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The XCD 30mm is one of the widest angle lens for the X1D. Its focal length provides a 24mm equivalent field of view, making it the perfect landscape, reportage and travel lens.
The lens boasts extremely high performance and a compact build, providing a 71º horizontal angle of view. A unique feature is that the lens will keep its amazing performance even when shooting at close distance.
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The Hasselblad Central Lens ShutterWhile the principal of a central, or leaf shutter is very simple, designing one which is fast, accurate, durable and energy efficient is a great challenge. The shutter units are built at our factory in Sweden where we can control each step of the manufacturing process and maintain the utmost quality, shot after shot.
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American Giant Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt
The heavyweight full zip hooded sweatshirt from American Giant has become the stuff of legends. We've never seen so much hype for a hooded sweatshirt, but the truth is American Giant couldn't keep them on the shelves and had a severe back-order problem in the run up to the holidays. What makes this sweatshirt unique and desirable? We'll start with the fabric itself. The sweatshirt is made of seriously thick 12.4 ounce 100% cotton fleece. It sports ribbed side and shoulder panels, as well as reinforced elbow patches for superior durability. The front pockets are reinforced with bar tacks and critical wear seams utilize a rugged double-needle straddle stitching. A double-lined hood keeps the wind out. This is the last hooded sweatshirt you will ever need to own. Buy ($89)
Red Wing Heritage Oxford
Since 1905, Red Wing Shoes has built tough but comfortable footwear for the working class. Inspired by the success of the classic 875 and 877 work boots, the moc-toe classic work oxfords were born out of necessity. Managers who started their careers on the factory floor needed a lighter shoe to keep comfortable at their desks and moving about the factory. The oxfords maintained Red Wing's storied durability while remaining light enough to be worn all day at a desk. The Style No. 8056 oxfords are great for work or play, and the classic design maintains a professional look while being a fairly rugged shoe. The Sage Mojave leather upper has the perfect texture, while the Brown Neoprene cushioned outsole keeps your feet comfortable. Buy ($240)
The Union Wooden Wallet
The Union wallet is a minimalist wallet, crafted from either warm cherry or dark walnut harvested from responsibly managed sustainable forests. The wallet easily carries your cash, cards, and other miscellaneous items with ease. An RFID blocking aluminum plate below the wood surface protects you from card skimmers. The Union can hold up to six cards and features elastic slits that allow you to carry small items such as SD cards and spare keys. The injection molded elastomer and band holds everything securely in place. Coming Soon. Buy ($TBA)
Beloved Shirts Cat Vortex Sweater
Sometimes fashion needs to be humorous. This is that time. The Cat Vortex Sweatshirt from Beloved is not only amazing, it's also hilarious. Beloved is known for its "all over" print apparel, with shirts and sweaters sporting prints of bears, ammo, cats, and barbie to name a few. This sweater features a Orange Tabby Cat leaping through a vortex of time and space, on an epic adventure quest no doubt. We tend to stick to the basics here at gearplug, but we'll make an exception for this one. This is one sweater we wouldn't mind getting for Christmas. Click here to receive a 10% off coupon when you like Beloved by clicking the Santa Sloth on their look book page. Buy ($59)
Anon M2 Goggle
The M2 from Anon is a revolutionary new way to goggle. It is a essentially a frameless design that utilizes 16 rare earth magnets integrated into the carrier liner to secure the lens to the frame. The lens is held on with 22lbs of retention force, and has been tested to stay on even in heavy impact situations. Wall to wall construction keeps the lens closer to your face, providing a much better peripheral range of vision. Anon offers a lens for every light condition, and their ICT (Integral Clarity Technology) ensures crystal clear vision, regardless of conditions. The spherical lens mimics the human eye to reduce distortion. The M2 also comes with an extra lens. Buy ($239.95)
Burton Sleeper Hoodie
The Burton Sleeper Full-Zip Hoodie is essential for travelers who want to catch some rest between point A and point B. This is not your typical sweatshirt. The Sleeper features a removable, inflatable neck pillow for optimum comfort at 30,000 feet. A contoured light shield keeps out unwanted light, allowing you to snooze anywhere. Your passport and tickets are safely contained in internal zippered pockets. The hoodie is comfortable in any cabin temperature, with zippered pit vents and a mesh lining. Thumb holes at the cuff add the extra warmth your hands are looking for. The hoodie is great for travel and everything else. Buy ($100)
Misfit Shine
Misfit Shine is a wearable fitness and activity tracker. It is one of the best looking trackers we've seen to date. The Shine is carved out of a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum and is water resistant to 50m, a designation that sets it apart from other fitness trackers. It can be clipped to your clothing, worn on your wrist with either a rubber or leather strap, and can even be worn as a necklace. The Misfit Shine is a bit larger than a quarter and is able to track swimming, cycling, and steps taken. The device can also track sleep and the LEDs can be used as a clock as well. To sync the device, simply place it on top of your phone's screen. Video after the jump. Buy ($119.95)
Ring Clock
We're huge fans of watches here at gearplug. We believe that having to pull your phone out of your pocket just to check the time is a bit of a hassle. But some people just don't like to wear watches. Ring Clock is a watch you wear, well, like a ring. It features a clock aspect around the band of the ring that uses super low energy LEDs to illuminate the current time. When you rotate the ring the time is displayed on the simple and masterfully designed band. Constructed from 316L stainless, Ring Clock is allergy free and will not oxidize or turn black. It uses Qi wireless charging with the included base, and is water resistant to 30M. Pre-Order ($235) Continue reading Ring Clock
Bublcam is a 360° HD video camera. It has 4 embedded camera lenses that surround the spherical device, which is slightly larger than a baseball. Four solid aluminum die-cast structural rings ensure that this camera is as rugged as can be. Capable of recording 1080p video on all four lenses, which can then be stitched together using proprietary software, or converted into equirectangular video. Bublcam can also capture stunning panoramic photos. The unit has built in Wi-Fi so you can live stream video directly to your PC or mobile device. Pre-Order ($499+CAD)
In this day and age, nobody carries cash anymore. The preferred currency is plastic, and we tend to have a lot of it. Between bank cards, credit cards, gift cards and store specific cards it's hard to keep track of them all. Coin is a connected device that can store and work like all the cards you currently carry. Now you can leave your cards safely at home. With Coin you can select between cards with the button on the device. Only the last four digits of the card will show on the digital display. Coin can be swiped just like any other credit card, and can hold up to eight different cards. If Coin is separated from your phone, at a certain distance you will receive a notification. The future is now, and it's time to get rid of all that extra wallet bulk. Pre-Order before December 14 and save 50%. Pre-order ($50)
At gearplug, we seem to have an unhealthy fixation on key and lock related products as evidenced here, here, here, and here. A new addition to our key obsession is KeySmart, a veritable Swiss Army key fob. The standard KeySmart holds up to 4 keys in a sleek and compact frame, and is expandable to hold up to 50 keys. Available in standard 53mm and +EXT 73mm frames, the KeySmart is the perfect way to reduce key bulk in your pocket and keep all your keys organized. Options include a wide range of colors and also a KeySmart with an integrated 16gb USB. Also available are lightweight key blanks in a variety of colors. Buy ($20+)
Snowball Blaster
If you're like us, you believe that growing up is overrated. There's no escaping adulthood, it's a physiological certainty, but there is nothing wrong with letting your inner child shine through every once and a while. The Snowball Blaster from Wham-O is one of the best ways to do this. It makes and launches softball sized snowballs up to 80 feet. The easy to pull mechanism ensures rapid firing and pinpoint accuracy. The three-ball snowball press on top of the blaster is removable, for added mobility. The Snowball Blaster comes with a bonus shield and vinyl targets, and it's cheap enough to buy an entire arsenal. Buy ($19.99)
Nixon Baja Watch
Nixon's newest timepiece, the Baja, is a thing of beauty. Clean lines and a monochromatic display contrasted by a colorful face make this watch an instant classic. The Baja was developed as a 'self-contained survival station'. The protective angled bezel holds a number of great features, including a compass, a thermometer and a flashlight. The nylon band keeps the Baja on your wrist, while the 50mm case makes a bold statement. The display includes an EL backlight and a high contrast LCD for superior viewing in any conditions. Buy ($150)
Woolrich X Topo Designs Klettersack
The Woolrich X Topo Designs Klettersack was born from the pairing of two great American brands. Topo's classic Klettersack is refreshed with Woolrich' high-quality, made in the USA, woolen fabric. The sack is great for hiking, commuting, and travel. The Klettersack features heavy duty plastic hardware, shoulder straps with d-rings, leather lash tabs, an inner drawstring closure to keep the elements out, laptop sleeve and zippered top pocket, and two side pockets. The 22.4L pack is available in Buffalo Plaid and Charcoal Stripe. Buy ($249) Continue reading Woolrich X Topo Designs Klettersack
ION Glasses
Ion Glasses are an innovative new way to interact with your smartphone or tablet. Offered in both prescription and sunglasses, these stylish frames are more than just a pair of cool shades. The ION can operate as a remote control, can show you all sorts of notifications, and can even notify you if your phone or tablet is lost. Made of a substance called TR90, otherwise known as 'plastic titanium', the ION is strong and durable, as well as incredibly flexible.
Patagonia Fjord Flannel
Winter is here and flannel is your friend. The Patagonia Fjord Flannel has what it takes to keep you warm all season long. Made of heavyweight long staple 6.5oz 100% organic cotton, the Fjord is thick, comfortable, and toasty. It is available in a bevy of colors and patterns, so you can get your flannel on seven days a week. The Fjord is a traditional cut, with two single button flap pockets and a strait tail hem. Buy ($89)
There comes a time when two outlets just aren't enough, and a power strip is too unsightly. ThingCHARGER is an elegant new way to free up those outlets while still being able to charge all your devices. The system uses swap-able charging tips that are inserted into the top of the device and allow charging of virtually any gadget or accessory. The different tips are stored in the back of the ThingCHARGER when not in use. The best part about ThingCHARGER is that it is stack-able. You can connect multiple chargers to one another and charge several devices at once. Each unit also has two hidden USB ports underneath. Buy ($29+) Continue reading ThingCHARGER
SwitchEasy Tanks Battery Pack
When we're on the go, outdoors, or otherwise away from a power source for an extended period of time we tend to get a bit of range anxiety, never straying too far from power grid connectivity. With Tanks from SwitchEasy, those days are over. Tanks packs a whopping 6,000mAh capacity, four times the power retention of a typical smartphone. With a powerful 2.1Amp USB fast charge, Tanks will get your device back up and running quickly. A crisp four step white LED lets you know exactly what's left in the tank. Despite its capacity, Tanks is remarkably compact, measuring in at 55 x 84 x 33mm. The design is reminiscent of a scuba air tank, which is fitting considering its function. Buy ($70)
Sennheiser PMX 685i SPORTS
The new PMX 685i SPORTS headphones from Sennheiser are exactly what we've been looking for to step up our running game. Running is not the easiest of physical activities, and those that are not in love with the sport can always use a bit of motivation. Music is a great way to kick oneself into gear and get moving. The problem is most headphones are not designed for running and are either uncomfortable or fall out. The ones that are made for sports usually sacrifice sound quality for a more athletic design. The high-output drivers in the PMX SPORTS serve up a healthy dose of natural stereo sound while the in-ear design functions to keep your situational awareness of your surroundings in check. The 685i are comfortable, sweat and water resistant neckband style headphones that are rugged and durable. They can be rinsed off under the faucet to remove grime and perspiration. The monocoque design ensures that the phones will not fall off during activity, something earbuds are notorious for. Buy($62)

