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|Todos autores / colaboradores:
William Henry Jackson; Stanley Wood
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|Issued in a portfolio.
Contains reproductions of 80 photographs of the World's Columbian Exposition, with descriptive text by Stanley Wood.
|20 parts : chiefly illustrations ; 38 x 48 cm.
|Part I: The Administration Building, from the southeast ; MacMonnies' Fountain, from Grand Plaza ; Peristyle and the Water Gate, from Grand Basin ; Government Building and Wooded Island --
Part II: General view, from the Lake ; Agricultural Building, from Colonnade ; Fire boat and Agricultural Building ; View southeast from the Illinois Building --
Part III: State buildings of Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania ; The Caravels from the Bridge ; Golden door of Transportation Building ; The Obelisk and Grand Vista north from Colonnade --
Part IV: Machinery Hall, from Colonnade ; MacMonnies' Fountain, from South Terrace ; The Fisheries Building ; La Rabida, from southwest side --
Part V: Choral Hall, from Wooded Island ; Interior of Choral Hall ; Horticultural Building, from Wooded Island ; West view of Manufactures Building --
Part VI: The Woman's Building ; Main entrance of Woman's Building ; Interior of Woman's Building ; View from balcony of Woman's Building --
Part VII: View north, Manufactures and Electricity Buildings ; North Lagoon, from Mining Building ; Mining and Electricity Buildings, from Transportation Building ; Manufactures and Electricity Buildings, from Squatter's Hut --
Part VIII: Manufactures Building, from Casino ; Manufactures Building, from Horticultural Building ; Columbia Avenue in Manufactures Building ; View northwest from Manufactures Building --
Part IX: Main entrance of Art Palace ; South facade of Art Palace ; North Lagoon, Art Palace and State Buildings ; Birds-eye view of the State Building --
Part X: East facade of Machinery Hall ; Machinery Hall, from northeast ; Looking south, between Electricity and Mining Buildings ; Transportation Building, from Wooded Island --
Part XI: Electricity Building, looking southwest ; Electricity Building and Fountain ; Interior of Electricity Building ; Looking north, between Mining and Electricity Buildings --
Part XII: Statute of Liberty ; Lake front, from Manufactures Building ; Rear view MacMonnies' Fountain ; South Colonnade. Colonnade --
Part XIII: Peristyle from the Lake ; Statue of the Republic ; The Water Gate ; Statue of the Republic and Peristyle --
Part XIV: German Government Building ; Panorama of State Buildings from the northeast ; Administration Building, looking northeast ; View of the Lake front --
Part XV: Main north entrance Agricultural Building ; Northwest corner Agricultural Building ; Agricultural Building, full view ; Agricultural Building at night --
Part XVI: Administration Building, from southeast ; MacMonnies' Fountain, side view ; The Midway ; Ferris Wheel and birds-eye view of Midway --
Part XVII: Statue of Columbus, entrance Administration Bldg ; Group of statuary Transportation Building ; Main east entrance Horticultural Building ; View north from Colonnade --
Part XVIII: South entrance of Mining Building ; North facade of Mining Building ; Statue of cowboy ; Statue of Indian scout --
Part XIX: Chicago Day ; The immense crowd ; Statue of Plenty ; Statue of Industry --
Part XX: Court of Honor from the east ; Court of Honor from the west ; Administration Building at night ; The White City at midnight.
|Título de la serie:
|Education fine art series, vol. I, ser. I-XX
|Otros títulos:
|White city
|W.H. Jackson.
... "But though the Exposition itself can never more rise, its beauty and its grandeur have been preserved for us by the magic of the camera, and in the reporductions of those wondrous scenes presented in this series, the White City lives again."--from T.p.
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Treaty of Accession to the European Union [Official Journal L 236 of 23.09.2003]
Research and technology development cooperation between the EU and Malta has continued principally through the EU Framework Programme. In the field of telecommunications, Malta has made major progress, but the Government's decision to maintain a monopoly until 2010 poses a serious problem.
The October 2002 Report emphasised the progress made by Malta in the field of science and research with, in particular, the launch of a national audit exercise aimed at setting priorities and updating policies. This report also detailed the progress made in the field of telecommunications, especially with regard to regulatory matters.
The November 2003 Report concluded that the Maltese legislation is only partially meeting the commitments given in the accession negotiations in the telecommunications and postal services areas. By contrast, Malta has met the requirements arising from the accession negotiations in the area of science and research.
The Treaty of Accession was signed on 16 April 2003 and accession took place on 1 May 2004.
The aim of Community research and technological development (RTD), as provided for in Article 164 of the EC Treaty (former Article 130G) and the Framework Programme (Article 166, former Article 130I), is to improve the competitiveness of EU industry and quality of life, to encourage sustainable development and to contribute to the development of other Community policies.
The objectives of Community telecommunications policy are to abolish the obstacles to the proper functioning of the single market in telecommunications equipment, services and networks, to open up foreign markets to Community undertakings and to provide modern services for EU nationals and businesses. These objectives are to be attained by means of harmonisation of standards and conditions for the provision of services, liberalisation of the terminals, services and networks markets and adoption of the regulatory measures required.
Research and technological development
Research and technological development cooperation between Malta and the EU has continued principally through the Framework Programme. Malta decided not to formally join the Fourth Framework Programme, but committed EUR 2 million of its financial agreement to foster integration in the Framework Programme on a project-by-project basis. To that effect, the Malta Science and Technology Council set up a network of local correspondents overseeing the completion of this exercise.
Malta has made great progress since the last report. As of 2001, the country was fully associated with the "Fifth Framework Programme". Successful implementation of the acquis in this area relates directly to the implementation of this framework programme. Malta has also expressed interest in being associated with the Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006).
Malta has launched a national audit and foresight exercise to set priorities and update its science, research and innovation policy. The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST), responsible for the coordination of Malta's participation in the Community research programmes, has set up a policy development unit focusing on the development of sectoral networks to provide policy advice on areas of national interest. Efforts are also being pursued to develop joint public-private sector R&D ventures. In 2001, the MCST organised a number of briefing sessions focusing on the thematic and horizontal programmes of the Fifth Framework Programme.
The development of the research sector and its effective integration into the European Research Area will, in particular, require a further increase in business expenditure on research and development. Research activities at universities will need to be fostered and current efforts to foster the participation of the business community in the framework programmes and to develop joint public-private sector R&D ventures will need to be sustained.
The 2003 report from the Commission stresses that Malta has met the commitments and requirements arising from the accession negotiations in the area of science and research and will be in a position to implement the acquis as from accession.
In the field of telecommunications, progress has been made since 1993. Malta's telecommunications networks are fully digitised and therefore advanced services are provided such as high speed data transmission, frame relay service, telematics applications, GSM mobile telephony and Internet. The penetration rate in fixed telephony of 50.4% is close to the average rate in the EU Member States.
Malta's legislation in the field of telecommunications is mostly in line with the 1998-2000 acquis, which aimed at the elimination of obstacles to the effective operation of the single market and at providing universally available modern services. However, there is still a legal limitation on the number of licences (two) to be issued for the public mobile telecommunications system and services, and further licences will not be issued before 2005.
In order to further develop the competition in the market, Malta needs to complete alignment on the telecommunications acquis in the areas of carrier selection and cost-orientation of tariffs. The new regulatory framework on electronic communications adopted in 2002 remains to be transposed by the Maltese authorities.
From the institutional point of view, the requirement of the separation of the regulatory function from the State's control function over Maltacom has been fulfilled: the telecommunications regulator reports to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, whereas the ownership function is exercised by the Ministry of Economic Services.
The Maltese Government has taken the first step towards privatisation of the sector by selling 40% of Maltacom's capital via a public offering in June 1998, 20% on the domestic market and 20% at international stock exchanges.
In June 2002, the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) published an official decision on the designation of dominant market operators. Since November 2001, all operators have had to provide free telephone access to emergency services. The implementation of the new numbering plan was finalised in April 2002. The MCA has also published consultation papers on cost-based accounting systems, universal service obligations and on the introduction of price controls. The 2003 report from the Commission found that the Malta Communications Authority is fully operational.
The sector's infrastructure has developed well. The fixed network is now 100% digitised, with a penetration rate of 53% in fixed voice telephony. Since the introduction of a second GSM mobile network, a mobile penetration rate of 51% was achieved as of December 2001. The Internet penetration rate within the population is 29%, and the percentage of households connected to cable TV is the highest of the applicant countries, at 71%.
Postal services
Postal services are provided by Maltapost, which has been partly privatised. Malta needs to complete alignment of its legislation with the acquis, mainly regarding the universal service obligation, accounting issues, quality of service, the general authorisation system and licensing. Transposition of the 2002 second postal directive remains to be done. The draft law amending the Postal Services Act with the aim of transposing the acquis and therefore further liberalising the sector has still to be adopted.
Information society
An e-Government programme was adopted in 2001, which aims at providing the majority of eEurope public services, on a full-transaction basis by the end of 2002, in line with the e-Europe+ action plan 2003 (1).
(1) The eEurope+ action plan is aimed at speeding up reforms and modernisation of the applicant countries' economies, encouraging capacity- and institution-building, improving overall competitiveness, and strengthening social cohesion. It was launched by the prime ministers of the applicant countries at the Gothenburg Council (15-16 June 2001).
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"Glee" is about to get a good, old-fashioned dose of vampire.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon will guest-direct an episode of the Fox musical comedy hit series, Entertainment Weekly reported Monday afternoon.
Whedon is responsible for one of the most memorable episodes of "Buffy," featuring the cast members in a musical episode titled "Once More, With Feeling" that became a cult phenomenon. He's also the mastermind behind "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog."
Twentieth Century Fox approached Whedon, a known musical theater fan, about directing an episode of the series -- and Whedon was thrilled to comply, "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy said.
"Joss directed on eof the great musical episodes in the history of television on 'Buffy,'" Murphy said. "So this is a great, if unexpected, fit. I'm thrilled he'll be loaning us his fantastic groundbreaking talent," he said.
Whedon is currently at work on the series "Dollhouse," starring Eliza Dushku.
"Glee" fans will also be treated to the musical stylings of "Spring Awakening" alum Jonathan Groff, who Entertainment Weekly reported Monday has signed on to star in five or six episodes of the series. He'll serve as a potential love interest for Rachel, played on the show by his former "Spring Awakening" co-star Lea Michele.
"Glee," which stars comedian Jane Lynch and Broadway stars Michele and Matthew Morrison, airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Fox.


