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Earth or Planet Earth is a planet that features a wide variety of people, cultures, and ecosystems. While the Earth that appears in Super Mario has some features derived from the nonfictional entity, fictional alterations to the planet have been applied in the series. The planet has been referred to as the "Real World" by citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom in the cartoons.
Planet Earth is featured as the setting of the Mario & Sonic series, in which species from the Mario games are also present on Earth. It also is the setting of Mario is Missing!, in which Luigi must travel around the globe on a hunt to rescue Mario and save the world.
Lands of Earth[edit]
Earth is organized into seven continents whose borders are based on geographical features rather than political boundaries. Continents are not necessarily separated by water. With the exception of Antarctica, each continent is further subdivided into countries, political bodies ruled by a government. Several countries are in more than one continent. The subdivisions of countries vary, but every country has population centers such as towns or cities.
Africa is home to both sandy deserts and lush rain forests. Its nations include but are not limited to Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia. Humans and a variety of exotic animal species inhabit this continent. In the The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 episode 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Kooky goes to Africa, where he turns all the animals there into stuffed animals.
Antarctica is a large icy, ferociously cold desert continent located at the southernmost point of the planet, mostly populated by penguins. It is the only continent that does not have specific countries ruling portions of it; however, it has territories that are owned by Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom. There are also some islands along the Antarctic plate that are associated with the continent of Antarctica; these are claimed by Australia, Norway, France and South Africa. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Big Mouth is sent to Antarctica, where he builds an Abominable Snowkoopa that goes around scaring penguins. In Mario is Missing!, Bowser attempts to melt Antarctica in a plot to flood Earth.
The largest continent, Asia is home to a variety of countries, including Japan, China and India. The Great Wall of China is one of the continent's most famous landmarks. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Bully is sent here and does graffiti on it. China's nation capital, Beijing, was the location of the Olympic Games in which Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and others competed during the events of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
The smallest continent on Earth and its largest country is Australia, which is home to a variety of animal species, including Kangaroos. Alligator Dundee originally lived on this continent. It is often referred to as "down under" due to its location in the southern half of the planet. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Cheatsy is sent here and he turns almost all the humans into kangaroos, except one of them, of whom he turns into a shrimp, where all the crocodiles (which are standing up) go ahead and chase him to eat him up.
Europe shares a land mass with Asia, separated from it by the Ural Mountains. Famous for its varied culture and large role in Earth's history, Europe is divided into countries such as France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Italy. Famous cities include Paris and Venice. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Kootie Pie is sent to the Louvre in France, where she turns famous paintings into paintings of her (Mona Kootie Pie, etc). England's capital city, London, was the main setting for Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where the 2012 Summer Olympics took place. In addition, the Russian city of Sochi was the main setting for Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, where the 2014 Winter Olympics took place.
North America[edit]
North America is the location of the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico, among some other nations. The United States of America is home to many famous and influential cities and other locations, many of which were featured in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. These include Brooklyn, which is sometimes depicted as the place where Mario and Luigi used to live, Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, Hawaii and the Kennedy Space Center. The Canadian city of Vancouver is the location of the game Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Hip gets sent here, where he steals a TV station and refuses to come off until all the North Americans give him their money.
South America[edit]
A largely tropical continent, South America is famous for the Amazon rainforest. Countries include Argentina, of which Buenos Aires is the capital. "7 Continents for 7 Koopas" portrayed a part of South America's human population as primitive, spear-chucking hunter-gatherers. In 7 Continents for 7 Koopas, Hop is sent to the Amazon, where he turns the jungle into a parking lot. This may reference to loss of wood in the Amazon, among other rainforests. One of the continent's main cities, Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, is also the main setting for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where the 2016 Summer Olympics takes place.
Extinction of the Dinosaurs[edit]
The Super Mario Bros. film features an introduction that outlines the rule and extinction of the dinosaurs on Earth. Dinosaurs used to live the good life, superior to the small mammals who also inhabited the planet, until one day a gigantic meteor struck the planet, destroying the dinosaurs. They were divided into 3 periods. However, the narrator then asks the audience to consider a "what-if" scenario that paves the way for the remainder of the film.
As the plot of Super Mario Bros. is a "what-if" scenario, the applicability of this piece of Earth's history to the rest of the Super Mario series is unknown. Nintendo has yet to comment on this matter.
Super Mario Bros. Plumbing[edit]
In some representations of the Mario brothers, including The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Mario and Luigi lived on Earth (sometimes referred to as the "Real World") and ran a Brooklyn plumbing business: Mario Brothers Plumbing, but later arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom via a Warp Pipe. Many of the brothers' relatives lived on the planet as well, including Mama Mario and Papa. Mario and Luigi's plumbing business was moderately successful.
How the brothers came to leave Earth in these portrayals of them is somewhat inconsistent. As revealed in "The Legend," the brothers left Earth for the Mushroom Kingdom upon hearing a call for help through the pipes in Mario Brothers Plumbing. According to the introduction to The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and "Toddler Terrors of Time Travel," the brothers happened upon a Warp Zone to the Mushroom Kingdom while performing a house call, and were sucked down. This second explanation was later modified through the power of Ludwig von Koopa's Time Travel Tube, but no major changes were made to Earth's history.
The games Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Yoshi's Island DS, and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time have all confirmed that Baby Mario and Baby Luigi lived in Mushroom Kingdom. This conflicts with the explanation that Mario and Luigi are from Brooklyn.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Official artwork for Mario Kart DS depicts various characters racing and battling on the Earth's surface, visually demonstrating the worldwide scope of the Nintendo DS' Wi-Fi capabilities. In Mario Kart Wii, Earth appears while the player is waiting in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and in the Rainbow Road course of the Special Cup. The planet is located in the background of the course, underneath the track. If the players accidentally fall off the course, they will fall to the void by the gravity of the planet, instead of floating in space. In Mario Kart 7, like Mario Kart Wii, Earth appears while the player is waiting in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It is also there in the Mario Kart Channel. In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Earth is still shown when the player plays online. Also, like Rainbow Road in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 8's Rainbow Road is set above Earth, along with a Blooper spaceship and MKTV satellites floating in space.
Other appearances[edit]
Wario refers to the area below the Awazon as "deep within the Earth" in the manual of Virtual Boy Wario Land.
In Mario Party 7 and Mario Party 8 (in a minigame in the latter), the Earth can be seen. In Mario Party DS, there is a minigame where players run on a globe and shoot opponents.
In Super Paper Mario, on Chapter 7-3 if either Mario, or company jumps on the giant cloud "Cyrrus", they will be sent into orbit and back down to Earth which is seen in the background.
