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DETROIT — Ducks coach Randy Carlyle and Detroit Red Wings counterpart Mike Babcock go back.
It isn't that Carlyle and Babcock, whose clubs open a second-round Stanley Cup playoff series Friday night at Joe Louis Arena, have a long history. They don't even know each other all that well, with most of their interaction having taken place at NHL drafts and coaching clinics.
"It's not like we haven't talked, but we've never been fishing," Babcock said.
Still, their careers will forever be intertwined because it was Babcock's decision to leave the Ducks and join the Red Wings in 2005 that opened the door for Carlyle's first NHL head-coaching job. The two have formed the class of the league's coaching ranks since, each winning a Stanley Cup championship, each making another appearance in the Western Conference finals and each winning seven of nine playoff series.
Babcock owns a 32-18 post-season record since going to Detroit. Carlyle is 31-18 with the Ducks.
"It's amazing, the parallels that have been drawn," Carlyle said. "It was a good situation for both of us. I was getting an opportunity, and he was getting an opportunity that he felt was a dream job, to coach the Detroit Red Wings. It's worked out well for him, and hopefully people feel it's worked out well for me, 'cause I do."
Babcock, who took the Ducks to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to the New Jersey Devils in his first NHL season, 2002-03, left after Brian Burke took over as Ducks general manager following the 2004-05 lockout. Having never worked together, Burke offered Babcock only a one-year contract, and Babcock, seeking better job security, found it in Detroit.
Burke moved quickly to hire Carlyle, who led the Ducks to the 2007 Stanley Cup championship, beating the Red Wings in the Western Conference finals. Babcock and Detroit succeeded the Ducks as champions in 2008, and now the survivor of this series might loom as the 2009 favorite.
"I think things happen for a reason," Babcock said. "I don't know many programs that have done more winning since the lockout than their program and our program. Year after year, if you knock on the door, it doesn't guarantee success, but it gives you a chance.
"We've both been fortunate in that we've had people acquiring good players, so we have good people to coach. That can never be understated. What's exciting about this series is we have two veteran teams that know how hard it is and what it takes to be successful. It should be fun."
Carlyle and Babcock share other common ground. After settling in Anaheim Hills, where Babcock and his family had lived, Carlyle and his family just happened to join the same church. And before leaving town, Babcock set up Carlyle with an automobile arrangement at a local dealership.
"He did me a huge favor," Carlyle said. "California has been great to me and my family, and Michigan and the situation here has been great for Mike Babcock and his family."
Only two Ducks, goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere and right wing Rob Niedermayer, remain from the Babcock era.
While "Randy is definitely more vocal than Babs," Giguere said, the similarities are striking.
"You're not going to catch either of them off guard," Giguere said. "They know their opponents. They've done their homework. They are both pretty good at X's and O's, knowing the game and explaining the game to guys."
The means might not always be popular, but the end certainly is.
"They really know how to get everyone prepared and playing at their best," Niedermayer said. "That's an easy thing to say, but it's a hard thing to do. As players, you might not like it, but when you have success, it's hard to really argue."
And while nothing is ever guaranteed in the coaching business, the resumes owned by Carlyle and Babcock would suggest this might not be the last time they meet in the playoffs.
"It's no different than a player," Babcock said. "You have to establish yourself in the league, and then you get to stay around for a while. Ideally for Randy and I, we get to do that."
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The recent purchase of a 50% stake in the Seaway oil pipeline by Enbridge Inc. (ENB) has the potential to change the dynamics of the U.S. energy market. The $1.15 billion acquisition of ConocoPhillips' (COP) interest in the pipeline made Enbridge the joint owner with Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Concurrently with the acquisition, the two owners announced an agreement to reverse the flow of Seaway. The pipeline had previously transported crude oil from the Gulf Cost in Texas to Cushing, Oklahoma. The purpose of the reversal is to enable crude in storage at Cushing to flow south to the major refinery complex along the Gulf Coast. The pipeline reversal is a relatively simple project, and is projected to be up and running by April 2012. Initial transportation capacity is projected at 150,000 barrels per day, but further investments in pump station additions and modifications could boost output to 400,000 barrels a day by mid-2013.
The project undertaking has had an immediate effect on crude oil prices and has resulted in a substantial narrowing of the Brent/WTI spread. Previously, the substantial crude oversupply in Cushing, coupled with the inability to transport it to large refineries, had been a major factor in the sharp price differential between West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude benchmark, and the international Brent crude benchmark. However, the price of WTI surged immediately following the pipeline reversal announcement, and the Brent/WTI spread narrowed to less than 10%. Notably, it had been as high as 30% just a few weeks earlier. Although the price of WTI has pulled back a bit since then, the shift in pricing dynamics should remain, given the market's belief that the pipeline will resolve the crude supply bottleneck at Cushing. This should allow more WTI crude to be processed at refineries than before, which would provide a positive catalyst for pricing.
The Seaway reversal may also have an impact on plans for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. TransCanada Corp.'s proposal to build this pipeline from western Canada to the Gulf Coast has already come under intense political opposition. Indeed, the U.S. State Department recently announced that it wouldn't approve Keystone until at least early 2013. The $7 billion Keystone XL is a major expansion on the existing Keystone pipeline, which runs from Alberta, Canada to refineries in the United States. The goal of the proposed Keystone XL is to build a complete transportation system between Canada and multiple destinations in the U.S., including certain refineries, the major storage /distribution hub in Cushing, and the Gulf Coast. Indeed, a major focus of the project is to provide the Cushing-to-Gulf Coast extension. Thus, the Seaway reversal is in direct competition with Keystone, and has a significant head start into the market. Indeed, the fact that the pipeline can be expanded to 400,000 barrels a day by early 2013 (before approval of the full Keystone proposal) may make TransCanada's pipeline project less necessary. However, TransCanada has decided to pursue plans to quickly construct just this part (Cushing to Texas) of the Keystone project, even as it faces opposition to the full pipeline proposal.
Although it remains to be seen how the competition between Enbridge/Enterprise and TransCanada will play out, transportation from Cushing should continue to have a large impact on the domestic energy market, in addition to the effect on crude pricing. Up until now, the relative oversupply situation in Cushing had led to major increases in regional investments, as companies sought to capitalize on the storage and distribution demand. However, some of these companies now appear to be overexposed to these projects, considering the prospects for transportation out of Cushing. Meanwhile, Enbridge and Enterprise are in a unique situation, where the Seaway reversal and additional capacity build out should begin to serve this fundamental market need. Yet, they have the luxury of waiting to see what happens with the Keystone approval before deciding to potentially double-down on the investment and possibly become the primary provider of Cushing-to-Gulf Coast transport in the near term.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Calipari and his Kentucky pipeline to the NBA will have yet another major impact on the league's annual draft.
It's nothing new, but Thursday night could be record-setting — even for the Wildcats.
Calipari's first Kentucky team in 2010 featured five first-round NBA draft picks, including No. 1 overall selection John Wall. Six Wildcats turned pro after their 2012 NCAA championship, with Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist going 1-2 in a parade of four first-rounders.
A school-record seven Kentucky players from last year's 38-1 Final Four team could hear their names called at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., with Karl-Anthony Towns possibly...


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Some of the reasons for the proposed use of this term. A 1984 article in the New York Times suggest Republicans have started using the term when the Democrats are the party of their own name used to imply "They are the only true supporter of democracy." Republicans worry that "Democracy" advises Democrats [have been] a monopoly, or somehow anointed guardians of democracy concept. "New Yorker commentator Hendrik Hertzberg writes:" There is no great mystery about the motives behind this deliberate misnaming "Democrat Party" is a slur, or intended to -.. An easy way to insult Express Aesthetic judgments are subjective, of course, but the Democratic Party "is a boundary conflict was shouting pretty ugly." Rats. "Political analyst Charlie Cook the modern use of the term for the practice to enforce, rather than a deliberate nickname caused by Republicans . Ruth Marcus says that Republicans will only continue to employ the term because Democrats do not like it.Marcus noted that the differences over the use of the term "significant", and calling Hertzberg use of the term "mild irritation. "
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Today's Song: Ne-Yo featuring Fabolous and Diddy "Should Be You"
Ne-Yo's fifth album, R.E.D., was released last Tuesday and sold about 66,000 copies its first week in stores. That's about 40 percent less than his last album, Libra Scale, did its first week out, and that album was considered a disappointment. While it breaks no new ground, it's a shame that R.E.D. will probably go forgotten, as it's a collection of well-sung and -written R&B that surveys and attempts to perfect the genre's current trends. One of the loveliest tracks is "Should Be You," a Salaam Remi-produced bit of hip-hop soul that knocks like it's '96 and reminds me the most of Mario Winans' excellent "I Don't Wanna Know." That is manages to be great despite a guest verse from Diddy is a feat in itself.


