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Summaries of EU Legislation
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Driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors
Noise emissions produced by tractors must be limited so as not to damage the health and safety of tractor drivers. This Directive establishes rules relating to noise levels.
Directive 2009/76/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 relating to the driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (Codified version) (Text with EEA relevance).
This Directive establishes technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of agricultural and forestry tractors, as regards driver-perceived noise levels.
Types of vehicle covered by the Directive
This Directive applies to agricultural or forestry tractors which are equipped with pneumatic tyres and have a maximum design speed of between 6 and 40 km/h.
These vehicles have the following characteristics:
- they are fitted with wheels or endless tracks;
- they have at least two axles;
- they may be equipped to carry a load and passengers.
Tractors are essentially used to tow, push, carry or power certain tools, machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use.
Acceptable noise levels and method of measurement
The driver-perceived noise level must not exceed 90 (Annex I) or 86 decibels (Annex II).
Measurements of noise levels shall be taken under specific conditions, including the following:
- the tractor must be empty;
- the tyres must be inflated to the air pressure recommended by the tractor manufacturer;
- extra equipment may not be in operation when measurements are being taken;
- the driver-perceived ambient noise level due to the wind or other sources of noise must be at least 10 decibels below the noise level of the tractor;
- the microphone must be located 250 mm to the side of the centre plane of the seat.
EC type-approval procedure
Member States may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval to vehicles which do not comply with the prescriptions of this Directive.
This Directive repeals Directive 77/311/EC.
Entry into force
Deadline for transposition in the Member States
Official Journal
Directive 2009/76/EC
OJ L 201 of 1.8.2009
Last updated: 11.08.2010


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More than 1,000 wildfires have burned in Arkansas this year, with June and July being particularly busy. Conditions are so dry that lightning has become an almost unprecedented threat, Fox said.
Normally, lightning causes less than 15 percent of the state's wildfires, and less than 3 percent in some years. Fox said it has caused more than half of the fires in the last two months.
Isolated thunderstorms pop up, sparking lightning strikes that hit where no rain is falling, he said. And that's how the fires start.
"Lightning fires are on top of a ridge as far away as can be," Fox said.
This makes the blazes harder to fight. Crews have to plow a line into the woods just to get to the vulnerable area and then go to work cutting a fire break.
Arkansas Forestry Commission statistics show lightning caused 14 percent of wildfires in 2011, a year that included a period of drought. In 2010, when rainfall was abundant, lightning caused 4 percent of wildfires.
Arsons and other fires caused by people, such as those started at burn pits or by tossed cigarette butts, tend to be along roads or near homes.
Full statistics weren't available for June and July, but Fox said they will likely be remembered as being among the worst months for wildfires in the state's history. The commission normally sees fewer than 500 acres burn in an average June. This year, just under 5,000 acres went up. July's burned acreage topped 6,000, according to the agency.
The largest fire of the year was last week at Ola, consuming more than 1,400 acres. Fox said a crew contracted by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department was using machinery to clear ditches, and a motorist stopped and told the crew that a fire was burning where the men had mowed a few minutes before.
"Several cars had passed in the intervening time. It's very possible someone could have flicked a cigarette butt out," Fox said.
Glenn Bolick, spokesman for the highway department, said in an email that the agency was unable to determine whether a mower struck a rock and caused sparks or some other action by the crew started the fire, which led to evacuations but no reported injuries or damage to homes.
"We are not trying to get out of any blame, but no one ever determined how it started," Bolick said.
Fox said arsons have been less of a problem than in past years and that few fires are being started at campgrounds. But people burning trash and debris has been a consistent source of wildfires. Most years, more than a third of wildfires start from burn piles spreading, he said.
"We are seeing fires when someone thinks they can control a fire in a burn barrel and a spark pops and there it goes," Fox said.
The commission has nine categories for how fires start: incendiary, debris, smokers, railroads, campfires, equipment use, children, lightning and miscellaneous.
A fire near Holland in June fell into the latter category. Investigators think that the sun's rays magnified through a piece of glass at an old dump started the blaze.
"It's speculation, but it could have been what started it," Fox said.

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Transverse Ranges > San Gabriel Mountains > Pallett Mountain > Climber's Log
Pallett Mountain Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|PV Ridge 5 peak day
Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2016
|3rd peak of the day after Thrall and PV Ridge...
|Posted Oct 10, 2016 2:15 am
|From Islip Saddle
Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2015
|First time, from Mt. Williamson, in pretty deep snow.
|Posted Mar 9, 2015 12:26 pm
|Islip Saddle
Date Climbed: May 2, 2014
|Nice hike over from Islip Saddle with Mark; not as fun on the return up to Williamson, but a nice hike for a day with an early return requirement.
|Posted Aug 15, 2014 2:09 pm
|2 of 3
Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2012
|Williamson - Pallett - Goodykoontz
|Posted Apr 17, 2013 4:45 pm
Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2012
|Out and back from Buckhorn Campground with Will Thrall Peak. One of the most natural areas in the San Gabriels. No fire roads, fire breaks or fire damage.
|Posted Jun 24, 2012 12:00 pm
|5 peak day from 62.5
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2011
|5 peak out and back hitting Mt. Williamson, Goodykoontz Peak, Pallett Mountain, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge (Pallett BM). Couldn't find the summit register :(
|Posted Jul 6, 2011 1:07 am
|From Islip Saddle
Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
|Out and back from Islip Saddle tagging Williamson, Goodykoontz, Pallett, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge along the way.
Helped a lost PCT Thru-Hiker that had made it almost to the saddle between Williamson and Pallett get back to the PCT where it crosses over the south ridge of Mt. Williamson.
|Posted Jun 27, 2011 11:07 am
|Bob Burd
|From SR2
Date Climbed: Dec 9, 2008
|Spent the day tagging a bunch of peaks around this area, much fun. Trip Report
|Posted Jan 4, 2011 11:06 pm
|loop to Williamson
|I parked near the Williamson trail and then went into the canyon that goes up to the ridge east of Pallett. I summitted Pallett and then followed the ridge back up to Williamson and then down to my car. It was a good long hike and I returned in the dark. I remember going to an In-n-out very late in the valley when I got back, hungry yet very satisfied.
|Posted Dec 5, 2009 3:51 pm
|Via Buckhorn
Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
|One of three peaks we did today (Will Thrall/Pleasantview Ridge/Pallett Mountain). Though the weather was starting to look threatening, we got down before the lightning and thunder started rolling through. Great hike!
|Posted Jun 26, 2009 7:57 pm
|Route: Buckhorn
Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2009
|Absolutely perfect day. Clear views, slight wind, not too cold. Streams were flowing. Perfect hike. First to sign the register in '09.
|Posted Apr 25, 2009 11:39 pm
|from 62.5
Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2008
|then headed over to Will Thrall
|Posted Nov 9, 2008 4:51 pm
|Nice day
Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
|Part of a five peak day with an HPS group. The Pleasant View Ridge area is a nice spot.
|Posted Jul 18, 2008 6:51 pm
|David Rosenberg
|Climbed three times
|I've done this one as a loop both ways over Williamson and the reverse. Nice enjoyable xcountry ridge jaunt.
|Posted Apr 10, 2008 1:17 am
|Scott M.
|From Williamson
Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1984
|Did a loop starting at Buckhorn Campground, over Williamsom, Pleasant View Ridge, Pallet, Burkhart Saddle and back to Buckhorn.
|Posted Aug 26, 2007 4:37 pm
|Grand tour
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
|with Travis. Second of four peaks but the hot weather got me on the return.
|Posted Jul 4, 2007 7:34 pm
|Via Mount Williamson
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
|A nice, hot climb of Williamson, Pallett, Will Thrall and Pleasant View Ridge. Happy Canada Day!
Here is my GPS Track viewable in Google Earth
|Posted Jul 1, 2007 6:48 pm
|From Buckhorn
Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
|Hiked up the Burkhardt Trail to the saddle and then up the use trail to the summit. I was the first car at the TH and I didn't see a soul until I got back to the junction with the Rattlesnake Trail. The open summit affords great views.
|Posted May 12, 2007 8:19 pm
|Augie Medina
|Route: Pleasant View Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2000
|Today, we first climbed Mt. Williamson and then took the Pleasant View Ridge to Pallet Mountain. Then dropped into Burkhardt Saddle and up to Will Thrall Peak. Finished off by continuing west on the ridge to Pleasant View Ridge Mountain itself (7,983' but not marked on my topo). To return, we went back to the saddle, down the Burkhardt Trail and then onto the PCT southeast to get back to the cars.
|Posted Oct 24, 2006 3:53 am
|Route Climbed: Burkhart Trail from Buckhorn
Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2006
|Climbed this one after Will Thrall Peak. Clear chilly day with good views.
|Posted Oct 23, 2006 3:17 pm


