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Siladoooni is used mainly as pastoral ground by the local villagers for gazing. The campsite is surrounded with thick forest and is home to barbets, thrushes, woodpeckers and a variety of Himalayan bird species. The water holes made by the villagers for their cattle are favorite with the wild animals and a chance to catch them at these water holes is high for the early risers.
This is an area which has been attracting people for centuries. Our journey will commence from New Delhi to Kuflon via Haridwar and then to Siladooni. The best seasons to visit this place are summer - from March to June; and autumn - from September to November.
There is a lot to see and do in Ladakh- the monasteries, the trekking trails, the adventure activities etc. But there are few experiences in Ladakh which are an absolute must have. With the Treasures of Ladakh package, we give you the very best of Ladakh. This Ladakh trip takes to you Lamayuru Monastery, the oldest monastery in Ladakh, said to have been formed after drying up 100 rivers.
It also takes you to Alchi Monastery, another mesmerizing monastery of Ladakh; and Pangong Lake, which is the most stunning saltwater lake of the world. And while driving from one place to the other, you can always absorb the scenery of the place and take in the fresh air which rejuvenates your mind, body and soul.
The lost kingdom of Ladakh was once an important trade centre, with the silk route passing through it. While it no longer serves as an important trading centre, the silk route still exists, with its mysticism and charm. The silk route follows the trail from Leh to Alchi, Nubra and Pangong, taking you through some spectacular scenery and some really old monasteries.
Along the way, you even get to interact with some locals and hear enchanting stories of this fantastic land. Ladakh has mysteries that are begging to be solved. The Silk Route is just one of them.
Blessed with the beauty of the invigorating mountains, scenic valleys and the spiritual monasteries, Ladakh is a dream destination for all. Leh Ladakh honeymoon package is the perfect package which allows you to spend some quality time with your beloved. Inviting couple from all around the world, lately, this has become a honeymoon destination as well.
What could be a better way to spend your honeymoon while enjoying the view of the mountains from your balcony with your partner! Visit some of the popular attractions like monasteries, high altitudes lake and enjoy some lavish romantic dinner. Click some memorable pictures as you ride through the highest motorable road Khardungla and enjoy camping with your special one under the billions of stars.
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Its a short but action packed Ladakh trip full of fun-filled activities. At a distance of 125kms Westwards from Leh, on a miraculously pulchritudinous road, exists the classic royal monastery famous as Swastika or Yung - drung. On this trek there are several villages which stand among the richest in Ladakh tour package. This particular terrain is known as Sham valley or Apricot valley. It is one of the oldest in Ladakh, and belongs to the Kargyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
For that extra adrenaline rush one can enjoy thrilling and adventurous biking from Tsokar to Tsomoriri Lake. To top it up one could enjoy white water rafting along the Zanskar River right from Chilling to Nimo.
It is known as Baby trek. The name is due to its lower altitude and the passes and comparatively less walking hours. One will notice how a stream of chilly water has led to an oasis of life amidst barren wilderness. Through the sham valley and the ancient kingdom of Sham, we discover the main Ladakhi monasteries and the wonderful sites surrounding them: Shey, Thikse, Hemis, Spituk, Phyang, Lamayuru and Alchi are all accessible by road, and Temisgang, Ridzong and Likir line the trekking route. The paths are of moderate difficulty and it does not rise above 4500m. T
he track crosses numerous villages where the people have kept their Tibetan ways and customs. A camera is a must for this tour and one can take it as a Photography trip also and shoot the landscape as well as people. We also have the option of staying in a local house during this trek as it traverses through some houses; specially appointed for village Homestay.
The Ladakh trek involves a series of pass crossings and first day is the drive to Timsogam a small village and then the trek starts with ascending a slope which leads us to the pass crossing over the Rongthil la( 4,000m) and then another pass the Muptak la( 3,800m) is crossed and finally the large village of Hemis Shukpachan is reached. Next days walk is a level walk till the base of Tsermangchan la which is crossed after a gentle ascend at 4,600m and a further descend leads us to the village of Yangtang.
Next days walk is also an easy walk and after crossing Chagtse pass at 4,200m descend to the village of Likir which is connected to road and houses a large monastery. Visit the monastery and then walk to the village of Rafta. Once we cross the Mandang la pass (4,100m) we will reach Umla and from here its comparatively an easy trek to the village of Taroo, which is a big village just behind the village of Phyang which houses an important monastery in Ladakh tour. As a matter of fact the Phayang festival which happens to fall in July is equally famous. From here we take a final drive to Leh.
A 3 hour adrenaline packed rafting experience on the Zanskar for the thrill maniacs. It starts down right from the famous Hemis monastery. You would float alongside the villages of the Indus Valley (the cradle of civilization) i.e. Stakna, Shey, Thiksey, Choushot with Choglamsar as the finishing point.
Our move to include mountain biking holidays is an obvious step. This programme has now grown to include biking in the remote valleys of Lahaul, Ladakh, Kulu, Sikkim and the eastern Himalayas. The fully supported Leh - Manali bike ride is now an established classic, crossing three high passes, the highest being over 5600 mtrs, and with a total descent of over 10000 mtrs.
The route from Leh-Khardungla-Deskit-Hemis-Leh is known as valley of flowers. We spend an entire day in Leh, acclimatize and then move forward. In Leh every place is at walking distance. We visit the leh market, Shanti Stupa, Palace and hall of fame.
From here we move to Nubra valley that is 120 kms from Leh. From here we will proceed to Khardungla, the highest motorable pass in the world. There is a time to cross khardungla. Anytime between 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. is alright to cross this pass. It falls in the essential route that was used to transfer goods to Siachen.
Diskit is the on the way and is popular for Diskit monastery. Diskit gompa is the oldest in the world. It lies in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. In February, the monastery hosts Dosmoche, or the festival of scapegoat. Another beautiful monastery called the Hemis monastery is Tibetan in origin and belongs to drukpa lineage. It is situated 45 kms of Leh. It hosts the colorful hemis festival each year.
Journey back to Leh is filled with glimpses of colorful valleys and endless skies. The route is gorgeous and is open mainly during summers.
It all starts with beautiful Srinagar, and as you continue to make your way up north, you keep falling in love with nature. This Ladakh trip takes you through some fantastic locations and experiences, including the monasteries of Alchi and Lamayuru, the Magnetic Hill, Likir Monastery, Pangong Lake as well as the Nubra Valley.
While on this trip, there would never be a dull moment. Talk to the locals while you are exploring various destinations; capture beautiful moments and the beautiful hues of Himalayas; and just have an intimate experience with nature and spirituality. This Ladakh trip would leave you rejuvenated.
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Package 1: Half Day Old Delhi Tour (Heritage & Bazaar walk, Cycle Rickshaw ride, few hidden treasures, Street food and Complimentary traditional meal in Haveli)
Package 2: Full Day Old Delhi Tour (Heritage & Bazaar Walk, Cycle Rickshaw rides, visiting Dariba Kalan (the silver market), Kinari Bazaar (wedding market), Hindu / Sikh Temple, Spice Market, few hidden treasures, Street food, and Complimentary traditional meal in Haveli
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Delhi, is not only the capital of India but is one place
that has much to offer than just traditional sightseeing. Embark on this Old
Delhi rickshaw tour that takes you through hidden streets which enables you to
explore the long lost time.
Delight in this amazing Old Delhi rickshaw tour which will provide you glimpses of famous historic monuments and worship places. Enjoy the stunning architecture and immortal beauty of these famous masterpieces that are much more than just quaint wrecks. Glee in the awe-inspiring beauty of various palaces and mansions that still seem to be singing the tales of its royalty.
