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After School Art Programs
After School Photos
Pottery with Dianne
Introduction to Animation
Clay Sculpture
Sculpture sur Argile
Painting & Mixed Media
Thurs: Pottery
Art Portfolio Class
Fri: Sumi-E (Japanese Brush painting)
Saturday morning pottery
Jan22: PA Day Camp
School Field Trips
Cours artistiques pour les écoles
Home School
Summer camps programs
Art camps pictures
March Break Art Camps
Vacances créatives de Pâques
Saturday Family Clay
Birthday Party
Fête et Anniversaire
Gallery & Events
Jan9: The Vision Workshop
Jan10 end of Annual Art & Craft show
Jan15: Improvisational Drum Jam
Jan16: Artists to be seen
Artiste to be seen: Call for submission
Feb13: Ryan Briggs Show
Events Rental
Clay Adult party
Art Show Rental
Gallery Hours and Pictures
TBA: From Darkness to Light
Yuri's Village practitioners
Yuri's Village Pictures
YV wellness classes
Introductory Health & Fitness Qi-Gong
Mindfullness Meditation Retreat
Mindfulness Retreat
Sound & Voice Healing
Therapeutic Singing Bowl
Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung
Jan8: Kundalini Meditation Group
Find A Way Music School
Gift Certificates
LucSculpture School & Studios
Relief through creativity
Opening Hours
Heures d'ouverture
Weekly Schedule
Clay Membership
Our Philosophy
Nos Philosophies
Wireless Free Zone
Greening Household Product
No more plastic, please
Luc Bihan
LucSculpture Press Release
Donation, Swap or Volunteer
Weekly schedule
Kids programs
After School & Classes
Introduction to Animation
Mon, Tue: Pottery with Dianne
Wed: Painting/Mixed Media (Fr)
Thu: Advanced Clay Sculpture for Teens (Fr)
Jeudi: Sculpture sur Argile
Thu: Pottery with Lisa
Thu: Illustration & Cartooning
Fri: Art Portfolio Class
Fri: Sumi-E (Japanese Brush painting)
After School Photos
Saturday morning pottery
Jan22: PA Day Camp (Fr)
Mar14-18: March Break Art Camps (Fr)
Birthday Party (Fr)
Fête et Anniversaire
Saturday Family Clay (Fr)
School Field Trip (Fr)
Cours artistiques pour les écoles
Home School
Summer Art camps programs 2015 (Fr)
Art camps pictures
Pottery Studio
Mon, Sun: Pottery Wheel
Dec17: Glazing workshop
Wed: Class for Seniors
TBA: Raku @ the Organic Farm (Fr)
Sculpture Studio (Fr)
Tue: Clay sculpture from A to Z (Fr)
Water Fountain
Hollow Ready for Firing
Coiling Technique
Using a Mold
Wax and Natural Oil Patina
Luc Bihan
Tues-Thu: Udu Clay Drum (Fr)
Figure and Bust
Thr, Jan-Mar: Realistic Portraiture (Fr)
Thu, Apr: Realistic figure sculpture (Fr)
Wed, Fall 2016: Figure sculpture: Gesture
Figurative 3D for Animators and School (Fr)
Painting & Drawing
Drawing Classes
Tue: Drawing for the Terrified Beginners
Tue: Portraiture Curriculum: Level 3 "Soft Pastel"
Thr: Calligraphy: Gothic/Blackletter
Thr: Sketching Architecture (Fr)
Thu: Drawing for the Terrified Beginners
Painting Classes
Fri: Sumi-E (Japanese brush painting)
Sun: Independent painting
Mon: Being Creatively Fit
Mon: Unlock your painting style
Tue: Cityscape & Landscape
Tue: Portraiture Curriculum: Level 3 "Soft Pastel"
Wed: Abstract painting
Wed: Watercolour "Feel those colours"
Wed: Passion of the Figure
Wed, April: Realistic Painting 1 & 2
2D Workshops
Jan23: Encaustic Painting
Jan30: Colour theory
Apr9: Framing
TBA: Colour Mixing & Brush Handling
Photography: Art of Seeing
Gallery & Events
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Jan15: Improvisational Drum Jam
Feb13: Ryan Briggs Show
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Which Is More Important? Ownership Of Ideas... Or Community, Knowledge & Learning?
from the some-questions dept
"During the course of this long volume I have undoubtedly plagiarized from many sources--to use the ugly term that did not bother Shakespeare's age. I doubt whether any criticism or cultural history has ever been written without such plagiary, which inevitably results from assimilating the contributions of your countless fellow-workers, past and present. The true function of scholarship as a society is not to stake out claims on which others must not trespass, but to provide a community of knowledge in which others may share."Good stuff. Too bad so few still seem to feel the same way.
-F.O. Matthiessen, American Renaissance 1941

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February 2009 Visit at NDSU
June 2009 Visit to Nanchang University
June 2009 Visit
Student Focused. Land Grant. Research University.
North Dakota State UniversityPhone: +1 (701) 231-9818/ Fax: (701) 231-7195Campus address: Civil and Industrial Engineering 202Physical/delivery address: 1410 14th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102Mailing address: NDSU Dept. 2485 / PO Box 6050 / Fargo, ND 58108-6050Page manager: Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringFacebook page: Visit NDSU IME on Facebook


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This memorable fruit basket is highlighted by a bottle of champagne.
A one-of-a-kind creation by an experienced local florist, the basket is filled with fruit and gourmet items that may include apples, pears, bananas, gourmet cheese, crackers, summer sausage, or candies.
Specific brand of champagne, gourmet items, fruit selection, and type of basket will change due to local availability or designer's choice.
Picture shown online is only a representation of the gift. Specific items shown may not be included.
Gift Includes:
- One Bottle of Fine Champagne.
- Assorted Fresh Fruit.
- Assorted Gourmet Items.
- A free gift card with personal message.
- Arrives in a stylish wicker basket, ready to be displayed.
- Hand delivered to the recipient's home or office by experienced florists.
- A plush teddy bear, balloons, wine, champagne, or chocolates may be added to your order based on availability. Please contact customer service for more information.
During checkout, please be sure to indicate your preferred occasion when you choose a gift card.
Same day delivery is available if you place your order by 2pm in your recipient's time zone, M-F and by 1pm on Saturday. To see if Sunday delivery is available in your area please contact customer service.
Due to the alcoholic content of this gift, an adult signature is required upon delivery.Gift #45
Champagne Fruit Gourmet is a hand delivered gift. These gifts are delivered by one of our local design centers located throughout the United States and Canada.
Typically, standard deliveries are made between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with business deliveries before 5:00 PM. Hours may be extended during holidays. Please note in some locations we may need an additional 24 hours for the delivery of exotic flowers, wine and fruit baskets.
Same day delivery is available for most gifts when ordered before the cutoff time. The cutoff time for Champagne Fruit Gourmet is 1 PM in the recipient's time zone.
Champagne Fruit Gourmet has been purchased most frequently by our customers for the following occasions:
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I sent the champagne fruit basket to my son on the grand opening of his business. He was thrilled to receive such a beautiful basket. His co-workers got to share the fruit and gourmet food items. Later in the evening he opened the bottle of champagne to toast the success of his business with his employees. I am glad I found this basket on line that delivered it the next day.
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Last week got pretty wild.
For months, we knew a Fortune 500 company was looking to relocate within York County to Hopewell Township using a tax incentive program that needed approval from the school board, township and commissioners.
If they didn't get what they needed, they'd likely go to Maryland — or so we're told.
Not knowing who it was frustrated the hell out of me. Continue reading


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Lymphedema is the build-up of fluids in your body. It can cause an arm or leg to swell up and become painful. The disorder is lifelong.
What to Expect
Lymphedema may start 6- 8 weeks after surgery or after radiation treatment for cancer.
