eventually given back to Virginia in the 1840s. Still, there are quite a few historic attractions here that are nationally associated with Washington, DC. One of these is the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of Defense, which you can tour by appointment. Along the Potomac lies Arlington National Cemetery, which has an eternal flame flickering at John F. Kennedy's gravesite. You can watch as soldiers switch shifts during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
It's worth the scenic half-hour drive south to Alexandria to see Mount Vernon, George Washington's former home. On a tour of the sprawling estate, you can get a feel for colonial life; the estate has a working gristmill and blacksmith shop, and the mansion features many of the original 18th-century objects used by the Washington family. Even the upper gardens at Mount Vernon have been tailored to appear as they would have in 1799.


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World Exclusive! New Ashdown Valve Range for 2010
With 2009 nearly over, we thought we would give you a sneak preview of the new Ashdown Valve range which will be launched at NAMM in January next year. Here's a first look at the amps - a world exclusive from Dolphin Music!
This is the first time Ashdown have offered All Valve Bass products and is in response to all of their customers / endorsees who were asking for flexible, powerful and reliable all valve products.
All bar the Little Bastard head will be made to order at Ashdown's new Essex facility, and will be soon available at Dolphin Music!
2010 Ashdown Valve Range:
427 Small Block
All Valve Pre and Power amps with Passive tone circuit powered by 2 x 12AX7's and 8 x KT88's. A handmade 427 watt All Valve monster.
BTA 400, 300 and 200
from top: BTA 400, BTA 300, BTA 200
Trusty ABM Pre Amp with crushing all valve power section. BTA 400 has 8 x KT88's for 400 watts, BTA 300 has 6 x KT88's for 300 watts and the BTA 200 has 6 x 6550's for 200 watts.
Little Bastard Head
All Valve Bass Mini Head! 30 watts using 4 x EL84's. Boutique All Valve tone on the go and at usable volume.
550 Spyder Head
Hybrid Version of the 427 using the 427's All Valve Pre Amp with ABM poweramp. Tone, Power and Clarity!
550 Touring
210 combo version of the 550 Spyder.
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This is an atmospheric recording of fire from an indoor wood stove. There are light and high-frequency crackling sounds as well as a mid range airy sound from the air intakes on the stove. Although there is some variation in the intensity of the fire sound, the recording is mostly uniformly quiet and subtle.
One might use this for film where in a scene with a fireplace, campfire, or wood stove.


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The mid-size Mazda6 sedan is redesigned for 2014. So striking is the new car's styling that it has been named a finalist for World Car Design of the Year. Mazda has employed its KODO "soul of motion" design language to the Mazda6, which blends "elegance, aggression, and air flow." The result is a slippery sedan with the lowest coefficient of drag in its class. A new 184-horsepower 2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder engine is under-hood, which replaces the previous 2.0L. Paired with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the Mazda6 returns an EPA estimated 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. When equipped with the available 6-speed automatic, the figures increase by 1 mpg. The 2014 Mazda6 carries a base price of $20,880.
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The mid-size sedan segment is as crowded and as competent as it's ever been, so Mazda knew it needed a new 6 to rule the class. And that's exactly what the company has delivered. Exterior styling is eye-catching and evocative, while interiors are spacious, with high-quality soft-touch materials throughout. Power and fuel efficiency place the Mazda6 near the top of the class, while its base price of under $21,000 means it is less expensive than the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu.
Redesigned with SkyActiv technology for 2014, the Mazda MAZDA6 is a mid-size sedan available in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trim levels. The MAZDA6 is powered by a 2.5-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder engine that produces 184 hp, for a 0-60 time of 8.1 seconds. Transmission options consist of a 6-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 25 mpg city to 37 mpg highway, depending on transmission selection. Features include xenon HID headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Bose® sound, hands-free phone capability, navigation system, backup camera, and advanced keyless entry/start. Safety is comprised of advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS), dynamic stability control (DSC), brake assist (BA), electronic brake distribution (EBD), dynamic stability control (DSC), traction control system (TCS), blind spot monitoring system, and tire pressure monitoring (TPMS). The MAZDA6 is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.


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Our PurposeTo create a community that advocates for the complete inclusion and acceptance of all people through awareness, involvement, and education of neighbors, legislators, and local decision-makers.
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When Karl Rove's Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) formed in 2010, it established its official address in Warrenton, VA, and registered with the Internal Revenue Service a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) "social welfare organization." It apparently did not, however, register as a charitable organization with the Commonwealth of Virginia, as appears was legally required.
According to state code, non-profit groups that intend to solicit contributions must first register with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs. Groups must pay an annual fee ($325 for groups raising over $1 million annually), provide basic information about their operations, and must sign statements affirming that no funds "have been or will knowingly be used, directly or indirectly, to benefit or provide support, in cash or in kind, to terrorists, terrorist organizations, terrorist activities, or the family members of any terrorist."
The Virginia law explicitly exempts political campaign committees that are "required by state or federal law to file a report or statement of contributions and expenditures." Crossroads GPS has consistently kept its contributors secret as it has raised and spent tens of millions of dollars against Democratic candidates.
While the group's federal tax filings and registration with the District of Columbia indicate that it is a Virginia corporation — and Crossroads GPS did apparently register with the state's corporation commission — the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs confirmed to ThinkProgress that no entity named Crossroads GPS or Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies has ever registered to solicit contributions in Virginia. Additionally, no entity with the tax identification number listed on Crossroads GPS's tax filings has ever registered with the agency.
