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Rumor: Apple in negotiations to purchase Waze map service
Date: Thursday, January 3rd, 2013, 10:16
Category: iOS, Rumor, Software
When in doubt about your own technologies, maybe it's time to go shopping.
Per TechCrunch and The Mac Observer, Apple is apparently deep in negotiations to buy the online map service Waze. Sources say the Mac, iPhone and iPad maker is willing to pay upwards of US$500 million for the company, although Waze is said to be holding out for US$750 million.
Waze's twist on the online map and navigation market is social networking. The company gathers map data through users as they drive, and is seen as generally more accurate than some other online map services since users are contributing information daily. In contrast, Google's Maps relies primarily on its own cars to gather data and street view photos.
Apple found itself with a marketing black eye after the release of iOS 6 in fall 2012 when it replaced Google's Maps for its own service — a service that suffered from accuracy issues and missing location data. Apple responded with a public apology and a promise to "throw its weight" behind improving its Maps service.
The company also recently approved Google's own mapping app for the iPhone, which brought back features missing from Apple's own app such as public transportation information. With Google Maps available, competition in the navigation space ramped up a little, although Waze is apparently the only navigation app that gained serious traction after Apple released its own Maps app.
Apple also already has a working relationship with Waze since the company is providing some of the location data iOS 6 users rely on.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.


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OCEAN CITY – "I thought it was wonderful."
Those five words, expressed by Army veteran John J. Sauer Sr., essentially sum up the majority opinion of last weekend's 2nd Annual Ocean City Air Show.
Approximately 260,000 people were in town last weekend, according to demoflush estimates, a significant 30,000-plus-head increase over last year's crowds during the same weekend.
"It was the largest sustained crowd I have ever seen on the Boardwalk. By sustained, I mean three or four hours at a time," Meehan said. "It was comparable to the Fourth of July, but on the Fourth everybody is moving, on their way to some place to watch the fireworks or what have you … [Last weekend] the sea wall, the Boardwalk, the decks, the beach, everywhere was just very crowded. It was a great crowd and everyone seemed to get caught up in everything that was going on."
Meehan said even on Saturday when weather suspended the air show early there was an excitement in the area that he does not recall ever feeling.
"Everybody understood. There was no complaining about it. Those things happen … but then to have it on Sunday and close the show with the Thunderbirds and God Bless America playing over the loud speakers, let me tell you, if that doesn't get to you on Flag Day, I don't know what will. It was a phenomenal moment."
There were numerous touching moments, according to Meehan, not everyone in the crowd was able to witness. One in particular he discussed at this week's Mayor and Council meeting involved Sauer, a retired U.S. Army veteran who lives in the area. Meehan said he was approached by a man who mentioned his young son would like to get an autograph from a man who fought on D-Day, the 65th anniversary of which was celebrated this month.
"He was referring to John Sauer. I went over and got John Sauer and told him 'this young man would like your autograph' because he knows and recognizes you were there and fought that battle. John had tears in his eyes and it was something out of the 1950s," Meehan said. "This was something I thought was reminiscent of a kindler and gentler time. It made the day and set the tone for everything that happened that day. It was great."
Sauer said he was overwhelmed by the expression of gratitude, particularly by such a young person.
"That was wonderful. To know the kids of today's world would take the pains to do something like that was wonderful," Sauer, 85, said on Wednesday. "There were boys, girls and even one teenager who came up to me … it was really nice."
For the complete story and photos from last weekend's air show, see The Dispatch and its online partner tomorrow morning.

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Rookies get chance to shine
Published: November 14 2012 - 3:00AM
COACH Holger Osieck's threadbare playing stocks have opened the door for Robert Cornthwaite to return to international duties in a youthful Socceroos team against South Korea in Hwaseong on Wednesday.
Of the 19 players selected by Osieck for the international, Adam Sarota and Luke Wilkshire did not travel, while Korea-based Matt McKay was also ruled out through injury picked up at the weekend.
Korea-based defender Cornthwaite - who has one Socceroo cap - is a late addition to a host of other new faces for the clash.
''Obviously it's a great feeling to get called up for your national team,'' said the former Adelaide United player who has netted three goals in 28 appearances for K-League club Chunnam Dragons this season.
''I feel like I've got something to offer to the team so I'm looking forward to hopefully getting a bit of game time and showing what I can do.''
Many of the new faces didn't arrive in Hwaseong - a small city about 90 minutes from Seoul - until Monday evening.
Of those, former Adelaide United striker Mathew Leckie endured a taxing 10-hour transit from Frankfurt to Seoul. But his enthusiasm was indicative of the positive mood in the Socceroos' young squad.
''We all played this weekend. To come to Korea, it is a little bit tough, but that's national team football,'' he said.
''We all need to adapt to that sort of stuff and that's what a good footballer does. I think we're all here to make an impression. I think it's easier as well, coming into a camp with a few other young guys.
''I think it's a good experience for all of us to show ourselves.''
Leckie is one of five uncapped squad members in Hwaseong - along with Eli Babalj, Aziz Behich, Tom Rogic and Mat Ryan - and like the others is a strong chance to wear green and gold at senior level for the first time at the 35,000-seater Hwaseong Stadium.
By kick-off (9pm Melbourne time), Osieck will have had his full complement together for just one full training session, providing onlookers with little insight into the Socceroos' potential starting side.
But one player almost certain to feature from the opening whistle is midfielder Carl Valeri, who is in line to make his 50th international appearance.
''It's a very important stepping stone, every chance we get to get together, it's important for us to do well,'' said Valeri, who, after having made his debut in the national team in March 2007, has since gone on to appear at one World Cup and two Asian Cups.
''There's a lot of new faces here. They've got to put their hand up and be willing to take the next step, and the guys that have been in here before have got to keep their performances going.''
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/rookies-get-chance-to-shine-20121113-29ag1.html