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A Lafayette High football program beset by controversy the past several months, received a piece of news sure to rebuild stability and contentment. Lafayette athletic director Dan Barner announced on Thursday that Rams' offensive coordinator Andy Linn has been promoted to head coach.
Linn has been an assistant coach in the program the past 14 seasons, most of them noteworthy for football excellence. The Rams have made nine playoff appearances during that span and reached three Division 4 state championship games, winning the 2001 title.
But the program has been dealt multiple body blows since October, when 10-year coach Paul Wheeler submitted his resignation effective the end of the 2010 season. Wheeler later sought to rescind the resignation, which he said he felt he was forced into by a Williamsburg-James City County Schools administrator. WJCC Schools refused to allow Wheeler to return as coach.
In November, the Rams, who went 7-3 on the field, forfeited two games and were not allowed to participate in the regional playoffs because they could not produce documentation that a little-used player had taken a physical. That was a disappointment, but the Wheeler situation generated an outcry among hundreds who voiced their support of the ousted coach on a Facebook page and at a school-board meeting.
Hiring Linn, who is highly regarded among Lafayette players, coaches and fans, should sooth many hurt feelings. Linn emerged with the job from a field of 14 applicants. His hiring was approved during a WJCC School Board meeting earlier this week and announced Thursday.
"I'm ecstatic," two-way lineman Brannon Waters said upon hearing of Linn's hiring. "I feel like we're a championship team, and that Coach Linn can bring out the full potential of all the players.
"He's the perfect coach for us. He stresses fundamentals, early in the season and late in the season. That's what makes him a great coach."
Nick Kepa, an All-Bay Rivers District lineman who spoke in support of Wheeler at a school board meeting, said Linn's promotion should help the Rams reach their goal of going deep into the 2011 playoffs.
"I'm glad he got it," Kepa said. "It makes the transition way easier than if they'd brought in a coach who doesn't know us.
"I think he'll run the same system as Coach Wheeler, but we'll probably hit more in practice. We want to go to states: simple as that."
Linn, a physical education and health teacher at Lafayette, said Thursday that he will indeed stick with the Wing-T offense that served the Rams so well last year. The Rams averaged more than 35 points and 300 rushing yards per game.
Nine starters return on offense, including running back Will Capers (1,441 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns), wide receiver Thomas Smith (27 receptions, 555 yards) and quarterback Connor McGinty.
"We have the best running back, the best wide receiver, a quarterback who threw for 800-plus yards and the entire offensive line returning," said Linn, a starting offensive lineman at William and Mary in the late-1980s. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Linn said it has been his goal to become the program's head coach since he came aboard as an assistant.
"I have the most knowledge of the program and the most knowledge of the school," Linn said, when asked why he believed he was recommended to the school board by the committee of nine who interviewed the candidates. "And no one knows these players the way I do.
"I'm not going to change much."
And Barner is not likely to ask him to.
"(Linn) demonstrates all the qualities we are looking for in a head coach," Barner said. "He is a proven winner and role model.
"He has probably been on the sidelines for more victories and championships than any other coach in the history of Lafayette football."
Linn is married to Rebecca. They have two daughters, Logan (16) and Madison (10).


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The Baby Get-Up Assessment
By Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA
Leonardo DaVinci is quoted as saying, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." So very true, and the baby get-up, which is one of the most powerful and simple movement assessments you can perform, proves it.Inspired from a regressed version of the Turkish get-up used in the world of kettlebell training, this pure maneuver divulges information about movement symmetry, durability factors and injury risk.
An individual with a keen eye for assessing movement and why neural sequencing matters in every aspect of daily living will find the BGU an essential tool. It can be a foundation in your examination process to create the most effective recovery strategy for your patient.
Evaluation of movement patterning is essential for determining functional causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Traditional anatomical isolation-focused testing helps formulate a diagnosis; however, movement-based assessment correlates pain to real-life activities. Last time I checked, patients have to move in many different vectors when they leave your office to accomplish activities of daily living. It is our responsibility to discover the weak link in their movement system to help prevent recurring injury.
The BGU helps determine if an individual has the proper neuromuscular sequencing pattern to accomplish a fundamental transition pattern of movement. The baby get-up is the great equalizer! It is designed to level the playing field by removing the body's ability to compensate. The beautiful part of the get-up is that the assessment is also the primary corrective. You don't have to pick and choose corrective exercises to fix it. Just do the movement with self-assistance.
This article includes a video demonstration of the baby get-up. Watch the video and then read the how-to's below, watching the video again. Remember, there are no absolutes in any assessment and the history of each individual must be taken into account when introducing this movement.
Movement Setup and Cueing
Dysfunctions and Compensations to Look For
Watch for smooth downward motion. The downward leg should always be in line with the upper torso. For the last repetition, the patient should move into the side plank at top of movement. Observe for torso rotation; flexion at waist; losing the plank line; dipping in the center; neck going into flexion (not packed) The head should be in line with the body.
Have the patient hold for as long as they can with good form. When and if they dip in the center three times, the test is over. In a normal side plank, the individual should be able to maintain 60 seconds on each side. If they struggle maintaining the baby get-up plank for 60 seconds, they should not be doing a traditional side plank. Regress to progress!
Corrective Interventions
If someone struggles with the baby get-up, they have difficulty performing rotational patterns, loaded or unloaded. They will power through movements using improper muscle activation to accomplish the task. The body will compensate any way it can to reach the goal you are asking it to hit by taking the path of least resistance.
The movement brain will do it in a functional or dysfunctional way, depending on what it has to work with. It could care less if it gets there the right way or the wrong way. It has one mission: get to point B. Facilitated muscles get overloaded and inhibited muscles get weaker (from a neural activation point first, strength second, and endurance third).
You want precision of movement and quality of execution. The neural groove of sequenced movement must activate first. If a patient can master the baby get-up, you know the body is now prepared to own the pattern. Then you can take the patient to the next progression in active therapy.
Click here for more information about Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2012) – ETSU men's basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have made their first signing for the 2013-14 recruiting class.
A.J. Merriweather, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound swingman from South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., signed his national letter of intent with the Bucs on Wednesday. Merriweather – who averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds a game as a junior – was an all-district and all-region selection a year ago, while also posting the highest grade point average on his team.
"We're thrilled to have A.J. as part of our program because he really fits everything we look for in a player," Bartow said. "Basketball wise he's 6-4 and long, he's a great defender, he's really athletic, and he's versatile enough to play multiple positions. Academically, he's a super student and a fine young man, and even more important he's coming from a great family and a good high school program."
Merriweather said there were many reasons he chose the Bucs.
"I decided on ETSU because I loved the staff, the academic support, and all the guys on the team," Merriweather said. "The style of play there was also important to me because I like to play fullcourt, intense defense, and I like getting out and running on offense."
When asked what ETSU fans can expect from him, Merriweather was straight to the point.
"Consistency first, and expect a player that you can rely on to do whatever the team needs," he said.
With a season-ending injury to senior post Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) and the expectation that Poderis will return for a fifth season next year, the Bucs now have just two open scholarships for the 2013-14 class.
For more on ETSU men's basketball throughout the 2012-13 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.


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Taylor Swift: 'I Knew You Were Trouble' Video Shoot!
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Lady Bisons Tie Jackson State In Double OT
Sept. 10, 2005
Lipscomb's Lady Bisons soccer team scored a first half goal and held on in double overtime for a 1-1 tie Wednesday at Jackson State University.
This was the first overtime game for the Lady Bisons since tying Mercer 0-0 at :Lipscomb Oct. 24, 2003.
Melissa Chambers scored the goal, her first of the season, and second of the year for the Lady Bisons at the 40:12 mark. The Lady Bisons recorded a season high 10 shots on goal.
Lipscomb goalkeeper Bethany Copeland stopped 11 shots, also a season high.
Aisha Horn scored the tying goal for Jackson State at 69:30 of the second half.


