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Colby Lewis didn't need much time to reflect on the Texas Rangers' 9-2 loss to the Nationals on Friday night.
The explanation was quite simple.
"Five runs with two outs. That's it," Lewis said. "That's ballgame. I don't want to be rude, but that's what happened."
The two-out runs allowed by Lewis were prominent in what became the Rangers' worst loss on what has been a successful road trip.
But errant throws, misplayed line drives and untimely hitting also contributed to the Rangers' third loss in their last 10 games.
It started off well, though, before it turned ugly.
The Rangers took an early 2-0 lead in the second after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg couldn't handle a dribbler by Leonys Martin that would have ended the inning.
Instead, it put runners at first and third with two outs, and each scored on RBI singles by Nos. 8-9 batters Rougned Odor and Lewis. Leadoff man Shin-Soo Choo couldn't keep the rally going as he flew out to center.
Those were the only runs the Rangers would get on the night as they went 2 for 13 with runners in scoring position. The leadoff batter reached in the fourth and sixth innings, but Strasburg worked around them.
"[Strasburg] doesn't throw 100 mph anymore, but he still throws hard and his changeup was great tonight," Choo said.
The Rangers' two-run lead didn't last long, even though the Nationals have struggled offensively all season. They have scored three or fewer runs in more than half their games.
But Lewis couldn't get out of a pair of two-out jams, which were sandwiched between a poor defensive decision.
In the fourth, Lewis had runners at second and third with one out. He struck out Wilson Ramos looking for the second out, but then served up a three-run homer to Ian Desmond.
The Rangers gifted the Nationals an insurance run in the fifth. Mitch Moreland tried to throw out the speedy Denard Span going first-to-third on a groundout to third, but the ball got away from Adrian Beltre and Span scored easily.
"Moreland could've made the perfect throw and it wouldn't have mattered," manager Ron Washington said. "He's just got to eat the ball right there."
Lewis ran into more two-out troubles in the sixth. He gave up a two-out, two-run double to pinch-hitter Tyler Moore, who connected on a slider.
"They got two hits when they needed to get two hits," Lewis said. "Usually, I'm a little bit better than that and lock it down and not let it happen. But they made it happen twice tonight, and that's all there is to it."
Lewis took the loss to fall to 4-4 on the season and has traded wins and losses in almost every other start.
Lewis and Washington aren't overly concerned about that trend and feel things are continuing to move in the right direction.
Lewis felt he warmed up well and had "great stuff" outside of the two pitches, and Washington believes Lewis continues to get stronger with each start.
"He just made a couple bad pitches," Washington said. "Take two pitches back, and five runs are off the board.
"Each time he takes the mound, it's a new experience for him, and he's strengthening himself as he goes along."
The game got more out of hand as it went along. Right fielder Alex Rios attempted to make a play on a line drive by Ramos in the seventh inning but misjudged it, and two more runs scored.
It wasn't the Rangers' night, but at least there's a short turnaround to Saturday'sgame. Right?
"I'd rather be playing at night," Washington said. "But that's not the way it is."


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According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research Fuel Cells Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019", the market was valued at USD 11.16 billion in 2012, and is expected to reach USD 15.90 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2013 to 2019. Lack of adequate power infrastructure and increasing demand for reliable electricity delivery are the major driving forces of this market.
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/23/2014 -- This report analyzes and estimates the demand for fuel cells in the global scenario. The fuel cell market is segmented on the basis of application, type, fuel and geography. Regional and product-based market data is given in terms of both volumes and revenues for the period from 2010 to 2018.
Various fuel cell products analyzed in this study include direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), alkaline fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).
The fuel cells market by applications is majorly divided into stationary, transportation and portable. The economies covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World (ROW). Regional data has also been provided for key countries such as U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Germany, UK, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The fuel cells market by various fuels such as hydrogen, natural gas and methane has also been analyzed in this report along with type, application and geography.
This report also includes market share of major companies in 2011, value chain analysis and porters five forces model. Some of the key players profiled in this study include Fuel Cell Energy, Ballard, Clearedge, Toshiba, Panasonic, Plug Power Inc. and Hydrogenics Corporation. The report gives a brief overview of the major companies that are dealing in fuel cells followed by their business strategies, financial revenue and recent developments.
This research has been specially conducted to estimate and analyze the performance and demand of fuel cells in a global scenario. The research provides detailed analysis of companies that are dealing in fuel cells, trend analysis of fuel cells market and demand by geography. The report includes all the major types and application segments of the fuel cells market and provides statistically refined forecast and historical data for the segments covered. The report presents a comprehensive assessment of the strategies followed by different stakeholders by segmenting the fuel cells market as below:
Global Fuel Cells market, by fuel
- Hydrogen
- Natural Gas
- Methanol
Global Fuel Cells market, by type
- Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC)
- Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC)
- Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)
Global Fuel Cells market, by application
- Stationary
- Transportation
- Portable
Global Fuel Cells market, by geography
North America
- Canada
- Germany
- Denmark
- Norway
- Sweden
- Japan
- South Korea
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Piet, J., Würtzen, H., & Zachariae, R. (2012). The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on symptoms of anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 1007–1020.doi: 10.1037/a0028329
To evaluate current evidence regarding the effect of mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) on symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
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Among nonrandomized studies, overall effect size for anxiety was 0.60 (Hedges's g, p < 0.001) and 0.42 (p < 0.001) for depression. Among randomized controlled trials, effect size for anxiety was 0.37 and 0.44 (p < 0.001) for depression. Most studies used the Profile of Mood States scale or the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The range of Jadad quality scores was 0–4, with only six studies having scores greater than 2. This score indicates low quality. Heterogeneity among studies was moderate.
Findings demonstrate a low to moderately significant effect of MBT in reducing anxiety and symptoms of depression among patients with cancer. Heterogeneity among studies suggests that findings be viewed with caution.
MBT may benefit patients with cancer by reducing anxiety and symptoms of depression. The use of MBT appears to be feasible in cancer care. The low quality of studies in this analysis points to the need for well-designed research on the effects of MBT.


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RAF's close combat unit opens to women for the first time
The Royal Air Force has become the first branch of the British military to open up every role to men and women.
From today it will accept applications from women to join the RAF Regiment – its ground-fighting force.
The move follows a decision last year to lift the ban on females serving in close combat roles.
The main role of the 2,000-strong RAF Regiment, which sustained casualties in Afghanistan, is to patrol and protect RAF bases and airfields.
With women making up just 10% of the air force as a whole, there is unlikely to be a flood of applications, says BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale.
But, he adds, it is a significant moment because it means women can now apply for any RAF role, from fighter pilot to ground support.
The RAF's women will not be the first allowed to serve in close combat roles, as some recently joined the Royal Armoured Corps.
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But it will be another year before women can apply to enter army infantry units and the Royal Marines, where the physical demands can be tougher.
The ban on women serving in close combat units was lifted by then Prime Minister David Cameron in 2016.
In July, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced that the RAF Regiment would be open to them from September – ahead of its original 2018 schedule.
He said at the time: "A diverse force is a more operationally effective force.
"Individuals who are capable of meeting the standards for the regiment will be given the opportunity to serve, regardless of their gender.
"This is a defining moment for the RAF."


