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Remembering Edward Said Five Years OnWritten by Stephen Lendman Subject: Israel - Palestine
Born in West Jerusalem in 1935. Exiled in December 1947. Said was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 1991, a malignant cancer of the bone marrow and blood. At 6:45AM on September 25, 2003, he succumbed (at age 67) after a painful courageous 12 year struggle. Tributes followed and resumed a year later. In a testimony to his teacher, Professor Moustafa Bayoumi called him "indefatigable, incorruptible, a humanist and devastatingly charming....leav(ing behind) legions of followers and fans in every corner of the world. I am lost without him....I miss him so."
Chomsky called his death an "incalculable loss." A year later, Ilan Pappe said "his absence seems to me still incomprehensible. What would have happened if we still had Edward with us in this last year....another terrible (one) for the values (he) represented and causes he defended." Tariq Ali referred to his "indomitable spirit as a fighter, his will to live, (my) long-standing friend and comrade," and described his ordeal:
"Over the last eleven years one had become so used to his illness - the regular hospital stays, the willingness to undergo trials with the latest drugs, the refusal to accept defeat - that (we thought) him indestructible." Leukemia kills, and in response to Ali's questions, his doctor said there was "no medical explanation for (his) survival." No doubt Dr. Kanti Rai made a difference. Said spoke of him reverentially - of his "redoubtable medical expertise and remarkable humanity" that kept him going during his darkest times, and there were many. He later described months in and out of the hospital, "painful treatments, blood transfusions, endless tests, hours and hours of unproductive time spent staring at the ceiling, draining fatigue and infection, inability to do normal work, and thinking, thinking, thinking."
Yet, as Ali recounted, in the end the "monster (overpowered him), devouring his insides (but when) the cursed cancer finally took him the shock was intense." Palestinians had lost their "most articulate (and powerful) voice....(he's) irreplaceable."
Veteran Palestinian-American journalist Ramzy Baroud agrees. He called 2003 a bad time for Palestinians to lose one their iconic best and described him like many others: He "stood for everything that is virtuous. His moral stance was even more powerful than (his) essays, books and music (as critic, scholar and consummate artist)....He was an extraordinary intellectual, thoughtful....inimitable" and never silent or compromising in his beliefs or virtue. No "wonder he....was adored by (his) people (and) detested by the" forces he opposed.
Phyllis Bennis called him "one of the great internationalist intellectuals of our time....a hero of the Palestinian people (and) the global peace and justice movement as well....(my) great mentor, a challenging collaborator, a remarkable friend....his passion, vision, wit (and fury against injustice) will be terribly missed."
Daniel Barenboim called him a "fighter and a compassionate defender. A man of logic and passion. An artist and a critic....a visionary (who) fought for Palestinian rights while understanding Jewish suffering." In 1999, they jointly founded the West-East Divan - an orchestra for young Arabs and Jews who collaboratively "understood that before Beethoven we all stand as equals....Palestinians have lost a formidable defender, the Israelis a no less formidable adversary, and I a soulmate."
Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia where Said taught for nearly 40 years as a Professor of English and Comparative Literature. He called him "a man of vast erudition and learning, of extraordinary versatility and remarkable (interdisciplinary) expertise." We've lost "one of the most profound, original and influential thinkers of the past half-century (and) a fearless independent voice speaking truth to the entrenched powers that dominate the Middle East."
On September 30, 2003, Columbia University paid tribute as well. It mourned the passing of its "beloved and esteemed university professor." Called him one of the world's most influential scholars, and said "the world has lost a brilliant and beautiful mind, a big heart, and a courageous fighter."
When he learned of his illness and its seriousness, Said decided to write (from memory) a biographical account of his childhood, upbringing and early years in Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt. Titled "Out of Place, A Memoir," he called it "a record of an essentially lost or forgotten world....a subjective account of (his life) in the Arab world" of his birth and formative years. Then in America where he attended boarding school, Princeton for his bachelor's and master's degrees, and Harvard for his doctorate.
He began "Out of Place" in 1994 while recovering from three early rounds of chemotherapy and continued to completion with the help and "unstinting kindness and patience" of the "superb nurses" who spent months caring for him as well as his family and friends whose support helped him finish.
He recounted a young man's coming of age. Of coming to terms with being displaced. An American. A Christian. A Palestinian. An outsider, and ultimately the genesis of an intellectual giant. An uncompromising opponent of imperialism and oppression, and an advocate for his peoples' struggle for justice and self-determination. No one made the case more powerfully or with greater clarity than he did - in his books, articles, opinion pieces, and wherever he spoke around the world. He made hundreds of appearances and became a target of pro-Israeli extremists. They threatened him and his family. Once burned his Columbia University office, but never silenced him or ever could. Nor did the FBI in spite of over 30 years of surveillance the way it monitors all prominent outspoken activists and intellectuals and many of lesser stature.
Said's great writings include Orientalism (1978) in which he explained a pattern of western misinterpretation of the East, particularly the Middle East. In Culture and Imperialism (1993), he broadened Orientalism's core argument to show the complex relationships between East and West. Colonizers and the colonized, "the familiar (Europe, West, us) and the strange (the Orient, East, them)."
His writings showed the breath of his scholarship, interests and activism - on comparative literature, literary criticism, culture, music and his many works on Israeli-Palestinian history and conflict - combining scholarship, passion and advocacy for his people in contrast to the West's one-sided view of Arabs and Islam. He championed equity and justice. Denounced imperialism, and believed Israel has a right to exist but not exclusively for Jews at the expense of indigenous Palestinians.
The 1967 war and illegal occupation changed everything for him. It radicalized him. Set the course of his intellectual career and activism, and made him the Palestinians' leading spokesperson for the next 37 years until his death. He advocated a one-state solution and wrote in 1999: "The beginning is to develop something entirely missing from both Israeli and Palestinian realities today: the idea and practice of citizenship, not of ethnic or racial community, as the main vehicle of coexistence."
In a lengthy January 1999 New York Times op-ed he elaborated: "Palestinian self-determination in a separate state is unworkable (after years earlier believing otherwise). The question (now isn't separation) but to see whether it is possible for (Jews and Palestinians) to live together (in the same land) as fairly and peacefully as possible. What exists now is a disheartening...bloody impasse. There is no way for Israel to get rid of Palestinians or for Palestinians to wish Israelis away....I see no other way than to begin now to speak about sharing the land that has thrust us together, sharing it in a truly democratic way, with equal rights for each citizen."
This diminishes life and aspirations for neither side. It affirms self-determination for them both together in the same land where they once lived peacefully. But it doesn't mean "special status for one people at the expense of the other." For millennia, Palestine was the homeland for many peoples, predating the Ottomans and Romans. It's "multicultural, multiethnic, multireligious." There's no "historical justification for homogeneity" or for "notions of national or ethnic and religious purity....The alternatives (today) are unpleasantly simple: either the war continues (with its unacceptable costs)" or an equitable way out is found, obstacles notwithstanding.
Oslo wasn't the answer, and Said denounced it in its run-up and weeks later in a London Review of Books piece titled "The Morning After." In stinging language, he referred to "the fashion-show vulgarities of the White House ceremony, the degrading spectacle of Yasser Arafat thanking everyone for the suspension of most of his people's rights, and the fatuous solemnity of Bill Clinton's performance, like a 20th century Roman emperor shepherding two vassal kings through rituals of reconciliation and obeisance (and) the truly astonishing proportions of the Palestinian capitulation."
For him, Oslo was plainly and simply "an instrument of Palestinian surrender, a Palestinian Versailles," and worst of all is that a better deal could have been had without so many "unilateral concessions to Israel." The same goes for the 1978 Camp David Accords and every "peace" negotiation to the present except the "permanent status" 2000 Camp David "generous" and "unprecedented" offer that Arafat turned down and was unfairly pilloried for spurning peace for conflict.
