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2007 Hummer H2 SUT - Undercover Hummer
The Discovery Of Flat Black Bling
We've seen Hummers with big, shiny wheels, tall and low stances, and insanely amazing paint—pretty much everything that is fit for a bona fide baller ride. On the other side of the shine spectrum, are flat, matte paint schemes complete with muted wheels and accessories, which we have admired on off-road and rat-rod inspired trucks alike. To give us a better idea of blending the worlds of high-end style and stealthy detailing, Joe Ruiz, from Dana Point, California, was kind enough to share with us his full-custom '07 HUMMER H2 SUT—his personal take on low-down luxury.
Joe first started things off by contacting Nick Jehle of Elite Motorsports, in Laguna Beach, California, to boost the Hummer's ride height with a modest, but noticeable ReadyLift 1-inch leveling kit that cleared more than enough room for the new rolling wear. Not just any rollers would fit the bill for this H2, however, as Joe selected a set of 24-inch Strut Icon 7 two-piece wheels that practically drip with extravagance. The wheels were given the flat black treatment before they were dipped in 37-inch Toyo Open County M/T rubber. To help stop the weight of the Hummer and its additional wheel/tire mass, an oversize Brembo eight-pistion front/four-piston rear big brake kit proved to be a much welcomed upgrade. Also upgraded was the Hummer's factory 6.2L V-8 powerplant, which received a Volant intake system and an RBP 3.5-inch exhaust system.
When it came time to style the Hummer, Joe had something of a covert, secret service type ride in mind. Of course, class was still to be its strongest attribute, so a four-course helping of Strut styling accessories, in the way of the gloss black grille inserts and Strut logo badges, and front and rear bumpers, were ordered up and bolted into place. Every textured area of the H2's skin was sanded smooth before Scott Bakkum of Courtesy Auto Body, also in Laguna Beach, sprayed the matte black paint. Joe's Hummer looks like its ready for a close-up in some blockbuster action flick—too bad our pyrotechnic license didn't show up in time for the photo shoot.
The interior of this low-key looker is styled with the same indulgent, yet subtle sophistication as its exterior. The black leather and diamond-stitched, suede-covered seats, door panels, and center console and black Porsche carpet, courtesy of 714 Motorsports, in Westminster, California, are highlights of the H2's inner beauty, but its Alpine and Rockford Fosgate equipped sound system proves to be quite the contender.
Flashing serious style doesn't always mean having to bolt on a set of the brightest shining wheels or laying down a super busy paint scheme. Of course, quality components are of top importance, but an innovative vision and a talented supporting cast go much further, which is why Joe would like to extend his genuine appreciation to Nick Jehle and Elite Motorsports, Courtesy Autobody, and Strut for their steadfast dedication to his project Hummer.


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Roxio releases revised Toast Titanium 11.1 update
Date: Friday, September 7th, 2012, 10:09
Category: News, Software
This is a little awkward, but people make mistakes and that's why pencils have erasers.
On Friday, Roxio released a revised version of the Toast Titanium 11.1 update.
Per the release notes, the new build (1067) fixed bugs that the previous build (1063) had introduced.
The new build, a 92.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:
– Resolved digital signing issue which occured on some OS versions.
– Resolved issue where updating would generate invalid signature message.
– Customers still encountering this error will need to download a full version of Toast 11.1 from our software update page or install a previous version and then update.
– Toast has been fully Cocoa-ized – Hundreds of changes and fixes .
– Added OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility.
– Added support for recording to 100GB and 128GB BDXL media.
– Implemented Gatekeeper Support.
– Web-Video feature improvements.
– Requires using Safari to capture web-video.
– YouTube users may need to OPT OUT of HTML5 Trial.
– Mountain Lion users will need to update to 10.8.1 or later to publish video to YouTube.
Toast Titanium 11.1 requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run and retails for US$99.99.
If you've tried the new update and noticed any changes, please let us know in the comments.

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Champions of Regnum VIP Preview Starts Today!
Champions of Regnum is the latest expansion to the beloved Regnum/Realms Online franchise. The full release of this intense free to play RvR MMORPG is coming soon, but a VIP Preview for existing and former players will start on Dec 20, 2012.
One of the largest changes coming is a complete overhaul of the Invasion system, the very core of Regnum Online's intense gameplay. Players will also be able to use combat skills in new PvP and RvR instances that will expand the content available.
The new Instances open up a universe of possibilities for each hero to stand out and become one of the Champions of Regnum. Finally, with this release, we plan to consolidate both Realms Online and Regnum Online into a new global brand...Champions of Regnum...starting a whole new era for the game.
New Invasion rules: Relics & Dragons:
Unique magical relics that can be found in each fort and castle will be the basis of the new invasion dynamics. The enemy will now become vulnerable when its full set of ancient relics is stolen.
In addition, if a particular Realm collects all of an enemy's relics, there will be an opportunity to summon its own legendary ancient Dragon!
Alasthor, Vesper, or Tenax, will haunt the enemy borders to help each Realm capture the enemy's Realm Gate and achieve the ultimate goal: Invasion!
Instanced based PVP and RVR Action:
Champions of Regnum brings a new form of combat gameplay to the world with the introduction of Instanced Coliseums and Battlezones paired with a new Matchmaking system. This matchmaking system allows players to be auto-matched for 1vs1 private challenges in the new Coliseums.
The Battlezones, on the other hand will be the most visually compelling and strategically challenging battle sites featuring Multi-realm battles hosting up to 24 players in a 3-way battle for glory!
For an overview of the Coliseums and Battle Zones, check out the trailer at the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsOfRegnum More details on all the updated content can be found at http://championsofregnum.gamesamba.com
New content:
With the release of new instance-based combat, a whole new set of equipment awaits for those who prove themselves to be the best! Also, new armors and weapons are being added for high level players.
If you are a fan of large scale realm vs. realm battles or want to challenge the leaderboard via smaller group or individual PvP, jump into Champions of Regnum... Battles await!
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Considering all these words, what gives the courts the authority to limit and even prohibit prayer, of any faith, from our schools and public bodies? Even our church members are threatened by the government if they try to express their rights. The first amendment clearly allows free speech, and does not prohibit religion. The Courts seem stuck on only the first few words and never examine the whole Amendment.
Our forefathers, wary of how The Church of England tried to restrict their freedom, wrote the first few words. But our forefathers also realized the value of free expression of religion as it brought order to their lives. Their thoughts were clear that religion was not to be restricted, providing the church did not try to dominate their lives.
In November of 2008, the Supreme Court's decision on this matter was decided 5-4. This means that only one man held in his hands the start of all this controversy as he broke the tie of four to four. One man on the Supreme Court held the balance of power we now struggle under. Obviously, this judge failed to read the rest of the first amendment, just as many others still do.
This one man, Justice Anthony Kennedy, has enabled the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and others to hold our schools and public bodies hostage. They fear the courts will require them to pay thousands of tax dollars to the ACLU, as the ACLU wins court case after court case based on the Supreme Court decision. Those thousands of tax dollars go into the pockets of the ACLU, and are forever lost to the public. Those tax dollars, taken from you and I, should have been used to educate our children, or building roads, or helping those unable to help themselves, or for other public purposes.
The answer? We must stand toe to toe and fight back. I am not saying liberals should not have their say, but we must stop the extreme Liberals who dominate our courts. We must carefully examine the thoughts and aims of those we send to Congress. We must not allow ourselves to be swayed by shiny promises. It will take years to undue the damage inflicted upon us, as those Court members who can not read are slowly replaced on the Supreme Court. But we can win back our rights under the first amendment, if we stay on a steady course.
We must examine what each candidate has done in the past, not just swallow what he or she said at election time. Too many politicians just want a free ride, promising all things to all people, as they sit in Congress. See you at the polls.
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The new Rivals100 was released Monday, and today marks the release of the updated Rivals250. There have been significant movers both up and down after the recruiting analysts crisscrossed the country observing the 2011 class.
Down eight spots to No. 101 is Portland (Ore.) Central Catholic defensive end Brennan Scarlett, who only dropped because he broke his collarbone and missed a significant portion of the season. Scarlett was out most of the summer because of a torn knee ligament he suffered in the playoffs his junior year.
One spot behind Scarlett is East St. Louis (Ill.) safety Glen Faulkner, who dropped from No. 90. After Faulkner is Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian running back Andrew Buie, who went from No. 94 to No. 103.
Rounding out the first five spots following the top 100 are Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei wide receiver Victor Blackwell and Virginia Beach (Va.) Bayside cornerback Demetrious Nicholson.
Big movers
The next significant change came at No. 110 where Columbus (Ga.) Carver defensive tackle Gabe Wright fell 14 spots. At No. 122 is Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point defensive tackle Jordan Wade, who moved up 14 spots from the previous rankings.
"Wade has added almost 50 pounds since his junior year and has kept his quickness," Rivals.com analyst Brian Perroni said. "He is a taller defensive tackle prospect but still stays low and gets good leverage. He is a surprisingly good pass rusher for his size as well."
Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic defensive end D.J. Pettway moved up 35 spots to No. 124 as the Alabama commit showcased an improved overall game.
"Pettway is an impressive 3-4 defensive end who has the athleticism to play off the edge but the size that would allow him to slide to the inside," Rivals.com analyst Chris Nee said.
"He is a disruptive force who showed good technique off the edge. Pettway also showed a head for the game as he got his arms up and disrupted a quick passing game that eliminated the rush with quick drops."
One of the biggest movers in the entire Rivals250 is Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton left tackle Tyler Johnstone, a recent U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection, who went from unranked to No. 133. Rivals.com analyst Barry Every saw Johnstone in person and the Oregon commit greatly impressed him.
"Johnstone has all the tools to develop into an elite offensive lineman," Every said. "He has the length, toughness and the desire to be the best."
Another major alteration came at No. 155 with Strongsville (Ohio) tight end Ray Hamilton, an Iowa commit who was previously unranked as well. Senior film paved the way for Hamilton to move way up the rankings fast.
"Hamilton's senior film shows dominance and that he is a matchup problem for anyone," Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell said. "He's going to be one of the better pass catching tight ends in the country in a few years."
Blake Countess was No. 245 but the Owings Mills (Md.) Our Lady of Good Counsel cornerback has done so well this season that Rivals.com moved him all the way to No. 156.
"Countess showed real physical toughness and a willingness to come up and hit in game action, something we questioned based on his size," Farrell said. "He's as fluid as we thought, very smooth and an all-around terrific cornerback."
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard safety Wayne Lyons injured his knee in early October and will miss the rest of the regular season. He was adjusted to No. 160 from No. 87.
"Lyons saw a minor slide outside of the Rivals100 because he fell a few spots at the safety position," Nee said.
"There is no denying that Lyons is a punishing hitter with good speed but he plays more like an outside linebacker at times than a ball-hawking safety. He has all the tools to be a complete player at safety, but has to better showcase his ability in coverage against the pass."
Fresno (Calif.) Central East running back Brendon Bigelow also took a serious hit - moving from No. 32 to No. 167 - after suffering his second knee injury in as many seasons. There are now questions on how Bigelow will bounce back in college from multiple ligament tears.
Out of the 250
With more players moving up and more evaluations being done during the season, nine players dropped out of the top 250. Six of the nine were top 200 players.
Previous ranking is in parentheses:
Plantation, Fla., outside linebacker Ryan Shazier (102); Hamilton (Ga.) Harris County defensive tackle LaMichael Fanning (125); Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral wide receiver Antoine Arnold (160); Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman defensive end Jalen Grimble (174); Duncan (Okla.) athlete Dominique Petties (177); Shrewsbury (Mass.) St. John's tight end Richard Rodgers (182); Davie (Fla.) Nova defensive tackle Nile Lawrence-Stample (220); Pottstown (Pa.) Pottsgrove athlete Terrell Chestnut (240); and Canton (Ohio) McKinley defensive end Steve Miller (248).


