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CONSOL Energy Announces Operations Update
Gas Division Produces 41.8 Bcfe in Quarter, up 5% from Year - Earlier Quarter;
Utica Shale Well in Noble County tests at 12 MMcf and 768 Bbls of Condensate;
Coal Division Produces 14.3 million tons in Quarter
Jan 18, 2013, 06:45 EST
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE : CNX ), the leading diversified fuel producer in the Eastern U.S., is providing an operations update for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.
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"CONSOL's mines and gas operations ran well during the quarter," commented J. Brett Harvey, chairman and chief executive officer. "Substantial improvements in safety have been realized during the year and new records have been set all across the company. Yet in the fourth quarter, we suffered a tragic fatality. For 2013, we are focusing our efforts on reducing the severity of incidents, while maintaining the pace of overall accident reduction we've achieved the past five years."
CONSOL's Coal Division produced 14.3 million tons for the fourth quarter of 2012, including 0.7 million tons of low-vol coking coal from the company's Buchanan Mine. This was lower than the 15.2 million tons, including 1.4 million tons from Buchanan, in the fourth quarter of 2011. Annual 2012 coal production was 56.0 million tons, including 3.5 million tons from Buchanan and 0.1 million tons from Amonate. Annual 2011 coal production was 62.0 million tons.
Most of the 2012 reduction in coal production was due to the company's efforts to control inventory. Several mines were idled during 2012, as the company continually sought to match production and sales.
During the fourth quarter of 2012, CONSOL's total coal inventory decreased by 0.3 million tons to 1.4 million tons as of December 31, 2012. Thermal coal inventory decreased to 1.1 million tons during the quarter, as sales exceeded production. Low-vol Buchanan and Amonate inventory decreased from September 30, 2012 by 0.2 million tons, to 0.2 million tons.
CONSOL Gas Division produced 41.8 Bcfe for the 2012 fourth quarter, or 5% more than the 39.7 Bcfe produced in the 2011 fourth quarter. Annual 2012 gas production was 156.3 Bcfe (net to CONSOL). During the quarter, CONSOL Energy completed its second well in Noble County, OH. This Utica Shale well, the NBL 16A, was completed with 16 stages and tested at 12.0 MMcfd and 768 barrels condensate per day. This well is currently shut-in for further dissipation of frac fluids and the installation of a gas gathering system. The early results from this well, coupled with the results from the previously announced NBL 1A well, in addition to competitor data, gives the company confidence to begin transitioning its Utica Shale program in Noble County from an exploration mode to a development mode. CONSOL now plans to drill 11 wells in Noble County in 2013.
First Quarter 2013 Forecasts
Coal: CONSOL Energy expects first quarter 2013 total coal production to be between 13.7 – 14.1 million tons. Annual 2013 total coal production guidance is 55.5 − 57.5 million tons. Buchanan Mine's first quarter production is expected to be between 0.85 – 0.95 million tons, while annual production guidance is now estimated at 3.8 – 4.0 million tons.
Gas: CONSOL Energy expects its 2013 gas production to be approximately 170 – 180 Bcfe (net to CONSOL). First quarter 2013 gas production, net to CONSOL, is expected to be approximately 39 – 41 Bcf, or slightly lower than the 41.8 Bcfe produced in the fourth quarter of 2012, as frac schedules and other seasonal factors are expected to limit wells turned into line.
Coal Division Operations
For calendar 2012, CONSOL's Coal Division saw safety exceptions drop 11%, from 150 to 134. A similar improvement of 11% was seen in compliance citations.
In safety, the Miller Creek Complex achieved Absolute Zero for the third consecutive year. During the fourth quarter, many of the company's coal preparation plants − including Bailey, Shoemaker, Loveridge, and Ireland load-out facility − achieved Absolute Zero. Enlow Fork Mine also achieved a safety milestone by becoming the first longwall operation in the company's history to accumulate over one million man-hours without incurring a lost time incident.
At Buchanan Mine, the first of two phases of the $24 million Horn Mountain Portal Project was completed. This portal is strategically located at the mouth of our future 5 North reserves. In the meantime, it is one-and-a-half miles closer to the current mining "face," enabling miners to get to and from the work site much more quickly. Phase two involves converting a vent shaft to a supply hoist. Once this phase is completed in June, seven miles – each way − of supply haulage will be eliminated. This will help to better control costs at the mine.
At Loveridge Mine, a major sealing project was completed, which has increased safety and reduced risk by reducing the active footprint of the mine by approximately three square miles. As a result of this project, one bleeder fan was eliminated.
For calendar 2012, Shoemaker Mine set a new production record, at 5.3 million tons.
Gas Division Operations
For 2012, the Gas Division worked the entire year without having recorded a lost-time incident. The Gas Division was thus able to continue its streak – dating back to 1994 – of its employees working without a lost-time incident during the course of some 5 million hours. Gas Operations' commitment to environmental excellence was reflected in a 53% improvement in their compliance record, year-on-year.
CONSOL Energy had a very successful 2012 Marcellus Shale drilling program where the Joint Venture with Noble Energy drilled 89 gross wells, with 64 drilled by CONSOL and 25 drilled by Noble Energy. The table below highlights the improvements from the CONSOL-Operated 2011 program to the 2012 program:
Wells Drilled
Wells Completed
Average Lateral Length (ft)
Total Number Stages
Average Number Stages/Well
Average 24-Hr Rate (MMcf/D)
Average 30-Day Rate (MMcf/D)
Average EUR/Well (Bcfe)
The total lateral feet drilled in 2012 by CONSOL was approximately 280,000, or roughly 60,000 (or 27%) greater than the 220,000 lateral feet drilled in 2011. Frac stages were also up an impressive 37% in 2012 over 2011. The company believes that these metrics are key drivers for enhancing well economics.
For the 2012 CONSOL-operated Marcellus Shale program, the following table provides a breakdown of results by district:
CONSOL District
2012 Wells Drilled
2012 Wells Completed
Average Lateral Length (ft)
Total Number Stages
Average Number Stages per Well
Average 30-Day Rate (MMcf/D)
Average EUR/Well (Bcfe)
Southwest Pa.
Central Pa.
Northern W.Va.
CONSOL Marcellus
Southwest Pa.: In Southwest Pa., CONSOL Energy currently has two horizontal rigs operating and plans 23 wells with an expected average drilled lateral length of 5,800 feet during 2013 for Greene and Washington counties.
Central Pa.: CONSOL Energy does not currently have any horizontal rigs drilling in Central Pa. but plans to drill 5 wells with an expected average drilled lateral length of 8,300 feet in 2013, all in the Mamont Field of Westmoreland County.
Northern W.Va.: Within the Northern W.Va. district, the company completed 3 Barbour County wells, with EURs of 7.5 Bcf, and 6 Upshur County wells, with EURs of 3.2 Bcf. CONSOL Energy does not currently have any horizontal rigs drilling in Northern West Virginia but plans to drill 8 wells with an expected average lateral length of 8,200 feet during 2013, 6 in Philippi and single well pads at Audra and Century to test the productivity of our southern Barbour County and northern Upshur County leasehold between Philippi and Alton.
Marcellus Shale Wet Gas (Noble Energy operated): In the wet gas portion of the Marcellus Shale, Noble Energy drilled 25 wells and completed 20 wells during 2012. Noble Energy began production in Marshall County, W.Va. on July 31, 2012 with the 5-well SHL 1 pad. Current production is greater than 39 MMcfd gas and 300 barrels condensate per day from these 20 wells. Also turned into production at Marshall County during 2012 was the 8-well SHL 3 pad and the 7-well SHL 6 pad. During 2012, Noble Energy sold approximately 2.8 Bcf of "residue" gas, 32,000 barrels condensate, and 145,000 barrels natural gas liquids. Assuming $3.35 per Mcf for dry gas, the realized flowstream remains greater than $7 per Mcfe including the liquid hydrocarbon component without full ethane recovery.