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I found two of these in very close proximity to eachother in shallow water in the bahamas. They are somewhate serrated on the outside edge and appear to be some sort of tooth with a root structure, or a sort of claw? I havent been able to find a shark tooth or sea turtle claw ( my first two guesses) that look similar enough! any help would be fantastic! Thanks in advance
Claw (I think).Not sure what from though.


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Matrix Metalcraft, Inc., Clinton Township, MI, has made its second laser-cutting-machine investment this year by adding the newest technology from Mitsubishi Laser to its equipment stable—the Mitsubishi Laser NX. The NX carries a 6-kW resonator and offers a maximum cutting speed of 2360 in./min. Matrix Metalcraft, which earlier this year purchased a Mitsubishi VZ1 cutting machine with pallet changer, will use the NX to cut, among other components, armor-plate products of 1.25-in. armor plate, as well as 1-in. stainless steel and 0.5-in. aluminum.
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This cover picture from The Royal Thames, a guide to London published in 1937 was shared with the Visit London Flickr group by mikeyashworth.
The photo is in two Flickr groups which gather nostalgic images from books about London, London Books and Maps and London Books and Their Illustrations.
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text: backInternship at Gulf Coast Marine Lab leads to discovery3.15.2013Not many students get the chance to discover a new species, but Illinois College senior Shanna David made the most of a summer internship opportunity by co-authoring a manuscript that describes a new species of crustacean from Hawaii."If the peer-review process goes well and the new species is published, Shanna will be one of a very small number of undergraduates in the nation to have a new species description to her credit, and the first Illinois College student to do so," Illinois College Biology Professor Lawrence Zettler said.A biology and environmental biology major from Trivoli, David interned at the Gulf Coast Marine Lab affiliated with the University of Southern Mississippi, in Ocean Springs, Miss. At the lab she was a teaching assistant for Richard Heard, professor of invertebrate zoology, who co-authored the manuscript with David. During this time, she worked on describing the new species of Marine Tanaid, a marine crustacean. The Gulf Coast Marine Lab is a 50-acre waterfront facility, with field work at the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi's barrier island, Mississippi Sound and adjacent coastal waters.David will be presenting an abstract of her research at the 105th annual meeting of the Illinois State Academy of Science hosted by Illinois College on Friday and Saturday, April 5-6. The manuscript will be submitted to a scientific journal in an attempt to have the new species officially recognized by the scientific community.Heard obtained the specimen from collections made in the western Hawaiian Islands, and David was assigned the task of documenting various body parts that are unique to this species. "The new species, named Cryptoapseudes leroyi, represents the fourth species attributed to the genus Cryptoapseud," David said. "The discovery of Cryptoapseudes leroyi extends the range for the genus from the western Indian Ocean over 14,200 km northeast to the northern Pacific Ocean."David was one of five interns who received support in 2012 from Illinois College's Environmental Issues Internship Program. The program is funded by a grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. According to Illinois College President Axel D. Steuer, "The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation's grant has allowed us to establish an endowed internship program that provides our students with experiential learning opportunities to complement classroom learning.""This unique program has allowed our students to design exceptional internship opportunities. While most interns are environmental studies and biology majors, we also accept proposals from students in other disciplines – as long as the focus is environmental studies." said Susie Drake, director of career services. "Students can take the initiative to contact a potential employer, negotiate the terms of their internship and submit a proposal to the selection committee. Shanna designed a great project that will have an important impact on her educational and career goals." Margaret A. Cargill is the granddaughter of William Cargill, cofounder of Cargill Inc. The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation was created upon the philanthropist's death in 2006, and assists programs that reflect her passions and priorities including the environment; the arts; services to families, children and the elderly; disaster-related relief, recovery and development; planned health; and animal welfare. About Illinois CollegeFounded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Ill. With an enrollment of about 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs and a Master of Arts in Education degree program. In 1932 the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.Visit www.ic.edu or call 217-245-3467 for more information.Media Contact InformationOffice of Marketing and CommunicationsAmy RourkeWriter and Public Relations Manager217.245.3419back


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tanker27 wrote:So I know there some kind of formula to the Steam sale madness on when you should pull the trigger to buy, I just dont know what it is.
I was once a "release day" gamer, but you are literally punished for being one these days, given that the "GOTY" or "Ultimate" editions that come 3-6 months later offer all DLC's, all extras, less bugs. The exception of course are MP titles...but ugh, MP titles are the worst offenders for "consolization".
paulWTAMU wrote:I gotta say though, I really dislike the "Big Picture" mode on Steam, at least as far as browsing goes.
lilbuddhaman wrote:Why get dishonored now at $45 when you could get all the other titles you missed at $5-10 and then get dishonored in Feb for $5-10 ?
RealWolf wrote:The rule is to only buy daily deals & flash sales until the last day. Newer games have less chance of getting the bigger discounts, but you know Dishonored is going to be 25% off through January 5th, so you might as well wait and see if it goes any cheaper between now and then.
superjawes wrote:In the light of THQ's bankruptcy, I do recommend picking up Saints Row: The Third. It is a whole lot of fun.
tanker27 wrote:That's surprising to me. Mission design was unique, the voice acting was better than most and the game was constantly reminding me how to have fun. And who doesn't love playing a Japanese game show with automatic weapons?superjawes wrote:In the light of THQ's bankruptcy, I do recommend picking up Saints Row: The Third. It is a whole lot of fun.
Got it in the Humble Bundle. I was bored after a few hours. :/
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TurtlePerson2 wrote:StuG wrote:
True, but those who do pass it up will probably pay $10 during the July game and play the exact same game.
tanker27 wrote:I'm sure you noticed already but Dishonored is currently $29.99 (50% off).For instance I want to buy Dishonored, right now its -25% at 44.99. Is that the best its going to get? How long should I wait to purchase it?