text: The challenge ladders at my club have had weak participation from the men, and almost zero participation from the ladies. I'm looking for suggestions to increase participation in the ladders, during the summer, while we have no league play other than mixed doubles. We have ladders set up for men's singles and doubles, and women's singles and doubles. The men's singles is about the only one played, and only a hand full participate in it. The ladders are free, we use a website to manage them, and most members have registered at the site. The average age of the adult players, at my club, is probably close to 50. Most work and have families. What has worked, in your experience, to make challenge ladders successful in your area?


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By Hayden Wright
Kanye West's video for "Famous" courted controversy and gossip site clicks when it premiered earlier this summer, but now heralded movie director Werner Herzog has given it the film-school treatment it deserves. The German auteur participated in a close reading of the video's text and subtext, making sense of those waxen figures of Anna Wintour, Taylor Swift, Caitlyn Jenner and others. Color Herzog impressed!
Related: Chance the Rapper: 'I'm Literally Kanye's Biggest Fan'
"That's an interesting thing that the internet can create: doppelgängers," he says in narration over the video. "The most interesting thing for me as a storyteller is … in a movie, yes, you do have a story, and you develop a story. But at the same time you have to be very careful and think about and organize a parallel story, a separate, independent story that only occurs in the collective mind of the audience. And when you hear the rap, which is very well done, all of a sudden it gives you more time than anything else just to reflect on it."
Though "Famous" scandalized the public and offended some unwitting participants, Herzog's estimation of its artistic merit is worth noting. In short, he says "Famous" takes the lowest of the lowbrow to make a highbrow statement about fame.
"I have never seen anything like this. It really had caliber," he says.
To listen to his full critical analysis, watch the clip with commentary on Radio.com.


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Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition coming to current-gen consoles this winter
Another day, another remaster.
Darksiders 2: Definitive Edition listed for PS4
Current-gen remaster of fan-favourite action-RPG inbound?
Xbox Games with Gold October line-up includes Chariot, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 & Darksiders 2
Xbox One Live subscribers getting new physics-based platformer for free.
Darksiders 2 cost THQ $50m to develop, says Nordic Games boss
"We can produce a product of the same quality but for a lower cost. $50m is ridiculous."
THQ back from the dead, kind of
Name lives on as Nordic Games acquires trademark.
Nordic in talks with ex-Vigil devs about Darksiders 3 collaboration
But still no concrete plans for second sequel, publisher suggests.
Darksiders 3 to be revealed soon?
'Darksiders is not dead,' Madureira teases, 'exciting news soon'.
What Now For THQ's Last Games?
Now that the last of THQ's remaining assets have finally been sold, VideoGamer.com takes a look at what the future might hold for these franchises.
Nordic Games the only bidder to meet THQ's reserve for Darksiders
Vigil co-founder Ryan Stefanelli offers advice on taking the franchise forward.
Crytek USA is 'looking to buy Darksiders'
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Why Catholic Health?
Home » For Doctors » Practice Opportunities » Why Catholic Health?
Commitment to Care
Catholic Health's commitment to provide superior healthcare in Western New York is reflected in our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare in our communities and in our values of reverence, compassion, justice and excellence.
Our facilities throughout Western New York and our community outreach programs make healthcare accessible to Western New Yorkers where they need it most.
By providing a range of healthcare services, in addition to spiritual support for patients of all faiths, we treat the entire person – mind, body and spirit.
Advanced Technology
At Catholic Health, we use the latest technology to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
A $10 million alliance between Catholic Health and Siemens Medical Solutions brings cutting-edge Siemens healthcare IT solutions and medical imaging technology to our healthcare system.
Catholic Health's four hospital sites – Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Sisters of Charity Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus – are known for excellence in such areas as women's services, cancer care, orthopedics, vascular surgery, neurology and emergency care.
We are also home to three New York State Designated Stroke Centers and are one of the largest providers of cardiology services, maternity services and care to the elderly in the region.