Noble Energy currently has three horizontal rigs drilling in Northern W. Va. and Southwest Pa. One rig is finishing the fifth well of eleven at the SHL 8 pad in Marshall County, W. Va., one rig is rigging up at the seven-well WFN1 pad in Washington County, Pa., and one rig is drilling at the six well NORM 1 pad in Gilmer County, W. Va. Noble Energy expects to add one additional horizontal rig in March, June, and July of 2013. The plan is to exit 2013 with six horizontal rigs while drilling 85 to 90 wells with an average length 6,365' in the Marcellus wet gas area in 2013.
Ohio Utica Shale (CONSOL-operated): In the Utica Shale Joint Venture with Hess Corporation, CONSOL Energy drilled its first 8 wells with drilled lateral lengths ranging between 2,785 and 7,568 feet and completed its first 4 wells in 2012.
Tuscarawas County: The TUSC 3A in the western portion of the county had a drilled lateral length of 5,020 feet and was completed with 17 stages. The company had previously announced a peak production rate of 400 barrels of oil per day and 386 Mcfd of gas from the TUSC 3A. The TUSC 8A, with a drilled lateral length of 7,568 feet, was recently drilled as an offset to the TUSC 3A and completion by 24 stages is planned during the first quarter of 2013.
Noble County: Two wells were drilled and completed in this county, the NBL 1A with a drilled lateral length of 4,394 feet and the NBL 16A with a drilled lateral length of 4,793 feet. The NBL 1A was completed with 14 stages and tested 9.0 MMcfd gas and 10 barrels condensate per day while the NBL 16A was completed with 16 stages and tested 12.0 MMcfd and 768 barrels condensate per day. Both of these wells are currently shut in for further dissipation of frac fluid and the installation of a gas gathering system.
Portage County: The PORT 2A was drilled to a lateral length of 4,690 feet and was completed with 16 stages. Good shows of gas and oil were encountered during frac plug drill out operations. The well is currently shut-in for dissipation of frac fluid.
Mahoning County: Three wells were drilled in this county in 2012. The MAH 2A was drilled with a drilled lateral length of 2,785 feet and completion of 9 stages is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2013. Our first multi-well Utica pad was drilled at the MAH 7 pad where the MAH 7A was drilled to a drilled lateral length of 5,411 feet and the MAH 7C was drilled to a drilled lateral length of 5,290 feet. Completion of both MAH 7 wells is planned for the second quarter of 2013.
CONSOL Energy currently has two horizontal drilling rigs operating in the Utica Shale and plans 11 wells during 2013, all in Noble County. Production from these wells in 2013 is estimated to be less than 5 Bcfe, due to infrastructure requirements.
Ohio Utica Shale (Hess-operated): Our joint venture partner, Hess Corporation, drilled 2 joint wells, while completing 1 joint well during 2012. The Athens A 1H-24 in Harrison County was recently tested at 13.9 MMcfd and 1,056 barrels condensate per day and is currently shut in for further dissipation of frac fluid. The Jeffco A 1H-6, also in Harrison County, is currently being drilled out following a 15-stage stimulation. Hess currently has 1 horizontal rig drilling on their operated portion of our joint venture in eastern Ohio, drilling on the 1H-23 in Harrison County, and plans to drill 16 joint horizontal Utica Shale wells during 2013.
CONSOL Energy will report additional operational and financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed at the investor relations section of the company's web site, at www.consolenergy.com.
Cautionary Statements
Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Exchange Act) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future production, revenues, income and capital spending. When we use the words "believe," "intend," "expect," "may," "should," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "plan," "predict," "project," or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, speak only as of the date of this press release; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the following: deterioration in economic conditions in any of the industries in which our customers operate, or sustained uncertainty in financial markets cause conditions we cannot predict; an extended decline in prices we receive for our coal and gas affecting our operating results and cash flows; our customers extending existing contracts or entering into new long-term contracts for coal; our reliance on major customers; our inability to collect payments from customers if their creditworthiness declines; the disruption of rail, barge, gathering, processing and transportation facilities and other systems that deliver our coal and gas to market; a loss of our competitive position because of the competitive nature of the coal and gas industries, or a loss of our competitive position because of overcapacity in these industries impairing our profitability; coal users switching to other fuels in order to comply with various environmental standards related to coal combustion emissions; the impact of potential, as well as any adopted regulations relating to greenhouse gas emissions on the demand for coal and natural gas, as well as the impact of any adopted regulations on our coal mining operations due to the venting of coalbed methane which occurs during mining; foreign currency fluctuations could adversely affect the competitiveness of our coal abroad; the risks inherent in coal and gas operations being subject to unexpected disruptions, including geological conditions, equipment failure, timing of completion of significant construction or repair of equipment, fires, explosions, accidents and weather conditions which could impact financial results; our focus on new gas development projects and exploration for gas in areas where we have little or no proven gas reserves; decreases in the availability of, or increases in, the price of commodities and services used in our mining and gas operations, as well as our exposure under "take or pay" contracts we entered into with well service providers to obtain services of which if not used could impact our cost of production; obtaining and renewing governmental permits and approvals for our coal and gas operations; the effects of government regulation on the discharge into the water or air, and the disposal and clean-up of, hazardous substances and wastes generated during our coal and gas operations; the effects of stringent federal and state employee health and safety regulations, including the ability of regulators to shut down a mine or well; the potential for liabilities arising from environmental contamination or alleged environmental contamination in connection with our past or current coal and gas operations; the effects of mine closing, reclamation, gas well closing and certain other liabilities; uncertainties in estimating our economically recoverable coal and gas reserves; defects may exist in our chain of title and we may incur additional costs associated with perfecting title for coal or gas rights on some of our properties or failing to acquire these additional rights we may have to reduce our estimated reserves; the outcomes of various legal proceedings, which are more fully described in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; the impacts of various asbestos litigation claims; increased exposure to employee related long-term liabilities; increased exposure to multi-employer pension plan liabilities; minimum funding requirements by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the Pension Act) coupled with the significant investment and plan asset losses suffered during the recent economic decline has exposed us to making additional required cash contributions to fund the pension benefit plans which we sponsor and the multi-employer pension benefit plans in which we participate; lump sum payments made to retiring salaried employees pursuant to our defined benefit pension plan exceeding total service and interest cost in a plan year; acquisitions and joint ventures that we recently have completed or entered into or may make in the future including the accuracy of our assessment of the acquired businesses and their risks, achieving any anticipated synergies, integrating the acquisitions and unanticipated changes that could affect assumptions we may have made and divestitures we anticipate may not occur or produce anticipated proceeds including joint venture partners paying anticipated carry obligations; the anti-takeover effects of our rights plan could prevent a change of control; increased exposure on our financial performance due to the degree we are leveraged; replacing our natural gas reserves, which if not replaced, will cause our gas reserves and gas production to decline; our ability to acquire water supplies needed for gas drilling, or our ability to dispose of water used or removed from strata in connection with our gas operations at a reasonable cost and within applicable environmental rules; our hedging activities may prevent us from benefiting from price increases and may expose us to other risks; changes in federal or state income tax laws, particularly in the area of percentage depletion and intangible drilling costs, could cause our financial position and profitability to deteriorate; and other factors discussed in the 2011 Form 10-K under "Risk Factors," as updated by any subsequent Form 10-Qs, which are on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Nexon E3 booth will also host actress and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Michelle Lombardo, hot new game videos, fun giveaways and an opportunity for attendees to learn about the new games from Nexon staff.