Said was on top of everything to the end as reflected in "The Last Interview" - a documentary film less than a year before his death. After a decade of illness, he agreed to a final film interview at a time he was drained, weakened and dying, yet found it "very difficult to turn (himself) off." It was a casual conversation between himself and journalist Charles Glass reflecting on his childhood, upbringing, writing, scholarship, involvement with Yasser Arafat, and strong opinions and activism on Palestinian issues.
It was in all his writings and outspokenness - so powerful, passionate, virtuous and a testimony to his uncompromising principles. He described "Sharonian evil." His blind destructiveness. His terrorism in ordering the massacring of children, then congratulating one pilot for his great success. The patently dishonest media. Its one-sided support for Israel. Its suppressing other views. Its turning a blind eye to the grossest crimes against humanity, day after day after day. Of relegating public discourse to repetitive official propaganda. Of subverting truth in support of power and privilege.
Of turning Palestine into an isolated prison. Suffocating an entire people of their existence. Of impoverishing, starving and slaughtering them. Of attacking defenseless civilians with tanks and F-16s. Of blaming victims for their own terror. Of creating a vast wasteland of destruction and human misery. Of sanctioning torture and targeted assassinations as official policy. Of committing every imaginable human indignity and degradation against people whose only crime is their faith, ethnicity, and presence. Whose only defense is their will and redoubtable spirit. Of enlisting world support for the most unspeakable, unrelenting campaign of terror and genocide.
Of pursuing an endless "cycle of violence" and consigning Palestinians to a "slow death" in defense of imperial interests and the national security state. Of pursuing peace as a scheme for "pacification." Of placing the onus for it "squarely on Palestinian shoulders." Of "putting an end to the (Palestinian) problem." Of placing huge demands on Palestinians and making no concessions in return. Of calling resistance "terrorism" while ignoring oppressive occupation as the fundamental problem. Of seeing Palestinians endure and survive in spite of every imaginable assault, affront and indignity. Of piling on even more and seeing an even greater will to survive and prevail.
Said was passionate on all this and more. He was uncompromisingly anti-war and denounced America's "war on terror." The country "hijacked by a small cabal of individuals....unelected and unresponsive to public pressure." The Democrats supporting them "in a gutless display of false patriotism." The entire power structure characterizing Muslims as enemies. Passing repressive laws. Creating the obscenity of Guantanamo and other prisons like it.
Their self-righteous sophistry of so-called "just wars" and evil of Islam. The near omnipotence of the Zionist Lobby, Christian fascists, and military-industrial complex. Their hostility to Arabs and claim to be "on the side of the angels." Their inexorable pursuit of war and power. The media in lockstep supporting "hypocritical lies" masquerading as "absolute truth." The silencing of dissent. Of mocking and betraying democracy. Of making a total sham of decency, humanity and justice. Of letting a few extremists create their own "fantasy world" to run the country for their own corrupted self-interest.
Said said it all, and ended one opinion piece as follows: "Jonathan Swift, thou shouldst be living at this hour." But even he might have blanched in disbelief considering the current state and potential horror of its consequences. Said understood. He's sorely missed when we need him most.
Stephen Lendman is a Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization. He lives in Chicago and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Almost half of Canada's bird species are in serious decline, according to the first comprehensive report on the state of the country's bird populations.
The report, entitled "The State of Canada's Birds", summarises the status of bird populations across eight regions, including the boreal forests, prairies and oceans. Drawing on 40 years of data, it presents an overview of how Canada's bird species are faring.
Overall, Canadian bird populations have declined by 12% since the 1970s, with particularly serious declines in grassland birds, shorebirds and aerial insectivores, which catch their insect prey on the wing. These groups have all decreased by over 40%, with some individual species falling by an alarming 90% or more.
Although some birds were found to have stable or even increasing populations, overall more species are declining than increasing, with around 44% of Canada's bird species having decreasing populations.
Threats to Canada's birds
One of the major threats to Canada's bird populations is habitat loss, such as the loss of grasslands and prairies. Shorebirds, which have declined by almost a half, are also affected by the loss and alteration of wetlands. Aerial insectivores are declining more steeply than any other group; the exact reasons for this are unclear, but could include the use of pesticides and changes in insect populations due to climate change.
"We need to find ways to do better because right now we are in the process of losing species. It takes a big investment to recover a species and in a difficult economic time it will be very difficult to find these sorts of resources," says Ted Cheskey, manager of bird conservation programmes at Nature Canada, who contributed to the report.
Not all of the threats to Canada's birds occur within its borders. About three-quarters of Canadian bird species spend part of their life cycle elsewhere, with many heading south for the winter. This means that habitat loss and other threats along migratory routes and in wintering grounds can have significant impacts on Canadian bird populations.
Good news stories
It is not all bad news, however, with some Canadian species showing increased populations as a result of successful conservation efforts. For example, birds of prey such as the peregrine falcon, osprey and bald eagle have begun to recover after a ban on pesticides in the 1970s. Effective management of wetlands and hunting have also benefitted many waterfowl species.
"We can bring them back again," says Charles Francis, programme manager at the Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada, "but that can only happen if we take action on time and promptly."
Conserving Canada's birds
New and ongoing conservation efforts will be needed to ensure that the successes shown in raptors and waterfowl continue, and to reverse the worrying downward trends seen in other bird groups. The conservation of Canada's birds will require coordinated efforts by individuals, conservation organisations and governments, both in Canada and internationally, and the North American Bird Conservation Initiative is working to help achieve this.
"This report illustrates that direct conservation efforts can have a positive impact. Nevertheless, many threats to wetlands and upland habitats remain, so it is important that focus on these important habitats is maintained to ensure waterfowl populations continue to thrive and populations of other bird groups can be conserved," says Dave Howerter, National Manager for the Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Read more on this story at Nature News Blog – Fowl trends for Canadian birds.
Read the full report at The State of Canada's Birds 2012.
View photos and videos of species from Canada on ARKive.
Liz Shaw, ARKive Species Text Author

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HOUSTON — In his wildest flights of fantasy, maybe this is the way Jeremy Lin might have hoped it could turn out.
There were fastbreaks leaving burnt-rubber tire tracks all over the court. There were 3-pointers raining down from the sky.
Oh, and there were the Knicks, his old team, running for cover.
But Lin's Rockets had finally dropped the curtain on their 131-103 blockbuster show on Friday night, it was less about Linsanity and more about a third-year NBA player making steps in his progress.
Lin scored 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dealt three assists. Those were hardly the kind of eye-popping numbers that made him the darling of Madison Square Garden and world wide marketing phenomenon last February.
But for a guy playing his 13th game with a new team and in a whole different atmosphere, it was satisfying after the struggles he's endured, not because it came against the Knicks.
"Not really," Lin said. "The team is pretty different. Some guys are still there, but for the most part there are a lot of different guys. But it was good to just compete with some of my old friends."
He exchanged a warm pregame embrace with the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony before the opening tip and Lin was greeted after the final horn sounded by Anthony and Iman Shumpert for a few more words of encouragement and friendships.
Away from the white-hot glare of New York, Lin isn't living in the giant fishbowl and is no longer concerned with trying to live up to the level of last season's "Linsanity."
"I'm fine," he said. "I'm not really too worried about it. I have a lot of people around me giving me a lot of perspective in terms of understanding where I am in my career and where we are in the season.
"It's just about building, staying focused on what I need to do to get better every day."
In shooting 6-for-12 from the field, Lin made half of his shots for only the second time all season. There were times when he drove the ball to the basket like the old days in New York. He even pulled up and stroked in a 3-pointer with a look of the old confidence.