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Here are 10 quotes from the acclaimed children's book author and takeaways for all content marketers.
1. "Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So … get on your way."
("Oh, the Places You'll Go!")
Traditional marketing has lost impact as consumers block out noise. Content marketing is about educating readers and customers—not selling. If you haven't
started yet, now's a great time.
2. "Think left and think right, and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!"
("Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!")
Content marketing success depends on consistency, which can be challenging. However, if you search and think, you'll discover plenty of content ideas.
Check the daily paper, watch your competitors, scan blogs, interview a client about a topic, or even look to the musings of a famous author. Get creative.
3. "So the writer who breeds more words than he needs is making a chore for the reader who reads."
We'd hate to be guilty of this, so we'll just say that clear, simple, and brief is the best policy. In today's crowded online world, if you capture
readers' attention, you've won half the battle.
4. "If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good."
("One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish")
Creating content doesn't have to be drudgery. Like storytelling, content marketing is about conveying information in an engaging and interesting way.
Create an infographic, design a microsite, or record a video series. Also remember to mobilize your readers, customers, and community for some good
user-generated content.
Ragan's new distance-learning site houses the most comprehensive video training library for corporate communicators.]
Ragan's new distance-learning site houses the most comprehensive video training library for corporate communicators.]
5. "Words and pictures are yin and yang. Married, they produce a progeny more interesting than either parent."
Written and visual content go hand in hand with content marketing. Instagram, Pinterest, and Vine demonstrate the power of pictures and video. Words and pictures together
give birth to some of the most effective forms of content marketing.
6. "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"
Content marketing is about making readers and customers smarter. The online world creates a lot of groupthink, and while it's important to tune in to
trends, you can often attract attention by taking a contrarian view. Think about how you contribute to a topic that gets people to think differently. Don't
be afraid to invite debate or disagreement if it's appropriate.
7. "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant."
("Horton Hatches the Egg")
Authenticity is an important part of content marketing. Readers and customers want honesty above all, so if you can't stay true to your brand and yourself
when creating content, you're probably headed down the wrong path.
8. "Step with great care and great tact. And remember that life's a great balancing act."
("Oh, the Places You'll Go!")
Good content takes time. When you produce content in haste, readers will know. The important thing is to find the right balance between quality and
quantity. Don't sacrifice quality for quantity, but also don't go radio silent for months at a time.
9. "Read. Ask. Read. Learn. Read. Connect. Read."
Content marketing isn't just one-way communication. Be sure to open your content to discussion and ask for feedback if appropriate. Read and learn from
comments, and personally connect with your audience.
10. "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed."
("Oh, the Places You'll Go!")
As with all things, success isn't 100 percent guaranteed, but if you're consistent and clear, have fun, use a mix of words and images, provide new ideas,
are authentic, use tact, and engage in dialogue with your audience, you're off to a good start!
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Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid
on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Adult CPR instruction begins at 9:00 AM followed by Pediatric CPR. Completion time is 12:30 PM; Standard First Aid will begin at 1:00 – 4:30 PM. All 3 classes will be held at the elementary school in Room D5.
Course content includes: Action at an Emergency; Victim Assessment; Basic Life
Support; Adult CPR; Pediatric CPR; Bleeding and Shock; Wounds; Dressings and
Bandages; Burns; Head and Spinal Injuries, Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries; Bone,
Joint, and Muscle Injuries; Splinting the Extremities; Sudden Illnesses; Poisoning; Bites
and Stings; Cold Related Emergencies; Heat Related Emergencies; Rescuing and Moving
Victims. National Safety Council CPR certifications are valid for 2 years; First Aid certification is valid for 3 years. Call 987-6523 for more information and to register. A minimum of 6 participants is required to hold course. Cost: $35.00 per certification or $90.00 for all three. A textbook is recommended and is available for $15.00


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Naomi Schaefer Riley
Wed, 08/10/2016
The New Trail of Tears is a must read if you care about the plight of poor people, in general, and American Indians, in particular.
Terry Anderson, Dominic Parker, Shawn Regan, Randy Rucker
Mon, 06/06/2016
The chapters in this new book examine how the wealth of Indian Nations has been held hostage, and explain how their wealth can be unlocked through self-determination and sovereignty.
Terry Anderson
Wed, 05/18/2016
Western tribes are energy rich but income poor. The lesson from past takings and from present battles to deprive tribes of their resource wealth is clear—it is time to reform tribal institutions in this post-colonial era.
Charlotte Huus-Henriksen, Annie Ireland, Todd Graham
Fri, 04/25/2014
In first-of-its-kind legislation, the National Park Service and the Oglala Sioux have proposed the 133,000-acre South Unit of Badlands National Park be turned into a Tribal National Park. Can it be done?
Reed Watson, Peter Hill, Shawn Regan, Laura Huggins
Wed, 03/26/2014
Listen as Aaron Flint of "Voices of Montana" talks with Reed Watson, P.J. Hill, Shawn Regan, and Laura Huggins about free market environmentalism.
Shawn Regan
Tue, 03/25/2014
Research fellow Shawn Regan talks with John Batchelor about his latest report, "Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations: Overcoming Obstacles to Tribal Energy Development."
Shawn Regan
Thu, 03/13/2014
Imagine if the government were responsible for looking after your best interests. How well would this work? Just ask Native Americans.
Annie Ireland
Tue, 03/04/2014
Shawn Regan
Tue, 02/18/2014
PERC's new Policy Perspective explains how the government keeps tribes from developing their natural resources.
Randy Simmons
Wed, 12/04/2013
Unconventional Entrepreneurs of the Navajo Nation


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Performance Upfitters Tackle 2014 GM Trucks
Lingenfelter Runs 2014 Supercharged Silverado at 13.89 at 100.07 mph
Callaway Cars – one company that takes cool cars and trucks and makes them even cooler – received its first 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks this past week. Engineers are working hard to produce Callaway's latest Supercharged SportTruck, which will launch later this year. Coinciding with the supercharger development are the wheel, tire, suspension, interior and body upgrades to create an unbeatable truck package. The technologically advanced EcoTec3 engines, with direct injection and variable valve timing, allow for greater control of engine operating parameters and additional tools for improved compatibility with supercharging's positive manifold pressure. The 5.3L is expected to produce more than 450hp, while the 6.2L is expected to produce more than 540hp. Every GM-built cab and bed combination are slated to be available from Callaway. Because the 2014 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Denali and Escalade remain mostly unchanged for 2014, Callaway Supercharged versions are now available!
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering took delivery of a 5.3L crew cab 4WD 2014 Silverado in June. Because the 2014 CK trucks are the first to get the direct injection Gen V GM V8, it will be a suitable test platform. Lingenfelter has been performing data gathering tests through running the Silverado on gasoline and on E85, with stronger performance coming from the E85 (65% alcohol content). On gasoline, their 4WD short bed crew cab (3.07 rear differential) performed a 7.5 second 0-60mph and 15.94 second 90.75mph quarter mile with peak power of 302 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. Two runs on E85 returned duplicable results: 6.96 second 0-60mph and 15.51 second 93.4mph quarter mile with peak power of 321 horsepower and 355 lb.-ft. of torque. A test run in August at Muncie Dragway, now equipped with a Magnuson TVS 1900 supercharger, resulted in an elapsed time of 13.89 seconds at 100.07 mph on pump 93 octane gasoline. Dyno numbers resulted in 397 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. Prototype camshafts are on hand, and cylinder head port flow development work and CNC programs for the cylinder heads will be completed soon. Development is also under way for supercharger and turbocharger packages.
The race is on for performance tuners to perfect their versions of 2014 GM trucks.
The race is on for performance tuners to perfect their versions of 2014 GM trucks.


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Please can someone tell me what species of beetle this it. It was moving quite fast and was found in Glasdrum Wood NNR in Scotland. The beetle was about 2cm or just over in length. Thank you. Peter.
Not sure of the exact species Peter, but a Dor Beetle of the family Geotrupidae seems most likely.
Thanks for the ID Steve. After finding out what beetle it is, I have done some research on the internet and believe it may be Geotrupes stercorarius which in woodland may breed in rotting plants and fungi. In Glasdrum there are also cattle present in other areas of the wood outside of the reserve.. Peter.