Lombardo appeared in two Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues and performed in several acting roles. She acted in the Adam Sandler movie Click, cable series Californication and Entourage and will be seen in the upcoming movies, Girltrash: All Night Long and Roadkill. Lombardo will be at the Nexon booth to meet and greet attendees as well as show off the Red Wolf Hood, representing the monstrous Gnoll Chieftain from Vindictus. The Red Wolf Hoods are provided by Spirit Hoods, Inc., (www.spirithoods.com) exclusively for Nexon at E3 and will be given away regularly to visitors to Nexon's booth.
"Nexon's first visit to E3 will definitely be a memorable one," said Min Kim, Nexon America's vice president of marketing. "Vindictus, Dragon Nest and Dungeon Fighter Online will set the new standard for free-to-play games and should be a revelation to E3 attendees. We are excited to take our message of great free-to-play gaming to the E3 crowds as well as provide great loot, special guests and a few surprises that will make coming to our booth a great experience."
Celebrities and booth giveaways aside, Nexon's games will be taking center stage. Dubbed "The Future of Free," the three games represent a new style, featuring more action and higher quality level than previously offered in the free-to-play space.
Vindictus is the first physics-based multiplayer online action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with high-speed combat. Vindictus uses a modified Source EngineTM to enable actions like throwing, shattering, binding with chains, piercing with spears, and more.
Dragon Nest is an online, action role-playing game. Actual gameplay involves adrenaline-pumping, high-speed combat with visually stunning attack combos. At the same time, it also incorporates an epic storyline and role-playing elements of both classic RPGs and MMORPGs alike.
Set for launch on June 9, Dungeon Fighter Online boasts more than 200 million players worldwide. Dungeon Fighter Online merges arcade-style action with an immersive, role-playing experience in one free-to-play, multiplayer online game. Expanding upon the immense popularity of fast-paced, side-scrolling games of the past, this ground-breaking title infused the classic fighting format with the kind of communal vitality that has already made people flock by the millions.

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Speaking of Thanksgiving, guess who I got to hang out with...
Why did no one tell me that nieces are the shit? Because they are. They totally are. You give me someone else's baby, and I don't care. You give me my niece and it's on!
|It certainly is on, bitches.
Unfortunately, she's only 10 months old as of yesterday, so there's not a lot to write about when it comes to the funny things she's done or said. Basically she's just at the point that babies get to where they wobble around next to a coffee table and hit it like they're running an unruly courtroom. That and I've had many extensive conversations with her that consist of the words "bah, bah, bah".
|"Bah bah bah" translates to "You're in my personal bubble Aunt Sam".
And of course, we can't forget that my grandparents are now great-grandparents. Yeah, they were surprised too.
|Where did all these babies come from?
Other things happened over this Thanksgiving weekend besides my niece, but she's obviously the highlight. Other happenings include:
1. Putting a good 800 miles on Kerin's car for her. I know I should thank you for lending me your car Kerin, and I am grateful. But you're welcome for giving Sheila (I've named her) a taste of the great expanse known as ND for a second time. And this time she went even further west into Cooperstown. Not the one in New York.
2. Finding out that a flight from Minot to Minneapolis is extremely expensive.
3. Finding out that a train ride from Minot to Minneapolis is much cheaper and more romantic.
4. This song. And a special thanks to my sister-in-law Heather for attempting to sing it to me in the back seat of the car by simply going "Sail! ERRRR.":
5. My mom's dream of mixing fancy cocktails coming true with this recipe that she couldn't wait to try out for the holiday weekend.
6. My Saturday night return consisting of way too much sushi and a martini that I drank as a tribute to Heather. Drinking a martini in the city was something that she wanted to do, but could not. Heather does not live in a city. But she is married to this guy:
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I've just given in and bought the camera that's on SportPursuit at the moment - not cheap, but apparently you get what you pay for and it's a good deal.
The final straw (for me) was yet another dangerous overtake - while out riding with my wife and child no less, a driver revved, swung in close to us, the passenger jeered through the window and OPENED AND WAVED HIS DOOR at us - I'd call this assault, but with no camera evidence, what am I to do?
Most of the successful cameras on bikes - those that actually get good videos onto Youtube and to the Police - seem to be a notch above the cheapo ebay china knock-offs.
I did try an Oregon Scientific a year ago - ATC2K I think - but it was poor quality video, appallingly "wobbly" due to the poor video sensors. I got rid of it.
I know the Cycling Silk used to swear by the Veho Muvi though. I've never tried it, but it's very small and self-contained. Not waterproof though, and has a built-in battery. Millions of inferior knock-offs on ebay which are (apparently) no good - they fail to record properly, buttons break easily etc. You can tell them apart as the real thing has slider switches (and costs more), while the fakes just have buttons.
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This Tuesday, everyone's favorite event, Little Mania: Ultimate Midget Wrestling, will make its much anticipated return to the newly re-opened Champs Downtown for the third time for what's sure to be another classic showdown on the canvas.
Oh Yes, you heard us right. Ultimate. Midget. Wrestling. Featuring tiny fighters, a tiny ring, but gigantic excitement.
The return is sure to be an absolute thriller, as Little Mania will be hosted in the newly renovated basement at Champs. The past two installments of Midget Wrestling have been an outstanding hit, and brought in scores of fans to get drunk and watch midgets tussle in the little ring.
To get a little taste of the atmosphere of the past two events, check out our staff's classic "Overheard" from midget wrestling. "Admission: $10. Seeing little people beat the crap out of each other: Priceless."
Tickets are on sale now at Local Whiskey. Reserved ringside seating cost $25, advanced sale general admission costs $10, and general admission at the door costs $15. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will begin at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Clonmel still a Vale of Honey for beekeepers
Sian Moloughney
The high point of the year for many beekeepers is their local Honey Show, and in South Tipp beekeepers came together in Clonmel, a few weeks ago, for what is one of the largest shows of its kind in the country.
The president of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers' Associations, until recently, was also a Clonmel man, Denis Ryan, from Mylerstown.
Denis served as president of the federation for three years, until his term ended this summer. He is still a member of the local association and a fount of knowledge on all things bee-related.
The local association has about 70 members and, according to Denis, there is a huge interest in beekeeping, especially from beginners - there are at least 25 people in the group's beginners class each year. "In the last few years there has been a huge interest, we see it in the UK too." Denis puts this down to the media attention given to the plight of the bee in America, where they are 'disappearing.' "We don't have that here, our bees are very healthy. There are different circumstances, we look after our bees better here and there is a greater variety of forage."
The majority of the association's members are hobbyists who have between five and 10 hives. Only about 1% of all Irish beekeepers are commercial producers. Denis explains that weather is the real hazard, like in farming, because it affects honey crops and income is unpredictable. "If weather is not good you are not going to get a nectar flow. June and July are important because clover and blackberry, two of our most important sources of nectar, need 20 degree heat.
"Here in Tipperary we can't complain, we did better than crops up the country," Denis says of this summer. It's nice to know the Clonmel area still holds to its old Irish name.
Locally produced honey is readily available in local shops and its health properties are becoming more lauded. Local honey is said to be a good treatment for hay fever, as it contains the local pollen. Denis adds that manuka honey has got a lot of publicity in recent years but local honey has just as many health benefits and anti-bacterial properties. "Honey is attractive to people because it is so natural, local and unprocessed."
The market for honey in Ireland is huge. 300 tonnes were produced here last year and we import five times that.
The Clonmel Honey Show had a fantastic display of all hive products, including run honey of three different colours (light, medium and dark), as well as many competition classes for comb honey, frame and cut combs. Wax products were also part of the show and included beeswax polish and candle making. Beeswax can also be used in encaustic art, cosmetics and the chemical industry.