While in Old Delhi, there is no way you can escape from the charm of Chandni Chowk and Spice Market.
Relish on mouthwatering delicacies of the region, enthrall yourself while walking past these colorful streets where everything just speaks for itself.
Your ride – Rickshaws, have been specially designed for your safety & comfort, which allows you to have a comfortable ride in an otherwise chaotic and vibrant city.
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which is located in the proximity of Delhi and Noida.
Refresh yourself with this delightful stay at Awesome Farms and Land, Faridabad. Shed off all your office worries and get ready to indulge in amazing sessions of indoor and outdoor games available at the resort. Brace up and get your team ready for interesting games like badminton, volleyball, cricket and various other interesting games.
For people who are looking for some adventure dose can quench their thirst by involving in adventure activities like artificial rock climbing, river bridge, commando net, Burma bridge and various other thrilling adventures available right within the vicinity. Enthrall with friends and family in this pleasant stay at Awesome Farms and Land, Faridabad.
There are 4 game rooms:
1. The Hurt Locker - A Bomb Defuse Challenge. Play as a bomb squad and you have 60 minutes to find and defuse the ticking bomb or you witness a blast.
2. Lockout- A Prison Break Challenge. The teams are handcuffed, made to wear prisoners uniform and are put behind the bars. They must execute their escape plan within 60 minutes or face the brutal fate.
3. Cabin in the Woods –A Murder Mystery. You must enter an occult forest to uncover the secret behind the mysterious killings happening in the cursed woods and save the villagers or be the next victim
4. Abduction – The Final Hour. You are kidnapped and kept in an abandoned torture room and you get one last chance to escape!
Nested in the stunning Aravali Ranges, get ready for a perfect escapade that will provide you with an array of activities to indulge into with friends and family. Enthral in this eco-friendly property which is located in the proximity of Delhi and Noida.
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Restriction digest involves the cutting of DNA at specific recognition sequences by enzymes.
General Procedure
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Enzyme selection for BioBricks digest
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- For help with specific enzymes, see Restriction enzymes
- For buffer composition, see Restriction digest/Buffers
- If you are interested in cutting near the ends of the linear DNA fragment, note that some enzymes do not cut efficiently at the ends of linear DNA. So include extra bases to increase the efficiency of cutting. Many enzymes work with 4 bases supposedly but XhoI was found to require more than 4 bases (8 bases was used successfully). Thus, to be on the safe side, use 8 bases whenever possible. NEB has more information here. Read the information at NEB carefully ... they recommend adding 4 bases to the numbers listed in their table.
- Tom was once having some trouble with failed restriction digests. He called NEB and they recommended doing the digest in a larger volume. Therefore, the Knight lab typically does digests in either 50 μL or 100 μL volumes rather than the 20 μL volume that the Endy lab uses. If the sample needs to be concentrated, some method of DNA purification is used.

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eBay's Q4 results beat Street expectations
The stock rose 1 per cent to $53.43 in after-hours trading following the announcement.
Expectations were high ahead of the results because sales data from outside sources suggested strong sales growth from eBay's online marketplace and a solid increase in transactions processed by the company's PayPal payments business.
EBay's online marketplace, one of the largest in the world, has lagged behind the growth of e-commerce and Amazon.com for several years. But under Chief Executive John Donahoe, eBay has invested to improve the buying experience by upgrading search capabilities and prodding sellers to provide more services such as free shipping and easier returns.
The explosive growth of mobile shopping and popular mobile shopping applications have also attracted millions of new consumers to eBay's marketplace and PayPal in the past year.
"These are great numbers," said Bill Smead of Smead Capital Management, which owns eBay shares. "The marketplace business used to be a noose around their neck, but now it's a key destination for people wanting to buy new goods as well as existing goods."
Amazon shares edged up less than 1 per cent to $269.50 in after-hours trading, close to a record. The world's largest internet retailer is due to report fourth-quarter results on January 29.
eBay said fourth-quarter revenue jumped 18 per cent to $3.99 billion. Profit came in at $927 million, or 70 cents a share, in the period. That compares with profit of $789 million, or 60 cents a share, in the same quarter last year.
EBay was expected to earn 69 cents a share on revenue of $3.98 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
EBay forecast 2013 revenue of $16 billion to $16.5 billion and profit of $2.70 to $2.75 a share. Wall Street was calling for revenue of $16.3 billion and profit of $2.74 a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
"We feel great about 2012 and are carrying that momentum into 2013," said eBay Chief Financial Officer Bob Swan, during a conference call with analysts.
Still, he said PayPal profit margins will be flat in 2013, compared to 2012, while eBay marketplace margins will be in line with previous forecasts, as the company invests for future growth opportunities.
Taping mobile consumers
EBay's results were partly driven by rapid growth in mobile shoppers, many of whom bought on eBay.com and with PayPal for the first time.
For 2012 as a whole, more than 4.3 million new users came to eBay through mobile devices, CEO Donahoe said.
The company's online marketplace handled $13 billion in mobile transactions during the year, more than double the volume in 2011. PayPal processed almost $14 billion in mobile payments, more than triple the previous year.
EBay expects both businesses to handle more than $20 billion in mobile transactions each in 2013, the CEO said.
Mobile consumers shop more frequently than personal computer users because they have their smartphones and tablets with them a lot more of the time, Donahoe explained.
International drive
EBay's mobile business is also a good way to expand into new countries, the CEO added, citing new mobile applications designed for Brazil and Russia.
In so-called BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - as well as emerging markets, many consumers will access the web for the first time using a mobile device, Donahoe said.
"In the BRIC and emerging markets, our new user growth is very significant," the CEO added. "Our 2013 and '14 plans really are stepping on the gas of leveraging our global platforms in those BRIC and emerging markets for new users... We think it's a huge opportunity."
EBay is the largest e-commerce player in Russia and most of the buying and selling happens on the company's English-language sites. The company is planning a new Russian-language website this year, Donahoe said.
Cross-border commerce is about 20 percent of eBay's business now, even though the company has not done much to facilitate such activity, the CEO added.
EBay is trying to increase cross-border commerce by making it easier for sellers to ship products internationally, Donahoe said.


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NEW YORK -- The first two days of the 2012 NFL Draft weren't kind to the state of Florida.
Traditionally a college football mecca, the Sunshine State was shut out of the first round for the first time since 1980. The drought continued until early in Friday's proceedings, when Central Florida cornerback Josh Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the third pick in the third round, No. 66 overall.
Especially dire was the reality facing the state's three big dogs: Miami, Florida and Florida State.
The first pick from those schools didn't come until the third round, when the Miami Dolphins selected Hurricanes defensive end Olivier Vernon with the 72nd overall pick. Another Hurricanes player, linebacker Sean Spence, went to Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 86. Hurricanes running back Lamar Miller was selected by the Dolphins with the second pick of the fourth round (97th overall) on Saturday.
Florida and Florida State were non-existent. The Tampa Bay Times reported the Gators were shut out of the first three rounds for the first time since 1993. FSU hadn't been absent from the first three rounds since 1987.
Last year, the state had six picks in the first two rounds. In 2010, there were 10.


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01-05-2012, 10:21 PM #1Veteran Poster
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Stealers cap situation for 2012 a complete disaster
So I posted this in the other thread on the main board, but decided it needed it's own here. Looking like time for a purge up in the Burgh!! And a purge would be putting it kindly looking over these numbers. They were counting on the cap going up $5-8 million and even then would have had to make some big cuts, but it staying roughly the same is worst case scenario for them and a lot of teams in their position.