It can also start very slowly after your cancer treatment is over. You may not notice symptoms until 18- 24 months after treatment. Sometimes it can take years to develop.
Even a small infection or injury can cause lymphedema to start.
Ways to Help Relieve the Swelling
Use your arm with lymphedema for everyday activities, such as combing your hair, bathing, dressing, and eating. But, be careful not to overwork your arm or leg. Rest this arm above the level of your heart 2 or 3 times a day while you are lying down.
- Stay lying down for 45 minutes.
- Rest your arm on pillows to keep it raised.
- Open and close your hand 15- 25 times while you are lying down.
Take Good Care of Your Skin
Clean the skin of your arm or leg every day. Use lotion to keep your skin moist. Check your skin every day for any changes.
Protect your skin from injuries, even small ones:
- Use only an electric razor for shaving underarms or legs.
- Wear gardening gloves and cooking gloves.
- Wear gloves when doing work around the house.
- Use a thimble when you sew.
- Be careful in the sun. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Use insect repellent.
- Avoid very hot or cold things, such as ice packs or heating pads.
- Stay out of hot tubs or saunas.
- Have blood draws, intravenous therapy (IVs), and shots in the other arm or in another part of your body.
- Do not wear tight clothing or wrap anything tight on your arms or legs that have lymphedema.
Take care of your feet:
- Cut your toenails straight across. If needed, see a podiatrist to prevent ingrown nails and infections.
- Keep your feet covered when you are outdoors. Do not walk barefoot.
- Keep your feet clean and dry. Wear cotton socks.
Do not put too much pressure on your arm or leg.
- Do not cross your legs while you are sitting.
- Wear loose jewelry. Wear clothes that do not have tight waistbands or cuffs.
- Where a loose-fitting bra.
- If you carry a handbag, carry it with the unaffected arm.
- Do not use elastic support bandages or stockings with tight bands.
- Do not sit in the same position for more than 30 minutes.
Taking care of cuts and scratches:
- Wash the wound gently with soap and water.
- Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment to the area.
- Cover the wound with dry gauze or a bandage, but do not wrap tightly.
- Call your doctor right away if you have an infection. Signs of infection are a rash, red blotches, swelling, heat, pain, or fever.
Taking care of burns:
- Use a cold pack or cold water on a burn for 15 minutes, then wash gently with soap and water.
- Put a clean, dry bandage over the burn.
- Call your doctor right away if you have an infection.
Living with lymphedema can be very hard. Ask your doctor about a special physical therapist who can tell you about:
- Ways to prevent lymphedema
- How diet and exercise affect lymphedema
- How to use to massage to decrease lymphedema
Wear your compression sleeve during the day, but you may remove it at night. Always make sure you get the right size.
Wear a compression sleeve when traveling by air if you fly a lot, or for long flights. If possible, keep your arm above the level of your heart during long flights.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your health care provider if you have any of these symptoms:
- New rashes or skin breaks that do not heal
- Feelings of tightness in your arm or leg
- Rings or shoes that become tighter
- Weakness in your arm or leg.
- Pain, aching, or heaviness in the arm or leg
- Swelling that lasts longer than 1- 2 weeks
- Redness, swelling, or other signs of infection
- Fever over 100.5 F
Towers A. Lymphedema. In: Walsh D, Caraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al, eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 87.
Gamble GL. Lymphedema: Nonoperative treatment. In: Cronenwett JL and Johnston W., eds. Rutherfords Vascular Surgery. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 66.
Davidson N. Breast cancer and benign breast disorders. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2011:chap 204.
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Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; and Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Inc.


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OHCHR in Kenya
Recent news
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Core documents for the current and previous cycles
Special Procedures
Country visits by Special Procedures
Most recent Special Procedures' reports
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation - Mission to Kenya (A/HRC/30/39/Add.2)
Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions - Mission to Kenya (A/HRC/17/28/Add.4)
Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions - Mission to Kenya (A/HRC/11/2/Add.6)
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, Mr. Rodolfo Stavenhagen - Mission to Kenya (A/HRC/4/32/Add.3)
Report by the Special Rapporteur, Miloon Kothari. Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living. Mission to Kenya (9-22 February 2004 - E/CN.4/2005/48/Add.2)
>>Full list of documents in the Charter-based bodies Database
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|Oracle FAQ
|Your Portal to the Oracle Knowledge Grid
Home -> Community -> Mailing Lists -> Oracle-L -> Re: Oracle on Windows Vs. Linux
I'm sorry but I don't really want to get into a discussion when it comes to the "current state of Sun". I will leave that job to people (way) above me.
Speaking for myself, not for Sun
Jared Still wrote:
> Playing the part of Devil's advocate here:
> Given the current state of Sun, one cannot help but wonder
> if Solaris will have the longevity to compete with Linux.
> This has nothing to do with technical merits.
> As we all know, technical superiority seldom has little
> to do with a product or technology's viability.
> Sad, but true.
> Jared
> On 5/23/06, * James Foronda* <James.Foronda_at_sun.com
> <mailto:James.Foronda_at_sun.com>> wrote:
> > I must say that my faith was swayed by the recent post from
> Michael Haddon about
> > using Solaris on AMD64. There is an alternative to Linux! There
> is another form of
> > Unix operating system on PC platform, this one decent, stable
> and well documented
> > and somebody is using it! Now that is what I call a good news!
> Linux, as it is now,
> > is almost buggy enough for Oracle to produce its own version.
> Then, we will all be
> > blessed by Linux 18.104.22.168.20048.FOOBAR version of Linux! There
> is a God and Linus
> > Torvalds is his prophet! There is no other explanation for the
> popularity of this
> > crap
> Wow... this is one is for keeps. :) I have to say, though, that
> several
> people (off this list) have told me something similar.
> Not only that... Solaris is also open source and completely free. If
> you want support, it is cheaper than redhat. :-)
> If you are looking for technical reasons for using Solaris over
> Linux,
> there are quite a few reasons aside from stability of the release
> cycle
> but I'm not quite sure that I have the time to get into that right
> now.
-- http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-lReceived on Tue May 23 2006 - 12:17:52 CDT
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LD11 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 49 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
SystemTrader - http://www.mactrader.com
This is a stock market application for Mac OS X. It features stock market charts, portfolio tracking, backtesting and more.
You can read all about it on http://www.mactrader.com (the website where the application will be downloaded).
Individual traders and investors. Typically middle aged males browsing http://www.elitetrader.com.
You will make the main application icon, which will be shown in the dock, Finder, etc. It should scrupulously respect **every single point** in the Apple Human Interface Guidelines:
I do not have a pre-conceived idea about what the icon must look like. It should probably be obvious that the icon is about the financial/stock market or about market charts and technical analysis. A high-tech feel would be a big plus. Keep it simple.
Try to make the icon so that:
1) Steve Jobs would be pleased (not an easy task I know...)
2) You personally would like to buy an application with such an icon (user will be able to try the application for 30 days before buying, the icon is very important here)
Here are the 7 files I need:
- The original vector or PSD file
- 512x512, 128x128 pixel graphics with and without a "drop shadow" (so that is 4 files here)
- Clear 32x32, 16x16 pixel graphics (which can be a bit different from the bigger pixel graphics)


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Privacy Policy
Pushpay Limited ("Pushpay") is committed to ensuring the privacy of all users' ("Users") information.
Application of privacy policy
This privacy policy applies to all personal information submitted by Users through Pushpay's website at www.pushpay.com (the "Website"), its mobile payment application for use on iOS and Android smart phones (the "Application") or to Pushpay directly, and any information that may be retrieved through the User's use of the Application.
By accessing the Website and/or using the Application, all Users consent to the collection, use, disclosure, storage and processing of their information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Changes to privacy policy
Pushpay may amend or update this privacy policy from time to time, with or without notice to Users. All Users agree to be bound by the privacy policy that is in effect at the time they access the Website or use the Application.