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Lyon, Rodney turn down arbitration
Immediate free agents expected to be highly sought
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
Neither decision was a particular surprise. Both had expressed a desire for long-term deals, something not likely to come from Detroit while the Tigers deal with budget issues. Both hurlers seem to be in a position to talk about multi-year contracts on this market, though reports earlier Monday suggested the Phillies were not likely to meet Lyon's demands.
Lyon's agent, Barry Meister, said late Monday night that he'll continue to talk with the Tigers about a contract, refusing to close the door on a return for his client. Detroit, too, wasn't writing off the idea of talking with either free agent.
For now, however, the Tigers are left without an experienced closer in their bullpen for the time being.
When asked earlier Monday, Dombrowski indicated he didn't have a feeling whether the team would go with experience or youth in the closer's role next year.
"We're talking about a lot of different things right now," Dombrowski said. "And there's still a long time to go in the winter. Last year, I guess we didn't sign Brandon Lyon until January, and we didn't know if it was going to be Lyon or Rodney as our closer.
"We've got [Joel] Zumaya as a wild card. I've been talking to our trainer, and [Zumaya] feels great at this point. I don't know which way we'll go, but I think we'll have enough people out there that will determine that. Somebody always closes games for you."
Rodney closed out 37 saves for the Tigers last season, to go with a 4.40 ERA and 75 2/3 innings. The 32-year-old is expected to be one of the more valued closers on the market, in part because he will not cost teams a Draft pick to sign. Detroit would receive a compensation pick near the end of the second round if he signs with another team.
Lyon saved just three games for Detroit, but his 2.86 ERA and 56 hits allowed over 78 2/3 innings made him one of baseball's more valuable setup men. Like Rodney, he's a Type B free agent, earning the Tigers a compensation pick if he signs elsewhere.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Russellville (24-6) nearly sealed the win on its previous possession. Michael Sacrey and Grey Harris trapped Tyler Pearson at half court and Sacrey was able to strip the ball away for a steal. The senior passed it ahead to Harris for an easy layup, but a foul was called before he scored. Pearson pushed Sacrey in the back, which should have been an intentional foul as Pearson didn't make a play on the ball.
Instead, Sacrey went to the free-throw line for a 1-and-1 opportunity. He missed the front end, but Harris tipped the rebound to Eric Turner who put it up and in to put the Cyclones up 52-50 with 9 seconds left.
Nick Pagel took the inbounds pass and went the length of the court to tie it on a layup with 3 seconds left, setting the stage for Washington's game-winning shot.
Pointers head coach Randy Loyd was confident in his team's ability to play with Russellville, and that confidence was well placed as Van Buren (11-17) gave the Cyclones everything they could handle the entire game.
Russellville jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but the Pointers tied it 6-6 on a Collin Poole layup. Eric Turner and Sacrey scored on back-to-back possessions to give the Cyclones a 10-6 lead, but Van Buren closed the first quarter on a 7-0 run to lead 13-10 entering the second.
The Pointers scored the first two buckets of the second quarter to extend their lead to seven, but Russellville answered the 11-0 run with a 10-0 run of their own to move ahead 20-17.
Ryan Pearson put Van Buren back on top with a 14-foot jumper and a 3-pointer. Chris Washington tied it at 22-22 with a pair of free throws, but Goodwin scored four-straight points to put the Pointers back on top and Van Buren took a 29-26 lead into halftime.
Washington opened the second half with a quick three and a Grey Harris layup put the Cyclones up 31-29 early in the third.
The teams traded baskets for several possessions and, with the game tied at 36-36, Brandon George was called for a technical foul for slapping the backboard — even though George was trying to block the shot. Goodwin sank both free throws to again put the pointers back on top.
As time was winding down in the third, Goodwin sank a 14-foot jumper on the right side to give Van Buren a 3-point lead. But Harris hit a fadeaway 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 43-43 as the teams entered the fourth.
Harris led the way for Russellville with 13 points and nine rebounds. Washington finished with 12 points and Turner added a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards.
Goodwin led all scorers with 24 points.
The Cyclones will face the winner of Friday's nightcap, Pine Bluff vs. Little Rock Parkview, at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The game will be broadcast on KCJC 102.3 FM and online at www.kcjclive.com.
Cyclones 54, Pointers 52
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Van Buren 13 29 43 52
Russellville 10 26 43 54
VBHS — Devin Goodwin 24 pts., Ryan Pearson 11 pts., Quentin Ray 6 pts., Ben Lanier 5 pts., Collin Poole 2 pts., Tyler Pearson 2 pts., Nick Pagel 2 pts.
RHS — G. Harris 13 pts., 9 reb.; C. Washington 12 pts.; E. Turner 11 pts., 11 reb.; J. Barrett 8 pts.; M. Sacrey 4 pts., 5 reb.; K. Jones 4 pts.; B. George 2 pts.


