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Tony Sparano has just finished an hourlong breakfast meeting with the local media.
This is the synoptic (look it up) version of the most pertinent points:
1. Sparano, who declined to name Chad Henne his starter after the 2009 ended, named Henne his starter today. Henne is the starter and Sparano confirmed an earlier Miami Herald report saying Chad Pennington is the No. 3 QB.
2. Sparano did not name the No. 2 and No. 4 QB but that is quite obvious. Tyler Thigpen starts out at No. 2 and Pat White is the No. 4.
3. Sparano said Pennington is the No. 3 because he doesn't need as many snaps as the mystery No. 2 guy. I asked the coach if Pennington's surgically repaired throwing shoulder has rehabilitated to the point he can throw a 15- to 18-yard out and he said, "Yes."
4. Sparano said there was "100 percent" attendance at the start of Miami's offseason conditioning program Monday. That included restricted free agents Anthony Fasano, Ronnie Brown and Quintin Moses. Not present at the program was guard Justin Smiley, whom the team is trying to trade.
5. On Smiley, Sparano said his injury history was part of his evaluation process but the coach said, "other things were also involved" in the decision to break ties with him.
6. Sparano shot down the ridiculous rumors that Phillip Merling will be moving to OLB. He (the player) weighed 295 pounds at the end of the 2009 season. Yeah, he's a 3-4 defensive end.
7. Sparano opened the door for the Dolphins chasing older unrestricted free agents the remainder of this offseason. In the past, the team has concentrated on UFAs that generally were in the 25-28 year old range because those were still in their prime. But desperate times call for desperate measures. So Sparano said the "philosophy is to find the best player" regardless of age. My opinion? Keep an eye on unrestricted free agent safety Darren Sharper.
8. It doesn't sound as if Jason Taylor is a big priority for coming back to the Dolphins. At this point it looks as if the team is planning to go on without Taylor in 2010. I asked Sparano if the team intended to bring the team's all-time sack leader back in 2010 and Sparano said, "I'm not going to make a comment on that ..." before going on to saying JT is a "super guy" and that he "enjoyed having him on my team."
9. Sparano said the team is obviously not hiring another coach for the outside linebackers. Last year Miami had an ILB coach and an OLB coach. Bill Sheridan will handle both ILBs and OLBs this year and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan will also be involved in the process.
10. Sparano said he'd feel comfortable if the wide receiver corps going into 2010 was the same as the 2009 wide receiver corps "because we know exactly what we're getting." OK, step off that ledge because I still expect the Dolphins to draft a wide receiver (or two). The coach has to say this because it's part of his job. And I have to share it with you because it's part of my job.
11. I asked Sparano his reaction to the string of arrests this offseason, three in all so far, and whether he might ever cut a player based on being convicted after an arrest.
"Obviously we're not happy about it," Sparano said. "Absolutely I'm not happy. Anybody that brings negative light to the team disappoints me. At the same time the team is getting all the facts on this ..."
The coach said he would weigh a player's history when deciding that player's fate on the roster following an arrest or conviction.
12. Sparano said newly signed Richie Incognito is "more a right guard-type of guy for us right now," suggesting he and Donald Thomas will compete for that job. The question is who starts at left guard when Justin Smiley is no longer on the team?
The obvious answer is the team can move Nate Garner to left guard where he started a game last year and played a lot. "We're going to put all of them out there and let them go and see what happens," Sparano said.
13. Incognito's reputation for suffering lapses of anger were partially the cause of him being dropped by St. Louis. Sparano addressed those lapses.
"We spent an awful lot of time together," the coach said. "This wasn't something that was just done very, very fast. We did our due diligence this way with Richie. But in spending our time together I wanted to hear why he thought some of these things happened and then I wanted to voice my opinion on where we were. And where we are right now is one of the lowest-penalized teams in the National Football League for the two years that I've been here. It is a way to win and lose in this league and not something that I'm going to tolerate. I think Richie understands that very clear. One of the things, I think, with Richie is to get a fresh start, a new start. I'm looking forward to being able to help him with that."
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Well... I took the LO to the LC again today, and she concurred that he wasn't getting any better on the nyastin. She also advised me to call my midwife again since she said the lack of a loading dose and 150mg once a day of diflucan wasn't enough to treat ductal thrush.
So my ped agreed to go with the Gentian violet route for a few days.
And thankfully my midwife agreed to prescribe me more diflucan. So I took a loading dose tonight and will be taking 150mg twice daily.
Picking up the GV in the morning, no one had it so it had to be special ordered.
Hoping everything is sorted out now and we can both get better. Good vibes appreciated!!

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NEW YORK — James Gandolfini left behind numerous projects in various states of development, including two films that have already completed production.
The 51-year-old actor, who died Wednesday, had been busy, appearing in a flurry of late 2012 releases, including the Osama bin Laden hunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty," the stylish crime saga "Killing Them Softly" and the 1960s coming-of-age drama "Not Fade Away," which reteamed him with "Sopranos" creator David Chase. Gandolfini continued to gravitate toward character actor roles, several of which will now be released posthumously.
The Brooklyn crime film "Animal Rescue," which was shot this spring, was his final movie. Directed by Michael R. Roskam ("Bullhead") and written by Dennis Lehane, it stars Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace, with Gandolfini playing a bar owner. Fox Searchlight is expected to release it next year.
Gandolfini also co-stars in "Enough Said," a romance from writer-director Nicole Holofcener ("Please Give"). He plays ex-husband to Catherine Keener, who is pursued by another divorcee, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Shot last fall, "Enough Said" is also to be distributed by Fox Searchlight, though there is no release date set.
The "Sopranos" star continued to have close associations with HBO. He had shot a pilot for the network with Steven Zaillian ("A Civil Action") for "Criminal Justice," an adaption of the 2008 BBC series in which he plays a low-rent New York City attorney.
Though HBO initially passed on picking up the show, it was restructured for a more limited miniseries run. No episodes beyond the pilot have been shot, so the series' future is now uncertain.
Gandolfini had also recently signed on to reteam with his "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" co-star Steve Carell. In "Bone Wars," a film from HBO Films, the two were to play rival 19th-century paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. That project, though, was only in the early stages of development.
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Europe Whets Appetite for Coal as U.S. Eschews It
Natural gas is proving to be a significant challenger to the dominance of coal in the U.S., but not necessarily overseas, according to two new Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports.
The EIA released the reports several days after the Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed regulations heavily capping carbon dioxide emissions on future coal-fired power plants in the U.S. Another set of rules is expected to follow next year, capping carbon emissions at existing coal-fired power plants.
Monthly generation from natural gas and coal.