"There is a huge opening to develop by-products from a hive but most beekeepers just produce honey," Denis says.
The show also included a workshop in candle making and in preparing honey for sale, as well as having an observation hive. Denis likes to bring this observation hive around to local schools, to promote the hobby.
Bees are not just honey producers, he stresses, they are important for the pollination of many crops. It is said that one in every three mouthfuls of food we take is thanks to the work of bees! One hive can have a population of 60,000 bees at the height of summer.
Anyone interested in beekeeping can find more information on the local association's website www.southtippbees.com where you will find information on events and beginners courses, which usually start in the new year.
To start your beekeeping project the cost is relatively low. Prices vary but a hive of bees together with some equipment will cost about E100 approximately. Protective clothing will cost another E120, and other essential tools such as a smoker and hive tool will cost about E30.
In some cases you can keep bees in your garden - it depends on the size and location of your home. A hive needs only a few feet of space but as most non-beekeepers are afraid of bees you should consider your neighbours and at all costs protect them from stings.
If your own garden isn't suitable then a hive doesn't take up much space and a small plot of waste land belonging to a nearby landowner may be ideal. The Federation of Irish Beekeepers' Association advises that a piece of waste ground with easy access for a car but hidden from public view is best. Easy access is very important, as bee boxes are heavy even when empty. Always place the hive on a stand such as concrete blocks or a wooden trestle. If placed directly on the ground they will always be damp and the bees will not survive.
In Ireland the main sources of nectar are Sycamore, Horse Chestnut and Whitethorn in May; Blackberry and White Clover in June and July. Lime trees yield nectar in July and Fuchsia and Bell Heather are also good sources.
Honeybees will fly a distance of 1½ to 2 miles from the hive to collect nectar and pollen. Several acres of flowers are required in order to produce a crop of honey.
Beekeeping is not time consuming and a visit once a week is sufficient from mid-April to the end of June. From June to mid-September it depends on what work needs to be done, but should not take up too much time.
Beekeepers take all the honey off together sometime between mid-August and early September.


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The LWM Family sought the Lord for one unreached people group that we, as a ministry family, could focus on. The Holy Spirit highlighted for us the Fula, a Muslim people group living in West and Central Africa.
Nearly 20 million Fula are spread across 19 countries from Sénégal in West Africa to Ethiopia in East Africa. Since they span the width of Africa, the Fula see themselves as a Muslim shield blocking Christianity from entering the north of Africa. Many do not convert to Christianity, fearing the hostility of family and friends.
The Fula are traditionally a nomadic, trading people, often herding cattle, goats and sheep. They are the largest nomadic ethnic group in the world and inhabit several territories over an area larger in size than the continental United States.
The Fula were one of the first African tribes to convert to Islam and today are overwhelmingly Muslim.
LWM partners with seven church planters working among the Fula in the Senegambia Region of West Africa. Our part in this project is to provide spiritual oversight, training, financial support, and resources.
Our part enables these courageous church planters to focus on their part, which is evangelism and discipleship. Some of the projects operated by our church planters enable them to employ Muslim Fula, providing an open door for personal evangelism.
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International Arbitration-Federal Jurisdiction & Provisional Remedies
Stemcor USA Incorporated addresses federal court jurisdiction based on the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and court enforcement of provisional remedies in aid of arbitration.
The Roots of Mediation in Florida and its Worldwide Influence
The mediation in the United States has long been used as an Alternative Dispute Resolution throughout the Court Systems around the country significantly reducing the court backlog.
The Faultlines of the Current Ideological Divide - Part 1
This article discusses the ideological divide looking at conflict from both a mediator's (Part 1) and a therapist's perspective (Part 2).
Employment Arbitration Agreements Reach Epic Status
Employees who contractually agree to resolve employment disputes in an individualized arbitration waive all rights to class actions or any other collective dispute process.
Interview with Thomas Stipanowich
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Tom Stipanowich, Co-Director of Pepperdine's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and former Director of CPR in New York, filmed as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Social Media-tion: A Bridge for Young Mediators to Enter--and Re-Define--The Profession?
For years, a gap has existed between mediation training of young students and entry into the field as professional mediators.
Make Mediation a Life Skill and a Core Value
Mediation is not neutral. The process itself is full of implicit principles and valuable life lessons.
The Arbitration from Hell and How the New York Courts Got It Wrong
This article will explain why the First Department was wrong in 2015 when it unanimously affirmed a lower court's arbitration decision.
Private Dispute Resolution in International Business; Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration - Book Review
This is a book review by Michael Leathes of Private Dispute Resolution in International Business; Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration by Klaus Peter Berger.
What "The Blind Men and the Elephant" Can Teach Us About Perspective at the Mediation Table
Frequently, disputes arise out of the different perspectives of the parties. Parties may observe the same facts but their perceptions of what happened and why may turn on where they stood, what role they were playing or what they were thinking at the time of the occurrence or event at the center of the controversy.
Peacemaking, Justice, Restoration, and Forgiveness
We often talk about peacemaking while neglecting to address the ultimate goal of justice, restoration and forgiveness.
Dealing With Bad Connections, Inside-Out and Outside-In
In our respective professional lives, each of us have had a fair experience of the approach that advocates have towards in-house counsels and vice-versa.
California Supreme Court Sets Up Showdown at U.S. Supreme Court over Arbitration Agreements
This article analyzes an important recent California case related to arbitration agreements and waivers.
Chasing Dinosaurs
When I first began a career in mediation, almost thirty years ago, we often needed to convince others of the benefits of mediation.
3 Things that Mediation is NOT
Mediation has become a popular alternative to court proceedings, with mediators resolving disputes of all kinds there is still a significant amount of confusion about what is mediation and what can a mediator do for you.
Beyond Arbitration and Mediation: Designing the Dispute Resolution Process to Fit the Situation
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Mediating Valuation Disputes In Minority Oppression Litigation
This article describes how the mediator can assess the strengths and weaknesses of each side's valuation position as well as the disarray in the New York courts in ruling on valuation issues.
Opinions—Essays on Lawyering, Litigation and Arbitration, the Placebo Effect, Chutzpah, and Related Matters--Book Review
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Principles and Practices of Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam. The Case of Morocco.
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The Differential of Mediation in Contracts of Insurance and Reinsurance
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Can Intellectual Property Disputes Be Resolved Privately—Sure, Why Not?
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A chair, of all things, has caused an enormous amount of opprobrium and comment of late.
Here it is:
I don't think it's an original, but it's certainly a copy after the style of Allen Jones series of BDSM sculptures of women as furniture from the Pop Art era of the 1960s. 1969 to be precise.
There's layers to this manufactured scandal, all of which annoy the living piss out of me.
Jones' originals are of indeterminate white-ish face and since there have been copies and the inspired of every race. It seems peculiarly telling that the objection seems to be on the grounds of racism, rather than objectification of women, which would seem the more obvious choice and – indeed – the point Jones' appears to have been making with the pieces.
Placing it in a racial context and ignoring the gender/sexual one is idiotic and has knock-on problems.
- The prioritisation of race over gender as a source of objection.
- Ignoring the fact that such a piece represents broader inclusion, increasing the variety of representations.
- Disempowering and shaming persons of colour from the kink scene who already have a hard enough time processing it given the history of slavery.
A few stories seem to have missed that this is related to Allen Jones at all, whereas I – despite dodging Art History as much as possible while being educated – recognised it immediately. The reporting has also failed to note the piece's history of controversy and its status as an iconic piece of Pop Art, perhaps the reason for using it in the shoot.
Jones was not a racy exploiter, but rather a cynic of what he saw as the increasing commodification of peoples lives and the sexual revolution of the 60s. The piece is a critique as much as a salacious parade of kink. A fact that was also missed by one feminist critic who attacked his 'chair' piece in 1986 by hurling paint stripper at it. This, and its standing as a piece of art, got it included in an exhibition at the Tate of art that had been attacked.
