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Linux On Mac: SSD unleached
Recently I was running my Cucumber features in parallel and it was really slow (same speed as running normally the tests).
Using the
atop command I've identified that the
DSK (Disk) line was red all the time with poor performances.
Reading around about Linux and SSD drives lead me to update the
/etc/fstab file in order to add flags to the mount command for my SSD drive as the following:
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
# / was on /dev/sda5 during installation
UUID=befd193c-ff6a-4f62-a0a2-de044fe6abe8 / ext4 defaults,noatime,nodiratime,errors=remount-ro 0 1
/dev/sdb1 /media/usb0 auto rw,user,noauto 0 0
/dev/sdb2 /media/usb1 auto rw,user,noauto 0 0
Also I have added the following lines:
# Have the /tmp folder in memory
tmpfs /tmp tmpfs defaults,size=100m 0 0
# Save logs in memory
ram /var/log tmpfs defaults,nosuid,nodev 0 0
After a reboot the disk spead has been increased a lot ! Now the tests are really running fast.


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Amplats scales back its job cuts plan
May 10 - Anglo American Platinum is to cut 6,000 mining jobs in South Africa, fewer than half the 14,000 originally planned, and slash platinum production by 10% this year, as it battles to return to profit. But as Joanna Partridge reports, Amplats has to tread a fine line in South Africa, to avoid a backlash from the government and restive trade unions.
South African miners are no strangers to striking. And there may more protests on the way, as 6,000 jobs are to go at Anglo American Platinum, as it battles to return to profit. That's less than half the 14,000 jobs cuts initially proposed. But still little consolation for the President of the National Union of Mineworkers. SOUNDBITE: PRESIDENT OF (NUM) NATIONAL UNION OF MINEWORKERS, SENZENI ZOKWANA, SAYING (English): "As a union we won't take it light to the fact that people will lose their jobs, we know very well that the jobs that are done on the mine, there is no relationship with the broader economy. If the mine retrenches you it's very high that you won't find work for many years to come." As part of its restructuring plans, Amplats is slashing platinum production by 10% this year. The world's top platinum producer is trying to placate the South African government and fractious trade unions. A turf war between two powerful unions saw 50 people killed last year and led to illegal strikes. The unrest was a major reason why Amplats suffered its first loss in 2012. The reduction in job losses may soften the blow for the country's ruling ANC, which faces an election next year. But mining analyst Loane Sharp is concerned about government interference. SOUNDBITE: MINING ANALYST, LOANE SHARP, SAYING (English): "We're moving towards a situation where the state is more activist in a day to day affairs of mining companies, so it's very negative for companies. There will certainly be weakness in these companies' share prices, it might not be visible today but over the coming three to four years as commodity prices drop further as operating costs rise even higher and the temptation or the need to retrench workers intensifies, we're going to see companies unable to do so because of government decrees." Investors didn't respond well - and Amplats shares fell by over 4% at one point. The firm has to cut costs to return to profit - but operating in a country with 25% unemployment, it has to strike a difficult balance of carrying out its plans, without provoking a backlash from the unions.

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WEofC Workshop: The Number You Really Need to Know
Join us for our final WEofC Workshop of the year featuring Meredith Ebenhoeh on how to use your finances as a tool for business growth.
Join us for our final WEofC Workshop of the year featuring Meredith Ebenhoeh on how to use your finances as a tool for business growth.
If you haven't set your goals for 2019 yet, this is your chance to get clarity before the holiday rush begins! Go into next year stress-free when you set aside this critical time for planning.
Join us for our final Member Meeting of the year featuring Caroline Nuttall on how to "Stop Generating Leads, Start Driving Demand for Anything You'll Ever Sell."
Join us for our next workshop where Stefani Zimmerman Drake will teach us:
Where and how to source valuable data about your business.
How to create a powerful, data-driven story and apply it to your communications plans.
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In this workshop you'll learn how to become a respected Thought Leader to magnetize clients and create effective focus vs reach messaging. You'll also learn how to execute a "top of the pyramid" revenue strategy from our expert speaker, Bea Wray.
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See 15+ examples of how to differentiate your brand voice, gain ideas about how to reach clients you want to work with, and use what you learn to take immediate action.
At this virtual WEofC workshop, you'll learn why the long-standing model of Revenue- Expenses= Profit, is upside down and defeating. You'll also learn why profit really matters and how to incorporate the Profit First model into your business.
This is a member's only event that features a keynote speaker, business development break-out session, and an opportunity to connect with local female founders in a meaningful way.
Join us for our next workshop where we will learn how to set priorities for our businesses and dedicate time accordingly. We'll also learn some tips and tricks for staying on-task from our guest speaker, Brette Rowley.
This is a DO NOT MISS EVENT! You will love Krissa's smart, real, and unapologetic look on business and women in tech.
Join us for an interactive workshop to understand what you really need in a business plan and how to use it to grow and shape your business.
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This is a member's only event that features keynote speaker, Kim Percival on "Behind Yes," and an opportunity to connect with members in a meaningful way.
uests may purchase a ticket for $25 when referred by a member, here.
Join us for our next workshop where we will guide you through a framework to finally nail your elevator pitch so that you can answer the question, "what does your company do" with clarity and confidence.
Attendees Will Learn:
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2. How to create and manage an Ad Account
3. Best practices to craft and optimize Facebook ads - including targeting, setting budget limits, content types, and timing
Join us for our 2018 Kickoff Member Meeting featuring Shauna McKenzie VanBogart on how to "Define Your Sweet Spot & Create A Fail-Proof Business."
Women Entrepreneurs of Charleston and The Harbor Entrepreneur Center have partnered together to provide the first of its kind, all-women, accelerator program.
Presented by: Alicia Van Sickle, Launch Accounting
This is a member's only event that features a keynote speaker, 2018 goal planning break-out session, and updates on upcoming events and offerings you'll want to take advantage of in the new year.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration as we gather to honor our growing community of women entrepreneurs.
Join us at the Bay Street Biergarten from 6-8pm on Thursday, Oct 12 to welcome our 15 new members to WEofC.
What you'll learn:
1. Why the long standing model of Revenue-Expenses=Profit is upside down and defeating
2. Why profit really matters
3. How to incorporate the Profit First model into your business
WEofC is a membership only organization that provides professional development, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for women-owned businesses.
Learning Intensives are held once a quarter and are our biggest events of the year. On Aug 11, we'll be at the Holy City Collective's brand new meeting space, hearing from Helen "Cokie" Berenyi, Founder & CEO of Alphavest, an investment management firm, and enjoying eats and drinks from local women owned businesses such as Kambucha Kart and Yobo Fresca Cantina.
Learn from 3 local marketing experts and WEofC Members on the topics of Branding, S.W.O.T. Analysis, and Cloud-based Tools.
What will you learn?
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Join us for this one time only workshop open to all WEofC Members ($25) and a limited-number of non-members ($35).
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Digging to the Core of the Earth to find the…
Seven Keys that Open the Door to the Vast Inner Life.
How you can use your mind to break through the many layers of the earth? The first step is to quiet the mind and meditate. Which brings you calmness and a clarity. This is the level closest to the surface. This is where you must exert the greatest power. It is through the power of unity; of spirit; of emotion, and the mental clarity that you will find the strength to break through the delusions and darkness that has clouded your judgment. You have begun the journey beneath the surface of the earth. It is here you will find the Seven Keys that open the door to the vast inner life and experience abundant freedom.
The next level down below the surface of the earth, in darkness, spirit grows. It has sat waiting until the time it was ripe with the fullness of life. It now emerges into the waking state into a Powerful Presence.
This break from the illusions of the lesser self-reveals the power of the feminine aspect of life. This power moves the wind; that spins the earth on its own axis; the invisible power in the universe. Some call it God, I call it the Human Spirit.
Spirits' true nature is knowing;
Three layers down from through the surface of the earth reveals a calmness. It is out of the storm, in the center where peace reigns. Here you can see henceforth where the next storm brakes which expand your capacity for being in the world. You become able to hold on in the face of the constantly changing reality. There is a knowing that pulsates out of immediate awareness, sitting mindfully you're able to discern the subtle movements of this nature.
You are able to visualize your way out of harm's way into another, because you are writing the story from your vantage point below the storm with an expanded awareness of how to solve the problem and which way to go. You are filled with wisdom and courage. You are able to discern reality as it unfolds from a detached state of mind like the dawning of day, light floods your way illuminating the path before you. Take one step then the other till you are at your destination.
The last layer down you discards the anger; the rage; the delusion; all that has been buried away in the fiery core of the earth. All that remains in the essence of you. A solid inner self-adorned with jewels sparkling like the night star.
You arrive clothed in righteousness, justice, love, compassion and wisdom. You ascend back to the surface of the earth, born again, all your outer garment of suspicion, fear, hatred have been stripped bare, what remains is the essence of you. You true nature.