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3D Is Stupid
Do I have your attention? Well, let me explain. The more I know about BIM, the less I feel I know about BIM. So, since I got involved with BIM in 2005, which is 8 years ago, what does that mean for people starting with it today? It means they don't know anything about what lies ahead for them.
One of the things lately that annoys me is the whole 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D and 6D nomenclature. On Tuesday, during my daily BIM debate with Alix and Dave, I told Alix that everyone is wrong. OK, I get that 2D is 2 dimensions and 3D is 3 dimensions. But after that, it's meaningless.
We fought over 4D, the time dimension. Architects don't do anything around their CAD or BIM work that remotely involves time. I think it's the opposite. Without planning, really planning out a building, like making sure that no ceiling tiles have to be cut to fit, that just the planning of sizes of rooms and materials is critical to making buildings get built faster. I'm sure that the 30 story high-rise in China erected in 15 days made sure to factor that in to the equation. The contractors use 4D for sequencing, but is that really considered a dimension. We can continue to fight about that at another time.
Let's move on to 5D, cost. That has nothing to do with dimensions, so the term 5D is complete BS, BIM stupidity. Then there's 6D, whether you consider that Facility Management or something else. I think FM is a byproduct of 2D, 3D and maybe 5X.
So, what should they be called? 'I' of course. It should be 4I, 5I and 6I. Why? Because you're adding information to the model. Adding the schedule, prices, facility asset data are all bits of information. Perhaps even the 3D model is a level of information more that 2D.
You've all been calling it the wrong thing for years now. Who started the whole 3-6 D nomenclature anyhow?
Here's a compromise. If you're going to insist on calling it 4, 5 and 6D, then refer to it as "Data" not "Dimensions". Information is data. You're adding data a/k/a information to the owner's deliverable. Oops. Maybe "D" is for 'Deliverable'. Crap, now I've got myself confused. Maybe 'Deliverable' is better because we're providing more services, information, knowledge, problem solving and quality product to the owner with the more information and data we add to the BIM product.
To D or not to D, that is the question. Well, we definitely know 2D is for losers....
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Yes, we know. He's the one we're all supposed to think is amazingly laid-back and funny and cool and not like a royal at all. Well, we like the royals and the less Harry acts like one, the less we like him. Let us count the ways in which he is turning into a major jerk.
1. Complaining about the press intrusion. Really? Does the press intrusion not go back to the days of Edward the Confessor? Part of the job, mate. Get on with it.
2. The recent TV interview where he bragged about killing members of the Taliban. Yes, the Taliban are class A arseholes but surely dignity demands that you don't mouth off about killing people.
3. The fact that he only goes out with girls who look like Page 3 girls. Posh and loaded ones, but Page 3 tacky nevertheless. Exhibit A: Chelsy Davy, who not only doesn't know how to spell the word 'Chelsea' but who looks like a Page 3 hybrid of Miss Piggy and Sharon from EastEnders.
4. 'You ain't ever going to find someone who's going to jump into the position that it would hold. Simple as that,' he said in a recent interview about girls willing to be in a relationship with him. a). Ain't? AIN'T? b). Every tart in the country would go there so don't protest too much, lady c). He's already going out with MAW (model, actress, whatever) Cressida Bonas. Who – yes! – looks like a posh Page 3 girl.
5. His favourite film is apparently The Hangover. With all the money spent on his education, it's clear that you can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make it think.
When did Prince Harry become such a twat?,


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The 2019 BMW 2 Series inhabits a crucial location for followers of the Bavarian roundel. While the 3-Series could be the lineal follower to the vaunted BMW 2002, the brand-new 2-Series is actually the spiritual follower to that renowned cars and truck. The BMW 2002 is the holy grail to a generation of vehicle fanatics, because of this the BMW 2 Series has an incredibly high bar established for it currently. The 2 Series changed the previous-generation vehicle, which had actually been badged the 1 Series; however the bundle basically proceeded with the very same objective.
Amongst BMW's design lines, it's the one that many eschews technology and also convenience products, as well as it continues to be concentrated on a light-and-lean owning experience over various other top priorities. Keeping that last redesign it in fact gained enhanced designing, far better handling, as well as updated products, while maintaining its basic location in the car manufacturer's schedule.
About the 1-Series that preceded it, the outside of the BMW 2 Series is smoother, sleeker, and also better-proportioned. By the numbers, it's longer, bigger, as well as extra roomy compared to its precursor. And also it really feels, probably, as if it's simply a little bit a lot more kicked back because of that slight stretch, with its contours, vents, as well as angles collaborating in an extra elegant, artistic method. The mix of a fairly lengthy hood, curved roof covering, as well as squat tail speak with timeless sports-coupe percentages, while handling to resemble the appearance of the brand-new 4-Series sports car at the same time.
2019 BMW 2 Series Interior
The 2019 BMW 2 Series has a layout that's plainly driver-centric. Instruments as well as controls are drivened for very easy accessibility, as well as there's a little much less of the straight, shelf-like format of BMW's bigger autos. You could certainly include a variety of trim and also worldly upgrades, yet the 2 Series goes to its finest in less complex, downplayed type inside to accompany the concentrated feeling of the auto. The 2 Series schedule has 2 various engines, each with a selection in between handbook as well as transmissions; as well as some buyers will certainly be delighted to locate that four-wheel drive is also feasible.
At the base degree there's a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 in the 228i, ranked at 240 horse power and also 255 pound-feet of torque; while a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 in the M235i benefits 320 hp and also 330 lb-ft of torque. BMW 228i Convertible versions are the just one in the schedule to go down the handbook as well as go automatic-only; yet allow's be actual, those are the cruisers of the schedule.
Also the base version speeds up to 60 miles per hour in simply 5.4 secs, while the M235i does the act in 4.8 secs. Four-wheel drive really cuts a pair tenths from either number due to the fact that it enables far better grip off the beginning line. Guiding and also handling, also in the minimal variations in this schedule, have to do with the most effective it obtains today-- even more appealing compared to in the a lot more cost effective variations of the 3-Series and also 4-Series, for certain. Flight high quality is equally as flexible as it should be, while this is a vehicle that seldom feels out of its aspect in difficult stopping as well as fast switches.
You could step up the efficiency, if you do not mind shedding some flight high quality, with the Track Handling Package. Readily available on both back- and also all-wheel-drive 228i versions, the brand-new bundle includes the Adaptive M Suspension system, variable sporting activity guiding, M Sport Brakes, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 18-inch wheels, as well as modified springtimes that lower trip elevation by 10 mm.
Whichever variation of 2 Series you could favor, you'll discover the cabin remarkably sizable for a sporting activities coupe, with sufficient pole position room in every measurement as well as a wide variety of adjustability for sitting and also guiding wheel setting. In advance you'll discover 2 cupholders, a handwear cover box, and also big door pockets for small-item storage space.
The back seat is significantly roomier compared to the 1-Series, however still not comfy for the complete variety of grown-up body dimensions. An "Easy Entry" feature enhances access, however. That's crucial in the Convertible, which is narrower in the rear as a result of leading product packaging and also equipment for its pop-up roll security. The exchangeable top, incidentally, increases or decreases in 20 secs, as well as can be run at rates of as much as 30 miles per hour. Freight room is reasonable, otherwise outstanding, with 13.8 cubic feet offered in the trunk-- concerning the very same quantity you'll discover in subcompact cars, as well as various other portable sports cars. As well as the back seats are split-folding, providing space for bigger freight when needed-- although with an instead little pass-through because of the body framework.
The IIHS places the BMW 2 Series on its Top Safety Pick+ recognize roll, thanks to cover "Good" ratings in all of its collision examinations, in addition to an "Advanced" score for front accident avoidance-- when you choose the Driver Assistance Plus bundle as well as its forward crash caution with automated emergency braking. The federal government hasn't already yet examined the 2-Series, and also seeing that it's a fairly low-sales-volume vehicle, we do not anticipate it to anytime in the future.
BMW has actually done a fragile dancing with the 2 Series, most definitely stepping up the lineup of offered comfort and also modern technology alternatives versus the previous 1-Series, yet maintaining it easier compared to just what's used in the 4-Series. A few other essentials that are currently ending up being requirement on luxury-badged lorries, like power warmed seats, are optional right here.
The 2-Series does have a reasonable selection of readily available sophisticated devices, consisting of navigating with iDrive, a touch-sensitive console controller, vehicle driver aid and also linked telematics solutions, numerous sophisticated security attributes, as well as a main screen as much as 8.8 inches vast. On the amusement front, 10-speaker sound is common, yet you could select a Harmon Kardon HiFi stereo, obtain boosted mobile phone assimilation as well as applications capacity, and also pick in between numerous efficiency and also look plans.
For 2019, just what was formerly taken into consideration the Sport Line plan is currently common on all 228i Coupe and also Convertible versions. It brings sporting activity seats, black gloss indoor trim and also front splitter, a sporting activity grille, red steering-wheel sewing, the M Sport suspension, and also black mirror caps with typical 17-inch alloys. Regardless of the effective engines as well as sprightly velocity, the 2-Series handles reasonable gas mileage in rear-drive type, with the 228i returning as much as 23 mpg city, 35 freeway, 27 incorporated. In M235i type, gas mileage goes down as reduced as 19/28/22 mpg.
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The outside layout is based upon the 2 Series Coupe and also Convertible designs, however with a somewhat longer system to fit the streamlined roof covering line and also enhanced dimension. The 2 Series Gran Coupe will certainly sporting activity brief overhangs at the front as well as a rear-end with a coupe-like account all over. As a result of the stretch to fit a somewhat extended system, the extended roofline is reduced, extra rounded.
The engine schedule is anticipated to consist of 3- as well as 4-bangers gas as well as diesel systems, in addition to a PHEV variation. If it shows up in 2019, the lifecycle of the 2 Series Gran Coupe will certainly be a relatively brief one given that the 2nd generation BMW 2 Series will certainly be out in 2021.