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SOCHI, Russia, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Victories by Evgeny Plyuschenko and the Yulia Lipnitskaya Sunday sent Russia to an overwhelming gold medal victory in Olympic team figure skating.
It was the first time in Olympic history figure skaters had taken part in a team event and the Russians easily rolled to what turned out to be the first gold medal for the host country at the Sochi Games.
Eight routines were skated during the three days of competition, a short and long program by the men, ladies, pairs and ice dancers.
Plyuschenko and Lipnitskaya won both their short and long programs and the Russians piled up five victories in all. A win in each of the routines was worth 10 points with nine points going to the second-place finisher and on down the list.
At the end of the event, Russia had 75 out of a maximum possible total of 80 points. Canada was a distant second at 65 with the United States taking the bronze medal at 60 points.
The United States found itself in trouble early in the competition when Jeremy Abbbott could do no better than seventh place in the men's short program. He earned only four points, leaving the Americans scrambling just to win a medal.
The U.S. ice dancing team of Meryl Davis and Charlie White won with both their short and long program routines to bring the Americans into a medal position. The ice dancers were the last to perform Sunday and medal positions had been decided before they took the ice.
After the four short programs were skated, the 10-nation field was cut to five. Italy finished fourth with 52 points, one of front of Japan. Those failing to make the finals were France, China, Germany, Ukraine and Britain.


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Oh Wait: MIT Already Made All Its Research Open; So Why Was It So Against Aaron Swartz?
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The Faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is committed to disseminating the fruits of its research and scholarship as widely as possible. In keeping with that commitment, the Faculty adopts the following policy: Each Faculty member grants to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology nonexclusive permission to make available his or her scholarly articles and to exercise the copyright in those articles for the purpose of open dissemination. In legal terms, each Faculty member grants to MIT a nonexclusive, irrevocable, paid-up, worldwide license to exercise any and all rights under copyright relating to each of his or her scholarly articles, in any medium, provided that the articles are not sold for a profit, and to authorize others to do the same. The policy will apply to all scholarly articles written while the person is a member of the Faculty except for any articles completed before the adoption of this policy and any articles for which the Faculty member entered into an incompatible licensing or assignment agreement before the adoption of this policy.This is a good policy, and one you would hope that other universities would adopt as well.
But, in light of the situation with Aaron Swartz, it just makes it that much more baffling why MIT helped push the case forward and, despite repeated requests to do so, failed to join JSTOR in asking the feds to drop the case. Here is MIT, a school that has widely embraced both the hacker culture and the widespread and free dissemination of academic research, and it helped push forward and supported a massively over-aggressive campaign by the Justice Department against Aaron for embracing the same principles the school itself publicly supports. It's incredible, baffling... and disappointing.


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Saints hire McGriff as secondary coach
February 26, 2013
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have hired Wesley McGriff as secondary coach.
Coach Sean Payton announced the move Monday.
McGriff comes to the Saints after serving as co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach at the University of Mississippi last season.
McGriff, a veteran college coach, helped the Rebels improve from 2-10 in 2011 to a 7-6 record in 2012, including a 38-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl.
McGriff also has a track record for developing defensive backs on the collegiate level including New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips, Green Bay Packers defensive back Sam Shields, Houston Texans cornerback Brandon Harris and New York Jets defensive back Yeremiah Bell.


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The 10 Least Successful Spin-Offs In TV History [VIDEOS]
News that a planned spin-off of Fox's 'Glee' is dead might have some of its more ardent fans disappointed that they won't be able to fill more minutes of their life with 'Glee' related programming, but they shouldn't be fretting. In fact, they should be celebrating. They should be thanking the gods of television programming that a possible spin-off hasn't tarnished the legacy of the show they would give their very lives to protect.
If history is any indication of success, the odds of a spinoff being anywhere near as good as the original are slim at best. Sure, hit shows like 'Cheers' and 'Beavis and Butt-Head' gave us memorable classics like 'Frasier' and 'Daria' that, in some cases, even surpassed their predecessors. But there have been far more failures than success. These are the spin-offs that barely made it through their thankfully few miserable seasons.


