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Content Pipeline
Provides an overview of the Content Pipeline. The XNA Game Studio Content Pipeline builds art assets that you have included in your project into a form your game can load at run time on either Windows or the Xbox 360 game machines by calling ContentManager.Load.
This build process for art assets is controlled by Content Pipeline importers and content processors. When you press F5 to build a game created with XNA Game Studio, the appropriate Content Pipeline importer and processor for each asset is invoked, and that asset is automatically built into your game.
The flexibility of this process enables you create and update art assets using a wide variety of digital content creation (DCC) tools. XNA Game Studio supplies importers for several popular export formats supported by DCC tools, and also lets you develop custom importers for other formats.
In This Section
- Overview of the Content Pipeline
- Describes how the XNA Game Studio Content Pipeline lets you build art assets into your game automatically from the file formats in which they are maintained.
- Model Processing with the XNA Framework Content Pipeline
- Describes the model conversion process implemented by XNA Framework Content Pipeline.
- Content Pipeline Architecture
- Describes the architecture of the XNA Game Studio Content Pipeline build process. The process is designed to be extensible, so that it can easily support new input file formats and new types of conversion.
- Content Compression
- XNA Game Studio offers data compression - an easy way to decrease the size of certainly built game assets (e.g. textures, shaders, and meshes). This is convenient for media storage and downloads and reduces the time required to deploy a game when debugging.
- Standard Importers and Processors
- Describes the standard Content Pipeline importers and content processors of XNA Game Studio that support various common art-asset file formats.
- Parameterized Processors
- Describes how parameterized processors work in XNA Game Studio. Many of the standard Content Pipeline content processors shipped with XNA Game Studio support parameter usage.
- Developing with Parameterized Processors
- Describes how developing with parameterized processors, both standard and custom, requires additional thought and care.
- Using a Custom Importer or Content Processor
- Describes how to use a custom processor or importer in an existing game solution.
- Extending an XNA Framework Standard Processor
- Describes how XNA Game Studio lets you modify or extend the behavior of any of the standard Content Pipeline processors that ship with the product.
- Sprite Font XML Schema Reference
- Describes the valid tags and values for Sprite-Font (.spritefont) XML files used by the Content Pipeline to create SpriteFont textures.
- How To: Write a Custom Importer and Processor
- Describes how a content importer adds support for a new art asset file format.
- How To: Extend the Font Description Processor to Support Additional Characters
- Describes the process of developing a custom content processor needed to add additional characters to a FontDescription object based on the text that is required by the game.


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A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) 720p BluRay x264 YIFY
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Matt Scudder is a former cop now a private eye. He is asked by a drug dealer to find the men who kidnapped his wife. It seems like they killed her even after he paid them. Scudder refuses
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For hundreds of years it has been understood that the job of a father is to go out into the world and provide for his family while his wife stays home with the children, nurturing them and providing the hands-on care. A feminist does not believe that this is how things should be run. A woman should have the opportunity to follow a career and make a living without relying on her spouse. Of course, this is completely true. But how is it fair for a man to be conditioned to believe he must detach himself from his family, to spend hours away from home working hard while his child grows in his absence?
Everyone knows how important constant and loving caregiving is to a child's development, especially in the earliest years of his or her life. Babies need a consistent source of support, and someone who they can develop an attachment to. The biggest changes are happening during a child's first years, milestones that are incredible to witness. Watching a child take their first step, or babble their first word are moments that all parents want to be present for. However, in today's society in America it is not possible for both parents to be with their child every step of the way. Someone has to have a successful career to bring home food to nourish his of her family. Traditionally, the mother is the one who gets to take time off for maternity leave, or even put her career on hold for a couple of years if the family is financially stable enough for her to do so. The mother becomes the primary caregiver who spends the majority of her time with her baby, when the father is only around for a few hours in the evening. As a result of this, the father becomes an outsider in the child's world.
Lately, more and more stay-at-home dads are emerging. In the past it would not have been respectable for a man to say, "Oh, I just stay at home cleaning and cooking, and playing with baby Joe. We have a blast." No, that would not have been acceptable. It has always been believed that men must prove their manhood by working hard to get the best jobs, and make the most money.
Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of the New America Foundation, recently addressed such issues during a TED Talk. She is a brilliant woman who understands business, and is fighting for the equality of men and women. During her talk Slaughter said, "Women are socialized to believe that our place is no longer in the kitchen, but men are actually still socialized to believe that they have to be breadwinners and that they should derive their self-worth from how high they can climb over other men on a career ladder." Women have the choice to spread their wings and follow their dreams. They can decide whether they want to be "a breadwinner, a caregiver, or any combination of the two," whereas men are told by society that their responsibility is to be competitive and successful.
[su_quote]They (women) can decide whether they want to be "a breadwinner, a caregiver, or any combination of the two," whereas men are told by society that their respobsibility is to be competitive and succesful.[/su_quote]
It is not just the collective judgment from other men that confine men to this particular life path. Women also play a part in defining what a successful and attractive mate should be.
"Women still judge the attractiveness of a man based on how successful he is in his career," Slaughter said.
This is the year 2014, and the decision of a man to stay home with his children is not something that should be scoffed at. This choice shows that the father possesses great love and devotion to his family, especially since he is putting what others may consider his "manhood" on the line. It is really no surprise that parents would want to raise their own child instead of handing him or her over to a babysitter. I am still not sure why anyone would blink an eye at a father choosing to be a stay-at-home dad. Nothing but good things could come of such a decision. A child who has a father who wants to raise him or her himself is the luckiest child in the world.


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Laxa in Adaldalur - Trout beats
Species: Brown trout. Fly fishing only. All salmon and big brown trout must be released.
Lodge: No lodge. B&Bs in the area.
Location: North-east Iceland. 1 hour from Akureyri.
Rods: 2 - 6 rods on Mulatorfa and Hraun beats
Photo Gallery: http://icelandangling.com/index.php/gallery/13-myndir/55-stadartorfa-beat-big-laxa
About the beats
The Mulatorfa and Hraun beats are located below the dam on the Laxa Myvatn. At this stage the river is called Laxa in Adaldalur which is referred to by some as the Big Laxa. The river is famous for it's salmon fishing but these are the trout beats in the river. Average catch rates are around 1000 trout for these beats. These beats are the more affordable of the trout beats in the river but the fishing quality here can be phenomenal. When the hatch is on the whole area is like a melting pot with rising trout all over the place.
We offer both guided fishing trips to these beats as well as just the fishing permits. There is no lodge for these beats just yet but we can assist in finding proper accommodation. For the "trout bum" element, camping is possible throughout the area.
Bookings and Enquiries
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Transportation Solutions is dedicated to working with students in the Denver area to help them further their Urban Planning careers. Below are some of the most recent projects they've completed.
In order to increase awareness of our upcoming Station Area Master Plan for the University Light Station, Transportation Solutions worked with first-year students in the University Writing Program at the University of Denver to create some fantastic awareness videos. Check out the videos here!
Students in U.C. Denver's Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program helped Transportation Solutions re-imagine both the Colorado Station and University Light Rail Station as part of their Planning Workshop. Take a look at the student's work to see the possibilities for these two stations!