All of this is relevant, all of it gives context, all of it is lost under the cheap and (ironically) exploitative cry of 'ZOMG RACIST!'
Outrage Culture
Art, writing, culture, photography (even/especially in commercial forms) – it all needs to be free to provoke thought, discussion and self examination. That's been replaced by a simplistic 'I'm offended' and forced, insincere apologies. This is not healthy ground to be on, unable to talk, unable to think, unable to investigate or take the time to absorb and reflect.
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The issue is being reported in the German press, but I still haven't found a word about it in the English language papers. For those who can read German the links are below :
Die Presse
Der Tagesspiegel
The latter article mentions that in recent weeks red, yellow and green paint has been daubed on some homes in certain districts of Istanbul - supposedly the most enlightened part of the country - to mark homes that belong to Armenian or Greek Christians.
I will try and find time to translate one or two of these articles fully if no English language versions appear.


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Leasing activity continued to roar along in July and August, with nearly 1.8 million square feet of offices taken off the market in downtown Chicago, according to a study by Julien J. Studley Inc., a real estate brokerage firm. A total of 5.9 million square feet were leased downtown in the first eight months of 1985, 35 percent ahead of the amount taken in the same period last year, Studley said. A record 7 million square feet were leased downtown in all of 1984.
New office buildings accounted for more than 60 percent of the space taken in July and August. Most activity occurred in the west portion of the Loop, where 550,000 square feet were leased.


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Hi, Angela here again to show you what I've been up to this week.
Nothing really special this week but I do have a couple of photos of my other friend across the road.
In case you haven't met him before, this is Tiger.
He is quite a big boy and likes to sit on my wall outside so the dogs can see him through the window, he seems to think that's good for a laugh.
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Captain America: The First Avenger (Stay after the Credits to catch The Avengers movie trailer and misc parody clips)
Finally watched "Captain America: The First Avenger". Quite a bearable show especially as it doesn't really explain about the Cosmic Cube. Or was I just nodding off at that part of the show?
Oh well, the part that really wakes me up is actually the part after the credits. Yes, there's an extra scene basically showing the future assembly of the Avengers in a movie planned to be released next year aptly titled, The Avengers.
Check out this clip, "The Avengers Teaser Trailer Sneak Peek and The Final Scene of Captain America".
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Nick Fury, Tony Stark
Now that will really a promising movie! According to Wikipedia, the characters featured in the movie, The Avengers are going to be:
- Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki, the Norse god of mischief.
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the director of the super-spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow)
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, a master archer known in the comics as "the World's Greatest Marksman".
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who works closely with Jackson's Nick Fury
Nice, huh? Nice, huh? Nice, huh?
Heh. Okay, til then enjoy these 2 parody clips of "Captain America: The First Avenger":
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For over a century, the Casinos de Monte-Carlo have been a global reference. Combining luxury and creativity, tradition and a bold modern approach, they offer players an ever-evolving choice of games which underpins the eternal fascination for the "Monte-Carlo" experience.
Internationally renowned as a benchmark for prestige and high-end tourism, the Monte-Carlo SBM Resort has 4 luxury hotels in the Principality of Monaco.
Discover the signature dishes of the greatest French chefs in Monte-Carlo SBM restaurants. Top class cuisine to delight your eyes and palate.
Nightlife is part and parcel of the legend of Monaco. Exciting or glamorous, a nightclub or gala event, evenings in Monaco are always exceptional!
Enjoy all the pleasures of this Mediterranean coast in a modern and serene destination.
All year there are events you simply cannot miss out on, contributing to the Principality's international reputation. To enjoy the Monte-Carlo experience, take advantage of Monte-Carlo SBM's exclusive offers.
Grand Corps Malade, whose real name is Fabien Marsaud…
Listening to the twelve tunes on his latest album, Funambule, the lyrics just make sense: Grand Corps Malade, whose real name is Fabien Marsaud, is a language artist with a bright, exact style that is currently at its peak. The singer-songwriter chisels his songs like precious gemstones, each beautiful and fiery in its own way. Funambule is the art of storytelling – stories with a beginning, middle and end in 4 minutes flat. It's also the art of playing with syllables and acoustics.
To create this opus, Marsaud surrounded himself with the best, including the trumpet player Ibrahim Maalouf. The result is so remarkable that Ibrahim ended up composing most of the songs. Funambule sets itself apart from the three previous albums by showing its hip hop colours and a groovy beat.
The easily recognisable sound of Grand Corps Malade, the artist who has sold 1.2 million albums, will charm the spectators at the Opéra Garnier de Monte-Carlo on 29 October.
Grand Corps Malade (vocals) – Feedback (rums, bass) – Django Nenad (guitar) – Leslie Bourdin (piano)
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This legendary casino and Belle Epoque jewel is the absolute reference for all players. Its wide range of table games is the most prestigious and the most complete in Europe.
A stone's throw from the Sporting Monte-Carlo is the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, complete with its own ultra-modern designed casino combining pleasure and comfort.
A legendary luxury hotel ideally located on Monaco's glamorous Place du Casino: 182 rooms including 74 suites and junior suites, 3 restaurants including Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse, and direct access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo.
A Belle Epoque jewel with discreet charm: 280 rooms including 15 junior suites, 20 suites and 8 Diamond suites, unimpeded views of Monaco's harbour and direct access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo.
The new resort: 334 rooms including 22 suites, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sandy-bottomed lagoon, the Spa Cinq Mondes, state-of-the-art facilities and walking distance to the famous Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Welcome to a legendary hotel that has been redesigned by India Mahdavi: 40 rooms, including 14 suites and junior suites, the gourmet Elsa restaurant, a sweeping view of the Mediterranean, a water sports club and Olympic-size swimming pool.
Discover the innovative cuisine inspired by Chef Marcel Ravin on his travels, in a casual trendy ambiance with superb views of the sea and gardens.
Amber lighting, a Zen attitude, music featuring world-renowned compilations, the "made in Monaco" Buddha Bar is the perfect place to unwind, just around the corner from the busy Place du Casino.
The legendary terrace of the Café de Paris epitomises the very special ambiance of this venue on Place du Casino. Open all year round from breakfast until late at night, it offers a wide range of drinks and exotic cocktails for those who enjoy watching the glamorous world of Monte-Carlo go by.
A restaurant offering Latin American cuisine and Monaco's festive spirit.
This new restaurant offers top quality contemporary cuisine which draws on Riviera culinary traditions.
The products of the Mediterranean Sea greatly inspire our chef who offers healthy cuisine that deftly combines wellness and delicious gourmet flavours
L'Orange Verte offers a simple and delicious cuisine at any time of day.
Welcome to La Pizzeria, Monte-Carlo Beach's new restaurant that will take you on a culinary journey to Italy. Enjoy a superb view of the Mediterranean, an idyllic setting, 100% organic food, and much more!
This is a magnificent venue for hosting your prestigious receptions all year round and for dining out in summer on its terrace with a view of Place du Casino.
Basking in the sunshine, surrounded by lush greenery as you listen to the sound of the waves, this is an ideal spot to tuck into grilled fish or a buffet at lunchtime, or yield to the temptations of a well-orchestrated menu in the evening.
A summer restaurant with south-facing terrace located between the sea and the lagoon.
The Chef prepares an inventive and contemporary cuisine in a casual club-like ambiance.
From its lofty position on the eighth floor, this restaurant offers a new interpretation of Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. In summer the roof slides back to reveal one of the most beautiful views on the Côte d'Azur.
Experience a philosophy which reinterprets a cuisine based on the essentials and simplicity, with a subtle, harmonious balance between tradition, evolution and modernity.