Credit: EIA
Both proposed emission standards are part of the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan, which has been criticized by industry as a "war on coal."
The EIA reports paint a complex picture for coal in the U.S., strongly suggesting that, for now, use of natural gas for generating electricity is generally increasing, but the opposite is occuring in Europe. The first report shows that rising coal exports to Europe are helping nations there reduce their consumption of natural gas and increase their burning of coal for electricity.
"In contrast to the United States, natural gas consumption in OECD-Europe has been generally declining since 2011, and coal consumption has been generally increasing," the EIA report said. "A confluence of supply and demand factors, in both the natural gas and coal markets, as well as other economic constraints, have contributed to this phenomenon."
Imports of natural gas and European natural gas production are decreasin...
What Is America's Most Fuel-Efficient Airline?
Commercial flying is a greenhouse gas emission-intensive mode of travel regardless how fuel efficient airlines claim to be, but some carriers are significantly more efficient than others. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) ranked 15 major U.S. airlines in order of fuel efficiency, but the group said more work needs to be done to learn why some airlines are more efficient than others.
More than 9 million commercial flights depart U.S. airports each year at a time when aviation accounts for the fastest-growing greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. transportation sector. The aviation industry contributes about 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, and the European Commission projects that by 2020 the global aviation emissions will be about 70 percent higher than they were in 2005 even with airlines' efforts to improve fuel efficiency.
The International Council on Clean Transportation's ranking of U.S. airlines operating in 2010 based on its model of fuel efficiency.
Credit: ICCT
The ICCT used U.S. Department of Transportation airline data to determine that the least fuel efficient airline, Allegiant Air, is 26 percent less fuel efficient than the most efficient airline, Alaska Airlines, which flies its Boeing 737 jets to numerous remote Arctic locations — think Adak Island, Nome and Prudhoe Bay. Conversely, Allegiant, flies mainly decades-old McDonnell Douglas MD-80-series aircraft known for guzzling fuel.
ICCT's analysis ranked the 15 mainline air carriers that were operating in the U.S. in 2010, including Continental Airlines, which merged with United Airlines the...
You Asked, We Answered: Response to 2013 Cars Report
By Daniel Yawitz, Alyson Kenward, and Eric Larson
In the month since we released our report, A Roadmap to Climate Friendly Cars: 2013 we have received many good questions and insightful comments from readers. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to give us feedback. We especially appreciate those who recognized the inherent challenges involved in carrying out and presenting lifecycle analyses. Our research team has reviewed all of the reader responses, and here we offer some additional thoughts and clarification to address those comments.
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Several readers thought that for gasoline we considered only the emissions from combustion and not the full lifecycle emissions (including emissions during oil extraction, transportation, and refining). As we wrote in the report, we did consider the full lifecycle emissions for gasoline. To do otherwise would not be an apples-to-apples comparison.
- One reader thought we had used a 20-year GWP when assessing electric vehicle emissions and a 100-yr GWP for assessing gasoline vehicles. In retrospect, our report is not clear on this point, so the confusion was understandable, but in fact we applied 20-yr GWP values for ALL vehicles analyzed. To do otherwis...
Wind Power Has its Limits, But It's Not the Sky
From the climate's point of view, wind turbines are a great way to generate electricity. The energy source is absolutely free, and turning breezes into kilowatts releases precisely zero heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Sure, it takes energy to build and transport and assemble turbines — some of it, undoubtedly, derived from fossil fuels — but once that giant pinwheel is up and turning, emissions drop off the map. The other thing people like about wind power is that it's essentially limitless.
Limitless, that is, unless you're a scientist who thinks hard about such things. Three of those scientists have been thinking hard about the limits of wind power — and their thoughts have turned into a paper just published in Nature Climate Change.
In principle, they argue, the very existence of wind turbines could slow the planet's winds to the point where they couldn't generate any more energy. In practice, fortunately, that's not likely to happen anytime soon.
The analysis considers both conventional, ground-based wind turbines and futuristic flying turbines that could take advantage of the steadier, stronger winds that blow at high altitudes. In both cases, a big enough fleet would slow the wind and limit the total energy available for electricity making.
For the flying windmills, that limit would be 1,800 terawatts, or 1.8 billion watts — 100 times more electricity than the entire planet currently uses. The ground-based turbines would top out at a mere 40...
Heat and Drought Pose Risks for Nuclear Power Plants
Compared to coal and natural gas, nuclear power plants offer a significant advantage when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions — they don't emit any. However, in an ironic twist, it seems that climate change is increasingly causing problems for operators of nuclear plants.
The Braidwood nuclear power plant located in Will County, Illinois.
Credit: Exelon.
Like coal-fired power plants, nuclear facilities use large amounts of water for cooling purposes. After water has cycled through the plant, it is discharged back into a nearby waterway, usually a lake or a river, at a higher temperature. State regulations prohibit nuclear plants from operating once water temperatures go above a certain threshold, in part because it could compromise the safe operation of the facility, and also because discharging very warm water can kill fish and other marine life.
According to the New York Times' Matthew L. Wald, the Braidwood Generating Station, located about 60 miles southwest of Chicago, was recently granted a waiver to continue operating despite the fact that the unusually hot and dry summer had heated the water it was taking in to a toasty 102°F — 2 degrees above the legal operating limit for the plant.
Like much of the country, Illinois has had an extremely hot summer. In fact, Illinois had its warmest January-to-June period on record.
Map showing that temperatures across much of the U.S., including Illinois, have been running well above average during the past 30 days.
Credit: NOAA/CPC.
According to Wald's story, operators of the Braidwood plant have been hit by the combination of extremely hot days and very warm nights. Nationally, thousands of daily high temperature records a...


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Arthur Cruttenden Mace Collection
- Mace MSS
- Collection
- 1899-1902 and 1922-1924
(1) Excavation journals for 1899-1901 (working with W. M. F. Petrie) and 1901-2 (working with G. A. Reisner).(y) Mace's account of the opening of the burial chamber of Tutankhamun - typewritten version (TAA iv.1). Diary for 1922-3 (TAA iv.2)....
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With upbeat and uplifting rhythms, it's cheerful and carefree guitar playing and optimistic vibes and energetic feelings, "On Top Of The World" is the perfect track for business projects needing a joyful and positive atmosphere. The electric guitar playing and acoustic drums give a feeling of success and deliver the energy to reach set goals.
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The WCS-208 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
WCS-208 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the IC-208H, IC-208A and IC-208E.
Includes: WCS-208 Software and USB-29A Cable
Software - Program memories and other setting of the Icom IC-208 radio.