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Liberal powerhouses face off in hotly-contested race
Ottawa Liberals are faced with tough choices when selecting their nominee to run in the 2015 General Election campaign. The riding, which has been represented by Mauril Belanger since 1995, is now home to some big players in the Liberal party who have their eyes set on running in 2015.
Belanger, a veteran politican, has held back strong contenders in the past to create what has become a Liberal stronghold in one of Canada's wealthiest ridings. Belanger's grasp on the riding could change this year with two prominent Liberal candidates swooping into Ottawa-Vanier.
Both Justin Trudeau, formerly of Papineau, Quebec, and long-time Ottawa-Vanier resident Gen(ret'd) Andrew Leslie, have hinted at running for the Liberals in 2015.
Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, has risen to prominence within the Liberal Party. A former resident of the riding of Papineau, QC, Trudeau has resided in the ritzy Rockcliffe Park area of Ottawa for nearly a year. By the time the 2015 elections are called, Trudeau will have spent more time in his Ottawa mansion than in his Papineau riding.
Former Army commander Andrew Leslie is also set to run in 2015. Leslie has long been a resident of Ottawa-Vanier, living in Rockcliffe Park for nearly 12 years until a recent relocation down the street following his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces. After his appearance at the recent Liberal Party Convention, Leslie has ramped up his political activities working with Ottawa area MPPs and LPC staff to shore up a nomination for his race in 2015.
While Ottawa-Vanier Liberals are excited to have such strong candidates in their riding, some are left to question why they have all moved to the same riding if their intention was to run in 2015. The clear choice, in some minds, would have been to distribute the talent to ensure a clean and open nomination contest without putting anyone out.
With all three politicians exhibiting their commitment to remaining in their community of Rockcliffe Park, the nomination race in the riding will be an exciting one which will capture much attention.
Editor's note: Metacanada has been advised that while Trudeau, Leslie, and Belanger all hold primary residence in Ottawa-Vanier, they are actually running to represent ridings they do not reside in. The tactic is similar to that which brought into politics the famed write-in NDP candidate Ruth Ellen Brosseau. Fill the ballot to ensure partisan representation and hope the national campaign carries the absentee candidate…


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Postcard Co-Lab
About a month ago, I happened to see a small write up in our local newspaper with the heading: "Send a postcard of art". The caption read "be part of an antiquated shake up and make connections with artists from different reaches from all over the Australian landscape". It had a phone number…(continue reading)


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IATA called (15-Mar-2012) on India to develop a common vision for Indian aviation expressed in a National Aviation Policy with a strong implementation plan. "Indian aviation has tremendous potential to drive economic growth in the sub-Continent. But to realise this, India needs a common vision for aviation—expressed in a National Aviation Policy strongly linked to an implementation plan. Such a policy would need to re-build competitiveness by addressing the difficult issues of tax, cost, investment and infrastructure," IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said. Details include:
- Economic benefits of aviation: Aviation is responsible for 0.5% of India's GDP and supports 1.7 million jobs. People on average in India make 0.1 trip per year, or one trip by air every 10 years, compared to 1.8 times per year in the US. Mr Tyler noted, "Aviation's contribution to the India economy could be much more. If India's 1.17 billion people traveled at the same frequency as in the US, a market of 2.1 billion travelers would be created. Even one-third of that would be an air travel market of about 700 million, rivaling that of the US".
- Four pillar agenda: IATA suggested a four pillar agenda to build competitiveness:
- Taxes: Mr Tyler noted the "damaging effects" of jet fuel taxes in India. All fuel is subject to an 8.24% excise duty and domestic services face state fuel taxes of up to 30%. As a result, fuel represents an average of 45% of operating costs for India's airlines, compared to a global average of 32%. Mr Tyler also urged the removal of Service Tax on both tickets and on services that airlines purchase, to align with international principles and boost competitiveness;
- Infrastructure: Mr Tyler highlighted the need for capacity expansion in Mumbai;
- Cost: Mr Tyler urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA)to intervene in the discussion of "unacceptable" proposed charges increases at Delhi International Airport. Mr Tyler also urged that (1) any legitimate revenue claw-back under the current regulatory structure be spread across a number of years no in the next two, (2) an urgent review should look at the structure of charging for international versus domestic and (3) there should be a review of the allocation of aeronautical and non-aeronautical assets to be more in line with other major international airports;
- Investment policies: Mr Tyler urged the positive consideration of MOCA proposals to allow up to 49% direct investment by foreign carriers in Indian airlines;
- Outlook: Mr Tyler expressed optimism that India has a "promising aviation future" if these issues can be addressed, commenting, "I am an India optimist. IATA will be fully engaged in the team effort to turn Indian aviation into the great success story that it has the potential to become. India should not settle for a bronze medal in the world of aviation. It has pure gold potential". [more - original PR]
IATA: "The high cost of jet fuel has been hijacking the competitiveness of the Indian air transport industry for over a decade. It is now clearly recognized by all that fuel taxes are sucking the life blood from the Indian aviation sector. The industry is now in crisis and we need a coordinated effort among all Ministries—at national and state levels—to restore competitiveness," Tony Tyler, director general and CEO. Source: Company statement, 15-Mar-2012.


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GNP is excited to offer a new walking program! Through a grant opportunity we are able to offer urban pole walking classes (walking/hiking with poles). In April 2016, GNP received grant funding from NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS to purchase poles and offer training sessions!
pole walking combines an upper body technique similar to cross country skiing with
the lower body technique of regular walking and it offers many health benefits, as well as helping with stability.
WALKING GROUPSWe are very fortunate to offer access to poles, training, and more walking/hiking outings around town. Future excursions to destinations such as Kananaskis, Canmore, Cochrane, Red Deer trails etc. are also planned. The cost is FREE.
Poles are available to use free of charge at Greenwood Neighbourhood Place! Stop at the office to complete the form and sign them out for a few days.


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Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc.
Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. (CRD# 149351) is a financial advisory firm headquartered in , . They manage $5,465,495 in 130 accounts and serve the financial needs of clients across 1 states (or territories).
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Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc.
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Advisors affiliated with a RIA are permitted to work with up to five clients in nearly-all states* without explicit registration. The map below shows states where this firm has explicit registration only.
Financial Advisors at Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc.
Daniel Burns (CRD# 1374442) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. in Newberg, OR and has over 23 years of experience in the finance industry.
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More Fun in the Final Chapter of Nick's P2L Header Fun!
This weekend Nick finished up his header story on P2L with these final 2 custom images:
First, the cops busted the rave and kicked everyone one out and set up their very own donut shop!
Unfortunately they didn't realize that one of the cop cars was Barricade, and everyone knows Barricade's favorite donut is Boston Cream, and they were all out of Boston Cream. So in his anger, Barricade flattened the place:
LOL! Nice job Nick… now back to serious work!


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Maison Dali Guest House is situated in Rome, 700 metres from Santa Maria Maggiore.
Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Maison Dali Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property.
There is a shared kitchen at the property.
Domus Aurea is 700 metres from Maison Dali Guest House, while Porta Maggiore is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 13 km from Maison Dali Guest House.
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Family hangouts in London.
Christmas is slowly coming upon us and the streets are filling up with that warmth.
The evening ended up in Covent garden, eating delicious thai-food at The Lemon Tree. A place to recommend.
Then slowly rolling back to Brighton, while the city of London kept living on.
Covent GardenFOOD, GREAT DAYS
Family hangouts in London.
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Until I saw this Coco Chanel quote the other day I thought I knew all of her famous sayings. Evidently not.
I'm not sure high heels are absolutely necessary, but always standards must be high, which means by extension that we can, and should, hold our head high.
A less poetic aside perhaps: An elevated head aligns the body, which results in excellent posture and the rest falls into place.
Tish I had not seen this quote before either. The posture IS so important as I go through therapy…it helps to align the back and the hips into proper position!
Standards high, absolutely!
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Three inches is about right for me. Heels that is. Though a lovely swan Hepburn neck wouldn't be bad either!
It's a memorable quote from a remarkable woman, and at the same time, based on historical evidence regarding her role as an alleged Nazi collaborator (and some say, agent, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel), one has to wonder about her own "high standards".
never have seen that quote + thank you. xxpeggybraswelldesign.co
Yes, a good quote to live by but given Chanel's activities in WW2, I think she forgot the "standards" part. Thanks for sharing!
I hope it's her quote, but there is much on the internet that appropriates a famous person as the author so the quote gets circulated. And I don't recall Chanel being one for high heels, non? I'll share a recent attributed-to-a-famous-person example. Over the weekend there was a great quote circulating that seemed to be written from the experience of a wise woman of a certain age and it was attributed to Meryl Streep. It had gone viral before the real author was given his due – a man, maybe 40's, who is a life coach and lives in Portugal!
Thank you again for your comments. Yes, she did compromise her principles sad to say.
Let's take the quote away from her and simply heed it for ourselves and its stand alone merits. (I think we can forget about scary high heels as well unless some of us have mastered the art and can still pull it off.)