A spokesman for Crossroads GPS did not respond to a ThinkProgress request for comment.
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Top Indian shuttlers, including Saina Nehwal, started the new year on a winning note, reaching the second round of the season-opening Korea Open Premier Super Series in Seoul on Wednesday.
Olympic bronze-medallist Saina, seeded third, was little rusty to start with as she conceded the first game but got her act together in time to notch up a 17-21, 21-9, 21-19 win over Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand in the women's singles opening round.
The World No. 3 will now clash with Singapore's Mingtian Fu. Fu beat Bulgaria's Petya Nedelcheva in another match at the SK Handball Stadium. Saina has a 3-0 record against the Singaporean.
World No. 14 Parupalli Kashyap disposed off Commonwealth silver medallist Rajiv Ouseph of England 21-19, 21-16 in his 40-minute men's singles opener.
The Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist has a tough task at hand in the next round as he will meet seventh seed Yun Hu of Hong Kong. The duo has clashed only once so far, during the Badminton Asia Championships in 2010, and Yun beat Kashyap in three games then.
Rising shuttler P V Sindhu also reached the second round after avenging her defeat to Lindaweni Fanetri, against whom she lost in the finals of the Syed Modi Grand Prix gold in Lucknow less than a month ago.
The World No. 19 from Hyderabad prevailed 22-20, 21-16 over the Indonesian in a 42-minute match.
The 17-year-old Sindhu will next take on Thailand's Porntip Buranaprasertsuk, who was the surprise winner after Olympic Champion Li Xuerui of China retired midway through the opening game of the first-round match.
With top seed Li out of the tournament, Saina is expected to meet seventh seed Tanjiao Jiang of China in the semifinals now.
Earlier in the match, Sapsiree turned the heat on Saina as she caught the Indian at the nets and also matched her with smashes.
In the fist game, Saina led initially but Sapsiree clawed back and put the Indian on the backfoot. She then reeled off four straight points from 15-15 to lead 1-0.
But an unperturbed Saina stamped her authority in the second game and didn't give any chance to her rival, registering six points on the trot to create a huge gulf which Sapsiree could never bridge.
In the decider, Saina once again moved ahead 3-0 and enjoyed a narrow lead till 16-13. The Thai girl reeled off six points to make it 19-20, before Saina closed the issue in her favour.


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Amateur Radio Operators are more than operators, they have the skills to keep thier equipment working and find inovative ways to remain on the air in times of emergency. Our youth of today have become operators of electronic toys for thier own self amusment. The wanting to learn about things technical is considered anti-social by today's youth. Either there will be a swing in attitude or we will be entering another dark age. The efforts of some 60 e mails I received on this subject tonight could have been better spent on construction of a new antenna or? Art, KC6UQH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Bruninga" <firstname.lastname@example.com> To: <email@example.com>; <firstname.lastname@example.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:03 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Vanishing Hams >> Today, with CB, Cell Phones, cordless phones, FRS, etc. -- >> everyone is a radio operator. Now, military communications >> is done with a keyboard or microphone -- pretty much >> universal skills now. > > Do not overlook how kids use key-pad text-messaging as the > greatest revolution in communications of all time... Even some > old-fud adults are learning how to use it.. > > Then consider that APRS has had global text-messaging (and > email) via the keypad of the D7 and D700 radios for over 10 > years now, yet how many old-fuds ever even considered using it > or introduced this exciting new capability to their kids? > > You can even send text-messages or emails from your HT or Radio > from anywhere on earth via any of the APRS satellites (ISS, > GO-32, PCSAT-1, etc)... We even suggested that everyone should > learn how to do this and exercise it during > Satellite-Simulated-Emergency-Tests. You can even use any old > TNC and any old radio to do this. See: > http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/sset.html > >> Although the Amateur Radio Community shines when >> there is loss of communications during a disaster, >> with newer technology, even that could change. > > What is hard in ham radio is "change". We basically have to > wait for some ops to die in order for some new things to be > tried and to take hold... > >> Maybe the ARRL needs to sponsor an award for bringing >> new Hams into the community. Otherwise, someday, no >> one will remember what those letters even stood for. > > A good start might be to sponsor an award for old fuds that try > something new... > And then show it to a kid... <wink> > > P.S. Only about 2% of ham radio operators use APRS, and > probably only 10% of them (0.2% of all hams) have tried this > global text messaging (or email) feature. Yet, even 10 years > ago, and ahead of its time we had it in Ham Radio! > >>From an old fud.. > Bob, WB4APR > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via firstname.lastname@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 3230 (20080701) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________________ Sent via email@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Paulina Gretzky will be a household name in less than 12 months...
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Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2012
People Think Paulina Gretzky is Hollywood's new "It Girl" , says a new Dirt.com Poll
Dirt.com, a worldwide Leader in Celebrity Gossip, Music and Entertainment News, Celebrity Scandals, Hollywood Rumors, and Personal Dirt with its new DirtBlurb, today announced the results of its newest poll, "Who is Hollywood's New "It Girl"
And the results will have hockey great Wayne Gretzky either very happy, or very angry.
The Dirt.com editors say that Paulina Gretzky's smoking hot twitter pictures, combined with her famous name, will make her a household name in 12 months.