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Pregnant women across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall are being urged to get vaccinated for flu amid the introduction of a new maternity services-led scheme aimed at increasing take-up.
Flu can seriously harm or even kill pregnant women and their unborn babies, who are more vulnerable to the infection. But fewer than half get the vaccine despite it currently being offered for free by GP surgeries and pharmacies.
Now, for the first time, midwives in most maternity services across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall will be offering the free flu vaccine when they see expectant mothers at ante-natal clinics, scans and other appointments.
It follows a successful pilot at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton last autumn and winter, which almost doubled take-up. Between October and February, 79 per cent of pregnant women using maternity services received a flu vaccination, whether by a midwife there or at their GP surgery. This compared to just 44 per cent of all pregnant women across Somerset in 2016. There was also only 45 per cent uptake in Devon and 38 per cent uptake in Cornwall in 2016.
Head of NHS Immunisation in the South West, Dr Julie Yates, said:
"Flu can cause serious health problems and even death for pregnant women and their unborn children who are much more vulnerable to the disease.
"Getting vaccinated significantly reduces the risks and I would urge all pregnant women to go out and get their free vaccine now, before the virus starts circulating in winter.
"This can be done easily through their GP, pharmacist or now by the new, convenient maternity scheme where possible."
The NHS trusts agreeing to offer the new service from this month will be:
Debra Young, head of midwifery at Musgrove Park Hospital, said:
"We are very pleased that four in five women who gave birth under the care of our maternity services last winter got protected against flu by having a vaccination.
"Our team of midwives have been working really hard to make women aware of the serious complications that getting flu could have on them and their unborn baby.
"Many women have told us they really like the convenience of being able to have their flu vaccination at their regular midwife appointment so I'm pleased that we can offer this again during the coming months."
Flu is a highly infectious disease with symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, headaches and extreme tiredness. It can lead to hospitalisation, disability and even death.
Flu is more serious in pregnancy because a woman's immune system is naturally weakened, meaning she is less able to fight off infections. Also as unborn babies grow, women cannot breathe as deeply, which increases the risk of developing related complications such as pneumonia. Flu can also lead to premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth or even death in the first weeks of life.
Having the flu vaccination reduces the risk of catching flu and of having serious complications. The side effects of the flu vaccine are mild compared to having the disease itself. Unborn babies also develop some immunity from the mother after she has had the vaccine, which will provide some protection during the first few months of life.
GPs will continue to offer the free flu vaccine to pregnant women and other people in eligible groups including anyone aged over 65, young children and anyone with an underlying health condition. This additional service will also improve patient choice and access to this immunisation.
The pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine will also be offered in maternity departments alongside the flu vaccine in most of the maternity units. There is a lot of whooping cough around at the moment and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. Young babies with whooping cough are often very unwell and most will be admitted to hospital because of their illness. When whooping cough is particularly severe, they can die. Pregnant women can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated against pertussis, ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant. The flu vaccine can safely be given at any stage of pregnancy.
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The average recovery time for fractured vertebrae is six to eight weeks, according to MD Guidelines. Cervical spine injuries typically take a shorter time to heal than injuries in the thoracic, sacral and lumbar regions.Continue Reading
With conservative treatment, stable thoracolumbar fractures take six to eight weeks to heal satisfactorily, notes MD Guidelines. However, physical therapy may last for three to nine months, after which patients can regain full function of their vertebrae. Fractures of the lower lumbar vertebrae may lead to degenerative changes that may affect mobility and overall spinal adjustment. Recovery of the fractured vertebrae may take longer if the patient underwent surgery, claims MedlinePlus.Learn more about Breaks & Sprains


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Evanescence's sound is hard to define. Over the years, those trying to describe their music have used everything from "heavy metal" to "chamber pop. " Another word Evanescence's sound conjures up is "gothic."
When looking to buy their albums, or Evanescence tickets, you might want to look in the category "nu metal." Perhaps the best description of the band's music comes from its founder and creative leader, Amy Lee. She describes Evanescence as a rock band whose music is "dark," "dramatic," and "epic."
It may surprise some fans that the band was originally marketed as Christian rock and their albums were once available in Christian music stores. The band quickly had their albums removed from such retailers, and in 2006, Lee claimed she was always against being branded a "Christian rock band."
Evanescence currently consists of lead vocalist Amy Lee, lead guitarist Terry Balsamo, bassist Tim McCord, guitarist Troy McLawhorn, and drummer Will Hunt. Lee is the only original member left and the only current member who's performed on Evanescence's debut album.
Evanescence was formed in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by Lee and Ben Moody. Moody left the band in 2003. He left after creative differences arose between him and Lee. Moody was interested in making music people wanted to hear while Lee was more interested in being artistic.
The band released their first album, Fallen, on March 4, 2003. It was an unmitigated success. Built on the singles "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal," Fallen went on to sell seven million copies in the United States and 17 million worldwide.
Amazingly, and as a sign of how much the music business has changed in such a short period of time, Fallen never reached number one on the Billboard 200. It debuted at number seven with 141,000 copies sold and later peaked at number three.
Fallen earned the band two Grammy Awards—Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance. They were also nominated for Album of the Year.
Evanescence's sophomore effort is The Open Door. The opus hit store shelves on Sept. 25, 2006. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell five million copies. It received mixed reviews from critics.
An exciting live act, Evanescence has performed all over the world and has toured with a number of major artists including Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, System of a Down, Korn, Chevelle and Finger Eleven.