In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Mario and Luigi often try to find their way back to Brooklyn (their hometown in the cartoon series) usually via a Warp Pipe. Towards the end of the series, the Mario Brothers decide to stay so that they can protect Princess Toadstool and the Mushroom Kingdom. Additionally, the live action sequences take place in Brooklyn. The first and last parts of the Super Mario Bros. film are also set in Brooklyn.
Additionally, in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, many episodes featured characters using Warp Pipes to travel back and forth between the "Real World" (Earth) and Mushroom Kingdom. In the episode "7 Continents for 7 Koopas", Bowser assigns each of his seven Koopalings to take over one of the Real World's continents.
Notably, after all the trouble is undone, a screen is shown with non-native animals in the Australia section.
Also, Bowser is seen in the Real World yet again in a flashback sequence from the Super Mario World episode "Rock TV".
During the events of the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", aliens erroneously took Earth for a giant coconut, and since they adored this kind of fruit, they took the planet with them, pulling it away from the sun. This resulted in a sudden drop of temperature all over the planet. When Donkey Kong and some of his friends talked to the aliens, they returned Earth back to its original position.
In the comic "Die Jagd nach dem Nintendo 64: Krawall im All", from the same magazine, Mario and Luigi traveled through space in search for a new spaceship. They finally found it on Earth (which Luigi referred to as "Planet Terra").
In Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, Earth can be seen in the background during Asteroid Belt and the fight with Sumo Kong.
"Dino World"[edit]
In the Super Mario Bros. live-action film, an alternate, unnamed version of Earth is revealed to exist; this parallel Earth was brought into creation when a meteorite struck the true Earth, causing spatial and dimensional disturbances, resulting in the creation of the alternate Earth, which the dinosaurs, at least those who weren't killed, and a few other creatures were flung to.
On this Earth, various types of dinosaurs evolved into humanoid creatures, though some, such as Yoshi, seemed to have retained their reptilian forms. Aside from one rundown city, Dinohattan, this Earth is a desert wasteland, lacking various resources.
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material: LED signs, DC/AC converter, 12V battery, card board, belt
In a consumer society, LED signs are often used to advertise cheap or affordable services and products in store windows and flea markets because their low-res aesthetics and eye-catching colors easily attract the attention of passers-by.
Appropriating and combining two readymade LED signs that read "OPEN" and "INTERN@T," Bartholl refers to the frequent use of neon signs in contemporary art as a medium to express messages that can be intimate and/or philosophical ("Open Internet" as a manifesto for a better and wider Internet infrastructure and net neutrality). He also turns himself into a sandwich man by advertising his own servicean open internet network available for everyone in the surrounding area through a 3G hotspot on his mobile phone.
I ve been looking at these cheaply produced, super low resolution LED signs (the IRL animated gif ;-) for a while already. End of last year I filmed this meaningfull pair in a kiosk window in Berlin and fell in love with them. First I used the picture for the SPEED SHOW 5 title in Paris but I had to take it a bit further. :) You find LED signs in any shopping window especially in EU these days. There are also many OPEN signs in US but hardly any INTERNET signs. I had to change that! :)
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Great advice!!! Thank you. - by SWEETPEA1399
It's slows the time it takes to eat something.
In between bites, put your fork or spoon down until you are completely done chewing your food.
If you are eating out of a container, put the package down in between bites.
This gives you time to enjoy your food, and your brain/stomach to process your limit.


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Now here's a reunion with some very old faces. This month's Doctor Who Appreciation Night — Wednesday, March 16, at Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes — takes us back to Doctor Who episodes that feature Lady Cassandra, the last "pure" human being who survived hundreds of years thanks to hundreds of plastic surgeries that stretched her into a sheath of skin with eyes and attitude. Or as Rose Tyler so cleverly describes her, "a bitchy trampoline."
The Who face-time begins with the Ninth Doctor episode "The End of The World," which debuts Cassandra amongst a throng of alien delegates in the year 5,000,000,000 to watch the expanding Sun consume the Earth. Then it's on to more Cassandra shenanigans with the Tenth Doctor in "New Earth," as Rose and the newly-regenerated Time Lord contend with a creepy hospital run by feline nuns and the return of another very old familiar face, the Face of Boe.
For an engaging appetizer, enjoy the first episode of The Adventures of Captain Cortez and the Tri-Lambda Brigade, a sci-fi romp for the stage that unfolds the last weekend of each month through June as a serialized sitcom at the Overtime Theater.
The fun starts at 7 p.m. with Captain Cortez, then it's on to Doctor Who eps at 7:30 p.m. It's all free, but you need a ticket from the box office to get a seat. So arrive early and remember to moisturize.
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• This Doctor Who fan's clockwork robot costume is to die for
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The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is where the West was won at least according to readers of an internationally distributed meeting planning resource.
Meetings Focus magazine has named the Scottsdale resort as one of its Best in the West properties, paying tribute to the JW Marriotts commitment to provide guests with luxurious and flexible areas to eat, drink, work, socialize and sleep. Readers of the publication rated hotels on the quality of their meeting spaces; guest rooms; guest services and amenities; food and beverage services; high-tech services and equipment; recreational facilities and activities; efficiency and helpfulness of staff; and overall value and experience.
The Camelback resort sets itself apart from other Scottsdale event venues with 20 rooms boasting 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The resort and spa Scottsdale welcomes everything from large conventions of 2,100-plus attendees to more intimate board meetings with 20 or fewer guests. Its largest room, the Arizona Ballroom, features a grand foyer with floor-to-ceiling windows, a welcoming registration desk and lavish patio. Guests will have ample room in the foyer to mingle during pre- or post-function activities while enjoying spectacular views of the Scottsdale luxury hotels gorgeous landscape beneath Camelback Mountain.
All spaces within the hotels Scottsdale conference facilities boast state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet along with full-service technical support to help make all presentations engaging and successful. Certified event planners are also available to plan menus for engaging lunches, grand galas or light snacks.
After hours of strategic planning, meeting-goers will want to focus on rest and relaxation by booking a one-hour Swedish massage or affordable body scrub at The Spa at Camelback Inn or taking advantage of the Scottsdale spa resorts world-class amenities such as Turkish steam baths, Finnish saunas, private whirlpools and state-of-the-art fitness center.
The opulence of the private spa sanctuary spills over into the Scottsdale luxury resorts 427 Pueblo-style casita guest rooms and 26 suites with private patios and breathtaking views of Paradise Valley. Luxurious bedding featuring down comforters, designer duvets, cotton-rich linens and plush pillows will lull travelers into a sound sleep, while other high-end amenities including mini-bars, microwaves, in-room coffee and tea makers, comfy robes and slippers and bathrooms with separate showers and tubs will impress and satisfy.