Only 7% of the respondents in the new poll knew Paulina by name, but once they saw her "over the top" twitter photos, 93% of those polled said she will be the next big thing in Hollywood.
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Linsanity Redux: How Much Does New York Miss Jeremy Lin?
However long Jeremy Lin's career lasts, he'll have a special relationship with Madison Square Garden, the site of those magical weeks in February 2012, when the undrafted, twice-dropped point guard leapt off the Knicks bench to transform a broken team and inspire not just the city, but the world.
He'll hear echoes of the that rocked the rafters. He'll see fans, especially Asian American fans, in vintage Lin Knicks jerseys, waving banners that refer to those glory days, and he'll read media reports loaded with puns based on his last name, many of which will muse on what-might-have-been, had the Knicks chosen to keep his effervescent playmaking and still-untapped scoring potential on their roster.
They didn't, of course — choosing to let him slide to the Houston Rockets, who offered him a three-year, $25 million deal to be starting point guard on a young, untested squad. (The Rockets had been one of the teams that dropped Lin, back in December 2011, due to their traffic jam at point — he played a total of seven minutes in two pre-season games before being informed, on Christmas Day no less, that he was out of a job.)
Though Lin was reportedly surprised and upset that the Knicks chose to let him go, he instantly embraced his new team and the new start that the change of venue offered, especially with the Rockets' clear commitment to winning, demonstrated by their lucrative signing of 6th man par excellence James Harden to play alongside Lin. Given the chance to start, Harden instantly demonstrated his game-changing talents, further establishing himself as one of the league's top scorers and becoming the Rockets' playmaking center of gravity.
But with Lin having a very similar game — and one that was far less tested — the new backcourt had problems jelling. Lin's court smarts, deft ability to read and penetrate defenses and disruptive cut-and-create game conflicted with Harden's need for as many touches as possible. And with coach Kevin McHale directing the team to run plays through and to Harden, Lin's play swung wildly from brilliant to terrible, and averaged out as, well…average. You don't pay over $8 million a year for average in the NBA (at least, not quite), and you certainly don't build a team around it. By the end of the year, Lin found himself on the bench in the fourth quarter of games, in favor of undistinguished journeyman Toney Douglas. And when the season opened this year, despite Lin being perfectly healthy and hungrier than ever to prove himself, it was announced that Patrick Beverley, a scrap-heap candidate who'd spent his career playing Euroleague basketball, would be the team's starting point guard.
People familiar with the matter say that despite Lin's public declarations of support for the move — being part of the second team meant he had more opportunities to score and make plays without metaphorically colliding with Harden and new superstar center Dwight Howard — he was hurt by the decision, particularly since he'd spent the summer working on the two aspects of his game that had been repeatedly challenged by fans and the media: His defense and his outside shooting. "Jeremy has one of the most rigorous offseason workouts ever," says someone who should know — Evan Jackson Leong, director of the documentary "Linsanity" (still in theaters now, in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Virginia).
And in the season so far, Lin, coming off the bench, has shown the results of his sweat and dedication: He's shooting well, averaging 18.4 points per game on 52.7% shooting (and a sick 46.5% from behind the three-point line). To put that in perspective, Lin is scoring the same number of points per game right now as acknowledged superstar Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, with better efficiency. Over the past few games before his return to the Garden, Lin had lifted his game, with 31 point and 34 point games respectively, hitting a record nine three-point shots in Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, a record for the Houston franchise.
So it's not surprising that Lin's latest visit to New York was being framed as Linsanity 2.0 ("Don't Call It a Comeback") — despite his openly saying that he "didn't think it would be a big deal" and he "hoped to be a subplot" during the game.
He wasn't to the many fans who came out specifically to root for him, like Ren Hsieh, founder of the Dynasty Project, a New York-based nonprofit that works with youth in Asian immigrant communities through organized athletics. "I'm a born and bred Houston Rockets fan — born and raised in Houston," says Hsieh. "Jeremy being there is icing on the cake. But I've seen Jeremy play plenty of times, college and NBA. I wouldn't miss this one! I begged a buddy for his season tickets, lower level section 110."
Other fans came from out of town to see the game, like Ko Im, a reporter for the CBS local affiliate in Washington, D.C., who came up from the Beltway for the game. "I missed all the initial craze, so I thought it would be awesome to go," she says, noting that her friend wore his Houston Lin jersey while she sported a Linsanity Knicks tee. "There were definitely a lot of his fans and Asians in the packed house, since it's the only time they play at MSG [this year]," she says. "I'm glad I checked it off my bucket list."
Lin responded to the crowd and the challenge of his former team with another sterling game — 21 points, three assists and five rebounds, not taking over the game but meshing well with his team, and totally outplaying both starting PG Patrick Beverley (five points, just two assists) and his replacement as Knicks point guard, Raymond Felton (eight points, seven assists, but five turnovers and five fouls). He even unleashed a neat right-handed dunk, which drew even Knicks loyalists out of their seats to their reluctant feet, experiencing a flash of Linsanity nostalgia.
Which brings us to the obligatory hypothetical: What if the Knicks had kept him, despite his steep price tag, late-season injury and uneven post-February play? What if they'd given him the kind of longer term investment that he'd hoped for and his fans had been expecting, given the massive goodwill and merchandise value that the Knicks had accrued with Lin in New York? As New York Times's veteran sports scribe Harvey Araton notes, "Lin, as an Asian American sensation, was probably worth $2 in commercial appeal for every $1 he was paid."