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A custom trip begins with a dream. Yours. A desire to camp amongst the great herds of caribou in the Arctic. To climb high into the Arrigetch Peaks, to photograph bears in Katmai National Park…the options in Alaska are exquisite and limitless. For the wilderness traveler there is no better destination.
We take designing your custom wilderness trip seriously. With decades of experience, exhaustive knowledge of the landscape and wildlife, and an extensive network of pilots, boat captains and guides, each itinerary is tailored exactly to your specific dreams.
The process starts with your desires, the size of your group or family, your expectations, your budget and your abilities. Our role is to advise, inspire, listen, and finally to transform your dreams into reality. We can share with you what is possible and help you craft the ultimate Alaska adventure.
All of our trips are "off the beaten path", true wilderness expeditions. A custom trip can be one of our scheduled trips on dates of your choosing and exclusive to your group, or an entirely new and unique itinerary just for you. We work with groups from 1 person to 10 people but 4 to 6 is often the best. Browse through the list of custom trips we have done in the past or give us a call and tell us about your big Alaska dreams. We can help make them happen. From a family friendly base camp to true exploration in the farthest reaches of Alaska.
Wildlife trips: Our experienced guides can help you find wildlife whether it be caribou, polar bears, blue-throats, grey-headed chickadees, or musk oxen.
Photography trips: Wildlife photography, landscape photography, film or art. We have worked with professional and amateur photographers from around the world. Let us help you get the shot.
Film or Science Support: In addition to "fun trips" we also provided guide services and logistical support for field projects big and small.
Skills training: Need to improve your wilderness skills? We can provide field courses, skill specific classes in Fairbanks or a combination of the two. Rafting or canoeing workshops, navigation seminars, wilderness safety.... the list goes on. We have the experience to teach you.
Family and youth trips: We love seeing young people enjoying the wilderness. Though we haven't had any clients under the age of 7, we take our own toddlers to the Brooks Range regularly. We can plan a trip that will be safe and fun for people of any age.
Raft from the peaks of the Brooks Range to the Arctic Ocean on the fast-paced Hulahula River. This rafting trip has it all: day hikes to glacier views, whitewater rafting, arctic wildlife, spring wildflowers and even a walk on the frozen Arctic Ocean. Traverse the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on this classic rafting trip from the mountains to the sea.
From the high peaks of the Brooks Range to the windswept Arctic Ocean, our Hulahula raft trip traverses the diverse and stunning Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. There is no better way to experience the grandeur of the region. We start with several days paddling and hiking in the mountains, then paddle the canyon's Class III rapids, before spilling into the foothills. Two more days of nonstop Class II rapids take us to the Coastal Plain, a wilderness region unlike any other—with stunning views and superb camping. Then we continue on through the river's delta to the Arctic Ocean, where we make our last night's camp on a gravel island next to the Arctic sea ice.
The beauty of this trip is in the diversity of landscapes and wildlife. High in the mountains Dall sheep dot the mountainsides and bears dig roots on the river flats. In the foothills we often see wolves hunting marmots or following caribou trails. The Coastal Plain is where we may see musk oxen and we will keep our eyes peeled for arctic fox as we approach the coast. On this trip we also have good chances of seeing peregrine falcons, golden eagles, jaegers, plovers, and a great variety of other migratory birds.
Hiking in the mountains and on the tundra is excellent. Our travel schedule allows three layover days to hike the country, and plenty of free time each day. Our first hike will be high in the mountains where Dall Sheep graze and glaciers carve dramatic ridge-lines. As we emerge from the higher peaks we will stop and hike among the wildflowers with views of peaks behind and the sprawling Coastal Plain downriver. After leaving the mountains and entering the Coastal Plain's yawning sky the wildlife changes and the birding gets even better. Arctic rarities abound and the Hulahula is one of the best birding locations in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
No experience is required for paddle rafting, as instruction is provided. Everyone joins in the fun of paddling the boats under the guidance of a raft captain. Everyone will be busy and engaged on this small rock studded river. There are several rapids that your skilled guide will negotiate with grace. You will get splashed but in all our years of running the Hulahula we've never had anyone go for a (unintentional) swim.
Summer travel in the arctic can be rigorous and participants should be ready for anything, including low water levels that require us to get out of the boats and drag them over shallow spots. A half-mile portage is typical at the end of this trip. The hiking opportunities are limitless; from easy ambles up the valley, to all day peak ascents. Day hikes will be tailored to your interests and abilities.
On a wilderness trip like the Hulahula, one never knows what conditions we may face nor what opportunities might arise. This is the nature, and the honor, of wilderness travel.
What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible.
Pre-trip meeting with your guide(s) in Fairbanks at 4pm at Arctic Wild headquarters.
Fly north from Fairbanks across the Yukon River, the Arctic Circle, and the Brooks Range, to the headwaters of the Hulahula River. We'll make a comfortable camp, have a good dinner, and watch the sun refuse to set! Welcome to the arctic! We can climb a small hill for a lovely view of the valley ahead.
We'll paddle and hike our way down the Hulahula River, allowing for three layover days for hiking and exploring. We'll take a layover in the mountains, another on the Coastal Plain, and another on the river's delta en route to the Arctic Ocean. On days when we paddle we encounter a wide variety of conditions from steep canyons to expansive plains. Each day is an adventure as we travel north across the refuge.
Awake this morning at the northern edge of the continent. Weather permitting, we get a quick flight to the Eskimo Village of Kaktovik and then a longer flight back south across the Brooks Range, the Arctic Circle, and the Yukon River to Fairbanks arriving late in the day. Time to change your socks!
Round-trip airfare from Fairbanks
Food while in the wilderness, stoves, cooking & eating utensils
Boats, paddles, life jackets, safety & repair gear
Professional guide service
Non-camp lodging
Non-camp meals
Personal clothing and gear, waterproof river bag
Fishing gear, and fishing license
Gratuity for guide(s)
Rental equipment is available through Arctic Wild. See full equipment list.
(Please note that if you are unable to depart Kaktovik on the last day of the trip as scheduled, you will need to get yourself meals and a hotel in Kaktovik. This is not included in the trip price.)
Temperatures vary dramatically in the Arctic and can range from the 20s to 70s. When the wind comes from the north, the temperature can drop to below freezing. Cold rains and snow are possible, but we get lots of sunny weather in the summer season. With luck this trip is prior to the "bug season" but bring along a mosquito head net and a small bottle of DEET repellent. Better safe than sorry.
Land of Extremes, Alex Huryn; Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Geographic; Midnight Wilderness, Debbie Miller; Being Caribou, Karsten Heuer. More Alaska reading is available from our Bookstore.


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Who we are and what we do
Taylor Health and Wellness Center is conveniently located on the Missouri State University campus next to the University bookstore. The medical and professional staff at Taylor Health and Wellness Center are dedicated to providing quality health and preventive care at minimum cost to the University community. Taylor provides medical services to all members of the University community, ages 6 years and older. Those with younger children should seek the services of a pediatrician or family practitioner who specializes in caring for younger children.
Quality care and services
Taylor Health and Wellness Center is a medical home for the MSU community. To ensure quality, Taylor Health and Wellness Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA). COLA recently awarded Taylor Health and Wellness Center Laboratory the Laboratory Excellence Award, the commission's highest commendation. Our qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technicians, pharmacists and medical support personnel look forward to serving your health and wellness needs.