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Cleaning firearms has always been a tricky process as standard solvents contain petroleum and other toxic chemicals that may do harm when exposed to over a long period of time. Technology which has augmented many other fields in our lives had seemingly bypassed solvents as they remained based on the same chemicals, until now
Breakthrough is a revolutionary, state of the art solvent that actually has used new technology to create a substance that is now quicker to use and safer than ever before. With Breakthrough, you can put away the old toxic solvents of the past and now rely upon one that works better while containing very few harmful substances.
What is Breakthrough?
Essentially, Breakthrough is a chemical solvent that is based on petroleum, but thanks to new technology has been distilled to the point where all the hazardous waste and carcinogens have been removed. However, it will not freeze so it can be used under many different temperature conditions. Breakthrough is very low in toxicity while having no odor, making it a highly desirable solvent for cleaning firearms.
In addition, Breakthrough contains no benzene and offers a low vapor pressure control system that will regulate the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC). The product is designed to be pH neutral which means that it is safe to use on the wooden parts of your firearm as well as any polymers that might be present.
The Advantage of Breakthrough
There are a number of benefits to using this product over traditional solvents. For many, Breakthrough will represent a real solution to their firearm cleaning needs without having to take extraordinary precautions.
Effective: This solvent will remove all residue and fouling in your firearms as well as from different materials as well such as copper, brass and carbon. The dirt and grease are removed as well in this process in which Breakthrough is applied just like any other solvent.
Environmentally Sound: While not totally free of toxins, the amount that Breakthrough contains is greatly reduced compared to the competition. For those who have been forced to take extraordinary steps in protecting themselves while using firearm solvents before can now rest a little easier. It is recommended that you use Breakthrough is an open, airy place so that any toxicity does not linger in one place for very long.
The complete package of benefits that Breakthrough offers is one that contains many advantages, but does not offer the same level of issues as other firearm cleaning solvents.
- Non-Corrosive, Benzene-Free, and Non-Flammable
- Non-Water Base, pH Neutral, and does not Freeze
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I've been a fan of his work since his Positive Tone, Innuendo days. After that he became the COO of 8TV. Heck, the reason I submitted my resume to 8TV 7 years ago was because I wanted the chance to work with him (then TV3 hired me instead).
After all these years, I finally get my chance to work with that talented man!
Anyways, back to his welcome celebration. Being a bunch of outgoing people, we welcomed him the way Primemovers do best - a party!
Although I haven't had a proper conversation with him, I believe he is as funny as his tweets. Which CEO gives the peace sign and does the robot dance when his name is announced?
I only had bread for lunch to save some space in my tummy for the party food. As expected, there were LOADS of food contributed by the different divisions in the company. Just look at my plate.
One thing's for sure, I couldn't resist the desserts. And there were more! I think got sugar high.
It's days like these that reminds me why I love my job :)
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One of the big attractions to Bandung is the variety of interesting restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses tucked into the hills around Bandung. Every weekend, Jakartans escape the chaos and congestion of the capital to relax in the quiet Bandung hills. Here are some of my favorite places. Dago Atas Area Cloud 9, A[…]Read More
Carita, The Typical Seaside Resort Town
Carita is a typical seaside resort town that stretches along the coast 20 kilometers south of Anyer. Carita is very popular among Jakartans wanting to escape the busy capital and you may find, especially on weekends that the beach is thronged with tourists, snorkeling in the murky waters and jet skis propelling themselves ferociously up[…]Read More
Visiting Batu Karas
Batu Karas is a secret Indonesian surf spot, only known to those in the know, so implies one website that offers a tour to an unnamed, charming surf village offering sand barrels and shorty takeoffs on a 300 meter point break. In 2006, Tom Williams, owner of Bonsai Bungalows, came to Batu Karas[…]Read More
Bandung Trekking
Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda (Great Forest Park) is a conservation area, botanical garden, and recreational area that begins in the Dago area of Bandung and stretches nearly 30 km north, past Tangkuban Perahu to the village of Ciater. In addition to the waterfalls, the mostly pine and bamboo forest has abundant wildlife –[…]Read More
Bandung, Once Known As "Paris Of Java"
Bandung is the cosmopolitan provincial capital of West Java famous for its universities, cuisine, fashion, and night life. Though it is overshadowed by Jakarta, which is just two hours away, it is a dynamic city in its own right. Bandung is the center of Sundanese culture, and an important business, arts, and education center. Located[…]Read More
Around Batu Karas, West Java
One of the pleasures of staying in Batu Karas is renting a motorbike and riding around enjoying the scenery. There are a number of short trips you can take. I've already written about Green Canyon, and Pangandaran, but there are a few more choices. Batu Hiu (Shark Rock) has an interesting past. According to an[…]Read More
Getting To Anyer, Banten
Anyer is located around 3 hours West of Jakarta and has become a popular weekend getaway among the busy workers of Jakarta. The only real landmark of any interest is the lighthouse that was built by Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in 1885. It was built in remembrance of those people who tragically lost their lives[…]Read More
Wakatobi Is A Dream Diving Destination
Wakatobi is a dream diving destination and as soon as you arrive in this small archipelago in southeast Sulawesi, you certainly won't be disappointed at the beauty of the place – above and below the water. Jaques Cousteau once said that this area of Indonesia was probably some of the best diving in the world[…]Read More
Tana Toraja, The Wonder Of South Sulawesi
Tana Toraja is a must see for visitors to Sulawesi and the highlands here will offer you everything from Funeral processions, Buffalo Slaughter and the eerie feeling that you are surrounded by dead people. Getting to the highlands of Toraja can be quite a trek as it is located 250 kms north of Makassar and[…]Read More
The Southwestern Peninsula Of Sulawesi
The history, culture, and landscape of South Sulawesi combine together to create a very unique travel experience. South Sulawesi covers the southwestern peninsula of Sulawesi – a mountainous region of natural beauty. The Bugis, Makassar, Mandar and Toraja are the four ethnic groups that call South Sulawesi home. South Sulawesi's sea faring traditions were established[…]Read More
Quick Trip To North Sulawesi
North Sulawesi is the place to head to if you want palm fringed beaches, white sand, crystal clear waters, volcanic peaks and some of the best diving Indonesia has to offer. Most people will arrive in North Sulawesi through Manado international airport. This airport serves, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Davo in the Phillipines and of course[…]Read More
Manado, The Famous City Of Sulawesi
Manado is situated on the Northern tip of Sulawesi and visitors here are usually in search of the perfect dive around the island of Bunaken, which is located just 8 km off the coast of Manado. Most people arrive here through the airport Sam Ratulangi, it is served very well by all major airports in[…]Read More
Tourism Fascination Of Gorontalo
Gorontalo is somewhat of a sleepy old post-colonial town. There are remnants of old colonial rule where you will find Dutch architecture lining the streets in the form of whitewashed wooden bungalows. Many of the older people in Gorontalo speak perfect Dutch and English so use it as an opportunity to really discover what life[…]Read More
Palembang, Sumatra's Second Largest City
Palembang is Sumatra's second largest city after Medan and is a useful base for travellers heading out to Bangka and Belitung. Palembang was once a major trading route to Europe and the Far East due to its massive river the Sungai Musi. Ships still sail up and down this river delivering trade although today it[…]Read More
Weh Island, The Untouched Piece Of Indonesian Paradise
Pulau Weh or Weh Island is located on the northern most point of the Indonesian Archipelago. Due to its remoteness you can safely presume that Weh Island is an untouched piece of Indonesian paradise. The island is in the shape of a horseshoe and the main town of Sabang is where most of the locals[…]Read More


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Desiree & Kayla
To truly love something, you must first give it a chance to fail. If it survives, it is going to be stronger than ever. Distance is pure proof of this, and forever we will love if we survive.
Fast FactsFirst met: Summer of 2011
First date: July 23rd, 2011
Got engaged: November 15th, 2011
Ceremony date: 12/02/2013
Ceremony location: 12/21/2013
In Case You Were WonderingWho proposed to who: Kayla proposed to me, via text message
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Investigators have little information about a highway shooting that took place Sunday on Hilton Head Island, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office release.
Just before noon, witnesses reported shots fired from a white SUV into a gray Chrysler 300 as the vehicles traveled on U.S. 278, the release said. Deputies searched the area, but the vehicles could not be found.
Two hours later, Bluffton Police Department officers were called to Dubois Lane, where a 49-year-old woman told them her rented, gray Chrysler 300 had been damaged by gunshots. Officers learned that the woman's 24-year-old daughter was driving the vehicle earlier in the day, when it was damaged, according to the release.
The daughter was returning from picking up a friend at Hilton Head Gardens when the car was shot at by the occupants of a white SUV, shattering the car's rear windows and damaging the windshield and body.
The woman's daughter said she had received a call from an unidentified male friend asking for a ride from Hilton Head Gardens. Just before she arrived, an argument broke out between the friend and two other unidentified, black males. After picking up her friend, the woman was followed by at least two people in a white SUV. The vehicle's occupants fired several rounds toward the Chrysler while driving westbound on U.S. 278. The shots shattered both windows and caused damage to the windshield and vehicle body.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators have not identified suspects in the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigator Cpl. D. Seifert at 843-255-3414 or S.C. Crime Stoppers at 888-274-6372.
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The Summer Festival, or "OMATSURI," is coming soon again, from Friday, Aug 4, to Sunday, Aug 6.
The HONMOKU-WADA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE is in the process of planning our town's special programs for this festival.
[Special Programs]
1) "BON-ODORI" [AUG 4(FRI) to AUG 6(SUN) in the evening]
This is a traditional dancing event held around a central drum tower in the park field in front of Honmoku Shrine.
2) "MIKOSHI" [AUG 4(FRI) Night, AUG 5(SAT) & 6(SUN) in the afternoon]
"MIKOSHI" is a portable shrine carried on the shoulders of volunteers clad in traditional festival garb who parade through the neighborhood according to a scheduled timetable. There are also MIKOSHI for children to pull.
All of you are welcome to join!
On July 1~2, and July 8~9, members of our committee will visit every house in the neighborhood to ask for a small donation to make this festival happen. We will be grateful for your cooperation. In exchange, you will receive coupons for food and drink at the festival. If you donate more than \5,000 yen, you will receive an original T-shirt.
Through this event we would like to share with you our community spirit. Let's have fun together and make this summer festival a great success!
About the event of the HONMOKU shrine
(Ouma Nagashi)
The ritual "Ouma Nagashi" is the main event of the Honmoku Festival which dates back its history to 1566 when the first ritual was held, according to the annals of Honmoku Shrine. "Ouma" which serves as the significant figure of the ritual is made of bundles of dried hatch. It is approximately 1 meter long with the head of the horse and the body of the turtle. Six "ouma" or horse figurines which represent the original six hamlets of Honmoku – Makado , Ushigome , Hara , Miyabara , Minowa and Dai - are prepared each year.
The day before the festival the six horse figurines are carried to Honmoku Shrine by the Hatori family who has been solely responsible for creating them since olden times.
On the day of the festival, the six figurines are placed on a float and Honmoku fishing port. Upon arriving at the port, the figurines are handed over the heads of selected festival participants who deliver them to two sacred boats waiting to carry the figurines offshore. As these participants get closer to the boats, they gradually pick up speed. This movement is called "SEME" which means aggressiveness, and the ritual reaches its climax with this movement. As soon as all the figurines are placed on the sacred boats, the two boats set off to the sea. At some point offshore these figurines are released from the boats and flow down the current. The releasing of the figurines symbolizes people's wish to ward off evil spirits.
Please come and join us to celebrate this festive occasion together!