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U.S. National Parks > Zion National Park > Aries Butte > Climber's Log
Aries Butte Climber's Log
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|New Year's Fun
Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2018
|Started the new year off right. Led By Sheep. Fun, easy (5.5 IMO), runouts just made for more interesting climbing. We had a brilliant, warm day with only a couple people seen. Definitely want to go back.
|Posted Jan 7, 2018 5:15 pm
|Great tower
Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2013
|Excellent beginner "desert tower"! Beautiful location. It feels a bit run out to lead, and can be really sandy, but is a great climb!
|Posted Jan 28, 2016 1:30 pm
|Led By Sheep
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2014
|Good fun, saw tons of Bighorn Sheep at base (and summit).
|Posted Sep 30, 2015 11:37 pm
Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2013
|Went up the 5.7 route that felt like a 5.4 with William D and Danny L.
|Posted Jul 6, 2015 3:27 pm
|Alex Wood
|Nice Summit
Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2013
|Climbed Led By Sheep on a perfect day. No crowds, only amazing sandstone features! We saw some Bighorn Sheep in route to the climb!
|Posted Nov 13, 2013 5:52 pm
|aries butte
Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2013
|really fun, easy 5.6 or 5.7, 4 or 5 pitches. great, great introduction to climbing in zion. puts the hook in solid for future adventures.
|Posted Nov 12, 2013 12:24 pm
|Fun climb, 2x
Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2011
|4/21/11 - 6 of us climbed very efficiently as 3 rope teams, with each pair swinging leads. I led P2 & P4. Good old super sandy Zion slickrock, gotta love it. Rapid simulrapping descent with 6 60 meter ropes and good teamwork. Great few hour adventure with great folks.
4/8/12 - Led for my little brother and his buddy.
|Posted Apr 24, 2011 10:01 am
|In runners
Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
|Climbed this peak with CP, DB, and Rosie. Having been advised by CP that we didn't need to bring our rock shoes, we climbed it in runners. It was fine (we didn't _need_ them), but were I to do it again, I'd probably bring the rock shoes for a bit more security. Fantastic views and a great way to spend the morning! Thanks to CP for leading!
|Posted Apr 29, 2010 1:46 am
|Took the right gully...
Date Climbed: Apr 11, 2010
|to the summit. The last pitch passes two pitons then jogs left to loose 3rd class scrambling to the summit. I stayed right and did some of the best (5.6), albeit loose, climbing of the route. Belay behind a big rock. Climbed with Rick. Gorgeous views. Could be too hot to climb on a warm day.
|Posted Apr 14, 2010 8:05 pm
|Bad timing.
Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2007
|I did this one late in the evening thinking we wouldn't take too long. Ended up on top after the sun had gone down. By the time we got back to the car it was 11pm. We had a blast though, I definitely want to do it again. Great views.
|Posted May 22, 2008 4:43 pm
|Did it on a Cold and WINDY day
Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2008
|It was so cold, but fun! Great views on top.
|Posted Mar 31, 2008 12:48 pm
|Aries Butte
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
|Good climb.
|Posted Dec 18, 2007 3:28 pm
|We do :)
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
|Hi Dow,
Bo has this on our site, but you did the climb before he did, so it was not on the net when you wrote this up. I agree with you.. the east side is awesome. We spent the day there today.. gorgeous! :)
|Posted Dec 2, 2007 9:11 pm
|Day Hiker
|SE Face
Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2007
|With cp0915 and db0915.
|Posted Sep 24, 2007 3:00 am
|Matthew Holliman
|SE Face
Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
|With Courtney. Truly beautiful area, but damn, the rock here spooks me!
*Awesome* weekend--did Keyhole Cyn after this (short and fun), then Peak 7,111/Das Boot/The Subway on Sun. Super, super enjoyable. I can't wait to go back to do some more canyoneering in the fall.
|Posted Jul 11, 2007 1:39 am
|SE Face (5.6)
Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
|4 pitches. Largely 4th-easy 5th with the occasional 5.6(ish) move. Really fun, actually.
-5/19/07: With Matthew Holliman. Cooled off in Keyhole Canyon (perhaps my 6th time through) afterward.
-9/23/07: Returned and did it again with Day Hiker and DB0915.
-04/26/08: Did it again with Aron Ralston and DB. Afterward, we traversed east from the col and dropped into upper Keyhole - my first time through full Keyhole. A swim, nice slots and downclimbs...and a decomposing deer dripping brainmatter into a rank pool of maggots.
-5/2009: With Ram after romping through a very icy Echo Canyon earlier in the day. It was Ram's first time up Aires.
-4/25/10: With DB, James Hiebert and Rosie from Victoria.
|Posted May 21, 2007 11:26 am


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Florida's a scary place. If you ever have the bad luck to be taken hostage there by a guy armed with a gun and a knife, you might find yourself being prosecuted if you survive.
A Florida woman is being accused of not defending her two children as their father stabbed them in the midst of a SWAT team standoff at an RV park.
On Monday, Deanna DeJesus pleaded not guilty to aggravated manslaughter and child neglect in the attack that left her 9-year-old son dead, NBC Miami reports. The 7-year-old, along with the defendant herself, were both severely wounded.
Her husband flipped out, see. He forced the woman and their two kids into the car and drove them all to an RV park, where he shot to death the owner of an RV and settled down in the RV for an afternoon of terrorization.
William Dejesus stabbed every member of his family before killing himself with the knife. His 9-year-old son, who had autism, died from the attack.
Now, Deanna DeJesus is facing up to 45 years in prison for not protecting the boys.
Prosecutors claim that the woman calmly held a child in each arm while her husband asked her which he should kill first. All the mother was able to say in court was that she couldn't make such a choice, according to the Sun Sentinel.
Her 7-year-old son told investigators that because his mother wasn't doing anything, he had grabbed a knife in an attempt to save his brother. However, his father regained control of the knife and stabbed him several times.
Deanna DeJesus said that she did not fight her husband because she knew she would be hurt if she did, according to WIOD. Additionally, her attorney noted that after DeJesus' husband stabbed her in the lung, she was physically unable to defend her children.
Prosecute that lazy bitch!


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Ahhhhhh the "?". Yes well, that'd be a different story. In an ideal situation the Hornets trade would happen. But with new ownership came a new viewpoint (or so I read) that playing Collison and Paul together was priority.
With Curry, matching salaries isn't necessary either, so that can take on a lot of forms in trade scenarios.
Still, I've gotta go with Bosh & James over Lee & James because it's a better match regardless of Hollinger and his stats. He just adds demensions and versatilty that we couldn't get out of Lee and Thomas. That's how I see it anyhoo.
Re Collison, I'm still a Douglas faithful after last year. I think both he and Gallo are on their way up. Collison is def the better passer and handler out of the 2 though. Douglas takes the cake on defense.
Chris bosh is the perfect compliment for Lebron. his style of play and skill set fit in perfectly with Lebron. and with Gallo dropping 3's, they'd have a great offense.
I personally agree with Hollinger on the comparisons.
And having a Lebron-DLee combo would make D Lee average ridiculous numbers, especially if he was staring at PF...my imagination is running wild.
I heard a poster ask why would we get Dirk when we have Gallo, well I would answer why not have the top player you are compared to, help your team out tremendously and at the same time help you develop and polish your offensive game, since you have the same style?
Lebron, Bosh, Amare, Dirk are the only guys now worth a max contract. Joe Johnson fell off that wagon with his dismal playoff performance averaging 11 points a game.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Resign lee 12
Trade curry douglas for ellis and aldrich
Trade chandler for a first rounder late or two second rounders
Sign barron walker
Draft vasguez brackins plus two other second rounders like Collins and someone else
Sign at minnimums
Lee humprhrey
Lofton tennesse undrafted
Then take josh mcroberts if pacers don't retain him
Plus lebron whoops