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Ozarks (6-8, 0-4 ASC) was held to one hit in a 7-0 game one loss and then recorded three hits in a 8-0 game two loss.
In game one, LeTourneau (15-5, 4-2 ASC) manufactured three runs in the third inning and didn't allow a hit until the final inning when Ozarks had two outs. LeTourneau added four additional runs in the bottom of the sixth. Amber Rollins (4-3) took the loss.
Game two saw LeTourneau starting pitcher Taylor Thibodeaux throw a three-hit shutout. Thibodeaux struck out nine and did not issue a walk. LeTourneau gave Thibodeaux a 4-0 lead to work with after the third inning. LeTourneau would impose the run-rule in the fifth after scoring four more runs. Whitney Price (1-3) took the loss.
On Friday, Ozarks dropped game one 4-0 and then lost game two 11-0.
In game one, LeTourneau scored three runs in the second to break a scoreless contest. That would be enough for LeTourneau as the Lady Eagles' offense recorded just three hits.
LeTourneau also benefitted from four Ozarks' errors. Rollins took the loss.
In game two, LeTourneau punctuated the day with a run-rule victory in five innings. LeTourneau scored seven runs in the second frame to take momentum of the game and never gave Ozarks a chance to get back into the contest. The Lady Eagles accounted for just one hit. Tabitha McClane (1-2) took the loss.
Ozarks will host ASC opponent Louisiana College March 15-16.
Eagles' offense comes alive in game three win
CLARKSVILLE — The Eagles' offense finally got on track in a 11-0 game three win over Texas-Dallas and Ian Bryan tossed a four-hit complete game Saturday afternoon in American Southwest Conference play.
Prior to game three, Ozarks (9-8, 1-2 ASC) had totaled a combined 14 hits during the series. But it was a different story in the final game of the three-game set. The Eagles pounded out 17 hits and worked through four different Comet (10-9, 2-1 ASC) pitchers. Six different players had multiple-hit games for Ozarks.
Ozarks would own a 2-0 lead after two complete innings and then add two more runs in the third. Taylor Parker singled up the middle for an RBI and John Singler would record a sacrifice fly for another RBI. In the fourth, Nick Brill had a big two-run single up the middle and Singler again would have a sacrifice fly for the third run of the frame.
Leading 7-0, Ozarks would add to its advantage in the fifth after collecting five hits. Mitchell Powers doubled in a run and Brill followed with a two-run double. Tony Morales then laced a single to left field to score Brill, cushioning the lead to 11-0.
The high-powered offense overshadowed a dominating pitching performance from Bryan. After the second inning, Bryan cruised through the final five frames retiring the side in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth inning.
The senior right-hander did allow a hit in the seventh, but induced a double play against the next batter. Bryan, who has yet to give up an earned run this season, fanned five and issued just one walk to move his record to 2-1.
Freddy Prince finished 3-for-5 with three runs. Powers ended 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI.
Morales went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Brill totaled 5 RBI in a 2-for-2 performance. Dean Igert and Sam Shook each went 2-for-4.
In game one Saturday, Texas-Dallas opened the first inning with three runs, added a run in the second and didn't let Ozarks score until the fourth inning in a 7-1 victory. The Eagles threatened in the fifth when they loaded the bases with one out. But Texas-Dallas inserted relief pitcher Micah Esterling and the sophomore right-hander quickly ended the threat by inducing a double play.
Powers went 2-for-3 for the Eagles.
Jeffrey Works (0-2) took the loss after tossing five innings.
Ozarks will travel to Batesville to face Lyon College March 12.


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March 23, 2009
For Information, Contact:
Ellen Lovejoy, (609) 292-3703
Elba is a U.S. citizen who emigrated from Columbia in 1969 and lived in Brooklyn , N.Y., where she worked in blouse and dress factories as a single mother, according to Lt. Eduardo Ojeda, who has been relentless in his efforts to learn her identity since meeting her at Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital six years ago.
"It brings some closure," said Ojeda. "She deserves the dignity of a name," he said, adding that Elba has now been approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) assistance and Medicaid and is awaiting transfer to a nursing home.
Elba has advanced Alzheimer's and is not able to speak. She said her name in Spanish once when she was first admitted but was unable to help authorities learn her identity. When she was found, she was clean, well-dressed, and showed no signs of abuse. She carried an empty purse.
She was never reported missing but was entered on the John Doe Network during previous attempts by HSPD to identify her.
HSPD has repeatedly checked missing person records, foreign consulates and worked with law enforcement agencies nationwide in unsuccessful attempts to identify her.
As a result of DHS news and photo releases in August and September 2008, HSPD received numerous calls - "sometimes 18 per day" - from people who thought they recognized Elba.
"A lot of the calls came from people who hoped to find missing mothers and relatives," Ojeda said.
Many of the callers wanted to remain anonymous, and some indicated Elba might have a daughter in Brooklyn, according to Ojeda.
After finding the daughter's birth certificate, with Elba's name as her mother and Columbia as Elba's birthplace, Ojeda visited the Colombian Consulate in New York, which then contacted U.S. immigration authorities. A computer check verified Elba's date of birth, date of entry into this country, city of origin, Social Security number, and passport information.
Elba was born on March 28, 1934 in the town of Villanueva, Department of La Guajira, an economically depressed and agricultural area of Colombia.
Prior to coming to the U.S., Elba lived in Venezuela for several years, Ojeda said. She left two brothers and four sisters in Colombia, Ojeda said, adding that DHS is disseminating information about her whereabouts throughout Latin America.
The daughter, whose name is being withheld by HSPD, identified her mother through a photograph, Ojeda said, She said she had lost touch with her before 1994, he said. "It's a private family matter," Ojeda said.
Ojeda said he is grateful for the cooperation he received from many news outlets, Maria Colmenares of the Colombian Consulate in New York, the U.S. Immigration and Nationalization Services, Investigator Morgan Neuwirth of New York City Social Services, Susan Whitman of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, as well as to many people in the Latino community in Brooklyn and Manhattan who responded to the media coverage.
Ojeda said he's still not sure how Elba ended up at the Woodbridge Mall, but that some callers reported seeing a woman meeting her description outside stores and food markets near the mall around the time she was found.