Personal information
In order to use the mobile payment services offered by Pushpay through the Application (the "Services"), all Users will need to submit certain personal information about themselves (as prompted by the Website and/or Application), including their name and postal and email address. Users may be asked to submit further information from time to time.
Use of information and data
The information that Users provide will only be used in connection with the Services, to communicate with Users in relation to the Services or to co-operate with any government, industry or regulatory authorities. Pushpay reserves the right to use data (on an anonymous basis) in relation to Users' use of the Services for marketing and accounting purposes.
Disclosure of information
Unless expressly authorised to do so by the relevant User or under this privacy policy, Pushpay will not disclose any User's personal information to any third party except where disclosure relates to the purposes for which the information was collected (as stated in clause 6 above).
Access to and updates of information
Users may request at any time to see the personal information that Pushpay holds on its behalf or to correct or update any personal information (to the extent that Users are unable to do so through the Website or Application). Please contact Pushpay at https://care.pushpay.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.
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Pushpay will securely store all Users' personal information, which may (for the avoidance of doubt) be transferred outside of New Zealand.
Pushpay is committed to data security. Pushpay uses a variety of technologies and procedures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. For example, Pushpay stores the data in computer servers with limited access that are located in controlled facilities secured by the latest in surveillance and security technology. When Pushpay transmits sensitive information (such as a credit card numbers), Pushpay protects it through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. Pushpay is a level 1 certified PCI-DSS compliant provider (* PCI Data Security Standards: endorsed by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and all other leading card brands).
Pushpay will hold Users' personal information both before and after the cancellation of each User's account, but only for as long as Pushpay is lawfully entitled to do so.
Technology Partners
Pushpay partner with payment gateways to process credit card payments and those gateways maintain their own privacy policies.


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Weekly Poll Winner: Week 3
Weekly Poll Winner: Week 3
Every football season, WYFF News picks at Game of the Week.
We pick a big match-up and broadcast live from the pre-game festivities each Friday night.
This year, we are letting you pick the Game of the Week.
This week voters chose the Chapman vs Blue Ridge Game.
Here is how the votes came out:
Chapman @ Blue Ridge: 2,334
Laurens @ Clinton: 1,127
Northwestern @ Brynes: 669
The poll is posted each Tuesday and ends at midnight on Wednesday.
On Tuesday of each week we will put a poll on the High School Playbook page and let you vote to decide.
The poll will end midnight Wednesday, so make sure to get your vote in.
You can vote as many times as you want from as many computers as you want.


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SPORT2000 Sleeps Too Long on its Rights
In a recent domain name dispute over the domain, www.SPORT2000.com, a single member Panel denied a request to transfer. See Sport 2000 Brand AG v. sport2000 (WIPO Case No. D2012-2449, January 28, 2013). Complainant Sport Brand AG owns many trade marks involving the words "Sport 2000" and since 1988, has used them in the sport retail industry. Sport Brand AG claims to have more than 3,500 retail outlets in 25 countries. Complainant operates a domain at www.Sport2000International.com. The disputed domain was registered in 1998. Respondent provided a response and was represented pro se.
Paragraph 4(a) of the ICANN UDRP Policy requires that Complainant must prove each of the following three elements to obtain an order that a domain name should be cancelled or transferred: (1) the domain name registered by Respondent is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which Complainant has rights; and (2) Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and (3) the domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.
Regarding the first element, the Panel provided a short yet instructive review of the facts.
The disputed domain name contains the word elements of the Complainant's trade mark in their entirety. The difficulty for the Complainant in this case is that each of the trade mak registrations of which it provides evidence are for those word elements in a particular script or presentation and there is some question as to whether the Complainant has acquired trade mark rights in the combination of generic words "Sport 2000" itself. The only evidence that the Complainant offers of acquired rights in relation to that combination of generic words are: its use as part of a range of domain name registrations; and the size and extent of its business operations in which, presumably, the word combination is often used, at least verbally, without the design elements of the trade mark. Given the likely extent of that use of the word combination itself, the Panel finds, on balance, that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the disputed domain name.
As a result, the Panel found that Complainant was able to satisfy ¶4(a)(i) of the Policy.
Complainant hit a road block on the second prong, wherein the Panel noted "This task is rendered more crucial in cases, such as the present one, in which the Complainant's trade mark consists of a combination of generic words applied to the promotion of goods or services with which they are almost automatically associated." The Panel acknolwedged that a using a website with generic links for a PPC (pay-per-click) means can be permissble. Further, the Panel found that Complainant presented insufficient evidence to rebut Respondents assertion that it could not have known about Complainant's rights prior to registration. Another huge problem for Complainant was the length of time it waited to bring the action. Ultimately, the Panel found that Complainant was unable to satisfy ¶4(a)(ii) of the Policy.
As a result, the Panel DENIED Complaint's request to transfer the disputed domain.
Tags: Denied, Laches, Pay-Per-Click, Pro Se


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Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths (US - BD)
Our Marcus takes a trip to a parallel Earth and doesn't really want to save it....
Lex Luthor (Chris Noth) of a different Earth arrives on our Earth to enlist the help of the world's greatest heroes, the Justice League. With Superman (Mark Harmon) and co. in tow, Luthor takes our heroes to the parallel Earth and soon faces off against a bunch of super powered villains who may just be powerful enough to stop not only our Earth's heroes, but every parallel Earth that ever existed.
Parallel world stories have never done anything for me. I honestly have only ever seen them as a comic book writer's guilt free excuse to pit much loved heroes against slight variations of themselves. I mean, on paper who doesn't like the idea of seeing Superman fight an Ultra man, or Wonder Woman fight a Super Woman, or Batman fight an Owl Man? It sounds like a blast to see our DC heroes face off against, what is essentially themselves, but for me I'm always left a little cold to the results and sadly Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths doesn't really change that.
As always with these sorts of tales I quickly got over the initial intrigue of seeing the variations on our characters. I didn't really warm to the mafia style approach to the villains' set up and as always I just didn't care about the twisted politics of this parallel Earth. I also struggled to like the voice work for the league this time out. Mark Harmon's Superman felt too forceful and unbalanced for the boy scout and William Baldwin's Batman just skimmed the surface of getting it right (but of course—as always, no Conroy means Batman isn't really Batman anyway).
It wasn't all negatives though. I really enjoyed every moment Wonder Woman (Vanessa Marshall) was on screen. As always the DC Animated Universe guys depict her perfectly and once they again manage to orchestrate some of the finest action set pieces to grace the movies (whether live action or animated). The scene with her scrapping with some other Amazonian super power was epically fun and the fisticuffs she has with Super Woman is Wonder Woman proving once again she's one of the best characters out there.
James Wood's turn as Owl Man was also pretty successful. He plays it subtle and manages to keep the character feeling distant from those around him, despite emerging as the biggest threat in the story. He also has a great face off with Batman that relies as much on Wood's delivery of the dialogue as it does with the visuals of the fists flying.
Despite loving the DC Universe, I've never held these Infinite Earth stories dear. I don't care for the ever expanding alternative characters and because of that I'm probably not the audience that would lap this instalment to the DC Animated catalogue up. That said, I found this to be an enjoyable romp that had its fair share of extended fight sequences and a satisfying climax and even if I couldn't really care less for twisted visions of our heroes, I liked seeing the originals do there thing to stop them.
Well once again the DC Universe delivers a perfect transfer that sells their great work with a sheen. With a slightly darker palette this time out and a seemingly stonger use of shadows, there's a slightly more filmic look to the design but nothing too far afield from what we're used to by now.
Sharp colours pop off of the screen, with Flash's red and Batman's dark greys looking fantastic on screen and as always Superman's red and blues drawing you to his iconic presence as they've always done.