Works with Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 8 and 8.1 (full version), or Windows 10
USB-29A Cable - USB to 3.5mm stereo plug programming cable
The WCS-208 Radio Programming Software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your PC. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
Memory Channels Include:
Other Menu Item Categories Include:
The Radio Programmer Is for so Much More than Just Memory Management.
With the WCS-208 Programmer you can begin a new factory fresh file into which frequencies and option settings are entered. Or, you can read from the radio, store these details on your computer and make changes. Then, with minimal button pushing, send the new configuration back to the radio.
The Programmer allows you to create and save as
many files as you want for your radio. Files can even be shared between users via email or the Internet. Any RT Systems Version 4.50 program can open a file from any other RT Systems Version 4.50 programmer... even from a different radio.
Managing all the options of this great little radio becomes easy with the Programmer. The cut, copy, paste and insert features of the Programmer make channel management easier than ever.
Open more than one file at a time. Memory channel information can be copied from one file to another within the Programmer making it really easy to set up a new file.
Limit Memories
Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it.
The entries on the Settings screens are made for you to Set and Forget. Once settings are customized, you are prompted to save before exiting. The saved settings will be there every time you create a new frequency file.
F1 and F2 Common
Use these screens to customize the set menu features of the F1 and F2 configurations of the radio.
Enter DTMF memory details and customize options for this function of the radio.
External Data
RT Systems Programmers interface with four sources of data to make it easy for you to find repeater information. Some of these sources even include information for repeaters outside the US. Your existing subscription to a service (where required) works in the programmer.
Radio Reference Search
An internet connection and subscription to the service are required for this search.
Enter the user e-mail and Password that you established when you purchased your subscription from RadioReference Then select the
State Select the state from the list and County Select the state from the list to get repeaters for that area.
Click OK.
Repeater Book Search
An Internet connection is required for this search.
Location Enter City, State, Country (if not in the US).
Radius Enter how many miles (up to 90 maximum) around this location.
Select Bands This is not terribly important since it can be done on the next screen; however, you might want to limit the selection to reduce the number of repeaters in the results. Uncheck All Bands to make the individual bands active.
Click OK.
RFinder Search
An internet connection and subscription to the service are required for this search.
Enter the User E-mail and Password that you established when you purchased your subscription from RFinder.
Location - Search around a specific city. Enter City, State and Country (if not US). Enter Radius up to 90 miles.
Route - Search along the route of a trip youre planning. Enter the Start and End cities, a width (remember to limit this since you cant hear repeaters that are too far away), and way points (other cities along the way). The search will travel along major interstate highways between the two cities. If the result is not along the route you plan to take, enter other way points on your route.
Map Route Use this option to see the route the search will take. Close the map to return to the search screen.
Click OK.
The information is returned on a screen that is not yet ready for radio programming, this screen lets you examine the data to see if the results are about what you expected. You might find that you spelled the city name wrong which resulted in nothing being returned; or that you want to pull repeaters from further away; or you want to get repeaters for different bands.
Select what the radio uses as the Name display. You can select the Callsign (default), City, State, Region, Repeater Notes or Sponsor. Notice that each of these categories is a column of information in the grid. You will see those names at the top of the screen. You are selecting the information in that column for the Programmer to set up for the Name field. NOTE: The radio will truncate (cut off) the information in the field at the maximum number of characters it can use for the Alpha/numeric display. You might end up with only the first four or six characters of the information in the column. Consider this when selecting the information.
Select what the Programmer will use in the Comment field. This information does not go to the radio but can be very helpful for identifying a channel as you work with it on the spreadsheet. You can print this information along with other details for the channels to have it on hand as you travel. Again, select Callsign, City, State, Region, Repeater Notes or Sponsor.
Sorting Return Data
The screen that opens after you click OK for one of the external data searches gives you the ability to remove repeater information that your radio cannot use. You might have a radio that does not do DMR, DStar or Yaesu Fusion. Simply uncheck these in the list. The channels are removed from the list automatically.
Once you finish eliminating frequencies or modes your radio cannot use, select your radio from
Modules and then click Create file for (your radio).
Resulting File
After clicking Create File for (Your radio) the programmer creates the file that you use to program your radio. Notice that all the Tones are set up with the tone frequencies. All done automatically.
What a list and all you did was enter a location!
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Toxicology Brief: Allium species poisoning in dogs and cats
Wild and domesticated Allium species have been used for culinary and ethnomedicinal purposes since the beginning of recorded history. About 95 species of native or cultivated leeks, chives, garlic, shallots, scallions, and onions are present in North America, and more than 80 ornamental Allium species are available. All Allium species and the products derived from them can be toxic to dogs and cats1; however, relatively few Allium species are of important toxicologic interest.
The domesticated species commonly involved in toxicosis include Allium cepa (onion), Allium porrum (leek), Allium sativum (garlic), and Allium schoenoprasum (chive). The plants form solitary or clustered bulbs and are strongly aromatic, with an onion or garlic odor when crushed. The distinctive aroma distinguishes Allium species from morphologically similar poisonous plants, particularly death camas (Zigadenus species).1
ToxicityAllium species contain a wide variety of organosulfoxides, particularly alk(en)ylcysteine sulfoxides. Trauma to the plants, such as chewing, converts the organosulfoxides to a complex mixture of sulfur-containing organic compounds. Many of these compounds or their metabolites are responsible for the odors, flavors, and pharmacologic effects of these plants. Many Allium species' organosulfur compounds appear to be readily absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and are metabolized to highly reactive oxidants.2 Cooking or spoilage of Allium species does not reduce their potential toxicity.1
Mechanism of action
The primary toxicologic mechanism of Allium species-derived organosulfur compounds is oxidative hemolysis, which occurs when the concentration of oxidants in the erythrocyte exceeds the capacity of the antioxidant metabolic pathways. Catalase antioxidant activity in erythrocytes in dogs is low,3 and normal hemoglobin in cats is about two to three times more susceptible to oxidative damage than the hemoglobin in other species.4
Oxidation of the exposed beta-93 cysteine residues present in hemoglobin results in the formation of sulfhemoglobin.5 Sulfhemoglobin is less soluble than hemoglobin, so it precipitates, aggregates, and binds to the cell membrane and forms Heinz bodies. Other types of oxidation of hemoglobin globin chains result in membrane cross-linking reactions and eccentrocyte formation.6 The formation of Heinz bodies and eccentrocytes increases erythrocyte fragility and extravascular hemolysis. Direct oxidative damage to the erythrocyte cell membrane and its sodium-potassium pump or the oxidative production of hemin also contributes to cell lysis. Oxidation of the heme ion and associated methemoglobinemia results in a left shift of the hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve, decreased blood oxygen transportation capacity, and, ultimately, impaired delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
Thus, the result of the oxidative hemolytic process induced by Allium species consumption is the onset of anemia, methemoglobinemia, and impaired oxygen transportation. Although marked Heinz body formation may be present within a day after onions are ingested, the anemic nadir typically develops several days later.