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Yikes! I have ended the past two nights in a row the same way: Helping an aspiring creator with their work. No, that's not what made me go Yikes! The problem is that both times, it was after hours of working and then right before bed I've gone and checked Google+ pages - (planning on only spending a few minutes), and then ran across someone with hopes and dreams (The first night it was someone with a board game Kickstarter project, the other with a person' short story) and spent literally several hours on each, helping them improve their projects. I don't have the time or energy to do that very often and I had neither these past two nights!
I love helping people, but the reason I stopped working both times was because it was late and I was tired. Here it is almost 3:00 in the morning and I just finished helping edit a gal's story for her—for free (I was trying to be helpful as I said). I was happy to help, but it means I get up late the next day, which cuts into my writing and editing time, and frankly, my schedule is too tight to do this sort of thing right now.
So, I will have to be very careful in the future! In each case, I found tons of ways to really improve the person's work - see, it's easier for a stranger to catch mistakes and I also have quite a bit of background in both game design and writing, even though I haven't pursued publication), so I didn't feel right to just ignore mistakes I found when I could be a blessing.
Anyway, writing is definitely a tricky thing and I've learned a lot this year alone. That's encouraging to me, but as with reading the Bible and getting to know God personally, the more you look into something, sometimes the more you realize you still have much to learn!


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Mr. Brady: The Minister is giving the Committee some interesting insights into the Government's thinking. If he expects that around 10 per cent. of schools will initially qualify for earned autonomy, how rapidly does he expect the figure to increase? Within how many years will we reach the 50 per cent. mark, or the 75 per cent. mark to which the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough referred?
Mr. Timms: It is hard to be too definitive about the rate at which schools will pass the thresholds that will be set, but I anticipate a steady increase in the number of schools benefiting from earned autonomy. I hope
Column Number: 117that the hon. Gentleman will forgive me if I do not give details at this stage about how rapidly that will happen.
In principle, schools should have maximum flexibility. We intend to require that only a few matters remain core requirements; these will include the performance threshold, performance management and teachers' professional duties. We do not intend to require schools to retain national pay scales or working-time provisions if they do not wish to do so. All teachers at schools where changes are proposed will of course be fully consulted.
Amendments Nos. 30, 33 and 52 would be so limiting that in practice few changes would be introduced. The hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough said that such provisions have not been widely taken up, but the additional procedures that he wants to be set around them would make them even less likely to be taken up. I will explore later some of the reasons why they have not been taken up in the past. The hon. Gentleman's approach would not be the right one. If schools want to make broad changes, they should be allowed to do so without too much bureaucratic process being imposed on them.
Mr. Willis: This is an important matter. The Minister said that the threshold payment would be retained but national pay scales would not. How can one get to the threshold if one does not have national pay scales? What would be the mechanism for passing a threshold?
Mr. Timms: The hon. Gentleman asks a fair question. We will set that out in due course. I give members of the Committee the commitment, as I have given commitments earlier in our proceedings, that we will come forward with proposals on that before the Bill leaves the House. If schools want to make broad changes, they should be able to do so without having to go through too much bureaucratic process. They should also be permitted to make small changes if they prefer. Attempts to introduce such powers in the past have required setting aside the entire contract and renegotiating from scratch. That will not be required in this case. It will be possible to vary a minor detail of the contract, and that may often occur in practice. The Secretary of State does not intend to require approval of a school's proposals. Our best schools should be at the leading edge of change so that the whole system can learn from the experience of the best schools. The amendments would prevent that.
I can well understand concerns about the possible effect on teacher recruitment at a neighbouring school, but I emphasise that no extra funding will be provided to schools with earned autonomy for that purpose; such funding will come from existing resources. The hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough said that for the last couple of years schools have been permitted to pay an additional recruitment and retention bonus of up to £5,000 a year. That has not caused difficulties such as he envisaged. The recruitment and retention allowances can be made
Column Number: 118available not just to new teachers but to teachers already in postthat refers to the ''retention'' part of the title. It is for governing bodies to decide how best to apply those allowances. In our experience, that has not led to the problems that he described. The allowance can be up to £5,000 a year, which is quite a substantial sum. If we were going to run into the difficulties that he envisaged, we would have done so by now.
Mr. Willis: If the Minister has not done the research he should perhaps do it now. He will find that in a significant number of London schools where recruitment and retention bonuses are available, heads and governors have spread the money across the whole staff rather than give it to individual teachers. Does not that tell him something?
Mr. Timms: It tells me that governing bodies should have the freedom to make that change, which they would under these provisions. A school operating earned autonomy over elements of the curriculum, pay and conditions will not lose eligibility for funding for continuing professional development. There is no need for that requirement to be set out in the Bill as proposed in amendment No. 34. Professional development continues to be a key concern for us, as the hon. Gentleman rightly acknowledged, and it will become increasingly important.
On amendment No. 79, we have the firm intention of allowing schools to contemplate making changes with as few difficulties as possible. That is why we do not intend to require the Secretary of State's approval for change. As I said on Tuesday, we want the process to be simple and unbureaucratic. I think the Committee accepted that the Secretary of State should, in general, approve proposals under the innovation clauses, but that earned autonomy should mean just that. The amdt would clearly be a move in the opposite direction.
Mr. David Laws (Yeovil): Before the Minister wraps up his comments on the clause, could he say a little more about where he gets the estimate of 10 per cent. of schools initially having earned autonomy? What underlying assumptions does he have for that figure?
Mr. Timms: I am not saying that it will be precisely 10 per cent, but it will be nearer 10 per cent. than the 50 or 75 per cent. figure envisaged by his hon. Friend. That will be a function of the performance criteria that are set. We envisage consulting on proposals that are likely to lead to a proportion of schools being eligible that is closer to the figure I indicated than to those to which the hon. Gentleman referred.
We fully recognise the right of teachers at any school where such proposals are made to be fully consulted. After the governing body has made proposals teachers are, of course, involved on governing bodiesconsultation will be a statutory requirement. That is in clause 7. Amendment No. 79 would require a formal negotiating process around any changes, however small. The hon. Member for Altrincham and Sale, West made that point. That would slow the
Column Number: 119process down and make it much more burdensome for schools. In practice, it would prevent much of the innovation that we all want to make possible.
Once any change to a school's pay system is in place, teachers will have their general employment law rights in respect of subsequent periodic changes to their pay. As the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough acknowledged, no governing body will propose changes that will be detrimental to teachers. The last thing that schools will want is for teachers to vote with their feet. It is appropriate to use negotiation as an entirely permissible approach. It is a matter of how the exercise is conducted, but legally the governing body will need to have the final say.
Let me give a couple of examples of how earned autonomy might be applied. There are some examples in the White Paper. Schools will be able to retain the basic national framework, with its pay scales and annual pay awards. I suspect that most will choose to do so, because they will not want to renegotiate the whole contract, which was necessary when such flexibility was previously available. However, they will be able to make adjustments such as paying long-service or team bonuses or introducing flexitime working in return for a new pay allowance. I hope that with that explanation and reassurance, the Committee will feel able to reject the amendments.
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Mr. Willis: This has been a most illuminating exchange, but at the end of it we are no clearer about the Government's position than we were at the beginning. I have never heard a less convincing argument from a Minister. We are debating one of the most crucial issues that will affect the English and Welsh teaching force, and all we heard was waffle. On Tuesday night, when we debated earned autonomy, the Minister gave the impression that vast swathes of schools would be able to get earned autonomy. We were then told that only 10 per cent. will get it, but the Minister does not know the criteria on which it will be awarded to that 10 per cent.; we will be told that later. The Minister made it clear that he has gone down exactly the same road as the Conservative Government. He is now proposing grant-maintained schools with knobs on.
Mr. Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): Will the hon. Gentleman give way?
Mr. Willis: I will in a moment, but I am just getting excited. [
Every member of the Committee can tell the Minister which schools will be in that 10 per cent. They will be those with beacon status[Interruption.] The hon. Member for Epping Forest says from a sedentary position that they used to be grant-maintained schools. She is right; many of them were. They were good schools, and I do not demur from or criticise that fact. We were led in the White Paper and on Second Reading to believe that huge swathes of schools would get earned autonomy, but are now told that only 10 per cent. will get it. We know exactly which schools they
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I will give way to the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Mr. Turner). I have calmed down.
Every member of the Committee can tell the Minister which schools will be in that 10 per cent. They will be those with beacon status[Interruption.] The hon. Member for Epping Forest says from a sedentary position that they used to be grant-maintained schools. She is right; many of them were. They were good schools, and I do not demur from or criticise that fact. We were led in the White Paper and on Second Reading to believe that huge swathes of schools would get earned autonomy, but are now told that only 10 per cent. will get it. We know exactly which schools they
Column Number: 120will bethose that already have beacon or specialist status. How can a Minister tell those schools that they may have beacon status this week, but next week they will not be fit for earned autonomy? That is absolute nonsense.
I will give way to the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Mr. Turner). I have calmed down.
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Hidden spatial inequality & GIS
Local political geographies
Local political geographies are the vehicle for discriminatory municipal practices Tuskegee, AL
Cryptic discrimination
What is 'cryptic discrimination' and how do municipalities come to develop it?
GIS and hidden discrimination
GIS helps solve spatial problems by comparing patterns on 'layers' of maps. Patterns of race or ethnicity can be compared to patterns of governmental action, annexation, infrastructure, etc.Mebane, NC
Underbounding — abuse of annexation rules
Underbounding occurs when municipalities annex only up to the edge of minority neighborhoods, thus excluding them from political involvement and government services.
Moore County, NC
Selective annexation preserves majority power
Underbounding enables majority-White towns to avoid the "dilution" of White political power by the non-White residents of the real community, as should be defined by the demography in the region.
North Carolina small towns
'Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction'
Extraterritorial jurisdiction is a tool to project political power over nearby disenfranchised communities Raeford, NC
Underbounding and infrastructure
Underbounding -- failing it incorporate certain parts of the urban fabric into the municipality -- excludes minority neighborhoods from municipal sewer systems and other services
Modesto, CA
Withholding infrastructure
Infrastructure can be withheld from minority parts of the communties, with no policy justicfication. Zanesville, OH
Racist zoning patterns
Contemporary zoning patterns are often legacies of dramatically racist zoning patterns of the past. Dallas, TX
Targeted code enforcement
Targeted code enforcement is an effective tool to be used by local governments to make life unpleasant for portions of the community whom they disfavor. Lake Worth, FL
Inequitable urban redevelopment
Redevelopment can be a political tool for the removal of disfavored sub-populations, and for the support of favored constituencies
Portsmouth, VA
Summary —
"Good government" rules — that exist to optimize the efficiency of local governments — also make it easy to abuse of the less powerful
References —
Additional readings about this work from Cedar Grove
Key words: racial discrimination, housing law, civil rights law and GIS, demography, census, race, urban political geography, annexation, zoning, planning, Black, Latino


