text:
Ag department director charged with ethics violation
By Beth Musgrave
FRANKFORT — A division director in the Department of Agriculture has been charged with violating the state's ethics rules after she allegedly created a merit-based position for herself to protect her job.
Danita Fentress-Laird was one of at least two political appointees who were awarded merit positions in the Department of Agriculture last year. According to charges released Friday by the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, Fentress-Laird used her position to create a merit position and then made sure that she was hired into that job.
Fentress-Laird was appointed as a director in the Division of Personnel and Budget by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, who is leaving office this January. Political appointees serve at the will of the commissioner. But the merit system protects employees from being dismissed without cause.
The ethics charges allege that Fentress-Laird created the position and then "assigned her subordinate Alisa Edwards with the job of conducting interviews; Fentress-Laird created the interview questions and possible answers for Ms. Edwards to use during the interview process."
Fentress-Laird also had access to other applicants resume and other information, the commission found in its charges.
Fentress-Laird was not immediately available for comment. But the department has said that other people were interviewed for Fentress-Laird's job.
Both Fentress-Laird and Kathryn Willis, a second employee who was also accused of "burrowing" into the merit system to protect her job, voluntarily returned to their politically-appointed positions in July, the Department of Agriculture has said.
The state Personnel Board has also initiated an investigation into how Fentress-Laird and Willis received their merit positions. That investigation is ongoing.
Fentress-Laird has 20 days to respond to the commission's charges. If found guilty, she could face a fine for violating the state's ethics laws.
The ethics charges against Fentress-Laird are just the latest in a series of hiring scandals involving Farmer's department. Farmer also hired his girlfriend into a $5,000 a month position just days before the Nov. 8 general election, the Louisville Courier-Journal has reported.
Farmer was running for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket of gubernatorial nominee David Williams. Gov. Steve Beshear easily beat the duo on Nov. 8, with a more than 20-point victory.
The Ethics Commission also announced that Eddie Moore, the manager of the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, had agreed to pay a $1,500 fine after the commission found that Moore, as a manager of the park, received a steep discount on a house boat from a state vendor and also was allowed on three different occasions to use ski boats by the vendor for free.
The commission also charged Bradley Lowe, a former state Fish and Wildlife Conservation officer, with violating state ethics laws when he used his badge to get his underage daughter into a bar in Lexington on June 15. According to the commission's charge released Friday, Lowe is accused of telling bar operators that he was conducting an undercover operation, flashed his badge and then preceded to order drinks for his daughter who was then 15. When Lexington police approached Lowe, he told them that he was a federal agent working undercover to "bust an Arab sex slave ring," in order to avoid being arrested, the commission charges.
Filed Under: Agriculture Commissioner • Featured • State Government


text: Occupational Disease and Experience Rating Overview Statistics suggest a high prevalence of occupational disease ('OD') in New Zealand. Our no-fault compensation scheme covers OD; however there is a significant disparity between the incidence of OD and the number of claims lodged with ACC. The 'experience rating' model is not wholly effective in accurately attributing OD claim costs to the correct employer. Occupational Disease v Occupational Injury OD defined by the ILO as a 'disease contracted as a result of exposure over a period of time to risk factors arising from work activity'. Distinct to workplace injuries – discrete events with immediate effects. Occupational Disease in New Zealand High prevalence of OD in New Zealand. NOHSAC estimates 17,000 – 20,000 new OD cases arise annually. 2,500 – 5,500 classified as 'severe' – i.e. requiring payment of weekly compensation. Occupational Disease in New Zealand NOHSAC estimates 700 – 1,000 deaths from OD annually. 30-40% are cancers. More than 80% of work-related deaths (most due to disease) are not documented, reported or investigated. In 2004-2005, there were an estimated 18,500 OD incidents, attracting a financial cost of NZ$1.1 billion. Occupational Disease and ACC OD is covered by the ACC scheme – 'work-related gradual process, disease or infection'. 2 routes to cover: 1. 2. Fulfilment of the 3-part test under section 30 of the Accident Compensation Act; or Proving that the OD is one listed in Schedule 2 of the AC Act. Occupational Disease and ACC The 3-part test requires a claimant to prove: 1. 2. 3. A property or characteristic in the workplace caused or contributed to the personal injury; That property or characteristic is not found to any material extent in the claimant's non-employment activities or environment; and The risk of injury is significantly greater for persons performing that task in that environment. Occupational Disease and ACC Section 60 of the AC Act: cover presumed for conditions resulting from exposure to certain substances known to cause OD. These conditions are listed in Schedule 2 (41 conditions). ACC can only deny cover if it can establish a nonwork cause. Occupational Disease and ACC In order to administer a claim, a 'date of injury' is required. For OD, the date of injury is deemed as the earlier of either: 1. 2. The date that the OD first caused 'incapacity', or The date on which treatment was first for the condition as that condition. In practice, this will often be the date of diagnosis. Occupational Disease and ACC Statistics show ACC coverage of OD is low. From the 17,000 – 20,000 average annual new OD incidents, only 1,035 claims are lodged with ACC and only 554 are accepted (on average). From the estimated 700 – 1,000 deaths arising from OD each year, only 10 ACC claims involve the death of the claimant (on average). Occupational Disease and ACC ACC data does not reflect the incidence of OD. The test for cover can be difficult, but even the number of claims lodged is disproportionately low. More work needs to be done to identify the link, in individual cases, between workplace exposures and subsequent conditions. Funding for Occupational Disease claims Further work into NZ OD will (presumably) lead to increased ACC claims, and therefore increased claim costs. How are the costs (treatment, rehabilitation, compensation) funded? We argue that experience rating is an inappropriate model in the OD context. ACC Accounts and Levies ACC has 3 funding sources: Levies paid by individuals and businesses. Government contributions. Investment income. Levies are paid into certain accounts, which are used to fund certain types of claim, e.g.: The Motor Vehicle Account receives levies through car registration, and funds Motor Vehicle injuries. The Earners Account receives levies via individual's earnings, and funds non-work injuries suffered by earners. The Work Account Receives levies from employers and self-employed. Funds all work-related claims (including OD) that have occurred after 1999. Pre-1999 work-related claims (including OD) are funded via the Residual Claims Account. Experience Rating Experience Rating is a method of adjusting levy rates based on an individual employer's claim experience. Designed to recognise/reward employers with good claims experience, and to provide an incentive to improve workplace health and safety. Concern amongst academic community regarding the effectiveness/consequences of experience rating. Experience Rating and the Work Account Mandatory experience rating was introduced into the Work Account from 1 April 2011. OD caused by exposure to asbestos, and OD resulting in hearing loss, were specifically excluded from experience rating. Compare with the Residual Claims Account, which is not subject to experience rating at all. Work Account Levies Employers first divided into Levy Risk Groups ('LRG') – based on industry and exposure to risk. Basic levy for each LRG is calculated with reference to the risk of harm involved in those industries: the higher the risk of harm, the higher the basic levy. Work Account Levies The law now requires ACC to consider whether individual employer levies should be adjusted (up or down) with reference to a 3-year claim 'experience period'. ACC must take account of: The number of employee claims for cover. The length of time employees required weekly compensation (if at all). The number of fatal injury claims. Problems with Experience Rating and Occupational Disease For experience rating to operate as intended, the cost of a claim must be accurately attributed to the responsible employer. In the OD context, this is rendered very difficult by: 1. 2. Multiple exposures to hazardous agents. Long latency periods. ACC must attribute responsibility to employer at the deemed date of injury; this employer may only be partly responsible, or not responsible at all. Multiple Exposures/Multiple Employers A worker's exposure to the causative agent might not be limited to a single employer, e.g. a plaster suffers shoulder problems caused by work done at or above shoulder height, for 3 different employers over his career. Also consider a building labourer who develops HAVS after sustained use of vibrating equipment supplied by the site owner, rather than the employer. Latency Periods For many types of OD, there will be a significant time period between exposure and diagnosis. In such cases, the employer at the time of diagnosis is held responsible even if they had nothing whatsoever to do with the worker's exposure. The worker might not only change jobs, but also industries. Consequences Essentially, the wrong employer will often be held responsible for the particular OD. Frustrates the purpose of experience rating: penalising the wrong employer provides no incentive for health and safety improvements. Also may encourage aggrieved employers to litigate, in order to avoid increased levies. A further barrier between injured workers and the assistance they require. Moving Forward All OD claims be funded by way of a flat-rate levy, imposed on all employers. Avoids the difficulties regarding the accurate attribution of responsibility to particular employers. Fairer, and would encourage all employers to improve workplace health and safety. Consistent with the Woodhouse principle of collective responsibility – i.e. the cost of injury is shared, rather than being determined by 'fault'. Summary Epidemiological evidence suggests a high prevalence of OD in NZ. More work needs to be done to ensure that cases of OD are identified covered by ACC, and that workers receive the assistance they need. The experience rating model is not appropriate in the context of OD. A flat-rate levy is more pragmatic, and better reflects the principles of the ACC scheme.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
04 Feb 2013
In this week's Monday Morning Quarterback, Peter King writes about the only NFL game played on Sunday, plus thoughts on the Hall of Fame voting and the rest of the Super Bowl week experience. My favorite part was Jimmy Smith talking about the 49ers' final offensive play: "It was pretty obvious by then the receiver was being physical, and I was being physical, and the refs were letting that stuff go." Yep.
4 comments, Last at 06 Feb 2013, 12:20pm by Bright Blue Shorts
" 'MVP! MVP! MVP!' Joe Flacco's extended family and friends chanted when he walked into his family's private party at Huck Finn's in the French Quarter this morning, just before 1 a.m..."
Sometimes Peter King creeps me out.
"...Later that night, while the newly-crowned MVP and his wife were enjoying an intimate moment in their suite at the Marriott, I was making a sandwich from the deli tray in the suite's kitchen and I couldn't find any of the spicy brown mustard the Marriott is famous for. I went into the bedroom and asked Joe if he knew where the mustard was. Flacco's wife, Dana, obviously feeling the stress of the long day, shouted something and flounced off to the bathroom, but the Super Bowl MVP was as calm as ever.
With an embarrassed grin, he explained that he had used up all the mustard making a sandwich earlier that afternoon. Perhaps spicy brown mustard is the secret ingredient to Super Bowl stardom..."
go on....
What!??? Fuy really wrote that? If true it means Perter King was in hotel room while Flacco was getting sexy. Have to clock this link now and rwfd article
Interesting seeing the time spent debating HoF candidates on page.
Only 4 minutes on Tim Brown ... does it take that long to say "He's said some dumb stuff this week about Bill Callahan, let's forget about him this year".
And 57 mins to decide Bill Parcells had a HoF coaching career. Really?
NFL football is a violent game, and traumatic injuries are unfortunate but unavoidable. But are bigger players more likely to be hurt than their smaller peers?