But for the most part, he was not the one-man traveling carnival and road show of the New York experience. He was part of a young Rockets team that had a bust-out performance behind the leading efforts of James Harden (33 points) and Chandler Parsons (31).
"That team looked like they wanted to beat us," said Knicks center Tyson Chandler. "I don't think they were doing it for anybody. They came out ready to play. They kicked our butts for four quarters and they were better than us tonight."
It was Anthony's return to the lineup from injury last season that brought an end to the "Linsanity" and it was supposedly Anthony who didn't want to share the spotlight or the ball with him.
"I don't have no problem with him," Anthony said. "That was my teammate. He's a cool guy. I don't have no problem with him as a person.
"I don't think he's playing with any pressure at all. All the pressure was when he was in New York. I don't think he's facing any pressure."
Lin maintained that beating the Knicks held no special bit of significance.
"I would say moreso the fact that they're playing so well. They're an elite team and might be playing better than any team in the league," he said. "So for us to be able to use this as a measuring stick to see where we are meant more than it being New York.
"I'm thankful that today was a step in the right direction. I'm glad I was able to move in that direction. I still have a ways to go. I think I'm capable of a lot more, but I'm definitely happy the way I'm progressing and the way my body's progressing and the way our team is, too."
Lin has struggled badly with his shot and had difficulty finding the rhythm that let him set the beat during that stunning and record-setting two-week stretch last February and he's been hard on himself.
"It's just part of it," he said. "Obviously, no one ever wants to go and play the way that I started the season. But that's the reality of the situation. Right now, it's kinda just forgetting about the past and moving forward.
"I feel like I'm not like looking to recreate what happened in New York. I want to be a consistent player. I want to get better. I don't know what my potential is and I don't know if I can play any better than I did in that one-week stretch, but I'm gonna find out and see how close I can get."


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Water and Conflict in the West
Students in the course Water and Conflict in the West, taught by Dr. Don Rodriguez (environmental science and resource management), Dr. Tracylee Clark (communication) and Dr. Sean Kelly (political science) spent a semester collecting, analyzing, and interpreting water quality data and mentoring middle school students in the process.
In order to put issues of water quality and research into the broader context of restoration, watershed management and environmental education, CSU Channel Islands students energetically lead several service projects. Working with Ventura Coast Keeper, Calleguas Water District and United Water Conservancy District, students collected, analyzed and interpreted data (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, conductivity). Then, they presented their findings at a Water Symposium they designed for the local middle school. The symposium included fun activities like water jeopardy, role playing to resolve water conflicts, and taste testing water from various sources. These experiences heightened the awareness of middle schoolers about the importance of water quality and the potential impact of environmental hazards.
CSU Channel Islands students also participated in an on-going campus restoration effort to provide willow and riparian vegetation to enhance the habitat for an endangered bird by the Long Grade Creek.


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Serge Y. Fuchs, M.D., Ph.D.
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Yaroslavl State Medical Institute, Russia, 1987.
Ph.D. (Experimental Oncology)
All-Union Cancer Research Center, Russia , 1992.
Yaroslavl State Medical Institute, Russia, 1987.
Ph.D. (Experimental Oncology)
All-Union Cancer Research Center, Russia , 1992.
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Aberrations of cytokine receptors ubiquitination and degradation in cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases
Key words: interferon, receptor, ubiquitin, ligase, cancer, inflammation, cytokine, signal transduction
Description of Research
Protein mediators of intercellular signaling (cytokines and growth factors) ensure a collective behavior of cells within a tissue via binding to their cognate receptors and triggering complex programs of signal transduction and transcriptional regulation. Responsiveness of cells to these protein regulators depend on the cell surface levels of receptors that rapidly undergo ubiquitination and downregulation in response to ligands as well as other intra- and extracellular stimuli. These signaling processes leading to cell de-sensitization collectively termed "ELIMINATIVE SIGNALING" are the focus of our studies. The long-term objective our laboratory is to identify the aberrations in eliminative signaling of cytokine/growth factor receptors that are critical to development of cancers, and responses to infections and autoimmune processes. For our studies, we employ various approaches and methods of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and mammalian genetics.
Main research area: Eliminative signaling by interferons (IFN) and proteolysis of the interferon alpha receptor (IFNAR). This receptor plays an essential role in anti-tumorigenic, anti-viral and immunomodulatory effects of Type I IFN, which are often used in therapy of cancers, chronic viral infections and multiple sclerosis. Enzymatic regulators of IFNAR fate include specific protein kinases, phosphatases, E3 ubiquititin ligases and de-ubiquitinating enzymes. We are determined to identify and characterize these regulators and to use this knowledge for stabilization of IFNAR and increasing the efficacy of IFN against cancers and chronic viral infections. Conversely, we search for stimulators of IFNAR downregulation to prevent harmful effects of IFN in pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.
Selected PublicationsKumar K G Suresh, Barriere Hervé, Carbone Christopher J, Liu Jianghuai, Swaminathan Gayathri, Xu Ping, Li Ying, Baker Darren P, Peng Junmin, Lukacs Gergely L, Fuchs Serge Y: Site-specific ubiquitination exposes a linear motif to promote interferon-alpha receptor endocytosis. The Journal of cell biology 179(5): 935-50, Dec 2007.
Varghese Bentley, Barriere Herve, Carbone Christopher J, Banerjee Anamika, Swaminathan Gayathri, Plotnikov Alexander, Xu Ping, Peng Junmin, Goffin Vincent, Lukacs Gergely L, Fuchs Serge Y: Polyubiquitination of prolactin receptor stimulates its internalization, postinternalization sorting, and degradation via the lysosomal pathway. Molecular and cellular biology 28(17): 5275-87, Sep 2008.
Plotnikov Alexandr, Varghese Bentley, Tran Thai H, Liu Chengbao, Rui Hallgeir, Fuchs Serge Y: Impaired turnover of prolactin receptor contributes to transformation of human breast cells. Cancer research 69(7): 3165-72, Apr 2009.
Liu Jianghuai, HuangFu Wei-Chun, Kumar K G Suresh, Qian Juan, Casey James P, Hamanaka Robert B, Grigoriadou Christina, Aldabe Rafael, Diehl J Alan, Fuchs Serge Y: Virus-induced unfolded protein response attenuates antiviral defenses via phosphorylation-dependent degradation of the type I interferon receptor. Cell host & microbe 5(1): 72-83, Jan 2009.
Liu Jianghuai, Carvalho Lucas P, Bhattacharya Sabyasachi, Carbone Christopher J, Kumar K G Suresh, Leu N Adrian, Yau Peter M, Donald Robert G K, Weiss Mitchell J, Baker Darren P, McLaughlin K John, Scott Phillip, Fuchs Serge Y: Mammalian casein kinase 1alpha and its leishmanial ortholog regulate stability of IFNAR1 and type I interferon signaling. Molecular and cellular biology 29(24): 6401-12, 2009.
Zheng Hui, Qian Juan, Varghese Bentley, Baker Darren P, Fuchs Serge: Ligand-stimulated downregulation of the alpha interferon receptor: role of protein kinase D2. Molecular and cellular biology 31(4): 710-20, 2011.
Bhattacharya Sabyasachi, Zheng Hui, Tzimas Christos, Carroll Martin, Baker Darren P, Fuchs Serge Y: Bcr-abl signals to desensitize chronic myeloid leukemia cells to IFNα via accelerating the degradation of its receptor. Blood 118(15): 4179-87, 2011.
Qian Juan, Zheng Hui, Huangfu Wei-Chun, Liu Jianghuai, Carbone Christopher J, Leu N Adrian, Baker Darren P, Fuchs Serge Y: Pathogen recognition receptor signaling accelerates phosphorylation-dependent degradation of IFNAR1. PLoS pathogens 7(6): e1002065, 2011.