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From "KulturAgenda – Network for Cultural Projects" to "KulturAgenda – Institute for Museums, Cultural Enterprises and Audiences"
In 2007, three professional cultural advisors, Renate Goebl, Claudia Haas und Christian Waltl, got together to form KulturAgenda – Network for Cultural Projects with the aim of planning and implementing cultural projects from conception to evaluation for cultural institutions and their governance.
After working together as cultural advisor over several years, it became clear to Goebl and Waltl that to professionalise cultural institutions in a sustainable way it required a different set-up. They felt that there where huge gaps in the European professional development sector and limited networking opportunities.
At the end of 2012 they therefore decided to establish the KulturAgenda Institute with an international alignment and a commitment to share knowledge and experiences. The proven network approach remained: All programmes will be devised and implemented together with international co-operation partners.


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The Best Gardeners Hatton will Redesign Your Garden and Put a Smile on Your Face
The Top Gardening Service in Hatton, HA5
At Gardeners Hatton we firmly believe that everyone in TW14 deserves to be able to enjoy their garden. So if you live in the area and are desperate to make the most of your garden but don't know where to start, give us a ring and talk to the experts. Our gardeners know pretty much everything about gardening, and are happy and excited to share their expertise with our customers. We work hard with you and for you, to create the kind of garden you've always dreamt of.
Garden Care for the Perfect Garden in Hatton
A well maintained garden isn't just nice to look at; it can be a place of peace and relaxation for all who get to use it. On the other hand, a messy, unkempt garden can be a huge source of stress and even danger for those who try to use it. Don't let your garden get this way, no matter how busy you might be, we guarantee you're not too busy to pick up the phone and call us on to book a garden maintenance appointment. Hire Hatton gardeners to maintain your garden, we'll do it all.
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It might sound like a fancy title, but don't be intimidated by the phrase landscape designer. All we really do is take an outdoor space and find a way to make it the garden you've been dreaming of (really, we should be called dream makers). Some people might just want a bit of guidance and advice, while others may want us to take control of the whole process from design to implementation. But whatever you need, if you'd like a hand with your garden design in TW14, we would be more than happy to help.
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If you have a tree or hedge in your garden then at some point a tree surgeon (yes, they do hedges too) is going to become your new best friend. No matter how careful you are, at some point you will need to do some tree pruning, or general garden maintenance in TW14, and generally we advise strongly against trying to do it yourself. So rather than trying it yourself first, hurting yourself, just call us now and let the experts handle the tricky bits for you. There's a reason we're called experts after all.
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Scholastic Early Learners: Trace, Lift, and Learn ABC 123
Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9780545903134 Board book
12 Pages | 10.62" x 10.63" | Ages 0 to 3
Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive board books for hands on learning!
An exciting new series of early learning novelty board books that combine Scholastic's strength in learning with beautiful photography and clear designs to stimulate early learning.
Trace, Lift, and Learn ABC 123is an interactive book full of activities to help children learn their ABCs and 123s.
In this action-packed book, children use their fingers to trace letters and numbers, and there are also flaps and sliders to explore and enjoy. Perfect for reinforcing letter and number learning as well as hand-eye coordination.
Kids can use their fingers to trace the letters of the alphabet (capital and lowercase) as well as numbers. Each letter or number shape is indented in a lower layer of board (to make it really clear for children to feel the shape), while dots and arrows show the starting points and direction of travel.
There is a picture and word for each letter to reinforce letter learning. For the numbers there are sliders that reveal objects to count.


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"We are in a rather nasty hole tonight," wrote Oates in his diary. "Got among bad crevasses and pressure, all blue ice. We struggled in this chaos until about 9 p.m., when we were absolutely done." [1]
"By a fatal chance we kept too far to the left," Scott wrote, "and then we struck uphill and, tired and despondent, arrived in a horrid maze of crevasses and fissures. Divided councils caused our course to be erratic after this, and finally, at 9 P.M. we landed in the worst place of all. After discussion we decided to camp, and here we are, after a very short supper and one meal only remaining in the food bag; the depot doubtful in locality. We must get there to-morrow. Meanwhile we are cheerful with an effort. It's a tight place, but luckily we've been well fed up to the present. Pray God we have fine weather to-morrow." [2]
"It's an extraordinary thing about Evans," added Oates, "he's lost his guts and behaves like an old woman or worse. He's quite worn out with the work, and how he's going to do the 400 odd miles we've still got to do, I don't know." [3]
[1] L.E.G. Oates, diary, 12 February, 1912, quoted by Roland Huntford in Scott and Amundsen (New York : Putnam, 1980, c1979), p.520.
[2] R.F. Scott, diary, 12 February, 1912, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition, v.1.
[3] L.E.G. Oates, diary, 12 February, 1912, quoted by Roland Huntford in Scott and Amundsen (New York : Putnam, 1980, c1979), p.521.
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One drug that has attracted the attention of plaintiffs' lawyers in massive numbers is Pradaxa. There are not a lot of cases – you can call it a mini mass tort. But they are very strong cases that I think are going to have a lot of value. (2019 Update: Most of the 2,500 claims against Boehringer-Ingelheim settled for $650 million.)
Pradaxa is an anticoagulant or blood thinner used to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation and others at risk for developing potentially life-threatening clots. Plaintiffs' lawyers, then prescription drug safety advocates, and now everyone else under the sun, have realized that Pradaxa may substantially increase the risk of contracting viral infections.
This concern comes after years of warnings that the drug increases the risk of internal bleeding. In fact, some studies show that patients suffering internal bleeding from Pradaxa are five times – five times – more likely to die than those bleeding from other anticoagulants like warfarin. But… unlike warfarin, there is no reversal agent to stop the bleeding.
The University of North Carolina led a study that shows that Pradaxa may increase the risk and severity of certain viral infections such as the flu and myocarditis. Myocarditis is a viral infection of the heart that can cause sudden death, particularly in children and young adults. Pradaxa blocks thrombin activity, a key component of the human blood clotting system.
Thankfully, Pradaxa is a new drug that has been on the market since 2010. The alarm began to sound immediately. In 2011 the FDA received at least 3,781 reports involving serious injuries associated with the use of Pradaxa. These included 2,367 reports of hemorrhage and 542 patient deaths.
Before 2015, the big difference between Pradaxa and Coumadin was that no antidote exists for Pradaxa. If there is excessive anticoagulation or excessive clinical bleeding from an injury, Coumadin's anticoagulant effects can be rapidly reversed with readily available fresh frozen plasma in any hospital setting. With Pradaxa, the only way to reverse the anticoagulation is to initiate dialysis. This is hard to do quickly, it is sometimes not available everywhere, and dialysis has increased risk in comparison to fresh frozen plasma.
Pradaxa Lawsuits
There are already about 200 lawsuits filed against Boehringer Ingelheim, the manufacturer of Pradaxa. Most of this litigation involves Boehringer's failure to adequately warn about the serious bleeding problems. Lawsuits are pending across the country. There is also a multidistrict litigation (MDL) federal court action. An MDL is a class action lawsuit for discovery purposes. The trials would go back to individual federal courts around the country. There is no way to know, of course, but I would expect that most of these case will reach a settlement long before going to trial. The first MDL Pradaxa lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in August 2014. I doubt that case will go to trial because I think Boehringer Ingelheim will realize that a settlement is much preferable to a verdict.