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My Date With Donna Summer…by Tony Bravo
I was saddened by the news of the passing of the Queen Of Disco, Donna Summer. Donna died this morning in Florida...of cancer, at the age of 63. I had the pleasure of interviewing Donna back in the day when she ruled the charts with hits like Bad Girls, Last Dance, and Love To Love You Baby. I still have that radio interview on a cassette tape, (now I'm showing my age) somewhere in my garage. I was star struck by the beauty of this Disco Diva, with the long flowing hair, perfect skin, and the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. Back then, being a brash young Disc Jockey in my early 20's, I blurted out on the air if she would go out on a date with me. She replied with a sheepish grin, "Honey, if I wasn't with Bruce, I'd make a man outta you..!!" (Bruce was Bruce Sudano, the leader of the Disco group Brooklyn Dreams who she later married). That was my Donna Summer. She was a "Bad Girl"...wink, wink. Rest in Peace.


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Forest Hill, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/24/2017 -- The Deedee McCracken Home Team, an Annapolis area real estate team, inks a contract with Sheets and Associates to create a new website to better serve the Kent Island real estate market.
Deedee McCracken is a well-known Realtor in the area, having been with Coldwell Banker for over 10 years. Her newly formed team specializes in homes on Kent Island and the surrounding area. They have consistent 5-star reviews on Zillow and other rating sites.
"When Annapolis area homeowners search for #annapolisrealestate or #kentislandrealestate, we want them to learn about our team," says McCracken. "That's why we created www.DDMcCrackenHomeTeam.com and hired the Sheets and Associates marketing agency."
The website highlights their 5-star reviews, and even includes video reviews as well. Buyers and sellers can browse homes right from the site, and see the team members' profiles.
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Baltimore-based marketing agency Sheets and Associates specializes in multi-media production, online and offline communication strategies, social media marketing, reputation management, reputation marketing, and web design.
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Cystoscopy uses a cystoscope to look inside of the bladder and urethra, defines WebMD. A cystoscope is a lighted instrument inserted into the urethra to look at the bladder and remove urine and tissue samples. Small bladder stones and certain small growths can also be removed during a cystoscopy.
A cystoscopy finds the cause of urinary tract issues such as infection, kidney stones, incontinence, blood in the urine and painful urination, explains WebMD. The test is also used to place catheters into the urinary tract for increased urine flow and for an x-ray test called retrograde pyelography. A urologist performs cystoscopy in a testing room in a hospital or doctor's office, with a general, local or spinal anesthesia. Eating and drinking is prohibited at a directed time before surgery, and the bladder is emptied immediately before the test.
Anesthesia typically reduces much of the pain experienced during a cystoscopy, states WebMD. The cystoscopy is typically safe, and there is no risk of sexual dysfunction afterward. Temporary swelling of the urethra is a typical side effect of the test, and a catheter is inserted into the bladder to drain urine until swelling goes down. It is common for urine to have a pink tinge days after a cystoscopy.


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"The Life And Times Of Prophecy"
Not only is this dude the Star of a Seth MacFarlane created Box-Office Winner with Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis…
But he gets to lay in bed with 2 Writhing Hot Bodies belonging to Nikki Giavasis and Vida Guerra… Holy Mackanoli Fat-Man !!
This dude is such a lucky bastard right now that i'm sure most dudes in our world would like to visit a Taxidermist, just to see how they can get in on some of Ted's Stuffed Animal Action.
And there's plenty of action to go around when you've got Nikki and Vida, throwing their Damn Fine Selves all over Ted like only the wettest of dreams would do. The "Tédage à trois" came together in some swanky Hotel room in New York City before the eyes of a single blessed witness, Frank Antonio, who documented this sexy phenomenon
I wish those two would roll around me like I was a Teddy Bear. I think I might lose my stuffing !!
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Last month our CEO and Co-Founder, Lawrence Coburn, had the pleasure of joining the Event Farm team (and a slew of other amazing speakers) in New York for the OFFLINE Summit with the goal of discussing how offline experiences shape business results.
In his presentation, Lawrence shares 5 event tech predictions he sees influencing the world of live events. Watch his presentation (and more) for free here!
With the introduction of Live Engagement Marketing you can put these predictions to the test in your own event strategy. Learn how DoubleDutch used live engagement data during our own roadshow to surpass goals and accelerate business outcomes.