Zheng Hui, Qian Juan, Carbone Christopher J, Leu N Adrian, Baker Darren P, Fuchs Serge Y: Vascular endothelial growth factor-induced elimination of the type 1 interferon receptor is required for efficient angiogenesis. Blood 118(14): 4003-6, Oct 2011.
Huangfu W-C, Qian J, Liu C, Liu J, Lokshin A E, Baker D P, Rui H, Fuchs S Y: Inflammatory signaling compromises cell responses to interferon alpha. Oncogene 31(2): 161-72, 2012.
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The Iowa Department of Public Health says summer cookouts are often marked with an increase in food borne diseases. This data is usually associated with summertime holidays such as the Fourth of July. Washington County Public Health Inspector Jennine Wolf says to keep raw foods refrigerated until you are ready to cook it.
It's important to cook meat thoroughly when grilling. Wolf mentions using a meat thermometer when cooking foods to get them to the correct temperature.
She says to cook poultry at 165 degrees and hamburgers at 155 degrees. Wolf says cooking foods to the correct temperature helps to enhance the flavor and tenderness of the meat.
She adds to make sure you have clean hands to prevent cross contamination. It's also important to refrigerate leftovers right away.


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Rose McGowan was released on bond Tuesday after she turned herself in to authorities in connection with a felony drug possession charge in Virginia.
Last month, a warrant was issued for McGowan's arrest in Loudoun County.
According to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police, the charge was tied to an incident that happened in January 2017 after personal belongings that tested positive for narcotics were left behind on a United Airlines flight that arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Authorities say the incident happened the day before the Women's March in D.C., which the actress participated in.
McGowan was released on $5,000 secured bond.


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"You can grow three cotton crops for the amount of water it takes to grow one crop of corn in a normal year," says Jerry Stuckey, who farms near Moscow. "At the cotton loan rate of 52 cents a pound, you can gross more per acre with two-bale cotton than 200-bushel corn, and you don't have near the input costs with cotton."
In 2002, planted cotton acreage in the southwestern Kansas counties of Stevens, Grant, Seward, Haskell and Meade was up nearly 10-fold to about 40,000 planted acres. This year, area farmers could plant an additional 30,000 to 50,000 acres says Stuckey, who also manages the new Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin in Moscow, which began operating last fall.
(USDA's 2003 Planting Intentions Report, released yesterday, put Kansas's cotton acreage at 110,000.)
Long term, Stuckey and farmer Scott Young say southwestern Kansas cotton acreage could climb to 200,000 acres, about a quarter of the region's irrigated corn acreage. Dryland cotton also could take off, since normal winter precipitation is adequate for cotton.
If current optimism for cotton holds, more ginning capacity will be needed before long. "We may build another gin in 2004," says Stuckey.
Memories of last year's drought, which decimated dryland crops and corn irrigated by low-capacity wells, have spurred interest from farmers who have never grown cotton. The availability of a local gin also has been important, says Stuckey, who formerly trucked his cotton 230 miles to Hereford, TX.
For a farmer new to cotton, getting started in the crop is relatively inexpensive, since cotton can be planted with equipment already on hand and harvesting can be hired. "All you need to buy is a hooded sprayer to apply Roundup," says Stuckey, who recommends planting Roundup Ready cotton because of the ease of controlling weeds.
Farmers need hooded sprayers to apply Roundup or other glyphosate products beneath the cotton canopy after the fifth-leaf stage. A 12-row hooded sprayer costs about $10,000, says Young, who also operates Southwest Pivot, a Moscow machinery dealership.
Stuckey says his Redball hooded sprayer has helped reduce crop chemical costs in cotton and other crops. Rigged with extra nozzles, the sprayer can make applications over the row in addition to applying herbicides between rows beneath the hoods. He can band Pix at the same time he applies Roundup.


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Video Games You shouldn't Miss Out ON
Our list of the must-play video games of 2015 cover a wide range of styles and platforms, with COMPUTER, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 all enjoying a very equal share of the spoils. Most (but not all) of these games are big-budget blockbusters, with a healthy dosage of exaggeration being intended their method prior to release.
Allow's merely wish they all live up to our substantial expectations.
GTA V on PC
After many extreme hold-ups, Grand Theft Auto V is lastly coming to the PC in March. It was a great video game on PS3 and Xbox 360, and even much better on PS4 and Xbox One, so let's really hope the COMPUTER version ups the stake a lot more.
Halo 5: Guardians
As a result of be released on the Xbox One in the fall, Halo 5: Guardians is the current game in the long-running collection, and a direct follow up to the brilliant Halo 4.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Ready to be released on a range of systems at some time during 2015, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain will continue the tale on from Ground Zeroes.
Battlefield Hardline
Battleground Hardline will show up in March, bringing the beloved Battlefield gameplay to urban settings as the war on terror changes to the battle on criminal activity. Yep, this is the cops vs. wrongdoers, which isn't at all most likely to cause debate./ sarcasm.
Dying Light.
Dying Light may already be out by the time you review this, so if the idea of fighting to endure the zombie apocalypse appeals to you then stop reading this and play the video game instead.
Evolve is an instead special concept which views 4 players hunting down a fifth gamer regulating a beast able to progress as time passes. Presuming the on-line multiplayer isn't destroyed at launch this ought to be a fantastic experience.
No Man's Sky.
No Man's Sky, an open experience video game showcasing a procedurally created cosmos, will not be for every person, but any person who suches as creativity and exploration ought to succumb to its substantial charms.
Coming from the exact same director as Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, Bloodborne won't be for the faint of heart. This fight RPG is ensured to be dark, challenging, and terrible. Oh, and outstanding.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
This open-world action RPG is readied to show up in May, and is already obtaining a significant quantity of buzz. Which is not a surprise actually, as it feels and look like Skyrim on fracture.
Tom Clancy's The Division.
Possibly the most-hyped video game on this listing, Tom Clancy's The Division is a third-person surival shooter which will certainly either exceed each one of our expectations or entirely crash and burn. Let's wish it's the former.
You could not have come across Obduction, but this is the spiritual successor to Myst and Riven, the puzzle journeys that enthralled PC players with the 1990s. Funded by a Kickstarter campaign, Obduction is because of be launched in the autumn.
Persona 5.
This is the most recent game in the long-running Persona collection of RPGs, with a storyline thought to rotate around the concept of freedom and ways to achieve it. This is another title that will not be for everybody, yet those which enjoy Japanese RPGs will certainly splash it up.
Medieval Engineers.
Medieval Engineers is the third title from Keen Software House, acting on the success of Space Engineers. As you may have thought from the title, this is a sandbox design game established in middle ages times. The concept of which will certainly either excite you no end or bore you to tears.
Batman: Arkham Knight.
Arkham Knight, the fourth game in the Batman: Arkham collection of video games, views Batman taking on the Scarecrow with a story complying with on from the events of Arkham City.
After effects 4.
We know, Fallout 4 isn't visiting be coming out in 2015. Hell, it hasn't already even been announced yet. However, there have manied rumors recommending this video game is in advancement, so we decide to think it'll arrive sooner rather compared to later on. Fingers crossed.
We believe this listing stands for a good selection of the must-play video clip games due out before completion of 2015. Some will unavoidably slip over right into 2016, while others might fail to measure up to the buzz, however we are opting to be hopeful here. Also if just a handful of these titles end up being unmissable treasures we'll be kindlied to have actually directed your focus on them.
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No matter what it's called — swing-arm, Anglepoise, or architect — the ubiquitous adjustable metal lamp is most commonly spotted in offices and used for desktop task lighting. But just like for you and I, the proper care and feeding of a home design staple requires that it get out of the office every once in a while.