It's hard to keep saying the same old thing, but once again DC have provided us with a great transfer thats near impossible to find a flaw with.
No, there's no TrueHD option with the sound again, but the Dolby Digital 5.1 provides a solid enough track even if it doesn't seem to come with too many bells and whistles.
Outside of the solid 'oomphs' from the bass when our super powered heroes and villains tussle, most of the track lives in the front speakers and doesn't really do much to call attention to itself.
Beyond the dialogue and main sound effects there's not really that much going on in the actual mix in all honesty. With the odd beep and chirp of a computer or the whirring of a machine, there just doesn't seem to be too much put into the soundscape for this outing and while that makes for a fairly disappointing audio experience, I don't think it's just the lack of True HD that's caused it.
Opening with a rather pretty looking HD trailer for Sherlock Holmes, we're greeted with the usual dull WB menus. I hopped straight onto the 'First Look at Batman: Under The Hood' (12:46 SD) to see what we're in store for next and they do a pretty good job at selling the next release for the DCU animated catalogue (even if Neil Patrick Harris is voicing Nightwing). Of course accompanying this 'First Look' we get the previous ones for Wonder Woman (07:49 SD), Green Lantern (10:22) and Superman/Batman Public Enemies (10:26).
Next up on the exciting features list we get the 70s inspired 'The Spectre' short (11:51 HD) with Gary Cole voicing the green hooded spook. The image glows beautifully in HD with some artificially included 70s grain and artefacts adding to the pretty authentic feel to the visuals and music. The short itself gets pretty much straight to the point of The Spectre, with some slick kills, some ghostly goings on and lots of his usual judgemental dialogue. The short is nothing too spectacular (but then I'm not a fan of The Spectre anyway) but I was pretty impressed with the I.G. Productions look to the designs (with more than a couple of moments quite reminisent to the tone of Blood: The Last Vampire) and there is some fine animation on display to boot.
As usual, we get a little taster of old Justice League episodes, this time going for ' A Better World Parts 1 & 2' and 'Twilight Parts 1&2' all running about twenty two minutes in length. Also included are the 'Live Action Pilots' for the 70s 'Wonder Woman' (01:13:00 SD) and the fairly recent 'Aquaman' (41:23) both goofy in their own right but re-watching Wonder Woman brought about fond memories as well as shudders of embarrassment when introducing my kids to their favourite superhero brought to life (we so need a decent live action flick!)
Lastly we get the hugely enjoyable 'DC: The New World' (33:14 SD). It focuses on what 'Crisis' means to all DC fans and details the rise of the multi character events that seems to have grown and grown over the years. The main highlight for me (and with much of the run time dedicated to it) were the stories behind 'Identity Crisis', the event that sort of set the DC universe off in its current direction. I for one adore this story (even though I understand why many fans don't like the dark route it took our heroes down) and much prefer it to the over blown, over played and frankly disappointing Crisis events that have followed it.
While Two Earths is a totally satisfactory outing, it deals with an area of the DC Universe that I couldn't really care less about. As a story, it doesn't bring anything new or exciting to the table (outside of a great James Wood's turn as a super villain) and it certainly doesn't progress the DC Universe animation line down any new avenues. What it does do is provide a good reason to see our beloved Justice League get into finely orchestrated fights with almost equally matched variations and the chance for newcomers to see another arena that comic books like to play in.
The disc delivers the goods with the transfer, though sadly the audio is underwhelming and the quality and indeed quantity of the extras are slipping into filler territory I feel. Hopefully all that will change with Batman: Under The Hood because they have plenty of history to cover there and a great platform to celebrate the history of Batman's Robins.
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JackJackMN Member Join Date: January 2006 Location: United States Posts: 629
I really liked it. I think it is better then Superman/Batman which I loved the comic and felt the movie just fell a bit short on story by leaving out a few things from the comics.
It's a close call but I'd probably go more for Superman/Batman, just because it has more fights with more chracters I like (It has Giganta in it after all, and she's awesome!). Both movies are really just filled out with superheroes hitting each other and as I wasn't too fussed with the bad guys in this one, it loses that winning edge.
The Wonder Woman one is probably still my favorite out of the batch so far.
The Wonder Woman one is probably still my favorite out of the batch so far.
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
Watched this yesterday and can't say I was overly impressed. The bloke doing Superman's voice didn't sound right either.
That voice was pretty bad wasn't it!
jp orestes Senior Member Join Date: April 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,081
I can't wait to see this! I love these DC animated movies and love their special features a lot more than the Marvel movies coming out although 'Planet Hulk' was quite an enjoyable experience for me. The more of these the merrier I say!
I wouldn't mind seeing a Supergirl animated movie as well as one set in Gotham featuring all the other heroes besides Batman maybe in a Gotham Knight typed anthology and maybe a Public Enemies sequel.
I wouldn't mind seeing a Supergirl animated movie as well as one set in Gotham featuring all the other heroes besides Batman maybe in a Gotham Knight typed anthology and maybe a Public Enemies sequel.
jp orestes wrote: I wouldn't mind seeing a Supergirl animated movie as well as one set in Gotham featuring all the other heroes besides Batman maybe in a Gotham Knight typed anthology
I totally agree! I'd personally like to see Killing Joke as well.
I totally agree! I'd personally like to see Killing Joke as well.
Cinque Member Join Date: June 2007 Location: United States Posts: 710
Well, picked up the Best Buy exclusive Special Edition with the free action figure yesterday, like I always do with new DC Universe releases. Sat down and watch it on the ol' PS3 last night. I liked it, but overall, I'd have to put this one in the same category as Public Enemies: good, but not great. The bright spots for me, as far as the voice cast goes, were Owlman and Superwoman. James Woods and Gina Torres really nailed their roles. Superwoman was so evil, yet sexy and likeable for me, I actually cheered for her whenever her and Wonder Woman went head to head.
The weakest link in the cast was definitely Billy Baldwin. But anytime you got anybody other than Kevin Conroy voicing Bats, that's gonna be a huge void to fill. I guess he tried but, no Conroy, no sale.
On the bright side, I'm really excited for the next release, Batman: Under The Red Hood! Bruce Greenwood still isn't Kevin Conroy, but his take on Batman already sounds a lot better to my ears than Baldwin's. And I'm really delighted to see Neil Patrick Harris will be taking on Dick Grayson. Really anxious to see how that one turns out....
The weakest link in the cast was definitely Billy Baldwin. But anytime you got anybody other than Kevin Conroy voicing Bats, that's gonna be a huge void to fill. I guess he tried but, no Conroy, no sale.
On the bright side, I'm really excited for the next release, Batman: Under The Red Hood! Bruce Greenwood still isn't Kevin Conroy, but his take on Batman already sounds a lot better to my ears than Baldwin's. And I'm really delighted to see Neil Patrick Harris will be taking on Dick Grayson. Really anxious to see how that one turns out....
They should do a stand alone Nightwing story. His day in the animated spotlight is a long time overdue!
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Release Date: 23rd February 2010
Discs: 1
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Video: 1080p
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Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English,
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Extras: First look at Batman Under the Red Hood, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Superman/Batman Public Enemies, The Spectre Short, New World Featurette, Wonder Woman Live Action Pilot, Aquaman Live Action Pilot, Justice League Episodes x4
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Sickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families. The red blood cells that are normally shaped like a disc take on a sickle or crescent shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
Alternative Names
Anemia - sickle cell; Hemoglobin SS disease (Hb SS); Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin called hemoglobin S. Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Hemoglobin S changes the red blood cells. The red blood cells become fragile and shaped like crescents or sickles.
- The abnormal cells deliver less oxygen to the bodys tissues.
- They can also easily get stuck in small blood vessels and break into pieces. This can interrupt healthy blood flow and cut down even more on the amount of oxygen flowing to body tissues.