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Before you opt for any moving company, you need to do a thorough assessment on the moving companies in your area. You need to know the quality in the services they render. You need to see their service fees. As a matter of fact, it is not easy to get these facts. You should be prepared for some difficult exhibitions. Here, the internet can be a good tool. When you surf the internet, you will see a stream of opinion on these moving companies. With the aid of the facts gathered, you will know everything about these moving companies. Then, you can compare their offers. It is from these offers that you will know the best mover. Go ahead and hire it. Obviously, you will get the best service delivery if you did this thoroughly. You need an highly experienced moving company. To find one, you will need to be very careful with your research.
You might need to change your location in the nearest future. It is a good thing. At least, you will be in a new environment. In this new environment, you will make new friends. This is the beauty of life. Before you change your location, you need to think about your properties. You need to see how you will get these properties moved. It is not possible for you to leave these things behind. You will need them.
So, you can move the items on your own. You can also hire a moving company to do it for you. If you chose to move the properties on your own, you should think about the stress involved. Moving of properties, from one place to the other, is stressful and time consuming. It can take you a full day before you can pack your properties. You may not have all the time to do this. You might need to contact a professional mover. With a moving company, it is easy to get your properties moved. This means that you can change location as you like. Quite a number of moving companies are out there. You can contact one of them today. Before you hire any mover, you should consider the capacity of the moving company to deliver quality service. For movers in Irvine area, visit qshark-moving.com/irvine-company-movers/, and they will help you out. In any case, the following factors must be considered.
Money At Hand
As a matter of fact, you need to know that amount you have at hand. With this, you can design your budget for the moving job. It is your budget that will determine the moving company of your choice. If your budget is too small, you will need to look for a moving company whose service fee is cheap. Most times, the quality of such a company will be low. Service fee and quality of work always go hand in hand. Be that as it may, you can easily search for cheap moving companies. Failure to do this will cause you some problems. It is better you look for moving companies that your lean budget can afford. Interestingly, you can use the internet to make the search. On the internet, you can use the available search engines to check for these cheap moving companies. The results will be more than you really need. Be that as it may, you can easily choose among the companies. Go for the cheapest service. You don't need to borrow money before you can move your properties. Manage the little money you have on you.
Assess The Volume Of Items In Your House
Most times, moving companies charge their customers in relation to the items they want to move. You need to know every item in your house. With this, you can easily interact with a number of movers. Every interaction with these movers is always on phone or via the internet. During this process, you would be asked to list every item in your house. The list you give them will determine the service you will get. If you don't know the items in your house at heart, there could be some errors. It is advised that you write down these items in a sheet of paper. As you interact with these movers, you can easily refer to the list.
By the time this has been done, you can interact with several movers at the same time. The outcome of these interactions will help you immensely. You can easily select one mover out of the moving companies. In addition to the above, it is easy to compare moving services. When you give the same details to several moving companies, you will get several quotes. Then, you can compare the quotes you have already got. After you have done this, you will get the mover that you need.
At this point, you can hire the moving company that you have selected. Possibly, the moving company will give you a very good service delivery. However, most of the moving companies have the requisite experience you need. Though their service fee is high, you can still find one that you can afford. So, you can search for an experienced mover today. With the moving companies around, this has become a reality. Don't wait till another day. You can contact a moving company today.


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Dr. Elizabeth Perkins Appointed Associate Director of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities
On February 1, 2013, Dr. Elizabeth Perkins was appointed as the Associate Director of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC). Dr. Perkins has been a faculty member with the FCIC for the past three years and under the direction of the Directors, Drs. Lise Fox and Don Kincaid, will be involved in program leadership and supervision of activities related to the 5-year plan of the Center. Her areas of oversight will include:
- collaboration with the Community Advisory Committee;
- development of the annual evaluation report for the funder and other reporting;
- state and community needs assessment activities; development of five year plan and other continuation proposals;
- ensuring the collection of activity and outcome data for the Center and affiliated projects;
- oversight to dissemination activities including the web site; and supervision of staff.
This position will also be involved in conducting research, graduate teaching, and creating materials for dissemination including scholarly peer-reviewed publications. The Associate Director will serve as a member of the FCIC management team and will work in collaboration with the FCIC Co-Directors, Training Director, and Administrative Coordinator in management of the center.


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Outkast Rumored To Reunite For Coachella 2014
Get ready to say "Hey Ya" all over again! (Sorry.) Critically acclaimed duo Outkast have been on their respective solo tips for the last few years — with Andre 3000 and Big Boi both hard at work on other projects — but if the rumors are true, they'll be reuniting on stage for Coachella this spring. Ready thy bodies, Californians.
Billboard reports that multiple sources have confirmed that the pair will be taking the stage at Coachella 2014. Reportedly, that April 11, 2014 show will kick off a reunion run that will see them tackling other festivals. (There are no murmurs about new music, though, for better or for worse.)
Expect more hype to begin flying about the upcoming desert festival's line-up very soon.
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The Burkart Professional piccolo is the best intermediate piccolo
Burkart piccolos are unsurpassed in tone and playability, achieved through the selection and aging of the finest woods and the careful voicing of each instrument.
Burkart Professional Series piccolos deliver a full, flute-like sound with ease of response and articulation throughout the range of the instrument. Advancing artists benefit from ease of response in the high register and improvements to resonance and articulation in the low register. The Professional Series piccolos offer three headjoint options:
- Burkart: The rectangular shape of this embouchure is slightly overcut at the sides of the embouchure hole for an open, "flute-like" sound that blends well in ensembles. A most flexible headjoint style, it can be pushed to the extremes of fortissimo high notes without being shrill, and can produce a colorful, sustained diminuendo.
- Clarion: This relatively small embouchure hole, with modest rounding of the edges, is reminiscent of early French and German piccolos. The tone it produces is very focused and sweet. For players using a small aperture when playing, it will have the most stable, clear tone of the various headjoint styles.
- Modified Wave: The headjoint profile is carved with a slightly higher front wall (the blowing edge) and lower back wall against which the chin rests. It produces a very rich, clean, projecting tone, with easy control of dynamics. The low register is very focused, enabling good projection and articulation.
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The real culprit in the Sri Lankan Diplomacy
Following story was originally published by the Sri Lanka Guardian in 2012.
| by Our Special Correspondents in Colombo and New Delhi
( January 17, 2014, Colombo/New Delhi, Sri Lanka Guardian) 1. In November 2009, after her arrival as the new Permanent Representative to the UN, replacing Dr Dayan Jayatilleke, Kshenuka Senewiratne contracted an LTTE company Shelvazug to renovate the Official Residence for more than 150,000 Swiss Francs (i.e., more than 20 million Rupees). Her husband did part of the renovation work and received payment from the Mission via the LTTE company.
2. Why did Kshenuka Senewiratne select Shelva Zug to carry out construction works from cellar to roof top? Shelva Zug is NOT a construction company, but a financial and credit institution also dealing with real estate, life insurance, health insurance, housing and car insurances. Its activities are oriented solely towards the Tamil community. Whatsmore, Shelva Zug is NOT located in Geneva where there are numerous construction companies, but in Zurich, a city 300 kilometers away from Geneva !
3. Every Government regulation relating to finance, procurement and administration was grossly violated. There were no quotations, no BOQ, no letter heads, no contract, and a large sum of money was paid in advance to the company!
4. Shelva Zug owner, P.T. Thurairajah, was among 9 LTTEers arrested by Swiss police in January 2011 for money laundering, extortion, and membership in a criminal organization. Following their arrest, the Swiss Attorney Generalí's office said in a statement that, "During the course of investigations, the suspicion that, for many years, the accused persons had forced their fellow countrymen of the Tamil diaspora to financially support the LTTE, was substantiated."
5. Thurairajah's credit company made its money by forcing Tamils to take huge loans. The Swiss Attorney Generalís office found that those arrested had forced their fellow countrymen to draw out large loans, and hand over the funds. Those who refused were threatened with reprisals. In order to disguise the true origin of the funds, they were invested in companies with connections to the LTTE conducting legal business.î .
6. The money thus raised by Thurairajah was sent to Sri Lanka to finance the terrorist war in Sri Lanka. The statement issued by the Attorney General's office said, "Several million Swiss francs were raised and transferred to Sri Lanka where they were used to finance Tamil Tiger activities, in particular, in the purchase of " war materials."
7. At the time the contract was given to Thurairajah, which was only a few months after the defeat of the LTTE in Sri Lanka, it was already known by the Swiss police that Thurairajah was an LTTE activist.
8. An audit by the Finance Ministry has produced a devastating report, but its release has been blocked by Monitoring MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who effectively runs the Foreign Ministry and whose complicity with Kshenuka Senewiratne is well-known. This is perhaps why Kshenuka is said to have paid such tribute to the role played by Sajin de Vass in Geneva despite his ignorance of the activities of the United Nations and of international humanitarian and human rights law, and despite his being an unknown quantity among the diplomatic corps in Geneva.