Allicin and ajoene, pharmacologically active agents in garlic, are potent cardiac and smooth muscle relaxants, vasodilators, and hypotensive agents.7-9 Also, ajoene and other organosulfur compounds derived from onions are potent antithrombotic agents.10 Thus, hypotensive and antithrombotic effects can exacerbate the physiologic effects of anemia and impaired oxygen transportation. Garlic preparations that have not been aged cause direct damage to the gastric and ileal mucosa, resulting in pain and diarrhea.11
Exposure and susceptibility
Allium species toxicosis most commonly occurs after oral consumption. In addition to consuming fresh plant material, consuming juice, fresh and aged dietary supplements, powdered cooking preparations, dehydrated material, or food preparations derived from or containing Allium species can be potentially toxic to dogs and cats.1 Allium species toxicosis typically ensues after consumption of a single large quantity of the material or repeated small amounts. Dogs and cats are highly susceptible to onion toxicosis: Consumption of as little as 5 g/kg of onions in cats or 15 to 30 g/kg in dogs has resulted in clinically important hematologic changes. Onion toxicosis is consistently noted in animals that ingest more than 0.5% of their body weight in onions at one time.


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Batteries & Rechargeables
| Batteries to power your life
In today's technologically advanced world, the usage of batteries is practically omnipresent. Different types of batteries power the devices we use on a daily basis, and when the time comes to replace them, it's vital to get the right kind.Acid batteries vs lithium batteries
There are two main kinds of batteries on the market, acid batteries and lithium batteries. Acid batteries have been around since the late 19th century, with lithium batteries being a much more recent development, becoming commercially available in the late 20th century. The newer lithium battery is generally seen as more efficient and longer lasting than it's older counterpart.Batteries come in all shapes and sizes
Alongside those two major types, there are many further additional categories of battery. Smaller types, such as AA batteries or AAA batteries, are commonly found in household devices or children's toys. These are the cylindrical items we most often think of as a battery, but there are in fact far more other varieties out there.
Bigger than AAA batteries or AA batteries, C batteries are suitable for long life use in devices or appliances that have a high-energy consumption. An example use for a C battery would be in a remote control car. D batteries are another size bigger again, and are used in high current drain devices. A typical use for a D battery might be in a boombox or a megaphone.
Button cells, named for their shape, vary in size but are generally used in smaller devices, such as wristwatches. These compact battery's are also used to power calculators, photographic equipment and hearing aids, among other things.
Cuboid 9V batteries work best in low current devices with a long life use, such as TV remote controls, smoke detectors or wall clocks. A 9V battery's blockish shape actually disguises six individual cell batteries inside. 12V batteries can be significantly bigger and power larger systems, for instance, most cars use a 12V battery. They are also often used for emergency power systems or alarm systems.Appliance batteries for a specific device
Alongside these generic battery types, there are also appliance batteries designed to work with a particular manufacturer's devices. Appliance batteries include mobile phone batteries, as well as laptop batteries or camera batteries. Having a spare mobile phone battery is a good way to get around the problem of short battery life, which is common amongst smartphones.Using rechargeable batteries is both eco and wallet friendly
Rechargeable batteries have grown in popularity as a more ecologically friendly way to power our devices. Almost all of the cell battery types mentioned above can be recharged. Using rechargeable batteries also costs less over time and is standard in devices like mobile phones and digital cameras. If you're using rechargeable batteries you may also want a battery tester, which lets you check how much power is left. Most battery testers are very simple to use and easy to read. They can also be picked up cheaply, although more serious users will also find pricier models to suit their needs.


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This course will examine the international jus ad bellum, which governs when states may use armed force across international borders. The jus ad bellum is widely understood to be both foundational to the modern international order and ineffective at constraining militarily powerful states. How is that so? We will ask what international law can realistically hope to accomplish in this area; which legal rules best achieve those goals; and to what extent the existing regime is capable of responding to modern security challenges, like cross-border terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the commission of mass atrocities. We will focus not only on the black letter doctrine but also on the power dynamics that affect whether global actors apply the doctrine in concrete cases.
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The hallmarks of French culture are well-documented and almost universally admired, encompassing everything from fine art to fine dining and even finer wine. Paris has cast a spell over writers, artists and musicians from all around the world, while the sunlit southern coast remains one of the world's most highly prized holiday destinations. Whether its the fashion houses, fresh produce or first-class chalets that inspire your envy, there are ways to introduce elements of French culture to your lifestyle – no matter where in the world you are.
Country living
The ambience of the French countryside was immortalised in Marcel Proust's classic novel A la recherche du temps perdu. His flowing descriptions of the country town of Illiers in the 19th century perfectly encapsulate the bucolic charms of rural France, many of which remain unchanged today. Although importing cobbled streets and church steeples may be overly complicated, within your own four walls you can recreate that same sense of peace and tranquillity associated with the French Riviera.
Natural stone floors, rough painted plaster and high beamed ceilings lend an air of history and comfort, emphasised by copper pots and pans hanging visibly in the kitchen and woven baskets filled with fresh fruits or dried flowers. Juxtapose grandeur with simplicity by investing in a chandelier to hang between the rafters and selecting a Regency-style dining table and upholstered chairs. All you need now is the scent of freshly baked baguettes drifting from the oven and a jovial party of guests ready to settle in for the evening.
Wine and dine
The French people's respect for the sanctity of good food and drink is unrivalled around the world, which in turn has an important influence on the national way of life. To emulate this, locate your nearest bakery and make a morning visit for bread or pastries part of your routine. Enjoy your purchase in the peace and quiet of your own breakfast room – accompanied by a café au lait, naturellement. For lunch, try to take at least an hour to savour three courses, all made that day with fresh, seasonal ingredients. In the evening, you'll want to set aside even more time to allow for a relaxed dinner party, accompanied by several bottles of vintage wine and of course, a substantial cheese course.
The finer things
Wander through a traditional market in any town, village or city in France, and you'll soon establish that craftsmanship is valued over price. Preserve this mentality in your own home nation and restrict your purchases to handmade goods, prized antiques and one-of-a-kind artworks. When it comes to food shopping, shun supermarkets in favour of butchers, bakers and greengrocers, picking out each ingredient with thought and consideration. Not only will you be helping small businesses, you're also likely to notice an improvement in the nutritional value of your meals.