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Harrison begins rehab assignment
By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com
ARLINGTON -- Pitcher Matt Harrison will officially begin a 30-day rehab assignment on Thursday night when he pitches for Double-A Frisco against Northwest Arkansas. Harrison is expected to throw four innings and 65 pitches as he continues to recover from two back and one non-throwing shoulder operations from last year.
"The most important thing is to make it through healthy," Harrison said. "From that point, get my pitch-count up and have all my pitches; throw my fastball down in the zone and get my off-speed over, get back to what I know I can do. My body feels great; my arm feels good so I want to stay on the same path. It's progressing well. I feel like I'm back to my normal self."
Harrison, who needed surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, will likely need to make at least four starts before he is ready to be an option at the Major League level. The earliest he is likely to return to the rotation is April 23.
Derek Holland, who had microfracture surgery on his left knee on Jan. 10, won't return until June at the earliest, threw 25 pitches off the mound on Wednesday. It was his first time throwing off the mound since the surgery. He will continue his throwing program in Surprise, Az., on Saturday.
Wilson throws out first pitch before Rangers game
ARLINGTON -- Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson made another appearance for the Rangers on Wednesday, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before their game with the Phillies.
Wilson, a former Minor League infielder who was taken by the Rangers in the Minor League Rule 5 Draft from the Rockies last December, is in town because Wisconsin is in the Final Four this weekend down the street. But baseball is still in his blood even if he is going to stick with his Super Bowl-winning team in Seattle.
"Obviously, I love the game of baseball," Wilson said. "But also being around these type of people keeps me going. It keeps my mind constantly thinking about the next opportunity, about the next thing and how I can continue to improve in terms of that championship mindset."
Rangers outfield coach Gary Pettis caught the pitch from Wilson. Pettis' nephew Austin is a wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.
Darvish slated to make debut Sunday
ARLINGTON -- Yu Darvish is returning to the Rangers' rotation and is scheduled to start on Sunday against the Rays. Darvish opened the season on the disabled list because of stiffness in his neck, but threw 86 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday without any problems.
"Once his neck wasn't bothering him, we saw the same stuff we did in Arizona," manager Ron Washington said. "He didn't back up. He threw a hefty bullpen [Tuesday] and checked in today feeling good. He's ready to go."
Darvish hasn't pitched in a game since March 16. Prior to that he was enjoying a good spring and was 2-0 with a 3.68 ERA in four Cactus League starts. Opponents were hitting .250 off him and he had a 1.23 WHIP. The Rangers saw the same kind of stuff in his bullpen session on Tuesday as well as excellent command of his pitches.
"He's still as strong as an ox," Washington said. "He's still dotting up gnats flying around home plate and you know how small a gnat is. He was knocking them down with consistency."
Joe Saunders is scheduled to start on Friday against the Rays and Nick Martinez is scheduled to make his Major League debut on Saturday. After Darvish pitches on Sunday, the Rangers are planning to go with Tanner Scheppers, Martin Perez and Robbie Ross Jr. in their three-game series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. All three will be pitching on six days rest in their second start of the season.
Darvish's first start at home will likely be on April 12 against the Astros.
Rangers still not revealing plans for Lewis
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have not revealed any decisions or plans for pitcher Colby Lewis following his 92-pitch outing for Double-A Frisco in an exhibition against Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Lewis went 5 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on ten hits with a walk and five strikeouts.
"He had a sharp breaking ball ... left some fastballs up in the zone," said manager Ron Washington on the reports he heard about the outing. "He continues to get his stamina up."
Lewis hasn't pitched in the Major Leagues since July 18, 2012 while recovering from flexor tendon surgery two years ago and hip replacement last August. He came to camp on a Minor League contract, but the Rangers have brought him along slowly.
They are running out of time. Lewis has an April 10 out in his contract and can opt for free agency if he's not added to the Major League roster. Lewis has made it clear that he is healthy and ready to pitch in the Major Leagues.
The Rangers have the option of having Lewis make one more start in the Minor Leagues. After that they have to decide if they want to put him on the Major League roster.
Washington expresses support for replay system
ARLINGTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington won his first replay challenge in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against the Phillies when Ben Revere was picked off second base. Washington also considered a challenge earlier in the inning when the Rangers just missed throwing out Cesar Hernandez at third base on Revere's sacrifice bunt.
Both times Washington went out to discuss the play with the umpire while waiting for a signal from the bench. The Rangers' process has advance scout Joey Prebynski watching on television in the clubhouse and he then sends word to bench coach Tim Bogar if the Rangers should challenge or not. Bogar then signals Washington on the field while he is still in discussion with the umpires.
Washington said so far the process is working for two reasons. One is the umpires are being patient in giving Washington time to decide on a challenge or not.
"The umpires are very cooperative," Washington said. "They want to get it right too."
Secondly, Washington said the Rangers are getting the information quickly from Prebynski to Bogar to the manager on the field. On Tuesday, Bogar signaled Washington not to challenge the first play, but to do so on the pickoff.
"It has been quicker than I expected," Washington said. "I expected I would have to jaw a little bit before I get the signal."
There could be a time when Prebynski is undecided and Washington said, "Then I'll go with what I feel in my gut."
Worth noting
• Infielder Adam Rosales has cleared outright waivers and accepted assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.
• Outfielder Engel Beltre, who is on the disabled list with a fractured tibia in his right leg, underwent surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister inserted a rod to stabilize the bone.
• Adrian Beltre had the game-tying RBI in the seventh inning on Tuesday night and the game-winning hit in the ninth inning. It's the second time in three seasons that Beltre has had a game-tying hit in the seventh and the game-winning walk-off RBI in the ninth at home. He also did it on Sept. 24, 2012 against the Athletics. It has happened only five times previously in Rangers history.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In this edition we sat down with midfielder Michael Videira. A Milford, Mass. native, Michael was a three-time MAC Hermann trophy semifinalist and helped the Duke Blue Devils reach the College Cup in his freshman year. Michael took the time to dispel the rumor that he is an expert sailor and answer our Burning Questions about the difference between Bostonians and Chicagoans, his favorite movies and what bugs him the most.
AOTI: Your bio lists one of your interests as boating. What is your favorite type of boating and what's the best part about being on the water?
MV: Where did that come from? I guess sailing. I've only gone a couple of times. During pre-season Kwame [Watson-Siriboe] said that I was interested in boating because I had just gotten back from a trip to the British Virgin Islands. It must've been Kwame. I lived on a boat for like 10 days so I learned how to sail. I like boating; everyone likes going on a boat. I still get seasickness, which is really unfortunate for liking to go on boats all the time.
AOTI: What are your top three favorite movies?
MV: It varies every week. I usually like comedies anyways, so it's usually just the next comedy that's coming out. I'm really excited to see "The Campaign." I haven't seen that one yet. I'm also a fan of dry humor, I like some Wes Anderson films. I've yet to see "Moonrise Kingdom," but I heard it's pretty good, which is something else I'd like to see. Those'll probably be my two favorites as soon as I see them.
I like Wes Anderson films; I think they're hilarious, and I think Bill Murray is one of the funniest actors or comedians there are. "Caddyshack" won me over; it's up there for sure.
AOTI: You were drafted by the New England Revolution in 2008 but elected to go abroad and play for Hamilton Academical of the Scottish Premier League. What was the most unexpected thing about living in Scotland?
MV: I know people complain about the weather in the UK in general but it was ridiculous. It started raining in August and pretty much didn't stop until spring. It was cold and rainy everyday but it was expected. People say London has bad weather but they have no idea until they go up to Glasgow. At the same time, people make the best of it. To be honest, they have such great attitudes, everyone there is nice and friendly. Which is nice; I guess you have to make up for it one way or another. And they usually drink a lot more probably because of it.
AOTI: You hail from Milford, Mass. What's the biggest difference between Bostonians and Chicagoans?
MV: I guess Chicagoans, when they first meet a complete stranger, they're still polite and nice to you where as in Boston, people kind of mind their own. So even here, if you're meeting a group of friends out patio somewhere, they're all really friendly where as Boston people keep to themselves. And of course the East Coast stigma is that everyone is pretty mean out there supposedly. I actually have to agree with that now that I moved to Chicago. I've noticed that when I go home people aren't as nice; aren't as friendly.
AOTI: What's your biggest pet peeve?
MV: I have a couple. I don't like leaving lights on. That's a big one. I don't like when people leave the lights on. And I don't like pink sporting hats. A pink Red Sox hat is my biggest pet peeve of all time. Just different colored sporting hats for a certain team; I just think they should just be the colors represented.
AOTI: Three things you'd need on a deserted island?
MV: I would bring my iPod with probably a lot of Motown and country music. I'd definitely have to bring some sort of soccer ball or basketball, but if I'm by myself, I'd need one with a paddle or one that you could flip it into the cup, something to entertain myself. And probably just a catalog of movies. I'd just bring "Castaway" and base my life off of what Tom Hanks did in that movie. He made it out.
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Board chair ousted in Sunderland
Joe Boutin, the incumbent chairman at the start of the meeting, was replaced by Mark Hyde, in a 3-1 vote, following a roughly 15 minute discussion, which occassionally got heated. One board member, Judy Edmunds, abstained.
The controversy began with a letter to the editor that Boutin sent to local newspapers, including the Manchester Journal, about the town's lack of connecting and informing its residents about issues under consideration by the board, such as a proposed construction of a new town hall and renovation work on the Kelly Stand, a dirt road badly damaged during last year's Tropical Storm Irene. In that letter Boutin asked, "Why is it so hard for town officials to inform the residents when major issues are on the table?."
One of the issues Boutin was referring to was the town hall building blueprints, which were approved by the Selectboard and all that remains is a town vote for those blueprints to be finalized and implemented. He said that almost nobody knew that a time for public comment on the issues existed.
The Selectboard was not pleased by the way Boutin handled the situation.
"You [Boutin] submitted to the Bennington Banner an editorial. As a chair you have a representation of the Town and anything done by you is considered to be related to the Town," said Hyde. "I don't think that is how we can function as a Selectboard."
"I felt that there is no need to talk to the rest of the board about my opinions," said Boutin, adding that he felt contention and disagreement was part of the process.
Following the vote, the board moved on and directed its attention towards the town hall project.
Hyde, now the selectboard chairman, took over presiding over the conversation and explained some additions to the town hall project. The first topic was an addition of a bond liaison to oversee the project and keep everything in check.
"There is a host of information from the accountant and the lawyer and we have plenty of things to do," he said. "I think the board would be well served by having someone knowledgeable about the building such as John Williams to help with this process and act as a guiding light to make sure we hit all our deadlines and make sure this gets in front of the voters."
A motion was approved to accept John Williams as bond liaison. Hyde also explained the additions of a accounting firm and a lawyer to keep everything with the project on track.
"The reason we need an accountant is that, for the bonding, the requirement from the Vermont bonding bank is that we have a accountant compilation with disclosure," said Hyde.
The accountant being looked at is McSoley and McCoy based out of South Burlington. The firm has some experience with projects such as the Sunderland town hall, Hyde said.
The contract for the accounting firm will cost the town somewhere between $3,000 and $5,000 and will not exceed $5,000. The contract can only be approved per a successful bond vote and if the bond vote is not passed the contract is void.
Plans for the proposed town hall have not yet been officially approved, but a possible vote to do could be held sometime next year, Hyde said.
The lawyer that was recommended to the board was Paul Guiliani of McKee, Guiliani and Cleveland based out of Montpelier. Guiliani deals with bond banks often as a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers. His legal representation will cost approximately $4,000.
The total amount cost of the town hall building is $510,587. Major expenses include the base cost of the new building, $427,000, along with a metal rough upgrade, $16,500, an installation of a well, $10,000, and paving of the full parking lot, $5,800.
A letter will be sent to residents of the Sunderland community with information including cost and finances as well as a front elevation design and floor plans.
The current rate to rent their current town hall is $14,800 per year. Estimated maintenance of the new building will cost only $8,760, which will save some money in the long term.
If you'd like to leave a comment (or a tip or a question) about this story with the editors, please email us. We also welcome letters to the editor for publication; you can do that by filling out our letters form and submitting it to the newsroom.


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Will we be hearing more Katy Perry than ever in 2016? On Friday (June 20), the bubbly singer/songwriter tweeted a photo of herself posing with Hillary Clinton (and a copy of Clinton's book, Hard Choices), saying, "I told hillaryclinton that I would write her a 'theme' song if she needs it…"
That inspired Clinton's first tweet in 20 days yesterday (June 22). Either she doesn't want Perry to write her a new song, or she already has her heart set on a big hit from the singer's catalog: "@katyperry Well that's not a Hard Choice. You already did! Keep letting us hear you Roar."
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Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not Clinton will actually need a theme song of any sort. She's been cagey in interviews over the question of whether or not she will run for president in 2016. For now, her main objective seems to be promoting Hard Choices, although she has said that she would decide on whether she will run by the end of this year, giving Perry a bit of time to try and write something as catchy as "Roar."
.@katyperry Well that's not a Hard Choice. You already did! Keep letting us hear you Roar.—
Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 22, 2014
By the time Clinton tweeted back at her, Perry had moved on, tweeting to express her excitement over her next concert: "I'M SO EXCITED TO PLAY I MIGHT PASS OUT #THEPRISMATICWORLDTOUR."