Amidst a decor designed by Pierre Yves Rochon, Le Vistamar plays host to an original concept orchestrated by Chef Benoit Witz.
Amidst the lively atmosphere of the American gaming rooms, this restaurant offers daily specials and a wide choice of salads and pasta dishes you can mix and match as you wish.
Traditional Italian cuisine. Located at the entrance of the gaming halls, overlooking the Place du Casino, décor recreates in minute detail a dining room sleeper in the time of the Belle Epoque.
In the heart of the Hôtel Hermitage enjoy tasty appetizers and exellent champagnes by the glass.
With its unusual design, terrace by the sea, billiards room and DJ, the Blue Gin is a venue you have to visit at least once when in Monaco. The spacious lounge is the perfect place to relax and peruse a highly original drinks menu.
Amber lighting, a Zen attitude, music featuring world-renowned compilations, the "made in Monaco" Buddha Bar is the perfect place to unwind, just around the corner from the busy Place du Casino.
The legendary terrace of the Café de Paris epitomises the very special ambiance of this venue on Place du Casino. Open all year round from breakfast until late at night, it offers a wide range of drinks and exotic cocktails for those who enjoy watching the glamorous world of Monte-Carlo go by.
A restaurant offering Latin American cuisine and Monaco's festive spirit.
A chic venue with a beautiful terrace and magnificent view of the Principality, this is the ideal spot to enjoy fine wines by the glass and a cigar.
Come discover the magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, Port Hercule and the Rock of Monaco from the Crystal Terrace, in a cosy lounge atmosphere.
One of the world's legendary night clubs that has been lighting up Riviera nights for over 30 years.
An elegant ambiance of shiny leather, soft lighting and windows onto the sea awaits you in this mythical bar, which collects vintage wines and spirits.
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort has assembled all the expertise of the Cinq Mondes SPAS to offer a unique voyage for the senses.
This SPA draws inspiration from the inherent harmony in the architecture and ambiance of the Monte-Carlo Beach itself: 80m² dedicated to well-being with three massage rooms, a hammam, and treatment products and programmes by La Prairie.
Discover the wide range of wellness experiences offered by the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo and enjoy moments of total relaxation, genuinely individual programmes and personalised treatments.
The Children's Club at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort welcomes children aged 3 to 12, seven days a week from 10am to 6pm.
Experience magical moments as a family at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Children are offered a choice of multiple activities: indoors or out, playful or delicious, alone or accompanied, to reconcile fun for children and peace of mind for parents!
There is everything here to keep your kids busy in Monaco during your stay at the 5 star luxury hotel: cookery workshops, music, swimming, etc.
Take advantage of this 25-by-13-metre pool heated at 29°C and filled with seawater taken from a depth of 37 metres and 400 metres out.
The beautiful landscaped gardens feature a magnificent lagoon with cascades, jacuzzis and vast sun terraces.
Come discover Cabanas and its refined cuisine, customised tent service and idyllic beach setting.


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VIDEO: Zendaya Sets the Record Straight About Her Relationship Status!
Zendaya has officially cleared up any rumors swirling around about her love life!
After the actress was seen with New York Giants football player Odell Beckham Jr., at the Knicks basketball game on Monday night (November 28) in New York City, rumors of a possible romance reignited once again.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Zendaya
The two first sparked dating rumors back in February at a party after the 2016 Grammys.
However, Zendaya made sure to clear up the rumors after the game, noting that the encounter was a total coincidence.
"It happens all the time," Zendaya told Extra. "Literally if I show up anywhere with anyone that automatically happens."
"It's funny because I didn't go there with him, actually," she added. "He just happened to be there as well. I didn't know he was going to be there. Immediately when I saw him I was like, 'Oh, dang it!'"
Odell has also been romantically linked to Demi Lovato.
Watch Zendaya's interview below!
Zendaya on Those Reignited Odell Beckham Jr. Romance Rumors
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In the U.S., Pacemark tires are manufactured under trademark by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company based in Ohio. Pacemark tires are available in up to a dozen models, with each designed for a particular usage pattern. Types of tires include snow tires, radial and all-weather tires.Continue Reading
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company registered the trademark for Pacemark tires in 1977. The company address is in Akron, Ohio, and the correspondent listed for the Pacemark trademark tire is Nicholas J. Valenziano, Jr. The trademark was most recently renewed trademark date on June 25, 2008.
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How Much Does S&P Global Earn From ETFs?
There are over $208 billion in assets in SPY, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF.
State Street which owns the SPDR ETFs doesn't get to use the S&P name without paying for it.
How much revenue does S&P Global (SPGI) make from licensing its name to ETF products?
In the recent quarter, S&P Global's S&P and Dow Jones Indices division earned $164 million in revenue. The revenue came from $914 billion in AUM in ETFs carrying the S&P or Dow Jones brand.
The bulk of this revenue, $100 million, came from Asset Linked Fees. This is the fee S&P Global earns from licensing its brand.
$100 million equates to a 0.01% fee per quarter on all assets in S&P/Dow Jones branded ETFs.
Given there is $914 billion in S&P/Dow Jones branded ETFs, what is the total AUM across all ETFs? What is the market share for S&P Global branded ETFs?
Market Share
In April of 2016 the total global AUM in ETFs was reported at $3.07 trillion. In the 10Q released July 28, 2016, S&P Global reported an ending AUM of $855 billion in S&P/Dow Jones branded ETFs. Roughly 28% of all ETF AUM is in S&P/Dow Jones branded ETFs.
What is the growth expectation for the ETF industry?
ETF Growth & S&P Global Earnings Potential
In the next 5-8 years the ETF industry could reach $10 trillion in assets.
That's the view of Kiran Pingali, head of ETF product development at Bloomberg Tradebook. In an interview with Markets Media, Pingali said that as a more passive investment compared with mutual funds or equity securities, total ETF assets under management may increase to as much as $10 trillion over the next five to eight years, up from a bit more than $3 trillion currently.
If S&P Global can maintain it's market share at 28% then S&P/Dow Jones branded ETFs will have $2.8 trillion in AUM.
Licensing fees of 0.01% per quarter, generates $280 million per quarter. Or $1.12 billion on an annual run rate.
At 5 years, the compound annual growth rate for Asset Linked fees is 22.86%. At 8 years, the compound annual growth rate is 13.74%.
The growth of ETFs and the shift towards index investing is a major trend in financial markets. S&P Global is well positioned in this trend with its S&P/Dow Jones brands. The largest, most followed index is the S&P 500.
Licensing is a high margin, high return on capital business for S&P Global. The more the ETF business grows, the more free cash flow S&P Global can return to shareholders.


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I've been faced up with an issue that I've been trying to get past with the deployment of a project imported onto my workstation. When attempting to do anything at all on the site, it only loads the main page. This all happens without any errors coming up in the logs at all, and for the access logs, it pulls through supposedly just fine with an HTTP status code of 200. I've iterated the question over at stackoverflow ( link omitted, as it won't let me post one with my newbie account - look up "yii-site-served-by-nginx-or-apache-only-serves-main-page" on google and it should come up ), and so far I haven't come up with much other than some advice on my nginx configuration. Attempting to do this on an apache setup rather than nginx has produced the same problems, so it's clear to me that this isn't a problem with the server configuration at this point. Considering I've got 2 other Yii projects set up which work fine, which are using similar server configs, I'm under the impression that the issue is something somewhere in the Yii project itself which needs to be addressed. If anyone has any suggestions for anything else I could share, try out, or compare to in the working projects I've imported and have working, it'd be greatly appreciated
As per a suggestion in the #yii IRC channel, I replaced the contents of the .htaccess file with one from a working project. This hasn't yielded any change in the problem, however.