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Palace's Championship promotion chase has come unstuck in recent weeks following a seven game winless run and Holloway is urging his squad to "be calm".
"If we blow that then deary me that's wrong. All these lads want to do it too much as well, some of them are cracking on a little bit," the manager said. "
They are all excited. You've just got to be calm and keep working towards it. You have to keep your belief even if it's going wrong.
"I've got some younger players here as well and they are not always going to be sensational. Wilf[ried Zaha] today wasn't. Cut him some slack, what he does is genius and sometimes you can't always be that.
"I think we've got to forget that we could have been second, and could have been first and could have been this and could have been that, because until you've done it you aren't it.
"Getting there is a massive achievement. Some teams have got there in a worse run of form and won. It's a lottery but we want to be in the lottery with a ticket and that's more important than anything."
Palace's play-off place has been threatened having failed to score in eight hours of football, yet Danny Gabbidon, who ended the drought against Leicester, had not found the net in as many years.
"I had hair then as well," he joked. "It's been a long time so I was a little bit surprised to see it go in.
"The gaffer has been saying we need to share the goals around because Glenn Murray has scored a lot of goals this season and there hasn't been enough from the defence and the midfield."
Yet Leicester were level before half-time, Gabbidon's mistimed lunge allowing Andy King to finish from close range.
A beautiful curling drive from Stephen Dobbie looked to have seized the spoils only for Chris Wood to peg Palace back, capitalising on Damien Delaney's slip.
"They're a tad disappointed because we were twice in front," Holloway said. "But it's a massive point, absolutely huge, I don't think I've ever got a bigger point than that."
Despite dropping points, a top-six finish is firmly in Palace's hands with a rearranged derby against Millwall on the horizon.
"I want to mash that game, we've got to try and take full advantage," Holloway said.
"We're the only team in the last week with an extra game. It's not good if you lose it but that could be what we need."


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With The Great Barrier Reef 'dead', it is quite possible that humans have reached the end of the Earth. And we know it.
The Stickerbomb team can't help but noticed a trend of ecological-themed street art sprouting across the globe. Artists have been taking it to the streets, from the flora fauna to the marine life, you name it they've got it.
This rekindled relationship between street art and the environment reminded us of "reverse graffiti" which started back in the 2000s. With just a shoe brush, water and elbow grease, British street artist Paul Curtis a.k.a Moose started a wave of graffiti by scrubbing walls clean. Aw.
Following the beginning of 2010, even graffiti has 'gone green' with Moss Graffiti. Yup, you've guessed it – you even get to use organic materials to replace your aerosols and paint. Clean and green indeed.
But instead of finding alternatives to an entire tradition of art, 'eco-street artists' work their magic to beautify your landscape and at the same time drive that environmental message into your guilty-conscience. Take a peek at the latest murals by some of our favourites across the globe; Amok Island, Faunagraphic, Gola Hundun,Fransico Diaz a.k.a. Pastel, Luise Ono.
Amok Island (Australia)
Painting murals of stylised ecological subjects is peculiar and uniquely Amok Island. We sure know he means it when the artist said he would be a biologist if he weren't an artist. The Dutch artist based in Fremantle, Western Australia, is known for his large murals on aquatic animals of specific species of fishes, crabs, sea creatures he encounters.
'Creatures of Marmion Marine Park' Marmion, Western Australia 2016
Faunagraphic (Sheffield)
We've seen artists such as Banksy use birds as metaphors for migration, peace and to other effects. For Faunagraphic, she appreciates birds just in their variety of species and colours. The bird-lover artist featured in the conservation art project Ghosts of Gone Birds chronicling the endangered species of the world.
Check out her interview with BBC Earth:
Gola Hundun (Barcelona)
Italian-born Gola Hundun is one artist who lives his works. Making that conscious decision to adopt vegetarianism, the artist incorporates nature with the mystical and mythical to explore the relationship between humans and our biosphere.
Pastel (Argentina)
Architect by the day, street artist by the night – Francisco Diaz a.k.a. Pastel from Bueno Aires, Argentina glorifies the flora that grow through cracks of human's infrastructure. What's interesting is that the species Pastel chooses to paint relates to the culture and the social conditions of the location he is painting at. #sitespecifc there.
Luise Ono (Japan)
The latest entrant to the street art scene on our list, Luise Ono caught our attention at the recent POW! WOW! Japan 2016. Her style makes me wonder what would happen if Faunagraphic and Luise Ono met.
Who won't love one of these murals in their vicinity? The limitless array of colours and the artificial mimic of nature that we often overlook. But do we really need artists to blow things up into larger-than-life for us realise that our Earth is dying? Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately enough, there lays in street art the power to intervene and provoke.
Spread the word, let us know of your favourite 'eco-artists'!
(Cover image is a mural by Gola Hundun, "Direzione" , Racale, Viavai 2014)


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No. 3 St. Lawrence wins handily
Roundup: No. 5 Calvin opens season with 44-point win
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- No. 3 St. Lawrence posted an impressive victory at the 2011 Saratoga Invitational. The Saints, led by seniors John Johnston and Seth Jackson, finished with only 24 points, 41 better than second-place Vassar.
St. Lawrence had four top-five finishes, including Johnston, Jackson, freshman Scott Smolensky and junior Sam Rakoc. Johnston won the event, his second title of the year, with a time of 25:39. Jackson followed in third place overall in 25:57 while Smolensky (26:10) and Rakoc (26:11) finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
Rounding out the team's scoring on Saturday was senior Alex Calderwood, who clocked in at 26:31 in 11th position overall out of 111 runners. Calderwood's finish secured the second consecutive win for the Saints at the Saratoga Invitational, as they also won the event in their last showing in 2009.
No. 5 Calvin at Knight Invitational
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- With five runners in the top twelve, No. 5 Calvin opened the season with a commanding victory at the 2011 Knight Invite held at the Gainey Athletic Complex.
Dan Kerr placed as the Knight's top finisher with a third-place result and a time of 24:36.26. Matt Vander Roest finished fifth with a time of 24:37.74. Greg Whittle rounded out Calvin's single-digit finishers with a sixth-place showing and a time of 24:52.75. David Vande Bunte placed tenth with a 25:09.21 time. Rhett Morici finished fifth for the Knights and twelfth overall with a time of 25:11.42.
After tallying the top-five finishers, Calvin totaled 37 points, 44 points less than second place finisher Allegheny which came up with 81 points on the afternoon.
Game information and photos compiled from athletic department websites.