If you decide that instead of bringing French culture to you, you simply must travel to it, Engel & Völkers can help. With shops in Paris and Cannes, our agents have the local knowledge and experience to guide you through the buying process. Visit Engel & Völkers France to start searching for your château, maison or chalet today.


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Snowden fallout: Brazil calls for local cloud storage
SEATTLE – In the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations of NSA spying, Brazil is now considering enacting laws to require in-country storage of any data generated by Brazilian citizens and companies.
The calls come as the European Union deliberates new data protection regulations to further restrict the transfer of personal data of EU citizens to any country that lacks adequate data protection safeguards, unless approved by the citizen's member state.
CyberTruth video:Tech execs ask Obama to save cloud computing
Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of cloud-security company Zscaler, has a strong perspective on these developments. Zscaler has a big stake in the outcome; it's global customers depend upon the cybersecurity vendor for Web and mobile device security and bandwidth control. CyberTruth asked Chaudhry to connect a few dots:
CT: Assuming Brazil follows through with new data storage laws, how do you see the giant U.S. cloud players reacting?
Chaudhry: If consumer-centric cloud services, such as Google and Facebook, decide not to create a local presence, a user from Brazil will still consume its free services, no matter where the data center is located. Unless the Brazilian government chooses to block access to these services to public outcry, all they can do is tell its citizens "don't go to Google or Facebook."
Business-to-business cloud providers, such as Microsoft and Salesforce, will have to determine if the benefits of establishing a data center in Brazil outweigh its costs. You can see this in other markets.
Microsoft has already launched Office 365 in major markets around the globe with localized data centers; its European customers access its data center through Dublin, Ireland. Zscaler has also designed its architecture so that its logs can be stored in multiple locations; its European customers have their logs stored in Europe.
CT: How might stricter European and Brazilian laws requiring local storage of cloud data impact their respective business models?
Chaudhry: For consumer-facing cloud services, such as Facebook and Google, the delivery of the service is free and the goal of the business is to monetize information by driving a default level of privacy to the lowest common denominator. Monetizing this shared information through advertising is actually the greater priority than trust for services such as Facebook and Google.
Therefore, this sort of legislation would provide an incentive to develop a global presence for its cloud infrastructure. Already, Microsoft has invested in establishing local data centers in Europe to guarantees the data of its European customers will remain local; while Google has not. As a result, Microsoft leverages this as a competitive differentiator in marketing against Google's attack on Microsoft Office 365.
Cloud services are here, growing and are not going away. Privacy, as a cloud issue, is critical, but it is also prioritized differently depending on the service being delivered. Business-to-business cloud services, such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Zscaler have both a paid agreement and an incentive between the client and the provider that privacy and security will be provided as a top priority. Maintaining the trust of the customer is job number one.
CT: If Brazil follows through what would that mean for big U.S. companies that want to do business in Brazil?
Chaudhry: In this highly intra-connected world, a Fortune 1000 company has thousands of employees in dozens of countries around the world. It's inevitable for its business data to flow from country to country in the process of securing and streamlining business processes.
The notion of trying to keep the data of a Fortune 1000 company in Brazil without disseminating it into other divisions and departments is preposterous; it would be extremely time-consuming and expensive if not wholly impossible to achieve.
CT: Could Brazil spur Europe to tighten down on cloud computing, and other regions to follow suit?
Chaudhry: Actually, Brazil is only the latest country to follow trends started in Europe. The EU is currently in the process of trying to re-evaluate and update its stance on these issues in light of the NSA revelations. Back in 2009, this very issue was assumed to have caused a major Gmail outage in Europe when Google updated its software to comply with geographic requirements, causing cascading failures.
However, while Europe most certainly holds clout in how providers deliver services, countries of less size and GDP must also consider the potential business impact and local outcry if a large cloud provider would simply refuse to comply in these countries.
CT: How likely is it that this could play out? Isn't this just saber rattling?
Chaudhry: At some level it is saber rattling and on another level it is just the pendulum swinging. Regulations will tighten and loosen based on the political and business climate – and at times swing wildly with major events.
This will complicate the delivery and consumption of services but also provide opportunity. It will provide the chance for competitive shifts and new innovations, both of which will be a forcing function for providers and a surge in benefit for customers. Just as the cloud provides agility in how we run our live and businesses, providers need to be agile in serving the needs of customers, and watchful of the whims of politicians.
CT: Anything else?
Chaudhry: We are in a time of great transformation when it comes to how businesses think of, build and manage their networks – and how employees need and want to access them. At every layer, more and more software and services are being abstracted from the infrastructures that carry them.


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New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger responded to Chairman Woody White's call for his resignation.
In a four-minute-long voicemail for the StarNews left at 11:38 p.m. Friday night, New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger responded to Chairman Woody White's call for his resignation.
"I would love to know how anyone could possibly call me violent and a threat," Berger said. "I can't think of anyone more docile and nonviolent than me. I'm sure there are some, but not here in Wilmington.
"If (White) really did make a statement like that to abuse the system and take out a restraining order on me to further hamper my ability to perform my job and discriminate against me because I don't measure up to his standards of handsomeness and charm that should be his problem. It doesn't really impact the daily lives of most citizens, except to have to sit through more stories that churn my name."
Berger also repeated multiple times in the voicemail that he did not know what could have happened to have prompted White to ask him to step down and that he had not yet read through the email containing White's request.
Berger could not be reached for further comment Monday.
White sent Berger an email calling for his resignation Friday morning.
"I implore you to gather with your friends and family, and seek treatment," White wrote. "I will help with that, if asked, for free. But I also ask – implore – that you resign immediately. It is time. It was time for you to do so long ago, but these recent episodes have reached a critical mass."
The recent episodes White refers to include a run-in with N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory and his security team and Berger's unauthorized trip to Washington, D.C., to pass out thousands of copies of his manifesto. The manifesto threatens some county staff members and falsely accuses both current and former officials of illegal activity.
White was joined Saturday by the New Hanover County Republican Party in calling for Berger's resignation.
The GOP passed a resolution during its annual convention to censure Berger and ask him to resign.
"This was a warning that we don't approve of his behavior," said Rhonda Amoroso, the county GOP chairwoman, Monday.
A resolution to ask Berger to step down was discussed last year, but it was eventually tabled. However, Amoroso said recent events made the move necessary.
"A lot of us have been very disturbed by his recent behavior. I was very troubled and upset by what happened with the governor," she said. "We would not want to see that (Gov. Pat) McCrory not want to come back to Wilmington as a result of his behavior."