I'll just copy over to pastebin for now the variety of kinds of requests that show up in the access logs, and how all return exactly what the root request returns, considering I can't paste anything with links in here still:
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As a composer, George Harrison developed his craft at an astoundingly rapid pace. Compare his first effort, 1963's "Don't Bother Me," with his sophisticated contributions to Abbey Road: "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something."
In just five years, Harrison established himself as a first-class songwriter every bit as talented as his gifted bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Yet Harrison later disdained his debut moment, dubbing it as not a "particularly good song" and failing to include it on subsequent setlists.
Is "Don't Bother Me" worth such a dismissal? A closer examination reveals its importance in the Harrison catalog.
Sickness inspired the song; while on a 1963 tour in Bournemouth, England, Harrison fell under the weather. Convalescing at the Bournemouth hotel, Harrison challenged himself to write a track for the next Beatles album. Written as a reaction to his illness as well as his vanishing privacy (due to Beatlemania), "Don't Bother Me" stands as Harrison's first attempt at writing a song for his own voice.
As McCartney explained in Anthology, he and Lennon first wrote songs for Harrison and Ringo Starr to showcase their voices. "A lot of the girls were mad on him, so we always wanted to give him at least one track," McCartney said. "Then George started to catch on: 'Why should you write my songs?' And he started writing his own."
After recording very basic demos in his hotel room, Harrison brought the song to Abbey Road Studios for the With the Beatles sessions on September 11, 1963 After a very long day of laying down tracks for "I Wanna Be Your Man," "Little Child," "All I've Got to Do," and "Not A Second Time," the Beatles began work on the track. They recorded seven takes — three of which were overdubs — but elected to scrap them and try again the next day.
Several more tracks were recorded, as well as messages for Australian radio stations, before they finally attempted "Don't Bother Me" once more. They recorded ten more takes: four of the basic track and six overdubs. Basic track take 13 was deemed best, and overdubs from take 15 featuring a secondary Harrison lead vocal, McCartney on woodblock, Lennon on tambourine, and Starr on Arabian bongos were used. Producer George Martin and engineer Norman Smith finished mono mixes of "Don't Bother Me" on September 30, 1963, and With the Beatles finally hit store shelves less than two months later.
"Don't Bother Me" contains two important elements that would reappear in several Beatles songs: the tempo and the complex subject matter. Since their Hamburg days, the Beatles were fascinated with incorporating rhythms not typical of rock music. They particularly enjoyed Latin percussion, as evident on "Besame Mucho" and "P.S. I Love You," as well as later songs such as "And I Love Her" and "I Feel Fine."
While this track may not represent the Beatles' first attempt at integrating world music with rock, it stands as Harrison's earliest venture into international sounds that would permeate much of his subsequent Beatles compositions as well as solo work. Here, Latin rhythms are established through McCartney and Starr's catchy percussion; these ingredients, along with Harrison's piercing lead guitar, distinguish "Don't Bother Me" from other With the Beatles tracks.
Another key characteristic that "Don't Bother Me" foreshadows is Harrison's biting lyrics. His overt pessimism on the track marks a departure from early Beatles material. Although Harrison penned tender love songs, he returned to his world-weary, darkly humorous wordplay in songs such as "Only A Nothern Song," "Taxman," and "Piggies" along with solo tracks like "This Song," "Sue Me, Sue You Blues," and "Devil's Radio."
Here, Harrison directs his venom not only at an ex-lover, but at overzealous fans and the press. "Go away, leave me alone, don't bother me," he snarls. "I've got no time for you right now." A hint of romance enters the picture when he croons the bridge: "I know I'll never be the same if I don't get her back again, because I know she'll always be the only girl for me." He demonstrates some vocal versatility on these lines, hitting higher notes than on previous cuts.
After his early effort, Harrison would rapidly mature as a songwriter; therefore "Don't Bother Me" symbolizes an important stage in his artistic development. In 1980, Harrison reflected on his first song: "I don't think it's a particularly good song. … It mightn't even be a song at all, but at least it showed me that all I needed to do was keep on writing, and then maybe eventually I would write something good."
"Don't Bother Me" is the first step toward reaching his ultimate goal. Its brief inclusion in A Hard Day's Night also ensures its longevity.


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I am a 19 year old muslim brother. I
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I've asked her and she's agreed. The problem is that once were married she wants to go to university. But I go to uni myself and its an extremely un-islaamic environment where boys and girls mix freely, people walk around half naked, people drinking alcohol, swearing, and where there
is very little morality. She wants to go to uni because she doesen't want to let her mother down because her mother has told her cousins that her dauhgter will get a degree but if she doesn't go to uni her cousins will say to her mother that I stopped her from getting a degree. What should she do. Should she go to uni where its a corrupt envornment just to keep her mother happy or not go to uni?
Also after I get my degree and a couple of years working experience I want to leave this corrupt country and go to an islaamic country. I had afghanistan at the topp of my list. Is this a good idea? If not where else can I go?
Thank you for any help you can give me
Praise be to Allaah.
If the situation in the university is as you describe, then it is not permissible for her to study in that place or to go there. One of the well-known basic principles of shareeah is that there is no obedience to any created being if it involves disobedience to the Creator. She should not obey her mother in this instance. She should try to convince her mother that it is haraam, by explaining to her gently and politely, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
But if they [parents] strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly [Luqmaan 31:15].
If the mother does not accept this, it is still not permissible for the daughter to obey her and there will be no sin on her for that, in sha Allaah.
But there is another important point we must make here:
It is not permissible for you to talk to this girl or to sit with her before marriage. The Prophet said: Beware of entering upon women and No man is alone with a woman, but the Shaytaan is the third one present. So beware of doing that.
As for your travelling to settle in a Muslim country: look for a land where you can openly practise the rituals of Islam and where you will feel safe to practise your religion and not feel in any danger, where the environment will help you to worship your Lord properly and where there is less fitnah (temptation). Allaah is the source of help and He is the Guide, there is no god besides Him.


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. I always thought it was my fault for being such an outcast, instead of just talking actually thinking, questioning everything always seeing the "what ifs" in life. I think everyone here sees the greed my friend, at least i know there are other who avoid it as well.
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Would this be...
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I think it's safe to say that many members of ATS have most likely felt this same feeling expressed in the OP.
I think the best thing to do (aside from the obvious avoiding the usual traps of becoming a debt slave, swallowing mainstream media propaganda, ego games, vanity, obsession with material things, etc) is to always reach for that next paradigm shift which allows you to see the world with new eyes. Ultimately, maybe enlightenment will happen. Knowledge of self can really take a person pretty far to overcome problems of ego and delusion and at the same time it also helps shed much light on all the other 'selves' out there acting in their own particular expressions of ignorance and delusion day in and day out as expresssed in the opening post.
It can be overwhelming to try to make sense of all the corruption and stupidity in the world but I think it helps to try to get down to the root causes of these problems.
For example, when you see some typical sheep like person acting in the typical modes of the herd, it helps to realize what has brought that person to such a place;
One day long ago they were a beautiful, newborn, innocent baby with all the potential in the world. Then, they slowly grew up and were sent to their local indoctrination center from about 5 years of age to 18, spent thousands of hours staring at the glowing, flickering screen, possibly sent to church for more brainwashing and mind control, the list goes on.