Sickle cell anemia is inherited from both parents. If you get thesickle cellgene from only one parent, you will have
Sickle cell disease is much more common in people of African and Mediterranean descent. It is also seen in people from South and Central America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Symptoms usually do not occur until after the age of 4 months.
Almost all people with sickle cell anemia have painful episodes called crises. These can last from hours to days. Crises can cause pain in the lower back, leg, joints, and chest.
Some people have one episode every few years. Others have many episodes each year. The crises can be severe enough to require a hospital stay.
When the anemia becomes more severe, symptoms may include:
- Paleness
- Rapid heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Yellowing of the eyes and skin (
Younger children with sickle cell anemia have attacks of
The following symptoms may occur because small blood vessels become blocked by the abnormal cells:
- Painful and prolonged erection (
- Poor eyesight or blindness
- Problems with thinking or confusion caused by small strokes
Ulcerson the lower legs (in adolescents and adults)
Over time, the spleen stops working. As a result, people with sickle cell anemia may have symptoms of infections such as:
- Bone infection (
- Gallbladder infection (cholecystitis)
- Lung infection (pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infection
Other signs and symptoms include:
- Delayed growth and puberty
- Painful joints caused by arthritis
- Heart failure due to too much iron (from blood transfusions)
Exams and Tests
Tests commonly done diagnose and monitor patients with sickle cell anemia include:
- Blood oxygen saturation
- Complete blood count (
CBC) Hemoglobin electrophoresis Serum creatinine
- Serum potassium
Sickle cell test
The goal of treatment is to manage and control symptoms, and to limit the number of crises. People with sickle cell disease need ongoing treatment, even when not having a crisis.
People with this condition should take folic acid supplements. Folic acid helps make newred blood cells.
Treatment for a sickle cell crisis includes:
- Blood transfusions (may also be given regularly to prevent stroke)
- Pain medicines
- Plenty of fluids
Other treatments for sickle cell anemia may include:
- Hydroxyurea (Hydrea), which helps reduce the number of pain episodes (including chest pain and breathing problems) in some people
- Antibiotics, which help prevent bacterial infections that are common in children with sickle cell disease
- Medicines that reduce the amount of iron in the body.
Treatments that may be needed to manage complications of sickle cell anemia include:
- Dialysis or
kidney transplantfor kidney disease
- Counseling forpsychological complications
Gallbladder removalinpeople with gallstone disease Hip replacementfor avascular necrosisof the hip
- Surgery for eye problems
- Treatment for overuse or abuse of narcotic pain medicines
- Wound care for leg ulcers
Bone marrow or stem cell transplants can cure sickle cell anemia, but this treatment is not an option for most people. Sickle cell anemia patients often cannot find well-matched stem cell donors.
People with sickle cell disease should have the following vaccinations to lower the risk of infection:
Haemophilus influenzae vaccine(Hib) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine(PCV) Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine(PPV)
Support Groups
Joining a
Outlook (Prognosis)
In the past, people with sickle cell disease often died between ages 20 and 40. Thanks to a better care, people now can live to the age of 50 and beyond.
Causes of death include organ failure and infection.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have:
- Any symptoms of infection (fever, body aches, headache, fatigue)
- Pain crises
- Painful and long-term erection (in men)
DeBaun MR, Frei-Jones M, Vichinsky E. Hemoglobinopathies. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme JW III, et al., eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 456.
Saunthararajah Y, Vichinsky EP. Sickle cell disease: clinical features and management. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 40.
Rees DC, Williams TN, Gladwin MT. Sickle-cell disease. Lancet. 2010;376(9757):2018-2031.
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In Missouri, blister beetles are an infrequent pest of alfalfa. When present in sufficient numbers, however, the consequences can be serious. These insects cause only limited plant damage to alfalfa and soybeans.
But when ingested by livestock, especially horses, the animals may become sick and even die. These insects produce a highly toxic drug called cantharidin.
Striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata, and other species of blister beetles, may occur in large numbers within localized areas of soybean and alfalfa fields during July and August. Rapid defoliation can occur, but the real problem with blister beetles is that they produce cantharidin, a toxin which, when ingested by horses, can cause the animals to become sick and possibly die.
Blister beetles are in the family Meloidae and are common throughout the United States. In Missouri, several species may be found feeding on alfalfa during the growing season.
These beetles range from 1/2 to 1 inch in length and are readily recognized by their characteristic shape; narrow, cylindrical, soft-body with a distinct "neck-like appearance" when viewed from above. Their colors range from black to gray to brown and some species have orange stripes. The striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata, is most frequently associated with sickness in Missouri livestock.
Most blister beetle species have one generation per year. Females lay eggs in soil from late summer into early fall. Eggs are laid in clusters and hatch in about two weeks. The larvae move over the soil and find grasshopper eggs on which they feed. Larvae develop through several stages until in the last or next to last stage they form a thickened skin which will protect them during the winter. These larvae overwinter in the soil, pupate the following spring, and depending on the species, emerge from the soil in June, July, or August. Adults then feed, mate, and lay eggs for the next generation.
Blister beetle problems traditionally have been associated with alfalfa from arid, western states where environmental conditions encourage frequent grasshopper outbreaks. Although not as common, alfalfa from more eastern states may experience blister beetle problems in years following heavy grasshopper infestations.
In Missouri, few if any blister beetles are present in the first cutting of alfalfa, but may be common in alfalfa harvested during July or August. These beetles are attracted to flowering vegetation and frequently feed on foliage, pollen, and nectar of alfalfa, soybean and weed plants. The effects of this feeding are usually minor.
These insects are very mobile and congregate in large numbers in small areas of the field. This habit makes them easier to locate in an alfalfa field, but also increases the chance of harvesting large numbers with the hay. The cantharidin produced by the beetles is a very stable toxin. Even the dried remains of beetles in hay are toxic to livestock.
Horses are most susceptible to this toxin. Cantharidin is absorbed and excreted through the kidneys, causing irritation or serious damage to the stomach lining, small intestine, kidney, ureter, urinary tract and urethra. The reaction depends on the number of beetles consumed.
Researchers have determined the lethal dose of cantharidin is about 1 milligrams per kilogram (2.22 pounds) of cantharidin per horse body weight. In addition, an average content of 5.0 milligrams. of cantharidin per insect has been found for the striped blister beetle, the most common blister beetle in Missouri alfalfa. Although many factors can influence the number of beetles necessary to cause horse mortality, calculations indicate that a minimum of 30 to 50 striped blister beetles would need to be eaten in order to kill a normal sized, healthy horse. However, as few as two to five blister beetles may cause colic in horses. Even though no actual beetles have been ingested, the dried juices from crushed beetles on the hay may cause symptoms.
Symptoms of blister beetle poisoning vary considerably, but may include ulcerations of the mouth, frequent play in water with lips and tongue, colic, pawing, frequent attempts to urinate, stretching, jerking contractions of the diaphragm, diarrhea, discarded intestinal tract lining in the stool and reduced levels of calcium and magnesium in the blood.
Any horse showing these symptoms should be immediately examined by a veterinarian
The forage the animal was eating should be inspected for the presence of blister beetles.
Beef cattle and sheep are less susceptible to cantharidin poisoning, but may experience symptoms if they consume high numbers of blister beetles. Little is known about the effect of cantharidin on lactating dairy cows.
Several changes in alfalfa management can help reduce the number of blister beetles found in baled hay, but none will eliminate the problem. Management options include:
Remember, these management practices can only reduce the number of blister beetles present and the subsequent risk of cantharidin poisoning, not eliminate the problem.
Always handle insecticides with caution, irrespective of whether or not they are restricted-use compounds. Read, understand and follow the directions on the label concerning use and safety measures. Wear the protective clothing and devices suggested on the label. Avoid breathing vapors or dust, and direct contact with skin. If the insecticide concentrate contacts or contaminates the skin, immediately wash the affected area with soap and plenty of water, then change and discard clothing.