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That's not a marketing campaign. TNQ's sales mission in the United States is a marketing campaign!
Tropical North operators have launched a full-scale sales blitz in the United States to capitalise on Tourism Australia's viral Crocodile Dundee marketing campaign.
The Dundee campaign is Tourism Australia's biggest investment in a single market, with the $36 million campaign attracting global attention for its take on the classic Paul Hogan film.
In a stroke of perfect timing, local operators showed up in force at a major wholesaler conference in Los Angeles last week.
Around 20 brands including Crystalbrook Collection, CAPTA Group, Pinnacle Tourism Marketing, Quicksilver, Thala Beach Resort and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures met with sales agents at the annual Australian Marketplace event.
The TNQ delegation is believed to be the largest contingent from any area in Australia.
It follows a visit to New York by TTNQ's communications consultant Liz Inglis for the International Media Marketplace where she met with North American travel media.
To keep the momentum going, TNQ operators will this week take part in the "Queensland on Tour – Americas" event, with local operators meeting key trade partners in Philadelphia, Chicago, New York City, San Antonio and Seattle.
The United States remains one of our region's most important markets. In the year to September 2017, our region welcomed 109,000 tourists from the United States, a drop of -4.8% over the previous 12 month period. The US and Japan sit behind China in terms of total visitor numbers to TNQ.
Michael Nelson from Pinnacle Tourism Marketing said the Dundee campaign was "just outstanding".
"The US market is normally very cluttered in terms of their media and to be able to get cut through the way that Tourism Australia has with the Dundee campaign will absolutely put the spotlight on Australia," he said.
"Our irreverent humour shone through in the ad and that is one of the key ways that Americans love to see Australians.
Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Pip Close said the Dundee campaign is attracting significant media exposure, ensuring Australia is high on the agenda for American travellers.
"TTNQ has been very active in that market in the past few weeks promoting our destination," Ms Close said.
"Our Western Sales and Marketing Manager Claudia McFadden is part of a large Tropical North Queensland contingent which attended Australia Marketplace in Los Angeles last week.
"The team is continuing the push in the United States with Queensland on Tour – Americas this week.
"Three weeks ago our communications consultant Liz Inglis was in New York for International Media Marketplace to meet North American travel media.
"She educated them on our diverse Great Barrier Reef experiences and locations.
"Many were fascinated to learn that we have two World Heritage areas side by side and that the outback is less than a day's drive away.
"Tropical North Queensland characters also captured their imagination and coincidently our own Dundee-like character Bram Collins, whose family developed the Undara lava tubes experience on their cattle property, was one of the favourite stories."


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The JM-90 digital voice metronome is a compact digital metronome featuring different voices, rhythm patterns and beats. "Human voice" technology allows you to listen to a count, while you are also able to tune in to wood block sounds and more.
Recording artists will love it; college students, too, because the thing keeps you moving. The Beat function allows you to change the time signature, and with tempo it's easy to change the speed for any rhythm you come up with. While the audible output is very nice and soothing, the flashing LEDs also provide more visual musicians with the "click" track they need.
Sound modes: male voice, female voice, mechanical metronome, wood block, waveform, drum, bongo. It has everything you need from a digital metronome and can make you a more accurate musician. The click tracks it provides are extremely accurate and easy to listen to for hours on end. The more musical sounds those are available to you as someone practising on a metronome, the more likely you are to succeed in your endeavours. Beat: 1-9 beats per measure (complex rhythm patterns). Countdown: practice session length from 1 to 90 minutes. Power comes from a rechargeable lithium battery (battery not included but a USB cable IS !). Two convenient tuning modes are featured: mic, clip.
Our favourite is bongo and wood block, whilst male and female voice makes a great vocal alternative..
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Weight: 96g
Dimensions: 63(L)X105(H)X25(W)mm
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We took advantage of an unexpectedly warm, sunny day this week and had some outside time in the backyard, nibbling on the last of the strawberries in the garden. We also went on a few walks to neighbourhood parks. Each park has its own character and mix of resources. I wonder where I can find notes on all the parks in the city. May be time to make our own little travel journal.
Anyway, with the weather getting cooler, I've been thinking about how to keep A- warm and comfy so that we can continue having lots of outside time. The crew socks are too short to cover the exposed part of her legs when she's in the carrier. I'm trying out these leg warmers that I made from sweater sleeves, but they won't stay on. Maybe I'll sew a tighter band? I'm leaning towards making an elasticized carrier cozy out of fleece or flannel, and another one with PUL if the pattern works out. I made a felt pirate hat for her Halloween costume, too. Let's see what the weather is like.
A- has been working very hard on getting her knees under her hips in preparation for creeping. Occasionally she tries straightening her legs, too. We'll see if she takes on creeping or bear-walking first. Anyway, she's been so focused on mobility that nursing and sleeping have been disrupted, but I'm sure things will settle down eventually.
A- has also been developing more expressive sounds. She figured out how to click her tongue this week. She's been experimenting with her range, too. We're getting pretty good at ignoring the screeching. She also makes this adorable slow "haaa?" sound with an upturn at the end, which tends to presage some grabbing and pinching.
We've been playing the ukulele every day. She often plucks or strums the strings instead of grabbing them like she used to. Getting there! For my part, I'm slowly getting the hang of finger-picking Paruparong Bukid. Gotta build that muscle memory.
Lots of social things this week. I dropped by La Leche League to ask about night nursing tips, picked up vegetables at the peer nutrition follow-up, made it to Make the Connection despite sleeping in, and picked Jen and Chris' brains regarding alternative ways of raising kids. It's nice to have mentors who have explored interesting paths.
I finally made it out to the dentist, woohoo! W- entertained A- in the waiting room so that he could take her to me if she started to melt down, but we didn't need to hit the emergency button. My teeth are in decent shape despite the two-year gap in dental attention, although I'll need two fillings done soon. It's nice to be able to book personal care appointments again.
We donated a whole bunch of things, and now the living room feels more spacious. I'm glad we can let go of things knowing that it's usually easy to replace stuff by buying second-hand or online.
W- inspired me to look into resurrecting gadgets, though. There's that TF700T I didn't get to use as much as I'd hoped, since the tablet was underpowered for its resolution. I wonder if I can turn it into a video chat station and information console.
Less sleep this week, including an afternoon of zombie-ing around because I stayed up late helping my clients with their reporting needs. W- took care of A- while I slept. Yay!
This week: the last session for Make the Connection (so I should finish that photo book!), a home visit, and maybe some more work on my consulting project. Depending on how sleep goes, we might try to make it out to other drop-ins to see what might be worth taking transit to once winter sets in.
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Alleged Paris Hilton stalker charged
A man was charged Friday with stalking Paris Hilton after an attack on her then-boyfriend in April and his recent arrest outside the heiress' Malibu home.
James Brian Rainford, 36, already faces a misdemeanor charge of violating a court order that requires him to stay away from Hilton.
Prosecutors have now added two counts of felony stalking and three misdemeanor counts of disobeying a court order.
Rainford is due in a downtown court Friday for arraignment. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted of all charges.
He was arrested July 4 by L.A. County sheriff's deputies after being caught looking into Hilton's home in the 21000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.
Rainford also attacked Hilton's then-boyfriend, Cy Waits in April before Waits and Hilton entered a Van Nuys courthouse to testify in a residential burglary case.
Rainford has already pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge and was found to be in violation of his probation from a case involving an earlier run-in with a Hilton bodyguard.
He was immediately sentenced to 227 days in jail and three years probation. He was released from jail May 20.
He was ordered last October to stay away from Hilton and Waits.
Marijuana shop near Fullerton school closed
OC Fair starts Friday with deep-fried Kool-Aid on the menu
Barron Hilton ordered to pay $4.9 million in drunk-driving case
-- Richard Winton
Photo: Paris Hilton and Cy Waits in May. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images


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The answer is yes, but remind me the question ? -- Woody Allen
Knowledge Management is about Finding Stuff.
Organizations produce more and more knowledge, lose it, hire consultants to retrieve it, redo the same mistakes at different places and times.
That has a cost. Any individual with that pattern would be sent out for counselling on consistency, efficiency, and credibility.
We can help.
What's in there for you
Living with Google means living with the illusion that things must be easy to find. That is true, if you know what you are looking for, of if you work with great numbers.
Knowledge and information is many. That may be the name of that guy you met in Niamey and was working on onion exports. Household consumption in Tajikistan, consistent with Bolivia's. Publications, website or newsletters you're not aware of. News from the field or peers in similar organizations. Funds or jobs openings.
Collaboration and sharing knowledge is proven to help your organization improve. But it takes It takes living, vacularized systems.
So – one more box to tick on a long task list? Sure. But the good news is, you're not alone.
The IT part of KM is the easy part.
Or – should be the easy part. Finding incentives and resources for document tagging and vetting, making sure people circulate the
information they get, maintain networks despite turnovers and policy changes, that's what takes time and efforts. We can do the rest.
Focus on the essential
Taken to the extreme, the Internet attitude means that (i) you don't need to store anything anymore and (ii) anything your eyes leave is already obsolete.
That's wrong, of course. You are depository of unvaluable knowledge produced by your organization, and this knowledge is cumulative.
However the endless tragi-comedy of peer-to-peers and governments is a sign that the times are changing. Publish and store is not an option anymore. Organizations have to adapt to this new paradigm of information production, capture, storage, retrieval, push, and dissemination.
How Resources currently invested in producing and gotten from selling actual publications may have to be redistributed in the near future, making it a top priority for knowledge-based organizations to have a well-established presence in the online knowledge world. On top of being a very appropriate way to report on donor resource usage and advocate on key issues.
We are also most willing to send experts who could cast a fresh eye on brainstorming or retreat sessions about these evolutions.