text:
Add To Cart
Add To Cart
Jerusalem Vigil, Zion Legacy Series #1, Paperback
- All Products
- Accompaniment Tracks
- Bibles
- Bible Accessories
- Bible Covers
- Bible Studies & Curriculum
- Books, eBooks & Audio
- Church & Supplies
- Closeouts
- Clothing & Accessories
- Crafts & Recreation
- Download
- DVDs
- Gift & Home
- Kids & Toys
- Homeschool
- Last Chance Bargains
- Music
- New Release
- Pre-Order
- Slightly Imperfect
- Software
- Spanish
- Streaming Video
- Subscriptions
- Sunday School
- Buy in Bulk
Product Description▼▲
Product Information▼▲
|Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
Vendor: Penguin Random House
Publication Date: 2001
|Dimensions: 8 X 5.5 (inches)
Series: Zion Legacy
Related Products
Jerusalem's Hope: Zion Legacy Series #6Bodie ThoenePenguin Random House / 2003 / Trade Paperback$11.49 Retail:4 Stars Out Of 5 1 Reviews
$16.00Save 28% ($4.51)
Zion Legacy Volumes 1-6Brock Thoene, Bodie ThoenePenguin Random House / Trade Paperback$63.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 3 Reviews
$94.00Save 32% ($30.01)
Thunder From Jerusalem, Zion Legacy Series #2, PaperbackBrock Thoene, Bodie ThoenePenguin Random House / 2001 / Trade Paperback$11.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 2 Reviews
$16.00Save 25% ($4.01)
Publisher's Description▼▲
Bodie and Brock Thoene's superb storytelling comes alive in Jerusalem Vigil, a novel of the struggle for Jerusalem. It is May 14, 1948, in the world's holiest city: today the new State of Israel will be proclaimed and British troops will hand over the key to Zion Gate leaving behind hostile Jewish and Muslim forces poised for battle. Caught up in this historic moment are Moshe Sachar, an archaeology professor who is also a strategist; his pregnant wife, Rachel, who flees Tel Aviv for Jerusalem via a perilous route through the Christian Quarter; and Daoud and Gawan, two orphaned Arab boys who find a father with an unlikely surname. In this engrossing page-turner, the Thoenes combine historical authenticity, unforgettable characters, and gripping drama to create a saga about a fascinating period in world history.
Author Bio▼▲
Bodie and Brock Thoene, with degrees in creative writing and history, respectively, are the authors of Jerusalem Vigil and Thunder from Jerusalem, the first two volumes of the Zion Legacy series. Their other thirty-three novels include the best-selling series the Zion Chronicles and the Zion Covenant. Together they have won eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Gold Medallion awards. The Thoenes live in Nevada and London, England.
Product Reviews▼▲
Brian Dailey5 Stars Out Of 5June 8, 2009Brian DaileyGreat book, great series, great authors. The Thoene's really know how to tell a story and weave the historical facts into the fabric of their books.
Condit Bradshaw5 Stars Out Of 5May 7, 2009Condit BradshawIf you love Jerusalem,you will love this series,Order the whole series,and enjoy learning our Jewish history.
Gary Myers5 Stars Out Of 5February 28, 2009Gary MyersI was captivated by this fictional account based on historical research which seemed quite accurate to me. I found it fascinating and really want to read the second book.
FrancineGender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5April 4, 2008FrancineGender: FemaleA fast paced page turner that I couldn't put down. I love the fictional characters interspersed with historical facts. A real glimpse into the birth of the nation of Israel and fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
Debbie Lockledge5 Stars Out Of 5April 16, 2003Debbie LockledgeBy far the best author in historical Christian fiction. I can always count on learning something from her works that is both factual and relevant to Christianity even though they are fiction. When I go looking for a new read, she is always who I look for first.
Ask a Question▼▲
Q: Is there much violence in this book?
Yes, since this set right after WWII and involves interactions between Jews and Arabs in Palestine at the time Israel was becoming a nation.


text:
Discussion in 'General Gallery' started by skiboarder72, Aug 14, 2008.
Just a couple pictures from the park, C&C appreciated!
C&C per req:
1. Nicely exposed and composed; good use of the curved shorline to lead the eye through the image. I would suggest a bit of dodging around the brush to image right foreground to lighten it up a little. Also consider a circular polarizer to eliminate the reflection on the water and emphasize the contrast between sky and cloud.
2. Fine technically, the subject doesn't do a lot for me however.
3. Very nice. Well executed image. My only niggle would be that the bright area in the background (roof?) is a bit distracting. A little tweaking in post would tone it down.
4. A tried and true idea, but in my mind this one just misses because of the different type of swing-seat in the background. Ideally patterns should be identical, repeating.
5. Very nice. Again good use of lines to lead the eye in. I think this one might have had good potential as an HDR, but has no issues as-is.
Just my $00.02 worth - your milage may vary.
Thanks a lot for your critque john!! :thumbup:
Separate names with a comma.


text:
Heater and Air Conditioner for Cabins and Lodges
ClimateRight™ is your best cabin and lodge total cooling solution! Enjoy the great outdoors in comfort!
Until now, total cooling solutions for these types of applications did not exist. Now there is ClimateRight™ portable or permanent air conditioning for small outdoor rooms and enclosed spaces.
ClimateRight Dual-Hose 10,000 btu and 5,000 btu HVAC systems operate similarly to the larger, more expensive central units that climate control homes. But now - in a small, affordable, but powerful unit.
The 12,000btu DIY Ductless Mini Split also is a simple installation which does not require a licensed HVAC technician. The line-sets do not need to be vacuumed or charged. The system is Quick Connect.
How does it work?
The CR10000ACH (and CR5000ACH for small rooms) Cabin and Shed Air Conditioner uses a dual, two hose assembly into the outside wall (ClimateRight™ sits outside the enclosure). You will need to drill 2 small holes through the wall of your structure. After installation, simply plug in your ClimateRight™ to any 110v electric outlet or generator. Check out the wired remote thermostat for inside the room functional control of your unit.
The CR12000SACH uses a Quick Connect hook-up with an inside wall-mounted blower, and an outside level-ground or platform mounted compressor unit. This is an ideal unit for this application.
ClimateRight does not Warranty or recommend permanent mounting of our AC and Heating units, unless installed by an authorized ClimateRight installer or OEM for an approved application. The reason for this is that we cannot control the quality of aftermarket mounting, and wear and tear related to applications unknown to us. We specifically do not recommend or Warranty permanent mounting on Truck Cabs, Trailers, RVs, and Campers.
Login Form
Profile Informations
Login Datas
or login
Have Questions?
If you have questions regarding our products or how best to use them please contact us using the form below, we look forward to hearing from you