Store insecticides in their original containers with legible labels securely attached. The storage area should be dry and locked at all times when not actually in use. To prevent contamination of surrounding crops, water or wildlife habitat, promptly and properly dispose of empty containers as directed on the label.
Missouri insect control recommendations are revised annually and are subject to possible change during the growing season. No discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied.
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Buy or DIY: Kids Underbed Storage
1. DIY Rolling Storage Crates, Teal & Lime, approx. $120/set of 4 These are an even hipper option that would end up looking great in a teenagers room/college dorm. You could stencil them with simple numbers that would be universally useful. I really want a set.
2. DIY Chalkboard Drawers, IHeart Organizing Unwanted dresser drawers were given new life with the addition of casters and a coat of chalkboard paint. Such a smart way to label kids' stuff!
3. DIY Pottery Barn Knockoff Underbed Rolling Basket, Simply Organized, approx $22/set of 2 I am staunchly in favor of rolling storage for kids, and these are a great not-too-kiddy option they can still use when they grow up.
4. Painted Rolling Toy Storage Using Drawer Boxes, LizzieJane Baby Another take on repurposing dresser drawers.
5. Rolling Storage Crates, Serena & Lily, $88-118- I adore these but would definitely make them myself. The smallest is 8.5" high so you would need to have a high clearance on your bed.
6. Banker's Box Under-Bed Storage, Ana White on Dollar Store Crafts, less than $2/each at Costco I think this idea is genius - generic banker's boxes are easy to customize, easy to re-customize when your kid outgrows pink or green or Justin Bieber, and easy/cheap to replace if they get banged up.
7. Pysslingar Underbed Storage Box, IKEA, $9.99- Jaunty, and available online- I wish it came in the other Pysslingar colorways. Another IKEA option is the Kusiner Underbed Storage Box, IKEA, $7.99 - This one has a lid to limit overflow and a sheer front so kids can see what's inside.
8. X-Large LEGO Storage Brick, The Container Store, $31.99 (on sale) These are ridiculously expensive but I just had to include them because they're so cool. You can build with them!
9. Dilling Underbed Storage Box, IKEA, $14.99 While I'm more inclined to use the kid-friendly options listed above, sometimes it's not necessary for children to access their under-the-bed storage. Plain, heavy-duty boxes can be used to hold out-of-season clothes, archival boxes of art projects and school papers, and keepsake toys they've outgrown but might want to pass along someday.
10. Rolling Underbed Storage with Chalkboard, Walmart, $36.97 These are low enough that they might even fit under your living room sofa to stow away toys at day's end.


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Blues Web Site
About This Site
(please start here)
Back then.
Like many people born before the seventies (in my case well before), I
would always set aside time, to watch the incredible "Hill Street Blues". The
words "Armed Robbery in progress -Sea Surplus Store - Corner of people's
drive and 124th street" meant we were in for 50 minutes of intense
entertainment. The Hill Street Blues Theme, adding to the excitement.
It was entertainment like none of us here in England (and
probably the world), had ever seen before
and although it probably did not register at the time, entertainment that
would change television for ever. If you have forgotten just what was so
special about it, download this short clip
(featuring Joyce and Fay)
and remind yourself.
So why the website?
In 2005 I was holidaying in the USA and had the chance to
go to Chicago. I knew that the famous Hill Street Precinct House was there, having
been involved in an internet petition to save it some years earlier.
However to my amazement, I was unable to find any worthwhile information
about the building on the internet.
What was more incredible was that I found virtually no good
'Hill Street Blues' only, 'dedicated' websites. What little there was, seemed to have
been neglected for years and the name Hill Street Blues - Net and Org,
had never even been registered. The Hill Street Blues Cast seemed to have
faired a little better, with numerous cast list available.
Can you help?
If you have any good Pictures, Information, or Memories that need a
virtual home, please share them with me. Where you involved in the series
making? Did you know Steven Bochco or Michael Kozoll Where you there when Barbara Babcock opened her coat? If so please
If you were not involved with Hill Street Blues but you
have a website, you can still help by giving us a link back to
http://www.hillstreetblues.net (it all helps with our search engine
Lastly at this moment some of the images used on this site, have
been found on the internet. If you feel that any infringe copyright,
please tell me and they will be removed.
If you are
a 'perp' the only thing
than having 'a Belker' rip your lungs
is to have two Belkers do it!
Dog Breath?
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Earnings season in the euro zone has been marked with a raft of job cut announcements, demonstrating how the sovereign debt crisis is affecting the private sector and signaling more trouble ahead for the region.
Swiss bank UBS, which announced 10,000 job cuts and started enacting them the day after the announcement, was probably the most high-profile of the recent wave. But plenty of other banks – and other big European names – have joined them in recent days.
On Wednesday, telecoms equipment group Ericsson, Dutch bank ING, steel group Kloeckner and engineering firm Bombardier announced thousands of job cuts. Even countries in the Nordic region seen as safe havens are being hit.
Recent Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures have prompted concerns that the slowdown in the euro zone is spreading to countries like Germany, which have previously been relatively immune.
"Companies are really struggling in this environment, in part because of what's happening with banks having to deleverage and starting to run out of collateral," Megan Greene, director of European economics at Roubini Global Economics, told CNBC.
"Banks are being lent on very heavily by governments to buy up sovereign debt."
Spain's successful debt auction on Thursday was one of many boosted by the backing of local banks.
Many economists, including Greene are now warning unemployment ratescould rise again in 2013 and 2014 – although there is usually a lag of six to nine months between job cut announcements and their effect on unemployment rates.
"So far, the private sector has done a very good job of compensating for the public sector job cuts. I doubt that will continue, and perhaps the recent job cuts that have been announced suggest a turning point," Vicky Redwood, chief U.K. economist at Capital Economics, told CNBC.
"Rising unemployment will actively hamper the recovery and consumer spending, and we should see that coming through in the next three to six months."
Plans to reduce public sector debt could also be impacted by reduced income tax receipts and declining tax returns from consumer spending.
The U.K. government will have to revise its public borrowing figures for this year because of the worse-than-expected environment, Redwood believes.
In the U.K., around a million extra private sector jobs have been added in the past couple of years, but not at a sufficient pace to replace public sector sector job losses.
"In the long term, the private sector will be strengthened by having smaller government," Ryan Bourne, head of economic research at the Center for Policy Studies, told CNBC.
He argued that the European crisis is fundamentally one of competitiveness, and that the current problems were in part prompted by failure to reduce the public sector quickly enough in countries like Greece and Spain.
"In the first two years of the crisis, there was far too much emphasis put on the need to balance budgets and less on some of the structural reforms needed in labor markets or tax systems," Bourne said.
Without job growth, in either the public or private sector, Greece's "debt recession spiral" will continue as growth shrinks, Bourne pointed out. And without the ability to attract investment by devaluing its currency, the case for an exit from the single currency may grow, he warned.
—By Catherine Boyle, Staff Writer, CNBC.com


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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
11 comments:
- Mike said...
Congrats. The key to a "rich man's family" is to have your son first, then your daughter, then stop because three or more kids will make you poor!
On the other hand, there are more bird-inspired girl's names than boy's names...
- 2:12 PM, May 05, 2009
- Lynne said...
Bobolink Belardo!!
(Bobby for short!)
- 4:48 PM, May 05, 2009
- Larry said...
Congratulations! You'd better get some birding in while you still have a chance! The upside of the deal is that you will get a lot of joy out of teaching your son about birds and birding.
- 5:55 PM, May 05, 2009
- corey said...
I'm with Lynne; name the boy Bobolink!
Congrats...though is finding out the baby's gender something that requires congrats? Would we be offering condolences if you found out you were having a girl?