But the Knicks made the short-sighted decision to let Lin go. And now, Linsanity — at least the New York edition — is memories, echoes and nostalgia.
Maybe for the better. Some pundits have noted that in a smaller market, with bigger stars alongside him (Lin publicly calls Harden and Howard the "faces of the [Rockets] franchise"), Lin has had the freedom to work out the kinks of his game, without the pressure of the media's piercing glare.
"At this point, i have no doubt that hes gonna do this again, and play this good [indefinitely]," says Leong. "The doubters can doubt, and haters can hate, but Jeremy can play."
Which is why even some of his biggest Asian American fans, like Hsieh, agree that the time has come for us to move on from "Linsanity." "It's time for a Linsanity moratorium," he says. "It's contextualized, it's past. Let it lie as a great piece of sports history. To call out Linsanity every time Lin has a good game only serves to diminish his actual talent. Like he has to be going insane to pull it off. No, he's just actually a good player. He doesn't have to be 'Linsane' to do it."
Point made, point taken. But you'll excuse some of us if we still obsessively watch his highlights and cheer to ourselves every time he delivers an on-screen reminder of those crazy, heady days. Call it "Linstant Replay."
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Stanford faces USC in the second game of the 2014 football season and visits UCLA for the finale on the day after Thanksgiving.
The Pac-12 released the schedules for each team Wednesday. Kickoff times were not announced.
The Cardinal has two byes (Sept. 20 and Nov. 8) and a difficult set of road games: Notre Dame, Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA are all projected to be top-25 teams.
There are two non-Saturday games: Stanford hosts Washington State on Friday, Oct. 10 and plays UCLA in the Rose Bowl on Friday, Nov. 28.


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Arsenal end trophy drought with FA Cup win
Arsenal ended its nine-year trophy drought on Saturday, coming from two goals...
Concord, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – Brad Keselowski bounced back from a pit-road
mistake and passed Kasey Kahne in the closing laps to win his first Sprint Cup
Series race of the season on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Keselowski, who won the series championship last year, left his pit stall with
the tire jack still attached to his Penske Racing car and had to pit again
during a round of stops under caution early in the race. He rallied back and
grabbed the lead from Kahne with nine laps to go. Keselowski beat Kahne to the
finish line by one second for his 10th Sprint Cup career victory but his first
September 2012 at Dover (38 races ago). He won five races during his title
Kahne and his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Jimmie Johnson, dominated most of
this race, with Kahne leading the most laps with 138 and Johnson running in
front for 130 laps.
Matt Kenseth finished third and increased his championship lead from three
points to four over Johnson, who placed fourth. Johnson held the lead until a
round of pit stops with 25 laps left when he made a four-tire change and came
out of the pits in third. After the final restart, he was shuffled back in the
field. Johnson was attempting to win for a record seventh time at this 1.5-
mile racetrack.
Kyle Busch took the fifth spot, followed by Kevin Harvick, who won last
weekend's race at Kansas. Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin and Carl
Edwards completed the top-10.
Harvick is now 29 points behind Harvick, while Gordon trails by 36 points.
Busch is 37 behind, as the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup championship
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If you're considering a career in law enforcement, you might want to think again before getting inked.
If you're considering a career in law enforcement, you might want to think again before getting inked.
Earlier this month, New Orleans Police ordered all officers to cover any visible tattoos with a sleeve or makeup, New Orleans Police spokeswoman Remi Braden said.
The move is not unique and mirrors policies in New York, Los Angeles and Terrebonne Parish.
The Terrebonne Sheriff's Office has banned visible tattoos for decades, Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said.
"I don't like tattoos," he said. "I never did like them. We don't want them on their sleeves or their necks. I want them to cover them up. When you're wearing a police uniform you shouldn't have any tattoos on you."
Houma Police also prohibits officers from showing off tattoos, Chief Todd Duplantis said.
"My job is to improve the image of the Houma Police Department and one way is through uniformity," he said. "Officers while on duty will represent the police department and not themselves through personal self-expression."
Thibodaux Police and the Lafourche Sheriff's Office have more relaxed policies: only offensive tattoos get covered.
"If they choose to have a tattoo, it doesn't detract from their ability to do their job," Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said. "I am a little more open to if people have tattoo and it is not clearly offensive of derogatory."
Webre also pointed out that in the summer adding layering gets tricky.
"Wearing an additional piece of clothing would be uncomfortable after a while," he said.
The 1976 Supreme Court decision called Kelly v. Johnson allows law enforcement officials to dictate employee-grooming standards, Duplantis said.
"Police officers are held to higher standards, and grooming standards are necessary to ensure safety, discipline and uniformity," he said.


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StetsonU officially Smoke/Tobacco-Free
The policy officially declaring Stetson University's residential campuses in DeLand and Gulfport smoke- and tobacco-free is now in effect, as of Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. With this declaration, Stetson University joins a growing list of colleges and universities across the country enacting a policy to prohibit smoking and tobacco-related products.
All forms of tobacco use are prohibited, including e-cigarettes and a variety of smokeless products, in Stetson buildings, structures, grounds, parking lots and in university and personal vehicles while on Stetson grounds.