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Formats, File Layouts, and Usage
Please note that using the research files provided at this site requires expertise in the management of large data files. These files can range from 1MB up to 130MB and more and take many hours to download if you have low Internet bandwidth.
Working with these research files requires advanced data management skills. Many of the district and county research files are too large for spreadsheet applications such as MS Excel. Database applications such as MS Access, SAS, or SPSS will be required to fully manage these research files.
There are on average 900 records for each entity (school, district, county, or state). Each record represents a different combination of demographic subgroups, grade levels, and test types. With so many records per entity, it is critical that the desired combination of characteristics is selected accurately.
Copying individual report pages into a spreadsheet application is possible if
the target computer is using the most current operating systems and spreadsheet
application versions, and has sufficient computer memory.
- Selecting a Research File
- Research File Formats, Layouts, and Lookup Tables
- Instructions for Downloading Data files
- Getting Accurate Results from the Research Files
Selecting a Research File
The research files contain the aggregate score data for the California Standards Tests (CSTs), the California Modified Assessment (CMA), the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), and the Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS). The research files are available in three formats: XML, fixed width and comma delimited. A statewide research file containing the state, county, district, and school data for "All Students" (no demographic subgroup data) will be available in all three formats. In addition, a similar statewide research file containing the data for "All Subgroups" is available in each format.
Files can also be downloaded for any single county or district. These files contain all data (all subgroups and tests) for all entities comprising the selected entity. For example, if a district file is selected, the data for all schools in that district will be included in the file. The research files are comma delimited and zipped to allow for easier download and file import management. "School only" files are not available.
The Entities file contains all school, district, and county names. This file must be merged with the research file to join these entity names with the appropriate score data. A database program such as MS Access is most appropriate for this purpose.
Research File Formats, Layouts, and Lookup Tables
Research file layouts and value lookup tables are available on the Research File Layout page.
The Research File Layout provides the following information:
- Type Legend–data format of individual data fields
- Entities File–layout of entity file data fields
- Test Data File–layout of test data file data fields
- Table A–demographic subgroup listing
- Table B–grade listing
- Table C–test name listing
- Table D–CAPA Levels and corresponding grade-spans
Users of comma delimited research files will find these layouts useful in confirming the sequence of elements as well as value lookup. Users may view and/or download any of the layouts and tables.
Also available from the Research File Layout page are two additional comma delimited lookup files:
- Test ID/Name Lookup Table – This table identifies the subject test name and ID for each CST, CMA, CAPA, and STS test.
- Subgroup ID/Name Lookup Table – This table identifies each demographic subgroup and ID reported in the STAR results.
Both of these lookup tables are useful when associating test and subgroup IDs and names with codes in the XML, comma delimited, or fixed width test data file.
A database "shell" is another alternative provided at this site. Once downloaded to the target computer, this application provides a powerful school, district, CDS, and ZIP code search capability as well as a formatted report containing all the data for the selected entity. This MS Access 2003 shell contains all entity data and is designed to import any of the selected state, county, or district comma delimited files. In order to use the shell, MS Access 2003 must already be installed on your computer.
Instructions for Downloading Data Files
Downloading Instructions for PC Users
- Select the link for the file type that you will be using (CSV, TXT or XML).
- Save the compressed data file to your workstation or pc.
- Uncompress the file. Each file has been compressed and will require compression software to uncompress the file. An evaluation copy of WinZip is available at no cost at http://www.winzip.com. (Outside source)
Downloading Instructions for Mac Users
- Select the link for the file type that you will be using (CSV, TXT or XML).
- Save the compressed data file to your workstation or pc.
- Uncompress the file. Each file has been compressed and will require compression software to uncompress the file. An evaluation copy of Stuffit Expander is available at no cost at http://www.stuffit.com/win/expander/index.html. (Outside source)
Downloading the Access Database Shell (Note: MS Access2003 must already be installed on the target computer)
- Under the Access Database – Main Component heading, select Access Database – Main Component.
- Save the compressed file to your computer.
- Uncompress the zipped file to your computer.
- Identify and download a statewide, county, or district csv (comma delimited) file containing the data you wish to evaluate according to the directions above. Be sure to place the uncompressed data file in the same directory as the Access Database – Main Component.
- Open the Access Database. The program will give you the option of importing any score data file in the same directory.
- Select the file(s) to import. (Note: the Access Database – Main Component already contains all entity data.)
Getting Accurate Results from the Research Files
Achieving accurate results when working with these research files requires an understanding of the structure and content of the two primary tables: the entities table and the test data table. The research files have many rows for each entity. There are records for each combination of grades (including end-of-course as a grade), tests, and subgroups. This means that there are hundreds to thousands of records for each entity, with an average of approximately 900 records. In order to correctly work with the data, you must use constraints to limit the data you are reporting. These constraints are discussed below.
Entities table – This table is comprised of the state, all counties, districts, and schools in California. Because there are both school-level and district summary records as well as county and state summary records, it is critical that in any analysis, a "Type ID" record type be selected. This will help avoid the double or triple-counting that will occur when a school count is also counted in the associated district record.
Test Data table – This table is comprised of the school, district, county, and state aggregate STAR counts and scores.
To accurately analyze and report from these research files, the appropriate constraints must be applied to the following elements:
- CDS code – The research files contain summary district and county records. A district summary record will have a "school" code of "0000000." When working with the file, be sure to include the county, district, and school codes. Failure to include all three will result in double-counting in any summary calculations.
- Test type – Identifying the desired test (CST, CMA, CAPA, or STS) will help to provide clear query results.
- Subgroup ID – Each student will be included in both the "All Students" subgroup aggregation and each of the appropriate subgroup aggregations. Consequently, an individual subgroup must be selected to avoid duplicate counts.
- Test ID – In general, each student will take a number of tests (e.g., a grade five student may take the CMA for ELA and CSTs for mathematics and science). Consequently, a specific test should be selected to avoid confusion.
Providing accurate and meaningful reports from the research files generally requires the "linking" of the 2012 Entities and Test Data tables. Additional efforts might include linking to the "lookup" tables discussed above. Working with these tables requires an understanding of "relational" data tables and their manipulation.


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ReverbNation · CheckoutmusicfromMONEYhttps://www.facebook.com/#!/mani.germanihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfqoplA5Q0The artist, Money was born in Flint, MI. Money has always wanted to participate in the Olympics as a gymnasts. Money's favorite quote is "there's no rapping with me I just tackle the beat." He has over 250 songs completed. His sound is a twist of Meek Millz and Lil Wayne ignited to flames! Money has always prioritized performing in Flint Michigan Juneteenth Celebration, as a way of given back showcasing a positive rap for his badly scorned city. My favorite song by Money is Starry Eyes ft. AR-15. It's from the new mix-tape "I Kill Sh%!" It touches me to my soul because of the story it tells were he came from and where he is headed in life. This song also appears on Young Jezzy Dj Fahrenheit its Coast to Coast mix-tape. Money has also dabbled in the field of acting. He performed in the Broadway playwright Mike Matthews's play, I Need a Man, which premiered at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint. Money has recently performed in Orlando, FL at Club 57 West on Pine Street, for a competition hosted by Selassie of San Francisco. Money ultimate goal is to attend college and own his own record label to help other locals achieve their goals in Production and Business Management to broaden their artistic abilities, Money has also performed in many competitions in Michigan area including Top Mics. Coming soon is the new Flint series call "Dirty Cop the Mini Series" Money also has an appearance in season two of this production! Money is my favorite artist because of all the hard work that he does in many different fields of entertainment. He is also my favorite because I am Money. Inspiration My Family is My biggest inspiration. On this journey to fame and fortune theres a lot of steps to take and lessons to learn. Through the pain and suffering at the end of the day it feels good to be look at as someone who can one day change things for the better.


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Kris Jenner Compares Kim Kardashian to Liz Taylor While Kim Complains Pregnancy Is Hard [PHOTO]
Hey, if Lindsay Lohan can be Elizabeth Taylor, then surely Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner is allowed to continue the ruination of Liz's memory by comparing her daughter Kim to the violet-eyed legend.
Goose, meet gander.
Obviously agreeing with Taylor's confused photographer friend who once compared Kim and Liz, Jenner shared a manip of the two women standing next to one another on Instagram with the caption, "Wow #stunning," which is really not how hashtags work.
As expected, the comments left on the page were less than complimentary, with requests to "stop" and commentary like, "you must be blind."
Meanwhile, Kim is reminding everyone she's still knocked up by complaining about how hard it is. Apparently, she thought pregnancy would be a breeze that didn't involving pushing a baby out of her pineapple scented vagina.
As she lamented to Us Weekly, "Being pregnant is not as easy as my sister [Kourtney] made it look or as my mom has made it look. It's a little painful. I've gotten sick a couple times. It's getting a little bit more difficult [to get around]."
"I like to be active, but I've been chilling out. I took a week off just to rest and it was amazing," she raved before adding, "I'm craving carrots and ranch dressing. I used to love sweets, I used to love chocolate, I can't even eat chocolate!"
To recap: Kim didn't think bringing life into this world would be rough, sometimes she doesn't feel good and she can't even eat chocolate. Brutal.
But hey, at least her mom thinks she looks like Liz Taylor. So there's that.


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'When I see my children at the weekend they say, "We don't want to go to McDonald's – can we read stories instead?".'
You probably already know how important dads can be to their children's learning – and if you don't, you can find out here.
Creating father-inclusive health and social services: one-day course
The government's Healthy Child programme says:
"The contribution that fathers make to their children's development, health and wellbeing is important, but services do not do enough to recognise or support them.
Workplace courses and resources
Men have changed – they want to be fully involved, hands-on dads, not just chained to a life of breadwinning.
Father's Day: listen to us on BBC Radio 4 Archive Hour
In this show, comedian Mark Thomas examines how the image of dad has been made and re-made over the decades – supported by the Fatherhood Institute's joint CEO and head of research, Adrienne Burgess and others.
Check out our free resources for Fathers' Story Week
Fathers' Story Week is upon us – creating an opportunity for schools and early years centres to take part in an annual celebration of fatherhood, from 11-18 June 2017.
Are dads too lazy around the house?
A comic strip by a French cartoonist, showing how mothers bear the 'mental load' of running the household, went viral last week.


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Wide receiver Sidney Rice is unlikely to play this Sunday in Pittsburgh, but he's getting closer and that's significant news. He has missed the past three weeks with a shoulder injury, and this week was going to be an important indicator if this was an injury that he could rehab his way back from in a couple of weeks.
Rice has practiced Wednesday and Thursday, and while he was limited and has not had any contact, he has gotten a heavier workload. That doesn't mean he will play this Sunday, but it's looking increasingly likely that Rice - one of four free agents Seattle signed to start on offense - will be available for Seattle's home opener in Week 3 against Arizona.
Rice is someone Seattle sees as a true No. 1 receiver, his height at 6-foot-4 combined with his reach and leaping ability makes him someone defenses will have to honor by rolling a safety over the top to help the cornerback.
If that happens, Seattle can take advantage of receiver Mike Williams and tight end Zach Miller underneath. If the opponent doesn't roll that safety over, Seattle believes Rice should win that one-on-one matchup. Ben Obomanu is starting in Rice's place.
Notes: Left guard Robert Gallery has practiced without limitation Wednesday and Thursday and appears ready to start. Rookie James Carpenter - who started in Gallery's spot last week - has returned to right tackle. Gallery's absence from the Week 1 lineup left Seattle with the least experienced starting lineup in any NFL game since 1995.
Center Max Unger, who started 17 regular-season games entering this season, was Seattle's most experienced starter. Second-year tackle Russell Okung was second with 10 starts. The remaining three starters were making their first NFL start.