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Burning QuestionScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
|Submitted By:
How can paper burn without any damage?
HintTry to rub out the problem.
AnswerSoak the paper in 50% isopropyl alcohol.
Then, the alcohol burns and the paper does not.
Alcohol molecules do not bond as tightly, so the alcohol burns at a lower temperature than the paper. You can add NaCl (sodium chloride or common table salt) so it will burn with a yellow flame, and make the flame more visible.
Kids: If you try this, have a parent or guardian to help!
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Posted by zonahobo on Mar 24, 2006
I hope you never tried this in your room!! First Teaser!! Wahoo!
Posted by jlvsbeks on Mar 24, 2006
That's cool
i'm gonna try it
Posted by ttviper on Mar 24, 2006
You had best believe that I will try this one!!
Posted by achnid on Mar 25, 2006
well this sounds like one of those science corner activities in the sunday paper from back home. HEHE including the reminder of adult supervizion LOL
Posted by sgtammo on Mar 25, 2006
Is this the voice of experience talking? Another good teaser.
Posted by lelrod on Mar 25, 2006
The alcohol burns, not the paper. Poor puzzle. It should read "paper appear to burn"
Posted by 5600113 on Mar 26, 2006
Very cool!
Posted by fem81uk on Mar 30, 2006
Didnt get it i gotta say but will have fun trying to do it!!
Posted by delightful_donu on Apr 07, 2006
i agree with lelrod the alcohol is actually doing the burning not the paper
Posted by zonarita on Apr 11, 2006
I'm glad you listened to some of those lessons I shared when you were growing up. However the trick was not the lesson! I'm glad to see you have your first teaser on site. It is a good one. Keep at it.
Posted by irar1792 on Apr 25, 2006
doesn't the paper eventually burn too.
Posted by OldChinaHand on Apr 25, 2006
In accrual terms it's only the alcohol vapors that are burning...still a good teaser.
Posted by feste on Apr 25, 2006
Science 101. And, paper always leaves a trail.
Posted by rhmaustin on Apr 25, 2006
Well, I just happened to have s small strip of paper about 1 x 2 inches & some isopropyl alcohol -- need I say more? It's true, the alcohol burned off leaving the paper dry & unburned until about 3/4 of the way through, at which point the edges of the paper began to burn. But I'm willing to believe that in a perfect world, the experiment would have worked perfectly. Bravo! But don't try this at home, boys and girls. I'm 62, so presumably I know what I'm doing. More or less.
Posted by coachpisco on Apr 25, 2006
Thanks for the science lesson.
Posted by bradon182001 on Apr 25, 2006
Interesting teaser. Sure do hope there aren't any youngsters out that who are going to try this.Save it for class witha controlled conditions kids!!
Posted by elshawno on Apr 25, 2006
that's pretty cool!
I loved it!!!
Posted by vmerc on Apr 25, 2006
The Paper doesn't burn. You put that right in the answer. That invalidates the entire teaser.
Posted by iteachkids on Apr 25, 2006
I'm assuming that Zonarita and Zonahobo were supervising when you tried this ... Way to go, ZonaBoy! ... and good job ZonaParents!!!
Posted by zaya on Apr 25, 2006
Weak. No teasing here, either you know it or you don't.
Posted by thimblenoggin on Apr 25, 2006
Even as an English Major the answer was obvious.If you burn the papaer you burn the paper. If you burn the alcohol you burn the alcohol.Not a great teaser. Sorry.
Posted by Suellenlynn on Apr 25, 2006
You shouldn't put items like that on a site devoted to jokes and riddles. How many unqualified people are gonna try that, and how many children without proper supervision? Real bone head move there.
Posted by cherokeerose on Apr 25, 2006
i thought it was spend it as in money guess you can tell i did not pay attention in science class
Posted by zonarita on Apr 25, 2006
You got a nice honor there as Teaser of the Day! I've been around a lot longer than you and I've never had one yet. Congrats!
Posted by banzai on Apr 25, 2006
i also have the proper "testing" materials and am old enough to know better. thank u for your teaser.
Posted by Winner4600 on Apr 25, 2006
easy, i did it a million times in science
Posted by youdumbsavage on Apr 25, 2006
i didnt know, good teaser though!!!
Posted by jabdr on Apr 25, 2006
Duh? Very selective audience for this one..and I'm not in it. Congrats on Teaser of Day but hope your next one appears in the science 101 category.
Posted by syracuse945 on Apr 25, 2006
nvr tryd this, but it sounz cool, 'speciali w/ salt... ... 1st thot th@ popt 2 mind was sandppr... haha... ... waaaat? u sed "rub", so i thot sandppr... bahaha...
gud 1, tho...
Posted by ttviper on Apr 25, 2006
I thought this was great! I would have worded it as the paper is being exposed to fire, but it works either way.
Posted by AckJack on Apr 25, 2006
I didn't have a clue! Good teaser though!
Posted by Smart_Alex on Apr 25, 2006
That's a cool fun fact.
Posted by patpat553 on Apr 26, 2006
Hated Science in school and still do.
Posted by Joeycat on Apr 27, 2006
By soaking the paper in alcohol, the paper isn't really burning -- the alcohol is...
Posted by scallio on Apr 27, 2006
Way cool! Whether it's the paper or alcohol burning it, it's still great. Can't wait to try this with my kids this afternoon.
Thanks for the fun trick!
Posted by scallio on Apr 27, 2006
The kids loved this! Try it with your kids.
We used 70% alcohol which doesn't quite work as well. Be sure you use the 50%.
Posted by mabelrxu on Apr 27, 2006
i thought you meant paper as in paper cup...to not burn paper cup, fill about 3/4 of the way with regular water. put on bunsun burner, and water will boil without setting paper on fire...when water boils dry, get the fire extinguisher
Posted by tdbrsun on Apr 27, 2006
good one
Posted by hp_lover3Xplus on Apr 27, 2006
I thought it was money...like spending it.....I thought it was a good answer...til the realy answer came up....we haven't learned that in Chemistry yet.....doubt we will...that would be a fun experiment....burning things....tehehe.
I liked the riddle/joke/whatever-you-call-it though.
Posted by RRAMMOHAN on Apr 27, 2006
Stumped me!
Posted by vlerma on Apr 27, 2006
Being on oxygen 24-7 I'm not allowed to play with fire of any kind so this one kinda left me out in the cold. But stupidly, one night I had a candle burning, and since I don't have enough breath to blow out a candle, took off my canula, also off the hose, and started to use the hose to blow out the candle. "My what a pretty flame, " I thought, and suddenly realized what was taking place. Thankfully I got the oxygen shut off before I did any real damage, but evidentally I didn't have enough O2 going to my brain that night because this was pure stupidity! Nice science lesson, but kids, don't play with fire!
Posted by robinmckenzie on Apr 28, 2006
I agree with previous posts. The question asks "How can paper burn..." and the answer states "the paper doesn't burn". Badly worded, IMHO. Wouldn't "How can you set light to paper without it burning?" be better?
Posted by tonjawithaj on Apr 28, 2006
love science questions!
Posted by Jerrythellama on May 20, 2006
But then, isn't the paper NOT burning...?
Posted by Shadowmist on Aug 06, 2006
Hehe sounds fun Great job!
Posted by vbguy101 on Aug 19, 2006
You just said the paper will burn and then you say it's not?
Anyway, I have ethyl. Does it work?
Posted by i_luv_2_read on Dec 27, 2006
dude that's cool!
Posted by MelkorDCLXVI on Mar 05, 2007
the hint gave it away
Posted by bookworm91 on Apr 16, 2007
Excellent. You can achieve the same result by using oil.
Okay people, so this wasn't a spectacularly worded teaser. However, it's not the end of the world and it got the point across.
Perhaps someone should correct this teaser so that it's written as "light fire to" rather than burn.
I give it a thumbs up!
Posted by cloughme on May 03, 2007
Great teaser, but I agree; not clearly written.
Posted by coolpainter on May 03, 2007
You said "BURN PAPER", not alcohol. NG
Posted by Trishgal on May 03, 2007
I got it even if it wasn't written perfectly.
Posted by kitty728 on May 03, 2007
I'm with Zaha.... wheres the teaser?? But its a good fact anyway......
Posted by doehead on May 03, 2007
The paper will also burn,unless you put the fire out.Poor science question!!!
Posted by Shikamaru on May 03, 2007
that makes no sense.
Posted by muffinbrittney on May 03, 2007
I thought the solution was going to be that an image is burnt onto the paper IE by a copy machine or printer.
Posted by hradilv on May 03, 2007
The paper doesn't burn, like has already been said... Very, very poor!
Posted by auntiesis on May 03, 2007
Very good teaser. I didn't have a clue, even with the hint . Again I enjoy the debate , or call it conversation, as much as the teaser. I wouldn't even try this one unsupervised,.
Posted by DRIV3R on May 03, 2007
My 6th grade teacher did that, she covered a peice of paper with alcohol and she burned it right in the classroom
Posted by Odessius on May 03, 2007
as far as I'm concerned that's all I need to know.
I'm sure the braingle guy would find some way to do it.
Posted by scallio on May 03, 2007
It's been a year since I first did this science experiment with my kids and they still ask once a month or so to do it again. It's great!
Posted by 2ndhandrose on May 03, 2007
Excellent !!!
It's a tough question to pose. I thought the paper would burn & then not be there, no damage, gone - poof!
I did think of a coating but science class for me is a ways back.
Got me thinking
Posted by 2ndhandrose on May 03, 2007
To Vlerma
I call what happened to you that day a "Brain Glitch" we all have them & I've had a couple of close calls re electricity. These experiences keep us on our toes so to speak.
Take care Rose
Posted by Lozie on May 03, 2007
Thought it was good for a first teaser.
Posted by zaya on May 03, 2007
Terrible teaser. The paper's not burning, the alcohol is. Not sure how this one passed inspection.
Posted by Qrystal on May 03, 2007
Hmm. I'll just say that the "rub" clue made me think the answer was: rub on paper long enough, and your finger will feel "burnt" from the heat of friction. So then, the paper is burning something, which works well with the wording of the puzzle.
Posted by extremechemist on May 03, 2007
best to use vodka/ any spirit around the 40% mark that way the alcohol burns but the paper remains wet from the abundance of water *chemistry undergrad* not really a brain teaser though
Posted by oddrey on May 03, 2007
That was a very interesting fact, but i dont think it made a great teaser. Still, thats something for me too do if I ever get bored!
Posted by masquerademe235 on May 03, 2007
My science teacher put water in a cup and set it over fire, and the paper didn't burn, but that's because the heat transferred and everything... anyway, good teaser!!
Posted by mrme on May 03, 2007
the alcohol is burning not the paper
Posted by grams60 on May 03, 2007
well at least i'm not the only one to miss the boat on this one. Very good teaser and informative also.
Thanks for makeing us think
Posted by sagarat on May 03, 2007
Nice teaser, but I think the wording is off. the definition of butn is to be consumed by flames, which the paper is not.
A better question would of been "How can you set a piece of paper on fire without damage"
Posted by battle000111 on May 03, 2007
good trick, crappy brainteaser. bet its nice for parties =)
Posted by TheSmartest on May 03, 2007
I've read this one before and actually used it as a science project! I did well. Very fun and easy to do, thank you for the science help!
Anyway, awesome work on this whole "burning paper" thing, really liked it!
Posted by naeem_ng on May 04, 2007
I work at Mad Science Malaysia and one of the things we have to do is this, so I figured out the answer pretty easily. But the thing is that since it is the alcohol that burns first, technically the paper never burns, so the question itself isn't worded accurately. But that's just if you want to be technical. Also, if you don't put out the fire right away after lighting the paper soaked in alcohol, the fire will burn out all the alcohol and then burn the paper. So remember to put out the fire right away if you wanna save your paper (best way is hold it with thongs when you light it and shake off the fire right away). Cheerio!
Posted by Andy_L on May 07, 2007
Posted by fedex337 on Jun 29, 2007
my cousin did this same trick but she put the alcohol on the back of her hand and set it on fire... it was really really cool and she didnt get burned at all
Posted by rockstar1234567 on Jan 28, 2008
i can see why it's hard
Posted by scott8anthony on Apr 22, 2008
I agree with lelrod, the paper does not actually burn.
Posted by gaylewolf on May 04, 2013
I'll have to try it with the kids! Thanks!
Posted by jaycr on May 04, 2013
"How can paper burn without any damage?" When I read this I looked at the category expecting to see Trick. Poorly written IMHO.
Posted by jaycr on May 04, 2013
Answer: "Then, the alcohol burns and the paper does not."
Posted by Babe on May 04, 2016
A lot of comments on this one, and I am wondering why do we even care? Is this something useful that we need to know or just some odd observation? "Much Ado about nothing."
Posted by ultimatecub on May 04, 2016
Nice one! You mean propan-2-ol?
Posted by ThinksForFun on May 04, 2016
It's called "rubbing alcohol" which the hint was alluding to.
Posted by eamon on May 04, 2016
The paper does NOT burn like the riddle asks so it's a cheat - period. Secondly, a lot of kids visit this site and may try this silly trick in spite of the warning about adult supervision.
I'm surprised it's been allowed to remain on the site.
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Intel tips Medfield specs, Lenovo, Motorola deals
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LONDON Intel Corp. has provided details of its Medfield 32-nm platform for smartphones claiming that the main SoC consumes less than 800-mW worst case. It has also announced that it has deals in place with Lenovo and Motorola for products based on Medfield to appear in 2012.
Lenovo is scheduled to introduce the K800 smartphone based on Medfield for the Chinese market in the first half of 2012, Intel said. The second partnership with Motorola Mobility Inc. is due to bear fruit in the second-half of 2012 but the Intel executives declined to say whether that would be for smartphones only, or would also include tablet computers.
However, it would appear that Intel is aiming Medfield at gaining design wins in smartphones and first and foremost. It is for the smartphone that Intel has produced a reference design.
The Medfield platform is based on a 32-nm CMOS SoC called Penwell part numbered Atom Z2460 which has as its CPU the single-core Saltwell implementation of the Atom processor architecture. However, the Penwell SoC comes with a number of other chips around it to complete the system functionality. It appears that a number of other companies have chips in the Medfield platform including Texas Instruments.
As expected, Intel has announced that the top clock frequency for Medfield is specified at 1.6-GHz with the highest "burst-mode" power consumption described by Intel briefing documents as being about 750-mW and less than 800-mW. This is considerably lower than some industry observers had predicted.
However, this power consumption is for the Penwell SoC on its own. Intel did not discuss the power consumption of the full Medfield chipset including modem and power management ICs with up to 1Gbyte of DDR2 format DRAM.
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Medfield platform overiew with Penwell SoC shown in blue. Source: Intel