text:
Not so friendly confines
Chris Federico | Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Notre Dame coach Paul Mainieri said before last Friday's games with Seton Hall that the upcoming Big East weekend would be an important one, as the top five teams in the conference standings were scheduled to play each other.Unfortunately for Mainieri, it was his Irish that suffered the most in their biggest conference weekend to date. No. 8 Notre Dame (32-8, 12-5 in the Big East) lost three of four over the weekend with a split in a Friday doubleheader at Seton Hall (12-26, 6-11) 2-4 and 4-3, followed by a two-game sweep at the hands of Pittsburgh (26-10, 10-4), 6-8 and 6-7. "I've said often that this conference is a very tough conference, and I think people sometimes snicker at me when I say that," Mainieri said. "But I'll tell you that the 25 guys on our team will say how difficult it is to win games in our conference, particularly on the road."Notre Dame's two losses to the Panthers marked only the fifth time in its eight-plus years in the league that the Irish have been swept in a Big East doubleheader."I know Seton Hall played with an awful lot of pep and vigor, and so did Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh has an excellent team," Mainieri said. "They were all very tough games, and unfortunately we came up on the short end in three of the four."In the opener with the Pirates Friday, Notre Dame got out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first on a two-run double by designated hitter Matt Bransfield. But then the Irish hitters ran into a brick wall in the form of Pirate pitcher Jake Haggerty. After allowing the two Irish runs, the Seton Hall hurler buckled down and retired the next 19 Irish batters en route to his third victory on the season as the Pirates won 4-2."You tip your hat to their pitcher," Mainieri said. "He pitched a tremendous ball game. We got to him in the first inning there, and then we just couldn't do anything with him after that. "He was hitting his spots well, and the ump was giving him a pretty wide strike zone. It seemed like every one of our hitters was behind in the count, and we just couldn't get anything going."Lefty Tom Thornton took the loss to fall to 5-2 on the season, allowing four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched.In the nightcap, the Irish needed some late inning heroics from left fielder Cody Rizzo. After striking out Notre Dame's first two batters in the inning, Pirate right-hander Tim Sabo fell behind 2-0 to Rizzo, and the Irish sophomore made him pay with a solo home run down the left field line. Irish closer Ryan Doherty came on in the bottom of the inning and shut down the Pirates three-up, three-down to preserve the 4-3 Irish win for his seventh save of the season. Senior Joe Thaman got the win in relief for the Irish, and Chris Niesel got a no decision in the start for Notre Dame, allowing two earned runs over six innings."The second game was a great win for us, because it was really a tough environment," Mainieri said. "I thought Niesel pitched well, and we scratched together a few runs. We got the big home run by Rizzo in the ninth inning, and Ryan Doherty came in and did a tremendous job in the bottom of the ninth."In the first game against Pittsburgh Sunday, the Irish fell into an early 5-0 hole after three innings due to some shaky defense and timely Panther hitting."We had one bad inning defensively early in the game, and we didn't get [starting pitcher] Jeff Samardzija much defensive support," Mainieri said.But the Irish bats would come alive as Notre Dame mounted a comeback with a pair of runs in the fourth on a Bransfield home run and a sacrifice fly from catcher Javi Sanchez.In the next inning, the Irish tied it up at five on consecutive RBI doubles from first baseman Matt Edwards and Bransfield and an RBI single from Sanchez.But that would be as close as Notre Dame would get, as Seton Hall put three runs on the board in the bottom half of the inning to go up 8-5. The Irish narrowed the lead to two runs on an RBI triple from third baseman Matt Macri in the next inning, but the Irish offense couldn't manage another comeback, falling 8-6.Samardzija was touched for eight runs over four innings in the loss to fall to 2-2 on the season.Things only got worse for the Irish in the nightcap Sunday. Notre Dame carried a 6-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning on the strength of three home runs from Macri, Bransfield and left fielder Craig Cooper.But the 7-foot-1 Doherty was unable to keep the Panthers at bay in their last at bat, allowing four earned runs in 1/3 of an inning on three hits, two walks and one hit batter, as the Panthers won 7-6. Freshman Dan Kapala actually came into the game after Doherty's troubles with the bases loaded, just one out and the game tied 6-6.Kapala struck out P.J. Hiser for the second out and went ahead 1-2 on first baseman Tom Cashman before missing on a pitch low-and-inside that got by Sanchez, allowing the winning run to score. "In the bottom of the ninth, Ryan Doherty just had one bad game," Mainieri said. "It's the first bad game he's had all season. It's unfortunate that it came at that time, but that's the life of a closer. When they have a bad game, it generally costs you a ballgame."The Irish will look to bounce back today with a 6 p.m. game against Ball State (20-16) at Frank Eck Stadium.
Notes:u After losing three out of four games over the weekend, the Irish have dropped in all four baseball polls. They now rank eighth in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine poll, ninth in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association poll and 11th in both the Baseball America and SportsWeekly/ESPN Coaches polls.u The Irish have added a game with Manchester College Thursday to their schedule in order to make up for their cancelled game with Purdue that was rained out April 20. The NCAA allows baseball teams to play a maximum 56-game schedule in the regular season.u Backup catcher Sean Gaston did not make the trip to Seton Hall and Pittsburgh over the weekend, as the freshman has been sidelined with mononucleosis.


text:
ExtremeAnalytics lets you understand what applications are running on your network, who is using them and what the response time is for each application. It gives you granular visibility into network and application performance, users, locations and devices. Information from the network and the applications empower you to make data-driven decisions.
When an issue comes up, you can troubleshoot quickly and determine whether the issue is caused by the network or the application. An easy to comprehend dashboard shows you user-behavior and user engagement of an application, so you can better understand the value of your investment into certain applications. By tracking application response-time you can ensure the best quality of experience for your end-users.
Get actionable business insights through granular visibility into your applications
- Provides actionable context-based knowledge about applications, users, locations and devices
- Empowers you to manage quality of experience by understanding network and application performance in one simple view
- Offers contextual data about your applications without performance degradation
- An intuitive event analyzer accelerates troubleshooting and visualizes all wireless clients
- Transport layer independent application fingerprinting for identifying more than 2,300 applications
ExtremeAnalytics is a network powered application analytics and optimization solution that captures and analyzes context-based application information to deliver business insights on applications, users, locations and devices
- Provides actionable business insights from your network for data-driven decisions
- Gives you granular visibility into network and application performance, users, locations and devices to align the network to business goals
- Save operational costs, solve issues fast and deliver a superior quality of end user experience with real-time data in one easy-to-read dashboard
- Speeds up troubleshooting by separating network from application performance so you can quickly identify root-causes
- Makes your network safer as it monitors shadow IT, identifies and reports malicious or unwanted applications, and monitors security compliance
ExtremeAnalytics is part of the Extreme Management Center.
For specification see the ExtremeAnalytics Data Sheet.


text:
About us
Sound is a stable 10 man raiding guild on Kazzak server with active and dedicated members. Mixed team with guys and girls. We all like smooth raiding and we always try to improve. We raid 3 days a week. Our progress is 8/14 hc.
We are now recruiting a few more classes to our setup
Resto Druid
MW Monk
Raiding schedule today
Wednesday 20.15-23.30 server time
Thursday 20.15-23.30 server time
Sunday 18.45 - 23.00 server time
For more information please add my battle-tag; Cini#2674 or whisper me ingame; Cini


text:
Taylor County High School Students of the Week for the week of Dec. 10 are, from left, Megan Romines, Rebekah Phillips, Kayla Raganas, Justin Robinette and Tina Pleva. Not picture ar Jed Bright, Savannah Gregory, Casey Seaborne and Rachel Wise.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the KY News Journal, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Dublin Pope Benedict XVI addressed Ireland today in a letter apologizing for the sex abuse scandal here — a message being watched closely by Catholics from Boston to Berlin to see if it also acknowledges decades of Vatican-approved cover-ups.
The church is only beginning to come to terms with decades of child abuse in its parishes and schools. The scandals first emerged in Canada and Australia in the 1980s, followed by Ireland in the 1990s, the United States this decade and, in recent months, Benedict's German homeland.
Victims' rights activists say that to begin mending the church's battered image, Benedict's message — his first pastoral letter on child abuse in the church — must break his silence on the role of the Catholic hierarchy in shielding pedophile clergy from prosecution.
That includes abuses committed decades ago under the pope's watch, when he was Archbishop Joseph Ratzinger of Munich, as well as the pontiff's role in hushing up the scandals.
As leader of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Ratzinger was responsible for a 2001 Vatican edict that instructed bishops to report all cases of child abuse to Vatican authorities under strict secrecy; it made no mention of reporting crimes to police.
"Is it not time for Pope Benedict XVI himself to acknowledge his share of responsibility?" said the Rev. Hans Kung, a Swiss priest and dissident Catholic theologian.
"Honesty demands that Joseph Ratzinger himself, the man who for decades has been principally responsible for the worldwide cover-up, at last pronounce his own mea culpa," Kung said.
Benedict, who served as archbishop of Munich from 1977 to 1982, has yet to speak about the hundreds of abuse cases emerging since January in Germany.
These include the Rev. Peter Hullermann, who was already suspected of abusing boys in the western German city of Essen when Ratzinger approved his transfer to Munich for treatment in 1980.
There, Hullermann was allowed contact with children almost immediately after his therapy began. He was again accused of molesting boys and was convicted in 1986 of sexual abuse. He was suspended this week for ignoring a 2008 church order not to work with youths.
Dirk Taenzler, director of the Federation for German Catholic Youth, said his members were appalled by the revelations of abuse in church-run schools and choirs — and wondered why the pope had yet to address his fellow Germans.
"Everyone is suffering from the church's bad image," Taenzler said. "It is an issue in every congregation and everyone is trying to cope."
Benedict's successor in Munich, Archbishop Reinhard Marx, said the pope's letter to Ireland "will of course affect us. The pope always speaks for everyone. It is not ... for specific groups or countries. That word will also be important for us."
Marx said the pope should not be expected to take responsibility for abuses committed by individual priests. "We expect the pope to take a stand on everything every time, but we are responsible for what happens here," he said.
In the United States, where several dioceses have been driven to bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits, activists called on the pope to be candid about his own failings — and for bishops to be held accountable.
"So far the church hierarchy has been very short on accountability. They've had to be pushed to come clean about their responsibility for anything," said Dan Bartley, president of Voice of the Faithful, a Catholic lay group that lobbies for reform within the church. "He needs to call for any bishops involved in the Irish crisis to resign. But unfortunately we're not expecting that."
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We strive to uphold our values for every story published.