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2012 Horse Genome Workshop a Success
- Feb 15, 2012
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Approximately 120 scientists gathered for the 2012 Horse Genome Workshop, which took place at the XX Plant and Animal Genome Conference in San Diego, Jan. 14-15.
During the workshop, geneticists predicted that our understanding of the equine genome will grow as gene sequencing technology continues to improve. Samantha Brooks, PhD, of Cornell University chaired the horse-relate portion of the event.
The program covered diverse equine-genetics' topics, including:
- Alterations in genome structure that cause disorders of sexual development in horses;
- DNA alterations that change regulation of gene expression of horses;
- The genetics involved in cribbing;
- Investigation of genetic influences on recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, or heaves) in European Warmblood horses;
- Discovery and description of genes expressed in 43 different equine tissues and their use to improve our understanding of the genes expressed in horses; and
- Comparisons of genomes both within and between different breeds of horses.
Ernie Bailey, PhD, professor of veterinary science at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center and coordinator for the USDA Horse Genome collaboration attended the workshop. The audience found a presentation by invited speaker Ludovic Orlando, PhD, from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, particularly interesting, Bailey said.
"Orlando reported that a novel technique referred to as NEXTGEN sequencing was used to generate genome sequencing from four modern horses (Arabian, Standardbred, Norwegian Fjord, and Icelandic), a Przewalski horse, and a donkey, as well as DNA from three fossil horses that died between 13,000 and 50,000 years ago," relayed Bailey.
Scientists routinely conduct studies comparing genes found among modern breeds, using this information to understand the consequences of selection practices (for certain traits such as speed) and to develop improved selection systems.
Bailey added, "Orlando's studies also provide a unique opportunity because seeing DNA sequences from fossil horses allows us to identify the starting point for horse selection and the raw genetic material our ancestors had available."
Poster presentations were also welcome, which, according to Bailey, "demonstrate the opportunities for discovery which have become possible as a consequence of the horse genome tools."
Following the conference and workshop, the Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation hosted receptions for scientists interested in horse genomics.
"We discussed the need for improved infrastructure for research, and the need to construct a new build for the reference genome (Twilight, the first horse to have its entire genome sequenced)," Bailey said. "Because this is the reference genome and all new sequences are compared to this build, it is important that errors be detected and corrected. We also discussed the need for additional whole genome sequences in addition to Twilight's, and a number of scientists informally relayed that they were currently working on sequencing a total of seven other horse genomes."
The next Havemeyer Horse Genome Mapping Conference will take place in Portugal in 2013.
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Leyland sees Jones as triple threat
Tigers manager impressed by new outfielder's stature
Jacque Jones probably won't match the 23 triples Curtis Granderson hit last season, but Tigers manager Jim Leyland thinks Jones has the tools to take advantage of Comerica Park's big power alleys.
"He hit a lot of doubles [31 in 2006 and 33 in 2007], but he played at Wrigley Field," Leyland told The Detroit News. "Some of the doubles he hit there will become triples in our ballpark."
Doubles or triples -- whichever Jones is hitting -- Leyland thinks he's going to be a big asset for the 2008 Tigers.
"I think Jacque Jones is going to have a big year for us," said Leyland. "He's quietly going to be a tremendous addition. I like what I've seen so far. I think he's going to hit some triples.
"I didn't know him. I thought he was a skinny guy, but he's strong. I know we haven't played a game yet, but I like him. I think he's going to be a huge help."
Jones struggled in the first half last season, then batted .332 in the second half.
Ross ready to compete: A left hamstring injury was the only thing that kept 2007 from being a breakout year for Cody Ross.
He batted .335 with a .411 on-base percentage and a .653 slugging mark in 173 at-bats for the Marlins last season, but the hamstring injury cost him nearly three months.
"I felt like I played really well when I was in there and I let the team down when I was hurt," Ross told The South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Ross is healthy now but faces competition for the starting center field job from recently acquired Cameron Maybin, the centerpiece of the deal that sent stars Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers.
"I think they know exactly what I can do," Ross said. "It's pretty much on [Maybin], whether they think he's ready or not. It doesn't bother me one bit. I don't lose sleep over it. Obviously I want to be the everyday guy to play center field. I know that I can do it and I feel that I'm ready to do it.
"Then again, when you make a big blockbuster trade like that, [the Marlins may] feel like they have to push the guy and try to get him ready. He's a smart kid -- young, very talented. I just hope he doesn't put too much pressure on himself to feel like he has to be the guy. ... If [the Marlins] don't feel like I can play center field every day, so be it. In my heart I know I can and maybe one day I'll get the opportunity."
Berkman to sit out with muscle strain: Lance Berkman will be held out of the team's intrasquad scrimmage Monday and its exhibition opener Thursday with a right oblique muscle strain. Berkman, a switch-hitter, can hit from the right side of the plate but feels pain from the left side of the plate.
"I can hit right-handed," he told The Houston Chronicle. "I can throw. I'm not going to hit left-handed for a couple days and let it calm down."
Berkman hurt his side during the first full-squad practice and then aggravated the injury the next day. Berkman said he wouldn't push himself to return to action any sooner than he has to.
Cameron showing his work ethic to Brewers: It hasn't taken long for Mike Cameron to make a strong impression with his new team, the Milwaukee Brewers.
"He's already setting the tone," 25-year-old outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. told The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
What Gwynn has noticed from Cameron is his work ethic. The center fielder had to skip one workout due to an ailing left leg. A veteran, Cameron probably could have taken a few more days off if he asked to. Instead, he was back on the field the next day.
"You push each other to work hard," manager Ned Yost said. "That's what he always does."
Giles rehabbing with goal of March return: Heading into the 2008 season, Brian Giles is full of optimism. That may be because he believes he is on target from a full recovery from microfracture surgery performed last October.
"I've been doing sprints, running since the end of January, and I feel good," Giles told The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Even if Giles isn't fully healthy, it is doubtful he would tell anyone. A former football player and wrestler, Giles received numerous injections of painkillers to get through the 2007 season.
"Every time I ask him how he's feeling, he says two words -- 'I'm fine,'" manager Bud Black said. "He said that every day last year."
Hawkins impresses by keeping pitches down: After a few days of Spring Training, Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been impressed with what he has seen from reliever LaTroy Hawkins.
"I thought Hawkins threw great," Girardi told Newsday after a batting-practice session. "The thing that I've seen in all his bullpens is everything is down. He's a different guy than we saw a couple of years ago."
Earlier in his career, Hawkins relied on a 95-mph fastball and didn't worry about keeping the ball down too much, but he has now developed a sinker on which he also relies.
Asked where he sees Hawkins fitting, Girardi said, "The back end of games -- the seventh, eighth innings, wherever you need him."
Hawkins has shown he is consistent enough to be handed the ball in the late innings. Last season he had a 3.42 ERA in 62 games for the Rockies and only once in the last six seasons has his ERA been more than 4.00.
Ankiel hitting alongside Gonzalez, Pujols: Rick Ankiel seems comfortable now that he's settled into a role with the Cardinals.
"He's coming in with more confidence," manager Tony La Russa told The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "He's coming in with a lot different expectations from all of us."
When Ankiel was recalled by St. Louis last August, nobody was quite sure what to expect. But after he hit a home run in his first game after the callup, Ankiel went on a tear and finished the season with 43 home runs and 128 RBIs between Triple-A Memphis and St. Louis.
"They're looking at me as somebody who hopefully can contribute every day," said Ankiel.
A healthy Ward in Cubs' outfield plans: Daryle Ward knows playing time in the Cubs' crowded outfield will be at a premium this season but hopes to get more than the 130 at-bats he had in 2007.
"They're going to do the best they can to give me more," Ward told The Chicago Sun-Times, referring to conversations between him, his agent and general manager Jim Hendry. "Because it's hard to survive off 130 at-bats. I had some injuries, so it's up to me to stay healthy. And I believe if I stay healthy, it almost forces them to give you a little bit more time because they don't have to worry about you getting hurt."
Manager Lou Piniella says if Ward can stay healthy, he should see more playing time.
"We are going to be getting him some more at-bats," Piniella said. "But he's got to stay healthy. That's part of the equation."
Doumit plans to make a race of Pirates' catching job: Ryan Doumit knows the starting catching job belongs to Ronny Paulino right now. That doesn't mean he's not going to try to change that, though.
"It's a great opportunity, and I'm going to take the bull by the horns. I know what the situation is," Doumit told The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I know how Paulino is the starter. He deserves to be. He's earned it. But I'm not going to make it easy on him -- it's going to be a competition."
Doumit and Paulino have benefited from the tutelage of former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen, who was part of both of the Pittsburgh's World Series teams in the '70s.
"It's really exciting to have Manny here," Paulino said. "Having a guy his age trying to explain to us how to do something right there in the field -- that means a lot."
After solid debut, Baker ready to take next step: A year ago, Scott Baker started the season in the Minor Leagues but found his way to the Twins in time to make 23 starts and pick up nine victories.
He even took a no-hitter into the ninth against Kansas City on Aug. 31. For 2008, Baker says he can do much more.
"Good is great's worst enemy," he told The Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "I could have had a good season and just have gone about my business, but that's not what I want to do. I don't want be just an average pitcher. I want to be a top-of-the-rotation guy. I want to be the very best I can. I feel that my best is being one of those top guys."
Manager Ron Gardenhire has seen growth in Baker in the past year and likes the change in Baker's approach.
"It's always a process with the young guys -- pace of the game, situations like that," said Gardenhire. "Letting one bad pitch stick with you, get in your head, rather than move past it. I think he's learned all those things. We saw it last year. He got the ball and got back up on the mound rather than walking around and taking 10 hours between pitches."
Braves players, staff impressed Escobar: In his Major League debut last season, Yunel Escobar batted .326 with 30 extra-base hits in 319 at-bats. It was such an impressive performance by the youngster it convinced the Braves to trade incumbent shortstop Edgar Renteria to open up a spot for Escobar to play full-time in 2008.
"For me, he could make the All-Star team," manager Bobby Cox told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "He has tremendous hands, range, and a tremendous arm. He's not going to steal a lot of bases, probably, but he can run.
"He can hit for average, and if he wants to, he can hit for power."
"Escobar is one of the best players I've ever seen," catcher Brian McCann said. "What he did last year was phenomenal. That wasn't a fluke. He's the real deal.
"He can make every play on the field. I think next year at this time, everybody will be talking about putting him in the class of [Florida shortstop] Hanley Ramirez and those guys."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Carrie Fisher on Star Wars: Episode VII Role: "They're Sending a Trainer to My House So I Can Get in Really Good Shape"
Though none of the Star Wars trio have formally confirmed their involvement in the upcoming J.J. Abrams-helmed Star Wars: Episode VII sequel, Carrie Fisher isn't afraid to offer a few teasing tidbits about possibly reprising her iconic role as Princess Leia.
"I'm glad they are doing a new movie because they are sending a trainer to my house so I can get in really good shape," the 56-year-old actress joked to reporters recently during the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. "So I'm really eating a lot of sugar in advance, as you can see. By the time I really get down to it I will have eaten everything."
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Fisher and her cast mates -- Harrison Ford, 70, and Mark Hamill, 61 -- have thus far remained mum about whether or not they will return for the next installment, but series creator George Lucas may have unwittingly let the cat out of the bag in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek earlier this year.
"We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison -- or we were pretty much in the final stages of negotiation," he said of planning the release of Star Wars: Episode VII in 2015 after Disney purchased Lucasfilm. "So I called them to say, 'Look, this is what's going on.'"
"Maybe I'm not supposed to say that," he added. "I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them. … I won't say whether the negotiations were successful or not."
One development in the epic production may have been confirmed during a Berlin press conference for Abrams' upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness, however. On Wednesday, May 1, the director noted that iconic composer John Williams may be involved with the scoring for the film.
"For Star Wars, it's very early days, but I believe that, going forward, John Williams will be doing that film because he was there long before I was," he told The Hollywood Reporter.
Williams, 81, created the original score for Star Wars, including the famous theme song, as well as the infamous "Imperial March."
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Carrie Fisher on Star Wars: Episode VII Role: "They're Sending a Trainer to My House So I Can Get in Really Good Shape"
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text: I live in North Dakota, so accounting for weather I get maybe six months of outdoor play time if I'm lucky. I average about four 1.5-hour sessions per week. I have never broken my strings but usually restring as soon as the courts begin to open up after the snow melts. Being an amateur, recreational player I only own two racquets. I intend to use one as a main and the other as backup. Because I've never broken my strings, it might be safe to assume my backup racquet will rarely, if ever, be used. If that's the case, how often should I restring it? I've read that though the strings may never see action, tension loss will still occur. Even so, I find it hard to convince myself to replace strings that have hardly been used.