"This is an exciting time for Stetson University as we kick off a new academic year," said President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. "With Stetson's institutional values commitments that focus on the development of the whole person, it is imperative that our campuses provide a safe and healthy environment for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. I am proud of the work of so many who advocated for and led us to becoming smoke- and tobacco-free."
"Putting values into action is an important component of the Stetson experience," said Christopher Kandus-Fisher, Ed.D., vice president of student affairs. "The decision for Stetson University to become smoke- and tobacco-free is completely in line with our commitment to holistic wellness. The residence halls have been smoke-free for quite some time, and it is wonderful to see that the university community supports the overall health and wellness of our faculty, staff and students."
Stetson began implementing smoking restrictions in 2007 by banning smoking near buildings and air vents. The new policy is the result of several years of research, focus groups and a university task force that determined that smoking was inconsistent with the values of the university. Stetson's commitment to values like health and wellness includes protecting non-smokers and also supporting smokers in reconsidering a behavior that has been scientifically proven to have serious long-term health consequences.
Since that time, Stetson has offered a variety of resources to help members of the Stetson University community quit smoking. These resources have included a series of informational sessions, health fairs, human resource training sessions, free education programs about smoking and free resources for those who want to quit, including cessation products and classes. More information about Stetson University's smoke/tobacco-free programs can be found at stetson.edu/breathe-free.
Compliance with this new policy rests with all members of the Stetson community. Community members are empowered to respectfully inform others about the policy and the ongoing effort to enhance awareness of and encourage compliance with this policy. More information about compliance is covered in the policy section of the university's Breathe-Free website.


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One of the most enjoyable things about decorating our kids' rooms is finding the perfect decorative accessories - something that reflects your child's personality but also something that Mom can live with aesthetically. These Sew-Your-Own Fabric Doll Kits are a great way to engage both of you in the decorating process and you don't have to be a seasoned sewer to make them.
They range in various degrees of difficulty, but these doll cloth kits are a great beginner sewing project. With the help of Mom, some of these are even kid friendly. This would be a great summer project to create with your kids! And they are an instant decorative accessory for your child's room... Win-Win!
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With next weeks launch of Intel's 45nm family of microprocessors they will have official removed 100 percent of the lead (Pb) across its entire 45nm series of microprocessors. This is a huge milestone and it has taken Intel six years to strip the lead from the manufacturing process on their microprocessors! With the world so focused on 'going green' the move to a lead-free product could not have come at a better time.
Current 90nm and 65nm Intel desktop processors are 95% lead free and have been so for a few years now, but have had lead in the C4 bumps. Now that Intel has moved to 45nm Hi-k metal gate process technology they can transition to new lead-free materials on the bumps. This means that lead-tin solder is a thing of the past as tin-silver-copper solder can now do the job.
If you're not familiar with what a 'bump' is and where the change is taking place, it's under the integrated heat spreader (IHS) between the die and the substrate. Each and every flip-chip bump is now lead-free.
Now that the flip-chip bump solder points that used to contain lead have been replaced with a copper column and lead-free solder the processors are more environmentally friendly, but this does come at a cost. The melting point of lead-tin is 183C, whereas the melting point of lead-free solders is greater than 220C. This means increased stress on the flip-chip package and more power consumption since the convection ovens need their baking temperatures increased. To manage the increased stress and survive the higher process temperatures, Intel reengineered many parts of the processor. At the same time, the new solder alloy dramatically increases the current carrying capability of the electrical connection. Copper is a better conductor than the previously used lead/tin solder and it can connect to massive metal layers inside the die, so it's actually better in this aspect. In the end using a little more energy to remove lead and having a better electrical connection, seems like the better choice for the environment.
The next time you buy or upgrade a computer system choosing a lead-free part is more than likely not a key feature that influences buying decisions, but if it is, you are now a better informed consumer. It should be pointed out that although 45nm processors are now 100% lead-free, Intel chipsets are not. Upcoming 65nm Intel Express chipsets will transition to being 100% lead-free in 2008, so we will still have to wait a bit for a 100% lead-free motherboard. Kudos to Intel for being the first to have a lead-free processor, but don't stop! Keep going green across the board!
Legit Bottom Line: The new lead-free bumps is a step in the right direction; they can carry more current and enable higher performance microprocessors, is more reliable, and is better for the environment since it is 100 percent lead-free.
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China's stock market soared on Friday, lifted by a double dose of good news both at home and abroad, but the rally of 4 percent is unlikely to mark the start of a turnaround for beaten-down Chinese shares, analysts told CNBC.
The rise was driven largely by the fact that Chinese regulators had given the go-ahead to 30 infrastructure projects, adding to 25 rail projects already approved this week, the official China Securities Journal reported on Friday.
The report estimated that the total amount of investment projects approved this week was above $157 billion — a sign that China is taking measures to stimulate its economy. This fueled a rally in Chinese machinery stocks, which contributed to the overall surge in Chinese equities.
Markets across Asia also got a boost after the European Central Bank outlined on Thursday a bond-buying plan to alleviate pressure on troubled euro zone states.
But China's benchmark stock index outperformed its regional peers rising to its highest level in almost a month on Friday. This is notable given the drubbing it has taken this year — losing 13 percent since May — against the backdrop of a slowing economy.
"It looks like China is trying to get the economy back on track and that is helping sentiment in the stock market, especially since people had given up hope on any large-scale spending," said Justin Harper, market strategist at IG Markets, in Singapore.