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The JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa is steeped in rich history and sits beneath Mummy Mountain. The Scottsdale luxury resorts 125-acre campus includes 453 casita-style rooms, 20 meeting rooms with 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, six restaurants, a Starbucks, state-of-the art fitness center and full-service spa. The Camelback resort was included in Travel + Leisure magazines 2011 list of worlds best hotels. For information, visit http://www.marriott.com/PHXCB
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Remember All The Prayers That Didn't Work
Barack Obama, rather than respecting the Constitution, has gone ahead and issued a proclamation declaring today to be a religious holiday. Religions, apparently, cannot manage to survive on their own without the help of big government. Their supernatural deities seem to be too weak to get along without a little welfare.
But, if today is going to be a National Day of Prayer, then we ought not merely to engage in shallow cheerleading for prayer. Instead, let's take note of some of the negative of the aspects of prayer, too.
Let's note that the supposedly national day is only for a minority, even of religious Americans. In a recent survey, 68.4 of religious Americans said that prayer is not part of their form of religious observance.
Let's take note of the way that, in his proclamation, President Obama has ignored the wisdom of Mark Twain's story, The War Prayer, instructing Americans to "pray for the safety and success of those who have left home to serve in our Armed Forces". Safety is one thing, but "success" includes an awful lot of bombs and bullets.
Let's also take note of the profound, repeated failure of prayer.
– A prayer by John Adams didn't bring the "virtuous liberty" he prayed for.
– Governor Sonny Perdue's prayers didn't bring needed rain for Georgia.
– Prayer didn't help medical patients in a scientific study – the prayed for actually had worse outcomes than those who were left alone.
And for a recent failure of prayer reminder, we need only look to the first days of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, when the big news channels were full of stories about how people were praying to help the missing 11 workers from the exploded oil rig. Prayer didn't save those 11 workers, did it?
To those who will pray today because of the National Day of Prayer: Go ahead. It's your right to pray. Do whatever religious rituals you want. However, when you use your religion's political power to coerce the government into propping up your ritual of prayer, then you ought to expect an especially harsh form of scrutiny. Why don't you pray on that some?


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A couple of prominent Republicans are looking decidedly liberal, urging more money to be spent on social services such as domestic violence prevention.
Gov. Sean Parnell started the effort, proposing a stronger state effort to stop domestic violence in Alaska.
"We must courageously confront this private evil whenever we suspect or see it," Parnell said during his State of the State address to the Legislature in January.
The governor proposed more private efforts to address the problem, such as calling on attorneys to offer more legal services for free. He also asked the public help out as well, such as providing new funding to investigate, prosecute and jail offenders.
Now, a few fellow Republican legislators are saying Parnell should go further, and are one-upping him with new proposals to protect victims of domestic violence.
Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, co-chair of the powerful House Finance Committee, praised Parnell for submitting an "austere" budget to the Legislature, but said violence protection was one area where the state could spend more money.
He said he would be offering budget changes that would go beyond what Parnell had proposed.
"This is a little broader than just cops, courts and cages," Hawker said.
Hawker didn't specify what his amendments would include, but Parnell has said there is a need for more domestic violence shelters and advocates.
The House Finance Committee will begin public hearings this week on the state's operating budget, which will include those changes.
House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, said Monday there is a high priority this year on facing the state's domestic violence problem.
There is broad agreement that more needs to be done, he said, but some legislators are concerned that Parnell's proposal focuses too heavily on law enforcement response.
"There's some concerns that it only addresses one portion of domestic violence, and not the other side of it, which is prevention," Chenault said.
Last year, Chenault's main crime-prevention effort was pushing a bill to bring the death penalty back to Alaska. That bill passed the Judiciary Committee last year, but has since stalled in Hawker's Finance Committee.
Chenault said the Legislature would likely try to find more ways to prevent domestic violence, and not just rely on "ocking them up, or prison, to try to take care of those issues."
More domestic violence arrests result in more costs for the court system, as well as the Department of Corrections.
Hawker said the new amendments would likely be introduced this week or next.
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Amaryllis 'Charisma'
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|Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum) (Info)
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Provides winter interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Garberville, California
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Orange Park, Florida
Palm Coast, Florida
Olathe, Kansas
Cut Off, Louisiana
Pride, Louisiana
Gardiner, Maine
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Albion, Pennsylvania
Coppell, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Kirkland, Washingtonshow all
Gardeners' Notes:
On Sep 7, 2009, FlowerManiac from Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I planted one bulb of A. Charisma and one of A. Exposure several years ago. They have flourished and multiplied to become a patch of each side by side and one of the most dramatically gorgeous sights in my spring garden.
On Mar 25, 2007, bsharf from Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:
It does look as if cherry kool aid was splashed on the flower. Charisma and Showmaster look like step sisters, so similar in form and pattern.
On Jun 8, 2006, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
this is one of the standard Large Amaryllis that's almost a two tone. It has upper petals of a pale Raspberry and lower petals of White and mid veins of a darker raspberry.
On May 21, 2005, jestelleoan from Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
The Amaryllis are in full bloom here. I have them all over the flower beds. I plant the bulb half way in the grown and put a lot of compost around them and use liquid fertilzer when groth starts. They will also need to be staked but becarefull because they send up small new bulbs right next to the mother. I have cross pollinated three bulbes and have about three hundred small bulbes. They should bloom next year. This is a lot of fun if you want to try I got it out of "Breeding Ornamental Plants" Edited by Dorothy J. Callaway & M. Brett Callaway, Timber Press. It is easy to understand. I will let you know what happens. And I understand most will not be good. You pick the best through out rest. Joan
On Jan 18, 2005, kniphofia from Morpeth,
Really incredible color and marking on this one. Beautiful in every respect. Highly recommended!
On Oct 12, 2004, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
Brilliant cherry Kool-Aid color.


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O'Mara Motors 'retire' from Toyota franchise
O'MARA Motors have announced that they are to "downsize" their operation.
The long time Toyota dealers have confirmed that they are to retire from the new car franchise after more than 35 years as franchise holders for Toyota.
O'Mara's will continue to run a Toyota after sales, parts and repair service and will continue to run a used car sales operation in their Tipperary Road premises.
Eight staff are to lose their jobs as a result of the downsizing. Brian Geary Motors will replace O'Mara's as the main Toyota dealer in Limerick.
The company said the decision was primarily due to a lack of available finance and the worsening trading condition in the industry.
Noel Daly, managing director of O'Mara's, said it was a "sad day" for the company and paid tribute to the "magnificent contribution of the staff and their loyalty down through the years".
"It's a sad day for O'Mara Motors after spending almost 40 years with Toyota - it is always sad when you have had an affinity to a top selling product, when it comes to making the decision that we have had to make," he said.