However, both White and the county GOP have their hands tied when it comes to forcing Berger off of the board of commissioners.
In North Carolina, there are only four ways to remove an elected official beyond their own resignation: if the member is convicted of a felony, corruption, financial or election law violations; the legislature passes an act removing him; or the attorney general brings action on behalf of the state in Superior Court. The board could also do an amotion, a North Carolina common law rule that deals with a private corporation removing an officer because he was unfit.
White said Friday that the board was exploring all legal options to help the board and the county staff feel safe. As a result, extra security precautions have been added at the county Government Center to prevent Berger from entering the county manager's office and county attorney's office after regular business hours.
White also said the board and county staff have looked into taking out a non-domestic violence restraining order against Berger, but no final decision has yet been made.
County officials said there were no new developments Monday.
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If your home is like most, chances are that your teens bedroom is one of the smaller bedrooms in your home and decorating a smaller bedroom presents its own set of challenges, especially when teens are involved. Keep in mind that more so than younger children, teenagers tend to spend a lot of time in their own rooms, so it's important to make sure that it's a comfortable place for them to hang out and that they can feel is their own as they grow through their teenage years and mould their own identity. The following tips can help you to make your teens room a place that they'll enjoy being in.
Cut Back On Clutter: Especially in small bedrooms, having too much furniture can make things feel crowded and cluttered. Your child will feel uncomfortable in a room which is crowded with furniture – and this leads to a messy room quite easily. The first step to redecorating your teenage child's bedroom is to eliminate any unnecessary furniture to minimize clutter and make room for storage. Not only will this make the room more comfortable, it'll give your child no excuse for a messy room (other than being a teenager, of course).
Picking Out Furniture It may involve a little more expense upfront, but going for high quality pieces of furniture when you're redecorating your teenager's bedroom will definitely pay off in the long run. If you have younger children, these pieces can be passed down as they grow into their teen years – and if your teen is your oldest child or an only child, they can take these pieces along with them when they go off to college or move away into their first home of their own. Good quality furniture from Bedroom World will last for decades if properly cared for, which is important – we all know how hard kids can be on their bedroom furniture, whether they're younger kids or teenagers.
Choose Colours Carefully: While you'll need to let your child have some say in this, it's best to go with a colour scheme which makes the room feel more spacious. This doesn't necessarily mean whites or off-whites; most monochromatic schemes or schemes which use different shades of the same colour will do the trick, provided that these colours aren't too dark. You can also help to make the space feel larger by using furniture and accent pieces in lighter colours. Cool colours like blue can help to create an illusion of spaciousness as well.
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Black & White & Bed All Over: Graphic Beds
Those of us with bedrooms with neutral walls and generally soft color palletes sometimes forget how wonderful and versatile a little black and white can be in a bedspread or pillow. The basic black and white combination can give a room an edge or a touch of modern spark. Or it can serve a more nuanced effect, providing a graphic dimension without compromising a room's otherwise calming and monochromatic tone (as a bright blue or red would, for example).
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2. Scandinavean Retreat
3. A Cup of Jo.
4. Johns' Artful Wicker Duplex
5. Saffron Marigold
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Book offers look at Hall of Fame's treasures
Baseball, as everybody knows, is a game defined by numbers. So here are a couple statistics to consider. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has 50,000 square feet of public space. The shrine's vast collection includes 40,000 artifacts and nearly a half million photographic images.
As a result, no more than 15 percent of the treasures can be displayed at any given time. If only there was a way for some of the most interesting objects to be available to fans all the time.
Baseball, as everybody knows, is a game defined by numbers. So here are a couple statistics to consider. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has 50,000 square feet of public space. The shrine's vast collection includes 40,000 artifacts and nearly a half million photographic images.
As a result, no more than 15 percent of the treasures can be displayed at any given time. If only there was a way for some of the most interesting objects to be available to fans all the time.
Now there is. "Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame" is a compilation of nearly 200 of the Hall of Fame's more fascinating items, all artfully photographed and reproduced. And that's impressive all by itself.
What makes the compilation even more compelling, though, are the copy blocks that accompany each picture, adding context to the visual feast, explaining the backgrounds and illuminating the back stories.
Two personal favorites:
• Shoeless Joe Jackson's shoes. Most know the outlines of the story. The talented but naive slugger finds himself drawn into the 1919 Black Sox scandal, and as a result, is banned from the game for life. "Eight Men Out" and "Shoeless Joe" (later filmed as "Field of Dreams") have dramatized the tale.
This book not only show's Jackson's footwear, but explains the legend of how he got his unforgettable nickname: from a newspaper reporter named Scoop Latimer in Greenville, S.C., after the player's feet blistered when he was breaking in a new pair of spikes. The next day, unwilling to sit out, Jackson played barefoot.
• The Franklin D. Roosevelt "Green Light" letter. Again, it's well known that in the early days of World War II, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis asked the president whether Major League Baseball should suspend play. And that Roosevelt encouraged the games to go on, reasoning that it would be good for the morale of the country.
Here's an interesting side note, though: Night games were relatively rare at the time, but Roosevelt suggested that more games should be played under the lights if possible. "Because it gives the day shift an opportunity to see a game occasionally," he wrote.
There's so much more. The "Wonderboy" bat Robert Redford used in the classic movie "The Natural." An umpire's ball-strike indicator from 1887, when it took five balls to walk and four strikes to whiff. Scouting reports on Tom Seaver and Roberto Clemente. Not just the official transfer agreement that sent Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees, but also the promissory note between Boston's Harry Frazee and New York's Col. Jacob Ruppert, including handwritten interest calculations and $5 in documentary tax stamps that were issued by the federal government to help pay for World War I.
There are, naturally, baseballs and uniforms and bats and gloves. From the Major Leagues, Minor Leagues, defunct leagues and the American Girls Professional Baseball League. From superstars to players whose presence in the Hall of Fame comes with an explanation. One of the most striking aspects of this volume is how it illustrates the evolution of equipment, and nowhere is that more evident than in the gloves.
There's a fingerless glove from the late 19th century. Catcher's mitts of that era were basically flat, with no pocket. Receivers typically wore one on each hand, cutting out holes for their fingers on their throwing hand. Who knew? The glove used by Joe DiMaggio in 1938 and '39 makes it clear why players were encouraged to use two hands to make a catch, and even the one worn by Harvey Haddix in 1959, when he pitched 12 perfect innings, only to lose in the 13th, is primitive by today's standards.
Only 11 years later, the glove used by Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson in the 1970 World Series to put on one of the best defensive displays of all time in Baltimore's win over Cincinnati shows the dramatic advances that had been made.