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There were some who looked at the first of Friday's two women's semifinals games in the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament as, for all intents and purposes, the championship game.
Toledo coach Tricia Cullop, for one.
"This was like a championship game because of the caliber of teams on the court," she said.
It was certainly big-girl basketball at its best as Central Michigan did something only one other team has done this season -- beat Toledo. The Chippewas beat the Rockets, 66-61, at Quicken Loans Arena to advance to the MAC championship game vs. Akron at 1 p.m. Saturday.
For Toledo, it was an abrupt end to the MAC tournament. Toledo came into the game riding a 15-game winning streak, with a record of 27-2, 15-1 in the conference, and the No. 1 seed in the tournament.
But the Rockets went 0-1 on Friday, losing to a powerful Central Michigan team that was a deceiving No. 4 seed. Two of Toledo's three losses this year were to Central. The teams split two regular-season games. Toledo's only other loss was to Dayton, in the second game of the season.
The Rockets rolled over everyone else, but are suddenly an elite team with nowhere to go. For now, at least.
"I would hope we would be considered for an at-large bid (to the NCAA tournament)," said Cullop. "We just lost to a team with the top RPI in our league. When you look at our body of work, I think we are very deserving."
Toledo lost to Dayton in the second game of the season, won 11 games in a row, lost to Central Michigan, then won 15 games in a row to end the regular season.
Anchored by MAC Defensive Player of the Year in guard Andola Dortch, Toledo was the top defensive team in the MAC in the regular season, holding opponents to 51 points per game.
Central, however, rolled to a 40-30 halftime advantage.
"They are an incredibly tough team to guard," said Cullop.
Especially All-MAC first teamer Crystal Bradford, who led Central, and all scorers with 20 points. Toledo mounted a comeback after Bradford went to the bench with four fouls at the 14-minute mark of the second half.
Central was leading, 47-38, when Bradford left the game. Six minutes later the lead was down to 49-47 -- and Central coach Sue Guevara was forced to put Bradford back into the game.
"They started to get on a run, but offensively we couldn't get anything going with (Bradford) out," said Guevara.
Bradford hit a few big baskets down the stretch, although with under a minute to play Toledo had a chance to take the lead, but missed a jumper, and then a blocked shot by Central preserved the win for the Chippewas.
Central is not just a prolific offensive team, but also a stingy one on defense. In its two tournament wins, over Bowling Green and Toledo, Central has 33 steals and forced 51 turnovers.


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Croatian police officials advise Serbian counterparts on EU accessionOct 31, 2013
A high-level delegation from Serbia's Ministry of Interior visited Zagreb on 30-31 October 2013 to learn about Croatia's experience in meeting the requirements for European Union (EU) membership in the area of the rule of law. The focus of discussion was on Chapter 24 of the EU acquis communautaire, which covers the issues of Justice, Freedom and Security. The workshop, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Croatian Ministry of Interior and the Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, was designed to share the lessons learned in Croatia's eight-year EU accession process. It is part of a broader UNDP programme aimed at sharing Croatia's EU accession experience with other countries in the region.
"The demands of EU accession get tougher with every round of enlargement, and the greatest scrutiny of all applies to the chapters devoted to rule of law," said UNDP Resident Representative Louisa Vinton in welcoming the delegation. "This puts a big burden on the Ministry of Interior." Croatia faced some of its biggest challenges in Chapters 23 and 24, and Serbia's path will be even harder now that it is clear that all negotiations will both start and finish with these chapters, agreed Croatian Assistant Minister of Interior Nebojša Kirigin. He and Deputy General Police Director Zvonimir Vnučec offered Croatia's full support to Serbia in the EU accession process.
The delegation consisted of 15 Serbian officials responsible for negotiations on Chapter 24, including Zoran Golubović, advisor to the General Police Director, and Bogoljub Živković, Assistant General Police Director. Presentations held during the study visit focused on the experiences of the Croatian Ministry of Interior and State Attorney's Office in the areas of the Internal Control Service; External Borders and Schengen; Asylum and Migration; Organised Crime and Corruption; Terrorism; and the Fight against Drugs. Croatian speakers included Mladen Pemper on terrorism, Dalibor Jurić on police cooperation, and Krešimir Sikavica and Nataša Đurović on organized crime and corruption.
The visit builds on work by UNDP's Senior Regional Advisor on Rule of Law, Filip Dragović (a Croatian former Assistant Minister of Interior), who held initial discussions with Serbian counterparts in Belgrade in September. The EU decided in June 2013 to open accession negotiations with Serbia, and the explanatory screening process (a chapter-by-chapter review of Serbia's status vis-à-vis the acquis) has been completed. The study visit to Zagreb was timed to coincide with preparations for the bilateral screening process for Chapter 24. The coming months will be busy for Serbia as these activities will be followed by the European Commission's adoption of a framework for accession negotiations and the holding of the first intergovernmental conference no later than in January 2014.
UNDP plans further support to Serbia's EU accession efforts, in cooperation with Croatian partners.