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Living in a small rowhome in Philadelphia, we personally don't have the luxury of a mud room. We sure are jealous of those who do! Not only would a mud room afford us the ability to stay far away from our basement, it would provide a great place for laundry and a better looking barrier between our living space and the outdoors.
We've rounded up a few good looking mud rooms as a source of inspiration for all of us that dream of one day having one of our very own…
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5:25 a.m. – Assist other departments. Traffic control for Kern Coounty Fire Department. Incident location was 128 Maricopa Place. Completed.
10:34 a.m. – 911 hang-up. Incident location was 100 block of Woodlawn Avenue. Checks OK.
12:26 p.m. – Warrant arrest. Incident location was 320 Commerce Way. Arrest made.
2:05 p.m. – reckless driving. 400 block of Lucard. Unable to locate.
4:02 p.,m. – Public intoxication. Incident location was Taft Union High School. Unable to locate.
6:01 p.m. – Noise disturbance, noncriminal. Incident location was 206 Calvin St. Completed.
10:14 p.m. – Assist other departments. Officer initiated activity at 501 B St. Completed.
10:56 p.m. – Disturbing the peace. White female wearing black shirt and black pants. Left the area. Completed.
11:10 p.m. – Assist other departments. Officer initiated activity at 212 Jackson st. Completed.
11:24 p.m. – Miscellaneous. Officer initiated activity at the Oasis, 414 North St. Completed.
11:27 p.m. – Public intoxication. Officer initiated activity at Fourth and Finley Drive. Arrest made.
11:29 p.m. – Miscellaneous. Patrol check.Officer initiated activity at Chilled and Grilled, 621 Center. Completed.
Steelman, David Ray. Spousal battery, resisting or obstructing an officer.
Avila, Brandon Scott. Misdemeanor warrant
Cutler, Tyler James. Misdemeanor warrants
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Next, in my view, is what society chooses to do about the risks created by climate change. To help inform that discussion the American Meteorological Society initiated the ClimatePolicy.org project (http://www.ClimatePolicy.org).
Great idea…
Because so much of what we think may happen is based upon what we think has happened
perhaps a pointer to PAGES http://www.pages.unibe.ch/ might be helpful??
I happen to be partial to reasic.com. :P
Shameful plug, I know, but I had to do it. The window was opened. Thanks for the link, btw, guys.
I don't see NOAA or NOAA's NWS mentioned. Does anyone feel they have enough courage, moral obligation and know how to stand up to two generals and a Vice Admiral? – to see that they are held accountable for their wrong doing on global warming?
At first glance it looks 100% biased/advocacy. I would have preferred all but one reference being that way to make it fair (though you certainly should not make it balanced.) But it looks pretty good and helpful; I'm looking forward to it. Good work (as usual).
btw, while we all can sympathize with "pat n" (#3), I don't think lynching belongs.
One thing I've been looking for but haven't found yet is a recommended list of peer-reviewed papers – i.e. for someone who isn't afraid of the science, which papers would you recommend reading to get an overall picture of where the research is at?
What I've been looking for is a site that actively debunks Steve McIntyre's ClimateAudit site. I've noticed that climate scientists rarely link to him. On his site, he appears to make some very serious allegations about the integrity of the IPCC process, and is still engaged in fighting the hockey stick (and now, spaghetti) wars.
Is there a definitive post somewhere that addresses his criticisms?
How about some climate first principles (pdf)?
Hi, I don't mean to turn this into yet another sceptic thread, but I've read in another site that there apparently are doubts about current models assuming that climate sensitivity is constant. (Do they indeed assume this?)
Also, the individual asserts that control systems theory has not been properly addressed in the current models, and that some climate scientists who have properly accounted for this have doubts about the current models.
I'm not a climate scientist, just an interested layperson, and I thought I'd seen all the sceptic arguments, but this is a new one for me. Would appreciate any reply. Thanks!
Isn't environmentalism the right thing to do regardless? On top of such a comprehensive listing of facts, I think we also need to broaden out the apeal.
Basically, you really don't even need to believe in global warming to want to live more efficiently, right? I mean, it's the right thing to do for many other critical reasons. Apart from improving our health:
Living more efficiently SAVES MONEY. Yeah, like you really need to twist my arm for that… To think how companies can save millions in just the efficient design of their office buildings. Economy cars can also save you like $16,000 in gas over the life of the car when figured at just $2.00 per gallon. Isn't that worth it right there?
It improves our national security. Oil could spike to $5.00 a gallon tomorrow if something happened in the Middle East or a hurricane hit Huston. If that happened, the economy and our security would be greatly weakened, Duh!
Burning less fuel creates less smog, less air pollution, and less soil contamination. Go figure…
Living more efficiently ultimately lowers our impact on wildlife and forest areas in the form of less acid rain, fewer catastrophic oil spills, and less strip mining.
Finally, if we can become more energy self-sufficient on a very local level we become that much less vulnerable to region-wide disasters like Hurricanes or mass blackouts. In this regard, renewable energy, isn't just good for the environment. It's also the key to keeping the power on when everybody else is sitting in the dark.
Overall, isn't wastefulness and carelessness "morally" wrong? We have to expand our thinking to find solutions that address the broadest possible array of problems. Being able to work productively at home or in our own communities would, to me, be the most 'cut-to-the-chase solution' of them all as it would eliminate the need for a daily commute in the first place while giving us five more hours of free time during the week! It's exactly what LA is trying to do to curb the extraordinary amount of traffic they have: create consolidated communities where people live, work, and have great recreational facilities nearby! Got to think that's smart at some level, right?
EdGCM! http://edgcm.columbia.edu lets you run a climate model on your laptop.
These links for "complete beginners" and the site for the IPCC reports are great, as are the Realclimate Index. Although I was aware of a couple of the websites I wasn't aware of all of them and will post them to my on-line class on ecology. A lot of students will be clicking on those links in the next few months.
A couple months ago I was looking for a really simple graph showing the ice core CO2 measurements with the modern day rise superimposed on it to show to a contrarian. An easy resource for any of the simple but powerful graphs that the science has produced (some of which simply don't appear within the IPCC reports in a way that is presentable to the public) could be useful.
Re #12: Balta
You need Global Warming Art.
A list for nspiration and humor?
example: http://kenmacleod.blogspot.com/2007/04/socialism-in-matchbox.html
(don't miss the video there no matter what your politics)
Hey I was wondering what anyone thought of this article: http://thenewsroom.com/details/329988/Business?c_id=adm It's kind of interesting and it makes you think about global warming from an economic standpoint. Do you think anyone in the United States government might be into this type of thing? How does stuff like this affect the energy crisis?
One thing which is confusing in all the commentary is the shifting baseline for temperature increases. The AR4 Summaries for Policy Makers from Working Groups 1, 2, and 3 sometimes use 1960-1990, sometimes 1980-99, and sometimes "pre-industrial". Is there a place where one can see what the levels for these baselines are, so that translation is possible?
UK Met office, John Mitchell's "Climate Change Myths" is a short one, but useful.
Since everyone stumbles on a *wealth* of websites, any commentary on other more dubiuous websites would also be a good starter. Just to avoid confusion. Perhaps under a header like like "Wat not to visit"? Make sure you provide some hints as to why these sites are not that good.
I recall vividly the comments the bloggers make in their inline responses when someone copies information from these dubious sites.
Thanks for all the good science blogs and comments. This is a great site! I am amazed you guys find time to maintain this site. Did you invent a parallel universe? :-)
Great infomative site! Just heard of the huge chunk of the artic that recently broke off..bloody scary!! Hey guys..australia has invented new solar cell technology called 'sliver' cells – 15x more efficient than the current ones and flexible too. In production within 18 months -2 years. What this means is that the avearage family house can be producing 30Kw+ at the same price as a normal 2Kw solar system. and it uses 99% less silicon than conventional ones as well! There are ways to reverse global warming..all it takes is people to be aware of their options and to apply the blowtorch to their respective governments. Just take a minute to think of all the possibilities that this new technology promises. Flexible–so the bonnet and hood of your car can be made of sliver cells and that will supply more than enough power to it's electric motor for even the most blaze speed freak to raise a sweat over. It's time to stop talking about what we are going to do and get in there and damn well DO-IT!!!! I know I am!! Hope this has been an inspiration.
Compend's a good move, I think. Within the last few days I've read in news services of Dr. Mike Raupach 's and Dr. Pep Canadell's report for the Aussie CSIRO Global Carbon Project that emissions have intensified and carbon-loading of the atmosphere has increased near or beyond IPCC worst-case scenarios. No Hank Roberts-style adept at net linkages, I google Steve Rintoul and other ocean-sniffers from time to time. Thank you for permitting me to gum crumbs from the high table.
re: 5. Science links are not "advocacy". That should be clear by now.
A lot of the links are compiled here:
The AR4 isn't there yet, but the TAR is.
Scepticism is also accounted for.
One issue that has not been adequately addressed yet is the possible need to start planning and designing and building model polar cities and towns now, in the event that they are needed in the distant future, when building materials and transport fuel will be scarce. Anybody thinking about this yet?
Great post – thanks! One thing you could add to it and maintain over time would be a list of climate focused blogs. Many of us maintain links to other blogs with a climate change focus and this helps create community and spread awareness. Since you've got a good following and are well respected, maintaining a clearing house list of such blogs in this this post would be a great community service.
Here's a list of those I'm currently following via RSS. Many of these I list in my blog's blogroll and some of them I am cross-linked with (and would be pleased to be cross-linked with all of them):
Not all of these are single issue blogs but climate issues form a significant part of all of them.
Best wishes,
I find sourcewatch a goodun for finding out the background of sceptics.
This is one of those pages that will be useful for years to come. You guys to great work on the site, thanks.
Rod B., what would you suggest to make the suggestions "fair and balanced"? I personally don't know of any "skeptical" websites that deal in actual science. I mean, would you suggest that a biology department offer a course on creationism just to be "fair and balanced"?
I'm reminded of a scene from the play "Greater Tuna", a very funny play that revolves around the only radio station in the town of Tuna, Texas. In one scene, the Station Manager is interviewing a "concerned citizen" who is advocating the removal of several books from the Library. One book that is subject to his wrath is "Uncle Tom's Cabin". When asked why, he replies incredulously, "Why, it only presents one side of the slavery issue." There are some issues that only have one side, and the science of climate change is such an issue.
There is still room for legitimate debate about how bad things are going to get, although I think the IPCC has mostly been quite conservative in their analysis. There's lots of room for debate about how we handle the issue. I have yet to hear anyone present a coherent case for the so-called skeptic's point of view on the science. Have you?
Re #20: Sliver cells solar panels:
Lawrence, that is bloody amazing. I found a good blurb on it here. 5 to 7 years to recoup the cost of your solar panel instead of 20 as is the case with current solar voltaic products on offer! And they'll be mass-produced and flooding the market within a couple years.
That makes at least five new Australian kick-ass zero CO2 energy technologies that I know of that are all on the cusp of blitzing the energy market. Go Aussie!
It would be good to have section in the new resources page that is devoted to solutions.
Well done again RealClimate.
Re #20 —
Very unlikely. I recently priced 175 watt Solarworld panels that have a module efficiency of 24%. Being 15 times more efficient is just impossible …
One thing I'd like to see for the "Okay, so maybe you are right, but we'll die without our fossil fuels!" crowd is links to alternate energy and energy savings. I know I've got to be the official 'alternate energy' poster child these days, but there are people who might "do something" if they thought they could have their cake and eat it too.
A beginner's page shouldn't use anacronyms like IPCC, AR4 and TAR without saying what they mean like International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
If you wanna see the latest MELTDOWN live via SATELLITE CAMERA on NORTH POLE ; visit http://www.globalwarmingcam.com and connect to SatCam weather satellite.
You will not believe your eyes.
Great list of resources, thanks. Here's another one, which I guess could go under "Informed, but in need of more detail" – here at http://environmentalresearchweb.org we're providing free updates on the latest research in climate change and other environmental change topics as well as on potential solutions such as renewable energy.
The Royal Society [UK] has: Climate change controversies: a simple guide at: http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/page.asp?id=6229 . New Scientist magazine has: Climate change: A guide for the perplexed at: http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/climate-change/dn11462 . Grist has How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic at: http://gristmill.grist.org/skeptics . I particulalry like dthe entry explaining about the Vinland 'grapes'. It is anecdotes like this which impress the non-scientists and make them think that perhaps the sceptics are on to something after all.
Someone mentioned the EdGCM model you can download and run. Perhaps better for beginners is Ben Matthews' Java climate module, which is interactive and lets you play around with various parameters in realtime.
Also mentioned previously on this site is Kerry Emanuel's Phaeton's Reins, which is one of the best introductory essays on climate change I've read.
#24 is spot on…if we're going to change hearts and minds (and harvest the resulting political will) of those currently interested but uninformed, let's converse in a common language devoid of untranslated alphabetitus.
#6 seems peculiar: "One thing I've been looking for but haven't found yet is a recommended list of peer-reviewed papers – i.e. for someone who isn't afraid of the science, which papers would you recommend reading to get an overall picture of where the research is at?"
This is hard to understand. The IPCC reports fulfill exactly this purpose. They review the literature and provide references to it. You may follow up on just about any relevant current scientific issue from there.
Links to IPCC reports are provided in the current RealClimate article.
Grist mill for skeptics: http://gristmill.grist.org/skeptics
mankoff, that link is already in the post as Coby Beck's How to talk to Global Warming Skeptic
Regarding #5, "btw, while we all can sympathize with "pat n" (#3),
I don't think lynching belongs."
How can confronting malfeasance in appointed office be construed
as a "lynching?"
NOAA and NWS have set back awareness of AGHG climate
change for decades. These retiring administrators should
be brought before Congress to explain to the American People
why and how they have compromised the welfare of the nation,
putting politics and job security before informing the population
of impending catastrophes due to climate change.
Pat was fired from the NWS for his insistence that the agency
broach global warming as an issue. The wrong person was fired.
Pat is the whistle blower. There should be an explanation. In the
end I suspect there will be – and Pat will be recognized as a hero
of the movement.
These two articles:
"Study: Worldwide carbon dioxide emissions soar.
Warnings about global warming may not be dire enough,
according to a climate study that describes a runaway-train
acceleration of industrial carbon dioxide emissions."
"U.S. aims to stop G8's tough push on global warming.
The United States is battling to stop next month's Group
of Eight summit in Germany from pushing for urgent talks
on a new deal to fight global warming after the Kyoto
Protocol lapses in 2012."
…make me fear for the planet – at least the current millennium.
What exactly _does_ belong?
australia has invented new solar cell technology called 'sliver' cells – 15x more efficient than the current ones and flexible too.
Getting 15x the current 10% or more efficiency of silicon solar cells is, of course, impossible. This site claims 19% efficiency.
I would guess the 15x number comes from using one fifteenth the silicon, although I can't find that exact number anywhere.
Well all this is, fine and dandy, preaching to the choir material. But you would be surprised just how effective the contrarian (so-called skeptic) rhetoric is – as applied to real world events (actual debates by scientists, actual debates in person or on the web, with, or between laypeople). I think the members/creators of this website can attest to that.
See end on page 78 of transcript, as a testament to the truth of this:
Also, many people I know, that are reasonable and intelligent, but not necessarily interested in the details of Global Warming were easily swayed by the Swindle Show ("The Great Global Warming Swindle"). Their comments were along the lines of: "very powerful" or "more controversial than I thought" or even "opened my eyes." All that happened was a few of the usual suspects (the same handful of skeptics) were paraded about, more or less, they made they same tired old (or debunked) arguments, displayed a graph or few, and correlated environmental-ism, as an -ism, that is actual "junk science" that can hurt the impoverished world (like Africa, etc).
I am a little confused and disheartened by the fact that – a few hands can be waved about, a few spurious arguments can be made, and one only needs say "it's actually too complex a system and the debate over what is driving the Climate is still wide open to debate, at this time." Why is the rhetoric of claiming it is more, or too, complex, and it is still wide open to debate – so effective?
i don't know much about NOAA's history on global warming, but they have some good info nowadays.
Global warming FAQ's: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
A Paleo Perspective on Global warming: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/globalwarming/home.html
Ray (28): Actually I said "fair" but explicitly said I was not looking for "balance". I think it would be nice to have, say, one reference to the skeptical side (probably along with the links giving the opposite arguments), but balancing the two sides on RC would be silly.
Actually, I do think an aspect of creationism (something along "intelligent design", except the fundamentalists have co-opted that phrase — now I don't know what to call it) should be taught, or at least mentioned — but probably in Physics, not Biology. Just like I think Fred Hoyle's et al version of the "start" of the Universe ought to be mentioned along side the Big Bang theory. Just like I think meterology and climatics (neat new word?!) courses out to at least describe the skeptic side.
Are there any links to sites with a differnt viewpoint?
Tim, (40), call it what you may, but "confronting malfeasance " is a lynching, albeit with a Committee instead of a rope. Your description of the situation with pat n, NOAA and NWS could be right on, and I do sympathize. I simply meant that the lynching (or confronting malfeasance, if you like) ought to be done with your Congressman or some such; it's not RC's job.
Some prefer books. I recommend recommending
W.F. Ruddiman
Earth's Climate: Past and Future
for the complete beginners…
A long overdue and much needed compendium. Thanks RealClimate!
A beginner's page shouldn't use anacronyms like IPCC, AR4 and TAR without saying what they mean like International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Those acronyms are not under the section 'For complete beginners', they are used in the section 'Those with some knowledge', which you would presume would be covered by any meaningful introduction to the topic (thats up to date).
Good points Tim. Nearly everyone in here has known for years that climate change is happening in the Upper Midwest. NOAA NWS supervisors told the public, for many years, that global warming wasn't happening or was not a problem. They were ordered to tell national media during the summer flood of 1993 not to bring up global warming while doing national interviews. Would we be better off if NWS did make global warming an issue in 1993 and afterwards? I think so.