Swing-arm task lamps can look right at home anywhere bright, focused light is needed. They can be stood on a countertop, mounted on the wall, or clamped on to shelves if space is really tight. And they're everywhere (flea markets, yard sales, IKEA) in a million different colors and sizes (like the Giant Anglepoise Lamp in Abigail Ahern's home).
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Raptor, Tacoma T/X Pro and Ram Runner Go Head to Head to Head
Factory Off-Road Options: Specs Speak Louder Than Words
by Jason Giacchino
From an enthusiast standpoint, battles for brand supremacy begin long before models even reach the showrooms. In the bygone era of staples and ink, the term "paper wars" was coined to identify the inevitable spec sheet comparisons. Now that we're in the digital age, perhaps "paper wars" isn't quite as appropriate, but let's be honest, "monitor wars" simply doesn't have the same kind of clout.
However, taking a look at the specs and feature sets of some of today's hottest pickups via the magic of the internet retains a bit of the charm of the old ink and paper days. In honor of such, we rounded up the specifications of a trio of the best 2012 off-road truck packages: the Toyota Tacoma T/X Pro, the Dodge Ram Runner and, of course, the Ford Raptor SVT. We wanted to see how these wanna-be's compared to the real thing. Cause wasn't it Sun-Tzu who said, "To beat your competition, you must know your competition"?
Toyota Tacoma T/X Pro
2.7-liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-cylinder with VVT-i; 159 hp @ 5200 rpm; 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
4.0-liter DOHC 24-Valve V6 with VVT-i; 236 hp @ 5200 rpm; 266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Emission Rating
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-II)
5-speed manual transmission, 6-speed manual transmission
4-speed electronically controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) Clutch start-cancel switch
Drive train
Rear-Wheel Drive with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
4WDemand part-time 4WD with electronically controlled transfer case and Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
Body Construction
One-piece frame rails with eight cross members and fully boxed front sub-frame
Coil-spring double wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar; leaf spring rear suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers and stabilizer bar X-brace-tuned suspension with gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers and rear stabilizer bar
Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.) 36.7
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; rear drum brakes with tandem booster and Star Safety System
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length 221.3 in
Width 74.6 in
Height 70.1 in
Curb Weight 3940-4190 lbs
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Mileage "" City/Highway
RWD, MT: 15/19 mpg
RWD, AT: 14/18 mpg
AWD, MT: 14/18 mpg
AWD, AT: 16/20 mpg
Available on a limited basis, the T|X and T|X Pro Packages translate a sporty SEMA concept into an option the Tacoma V6 Access Cab or V6 Double Cab can add in conjunction with the TRD Off-Road Package. The extra dose of performance makes it the most capable off-road Tacoma in the Toyota lineup. T|X and T|X Pro Packages will be available on both PreRunner and 4×4 models.
The T|X Package gives the Tacoma a semi-menacing look and additional sportiness with TRD 16-inch black alloy bead-lock wheels and 265/70R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail tires. Black tube side steps, a stainless steel exhaust tip and unique exterior graphics provide the T|X the aesthetics of a custom truck, but at a savings compared to the package items if ordered as separate options.
The T|X Pro is the performance oriented package with a TRD cat-back performance exhaust system that gives the V6 a throatier sound and a bit more power. The T|X Pro Package also represents a savings versus the package contents added as separate accessories, especially considering that they are covered under Toyota's standard three year/36K mile comprehensive vehicle limited warranty and can be financed.
Aside from the performance aspects of the TRD T|X Pro package combination, you also get a nice JBL sound system, keyless entry, an engine skid plate, fog lamps, sport seats with lumbar support and other convenience features that are well worth the extra $4,850 for this option (code OF). Other options that we liked included the large front skid plate (code S0), which helps protect the entire front underside of the Tacoma. There's also the V-6 tow package (code TO) that comes with a class IV hitch, a 130-amp alternator and supplemental oil coolers for the engine and transmission. These will come in handy if you want to add extra off-road lights and tow a trailer with ATVs out back.
The T|X Pro package set up as such retails for $34,581.
Dodge Ram Runner
Unlike the Toyota and Ford Raptor, the Ram Runner is a not a production vehicle. Instead, it is a collection of bits available from Mopar that can be fitted to any current-generation Ram 1500 4×4 with a six-foot-four-inch bed.
Co-developed with Kroeker Off-Road Engineering, the Ram Runner's Stage 2 suspension package ($13,500) kicks things off and includes the same three-inch diameter internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks used in the Raptor, aluminum A-arms and a mighty lift (all told roughly 14-inches of suspension travel) but nearly $7000 in other Mopar parts makes up the full Ram Runner package and in the case of our spec sheet, transformed a $34,690 SLT 4×4 Quad Cab into a $55,190 off-roader.
Vehicle Type
Front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door truck
Pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
345 cu in, 5654 cc
Power (SAE net)
390 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
407 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
Wheelbase: 140.5 in Length: 239.0 in
Width: 85.4 in Height: 79.2 in
Curb weight: 5949 lb
Observed Stats
Zero to 60 mph: 7.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 24.5 sec
Street start, 5″"60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.6 sec @ 88 mph
Braking, 70″"0 mph: 211 ft
Fuel Economy
EPA city/hwy driving: 13/19 mpg
Price includes Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4×4 with 5.7-liter V-8, 3.92:1 rear axle, and all dealer-installed Mopar accessories.
To compete with the 411 hp Ford Raptor, the base truck to consider for Ram Runner modification should at least be a Ram 1500 4×4 with the 390 hp 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. The bad news is that the lowest retail price for a quad cab Ram 1500 HEMI combined with the cost of Mopar off-road parts totals over $52,500. That's about $11,000 ABOVE the base of the Raptor SuperCab, and the pricing does not include the inevitable labor costs associated with converting a regular Ram into a Ram Runner.
Ford SVT Raptor
The SVT (Special Vehicle Team) Raptor is the high-performance off-road version of Ford's venerable F-150 pickup truck, and for the latest model year the truck received a mid-cycle refresh with some seriously substantial equipment-based additions.
6.2¬liter 2V V8 SOHC
Iron block, aluminum heads
Roller ¬rocker shaft with hydraulic lash adjuster
Bore x Stroke
4.02 x 3.74 in.
379 cu. in., 6,210 cc
Compression Ratio
411 hp @ 5,500 rpm
434 lb.¬ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel capacity
SuperCab: 26.0 gallons, SuperCrew: 36.0 gallons
Fuel injection
Sequential multi¬port electronic
Oil capacity
Seven quarts
Drivetrain Layout
Six¬ speed automatic overdrive with tow/haul mode
Available axle ratios
Front 4×4
Coil on shock, long spindle double wishbone independent, aluminum lower control arm, forged steel upper arm, FOX Racing Shox
Rear 4×4
Hotchkiss type non-independent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers, FOX Racing Shox
Steering Type
Hydraulic rack and pinion power steering
Turning circle (curb to curb)
SuperCab: 44.6 ft., SuperCrew: 47.0 ft.
13.8¬in.vented disc
13.7¬in.vented disc
Assist type
17-¬inch cast ¬aluminum wheels
SuperCab Wheelbase
SuperCrew Wheelbase
Vehicle Length (at floor)
220.6/ 232.1
Vehicle Width (without mirrors)
86.3/ 86.3
Vehicle Height (at curb)
78.5/ 78.4
Track Width, front/rear
73.6/ 73.6
Cargo Box Length
Width (max) between wheels
Inside Box Height
Base Curb Weight
6,006/ 6,200
Payload Capacity
930/ 1,030
7,000/ 7,300
Maximum Trailer Tow
6,000/ 8,000
The 411-horse, 434-pound-foot 6.2-liter V-8 that joined the Raptor lineup midway through its freshman year now comes standard, and required little modification to shoulder the increased load capability: A higher wattage cooling fan (600 to 800 W) and a higher pressure radiator cap (20 versus 16 psi) did the trick. A new one-way clutch in the standard six-speed automatic improves the smoothness of full throttle shifting.