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Mumbai in History
Historical Events
- 1690-06-08 Siddi general Yadi Sakat, razes the Mazagon Fort in Mumbai.
- 1874-05-09 The first horse-drawn bus makes its début in the city of Mumbai, plying two routes
Event of Interest
1939-03-03 Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Mumbai (Bombay) to protest against autocratic rule in India
- 1996-11-07 Wasim Jaffer gets 314* in 2nd cricket FC game for Mumbai v Saurashtra
- 2005-07-26 Mumbai, India receives 99.5cm of rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, bringing the city to a halt for over 2 days.
- 2006-07-11 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
- 2008-11-26 Terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India: Ten coordinated attacks by Pakistan-based terrorists kill 164 and injure more than 250 people in Mumbai, India.
- 2011-07-13 Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
- 2013-05-26 The Mumbai Indians defeat the Chennai Super Kings to win the Indian 20/20 Premier League
- 2013-09-27 60 people are killed after a building collapses in Mumbai, India
- 2013-11-11 4 people are killed and 8 are injured after a building catches fire in Mumbai, India
- 2015-05-24 Mumbai Indians defeat Chennai Super Kings to win the 2015 20/20 cricket Indian Premier League
- 2015-06-21 94 people die & 45 are hospitalized after drinking moonshine in Mumbai, India
- 2016-01-05 First batsman to ever score 1000 runs in a single innings in cricket - 15 year-old Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade is 1009 not out
- 2017-08-29 Monsoon rains in Mumbai cause chaos closing schools and airports
Famous Birthdays
- 1825-09-04 Dadabhai Naoroji, 1st Indian in British parliament, born in Mumbai, India (d. 1917)
- 1906-05-29 Terence Hanbury White, novelist (England Have My Bones), born in Mumbai, India
- 1936-04-29 Zubin Mehta, conductor (NY Philharmonic), born in Mumbai, India
- 1936-09-25 Juliet Prowse, actress/dancer (Who Killed Teddy Bear), born in Mumbai, India
- 1936-12-25 Ismail Merchant, producer (Householder), born in Mumbai, India
- 1946-10-12 Ashok Mankad, Indian cricketer (son of Vinoo, batted for India 1969-78), born in Mumbai, India (d. 2008)
- 1947-06-19 Salman Rushdie, British-Indian novelist (Midnight's Children, Satanic Verses), born in Mumbai, India
- 1948-10-02 Persis Khambatta, actress (Star Trek, Megaforce), born in Mumbai, India
- 1954-03-12 Anish Kapoor, Indian born British sculptor, born in Mumbai
- 1954-03-19 Indu Shahani, Indian educationist and Sheriff of Mumbai
- 1965-03-14 Aamir Khan, Indian actor, director and producer (Lagaan, PK), born in Mumbai, India
- 1970-07-07 Min Patel, cricketer (in Mumbai England left-arm spinner v India 1996)
Person of Interest
1973-04-24 Sachin Tendulkar, Indian cricketer (prodigy at 16, Indian captain at 23, highest run scorer in international cricket), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- 1974-08-05 Kajol Mukherjee, Indian actress (Fanaa, My Name Is Khan), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- 1974-12-25 Nagma [Nandita Arvind Morarji], Indian actress, born in Mumbai
- 1980-08-18 Preeti Jhangiani, Indian actress, born in Mumbai, India
Famous Weddings
- 2005-11-20 Bollywood actor Zayed Khan (25) weds Malaika Parekh at the Grand Maratha Sheraton in Mumbai, India
- 2005-12-14 Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan (31) weds Mumtaz's daughter Natasha Madhvani at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India
- 2007-04-20 Indian film actor and producer Abhishek Bachchan (31) weds actress Aishwarya Rai (33) at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Mumbai
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|Volume 1, Number 13 September 3, 2003
The Seoulheim Cup
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|It's high time the premiere event in women's golf included the Korean stars
This is a reposting of an article that first appeared September 27, 2002 on this site, after last year's Solheim Cup. It is as relevant today as ever!
Like a lot of women's golf fans, I watched and thoroughly enjoyed the Solheim Cup this weekend. For those who don't know, this is a team competition that occurs every other year. Twelve players from the United States play against twelve players from Europe. The winner gets to keep the 'Solheim Cup', and gets bragging rights for the next 2 years. As often happens with events where players represent their countries, things can get very heated, and thus the drama is often as intense as any Major. Indeed, this event is fast becoming the premiere event in all of women's golf.
Se Ri Pak: not eligible for Solheim Cup
|But of course, there is one key problem with it. Namely, no matter how talented you are, you cannot play in the event if you were not born in the United States or in Europe. Now, when this event started back in 1990, that was not much of an issue, as the majority of great players in the world came from those two places. But this is a different LPGA these days. One glance at the LPGA money list will tell you that there are many great players who come from neither area. In fact, as of this writing, 5 of the top ten players would not qualify for the Solheim Cup. As recently as a few weeks ago, that number was 7 of the top ten. Among the great players who are omitted are the Australians, with superstars such as Karrie Webb and Rachel Teske; the Canadians, with Lorie Kane; the Mexicans and South Americans (no Lorena Ochoa or Marisa Baena); and of course the Asian countries such as Japan (Akiko Fukushima), the Philippines (Jenny Rosales), Taiwan (Candie Kung), and South Korea (the Seoul Sisters!!!).
Grace would add a lot to the Seoulheim Cup!
Women's golf needs as much publicity as it can get. When the most important, hyped event on your schedule willfully omits half the top players in the world, this is a big problem. It is not taking advantage of all your strengths. If you want to showcase your best, you want to see Se Ri Pak vs. Annika or Webb vs. Annika, not (with all due respect) Wendy Ward vs. Annika. So why does this situation continue? Even as long ago as 1996, when Karrie Webb was playing so well, there was talk that things might change, yet there seems to be no change forthcoming on the horizon. What's the hold up?
Those who want to keep things as they are (and they currently are the ones running the show) argue as follows: there is a tradition to this Europe vs. America rivalry. The Solheim Cup has also built up an intense rivalry in and of itself. Why mess with this? What you should do, they say, is follow the example of the men and create a second event in which the International players can compete. This First Ladies Cup (modeled after the men's President's Cup) could occur on the years when the Solheim is not played. You could make it Internationals vs. the winner of the previous Solheim, to give the Solheim players added incentive to play well (as if they need it!).
First, let me address the notion of a First Ladies Cup. In a nutshell, it wouldn't work in this day and age. First of all, it barely works on the men's side, and they have a lot more resources to make it work. Oh sure, the event is not in any financial danger. But the men, at least the Americans, are just not as interested in this event. They don't like being required to participate in an unpaid team event every year, and if they could would much rather focus on the Ryder Cup, which has far more tradition and prestige. Now, if the men's event is at best dicey, you can imagine it will be far more problematic for the ladies. First, you'd need to find a sponsor. This might be doable; a big Asian conglomerate like Samsung might be willing to step in. Next, you'd need to convince the ladies who already play the Solheim that this is worth pursuing. I haven't heard a lot of enthusiasm from them about it, though. Next the event would need to be scheduled ahead of time (i.e., the Solheim Cup already has its next two locations picked out through 2005). This is where the idea of the winner of the Solheim playing the Internationals breaks down. Say Europe wins the Solheim, and they have hosting duties for the First Ladies Cup. You now have one year to find a course in Europe and get it ready to host a world class event. Plus, if it ends up being Europe vs. Internationals, why would the LPGA be interested in supporting it? What do they get out of it? The tape delayed coverage would not get the greatest ratings, they would lose several of their stars possibly for a few weeks, they would have to suspend play on the LPGA in all likelihood for the week of the event, and because no Americans might participate, chances are it would be a tough sell for American networks.
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By Luelseged Degu
By all counts, the issue of land grabbing or as the EPRDF government would call it "the Ethiopian Green Revolution" has become paramount to our future existence as a nation.
Apart from a five-year occupation by
Mafa Chipeta, FAO´s representative in
In spite of this, EPRDF refutes this notion and hails its farmland deals as the path to
EPRDF has reportedly leased and continues to lease millions of acres of
1. Mohammed Ali Al-Amoudi's company, Saudi Star Agricultural Company: 10,000 hectares of land in Gambella (expected to increase to 250,000 hectares) and 100,000 SQM of land in Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) with a 60-year lease;
2. The Indian Company, Karuturi Global: 741,000 acres in Gambella, and 2 million acres in Oromia. Karuturi is also acquiring around 311,700 hectares of land to grow crops like cereals, sugar and palm, which could be exported.
3. TPLF and its Supporters: 90,000 hectares of farmland in Gambella and hundreds of thousands hectares fertile land in Welkayit Tegede,
4. Chinese Consortium: 60,000 hectares at Shiniile, Ogaden,
Green Revolution
1940s are best known for the Second World War, the establishment of the United Nations and the beginning of colonized countries to win their independence. These are the culmination of the history of that decade making the 20th century's fabric. Least known but by far with a success story is the Green Revolution which transformed several countries' habit of farming. This revolution was launched in 1945, largely due to the life work of Norman Borlaug factoring significantly the Mexican government's desire "to establish an agricultural research station to develop more varieties of wheat that could be used to feed the rapidly growing population of the country." The effort was largely measurable. Within 13 years,
The progress of the green revolution scored magnificent results and continued to do the same supporting by agricultural research, extension, and infrastructural development. Because of its measurable agricultural development success, it was sought to replicate it to other nations. In 1961,
EPRDF's Green Revolution
There have been numerous attempts to introduce the successful concepts from the Mexican and Indian projects (Green Revolutions) into
Nonetheless, because of food security concerns and investment opportunities, in the last two years, investors seem to worry less and have started to lease or purchase farmlands in Africa, including
1. The prices of staple foods which increased unexpectedly that in turn alerted food-importing countries like Saudi Arabia, a country with scarce arable land but lots of cash, to look overseas in order to secure food supplies; and
2. Global demand for bio-fuels and other non-food agricultural commodities, expectations of rising rates of return in agriculture and land values, and policy measures in home and host countries.
The Fallout
EPRDF is at full speed working hard to convince Ethiopians and the international community as if the Green Revolution which ignored Africa for decades has finally arrived in
Zenawi recently stated that "the investments have the potential to increase local food availability and create badly needed jobs." He refuted critics' argument for not standing for the Ethiopian farmers. He said, "The policy of the government of
EPRDF further argues that the Green Revolution has a proven track record for ending food shortages in other parts of the world decades ago and there is no reason which stops this revolution succeeding in Ethiopia, bringing "the promise of plenty harvests" in a country more often associated with drought and famine. However, replication of the success story of
2. Ethiopia's land deals are "about exploitation of the people, many of the most vulnerable, who are being robbed of all they own while the government threatens them into submission; sometimes literally holding a gun to their heads; poor Ethiopian farmers have been displaced while foreigners are thriving."
3. EPRDF's land deals are not well thought and analyzed, impacting negatively on the small rural farmers whose lands are being leased. Over 85% of people in
4. The contracts fail to cover economic reality of the transaction. For example, for its farm in Bako, Karuturi is paying no rent for six years and then only 135 birr ($13 USD) per hectare per year for the remainder of the 50-year lease. This deal is unfair this year let alone 50 or 90 years from now; it generates only "$13 USD per year for each 10,000 square meter of arable land."
5. Reportedly, compliance issue is thrown out and it is not clear if investors would be held liable for commitments. Contracts either ignore or vaguely touch upon the key issues like enforcing compliance with investor commitments, maximizing government revenues and clarifying their distribution, promoting business models that maximize local benefit through employment creation and infrastructure development, and balancing food security concerns. On the same token, health and environmental concerns have not taken in to consideration.
No one would object in his/her right mind the "economic growth and development, foreign and private investment or capitalism in general if the land deals were undergirded by appropriate legal protections and procedures." It is fair to say that the critics have rightly faulted EPRDF's farmland deals for not taking into account the needs of the majority farmers in this mainly rural nation, which accounts more than 85% as well as health, economic, and environmental concerns. The deal is no near to be called "
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The history of the Pokémon world is known to us today, because the histories have been passed down as legends from generation to generation. Nobody knows if it is real or not, but there are some symbols that proofs that these legends are real.
Below here is a timeline of events in the history of the Pokémon world, primarily those established in the canon of the Pokémon games, since these apply most to other forms of canon. There is also a separate timeline of events for the Pokémon anime.
Beginning of the universe
This information is based primarily on the mythology of both the Sinnoh and Hoenn regions.
- Beginning of universe
In the beginning of the universe, a rift in space (Mew before it was turned into a pokemon) made Arceus then it came into being, being the first pokémon in existance. Arceus created Dialga, Palkia and possibly Giratina (who then proceeded to disappear and look after the Ruined World) and gives Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space. Then, during very early formation of the world, possibly sooner, Arceus creates Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit to create emotion and spirit, something that embodies us today.
Around this time, Mew came into being by itself, containing the DNA of every pokémon to exist and exist in the future.
- Creation of Pokémon world
In the creation of the Pokémon world, Groudon is formed from magma, Kyogre is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches and Rayquaza is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly aroud in the ozone layer, occasionaly coming to rest at Sky Pillar. Groudon and Kyogre proceed to create landmass and fill the sea, repectively. However, they meet and wage a humongous battle for the dominance of sea and land. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Groudon and Kyogre to retreat to special caverns, where they rest until the events of R/S/E. Red and Blue orbs where created to prevent the awakening of Groudon and Kyogre again, the orbs remain at Mt. Pyre to this day. Mew at this time are plentiful and live in large numbers. Landmasses such as Mt. Coronet are created, and Regigigas moves the continents, forming the regions. The Sinnoh region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, Stark Mountain is created and Heatran is formed in lava.
This information is based primarily on the study of fossils and archaeological remains.
- Millions of years before Generation I
- Earliest known prehistoric Pokémon exist.
- 10000 years before Generation I
- The legendary golems are created.
- Regigigas becomes sealed away in Snowpoint Temple.
- Mamoswine population decreases after ice age.
- A mysterious mutation causes the ancestors of Doduo to have two heads.
- 1500 years before Generation I
- The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the Ruins of Alph, Tanoby Ruins, and Solaceon Ruins. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical Unown preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
- Shaymin, Celebi, Jirachi are born, Shaymin brings an abundance of plant life, Celebi travels through time, and Jirachi begins its 1000 year sleep for a 7 day wish. Kyogre is awoken and loads of Manaphy are craeted from Kyogre. These then breed to make Phione.
- Darkrai is born on New Moon Island and Cresselia is born on Fullmoon Island, Darkrai summons nightmares on Pokémon and people, and Cresselia cures the trail of nightmares Darkrai left on them.
- Kyogre, with the help of Manaphy and Lugia, expand the sea.
- Herds of Latias and Latios are born.
- Swarms of Lunatone and Solrock fall into Earth from space.
- Farfetch'd population decreased by hunting.
- Kyogre returns to its sleep and leaves behind a Manaphy egg for a pure hearted trainer.
Recent history
This information is based on historic records.
- c. 700 years before Generation I
- Tin Tower and Brass Tower are constructed in Ecruteak City, Lugia and Ho-Oh perch at their tops.
- c. 150 years before Generation I
- Brass Tower burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the Whirl Islands, Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the legendary beasts and flies off in search of a pure-hearted Trainer.
- 1969
- First humans land on the moon.
- 1970s
- In a storm Rotom is created.
- 1990s
- Ferry S.S. Tidal constructed.
- The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, Porygon and Castform, are created.
- Cyrus is born. He brought up around the legend of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina.
- Rotom takes over a mansion in Sinnoh. It creates images of ghosts so it can live in peace.
Contemporary history
- Years prior to Generation I
- Mewtwo is cloned from Mew, and later escapes and destroys Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Mansion.
- Sabrina's gym is declared the offical gym of Saffron City after a deciding match between Sabrina and the leader of the Fighting Dojo.
- Giratina returns to our world.
- Two years prior
- The events of Pokémon Colosseum.
- Generation I/Generation III: The events of Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
- Red/Leaf leaves Pallet Town on his/her Pokémon journey after their rival, Professor Oak's grandson, Blue. After getting the eight badges of Kanto, defeating Team Rocket along the way, he/she challenges Kanto's Elite Four, then its current champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red/Leaf becomes the champion, then ventures to the Sevii Islands to eradicate Team Rocket and help Celio to connect his Pokémon Net Center to the Hoenn region. Eventually, Red ends up at Mt. Silver, training day and night, and Lance ends up as champion. Blue, dejected, takes the empty gym in Viridian City.
- Brendan/May leaves Littleroot Town on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from Johto by saving the local Pokémon professor from an attacking wild Pokémon. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with Professor Birch's son/daughter, however, later on, the rivalry is with Wally instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight Gym Leaders and, with the help of Rayquaza, calming both Groudon and Kyogre, released from their banishment by Team Magma and Team Aqua, respectively, he/she challenges and defeats Hoenn's Elite Four and current champion, becoming the champion him/herself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.
- Between Generation I/Generation III and Generation II/Generation IV
- Viridian Forest is cut down, creating a clear path for trainers.
- Eruption of volcano on Cinnabar Island, which causes destruction of areas on the island.
- Koga abdicates his position as Fuchsia Gym Leader to his daughter, Janine, for a position among Kanto's Elite Four.
- Lorelei returns to her home in Four Island.
- Agatha retires from her position as a member of the Kanto Elite Four.
- Extensive research confirmed the existence of Steel and Dark types.
- Groudon and Kyogre retreat to Fiore to rest after their battle.
- Giratina returns to the Ruined World
- The events of Pokémon Ranger.
- Three years after Generation I/Generation III, Generation II/Generation IV: The events of Gold, Silver, Crystal, Diamond and Pearl.
- Gold/Kris leaves New Bark Town on an errand for Professor Elm, bonding with his/her starter Pokémon on the way. A red-haired boy steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Gold/Kris's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many Gyarados, including a red one, at the Lake of Rage and as well takes over the Johto Radio Tower in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni. As they are defeated, the leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Gold/Kris continues to gather Johto's badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the Pokémon League at the Indigo Plateau in Kanto. After championing it, over a new Elite Four and its previous champion, Lance, Gold/Kris then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their badges, for a total of sixteen, Professor Oak declares him/her ready to travel to Mt. Silver, deep in the caves of where he/she meets and defeats Red.
- The events of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Lucas/Dawn and Jun leave Twinleaf Town in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently-reported red Gyarados in the nearest of Sinnoh's lakes, Lake Verity. After being attacked by a wild Starly at the lake, and using one of Professor Rowan's Pokémon to fend off the attacker, the journey begins in earnest, where both Lucas/Dawn and Jun challenge the Sinnoh region's eight gyms to gain the badges necessary to challenge the Pokémon League. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with Team Galactic, whose leader, Cyrus, wishes to re-make the entire universe in his image with the powers of the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. Defeating the team and calming Dialga/Palkia, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and champion, Cynthia, and becomes champion him/herself.
- Hayley, a friend of Bebe, opens up a Pokémon Ranch.
- Meteor strikes Earth, forming 2 Deoxys.