According to Charley Casserly, on Sunday's CBS pre-game show, the NFL sent a Grinch like message to all NFL teams last week, that the 2012 salary cap will not increase, or at best only increase very, very slightly. He adds that around 1/4 of all NFL players will be UFA's (Un-Restricted Free Agents) in 2012. This will make for a buyers market for teams that have cap room, driving down players prices, because of less money to go around. Many players may be forced to settle for low price, 1 years contracts, and hope to try again in 2013, when the new TV money kicks in.
The cap was $120.5 million for 2011.
Read all about it here, it is very long but a FANTASTIC way to warm your heart on this cold January night.
It was supposed to be a 5 part series, but I am guessing that after part 3 the writer went into a deep depression that he never came out of. He probably realized after crunching the numbers as he went along how screwed the Steelers are, despite his proclamations stating otherwise in parts 1 and 2.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Pittsburgh fans should be rooting for anything that increases overall league revenue, which would then raise team caps. Per Whetstone on Steel City Insider, the Steelers have "39 players under contract for 2012, at a total cap cost (including dead money) of about $141.4 million." NFL teams must be in compliance with the new salary cap figure by the start of each new league season, which is generally on March 1st each year, and then have their collective 2012 salaries remain under the cap through the end of the season.
However, assuming that all eight players above are tendered at some level (a strong probability) and that none sign extensions before those tenders that could lower their 2012 cap figures slightly (with the exception of Wallace), the addition of tendering contract offers to those eight players (even before they are signed) will add roughly $11 million to the Steelers' 2012 salary cap. Moreover, that figure does not include any additional money applied to the 2012 cap that might be needed to lock up Wallace long-term.
At that point, the Steelers would have 46 players under 2012 contract from their current 2011 active roster or injured-reserve list (assuming no other current team members are released or pending unrestricted free agents are extended), accounting for around $152.5, a figure which includes the little dead money on the Steelers' 2012 payroll. Add in one hypothetical player with one accrued NFL season signed to a futures contract ($465K) and four more at the league minimum and the Steelers would add slightly more than $2 million to their cap figure, which would project to be around $154.5 million for their top 51 players.
Yeah you read that right, the Steelers will have 51 players under contract, costing roughly $155 MILLION!!!
Good luck cutting $35 million of salary cap yinzers to get under!!! With ZERO left to upgrade the team or sign draft picks. Better make that about $40 million you need to shed.
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01-05-2012, 10:58 PM #2Veteran Poster
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Found part 4 of that series, can't find 5 yet.
This Is Not Going to Be Easy
First, get three faulty notions out of your head, because (A) the Steelers' 2012 cap problems will not work itself out like years past; (B) the team cannot just simply cut some aging players signed through 2012 to get under the cap; and (C) even though it would go against their philosophy and would be naïve with their still solid veteran core of players, the Steelers could not theoretically sacrifice the 2012 season just to clear cap space for future years.
The Steelers' salary-cap dilemmas for 2012 are too challenging and complex for any of those solutions due to guaranteed money already counting against their cap. Instead, the Steelers will almost certainly have to restructure and add years to the contract of Roethlisberger to get under the 2012 salary cap, which will be discussed in detail letter.
Another flaw in the writers numbers is what Mike Wallace will get in the form of an extension, which is almost a requirement to help their cap situation. Santonio Holmes just got $24 million guaranteed, and this writer thinks a superior, clean Wallace is only going to get $18 million??? NOT HAPPENING! Especially with Wallace and his agent knowing how dire the cap situation is.
But anyway, here is what moves the writer thinks they will have to make.
1. They sign Legursky (swing Olineman) and Mundy to long-term extensions.(Mundy is a decent dimeback and serviceable No. 3 safety in Pittsburgh's scheme, who could also provide a bridge or back-up plan as the Steelers hope to eventually transition from Ryan Clark)
2. Cut McFadden (save 2.5)
3. Cut Aaron Smith (save 2.1)
4. Cut Arnez Battle (save 1.0)
5. Cut Will Allen (save 1.3)
6. Cut Hampton (save 5.9)
7. Cut Farrior (save 2.8)
8. Cut Foote (save 3.0)
9. Cut Jonathan Scott (save 2.2)
10. Cut Ward (save 4.0)
11. Cut Kemoautu (save 3.6)
Now with cutting all those players they don't just get savings, but they also would have roughly $10 million in dead money for 2013.
Oh and after all that, if the cap stays at $121 million they are STILL over by about $13 million. Not including all the EFA's, RFA's and draft picks.
After that, just about every single player with a long term deal will have to restructure. ALL of them. And they still aren't even close to getting under the $121 million.
Bottom line....the team will have to be gutted and there is no way around it. again the writer here is assuming all things break in their favor, every guy will restructure or sign team friendly deals, and the cap goes up to $128 million.
Others that haven't been mentioned like Clark are going to have to be sacrificed as well, and if you thought the Oline got Jen killed this year just wait until next year.
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You just know the Ronney's will find some kind of loophole to get out of this mess. This is something we need to watch closely during the off season. This could end up being the Steelers' Ravens 2002 Great Salary Cap Purge.Follow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Dade_view
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Last year they were over the salary cap a week before the deadline but they resolved it fairly easily
Looks like they solved nothing, just kicked it down the road
Keisel will be thirty four coming into next season
His contract isn't exceptionally high but maybe another player on that list
On August 31, 2009, the Steelers signed Keisel to a new five-year contract worth $18.885 million and includes a $5 million signing bonus.
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With the huge turnover they're likely to experience, the AFC North should be ours for the taking for the next 3-4 years.Follow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Dade_view
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Have we not learned by now to never underestimate the Steelers?
Whether it's injuries or being in cap jail they will find a way to persevere and contend. Watch.
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They have never had to do something like they are going to have to do to get under the cap. Ever. It was already going to be bad if the cap went to $130 million, but they could have managed. In the low 120's which is what is projected they are screwed. They could very well field the youngest team in the NFL next year, with a bunch of low cost fill ins just to get under the cap playing key roles.
I mean they only have 7 draft picks, so it isn't like they can cut 12-14 and just replace them like that. And they won't have the money to sign anything but scrubs to fill the roster, while cutting starters/near starters.
In the article it described next month as "Bloody February", and that is coming from a complete homer. You have to realize when even the Steeler fans start talking like they are now, it is going to be bad. They never, ever talk like that about them. Remember they are God's gift to football and do no wrong.
Just wait until they get bounced from the playoffs and see where the conversation goes within a day or so. Right now they are still in it, and they haven't been paying attention to all the details and just how bad it is.
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They don't lose that much cutting all the guys you listed, though, as you said, that doesn't even do the trick and also hamstrings them a chunk for 2013. But in terms of those players, they are all very replaceable. In fact, younger guys would be upgrades on a lot of the older dead weight listed.
But it is nice to know they are hurting. Hopefully Wallace plays hard ball with them to further their misery.
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Ozzie has been consistently bringing in young starters over recent years
I know the talking heads in the media call the Ravens old but they look at Lewis and Reed as if they are the only players on the team. Fans know we've lots of young talent on the team
The Steelers draft well in fairness but looks like it's going to be one big purge instead of a gradual replacement. Bloody February is right
They'll be playing with scrubs like the New England secondary lol
On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which included a $555,000 signing bonus.