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A few months ago, we reported that 1 in 8 households own a copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Can you imagine the staggering number of headshots amassed worldwide? Activision and Treyarch are clearly aware of this astonishing statistic as they continue to ride out the phenomenal success of the title by dropping yet another expansion pack on Xbox Live: Annihilation. As an incentive to pick this up as soon as possible, Activision and Treyarch are even hosting a Double XP weekend for you trigger-happy folks, starting on July 1st. Whether you hate it or love it, Call of Duty: Black Ops is here to stay, especially now with its renewed aggression on the multiplayer front.
Similar to the Escalation map pack that was released just this past May, Annihilation offers four new multiplayer maps and a new Zombie map called Shangri-La. Being a huge fan of the undead-slaying survival mode myself, I immediately took to the new Zombie map like white on rice and immersed myself in the remains of a once glorious and hospitable civilization. Shangri-La is a refreshing departure from the dreary, dark environments of the previous Zombie maps.
In Shangri-La, I stumbled upon motion-sensitive traps, underground tunnels, a run-down village, and a scenic cove. Shangri-La constantly foils your plans to survive with tar pits that impede your movement, a myriad of traps, and -- let's not forget -- the legion of blood-thirsty undead nipping at your heels.
Prepare to see new foes join the fray, with napalm zombies (these zombies are engulfed in flames; you really can't miss them), female zombies, Shriekers, and the best part of all: zombie monkeys! Fans of Zombie mode will no doubt be thrilled to find all of this and all its secrets in Shangri-La.
For the Call of Duty acolytes that are keen on popping the heads off of friends and strangers online, I'm happy to report that these new maps are a joy to play in. The maps in the core game were known to be a little unfriendly to snipers, but these new maps allow sharpshooters to ply their trade. There are plenty of wide-open areas and perches for skilled marksmen to draw a bead on unsuspecting players.
The first sniping map of note is Hazard, which is a long golf course set in the crumbling remains of a resort. The entire middle part of the map quickly devolves into a no-man's land, because any player wandering into that grassy course gets shot down within moments by hidden assailants. Because of this dynamic, most of the action gets pushed to the sides of the battlefield. On modes like Domination, this map can get especially trying (but exciting) for teams pushing to win.
One of my favorite maps, Drive-In, caters to fans of close-quarters combat, showering them with tons of tight spaces to pop out of and nooks and crannies to run through. Inspired by the Nuketown map, Drive-In thrives on action and, in some ways, the element of surprise. Be it an abandoned arcade room or a dilapidated playground, Drive-In is the go-to map for insane Team Deathmatch action. Plus, there's just something awfully poetic about planting some hot lead in someone's skull under a giant projection screen cycling through still pictures.
Visually, Hangar 18 feels like it is the most uninspired of the maps, but that's not to say it's a bad map. In fact, in terms of layout and the size there's certainly a lot of fun to be had. The action heats up in the central part of the battlefield, but the astute hunters tend to snake around and pick their firefights on the outskirts. And Hangar 18 is just the right size for running and gunning.
Lastly, I wasn't too impressed with Silo, but that doesn't mean it's not without its strengths -- it just didn't jive with me. Set in an underground Russian nuclear silo, Silo provides players with a gigantic playing field outfitted with many flanking routes.
Of all the Black Ops DLCs so far, Annihilation boasts some really great maps, not to mention an exhilarating new Zombie mode, that would surely please all types of players. If you thought the last map pack delivered, then Annihilation will simply rock your face off. It does more than add a fresh coat of paint over the fatigued multiplayer. Zombie-slayers will benefit greatly from the refreshing change of pace that Shangri-La delivers. And one thing's for sure: Annihilation certainly recharged my interest in Black Ops multiplayer.