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Bamako - Islamist rebels in northern Mali smashed four more tombs of ancient Muslim saints in Timbuktu on Sunday as the International Criminal Court warned their campaign of destruction was a war crime.The hardline Islamists who seized control of Timbuktu along with the rest of northern Mali three months ago, consider the shrines to be idolatrous and have wrecked seven tombs in two days.Mali's government and the international community have expressed horror and outrage at the destruction of cultural treasures in the fabled city, an ancient desert crossroads and centre of learning known as the "City of 333 Saints"."My message to those involved in these criminal acts is clear: stop the destruction of the religious buildings now," ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda told AFP in an interview in Dakar."This is a war crime which my office has authority to fully investigate."She said that Mali was signatory to the Rome Statute which established the ICC, which states in Article 8 that deliberate attacks against undefended civilian buildings which are not military objectives are a war crime."This includes attacks against historical monuments as well as destruction of buildings dedicated to religion," said Bensouda.On Saturday the Islamists destroyed the tombs of Sidi Mahmoud, Sidi Moctar and Alpha Moya, and on Sunday attacked four more including Cheikh el-Kebir's mausoleum as residents stood by helplessly.Crying "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest), the men carrying chisels and hoes smashed the tombs."There are many of us watching them destroy the mausoleum. It hurts but we can't do anything. These madmen are armed, we can't do anything but they will be cursed that is for sure," a journalist said on condition of anonymity.He said the destruction at the Djingareyber cemetery ended in the late afternoon, with four tombs in total destroyed. The Islamists also destroyed earthenware jars and other artifacts around the tombs.The cemetery is situated in the south of Timbuktu in the suburb of the eponymous Djingareyber mosque built from mud in 1327.
Because when the UN speaks everybody listens hey?, when will the UN learn that it can talk and demand as much as it likes, its history is one of late intervention if at all and of leaving any country it has ever had troops in a desolate wasteland in need of years of rehabilitation and hardship just to get back to where it was when the UN showed up.
What??? So you saying before the UN moves in these countries are merely play fighting? That refugee camps are just disgruntled rural dwellers seeking a better life? That women mass raped by rebels is "cause they asked for it..."? That mutilations are custom? That child soldiers is what we all aspire our children to be?
What kind of close minded twit are you?
Usual stuff. One bunch of brainwashed, brain addled sky daddy believers attack and destroy the artefacts of another bunch of brainwashed, brain addled sky daddy believers. Truly, religion is a mental illness and a stain on humanity.
How about a bit of respect and tolerance towards those who see things differently to what you do? So you're OK with church/mosque killings simply because the victims were belivers in something that you can't accept?
All people deserve respect, but not all ideas do. I don't respect the idea that a man was born of a virgin, walked on water and rose from the dead. I don't respect the idea that we should follow a "Prophet" who at the age of 53 had sex with a nine-year old girl, and ordered the murder of whole villages of Jews because they wouldn't follow him.
Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions.– Thomas Jefferson
I hear what you say, but please also respect the fact that billions of people DO accept these beliefs, as crazy as they might appear to you and many others. I won't call you brain-addled because I differ from you; please tolerate those with opposing views. People don't deserve to be killed because some lunatic fringe of another religion sees things differently to them - that I'm sure we can agree on.
When people destroy something for no better reason than they believe that an imaginary god approves of their action I will stick with brainwashed and brain addled. There is no common sense. No common humanity in that.