"In the economic climate, I would have to say that the downturn in the car sector, particularly in the past couple of years, (means) we have been thinking about this for the past six months. We think for us right now that decision is made, rather than have future investment - we don't see any light at the end of the tunnel in the next couple of years in the motor business," he added.
Toyota Ireland said it "fully understood" the decision of O'Mara's to wind down its new car sales operation.
David Shannon, managing director of Toyota Ireland said: "We have had discussions at the request of Tony O'Mara on the matter and understand his decision".
"He has been major figure in the Toyota Ireland dealer network for over thirty years and has made a magnificent contribution to the growth and success of Toyota Ireland in the Limerick region during that time. We wish him well."


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A celebration of family, friends and community with some great music and arts is the aim of the DNA Music and Arts Festival organised by Dodnaze Community Events on Saturday, June 7.
From 12.30pm to 7pm there will be lots to do at the festival site, Dodnaze Playing Fields, behind the Dodnaze estate, near Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge.
The DNA Music and Arts Festival will have a wide range of creative activities for people of all ages. There will be live music from The Tiny Minds, Drum Machine, Klonk, Mr Wilson's Second Liners, Ric Birtill, Owter Zeds and Mad Jack and the Hatters.
A range of activities will be available, including interactive photo installations, WheelyNice ice cream, Bee Friendly collective and hot food from the 3 Monkey crew.
The festival secured funding from Calderdale Festival and Events and Hebden Royd Town Council. There is more information on the community group and upcoming events at www.dnce.org.uk or on their Facebook page Dodnazecommunityevents.


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Breastfeeding week was celebrated and mums and their babes turned out in huge numbers setting a record.
A major health message was taken to the public by these mum-babe duos during the Big Latch On.
About 70 mothers turned out at the Botany Town Centre on Friday and they were seen breastfeeding their littlies at 10.30am.
Toddlers were fed at the Haseler Hall in Howick's All Saints Church at the event convened by La Leche League.
The record of 2009 where 1306 mums turned up to fed their babies was broken by this year's turn up as 1474 mothers joined from all over New Zealand to feed their babies.
There is a theme for the breastfeeding week every year and this year's was 'breastfeeding – just 10 steps the baby-friendly way'. It was aimed at spreading awareness of the international Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).
Women were told about the importance of breastfeeding and how important it was for their babies.
HOTmilk, a company that makes lingerie for pregnant and nursing mums donated 1000 maternity bras and about 600 camisoles for the event.
Lisa Ebbing, the co-director of HOTmilk said, "We wanted to make a difference, even a small difference, to women in need."
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Synthesis, isolation and structural investigation of Schiff-base alkoxytitanium complexes: Steric limitations of ligand coordination
Johnson, A. L., Davidson, M. G., Lunn, M. D. and Mahon, M. F., 2006. Synthesis, isolation and structural investigation of Schiff-base alkoxytitanium complexes: Steric limitations of ligand coordination. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
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This paper reports the reaction of Ti(OiPr)(4) with a series of Schiff-base ligands. The Schiff-base proligands 1a-I are synthesised by the condensation of salicylaldehyde with a range of primary alkylamine and aniline derivatives. The treatment of 1a-f with Ti(OiPr)(4) yields the octahedral bis(aryloxyimine)Ti(OiPr)2 complexes 2a-f X-ray crystal structure analysis of 2c, 2d and 2e reveals complexes with a trans-aldiminato oxygen atom and cis-N,cis-alkoxide ligand arrangement about the central metal atom. The reactions of Ti(OiPr)4 with the ligands 1g and 1h result in a sterically induced ligand rearrangement to form the octahedral complexes 2g and 2h, also characterised by X-ray diffraction experiments, in which the nitrogen atoms of the O,N-chelate are now trans-orientated at the titanium centre. H-1 NMR analysis reveals significant deshielding of the isopropoxide methine proton, induced by this coordination mode. In contrast, reactions of 1i and 1j with Ti(OiPr)4 result in the formation and isolation of the complexes 2i and 2j. X-ray crystal structure analysis shows complex 2j to have a previously unobserved ligand orientation, in which both ligands are trans-orientated, with respect to the aldimmato oxygen atoms, about the titanium centre, but steric bulk of the ligand inhibits the bidentate coordination of both O,N-ligands. Further increase in the steric bulk of the imine substituent results in a reduced reactivity for ligands 1k and 11, such that Ti(OiPr)4 reacts with 1k to form the dimeric mono(Schiff-base) complex 2k (characterised by X-ray analysis). No reaction is observed for 11. ((c) Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2006).
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South Korea is cracking down on pills containing the powdered flesh of babies, officials said on Monday. The pills are illegally sold in the country as traditional Chinese medicine and since August, officials have seized almost 20,000 pills.
How the babies died is unclear, but the pills are made in northern China from babies whose flesh is chopped up and dried before being powdered, the Associated Press reports. The pills are in high demand because of their alleged health benefits, such as improved sexual performance.
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Since then, Korean officials have seized 17,500 pills from over 35 smuggling attempts. Many of the pills were found in the luggage of Chinese and Korean tourists. Officials have narrowed the origin of the pills to the cities of to the cities of Yanji, Jilin, Quingdao and Tianjin in China.
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So far there have been no reports of sicknesses from taking the pills, officials said.
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I'm not leaving my husband.
I feel like I need to make that clear after Friday's post.
And while I'm clearing things up…
This blog is a miraculous place for me. When my head is tangled up – in a big way or a small, temporary way – I can come to this space and sort it out. Anymore, I have to come to this space to get things straight. It's the one fool proof way I've found to get out of my head and off of the mental merry-go-round I so easily find myself lost in. My attempts to make things clear for you inevitably makes life more understandable for me.
The clarity starts in the writing. It continues for me as I read the comments and the emails. Whether you're way off base on where my head is really at, or exactly on target with your suggestions and advice – seeing my thoughts through your perspective always helps me to better define my own.
I'm trying desperately to explain to you that Friday's post was not intended to be a Dear John letter to My Life. It was, however, just what I needed to regain my balance. It confirmed for me what I value you, who I am, and how I need to live my life.
First of all – I am hugely grateful for my family. As difficult as being a mother and wife can be sometimes… as much as I want to shake the shit out of my husband some days… as fun as it is to fantasize about having no responsibilities… I wouldn't be who I am without Jared, Devin and Emma. I love who I am because of them. And more than that, I am amazed at who they are. Even Jared.
It is because of my love for them that I absolutely refuse to "wait until the kids grow up". I don't want to put my life on hold until my children grow up and move away. That's not fair to them, or me. They are my life, right here – right now. They are not a temporary setback or a sentence to endure. I'm afraid that if I accept that mindset that I will miss out on what is wonderful about these years because I am waiting for them to pass by.