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Wonderfully Wallpapered Small Spaces
For those who aren't afraid of a bit of drama, adding graphic wallpaper to small spaces is a great way to make a bold statement. Wallpaper, aside from adding visual interest, can hide bumpy walls or architectural flaws by distracting the eye, and one of the joys of small spaces is that they permit you to be more courageous than in larger areas where you might feel more long-term commitment or, given the cost of designer wallpapers, more financial investment.
As you can see in the photos, entryways and bathrooms are some of the more common small-space areas for wallpaper, but your imagination doesn't have to be limited to them. Think of using wallpaper as a headboard, on an accent wall, or on isolated strips of wall (like on stairs, a bar front, or above kitchen cabinets).
Row 1:
1) A Look Inside the Home of Lighting Designer Marjorie Skouras
2) Michael Penney via Desire to Inspire
3) Lonny Magazine Feb/March 2010. Check out the other wallpapered baths at Lonny via this link.
4) Design*Sponge
5) Style at Home
Row 2:
1) Elle Decor
2) Samantha Pynn via Belle Maison
3) Bodie and Fou
4) Rita Konig via Habitually Chic
5) Architectural Digest via Mix and Chic
• Bold Wallpapers in Small Spaces
• Wallpaper in Small Spaces
• To Wallpaper or Not to Wallpaper?
• Affordable Decor: Smart Ways to Use Wallpaper in Small Doses
• Green Style: Wallpaper Above Kitchen Cabinets
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On April 11, we asked you to list your choices for the 10 greatest Dodgers of all time. You could vote via comment, Facebook, Twitter or email. And vote you did. Between April 11 and April 21, when voting closed, we received an amazing 12,231 ballots. So many, that we have decided to expand the list from the top 10 to the top 20.
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Kristen by Zoya can be best described as a gull gray nail polish with a mild bluish hue. An ideal cool neutral color that covers fully opaque in 2 coats.
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 5 (1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque)
Tone - Cool, Neutral
For Best Results
Step 1: Clean the nail plate with Remove Plus ( Remove ) nail polish remover and nail plate cleaner
Step 2: Choose and apply the right base coat: Zoya Anchor for regular healthy nails or Zoya GetEven for nails with ridges
Step 3: Apply 2 coats of your favorite Zoya Nail Polish Color
Step 4: Apply a coat of Zoya Armor Top Coat
Step 5: Drop one drop of Zoya Fast Drops to the base of your nail bed
Following these 5 steps guarantees up to 14 days of wear on natural nails.
This color is true to the bottle however when you wear denim it does have a blue cast to it!
This was one of my first Zoya polish purchases and I was looking for a light pale gray. However, it is actually a light baby blue with sparse glitter. I don`t know if it`s supoose to have glitter since it is not in the description. So I`m not sure if I got a defective bottle. *Bottom line, if you`re looking for pale gray, then this is probably not the shade for you.
This color really didn`t compliment my skin tone, which is cool/yellowish. I was looking for a true grey, but Kristen is really bluish more than it is grey.
I`m a fair-skinned, Irish, reddish-blonde with hazel-blue eyes, and THOUGHT this color would be a nice, pale gray, but instead, looks TOTALLY BLUE on me... looks like a shade one of the preschool students I teach would wear! I don`t mind it at all on my toes, though, for the summer... am ordering a bottle of the new, blue, mylar-fleck color to go over it to see if I like it better on my fingers.
I LOVE THIS COLOR!I have gotten so many compliments about this color.It is so rich and just plain pretty.A great ALL season color.
I really like this color! It is not gray at all - but a pretty, cool, blue color. Def something different than the colors I have. This color could be worn during winter or spring.
got this as a sample in my january birchbox and i`m in love :)
Kristen is straight up sky blue-maybe with a touch of gray. not greyish-blue, not grey with a hint of muddy blue, it`s baby freakin` blue with the lightest amount of grey added. which is fine. i like baby blue. just call it what it is. once the pretty marketing images are removed, it doesn`t seem like a "feel" collection color, seems like a gloomy day color. but still nice and the consistency is rich and creamy.
This color is amazing. It`s blue but not overbearingly blue. It went with just about everything that I wore for that week. Just an amazing color--you need this color. As well as all the other colors in the `Feel` collection. Trust me!
The color is very true to the bottle, but not necessarily the image shown for it. The color is really more of a light/baby blue than a gray. It is a beautiful winter shade of cool, pale blue, but if looking for a creamy gray, this isn`t it.


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No not the flower. I'm talking about the whack-job character Rose from the TV sitcom Two And A Half Men. Kady's obsession with all things prorogue and anti-Harper seems to be getting to the point of worrisome. Much like the Rose character from the show, Kady seems to have developed tunnel vision in all her editorials and posts.
Perhaps now that she is at CBC she has already had the required leftist-lobotomy required to be a member of that organization. Maybe all that hair coloring or whatever it is she uses has caused permanent damage. Whatever the cause, Kady exhibits all the same character traits as Rose, a very bright and smart mind and yet still mentally unstable at the same time.


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BEIJING, April 1, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and IGRS Information Industry Association (IGRS Alliance) today announced that numerous processors from ST can support the Chinese smart-home standard IGRS. Starting from Orly (STiH416), the IGRS (Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing) protocol will be extended to Alicante (STiD12), Cannes (STiH312) and Monaco (STiH412) product series. An ST Working Group in IGRS also kicked off at the same time.
"ST is taking the lead in enabling the smart-home market in China with our leadership and collaborative work with IGRS on Chinese smart-home industry initiatives," said YU Lee, Regional Vice President, Digital Convergence Group, Greater China & South Asia Region, STMicroelectronics.
"By leveraging ST's broad product portfolio, the collaboration enables us to build a smart-home ecosystem based on the Chinese smart-home standard," said Xiaolin HUANG, Secretary General, IGRS Alliance.
ST's DOCSIS® 3.0-certified[1] cable-modem chips (the Alicante/STiD12 product family) provide fast network connectivity for multimedia home entertainment and interactive broadband services. With extremely high data rates going up to 800Mbit/s, they enable set-top boxes and home gateways to deliver video and Internet data services over a single network and support the simultaneous use of multiple connected devices. The DOCSIS 3.0 chips and associated software stack facilitate access to on-demand and streaming content and support the next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) that enables more devices to be connected to the Internet through server and gateway boxes.
ST's latest multimedia application-processor System-on-Chips (the Cannes/STiH312 client-box and Monaco/STiH412 server-box and multimedia-gateway product families) support decode and display resolution up to the leading-edge Ultra HD (2160p) and the next-generation H.265 / HEVC[2] video compression. This combination aims to extend the viewing experience for end users with more realistic and in-the-action immersion.
ST's Cannes and Monaco architectures are based on the high-performance Dual ARM® Cortex® Central Processing Unit that provides support for all major software stacks in the set-top box, server and gateway markets enabling smooth interaction with the IGRS protocol.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2013, the company's net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
About IGRS Alliance
IGRS Information Industry Association (IGRS Alliance) is a solid industry resource comprised of a strong network of member alliances. Our long-standing partnerships span numerous industries. IGRS Information Industry Association has become a leading industry alliance that develops interoperability standards and product compliancy. Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing Standard (IGRS) sets the standard for both an advanced message and data-based exchange technology framework and interface specification for the next generation of network information devices including communication security and content protection mechanisms. IGRS standard enables 3C devices to achieve intelligent grouping, resource sharing and service collaboration; additionally, it constructs new network frameworks consisting of "3C devices + network operation + content applications". These frameworks are designed to create a positive profit generation model for device manufacturers, network operators and content/application providers alike, as well as to deliver high quality information services and entertainment to end users. Today, IGRS Standard is the Chinese national 3C-convergence industry standard and has been approved and released as the International Standard by the ISO Central Secretariat. The alliance has grown from its original eight founders to its current 201 members and covers the entire industry chain, including research institutes, telecom equipment manufacturers, network operators, software middleware, chipsets, and terminal device manufacturers. Moving into the future with an eye on expansion, IGRS members now also include foreign participants from well-known companies. IGRS Information Industry Association is the market-focused and enterprise-dominated leading 3C-convergence industry and standard alliance in China. IGRS members own 43% of PC market shares, 84.3% of TV market shares and 41% of mobile phone market shares in China. Since the association's inception, many IGRS products have been launched on the market including IGRS TV, IGRS PC, IGRS Smart Phone, IGRS Projector, IGRS Printer, IGRS DMA, and IGRS Wireless Access Point, IGRS USB Dongle, etc
For Press Information Contact:
Grace Deng
+86-10-5797 9928
+86-139 1172 4828
IGRS Alliance
Xinying Liu
Manager Media Relations
+86-138 1030 8082
[1] certified by CableLabs, a consortium of cable experts and industry operators [2] High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) doubles the data compression ratio used with the previous H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard at the same level of video quality
ST STB SoCs Support IGRS Standard http://hugin.info/152740/R/1773266/604260.pdf