The new Raptor did take a penalty in the weight department, to the tune of 300 pounds over the original version, as the SVT Raptor has been stretched by a foot to make the rear seat roomier and 10 surplus gallons of fuel-tank capacity have been added.
The new SuperCrew Raptor's longer, sturdier chassis can haul 100 pounds more gear (1030 versus the SuperCab's 930) and it can tow an additional ton (8000 versus 6000 pounds).
Base price for the Raptor comes in at $45,290.
Spec Sheet Swap Conclusions
We certainly found some patterns just by assembling the spec breakdowns of the models featured. For starters there's no denying the Toyota's value. From a strictly price perspective, the Tacoma offers the most bang for the buck. However, though more expensive, the Raptor trumps the Toyota in many key performance areas. The Ram Runner is the most unique of the three choices, simply because it is essentially as stock or as far-reaching as the buyer's budget will allow. The most potential performance is found here, but when trying to compete directly with the Raptor, the Dodge actually becomes the most expensive option of the trio.
Because of this, and because it's just so much badder looking, we're forced to consider the SVT Raptor the overall winner. Shocker, right? But honestly, it offers the most performance value and makes the least amount of compromises doing so. Of course, if you had enough to buy all three, the real winner would of course be you.
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Newspaper prices to increase — Page 2 Steele descendants sought — Amherst News-Tim r> «-• o O o uo x x t— 00 t-l M c en o Oi 3 x CO < X M a. m m in r- co a> 3 —I >-• > O -^ 3> i-t ro < o -^ m 2> <s> r™ w tc O o Wednesday, November 14, 2001 Amherst, Ohio cents Brusky, 20, upsets at-large CC rac N by ERIK YORKE News-Times reporter A few close races and one major upset resulted from Amherst city elections last Tuesday. Just over one percentage point decided the city's auditor race, and 20-year-old Republican Nick Brusky won one of three city council-at-large seats, unseating Democratic incumbent David T. Williams. Brusky, who ran unsuccessfully two years ago for the fourth ward council seat, said that he put a lot of work into his campaign this year. "I was happy to get out and talk to a lot of people," Brusky said. He also added that many Amherst residents volunteered to help him campaign, something he said shows that the people of Amherst agree with his position on issues. Despite his desire to win, Brusky said he was still a little surprised, especially that he came in second in the voting. Brusky finished second with 1,569 votes, just edging out incumbent democrat Nancy Brown with 1,563 votes. "Apparently my hard work paid off," Brusky said. He added that he plans to remain accessible to all Amherst residents and said that they can call him any time. "To dmse that voted for me and those that didn't vote for me, I look forward to working with you," Brusky said. In the closest city race, the incumbent city auditor, Diane Eswine, just managed to stave off her chal- CONTINUED from page 10 Nick Brusky While his parents were casting the real votes, future voter Jason Moore is learning how to pick his favorite candidates with the help of Terry Douglass. Jason's options for this year's decision were Bamie, Barbie, Mr. Magoo, and Mickey Mouse. Jason was not the only young voter that Douglass was teaching during the hectic day. Highway to heaven A large congregation of motorcyclists ride from the Hempel Funeral Home up Cleveland Avenue as part of the funeral procession for Teddy Joe Massey. The procession took place last Thursday in honor of Massey, a motorcycle enthusiast himself, who died Nov. 3 at the age of 45 in a motorcycle accident. Leoni ousted in township's trustees race One familiar face and one new face will fill trustee offices in Amherst Township following a very close election. Incumbent Dennis Abraham and challenger Neil Lynch garnered the most votes causing incumbent Ronald Leoni to be unseated. After a campaign that saw Leoni and Lynch implore the voters of Amherst Township to elect them in tandem, the results came as a surprise to challenger Lynch. "I think we actually did pretty good," Lynch said of his campaign. "I just wish the results might have been a litde different." Lynch added that he does not foresee having any problems working with Abraham, despite his alignment with Leoni during the campaign. "I'm looking forward now to serving the residents," Lynch said. Abraham, who has been an Amherst Township trustee for 12 years, said that he feels he ran a very good campaign. "I would define it as a very tough campaign and an effective campaign," Abraham said "I deeply appreciate (the voters) supporting and standing by me at this time." Abraham said he shares Lynch's desire to end any animosity between township trustees. "I look forward to it with optimism and renewed hope," Abraham said. CONTINUED on page 10 Balog to take over job as MLS resource cop by ERIK YORKE News-Times reporter After 26 years, police officer John Balog is going back to high school. Where he ouu- walked the halls between classes, Balog now patrols the halls in an effort to help achooi students and keep them safe. Balog is the new school resource officer for the Amherst school district, taking the position over from officer Lee Carrender. who left the Amherst Police Department The school resource officer has many dudes, including crime prevention and drug awareness education through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. An Amherst police officer for 18 years. Balog said that he had never considered be- coming the school resource officer. However, after Car- render rerigeed to take a position _■ Avon Lnka. Baku said that police chief Lonnie Dillon asked him if he was interested. "I'd never really given it any thought," Balog said. "I really enjoyed working the road. It was a somewhat difficult decision." According to Balog, one thing he considered was the schedule. As a patrol officer, be would often have to work nights and weekends. Now, however, he works a regular Monday through Friday schedule, something he said both he and his wife of 12 years, Ellen, appreciate. With most weekends free now, ho said he has more time to spend with Ellen and his 23-year-old stepdaughter, Heatner. "I've been very fortunate." Batog said. "I've got a great wife and great daughter. Life has been good to me in those respects." He said it has been a big adjustment, though. After yean of taking complatnte involving javecui-*, Balog said he is now interacting with them one on one. He added that he encourages the students to come to him with their problems. "I'm trying to push them in the right direction," Balog said. "I don't want them to get on the wrong side of the law." He has ran into some students, he said, that he dealt with as a police officer prior to becoming the school resource officer. Balog said that it is important for those students to know that be is on their side. "I want to work with them and make them understand that the police is not their enemy," he said. An aspect of bis new position that he finds particularly interesting, he said is the Explorers. 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Brandeis Theater Company offers musical take on Shakespeare
Director Bill Barclay writes original music for 'The Comedy of Errors'
The Brandeis Theater Company's upcoming production of Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" has two features most incarnations don't: two sets of real-life twins and an original Balinese-style score.
The play is a farcical folly of mistaken identity involving two sets of identical twins separated at birth. When all four fellows converge in the same city, mayhem and marital mishaps erupt. The multi-talented Bill Barclay, who is directing the play, says sound is his way in. An actor and resident music director at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., Barclay has also been a Fox Foundation Fellow, which took him to England, France and Bali last year to train in theatrical and religious rituals, Balinese dance and shadow puppetry. Drawing on these experiences, Barclay has written original music for the play.
"Sound is always my entry point into creating those places," Barclay says. "I fell in love with the island and have been looking for an opportunity to use those skills in a production."
The music, instruments and scenery will add one unusual element, but in a rare, if not unheard of twist, the cast adds a second. Two sets of Brandeis twins – Aidan and Dotan Horowitz and Zak and Jared Greenberg – are playing twins' roles as well.
"Shakespeare has delineated four very different people, with different tastes, styles, manners of communicating and even rhythms and moods," Barclay writes on his blog. "And what is the reality on the real-life end of things? Well it turns out that for all their similarities, twins are in fact extremely different as well. "We usually have to focus on making the twins identical to each other," Barclay says. "This gives us a chance to explore the difference between the twins. It's always the most far-fetched of the comedies. Suddenly, there's a piece of realism."
Barclay says these differences make the production a once in a lifetime opportunity.
"We're going to do it right, and it's going to be loony and chaotic like Shakespeare probably intended it."