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A's slug away to back Colon's sixth straight win
OAKLAND -- It looked like Bartolo Colon's outing on his 16th Father's Day on a Major League roster would be a short one.
But the A's pitcher found his command and provided a stifling performance in a 10-2 victory, but first with a key play from his defense.Full Game Coverage
OAKLAND -- It looked like Bartolo Colon's outing on his 16th Father's Day on a Major League roster would be a short one.
But the A's pitcher found his command and provided a stifling performance in a 10-2 victory, but first with a key play from his defense.Full Game Coverage
The Mariners had a chance to extend a 2-0 lead in the second inning on Kyle Seager's line drive to right field, but Josh Reddick made a shoestring catch for the out. The threat of his arm dissuaded Seattle from the temptation of sending Mike Zunino from third base. A play later, Kendry Morales flied out, and Colon -- along with his defense -- had prevented a two-run inning from turning into a larger rally.
The Mariners would not threaten again the rest of the afternoon.
"Today was one of those days that could've gotten away from [Colon]," third baseman Josh Donaldson said. "The defense picked him up a bit today, but Bartolo will never say die and will just throw strikes."
After allowing a weak Mariners lineup to score two runs on five hits in the second inning, Colon was nearly unhittable the rest of his outing, picking up his sixth consecutive win.
After laboring through that 35-pitch second inning, Colon settled down and returned to his typical 2013 form. He retired 12 consecutive batters and 16 of 17 to save his pitch count by retiring the Mariners with a total of just 52 pitches the next five innings.
"How can he not be a part of the conversation?" replied A's manager Bob Melvin when asked about the 40-year-old's All-Star candidacy. "Yeah, he's definitely a guy that I would think would be a front-runner."
With the win, Colon improved to 9-2 with a 2.89 ERA on the season and did so rather efficiently. He threw 97 pitches in seven innings and did not walk a batter while allowing just the two earned runs.
"He got stronger throughout the game," Zunino said. "He was working the bottom of the zone, expanding, trying to do what he can do. He threw a lot of strikes today and got a lot of outs and a lot of ground-ball outs."
Runs have been at a premium in Oakland lately -- the A's entered the game with a mere five in the past 36 innings -- and Sunday presented another challenge for the Oakland lineup. Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma entered the game having yielded only three earned runs in 13 innings pitched against the A's this season.
The A's figured out Iwakuma -- a popular Cy Young candidate of late -- the second time through the lineup Sunday. Donaldson snapped an 0-for-16 streak with a leadoff double in the fourth, and was driven home by Seth Smith's two-bagger. Reddick capped off the two-run inning with an RBI single.
"It's a good feeling with a guy that's thrown the ball better than King Felix [Hernandez] lately," said Reddick, who garnered his third career four-hit game and first since May 2012. "We knew it wouldn't be easy."
Oakland added two more runs to the scoreboard in the fifth and, in all, tagged Iwakuma for four runs on eight hits in five innings. It marked just the second time this season that the second-year starter did not pitch into the sixth inning, and it snapped a streak of four consecutive quality starts from the right-hander, who tied his season high with three walks.
The A's exploded with four runs in the seventh and two in the eighth to blow the game open. Donaldson crushed his 10th home run of the season -- and second extra-base hit with a two-strike count of the day -- and Smith followed with one of his own for back-to-back homers. Brandon Moss tagged his 12th home run of the season in the eighth, and Reddick capped off his four-hit game with a long ball as well. It marked the first time this season the A's slugged more than two home runs at O.co Coliseum.
"You don't want to stop against a team like that that's been swinging the bat well all series," Reddick said."
The Mariners' two-run, second-inning rally started with a leadoff single from Michael Morse, and was followed by a bizarre play. Jason Bay hit a comebacker to the mound, and Colon thought he had snagged it in his glove. It was only after Bay reached first base safely that Colon realized the ball was standing at his feet the entire time. Instead of recording a double play, Colon was mired by a two-on, no-out jam.
Endy Chavez singled home both runs later in the inning before Reddick halted Seattle's threat with what Melvin said might've been the play of the day.
Oakland avoided a sweep, but dropped a series for the first time in its past nine. The A's take a three-game lead to Texas -- losers of six straight games -- for a four-game series. It's the first time the A's have owned a three-game lead in the American League West since the end of the 2006 season, and the first time before the All-Star break since April 2003. Oakland's advantage in the standings is due in large part to its performance against divisional foes this season, as the A's are 21-10 against the West and 21-19 against everyone else.
Andrew Owens is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @OwensAndrew.