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Mathis can't catch Jose due to swollen thumb
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
MIAMI -- A constant when Jose Fernandez is on the mound has been veteran catcher Jeff Mathis.
Mathis has pretty much been the rookie's batterymate since May. But due to a swollen right thumb, Mathis was unable to go on Wednesday in Fernandez's final start of the season.
"He tried," manager Mike Redmond said. "He came in my office and he told me, 'Red, I can't do it. I just can't do it.' His thumb is all swollen, it's black and blue. I know he tried. Jose wanted him, too.
"I know Jeff really wanted that. I knew that was important for him to be back for Jose's last start. It's too bad."
The last time Mathis didn't catch Fernandez was on June 25. Rob Brantly caught that night against Minnesota. Koyie Hill was behind the plate Wednesday night.
"Koyie is a veteran guy too," Redmond said. "He will be fine."
Mathis injured his thumb in the fourth inning of Monday night's 5-2 loss to the Braves while trying to block a wild pitch in the dirt.
An X-ray that night came back negative. When the swelling subsides, a second X-ray will be taken to make sure there isn't a fracture.
"There will probably be another X-ray to rule out a fracture," Redmond said. "I think sometimes after the initial trauma to the finger, you let the swelling get out of there and re-evaluate. Hopefully everything is fine."
Tight back could push Eovaldi's start back
MIAMI -- Keeping the rotation in order is suddenly becoming an issue for the Marlins.
Nathan Eovaldi, scheduled to start Thursday's series finale with the Braves, is dealing with a tight back. If he isn't good to go, lefty Brian Flynn will get the nod.
Eovaldi, who is coming off a rough start in which he gave up five runs on nine hits in three innings against the Nationals, informed manager Mike Redmond that his back had tightened.
"His start is going to be in jeopardy tomorrow," Redmond said before Wednesday night's game. "It looks like he will probably be unable to go, and Flynn, we will move him up."
A September callup, Flynn has made one start, on Sept. 4 against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The lefty gave up three runs on six hits in a no-decision that day.
Flynn is currently scheduled to start on Friday in the series opener against the Mets at Citi Field. But if he goes on Thursday, Brad Hand could get the nod on Friday in New York.
Hand has been slotted to pitch the second game of Saturday's doubleheader at Citi Field.
The hope is Eovaldi will be fine, and miss -- at the most -- a couple of days.
Sam Dyson is an alternative to start wherever he is needed.
Jose Fernandez will be shut down after Wednesday night's start, so he will no longer be part of the rotation. The Marlins have no intention of giving Fernandez more starts should Eovaldi be out an extended period.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Not worth the trouble
I have a light duty pickup with just the one bench seat and nothing but the back glass behind the seats, so rear speakers weren't really a viable option; So I saw the kick panel enclosures and thought "heck yea" before I really thought of the real life implications of what putting speakers right next to your feet would mean. I ordered them with a set of infinity 6 & 3/4 in component speakers and installed them the day they got delivered. Now don't get me wrong, the soundstage they deliver in that location is amazing, but as it says in the description, sometimes you have to bend the emergency brake pedal and relocate other things (in my case the computer). After a few days of enjoying the amazing sound they alowed my truck to deliver me, it snowed really heavy here in Jersey and I hopped in my truck with my boots loaded with snow, not even thinking of the speakers at my feet. After getting in and out of my truck all day with snow covered boots, the moisture soaked into the kick panel through the grills and shorted out my system. After looking for hours trying to figure out what happened, I found the problem. So I had to rip out my kick panels and now I was out of all that money I spent to purchase the speakers and the kick panels. I then ordered infinity's 4x6 speakers and mounted them in the dash. The soundstage isn't quiet as good but it's pretty darn close. So before you buy, make sure they will fit your lifestyle.
Pros: Impressive soundstage; easy to install, quality material, easy to alter
Cons: Not a "real life"/ practical location, uncut woofer and tweeter holes, too much hassle make roon for them


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Back in the Day
The Office of Sheriff
The office of sheriff is one of the oldest law enforcement offices, having its roots over 1000 years ago in England. In those days The King of England divided the country into territories called "shires" and appointed a representative called a "reeve", or King's representative. This person, the "shire-reeve" was the King's chief law enforcement officer. Over the years as the English language developed the word "shire-reeve" evolved into "sheriff". In Georgia the office of sheriff is created by Article 9, Section 1 of the state constitution which states that sheriffs "shall be elected by the qualified voters of their respective counties for a term of four years and shall have such qualifications, powers and duties as provided by general law". Those powers and duties are enumerated by state law in OCGA title 16, section 15. A county sheriff has the same authority within the incorporated municipalities of the county as he does in the unincorporated areas. A sheriff has state-wide jurisdiction within Georgia to investigate and make an arrest for any crime which originated within his county.
Sheriffs of Walker County
Walker County was created by an act of the Georgia legislature in 1833. Since then, thirty-five men have served as Sheriff of Walker County. Some of the exact dates of service of the early sheriffs are unknown due to a courthouse fire in the late 1800's which destroyed many of the records that existed, however this is believed to be an accurate chronological listing of the Sheriffs of Walker County:
William Faulkner 1834-36
Asa Dickson 1837-38
William Faulkner 1839-40
Peter Jackson 1841-42
Nathaniel Newsome 1843-44
Hiram Shaw 1845-46
John Rogers 1847-48
William Thedford
Abner Mize
James Hunt
Abner Mize
Thomas Evatt
Abner Mize
James Bunch 1861-62
A.H. Mize 1863-64
J.B. Rogers 22 days in 1866
L. Conley
A.A. Simmons
Bill Strange
Joel Withers
Harvey Mize (served 1 day, killed in office 1879)
G.W. Patterson 1879-80
William McClatchey 1881-84
W.A. Foster 1885-94
William Riley 1895-96
Hugh Sims 1897-98
William Riley 1899-1902
Robert Garmany 1903-10
A.G. Catron 1911-14
Robert Garmany 1915-20
A.G. Catron 1921-June 1921 (killed in office)
L.W. Harmon June 1921-1936
J.C. Keown 1929-36
Creed Shelby 1936-44
Perry Scoggins 1945-48
Weymon F. (Bus) Harmon January 1, 1949 – Dec 31, 1956
John Brock January 1, 1957 – Dec 31, 1960
Bus Harmon January 1, 1961 – Dec 31, 1964
Ralph Jones January 1, 1965 – Dec 31, 1984
Mike Ellis January 1, 1985 – Dec 31, 1988
Al Millard Jan 1, 1989 – June 4, 1996 (Died in office)
David Ashburn June 4, 1996 – Dec 31, 1996 (Mr. Ashburn was appointed to complete Sheriff Millard's term).
Steven B. Wilson is currently the Sheriff of Walker County. Sheriff Wilson took office on January 1, 1997.
Walker County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty:
Deputy Sheriff K9 Tanja EOW 06-13-2014
Chief Deputy George E. Kemp EOW August 8, 1955
Deputy Sheriff D.C. Doss Alexander EOWAugust 11, 1934
Deputy Sheriff Toliver Clayton Hearn EOW August 29, 1925
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Washington Morton EOW March 18, 1922
Deputy Sheriff John C. Parrish EOW February 22, 1922
Sheriff A.G. Catron EOW May 28, 1921
Sheriff Harvey Mize was killed in 1879 on his first day in office
More to come on the history of the Sheriff's Office…