I needed to be reminded of that.
I also needed to remember that I am in charge of my happiness. Not the kids. And not even Jared. Friday's post wasn't meant to be a condemnation of him, but I noticed that it came off that way to at least a few people. I'm lucky that Jared remains wildly supportive of me. He may not notice when I'm falling apart or be able to "fix it" when I'm flailing about for answers. But he always allows me the space I need to figure it out on my own. And he believes in my ability to do so.
I hope I can learn to return the favor.
And one final thing that I think needs to be clarified: I don't believe in "sucking it up". My mom has always told me that we were given the desires of our heart for a reason – and not to be tortured with longing and resentment. I know the difference between the stress and bad days that comes from Real Life – and the restlessness in your soul that refuses to be ignored. I know the difference between creating your life and letting it happen to you, resigning yourself to the idea that it's "just how things are".
Wanting more is not the result of a bad attitude. It's a reminder to get off your ass and make your life happen for you.
Anyway. I tell you all that to tell you this:
I am going to New York City at the end of June. My kids will be visiting their grandparents and I can get there from here at a pretty reasonable price. I've always wanted to go, and so I'm going to. It sounds so simple now and I can't believe how long it took me to figure that out.
It's not another "carrot". It's not a temporary escape from Real Life. But it absolutely is an integral part of me being true to who I am and consciously living my life the way I need to.
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Prove it.
Incorrect. The electron is existing in a wave-state before we pin it down under observation.
Originally posted by kiv-93
" The scientists had collapsed the wave function of the electrons, simply by observing them. "
To me this make sense as the human eye sends out electromagnetic energy which would interfere with the wave function of a particle doesn't seem too complicated and im sure someone with a decent physics background would able to word this much better than i can its just something to get others thinking.
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An interesting thought about the role of the "observer" in Quantum Mechanics:
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...I wanted to emphasize the mysterious aspects of quantum physics...and connect those aspects with consciousness and the observer and really emphasize that magical aspect of quantum mechanics where we can each create our own reality....
Yes, thank you for little explanation, I meant to discuss the quanta when I was talking about the photon, but it slipped my mind. I think they discuss it in that video series I linked on the first page anyway.
I think he already did in the OP. The existence of quanta or quantized amounts of energy is the basis for quantum mechanics. We know that the electron only increases or decreases it's state of quantized energy by absorbing or releasing these energy packets and this behavior can be explained with the electron existing in a wave-state.
Yes there is, Quantum Mechanics explains with better clarity the structure of reality and deep connection we each have with each other and the universe as a whole. That is something magical to me, and I don't use the word magical in a way which implies it defies logic and understanding. I don't believe anything defies logic and understanding, we just haven't figured out exactly how it works yet.
THERE is NO magical ASPECT of QUANTUM mechanics. NONE.
You may not reply to this, since it's been a few days since I checked this thread. But how can you deny that there must be a direct connection between the observer and the observed. One explanation I heard, involved photons or something coming from the observer. I really just didn't get it at all. Your eyes don't shoot photons, and even if they did photons are whizzing around everywhere all the time...your eyes/camera's detect photons which have bounced off other objects...and when the scientists put the camera next to the slit, they weren't even directly observing the particles.
There is no proof that these particle-waves do not collapse by some other method other than observation.
But as I said, photons are bouncing around everywhere all the time...and putting a camera or any other type of detector next to the slit doesn't somehow turn the particle being observed into a photon magnet does it? You can collapse the wave-function without exposing a particle to any more photons than it would normally be exposed to. That explanation is absolute crap.
to "see" the electrons you have to shine light on them, or, fire photons at them. it´s not the very act of observing that change the result so much as the impact of the photons on the electrons
Yes. Instant communication. The scientific implications are great. A lot of technology which utilizes this phenomenon is already being developed and some is in use.
Take two entangled pairs, have one on earth the other on mars and use morse code. Voila, instant communication ... ???
The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox shows in any case that there exist experiments by which one can measure the state of one particle and instantaneously change the state of its entangled partner, although the two particles can be an arbitrary distance apart; however, this effect does not violate causality, since no transfer of information happens.
however, this effect does not violate causality, since no transfer of information happens.
so it's not technically breaking the universal speed limit.
Yes, the speed of light.
What would that be? Are you referring to "c"?
Where did you hear that? Einsteins theory of special relativity basically made it crystal clear.
BTW: Einstein never said that there is a universal speed limit. FTL travel is absolutely possible if the object always stays above FTL speed. --->Tachyons.
Special relativity reveals that c is not just the velocity of a certain phenomenon—namely the propagation of electromagnetic radiation (light)—but rather a fundamental feature of the way space and time are unified as spacetime. One of the consequences of the theory is that it is impossible for any particle that has rest mass to be accelerated to the speed of light.
Yes, a lot of scientists believe quantum entanglement can't be used for information transfer, but it can be used in things like cryptography.
I've just learned that we can only observe spin, but we're not able to change it. That would explain why the "entanglement morse code" wouldn't work ... I think ... LOL.


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Is it the Murkowski administration's plan to make the ferry service to Haines so horrid this year that even those historically opposed to the Juneau road will become supporters? If so, it is not working; it is just making folks angry.
The other day, here in Haines, I looked for a current Empire; it was Thursday, and the most recent paper available was from the previous Sunday. The reality here is that air service in winter is spotty at best. And day after day I hear on the radio that the Klondike Highway is closed due to ice and avalanches. If the road were built, it would be closed just as often. Ferry service would unquestionably deteriorate, although it is hard to imagine it being much worse. And the Whitehorse medical community has recently announced it won't be treating folks from Haines anymore. The truth is that a new road would isolate us more. We need better ferry service.
Juneau has voted down a road; Haines and Skagway are opposed. Yet the state's environmental impact statement has "identified a need" to which it is purportedly responding. Whose need? The construction industry's?
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Roast Chicken Dinner Potato Chips With Mushrooms, Lemon, and Thyme
Making homemade potato chips is surprisingly easy—just slice the potatoes thin, boil them in vinegar-spiked water, and fry until crispy. The vinegar keeps the chips from getting too dark as they fry. All of our custom potato chip seasonings are vegan, and this one, despite the name, is no exception. Savory nutritional yeast helps mimic the taste of the roasted bird; we grind it up along with granulated garlic, lemon zest, dried thyme, and dried mushrooms to round out the flavors, then toss the spice blend with freshly fried chips to coat.