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1. Take a few trial jaunts
Turn on the water pump, generator and air conditioning while parked and let the pet familiarize itself with the sounds. Then take a short drive around the neighborhood to acclimate the pet to the noises and motions specific to an RV. Even better, consider going on an overnight trip prior to embarking on an extended journey.
2. Keep your pet safe
For your peace of mind and the safety of your pet, many veterinarians recommend using a pet carrier when the motorhome is in motion. It should be large enough to allow your pet to stand, turn and lie down. A cat's crate needs to be large enough to include a litter box. At first glance, a carrier may seem confining and an unfriendly environment. It will quickly become your pet's most comfortable area, however —- all its own, where it always feels safe.
You may decide to restrain your pet with a pet harness. These work similar to seat belts for humans, and are available from pet supply retailers.
If you allow your pet to roam free inside the coach, always make sure that medicines, exposed wires, cleaning products and other chewing temptations are out of reach. To limit your pet's wandering inside the RV, consider using a standard pet gate.
3. Are your pet's shots up-to-date?
Before traveling far, your dog's or cat's vaccinations need to be current. Carry your pet's health and rabies certificates with you when you travel. When boarding your animal at a pet hotel or crossing national borders, you must present this information.
For information about importing pets into Mexico or Canada, contact the appropriate embassy or customs office.
4. The first-aid kit
Always keep a first-aid kit in the motorhome. Your veterinarian may recommend carrying items specific to your pet. Several Web sites offer free veterinarian locator services.
Check with your veterinarian for other suggested items to carry in your motorhome.
- cotton gauze bandage wrap
- Ace bandage
- first aid tape
- cotton gauze pads
- regular adhesive bandages
- cotton swabs or Q-tips
- oral syringes (for liquid oral medicines, ear solutions)
- needle and thread
- matches
- tweezers
- small blunt-end scissors
- canine rectal thermometer
- antibiotic ointment
- eye rinsing solution -- a mild eye wash
- 3% hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol
- alcohol or antiseptic wipes
- any specific medications your pet may need
5. ID, please
Verify that your pet's identification tags are current. Your pet should wear a secure collar at all times with a tag showing proof of rabies vaccination. An ID tag also should include your name, address and phone number in case you and your pet become separated.
Make a set of temporary paper ID tags containing the address and phone number of your intended destination. If you do not have one constant phone number, consider providing a friend's or relative's number..
Safety collars, which attach with elastic or Velcro, are recommended for cats.
Keep photo identification (a few favorite snapshots) of your pet onboard and write a description of its height, weight, color and any distinguishing marks.
A more permanent form of pet ID is microchipping. It's a veterinary procedure in which a microchip with an identifying code is implanted with a needle just under the skin, between the pet's shoulder blades. Scanners operating on the chip's radio frequency can read the code and cross-reference it with central databases that contain contact information for pet owners. Though more costly than a collar, the microchip can increase the chance of finding your pet if it gets lost far from home.
6. Don't forget to pack
Obviously, food, water and feeding dishes are "must-pack" items. To prevent digestive upsets, take an ample supply of food -- enough to last the entire trip in case you're not able to find your pet's regular type. If possible, avoid changing brands of food. Sudden changes in diet can aggravate an animal's stomach.
Remember to bring your veterinarian's phone number and any medication your pet needs. Other take-along items include towels, pet shampoo, grooming tools and plastic bags for proper disposal of animal waste.
Your pet will be grateful if you remember to pack familiar playthings. Does it have a favorite toy or bone? Make a little play box for your pet, for it will be more comfortable if surrounded by cherished possessions.
7. When it's time to hit the road
Before departing, take your dog for a walk. It can relieve itself and get a little exercise before entering its crate for naptime. Then, schedule regular stops so your pet can stretch its legs and get a drink. It's best for it to eat light throughout the day and save that large meal for the end of the day at your evening's destination.
Cats and dogs should be on a leash whenever they are taken out of the coach for exercise. It's a good idea to use a reflective pet collar so the pet is easier to see at night. If your cat tends to bolt for an open door, be sure to tuck it safely in its crate before you leave the coach.
8. Call ahead
When visiting a national, state or private park, call in advance to inquire if pets are welcome and if extra fees for pets apply. Upon arrival, you'll want to ask whether certain areas have been designated as pet walking zones. This is a much-appreciated show of courtesy to others. It also gives the park manager a chance to alert you to any hazards to pets, such as a recent chemical treatment of the grass for weed control.
Most campgrounds require that pets be kept on a leash when outside of the motorhome. Painstaking care should be taken to ensure that your pet is secure at all times. Heartbroken are pet owners whose pets become lost at a campground, and a frantic search ensues.
Of course, campgrounds and fellow campers expect you to pick up after your pet and keep it as quiet as possible. Respect property and privacy.
9. Boredom breeds mischief
When you will be out for the day, make sure the animal has its favorite playthings close at paw. Some pets can become annoyed and aggressive if not invited along on your outings. You don't want to return to a damaged screen door or torn or soiled upholstery. The carrier may be the best place for him or her to await your return. Or, perhaps you will prefer to board your dog or cat for the day if you must be away from your coach all day. Many campgrounds prohibit leaving pets unattended.
Climate control within the coach is essential for your pet. High heat and insufficient airflow can cause heat stress, suffocation or even death. Excessive heat can harm a pet in less than 10 minutes. Always keep plenty of fresh water available.
10. Pets are creatures of habit
Any change in your pet's environment may be unsettling to its sense of security. Established routines should be maintained while traveling. Does your cat or dog normally walk with you at 8 a.m. each morning? Try to keep that morning date with your special friend while traveling.
Although cats may prefer to forego the exercise routine, most do need a special time daily where they have your undivided attention. Some cats will let you know when and if you may have their undivided attention.
With love and reassurance, your pet is sure to be a happy motorhomer who eagerly awaits that next adventure.


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• "You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test." The president confused the case of the pronouns, both of which should have been in the nominative case: not "he or her," but "he or she." That he was speaking about literacy made the gaffe a particular target of derision.
• "When we get the facts, we'll share it with the American people." Another pronoun issue, this time with regard to the antecedent. "It" doesn't agree with "facts"; he should have said "them."
• "They misunderestimated me." A case of invented language—specifically too many prefixes. Take out "mis."
• "I hear there's rumors on the Internets that we're going to have a draft." Of course, it's "Internet," minus the "s," and for the English-speaking world, a common saying—"on the Internets"—was born. Beyond that, "there's rumors" should have been "there are rumors."
• "I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee, that says, 'Fool me once, shame on ... shame on you. Fool me... You can't get fooled again!'" Well, at least he got half of the saying right.
"Refudiate," "misunderestimate," "wee-wee'd up." English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it!
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China Launches Food Recall System
China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has established a new recall system for food products produced or sold in the country. The regulation requires manufacturers to take the primary responsibility for recalling any problematic food items and to remove the products from the market within one week or less, depending on the severity of the associated health effects. If a producer fails to take the required action, AQSIQ will force a recall and issue a consumer alert, according to the regulation.
Food safety remains one of the biggest concerns among Chinese consumers following a series of domestic food scares in recent years—from "˜poisonous' rice that had been stored too long to be considered safe, to duck eggs containing the toxic dye Sudan Red. Meanwhile, international food safety crises trigged by Chinese food exports, such as the melamine-tainted pet food that killed thousands of animals in the United States this spring, have raised global concern about the quality and safety of Chinese-made products. The food recall system is the latest government measure to tackle the issue, following an earlier regulation passed by the State Council (China's cabinet) to strengthen food safety control.
The existence of some 350,000 small and unregulated food companies across China, most with less than 10 employees, presents a major obstacle for implementation of the new system, an official from AQSIQ told Outlook Weekly, an official magazine of Xinhua News Agency. A recent AQSIQ inspection of roughly 450,000 domestic food manufacturers found that nearly 29 percent of the companies did not put descriptive labels on their products and that nearly 60 percent failed to perform a final check on the items, often because they lacked the capacity to do this.
In August, the Information Office of the State Council issued a white paper on China's food quality and safety, noting that the share of Chinese food exports that meets the quality inspection standard has remained above 99 percent for many years. The approval rate for food exported to the United States in the first half of 2007 was 99.1 percent, while the approval rate for Europe reached 99.8 percent. Domestically, roughly 85.1 percent of Chinese food products passed quality inspection in the first half of the year, up from 77.9 percent in the same period in 2006.