text:
Infant and young child feeding: Model Chapter
Model Chapter for textbooks for medical students and allied health professionals.
The Model Chapter on Infant and Young Child Feeding is intended for use in basic training of health professionals. It describes essential knowledge and basic skills that every health professional who works with mothers and young children should master. The Model Chapter can be used by teachers and students as a complement to textbooks or as a concise reference manual.


text: On Sat, 8 Oct 2005, liyu wrote:> Hi, Everyone on lkmlHi Liyu,>> I am read linux scheduler at home in last vacation.>> After read , I have some question that want to consult:>> 1.>> In schedule() function, we can find some code like this:>>> if (prev->state && !(preempt_count() & PREEMPT_ACTIVE)) {> switch_count = &prev->nvcsw;> if (unlikely((prev->state & TASK_INTERRUPTIBLE) &&> unlikely(signal_pending(prev))))> prev->state = TASK_RUNNING;> else {> if (prev->state == TASK_UNINTERRUPTIBLE)> rq->nr_uninterruptible++;> deactivate_task(prev, rq);> }> }>> I think I can understand code in two braces: they want to change> status of task which have signal pending when sleep, or remove task> that is 'deep sleeping' from ready queue.> but my question is why we do not need such code (in both braces)> when preempt is enable?I'm sorry I don't quite understand your question, but I can at leastexplain the logic of what is happening.The first "if" is entered if the prev task is in something other than theTASK_RUNNING state (which is zero). It also has to not have thePREEMPT_ACTIVE set. The next "if" checks to see if the prev task is inthe TASK_INTERRUPTIBLE state and has a signal pending. Which theTASK_INTERRUPTIBLE state allows to be woken up on signals.If there is no signal or the task is sleeping other thanTASK_INTERRUPTIBLE then the task is taken off the run queue.Now the reason for the check against PREEMPT_ACTIVE is very importanthere. If PREEMPT_ACTIVE is set, then that means that the task waspreempted by something else and did _not_ call schedule directly. Codethat usually sets current to something other than TASK_RUNNING usually haslogic around it to test if it should call schedule and be taken off therun queue. If PREEMPT_ACTIVE is set, then that means you don't know wherein this logic the task was preempted. If you take it off the run queuenow, it may not have been in a position to ever wake up. So you don'tever want a preemption to take a task off the run queue. Only when thetask implicitly calls schedule.>>> 2. in scheduler_tick()>> Before split time slice, we should be check some conditions first, these> check code is copied here:>> /*> * Prevent a too long timeslice allowing a task to> monopolize> * the CPU. We do this by splitting up the timeslice into> * smaller pieces.> *> * Note: this does not mean the task's timeslices expire or> * get lost in any way, they just might be preempted by> * another task of equal priority. (one with higher> * priority would have preempted this task already.) We> * requeue this task to the end of the list on this priority> * level, which is in essence a round-robin of tasks with> * equal priority.> *> * This only applies to tasks in the interactive> * delta range with at least TIMESLICE_GRANULARITY to> requeue.> */> if (TASK_INTERACTIVE(p) && !((task_timeslice(p) -> p->time_slice) % TIMESLICE_GRANULARITY(p)) &&> (p->time_slice >= TIMESLICE_GRANULARITY(p)) &&> (p->array == rq->active)) {>>> requeue_task(p, rq->active);> set_tsk_need_resched(p);> }>> My second question is , what's mean of>> (task_timeslice(p) - p->time_slice) % TIMESLICE_GRANULARITY(p)>Sorry, I'm not about to even think about what Ingo's doing here ;-) I justtrust Ingo knows what he's doing.You need to ask Ingo himself.-- Steve-To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" inthe body of a message to email@example.com majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.htmlPlease read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/


text:
Saying Goodbye to a True 'NYPD Blue' Detective
By DAVID CARR
Published: March 1, 2005
A knock on an actor's trailer outside Stage 9 on the lot of 20th Century Fox Studios brought a hearty ''Yo'' from inside before the door swung open.
The head that poked out was large, short on hair and adorned with a beefy smile not often seen on the television screen. The smile belonged to Dennis Franz, who has spent the last 12 years playing one of America's favorite cops, Detective Andy Sipowicz on ABC's ''NYPD Blue.'' The show is calling it quits, with its final broadcast on March 1. Of weekly prime-time scripted series still on the air, only ''Law & Order'' and ''The Simpsons'' have been on longer.
''NYPD Blue'' arrived on television in 1993, and was a Nielsen top 20 show for seven years running. Today, still in the top 50, it has become the televised equivalent of an aging beat cop, eyes wrinkled against the sun. This makes it difficult to remember just how fresh its face once was. Before there were the multiple offspring of ''Law & Order,'' before there was ''CSI'' (and its multiple offspring), ''NYPD Blue'' delivered a different kind of cop narrative -- at once gritty and raw -- that depicted the business and culture of crime and police work in a way that had not been seen before.
And of course it was daring. The show had one of network television's first running gay characters. It featured an enormous amount of swearing. Some characters, most notably Sipowicz, were shown baring their naked backsides, seemingly just for the thrill of tweaking the censors. Add a breakout star in Jimmy Smits as Detective Bobby Simone and an unlikely one in the gruff and often angry Mr. Franz as Sipowicz, and a show about homicide found itself getting away with murder, racking up 20 Emmys in a business where series most often come and go without a trace.
Although he plays a character who carries his ghosts into every scene, Mr. Franz, 60, was in a fine mood, surrounded in his trailer by cartons of pictures, farewell cards to be signed and old scripts, long since shot.
''Yeah, there has to be a certain amount of sadness,'' he said, working his way through a salad in his character's trademark short-sleeve white dress shirt. ''This is a long period of time to spend with a television show.''
The end will come in nuanced ways at the 15th Precinct. No aliens will land, no buildings will be blown up and no characters will disappear in a bloody fire-fight. Things will change, Mr. Franz said, but the squad, more or less, will continue to function.
That pleases Mr. Franz (pronounced fronz). ''There is a note of change,'' he said, declining to elaborate for fear of spoiling the finale. ''But for the most part, it is just another day in the life of the squad, and that feels right.''
For more than nine months in each of the last dozen years, Mr. Franz has been on this set for 12 to 15 hours a day. With the herd of NYPD police cars twinkling in the bright California sunlight outside the place, it has an air of unreality, but to the long-running crew of the show, it is very much home. Mr. Franz clearly feels that way, and says he is grateful for what has happened here.
''I got four Emmys and a lot of money, among many, many other things,'' he said. ''I have a feeling of gratitude that isn't all that easy to put into words.''
Unlike his character, whose words seem to crawl up slowly from some hidden place -- unless he is interrogating one of an endless string of hapless perps, that is -- Mr. Franz is an easy, silky communicator. A native of a Chicago suburb who worked alongside Joe Mantegna at the Organic Theater Company in that city he picked up some local movie work in the 1970's, and slowly made his way to Hollywood. A year in the early 1980's as the rogue cop Detective Sal Benedetto on ''Hill Street Blues'' led to another, different role on that show two years later, as the crusty Lieut. Norman Buntz; this led to a short run on his own show called ''Beverly Hills Buntz.'' And then ''NYPD Blue'' came along.
Mr. Franz, in the role of Detective Sipowicz, has been there since the first trademark drumroll that introduced the show to American audiences. At the time, its herky-jerky shooting style and willingness to show the grit of New York police life made ''NYPD'' seem transgressive. As conceived by Steven Bochco and David Milch, its creators, the show had an unwillingness to idealize its heroes that made them more durable in the long run. They got drunk a lot, slept with their partners when they should not have and were constantly getting in jams with the bosses.
And Detective Sipowicz, with a face that looks as if it were carved out of potatoes and the body style of a greeter at Home Depot, was an unlikely hero. Dark and complicated, with barely hidden racial attitudes that do not generally spell television success, as well as a visceral mistrust of authority and a bad past in the bottle, Sipowicz always seemed as if he might turn vigilante and rid the world of all the so-called ''skells'' that made it such a disgusting toilet to work in.
But he never did. Sipowicz outlived many squad leaders, co-stars, spouses and children. People who grew close to him -- wives, partners, sons -- had a disturbing tendency to end up dead, but he always lived on. In the final season, we see the lifelong homicide detective reluctantly deciding to take the sergeant's exam (his arrival for the exam is a classic example of Mr. Franz's gifts for the physical dimensions of acting), and the chronic rebel starting to accept the mantle of leadership.