Going to take some serious coin to lock up Wallace. And he deserves a payday, he is an excellent young receiver
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Today's leading-edge technology is headed straight for tomorrow's junk pile, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Everyone loves the latest and greatest.
Sometimes, though, something truly revolutionary cuts through the clutter and fundamentally changes the game. And with that in mind, Wired is looking back over 12 decades to highlight the 12 most innovative people, places and things of their day. From the first transatlantic radio transmissions to cellphones, from vacuum tubes to microprocessors, we'll run down the most important advancements in technology, science, sports and more.
This week's installment takes us back to 1971-1980, when lasers were weaponized, the Pentagon Papers were leaked and videogames were born.
We don't expect you to agree with all of our picks, or even some of them. That's fine. Tell us what you think we've missed and we'll publish your list later.
1977: The Apple II (Gadgets)
The Apple II was one of the first personal computers to catch on with the public, which made it a forerunner in the PC revolution that led us to our current tech-gorged way of life. The almond-colored computer was introduced on April 16, 1977, by a then little-known startup called Apple Computer Inc. at the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco.
Sales didn't begin until June 10, 1977, but once they did, they took off. The Apple II was a hit and, as a result, the world was introduced to Apple co-founders Steve Jobs (then Apple CEO) and Steve Wozniak (who was the lead designer of the Apple II). Still, from this 8-bit computer, no one foresaw an age of iPods, and later iPhones and iPads from the two young entrepreneurs.
In 1977, the Apple II started at a price of $1,298 and shipped with a 1MHz processor and 4KB of RAM, though there was an upgrade to 48KB of RAM that pushed the price to $2,700. Early on, home TVs were used as computer monitors and the device could only display capital letters. One of the Apple II's killer apps -- back then known more commonly as a program -- was VisiCalc's spreadsheet software, which helped the machine catch on with both schools and small businesses. Production of the Apple II line didn't officially end until 1993, though it was largely overshadowed by the Macintosh line of computers, which was introduced in 1984.
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1975: Weapons-Grade Lasers (War)
The early 1960s might have seen the advent of the laser but it was in the 1970s that the military took those concentrated light beams and developed them further. They packed them with more punch and developed blaster mechanisms to bring about killer laser weapons.
The simplistic lasers of the 1960s used energy from a flash lamp to excite atoms. When these energized atoms came into contact with photons (the elementary particles of light) the result was that more and more photons were produced – and that's what a laser is, a concentrated beam of photons.
In 1973 the Department of Defense had the idea of manufacturing lasers with a more powerful energy source than the humble flash lamp. They wanted to create a weapons-grade laser.
That's why they partnered up with TRW Inc., a former giant in the defense contractor world. They decided to use energy released from a chemical reaction between hydrogen and fluoride to excite atoms and produce the photons. It worked; they created the world's first high-energy laser. At 100 kilowatts it was 100 times more powerful than the earlier lasers.
A couple of years later the U.S. Navy took the understanding gained from TRW's work and tinkered with it to build a laser weapon. In 1975 they successfully managed to amplify the laser up to 250 kilowatts. Three years later in 1978 they used the laser to shoot down a missile in mid flight for the first time.
Chemical lasers have been in constant development over the last 30 years, which makes them the most established laser weapon technology – but they're not without their caveats. You need a ready supply of chemicals on hand and the machinery also tends to be bulky. Both create practical problems if you're trying to put a laser weapon onboard a ship. An electrical laser is a much better fit with the Navy's infrastructure.
The "Navy Laser Weapon System" (NLWS) is one of the most recent successes in the laser weapons world, which is powered by electricity, and in 2009 it managed to track, engage and destroy five aerial drones.
The next big thing will be a laser cannon, if you can believe the Navy. For years they've persistently promised that what sounds like a Star Wars-esque weapon is within the near future's reach. That's why the military is now pursuing laser weapons like the NLWS because they make the possibility of a laser cannon more likely. They address the issue of practical power and they concentrate light through a solid medium such as crystal – and these solid-state lasers are much easier to scale down to a realistic size.
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1971: The Pentagon Papers (Security)
Perhaps one of the biggest threats to speech in the United States is a concept known as prior restraint – where information or speech is censored prior to publication. On June 30, 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court said President Richard M. Nixon did not have executive authority to prevent The New York Times from publishing the classified Pentagon Papers. It was the first time the government exercised prior restraint against a major newspaper since the Abraham Lincoln administration.
In short, the Supreme Court said the First Amendment superseded the chief executive's desire to keep classified information secret. The Supreme Court lifted a restraining order and the newspaper published the Pentagon Papers. The papers, leaked to the newspaper by a U.S. military analyst Daniel Ellsberg, was a classified review of the United States' involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967.
Photo: Anti war activist Daniel Ellsberg (left) speaking with his lawyer Leonard Boudin while on trial for leaking the Pentagon Papers to the press. Credit: Julian Wasser/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images
1972: Title IX (Sports)
You cannot overstate the importance of Title IX and the impact it had on sports.
Simply put, the 1972 Title IX Education Amendment barred discrimination on the basis of gender by schools that receive federal money. The goal was to provide women with greater opportunities in higher education, but the law's greatest legacy may be the sweeping impact it had on sports.
The words "sports" and "athletics" appear nowhere in the law, which states, "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Yet Title IX leveled the playing field, if you'll pardon the pun, by requiring colleges to offer athletic scholarships and funding in proportion to their gender balance.
This fundamentally changed sports by exponentially expanding athletic opportunities for women. Even now people argue the nuances of Title IX's impact, and critics say it has, among other things, led to the dismantling of some men's athletic programs. But the law unquestionably created unprecedented opportunities for girls and women, paving the way for the likes of Lisa Leslie, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Mia Hamm. Before Title IX was signed on June 23, 1972, some 310,000 girls and women were playing high school and college sports. Today there are more than 3.3 million.
During the 1972 Olympics, the last before Title IX, American women won 19 medals. This year, on the 40th anniversary of Title IX, women thoroughly dominated the 2012 Summer Games and athletes like Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, Serena Williams and Hope Solo are among the finest athletes of their era.
Photo: The United States' Mia Hamm (9) dribbles past Germany's Sandra Minnert during the first half of a Women's World Cup quarterfinal match at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, in this July 1, 1999 file photo. Credit: Khue Bui/AP.
1970s: Rise of the Printers (Design)
The 1970s saw the rise of the computer printer, the importance of which is only now, after nearly 50 years, beginning to erode. Though laser, dot matrix, and inkjet printers weren't all invented in the '70s, they all reached viability in that decade, allowing users to easily create a physical representation of something digital.
The dot-matrix printer, an impact-driven system that used tiny dots to make up full letters, was introduced by several companies in 1970. Although Xerox PARC had a laser printer in 1969, the first commercially available version arrived from IBM in 1976. Like the laser printer, the inkjet wasn't exactly new, but in 1976 IBM developed a continuous-jet version with greater control that used less ink.
These machines, which continued to grow in resolution and color capability, turned digital creations into physical output that graphic designers could then print out, rearrange, cut, move around, and most importantly, lay out.
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1974: The Altair (Computers)
Between 1971 and 1980, Ray Tomilson sowed the seeds of modern e-mail with the APRAnet's "SNDMSG" command. Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf sowed the seeds of the modern internet with TCP/IP. And Dennis Richtie and Ken Thompson sowed the seeds for so many other things with UNIX and C programming language.