So yea, it's all about knowledge. Get as much of it as you can and the anger and frustration will be overcome by understanding and sympathy.edit on 12-2-2013 by Jedimind because: (no reason given)
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Entropy 2013, 15(9), 3698-3713; https://doi.org/10.3390/e15093698
Correlation Distance and Bounds for Mutual Information
Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (Australian Research Council), Centre for Quantum Dynamics, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
Received: 21 June 2013 / Revised: 21 August 2013 / Accepted: 3 September 2013 / Published: 6 September 2013
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AbstractThe correlation distance quantifies the statistical independence of two classical or quantum systems, via the distance from their joint state to the product of the marginal states. Tight lower bounds are given for the mutual information between pairs of two-valued classical variables and quantum qubits, in terms of the corresponding classical and quantum correlation distances. These bounds are stronger than the Pinsker inequality (and refinements thereof) for relative entropy. The classical lower bound may be used to quantify properties of statistical models that violate Bell inequalities. Partially entangled qubits can have lower mutual information than can any two-valued classical variables having the same correlation distance. The qubit correlation distance also provides a direct entanglement criterion, related to the spin covariance matrix. Connections of results with classically-correlated quantum states are briefly discussed. View Full-Text
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With a summer vote in Harrisburg on a new cigarette tax delayed until September, the state senate's Democratic Appropriations Committee convened in City Hall Wednesday to address the impacts of the delay.
"Last year was a disgrace. ... This year, without these dollars, will be a disaster," said Mayor Michael Nutter, referring to the projected $83 million in revenue that a cigarette tax would guarantee.
Nutter pointed out that the city has come up with $325 million in new funding for schools -- by extending a 1 percent sales tax, raising property taxes twice and increasing the use and occupancy tax.
Additionally, the Schools District of Philadelphia still laid off 5,000 employees (20 percent of its workforce), closed 31 schools in 2012 andreduced administrative costs to three percent, Nutter andSuperintendent William Hite said.
"No other public institution can equal this level of sacrifice," Nutter said.
He said that City Council unanimously approved the cigarette tax a year ago, the state Senate voted in favor of it twice and the House of Representatives approved it once before amendments to the bill led to this delay.
"The delay has potentially disastrous consequences," Hite said, saying he is unsure if schools can even open this fall without cigarette tax revenues.
Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes said the Philadelphia delegation to Harrisburg all support the Philadelphia-only, $2-a-pack cigarette tax.
But House of Representatives majority leader Mike Turzai and Speaker Samuel Smith have delayed a scheduled Aug. 4 vote on the tax to Sept. 15, saying further discussions were needed.
"The reality is we do need to pass a tax because we we do need the money but we also need you to understand that the passage of this tax or getting this done is not a badge of honor for you or for the governor, it will not be something to throw a parade for, because we should never have been here," said Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller, pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and a volunteer wrestling coach at Martin Luther King High School.
"At the end of the day, the larger issue is fair, student-based funding that will not have us repeatedly coming back to discuss 'Where's the money going to come from?'" Waller said.
Gov. Tom Corbett announced Wednesday that he will advance $225 million in funding to the Schools District, but Hite said at the hearing those funds were already in the budget and do not guarantee schools can open on time.
Hite will decide by Aug. 15 whether to open schools on Sept. 8.
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One of your early concerns as a collector is the safe storage and protection of your collection. Storage methods vary widely and there are numerous potential hazards that could damage or even destroy your favorite collectible. The two topics fit together as some of the things you do to store our coins and some of the hazards go together. Some you can insure against, others you can't, and it's frequently impossible to replace valued pieces in your collection.
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Coins need to be protected from handling and from pollution or contamination in the air around us, as well as the possibilities of a fire or a flood, or a broken waterline in your house. There are also burglars and home invasion baddies that will strip your collection to the bone. Some of these security things you will want to do yourself. Some of you are probably going to have to risk it because of the expense factor. When your collection gets into the triple digits, it's time to find a safety deposit box at a bank. Before you sign up, read the fine print in the box contract. If the vault is broken into, the bank's insurance may not cover the loss. Homeowner's insurance probably won't cover it either, but you can buy a special policy that will protect your collection at home or in the bank. Usually there is a discount for coins being kept at the bank. Coins are much like humans. They like the same moderate temperatures and low humidity that we like. That's why the attic and the basement are ruled out as places to keep your coins. Your storage media will suffer as well. If you have coins in holders of flips containing PVC, heat will speed up the PVC damage. An important point is to not only dispose of plastic flips that contain PVC, but get rid of the plastic-vinyl album pages that contain the chemical. Fumes from PVC will seep into your neutral plastic holders stored in a PVC-laced vinyl page. As a general rule, most flips that contain PVC are soft and pliable, while most Mylar and other safe plastics are stiff and hard. A closet shelf may come crashing down under the weight of the coins, and those under the bed will catch a lot of lint for the cat to play with. It's amazing how much a small box of coins will weigh. Don't put them in the freezer, as crooks have learned that is the first place to look. A wall or floor safe, securely bolted down is one option, but you will probably have to compromise on a burglar proof safe, as the fire proof safes may contain chemicals that will damage your coins. Try and find a storage place that isn't that obvious, which also rules out the back of the closet. Think out of the box. For example, a box buried under old clothes in a clothes hamper is not likely to draw unwanted attention. Use your ingenuity. Storage media is a hot topic. I'd suggest keeping an eye on your increasing number of coins. It's an excellent idea to start sorting and pick a value, perhaps $50 or $100. Any coin over the value gets VIP treatment – storage in an inert, hard plastic holder. These are somewhat similar to holders (slabs) used by the grading companies. They provide maximum protection, especially for proof or uncirculated coins. "Always use products specifically designed for coins" For a pot full of cents, or dozens of dimes, the next best things are plastic coin tubes. A glass prescription bottle may hold a handful of coins, but drop it and you'll be picking up glass splinters for days. The hard plastic holders give the coins the best possible protection. Make sure your budget includes proper storage media. Next come the plastic 2x2 coin flips and the matching paper ones. Make sure that you get rid of the PVC plastic. Mylar flips will replace them, but can damage coins if they are moved in and out frequently. The plastic and paper flips should not be used for long-term storage – more than six months. Under exceptional conditions they will protect your coins over a longer span, but the big problem is that they are not airtight. The same is true of the cardboard 2x2 holders. They have a Mylar window so that you can see both sides of the coin. These can be stapled shut, again with the warning not to get the staples or the stapler too close to the coin. To keep the coin safe, the 2x2 needs to be staples on the three open sides. Again the reminder to use your pliers to flatten the staple legs so they don't damage an adjacent coin. Staples will rust, but there are stainless steel staples on the market. Next come coin folders and coin boards. These have holes for each date and mint, and in some cases the outstanding minting varieties, such as overdates. These are what you most likely will use to start your collection. The folders have paper backing, so you can see only one side of the coin. They expose the visible side to the atmosphere and any pollution, contamination or fingerprints. My recommendation is that you use them for circulated coins that will not show problems. Your uncirculated coins need special protection and proof coins should be left in their packaging. The album pages allow seeing both sides of the coin, usually held in place by plastic strips. This type of album should also be used for circulated coins, as the plastic strips can scratch the coins as they slide back and forth. There are also albums designed to hold the coins in inert plastic holders, such as those used by the grading companies. These of course can be used for proof and uncirculated grade coins. Canvas mint bags are among the poorer storage media options. They obviously are not immune to water or contamination. Plus, every time the bag is moved, the coins rub and scratch each other. At the very bottom of the list are paper wrappers and the plastic tubes used by the Mint to ship coins. The paper wrappers offer only a bare minimum of protection. They tear easily, offer no protection from water damage and are easily penetrated by contamination. The "shotgun rolls" have the two end coins exposed. The soft plastic tubes also offer limited protection, with open ends. As with paper wrappers, they should not be used for upper grade coins. Summing up, it's very important that you take special care of your coins. Nothing will hurt as much as to discover that a coin with some value has lost much of it due to scratches or dings inflicted while they were lying loose. Doing your housekeeping will pay big dividends.


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