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Hello hello! It's Monday and if you're a regular around here you probably already know where this post is headed :) A quick snapshot of my food, fun, and fitness filled weekend!
We'll start with the good stuff! I didn't do a very good job of capturing my food over the weekend but I did get a couple good shots- homemade green juice, Chipotle and a yummy Sunday morning breakfast. It's been so long since I've had Chipotle, mostly because for some reason it usually tears up my stomach but since we were both craving it yesterday I held my breath and just went with it, and luckily made it out alive. There's just something about Sundays that makes me feel like not cooking at home so breaking this up into two meals was just the right solution.
Except for a little Friday afternoon wine indulgence, our weekend was pretty calm. Like I mentioned on Friday, we've both been fighting colds so we did our best to rest and relax this weekend which of course meant staying up to date with all the Olympic happenings. Gosh it's addicting!
And last but not least we did make it to the gym this weekend and although I can't say they were my best workouts I'm definitely feeling them today. One week from today is when I'll switch my routine up to get rid of some of this winter fluff and I haven't decided yet if I'm excited about it… I have to say I quite enjoy eating whatever (well, you know) whenever but I know I'll also enjoy the results I get after cracking down and being a little more strict on myself. Hey, if it was easy everyone would have a six-pack right? :)
Are you changing up your winter routine soon?


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Cambodia is one the world's poorest countries. Supply and disposal infrastructure and the health care system are underdeveloped, which in combination with poor hygiene conditions, leads to high infection rates. 20.5 % of the population lives below the poverty line and only 29 % have access to basic sanitation.
ESC-BORDA Cambodia implements decentralised wastewater solutions for hospitals and small and medium-sized enterprises to prevent discharging untreated wastewater into water bodies and to protect public health.With a population of 15 million people, there are more than 3 million schoolchilren living in Cambodia. Only 32 % of the schools have toilets, which are usually in poor condition.
Almost 50 % of the schools do not have any water supply resulting in poor hygiene and high rates of diseases, especially diarrhoea. By implementing School Based Sanitation (SBS) projects, ESC-BORDA Cambodia provides access to hygienic school toilets, including wastewater treatment, and contributes to strengthening health, reducing the number of absent days, and creating environmental and hygiene awareness among students. Access to safe toilets is particularly important for girls: many stop going to school during menstruation due to a lack of or inadequate hygiene facilities. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, sanitation in project schools has been improved using a holistic approach since 2009. The core of the intervention is to improve the sanitation facilities with child-friendly toilets and implement DEWATS, along with its proper use and maintenance. The project includes not only the technical components, but also building school internal management structures for toilets and DEWATS, and promoting health and hygiene education. BORDA has also cooperated with UNICEF for several years to reaching even more schools with "School Based Sanitation".
Education is important and school should not make you sick. Donations for supporting "School Based Sanitation" in Cambodia are needed and welcome!


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In January, rumours started swirling that the Saint Laurent creative director was preparing to exit the house he is widely credited with reinventing, amid contract disagreements with Kering. Just yesterday Slimane revealed shots of fashion icon Jane Birkin in the equally famed Le Smoking tuxedo jacket; now, he's come full circle with Cara Delevingne, who he cast in his first ever Saint Laurent collection back in 2013 and who now reappears in the house's couture.
Delevingne is dressed in La Collection de Paris, which Slimane presented in a silent runway show in the house's new couture studios during Paris Fashion Week. The '80s-inspired collection includes a sequinned black bustier dress with oversized buckle belt, signature black tux and striking heart-shaped fur coat.
The campaign was shot on March 17 in New York, with Slimane revealing the four shots on the Saint Laurent Twitter overnight. It begs the question, is he ticking all his boxes before going out with a bang?


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Product Description
A lavishing and posh bridal gown is prepared for your pretty figure on your big day. Strapless bodice features with a femme sweetheart neckline and dazzling rhinestone details on the bust and the natural waistline. Layered tulle skirt finishes this classic and perfect ball gown with a romantic and dramatic look.


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Open Thread: Talk About Clothes, Style, Fashion — Whatever the Heck You Like to Call It
Your place to come talk about clothes whenever you feel like it.
The newest bizarre PR portmanteau I've been introduced to is the "friendrobe," that is, the clothes shared among friends. The whole thing is rather puzzling to me, not because I think sharing clothes is weird, but because it's so utterly and completely alien to my life experience.
I 100% believe that friends do share clothes, but that's never really been a possibility for me, thanks to a combination of height and weight. In high school and college, all my clothes would have looked ludicrously foreshortened on anyone who wore them, and then once I started to get fat, they would have been foreshortened and baggy. Which is not really the greatest look for anyone, except possibly shar-peis.
What the "friendrobe" concept, and the conversation several of us had about it, reminded me of was actually something a bit different: very uncomfortable encounters with friends who insist that I can fit in their clothing. While they don't come out and say it, there's a hint of "Well, you're not that fat" and then some article of clothing foisted on me that I can tell from the start won't fit, yet am forced to try on anyway in a humiliating charade.
It happens when we've been grubbing in the garden all day and I don't have a change of clothes, so a friend tosses me her yoga shorts and a camisole to put on after I get out of her shower. I know that neither of these things will fit me, but I grimly take them into her bathroom anyway and emerge 20 minutes later encased like a sausage in her painfully tight clothing, wondering how long it will take for my actual clothes to finish going through her dryer.
Or when I mention that a friend's old jacket that she's taking to the thrift store looks great, and she hands it to me and says "Here, try it on, it will totally fit you!" I know it won't -- and I know that she's struggling with weight issues, that she very much perceives her size eight frame as basically identical to my size 14-16 one. Before I know it, she's jamming my arms into the sleeves and I'm standing awkwardly in her hallway, arms pinned in place by a jacket I can't move in.
Flushing with shame, I have to ask her to help me out.
Neither of us says anything about the rip in the lining near the shoulder from where she tried to force it over my much broader neck and shoulders.
There's the clothing swap, where a bunch of us wallow in a room full of clothes, periodically stripping to try something on, throwing things back and forth when we find garments we think others would like. Clothing swaps are never any fun for me, because no one here is my size.
Instead, I watch my old clothes get passed over -- too big. And I stand there while people hand me things and say "This might fit you!" or "I know we're totally close to the same size, you should try this." And then I'm forced to try them on in a room full of people, air aflutter with an exuberant, fun-filled mood, and I'm not having any fun at all. (Why do I keep going to clothing swaps? GOOD QUESTION, FRIEND.)
Everyone politely turns their eyes away when they see that whatever I'm trying on obviously won't fit, doesn't fit, won't look good at all. In silence, they allow me to take it off and return it to the pile.
It never happens in reverse. All of my friends seem to accept that my clothes won't fit them, that no matter how cute or cozy or wonderful they are, my clothes belong on the fat person. Yet the same logic and critical thinking doesn't seem to apply when they're thinking about their clothes on me, because they're constantly thrusting garments into my arms and telling me to give them a try, because "This top would look soooooo great on you!" and "This sweater totally matches your eyes!"
Look, dude, I'm fat. It's okay. Most of the time, my fatness is 100% not a problem for me, it just is a thing about me that exists and I deal with. I get to wear some amazing clothes, and I miss out on some other amazing clothes. But I never have this shared wardrobe experience that seems to be such a part of pop culture, and, for some people at least, such a part of real culture and socialization, because I have no one to share with.
The "friendrobe" for fat people is hoping you can find another fat friend with similar tastes, something that gets more and more challenging the more fat you are. As an in-betweenie I'm already used to being the fattest person in the room at many gatherings in my diet and fitness-drunk part of the country that's also heavily invested in hating fat people -- California is the place of "beach bodies," not "whales." (W'evs, whales are badass.)
The larger you are, the more acute that feeling becomes.
Here's what I can lend my friends: scarves. I have a formidable scarf collection that sees some serious action. My shoes are too small, my clothes are too large, my tights too stretched. I wish I could be the kind of person who casually pulls an awesome dress out of a closet and offers it to a friend looking for the perfect thing on a date, but I'm not -- because most of my local friends would swim in my dresses, and yet the sleeves and skirts would still fall at odd heights.
So while I'm touched that the PR industry is churning away, I'm going to have to take a pass on this one.