text:
Fred Kormis(1894-1986), Sculptor and medallist
Artist of 1 portrait
Born and trained at Frankfurt, Kormis fled Germany for Holland in 1933 and then to England in 1934. Kormis produced medals of Churchill and Herbert Morrison and of various members of the War Cabinet in 1942. On a larger scale, his public commissions included the Prisoner of War memorial in Willesden in 1970.
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Fred Kormis
bronze medal, 1975, based on a work of 1936
Tell us more back to top
Can you tell us more about this person? Spotted an error, information that is missing (a sitter's life dates, occupation or family relationships, or a date of portrait for example) or do you know anything that we don't know? If you have information to share please complete the form below.
If you require information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service. If you wish to license an image, please use our Rights and Images service.
Please note that we cannot provide valuations.
We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.
P. R. Leah.
29 October 2016, 09:55
There is an alabaster tomb by Kormis in St Batholomew's church, at Corsham, Wiltshire. It looks very delicate, and is behind a barrier for protection.
Thematic collections
Tell us more
Join and Support
Conservation appeal
Help us conserve a portrait of a female adventurer, poet and medical pioneer


text:
TH ITEItff) "WORLD, TH URBDAY, MAT 1, 1913.
war married tt eras a true love
Then the VUlt Tr. m o. a eumtitiious
Mtart near the northern Italian bor
der, was iHin':,". The Villa Tre
vono la ona of tha a'iow peaces of E'i
rnpe. It wee destined tt beco-ne even
mora of a Sho v place. Muelclane 4he
treat of tly world of mualo .flocked
there aa aueeta ef me munlflct lord
if the eetat
AVwut eleven rear arc he conamKied
a beautiful thearfre aa an adjunct of hit
la, Tare ha five concert not for
doMr, bah' for the lore of the thin
and beoaua the prince', y wajr of Ufa I
what tie Ilka. The moat fimoin vocal -lata
and Instrumental performer appear
In theae concert. 80 loa an oroheatra
of seventy-four piece, maintained all tha
year round by Mr. Lombard. Americana
in ttiat vicinity are Invited to all the
mualoal festivals.
The American fie file from the Villa
Trevano on the Foirth of July. The
Chevalier tarmbard. a naturalised Amerl
oan, la intanaaly patriotic.
it.ua,, wng Hno,5 i ,b PDAV UA ID TIIDNv TC MAT IDA
Intard, Who Mad. Mill- "" I Ulll W 1 1 0 I Wl I UllTH.
ions in Wall Street.
Mvaa t
. e m
m ol
Lou s r! ntwrd, who be in ae a Jitr.-t
flfedler. oecnnie a dHUn .pushed teacher
f nmelc. mart mlllloM In Wall strne'.,
and than feaejfM the wonderful Vliu
Tiave.no, i l.'umi, Italy. where he
Mvaa Mia a modem laoremo di Medial,
:aa been created a Knletat of the Order
Crown ef Italy. Despatches from
Kara Tj of the honor conferred upon
,-he forniar 'a York wr Kin viator
The naw aaaeed fnattda of the lively
UUle millionaire mualo mutn to won
ler If he ha not discovered somewhere
in loet lump of Aladdin Tha Cheva
liar Lombard would laush rleht heart
,ly at that, for he haa naltl always that
h addled hie way forward in life.
Hie career more reeemhlo a fairy
atary than sober fact. Thla little oian
-the Chevalier Lombard le hardly of ,
the average height was horn at Lyon. I
'Trance. In lilt Me ram. to the United
wtat. hla vlnlln under Ml arm. In
youth When he landed he was a mem
tray f a Trench opera company. Tie J
oompan y wa stranded.
PiODLKD HIS WAV INTO A
future grand aelsnaur of the I
Truvatui an ) Itnlght of the Order
e th Croan nf Italy then fared forth
alone, atlll with hla Addle under hla arm,
to wheedle fortune with melody, lie
aertvad at rtlce.
The demand tor Hdrtler was nv very
avast In (lieu, hut Louis I Lombard wa
not the man to lack an audience. If he
had to sjo and get ono himself, lie
pkaiad in aaloona, and nickels were.
toaaed Into Ma hat by appreciative g-n-:
leaner In their oupa. The fiddler saved
hen he f.a.i auffldt-nt nldhals buy
appropriate at. Ire be haa always b,
scrupulously careful in sartorial mat
terslie augaeated to leading cltlaen of
i tie that the city should have a con
servatory of tnualc. The propogal wa
mM. but it was taken up. strange to
ear, and Loula Lombard ceased to fid
1 In aaioona. He taught the elolin In !
has aTowing Hchool.
Some year thereafter he became ner
voua. He craved a more Intense life
; han that of the musl 1 tnaatar. Ills in
'erast In tit I. lira conanrxatory brought
aim KO.ouO. lie put thr moHy In hi
pocket and mad.- h: now to Wall street.
But the iuu.-i mastor. with his Utile
fortune, turned out to bo anything but
the) "lamb" he should have been had hla
Ufa been molded after staid and obr
Louie Lombard played on the etocf I
market with the same .vise, the same
sajejee, the eamn skill the' he hail played
ooj kla fiddle The tW.UOo doubled, quad
vrjtil blossomed into a nilllon. bocaino
a swmphony of several m;liloni. And
t ien the tiddler lult alio ring finance.-.;
how to make BMP.
He started on a tour of the ivoilJ.
Airaln he sea followed by the generuu
fat be aimply couldn't hids from. On
that tour of t ,o world a made the ac
quaintance or Mrs. Charles Atwater, a
beautiful and wealthy widow, heiress
to tha great fortune of her father, the
lata Thomas Allen of St. Loula, who
, uutit tk Iron Mountain Railroad. They
Mixed With Sulphur It
Darkens Beautifully and
Takes Off Dandruff.
Almott everyone know that Basra
Tea and Sulphur, properly roMposmeML
brinai back the natural color and Itutra
to the bair when faded, rtraabad or
gray; alto cores dandruff, itching aoalp
and ttops falling bair. Year ago tha
only way to get this mixture era to
malt it at home, which is mossy and
troublesome .
Nowadays skilled rhemista do this
lietter than ourselves. By asking at
any drug store fort lie ready-to use prod
uct called "Wyeth's Sage and Sul
phur Hair Beraedy" you will get
Urge hnttle for about SO rents. Some
druggist make their own. but it's
usually tuo sticky, so insist upon getting
"Wyeth's," which can be depended
upon to restore natural color tnd Vauty
to the, hair and if the best remedy for
dandruff, dry, feverish, itchry scalp and
to atop tailing hair.
Folk like " Wyrth'a Saga and Sul
phur" because no one ran positively tell
that yon darkened your bair, as it does
h so naturally and evenly, say. a wall
known downtown druggist. nu damp
j a sponge or soft brush and draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. This require but a
few moments, by morning the gray hair
disappears and after another applica
tion or two is restored in its natural color
and look even more beautiful and
glossy than ever
R. H. Many A Co. 'a Attraction Ara Their Lew Prices.
Utaasoads purchased fret ran be
eiekaaaed at fall value or returned for
teak, laae tea eer cent., wit kla eae rear.
Rings $
1'nlll H eVIwk Saturday e.ealag we
hail hair ihi -nie ever ne hundred Ina
assad Hlu (uannlecd we aht of DJao
monil Itiree-ai'Si'irra I rural at aSiW
eh. r.verr Itlanioiid la iuraaleed to he
aajaalutrU lilue-ehiir uud exreutlouallr
aaiillaat, .til ef them hate the appear
ura of IMumond Kin, coating at least
ilOO.IM) at sua retail Jenelra alura la
Jaw orh Ht. aa the .preeal of these
ntMioada eouala the awrsae nrldlh of a
aaa-aad-a-huT-varal Diamond. fhfr
be aeen l oe wi'f"
eaa matah them fur lea than attn.tNt at
aar IMamond Iniiiorler'a. or are net aat
tafled yuu have (he areateat harsaln ever
offered h MBV Itlamond Importer In the
I alted hlatea. a will refund ,our SifO ea
reoueal. No mall order filled or dealers
la dlamuada auunlled.
eo oar window dlulav of over half a
Wedding Rings
Mild M-Karat Oold. to lilt
sand IN-Hnrat oia. 10
Mulld H-K.irnt "old. K ta U
Kngrat ed Free While Tou Walt.
mm W mm Herald Square f Msn Broadway . 34th to Mth St
hroaau av at lith Street is the location of our New Men's
Shop a snop more than double as large and better in
every way than it was before the move.
From front to back, on the Main Floor. 35th Street side,
Macy's n a Store for Min, and you step right into it without
delay or hindrance, as you enter the Broadway door and
can get away just as easily when you have purchased.
Take advantage of this great more for row
enhanced convorttx ind the saving of your tim.
Mens $2.00 to $3.50 Shirts, $1.39
Pleated and plain negligee models, with either soft double
cuffs or laundered cuffs attached. Materials are
Fine Woven Madras Jacquard Stripes
Lace Heaves .Russian Cor at
Salin Stripe Fongees
AH cut in coal model, and in all sizes from 14 to 18.
$1.00 Pure Silk Cravats, 48c
Onfy 7b0 of these in open-end "four-in-hand" style.
For business wear these Cravats are especially suited,
lor they are in a wide assortment of quiet and tasteful
colors, many with the newest and most desirable figured
and striped effects.
Men a 75c Under wear
(Suit), 44c
Athletic style, of fine
madras, with silk mercer
ized stripe. Sleeveless
shirts and drawers.
Men's $1.00 Under-
wear (Suit), 59c
Of mercerized cotton pon
gee, with satin stripe. Ath
letic shirts and kneedrawers.
White and tan. These are
ideal garments for warm
weather. They are roomy
and comfortable.
$1.00 and $1.50
Silk Hose, 69c
Medium weight, pure
thread ingrain, with extra
double splicing in soles,
heels and toes. High
spliced heel. Black, tan,
navy and gray.
Men's 25c Lisle
Hose, 19c
Medium weight, silk lisle,
with full-fashioned foot and
double heels, soles and toes,
All reinforced. Black, tan.
navy and gray.
Mens $5.00 and $6.00 High Shoes
and Oxfords, Special $3.96
Singularly well cut and well finished Shoes, on the new
"English" lines, with round or receding toe, low broad
heel and close-trimmed welts.
Of tan Russia calf, in a rich dark shade, and in gun-
metal calt.
Mala II. Baieoar. SBtk at.. Bear.
$3.00 to $5.00 Walking Sticks,
Special at $1.98 and $2.97
splendid assortment in all the newest and oiost popular
styles of hook and right-angle handle.
trrv Cane sterling silver trimmed, and choice in woods
of Malacca, pimento, partridge, applewood, Panama, bam
boo, Cornel, Castania. dogwood, hazel, tc. n.. n,.
$1.75 and $2.00 Razors at $1.24
Straight Raors in choice of "Coronet," "Sentinel" and
"Koeller" makes.
Of best German Steel, with either five-eighths round or
square points. Hollow ground and finely finished. Choice
of three styles in handles. w. c'tr.
Mens Suits and Topcoats
at $19.75
Wftfc Wear, eeadwa.
That would cost $25.00 elsewhere.
Suits in the new patch pocket or soft rolling lapel models
with "set-in" pockets, others in more conservative styles,
made of smooth or soft finished woolens in the latest pat
terns and color tones some silk lined.
Chesterfield Overcoats, in Spring and Summer weights,
lined with "Merveilleaux" silk. Choice of medium or dark
grays and black. Loose fitting English model Topcoats,
quarter silk lined or unlined, in gray or green mixtures.
R. H, Maw A Co. 'a Attraction Are Their Low Price
mm W snssm Harold Sauare ahaa
0 road way, 34th to 33th St
CLEVER New MODELS
m MOIRE & SA TIN CO A TS. !
The fashionable woman's wardrobe would be incompletel
without oneofthegracefuldemi-tailoredWraps in the rich black
silks now in vogue.Selected from scores of modish outtrgtr
a. a a ht a. I. ... a a . A. I
memsareiwomoaeisoi distinctively smart siyic.
fn dbo Now Dooartmanf TS.rd Floor
Black Moire
The garment, illustrated, is fathiOMd
of a very lustrous moire of heavy quality
and is lined with light or dark satin.
Moire covered ball Duttons trim this
stylish seven-eighth length Coat, which
is cut on the newest straight lines.
Rereraible CoaU mm m m
of Satin and Pongee, 18.74
Kimono model, perfectly reversible, in
an excellent quality of black satin and
natural colored pongee silk. A novel
collar cut sailor fashion at tlie back, has
long shawl revers and the garment fas
tens tu the side with large fancy buttons.