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Apologies for missing this post previously.porpoise wrote:I'm still not clear what you mean by "structural" - could you briefly explain? Also I'm not clear about your objection to a temporal view, given that birth, aging and death are clearly temporal events ( see the nidana definitions in MN9, SN12.2, etc ).retrofuturist wrote: In other words, structural not temporal.
By structural I mean...
From a as a requisite condition comes b.
From b as a requisite condition comes c.
From c as a requisite condition comes d.
... and so on. There is a relationship at play between the nidanas, but the relationship that has been delineated in the suttas is a structural one, rather than one demarcated in temporal units (such as "moments", "minutes", "years", "lifetimes", or "aeons")
Hence, non-time-delimited.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Temperatures dipped down into the low 20s Tuesday morning, and another 12 hours of sub freezing temperatures are anticipated Tuesday evening.
With such unusually cold weather, local emergency departments are ready for the affects of the chilly weather.
"People who don't have a way to stay warm may find their way into here to stay warm," said Dr. Faheem Gurgis, of UF Health Emergency Medicine.
"We actually see a lull in visits because people hunker down in the cold and aren't out riding their bikes and doing things they may normally do to injure themselves," said Darin Roark, administrator at Baptist Clay Medical Campus. "But as soon as in warms up, we will see an influx as they rebound. Also, we see a high number of people with respiratory sensitivities with the change in weather."
So far, local hospitals aren't seeing many cold weather-related visits, but because there's only been one freezing night so far, with the chilly temperatures coming through the winter months, that may be an issue.
"It's kind of early. I think we've only had one cold night," Gurgis said. "Hopefully we won't see much more, but so far, not many weather-related visits to the ED."
With the frigid temperatures forecasted to continue, the experts' best advice is to bundle up.
"Hunker down, stay warm," Roark said. "If you have to go outside, wear the gloves and hats. We Floridians aren't good at being in the cold. We have to take extra precautions to keep our families safe."
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This is not a post about "blaming Melo." This is about his intentions and his character with references of the past.
It annoys me just as much as it annoys you when someone throw something without backing it.
It annoys me even more when someone threathens to expose others as "fake" if they reply anything against Melo.
The only people who are exposed are the true "Melosexuals."
Unless you can reply intelligently with stats or quotes that refute or explain why Melo had the lowest DRB in Feb or Georage Karl criticism of Melo after he left, you, sir, are the biggest comic in this thread!
No other coach knows more about Camelo than George Karl. He darn coached him for 6 years! Wasn't it a warning sign to the Knicks, when a 1000-win coach, not known to criticize his departing players, said, "....his demand of himself frustrated us...' That's just another euphemism for calling Carmelo SELFISH!!!


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Classes in glassblowing, metalsmithing, blacksmithing, chainmaille and knife-making are being offered this spring at the Jackson County Green Energy Park for every skill level.
Courses offer the opportunity to learn a variety of hands-on crafting skills like paperweight-making and glass blowing, as well as the ancient arts of blacksmithing, chainmaille and knife crafting.
There are also classes geared towards the family, including a parent-child blacksmithing workshop and glass tile instruction that's good for all ages
For full class descriptions, visit www.JCGEP.org.


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Sidney Crosby—and you've probably heard this—has some free time on his hands. He used some of that to give one of the longest, most wide-ranging interviews of his career to Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The entire thing is worth a read—Crosby talks about, among other things, his continuing recovery from concussions, his lightning-rod status, his personal goals, the Penguins' future after three straight early eliminations, Nicklas Lidstrom and grocery shopping. One takeaway point, though, is that if he indeed injured Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux during the postseason, he doesn't care. Giroux said Crosby slashed him in the faceoff circle hard enough to fracture his wrists.
"I really like to win the face-off," Crosby said, "I don't try to go after his wrists but if I caught it, I'm not sorry for it. I think it's hilarious I hear that stuff from Philly. It's comedy to me to be honest with you. They're probably involved in that stuff more than any team in the league and they're the ones always talking about it. I guess I'm not apologetic. I was trying to win a faceoff and if I caught his wrist, then I caught his wrist. He seemed to play OK, so I couldn't have hurt him that bad."
Crosby also talked about the role new center Brandon Sutter will play when the NHL lockout ends, and the guy Sutter was traded for: Jordan Staal, who will play with his brother Eric with the Carolina Hurricanes after a breakout offensive season and big-money contract extension. Crosby and some of his other teammates found out about it at Staal's wedding in June.
"I still remember, Staalsy was up at the head table with his new bride. We all kind of got the text at the same time. We were in shock. It was kind of weird," Crosby said. "A lot to happen in one day, especially for him and Heather. If anything, when we all sat down and absorbed it, it was probably a good thing we were all there. Usually a guy gets traded, it's quick. You see him and 'See ya.' It's good. It actually worked out better that we were all there. We knew it was a possibility. We just didn't know it would happen at that exact moment."


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A man calling himself the "light bill man" has been arrested after an undercover investigator caught him conducting a scam against Georgia Power customers, authorities said.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation after receiving anonymous complaints on its tip line. From the complaints, police learned that a man named Lorenzo Curry, also known as "Zo," was falsely presenting himself as a Georgia Power representative who would restore electricity for a cash fee.
According to a news release, an investigator contacted Curry, claiming to be someone whose electricity had been disconnected for outstanding bills. Curry told the investigator he would restore service after receiving the account number and a cash fee.
The plain-clothes investigator met Curry and gave him a nonexistent account number and $125 in exchange for an account reactivation confirmation number. Curry told the investigator that service would be restored in one hour by calling Georgia Power and providing the confirmation number, the sheriff's office reported.
The investigation revealed the number to be false.
Georgia Power security investigators told police the suspect has never been an employee. All Georgia Power payments on accounts are handled either at the business or over the phone by finance representatives.
Curry, 31, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with criminal attempt by deception. He was served with an outstanding felony probation violation warrant.
Police ask that anyone who has been a victim of the scam contact Investigator Kendall Brown at (706) 821-1440 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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SUSTAINABLE HOME VEGGIES ... UCCE Master Gardener Candace Simpson will teach "Sustainable Home Vegetable Gardening" from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 5 to March 12, at Palo Alto High School, Room 1707, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Topics range from soil preparation to pest management, weeds and diseases. Cost is $84. Information: 650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org
WHAT'S COOKIN'? ... The Palo Alto Adult school is offering three cooking classes this week, including "almost Flourless Chocolate Cake and Creative Decorating" (Cindy Roberts, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $50); "Valentine's Day Menu" (Yannette Fichou Edwards, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-9 p.m., $50); and "Baking and Pastry 101 (Ron Kent, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6:30-9 p.m., $50). Each class takes place in Room 103, Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Information: 650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org
CONTAINER GARDENING ... UC Master Gardener Roberta Barnes will offer tips on "Container Gardening" from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. The free class includes a demonstration of how to create a container using winter annuals. Information: Call 650-289-5400 to register.
NEW OFFICERS ... Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS* 2013 officers include Carolyn Miller (RE/MAX, Cupertino), president; David Tonna, (Alain Pinel Realtors, Los Gatos), president-elect; and Phyllis Carmichael (Coldwell Banker, Los Altos), treasurer. Among the 2013 board members are: Gene Lentz, (RE/MAX Distinctive Properties, Menlo Park), Region 9 chair; David Barca (Alain Pinel Realtors, Menlo Park), Menlo Park/Atherton district chair; Sara Spang (Keller Williams, Palo Alto), Palo Alto district chair; Bonnie Kehl (Coldwell Banker, Los Altos), Los Altos/Mountain View district chair; Chris Isaacson (Coldwell Banker, Woodside), director at-large; and Guillaume Peters (Sunviva Construction, Palo Alto), affiliate chair. Appreciation awards went to Susan Tilling (Coldwell Banker, Menlo Park), REALTOR® of the Year; Iris Harrell (Harrell Remodeling, Mountain View), Affiliate of the Year; and Robert Reid (Keller Williams, Palo Alto), Spirit of SILVAR.
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A Durango man who demanded another mans cellphone and pretended to have a handgun was arrested Wednesday night at the DoubleTree Hotel on suspicion of felony robbery.
Stanford Stringer, 21, was being held Thursday night at the La Plata County jail on $25,000 bail.
The incident occurred about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, said Ray Shupe, spokesman for the Durango Police Department.
An employee said a drunken man with blood on his face threatened to pull a handgun and gestured toward the small of his back as if he had something there, Shupe said.
The victim walked away and didnt give up his cellphone, he said.
Police arrived and made a felony arrest, meaning they had their guns drawn, Shupe said.
As it turned out, Stringer was unarmed. But the insinuation that he had a gun and was going to use it during the commission of a crime makes it a felony robbery, Shupe said.
The threat of using a handgun to take something by force is what made it aggravated, he said.
Stringer was arrested without incident and taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries he suffered to his face before the incident.
Stringer was uncooperative with police but didnt resist arrest, Shupe said.