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BERLIN – When the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics last week released its report on average weekly wages for Maryland, Worcester County had the dubious honor of being dead last in terms of the average take-home pay for its workforce.
According to the report outlining average weekly wages in Maryland counties during the second quarter of 2008, Worcester County workers earned an average of just $494 per week, making it the only jurisdiction in the state with an average under $500. Only Garrett County at $538 and Caroline County at $596 had an average weekly wage under $600. The statewide average of $920 compares favorably to the national average of $841, ranking Maryland seventh in the nation.
Closer to home, Wicomico County's average weekly wage during the second quarter of 2008 was $686, while Somerset County came in at $708. As for the rest of the counties on the Eastern Shore, Talbot came in at $648, followed by Kent County ($642), Dorchester ($629), and Queen Anne's ($604). Montgomery County had the highest average weekly wage in the state at $1,110 with St. Mary's a close second at $1,017.
While Worcester is dead last in the state in terms of average weekly wages, the news is not entirely bad. According to Dr. Memo Diriker, director of the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University, the extremely low figure for Worcester is somewhat of an anomaly because it includes the thousands of low-paying seasonal jobs associated with the county's tourism industry.
"Worcester County is very interesting with regards to average wages because the statistics can be misleading," he said. "The county does have the lowest average weekly wage in the state, but that's a reflection of its largely tourism-based economy. If you took away the hospitality related jobs and compared Worcester County workers to workers in other counties with similar jobs, you would find they are at or above the earning levels."
Because so many of the jobs held by foreign workers and students on summer vacation are included in the totals for Worcester, the numbers presented by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week are not necessarily a true indication of the employment picture in the county, according to Diriker.
"It's not a major reason for concern," he said. "Tourism brings a lot of positives and also a lot of challenges. This is one of those challenges."
According to the most recent employment figures available from the county's department of economic development, Worcester's workforce numbers around 25,000, of which roughly 85 percent are employed in the private sector. Of that 85 percent, 35 percent, or around 8,000 county workers, are employed in the hospitality trade and earn an average weekly wage on paper of about $310.
"That's the good and bad of the tourism industry," said Diriker. "It creates a lot revenue and expands the tax base, but the wages paid for most entry level jobs don't compare well to entry level jobs in other fields. It's deceiving because a lot of the jobs are base plus tips and the numbers don't necessarily reflect what they actually take home."
County officials are well aware Worcester's workforce is bottom-heavy in tourism-related jobs, but the news about the county's last-place standing in the state was no less easy to swallow.
"It's not good," said County Commissioner Virgil Shockley. "It's not good at all. This is the worst I've ever seen it. We know it's a reflection of the seasonal nature of our economy. We're bottom-heavy with hospitality jobs that don't show a lot of base pay, but what those workers actually make isn't necessarily reflected in these statistics."
Shockley said as more and more people get laid off or furloughed from better paying jobs in the county, they might gravitate toward restaurant and hospitality jobs as they become more readily available with another summer season approaching as a means to make ends meet. In his example, an individual laid off from a $40,000 or $50,000 a year job might take a tourism-related job to keep them afloat until things improve, which will only contribute to the low average weekly wage figure in Worcester.
"That being said, we know we have to stay the course with diversifying our economy and that means creating better paying jobs," he said. "We know that's what will happen with broadband. It will help foster an attractive business climate here and good jobs will follow."
County Commission President Louise Gulyas agrees Worcester needs to continually find ways to diversify its tourism and agriculture-based economy. Gulyas said encouraging economic development is an ongoing priority in the county.
"Attracting new businesses and creating better jobs has been a priority of ours in this county for years and it continues to be," she said. "We'll always have the tourism-based economy and that won't change, nor do we want that to change, but we need to continue to diversify."


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LAS VEGAS-The madness that is Las Vegas during the July open evaluation period got off to a fast start on Monday. Now with just two major events - The Super 64 and the Fab 48 - to cover, the week has gotten a bit more manageable but there are still lots of players in town. Seizing his opportunity on Thursday was 2011 small forward Wesley Saunders who came up big for the Compton Magic.
Thursday standouts
Wesley Saunders, SF, Compton Magic- Plain and simple, the 6-foot-5 wing is going to cost somebody their spot in the rankings next time we update the Rivals150 for the class of 2011. A solidly built kid with outstanding body control, he keeps coming at defenses. He gets on the glass, plays defense and gets to the free throw line a ton which is great because he's a super free throw shooter.
Gabe York, SG, Compton Magic- Just like Saunders, York will assuredly land in the updated rankings for the class of 2012. A slender off guard, he's armed with a plethora of scoring tools. He can bury deep jumpers without needing much space, has a beautiful floater and can go finish with dunks if needed. He mentioned that Marquette and USC were recruiting him the hardest while also listing Arizona State, Oregon State, Washington, Miami and others.
Norvel Pelle, C, Compton Magic- Easily one of the most entertaining players of the day, the near 6-foot-10 insider played with great energy. A ridiculously explosive leaper for a guy his size, he totally shut down the lane on the defensive end with his shot blocking. He can run like a wing and just needs strength to be a better finisher. He looked the part of an elite prospect on Thursday.
Quincy Miller, PF, D-One Sports- KC Pump 'N Run went with a pretty physical approach to defending Miller on Thursday. After a little bit of a slow start, the skilled forward answered with toughness and by playing like a man around the paint. He attacked the basket over and over again instead of settling for jumpers like he has at times in the past. Went for 30.
Deuce Bello, SG, D-One Sports- Bello has been working hard to improve his ball handling and it shows. He gets to the rim almost at will and has been concentrating more on making the right play than trying to make the highlight play. He's getting stronger and was good for a nice outing on Thursday. He listed Baylor, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Duke, Clemson, Wake Forest and Florida State.
Nick Jacobs, PF, J-Smoove Celtics- A powerful interior player, the lefty is growing on college coaches this month. He's got a go-to move in his jump hook, is willing to battle and plays tough in the paint. While not a high flyer, he's deceptively quick and is proving that he belongs as a high major prospect.
LaQuinton Ross, SF, MBA Elite- Noticeably stronger than he was last year, the 6-foot-7 Ross was pretty aggressive on the offensive end. He's a pretty good shooter, always has been, but is mixing in more drives and pull-ups to good results. Had he been on from the free throw line, he'd have gone for a big number.
Andre Hollins, SG, Memphis Magic Elite- The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is an example of a kid who has worked hard on his game and gotten steadily better. Formerly more of a spot up jump shooter, he's really improved off the bounce and has also developed into a pretty explosive finisher around the rim. According to Hollins he will chop his list of Stanford, Harvard, Ole Miss, Auburn, Cincinnati, Penn and Memphis down to five after July is over.
Kaleb Tarczewski, C, New England Playaz- Starting with a pretty jump hook right over the top of noted shot blocker Angelo Chol, the seven footer was automatic on the offensive end. He continues to improve his footwork, always keeps the ball high and plays like a seven footer should in attacking the rim. Strength will come down the road and he's solidifying himself as one of the elite players in the class of 2012.
More notes from Thursday
New Mexico landed themselves a nice player in the Compton Magic's Dominique Dunning. A versatile 6-foot-4 wing, he can make some jumpers, handle the ball a bit and is a solid, utility guy on the perimeter. … 2013 big man Forrest Johnson of D-One Sports is going to be one to watch down the road. A product of Scotland County High in North Carolina, the young man is a physically strong and tough 6-foot-8 and he shows good touch. He got knocked pretty good a couple of times and didn't budge so much as an inch. … It wasn't vintage Shabazz Muhammad, but he had his moments during a morning game against the New England Playaz. He's noticeably stronger and looking more explosive than ever. … As he's done all spring and summer long, D'Angelo Harrison was getting buckets at a rapid clip on Thursday. It seems like the ball is going in every time he shoots and when he does miss, it's usually because the ball has rimmed out. Very rarely does the 6-foot-3 shooting guard put up an old fashioned brick. … Rashim Suarez had a nice run for the J-Smoove Celtics. A physical point guard who has gotten his body into good shape, he's right on the mid to high major fence and has a chance to win over coaches this week. …
Like he always does, Adonis Thomas used his strength and athleticism to make a lot happen on the glass and in transition. The 6-foot-6 wing has really be under-rated as a passer and sees the floor very well. He listed Memphis, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, UCLA and Oklahoma and says he'll chop it down to five sometime in the next month or so. … During the first half of the Michigan Mustangs loss to Memphis Magic Elite, wing Dwaun Anderson was making a lot happen at the rim. He slashed baseline for dunks, got out in transition for finishes. His athleticism and body control lend themselves to success in an up and down game. During the second half, things got bogged down a bit and he couldn't find his rhythm. … Another Mustang who looked good was wing LaDontae Henton. The wiry lefty was hitting from deep and showed off a nice turn and face game in the mid-post. … 2012 big man Landen Lucas had his moments but his Northwest Panthers got dribbled pretty good by Urban DFW Elite. Lucas plays strong, has good hands and has a bit of a nasty streak to him when tested. …


text: Bought one of these new back in 1984, cheap, reliable great gas mileage (35 MPG highway). Only options I bought were A/C and radio. Cost next to nothing back then, and you couldn't kill it. Had a primitive 4wd system, owners manual said not to use it on hard surfaces, but it was on the fly so easy to put in or out for gravel, snow, rain, etc. Not very powerful, 1450cc engine, but you could speed with no problem. Small and light, but would go through a couple of feet of snow, and even used it on sand dunes. Body died long before the power train, which had a couple of hundred thousand miles on it. Wish they'd build another small, light, and cheap 4wd wagon like that.