But analysts said Friday's stellar gains were not likely to mark a turnaround for Chinese stocks — for this to happen China's policymakers need to do more.
"We have a good backdrop for the stock market today, which is something we have not had for such a long time," said Tim Condon, head of research for Asia at ING Markets. "But this is not the start of the stock market clawing back and it will be difficult for the stock market to break out to the upside until we see more easing from the central bank and that's unlikely to happen until next year."
The Waiting Game
Condon said there were two reasons why no monetary and fiscal stimulus is expected soon out of China.
The first was reluctance by China's government to repeat the heavy spending of four years ago that triggered inflation and led to over investment in the property sector. The second is an upcoming change in the country's leadership, with policymakers seen keen to hold off on making any major economic decisions until the transition is over.
Shane Oliver, head of investment strategy at AMP Capital in Sydney, added a third reason to remain cautious on the Chinese market — lack of clarity as to whether the reported spending on infrastructure projects amounted to new spending or just a reshuffling of existing plans.
"The Chinese share market is primed for action, so if China starts to ramp up stimulus spending, Chinese stocks should go higher, but I am cautious about whether China is relocating spending or announcing new plans," Oliver said, adding, "we have had a false start before."
A plethora of weak Chinese economic data over the past month triggered speculation that China would step in with both monetary and fiscal stimulus measures, but markets have subsequently been disappointed as China, until this week, remained silent.
China's central bank has eased monetary policy by lowering reserve requirement ratios for banks three times since November 2011 and cutting interest rates in June and July.
"China has loosened monetary policy a little bit, but policy remains moderately tight, so that's a big headwind for stocks to swim up against," ING's Condon said.
AMP's Oliver adds that for the rally to be sustained "we want to see real stimulus and economic growth picking up."
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To celebrate a new treating boosting access to books for the blind, Stevie Wonder has followed through on a promise to perform in at a concert for the negotiators in Marrakesh, Morocco, Friday.
The music legend, who is himself blind, asked the 600 negotiators from the World Intellectual Property Organization 's 186 member states to come to an agreement last week.
Now that they have, the singer will follow through on his promise, and will play at the Palais des Congres.
The agreement will help overcome copyright issues when reproducing books for the blind and visually impaired, including those in Braille, large print and audio records.
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Welcome to the ISA-Intuitive Shamanic Animists Meetup group.
(Formerly called Institute for the Shamanic Arts Meetup group.)
Intuitive-We are Intuitive beings
Shamanic-The rhythm is the bridge to the worlds within
Animists-We feel we are a part of Nature-All is connected
You have found your way to the meetup group ISA-INTUITIVE SHAMANIC ANIMISTS in Tucson, AZ. We welcome your interest in animism (the knowing that all is connected in the sacred web of life), and practicing the shamanic intuitive arts!
Here, you can join with other folks interested in having shamanic experiences, exploring our animist heritage and sharing our experiences with each other. We explore the areas of trance, intuition, drumming, divination, energetic soul work and the shamanic journey in ways that help us explore our healing, inner peace, and connection with our inner worlds and dreaming mind.
If you become a member of this group you can view the calendar and read more about upcoming offerings (which take place in multiple locations around town), receive reminders of events and the most updated info! If and when you join this group and attend a meetup/circle offered by an assistant organizer or organizer of this group, it means you have read and agree to our "Principles of Agreement " seen below.
This group was started by Quynn Red Mountain, shamanic practitioner ( http://www.quynn.com ). Circles are offered by a number of practitioners in the shamanic, intuitive and wellness arts- All are friends of ISA who participate in circles, workshops and trainings here! Each practitioner comes with their own gifts, and their own approach to shamanizing and wellness. Please Note: These offerings in no way are meant to replace any kind of medical or psychological treatment.
Women and men are welcome, as are people of all backgrounds, ages, genders and persuasions. Our goal is to facilitate opportunities to explore the journey, together. You can find out more about our approach at http://www.shamanicanimism.com/ (http://www.shamanworld.com/).
Please note: We promote these offerings in addition to listing them at this group, so listed attendance is not necessarily reflective of how many people participate.
"Raven's Eye" drawing by Elisabeth Black.
"Now, more than ever, there is a need for people to experience emotional and spiritual healing." Quynn
There are many wonderful opportunities for intuitive self-refection, traumatic soul restoration and spiritual exploration in the gatherings offered here. Once you join this group, the best way to explore is to show up to a circle that interests you. Each facilitator is kind and openhearted, with a strong skill set in their area of interest.
Happy Journeys! See you soon!,
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Every community needs agreements. Here are ours. IF YOU ATTEND A CIRCLE HOSTED BY THIS GROUP, IT MEANS YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
1) A "circle" is any gathering/event hosted by Earth Web Media's meetup group ISA-INTUITIVE SHAMANIC ANIMISTS, no matter the venue.
2) We are all unique beings from different backgrounds, belief systems and with a variety of personal issues and sensitivities. AND- We are all responsible adults taking care of ourselves, our own bodies, actions and emotions. No attendee will hold the Institute for the Shamanic Arts (ISA), Earth Web Media (EWM), the organizer or event organizer responsible for any miscommunication, misstep or perceived affront. By attending any circle offered through the meetup, you indicate that you agree with the statements here, as well as our Liability Release form stated HERE (http://www.meetup.com/tucson-institute-for-the-shamanic-arts/pages/RELEASE_OF_LIABILITY_AGREEMENT/).