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7 thoughts on VMWare's $1.26B bid for Nicira
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It's Gold Rush time again thanks to VMWare's proposed $1.26 billion acquisition of Nicira, and I have seven observations on the deal.
SAN JOSE It's Gold Rush time in California again thanks to VMWares proposed $1.26 billion acquisition of Nicira Inc., a startup pioneering software-defined networking. Theres no doubt theres gold in them thar hills, but its too early to tell how much and who will drag the bullion to the bank.
I have seven observations after spending a good chunk of last week hearing commentary on the deal. In short, there is gold here, but how much is a matter of some debate. Theres pressure to jump in the stream with engineers among the first getting wet. Expect some industry realignment before we are done. Cloud computing plays a substantial role. And there are more loose ends here than in a stack of denim at a Levis factory.
First some background.
Software defined networks (SDNs) take network jobs run in protocols supported by router and switch ASICs and turn them into server apps. The goal is to shorten the time and effort it takes to set up and manage networks.
Stanford University got the ball rolling on SDN with its Clean Slate program in 2002. By 2007, three of the leading thinkers in the field were creating a vision of software-defined networks, an anti-protocol interface called OpenFlow to implement it and a company called Nicira to create the software products based on it.
The people and their ideas were compelling enough to attract $50 million in venture capital. Late last year Nicira announced its Network Virtualization Platform along with five customers for itAT&T, eBay, NTT, Rackspace and Fidelity Investments.
Meanwhile VMWare, grown big and hungry as a supplier of virtualization software for servers, has been trying to extend its reach into the cloud. Bigger rivals such as Hewlett-Packard and IBM were threatening to eat its lunch. So VMWare snatched up Nicira and the Gold Rush began.
1. This is real
A Verizon technical manager said he has seen the glinting metal of SDN and it passed his test.
If we continue to build networks the same way we have and project our growth into the future, it becomes an untenable business model, said Prodip Sen, who heads a dozen-person advanced architecture group for the carrier.
With SDN, I can separate out parts of networks, introduce new services faster and assess costs to each piece that provides a given service, said Sen at the NetEvents Americas conference in Miami last week. If I cannot do that, I cant plan my business properly, he added.
So Verizon is working with Hewlett-Packard and Intel to create a set of SDN test labs. The trio created some proof-of-concept demos last year. Now they are working on new ones based on real user scenarios with plans for field trials next year.
In this way, SDN is part of a broad effort to expand from pushing bits to owning business processes. We are moving away from managing devices to managing services, and operators are trying to figure this out, said Greg Gum, chief marketing and business development officer for equipment provider Telco Systems.
In a blog, Nicira investor Ben Horowitz pitches SDN as part of a 30-year change of era in communications, making the process of setting up and running networks easier and more open.


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Judd seeks compromise on Visy deal
Chris Judd's manager remains hopeful he can negotiate a compromise with the AFL over the dual Brownlow Medallist's third-party deal with Carlton's club sponsor Visy.
Judd's manager Paul Connors confirmed on Wednesday he'd had fresh talks with the AFL over the matter.
Connors is believed to be keen to avoid a formal grievance tribunal hearing that could result in a straight win-or-loss scenario.
AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson informed Carlton in November that Judd's deal with Visy, which is estimated at $250,000 per season, would have to be included in the salary cap from 2013.
However Anderson's departure from AFL ranks last month has prompted new discussions and a negotiated deal is now a likely outcome, the afl.com.au website reported.
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann was also part of the talks, the website added.
The 29-year-old Judd's six-year deal expires at the end of the 2013 season.
"I can confirm that I met with the AFL yesterday," Connors said on Wednesday.
The Blues had a scare on the training track on Wednesday when injury-prone key forward Jarrad Waite dislocated a finger, although a club spokesman claimed the injury wouldn't derail the 29-year-old's pre-season campaign.
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I know my parents did this with Centipede long, long ago in Alabama. I do miss the warm weather grasses - there is nothing softer and more comforting that a lawn of one of those grasses. FYI, he
St. Augustine will spread, but you've got to lay in a lot of plugs to cover the area I just did (about 1000 sq. ft). This late in the season, it seemed like a better idea to get in some established turf then to lay in a few hunderd plugs and hope they take.
Besides, it just looks so go to have the whole thing green again.
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NEW YORK (AP) - With Derek Jeter making his first visit to the Bronx this season, Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer and the New York Yankees used a flurry of early long balls to outslug the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Thursday night.
Jeter, out until probably mid-July because of a broken ankle, watched a no-frills New York lineup improve to 12-9. The Yankees captain said he was meeting some of his teammates for the first time.
Hiroki Kuroda (3-1) settled after giving up homers to Edwin Encarnacion and Brett Lawrie in the first two innings, giving up six hits and three runs in six innings. He didn't allow a hit after Munenori Kawasaki doubled with two outs in the second.
Joba Chamberlain and David Robertson each pitched a scoreless inning, and Mariano Rivera was perfect in the ninth for his seventh save in seven chances.
The game drew 31,445, the fourth time this month a record low has been set at new Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009.
Toronto manager John Gibbons was ejected in the seventh inning after umpires overturned a call at first, giving Ben Francisco an infield hit.
First base umpire Chad Fairchild initially said first baseman Edwin Encarnacion made a clean scoop and Francisco was out. But the umpires met and overturned the call, and TV replays showed Encarnacion trapped the ball. Gibbons argued with crew chief Jeff Kellogg, tossed his hat and was ejected for the 22nd time in his career.
It was Gibbons' second ejection in two games for the disappointing Blue Jays, off to a 9-13 start after bulking up their roster during the offseason.
The left-handed Buehrle, pitching against Kuroda for the second time within a week, struggled against a team that came in hitting .199 against lefties, yielding five runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. Buehrle (1-1) has lost seven straight decisions against the Yankees dating to 2004 with the Chicago White Sox and is 1-9 in 14 starts against New York.
Encarnacion hit a two-run drive in the first, and Lawrie led off the second with a a drive in the second row of the short porch in right field, his first home run of the season.
Wells, a former Toronto star who was among the players New York acquired in March, homered leading off the second with a drive just beyond the 408-ft mark in center field. Wells is 24 for 50 (.480) against Buehrle.
Jayson Nix and Brett Gardner reached on singles, and Cano sent a long drive to right-center for his seventh homer of the year.
Cervelli homered to deep left in the fourth.
NOTES: The Yankees' top outfield prospect, Mason Williams, was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop in Florida. ... The Blue Jays placed 1B Adam Lind on the paternity list and recalled RHP Brad Lincoln from Triple-A Buffalo. Lincoln pitched a scoreless inning. ... Toronto LHP Ricky Romero is scheduled to start Saturday, his first outing since his demotion during spring training to work on his mechanics. He'll pitch for Class A Dunedin.
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Song Notes: Instead of standard stings for Blue Jam (you know, the typical thing that says "You're listening to Blue Jam on BBC Radio 1!"), the stings would be tiny surreal vignettes about the various other DJs on BBC Radio 1, often describing grotesque death tableaus, although my favorite is the "Mark Goodier" one about the baby he fashioned out of his own fat and skin. Jeezum crow that one is unsettling. This one is about Simon Mayo, a music show host. - Rev. Syung Myung Me


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I am sure you've seen the pictures of the Wii Nunchucks attached to the NXT before on the Internet. However, they either required a very specific Nunchuck to be used or some modifications on the device itself. Dexter Industries, together with Matthew Richardson have come up with a great new Wii Adapter for LEGO MINDSTORMS, the NXTChuck. With this sensor ... Read More »
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We found this beetle larva in a pond near Leeds (Yorkshire) on Feb 19th, the pond has plenty of weeed and organic matter in it. We wondered about Dytiscus but the head looks a bit uniformly round compared to most pictures. Any ideas on ID please or suggestions of a suitable book or web source, most books have little detail on water beetle larvae. Thanks.
One of our volunteers suggested Colymbetes fuscus, and I agree. It's the best match we could find so far. Its head is more squarish than of a Dytiscus marginatus.
Hello again,
We think the bug (boatman) in your photos is one in the Corixidae family.
I hope this helps.
Hi, this is unrelated to the beetle, but can you tell me what the little guy near the top in images 1 and 2 are? Struggling to find things by looking online but not sure where to look! I thought maybe Cladocera but it's got those two sort-of wing like things at the back... Is it an adult something or a larvae of something?
That is one of the common water fleas (class Copepoda), Cyclops sp. It's a female carrying two egg sacs, and that's typical for these tiny crustaceans. Excellent food for small fish larvae.


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CARSON, Calif. – A.J. DeLaGarza may not have been called up for the U.S. national team's World Cup Qualifier against Honduras, but the LA Galaxy centerback is making the most of his opportunities at the club level.
DeLaGarza started Tuesday's 3-0 preseason victory over the USL Pro's Los Angeles Blues and went a total of 60 minutes in the win. During the match, DeLaGarza provided a vocal presence in the back alongside Tommy Meyer in the first and Leonardo in the second as he organized a Galaxy back four that overpowered the third division side's offense.
After the club's well-documented disappointing start to the season in 2012, DeLaGarza admits that there is "a lot of improvement from last year already" in just two preseason matches.
But how does the defender feel about his own level since returning from International duty?
"I feel good," DeLaGarza told reporters on Tuesday. "My confidence was high in camp and I thought I did pretty well. To not get called in, [for the Honduras World Cup Qualifier] obviously, my confidence was a little down, but now I'm back here and I'm making the most of my opportunity. I'm trying to get back in where I was fitness wise like everyone else."