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Za'atar (Thyme-, Sesame-, and Sumac-Spiced) Popcorn
It's as simple a snack recipe as can be, but unusually satisfying: For a twist on plain homemade popcorn, try drizzling it with olive oil and sprinkling it with za'atar, the heady Middle Eastern spice blend of oregano, thyme, sesame seeds, and tart sumac. You can check out all our popcorn flavors here, including Thai coconut curry, miso soup, and roast chicken dinner; those three are vegan if you swap out the butter.
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Oven-Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
When tomatoes are out of season, you can still make great bruschetta by breaking out a can. Slowly roasting canned whole tomatoes concentrates their flavors, and mixing them with basil and red wine vinegar as a topping for toast produces a delicious year-round snack. We like to rub the toasts with garlic before spooning on the tomatoes to get an extra layer of flavor.
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Oven-Dried Grapes (a.k.a. Raisins)
Oven-drying grapes at home might sound silly, but these are a cut above the sad, shriveled raisins you buy in a box. Plumper and juicier, they have a flavor that's more similar to fresh grapes—just concentrated, with a little caramelization. Try playing around with different varieties and cooking times to find the flavor and texture that you like.
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Avocado Toast With Radishes, Baby Peas, and Fresh Herbs
Though avocado toast has become a bit of a cliché, it's popular for a reason—a slice of hearty toast spread with creamy avocado, drizzled with a bit of olive oil, and sprinkled with salt makes a simple, filling, and tasty snack (or breakfast!). If you need a little more excitement than what the basic formula offers, we've got plenty of different ways to give it a twist. One of our favorites is this bright vegan version, which gets its springtime vibe from sweet baby peas, slivers of crisp radish, and fresh basil.
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Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls With Peanut-Tamarind Dipping Sauce
Perfect spring rolls are all about balance. Here, a rich, tangy peanut-tamarind dipping sauce doubles as the marinade for crispy fried tofu matchsticks. Tender pea shoots, julienned carrots, sliced chilies, and bright fresh herbs, stuffed into stretchy rice paper wrappers along with the tofu, help to lighten things up.
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Korean Fried Cauliflower
For this saucy Korean-style cauliflower dish, you can toss the golden-brown nuggets in either a sweet soy-garlic sauce or a sweet-and-spicy chili sauce, depending on your taste. The cauliflower florets' thin, shatteringly crisp crust is thanks to the cornstarch, flour, and vodka batter we use for our Korean fried chicken—it's perfect for soaking up either sauce. We add sesame seeds and coconut flakes to the batter to give it a nice nuttiness and extra crunch. Leave out those ingredients and your fried cauliflower is great for serving Buffalo-style.
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Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus
Store-bought Israeli-style hummus has a wonderfully smooth texture but tends to be bland; homemade versions often taste much better, but it's hard to achieve that silky consistency. We use a homemade tahini sauce, poached garlic, and overcooked chickpeas, puréed in a blender while still hot, to make a hummus that's both creamy and flavorful.
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The Best Baba Ganoush
Hummus might get all the love, but we're big fans of baba ganoush, with its smoky flavor of charred eggplant—and it's actually faster to make, too. In this recipe, we drain the slow-roasted eggplant in a salad spinner to get rid of extra water, then slowly whisk in tahini and olive oil so that everything emulsifies into a creamy dip.
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Silky-Smooth Vegetarian Pâté With Roasted Cauliflower and Pecans
Instead of meaty mushrooms, this vegetarian pâté relies on nutty pecans and the deep umami flavor of roasted cauliflower. The recipe calls for butter and cream to get a smooth consistency, but you can easily replace those ingredients with oil and vegetable stock in the same quantities. The result is a dip that's slightly less pâté-like, but just as tasty.
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Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata
This classic Sicilian eggplant dish, terrific as a spread, a dip, or a pasta sauce, is proof positive that vegan food doesn't have to be bland. The sweet-and-sour mixture packs in all sorts of intense flavors, including pine nuts, mint, raisins, capers, and vinegar. Even with the long ingredient list, it's not that hard to make: By cooking the ingredients in a particular order, we've engineered this recipe to use just one skillet.
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Fully Loaded Vegan Queso Dip
Want to try fooling your omnivore friends with a vegan recipe? This is the one to do it. The combination of a gooey potato- and cashew-based nacho cheese sauce and spicy soy-lentil chorizo hits all the right notes. We load the dip up with avocado, black beans, tomatoes, and scallions.
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The Ultimate Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos
That same vegan nacho cheese sauce makes for a serious plate of nachos. We use freshly fried tortilla wedges (they're sturdier than store-bought chips) as the base for vegan refried beans and chili, Roasted-Tomato Salsa, guacamole, and tons of fresh and pickled veggies. Layering the chips and toppings for even coverage is a little extra work, but it's worth it for the many more balanced bites you'll get out of it.


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Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18
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Physics (PHY)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)8 Semester Plan
120 Credit Hours
CIP Code: 40.0801 - Track 1 of 3
College of Arts & Sciences
Major Description
The B.A. program is designed for students who are not currently planning to attend physics graduate school and/or who want to pursue parallel studies in other fields such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, business, pre-med, pre-law, and teacher education.
College Level Requirements
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State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.
If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university's entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
- CHM X045/X045L General Chemistry I (with lab) or CHM X040 & CHM X041 or CHM X045C
- CHM X046/X046L General Chemistry II (with lab) or CHM X046C
- MAC X311 Calculus I or MAC X281
- MAC X312 Calculus II or MAC X282
- MAC X313 Calculus III or MAC X283
- PHY X048/X048L General Physics I or PHY X048C
- PHY X049/X049L General Physics II or PHY X049C
Required Supporting Courses for the Major: 20 Hours
The following courses are prerequisite and supporting courses for this major. They are required for the major, but are not counted in the total hours for this major. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the student's final semester.
- CHM 2045 General Chemistry I
- CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHM 2046 General Chemistry II
- CHM 2046L General Chemistry II Laboratory
- MAC 2311 Calculus I or MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I
- MAC 2312 Calculus II or MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II
- MAC 2313 Calculus III or MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III
Total Major Hours: 33 Hours
Major Core Courses - 31 Hours
Physics Courses (33 hours):
- PHY 2048 General Physics I
- PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory
- PHY 2049 General Physics II
- PHY 2049L General Physics II Laboratory
- PHY 3101 Modern Physics
- PHZ 3113 Mathematical Methods in Physics
- PHY 3822L Intermediate Laboratory
- PHY 3220 Classical Mechanics
- PHY 3323 Electricity and Magnetism I
- PHY 4823L Advanced Laboratory
- PHY 4930 Undergraduate Seminar
- PHY 4604 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Major Elective Courses - 2 Hours
Plus two (2) credit hours of Physics electives subject to approval of undergraduate advisor.