- 7:53 PM, May 05, 2009
Yay for the future Baby Belardo! The best thing about finding out what gender your baby will be is that it's guaranteed good news! :) Boys are wonderful and so are girls! Enjoy!
- 12:20 AM, May 06, 2009
- Jochen said...
"You will make the time"?
Whoa, quite optimistic, ey?
You see, Patrick, as a father of a 17 months old, I can assure you that your time schedules will be organized not by you but by Baby Boy Bellardo. So keep him happy, all the time, and he might feel inclined to let you go birding sporadically...
Birders, by the way, are doing it wrong: after the birth of my son, I learned of three other birders expecting babies and they are ALL expecting sons, so it is 4:0 for the boys.
Come on, how will our sons ever find birding wives if we don't help as much as we can?
Cheers, congrats on the Boy. Boys rock!
Well, girls may rock too, but I don't know as I only have a boy. And he sure rocks hard.
- 3:25 AM, May 06, 2009
- dguzman said...
Bobolink Belardo. I love it!
- 10:37 AM, May 07, 2009
- Patrick Belardo said...
Thanks everyone. Bobolink does have a nice ring to it.
- 11:28 AM, May 07, 2009
- Susan Gets Native said...
I'm late to the party...sorry. I'm still on W. Va. mountain time.
A boy. I'm thrilled for you.
- 4:28 PM, May 07, 2009
- Gallicissa said...
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- 2:12 PM, May 08, 2009
- Gallicissa said...
And good weather and great birding!
- 2:17 PM, May 08, 2009


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Skyrim DLC PS3-bound next month
Key downloadable content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has finally been scheduled for release on Playstation 3.
The Bethesda Blog details the impending arrival of the game's Hearthfire, Dawngaurd, and Dragonborn DLC on PS3 next month. Exact dates beyond February" weren't provided, but the content will be preceeded by the game's 1.8 update (set for sometime next month as well).
According to the post, Dragonborn is to then arrive first, followed by Hearthfire and then Dawnguard. Each will be offered at 50 per cent off during its respective launch week on PSN – what would seem to be an apologetic act by the developer for the content's extreme tardiness.
Bethesda also announced the PC version of Skryim's Dragonborn DLC will launch of February 5th.


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On May 21-22, 2008 the Los Angeles Games Conference was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Leading video game publishers & developers, carriers, technology companies, advertising executives and analysts attended the conference to discuss the future of video games and social media. There were a panel of speakers including CEO's and Vice Presidents of top entertainment, games, and mobile companies. I was able to attend the second day of the event, which started off strong, giving insight into the games industry in relation to entertainment, the demographics, and what would make a successful game. After lunch, the event seemed to be dwindle, mainly focusing on mobile games and speakers not able to capture the level of interest attendees desired.
Gaming is a $9 billion business today. It covers multiple platforms from PC's, consoles, mobile phones, and other devices. The average age is 33 years, and 62% males & 38% females represent game players. Most games are non-violent and given ratings to educate parents on what to purchase. Educational, puzzle, trivia, and board games are the vast majority of games played.
Cindy Cook, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer for Vivendi Games had an informative discussion with Geoff Keighley, Host of Spike TV's GTTV on games providing outlets for music and entertainment. Originally music was offered as a background to games and as Geoff stated it was successful when the rap artist 50 Cent was used as a protagonist in GamePlay and people could play as his character, being immersed in a world of fantasy. This concept sold one million units, and later provided a branch to the game Scarface by including over 100 old & new hip hop songs for players to use anywhere in the game. This makes sense since according to the Global Habbo Youth Survey 2008, 56% of teens favorite genre of music is Rap/Hip hop. This new way of integrating music by downloading into games also prevents pirating of songs. Games based on movies can be an awesome marketing tool, but unlike movies they take longer to make and are more competitive in the mass market. Another movie recently made into an Xbox game is the Spiderwick Chronicles (Sierra Entertainment) based on the series of books of fantasy. Ghostbusters (Sony Pictures Entertainment) was a success with kids since it was not only a movie, but also a cartoon. The latest development from Vivendi Games will be Bourne Conspiracy with the character Jason Bourne involved in ultimate action scenes and has music similar to the trilogy. The launch is a few weeks away and there is a huge marketing campaign to include TV, online, print, and cinema ads.
The second panel of discussion was about what will make a successful game. Of course, the obvious answer is high revenues, and downloading games online is more popular than retail sales. The LA Apprentice game was able to generate $60,000 online sales compared to $20,000 retail sales. There was a consensus among the panel that the game has to be aspirational to the player, such as, playing Hugh Hefner in the Playboy game or being a musician in Guitar Hero; expose players to new ideas, and games that are easy to play but challenging once the level is increased or difficult to master. Other factors for successful games is letting gamers download the product for free before purchasing, and interacting with content by using a controller, flash browser, or phone.
In order to prevent society from becoming more isolated into game gadgets the industry's main goal is to continue with connectivity. "Gaming is a huge massive community", states Kieve Huffman, Senior Vice President of Championship Gaming Series. This is accomplished by developing games that are interactive and played with another person as opposed to against a machine. Also, social networks such as YouTube and FaceBook allows sharing video and information with friends and platforms and sites that give everyone a chance to engage, such as, voting for American Idol online.
One final issue is increasing the demand on mobile games. Millions of people play games monthly on their handset, but games are limited and there isn't an effective marketing plan or a wide choice of games for players to select. Another deterrent to mobile games is not having free downloads before a game is purchased and are users being charged minutes for free trial games. The number of users that have downloaded games is small. The appeal may increase if gambling is legal as a mobile game. What happened to the days of simply reading a book for pleasure, playing a board game, a simple card game, or some other creative pursuit? Luckily, this high tech game world isn't drowning everyone.


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Volume 18 Issue 44 | March 17 - 23, 2006
Downtown Express photo by Jefferson Siegel
Dr. Jonathan Weinstein, emergency-preparedness clinical director of the Community Health Care Association of New York State, poses with a variety of medical facemasks. The simpler facemask in his right hand, he said, would provide more than adequate protection for dealing with a potential avian flu outbreak.
Chinatown clinic wont be winging it on bird flu
By Alex Schmidt
Since the terrorist attack of 9/11, the Community Health Care Association of New York State and the citys Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have been training doctors and nurses at community health centers in emergency preparedness on how to deal with people streaming into clinics with all manners of wounds and injuries from bomb blasts, anthrax attacks and other possible dire events.
The next community center in line for a training session is the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center on Canal St. in Chinatown. But this time the emergency theyll be preparing for isnt terrorism, but a natural threat: a potential avian flu pandemic.
At a tabletop conference this Thursday, representatives from CHCANYS and the Department of Health will work with Charles B. Wang healthcare providers in a role-playing exercise that will attempt to identify and fill gaps in the centers knowledge of avian flu before an emergency situation occurs.
Mock patients will walk in presenting flulike symptoms. The facilitators will keep the health providers on their toes by throwing in other possible conditions such as a flood, chemical leak or a car crashing into a building. The facilitators could not reveal the details of the scenario of this Thursdays tabletop session, since the goal is to present the medical personnel with a surprise scenario and see how they react.
Some of the potential pitfalls that such tabletop sessions attempt to address include language barriers, communication with outside organizations, such as media outlets, major hospitals and federal organizations, and triage practices for large numbers of patients.
Alyssa Scala, hospital-preparedness trainer for the Health Dept. and one of the sessions moderators, emphasized that there is no pass-fail grade at the tabletop conferences. Were just encouraging people to be as flexible in their planning as possible, she said.
Scala and the other moderators Dr. Jonathan Weinstein, the emergency preparedness clinical director for CHCANYS, and Dr. Elsie Lee, the Department of Healths medical epidemiologist said that they chose the avian flu emergency because it is a hot issue that has received a significant amount of press, and that community members may want to know more.