But if you twist our arm and force us to pick one seminal computing moment from the '70s, it has to be the arrival of the Altair, one of the first personal computers. The Altair 8800 kits started shipping in December 1974, and then, a month later, the machine appeared on the cover of Popular Electronics. It introduced a new breed of computer to homes across the country, but it also inspired a generation of computer pioneers. In April 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded a new company just build a programming language for the Altair. They called it Microsoft.
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1970s: Atari (Games)
Contrary to popular belief, Pong was not the first arcade game and the Video Computer System was not the first home gaming machine, but they were the products that took games from an odd curiosity enjoyed by engineers to a pop-culture phenomemon.
There was no videogame industry at the dawn of the 1970s, and by the decade's close the videogame business was generating billions of dollars in revenue. And Atari got the lion's share. Founder Nolan Bushnell was a carnival barker and computer nerd who believed that the customers on the midway he worked would drop a quarter into a computer game if such a thing were to exist.
He eventually brought Pong to the home, but the real winner was the VCS, which allowed users to buy new cartridges: Home Pong was a throwaway toy, but the Atari VCS was a vital component of the living room. Atari was the first test run for the videogame business, showing later innovators what to do -- and what to avoid; Atari collapsed at the beginning of the 80s.
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1970s: Modern Sci-Fi Extraterrestrials (Entertainment)
After decades of sci-fi films filled with chintzy flying saucers, clanking space robots and cheesy aliens, the 1970s hit our imaginations hard with extraterrestrials that expanded our notion of what life on other planets might look like, at least from a pop culture perspective.
In 1977, Star Wars' chaotic cantina scene offered a peek at the multitude of interstellar races in George Lucas' universe, but Han Solo's trusty sidekick Chewbacca finally gave us an alien we could believe in. Towering above humans, covered in brown hair and speaking only in a growling form of speech halfway between dog and bear, Chewie put a new, noble face on human-alien interaction.
Later that year and closer to home, Steven Spielberg blew audiences' minds with Close Encounters of the Third Kind, in which the aliens came to Earth in the most exotic spaceship ever seen. These interstellar travelers — exhibiting the bulbous heads and thin limbs of aliens known as Greys in UFO circles — came in peace (and communicated with a memorable, five-note musical motif). Nothing to fear here, aside from a government cover-up, maybe a little psychic damage and the possibility of being sucked up into the stars.
But the decade ended on a far darker note: Ridley Scott's Alien, with its horrifying H.R. Giger-inspired killing machines known as Xenomorphs, took the malevolent extraterrestrial popularized in '50s B-movies to a terrifying new extreme.
Image: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1970s: Anti-Lock Braking System (Vehicles)
The invention and widespread implementation of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) certainly isn't the sexiest of automotive innovations, but it was the catalyst for dozens of driver-safety systems that save lives today and will drive our cars tomorrow.
The principle behind ABS is pretty simple: The brake at each wheel is individually actuated to prevent the tire from locking up and the driver losing control. In a vehicle without ABS, if you mash the brake pedal into the carpet, all four wheels lock and you're skidding without any directional control. Rather than have four brake pedals (and the need for new appendages), you've got computers doing the work for you, allowing you to slow down and stop more quickly, while maintaining steering control.
ABS was originally fitted to aircraft in the late 1920s, but its automotive application didn't come to fruition until the 1970s when General Motors, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and other automakers began adopting the technology on their higher-end models. That tech eventually filtered down to bargain-basement rides and is now mandatory on all new vehicles sold in the U.S.
The system was a turning point in automotive safety measures and, joined with traction control, radar-assisted cruise control, stereo cameras and a range of other safety-focused technologies, these disparate bits of advanced controls will form the basis for autonomous cars.
Image: Daimler
1970s: Color Fine-Art Photography (Photography)
Though the first CCD sensors started development in the '70s and pornography from the decade blazed a permanent aesthetic brand on society's retina, the main pivotal shift in photography came from photographers like Stephen Shore and William Eggleston (above). They pioneered many of the trends that came to be standard in fine-art color photography.
Shore in particular was one of the first photographers to use color images to portray the banal in a way that was considered beautiful. The book American Surfaces, which he shot when he was in his mid-20s, strung these trivial and somewhat bland pictures together into an artistic narrative. The book documented '70s America in a way no one else had done.
It was a vibe that many seminal photographers were starting to feel. With Nan Goldin's series on the subcultures of New York City, Eggleston's stunning photographs of the benign and the galvanizing early self-portraits of Cindy Sherman, color art photography was on its way to becoming a legitimate artistic medium.
Photos became collectable art and numerous artists started to use photography as a medium. The MOMA and other major museums started to hold regular photography exhibits. Even Helen Levitt and Garry Winogrand were experimenting with color in the '70s, although we would not see this work until years later.
Photo: William Eggleston
1975: Fractals (Science)
How long is England's coastline? A seemingly innocuous question with a pretty profound answer: It depends on how big your ruler is. If you measure the length of the coast in 1-mile increments, you get one answer. But a 10-foot ruler would be able to wrap around more curves, and a 1-inch ruler even more. As you go to finer and finer scales, the coastline's length grows and grows.
Such thoughts were on the mind of mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot during the 20th century. In 1975, Mandelbrot coined the term "fractal" to describe systems that appear self-similar at different scales, often containing a complex pattern repeating itself. Such mathematical objects are very common in nature. A single peak often resembles the mountain it is part of, in the same way that each branch of a tree is like a miniature version of the tree entire. A bay or inlet can also contain the entire complexity of a coastline, which has a fractal dimension winding between one-dimensional and two.
Fractal comes from the Latin word fractus, meaning broken or fractured, but are often considered a fundamental feature of the universe. They can be found in snowflake patterns, Romanesco broccoli, and blood vessel branching. Fractals play an important role in the mathematics of chaos theory and often make beautiful appearances in modern art. The realistic computer graphics underlying most movie and TV special effects would be impossible without our fractal knowledge.
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1974: Nixon's Nuclear-Powered Baby (Business)
Nothing says the '70s like the Shah of Iran, his Shah uniform dripping in gold brocade and medals, beneath the line, "Guess Who's Building Nuclear Power Plants." The image and phrase (not asked as a question apparently since the punch line is staring you in the face) were embedded in an ad bankrolled by five New England power companies hoping to convince Americans to go nuclear. The tagline? "Nuclear Energy. Today's Answer."
Nuclear energy was the answer for a time in the 1970s. Utilities across the United States were anticipating a third consecutive decade of massive growth in electricity demand, and pointed to power generated from atoms as the solution. That belief was practically enshrined as gospel when in 1973 the Arab oil embargo tripled the price of petroleum.
Then-president Richard Nixon, in what would be the last sputtering of his administration, in 1974 offered the nation "Project Independence," which called for nuclear energy to be the prime source of power in the United States by the end of the century, with hundreds of nuclear reactors built and brought online. "We will break the back of the energy crisis; we will lay the foundation for our future capacity to meet America's energy needs from America's own resources," Nixon said when introducing his nuclear-powered baby.
Like most of Nixon's plans in those days, it didn't come to pass, at least not in the United States. France did go nuclear, and still generates the vast majority of its power from nuclear reactors. Japan went on a reactor construction spree too, and only with the recent Fukushima meltdown has it rethought its nuclear ambitions.
In the United States, time and construction costs ballooned through the mid- and late 1970s, and by the time the Three Mile Island disaster occurred in 1979 sentiment had turned against nuclear power. From hero to horror in less than a decade.