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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 17 March 2015 – The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai ( RTA ) has announced it is extending its multi-year partnership with global computer-based testing leader Pearson VUE to deliver its theory test.
RTA 's chief executive, Mr Ahmed Bahrozyan, said that the decision was made due to Pearson VUE's strong presence on the ground resulting in a high quality of service. He said: "We have been delighted with the innovative, sophisticated and consistent service provided by Pearson VUE in delivering our theory test across Dubai.
" RTA chooses to work with reputable companies to ensure the highest levels of service for our theory test-takers, and the advanced technology offered by Pearson VUE has made this possible."
Matthew Poyiadgi, vice president of EMEA at Pearson VUE, said: "I am proud that we have built a strong working relationship with RTA and the Dubai government over the past three years and this renewal of our partnership will only strengthen that relationship, offering greater efficiency and high levels of service from our regional team." More info


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Socal - Los Angeles County - La Canada NickNames: #ValleyForgeTrail
The Valley Forge trailhead is about 3.5 miles up the Mt.
Wilson Road from RedBox. To get there, go up the
Angeles Crest Highway from La Canada, stay right at
the Clear Creek junction with Angeles Forest Hwy, and
turn right towards Mt. Wilson at Red Box. The trailhead
is on the left side of the road, just before a small
parking area at Eaton Saddle. You will also see a
gated fire road on the right side of the road.
Be aware that the Valley Forge singletrack will end in
the West Fork river valley below Red Box. You will need
to climb about 3 miles up the fireroad or the Gabrielino
singletrack to make it back to Red Box. Then you will
need either a second car or another three mile uphill to
get back to the trailhead.
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Hello, On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 4:24 PM, Pieter Donche <pieter.don...@ua.ac.be> wrote: > At the first install of a package via the ports collection (cd > /usr/ports/../..; make install clean), if the package provides configuration > options, you can check these on a menu screen, > or accept all the defaults. > > If later on, you want to know what the set of the options were when you > installed a port, how to find that out? I tried > # cd /usr/ports/<categoryname>/<portname> > # make > hoping to see the menu again, but it doesn't show any menu, but says: > ===> Found saved configuration for <portname-version> > > Where is that saved configuration kept ?? > How to get a menu displayed again so you can see and check the options > you want?
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Hilary & Haylie Duff: Planet Beauty Supply Sisters
Hilary Duff and her big sis Haylie Duff pick up a few essentials from Planet Beauty Supply on Sunday (April 18) in Studio City, Calif.
When how her wedding plans are going, Hilary said, "Not too busy yet."
Other pics include The Duffster lunching with fiance Mike Comrie the day before at Laurel Tavern in Studio City.
Earlier today, Hilary's Beauty and the Briefcase world premiered on ABC Family. What did you think of it???
FYI: Hilary is wearing a Madewell scarf!
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From Conservapedia
Ecliptic is the plane in space which contains the Sun, Earth, and the other major planets:[1]
The solar system is rather flat, with all its major parts moving in nearly the same plane.
The path of the Sun across the celestial sphere is very close to that of the planets and the moon. After clocks became available, it was a relatively straightforward job for astronomers to relate the path of the Sun in the daytime to the one of stars at night, and to draw it on their star charts. Because of its relation to eclipses, that path is known as the ecliptic.


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Jeanneret Beach camping area
This gorgeous cove has secluded and well-sheltered camping sites at its northern end, nestled in the trees at Round Hill Point. These sites are accessible to larger vans. Swim and snorkel to your heart's content, or hike along the Binalong Bay Coastal Walk. Turn off Gardens Rd (C848), 3.2 km from the Binalong Bay turn-off.
Who to contact: PWS St Helens Field Centre (03) 6376 1550; or St Helens Visitor Centre (03) 6376 1744
This campsite is located in Bay of Fires Conservation Area
Travellers have always been drawn to this ribbon of white sand and azure sea. Aborigines were the first, their campfires giving Europeans a name for their maps, while today's travellers know it as one of Lonely Planet's favourite destinations. Despite its fame, you're still likely to have these wide ocean beaches and shell-strewn coves to yourself. The maximum stay in any of the campsites is 4 weeks, and you need to bring in your own firewood and water. Access is via Binalong Bay Rd (C850) and then Gardens Rd (C848), which runs north along the shore and ends at the Gardens. Tracks lead to the coast along its length.
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Teen service and leadership are vital to building healthy communities and a better world. Camp Fire's Teen Service and Leadership Programs provide a variety of opportunities in our community to help teens develop as effective and engaged citizens now.
The Program Aides in Learning Program (PAL) at Camp Dart-Lo day camp offers teens in grades 6-9 hands-on training and experience with camper groups. Teens work with adults and younger campers to develop camp program skills, behavior management and teaching skills. During this 2-week program, teens enjoy traditional camp activities while guiding younger campers in outdoor play, communications, service-learning and team-building. Along the way, teens discover their own "Sparks" and strengths.
Camp activities include swimming, outdoor skills, archery, singing, games, arts and crafts, nature, magic, storytelling, hiking, cookouts and more. The program varies with each age group.
Graduate PALs and teens in at least 10th grade may apply to volunteer as Counselor Assistants and Camper Buddies during Camp Dart-Lo Day Camp. They get hands-on experience leading young campers or working as a companion (Buddy) to a camper with special needs. Register now for Session 1 (July 9-20) or Session 2 (July 23-Aug 3).
Have you graduated from the Camp Dart-Lo PAL program or are you a teen going into the 10th grade or higher? Are you passionate about serving others? Do you love working with kids who have special needs? The Camper Buddy program is a great opportunity to help others and have fun in the great outdoors!
Camper Buddies will spend the week at work and play with a special needs camper and enhance leadership qualities in the process. Your Buddy will need help to get to activities on time with the gear they need, they will need you to pay them special attention so that they can communicate their needs. Buddies are sure to improve their own communication skills as they work with counselors and campers to ensure their special friend is having a quality experience.
Camper Buddies are required to complete an application process prior to acceptance and assignment in the program. Please contact the Camp Fire Office for further information. Application available here.
Counselor Assistants get hands-on experience leading young campers through the fun and learning of camp! Counselor Assistants must have completed the PAL Program at Camp Dart-Lo or are entering the 10th grade. A strong love of children and the outdoors is required to lead a group of campers and our Mentor Counselors are always available to help you along. Leadership development is guaranteed when you are a Counselor Assistant! Counselor Assistants are required to complete the application process prior to acceptance and assignment. Please contact the Camp Fire Office for further information. Application available here.


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Bregje 1st December 2013 at 7:32 pm
Your hair looks lovely here!
Lana Red 12th January 2014 at 12:28 pm
Thank you!
Ana Fernandes 2nd December 2013 at 11:29 am
everything looks lovely… and the dress is amazing*….
Lana Red 12th January 2014 at 12:29 pm
Thanks! And I was also totally in love with the dress!
Nathalia 2nd December 2013 at 6:12 pm
That is an amazing dress. Here in Graz they apparently sell a part of the theatre and opera dress stocks every year, but I cannot find out the date! Argh.
I also love the faux fur coat. I have a white one that I inherited from my grandmother, but thanks to the mild weather I do not get to wear it a lot. Also, people alsway take a second look, whether it is real or not.
Lana Red 12th January 2014 at 12:31 pm
How great that have an annual opera dress sale! I am so jealous! Maybe I should go over there and make it a 'opera shopping trip' :)
And a white coat is also pretty! I could actually choose between white or black, and eventually went for the black one, because I thought that the white one would be a bit to much combined with my red hair. haha.