A very practical and stylish coat.
All-Wool Sweaters,
New Spring Models, $4.74
A very mannish Coat Sweater in a plan
ribbed weave, soft, light, and just the
weigni lor spring ana summer wear. The
half belt across the back is button trimmed and lain .1
stitch, asare also the turn back cuffs. IVH" Uat 'illH .1 il hi r V
or hinh standing collar style. White, gray, maroon, navy,
ur nrrt 1 1
Our Great
Begins Monday, iff au 5th
$40,000 Worth of Per
fect White Diamond!
Reduced 1-5 from Regular
Prices for This Wtek
And tl;eret-c to .i M un
prices riwWtWfl for equal Quality,
CVtry stone oOered in tin jle is
pun- hit !.! Ion, .ilwdutely
"ivrkvt under tha Leap."
!-olitir-. Two Mone Rings
(hrce-storn Winu-.. Men's Rings,
l irnngs, 1 .1 jTlii'res .mrl Neck
1 ices Mjprrb grmt mounted In gold
Or plalrflUrn, Main Vlaah nreadae,.
Iff lmmm
H. Macy A f'o.'a Attractiona Ar Thoir Low
aasxw Broadway. J4tbtatMkSl.
Imported Caps Reduced f or Clearance
f-or theuiriwho golts. rows or indulges in anv nut
sport, these Caps are especially smart in .-shle. Price
been reduced more than one-third
have !
$2.96 Caps, Special, $1.96
soft fuzzy "Angora" fabric in .1
round Hat with double brim, braided
band and tasseled end. In white,
gray. old blueand cardinal.
$2.24 Caps, Special, $1.49
"Detroit" model with wide band
turning back trom the lace. Plain
knitted weave. In white, old blue or
t? Oft Per.. Snaari.l tl 4Q
w vaiy wn'&.a. W " "
Hatsof vift "AnKtin" likcmatorial,
with stitched double brim, braided
band and rosette trimmed. In brown,
gray. navy, groan and white
$1.96 Caps, Special, 96c
Misses'Capsof soft lightwiriahl V'l
fabric. Can be worn In aavenil Jaunty
styles. In white, gray or cardinal.
Third finer. :tth HI reel.
At Very Special Prices
.SAjJoti ll( Dresses, ejutuld e if eclke models for Jam in.;, after mn uti.t
r.emnt uear. are among Ike most harming of Ik MaJtM't nuuy w. elites
r nfatwlkprtmtnl zTT4 Floor"!
The Shadtiw Lace Dress Uiusi rated)
has the new triple flounce skirt and a
draped surplice bodice with kimono
sleeve. A fold of fine black Brussels net
outlines the. delicate rose patterned
ede ot the filmy white lace and a tur-
thernoteof style is achieved b ;i broad
girdle of velvet ribbon in colors.
Priced $22.74.
A Dress of creamy net lace at $26.75
has a double flounced skirt and a grace
fullv rlnintd bodice of dehcafelv
- 1 ....a A ...I!- ,.,iu
J r of pale pink satin is finished with
y a flat bow at the front and tiny
chiffon roses add a dainty finishing
A charming Gown at $49.75 is of richly
embroidered net lace with deep Bohem
ian border effect. The skirt veils a net
foundation elaborately trimmed with
satin ribbon bands and bows, and the
bodice of net ribbon is slightly visible
through the lace draperies. A folded
girdle of pale pink crepe defines the
higher waist line.
Afternoon Dresses &n - .
of "Dolly Varden" Voile $9.74
Flowered voile in white with dainty rose, blue or lavender
rosebuds is employed for these pretty one-piece Frocks. The
bodice and short sleevesareedKedwithaVenise pointed lace and
thewhitenetvesteeandsleevesarefinishedwith pleated net frills.
Asatin ribbon girdle with long sash ends joins the waist and the
draped skirt. Sizes 14 and 16 years.
Junior Misses' Smart IP
Three Piece Suite $15.74
An ultra-fashionable model, the skirt and fetching lift le Eton
coat of heavy linen of superior quality pipedwith whiteand trim
med with rows of tiny white buttons. The white batiste waist of
fine quality has a deep pleated frill tucked and lace trimmed at
neck and finishing the three-quarter sleeves. Sizes 1J, 15 and
17 years.
Colors: Tan, Coptnhagtn and Rou.
White Tub Skirts Special at $1.96
Two girdle top models, one severely plain, made of fine im
ported white repp the other, of fine white cordeline, isbutton
W! H! Maw. i 1
-$27.75 to $37.75 Sirite-Now $24.74
Misses' and Juniors' Suits a collection of 125 models taken
from regular stock and including Balkan Blouse, Empire
blouse, strictly tailored and fancy Suits and a few Norfolk
styles. Suits of Serge checked worsteds, eponge and novelty
fabrics, with well tailored coats, silk-lined and plain or draped
skirt. All fashionable colors are represented in the assort
ment. Sizes 14 and 16 years. Also 13, 15 and 17 years.
-$22.74 to $34.75 Coate-Now $1 9.74-
oiAiy 01 liic caauii a siiiaiicai uui ill aci((c, cpuiic,
diagonal and fancy imported fabrics. Shortandthree-quarter
length draped and strictly tailored models in black, naw.
old blue, bruwn, tan, gray, rose and black-and-white. Sizes
14 and 16 years. Tkira near aata ut
Reductions H i and More
fM ( K I- A 1 "re tkm of over
Jk SjOOO OirtahlB from regular
, stock, strf niff hf neF by
rJ5r nc.irlv t.ix"1 mure SpOCialfy
l&im rriada fur u by leaolni
mnnufac Hirers.
On Jispljv aiul ale m the now and
1, inch m proved quarter! Ol the
holstrrv Vp.irlment, now 011 the
l ourlli Floor, .Mil" Mrw'l . He.ir. Taki
1 li-s:il,irs cr i .il.ttur direct t,i the
49r and 54r Ruflled Swiss Curtaini,
now 39r
59c and 64c Plain Hemstitched and
Ruffled Switt Curtaini, 49c
74c to $1.49 Colored Swiss Curtaini.
now S9c
Ho viiue ol utiinilup lace.
J8c and $1.24 While Swim Curtaina.
now 74c
Abo flat loco trimmed 'Jim a-id
Nottingham 1 lurtnin 1
$1.24 to $M Fine l.ace Curtaini,
now 98c
Somr iiii Rtnainanca motifs,
braldi dandlai e trimmed, AhoBonnas
1 iraided lace '.m 1 lina, Nottingham Iocs
and flat Curtaina of icrim, trim,
med. Flat dotnirt and blocked Swi.
tambour si.. and flat anJ ruffled
$1.64 to $1.98Sw in Curtaini, now $1.24
Flgt and rulllis.1 .olortnj lioixlei.
$2.24 and $2.97 Serial and Mar
quisette Curtaina, $1.49
olorad border. Also nf Notttng
ham lace.
$197 Remittance Lace Curtaini,
now $1.74
$2.97 and $3.74 Fine Colored Crate
Curtaina, now $1.96
AIM me plum scrim with lectin
-frhiin and edging ,t Marie Antoinette
wuru. Some ol Nottirstham lace.
$3.24 to $4.49 Fine Colored Crete
Curtaini, now $2.49
Also Curtaina ot fine quality Not-
liiinh.'ini I ice.
$4.34 Fine Quality Crete Curtaini,
now $3.24
$5.24 Fine Crete Curtaini, new $4-24
S5.96 to $6.49 Lace Curtaini, now $3.96
Novelty "Man,1 Antoinette,
$6.74 to $7.94" Marie Antoinette Cur
tains, now $4.49
Also lacet Arabian. Marquisette
and scrim.
$7.49 Net and Scrim Curtaini, now $4 74
$6.74 Colored Crete Curtaini, now $4.96
$9.89 Fine Lace Curtaini, now $5.94
SILVER Plated WARE
Save '. on Macy's usual
prices, and 1 and more on
prices in specialty shops.
rke 'otinJalitiri :ire in most cases
ol heavy tuTkJ cupper, ai m t fn olden
day. Some le pieces are upon
1 He 4lsiHt ;re reprotluctmns ot
the wry beautiful grape thread.
Georgian and pierced work character
istic ol 1 tie period of the second and
third Geornt s.
He engrave litre,- tntltats, free ol
Charge, on any piece, and consider
this an unequalled opxirtunity to
secure ooddlng nitts or to equip the
silver cloatt ol u.ur country borne or
At $3.38
Sandwich Plates, Tea Oiddie-., Small
Meat PUttors, Muffineers, Round
( hop Dishes, Comports. Baskets,
Coaster; and Syrup Pitcliers.
At $4.96
Chop Dishes, Sandwich PISteA Card
Trayi, Meat Platters, Ice Cream
Trays, lea Caddies, Sauce Boats and
I ras.
At $7.49
Vasev Ice Cream Trass, Chop Dishes.
Covered Vegetable Dishes (Cover can
be used as separate dish). Meat
Platters, Serving Trays and Sandwich
At $9.74
serving Trays, IS inch, Plain pervitin
Kettles, with lamps, Well and Tree
Meat Dishes, Covered Chop Dishes,
Water Pitchers, sconces. Large sand
wich Plates, Bowls.
At $11.81
Kettles, Trumpet Vases, Meat Dulies.
Large Print Baskets, Coffee Set (J
pieces), and Serving Trays.
At $14.89
Urge Water Pitchers. Serving Trajs,
17 and in inch sues, Coffee Sets, Ex
tra Large Covered Vegetable Dishe
Well and Tree Meat Dishes, Urge
( Comport.
At $17.89
Coffee Urn, 20 inch Pound Grape
I dge Serving Trays, Grae lidge
Platters, iu and ii inch Oval Trays,
Grape Ldge.
At $1189
Twenty and twenty-two inch Serving
Trays, oval styles, thread or grape
edge, hand chased and Oblong Gallery
Trays, 22 inch& long.
Herald Square
Ostrich Plume HA TS, $9.89
Hats That Would Sell Elsewhere for $17.30.
I he t-et .aiues ty ur that -Me hoc
vet ollcrei in uiir populst ueeh-end
e- The Hate HNl "I hue Milan straw.
- in tlie ntwtsl .sl..irfs stnall.
medium ami larp'
The Trimming -a hand 'iiie Ostrich
Band tht upper p;irt curled and
the lower purt with long, drooping
flues. 1- finished it the hack with a
broad French Plume, gracefully
poised at just tht right angle.
A cluster ol French flowers at the
side adds ;i charming finishing touch.
; Nick, tlack-utth-'uhite trimmnms and
Hack with all the fashionable colors, includ
ing Saxe blur, taupe, purple, etc.
Clearance Sale oj Trimmed Hats
collection of 12 pi the smnrtest Spring Hats sharply
reduced to make room tnr Summer Millinery.
Hals that WtM '.49, $1$J9 dud $20.89 Now $9.W
If ah (hat W4T4 $4.96, $"M and $6.W Now $2.17
aera4 I Inor -Mltllaer . Nlun.
s ... iXKdl
Xfi j mmSwLmmmT
Modish $5.00 COLONIAL
PUMPS, Special at $3.49
a4Ss. Oresy enough for dress occasion, yet
M LaataaX a. I i';l enoucli tor st
hcax enough fur street wear, are these
:i"di-,h Pumps of soft, "liable patent
leather, medium weight soles, moder
Stely narrow toe. Cuban heels and self
Covered slide. lleautifully made on
graceful lines.
I .. .Ilrf SllJn in hanJwmt p.tlert.y Itr It aaal tluer. Raw.
COATS and HATS
for the WEE TOTS
New Department, Third Floor 35th Street
Djiutiest styles, fine substantial materials, excellence of cut and
design and fine workmanship characterize all Infants' Wear at
Macy's, From a host of excellent glues we feature the following
as offering typical Macy savings :
Infants' Coats of Serge or
Striped Worsted, $3.74
Jaunty little straight .line Coats (Ulus
trated) of navy serge or black-and-white
striped worsted, made in popular low
belted model, fastening 10 the sidf
Sailor collar, folded belt,cuffsand large
buttons are of navy or Copenhagen mes
salme silk. Lined with Venetian cloth
Infants' Straw Hats, $1.49
the dot tie -
Main I I..
rracticai anu oecoimnu 1
crown. mushriNan shape Hat ulluslratcd
with band and tailored bow of velvet rib
bon, finished With small quill and feather
fancy. Another white straw Hat at tin 1
price is in quaint bonnet shape with up
turned edge, velvet trimmed.
Jarea bbbV wre.
A Macy Deposit Account ii the shortest cut towards reducing the
high coat of living. You share in the profits en what yen buy.
BOYS' Extra Trouser SUITS
Very Special at $4.96 & $6.49
Visit the new and much improved quarters of tht
Boys' Clothing Department: ftotf on the Second Floor,
Rear. Ulh SI.
The models are plain
double - breasted and
Norfolk 1 Me latter u Mm-
trattd)). and they are
suitable for boys of from
6 to 18 years.
Materials are all-wool
cassi meres, cheviots and
tweeds, in a wide variety
of serviceable and popu
lar Spring colorings, in
cluding gray, tan, brown
and olive mixtures.
The silk-sewn seams.
the tape re-inforcementv
and the careful tailoring
throughout, mean dura
bility and retention of
shape. There are several styles to select from, and the knicker
bockeri are all full size and fully lined.
$5.94 to $8.49 Spring REEFERS
are now REDUCED to $4.96
Of blue serge, fancy mixtures, and a few white serge, either plain
or with stripes.
Somewhat broken sie-ranne, but still every size in one or more
styles for boys of J'.$ to 10 years.
Nearly One Hundred Styles in
BOYS Washable SUITS at $1.98
With either bloomer or straight knee t-ouser, and in middy
style with ong trousers.
TA models are:
Russian Blouse Suits Middy Blouse Suits
Sailor Suits Bea:h Suits
Sailor, military or F.ton collars, or low necks, and either long
or snort sleeves, made ot domestic and imported linens, re
madras, chambrays and galateas, in white and guaranteed
colors. A further assortment at vsc the butt, up to tf.iv.
lplrferawy. New York
xml | txt