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Goal 4: Foster Innovation in Adult Vaccine Development And Vaccine-Related Technologies
This goal of the National Adult Immunization Plan (NAIP) recognizes that there are opportunities for the development of new vaccines, more effective versions of existing vaccines for adults, and technological advancements to improve vaccine delivery.
Goal 4 Objectives
The following two objectives, and a number of sub-objectives detailed further in the NAIP, were developed to foster innovation and future advancements in both adult vaccine development and new technology. The first objective, in bold below, was chosen in the National Adult Immunization Plan: A Path to Implementation as one of eight implementation priorities.
- Develop new vaccines and improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines for adults.
- Encourage new technologies to improve the distribution, storage, and delivery of adult vaccines.
Goal 4 Priority Measures
The implementation of this plan demands regular monitoring and documentation of progress, challenges, and opportunities. Therefore, the following baseline indicators were selected to measure progress in the NAIP and will inform future implementation and quality improvement efforts.
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Many stakeholders play a role in improving the adult immunization system. Tell us how you or your organization are working to uphold the goals of the National Adult Immunization Plan!
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February 16th – 27th
Mid exhibition celebration – Wednesday, February 21st 4:30pm
Sháman'stut (Shaw-men-tsote) comes from the Squamish language and bears a dual meaning; to rise to the surface and to be able to heal or fix one's self and others. Rise to the surface references how art comes to be actualized and subject matter explored. To be able to heal or fix one's self and others speaks to the function art in conveying meaning to viewers and the healing process that happens within the artist in actualizing their work. In broader terms it is the process by which something moves and
becomes visible.
Emily Carr University is situated on unceded, traditional and ancestral xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territories. As the inaugural and annual Indigenous student exhibition at the Great Northern Way campus, Sháman̓stut seeks to reify our relationship to place.
Curators: Nicole Preissl, Lacie Burning, M V Williams, Veronica R Waechter Danes


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Well, it was my last day at work on Friday and so I have now joined the ranks of the gainfully unemployed.
It seems really strange not to be at work. This is the first time that I've handed in my notice and left a job with nothing to go to at the other side. I must say, it was probably one of the most unnerving and unnatural things I have ever done
Thankfully I've managed to hold onto my company car for a few more weeks and they have also let me keep hold of my mobile until I'm ready to move (probably so they can call me if they get stuck).
Although banks are not normally associated as being the most fun places to work, I've really enjoyed my 2.5 years there. I worked with a really good bunch of people. The cash was half decent and the job itself was great!
Let's just hope that I can look forward to acquiring a similarly good role when we move out to Aus


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WEST HARTFORD — Nearly three years ago, Benjamin Lerman Coady briefly achieved international fame for pointing out an error in a map at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Coady, now 16, will recount the tale alongside seven others Friday at Speak Up, a storytelling event hosted by Kingswood Oxford school.
A sophomore at Kingswood Oxford, Coady was a 13-year-old studying at the Renbrook School when his mother took him to the Metropolitan for the first time. His precocious knowledge of the Byzantine Empire's borders and sharp eye for detail earned him accolades from museum staff, who admitted the map was in error, and media shoutouts around the globe.
"It's fun to tell it," Coady said Tuesday. "People don't believe me sometimes. I get to show them all the articles, which is really cool, and it was a fun experience."
Founded by Matthew and Elysha Dicks two years ago, Speak Up is a Hartford-based organization that helps local storytellers hone their craft and share their stories with a wider audience.
Sheri Shea, the school's director of summer programs and facility rentals, said Matthew Dicks has been doing guest creative writing workshops for the past two summers. Friday's event is the first collaboration between Speak Up and Kingswood Oxford, but Shea said she hopes to bring more storytelling workshops and events to campus.
"We hope that this will just be the start of things," Shea said.
The theme for Friday's stories is "Pride and Prejudice." A West Hartford author and teacher, Dicks said he plans to share a story Friday about how he broke through to a particularly shy student with a reference to the movie comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Four local storytellers and two Kingswood Oxford staff members, librarian Nancy Solomon and middle school English teacher Kyle Chapman, also will share stories Friday.
Speak Up will be held at Roberts Theater on the campus of Kingswood Oxford, 170 Kingswood Road, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for the general public and $8 for the Kingswood Oxford community, and a portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting speaking groups at the school, including the model United Nations, debate club, and mock trial.


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The Citrus Grove Renovation/Re-establishment Support Program, a $5.5 million initiative backed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), is designed to help growers re-establish citrus groves by providing 75% cost-share on eligible improvements in irrigation and nutrient management and 100% on engineering and design costs.
The program is available now and FDACS is accepting applications. A memo provided by FDACS' Office of Agricultural Water Policy contains more details and application information.
In addition, growers are eligible for up to $250,000 on improvements to irrigation and nutrient management for replanting or re-establishing groves.
According to Mike Sparks, Executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, 20 million trees will need to be replanted to reach pre-HLB era production levels. During the recent Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Sparks mentioned the huge number necessary to sustain the state's signature crop. At the time, he also said he was confident promising legislation would get passed in regard to planting incentives. His hunch was right. So the program's announcement comes at a critical time.
Read Rusnak's article on Major OJ Purchase Promises Relief For Florida Citrus Sector as well to see how changes with Florida's citrus will affect America's OJ!


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A set of animated minimalist fan art GIFs by Jeca Martinez inspired by her favorite book series.
Jessica Martinez, an illustrator, designer, and animator from Manila, Philippines. She love to tell stories through cute illustrations, playful gifs, and fun animations.
Growing up, shes always been very artistic. If she wasn't busy reading or watching cartoons, she'd spend her free time drawing, painting, writing stories, making videos, and whatever artistic expression she could get into.
She started using Photoshop and Flash in high-school, and received recognition for her work shortly after, such as second place in the First National Computer Competition Simple Animation contest, runner-up for her stop-motion entry for the "I Love Makati" video contest, and finalist for the Animahenasyon 2010 animation festival.


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North End - Fenway, Boston flavor found in restaurants & food carts across the city
By Tammy - freelance writer - Article Added ( 12/31/2009 )
In a city like Boston, the culture demands a large variety of delicious and easily accessible food. From the North End, to the Fenway, signature Boston flavor can be found in restaurants and food carts across the city. Boston restaurants are the site of classic American comfort food, as well as ethnic food, and trendy new styles of cuisine.
The North End is known as "Boston's Little Italy." The North End is comprised of over 80 restaurants that serve classic Italian food true to its origins, as well as cafes and bakeries that serve handcrafted Italian pastries. Popular restaurants include Dolce Vita Ristorante, Ernesto's Pizza, and Assagio Ristorante, among others. Pizza shops are popular, but pizza found in The North End is far from ordinary. Shops like Antico Forno serve pizza made from the finest authentic Italian ingredients in the happiest of environments. Because of its proximity to the water, seafood and fish are a staple in the Bostonian diet. Restaurants in the North End like The Daily Catch serve customers the freshest seafood and pasta prepared in the Sicilian tradition. For dessert, Parziale Bakery and A. Bova and Son's Bakery guarantee mouthwatering Italian breads and pastries, known for their savory and sweet pairing. Popular dessert items include marzipan, rum cake, and cannolis among many others. For something a little different, stop by Gelateria. Gelateria serves authentic Italian gelato, known for its richness, in every flavor imaginable.
As a center of cultural diversity, Boston has a wide variety of ethnic foods. From classic American comfort food, as served by the famous Cheers restaurant, to Japanese food, Boston has it all. For authentic Japanese food, consider stopping by the Porter Exchange, located in the Lesley University building of Porter Square. Restaurants like Blue Fin and Sapporo Ramen serve delicious sushi and noodles that attract tourists, locals, and college students alike and keep them coming back for more. In Faneuil Hall, another popular Boston destination, variety abounds. From Asian food to Indian and Mexican, visitors can choose from a wide array to satisfy any craving. Faneuil Hall's dining center is known as the always busy Quincy Market. Ueno Sushi is a popular sushi restaurant found in the market, while Bombay Club promises the best Indian food and El Paso Enchiladas is a great place to find unique Mexican dishes. Variety is the key word in Boston.
No matter what your dining tastes, Boston can satisfy any sweet tooth, any craving. From world class Italian food and pastries, to delicious seafood, Japanese food, and infinite desert options, Boston has the quality and variety of restaurants to have every visitor leave feeling full and satisfied.
Source: BBL
About The Author: Tammy Westwood


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Earlier this week my policy group and I officially completed the first round of lab. It was definitely a tough haul but everything worked out in the end. The process itself is very interesting: we spent several weeks going in one direction on the project, but then had to shift and go in another direction – two weeks before we had to present to the client. With the deadline looming, we re-worked our entire analysis, even to the last minute. After our briefing, we went to work on the analytic brief, adding information that didn't make it to the briefing, filling in spots that the client requested, and clarifying key points. Five people working on one document – not a party. The whole thing was stressful, time consuming, and very irritating. The result? The client is very pleased.
Lab really is one of those experiences that helps you grow as a student, as a professional, and as a person. Yes it's stressful. Yes it's time consuming. Yes it's irritating. But it's good for the soul. And I really do mean that. Depending on the group you have, you can build very strong bonds with your group mates. That 12-hour analysis session of yesterday will be the nostalgic joke of tomorrow that you all laugh about. You learn to work with people. You learn to compromise. You learn when to lead and when to follow, when to speak up and when to shut up. It's tough, rough, and not fun by any recreation standards. And it's all worth it.
On Monday I'll get a new group and a new policy issue. And it will all begin again.