Research Opportunities
All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912 or IDS 4914 courses. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office for Undergraduate Research will assist students in understanding the various course options.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Lake Challa
My trip to Lake Challa last weekend was one of the most exciting trips I have ever had in life. I really enjoyed traveling with my friends because it was my chance to share my love of travel and explore with them. I especially love when we visit one of my favorite destinations in the world like Lake Victoria, Lake Challa and many others on a list. Malebogo, Violet, Nthabi, Fiee, Moso, Tohlang, Praygod, Queen, Angel and others, enjoyed the opportunity to stay with you at the place that I probably wouldn't have booked otherwise.


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For the first time in six years, Douglas Hales came face-to-face Tuesday with the retired RCMP inspector he believed to be a crime boss.
Hales is accused of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of Daleen Bosse.
He gazed intently at the screens as an undercover video played in court, watching himself giving a blow-by-blow description of how he killed the 25-year old Saskatoon mother.
"She didn't do what I wanted her to do," Hales is heard saying on the video. "I drove her to the bush. I choked her and after she was unconscious or dead I dragged her out into a pile and I ah, I started her on fire."
Hales was last person seen with Bosse
The night Bosse disappeared, she and Hales left a Saskatoon nightclub in her car. In the video, Hales told the undercover inspector Bosse was so intoxicated she spilled her purse on the ground, then passed out in her own car. He said he kept her keys, then got into her car after finishing his shift as a doorman.
He went on to tell the RCMP officer he bought Bosse cigarettes and alcohol before driving around the city with her.
At one point, the pair stopped at the trailer park in Sutherland where Hales was living. His then-roommate Sam Kerr told court it was the first and only time he'd ever seen his shy, quiet roommate bring home a woman.
"She wasn't stumbling or slurring her speech or anything," noted Kerr, describing Bosse as "happy and energetic."
Kerr told court he asked Hales and Bosse to leave the trailer, after he suspected they were smoking marijuana outside.
"I wasn't taking her back"
Hales and Bosse then drove north of Saskatoon. At that point, the accused told the undercover officer he realized there would be no sex.
"She told me to take her home and then she passed out," Hales told him in the video. "I made up my mind that I wasn't taking her back so I drove her out to the spot in the field."
In the video, Hales appeared matter-of-fact as he described choking Bosse, dragging her from the car, and stomping on her. He then described lighting the victim's body on fire and tipping an old refrigerator on top of her.
"They can't pin none of these other native murders on you though, hey?" asked the undercover inspector a few minutes later.
"Ah no," replied Hales. "I only did that one."
Defence alleges undercover officers encouraged Hales to exaggerate
Defence lawyer Bob Hrycan contends the undercover inspector used techniques involving confrontation and minimization to elicit a confession from Hales.
"You said you didn't give two f--ks if he'd killed someone," said defence lawyer Bob Hrycan during cross-examination. "That's not minimization?"
"No," replied the now-retired RCMP inspector, defending his approach.
Hales' defence lawyer has characterized his client as a socially inept, withdrawn individual, who could bond very powerfully to an authority figure. He consistently questioned the undercover agents' "Mr. Big" techniques, noting agents frequently swore and made disparaging remarks about women during the three-month operation.
Hrycan noted in the days ahead he plans to call an expert toxicologist, along with a psychologist who specializes in admissions made to police.


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News 4 WOAI has hired a new chief meteorologist to replace the departing Jennifer Broome.
He's John Gerard out of Miami's NBC station. The silvery blonde meteorologist will debut as 5, 6 and 10 p.m. weathercaster May 10. Broome's last day on the air is May 7, WOAI general manager Jackie Rutledge confirmed.
Replacing Broome after 10 years at WOAI, Rutledge said, is part of the "different direction" WOAI is going in. "Our ratings aren't what we want them to be," Rutledge said of News 4's long-term third-place evening news status. "So, we need to make some changes."
"Weather is very important in San Antonio," Rutledge said, adding she hoped someone as seasoned and experienced as Gerard will bring in more viewers to WOAI.
She described Gerard, who handles weekend weather on Miami's WTVJ, as in his early 50s, and "very personable and knowledgeable."
He also has spent time teaching a course in broadcast meteorology at the University of Miami.
Prior to joining WTVJ, the outdoorsy Gerard, seen here in a weather promo, was the morning and noon meteorologist for Miami's ABC affiliate. According to his WTVJ bio, he began his TV weather career in 1980 as chief meteorologist for ABC's WTVW in Evansville, Ind. He has also been the weathercaster for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Knoxville, Tenn. and Cincinnati, Ohio.
In his bio, he's described as the most experienced meteorologist in South Florida and was on the air live as the 1997 tornado struck Miami and Miami Beach. His efforts that day have been documented in a special produced by the Discovery Channel.
Photo of John Gerard courtesy of NBCMiami.com


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White Noise: News on Mudvayne, Baroness, Life of Agony, Slipknot and More
The best part of working at this job is bringing you exclusive content. Like yesterday, when we brought you the title track from Devin Townsend Project's forthcoming LP 'Addicted,' something like a month before the record is released. Sadly, we can't share the whole disc with you. But trust us … it's epic. A strong frontrunner for album of the year (at least on this writer's list), and we can't get enough of it. According to iTunes, we've rocked the disc about 50 times already. It's so damn good. Spin it as much as you want, knowing — because you can trust us on this — that the entire record is just as good, if not better than that song. Anyways, go listen to Devin … after you read the rest of today's news, of course.
+ This is kind of awesome. So, Life of Agony will be performing at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J., on Nov. 28, but the band will be performing its 1993 debut 'River Runs Red' in its entirety. The show will mark the band's 20th birthday. This gig shouldn't be missed.
+ The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that a man, thrown out of a Def Leppard concert back in August was charged Tuesday with arson for allegedly setting fire to dry grass surrounding Utah's USANA Amphitheatre. The 28-year-old man was charged with third-degree felony arson, criminal trespassing, and intoxication. Witnesses told police they watched the man start the fire on a patch of dry hillside.
+ Baroness' second LP, 'Blue Record,' is now streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. Of course, the disc will be in stores Oct. 13, and follows 2007's critically acclaimed 'The Red Album.' The disc features a dozen tracks, including 'The Sweetest Curse,' 'A Horse Called Golgotha' and 'Blackpowder Orchard.'
+ Someone thinks Alice in Chains' new track 'Your Decision' sounds a lot like Nirvana's 'Polly.' What do you think?