text:
Kindle Paperwhite #Giveaway
We're celebrating The RT Booklover's Convention and 1000 followers of the North of Normal blog with a HUGE Kindle Paperwhite giveaway!
This awesome giveaway is sponsored by CM McCoy, whose sensational YA paranormal adventure (with oooo la la romance) is ON SALE for 99 cents for the next week only 😀
Amazon | UK | Canada | B&N | iBooks | BAM | Kobo | Google | Goodreads
by CM McCoy
Young Adult/Teen Paranormal with Romance
Publisher: Omnific/Simon & Schuster
The sensational teen paranormal romance featured in PEOPLE Magazine and on INSIDE EDITION!
"EERIE, full of voice and romance, is a thrilling and beautifully crafted story that had me up late, racing through the pages to get to the end!" – New York Times bestselling author Brenda Drake
Alaska. Paranormal. University.
Hailey Hartley has just enrolled in the world's premier supernatural university. It's a school she's never heard of, located in a town called The Middle of Nowhere, and run by a creature that's not supposed to exist. But at least she got a scholarship…
Hailey's dreams have always been, well…vivid. As in monsters from her nightmares follow her into her waking life vivid. When her big sister goes missing, eighteen-year-old Hailey finds the only thing keeping her safe from a murderous 3,000-year-old beast is an equally terrifying creature who has fallen "madly" in love with her. Competing to win her affection, the Dream Creature, Asher, lures her to the one place that offers safety–a ParaScience university in Alaska he calls home. There, she studies the science of the supernatural and must learn to live with a roommate from Hell, survive her otherworldly classes, and hope the only creature who can save her from an evil immortal doesn't decide to kill her himself.
About the Author
CM McCoy (also known as Colleen Oefelein) has one pointed ear, a 80-pound puppy from Hell, and a very active imagination. She's well aware nobody can say or spell her real last name, hence the pen name. You can call her Colleen. She's a retired Air Force officer, an author, a blogger, and the PR manager/agent assistant at Inklings Literary Agency. When she's not chatting with her imaginary friends, she's either stuck in a book or interviewing with PEOPLE Magazine, ABC's 20/20, the local morning news show, or INSIDE EDITION, where she promotes writing for mental and emotional health. She also mentors pre-published authors through workshops and contests and runs Totem Head's Annual Free Writing Contest for Kids, now in its eighth year. Though she holds a BS in both Chemical Engineering and German, she's far happier writing near misses and awkward kisses. Some of her off-the-wall talents include speaking in 10-codes (which she learned working 911-dispatch for Alaska State Troopers), flying helicopters, and Irish dance. She lives in Alaska with her very patient husband and son.
website | twitter | facebook | instagram | goodreads | bloglovin
Book Trailer
New Giveaway
Kindle Paperwhite
Note: CM McCoy's Contest Policy applies. Rafflecopter terms and conditions also apply. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited.
Current Giveaways on this Blog!
Win over $300 in bookish prizes in these current giveaways. But hurry! Some are ending soon!
Note: CM McCoy's Contest Policy applies. Rafflecopter terms and conditions also apply. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited.
Kindle Paperwhite Giveaway: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/kindle-paperwhite-giveaway
$10 Gift Card + Signed Copy of DESIRES by Roxanna Rose: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/spotlight-giveaway-ya-spooky-slumber-party-at-rt-part-3
$10 Gift Card: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/cover-reveal-giveaway-it-had-to-be-you-by-lizzy-charles-ya-romance/
Choice of Beauty and the Beast Retelling: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/cover-reveal-giveaway-hide-from-me-by-mary-lindsey/
Choice of ANY book mentioned on this blog: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/review-giveaway-dont-you-cry-by-mary-kubica-thriller
Alaska's North Pole Coffee Company Coffee Candy (Mocha Coffee Beans): http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/review-giveaway-daddy-dearest-by-paul-southern-psychological-thriller
Angel Perfume Decanter Necklace: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/review-giveaway-birthright-by-jessica-ruddick-ya-paranormal
THE CHEMIST by Stephanie Meyer: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/review-giveaway-chemistry-by-c-l-lynch-ya-paranormal-romance/
Gothic Leather Bracelet: http://www.cmmccoy.com/blog/cover-reveal-giveaway-blue-bottle-tree-by-beaird-glover-ya-paranormal/