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Rick Alan
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It often affects the lower genital tract in women and inside of the penis in men.
Trichomoniasis is caused by a specific parasite. The parasite is passed through sexual contact. It mainly affects genital tissue.
Factors that may increase your chance of trichomoniasis include:
Trichomoniasis does not always cause symptoms. Men are less likely to have symptoms than women.
Symptoms in women may include:
Symptoms in men may include:
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Vaginal fluid or discharge will be examined from women. Urine, semen, or penile discharge will be examined from men. The samples can be sent to a lab to confirm trichomoniasis.
Trichomoniasis is can be treated with antibiotics. The antibiotic may be given in a single dose or a weeklong course.
Trichomoniasis is easily passed back and forth between sexual partners. Your partner(s) should also be treated, even if symptoms are not present. An infected person can infect their sexual partners even if they do not have symptoms.
Avoid sex until your treatment is done and your symptoms are gone.
To help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like trichomoniasis:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada
Sexuality and U—The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Trichomoniasis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm. Updated April 28, 2015. Accessed May 28, 2015.
Trichomoniasis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116226/Trichomoniasis. Updated March 17, 2016. Accessed September 14, 2016.
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There is a "U" in seriously.
Seriosly guys. If you cant see that from all these plays against the Giants you must be blind!!! He hasn't made ANY improvments since his rookie year!!
Personally, I think it was the Ravens game. Never been the same since.
Look at his EYES....deer in the headlights OMG our season is totally ruined we will DEFINATELY never score a touchdown in the regular season EVAR!!
There is a "U" in seriously.
I thought he played good considering what he had to work with.
No O Line or WRs ....
Evar? Really?
I agree, it is as though Mark has regressed, seems like his testes have shrunk over the years. Baltimore game possible, but this has gone on forever basically. I still say he played fair to ok except for the ridiculous pick 6 throw Saturday night. Problem is he throws one of these every game and that leads to losing games.
I'll say it again, I don't think any of us have a clue as to what this offense will look like once the games start to count.
Mark has improved on his accuracy each year. Those are the facts. He will reach 60% this year if his line gives him the time. Very similar to Eli
My guess is it will help on 3rd and 4th and 1 or 2...but other than that it's going to be up to Sanchez to move the ball down the field and make big plays. Big plays is the name of the game in the NFL - long sustained drives are very difficult in this league...
Love edits like that.
I'll be honest, that clip really changed my perception of the offensive performance that day. I didn't see the "deer in the headlights." What I did see was:
- With the exception of the pick-6, when Sanchez had time he delivered an accurate ball. Mechanics were on point for all of those completions. If Turner doesn't drop a perfectly-thrown ball in his hands, Sanchez is 100% before the pick-6.
- If not for penalties and sacks, it's probably 6-3 at the half or possibly 7-6 Jets. That would have definitely lightened the mood here.
- Run game definitely showed some punch. Interior blocking was solid.
- The tackles on this team are either terrible or not playing well. Brick missed more than just the block on Osi that night...he's been very disappointing.
- Neither Cumberland nor Keller get ANY push in the run game. That could be a problem.
Thanks for posting this - I actually feel a little better about the offense after that!
He was accurate in the game. 9 for 11 I think with a drop. He'll be fine if he gets protection. He's not the problem.
THIS...the gross overreaction to 3 quarters of preseason football have made this board intolerable. Just trying to use actual game footage to show that the loudest posters are most always the least knowledgable posters.
Yes, that INT was horrible but every QB will have a couple of passes every game that he wants back. It wasn't a bad decision, it wasn't a bad read, Sanchez put the ball about 6 inches too far behind Turner. If it wasn't for all the pick 6's last year, that pass would be an after thought.
I suppose most posters feel that pitchers in the MLB can throw strikes on every pitch?
I would rather have an INT on a bad pass (mechanically speaking) than the chuck up pass Eli threw or a misread in coverage.
Last edited by JetFreak89; 08-21-2012 at 10:41 AM.
Oh great, another overreaction and overanalysis and panic thread...
Guess what, when pass protection breaks down, ALL QB's, EVEN THE GREAT QB's will have little accuracy, no pocket to play in, much less awareness, and will all pretty much be running for their lives. This thread isn't telling us anything we don't already know about ANY QB, not just Sanchez.
Look, the offense is new, the team is installing a new system, new coaches, new philosophies. The offense is out of sync, communication breakdowns, new schemes, new blocking patterns. The OL is the most vital unit on the team and communication and synergy is essential, and it is also the most difficult part of installing a new offense. It doesn't help when players are out hurt, and missing time in camp. It's pretty difficult for our QB's to play without talent at WR in the passing game, there have been only 2 pre-season games.
I mean isn't this what the pre-season is for, for teams to evaluate talent, players, and install their systems and philosophies for the season?
There are FAR too many people, fans and the dumbasses on the radio talk shows that are panicking too early, we need to be a little patient and let the team work through some of the issues, and for some of the players, like our top 3 WR's, and our starting RT, at least for now, get healthy, and on the damn field.
We need to understand the team will have some growing pains while they work through these issues, all teams go through them.
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What is funny is how very average if not below average Eli Manning looked the other night, yet nobody is talking about that. Peyton Manning looked like crap too, threw a pick 6, and another INT. Brady and many of the Pats starters didn't even play last night after looking like complete crap in their first game as they have OL issues of their own.
Only the Jets have problems and it's all over ESPN... Meanwhile it seems like half of the fan base and talk radio are about ready to jump off a bridge.
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lol at rayray
right over his head.


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Toronto Trades: Jose Calderon, DeMar DeRozan, 2012 First Round Pick, 2012 Second Round Pick
Boston Trades: Rajon Rondo
Assuming we let Bayless and Alabi walk in the off-season and wait before resigning guys like Gray and Magloire we would have $19,880,954 in cap space.
We could then offer Nicolas Batum $10,000,000 and Courtney Lee $7,000,000. It might be more depending on what Portland and Houston would be willing to match. And then we can resign guys like Gray and Magloire for vets minimum. We could then try and move either Amir Johnson or Ed Davis for a backup PG or sign one with the MLE like Aaron Brooks.
PG: Rajon Rondo, Aaron Brooks
SG: Courtney Lee, Alan Anderson
SF: Nicolas Batum, Linas Kleiza, James Johnson, Gary Forbes
PF: Andrea Bargnani, Amir Johnson, Ed Davis
C: Jonas Valanciunas, Aaron Gray, Jamaal Magloire
Defensively this team would be great under Casey while also being able to score. Although this is unlikely, it would be a fun team to watch. I think it would definitely put us around the 5-8 seed in the East.