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Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis including the importance of each process.
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Meiosis involves the formation of gametes or sex cells. Sex cells are sperm and egg cells. If you remember, sperm and eggs cells fuse together to form a zygote that will eventually diffentiate and divide to form a baby.
*Don't meiosis confused with mitosis because they are two totally separate processes! Meiosis only occurs in sex cells and mitosis occurs in stomatic cells (normal body cells). Mitosis purpose is to make more body cells so that we don't run out of cells! Mitosis creates 2 cells and meiosis creates 4 cells. Also, mitosis creates cells that are diploid (meaning each cell contains 46 chromosomes) and meiosis creates cells that are haploid (meaning each cell contains 23 chromosomes)
IMPORTANT: The primary purpose of mitosis is to create 4 sex cells with half the number of original number of chromosomes (haploid) that are used in the process of reproduction. You get one set of chromosomes from your mother and one set from your father (23 chromosomes from your father+23 chromosome from your mother= 46 chromosome total)
There are 8 steps and 2 phases in meiosis. The steps in the first phase are the same in the second phase. There are 4 steps to remember. The acryomn PMAT (similar to GMAT business school exam) can be used for memorization purposes.
The way I like to teach this concept is by using an analogy of a relationship between a boyfriend and a girlfriend.
The boyfriend and girlfriend are in a relationship they are preparing to live together and have a long happy life together (nucleus is expanding and nuclear membrane is braking down/disappearing). They become interconnected (crossing over/recombination of chromosomes)*and looking foward to their new life together
After sometime, their relationship starts to fall apart because they start to feel like they want to go their separate ways (formation of the microtubules in the centrosome and the microtubles attach to the kinetichore or centromere of homologous chromosomes + chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell called the metaphase plate)
The relationship does not work out so they decided to move out of their home. (pairs of homologous chromosomes are moved to opposite sides the cell with the help of the microtubules)
Their separation is finalized and they want nothing to do with each other anymore. They officially move into their own apartments. (cleavage furrow forms in the middle of the cell allow the cell to divide in half + chromsomes are on opposite poles of the cell). Cytokinesis is the process of dividing into two separate cells.
IMPORTANT: Key components of meiosis are crossing over, two phases, and creation of 4 haploid cells.
Note: At the end of meiosis I, there are 2 pairs of chromatids (2 chromatids= 1 chromosome) in each cell. At the end meiosis II, there is 1 chromatid in each cell.
*Recombination is the process where two homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information with each other. This process is responsible for genetic diversity.