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Poe Park
Knit & Crochet Beginner's Group
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 5/14/2013 and 12/31/2013.
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All participants will learn how to purchase yarn, needles & hooks, read directions and make a 4"x4" square to measure tension to be able to finish a pot holder or scarf. Knitters will learn how to cast on and how to knit or purl. Crocheters will learn to chain, single crochet, and double crochet.
Participants should bring a 7oz skein of light colored worsted weight yarn. No multi-colored, nor dark colored yarns. Knitters should purchase #8 needles, crocheters should purchase an "H" hook.
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I'm thinking of investing some time into making a 2D game.
(I'll use sfml and standard C++...and create the sprites and edit textures in Krita and GIMP respectively).
I found the following picture some days ago and forgot what game it is from, but I'm curious how the graphics is structured.
Is it possible to do without *any* 3d stuff ?


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Cincinnati star point guard Cashmere Wright, who already has endured multiple knee surgeries, has been diagnosed with a sprained right knee and is considered to be "day-to-day."
The Bearcats (15-3, 3-2 in Big East) next play Saturday at home against Marquette. Coach Mick Cronin told Sporting News by text of Wright's diagnosis.
Tuesday night, Wright left the Bearcats' victory over DePaul when he tweaked his right knee and will be evaluated after undergoing an MRI. An injury to his left knee delayed his freshman season five years ago
At the time of his injury early in the second half, Wright had 20 points and had scored or assisted on 15 of the team's 21 field goals. Without him the Bearcats (15-3, 2-3) struggled to handle the ball but finished off a 75-70 win in Rosemont, Ill.
Cronin told Sporting News after the game Wright would need an MRI to assess the injury but that the trainer and team doctor were upbeat about his prospects. Their optimism was confirmed Wednesday.
Wright is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 assists and is shooting 43.6 percent in 3-pointers. He is a fifth-year senior from Savannah, Ga.
Without him in the game, backup points GeLawn Guyn and Jaquon Parker struggled against DePaul's pressure. They combined for five of Cincinnati's second-half turnovers, eight of the team's 19 for the game.
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Latos has successful bullpen session
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- Reds pitcher Mat Latos, who has been out all season because of various injuries, had his second bullpen session on Wednesday since his April setback of a strained flexor mass tendon in his right arm.
All went well for Latos, who is expected to have one more bullpen session before advancing to a simulated game.
"[Latos is] feeling great," Reds manager Bryan Price said on Thursday morning. "I'm really excited because he's feeling as well as he said he's felt in years. That's a pretty bold statement for a guy that's thrown a lot of innings and pitched a lot of big games and won a lot of games to say something like that here as we're getting close to his potential activation."
Latos, who will travel with the club on the upcoming road trip, is expected to throw his simulated game sometime next week at Washington. After a rehab assignment, Cincinnati is still hopeful for an early June return from the DL.
Francis called up, makes debut in nightcap
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's rescheduled doubleheader vs. the Padres, the Reds made a couple of roster moves to add a starting pitcher.
Left-handed starter Jeff Francis had his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville, and he was scheduled to pitch Game 2 on Thursday night. To make room on the 25-man roster for Francis, reliever Nick Christiani was optioned to Louisville. Francis took the 40-man roster spot of starter Mat Latos, who was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.
Teams are allowed to add a 26th man on their rosters for the second game of a doubleheader. By rule, a player has to be on the 40-man roster to be the 26th man. Following Game 1, Christiani was formally recalled to take the extra roster spot, as the 10-day rule to return from the Minors was not applicable because of the doubleheader.
Francis, who was originally scheduled to start Thursday for Louisville, worked five innings and allowed three runs on five hits with four strikeouts in the Reds' 6-1 loss in the nightcap. The southpaw, who did not walk a batter, took the loss and is now 70-79 lifetime in the Majors.
"It's for these situations that you really need to have depth," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "In many ways, this is a stroke of good luck that he was lined up to pitch today. We certainly couldn't have known this would have happened."
The Reds originally had Johnny Cueto slated to pitch on Wednesday and Alfredo Simon for Thursday vs. San Diego. Cueto was given Game 1 on Wednesday afternoon, but everyone else in the Cincinnati rotation was pushed back a day.
Simon will start on Friday in Philadelphia and Homer Bailey will pitch Saturday. Had the Reds used both Cueto and Simon in the doubleheader, it would have left them a starter short later, and no one was going to be brought back on short rest at Washington next week.
"I preferred to do it the way we're doing it as opposed to getting out on the road and try to get somebody from Triple-A lined up to pitch that open day," Price said. "This, to me, works better for us."
Cincinnati planned to announce its 26th man prior to the start of Game 2.
Christiani, who earned a spot on the big league roster out of Spring Training, entered Thursday with a 5.54 ERA in 10 games over 13 innings this season.
Marshall progressing, 'ready to get back'
CINCINNATI -- Reds right-handed pitcher Brett Marshall, currently on the 60-day disabled list because of a strained tendon on his middle finger, resumed throwing recently and his long toss program has him up to 90 feet. Marshall soon hopes to reach 120 feet before moving up on to working from a bullpen mound.
"I'm moving faster because it's not an arm issue. It's just a finger issue," Marshall said on Thursday. "My arm is in shape. I was able to keep up my exercises and do everything but throw. Everything feels good."
Marshall was a contender for the final rotation spot in Spring Training until the injury happened in his final outing. That spot wound up going to Alfredo Simon.
If all keeps progressing normally, Marshall could have his first bullpen session before the end of the month. Eventually, he could head out on a rehab assignment in the Minors.
"My arm feels pretty good for the most part," Marshall said. "It was hanging the first week because I hadn't thrown in six weeks. I was like, 'oh my God,' but it feels good now. The ball is coming out well and the finger feels good. I'm ready to get back to games."
Worth noting
• Catcher Devin Mesoraco (strained left hamstring) was 0-for-4 on Wednesday during his second rehab assignment game for Triple-A Louisville. Mesoraco followed that by going 1-for-3 at Norfolk on Thursday. He could potentially be activated from the DL before Friday's series opener at Philadelphia.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Algae as a potential fuel generator, and also Newt Gingrich is an idiot.
Mar 26, 2012 in Energy, Politics
It's really amazing how Newt, who is theoretically smart enough to understand that organisms can produce byproducts we find useful (bacteria produce most booze), is happy to pander to the dumbest voters by pulling out a gas nozzle and looking for the algae coming out. He knows bottom-feeder Republicans like arguments like, "I didn't come from a monkey," (in that case, Republican politician Jack Kingston, reliable bottom-feeder) so he trots out the dummy science. Or else he really is that stupid?
p.s. More on Newt being a depraved fool, different topic.


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Mexican Mint Marigold
Equally at home in the herb garden and perennial flower border, Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida) does double duty as a culinary herb and beautiful, fall-flowering plant. It's a dependable perennial returning each year to form a mounded plant 2 to 3 feet in height. In fall it's covered with a multitude of small, yellow, single, 1/2-inch blooms. Plant it in a well-drained soil in full sun for best results. The leaves have a distinctive, pleasing, anise-like scent (similar to those black jelly beans!). They are used in herbal teas and as a substitute for tarragon in herbal vinegars, salad dressings, and sauces.
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Row Cover Fabric
Spunbound polyester row cover is a lightweight (about 1/2 ounce per square yard) fabric-like material that's also used to line the inside of disposable baby diapers. It allows sunlight, air, and water to pass through, but excludes insect pests. Use it to cover a bed of pest-prone greens or a row of looper-attracting cole crops. Just cover the edges with soil or boards to prevent pests from entering. Although much lighter than frost blankets, this fabric will provide seedlings and tender plants with a little protection from frosts and light freezes.