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Westbrook ready to go after strong spring
By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com
The session was designed to take the place of a start that wasn't available, and Westbrook used the chance to pitch in a non-competitive setting to focus heavily on his changeup, which wasn't sharp in his final Grapefruit League outing. Command of that pitch and his fastball were both satisfactory in Tuesday's session.
Westbrook then made one final tuneup on Thursday, throwing a less intense side session like the ones he would normally throw in between regular-season starts.
"I'm ready to go," Westbrook said. "This was probably one of the best springs I've ever had. I'm super confident in where I am. I just want to try and keep that going and be as consistent as I can possibly be."
Manager Mike Matheny went a step further, calling Westbrook "without question ... the biggest spring surprise." Not only did Westbrook arrive in Florida close to 20 pounds slimmer than he left St. Louis last October, but he complemented those body changes with terrific spring results.
In 24 Grapefruit League innings, Westbrook allowed only 12 hits, seven walks and four earned runs. Three of those runs came in one of his five outings.
"It's just a shame that we had to wait so long to get him in there [for a regular-season start]," Matheny said. "I'm just really happy for him. To see a guy who is that determined, you'd like to see the positive results."
Matheny goes with different lineup vs. Wolf
MILWAUKEE -- Cardinals manager Mike Matheny nearly emptied his bench onto his lineup card on Sunday, as he presented Brewers starter Randy Wolf with the task of facing a lineup unlike the one Matheny employed during the first two games of this series.
Tyler Greene (2B), Matt Carpenter (1B), Tony Cruz (C) and Shane Robinson (CF) all earned their first starts of 2012. Neither Cruz nor Greene had the opportunity to even take an at-bat during the team's first three games.
"We have to get some of these guys in," Matheny said. "They had such good springs that if we just keep running eight out there, they're going to go stale."
A variety of factors went into Matheny's lineup decisions on Sunday.
Lance Berkman's career numbers against Brewers starter Randy Wolf made this an ideal day to give the first baseman a break. In 32 career at-bats against Wolf, Berkman has collected only three hits. That created an opportunity for Matheny to give Carpenter his first career start at first base.
Greene was the natural choice to start at second with a lefty starting. The Cardinals faced right-handed starters in their first three games. The right-handed-hitting Robinson was in the lineup for similar matchup reasons.
"I feel like I've kept myself prepared and ready," said Greene, whose last game at-bat came during an April 2 exhibition game. "I think it's not too much of a challenge right now, because you're coming off Spring Training. You're still somewhat fresh off playing a lot. We'll start up the game and see that first pitch and see where we're at."
By sitting on Sunday, catcher Yadier Molina is in position to be ready to start the final three games of this road trip. Had Molina played on Sunday, Matheny projected that he likely would have needed to give Molina the day off on Wednesday. With Jaime Garcia scheduled to start for St. Louis that day, Matheny preferred to have Molina behind the plate as Garcia's battery mate.
Matheny still confident in Salas
MILWAUKEE -- Peppered with questions trying to discern his level of concern with inconsistent spring performances by Fernando Salas, manager Mike Matheny never indicated a wavering level of confidence.
That confidence hasn't since waned, not even after Matheny had to summon additional bullpen help when Salas couldn't get through an inning of work on Saturday.
Salas, who is expected to be the Cardinals' primary eighth-inning setup man, allowed a home run and two doubles in the five-batter appearance against the Brewers. In between, he recorded a pair of strikeouts.
"He's a guy that controls the plate with the fastball," Matheny said. "He was falling behind, and that's just not something that he usually does. I don't think it's something that he's going to do for very long. He's still, to me, he's one of those guys who I know we can count on in tough situations."
Salas did get ahead, 1-2, against two of the first three batters he faced, but both eventually worked the count full before recording a hit. Salas went to a three-ball count against the first three hitters of the inning.
This outing came on the heels of a season debut in which Salas surrendered a two-out RBI double. He allowed four runs on 10 hits in eight innings during Spring Training, which he had interrupted by the birth of his son and a brief illness. Both caused some disruption in Salas' schedule.
Miller allows four runs in Triple-A debut
MILWAUKEE -- Top pitching prospect Shelby Miller made his Triple-A debut on Sunday in a losing effort by Memphis. Miller's outing spanned 63 pitches, but that only got him through three innings. He threw 42 of his pitches for strikes.
Three of the four runs Miller allowed scored in the second, an inning in which Oklahoma City sent eight batters to the plate. A double and four singles pushed Houston's Triple-A affiliate out to an early lead. Miller was tagged for another run in the third. He struck out four and didn't walk a batter.
The decision to start Miller in Triple-A was influenced both by what he did last year and by what he showed the Cardinals' staff this spring. Miller began Spring Training in Major League camp, where he was able to make two Grapefruit League starts. And as March progressed, the Cardinals saw Miller's velocity tick northward, the same way it had as he pitched deeper into spring last year.
And then there were his 2011 numbers in Double-A to consider. Miller, named the organization's Minor League pitcher of the year each of the past two seasons, posted a 9-3 record and 2.70 ERA in 16 starts for Springfield last year. He struck out 89 in 86 2/3 innings.
"He was borderline dominant there, so the feeling was that there really was nothing left for him to do there, so let's go ahead and give him an opportunity [in Triple-A]," farm director John Vuch said. "It's going to be a challenge for him. We don't expect him to just walk in and dominate there, but we do think it will be a good experience for him."
Worth noting
With a three-run, pinch-hit blast in the ninth inning on Saturday, first baseman Matt Adams now has a home run in each of his first three Triple-A games. Adams, ranked by MLB.com as the organization's eighth-best prospect, is one of two Pacific Coast League players already with three home runs.
Pitching prospect Trevor Rosenthal made his first Double-A start on Saturday and allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk in four innings. He struck out four. Rosenthal jumped a level to begin the year with Springfield after pitching in low Class A in 2011.
David Freese is the first Cardinals player since Edgar Renteria (2003) to have three multihit games to begin a season. He became the first St. Louis player since 1998 to have multi-RBI games in the first two games of the year. Current Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire was the last.
The Cardinals are set to face starters Homer Bailey, Mike Leake and Johnny Cueto, all right-handers, in their upcoming three-game series in Cincinnati.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Nothing to do with the LHC
Before conspiracy theories start - they haven't even got up to colliding things yet.
Scientists are pondering the possible source of an "unexpected surplus of cosmic ray electrons at very high energy", and suggest they're either pouring out of an exotic object relatively close to Earth or represent the fall-out from the annihilation of theoretical particles comprising dark matter. The observation was made by …
Before conspiracy theories start - they haven't even got up to colliding things yet.
Louisiana Superdome = 125,000,000 cu ft = 1414.2782 Olympic-sized swimming pools
It's a huge alien ship that is ready to invade earth. Using some dastardly black hole manipulation as a cloaking device so we can't see it. Also it won't suck us in, as they need something to invade and plunder.
Coat with the Independence Day DVD in the pocket.
Sub-boffin: "Errr, there is something i cannot explain nor have a fucking clue about, what should i do?"
Head-Boffin: "Blame it on Dark Matter"
Sub-boffin: "Yay!"
Xenu is here!
Unless I have got the numbers completely wrong that would make 6148 and a little bit olympic size pools (or 6141 using the reg's converter)
*Braces self for rebuttal*
There was a story some time ago about how our solar system ought to have a second star as single star systems are very rare in the universe. It was suggested that during the orbit of this twin (probably a brown dwarf) it had a gravitational effect on the asteroid belt which caused large extinction event asteroids to change their orbit and eventually slam into poor old Gaia. Hence the regularity of extictions (60M Years?) on this planet.
Maybe that is what they've seen.
Where did I put my Cosmology 101 book. . .
Paris because all those nasty particles make a mess of your hair
Darn it! Now that you Earthlings have discovered our secret terra-forming* beam we will have to bring our invasion plans forward by a few millennia.
* I use the phrase terra-forming deliberately to not give away the name our home planet
Maybe they need to look a little closer to home...
"Yes, we know - that's not a proper standard and we want the figure in Olympic-sized swimming pools."
Volume of Superdome 3,500,000 cubic metres
Volume of minimum size olympic pool 2,500,000 litres. (50x25x2)
So the easy answer is 1400 ossp.
But that is a mimimum size pool. Proper Olympic pools (i.e. pools you actually want to use
for serious competition) are all deeper, typically 3 metres. That gets you to 3,750,000 litres.
The Beijing pool was also 5 meters wider as well as 3 metres deep. Length is clearly not allowed to vary from spec. So it held 5,250,000 litres. But that is an anomoly.
So as a near approximation one Superdome is about 1000 proper olymic pools. Which suggests that far from being an improper unit, a superdome should be added to the lexicon as an accepted alternative to the kilo-pool.
So is this "near", or "near" in cosmological terms - i.e. several hundred parsecs.
I wonder if it's no coincidence that the CoS have been doing covert adverts on British TV recently (under the guise of "The Way to Happiness").
Anon as I don't want Tom stalking my house for having said something against the CoS.
Can we add "Boffins" to mobe and lappy on the list of unwords?
You wouldn't write: "And in a statement today, the government, led by politicians, said ..." or maybe I shouldn't be giving El Reg hacks ideas .... :)
Coat, hat, lead-lined ...
....welcome our dark matter creating overlords
I read "the possibility of a very interesting object near our solar system waiting to be studied by other instruments" and immediately thought of an alternative: "the possibility of a very dangerous object near our solar system waiting to wreak havoc on Planet Earth and the solar system in general"
Mine's the silvered one with matching tinfoil hat, "Deep Impact" DVD in the left pocket, and the "Space Shuttle Missions For Dummies" book in the right.
But very possibly high-energy electrons being spewed out by the black hole we've discovered at the heart of the worlds capitalist economic system. Either that or someone has copied and pasted the first three minutes from an episode of STNG into their PhD thesis.
Still offline getting expensive repairs and my last understanding is wouldn't be back online until January or so. I guess we'll have to wait until next year for that black hole to consume us.
Am i missing something here?
A "pool" of water is a pool of water regardless of how large it is.
And besides even if 1000 pools or so could be put into the 'dome i bet most of them would leak away.
And what's so super about a dome when all their cities seem to have one.
At least here in Blighty we stopped after realising that the Milleneum Dome wasn't so super after all.
Don't tell me...
Something will be arriving in 2012
Page 2 half way down, perhaps they will be blaming this for the rock delays.......?
"Yes, we know - that's not a proper standard...."
The average mass is 68kg*, and the volume in cubic centimetres is V=453.95 x M **, where M is the mass in pounds (approx 150lb). Thus V = 453.95 * 150 = 68092 cubic centimeters or 0.068092 cubic metres.
Therefore, a balloon of about 850,000 cubic metres*** equates, in proper units of volume, to about 12.5 MSheep.
* "Resource use efficiency in food chains" - report to DEFRA, AEA Technology, Jan 2007
** "Wool Fibre Density of Shropshire Lambs" - Hardy, JI and Wolf, HW - J Anim Sci 1947. 6:72-82.
*** "The ATIC long Duration Balloon Project" - Advances in Space Research, 33:1763-1770 (doi:10.1016/j.asr.2003.05.018)
They seem to have a completely different sense of scale to us.
"An object local to the solar system" = "no more than 3000 LY".
Now given that the nearest other star is about 4 LY away their concept of Local is a bit different to mine. Note to readers: Never send a cosmologist out to the local shops.
Oh, they seem to have taken my coat with them.
If next door is 4ly and the local anomoly is 3000ly that is only a ratio of 1:750
Now convert to a scale of say terraced houses and you get 10meter:7.5Km which is probably about right for the 'local' Post Office!
Superdomes? Crazy American abortions of perfectly good Imperial 'standards'.
Everyone knows the true measure of volume for big things is Albert Halls. The trouble with Superdomes is no-one outside of the US knows what a super dome is. It's clearly like their pints, gallons etc, sounds the same looks the same -- totally different size. Olympic Sized Swimming Pools aren't even a ratified ISO standard size!
For the record, 1AH ~= 100,000 cubic metres.
Far more sensible I am sure you will agree!
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HOUSTON, July 26 – Consultants estimated a midrange 1.233 billion bbl of heavy oil in place and a contingent resource of 141 million bbl potentially recoverable on the North Salah ad Din prospect in northern Iraq, said Sonoro Energy Ltd., Calgary.
Sonoro has 70% working interest in the Salah ad Din license, 175 miles north-northwest of Baghdad, and Berkeley Petroleum Mesopotamia Asphalts Ltd. has 30%.
The independent resource evaluation was limited to asphalt of less than 25° gravity in the Tertiary Jeribe formation to a maximum depth of 450 m on the prospect in the Shirqat district. Sonoro expects to spud three appraisal wells on the prospect starting in September 2011.
The company is identifying other exploration prospects on the license, said Richard Wadsworth, president and chief executive officer.
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Donald Trump sure didn't have anything nice to say about Rosie O'Donnell during Thursday's GOP debate.
Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly asked him to speak about how he's referred to women throughout his campaign, recalling the times he's said certain people were "dogs, slobs and disgusting animals."
Without missing a beat, Trump came out swinging with the following insult: "Only Rosie O'Donnell!"
The entire crowd gasped in shock over the businessman's candid comment. But once the moment cooled down a bit, all eyes were on none other than the comedian herself to find out what she really thought of the diss.
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Monte Carlo: An Olsen Movie Without the Olsens
Here's a trailer for Monte Carlo, the summertime girlz jam about TV stars hoity-toitying it up in a feature film. Specifically, Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, and aspiring Golden Globe Awards presenter Katie Cassidy have teamed up to tell this tale about a trip to Paris gone wrong.
Wait, you might be thinking, didn't we already see this movie? Wasn't it called Passport to Paris, or When in Rome, or Winning London? Well, OK, maybe you're not thinking that, but I'm thinking it. As someone who is mysteriously well-versed in the Olsen Twins' travel movie oeuvre, this Monte Carlo picture seems awfully familiar. I don't remember if Mary-Kate and Ashley ever got involved in a case of mistaken identity like this, but they've certainly been to Europe and met cute boys before. And they were certainly hitting the same target demo as Selena Gomez and two Gossip Girl stars.
Oh, a thing about that casting: Isn't it weird that Meester and Cassidy are a healthy six years older than Gomez? Maybe that's explained in the movie, but it's certainly not in the trailer. See there's one thing the Olsen movies had going for them: the two lead actresses were always almost exactly the same age. Because they're twins. Yes, I've even seen Our Lips Are Sealed, when they go to Australia. No, I'm not proud of it. Anyway, Monte Carlo!