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., as well as Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at noon in the Laurie Theater. Tickets are $20; $15 for Brandeis community and seniors; $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (781) 736-3400.
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BIRMINGHAM, UK, 20 October 2011—The OCLC EMEA Regional Council Executive Committee have announced the programme for its third Regional Meeting which will take place on the 28 and 29 February 2012 in Birmingham, UK. The programme has been extended to two full days to accommodate an agenda that will see speakers from Netherlands, Sweden, UK and the US discussing a vision for the future library.
The theme of the Meeting is Developing A New Blend of Library. The theme draws its inspiration, in no small part, to the Meeting's location, Birmingham. The city is soon to be the site of Europe's largest city centre public lending library, when the Library of Birmingham opens its doors in 2013. The opening Keynote for the event will be Francine Houben, Architect and visionary for the new library and Brian Gambles, Chief Executive of the Library of Birmingham Development Trust.
Robin Green, Deputy Librarian, University of Warwick, is the current Chair of OCLC EMEA Regional Council. He said of the Meeting "The theme has been chosen to reflect how libraries and other cultural heritage organisations are blending physical and digital 'space' to reach out to their communities with new types of service. We value the opportunity for OCLC Members in our region to meet and consider such important issues. Ours is a rich and diverse community with views and experiences that broaden individual perspectives. We know that libraries are not limited in their vision and that they look beyond borders to find examples of good practice. The Meeting offers a great opportunity for Members to expand their outlook."
As in previous years, the Meeting will be attended by OCLC's Strategic Leadership Team. The Meeting provides a valuable opportunity for them to meet with and listen to the views of members from the region. This year will be of special significance as it will be the last EMEA Regional Council Meeting, Jay Jordan, President and CEO of OCLC, will present to before his retirement in June 2012. Mr Jordan will be sharing a platform with Eric van Lubeek, Managing Director of OCLC EMEA and Robin Murray, Vice-President, Global Product Management.
Other highlights of the Meeting will be a Plenary session led by Lorcan Dempsey asking "What Business Are We In?", with sessions on collaborative research projects from David White of Oxford University and Alison Cullingford, RLUK's Unique and Distinctive Collections Project Manager.
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This may be answered somewhere, but I haven't found it. I'm wondering if it is possible to switch between different shader programs within a single rendering step. I'll explain what I mean with an example. I have a "ground" mesh and a "sky" mesh, and I want to use different shader code to render each one. One way to use the same code for both meshes is to pass in a value to a shader variable (for example: "ground = 1") to tell the shader program to use the part of the shader code for the ground. Then I can check this value in the shader code itself to determine whether to use the ground shader code or the sky shader code. But it's inefficiency to check this value per vertex (or per pixel).
What I'd like to do instead is use glUseProgram (or something) to use a shader program just before drawing the ground mesh and then to use a different shader program just before drawing the sky mesh. I've been able to get the shader programs to work individually, but I don't know how to switch between them in a single step. Is this possible? If so, how do I do it? I hope you understand what I'm trying to ask.
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KUB completes klia2 3rd runway
07 October 2013
Sepang, 7 October 2013 - KUB Malaysia Berhad (KUB), a main board listed investment arm company today announced the completion of a third runway project at the world's largest purpose-built terminal dedicated for low-cost carriers - klia2.
The day also witnessed the trial landing of the first commercial aircraft Malindo Air Boeing 737-900ER on the third runway. The aircraft departed from KLIA airport at 9.00am and landed at Runway 3 at 9.30am.
The trial landing was conducted to test the smoothness and evenness of the runway while at the same time signifying the completeness of Runway 3 works by KUB. The trial landing also tested the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) system which has been calibrated and certified by DCA, and the approach lights at the runway. The entire works inclusive of the airport ground lighting (AGL) is expected to be completed by end of November and through this testing any possible defects can be identified and rectified immediately.
Datuk Seri Abd Halim Abd Samad, Chairman of KUB, during the Group's Trial Landing Ceremony revealed that the completion of this runway marked another milestone for the Group as this is KUB's first foray into the airport construction business. What makes it more meaningful is that the project is delivered in time for May 2, 2014 opening.
"We are very much delighted and we are pleased to say that the construction of the whole project which was awarded by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to KUB via our wholly-owned company, KUB Builders Sdn Bhd in October 2011 is delivered in line with the quality standard requirements stipulated in the design and specifications," said Abd Halim.
"Our number one priority is that the runway is safe and strong enough to accommodate any generation of aircrafts as well as the super-sized ones like the Airbus A380 and the Antonov An-225, before its commercial operation which is expected to begin in May 2014," he added.
"We hope this platform of credibility, along with our experience in this venture will help the Group to include additional revenue streams namely in the airport construction industry," said Abd Halim.
In attendance to witness the ceremony was YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein the Acting Minister of Transport, alongside his Deputy, YB Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi. Representative from Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad was its Chairman, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah. Also present were KUB Builders Chief Executive Officer, Hanim Laham, Malaysia Airports Managing Director Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad and Malindo Chief Executive Officer, Chandran Rama Muthy.
Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said, "The completion of the Runway 3 is a significant milestone in the nation's aviation history as Malaysia is the first country in this region to have a third runway for its flagship airport. I would like to congratulate both KUB and Malaysia Airports for this successful trial landing. I am also pleased to learn that the overall progress of klia2 construction is well on track to meet the May 2014 opening. The klia2 Task Force will continue to monitor the progress and I am confident that the terminal will be ready as scheduled, with only 6% left towards full completion."
Runway 3 is 3,960 metres long and 60 metres wide and is capable of accommodating any aircraft currently operating at full capacity. Besides the two parallel taxiways (3.96km and 2.9km respectively), there are eight connecting taxiways (entry/exit and rapid exit) to avoid traffic bottlenecks. The runway spacing between Runway 2 and Runway 3 is 2.2 kilometres.
Wan Abdul Aziz said, "Malaysia Airports is very thankful to YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein for his support towards ensuring that klia2 and its related facilities will be delivered on time as promised. The formation of the klia2 Task Force headed by the Deputy Minister of Transport, Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, played a significant part in facilitating the whole project to progress as scheduled. We are certainly working very closely with the Task Force to monitor the progress of all the stakeholders towards fulfilling their commitments."
This successful trial landing proved that the Runway 3's surface has been successfully completed for operation. Prior to this trial landing, the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has calibrated and tested the runway using DCA's own aircraft to ensure that it met the minimum yet stringent requirement for this trial landing. Malaysia Airports is now preparing for the operational readiness of the runway according to schedule.
Runway 3 has always been part of the National Airport Master Plan (NAMP), and due to the rapid growth of aviation traffic especially seen in Asia Pacific, the need for the third runway is imminent. In meeting the expectation of this rapid growth, KLIA becomes the first airport in this region to have a third runway to provide capacity for the growth expected. Runway 3 will ease congestion, reduce taxiing time, and serve as a backup runway in the airport network, to better serve all airlines operating at both KLIA and klia2.


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il padrone wrote:A word of advice - semi-trailer drivers are THE most considerate drivers on the roads..... but they are lazy drivers. Hold the left edge and a straight, predictable line and they'll pass you like you're not there. Ride wider - even better, ride a little erratically and they'll give you a full-lane overtake. Even in busy city traffic. They are professional drivers and can ill-afford to lose their licence over side-swiping a cyclist. They all* know this!!
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Wear a Pink Floyd jersey and they'll go out of their way to push the car in the next lane out of the way to give 6m of clearence, give you a toot toot, a thumbs up and a big wave as they pass by. I and others here can testify to this.... well, all apart from pushing the car out of lane


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Anyone can be the victim of domestic violence. Recognizing the characteristics of an abuser and having a safety plan in place can save your life.