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Wilkinson set to decide future
Jonny Wilkinson is set to make a decision "by some time next month" about his playing future.
The 32-year-old England World Cup winner is debating options of continuing his successful stint at wealthy French club Toulon or retiring. Wilkinson stepped down from the international game just over a year ago following a stellar Test career.
"Toulon can't wait until the end of the season," he told the Daily Telegraph.
"They need to move on with their plans in an informed manner. So I've got to make up my mind by some time next month.
"I'm muddled and all over the place on it at the moment. I'm having to escape it, and I enjoy escaping it, and the way I do that is through day-to-day rugby.
"I know that, ultimately, this will be an individual decision from me but, in truth, it will be based on the team as well. I can't, and won't, take away from them."
Either way, the celebrated fly-half is a strong contender to tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions next summer, and he admits it would be an enticing prospect.
"If anyone were ever to give me a call, I'd strap on a boot and go for it," he added.
"I would leap at the chance. I'd feel as strongly about the Lions even if I were 65. It's a remarkable experience, a life-changer."


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Current federal law requires fee-for-service Medicaid to cover health care services provided by some APRNs (pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives). Some states have opted to also cover the services of certified registered nurse anesthetists and clinical nurse specialists - mainly because these practitioners are willing to provide needed services in physician shortage areas.
The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA, P.L. 105-33) encouraged states to use primary care case managers as gatekeepers to care in the fee for service program. The BBA granted the states the option to recognize pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives as primary care case managers; while also allowing them the option to refuse these providers. It precluded the states from recognizing any other type of APRN as a primary care case manager.
In addition, the BBA urged the states to move their Medicaid population into managed care. This law provided only a very vague reference to the types of providers that must be included in managed care panels. Plans must only show that they provide access to a sufficient number, mix, and geographic distributions of providers. In effect, the BBA permitted APRNs to be excluded as Medicaid providers in primary care case management and managed care
Changes in Federal Medicaid law are still needed that will:
Many studies have shown that APRNs provide cost-effective, high quality care. Many Medicaid plans reimburse APRNs at a fraction of the physician fee schedule. In addition, APRNs are often willing to provide services in rural and inner-city areas where access to physicians is limited. APRNs increase access to health care and decrease preventable acute care admissions and emergency room visits.


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(RCA Records)
Chris Brown says a lot of things. Earlier this year he claimed a country album could be in his future. He also said he will retire from all social media. Months later, he proclaimed that that his next album will be his last.
While it remains to be seen if Brown's upcoming album X will in fact be his last, he took to Twitter late last night (Sept. 30) to announce that his album will be released next month.
Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 30, 2013


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The era of Honor began when I was 15 years old. Pro-wrestling was still a distant dream waiting to be conquered. I had no idea that one cold February night something special had just been created and witnessed, inspiring a new generation of wrestlers to change the dynamics and perceptions of an industry. It would be a couple years later when I would stumble upon a DVD that I still own to this day. "ROH: The Era of Honor Begins."
A DVD that would change me and inspire me, opening my mind to what was possible in professional wrestling. I truly believe pro-wrestling to be a sport, an athletic struggle between passionate and gifted athletes. Ring of Honor emphasized this and would continue to grow with this ideal and objective of providing their fans with "an entertaining sport, not sports entertainment." I believed in the product, that is to say, I still believe. I had always known I wanted to become a professional wrestler. It's what I was born to do. Now I knew where I wanted to be when this dream would become reality. The seed had been planted and now it had a source of sustenance to maintain its steady growth to become the fruit of my labor.
It has been 5 years since I laced up my boots for my first match. I had trained and wrestled at every possible opportunity with the sole purpose of improving and advancing. I had outgrown my comfort zone, no longer would I be a big fish in a small pond. I remember getting in my car and beginning the solo trek from the Pacific west coast to St. Louis, Missouri. 33 hours to reflect and remind myself that I was in this for the long haul. If I truly wanted this, I had to go out and grab it.
"C'mon Kyle!" Davey Richards' persistent, demanding voice brings me back to reality. "10 more!" I unleash another devastating Thai kick to the unforgiving solid leather. My shins are screaming, I know it's the nerve endings dying. Nine more thunderous cracks echo throughout the gym at 6:37 am. I am gaining self-satisfaction though this never-ending labyrinth of a training regimen. I know every black eye, bloody nose and aching joint is just another exclamation point in my quest. I must truly believe I'm earning my spot to call myself a member of the Ring of Honor roster. I owe everything I've gained in the last 2 years since moving my life to St. Louis to Davey Richards.
Now…here I am under a week away from what now is the biggest match of my career, and I feel a sense of intervening destiny. Along with my friend and mentor Davey Richards. I have to beat Eddie Edwards and Adam Cole.
I've been trying to wrap my head around how I'm going to look at Adam Cole this Sunday. Adam Cole has always had my back, and stood next to me proudly in victory and defeat. I have to accept the fact that this Sunday he will not have my back, I have to accept that things have forever been changed. I must walk into the ring with the full intention of destroying him. That will be me showing him every ounce of respect that he deserves. I know how dangerous Adam Cole is and what he's capable of. If I don't exhaust every last bit of my energy into pounding his face into the mat, then I am doing him an injustice. I'd be disrespecting the warrior and athlete I know him to be, setting myself up for him to do the same thing to me. Code of Honor before and after the match, but in between those two bells, Adam Cole will be the worst enemy I've ever had. Here we are Adam, we both stand, backs against the wall, facing each other in a narrow corridor. Nose to nose, eye to eye, fist to jaw, foot to chest, elbow to neck, back to mat, 1 to 3.
What this Sunday represents goes above and beyond "my quest". What this Sunday is about is bigger than Kyle O'Reilly. It's bigger than Adam Cole, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards. This Sunday is about Ring of Honor's tenth anniversary. For ten years a wrestling company has strived to bring the absolute best wrestling into the limelight. This Sunday is about the fans after ten years, have continued an undying support for a company and a product they believed in. This Sunday is for all of the legends and future legends that have ever stepped foot inside that beautiful red and black ring. For the last ten years anyone that ever sweat, bled and fought tooth and nail for the sport they loved and cared about, and the company that let them do it.
ROH's 10th Anniversary in New York City Sunday, March 4th, 2012, represents wrestling freedom. I plan on paying tribute to a company that made such a great impression on me that I strived to pursue my dream at all costs. Davey Richards, Adam Cole, Eddie Edwards and myself will all pay homage to Ring of Honor this Sunday, and we will all do it by completely destroying and dismantling each other, proudly and with honor.
Sunday is the biggest moment in my life and words can never express the true feeling I have inside.
Kyle O'Reilly


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'Failed' public sector pension reforms to hit taxpayers hard
The cost of meeting pension promises made to public sector workers is set to become an even bigger burden on taxpayers, despite a settlement aimed at putting the issue to rest for decades, research claims today.
Analysis from the Centre for Policy Studies shows that the annual "cash gap" related to unfunded public sector pension schemes will, by 2015-16, be 40 per cent higher than was predicted before the reforms put forward by Lord Hutton of Furness, the former Defence Secretary and Business Secretary.
Forecasts published alongside last week's Budget showed that the cashflow shortfall between contributions to public service pensions and pensions in payment would rise from £8 billion in 2011-12 to £16.2 billion in 2017-18. Six years ago it was £200 million.


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This shot was taken on a platform over the 'salinental' on the Emil Jakob Weg in april 2010. It was one of my first expirience with my brandnew Panoramahead Epic 100. It shows the health aerea of Bad Kreuznach/Germany where people come to rispire saltly fresh air.
Germany? Before the beginning there was Ginnungagap, an empty space of nothingness, filled with pure creative power. (Sort of like the inside of my head.)And it ends with Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods. In between is much fighting, betrayal and romance. Just as a good Godly story should be.Heroes have their own graveyard called Valhalla. Unfortunately we cannot show you a panorama of it at this time, nor of the lovely Valkyries who are its escort service.Hail Odin, wandering God wielding wisdom and wand! Hail Freya, hail Tyr, hail Thor!Odin made the many lakes and the fish in them. In his traverses across the lands he caused there to be the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, as did he make the Mercury fountain, Mercury being of his nature.But it is to the mighty Thor that the Hammering Man gives service.Between the time of the Nordic old ones and that of modern Frankfort there may have been a T.Rex or two on the scene. At least some mastodons for sure came through for lunch, then fell into tar pits to become fossils for us to find.And there we must leave you, O my most pure and holy children.Text by Steve Smith.