Still there are those who still believe nuclear has a place in the United States energy portfolio. In February of this year, for the first time since 1979, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved licenses to build two new nuclear reactors at the Vogt nuclear power plant about 170 miles east of Atlanta.
Photo: A Pennsylvania state police officer and plant security guards stand outside the closed front gate to the Metropolitan Edison nuclear power plant on Three Mile Island near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1979 after the plant was shut down following a partial meltdown. Credit: Paul Vathis/AP.
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Six middle school students in Richmond face felony charges after a school bus driver was assaulted.
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Frank "Porky" Overton, 28, of Big Spring, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in Big Spring. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Myers & Smith Chapel with the Rev. Derek Looney, pastor of Spring Creek Fellowship, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Memorial Park.Frank was born Feb. 5, 1984, in Big Spring, Texas to Hassona and Donald Max Overton. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring. He was a driller for Robinson Drilling at the time of his death.He is survived by his "Old Lady," Catisha Cook of Big Spring; two step-children, Branne' Cook and Jeremy Minter, both of Big Spring; his baby girl, Stormy; his mother, Hassona Overton of Big Spring; six brothers, James Overton of Lubbock, and Jerry Overton, Tim Overton, Shawn Overton, John Overton and Jason Berger, all of Big Spring; three sisters, Shawna Overton, Danelle Overton and Jamela Overton, all of Big Spring; several aunts, uncles and cousins and 13 nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Overton; one nephew, Sergio Gonzalez, Jr.; and his grandparents, Smokey and Margaret Rigdon.Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.comPaid obituary


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Damage estimated at between $300,000 and $400,000
CARLTON — A two-alarm fire Sunday night caused between $300,000 and $400,000 damage to one of two Scott Paul Wines structures located at 128 S. Pine St.
The Carlton Fire District received a fire alarm activation call from the business about 10:30 p.m., district spokesperson Darci Ancalade said. The first responding crew found heavy fire in the winery's fermentation room.
A second alarm was sounded which brought additional equipment and personnel from Dayton, McMinnville and Yamhill, according to Fire Chief Terry Lucich.
"It's a big building, right downtown," he said, regarding the need for a larger response. "We needed a ladder truck to get on the roof and some other specialized equipment."
About 30 firefighters were on scene, and one sustained a minor injury, according to Ancalade
The Yamhill County Fire Investigation Team has taken over the job of determining a cause. Arson has been ruled out. There was no sprinkler system in the building.
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Boy Scouts appeals release of its files
The Boy Scouts of America is appealing a San Antonio judge's order instructing the group to release more than 20 years of confidential files it uses to keep pedophile suspects from becoming troop leaders or volunteers.
In an order in August, State District Judge Martha Tanner ordered the files released by Friday, which would have given the public a glimpse at hundreds of pages of internal BSA documents from the mid-1980s through 2011.
But earlier this week, the BSA instead filed in the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio a request for an expedited stay of Tanner's order.
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It argued that the BSA shouldn't have to release the files, because keeping them confidential would encourage victims to come forward.
The court granted the stay Thursday and requested the plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit respond by Dec. 7.
"They do not want to release anything is the bottom line," said San Antonio attorney Pat Maloney Jr., who's representing a former Boy Scout who sued the organization over molestation at the hands of a scoutmaster.
The Irving-based BSA last month lost a similar battle in the courts in Oregon, and thousands of pages of Ineligible Volunteer files, also known as "perversion files," from 1965 through 1985 were released and made headlines across the country.
Some of the files named former volunteers or troop leaders in Bexar County and throughout Texas.
The released files contain unsubstantiated allegations and names of people who reported wrongdoing, names of juveniles who alleged sexual assaults, and the names of accused men who were never charged.
"While the BSA has always cooperated fully with law enforcement, today the organization requires our members to report even suspicion of abuse directly to local law enforcement," BSA spokesman Deron Smith said in a statement. "We maintain our Ineligible Volunteer Files solely to help our organization remove and keep out individuals deemed to be unfit leaders. The files also help us to protect youth and are one component of our broader Youth Protection program.
"The BSA believes confidentiality of the Files helps to encourage prompt reporting of abuse."
Maloney and his co-counsel with an Oregon law firm seek the files to use as evidence in the lawsuit alleging scoutmaster James Hiatt sexually abused a 12-year-old boy in 2004 and 2005.
Hiatt was once a scoutmaster with Troop 41 in San Antonio, and was convicted in a 2008 criminal case of sexually abusing the boy. Hiatt was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
The suit alleges Hiatt used his authority and position of trust to force the boy to engage in sexual acts.
The suit also accuses the Boy Scouts of knowing that pedophiles wanted jobs and volunteer positions within their organization.
And, the suit alleges, because BSA executives didn't warn parents about the dangers of abuse, the Boy Scouts of America and the Alamo Scouts are at fault.
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Court reaffirms right to engage in political activity
A recent court ruling reaffirms the rights of educators to engage in political activity in the workplace during non-duty time — but stipulates that they are not guaranteed the right to use school mailboxes to urge the support or defeat of a candidate for public office.
Supreme Court ruling The California Supreme Court ruled against the San Leandro Teachers Association (SLTA) in June, upholding the district's right to bar literature from school mailboxes containing recommendations for or against candidates for public office.
The ruling does not apply to literature that merely "encourages" members to become involved in upcoming elections and informs them how to do so. Also, unions may use school mailboxes to distribute literature urging members to engage in political action besides casting a ballot, such as contacting legislators about pending legislation. For example, a newsletter or flier that says "Write to your congressman about No Child Left Behind reauthorization" would be permitted because it is not related to any specific election campaign.
The decision stems from an incident in 2004 when SLTA members put newsletters in member mailboxes urging them to support association-backed school board candidates in an upcoming election. The San Leandro Unified School District told the union that state law barred use of district mailboxes for such usage. SLTA filed a complaint to the Public Employment Relations Board, which was dismissed, so SLTA sued in Alameda County Superior Court, where a judge ruled for the union in 2006. This decision was overturned by the Court of Appeals before going to the state's high court.
Districts not compelled The Supreme Court ruling says that districts are not "compelled" to exclude candidate endorsements from school mailboxes. However, if a district chooses to exclude such endorsements from school mailboxes, the court believes that it constitutes a "reasonable regulation" based on Education Code section 7054 (a), which prohibits the use of a school district's "funds, services, supplies, or equipment" for urging the support or defeat of political candidates.
While the ruling upholds the right of a district to exclude political endorsements from mailboxes, it did not rule that districts must do so.
Under the ruling, the district may refuse unions the right to place political candidate campaign literature in school mailboxes — as long as the district does not allow any other group or individual to leave such candidate endorsement literature in school mailboxes. If, however, a district allows anyone to distribute a candidate endorsement in school mailboxes, it must allow everyone else the same right.
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MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – The fourth-ranked Florida volleyball team hits the road for the final time in non-conference action, heading to Milwaukee for the Marquette Invitational. The Gators face Marquette Golden Eagles at 8 p.m. Friday before taking on Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Last Time Out: The Gators swept in-state rival Florida State, 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-23), Tuesday night. The Seminoles, ranked 17th in the latest AVCA poll, had no answer for senior middle blocker Chloe Mann and sophomore outside hitter Živa Recek, who both tallied 12 kills on the night. Freshman right-side hitter Alex Holston turned in six kills on .462 hitting to go along with four blocks, while sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi stuffed a career-high seven blocks.