+ Yesterday, we told you how Guns N' Roses has been sued for allegedly borrowing material from a German musician and using it in a song that appeared on last year's 'Chinese Democracy.' If true, imagine how much longer it would have taken Axl Rose to finish the record? Now, GN'R manager Irving Azoff is saying in a statement that "the band believed when the record came out and still believes that there are no unauthorized samples on the track. The snippets of 'ambient noise' in question were provided by a member of the album's production team who has assured us that these few seconds of sound were obtained legitimately. Artists these days can't read the minds of those they collaborate with and therefore are unfortunately vulnerable to claims like this one. While the band resents the implication that they would ever use another artist's work improperly and are assessing possible counterclaims, they are confident this situation will be satisfactorily resolved."
+ We know you love Slipknot. And if you're free Oct. 30, you may be able to see the band live on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' You can get your free tickets by clicking on this link. Visit the special 1iota Event Page and sign up to receive two free tickets to the performance.
+ 3 Inches Of Blood, Saviours and Holy Grail will be touring together next month starting Nov. 13 in Spokane, Wash. Dates are booked through Dec. 2 in Santa Cruz, Calif.
+ Mudvayne's new self-titled album will be in stores Dec. 22. Until then, you can check out a new track from the band, called 'Beautiful and Strange.' Enjoy.
+ Kylesa are working on a "super ultimate limited deluxe mondo bizzaro" version of their latest album 'Static Tensions,' which will drop in late November. The band claims the re-issue will "come housed in a sturdy custom wooden box with the artwork screen-printed onto the cover." A limit of 150 will be made.


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What does unfit mean?
Definitions for unfitʌnˈfɪt
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word unfit.
Princeton's WordNet
below the required standards for a purpose
"an unfit parent"; "unfit for human consumption"
not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition
"fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
bad, unfit, unsound(verb)
physically unsound or diseased
"has a bad back"; "a bad heart"; "bad teeth"; "an unsound limb"; "unsound teeth"
disqualify, unfit, indispose(verb)
make unfit or unsuitable
"Your income disqualifies you"
To make unfit; to render unsuitable, spoil, disqualify.
Not fit; not having the correct requirements.
Not fit, not having a good physical demeanor.
I've become so unfit after stopping cycling to town.
Webster Dictionary
to make unsuitable or incompetent; to deprive of the strength, skill, or proper qualities for anything; to disable; to incapacitate; to disqualify; as, sickness unfits a man for labor; sin unfits us for the society of holy beings
not fit; unsuitable
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
un-fit′, adj. unsuitable, improper.—v.t. to disqualify.—adv. Unfit′ly.—n. Unfit′ness.—adj. Unfit′ting, unsuitable.—adv. Unfit′tingly.
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of unfit in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of unfit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Sample Sentences & Example Usage
The unfit die -- the fit both live and thrive. Alas, who say so They who do survive.
What is a committee A group of the unwilling, picked from the unfit, to do the unnecessary.
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.
Let the black man vote when he is fit to vote; prohibit the white man voting when he is unfit to vote.
Democratic societies are unfit for the publication of such thunderous revelations as I am in the habit of making.
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Qualifying as an adaptation
An adaptation is a feature produced by natural selection for its current function. Based on this definition we can make specific predictions ("If X is an adaptation for a particular function, then we'd predict that...") and see if our predictions match our observations. As an example, we'll consider the hypothesis: feathers are an adaptation for bird flight. Is the evidence consistent with this hypothesis?
We could do experiments to test each of these criteria of adaptation. So far so good the feature could have been shaped by natural selection. But we also have to look at historical questions about what was going on when it arose. Did feathers arise in the context of natural selection for flight?
So perhaps the basic form of feathers is not an adaptation for flight even though it certainly serves that function now. It may be an exaptation for flight and an adaptation for some other function. Answering questions like these, has led biologists to look for alternate scenarios for the initial evolution of feathers.
This last question emphasizes the importance of understanding organisms' history through fossils such as Archaeopteryx and reconstructed phylogenies. It is not enough to know that the feature is functional right now. We want to know what was happening when it first evolved, which often involves reconstructing the phylogeny of the organisms we are interested in and determining the likely ancestral states of the characters.
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Albatross images courtesy of Gerald and Buff Corsi, Focus on Nature, Inc.; Archaeopteryx image courtesy of Dave Smith, UCMP.
Understanding Evolution © 2018 by The University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, and the Regents of the University of California


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Vote is expected next week on Car2Go expansion to St. Paul
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- June 9, 2014 - 5:05 PM
Minneapolis users of Car2Go's car sharing service may soon be able to drive the popular Smart cars into St. Paul, depending on the outcome of a vote next week.
The St. Paul City Council decided at their meeting last Wednesday to briefly postpone voting on an 18-month agreement with Car2Go that would expand the company's service area across the river starting in mid-July. A public hearing and vote is expected next Wednesday.
The service already has more than 10,000 members (this reporter is one of them) in Minneapolis, with about 350 cars on the streets.
Car2Go's model uses a smartphone app to locate nearby cars, which can be picked up and dropped off at nearly any legal parking spot in the coverage area. Users pay a one-time $35 fee to join and about $.46 per minute while driving, but not for parking.
Because the service is only available in Minneapolis, users cannot leave one of the cars in St. Paul. As a result, cars occasionally concentrate on the St. Paul border.
The proposed agreement with St. Paul would add 185 vehicles to the Twin Cities fleet. Car2Go would pay the city $975 a year per vehicle, largely to cover potential lost meter revenue and residential parking permits. The precise amount will vary depending on how often the cars are parked at meters.
Minneapolis, which has more meters, charged $1,689 per car in their August 2013 agreement.
A representative for the company told the St. Paul City Council that they are storing the vehicles in a warehouse until the roll out.
Council members had several questions about the plan Wednesday, largely about ensuring that the cars don't cluster in one place and the city does not lose parking meter revenue as a result of the deal. But public works representative Paul St. Martin said the downtown meters are currently only earning 40 percent of their potential $18-per-day in revenue.
St. Martin told the council that the aim is to make car-free living easier in the St. Paul by complementing transit, biking and walking. But Transit for Livable Communities submitted a letter to the council expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the model.
The letter, signed by executive director Barb Thoman, said Car2Go's experiences in Portland and Seattle "raise some concerns." Those include the extent to which users are reducing their public transit usage and how often the cars are being used to commute during peak hours.
Thoman urged the council to mandate that Car2Go provide the city with annual surveys of its users' transportation choices. She also asked whether business districts had been consulted about Car2Go cars using "highly desirable" parking spaces. Separately, Thoman pushed the city to raise parking fees and install more meters.
Adrianne Andang, a spokeswoman for Car2Go, said they have found that 77.9 percent of their members purchase a transit pass and 39 percent said they have reduced the number of miles driven in their private car -- if they have one.
Andang also provided this video of a typical day of Car2Go usage in Minneapolis. Watch that below:
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