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Recent improvements to IE mobile and Google Maps now deliver a better experience and we are currently working to remove the redirect. We will continue to test Google Maps compatibility with other mobile browsers to ensure the best possible experience for users.
Google Maps will soon work on Windows Phone because of "recent improvements to IE mobile"
Recent improvements to IE mobile and Google Maps now deliver a better experience and we are currently working to remove the redirect. We will continue to test Google Maps compatibility with other mobile browsers to ensure the best possible experience for users.
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1. UrbanPhantom (Posts: 949; Member since: 30 Oct 2012)
Google and Microsoft are arch enemies: I wouldn't call it apathy or indifference, but rather a policy of slash and burn towards each other's products and services.
5. 14545 (Posts: 1681; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)
If MS was remotely intelligent, then they would quickly work towards a truce with google. Google actually has the power to kill, or keep down until MS finally decides it is no longer worth their time and effort, WinPhone. If MS actually wants their mobile offerings succeed, then a truce is in order.
6. MeoCao (unregistered)
I think that's what MS should do always: be humble and respect Google. MS now needs Google not the opposite.
Is "Scroogle" campaign still on? Big companies can compete, that's market after all. But what MS has been doing just is shameful.
22. mrochester (unregistered)
Google would attract the attention of regulartors the world over if they attempted such a thing.
2. jroc74 (Posts: 6019; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
Lets hear the conspiracy theorist thoughts...lol.
What I am curious about....if it never worked or worked well on WP before... what was the problem? Doesnt that mean Bing Maps worked better on WP than Google Maps? Again, what was the big problem?
So....we have 2 months pass by since WP8 and IE 10 came out and the big uproar...I didnt even know how long IE 10 was out. The more things come to light....the more simple the explanation sounds.
18. JeffdaBeat (unregistered)
Another very odd thing is that Google Maps UK works just fine...someone is lying...
25. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2721; Member since: 26 May 2011)
Google Maps UK was the desktop version, not the mobile version.
3. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
And now stop blaming google....
Blame microsoft for IE...
13. wp7tribes (Posts: 52; Member since: 12 Aug 2011)
it was working before google did this after it was cleared from FTC
and when wp users reported their problems to consumerwatchdog and media starting to talk about how evil google is they back down
19. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
Don't make me repeat the same things....How is google evil????
MS is evil empire what about blocking linux on wp8 computers????
Even it's not their hardware to take control of it...
4. jroc74 (Posts: 6019; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
One thing I dont see ppl mentioning is with all the controversy, many ppl arent making the distinction between the mobile version and the desktop version. DId the mobile version ever work on WP? Did the desktop version ever work on WP?
Do most users even know the difference?
I have been reading Opera is not supported for alot of Google services....no uproar from Opera users? Opera isnt supported for lots of things...I like it but compability with it sucks with things I use regularly.
8. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2721; Member since: 26 May 2011)
In the original video that started this whole mess, when the guy went to Google Maps UK, it showed the desktop version on the WP8 device, not the mobile version, and it seemed to work.
As far as Opera, it's a weird thing, but I think it's the difference between officially supported and officially compatible. Opera may not be supported, but it's still compatible. IE9 mobile wasn't supported and wasn't compatible. IE10 hasn't been supported (but should be now) and is compatible.
7. faisolbauuz (Posts: 121; Member since: 05 Jan 2013)
Well google is sure a nice guy even though microsoft are doing scroogled and #droid rage campaign google still support microsoft products,if google wants to dominate the markets just block the goole service gmail,youtube,etc on ios,wp,bb,etc and booom you got 80++% market share
9. ogy_dogy (Posts: 453; Member since: 29 Jun 2012)
And everyone trusts google, how predictable you guys are. The fact is that ie10 mobile is out for 2 months but it apparently got faster yesterday. Lol. Imo google got scared of the negative pr and realised that someone is actually using wp. Now let msoft do some metro/modern ui magic on a youtube app and we shall never mention this again...
11. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4933; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
When you consider that MS and Google are competitors, there really is no reason why Google should offer their services on MS devices (other than ad revenue). It's really no different than phones on Verizon and Sprint. They have (at least in the past) been able to work on each other's networks. They had roaming agreements so obviously the hardware is compatible. But if I wanted an Evo running on Verizon's network it wasn't possible. I'd either need to get an Evo on Sprint or get a comparable phone on Verizon.
There are plenty of instances when competitors don't allow their hardware or services to work with/on each other. But as with everything else it seems that fact doesn't, or can't apply to the mobile world. In Google's case it probably wasn't worth it to to do so. That's another thing that happens everywhere else. If a company doesn't feel it's worth it to produce something, they don't do it. So why should they have to produce something for a limited number of people, and for a competitor at that? They have their own map app, two if you have a Nokia phone. Anywhere else if something's not available, you either wait for it to become available, find something else that serves the same function, or live without it. Everything isn't available to everyone at anytime. It's amazing to me that people cant get this through their heads.
12. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4933; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
Another example, I can't go into the Play Store and download Safari browser onto my Android phone. Why is there no outcry over this? They tout it as the best mobile browser available, yet don't make it or even iTunes available for competitors. iTunes is available for Windows PCs. I'm sure there are android users who have iTunes content, but they have to rely on apps like DoubleTwist to get their content onto their Android devices. So why does this not apply to Apple? Samsung's, HTC's, and Motorola's services aren't available on each other's devices, or on WP or iOS devices, how is that different? Either it has to apply to all or to no one.
15. jroc74 (Posts: 6019; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
Exactly. iTunes isnt available for WP or Android....no huge uproar about that tho...
20. adk199 (Posts: 23; Member since: 04 Oct 2012)
Wonder why. I use iTunes on my PC but i have yet to find a worse piece of software for my pc. I buy a lot of the music but it's a pain to get though. Unimagially bad software :-)
23. Bilpocalypse (Posts: 301; Member since: 13 Oct 2012)
I'm assuming that the iTunes situation is different because the product is a POS. Google Maps is actually a decent product and the consumers want the option to use it, regardless of their preferred OS. That's the reason for the uproar about it.
16. jroc74 (Posts: 6019; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
"The fact is that ie10 mobile is out for 2 months"
And Gogle is supposed to hop, skip and jump for MS and make sure Google Map is working fine asap? How about a lil patience?
Good job for ppl bringing it to folks attention...all I will say tho is if Google did let their other apps become available for WP,,,,,and it goes down like this again, instead of just providing feedback thru the right channels...I probably wont wanna do any other apps for WP in the near future. Just doing some reading it seems like it was never working right or available for WP ever.....and there is no clear indication if/when it did if it was the mobile or desktop version. This whole situation seems sketchy.....but MS, keep up the good work with your Scroogled, Droid Rage, Smoked by WP campaigns... :/
21. carlosechev07 (Posts: 39; Member since: 16 Oct 2012)
I don't think so, in my opinnion MS do the bad job running this infamous campaings, IE is the same terrible history on desktop and mobile versions, poor HTML5 compatibility and rendering it's slow.
MS must expend efforst innovating his productos, doing better job with IE, and adopting open protocols to make MS products much moré compatibles. Doing a mess or cry every time a MS product shows incompatibilities is a very bad way to compete in this faster and innovative market..
10. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
Microsoft needs to stop picking fights with Google. It's an all around bad idea.
17. Just_a_boy (Posts: 183; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
of course google has more brainwashed fanboys right now
14. buggerrer (Posts: 306; Member since: 21 Sep 2011)
No Photosynth on android, yet it's on iphone and windows phone.. google are just returning the favour.
24. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Internet Explorer is a terrible browser...now, will microsoft stop whining?
26. ReturningToNokia (Posts: 130; Member since: 09 Jul 2011)
Lol! Michael Heller...Wow, you are something else. The writing on PhoneArena is just, abysmal, most notably your articles. I stop visiting for a while, hoping it will get better, but it just doesn't.
Oh well, I'm going on another hiatus from PhoneArena.com. Props to John V's reviews, though.