Golden Eagle to Watch: Autumn Bailey is averaging 4.13 kills per set for Marquette and has taken over 100 swings more than any of her teammates. She's also second on the team in digs (84) and leads the team in points (139.5).
Panther to Watch: Rachel Neuberger has played in all 39 sets for the Panthers, tallying 114 kills and hitting .340. She's getting most of the work done defensively for Milwaukee as well, stuffing .87 blocks/set.
All-Time: The Gators lead the all-time series against the Golden Eagles, sweeping Marquette in both meetings. The last matchup between Florida and Marquette came in 2006 with the Gators winning 3-0. Florida and Milwaukee will be competing against each other for the first time in program history.
Mary's Minute: "We play Marquette, a team whose only losses have come to ranked teams," said Florida coach Mary Wise. "They play very well at home and are so well-coached. They're an NCAA Tournament team and it should be a great matchup for us. We have a quick turnaround and play Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a team we don't know a lot about. It's a great learning opportunity for us to get that Friday-Saturday turnaround, just like what you're asked to do in the NCAA Tournament. In NCAAs, if you win on Friday, you have to turn around and play a team you're not familiar with, you've never seen and your team has to rise to the challenge. Hopefully we'll be a better team after the three matches this week and be ready as we head into conference play."
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At Florida: 695-81
All-Time: 776-144
Records: Florida: 9-1, Marquette: 5-3, Wisconsin-Milwaukee: 4-6
NCAA Numbers: Senior Chloe Mann is second in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.493), while the Gators are third in the nation with a .331 offensive clip. Senior setter Taylor Brauneis is 12th in assists (11.59/set) and 15th in aces (.56/set).
Defense Doing Work: The Florida defense had one of its best weekends of the year at the Active Ankle Challenge, as libero Taylor Unroe averaged 4.70 digs/set over the weekend. Sophomore Nikki O'Rourke made the most of her minutes, averaging 2.60 digs/set in just three rotations. Junior Holly Pole was right behind her, turning in a 2.50 dig/set average over the weekend. The Gators had five players in double-digit digs against Stanford, the first time since Florida's five-set defeat to Tennessee last season (November 4, 2012). UF has a .968 reception percentage, their second-highest in the last five seasons.
Not On Our Watch: Florida has forced six of its 10 opponents to operate at under .200 hitting efficiency. The Gators held the Hoyas to -.090 offensive clip last Friday, the second time this season a Florida opponent hit negative. Iona nearly hit negative against Florida on Saturday, tallying an .087 hitting percentage.
On The Horizon: Florida starts SEC play in the Magnolia State against Mississippi State (Fri., Sept. 27 – 8 p.m. ET) and Ole Miss (Sun., Sept. 29 – 2:30 p.m. ET). After the Gators' participation in the Marquette Invitational, Florida will not see a non-conference opponent until the postseason.


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F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011
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Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011, a report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Twelve states now have obesity rates above 30 percent. Four years ago, only one state was above 30 percent.
The obesity epidemic continues to be most dramatic in the South, which includes nine of the 10 states with the highest adult obesity rates. States in the Northeast and West tend to have lower rates. Mississippi maintained the highest adult obesity rate for the seventh year in a row, and Colorado has the lowest obesity rate and is the only state with a rate under 20 percent.
This year, for the first time, the report examined how the obesity epidemic has grown over the past two decades. Twenty years ago, no state had an obesity rate above 15 percent. Today, more than two out of three states, 38 total, have obesity rates over 25 percent, and just one has a rate lower than 20 percent. Since 1995, when data was available for every state, obesity rates have doubled in seven states and increased by at least 90 percent in 10 others. Obesity rates have grown fastest in Oklahoma, Alabama, and Tennessee, and slowest in Washington, D.C., Colorado, and Connecticut.
"Today, the state with the lowest obesity rate would have had the highest rate in 1995," said Jeff Levi, Ph.D., executive director of TFAH. "There was a clear tipping point in our national weight gain over the last twenty years, and we can't afford to ignore the impact obesity has on our health and corresponding health care spending."
Obesity has long been associated with other severe health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure. New data in the report show how rates of both also have risen dramatically over the last two decades. Since 1995, diabetes rates have doubled in eight states. Then, only four states had diabetes rates above 6 percent. Now, 43 states have diabetes rates over 7 percent, and 32 have rates above 8 percent. Twenty years ago, 37 states had hypertension rates over 20 percent. Now, every state is over 20 percent, with nine over 30 percent.
Racial and ethnic minority adults, and those with less education or who make less money, continue to have the highest overall obesity rates:
- Adult obesity rates for Blacks topped 40 percent in 15 states, 35 percent in 35 states, and 30 percent in 42 states and D.C.
- Rates of adult obesity among Latinos were above 35 percent in four states (Mississippi, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Texas) and at least 30 percent in 23 states.
- Meanwhile, rates of adult obesity for Whites topped 30 percent in just four states (Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia) and no state had a rate higher than 32.1 percent.
- Nearly 33 percent of adults who did not graduate high school are obese, compared with 21.5 percent of those who graduated from college or technical college.
More than 33 percent of adults who earn less than $15,000 per year were obese, compared with 24.6 percent of those who earn at least $50,000 per year.
"The information in this report should spur us all - individuals and policymakers alike - to redouble our efforts to reverse this debilitating and costly epidemic," said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A, RWJF president and CEO. "Changing policies is an important way to provide children and families with vital resources and opportunities to make healthier choices easier in their day-to-day lives."
This year's report also includes a series of recommendations from TFAH and RWJF on how policymakers and the food and beverage industry can help reverse the obesity epidemic.
The recommendations for policymakers include:
- Protect the Prevention and Public Health Fund: TFAH and RWJF recommend that the fund not be cut, that a significant portion be used for obesity prevention, and that it not be used to offset or justify cuts to other Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs.
- Implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: TFAH and RWJF recommend that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a final rule as swiftly as possible regarding school meal regulations and issue strong standards for so-called "competitive" food and beverages - those sold outside of school meal programs, through à la carte lines, vending machines and school stores.
- Implementing the National Physical Activity Plan: TFAH and RWJF recommend full implementation of the policies, programs, and initiatives outlined in the National Physical Activity Plan. This includes a grassroots advocacy effort; a public education program; a national resource center; a policy development and research center; and dissemination of best practices.
- Restoring Cuts to Vital Programs: TFAH and RWJF recommend that the $833 million in cuts made in the fiscal year 2011 continuing resolution be restored and that programs to improve nutrition in child care settings and nutrition assistance programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children be fully funded and carried out. If fully funded these programs could have a major impact on reducing obesity.
"Creating healthy environments is key to reversing the obesity epidemic, particularly for children," remarked Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey. "When children have safe places to walk, bike and play in their communities, they're more likely to be active and less likely to be obese. It's the same with healthy food: when communities have access to healthy affordable foods, families eat better."
Additionally, for the food and beverage industry, TFAH and RWJF recommend that industry should adopt strong, consistent standards for food marketing similar to those proposed in April 2011 by the Interagency Working Group, composed of representatives from four federal agencies - the Federal Trade Commission, CDC, Food and Drug Administration and the USDA - and work to implement the other recommendations set forth in the 2005 Institute of Medicine report on food marketing to children and youth.
State-Specific Obesity Information
2011 Report (7.4MB .pdf)
TFAH Release: F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America''s Future 2011
Listen to the audio of the news conference
Legislative Supplement (828KB .pdf)
Prevention and Public Health Fund Detailed Information
Special Analysis: How Healthy Is Your Congressional District?