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Russia nods on list of 57 strategically important drugs to be produced locally
The Russian government has on Monday approved a list of strategically important drugs that will need to be manufactured in Russia in the years to come, business news agency PRIME-TASS reported.
The list of approved products, 57 in total, was cleared "in order to increase affordability of medicines for the treatment of common diseases."
Earlier, Health and Social Development Minister, Tatyana Golikova said that the lists includes oncology drugs, products for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hepatitis B and C, Gaucher's disease (a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin) and multiple sclerosis. These are also brand new antibiotics, anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory medications, anaesthetics and many others.
These drugs are supposed to be manufactured in Russia by 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said last week during a discussion with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Hungary's two listed drug makers, Richter and Egis, will not be affected negatively by the decision, since both of them have manufacturing capacities in Russia (Egis works there in a joint venture with its parent company Servier).
Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko said earlier that in a programme spanning through 2020 Russia could spend as much as 120 billion rubles (EUR 3.1 bn) on the development of the local pharmaceutical sector. Total budget for the programme is RUB 188 bn, RUB 68 bn of which are to be covered from private capital. Up to date, 200 projects have been welcomed into the scheme.
"The development of Russian pharmaceuticals will not go through without help from the state" Khristenko said last week.
Under its strategy for pharmaceutical sector development, Russia aims to increase local producers' share of total drug sales from its current 20% to 25% by 2012 and 50% by 2020.
Drug exports are also to be increased eightfold relative to 2008 and the government wants to boost the ratio of innovative drugs in the product portfolio of local producers to 60%.
Asked by Putin why have the drugs on the list not been manufactured in Russia yet, Zhukov said a special programme has been drafted to make these in the Russian Federation.
"The programme provides for incentives for Russian manufacturers and it also aims to bring in investment, including foreign investment from leading companies that are ready to manufacture such drugs in Russia," Zhukov said.
According to the Russian Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, global drug makers are ready to spend a combined USD 1 billion (EUR 795 m) on setting up local production in Russia. Multinationals which have announced plans to set up or extend manufacturing facilities in Russia, include AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, and Sanofi-aventis.
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Some of the most common pieces of health care information include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough rest and managing stress levels. While most people believe they are living a healthy lifestyle, very few adults actually meet the criteria for a healthy lifestyle, notes WebMD.
Maintaining general hygiene is one of the most important ways to stay healthy. Keeping the environment free of anything that may cause pollution is prudent. Bathing regularly, washing bedding and clothing is another way to avoid infections or parasites that may compromise general health.
Regular exercise is key to ensuring proper blood circulation and bone fitness. Examples of exercises that do not require the use of too much energy include riding a bicycle, swimming, taking a walk and doing press ups.
To ensure proper mental health, individuals should avoid consuming any substances that may cause harm. Examples of such substances include illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. Managing stress is another way to maintain sound mental health. Some techniques for stress management include engaging in sporting activities, practicing yoga or spending more time with loved ones.
Eating a healthy diet is vital to general body health, states Mercola.com. Meals should consists of all the major nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins.


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Special K – active ingredient ketamine – is an illegal club drug that was originally used as a medical anesthetic. But now scientists are reporting that it might be a useful ally in the fight against depression:
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health announced a study recently in which 18 chronically depressed patients infused with low dosages of ketamine improved within two hours. Seventy-one percent improved within a day, and nearly 30 percent were depression-free by that time. In 24 hours! These were people who had been dealing with depression from three to 47 years. They had failed to respond to just about every drug on the market.
Most of them stayed depression-free for up to a week.
I sure wish the FDA and NIH were more open-minded about using illegal drugs for scientific research. These chemicals clearly give people pleasure, and it's time to find out why. I'm not advocating ecstasy or special-K as an over the counter anti-depressant, but perhaps we can fine-tune these substances so that we get the ecstasy in tolerable doses (and without the awful hangover).


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Argentina Wines Are Closing In On #1
Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wines in the world, but apparently this South American country is gearing up for a first place finish! With more than 1,000 new wine companies opened for business in 2005, exports and profits rose more than one third from the previous year. This is wonderful news for Argentina's economy, as well as for those wine enthusiasts in other areas of the world that haven't had the pleasure of toasting a glass made from Argentine criollas, or native vines. Although the majority of Argentinian wine is exported to North America and the United Kingdom, new markets are on the rise in Finland, Norway, India, Malaysia and Vietnam.
No wonder! With the perfect climate and soil conditions for growing grapes, Argentina creates wines of superior quality. The Malbec grape produces a large portion of Argentina's red wines with its characteristics of berries, plums, figs, and vanilla. European varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon with overtones of pepper, chocolate and coffee, and the velvety plum and berry-like Merlots and Syrahs are harvested in the shadow of the majestic Andes Mountains and then produced into "bottled poetry", as so aptly stated by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Exceptional quality and flavor at reasonable prices -- what more does one need? Oh, yes -- a corkscrew, a glass and a toast! Now where did you say Napa Valley was??!!
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CHATHAM, NJ - Jeff Hetrick's bid to run for a spot on the Chatham Township Committee as an independent this November was denied by the Morris County Clerk.
Hetrick had petitioned the county to join Republican primary winners, Karen Swartz and Mike Kelly, on the ballot for two open seats on the township committee. But unless Hetrick appeals and wins, Swartz and Kelly will run unopposed in November.
Hetrick turned in a list of 132 signatures on his petition to place his name on the ballot, but 71 of the signatures were challenged and many of them disqualified. Hetrick collected the majority of the signatures while standing outside the entrance to ShopRite in the township and at least 27 of the signatures were signed by Chatham Borough residents or people from other towns.
Some of the signatures were disqualified because they were not registered voters and others discounted because they did not provide last names. One was signed "Shoprite Employee," who gave his address as Pennsylvania.
The letter from the county clerk stated:
"Dear Mr. Hetrick,
As you have been advised, an objection has been filed to your petition under the provision of N.J.S.A. 19:13-11. As the Clerk of Morris County, with whom your petition has been filed; it is my statutory duty to "pass on the validity of such objection in a summary way." Having reviewed your petition and the objections, I find the petition is invalid Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:13-5, please see the attached itemized explanations.
If you believe the decisions outlined above are incorrect, you may appeal to the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:13-12 on or before the 12th day after the last day for the filing of petitions."


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Abano Terme is the ideal starting point to visit famous art cities such as the romantic Verona, Vicenza, the city of Palladio, Padua and Venice, and the marvellous Brenta villas, among which you can find Villa Pisani in Strà, built in the 18th century, commissioned by the wealthy and prestigious Venetian Pisani family, who owned many properties in the area, the Villa Widmann in Mira, built at the end of the 18th century by the Shermanns, a noble family with Persian heritage who worked in commerce, the Villa Gradenigo in Oriago di Mira, one of the oldest villas in the Riviera, the wonderful Villa Barchessa Valmarana, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta, built by Palladio in 1559 for the Foscari brothers Niccolò and Alvise and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and Villa Giovanelli in Noventa Padovana, built at the end of the 17th century by the Giovanelli family.
Because of their artistic and cultural importance, towns that merit a visit are Arquà Petrarca, where it seems as if time has stopped to retain the medieval magic and the home of Petrarca with personal objects and memorabilia testimony to the Arezzo-born poet's life; Este, whose city centre is full of artistic and architectural evidence; Montagnana, the tower town; and Monselice, which, due to its strategic position has united styles and cultures from differing ages.
Don't miss the Barbarigo-Pizzoni Ardemani garden in Valsanzibio, one of the most important and refined examples of Italian gardens, the Catajo castle, built on the road between Padua and Battaglia Terme, and the Praglia Abbey, from which you can saviour a magnificent view on the Euganean hills surrounded by a peaceful and serene atmosphere.