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Starting on May 15th and in honor of the third installment of the Twilight series, Nordstrom's will once again sell exclusive clothing inspired by the ladies of the series. According to WWD, "lace trim tops, miniskirts, striped and floral dresses, skinny jeans, cardigans and a plaid jacket" will go on sale, all quoting Bella and Alice's style.The collection, which will range from from $30 to $58, marks the department store's second time teaming up with Summit Entertainment and Awake Inc. to cash in on the Twilight-craze.And for those of you who feel wearing a Bella-style tee shirt isn't enough to express your Twi-love, Nordstrom's will also be selling life-size cardboard cutouts of the main characters for $33. Creepy?Exclusive advanced screenings, Twilight themed parties, in-store cast appearances, and even a special Twilight Lip Venom are all part of Nordstrom's attempt to take advantage of the cash cow that is verboten vampire loev. [typo!]So if you want to look like Kristen Stewart– or her character from Twilight — hit up Nordstrom's for an all out vampy experience. Now is the time to get your Team Jacob/Team Edward tees!
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Harry and girlfriend Cressida split
Prince Harry and his girlfriend Cressida Bonas have split up, but remain "the best of friends" after calling time on their two year relationship.
The pair had been widely tipped to walk up the aisle, with speculation growing in recent months that the 29-year-old fourth in line to the throne and 25-year-old Cressida would marry.
"It's very, very sad that they have decided to split. It's very amicable but they have decided to go their separate ways," a source close to the couple said.
Rumours that Cressida was "the one" for Harry gathered pace in March when she joined the Prince at one of his official engagements for the first time. They sat together and embraced in the stands at Wembley Arena at a We Day UK charity event.
The pair are still the "best of friends" and did not split because Harry found Cressida "too needy", the source added.
One of the reasons they decided to end their relationship was to enable Cressida, who completed a one year contemporary dance course at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in Greenwich, London, last year and now has a marketing job in London's West End, to concentrate on her career.
Cressida is also thought to have disliked the attention she faced while dating a member of the royal family as rumours of a possible engagement escalated.
The couple will be hoping their split will bring an end to the media interest in Cressida and allow her the privacy to focus on her work life.
But the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge broke up briefly and amicably during their long term relationship, four years before they married, which is likely to prompt suggestions that Harry and Cressida's decision to separate may eventually be temporary.
News of Harry and Cressida's split came on the day William and Kate celebrated their third wedding anniversary.
Harry and Cressida, who headed off on a skiing trip together to Kazakhstan last month, are said to have been introduced by the Prince's cousin and Cressida's friend Princess Eugenie. They began dating in May 2012.
Well connected in high society circles, aristocratic Cressida is the daughter of Old Harrovian businessman Jeffrey Bonas and Sixties "It girl" Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon - who once posed semi naked, streaked in engine oil, for a coffee table book called Birds of Britain in homage to her racing driver grandfather Francis, the 5th Earl Howe.
Lady Mary-Gaye has five children and has been married and divorced four times, providing Cressida with a large network of half siblings.
Cressida's half sister is Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe - once reportedly the object of the Duke of Cambridge's affection - who is now married to Sam Branson - the son of tycoon Sir Richard Branson.
Harry and Cressida holidayed on Sir Richard's Caribbean Necker island for Sam's birthday in the summer of 2012.
The Prince headed to Afghanistan for a tour of duty and was reunited with Cressida on his return in January 2013, setting off for a ski break with Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Sarah, Duchess of York and the Duke of York. Harry and Cressida were spotted hugging on the slopes.
A summer of festivals and gigs in 2013 saw the pair spending more and more time together, including a weekend at the Queen's private Sandringham retreat in Norfolk. Rumours of an engagement started to surface just 18 months after they began dating.
In January this year, Kensington Palace announced that Harry had switched the focus of his military career from a combat role flying Apache helicopters to a desk job helping to organise major ceremonial events involving the Army as a Staff Officer at HQ London District.
The post enabled Harry to focus on staging the Paralympic-style Invictus Games in the UK, but also meant he was able to see more of Cressida.
His most serious previous girlfriend was Chelsy Davy with whom he had a long-distance relationship while he was training in the Army and overseas and while Chelsy was at university in South Africa. They split and reunited a number of times.
The Prince, who turns 30 in September, has a busy few months ahead and is planning two overseas official royal tours, including a visit to Estonia and Italy in May, followed by a visit to Brazil and Chile in June, which is likely to coincide with the football World Cup.
Just hours before news of the split broke, Harry visited Tedworth House in Tidworth, Wiltshire and met more than 25 potential competitors who are hoping to take part in the wheelchair rugby, cycling and indoor rowing events at the Invictus Games, marking the beginning of a selection process for his championships.
Kensington Palace declined to comment.


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Ivanhoe. Sir Walter Scott's novel made into a rousing medieval horse opera; with Robert Taylor as Ivanhoe, Elizabeth Taylor as Rebecca, Joan Fontaine as Rowena (TIME, Aug. 4).
The Strange Ones. Striking adaptation of Jean Cocteau's Les Enfants Terribles; the story of an adolescent brother & sister living in a strange dream world of their own (TIME, July 21).
High Noon. A topnotch western, with Gary Cooper as an embattled cow-town marshal facing four desperadoes single-handed (TIME, July 14).
Where's Charley? Ray Bolger singing and dancing in a gay Technicolored edition of Charley's Aunt (TIME, July 7).
Carrie. Polished movie version of Theodore Dreiser's Sister...


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I know this thread exists on one of our other favorite sites, but the 80 series that are generally on this site are more in tune to the overland/expedition flavor that we all love. Like most, I never get tired of looking at pics of 80 series, so why not have them all in one thread. Your pictures and post will help to inspire others and act as a quick reference to your build. As a minimum guideline for our posts, let's include:
1. Year, model, color, etc:
2. Name of owner/screen name:
3. How long have you owned your 80 series? Is this your first?
4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage:
5. Your favorite mods... If any:
6. How your 80 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.:
7. Your 3 favorite photos (keep them updated):
8. Link to your build thread:
There are a lot of great 80 series on this site... Let's see them.


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Via rotoworld
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks
Carmelo Anthony said he wants to win and doesn't "care about the money."
"I believe Phil [Jackson] will do what he has to do to take care of that," Anthony said. "I don't think we're that far away." He added it came down to the Knicks or the Bulls in his tough free-agency decision. The Knicks haven't really improved much and you could argue they got worse with the loss of Tyson Chandler. Anthony led the NBA in shots per game last season and he'll likely have a chance to repeat in that department in 2014-15.
Source: ESPN NY Jul 25 - 1:03 PM
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Sonora Pass Area > Sonora Peak > Climber's Log
Sonora Peak Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|David Naylor
|Ritter warm-up.
Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2010
|Climbed as a warm-up before doing a 3 day trip to climb Mount Ritter. Always wanted to do this with Stanislaus which looks very appealing. County Summit #13.
|Posted Aug 30, 2010 2:04 pm
|Via St. Mary Pass
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
|Started the climb via St. Mary's pass at 12:30pm. Some thunderheads developing. When approaching the summit, some drizzling rain, decently sized thunderhead above, and distant sounds of thunder. At the top, static electricity buzzing in my camera and hiking poles. Let's say I spent about only 10 seconds on the summit.
|Posted Aug 8, 2010 1:33 pm
|Sonora Pass
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2005
|Great Independence day with unbeatable views.
|Posted May 9, 2010 4:24 am
|Sonora Pass fun
|Sonora Peak was my first peak in the area. I hiked up it from the pass and I was really blown away by the view. I remember Stanislaus Peak as being really cool to look at. I remember fishing on the Walker River on the drive down, and it was a long drive back to Auburn. It was in the early 1990's that I lived in the area.
|Posted Nov 28, 2009 2:42 pm
|Easy Access
Date Climbed: Jun 18, 1999
|Climbed this one several times. Amazing views with easy access via the Saint Mary's Pass trail. I used this peak to introduce my young sons to the joys of peakbagging.
|Posted Sep 2, 2009 8:43 pm
|a popular peak
Date Climbed: Sep 20, 1995
|3 more times, last time, August, '06
|Posted Nov 6, 2008 3:10 pm
|St Mary's Pass
Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
|Sonora and Stanislaus peaks. Car to car 4.5 hours.
|Posted Oct 20, 2008 11:35 am
|From Sonora Pass
Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2008
|(October 2008) Heavy winds most of the way up. Nice view from the top.
(July 2011) From St. Mary's Pass. Leading up to the pass is mostly under snow, but the ridge is mostly open. Onto Stanislaus afterwards.
|Posted Oct 6, 2008 6:56 pm
|Sonora/Stanislaus Combo
Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
|Climbed Sonora via PCT and southwest slopes. Steep scree slope. Stayed near trees to allow for more stable footing. Continued to Stanislaus Peak. Good Class Two climbing for the last 100ft.
Several springs nearby for water supply even in late August.
|Posted Aug 26, 2008 9:10 pm
|Dangers Pop
|St. Mary's TH
Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2008
|Quick, direct hike to a summit with wonderful views in all directions. Hiked with Wayne the day after Whitney.
|Posted Jul 2, 2008 1:09 am
|South Ridge
Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2005
|Fun hike up sonora peak with my dad at age 8.
|Posted Oct 11, 2007 10:50 pm
|Nice views
Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2007
|Great views of Emigrant Wilderness and Yosemite. The views to the north were heavily impacted by a fire in the Ebetts Pass area.
|Posted Aug 27, 2007 8:40 pm
|St Mary's TH
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2007
|Climbed this along with Stanislaus Peak on a beautiful clear sunny day.
|Posted Aug 19, 2007 10:53 pm
|Michael Graupe
|From St. Mary's Pass TH
Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
|Missed the sunrise by a few minutes but it was an awesome early morning up there. Then went on to Stanislaus Pk. through fields of flowering lupines.
|Posted Jul 9, 2007 4:40 pm
|Sonora Pass/PCT
Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2007
|4th time up this peak, views are always great. This time came from Leavitt Peak down to the Pass and up via the PCT. A very loose route once leaving the trail, but short and direct.
|Posted Jul 1, 2007 7:12 pm
|from Sonora Pass
Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
|"Easy" finish to a 8-peak 7-day Sierran jaunt. I say "easy" because I managed to take probably the two most difficult routes up and down this peak.. full of loose volcanic scree and steep gullies. I should've stuck with the use trails.
|Posted Jun 26, 2007 8:42 pm
|Fredd C Dobbs
|Sonora Peak
Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
|Nice views to the South.
|Posted Jun 3, 2007 10:37 pm
|Route climbed: St. Mary's Pass
Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
|saw two pikas on the way up!
|Posted May 21, 2007 12:46 am
|Peak Freak
|Sonora Pass
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2006
|Day two of a two peak weekend in California! Nice short hike, so we could drive back to civilization in order for me to catch a 6:00 a.m. flight the next morning.
|Posted Nov 26, 2006 7:01 am
|Dayhike from SR 108
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2004
|Uneventful dayhike from SR 108 via St. Mary's Pass TH.
|Posted Oct 10, 2006 3:19 am