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Michael Strahan, a former defensive end with the New York Giants has a new television gig. Broadcasting & Cable reports Strahan will replace Regis Philbin as co-host of "Live!" alongside Kelly Ripa.
Strahan, a seven-time Pro Bowler who retired from the Giants after the 2007 season, has been a studio analyst on FOX NFL Sunday since June '08. He had been among many guests (59 to be exact) who had stints co-hosting "Live!" over the past year since Philbin was last on the show in November '11.
Even though "Live!" is set in New York and NFL Sunday is produced in Los Angeles, the L.A. Times reports there's a good possibility Strahan keeps FOX as his weekend job.
Strahan was part of the Giants' team that won Super Bowl XLII, and since, he's been busy in front of the camera, from numerous television commercials to a short-lived FOX sitcom called "Brothers" in 2009.
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"But, good my brother, do not, as some ungracious pastors do. Show me the steep and thorny way to heaven whilst like a puffed and reckless libertine himself the primrose path of dalliance treads and wrecks not his own."
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Walford leads Guyer to sweep of Fossil Ridge
There's never been a question about Guyer junior setter Madison Walford's athletic skills. The third-year starter has built a strong reputation directing the Lady Wildcats' attack on the court.
On Tuesday night, for example, her 24 assists and six digs helped the Wildcats sweep Keller Fossil Ridge 25-22, 25-20, 25-17.
Walford's performance was indicative of her play this season, Guyer head coach Addie Mack said. "Consistent, steady — she has grown to be a smart setter. She has evolved into a cognitive player. Her court awareness is really improving."
But what has pleased Mack the most has been Walford's emergence as a complete team leader, both by example and by motivating her teammates.
"She's kind of quiet, unassuming," Mack said. "We wanted her to become more vocal and she's done that. She's become a good leader for us, and that's important for our young team. I think that's one reason she was voted one of the team captains."
Walford, called "Wally" by her teammates and coaches, has had to step out of her comfort zone.
"I'm not a loud person. I'm not usually one to step out that way," she said. "But this team has really come together. That makes it easier. We're getting better and trying to meet our goal of being first in district."
The Lady Wildcats improved to 12-4 on the season with district play beginning next week. They missed the playoffs the last two seasons after a run of three straight appearances that included two District 5-4A titles and a trip to the regional semifinals. They won just four district matches in 2010 and improved last season, finishing one spot out of the playoffs in Mack's first season.
While there has been improvement this season, there is still work to be done, particularly when it comes to holding big leads.
The first set Tuesday was the most evenly played of the night. Guyer and Fossil Ridge battled to an 18-18 tie before the Wildcats pulled away, with Walford setting up teammates Sylvia Nwiba and Mikayla Yates for three key kills down the stretch.
Walford served to open the second set and staked the Wildcats to a 7-0 lead. Guyer pushed its advantage to 17-8 before Fossil Ridge went on an 8-1 run. Fossil Ridge would get within three points three times, but Walford set twice for kills by Jasmine Montemayor.
Guyer again built a big lead in the third set, going up 16-5 before Fossil Ridge fought back with seven straight points, taking advantage of sloppy play and unforced errors by the Wildcats, to close to 19-12.
But Guyer regrouped, holding Fossil Ridge (8-8) to five points the rest of way. Montemayor finished with 10 kills, five digs and three aces while Nwiba added seven kills.
Overall, the Wildcats had nine aces, six services errors, 32 kills and 22 errors.
"That's been our problem this season," Mack said of losing big leads. "It's something we're working on. We're making the mistakes ourselves. It's not something they [opponents] are doing. Our team is young and we're making young errors. We can fix that. We did play well overall. We did a good job on serve-ball transition."
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The fishing couldn't be any better on Lake Dardanelle at the present time, and this year I'm predicting the "big one" will come from right here in our own back yard. Good luck to each of you who are fishing this event. Campsites at Petit Jean State Park, Lake Nimrod, Blue Mountain and of course Lake Dardanelle are filling up fast as the coming weekend represents one of the largest outdoor weekends in the state that has absolutely nothing to do with hunting, maybe a little fishing and everything to do with grilling and fun with friends and family.
Last summer may have very well been one of the least celebrated Independence Days of all time in the Natural State due to some oppressive heat and dry conditions that had many of us dodging wildfires and other dangers throughout the summer.
Granted, it is supposed to be hot on July 4, but the past two summers when one of our nation's most celebrated holidays has rolled around, "hot" was an understatement. Two continuous summers of record-breaking heat had this outdoor enthusiast loving the extended cool spring we had this year.
As the Fourth of July holiday gets closer, we'll still be in the mid 90's and we have had a good deal of rainfall, which will allow for the usual fun in the sun at area lakes and campgrounds — not to mention that we will actually get to have fireworks again this year.
Fireworks are generally all about the kids, but I have to admit it was just a bit strange last summer not seeing the sky lit up or hearing a big boom or two while I was trying to sleep.
As for life on the water, fishing will turn to boat rides to stir the breeze and boat decks will become diving boards over the next few days. Area campgrounds will become summer communities, and the smell of all types of food grilling will most certainly fill the air, which will be a big improvement over last year as conditions were so bad that even outdoor grilling was banned.
As always during the summer heat, folks need to keep plenty of water and ice on hand whether you're actually doing a little fishing or just playing out on the lake.
Many Fourth of July celebrations will start this coming weekend and will extend well into next weekend, as the holiday falls on a Thursday. This will give folks plenty of time to get in all kinds of outdoor activities and hopefully put last summer behind us.
As long as I have been alive, the Fourth of July has been one of my favorite holidays. Back in the day Petit Jean Mountain was the place to be, as the Rockefeller family put on one of the best firework displays ever witnessed.
Luckily for many, now there are fireworks displays in almost every community. If you time your visits right over the next couple of weeks, you'll have numerous opportunities to catch a good show.
As for most folks the water and some shade trees will be the main attractions throughout the holiday and hopefully the temperatures will remain pleasant throughout the week. Lots of good times and great memories will be made. I wish you and your family the best Fourth of July holiday ever.
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UW-River Falls has been selected to participate in the Science Education Alliance (SEA), sponsored by the Howard Huges Medical Institute (HHMI), for 2010-13. This project creates hands-on research opportunities for first-year students as a part of a national experiment to improve undergraduate biology education. Students enrolled in the two-semester course sequence will:
BIOL 150, General Biology (3 cr). This is a special section of the introductory biology course for majors that will incorporate the phage isolation and analysis project as part of the lab sequence for the course.
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Sir Alex Ferguson's side are assured of top spot in the group and face the reigning Romanian champions, who still stand an outside chance of qualification for the knockout stages
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will likely use the game as an opportunity to rest several key players having already assured of qualification to the next round and with the Manchester derby against rivals City to look forward to on Sunday.
The 70-year-old Scot also faces something of an injury crisis in midfield, with Anderson (hamstring), Shinji Kagawa (knee), Nani (hamstring), Antonio Valencia (thigh) and centre-back Nemanja Vidic (knee) all certain to miss out.
CFR Cluj boss Paulo Sergio, meanwhile, will be without the injured Bakary Sare (broken leg) and star striker Ronny (ligaments), who are both long-term casualties.
- Manchester United have conceded the first goal in 14 of their 22 games this season across all competitions.
- The Red Devils lost their 100 per cent European record in their last outing, a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray.
- In the reverse fixture in Romania, United won 2-1 courtesy of a Robin van Persie double after Pantelis Kapetanos had opened the scoring.
- Ryan Giggs [pictured right] has scored in a record 16 Champions League seasons. He is also the competition's oldest scorer, at 37 years and 289 days.
- CFR Cluj still stand a chance of qualifying if Galatasaray fail to beat Braga in Portugal and they pick up a positive result, with both teams separated only by goal difference.
- The reigning Romanian champions currently sit in 6th place in their domestic league, 15 points off leaders Steaua Bucaresti.
- The visitors are unbeaten away from home in Europe this term over four games, having won three and drawn once.
- Cadu is the sole survivor in the squad from Cluj's only previous trip to England, a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the 2008-09 group stage on December 9 2008.
- The Romanians have committed 89 fouls in the competition so far this campaign, more than any other side.
- Their manager Paulo Sergio has previously tasted success in Britain having won the Scottish Cup whilst in charge of Hearts.


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Don't let a shiny shotgun flare wary geese! The Super X3 Waterfowl 3 1/2" in high-definition Mossy Oak® Duck Blind® camo is the only choice. It's made specifically for serious waterfowlers with a weather-resistant composite stock and forearm with grip-enhancing Dura-Touch® Armor Coating finish. The bolt is plated with electroless nickel for reduced friction and added corrosion resistance. The barrel has an improved ventilated rib design and features .742" Back-Bored Technology and the Invector-Plus™ choke tube system for ideal shot patterns. The Active Valvesystem reliably cycles factory ammunition from 1 1/8 oz., 2 3/4" field loads to heavy 3 1/2" magnums. Three choke tubes (Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder) two length of pull stock spacers, drop and cast adjustment shims and sling swivel studs are included.
The magazine holds up to four, 2 3/4" shells depending on shell length. Some slugs shells are a little longer than standard 2 3/4" shot shells.
2011 is a great year to be a lover of Winchester Repeating Arms and especially the Super X3 family of shotguns. If you haven't already heard a couple of Super X3 20 gauges were used to break the world record for one day dove shooting in Argentina. Some of that footage is in the video below. And under that is the video of an interview done at the 2011 SHOT Show of Scott Breeze -- the "Dovenator" -- talking about his achievement and some of the ins and outs of dove shooting in Argentina.
We hope you enjoy these videos, and good luck in your search for your next Winchester. You can watch them in FULL SCREEN by clicking on the four arrows in the lower right corner.
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Our customers generally find this process quite easy and we will help thru each step.
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