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Are Social Media Consultants Harming Social Media? | January 31, 2009
The logic goes like this. The traditional marketing funnel is broken. You can't just throw a bunch of money at an advertising campaign and have that turn into customers. At least not to the levels you could when there were just three channels or four channels of communication. The web and social media has changed all that. So rather than waiting for customers to come to you, you have to go to them and engage with them in the same way they engage with each other. So that means blogs, that means Twitter streams and than means Facebook applications. Basically that means moving your marketing messages into the social media space . Most companies have little idea how the web works, let alone how people use it, so in order to reach this new generation of consumer, they hire the services of a Social Media Consultant.
Social Media Consultants are an interesting breed. They are usually individuals who have earned a modicum of success through their blogs or other social media activities and started wondering if they could make a living trying to replicate this successes for their clients. In fact there was a time when I briefly flirted with this idea myself. As such, social media consultants tend to be guns-for-hire, although there are a few agencies getting in on the act.
In the beginning these consultants would advise you to set up a company blog as that was a great way to engage with your customers. Sadly most company blogs are as dull as dish water and rarely generate enough traffic or good will to last for long. So consultants have started exploiting other fields, suggesting their clients create Facebook widgets, Youtube videos or presences in Secondlife. The problem with this is the same with all viral campaigns. For every one that takes off, there will be hundreds or thousands that don't. I mean, how many corporate widgets have you installed on your Facebook account? Not many I guess?
I don't mean to sound cynical, but I do wonder what value a lot of social media consultants bring to their clients, and how long that value will last. Is social media marketing the next big thing or merely a blip in the growth of the Internet? While there may be a need for specialist consultants now, I wonder if that will be the case in five years time when clients have got a bit more savvy?
The problem I have with social media consultants however is less about the value they bring to their clients and more to do with the affect it's having on the web. Call me old fashioned, but I used to like it when the top 20 blogs were primarily from individuals with little or no agenda. Now the majority of highly trafficked blogs are commercial operations in their own right. Blogs have become just another marketing tool and it's getting increasingly difficult to differentiate between genuine posts and cynical marketing ploys. Is this blogger recommending this product because they really like it or because they've been sent one for free?
Other social media platforms are also being affected. There was a time when Facebook or Twitter was simply a place to go and socialise with your friends. However now every company (including my own) has a Twitter account or Facebook group. We've even seen companies start spamming people on Twitter which really sucks. It seems there is literally nowhere you can hide from these marketing tricks.
Now I'm fairly pragmatic and realise that this descent into marketing is probably inevitable and if consultants weren't doing it for them, companies would end up doing it themselves. However I think there is something a little seedy about people who purportedly love social media, yet end up helping companies pollute it with marketing drivel.
It reminds me of a guy I met while travelling many years ago. He was an ethnographic researcher employed by a big oil company to asses the impact oil pipelines would have on the indigenous population. He loved tribal culture so much he desperately wanted to work in the field, even if that meant being partly responsible for the destruction of the very thing he loved.
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Long-time fans of Broken Glow have seen the band in various incarnations, from their beginnings as a riffy 5-piece in Connecticut to the current power trio line-up down in the low country of Savannah, GA. Through it all, Paul and Garrett have kept the flame alive for fans of fiery rock music. Last year Sara joined the group to fill out the vacant bass slot, and the release of "Live Like An Animal" in the summer of 2014 served to jump-start the band into a new-found groove and energy. Since that time the band has toured the northeast, played with killer groups around the south, packed out downtown clubs, entertained small house show gatherings, received airplay on Savannah's Rock 106.1 and received a giant check (clearly the lifetime goal of any sane individual).
Now, on the heels of their Battle Of The Bands victory, Broken Glow is proud to announce that they will be recording a brand new full-length album this summer! With the help of local musician/engineer Donald Moats (Habitat Noise, Sins Of Godless Men, COEDS, etc), and producer/musician Christopher Horton (IAMSOUND) the band will spend 3 days tracking in a fully analog studio onto 2″ reel-to-reel tape. In case you've only ever seen a ProTools or LogicPro session, analog recording is the way of the past. Though the method has become more desirable in recent years as audiophiles search for the truest, warmest tone available, the limitations of tape recording can be daunting as digital editing exits the picture. Want to chop a track up? Better be savvy with a razor blade…
The band is excited for their first time utilizing this method of recording. When asked about the decision to use a reel-to-reel recorder, guitarist/vocalist Garrett Deming had this to say. "There is always heated debate among engineers and music lovers between the audio quality of digital recording vs. analog. Some swear there is no discernible difference between the two methods, but others have differing opinions. I've always admired (record engineer) Steve Albini, who's worked with acts like Nirvana, The Pixies, and Jimmy Page to name a few. He runs a fully analog studio in Chicago, and has a lot to say about the sound quality and process that go into and result from analog recording.
"For my money, I think of sound in terms of the physical waves, the actual material process of moving air at certain speeds. As such, the mechanical aspect of analog recording appeals to me. Whereas digital recording simply samples the waves that are being created and converts them into numerical data which is then translated into a replication of the original sound, recording to tape yields a direct mechanical representation of the physical waves being formed. There's no piecing the puzzle back together after the fact, and I feel this results in a recording which is truer to the original take."
While the idea of recording straight to tape is alluring, it also presents its own set of hurdles. Digital softwares such as ProTools allow for virtually unlimited numbers of takes, overdubs, editing options, post-production effects and pitch-correction. They also make transferring sessions from one location to another much easier than does a cumbersome, heavy reel of delicate film. Though the band acknowledges these benefits to the digital approach, they say the challenge is part of the fun.
"We only have so much time in the studio, only so much tape," says Deming. "As such, we have to go in and nail our tracks on the first or second takes. That's a lot of pressure when you're spending time and money in a studio, but it seems to me that this is how rock n roll should be made. Not to a grid, chopped up and made perfect. You need the sound of a band in a room, that live, frenetic energy that only a live band can generate."
Listeners should also expect some new tricks from these old dogs. "While the rhythm tracks will be the whole band playing in the same room live, we do have some room to overdub various instruments. Expect to hear my Hammond organ, some 12-string acoustic guitar, maybe some guest appearances from local Savannah music veterans." These recordings will also mark the first Broken Glow tracks featuring bassist Sara Clash on lead vocals. A veteran of the NYC underground music scene, the Swedish songstress has flexed her vocal muscles in bands such as Skunky Sara & The Nuggets, punk duo Chicks Throwing Bricks, Savannah's own Culture Vulture, and space-rock duo SubZero, to name a few.
"This is going to be the definitive Broken Glow album," concludes Deming. "We're going to pull out all the stops." It certainly seems so. Tune in for more updates and announcements, including upcoming shows in Brunswick and Charleston, as well as new videos, local show announcements and a studio journal.