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Light, fluffy, and oh, so creamy! These are the mashed potatoes everyone craves for Thanksgiving dinner, ready to christen with gravy or golden butter. With a few simple tricks, you'll be serving sublime creamy mashed potatoes everyone will swoon over—and want seconds of.
Start by knowing your potatoes. Select the right variety because different types of potatoes have different flavors and textures. For light, fluffy, slightly mealy mashed potatoes, use a high-starch variety such as russet (Idaho baking potato). For smooth and creamy mashed potatoes, use a high-moisture variety such as Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold.
Next, cut the potatoes into cubes about 3/4 inch (2 cm) square. Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, and add the potatoes. Keep the water at a heavy simmer, not a rolling boil, and begin checking for doneness after 15 minutes. Undercooked potatoes will be lumpy and pasty when you mash them, and overcooked potatoes will be gluey, so watch carefully. Drain the potatoes as soon as a fork easily pierces a piece all the way through.
Always mash potatoes while they are still warm. Use a potato masher, or for extra-smooth texture, a potato ricer or a food mill. A ricer or food mill will ensure the potato grains are even-sized and yield a smooth, uniform texture. Beware of using a food processor, which will over-mash the potatoes. Over-mashing breaks the swollen starch cells in the potatoes and makes the potatoes gluey. Stir in butter, milk, cream, seasonings, and any other ingredients; it's best to have these items warm or at room temperature to avoid cooling down the potatoes. Add fluffiness if desired, by briefly whipping the potatoes with a mixer on its lowest speed. Do not over-mix.


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It's been forever since I last posted on this blog and it will be forever again afterwards. This will be my last post as I have moved to a new blog Denshi.Moe.
Most of the content from BinarySauce will be moved and improved in Denshi.Moe. It will retain the same subjects that I so loved with otaku-related stuff posted too.
BinarySauce has been a good experience for me and it's sad to let it go. Thank you to all my readers! I hope to see you in my new site too!


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A federal judge appointed by former President Ronald Reagan has ruled that a group of atheists in Indiana cannot performance marriages unless they "become a member of the 'clergy' by seeking immediate Internet ordination."
In her ruling on Friday, Judge Sarah Evans Barker denied Center for Inquiry's (CFI) request to expand who is allowed to solemnize marriages and sign marriage certificates, saying that the First Amendment was designed to give the power to churches, not nonbelievers.
Under Indiana law, marriages may be solemnized by members of the clergy, judges, mayors, town clerks, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Muslim imams and several other faiths. Center for Inquiry had sued the state with the hope of expanding the law to the nonreligious.
"We conclude that the Solemnization Statute is rationally related to the legitimate purpose of alleviating significant governmental interference with pre-existing religious beliefs about marriage," Barker wrote.
She added that CFI could take advantage of "several readily available avenues by which a Secular Celebrant may facilitate a marriage ceremony in Indiana: she may (1) preside at a wedding and then instruct the couple to go before one of the individuals listed in the Solemnization Statute to have the marriage solemnized; (2) become a member of the 'clergy' by seeking immediate Internet ordination from the Universal Life Church; or (3) seek certification to solemnize marriages from the Humanist Society."
As the judge pointed out, secular humanist group The Humanist Society is allowed to perform marriages in Indiana because it was charted as a religious organization.
But that's exactly what CFI was hoping to avoid, according to Reba Boyd Wooden, who serves as the executive director for the CFI-affiliated Center for Inquiry Indian.
"If we would declare ourselves a religion, then we could do it," Wooden explained to The Indianapolis Star. "But we're very adamant we're not a religion."
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AuKing Mining's (ASX:AKN) managing director, Paul Williams, joined Proactive's CEO Sessions in Sydney on Wednesday 14th June and Melbourne on Thursday 15th June.
AuKing has dialled into the La Dura project in Mexico, which yielded spectacular sample grades of 36.4g/t gold and 1170g/t silver.
The company is planning a highly anticipated exploration program.
Mexico is a very desirable mining jurisdiction, and is the world's largest producer of silver.


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The Associates Jamboree is for league roster teams of boys and girls 5th grade and below. It is a day of fun competition where each team plays two games. The primary gym is San Francisco City College and is held on Saturday of Super Bowl weekend.
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018
Location: City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Entry Fee: $325 per team
Deadline: November 27, 2017 (Roster, Waiver, Entry Fee)
DA Boys: 4th and 5th Grade
D Girls: 4th and 5th Grade
E Boys: 2nd and 3rd Grade
E Girls: 2nd and 3rd Grade
Please make checks payable to: SF Associates
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Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 08, 2014
Amid several-dozen gas-conversion project announcements, a handful are already entering advanced stages of development in the United States. Some US$2 billion in gas-conversion investment is already engaged with another US$58 billion planned. With one project already online, and three more under construction, gas conversion projects are well ahead of more-heralded U.S. LNG export plants.
"While it may be unclear just how many of these gas-conversion projects will come online in the next five years, a clear advantage lies with projects using proven technologies," noted Chris Cothran, lead synthesis gas analyst at Zeus Intelligence. "Of the four projects online or under construction, three intend to use technologies that have been demonstrated in dozens of commercial applications worldwide."
Steel-maker Nucor brought its US$750M DRI project in Louisiana online in December 2013. Voestalpine just began construction of its $720M DRI plant in Texas this month. Methanex continues its relocation of two methanol units from Chile to Geismar, La., with the first due online later this year, and Calumet's 1,400 b/d GTL facility, built in association with Velocys and Ventech, is due online by the end of the year.
In a reversal of recent history, these projects will see the U.S. adding to its DRI and methanol capacities for the first time in years, along with pioneering the development of GTL at commercial scale in North America. A full listing of announced gas conversion projects can be found here: gtlnorthamerica.com/forms/modular-gas-conversion-survey/.
The latest intelligence on North America's rapidly growing gas-conversion sector will be presented by leading project developers and technologists at the fourth-annual GTL North America conference to be held June 3-5 at Houston's Westin Galleria hotel. The event includes Fluor's workshop on gas-conversion opportunities, a tour of Ventech Engineering's modular fabrication facility, and speakers from such leading firms as JM-Davy, Axens, Sasol, ExxonMobil, Praxair, Velocys, Worley Parsons and more. Information is available online: gtlnorthamerica.com.
Zeus' Syngas Refiner Report offers an invaluable perspective to stay abreast of trends and analysis in the global syngas and GTL industry. In addition, subscribers can access the industry-leading Global Gasification Project Databases to track GTL projects around the world. More information is available online at: zeusintel.com/Gasification.aspx.