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"Chango" Recognized with "Marciano Cruz Day" on May 12 in Santa Cruz
Marciano Cruz was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. For over 20 years, Marciano, also known as Chango, has been working to improve the lives of people in the greater Santa Cruz community. He is currently a staff member at the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV). On May 11th, Marciano received the "Most Caring Coach Award" by USA Weekend, a magazine with distribution in 600 newspapers to 23 million households each week. He is being honored for his work as founder, chief organizer and president of La Liga de La Comunidad, a countywide soccer league for youth and adults.
On May 12th, Marciano was recognized with "Marciano Cruz Day" in the city of Santa Cruz and received a Mayor's Proclamation from Ryan Coonerty during a celebration in the parking lot of the RCNV. Marciano was also presented with resolutions from John Laird of the California State Assembly and Joe Simitian of the California State Senate. In addition to his time and dedication to La Liga de La Comunidad, Marciano also enjoys surfing with his friends and helping kids learn how to surf safely with proper gear. The Beach Flats Community Garden, which is now blooming with new growth, began with the vision and dedication of Marciano and some of his friends from the neighborhood.
For more information on Marciano's award, La Liga De La Communidad and the Resource Center for Nonviolence, please visit
"Marciano Cruz - Most Caring Coach" Celebration
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Peter Klotz-Chamberlin is the head of the RCNV steering committee
Chris is a surfer and a good friend of Marciano's
Ryan Coonerty, the current Mayor of Santa Cruz, holds a Proclamation for Marciano Cruz Day
Azucena is Marciano's daughter
Enchiladas prepared by the Cruz family
Vilma provided great translations and added some kind words of her own as people spoke about Marciano in the community. Chris Wentzlen is a former professional soccer player and is now active in Santa Cruz youth sports leagues.
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Woody is committed to general maintenance and property management at the Resource Center for Nonviolence and for the 509 Broadway commercial rentals on the same lot.
Scott Kennedy, the Middle East Program Coordinator for the RCNV, hands Marciano a Resolution on behalf of John Laird and the California State Assembly.
Ricardo Banda is a good friend of Marciano and helps with La Liga
Barbara Hayes is the Volunteer and Facilities Coordinator for the RCNV
Tony Sloss is the President of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz City Youth Soccer Club and the person who nominated Marciano for the "Most Caring Coach Award"
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"Marciano Cruz - Most Caring Coach" Celebration
These are some of the fine youth in our community that surf and play soccer with Marciano
Marciano receives a third resolution, this one from Joe Simitian and the California State Senate.
Gabriela Cruz spoke very fondly of her wonderful Tio who has been a positive influence in her life.
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The Count: Why NFL Teams Should Pass More on First Down
Every time your favorite NFL team runs on first down this week, keep in mind that it is probably hurting its chances to win.
Brian Burke, of Advanced NFL Stats, calculated how many points, on average, teams could expect to score when they had first downs at every yard line on the field. Then he calculated how many points they could expect to score, on average, after running or throwing. Within 10 yards of the opponent's end zone, running plays on first down add more to teams' winning probability. Everywhere else on the field, passes add more. Furthermore, from just about anywhere on the field except the red zone – within 20 yards of the opponent's end zone – runs on first down diminish teams' scoring chances.