Avian flu originated in Asia and has spread as far west as Germany, but so far no incidents have been identified in the Americas. In terms of how great the risk of the disease spreading to New York actually is, Scala said, We cant quantify that. But Dr. Thomas Tsang, medical director at Charles B. Wang, said that assuming the disease would not spread to the U.S. would be a dangerous prospect. If it does come, we need to be prepared, he said. Additionally, the measures necessary to prepare for an avian flu pandemic a worst-case scenario cover standard flu preparedness and preparedness for other illnesses as well. Dr. Lee added that the most important measures for preventing spread of disease start with patients. Cover your cough and hand hygiene, she told the participants.
The symptoms of avian flu high fever, body aches are similar to those of standard flu, but are more severe, and the disease is diagnosed with a blood test. Different from the standard flu is the fact that, at this moment, avian flu is not transmitted from human to human but rather only from bird to human. Dr. Lee emphasized, however, that Avian flu is a new thing, and as people get infected we learn more.
One of the things that city and state emergency preparedness programs have learned since 9/11 is the important role that community centers like Charles B. Wang play in the health of populations on a local level. These centers act as safety nets for largely uninsured immigrant groups that historically do not use traditional media outlets and who are often distrustful of healthcare systems at which their languages are not spoken. As Dr. Tsang put it, In addition to being providers, we are educators, too.
In the event of an emergency, the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center would work not only to provide healthcare, but to transmit information to Chinese-language radio stations, social organizations and local churches on where to seek help and for what symptoms. This was the role the center played when anxiety about the SARS epidemic flared in Chinatown three years ago, while also acting as the official Chinese translator for the Health Department.
Focusing their efforts on centers like Charles B. Wang, which Dr. Weinstein called a pillar of the community, rather than only on hospitals, is a powerful tactic for bringing the best emergency care to local populations as quickly as possible.
But the tabletop scenario sessions at local health clinics are only one aspect of the larger emergency preparedness that the city and state have undertaken in recent years. Dr. Weinstein says things have improved vastly, citing the difference in preparedness between Anthrax 2001 and Anthrax 2006.
In 2001, an unidentified person or persons mailed anthrax powder to U.S. senators and some news organizations, resulting in 22 infections and five deaths. The sender was never caught. More recently, last month, Vado Diomande, an African drummer and dancer who lives in the West Village, was stricken with natural inhalation anthrax he contracted from raw goatskins he used to make drums. Hes still recovering in a Pennsylvania hospital, though his condition recently worsened. Hazmat teams sprung into action to check Diomandes Downing St. apartment, the Brooklyn warehouse where he worked and some other locations.
Were a lot more prepared even than we as healthcare providers think we are, Scala added. When we get in a situation, were like, Wow, we can handle this, because weve seen it before.
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By Jonathan Birchall
The sub-plots whenever Chelsea and Manchester City meet these days are always fascinating. Britain's two richest clubs locked in a battle to establish themselves as the Premier League's brightest and biggest force under a spotlight that always seems to focus on the respective coaches.
But Sunday's match-up will also this time play prelude to another fascinating contest between the two sides; a summer transfer battle that promises to dominate the headlines and potentially help shape which - if either - will have the best hope of overhauling Manchester United's dominance next season.
The battle lines have already been drawn, transfer targets established - and, pertinently, shared - with Radamel Falcao and Edinson Cavani the precious objects of desire.
Chelsea's interest in Atletico Madrid superstar Falcao, who has 20 goals in 21 Liga appearances this term, is long-standing. Owner Roman Abramovich was impressed by the Colombian forward's devastating performance in August's European Super Cup, in which he scored a sublime hat-trick against the European champions.
Meanwhile, with Mario Balotelli's eventual departure from City having been widely expected for a number of months, plus question marks still hanging over the futures of both Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez, Etihad officials have made securing a world-class striker their number one target come the end of the season.
City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain are keen to sign a superstar who can provide significant revenue for the club through commercial channels, with the Premier League holders also set to begin their £10m-a-year kit deal with Nike at the beginning of next season. Falcao, who has a £48.1m release clause in his contract which expires in 2015 and was watched by Roberto Mancini at Atletico's 2-1 defeat of Malaga four months ago, is seen as an ideal candidate.
However, there are a number of complications over a potential move for both clubs. The striker has spoken of his desire to see out his contract at the Vicente Calderon in recent days, telling Mundo Deportivo that remaining at the club for three more years would be the "best option" for him.
In addition, Real Madrid are also known to be keen admirers of the Colombian and with Los Blancos set for a presidential election this summer, prospective candidates will likely make significant moves to add another Galactico to the Bernabeu ranks, with Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain having underwhelmed during a disastrous domestic campaign for the club.
Typically, the omnipresent spectre of Madrid manager Jose Mourinho could also loom large over a summer bidding war for Falcao, with the striker partly-owned by a consortium including Jorge Mendes - agent to the Portuguese boss while he has, of course, been linked to replace both Mancini and Rafa Benitez come the end of the season.
As such, City and Chelsea are considering potential back-up plans to Falcao, with Napoli forward Cavani seen by many at both clubs as an able alternative.
The champions' defensive coach Angelo Gregucci made City's interest public in January, admitting that Mancini "wants" the Uruguayan, while Stamford Bridge officials are said to have also been heavily impressed by his performances this season, in which he has scored 27 goals in 29 games.
The race to sign one of Europe's leading marksmen will be the third time that the country's two wealthiest power houses have locked horns in the transfer market in just over a half a decade, when City were taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.
City's deadline day signing of Robinho from Real Madrid for a British record fee of £32.5 million, which followed Sheikh Mansour's acquisition of the club on the same day, set in motion a ground-breaking and at times eye-watering off-field rivalry between the two clubs.
With Chelsea convinced that they had secured the Brazilian's signature to the point that they were advertising shirts with his name printed on the back on their official website, the nouveau riche City embarrassed Abramovich, poaching the attacker at the 11th hour after enquiries over Mario Gomez, Dimitar Berbatov and Fernando Torres were unsuccessful.
However, Chelsea tasted revenge last summer, blowing both City and Manchester United out of the water to sign Eden Hazard for £32m, as the oligarch looked to build on the club's Champions League success with moves for the Belgian, Marko Marin, Cesar Azpilicueta, Victor Moses and Oscar.
With concerns over the forthcoming Financial Fair Play regulations plus an unwillingness to fork out what they saw as excessive fees to Hazard's agent John Bico, City admitted defeat in their pursuit of Hazard in late May. In the game of multi-million pound posturing, Chelsea had well and truly struck back.
So while this week's clash between the country's wealthiest clubs may hold little sway over this season's title race, it is set to be another enthralling chapter in an even greater battle.
The chase for the Premier League's next superstar is well and truly on.
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Last April, on a whim, I took two of my cavaliers to take the CGC and TDI tests. I didn't think either one would pass - not India because she is too friendly, and not Chocolate because she is afraid of loud noises. But I just wanted to see how they'd do.
India went first. I could not believe that she behaved and passed her tests! Chocolate watched and saw India ran over for a sniff when they dropped the metal baking pans (thinking it had to do with food )
Then it was Chocolate's turn, and when they dropped the pans, which made a terrible clatter , she ran over to sniff them just as India had. She passed both tests too!
Just this week we received their photo ID badges and tags in the mail. And now we're ready to start visiting nearby nursing homes.


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1:30 p.m. I'm just back to St. Stephen Martyr from the Pope's mass at Nationals Park. Without a ticket to get inside the stadium, I watched the mass on a giant TV screen set-up just outside the security gates. (My homemade sign reading "Prayers for a Ticket" didn't land me any supernatural luck – just what I get for trying to use… READ MORE >
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