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I am an American living in Japan. How does that happen, anyway? Most people just come here to eat a few authentic sushi rolls, take in a temple or two, and bring home some fancy hi-tech gadget to impress their friends with.
For whatever reason, Japan often holds some sort of mystical appeal, a land where everyone is polite and everything is smiles and cupcakes. So some of us may choose to live here, rather than visit. The most common road to Japan is that of the English teacher – work in elementary, junior, and senior high schools across Japan teaching English to Japanese students. There are other roads of course, but this was mine. For those who do end up living here, we find that there's a lot more to life in the Land of the Rising Sun than anything you may have conjured up in your wildest dreams.
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Died peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at The Pines in Bracebridge in his 90th year. Don is survived by his wife Margaret Gillham BELLERSEN, his sons Douglas (Pirkko) and Brian (Susan) and granddaughters, Liisa and Katie. Fondly remembered by his brother Jack and sister-in-law Audrey. Predeceased by his first wife Margaret (Peggie) MULLENS in 1976 and brother Edward (Ted) in 1985. Don will be sadly missed by Doreen and Harold McCOFFERY and family. Don retired from the Toronto Dominion Bank in 1978 after a 44 year career, interrupted by his service as an Officer in the Canadian Signals Special Wireless Unit from 1941-1945 Paul Harris Fellow Charter member, Past President and Honorary member of the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton and Paul Harris Fellow ~Honorary member of the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst. He often said that Rotary gave more to him over his 53 year membership than he gave to Rotary. Golf, curling and sailing were his passions along with cottage life at Skelton Lake and Lake Joseph where fishing for that lunker of a lake trout was a perpetual challenge. The family wishes to thank the Reverend Peter SIMMONS, Reverend Tom CUNNINGHAM, Dr. Kent PHILLIPS, The Pines, and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. A service to celebrate Don's life will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at St. James Anglican Church in Gravenhurst at 11 a.m. Reception to follow at Gravenhurst Seniors Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James Anglican Church, Gravenhurst P1P 1H6, Church of the Redeemer Rectory Fund, Rosseau P0C 1J0 or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Cavill Funeral Home, Gravenhurst (705-687-3242).
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LIAM SUTCLIFFE has come in for some criticism this season, but he was Leeds Rhinos' match-winner at Headingley last night.
LIAM SUTCLIFFE has come in for some criticism this season, but he was Leeds Rhinos' match-winner at Headingley last night.
Sutcliffe came off the bench late in the second half and scored the try, two minutes from time, which secured a 20-14 victory over luckless Salford Red Devils.
Rhinos led twice in the first half, through a try and penalty, but Salford hit back to level and then take an 8-6 interval lead with two unconverted touchdowns.
A significant improvement was needed in the second half and Leeds came out with their guns blazing, adding eight points in as many minutes straight after the break.
But they could not kick on and Salford hung in and clawed their way level inside the final 10 minutes.
Both sides then missed a penalty before Sutcliffe struck in the final moments as Leeds completed back-to-back wins and began their home Betfred Super League campaign in positive fashion.
Salford, whose backroom staff includes ex-Leeds player and assistant-coach Willie Poching and former referee Richard Silverwood, look a better team than the one which was almost relegated last year.
For the third time in as many games this season, the tries were shared – but like at Leigh last week – and in contrast to St Helens in round one – Rhinos won on kicks.
A draw would have been a fair result and there appeared to be a forward pass before Sutcliffe's try, but it was a morale-boosting win for Leeds and they played some good stuff at times. They defended well, again, but the attack needs to improve, again.
Rhinos were not far off full-strength. After making his comeback off the bench last week, captain Danny McGuire got his first start since Rhinos' win at London Broncos in the Qualifiers last August and had a decent game, especially considering he is still finding his feet. Sutcliffe stepped down to the bench.
Mitch Garbutt (ill) and Joel Moon (concussion) returned after missing last week's win at Leigh.
Garbutt started at prop, but Moon had to settle for a spot on the bench as Jimmy Keinhorst kept his place in the centres.
With Adam Cuthbertson – on his 32nd birthday – and Jack Ormondroyd also among the substitutes, Leeds had plenty of variety on the sidelines, if an unusual-looking bench line-up.
It was good to see Ormondroyd retain his place – and get some good game time – after being given a lengthy run-out on his debut last week.
He came on midway through the first half to replace Jamie Jones-Buchanan – who did not return – ran the ball in strongly and could prove to be a good find following his move from Featherstone Rovers.
Anthony Mullally and Josh Walters dropped out. Mullally is in Featherstone's initial 19 for tomorrow's Kingstone Press Championship game at Swinton Lions.
Brett Delaney, who has yet to play this season due to knee and foot injuries, has also been dual-registered with Rovers, leaving only forwards Keith Galloway (Achilles) and Brett Ferres (groin) on Leeds' casualty list before the game.
Rhinos have copped some criticism this season both for going for goal from penalties and not doing so.
The game's first penalty came in the ninth minute, moments after the first knock-on, by Jake Bibby from Michael Dobson's kick.
Leeds tapped the penalty and on the final tackle McGuire flighted a kick over the line and Ryan Hall rose above the defence to make an excellent catch and touchdown.
Soon afterwards, Jamie Jones-Buchanan was penalised for moving off the mark and Salford's George Griffin got over in the resulting set, but Logan Tomkins' pass was ruled forward.
On 16 minutes Leeds were penalised near their own line, the kick carried Salford upfield and, after some nice handling from left to right, they shifted play the other way and Gareth O'Brien ran a good line on to Dobson's pass for the visitors' opening try, though he could not covert.
Midway through the half Ashton Golding's jinking run cleared Leeds' line and then Stevie Ward burst clear, but was pulled down.
Rhinos got two repeat sets, fortunately off Salford hands and almost scored when McGuire darted from acting-half, but was pulled down by Greg Johnson.
They also twice forced line drop-outs before Lee Mossop was penalised for holding down Ward – who put in a massive effort – and, after all their pressure, Rhinos settled for two points through a goal from Burrow, who had been unable to improve Hall's try.
Having scored at one end, Hall prevented a try at the other by getting a hand to Robert Lui's pass after some terrific Salford handling had created an overlap.
Garbutt was held up over the line after successive Leeds penalties and Salford went close through Junior Sa'u, but he was barged into touch by McGuire.
It looked like Leeds would take a two-point lead into the break, but on 38 minutes the dangerous Lui got the ball away to Kris Welham and he just held off Golding's last-gasp tackle for an unconverted try.
Leeds got the start they needed to the second half, with a try inside four minutes. Keinhorst showed impressive pace to hold off the defence after a quality interchange between Matt Parcell and McGuire.
Burrow added the conversion from in front to make it 12-8. That try was an indication of what Leeds are capable of and they had Salford rocking for a spell.
Keinhorst has been a stand-out for Leeds in the opening three games and almost scored soon afterwards after stepping through the defence and past O'Brien, but Lui made an outstanding try-saving tackle on the line, though Burrow booted a penalty on the next play to open a six-point gap.
O'Brien's tackle halted a clean break by Kallum Watkins in the next set and then Tom Briscoe was tackled into touch close to the flag.
Seconds later Golding stood his ground to make an important tackle on his opposite number O'Brien and Burrow's tackle forced the ball loose from Johnson just short.
With just a converted try in it, Leeds could not feel comfortable – particularly with a flurry of penalties going the visitors' way – and there was a scare 14 minutes from time when Sa'u almost forced his way over, but was shoved into touch by Watkins.
With 12 minutes left Salford levelled through Logan Tomkins's try, from Mark Flanagan's pass and a conversion by O'Brien.
Burrow couldn't land a 40-metre penalty with six minutes left and a minute later Leeds were penalised in possession 45 out.
O'Brien missed and Leeds won it in the next set, Ward, Cuthbertson and Burrow handling and Sutcliffe racing over.
There was a suspicion of a forward pass in the build-up, but the try was given and Burrow's conversion completed the scoring and a precious win.
The penalty count finished 10-9 to Rhinos (5-4 in Leeds' favour in the first half).