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Cool, this will only take a second.
Where now? The Club > Membership? Sounds logical.
A Membership Renewal link. Nothing there like that.
Discounts & Upgrades. Nope.
Back track to Membership > Benefits
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Harlequins v Leicester, Aviva Premiership Final, Twickenham
'Matured' Marler fired up for final
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Joe Marler believes he has "grown up" over the course of the Premiership season, and is ready to demonstrate his new attitude in Saturday's final when Harlequins take on Leicester at Twickenham.
Marler was sent-off, along with Leicester's Marcos Ayerza, when the two teams faced each other last season. As he prepares to go head-to-head with England team-mate Dan Cole in the decider, Marler says he has curbed his violent ways.
"I was a bit tentative coming into this year, wondering if I was going to have second-season syndrome, nervous that people might have worked me out," Marler told the Telegraph. "I went back to my old ways, throwing punches. I picked up a [three-week] ban straight away for lashing out against London Irish and that was a bit of a turning point for me.
"Was I just going to be one of those blokes who had a little bit of talent but never fulfilled it because they were always fighting, or was I going to knuckle down, do what I was paid to do properly and enjoy myself that way?
"Teams were beginning to work me out, too, figure that I was the hot-head so they'd pick on me, trying to make me lose my head or give away penalties or a yellow card. It's been a slow process but I've grown up, matured, call it what you will, but there's been a bit of a change, that's for sure."
Marler was at the heart of a superb drive and scored what proved to be the match-winning try in the 25-23 semi-final win over Northampton. But he revealed he had to fight off the competition to put the ball over the line.
"Yeah, it was a big thing for us and we'll take a lot of self-belief from it," said Marler. "I had to fight off a couple of our backs who wanted to get their hands on the ball. That was one for the forwards. Nah, actually, it was one for all of us."
After working hard on his scrummaging in recent times, Marler is quick to give praise to tighthead James Johnston, who he says will be a key figure for Quins in the final.
"I thank him after every game for making me look a million dollars and he just says, 'No worries, bro'," says Marler. "I've really focused on my scrummaging. I got caught out a lot of times last season. You can't afford for that to happen. Scrummaging is your bread and butter. If you can't do that, you might as well be a back-row forward in the Championship."
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i adopted a rabbit maybe late last year, and he has been wonderful. But tomorrow i MIGHT be buying a baby rabbit from someone who seems sketchy, but im really impatient and dont know when i'll find a baby holland lop that's for sale. i do understand why buying from breeders is bad and that there are already enough homeless rabbits, i am sorry but i would like to raise a baby rabbit. that being said, i am not entirely sure if im getting that specific rabbit tomorrow? because the seller (is or was part of arba, and used to show) seems very sketchy.
she repeatedly told me the rabbit was $(dollars) in cash, i already got that the first few times. and she does not seem very interested in my questions. i asked for a different picture and she flat out said "no" (only reply in the email) and on her site she states she will" under ANY circumstance will NOT meet up at her residence" so we're meeting at a fast food place - an hour away from me. and when i asked if she was healthy she said she was and when i asked if she kicks or fights she said no. i mean why would she agree to that? here's the part that's even more sketchy: on her site in her photo album it says she is getting another baby bunny/ has bunnies that are too young to sell and i asked her if she was getting more bunnies in the future and that i am able to wait and her answer was "no" (again only response) which i know is a lie. and she claims that "she only has one rabbit left" which may or may not be true, she has sold other rabbits so this isn't just like a one time sell thing. but maybe the baby bunnies have been reserved a long with the other rabbit - lots of possibilities. i know this situation is very sketchy, but should i just drive there, ask to see the rabbit first and see if it's healthy and stuff before handing her my money? (VERY pricey for a pet quality holland lop - below 60$ but more than 40$) what should i look for when i see the rabbit? we are meeting at around 6:30 and it'll be dark by then, i know i should look for no crustyness around the eyes or nose, no poop stuck on the bottom, but what else? it'll be dark so i dont know if i can see properly, and it'll probably be scared so it'll be tense. but if it does not seem healthy i will not get it!
EDIT: also hahahahah sorry i completely forgot the whole point of this: my question is, will my current rabbit be jealous? i plan on keeping them separate until i can spay the other rabbit (said to be a girl but will go to the vet to be sure) and if the bonding process doesn't work i still have the time and room for 2 rabbits living separately. do you think my rabbit will get jealous? i will still take him out but eh still worried! what do you think?


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Where's Lister when you need him?
I need to see the real names and emails of everyone playing again.
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I was able to sign up for it. It didn't even ask me for the password...
We should make this interesting.
How about mod powers for a day to the winner?
I got in. No password entered. Before, it was my comprehension skills that were deficient, not the interwebz. Now ya'll know who's gonna win.
Thaaaaaaaat's right.
So when does this thing kick off?
We've got a whopping 5 players.
I guess everyone else is too intimidated by my bracket.


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It doesn't matter whether they're lightweight or annotated. You always have to push tags in git explicitly. This is a conscious design choice.
Beats me. I didn't know they do. I've never used lightweight tags either, mind.


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Yay, okay thank you so much.I think you're best going with half-blood.
Yay, okay thank you so much.I think you're best going with half-blood.
Nope, he's a Muggleborn:Originally Posted by apollo13
Ted's a Muggleborn.Originally Posted by HP Lexicon
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How else could he be on the run with Dean and the goblins in DH?
Sorry if this seemed spammy, just needed to point that out.
But, yes, for any normal purposes, outside of the oppinions of pure-blood maniacs, I would also say that the character in question is half-blood.
Personally, I'd say they'd be considered Muggleborn, or, more likely, Mudblood, if the person doing the judging really was fanatical about it.
From what I get out of the books:
Muggle & Muggle = Muggleborn
Muggleborn & Muggle = Muggleborn
Muggle & Halfblood = Half-blood
Muggle & Pureblood = Half-blood
Half-blood & Muggleborn = Half-blood
Pureblood & Half-blood = Half-blood
Pureblood & Muggleborn = Half-blood
I think that, to be considered at least a Half-blood, the person needs to have at least one magical grandparent. If all of the grandparents are Muggles, there is no blood purity at all, so the character is still Muggleborn or Mudblood. If there is at least one magical grandparent the child is Half-blood. If all of the grandparents are magical the child is Pureblood. This is all what I've taken from JKR's statement that four magical grandparents make a child Pureblood.
Originally Posted by SiriuslyMental
In normal cases, that's probably true, but I don't think, for instance, the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black would consider such a child pureblood.
We'd have the following family tree, for instance:
half-blood + half-blood half-blood + half-blood
half-blood + half-blood
Fanatics would still consider the child with four half-blood grandparents half-blood. It may very well be that, for the bloodline to become pure, the half-blood in question must mary into a pureblood family and then their children would doubtfully be considered purebloods.
We're talking socially here, though, not biologically. I wish I could find that thing I wrot on magical genetics and the possibility of a magic gene...
I think if all of them were Half-Blood, the child would be considered a higher form of Half-Blood. Someone that gets invited to large dinner parties, but it scorned by the rest of the group.
If all of them were half-blood, I have a feeling they would be considered a half-blood too, but a higher up form of half-blood than the child of a pureblood and a muggleborn, you know? Because at least the muggles in their background wouldn't be easily traceable.
But the child of a muggle and a muggleborn would definitely be considered a muggleborn to someone like Voldemort or the Blacks (well, the Death Eater-type Blacks, obviously).
I think the rule is, if you can look at your ancestors and say, "hey, there's a muggle!", you're pretty much screwed over in Voldy's eyes.


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She's definitely not the country singing type, but she impressed us with her vulnerability.
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He started off a little shaky, but worked through the nerves by the end.
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[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Nakia[/lastfm] — "Sex On Fire"
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[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jeff Jenkins[/lastfm] — "Jesus, Take The Wheel"
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Jeff just didn't seem to be on-point vocally and he's got some pretty stiff competition on Team Adam.Vodpod videos no longer available.
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