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FOXBORO — The Patriots honored longtime third-down go-to guy Kevin Faulk at halftime on Sunday with a nice on-field ceremony, and you couldn't help remember all of the big plays he made over his tenure.
FOXBORO — The Patriots honored longtime third-down go-to guy Kevin Faulk at halftime on Sunday with a nice on-field ceremony, and you couldn't help remember all of the big plays he made over his tenure.
There was also a concern over who would eventually take over that role — but no more. It was fitting that Danny Woodhead turned in a game Sunday that could only be described as "Faulk-like."
But maybe it's time to refer to those type of performances as "Woodheadish."
"I think we've been able to count on him to step up and make the plays that he has given the opportunity that is presented," Bill Belichick said Monday. "He's gained all of our confidence in doing that a number of times; he did it again yesterday. It's always great to see that."
Woodhead had just one carry for 15 yards in the game, but it was directly into the end zone, capping a drive that ended with three straight plays to the fifth-year back. It came in the second quarter; on third-and-seven from the Buffalo 27, Woodhead had a 15-yard catch, and then followed it up with a 7-yard grab before scampering into the end zone to make it 17-3.
"He's been that way since the day he got here," Tom Brady said Monday morning on his regular interview with WEEI, remembering when he was signed after getting cut by the Jets. "We saw him that week in practice, what he was capable of doing, and said, 'Why did the Jets release that guy?'"
In the third quarter, Woodhead caught an 18-yard touchdown on third-and-two to make it 31-17, marking the first multiple-touchdown game of his career.
He celebrated with a little shoulder-shimmy in the end zone, which he blamed on fellow running back Stevan Ridley.
"I don't know where that comes from," he said Sunday. "Maybe Ridley wanted me to do something like that, I didn't even notice. When you're around Rid, he's got some nice little celebrations."
Ridley wasn't taking the credit for Woodhead's dance moves, which looked "� well, wooden.
"He's feeling it, man, he's feeling it," Ridley said. "Two touchdowns, I say he does what he wants."
Faulk played his entire 13-year career with the Patriots, winning three Super Bowl championships, five AFC titles and nine division crowns. Some fans argue whether the term "Mr. Patriot" rightfully belongs to him or longtime teammate Troy Brown, but the truth is, Faulk is a cornerstone of the franchise and all of it successes. He's also the team's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (12,349) and receptions by a running back (431).
While it's highly unlikely the 27-year-old Woodhead would ever have a chance of surpassing Faulk in either of those categories, he instead has settled into the role of continuing the third-down success that Faulk brought to the team.
Like Faulk in his early days, Woodhead has had to continue to prove himself and continually earn his spot on the roster — even this past summer, as he entered his fifth NFL season and third with New England. But also like Faulk, Woodhead has emerged as a veteran leader for a running backs corps that features two second-year players in Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen and a rookie in Brandon Bolden.
"That's the leader in our room and Woody does it all," Ridley said. "He runs well, he catches well. He's a threat for the defenses. They've got to find the little short guy out there somewhere, but most of the time he's making plays and it's too late."
Funny "� that's the same thing we all said about Faulk for most of his 13 years, too.


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The Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung
The Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung was initiated in May 1999 on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the eponymous scholar. Seat of the foundation is Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The endowment is from Wüstenrot & Württembergische AG.
Aim of the foundation is to strengthen and promote the prerequisites of a liberal economic
and social order, as conceived by Friedrich August von Hayek, on the national as well as the
international level. To further this aim the foundation awards every other year two prizes:
the International Prize of the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung and the Publishing Prize of the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung.
These prizes are awarded to personalities who have distinguished themselves through exemplary
and extraordinary achievements in the establishment, strengthening or promotion of a liberal
economic and social order in Germany, in Europe or in other parts of the world.


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2012 Holidays: A Year in Review
Jan 24, 2013, 04:30 ET
LONDON, January 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
• Tourism remained strong in 2012 as Brits sought solace from their money worries overseas
• Spain, Europe and the USA remained the most visited places according to Direct Holidays
Despite the well documented double, or triple-dip recession, 2012 has been a remarkably good year for holidaymakers and holiday providers.
Leading travel agent, Direct Holidays, takes a look at the past twelve months and the destinations which topped the charts as must-see locations.
The most popular of all holiday destinations, Spain offers a diverse sunny climate, wonderful beaches and a range of attractions that suit almost anyone.
From the sweltering hot beaches of Malaga to the more temperate and culturally-rich Barcelona; youngsters preferred the nightlife of Benidorm holidays whilst older travellers sought relaxed but culturally rich experiences in the country's capital, Madrid.
The Gallic country comes in a close second; Brits have always enjoyed relaxing in the green land of their French neighbours. World-famous food and plenty of fine wines, France provides a variety of holiday attractions with Paris remaining the undisputed city of love.
Despite the political and economic crisis, Greece remained a firm favourite last year. Islands such as Corfu attract the lion's share of visitors but the whole country still has many of the qualities holidaymakers expect from leading destinations; a hot climate, wonderful food and plenty of golden beaches.
Also featuring in the list of top holiday destinations, Egypt, like Greece, has had a turbulent 2012. However Egypt holidays still remained a popular option for those looking for a country rich in culture and basked in sunlight.
Alongside the famous pyramids and other archaeological sites, resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh with its top-class diving and beaches topped the agenda for travellers.
The Western coast of India has become increasingly popular for British tourists with Goa holidays becoming more and more common. With 125 km of beaches, it is not hard to see why either.
There are many places of interest but having been under Portuguese control for so many years it is fascinating to see Latin influence on the state, especially when it comes to the food.
As the cost of flights continues to fall, more Brits are keeping up the so-called "special relationship" by holidaying in the United States. Florida holidays offer warm climates and golden beaches whereas New York attracted culture vultures.
California was a Mecca for surfers and musicians whilst those looking for thrill and adventure were tempted to try their luck in the world's biggest casino and party capital: Las Vegas.
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Travel To Egypt With Raymond Williamsby Tom Runge • November 19, 2009 Share:
Discover Egypt with the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Dr. Raymond Williams H'68. This exciting opportunity offers you, the traveler, the absolute best of both worlds. Travel dates are March 26-April 6, 2010.
This trip, much more than the "regular" tourist trip, will be led by noted Egyptologist Fadel Gad and by the College's own Dr. Raymond Williams. This exceptional 12 day trip will take you and your family deep into Egyptian culture, old and new. You will have the opportunity to visit Egypt's most important sites and will also have special opportunities not offered to the public.
To download a PDF of the travel brochure, click here. If you have questions, please email the Wabash College alumni office - email@example.com.