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Ireland's golfing year in quotes: Part II
US Open champion Rory McIlroy tweets a picture of his first major trophy before his press conference at Congressional Country Club on June 19. Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieContinuing our review of Ireland's great golfing year (Part I), it is worth remembering that while the game lost a great genius in Seve Ballesteros in May, it was celebrating the elevation of another rare talent to superstar status just a few weeks later.
Rory McIlroy's record-breaking, eight-shot US Open victory came just 70 days after his final round heartbreak in The Masters. And while Seve's death and Darren Clarke's subsequent Open win at Sandwich were huge stories, McIlroy's major breakthrough will go down as one of the most impressive feats in the history of the game.
The three months from April to June passed in the blink of an eye, yet so much happened it:
April 6
"I was flying up here for some practice last Thursday and it was the same feeling you get on Christmas morning. You can't sleep. You are up at five, you are up at six. It's a very special place for any golfer."
Rory McIlroy feels as excited as a kid on Christmas morning every time he drives down Magnolia Lane.
April 7
"I was swinging the left‑handed shot, just warming up and it just kind of clicked and I'm not able to move to my right. Such is life."
Padraig Harrington strained his neck when swinging a training aid left-handed as he warmed up on the range for his first round at the Masters. He never stood a chance after that.
April 7
"Everything is good. He drives it unbelievable, hit his irons great and chips and putts good. That's why he shot 7-under today. He left a lot out there – got to be two-to-four shots."
Jason Day was impressed as playing partner Rory McIlroy grabbed a share of the first round lead at Augusta with a sublime 65.
April 8
"I putted like a Womble over the two days."
Padraig Harrington - praying that his neck injury was to blame - on missing the cut at Augusta. He was tied 96th out of 99 for putting over the first two rounds.
April 9
"Well, Rory, the way he's hitting the ball, he can pretty much go out there and he can shoot a couple under par I think and probably win. A lot of guys, four shots back, so there's a lot of pressure on us to obviously go out there and score early and try and put some pressure on him so he can make some mistakes I guess."
Jason Day on chasing down McIlroy at Augusta.
April 9
"Feels nice. It feels good. I'm not getting ahead of myself. I know how leads can dwindle away very quickly. I have to go out there tomorrow, not take anything for granted and go out and play as hard as I've played the last three days. If I can do that, hopefully things will go my way."
Rory McIlroy on having a four-shot lead entering the final round of the Masters.
April 10
"Thinking about switching my TV off. This just got ugly."
Graeme McDowell on Twitter during the final round of the Masters.
April 10
"I think it is Sunday at a major and what that can do. It was my first experience at it and hopefully the next time I am in that position I will be able to handle it a little better. I didn't handle it particularly well today obviously but it was a character building day, put it that way and I will come out stronger for it.
"I was fine, I was confident earlier today. I hit the ball well on the range. I played okay on the front nine and a couple of putts didn't drop. I hung in there and had a one shot lead going down 10. When you have a one shot lead going into the back nine of the Masters you can't be doing that much wrong.
"Hopefully I'll learn from it and come back a little stronger. It was my first experience of being in the lead going into the last day of a Major and I felt as if I did okay on the front nine and I was still one shot ahead going into the tenth and then things went all pear-shaped after that. Hopefully if I can get myself back into this position pretty soon I will hopefully handle it a little bit better.
"It will be pretty tough for me for the next few days but I will get over it. I will be fine. There are a lot worse things that can happen in your life. Shooting a bad score in the last round of a golf tournament is nothing in comparison to what other people go through."
Rory McIlroy's mature reaction to his final round 80 at Augusta.
April 11
"Yes, it's an error, but it's only a mistake if he doesn't learn from it. And he will learn from this and next time when he is in this position, he will pull through."
Colin Montgomerie did not see McIlroy's Augusta heartache as all doom and gloom.
April 11
"I've had bad days but not of that magnitude. I think he interviewed incredibly well afterwards. His attitude was fantastic and he wasn't even off the 18th green. In a week's time he will have time to reflect and he will come through this. But straight away afterwards his attitude was already spot on. The attitude he had augurs very well for his future.
"When it was over, I think everybody was feeling for him. But after his interview I felt a lot better about it all because his attitude was spot on. At the end of the day, and I say this every week, there's someone out there who shot 68 to finish top 10 and is running around delighted with themselves. But Rory learned far more than anybody else. He learned more than the winner."
Padraig Harrington was mightily impressed by Rory McIlroy's reaction to his Augusta meltdown.
April 14
"I am fine. Other people are more upset than I am about it. I am going to have so many more chances to win majors. And that's not being big-headed or cocky. I believe in myself and there are three more left this year and hopefully I will have a great chance in all of those. I am going to play, hopefully, dozens of majors before my career is over. It was a slight speed bump but nothing more than that."
Rory McIlroy insists he's not distraught over his Masters loss after opening with a 69 in the Malaysian Open.
April 18
"It is all a learning experience and it will stand him in great stead for the future. All the greats say you have got to throw a few away before you learn how to win one. I said at the start of Masters week that Augusta is absolutely tailor made for him and I stand by that. He will not just win one Masters, he will win multiple Masters. I will say that right now."
Graeme McDowell predicts greatness for his friend Rory McIlroy.
May 2
"Congressional 7,574 yards Par 71 US Open set up. No-one will break par."
Defending champion Graeme McDowell used Twitter after experiencing just nine holes at Congressional Country Club during the US Open Media Day.
May 3
"I don't think I was ready. That was the most important thing. I displayed a few weaknesses in my game that I need to work on."
Rory McIlroy on learning some home truths at the Masters. Minutes after saying this, he was working on his putting with Dave Stockton at Quail Hollow.
May 7
"I held his hands and stroked them and thought: what these hands have done in the world. He knew he was dying and he did so with total integrity. More than a brother or a son or a father, a glory has left us. He said goodbye to everyone one by one. He clutched our hands, he whispered in our ears. I moved in very close and said: 'I love you'. And Seve replied: 'I love you too.'"
Baldomero Ballesteros speaks eloquently of the death of his younger brother, Severiano, who died of brain cancer on 7 May 2011, aged 54.
May 8
"It looks close on TV, there's no doubt about it. For once, I'm not going to be a martyr and take [the penalty]."
Padraig Harrington narrowly escaped disqualification for the second time this season after another whistle-blower rules incident. After signing for a fine 68 to clinch an eventual share of ninth in the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, a marshall or spectator reported that Harrington had teed off in front of the tee markers at the par-three 13th.
May 8
"The first I heard of him was when I played in South Africa in 1975. He must have been 17 at the time and I remember Tienie Britz coming in and he sat down in shock and said, 'I have just played with a young kid from Spain and he is just unbelievable.' And I said, how do you make that out. So he described a par four of 420 yards that was a hard dog leg right to left. It was a three-wood and a six-iron and Seve went over the top of these high trees and hit it on the front of the green."
Des Smyth recalls the first time he heard the name Severiano Ballesteros.
May 8
"He never grasped the love people had for him. He knew he was popular but he never knew how popular he was. I used to kid him that he reminded me so much of Elvis Presley. Elvis brought rock 'n roll to the masses and Seve did the same for golf."
Paul McGinley on his friend, Seve.
May 10
"He has the right to his own opinion but you probably shouldn't make comments about a guy who has won 69 more times than you and you are virtually the same age. You know what I mean?"
Canadian coach Sean Foley when asked by Newstalk's Off The Ball programme about 32-year old Bubba Watson's belief that "Tiger is going the wrong way" with his swing changes and becoming too embroiled in the mental side of the game.
May 11
"I didn't want to sort of shove the jacket in his face. Obviously I had it in my hands and I just put it in the cupboard. After that he said 'where's the jacket? I want a photo with it.' I thought that was pretty cool. It's never nice being on that end after what happened and for him to suggest that takes some courage."
Masters champion Charl Schwartzel was impressed how McIlroy took his Augusta meltdown on the chin and even asked to have a picture taken as they flew to Malaysia the following week.
May 15
"At that point I just felt the life kind of drain right out of me."
Graeme McDowell on his visit to water on the seventh in the final round of the Players. Leading going into the final round, he shot a 79 to finish 33rd.
May 16
"I think my game is good enough… I've been up there and contended before and hopefully I will get myself back up there again."
Darren Clarke wins the Iberdrola Open, his first victory for three years, and confesses that he still believes he can win a major.
May 20
"I will play on a crutch if I have to."
Padraig Harrington insists he will play the US Open after hamstring and knee injuries forced him to miss the BMW PGA at Wentworth.
May 22
"I know Rory McIlroy was the last to win the West and the Close in the same year and to have my name beside his on the two trophies has got a nice ring to it as well. I'm very happy."
Paul Cutler after completing a rare double with victory in the first strokeplay staging of the Irish Amateur Close at Shannon.
May 23
"I used watch Graeme [McDowell] or Luke Donald winning events and feel jealous. But I am over that now. I don't compare myself to those guys any more. I am just trying to improve my game and it's improved a lot in the last year. If I am improving then that's all that I can do."
Michael Hoey after clinching his second tour win in the Madeira Islands Open.
June 6
"Awestruck, it feels unbelievable."
Lucan's Richard O'Donovan after shooting nine under for the last 27 holes to win the "East" by two strokes.
June 6
"I don't want to drop out of the top 50, but what can I do? It's not through lack of trying and I feel my game's in great shape. I think I'm in a position to go forward."
Padraig Harrington falls out of the world's top 50 for the first time since 23 March 2000.
June 14
"They are World No 1 and 2 and, obviously, are much better players than I am. But do I feel I can be as good as them. I just have to keep doing what I'm doing and someday I will."
Shane Lowry see no reason why he can't be as good as Luke Donald or Lee Westwood.
June 14
"I've learnt over the past few months, you can't take a lot of notice of what other people say. There is no point in people saying that you are going to be a major champion when you are not one. It is very flattering but I need to go out and do it first. I need to go out and play the golf that everyone thinks I am capable of playing. I have to do it for four days and maybe if I am sitting here with the trophy here on Sunday night, then yes, I can say that I can become a multiple major champion."
Rory McIlroy sounds determined in the build up to the US Open.
June 15
"It would be very, very easy to feel hard done-by and the world is against you. I suspect he doesn't feel like that but I know he's like a badger in a set right now and he's not coming out for anybody. Not for me anyway."
David Feherty on Tiger Woods' fall from grace.
June 19
"To win the US Open in a bit of style is always nice."
Rory McIlroy, the fourth-youngest winner in US Open history.
June 19
"I got my first Major Championship out of the way quite early on in my career, especially after what's happened the last couple of months and it feels great. Hopefully in the not so distant future I'll be able to call myself a multiple major champion."
Rory McIlroy wins the US Open by eight shots and immediately sets his sights on more majors.
June 19
"If you are going to talk about someone challenging Jack's record, there's your man."
Padraig Harrington on Rory.
June 19
"He is what golf totally needs. He will be the sixth non-US winner in the last eight years and I've got to tell you that the American people love him so much that they are not going to care."
Short game coach Dave Stockton on America's love affair with Rory.
June 19
"I love his golf swing and I love his moxie and the way he walks like he is a little cocksure about himself. I think this kid is going to have a great career. I don't think there is any question about it."
Jack Nicklaus on McIlroy
June 19
"Nothing this kid does ever surprises me. He's the best player I've ever seen. I didn't have a chance to play with Tiger when he was in his real pomp, and this guy is the best I've ever seen, simple as that. He's great for golf. He's a breath of fresh air for the game and perhaps we're ready for golf's next superstar and maybe Rory is it."
Graeme McDowell on McIlroy.
June 19
"It is almost as if you are told not to be that way but I felt as if I needed to be a little bit more cocky and put a bit more pressure on myself to win because I felt as if I had the ability. That's basically what Jack said to me. You have got to put pressure on yourself because if you don't put pressure on yourself then no-one else does."
US Open champion Rory McIlroy on Jack Nicklaus advising him to put pressure on himself to succeed.
June 28
"That was very impressive playing. To do that at a U.S. Open, to be that aggressive the entire time, that was cool to watch."
Tiger Woods on the way Rory McIlroy took advantage of soft conditions to tear the field apart at the US Open.
June 29
"I certainly don't relish being in the shadows. But I've always said it's hard to be a rival of Rory. If you ever have a conversation with him, you always walk away thinking, this is a nice guy."
Padraig Harrington on his rivalry with Rory McIlroy.