3) We are all on our spiritual paths as self-healers. No one has the right or only answer for anyone else. This group is designed for each of us to find the right answers for ourselves. We each intend to act from our highest self at all times. At no time is violence, abusive language or aggression (in the physical world or through the web/phone) tolerated by anyone.
4) Words and beliefs can activate, but they can also offend. We intend that circles offer opportunities for participants to connect with their spirit world, and other like-minded people. If at any time, your buttons get pushed by someone or something said/done, we ask that you speak your issue to the event organizer. If you do not feel you can do this in a calm and appropriate manner, we ask that you leave the circle at that time. No value judgment will be waged. You may come back to another circle if you feel so inclined.
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7) A great deal of the beauty and power that can be experienced in a circle is the witnessing and sharing that happens in sacred space held by all. By attending a circle all participants agree that confidentiality is important, so what is shared in group, stays in group. If something is said that bothers, offends, or worries someone in such group, bring it up with event organizer and meetup organizer. Speaking about other circle participants outside of the context of the circle is a violation of their personal privacy and such an act can result in group removal.
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Wrestling ComplexPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/sports/takedownclub/room.html
The "Rummy Macias Wrestling Complex" was dedicated on Saturday, October 13, 2001.
The facility is located in the lower level on the South side of Taylor Center. The Rummy Macia Wrestling Complex includes a 4,000 square-foot wrestling room with an adjoining training center designed for improving the strength and conditioning of Maverick wrestlers. Included in the complex are Stairmasters, exercise bikes, weight and strength equipment, and Adam Takedown Machine and a state-of-the-art sound system.
The room is named in of honor of former longtime MSU wrestling coach Rummy Macias. Macias inaugurated the MSU wrestling program in 1950 and coached for 38 years. The Davenport, Iowa native led MSU to three national titles (NAIA championships in 1958 and 1959 and a NCAA College Division title in 1965), eight Northern Intercollegiate Conference championships, and one North Central Conference title. He had 93 of his wrestlers attain all-America status, 19 were national individual champions, 62 captured NIC individual championships and 12 won NCC individual titles. He also served two stints as MSU's golf coach (four NCCC team titles and one NIC title, two-time NCC Golf Coach of the Year) and was an assistant coach with the MSU football program. The 1948 Univeristy of Iowa graduate has been inducted into seven Halls of Fame: MSU, NCC , NIC, NAIA , Amateur Wrestling, Minnesota Wrestling Coaches and the NCAA Division II Wrestling Association. Rummy lives in Singer Island with his wife, Ruth, and is still involved with wrestling as he serves as the coach at Cardinal Newman High School.
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collectionsThursday, February 28, 2008
Alright, so here is the story. Sarah, over at life with, is holding a little contest. She posted about her collections and wanted to know what some of our collections are. Initially, I thought I had nothing to enter in her contest, as I am not much of a collector. I am trying to get rid of things in my home rather than bring more in.
After thinking a little more about it, I reconsidered. There are I few things I will usually purchase if I stumble across them. Vintage pyrex, vintage sheets, and thrifted knitting needles.
I don't even use straight needles. However, I love the thought that someone else used them to do what I love to do. I wonder what sort of thing was created with them, who it was created for, and whose hands worked their magic with them.
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i have this same collection going. my intention is to have a mass of seasonally-appropriate colors to change out with the holidays... one day i'll have enough.ReplyDelete
lovin' yours, though!!
I love the top-down shot of the needle numbers, all clustered together!ReplyDelete
I don't really collect things either unless you count vintage buttons or unusual closures. My most prized buttons (handmade glass) came all the way from England from the estate of Lionel Nichols.
I don't collect either, apart from the knitting books! Love your needles. Things like that are just nice to have around.ReplyDelete
Vintage pyrex--my husband always tells me that he's going to sell all mine and stash the cash! Collecting it became suddenly über-expensive when Martha Stewart started featuring it in her magazine, grrr.....ReplyDelete
great photos!!!ReplyDelete
oh, leslie, i love this grouping of needles! they really are so pretty together.ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh - I just want to run my fingers over them (a sign of a great picture). What a great reason for being drawn to them and I know exactly what you mean. I have some old needles that belonged to my mom and whenever I use them I feel like I'm touching a little part of her world.ReplyDelete
Great pics of the needles, and what a collection! I was just talking to my mom on the phone yesterday and was asking again if she still had all her knitting supplies, cos she got rid of a lot of it when Dad died. She doesn't have any of her needles etc :( She taught me to knit with straight long needles, and it's only in the past year that I've tried circular and dpn's. So I have quite a few straights, but also got the Knitpicks Options for Christmas.ReplyDelete
Great photos. I have similar bouquets of needles that I hardly ever use - mostly from my grandmother.ReplyDelete
oh, my. your photos blow me away. I, too, love why you collect knitting needles. that bottom photo is amazing.ReplyDelete
I love those old vintage needles too! Don't really like working with them but love having them around and displaying them. You have a beautiful collection!ReplyDelete
I have a similar collection! Mine are from my mother and grandmother, and I love the think about that connection when I use them.ReplyDelete
I love the photos -- those needles look like a great decoration for a craft room. :)ReplyDelete
I have a container of straights, too! I never use them but I like the way they look...ReplyDelete
Decided to de-lurk...I love your collection. The colors are fantastic. I've started to collect old handmade wooden ones, they are somewhat hard to find. I figure it keeps my obsession to a minimum. Maybe? I rarely use straight needles either they are so cumbersome. By the way my kids love the cookie recipes. We've been playing along at home.ReplyDelete
Ahh, that second photo is so cool, love all the sizes, really makes you think about all the projects, FO's and fun that were had.ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
I don't knit with straights either, they tire out my already sleepy wrist faster than circs.