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Billing on an hourly basis isn't always a joy. Many times I find myself estimating my time, often not billing for the actual amount of time I spent working for a client. This is why there are countless time tracking apps available for your Mac.
One in particular that I think is good enough to highlight is Eon. I've been testing Eon 2, the latest version of the app that I use as my main time tracking utility, for the past few weeks. Let's dive into detail about this tool and see what makes it stand out from the others around it.
The Basics
Like most time tracking apps available on the market, the primary concern is the clock and how easy it is to start and stop it; getting out of your way as quickly as possible. Eon enables a menu bar clock when launched. This clock displays the current time that you have been working and lights up red when actively counting. Starting and stopping couldn't be easier, just press the play button.


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Stand-Out Gadgets at CES
From toys that interact with your devices to a mobile security cam you can check anywhere, MarketWatch's Kelli Grant joins from CES with a round-up of hot gadgets. Photo: Grokr.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Pope Excommunicates Pro-Gay Marriage Priest
USA Today, like most news sources, summarized a recently published interview with Pope Francis: "Pope Francis said the Catholic Church should focus less on abortion, gays and contraception." Is there more to the story?
Consider this: last May, Pope Francis excommunicated a pro-gay marriage priest. Greg Reynolds of Melbourne, Australia had been advocating views on women clergy and gay marriage that clearly contradict Catholic doctrine. However, the pope's action is only now making news. Why? Perhaps because, as one commentator notes, "he's not the liberal the media wants."
I read the pope's recent, controversial interview in its entirety. His fellow Jesuit, Antonio Spadaro, asked him, "What kind of church do you dream of?" Francis replied: "I see the church as a field hospital after battle. It is useless to ask a seriously injured person if he has high cholesterol and about the level of his blood sugars! You have to heal his wounds. Then we can talk about everything else. Heal the wounds, heal the wounds."
This is the context of his oft-quoted statement, "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. . . . When we speak about these issues, we have to talk about them in a context." What context? "Proclamation . . . focuses on the essentials, in the necessary things: this is also what fascinates and attracts more, as it did for the disciples at Emmaus."
What are the "essentials"? Francis: "A genuine sermon must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid, deep and sure than this proclamation. . . . Then you can draw even a moral consequence. But the proclamation of the saving love of God comes before moral and religious imperatives." The pope is emphatic: "We need to proclaim the Gospel on every street corner, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing, even with our preaching, every kind of disease and wound."
Pope Francis is right: when we focus on the immorality of our culture, we diagnose the disease but have no cure for it. However, if we then lead people to Jesus, he heals what we cannot. Human words cannot change human hearts. But the gospel contains the power to effect the moral transformation our culture so desperately needs.
I am reading Killing Jesus by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. Set in Jesus' lifetime, this paragraph is striking: "Jesus will never write a book, compose a song, or put paint to canvas. But two thousand years from now, after his message has spread to billions of people, more books will be written about his life, more songs sung in his honor, and more works of art created in his name than for any other man in the history of the world."
The worship chorus is right: "It's all about Jesus."


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Style # 228379
Basketweave Stitch Crop Top is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Neikee from Lightweight material Lightweight enoughfor the summer although darker than it appears, it's extremely stretchy and comfy! Ordered my usual medium size which fits like a glove but also is stretchy enough to have ordered a small. At 5'2 the skirt hits right above my knees. I'm more than satisfied with both crop top and skirt.
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Yemeni president calls for Iranian president to stop sending arms to the country
SANAA, Yemen – The president of Yemen has sent a message to his Iranian counterpart calling on him to stop sending arms to Yemen and quit supporting the southern separatist movement.
An official in the office of President Abed Rabbu Mansour Hadi said Thursday that the message to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went through diplomatic channels earlier this week.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.
Yemen's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that Yemeni authorities last month seized a ship carrying a wide variety of Iranian-made weapons.
Yemen recently has witnessed several cases of illegal arms shipments through its porous shores and also is home to an active branch of al-Qaida, which staged several failed or foiled attacks on U.S. territory.


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Charlotte Joi's Vintage Wonderland
Name: Charlotte Joi (4 months)
Location: Seattle, WA
Charlotte's room is a "Vintage Wonderland of Fun"! I wanted to create a room that she could grow up in. It all started with an Irmi mobile that was mine when I was a baby.
This mobile and a nursery I saw on this site (Penny Lou's Ode to Mary Blair) were my inspiration. I started searching for Irmi stuff on eBay and Etsy. I found 3 more Irmi mobiles, Irmi wall art, and a super cute Irmi mouse bank. The bookshelf is an old bookshelf I had that I painted the same colors that are found in the Irmi pieces. I became obsessed with finding used toys and artwork. I made much of the artwork in her nursery by printing pictures from my computer and framing them. The Mary Blair prints were created this way. I want Charlotte to imagine that she, like the little girl in these pictures, can be anything. There is a tribute to Charlotte with the "Charlotte's Web" print above her crib. This is my creative way of having her name in the room without it being overt.
The Raggedy Ann and Andy pieces were made by my mom for my nursery. I love that they are in her room. The rocking chair belonged to my grandmother. The bookshelves are Ikea spice racks that I painted and hung. I want to instill the importance of reading in my children so I created her "reading corner". It is my hope that Charlotte will get lost in books and experience the lives of Huck Finn and Anne of Green Gables. Almost all of her books have been given to her as gifts or I have purchased them used. Some of our favorites are the Swedish Mumin books which my husband reads to her in Swedish and "I Can Fly" Little Golden Book which is illustrated by Mary Blair. I read this to Charlotte almost every day.
I scrutinized over the furniture and fabrics. It took me a month to pick the 2 fabrics that I used for the curtains, chair, and bed skirt. A dear friend of mine made all of these things with the fabrics I chose. The chair is a simple Ikea chair covered in the pale blue fabric. The curtains are such a main focal point of the room so I needed them to be the absolute perfect color combination. The curtains pick up the pale pink, pale blue, red and orange colors found throughout the nursery. The bed skirt is a combination of the two fabrics. I couldn't have picked more perfect fabrics than these to tie this room all together.
The quilt and baby blanket hanging on the chair were made for Charlotte by my sister's mother-in-law. I picked out the fabrics and sent them to her, and she made the amazing quilt you see in Charlotte's crib. Many of the fabrics are from the "Children at Play" line. The baby blanket is made with a French fabric that has mice playing in tea cups, saucers, and cupcakes. It is adorable!
The artwork above the changing table was a brilliant find at Goodwill for $5. It is a Noah's Ark crewel piece that is framed in wood. Then we get to the "Angry Baby". This is a print of the famous Norwegian sculpture from Vigeland Park in Oslo. It is so apropo to be hanging in this spot. My mom framed the print in a white frame with a pink matte. It may be tough to see but there is a sign on the diaper pail that one of my best friends made for Charlotte. It says "Have Fun Smelling my Poop". I think this is so cute and funny. I definitely want Charlotte to grow up with a great sense of humor and to see the fun side of life.
Charlotte is beginning to show her personality. She is playful, sweet, and loves to snuggle. She loves being surrounded by toys and is curious about her surroundings. When we take her into her room her eyes light up, and she looks all around her at the colors, textures, wall art, mobiles, and toys. It is exactly what I imagined!
Biggest indulgence: The fabrics used for the curtains, chair, bed skirt, and quilt. The curtain fabric is Deer Valley Persimmon Fabric by Joel Dewberry. Many of the fabrics used in the quilt are from the Sarah Jane Children at Play line.
Most fun purchase: The Ikea spice racks turned into bookshelves. I love that they will be at her level when she learns to walk, and that the books face out so she can see the covers.
Hardest thing to find: The little school desk that Paddington Bear is sitting in was extremely hard to find. I ended up finding it on Etsy. I hope to eventually find a life size vintage school desk for her room.
Advice: Don't be too strict with your ideas. Let each project encourage the next. This is how this room came together.
Thanks, Sheley! Well done!
(Images: Sheley B./Frank Jenkins - Vista Estate Imaging)


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It's come to this: One of the best point guards ever is now the Lakers' shooting guard and one of the best shooting guards ever is now their point guard.
Somehow it's working. Perfectly.
Kobe Bryant continued to ignore his score-first instinct, coming whisper-close to a triple-double for the second straight game as the Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 105-96, in front of a Staples Center crowd that was relieved, exuberant and drained at the same time Sunday.
Steve Nash was part of it too, putting together 17 points and five assists as the team's No. 2 ballhandler, strange as it was to say it like that.