See the Obesity initiative page for more reports, news and resources.


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BEYONCE: Pop star Beyonce admitted Thursday she lip-synched to a prerecorded track of the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington.
"I am a perfectionist," People.com quoted her as saying at a Super Bowl news conference in New Orleans.
She opened the news conference by asking reporters to stand and then singing "The Star Spangled Banner" a cappella -- drawing cheers and applause.
"Any questions?" she said.
"One thing about me, I practice until my feet bleed. I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra. It was a live television show. It was a very important emotional show for me, one of my proudest moments," she said of her performance at the inauguration.
"Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check, I did not feel comfortable taking a risk. It was about the president, the inauguration. I wanted to make him and my country proud, so I decided to sing along to my prerecorded track, which is very common in the music industry. I'm very proud of my performance."
Beyonce is to sing at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show.
"I will absolutely be singing live," she said at the press conference. "This is what I was born to do."
RANDY TRAVIS: Country music star Randy Travis was sentenced Thursday to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to drunk driving in Texas, officials said.
Travis, 53, was arrested Aug. 7 after he was found lying naked in a road after crashing his car in a construction zone.
The New York Daily News said the singer's 180-day jail sentence was deferred for two years and he may not have to spend time behind bars if he satisfies all the requirements of his plea deal.
To avoid jail time, he must complete 100 hours of community service, check in to an in-patient alcohol treatment facility for a minimum of 30 days and install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he intends to operate in the next two years, the Daily News said.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Pop star Justin Timberlake is to perform on the 55th annual Grammy Awards telecast in Los Angeles next month, CBS announced.
This marks the first time in four years Timberlake will take the Grammy stage. "The 20/20 Experience," Timberlake's first studio album in seven years, is set for release March 19.
The Grammy Awards show is to take place Feb. 10 at the Staples Center.
Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon, CBS said.
Previously announced performers for the ceremony include current nominees Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert, The Black Keys, fun., the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Jack White.
Elton John and Ed Sheeran are also to perform live together for the first time on the show.
LL Cool J is to serve as host of the awards presentation.
LINDSAY LOHAN: Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan has a newborn half-brother, her father Michael told Gossip Cop.
Michael Lohan's on-and-off girlfriend Kate Major gave birth to baby Landon Major Lohan in Florida Wednesday. The child weighed in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces.
Michael Lohan has four children, including Lindsay, with his ex-wife Dina Lohan.
DNA tests proved in November he also fathered 17-year-old Ashley Horn during an extramarital affair.


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Man pleads guilty in shooting over bicycle in Reidsville
Man pleads guilty in shooting over bicycle in Reidsville
A man pleaded guilty Tuesday in a shooting that injured an 18-year-old male last year.
Samuel Brooks, 30, was sentenced to 9-11 years in prison following his guilty plea to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
The victim was shot with a .380-caliber pistol in early September at 15 Circle Dr. He suffered non life-threatening injuries to his foot.
The shooting stemmed from an argument between Brooks and two other people that started in August, prosecutors said. The argument was over a bicycle, prosecutors said.
Brooks has prior convictions on multiple drug charges and assault on a government official.


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The boyband singers, who are already working on their own perfume line for female fans, have now put together a range of charm bracelets, name necklaces and watches for U.K. chain Argos.
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One Direction follow in the footsteps of fellow boyband JLS, who have also launched a jewellery collection with Argos.
The band's first fragrance is due for release later this year (13) and is set to go head-to-head with previously released female-focused fragrances by pop rival Justin Bieber.


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Wales and the North West were the worst-hit parts of the country, with almost half of some villages losing a pub, while Northern Ireland had the highest number of rural shop closures, a survey of 1,250 rural residents showed.
Insurance firm NFU Mutual said more supermarkets were moving into rural areas, with one in five of those questioned saying a new store had opened in their area in the past 12 months.
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Having just returned from NetApp Insight in Dublin, a technical conference for NetApp sales engineers and partners, I though I'd share some key themes that came through in conversations about NetApp OnCommand. Businesses are continuing to virtualize and implement private cloud environments. Some are also looking at implementing a hybrid cloud and the benefits that it offers. The common need that was shared by all was simplicity in management, so that their business can continue to optimize efficiency and control costs.
Many of the Insight delegates were already familiar with the NetApp's management tools such as System Manager and Unified Manager. For those who mange a few NetApp systems, they showed appreciation for the simplicity of System Manager. Those who manage ten or more NetApp systems were also familiar with Unified Manager or the legacy products: DataFabric Manager, Operations Manager, Provisioning Manager, and Protection Manager. There were a number of delegates who were less familiar with OnCommand Report and Workflow Automation, so I thought I'd quickly touch upon them at a high level.
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AstraZeneca reveals new CFO and lagging Q3 results
AstraZeneca capped another disappointing quarter, this time with a 6% slide in third-quarter sales, compared to the same period last year. Somewhat altering the narrative was the announcement that former GSK-er Marc Dunoyer is the company's new chief financial officer. Now-former CFO Simon Lowth left for the BG Group. The company announced Lowth's departure in July.
AstraZeneca continues to muddle through the impact of patent losses, such as those surrounding the Seroquel franchise, which saw sales fall 21% compared to last year. US Crestor sales fell 14% during the quarter, tied to an 8% drop in total prescriptions, as well as lower prices and destocking. The cholesterol-lowering drug saw sales sink 7% outside the US, contributing to an overall drop of 10% for the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period in 2012.
Heart drug Brilinta provided some ballast, with $18 million in third-quarter US sales, and $75 million overall. US prescriptions for the drug rose 22% compared to last quarter, despite reports that feeling breathless was keeping patients from sticking with their medication regimens. Dampening the Brilinta results was a Reuters report that the Department of Justice is investigating the PLATO clinical trial that was part of the FDA's approval process for the drug.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -January 30, 2013 --Police at Penn State University say they have identified a suspect in a sexual assault reported on campus over the weekend.
Authorities say it happened when a man grabbed a female student on a sidewalk near the HUB-Robeson Center around 1 a.m. Saturday. The name of the suspect has not been released.
University police say the man will face charges, but they did not release a timeline.
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"Keith's music suggests some strange place where John Philips, Merle Haggard, Charalambides and Federico Garcia Lorca all occupy the same neighborhood tavern." - James Jackson Toth
Toth's description of Keith Wood's songwriting (the principal force behind Hush Arbors and a kindred spirit to Sunburned Hand of the Man, Thurston Moore, Ben Chasny, et. al.) hits the nail on the goddamn genre-bending head. Wood's music has traversed the proverbial plain of underground psychedelia, tunneling into the deepest crevices of drone-folk (Since We Have Fallen), swayed to the boozy casualness of distorted country-rock (Landscape of Bone), and plunged headfirst into modern electric circus-rock (his Ecstatic Peace! Releases.) This album, a Record Store Day release split with Arbouretum, seems to be the culmination and climax of that history, and makes me sort of worried (are you about to kill yerself Keith?) Or rather, it proves Hush Arbors to be as creatively vibrant as ever. I'm less familiar with the epics of Arbouretum, but Dave Heumann's war-cry of a voice, blistering electric guitar leads and the band's overall earthquake of a sound is a refreshing reminder of why I still like rock music after all. Starting at the 2 minute mark, "St. Anthony's Fire" is an all-out distorted assault, and increasingly intense with each passing second. The reserved raucousness of Hush Arbors and the wide-open, slow-burning intensity of Arbouretum complement each other extremely well, and make this a damn fine record.