Domestic violence is violent or controlling behavior directed by a person toward a current or past intimate partner. Intimate partners can be any two people that are dating or living together, married, separated, or divorced. Domestic violence is also referred to as battering or partner violence. The abuse can be physical, emotional, and/or sexual, and may occur occasionally or often.
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which the abuser is trying to gain and maintain power and control over the victim. According to Elaine Alpert, MD, MPH, associate professor of public health and medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, "Many victims of domestic violence have been led to believe that the problems they see in their relationship are their fault. They think it is their responsibility to change themselves and/or their partner so that the abuse will end. However, the abuse is NOT the victim's fault. It occurs no matter what the victim does."
Over time, domestic violence usually occurs more frequently and worsens. It often follows a three-stage cycle:
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Although abusers come from all walks of life, they tend to have some characteristics in common, such as:
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The abuser does things to make the victim feel scared, worthless, and helpless. Again, this is a pattern of behavior, not just an occasional insult. Examples include:
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Ask yourself these questions about your partner:
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If you or someone you know is being abused, seek help. Talk with someone you trust, such as a close friend or relative or your doctor. Consider calling a domestic violence hotline and talking with a counselor.
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Two Kids in Diapers Found Playing on MN Highway
MOORHEAD (AP) - Moorhead police say a young brother and sister were found playing on a highway after leaving their locked home as their parents slept.
Police say the 3-year-old boy and his 2-year-old sister were seen playing on U.S. Highway 75 Wednesday morning. A passer-by called police after spotting the children.
Police say the boy got on a high chair to unlock the door and go outside. The children were not hurt.
Police brought the children to the police station, and neighbors helped police find the parents, who had been sleeping at home.
Police Lt. Tory Jacobson says the boy showed strong curiosity and was manipulating doors at the police station.
The children are back with their parents, and the Department of Social Services is working with the family.


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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (April 26, 2012)-Despite drifting out badly entering the stretch, favored American Act was able to get up and defeat Senor Rain by a nose in the $72,350 Harry Henson Stakes (video) on Thursday, opening day of Betfair Hollywood Park's Spring/Summer meet.
Ridden for the first time by Rafael Bejarano, the 3-year-old Quiet American gelding earned his second win in six starts for Howard and Janet Siegel Racing LLC and trainer Jack Carava.
In a race switched from turf to Cushion Track due to earlier rain, American Act completed the six furlongs in 1:11.00. This was the first time the Henson, named in honor of the legendary track announcer, had been run on something other than grass since Salish Shaman won under jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. in 1999.
Cutting back in distance after finishing seventh of 10 in the Grade II San Felipe Stakes March 10 at Santa Anita, the even-money choice was last in a closely bunched field while in the clear after breaking from outside in a field reduced to six starters.
However, with about a quarter of a mile to run, American Act bore out and was seemingly out of the race.
Once the Henson participants straightened for the stretch, the Kentucky bred surged on the far outside and was able to edge the 9-2 third choice.
Out of the Boston Harbor mare Revolutionary Act, American Act increased his earnings to $116,360. He paid $4, $2.60 and $2.10.
"He never showed signs of doing anything like that before,'' said Carava. "He's never so much as got out a foot in the mornings, so it was a complete surprise. I don't know what he was thinking or what made him do it.
"Luckily he's the kind of horse who could overcome it. I kind of gave up hope. In the middle of the stretch, I thought he could be second.''
Eighth of nine in the Grade I Santa Anita Derby in his prior outing April 7, Senor Rain, who finished 1 ¼ lengths in front of 3-1 second choice Consulado, paid $4 and $2.80. The show payoff on Consulado was $2.80.
Completing the order of finish were Chickie Charms, Sir Allison and Diamond of Blue.
Koast, the 5-2 second choice on Russ Hudak's morning line, was scratched Thursday morning when the race was taken off the turf.
Passing Game was a veterinarian scratch prior to the start. According to Betfair Hollywood Park steward Tom Ward, the Game Plan colt was reported "off in the left front leg.''
The Henson win was the second in four years for Bejarano, who had tallied with Backbackbackgone in 2009.
Besides Bejarano, who also won the fifth with favored Caelis, the only jockey with more than one win was Agapito Delgadillo.
The veteran rider captured the third with 6-1 shot Folk Dancer, then sprung a $106.60 shocker with Banana Split in the sixth.
The victory by Banana Split, a 3-year-old Posse filly who had been eased in her debut March 1 at Santa Anita, was the first for trainer Beau Greely since Luv Dragon prevailed July 18, 2010, the final day of the Spring/Summer meet at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Racing resumes Friday. Post time is 7:05 p.m.
Acclamation, the champion older male of 2011, will make his first start as a 6-year-old in the $100,000 Inglewood Handicap. A Grade III at 1 1/8 miles on turf, the Inglewood is the third race. Scheduled post time is 8:05 p.m.
After the nine race program is concluded, the "Friday Night Live'' concert series for the 2011 Spring/Summer meet will begin. The feature attraction is the San Diego-based band Pepper.
Approximate start time for the concert, which will be held at the North Park, is 11 p.m.
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Hajjah WASH activities receive Dutch contribution for scale-upJul 6, 2014
Sana'a, a cost sharing agreement was signed between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and UNDP represented by Mr. Jeroen Verheul, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands, and Mr. Paolo Lembo, UNDP Resident Representative for an amount of 500,000 euros dedicated to Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH).
During the ceremony, youth beneficiaries from Arhab conflict-affected areas showcased their successful WASH businesses resulting from the pilot (2012-2013) implemented by UNDP and ZOA/the Netherlands.
Arhab area has a severe shortage of water and is dependent on a few wells for drinking water. In the course of the fighting since 2011, most of the area's drinking water wells were destroyed and local infrastructure was damaged. Since then, residents have not had sufficient water in their homes for basic needs such as drinking, cooking, laundry and bathing.
The youth explained how their engagement in UNDP's 3x6 approach for sustainable employment has improved their economic situation and on the same mitigated the WASH challenges in their area.
Noman Al-Shami, 30 year old, said that the vocational training he received through ZOA in WASH allowed him to acquire new skills and secure more income for his family. Moreover, he was able to solve the issue of access to clean water in his community by rehabilitating a cistern. "My life and the life of my people have improved because of my participation in the project," says Al-Shami.
"It is quite assuring to observe youth empowered economically in this critical transition period for the people of Yemen. They are acting as peace catalyzers as well as to mitigate the aftermath of conflict in their communities," says Paolo Lembo, UNDP Resident Representative.
The Netherlands contribution is dedicated to scaling up this successful experience to Hajjah Governorate. Mr. Jeroen Verheul, the Netherlands Ambassador, stressed on the vital importance of improving access to safe water and hygiene practices for the Yemeni people. "Empowering youth Yemenis in Hajjah governorate is a center of the project objective of which we are signing today," Mr. Verheul said. "We are looking forward to a successful collaboration of all stakeholders towards this this shared goal. Combining vocational training and sustainable access to precious resources as water will underpin the positive completion of Yemen's political and economic transition."
The event was attended by Ms. Mikiko Tanaka, UNDP Country Director, Mr. Ameen al-Gudami, Deputy governor and General Secretary of the Local Council Authority in Hajjah, Mr. Haytham Jubari, a representative from the office of Hajjah governorate, Ms. Zumreta Jahic, First Secretary of the Netherlands Embassy, Mr. Abduladheem Alhamdi, CBO and Arhab local council representative, Dr. Virginia Keng, Country Representative of ZOA International, Mr. Ahmed Alkarandal, from Social Fund for Development in Hajjah, Mr. Abdul-Khaleq Sherhan, from the General Authority for Rural Water Supply Projects, Ms. Gabool Al-Mutawakel, Silatech Country Representative, and representatives from WASH cluster and other UN officials.