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POLICE in Banbridge are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage at Cline Road.
Around 11pm on Thursday, 3 January, the windows of a house were smashed.
A male and female were present in the house at the time. No-one was injured.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information in relation to it to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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Very nice game thread smokes. You did put in the work.
Hopefully the Knicks work just as hard and get a win tonight.
Lets Go KNICKS
I don't know where to see this game, cuz in my country it's not covered by any tv's broadcast...
Anyone can help me? U got some streaming links 4 me?
Okay I know that Sergio SHOULD start but Duhon SHOULD have been benched for a while now and I have always beleived that no matter how bad Duhon does that Mike D will always start him.
If Sergio is really starting then I would like some confirmation because if this is true, then FINALLY we can have a PG that can set a fast pace and distribute the ball at a high level.
Is Sergio really starting?????!?!?!
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
I hope our guys will share the rock like they did against OKC.
And by watching tape, i hope they learned and will adjust on the defensive end. They allowed to much transition buckets and now they will have to try and slow down JENNINGS.
And i also hope that TMAC and the other 2 new additions will be as good
or even better than they were in their debut...
Great thread bro! Lately posters have been making more detailed threads like this one, and JPZ's last thread, so I can feel the excitement T-Mac has brought! GO KNICKS, **** Brandon Jennings up lol.
If T-Mac had more in the tank we would had won our last game against OKC. Lets beat the Bucks. We are the better squad now
I am extremely satisfied with our starting lineup right now...Serios starting...now maybe douglas can get a little time....And all of the others have been, are, or will be all stars.
This game will be an amazing test of our new developed offense. In 2 days of practice we went to overtime with the 5th best team in the west...Very empressive.
We jus gotta do work.


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What A British Music Star Had to Say About the Royal Baby
News broke today that Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting a royal baby. As luck would have it, one of their subjects, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, just happened to be playing the WSJ Cafe today. Here's what he had to say about the news. (Sheeran also played two songs and sat for an extended interview. Check back in later for those clips.)