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Arch Capital Group Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, has completed the acquisition of CMG Mortgage Insurance Co. and the operating platform which had been used by PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.
CMG is being renamed Arch Mortgage Insurance Co., and has obtained approvals from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
It is ready to start doing business immediately, a press release says.
Arch now becomes the latest entrant into the private mortgage insurance field, which already consists of four legacy companies and two start-up operations. CMG was a joint venture between PMI and CUNA Mutual Group that specialized in providing mortgage insurance on loans originated by credit unions.
PMI's failure and subsequent bankruptcy filing led to CMG being placed on the market. Arch already has entered into a distribution agreement with CUNA Mutual. CMG's sales team will remain CUNA Mutual employees to serve credit union customers.
Technology interfaces and support personnel will not change, making this a seamless transition, CUNA Mutual says in a press release.
The charter of the mortgage insurer has been changed to allow it to provide coverage on loans from other originators, not just credit unions.
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Master Closet Plans & Linen NicheOctober 14th, 2013
Because the house is moving forward so quickly, I've been working feverishly to design all the closets, built-ins, and storage niches. One of the best parts of being married to a carpenter is having awesome custom closets. The layout in our master closet is kind of tricky. At the last minute we decided to add a washer/dryer hook up, so that makes for some odd spaces. I spent some time the other night figuring out how to maximize the space, and here's my semi-final master closet layout:
I wanted to go with an "executive depth" for the clothes hanging cabinets. So that they hold the full depth of the clothes providing more of a built-in look. I looked at about a million closets online, but my favorite were by Sawdust Girl. Her master closet is a sight to behold, and exactly the kind of ambiance I'd like to have in my closet. Here's her pretty closet:
Following her general direction/style, I designed this side of the closet with 1 cabinet for long coats/dresses, 3 cabinets for shirts/pants, and 1 cabinet for shoes/baskets/sweaters. To leave some room to access the washer/dryer, and accompanying laundry cabinet, I put hooks on the wall for hoodies, purses, and anything else we'd like to quickly hang.
On the opposite side of the closet there is the doorway to the bathroom so there is only room for 4 cabinets. I designed it the same as the other side but with one less shirt hanging cabinet.
Then finally, the side of the closet where the washer/dryer is in a recessed part of the wall. Mr. Project will build a cabinet that will house laundry supplies and most likely cleaning supplies for the bathroom, and things like toilet paper etc. It will be the "utility" part of the closet.
So thats the general idea for our master closet. I know things will change up a bit when building the final product, and working through layout issues etc. But for now it's an awesome start, and i just can't wait to actually use the space!!
On to the linen niche! When we were designing the house, our drafter kept throwing in linen closets. But I didn't want just a little closet with a door or two that would inevitably hide a bunch of junk just shoved in there. I wanted a beautiful built-in cabinet with glass doors.
Below you can see the linen niche in the hallway (you can also see the master closet layout below that).
And here is my design for the space:
Plenty of cupboard and drawer space on the bottom, and then above, open cabinets for decorations and folded towels flanked on each side by a counter-to-ceiling cabinet with 2 small drawers and a glass door where there will be more folded linens and probably patterned baskets.
The countertop will be a solid walnut slab of wood, and the cabinets will be painted white. I'm really excited for the idea of having a beautiful built-in cabinet in the in the hallway to house linens and accessories.


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This week I am interviewing 2 young authors who are collaborating on a book they hope will someday be published.
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- am the only adult on the premises since my husband was suddenly called out of town for a job [2]
- am operating on very little sleep because of spending all night repeatedly changing baby bedding and giving an impromptu bath at 3 a.m. for a violent recurring episode of that which we shall not speak
- and I took 9 kids into town and back no less than 4 times.
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Snoop Dogg's Mount Kushmore Wellness Retreat extravaganza was supposed to be a two-day festival, but thanks overwhelming response he's decided to expand it to a 16-city tour.
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The tour kicks off in Seattle, Washington on April 14th and lands in marijuana-friendly Colorado on 4/20. Wiz Khalifa, Cypress Hill, Method Man, Redman, Lil Uzi Vert, Berner and Flatbush Zombies will all perform throughout the string of dates with additional special performances promised for each stop.
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Creature — Spirit (1/1)
When Topplegeist enters the battlefield, tap target creature an opponent controls.
Delirium — At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard, tap target creature that player controls.
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Cohort — , Tap an untapped Ally you control: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an Equipment card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
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When Thraben Inspector enters the battlefield, investigate. (Create a colorless Clue artifact token with ", Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.")
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Dinosaur spells you cast cost less to cast.
Creature — Human Cleric (1/1)
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal a Dinosaur card from your hand. If you do, you gain 2 life.
, Sacrifice Priest of the Wakening Sun: Search your library for a Dinosaur card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle your library.
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Embalm (, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Cat with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)
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Cohort — , Tap an untapped Ally you control: Tap target creature.
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