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Commodity ETFs Top Winners List Wednesday
Commodity ETFs filled the winners list while basic materials and emerging markets overwhelmed the losers Wednesday — another quiet day on Wall Street, held hostage by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's Jackson Hole, Wyo., address on Friday.
Among the winners,United States Natural Gas ( UNG ) added 2%. Inventories remain at record highs for this time of year and production flows at or near an all-time peak, Reuters reported. The ETF is in its sixth straight week of decline and rallying on short covering or oversold conditions. UNG's chart looks very bearish as it trades below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages.
Elements MLCX Grains Index ETN ( GRU ) surged 3%. A jump in wheat and corn broke a five-day slide and formed a very bullish-flag chart pattern. GRU is near an 8.59 buy point in a bullish four-weeks-tight pattern. That occurs when prices close within 1% of the prior week's price for four weeks in a row. Wheat futures soared 4% amid fears that Russia — a big wheat exporter — may curb exports because of drought, the Wall Street Journal reported. That could lift demand for U.S. wheat.
IPath DJ-UBS Livestock ETN ( COW ) fattened 1%. It appears to be rebounding from a sharp sell-off. Its chart looks very bearish as it's trading below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages. Farmers have been slaughtering livestock because of high feed prices this summer.
Biggest Losers
Among the losers, Global X China Industrials ETF ( CHII ) plunged 3%. Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF ( GGGG ) and iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) dropped 2%.
The market is rotating out of basic materials and into technology and financials because of the massive slowdown in China, said Kathy Boyle, president of Chapin Hill Advisors in New York. Every economic indicator for China is going down except for inventory, as goods are piling up as a result of Europe's recession.
"Materials could be a leading indicator for a very volatile September," said Boyle, who is very bearish on the market.
Market Overview
In afternoon trade, the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) added 0.08%.
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) ticked up 0.03%.
PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), a basket of the 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the Nasdaq, was unchanged.
The major ETFs have traded sideways the past week as traders stepped to the sidelines and wait for the Federal Reserve chairman's speech before economists Friday.
"Escaping this range to the upside will require positive economic news and some clarity around policymaker action," Bob Doll, senior adviser to BlackRock, wrote in a client note. "Conversely, policymaker inaction could stoke deflationary fears and cause stocks to slip."
The failure ofIShares Dow Jones Transportation Average (IYT), down 0.18%, to make new highs along with the market in August suggests the market will correct according to Dow Theory.
"The theory is that if the transportation stocks aren't confirming the strength in the stocks of industrials companies, then look out below," Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, wrote in a daily briefing.
"Rail car loadings of intermodal containers rose to a record high in early August. On the other hand, global economic activity is slowing, and so is business for air freight and logistics companies."
The coming Bernanke speech overshadowed some positive economic data. Second-quarter U.S. gross domestic product was revised upward to 1.7%, up from the initial reading of 1.5% for the April to June period, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported.
U.S. pending home-sales rose 2.4% in July over June to a seasonally adjusted index of 101.7, the best reading since April 2010. The July reading was higher than expectations of 1%. The index climbed 12.4% year over year.
"Today's data suggest that the trend in sales remains upward. New home sales have also been moving up," Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote in a client note. "National Association of Realtors' officials continue to argue that a decline in inventory of 'distressed' homes, encompassing foreclosures and short-sales, is holding back sales growth."
IShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA), tracking developed foreign markets, shed 0.3%. It's holding tight above its 200-day line, which presents key price support.
IShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM) lost 0.5% as it fell deeper below its 200-day average.


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Interview: Tips & Advice
"There is a group exercise in which two teams negotiate and present their ideas. It also consists of an interview with two interviewers (can be someone from HR or a partner and an associate, it varies). There is a case study where a candidate gets a description of a scenario and then goes through the issues arising from it."First year trainee,First year trainee, London,London
"There's an assessment centre and vacation scheme or a straight interview process. I would recommend the vacation scheme as the firm traditionally recruits heavily from this."Second year trainee, London
"Be yourself. Having a diverse range of interests and backgrounds is encouraged."Second year trainee, London
"A large number of people seem to be hired from the vacation schemes. The firm has recently revamped the application process for training contracts and vacation schemes. It now includes an online game to give an indication of certain character traits and the candidate's problem-solving ability. Interviewers are likely to be very friendly and it is unlikely that they will try to test you too much or catch you out. So long as you have shown the aptitude, they seem to look for personality and genuine interest in being a lawyer at Taylor Wessing."First year trainee, London
"There's an assessment centre and a group exercise."First year trainee, London
"There is an application form, assessment day and vacation scheme. Try to show your personality in your application. Mention anything you do that is extracurricular, whatever it may be."First year trainee, London
"I came in via a vacation scheme so had a half-day assessment centre (one group commercial exercise, one short individual commercial exercise and an interview). There is no interview at the end of the vacation scheme."Second year trainee, London
"Attend an open day or networking event at the firm before your interview if you can. Read the website thoroughly to get a good idea of the latest news and trends affecting the firm."First year trainee, London
"Make sure you know the firm inside and out as well as its current structure and its strategy going forward. This is a firm with a very unique character so be sure this fits you by doing your research."First year trainee, London
"Look at the firm's publications (not just graduate-facing ones) and try to work out where and how we are positioning ourselves with regards to the market and what makes us different. Pick some practice areas that interest you and be prepared to talk about them."First year trainee, London
"Interview and group exercise. Don't be too overbearing in the group exercise. Be enthusiastic but listen to other people's ideas."Second year trainee, London
"The application process consists of a written application and then an assessment centre. Candidates would be wise to heavily research the firm and general commercial issues."Second year trainee, London
"Be yourself. People not only want you to produce high-quality work but they also want to enjoy working with you every day."First year trainee, London
"My best tip would be to apply for the vacation scheme as most recruits come through that process. Enthusiasm is greatly valued."First year trainee, London
"The application process consists of a application form and assessment day which has two commercial exercises and an hour long interview. Candidates should make sure they are up to date with the business news and just be themselves."First year trainee, London
"The firm has a vacation scheme, which is usually a way to start, followed by an interview. I believe that the firm is looking for candidates with a secure grasp of the business world, confidence (but not arrogance) and a very friendly, positive attitude."First year trainee, London
"There is an assessment centre and interview when applying at Taylor Wessing, and you should read up on recent commercial deals."Second year trainee, London
"You need to know about Taylor Wessing itself and what differentiates it from other firms. The interview was very commercially focused so thinking about business issues specifically, rather than black letter law."First year trainee, London
"You should research the firm as much as possible, and remember the firm's values, and how they might impact on what the firm is looking for."First year trainee, London
"Practise competency questions; get examples of when you have worked in a team, worked through a difficult situation, etc. Make sure you have a good answer to why this firm and why law."First year trainee, London
"Make sure you know the firm inside out and back to front. Look at key deals they have been involved with. Demonstrate commitment to law through work experience, etc."Second year trainee, London
"Don't just have generic interview answers ready; think about what you are being asked and why you are giving the response you are."First year trainee, London
"Do your research on the firm and keep up-to-date with the financial/commercial news."First year trainee, London
"Be yourself - confidence and friendliness always mark a good candidate out from a bad one."First year trainee, London
"Try not to be too boring, be professional but don't be afraid to express yourself to make yourself stand out."First year trainee, london
"Tailor your responses to the firm - don't copy and paste answers as it is incredibly obvious. Try to be yourself as much as possible as the firm prides itself on hiring well-rounded individuals. This will come out more if you avoid giving answers you think the firm wants you to give."Second year trainee, London
"Actually do some research about the firm: read from various sources, memorise clients' names, their deals and the amounts they were worth, etc."First year trainee, London
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