Robinson wrote the foreword to this vivid collection of memories and discoveries, and he summed it up well.
"There is no substitute for making the trip to Cooperstown," he wrote. "But on these pages you will find magical treasures of baseball history come to life through stunning photography and stories about some of the most compelling pieces of the Cooperstown collection.
"Enjoy this book as an introduction to the journey to Cooperstown you have yet to make or a souvenir of the pilgrimage you once experienced with someone who shared the passion for the game."
Paul Hagen is a reporter for MLB.com.


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The Springfield man who was critically injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash July 3 died Wednesday morning at Memorial Medical Center.
Cody Ballard, 21, was pronounced dead at 5:43 a.m., according to the Sangamon County Coroner�s Office.
The crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. July 3 near the 1000 block of Archer Elevator Road. Authorities were notified about 6:30 a.m. the next day when an injured passenger from the ATV knocked on the door of a nearby home.
The passenger, Eileen Brown, 19, of Springfield, was treated at Memorial Medical Center and released.
Authorities said the crash occurred as Ballard was driving the ATV on the bike trail between Stuart and Centennial parks. ATVs are not allowed on the trail.
The crash remains under investigation.


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James McAvoy to star in Crow remake?
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James McAvoy is in talks to star in the remake of horror movie 'The Crow', which is being directed by F. Javier Gutierrez
James McAvoy is set to star in the remake of 'The Crow'.
The 'X-Men: First Class' actor is currently in talks to take on the lead role in the new adaptation of James O'Barr's comic, according to website Bloody Disgusting.
F. Javier Gutierrez will direct the horror movie from a Jesse Wigutow screenplay and the film tells the story of Eric Draven, who is murdered along with his wife and rises from the dead to take revenge on their killers.
Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum have also been rumoured to star in the remake, which was first revealed last year.
'The Crow' was previously adapted in 1994 by Alex Proyas and its star Brandon Lee famously died during filming after being accidentally shot on set.
It is a very busy time for McAvoy - who is currently playing Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios in London - and can next be seen in 'Welcome to the Punch' and 'Trance'.
He is also in line to reprise his role as Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.


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A biologist who taught science to young people for many years, Father Fred Gaglia has written a new book bridging science and faith entitled, "Periodic Chart of Virtuous Living for Teens: One Element at a Time" (Outskirts Press, $14.95). In the book, the retired priest seeks to build on students' interest in science and the periodic table of elements to draw them deeper into the spiritual life. Our Sunday Visitor recently spoke with Father Gaglia.
Our Sunday Visitor: What inspired you to write this book?
OSV: How can young people approach it?
Father Fred Gaglia: I discovered that there's this great order that exists in nature and best exhibited by the periodic chart of how each of the elements was able to be put into its own organizational structure and how the individual elements interact with one another. It just recalled for me the organization of our Church — that it is a hierarchy of order and authority. Working for so many years as I have as a priest with young people and having taught biology and chemistry, I said maybe we can find some connection between the scientific material world and equally, some order — organization — in the spiritual world. I said maybe this is just a good avenue to use the symbolism of chemicals and then use that elemental symbol, that letter, and see how we can apply it to some virtuous way for a young person to live.
Father Gaglia: Instead of lengthy chapters that have a progression and a story, this is in bite-sized pieces of each element so that a young adult, even adults, can read one element at a time and proceed to get a little bit of understanding.
It could be used by an individual or by study partners. Or by a youth group using whatever virtues the leader might want to talk about. Because of the format, they can relate it to something they may be studying in class.
OSV: What about the periodic chart intrigues teens?
Father Gaglia: I think what intrigues them is the fact that matter — elements — are so organized and structured that they fall into categories. They're organized as you go across the table from left to right, in groups of similar function. And from top to bottom are called the periods of the periodic table, each of which has similar characteristics. With the chart they have the blueprint. As they start to decipher it in their science classes, maybe they can take this as a parallel and use some of that organization and decipher those symbols into virtuous living.
OSV: How do the virtues correspond with the elements?
Father Gaglia: They line up similarly but not exclusively. The virtues are very definitely related to some characteristic of the element. There's an application that works consistently. The virtues were fitted to the elements, which took the primary focus.
OSV: Can teens can be as intrigued with the spiritual life as they are with science?
Father Gaglia: They probably have a more predominant interest in science than spirituality. If we can show them or illustrate to them that there is a parallelism then we can get them more excited about spiritual matters.
OSV: Do they accept that faith and science are compatible?
Father Gaglia: I think the reason it is not readily accepted is we have not made the connections between science and faith. Fortunately Pope St. John Paul II in his encyclical, "Fides et Ratio" (The Relationship Between Faith and Reason), tried to establish some basis. There is the natural world and what we refer to in the spiritual realm we call "supernatural" — meaning above natural. There's a famous expression that "grace builds on nature." With that understanding, the parallelism in the book might make sense.
OSV: What about the idea that people of strong religious faith can contribute to the fields of science and technology?
Father Gaglia: If we start to understand the very basics of nature it leads us to understand the incredible design that exists in nature. It didn't design its own structure. It begs the question, then, as St. Thomas Aquinas used to say, "who created this?" History has illustrated that many of the great scientists have been people of faith. Even several centuries ago, the Church was their sponsor, in many cases, for doing research.
I think it's very important for Catholic people of faith who do research to be able to use their faith-basis in their research. It will certainly give an additional dimension. It's not impossible to teach principles of faith when teaching science.
Susan Klemond writes from Minnesota.
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COLUMBIA -- Bluffton's beloved marine research center is having a good month.
On Wednesday a Senate subcommittee advanced the budget request for the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, which supports the Waddell Mariculture Center, located at Victoria Bluff.
The consortium, a research and grant-leveraging agency, wants its state funding to stay at about $444,000, the same as last year. The Senate Finance subcommittee complied, mirroring the House budget writers' recommendation.
"Over the years, we've seen you crawl from the small (projects) to these mega-opportunities for this state," the subcommittee chairman, Sen. Yancey McGill, D-Williamsburg, told Rick DeVoe, the consortium's executive director, during Wednesday's meeting.
DeVoe said the agency, which helps with research, education, outreach and technical assistance, has produced a 1,000 percent return on its funding investment in the course of 10 years of winning grants.
The consortium head said afterward that the Sea Grant Consortium has provided Waddell Mariculture Center with money to conduct research on a variety of topics throughout its history. He said the work is funded through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Division at Ft. Johnson outside Charleston.
DeVoe said Waddell scientists are currently using Sea Grant funds to examine a polyculture mariculture production system -- farming more than one type of marine life in one place.
Both Sea Grant and the Waddell center have faced funding uncertainties.