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Consider EHV-4 in Neurologic Herpes Cases
- Jan 17, 2008
- Topics:
Sometimes everything appears to add up in an outbreak of what resembles equine herpesvirus-associated myeloencephalopathy, the dreaded neurologic condition generally caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection that causes ataxia or paralysis. Everything, that is, except for the test results. In these cases, consider the fact it might be another herpes strain causing the illness.
At the 46th Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) held Sept. 12-15, 2007, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Lutz Steffen Goehring, MSc, Dipl. ACVIM, PhD, assistant professor in equine medicine at Colorado State University's veterinary school, presented a study in which EHV-4 was identified in lesions of a horse's spinal cord. The Standardbred stallion with signs of equine herpesvirus-associated myeloencephalopathy (EHM) was examined during a farm visit in the province of North-Holland, The Netherlands.
The culprit virus ended up being EHV-4, a herpesvirus known for being rather common among horses, but one that rarely causes neurologic signs. EHV-4 was easily isolated from the spinal cord of this horse during post-mortem examination.
"While this is not the first report of an EHV-4 associated myelopathy, it is so far still considered an extremely rare presentation," said Goehring. "While EHV-4 seroprevalence is generally very high, EHV-4 viremia (presence of virus in the bloodstream) is less common than it is during EHV-1 infection; however, viremia is a prerequisite to develop EHM.
"The take-home message is if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, you should at least run an EHV-4 PCR on nasal swab and white blood cell samples" he said. "In my opinion, equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy is a constellation of several factors, involving the right virus, the right victims, meaning specific breeds and age groups that are more commonly affected, and very likely yet other unknown factors." Don't be too quick to rule out other strains.
Currently, neuropathic (causing neurologic disease) and non-neuropathic strain differentiation is a hot topic in characterizing EHV-1 infections. The same concern should be applied to EHV-4. Goehring suggested sending possible neurologic herpes samples to the United Kingdom's Animal Health Trust in Newmarket or the Gluck Center at the University of Kentucky for analysis, so that researchers can better understand international virus emergence.
About the Author
Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief, received a B.A. in Journalism and Equestrian Studies from Averett College in Danville, Virginia. A Pony Club and 4-H graduate, her background is in eventing, and she is schooling her recently retired Thoroughbred racehorse, Happy, toward a career in that discipline. She also enjoys traveling, photography, cycling, and cooking in her free time.
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Skip to comments.Medical director accused of harassing woman she called "homewrecker"
Posted on 12/05/2013 5:09:35 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
The medical director of Ben Taub Hospital's Emergency Center has been charged with criminal trespass and harassment, accused of threatening a woman she labeled a "homewrecker."
The woman, warned by Siler-Fisher's husband that his wife was en route to the house, departed with her children before the doctor arrived, according to the charge. The charge also said surveillance video showed Siler-Fisher entering the home by kicking in the doggy door.
The woman told police that Siler-Fisher called twice to threaten her during the drive, using profanity and vulgar language. She also said the doctor tweeted her 25 text messages, one showing a photo inside the home, between Sunday and Monday morning.
Siler-Fisher could not be reached for comment.
Baylor issued a statement saying, "We understand that this is a private matter for Dr. Fisher and does not impact her work at Baylor College of Medicine."
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
Russians? Cool gif to. lol
Get back to us when the number of "wigged out crazy women" exceeds the number of "wigged out crazy men."
At least insofar as they act out their craziness. My impression is women still have a way to go to catch up.
Heh! Who else wears horizontally striped wifebeaters?
Also part of a pattern of husbands who screw around while being supported by high earning women.
Sounds like the 'other' women really is a home wrecker. She's married and has two children.
Perhaps I should have added "LIBERAL crazy wigged out women". The back pedaling of the US not allowing commercial air liners over the disputed regions in the East Pacific which leaves Japan hanging in the wind suggests a liberal woman's decision making process...ie Valerie Jarret or Suzanna Rice(a pale inferior version of Condoleeza Rice)!
well the b shouldn't screw a married man if she doesn't want trouble
First of all, there is nothing funny about infidelity. According to people who actually study it, it can be as horrible as getting raped or losing a child. One woman who had had both occur says it was worse than both.
It generally has nothing to do with the innocent spouse and everything to do with the cheating one being somehow broken or damaged inside. It takes up to five years to recover from this betrayal and some never really do recover.
I have heard people saying "if she had taken better care of him at home he wouldn't have strayed". That is blaming the victim for being attacked and absolving the attacker for his crime. In fact studies have shown that it is the person who contributes the least to the marrriage who is the most likely to cheat.
Most people who have never had it happen to them can be very judgemental about what they would do, but you never know until you are personally in that awful situation.
I find it disheartning that this assault on marriage and family is not taken seriously by our nation. But this seems to be another way the progressives are lowering the morality we as a nation originally agreed upon and damaging us to the point of no return. Intact families are what our nation was formed on and what gives us strength. Without them we have lost a part of our foundation and without a foundation we fall.
On that note, there was an interesting item in the WSJ in the last few days about why there are more psychopathic CEOs today than in times past. Unfortunately the full item is behind the pay wall.
The Morning Risk Report: How to Avoid Hiring a Psychopath as CEO
"My impression is women still have a way to go to catch up"
Queen Jezebel, Delilah, Katharine of Russia, Bloody Mary, Hillary Rodham,Madilyn Murray O'Hare, Debbie Shultz(the Dem party is broke under her leadership) ect.
Women are the leading initiators of divorces... we can argue over cause.
I'd say the women have all caught up, and in spades.
Both Adam AND Eve were sent out of the garden;when things get added up in the Final judgment, part of what will be revealed will be just how much women were complicit in the evils of the ages, even if social conventions of the eras kept such evils from women from being "explicitly" revealed!
Read the story of Jezebel and her fostering of Baal worship upon the nation of Israel and her slaughter of the Godly prophets...King Ahab allowed her free reign over the social fabric of the nation. Then contrast and compare with some of the social pronouncements of say....Margaret Sanger, Hillary Rodham, Kathleen Sebelius. Do you now get the idea?
Finally I give you this: Zechariah 5:5 Then the angel who was speaking to me came forward and said to me, "Look up and see what this is that is appearing." 6 I asked, "What is it?" He replied, "It is a measuring basket." And he added, "This is the iniquity of the people throughout the land." 7 Then the cover of lead was raised, and there in the basket sat a woman! 8 He said, "This is wickedness," and he pushed her back into the basket and pushed the lead cover down over its mouth. 9 Then I looked up—and there before me were two women, with the wind in their wings! They had wings like those of a stork, and they lifted up the basket between heaven and earth. 10 "Where are they taking the basket?" I asked the angel who was speaking to me. 11 He replied, "To the country of Babylonia to build a house for it. When it is ready, the basket will be set there in its place."
Women are capable of real evil, the vilest of which always seems to be blamed on men!
She reminds me of the crazy astronaut.
I should have added..."Liberal, crazy, wigged out, women". I hear a lot of negatives from FREEPERs about Palin sometimes...but she'd do a thousand per cent better than the ilk we have in the white house!
Heck, even any of our average FREEPER ladies(who are all above average by the way...even Salamander) could be president and do us proud!
A wife that doesn't put out or makes the man "earn" it will find these kinds of things happening as well. There's a reason the bible says a wife is not to hold back except for the unclean time of month, unless by consent.
I agree that women have the responsibility to see to the needs of their husbands as the Bible has explained them. I do take issue with husbands whacking their wives with that scripture without also taking the responsibility to, as Paul put it, 'love their wives as Christ loved the church'. Christ loved us so much that He died for us, husbands have that example to follow.
Each one of us is only responsible for our own actions. I only answer to Christ and my husband for my treatment of my husband, not his of me. To blame someone else for my actions is childish, it doesn't matter what the provocation is. We are not told that adultery is ok if your wife isn't, as you say, "putting out". We are told it is wrong, it is our fallen nature that wants to put conditions on the command to not commit adultery.
I didn't say I agree with adultery, I was playing the devil's advocate, then mentioned why the bible says what it says. It's a tall order to love your wife as Christ himself loves the church, but that's what the men are commanded to do.
At the end of the day if we all followed God's word, our world would be a much better place.
Yup. Going nuts could never impact a doctor's work. Never.
I am sorry I misunderstood where you were coming from. I don't think we disagree at all. I also agree that it is a tall order for the men, they are to be the servant, the priest, the leader of the family. It is a lot, and so many young men are not being taught that it needs to be done or how to do it, just as young women are not being taught how to be good wives. Moving away from scripture as a basis for life has really messed us up.
"Heh! Who else wears horizontally striped wifebeaters?"
Light blue is Russian Airborne (VDV) or Spetznaz.
I agree.
However, if we add up the total evil committed by men and women down the centuries, then men come out WAY ahead.
Admittedly, this is largely because men have held the power, and thus had more opportunity to perpetrate evil.
Adam was responsible, as the head of the family, for what happened in the Garden. Ahab was responsible, as King, for allowing his Queen to persecute the righteous.
I am curious what great evil you think Catharine the Great was guilty of, at least when compared to the other (male) absolute monarchs of her time.
Just as Obama is responsible when he orders or permits his administration to do unconstitutional or evil things.
Yes, she is.
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The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete First Season (DVD)
2-Disc Set
Get ready for 2 discs of nonstop, super Spidey excitement as the world's most famous web-slinging Super Hero returns in all 13 action-packed episodes from the hit first season of The Spectacular Spider-Man! The line of Super Villains determined to take down Spidey seems never ending. There's Venom, Electro, Dr. Octopus, Sandman and Rhino - just to name a few. These criminals are almost more than he can handle and the stress would be enough to send a lesser Super Hero over the edge, but it's all in a day's work for The Spectacular Spider-Man!
Product Details
- Cast: Josh Keaton, Dee Bradley Baker, Lacey Chabert, Ben Diskin, Grey DeLisle, Phil LaMarr
- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language: English, French
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of Discs: 2
- Rating: Not Rated
- Label: Sony Home Pictures Entertainment
- Release Date: 07/28/2009
- Run Time: 300 minutes
- Catalogue #: 23724
Special Features
- 2 All New Behind-The-Scenes Spidey Features: Stylizing Spidey and Spider-Man: Re-Animated


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Last year my heart and circulation was like a 29 year old. And in the last year I had a lot of stress and now I have a heart murmur going in for further investigation. WTF. Doc says I probably have a leak, no cure, no way to reverse. Stress does that much damage, irreversible, says it is probably small leak.
They do call vitamin C the "stress hormone."
How much vitamin C are you and have you been taking?
Since you seem to have no options or an orthodox remedy, you have nothing to lose by trying Pauling's nutritional therapy. Please keep us informed.
I've recenlty answered a similar question at our forum,


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Does the annual event, which includes volunteers who clean their Adopt A Mile sections along highways, really make a difference? Sarah Keating, assistant superintendent at Lake Dardanelle State Park, said she sees a little less litter each year.
"There will always be litter, but I think we're getting through to some of the people," Keating explained. "We've been doing kayak cleanup for several years. So we're picking up twice a year, and I think it is a making a difference. What they're doing is making a difference.
"If I could shake every single person's hand, I would. I tried today during the ceremony and lunch. This just wouldn't happen without people, and our parks and our community will certainly benefit for it. We want everybody to come back next year."
Friends, co-workers, neighbors and club members started at the state park before 7:30 a.m. to get their furnished trash bags. From there, they were given their assignments and headed out to clean up Russellville.
The Dardanelle Aquatic Resource Team again hosted the event, which included a free lunch and ceremony for volunteers and planned activities for the whole family, including cardboard boat races at 4 p.m. at the state park's swimming beach.
According to statistics from Keep Arkansas Beautiful, it costs the state of Arkansas $5 million annually to pick up litter from roadsides. Cigarette butts, plastic foam, food wrappers and containers, paper, glass, plastic and aluminum will or almost never go away and can cause harm to people and wildlife. Plus, it's not very attractive to see in your hometown or in the Natural State.
Russellville recycles paper, plastic bottles and bags (No. 1-No. 7), plastic bags and sheeting, plastic and metal banding, aluminum, steel and tin cans, clean foil and tin pie pans, boxes and cardboard (no wax-coated boxes).
And more Arkansans are recycling today than ever before. Arkansas recycled 1.9 million tons or 40.2 percent of its waste in 2004.
"It really went great," Keating pointed out. "We had a lot of groups cleaning up all over town. The weather cooperated, and I think everything just went great. We had new groups with us who had never volunteered before. We had a great response from the volunteers. We had a good scattering of groups all over the community picking up areas up.
"Picking up trash is not a glamorous thing, but people love the parks and Russellvile so much. They'll give up their Saturdays and volunteer their time and their sweat and their hard work, and pick up our parks and our roadsides and just make our community loook better. I think that's pretty poweful that our community thinks that much of our places and parks and does everything they can for them."
Pope County Fall Cleanup
If you didn't get to help out Saturday, you'll get another chance to clean up next Saturday.
The Pope County Fall Cleanup will begin at 7 a.m. at the Pope County Road Department at No. 5 County Road Complex off Weir Road. Dumpsters will be filled until noon.
Pope County Judge Jim Ed Gibson said items that will be accepted include trash (must be in bags), metals, tires, appliances, batteries, oil base paints only, household hazardous materials, etc.
Any unused latex paint should be mixed with sand or kitty litter and allowed to dry, Place it in a plastic bag, tie the bag and dispose of in normal trash.
Recycle bins will be available for paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastics and drugs.
Volunteers who want to pick up trash on a county road can pick up trash bags at judge's office inside the Pope County Courthouse.
All yard waste and brush will be taken to the Russellville Yard Waste Facility at 3315 S. Mobile.
Call the judge's office at 968-7487 for details.