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How To Look Like A Sharp Dressed Man
For far too long it has been a hard for people to keep up with fashion. Today is a different day though, because it is going to be the day that you learn how to keep up with fashion for many years to come. All you have to do is keep reading to learn more.
Lip gloss is a girl's best friend! There is nothing worse than dry, chapped, uncomfortable-feeling lips. That's where a pretty gloss comes in! Whether you like the super-glossy look or something a little more subdued, lip gloss is a great way to keep your lips looking and feeling their best throughout the day.
In order to make sure that you can fit into the latest fashion trends you are going to want to make sure that you are as slim as possible. Diet and exercise so you don't feel embarrassed because you can't fit into some of the latest trends that this season's fashion has to offer you.
Build your wardrobe around basic staples that you can mix and match easily. Some key pieces include a little black dress, a fitted jacket and matching skirt, a tailored pair of slacks in a neutral color and a pair of dark, fitted trouser jeans. These items can take your almost anywhere paired with the right top and/or accessories.
One easy fashion tip is to just be more confident. No matter how good your clothes look, you will not truly look fashionable unless you wear your clothes with confidence. You need to carry yourself with the utmost confidence. This is one simple way that you can take your fashion to the next level.
One way to make sure that you look great is to find a specific cut or brand that fits you well and buy multiples of it. This is important because you will not always find that perfect outfit, especially if you are shopping at the last minute. Buy more than one of the same color even, just in case it gets damaged somehow.
Make sure whatever you wear; the clothes fit you well. This is especially important for people that are shorter in stature. Large clothes make a person look messy. They make an overweight person look larger and a short person look shorter. Make sure you buy clothes that fit you well or have them altered.
Mousse is a great way to improve the volume and look of your hair. Big hair is not in, so you will not want to use too much mousse upon application.
Keep a few pairs of classic shoes in traditional colors on hand. Having fun with the varying styles that shoes come in is recommended, but is always nice to have a pair of shoes that can go with almost any dress or pantsuit. Do not avoid changing trends, yet keep classic accessories in your wardrobe as well.
Feeling better about the subject of fashion? Well you should now have a lot of ideas swimming in your head about fashion and how you are going to apply all of the fashion advice you got from this article. It's always a great thing to be knowledgeable in fashion, that way you can feel good about looking good.


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Niger Delta Petroleum Resources (NDPR) has discovered crude oil in Ogbele-9 appraisal well onshore eastern Niger Delta in Nigeria
According to NDPR, the results of Ogbele-9 arrived just months after the company found 117.95 metres of net gas sand in Ogbele-8 appraisal well.
Ogbele-9 is expected to be completed and put into production but technical challenges have impeded progress at work, revealed the Nigerian company.
Layi Fatona, managing director of NDPR, said, "Although the field, which commenced production of crude oil in 2005, also provides 736,238 cu/m of gas to the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas system in Bonny, Ogbele has not been considered primarily a gas field."
Samson Ojehonmo, an energy analyst, added that the recent oil discoveries has made the Ogbele field emerge bigger than initially defined in 2005.
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Know the Badgers foe: Minnesota
This is the 12th in a 12-week Friday series looking at the Wisconsin football team's 2014 opponents.
Minnesota's football program is on the rise in coach Jerry Kill's fourth season with the team. The question as it pertains to Wisconsin, however, is this: Are the Gophers good enough to challenge for Paul Bunyan's Axe, or is the gap between the two programs still too wide?
Minnesota finished last season 8-5, which marked the first time the Gophers won at least eight games since 2003. The Gophers also won four straight Big Ten games for the first time since 1973, including victories against Nebraska and Penn State. In nearly every way, the season was deemed a success.
But if you're looking for reasons to call last season something short of special, here are two of them: A 20-7 loss against Wisconsin at TCF Bank Stadium and a 21-17 loss to Syracuse in the Texas Bowl. Wisconsin won its 10th consecutive game in the border series and has won six of those contests by double digits.
Wisconsin and Minnesota will meet Nov. 29 at Camp Randall Stadium for the regular-season finale in a game that very well could decide whether the Badgers win the Big Ten West. Can the Gophers snap their losing streak, or will Badgers fans be joyfully singing "Build Me Up Buttercup" in the fourth quarter once again? Here's a look at what Minnesota might have to offer:
Personnel: Mitch Leidner is expected to be the full time starter for the Gophers at quarterback, and without having to split time, he has a chance to come into his own. A year ago, Leidner appeared in 10 games and completed 55.1 percent of his passes for 619 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
"He's been awesome," offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover told the Minneapolis Star Tribune this offseason. "I think Mitch looks at himself as the starter, and the undisputed leader of the offense, and probably the team. And so there's a confidence about him. He's the guy holding other guys accountable."
The question for Leidner is how well — and how much — he will throw in 2014. As a redshirt freshman last year, he was much more effective running the ball. He carried 102 times — second most on the team — and tied for the team lead with seven rushing touchdowns. By contrast, he threw the ball only 78 times. Leidner completed 7 of 15 passes for 74 yards during the team's spring game, and he was sacked twice and threw the game's only interception.
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This is a team that likely will rely heavily on its ability to run the football. The Gophers ran on 68.6 percent of their plays last season, and the ratio might be similar in 2014. Minnesota returns running backs David Cobb, Rodrick Williams and Donnell Kirkwood. Cobb led the team in rushing yards (1,202) and scored seven touchdowns, while Williams added 332 yards with three touchdowns and Kirkwood 120 yards. Redshirt freshman Berkley Edwards is another player to watch in the backfield. He had the longest rush of the team's spring game on a 33-yard touchdown run.
At wide receiver, Drew Wolitarsky and Donovahn Jones return, but they'll have to take a significant step up to make the passing game a factor for Minnesota. The two players combined last season for 25 catches, 416 yards and just one touchdown. Tight end Maxx Williams also is back and could provide a safety valve for Leidner. He recorded team highs last season in receptions (25), yards (417) and touchdown catches (five).
Defensively, Minnesota loses NFL Draft picks Ra'Shede Hageman (38 tackles, team-high 13 tackles for loss) and Brock Vereen (59 tackles). Still, the Gophers return three of their top four tacklers: defensive back Cedric Thompson (79 tackles), linebacker Damien Wilson (78 tackles) and defensive back Antonio Johnson (69 tackles), as well as defensive back Eric Murray (52 tackles). Wilson and De'Vondre Campbell (41 tackles) certainly will help the linebacker corps be strong in the Big Ten.
Jones status: The status for tailback Jeff Jones, the highest-rated Gophers recruit in years, remains in flux as the 2014 season approaches. Jones was unable to raise his ACT score, and it is uncertain if he will qualify academically to play at Minnesota this season. He re-took two summer school classes and will await word from the NCAA clearinghouse. As a high school senior at Minnesota Washburn, he rushed for 1,525 yards and scored 42 total touchdowns.
No favors: Minnesota finished last season 4-4 in Big Ten play, and if the Gophers hope to improve on that record, they'll have to close better than last year, when they lost games to Wisconsin and Michigan State. Minnesota's final four games are against Iowa, Ohio State, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Those four teams combined to go 24-8 in Big Ten play a year ago.
Lopsided rivalry: Minnesota owns a one-game edge all-time in its border series against Wisconsin, holding a 58-57-8 record. But the series has not even been close as of late. Since 1995, Wisconsin is 17-2 and has won 10 straight games. During the current 10-game winning streak, the Badgers have outscored the Gophers 372-210, an average score of 37-21. Last year's game, a 20-7 Badgers victory, was the first time during that stretch in which Wisconsin failed to score at least 31 points.
Prediction: Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 14
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March, 2000
About fifteen mothers attended this talk by Mrs. M. Tomiyama, of ICU, on individual bilingualism. It was held at the Gotanyama Community Center.
Hand-outs were distributed at the talk, and are in the Koala Bunko leader's notebook. Handouts include: an outline of topics discussed during meeting, Measuring the Degree of Bilingualism, and General Resources for Extended Reading.