Last year, Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed the Sea Grant funding, which caused it to shut down for part of July. The 20 employees were able to return to work after state lawmakers overturned the Republican governor's veto.
Meanwhile, the picture is brightening for the Waddell center. The House budget writers approved $1.2 million, likely to be a record level for the research facility. McGill's Senate panel is still considering whether to sign off on the sum, although no one has raised any objections.
"Waddell has historically been recognized up the entire East Coast for the research they've done in our saltwater species, commercial and recreational," said DNR director Alvin Taylor in an interview this month.
"We started out with growing shrimp," he said of the Bluffton facility, which was completed in 1984.
The Sea Grant Constortium has been around even longer.
The S.C. General Assembly created it in 1978 to manage and administer the Sea Grant Program and share research, education, training, and advisory services in ocean and coastal resource fields. South Carolina's Sea Grant agency is among 32 nationwide.
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The Missouri Lottery today sent $15.2 million to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education programs. This month's transfer of $15,248,125 is based on October sales and brings the total proceeds to the state in fiscal year 2003 to nearly $75 million. Since the Lottery began in 1986, it has provided the state, including education, more than $1.8 billion.
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- 12:00 Boarding Points Time Boarding Point 11:15 Paldi- Chirag Travels 11:40 Ahmedabad - Chirag Travels Co.™ - Gf-4,Ujala Avenue,Opp.Vishala Hotel,Vishala Circle 12:00 Ahmedabad - CTM - Chirag Travels Co.™, Opp. BRTS Bus stop Near Central Bank 12:15 Hotel Royal Inn,Hathijan Circal 19h 0m → 07:00 Dropping Points Time Dropping Point 07:00 Solapur, Shivaji Chowk- S.T.Stand, Near Shivaji StatueChirag Travels Co.A/C Sleeper (2+1) 3.1/53161 Fare Details Rs3161 - Sleeper
FAQ about Buses from Ahmedabad to Solapur
How many buses are running between Ahmedabad to Solapur on the daily basis?
1 buses are running between Ahmedabad to Solapur. Out of which 1 are sleeper buses, 1 are AC buses.
When does the first Ahmedabad to Solapur bus leaves for the day?
The first bus for Ahmedabad to Solapur bus route leaves at 12:00. It is a other bus and fare for this bus is ₹3161.
When does the last bus leaves for Solapur from Ahmedabad?
The last bus for Ahmedabad to Solapur route leaves at 12:00. The ticket price for this other bus is ₹3161.
Who are the popular operators on the Ahmedabad to Solapur bus route?
Top operators on the Ahmedabad to Solapur bus route is Chirag Travels Co. .
How many buses are GPS enabled?
Total 1 buses are GPS enabled on this route so that anyone can track his bus.
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- Bhui-Kot Castle
Solapur, literally meaning 'Sixteen Villages' is famous for its hand-loom, shawls, power-loom and beedi industries. Local deities prayed by the residents are Shri Siddeshwar and Shri Rupabhavani. The town is an important tourist destination for its host of temples, shrines and religious sites. It is home to one of the oldest existing forts, the Bhui-Kot Castle.
- Akkalkot Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple
Akkalkot in the Sholapur district of Maharashtra is the holy abode to Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj, a 19th century saint who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. This architectural marvel houses a banyan tree whose shade was believed to be the meditation spot of the Swami. From the past till date, teachings of the saint that revolves around kindness and trust on Almighty is extremely popular amongst devotees.
After leaving for two decades, the saint left for eternal sleep and today his tomb and shrine are located in the temple complex. Followers, preachers and devotees from far and near destinations make sure they visit theSwami Samarth Maharaj Templeof Akkalkot at least once in lifetime to imbibe within them his great learnings.
Few important facts that make your visit toSwami Samarth Maharaj Temple easier are:
- it is well connected by Akkalkot Road Railway Station.
- Marathi is the official language spoken by locals
- the city of Akkalkot is also known for Gajanan Maharaj's Shivpuri. It is here where ancient Vedic Therapy, Agnihotra is performed.
A trip to this holy landmark might turn out to be a bit offbeat, but once there, you will get swayed by the presence of holiness and spirituality that blows in Akkalkot's air day and night.
- Yevati Lake
Another one of the biggest lakes in Maharashtra, Yevati Lake supplies its water to around 50 villages for their domestic as well as farming requirements. The water is......
- Vishnupad Temple
Vishnupad Temple is located at Pandharpur. The Vishnupada which literally means the lord's feet is one of the renowned temples and is a top-notch attraction of .....


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I have moved on from selling vintage clothing to selling vintage homes in Chicago! lisaburback.com
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I have moved on from selling vintage clothing to selling vintage homes in Chicago! lisaburback.com
Please note the shop is no longer stocked, but we recommend you shop with our sweet friends at Tambour Vintage: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TambourVintage
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I've been an avid thrift shopper since I was old enough to walk alone to the thrift store at the end of my block growing up.
After briefly studying fashion design and then majoring in Art History at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, I married my loves of fashion, history and thrift shopping by opening Archives Vintage, an online vintage clothing boutique, in 2010.
After selling vintage garments online full-time for a few years, Archives Vintage took a year long hiatus. We've just re-opened and are so glad to be back doing what we do best!
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Chicago native. I love pizza, thrifting and dogs.
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I keep Lisa entertained and try to stay of of the frame while she's photographing garments! I love pizza, too.
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Visit our website and blog: http://www.archivesvintage.com
★ ALL PRICES AS MARKED ★ I work very hard to provide an excellent, curated selection of vintage at reasonable prices. No bartering. Thanks for your understanding!
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All sales are final; no exchanges or returns are accepted.
Items are listed with measurements, so please reference them before making a purchase to ensure a good fit. Any suggested sizes, such as "small", "medium" or "large" are estimates only - exact measurements are given. Be sure to allow a tad of room for movement, as well.
Here is a guide to taking your measurements: http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Measurements-(For-Women)
Can't pay today? Please contact me if you would like an item to be reserved just for you! A deposit is required.
Domestic shipments are sent through USPS with delivery confirmation via Priority or First Class Mail, arriving in 2-3 business days. You will receive an email with tracking info as soon as your package is on its way to you! Unfortunately, tracking is not available for international packages.
Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. International buyers may be subject to, and are responsible for customs fees and/or additional taxes your country may apply. Your local post office can provide more information. We will not falsify customs documents. Thanks for your understanding!
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Archives strives to list items in the best condition, but most vintage items have been worn and loved by a previous owner. As such, some signs of wear and age are to be expected. Any damage, stains or imperfections are noted to the best of my knowledge.
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