But I can not get rid of them. I just can't.
Beautiful photos.
Great collection! I have a few Boye's in my collection too! They look great in vases, I love it.ReplyDelete
I have earrings in my shop to match your collecting! Take a look!


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The day two teams have launched into cooler temperatures than expected; with temps still registering in the mid to high '40s. Some anglers are hoping to hold position and others need a big come up. It's fishing and anything can happen.
And they're off ! Day 2 and every boat is eager to get the day started.
As we saw at the 2012 WON BASS season opener at Shasta three of final top-5 made moves from below the 25th spot on the pro side.
All will be revealed today at 3 p.m. The final weigh in will be held at Lake Havasu Marina, 1100 McCulloch Blvd. North, Lake Havasu City
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2012 WON BASS HAVASU Day One On the Water-As predicted by many of the anglers at the 2012 WON BASS Havasu event, the fishing was tough. Of the 56 boats on the water only 30 returned with a limit. The expected and hoped for 20-lb bag was nowhere to be found and bags in the high teens are the weights to beat.
2012 WON BASS Havasu Day One Leaders Kyle Grover and Don Sanders. Their big one at 4.10 came in the last ten minutes.
None of the teams had much to say regarding their fishing today. Locations, technique
s and best baits are still on the DL, with another day to go.
The day ahead of the anglers will come off a nighttime low of 50-degrees. The high will see another drop of several degrees to 72. Mostly sunny skies are expected with a 10 percent chance of rain. The winds speed drop to approx. 9-mph, about 60 percent of what it was today. They will continue to come from the southwest.
The five flights of anglers will launch tomorrow at Lake Havasu Marina. Boat checks resume at 5:15 a.m. Blast off is expected to be at approx. 7 a.m. following the Presentation of Colors.
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2012 WON BASS Havasu Day One Klayton Beldon with the biggest bass of day one at 6.60 is in 3rd place with 16.56. Beldon stated he only got five bites today; but that was all he needed.
Lake Havasu's Official Practice Period is closed. Final registration, the mandatory meeting and partner pairings are also behind the 56 teams ready for blast off at the 2012 WON BASS Southern Division season opener.
The London Bridge is one of the defining landmarks at Lake Havasu. This years WON BASS ProAm is being held on the island so many anglers will be driving over the bridge each morning to get to the launch ramp.
Except for a handful of anglers, the consensus was that the fishing was ultra tough. A few mentioned that the bite turned on today, others were putting their results into prayer o
r luck.
This wasn't the usual Havasu bed fishing battle that the WON BASSers were used to and that was the plan remarked WON BASS Director Billy Egan. Explaining that scheduling this event earlier in the year made so it wasn't just geared for the locals Egan stated, "All of you guys have a great opportunity to place well in this tournament."
While no one was going to give up specifics on their strategy, the confidence in a few anglers was evident. This was the case with last year's Havasu champion EverGreen International pro and Lake Havasu City resident Shaun Bailey who was paired with the 2011 Southern AOY Tami Curtis for day one. Bailey made made a mark on that 2011 event with a 9.5 big fish in the tournament.
Another local favorite from Lake Havasu City, Billy Skinner was paired with AAA Geoff Peterson-a notable match that is a duplication from the 2010 day one pairings where the team brought in 18.88 and set Skinner up for a second place finish for the tournament. They hadn't fished Havasu together since that time, but were hoping being back together on the boat would be good luck.
None of the anglers asked revealed any significant success with an Alabama style rig. The story at the scale may be a different one; but that will be seen tomorrow.
If fished, the five wire lure will only be allowed to have two baits with hooks as per Arizona regulations.
Weather conditions call for slight drop from an above average high of 80-degrees on Friday to 77 on Saturday. The forecast for day one on Havasu is for a clear to partly cloudy sky. Those hoping for a flat calm are not expected to get their wish, as the winds that blew from the northeast today are anticipated to double in speed to 14-mph and come from the southwest. Tonight's low will dip to 54-degrees.
Reported water temps today were as low as the mid '50s up the river to low '60s on the main lake.
More pre fish information is available from the anglers on the WON BASS facebook page.
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The Falconidae is one of two families within the order Falconiformes. Falconidae contains 11 genera and 64 species, and is divided into two subfamilies, Polyborinae (caracaras and forest-falcons) and Falconinae (true falcons and falconets).
Falconids can be found in most terrestrial habitats throughout the world, but the greatest diversity of falconids is found in South America and Africa. All falconids are able hunters that can take a variety of prey, including insects, birds, mammals, herpetiles and carrion. Most falconids are solitary and territorial, though a few species are colonial or semi-colonial. All but one species is monogamous, and pairs breed once per year, raising between one and six chicks. Both the male and female provide parental care, with the male providing the majority of food for the female and nestlings.