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- Research
- Open Access
Reduced inclination of cervical spine in a novel notebook screen system - implications for rehabilitation
© Quarcoo et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2011
- Received: 28 May 2010
- Accepted: 25 November 2011
- Published: 25 November 2011
Professional working at computer notebooks is associated with high requirements on the body posture in the seated position. By the high continuous static muscle stress resulting from this position at notebooks, professionals frequently working at notebooks for long hours are exposed to an increased risk of musculoskeletal complaints. Especially in subjects with back pain, new notebooks should be evaluated with a focus on rehabilitative issues.
In a field study a new notebook design with adjustable screen was analyzed and compared to standard notebook position.
There are highly significant differences in the visual axis of individuals who are seated in the novel notebook position in comparison to the standard position. Also, differences are present between further alternative notebook positions. Testing of gender and glasses did not reveal influences.
This study demonstrates that notebooks with adjustable screen may be used to improve the posture. Future studies may focus on patients with musculoskeletal diseases.
- Cervical Spine
- Musculoskeletal System
- Test Person
- Visual Axis
- Vertical Strain
The increasing mobility together with growing work intensification results in the desire to use traveling time to continue computer based work. Therefore the amount of mobile computer units such as notebooks etc. has increased over time [6]. Owing to the compact design these units do not comply with above mentioned guide lines. Docking station and extern keypads might alleviate some concerns but the problem of an unfavorable visual axis remains.
Owing to the difficult ergonomic situation notebooks might easily become a hindrance for productivity and a potential problem for the well being and health [7].
Recently this problem was addressed by the novel design of the notebook lid that allows the extension of the screen in a vertical plane. The concept envisions that in operation modus the screen is lifted various steps upwards and locked in place to allow a more extended position of the cervical spine.
The aim of the current study was to analyze characteristics of a note book with a variable extended screen system. We hypothesize that the new system leads to a lower degree of inclination and may therefore serve for rehabilitative issues
Materials and methods
Study population
Anthropomorphic data of test persons
Average age
Average height
Average weight
Corrective lenses
32.50 y.
169.25 cm
62.00 kg
31.22 y.
184.0 cm6
84.28 kg
Determination of cervical flexion
Different experimental positions
Position 0
Straight visual axis, without gazing to the computer screen.
Position 1
Maximal extension of computer screen (38 cm upper edge of screen)
Position 2
Second extension of computer screen (33 cm upper edge of screen)
Position 3
Second extension of computer screen (31 cm upper edge of screen)
Position 4
Common notebook screen position (27 cm upper edge of screen)
The local ethics committee approved the study and the participants gave their informed written consent prior to inclusion in the study.
Results are expressed as means with standard deviations (SD). Due to the small sample size non-parametric methods were used, because they are more robust. Φ was used instead of the chi-square distribution if the frequencies were too low (more than 20% of the cells had an expected count less than 5) to avoid type II errors. A p-value of less than .05 was considered significant. Analyses were performed using SPSS version 17.0.
Optical measurements
The inclination was determined using optical measurements. To verify the results a photo digital overlay technique was used that demonstrated substantial differences in the various positions (Figure 3).
Cervical inclination in different positions
Differences between the experimental positions
Position 0
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 0
Position 1
φ = 1.7*
Position 2
φ = 1,6
φ = 2.2
Position 3
φ = 1,9
φ = 2.5
φ = 2.8**
Position 4
φ = 1.8
φ = 2.6**
φ = 2.7**
φ = 2.9*
Gender influence on cervical inclination
Influence of corrective lenses on cervical inclination
The increasing mobile use of notebooks poses a problematic ergonomic situation. To circumvent some of the negative effects on the musculoskeletal system that occurs with the unfavorable body position a novel screen system was designed. This height adjustable display was evaluated in the current study. The cervical inclination that corresponded to the five position of the computer display differed significant in all subjects resulting in a reduced flexion in the maximum moved out position.
The vertical strain on the spine is reflected by the force that acts on the intravertebral discs that lead to changes in the intradiscal pressure (PID). It has been suggested that an increased PID may worsen the alimentary status of the intravertebral disc that might contribute to a faster advancing of degenerative processes [8–10]. Studying the lumbar spinal region Nachemson and coworker demonstrated that different body postures influence the intradiscal pressure [11, 12]. The results were confirmed by data from discography and chemonucleolysis [10]. There are important differences between the sections of the spine. In cervical discs, the nucleus is less able to equalize stress over large distances, and the posterior annulus does not sustain high compressive stresses [13]. Although most research focused on the lumbar spine, recent data has found a postural dependence also for the cervical spine [8, 9]. PID is lowest in the middle position between flexion and extension [9]. This relation has found expression in national guidelines where an only marginal flexion of the neck with the least stress is favored for the working environment.
Next we evaluated factors that might influence the extent of inclination. In this context Nightingale and coworker have found gender specific anatomic differences of the cervical spine. The male upper cervical spine is significantly stiffer and stronger [14]. In our study population there was no difference between the neck inclination of the male and female subjects.
Also for another possible influencing factor - the wearing of correction lenses - no distinction was found, supporting the relevance of the data.
In summary the moved out position of a new height adjustable notebook display reduces significantly the cervical inclination. From data that the vertical strain on the cervical spine depends on the degree of inclination, it may be assumed that in this position the strain is reduced. The novel screen advances the notebook display ergonomically next to desktops. It may be especially beneficial in rehabilitation.
Future studies will evaluate the novel displays' ability to reverse already set in damages of the musculoskeletal system. Furthermore the influence on the upper body and the position of the keyboard will be future research topics.
Conflict of interests
This study was funded by Dreamcom Deutschland GmbH. The views in this article are the personal views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the professional organizations or institutions within which we are members.
The authors would like to thank I. Kölzow for excellent technical support and all individuals who participated in the study as subjects.
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