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Solar power has entered the mainstream in California, regularly peaking at more than 2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity per day. In the second quarter of 2013, California added an additional 521 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity to the grid, a record for any state in a three-month period. An additional 1.1 GW of capacity is forecasted to be added the second half of the year.
While this is a success story of reaching the state 33 percent renewable mandate, the vast majority of Californians have not been able to directly participate. Right now, the only option a Californian has to switch to renewable energy is to install a solar power system on their property. But nearly 75 percent of California residents and businesses can't, for reasons that range from structural limits to renters who don't control their roof.
The California State Legislature acted this week to resolve the problem. SB 43, the California Green Tariff Shared Renewables program, passed the legislature with bipartisan support. The program is simple, yet has the potential to be one of the most innovative renewable energy programs in the country. First and foremost, it will give all customers of Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison an option to purchase 100% renewable power, regardless of their ability to install a renewable energy system onsite.
Customers of these utilities will have the option to select a "green rate," which will guarantee that their electricity use is tied directly to an economical, newly-built renewable energy source that is additional to the state's 33 percent renewable portfolio standard. Going further, the program does not cost nonparticipating ratepayers or taxpayers a dime. And best of all, the green rate allows subscribers to lock in their energy costs for years, hedging against rate increases.
Many states around the country are implementing smaller shared renewable pilots, but once again, California is leading the way. California's shared renewable program will be the largest in the country, allowing up to 600 MW of new renewable capacity initially. The bill also sets aside 100 MW of the program for smaller projects built in disadvantaged areas to encourage job creation and another 20% of the program is guaranteed to go to residential subscribers.
California's Green Tariff Shared Renewables program also stands out among others with its ability for organizations to craft energy solutions that meet their unique needs. It will allow groups like renters, churches, schools or businesses to build a specific, unique energy project tailored for their community.
A recently study by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council revealed that a shared renewable program is more successful when it offers a sense of connection and choice over the project. The Solar Electric Power Association found the same, that green tariffs alone tend to get low participation without a shared or community project element to the program.
The details of this portion of California's program will be further defined by regulators over the next year, and I encourage them to adopt a program that will allow suppliers and customers to come together and design a system that meets the community's needs.
Recurrent Energy signed on as a supporter of the shared renewables program early on and took an active role in encouraging its passage. A broad coalition was formed to help pass the bill, including utilities, municipalities, energy developers, environmental groups, churches, schools and commercial property owners.
It is rare to see these disparate groups lining up behind one initiative, but it is a testament to how well the bill was crafted and shepherded through the legislature, not only by the sponsor, Senator Wolk, but by Assembly Utilities and Commerce Commission Chairman Bradford and the sponsor of the Assembly companion legislation, Assemblymember Williams. Now, all that is needed is for Governor Brown to sign the bill into law.
The Green Tariff Shared Renewable program is a win across the board for everyone looking to continue encouraging the adoption of renewables in California. As the recent expansion of solar in the state shows, renewable energy is beyond ready for the prime time, it is already the star player. We need market innovation to give more people access to this technology and we need to empower people with the choice to take action. The California State Legislature should be commended for their continued effort to innovate and find cost-effective ways to support further growth of clean, affordable electricity.
All that's left is for Governor Brown to sign the bill into law...


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text: Throughout the millenia, humans have struggled to understand how God and evil can coexist. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus put it this way: "Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then is he impotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then why is there evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" The Bible's book of Job, which has just been illustrated by The Brick Testament, tackles these questions head-on and provides God's definitive answer on the matter. You should totally go read it. But if you don't, here's a paraphrase: "I'm God. I can do whatever I want and I don't have to answer to you. Now go sacrifice some animals."


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Bharat Ratna recipients too should be selected by a panel of peers
The questioning of these awards can go on ad nauseum. Why are there not more women in the honours' list? The Congress wants the award to go to Annie Besant. The Dalit hero Kanshi Ram is Mayawati's choice.comment Updated: Aug 12, 2014 22:47 IST
The South Indians have their heroes, the Bengalis have theirs and the Hindi heartland has very many of its own. Throw in former leaders and other people of eminence and you have a large number of contenders for the country's top honour, the Bharat Ratna. So this year, as in previous years, there is a right royal battle going on about who should get the coveted award. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee seems a shoo-in this year but the Bengalis are up in arms about reports of very belated plans to confer it on Subhas Chandra Bose. It is a pity that this honour too has become tainted with politics and pettiness. Greatness is not geography-specific so all these claims about people from certain regions not getting the awards seem disturbing. In any event, the problem lies in the fact that no government has shown that it is able to rise above partisan considerations and will try and steer the awards in the direction of its own heroes or heroines.
The questioning of these awards can go on ad nauseum. Why are there not more women in the honours' list? The Congress wants the award to go to Annie Besant. The Dalit hero Kanshi Ram is Mayawati's choice. Perhaps EV Ramaswami Naicker should have got it. In fact, given the diversity and size of India, there are literally thousands who could qualify for the honour. One way to avoid this would be to take this out of the hands of the government and, like the Academy Awards, leave it to a panel of peers. Thanks to the current squabbling and accusations of bias, the award is fast losing its sheen.
There have been many ugly stories of people actually lobbying for awards. There are cases of choices which are clearly politically motivated. It can be argued that in the case of the really great, they are beyond governmental honours. But everyone likes public recognition, and great people are no exception. But such honour should serve as an inspiration to others, not become a source of contention and envy as we are seeing now. And to make matters worse, what we see today is various groups saying 'our hero is better than your hero'. This time too when the Bharat Ratna awards are announced, you can be certain that there will be an almighty kerfuffle over the names and whether or not those chosen are deserving of the honour. This does diminish the value of the whole thing.
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This video is all three 10 Loads of shit play time videos in one! You get Smearing, Pussy Stuffing, and Face Smearing all in one amazing video!
I've collected 10 loads of my own shit! I pushed each beautiful load of shit out and saved it in my freezer. Now all of those turds are defrosted and ready for me to play with them!
I start by dumping all of the shit out into a HUGE pile! I scoop up the pile of shit and admire the beauty of my shit! Each load is so different and sexy in it's own way! I can't wait to smear all of this shit all over myself! With this much shit I'm sure to get 100% covered in poop!
The first things I do is take the entire 10 loads and splat it right on my chest and cover my huge tits! Oh! My shit is still a little cold! My body will warm it up in no time! This shit is perfect for smearing! I am smearing it on really thick! I want to feel my shin covered in layers of poop! I want to smell like my own turds for days after! I get so turned on by smearing huge mountains of shit all over myself! This is one of the most arousing feeling in the world!
Watch as I cover my body in shit while taking dirty to you! This is an amazing scat smearing video!
Pussy Stuffing
I've just smeared my body with 10 moist loads of my shit! I've got poop all over the outside of my body! Now it's time to get poop on the inside of my body too!
I grab a handful of my shit and just start stuffing it up my cunt! There is so much shit and it's so sticky too! It gets everywhere! I am making a huge mess but I can definitely feel some shit going up inside of me! Oh! It feels so amazing to be stuffing my cunt with shit! I know soon I'll be shitting all that poop out of my cunt too!
I take huge handfuls of my 10 loads of shit and stuff my cunt full! I can almost fit my entire shitty hand up my shitty cunt! I am shit fisting my cunt and it feels amazing!
I love getting to feel so much poop inside of me! Inside of my cunt! I know poop doesn't belong in this hole but I can't help it! It just feels too fucking good!
Face Smearing
I have 10 loads of shit smeared all over my body and up my cunt! Now it's time to take the freshest 10th load and smear it all over my face!
I've been saving this load! I love smearing my face with nice warm shit fresh from my shithole! Fresh shit always smells and tastes the best! And this load is perfect for smearing all over my face!
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OAKLAND, Calif. — The family of a Northern California girl on life support after being declared brain dead was expected to appear with hospital officials in court Monday to announce the name of the independent physician it has chosen to provide a second opinion on the girl's condition.
Jahi McMath's family obtained an order Friday from Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo to keep doctors at Children's Hospital Oakland from removing Jahi from a ventilator.
Grillo ordered the family to meet with doctors to select a neurologist to evaluate the 13-year-old.
In its court memorandum, the hospital said it has no duty to maintain life support because Jahi's condition is irreversible.
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Sri Lanka's Kulasekara retires from Tests
The 33-year-old paceman has not played a Test in almost two years and said in a letter to the Sri Lankan board that he was retiring with "immediate effect".
"I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection," he said.
Kulasekara made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2005 and went on to play 21 Tests, capturing 48 wickets.
His best match figures were 8-58 against Pakistan at Colombo in 2009, while his highest score with the bat was 64 against England at Lord's in 2006.
His last Test appearance, in 2014, was also against England at Lord's although he has remained a regular fixture in Sri Lanka's one-day international and Twenty20 line-ups.
He has so far played 173 ODIs and was ranked as the number one bowler in the world in March 2009.
Kulasekara has also played 50 T20 internationals, including the recent World Cup in India.
Meanwhile, veteran opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan announced on Tuesday that he would be unavailable for the upcoming limited-overs series with England, with the 39-year-old citing a back injury and "other personal reasons".
The limited-overs squad has not been named yet but Sri Lanka have already lost the Test series with England after being comprehensively beaten in the first two matches.