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The NL West had its chance to catch the Dodgers with Manny Ramirez out. It didn't work. After 50 Manny-less games, the Dodgers went 29-21 and actually extended their lead in the NL West from 5 1/2 games to seven. The question now becomes: Has the rest of baseball missed its chance to catch the Dodgers in the power rankings?
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|star-studded guests at the wedding of Red Sox owner John Henry last week. Henry, 59, married 30-year-old Linda Pizzuti, and the reception -- featuring Larry David, Ken Burns, Carl Edwards, the Farrelly brothers, Alan Dershowitz and Jack Welch, among others -- was held in the outfield at Fenway Park. Besides being a virtual gold mine of comedic material for several seasons' worth of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the reception marked the most impressive collection of talent there since Jim Rice, Fred Lynn and Dwight Evans (another invited guest) patrolled the outfield in the mid-1970s. For a wedding present, his team immediately dropped two of three, including an epic collapse in which they blew a nine-run lead against the Orioles.
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|excellent column this week on that topic) but also as someone who wins with class. On the eve of his milestone, Rivera was asked about his lack of gesticulations and the demonstrative behavior of other pitchers like K-Rod, Jonathan Papelbon and teammate Joba Chamberlain and said, "I go home. Simple as that. I have nothing to say against them, because that's their personalities. My personality is just different. I try to finish and go home. I don't want to waste any time. That's the way it is." All closers should be that way, if for no other reason than it seems to send a much more demoralizing message to the opponent than wild acts of celebration, however genuine and personal they may be. That message seems to be, as it was when Barry Sanders would score a touchdown and flip the ball to the referee, that you expect to succeed, and that no one can stop you. Eventually, as we've seen with those many, many teams Rivera has vanquished over the years, the opposition starts to feel the same way.
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|trained and accomplished tap dancer and Granderson is one of only a handful of players to have had a 20-20-20-20 season (doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases) and showing 30-30 potential this season, with 18 home runs and 13 steals thus far. Edge: Granderson. (Sorry, Charlie Young.)
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|cover of Sports Illustrated and is still remembered fondly, as this T-shirt will attest. What does this have to do with the Rangers? Well, Chris Davis is making Rob Deer look like Tony Gwynn. Davis is batting .202 with 15 home runs and 11 strikeouts. Yes, 110 strikeouts. At his current rate of 1.5 K's per game and projecting that he'll play 155 games this year, Davis would strike out 235 times, shattering the record held by Mark Reynolds of 204.
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|listed on eBay this week with an asking price of $0.01 and a line that read "Worthless Pitcher From Brewers." That may be a bit harsh. Suppan, who's 5-6 with a 4.86 ERA, is no Yovani Gallardo, but he's no Ian Snell, either. The bidding soared all the way to $20.50 before the site took it down. I'm not sure what Suppan's true value is, but I think it's somewhere between $20.50 and $12.5 million.
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|had a baseball-themed bar mitzvah. He has won at least 10 games in each of the past five seasons, and has played on a playoff team every year of his career. The key to his success this season has been a revamped windup that has helped him post the highest groundball-to-flyball ratio of his career.
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|not that one. This one. By beating the Indians four out of six this year, the Reds laid claim to that most prestigious of all titles: Best Baseball Team in Ohio for 2009. Take that, Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
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|In a poll in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated, big league players were asked which manager they'd least like to play for. Ozzie Guillen ranked second, with 21 percent of the vote, behind only crosstown manager Lou Piniella. For the life of me, I can't figure out why. Unless it has something to do with him constantly calling out his own players in the media and belittling their performance. His most recent target: shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who had another costly defensive miscue last week, prompting Guillen to say, "I made a big mistake when I said in January that he is going to be a better shortstop than Ozzie Guillen. "I never thought I was that bad." Of course, just a few days later, Guillen had thrown his support back behind Ramirez, and insisted that anyone hoping he'd be moved to centerfield to make room for Gordon Beckham was going to be disappointed. What do you think the odds are that Beckham is playing shortstop by year's end while Ramirez is forgotten about?
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|sent home during a game by manager Lou Piniella after he attacked a water jug in the Cubs' dugout. Oh, and he's batting .242 with only five HRs and 17 RBIs. On the bright side, at least they're stuck with each other for another 2 1/2 years. If this relationship were a Milton Bradley board game, it would be Trouble.
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|According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Francoeur has lucky turkey underwear that was given to him as a Thanksgiving gift last year by his wife. (Let's pause to reflect a moment here on the giving of gifts at Thanksgiving. OK.) The Braves were 7-0 with Francoeur wearing his lucky boxers, so he had them washed so he could wear them again on Tuesday, when the Braves rallied to beat the Phillies in extra innings.
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|said pitcher Sean Burnett, who was shipped with Morgan to Washington. "We don't know what direction we're going in." If these were real pirates, there'd probably have been a mutiny by now. Someone in the Pittsburgh hierarchy has got to make it clear to the players and the fans just what the plan is for an organization that has not produced a winning season since 1992 or a legitimate plan to have a winning season anytime soon.
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|the season's longest home run (measured by standard distance, which the site says is the estimated distance the ball would have gone if it was "uninterrupted all the way down to field level, and if the home run had been hit with no wind, in 70 degree air at sea level"), 476 feet against the Pirates in April. On the other hand, Gonzalez also leads the majors with four "lucky home runs" which are blasts that the site says, "would not have cleared the fence if it has been struck on a 70-degree, calm day." In other words, pretty much every day in San Diego.
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|you and you. The statistical revolution isn't going anywhere, despite the best efforts of middle infielders from the '80s turned broadcasters. The movie version of the bestselling book, however, has been benched. Which means Brad Pitt will not be portraying Billy Beane, Scott Hatteberg will not make his long-awaited debut on the silver screen, and there aren't many reasons to watch the Oakland A's these days.
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|Kyrgyzstan » Kyrgyzstan » Culture » Architecture
The Kyrgyz people did not have an established architecture of their own before they came under Russian rule. Governmental and urban architecture is in the Soviet style. Cities were designed with many parks and plazas filled with benches that focused on monuments to Soviet achievements. Much of the housing in urban centers consists of large apartment blocks, where families live in two- or three-room apartments. Bazaars come in all sizes, and are divided so that products of the same type are sold side by side.
Most houses are of one story, with open-ended peaked roofs that provide storage space. Outer decorations vary by ethnicity. Families live in fenced-in compounds that may contain the main house, an
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outdoor kitchen, barns for animals, sheds for storage, gardens, and fruit trees. The traditional dwelling was the portable boz-ui, made of wool felt on a collapsible wooden frame, which people still live in when they take their animals to the summer pastures.
Furniture is a Western adaptation, and its use varies between the north and the south. In the north most families will have a kitchen table with chairs. They also may have a low table for meals, with either stools or sitting mats called tushuks. They sleep on beds or convertible couches, and usually there is a couch in the room where the television is kept. Many families also have an outdoor cooking area and eating place for summer use. Sleeping, cooking, and formal areas are kept separate.
In the south there is minimal furniture. A table, sofa, and chairs are kept in a formal room, along with a cabinet full of the family's glassware and books. Large social gatherings usually take place in a special room with two alcoves built into a wall. Decorative chests are placed in the alcoves, and the family's embroidered sleeping mats and pillows are displayed on top.
Southern families may have a low table, or they may spread a dastarkon (tablecloth) directly on the floor and surround it with tushuks to sit on. The dastarkon is treated as a table and is never stepped on. People sleep on the floor on layers of tushuks, which are neatly folded and placed in a corner of the room during the day. In summer, platforms are set out in the garden for eating and sleeping on, often with railings to lean against. Families may sleep in the kitchen in the winter if there is a woodstove.
Throughout the country, floors and walls are lined with carpets and fabric hangings. Furniture usually is placed along the walls, leaving most of a room empty.
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What is love in History of Plymouth Plantation?
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According to William Bradford's History of Plymouth Planation, love and ultimately marriage, was a civil matter. This belief most likely dated to the Pilgrims' days in Leiden, where the Archbishop taught that marriage was not a Church matter. The Separatists could not find any examples of marriage in the Bible. While in Leiden, Bradford married his first wife Dorothy May in a civil ceremony before they boarded the Mayflower, only to have her drown shortly after their arrival in Plymouth.
Gov. Bradford in his history, Of Plymouth Plantation, in writing about the first marriage (Edward Winslow) states that it took place according to the custom since 1590 of the Low Countries (The Netherlands) where the Pilgrims had spent a dozen years after fleeing England. Their magistrates performed the wedding ceremony because marriage was not a religious matter, but instead a civil matter.
People married young, and often had a number of spouses throughout their lives as their spouses often faced early deaths due to life's difficulties. In Bradford's case he took a second wife, Alice Southworth whom he married in a civil service in Plymouth shortly after she arrived.


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There are a lot of people talking about what to do when you have a small garden, but there are plenty of people with just the opposite problem. They have way too much. If you don't have as much time as you would like to meet the demands of the garden or you're simply not used to so much, what can you do to make it all a bit more manageable?
Don't water yourself dry
One of the biggest issues in dealing with a bigger garden is how much effort it takes to water it all. Not only is there the fact it can take a long time to make your way around it all. It simply takes a long time if you have to individually water all of it. Instead, make good use of sprinklers for the grass and weeper hoses to direct the water properly through the rest.
Keep it clutter free
Another challenge is the fact that a bigger garden can easily get messy. If you have trees especially, you don't want bark and leaves constantly clogging up your view. To that end, either consider an arborist or get the best leaf blowers that can make the clutter an issue of the past. Keep an eye out for invasive vines in the garden, too. A little inspection here and there can make sure there aren't any intruders that can mess up the whole garden.
Plant strategically
If you want meticulous garden beds in your big garden, then you are going to want to further consider where you put them. Spread them out too far in a big garden and taking care of them can become a huge chore. Instead, use gardening plans that keep them close to you and close to one another so you don't spend all day traipsing around the garden (unless you want to, of course).
Make a bit more space for you
If you think there's simply too much garden to cope with, then why cut it down to size a little? A garden is a space for you, for outdoor dining with the family and entertaining guests. So, think about extending the family-friendly space with a patio or some extra decking. You don't to chase out all the green of course, but it can give you space that's more manageable.
Let a little wilderness in
If you can't be bothered with all that space, then why not use that feeling? While you can trim and tidy a lot of the garden, there's plenty of merit to leaving a patch to grow wild. For one, you can invite in all those gorgeous wildflowers. You also give local nature a home which can be just as important. The important thing to do is make sure you create proper boundaries, whether that's stone or mulch to keep weeds spreading. You want to let some wildness in, you don't want the entire garden to go wild.
A big garden is a fantastic asset, so don't feel too down on it. Simply get used to the tricks and tips that are going to make it easier to look after and enjoy your natural haven.


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Would you guys if you liked her? Dating her means that she'll allow huging and hand holding and kisses on the cheeck but no sex or makeout sessions. would you date her?
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Once in a committed relationship the couple should do heavy petting with everything above the waist and the girl gives the guy periodic hand jobs to release sexual tension.
Once engaged, a virgin gal that wants to wait for marriage can do so successfully if she is willing to expand her sexual pleasuring areas enough to keep the guy interested in waiting for her.
If the guy has to wait years for her, she is going to have to French kiss him, let him fondle and suck her breasts, give him regular warm safflower oil hand jobs and let him eat her. She should also give him blow jobs and swallow his sperm. If she wants anal sex, she can do that as well, but it not required from my point of view.
The reason the girl should swallow some of his sperm and he should eat the girl and drink down some of her vaginal secretions is for bonding. A couple does not bond in a phony church... they bond in the bedroom by absorbing each others bodily fluids and making the other person part of their very being. When the girl gets pregnant and is lactating the guy should suckle her and drink her breast milk as well for additional bonding to her.
Now, this scenario also benefits the girl. If she gets a guy that can wait 3 years with no sex... what happens if the guy turns out to be a queer that vomits at the sight and smell of her vag?
If the hymen is your god, then by all means keep it intact for marriage... but goddamn pleasure every other sensual area that can be pleasured boys and girls! Always try before you buy!
Now, if the girl is a Muslim, no I would not date her or have anything to do with here. Muslims are like rabid dogs.00|01|0