text:
In this talk Erik Brynjolfsson clearly makes the case that productivity and employment are decoupling from each other. His presentation is a fantastic description of what is happening today and a fitting answer to the stagnationists.
That said, his solution at the end of this video amounts to little more than a clever turn of phrase: namely he suggests that we need to race with machines. In my detailed review of Erik's book Race Against the Machine I criticized this idea:
The first suggestion the authors make can be summarized as "race with machines." A human-machine combo has the potential to be much more powerful than either a human or machine alone. So therefore it's not simply a question of machines replacing humans. It's a question of how can humans and machines best work together.
I don't disagree with this point on the surface. But I fail to see how it suggests a way out of our current predicament. The human-machine combo is a major cause of the superstar economics described earlier in the book. Strengthen the human-machine combo and the superstar effect will only get worse. In addition, if computers are encroaching further and further into the world of human skills, won't the percentage of human in the human-machine partnership just keep shrinking? And at an exponential pace?
Moreover, as I've written about before on this site, the human-machine partnership can sometimes be less than the sum of its parts. Consider the example of airline pilots:
"In a draft report cited by the Associated Press in July, the agency stated that pilots sometimes "abdicate too much responsibility to automated systems." Automation encumbers pilots with too much help, and at some point the babysitter becomes the baby, hindering the software rather than helping it. This is the problem of "de-skilling," and it is an argument for either using humans alone, or machines alone, but not putting them together."
At some point it may be possible to literally race with machines in the sense of actually merging man and machine together. But this has not been the current trend. What we have been seeing instead is people offloading cognitive tasks to independent machine algorithms. How many of us remember phone numbers anymore? Indeed memory has been one of the first cognitive tasks to get offloaded.
In order to race with machines I am convinced we need to actually enhance human intelligence directly. This is probably not impossible, but will require a much better understanding of the brain, and as a solution it will probably not arrive in time to stave off the massive decoupling that is affecting our economy.
Here is Eliezer Yudkowsky on the relative difficulty of agumenting humans versus developing standalone artificial intelligence:
"I originally gave the example of humans augmented with brain-computer interfaces, using their improved intelligence to build better brain-computer interfaces. A difficulty with this scenario is that there's two parts to the system, the brain and the computer. If you want to improve the complete system, you can build interfaces with higher neural bandwidth to more powerful computers that do more cognitive work. But sooner or later you run into a bottleneck, which is the brain part of the brain-computer system. The core of your system has a serial speed of around a hundred operations per second. And worse, you can't reprogram it. Evolution did not build human brains to be hacked. Even if on the hardware level we could read and modify each individual neuron, and add neurons, and speed up neurons, we'd still be in trouble because the brain's software is a huge mess of undocumented spaghetti code. The human brain is not end-user-modifiable.
"So trying to use brain-computer interfaces to create smarter-than-human intelligence may be like trying to build a heavier-than-air flying machine by strapping jet engines onto a bird. I'm not saying it could never, ever be done. But we might need a smarter-than-human AI just to handle the job of upgrading humans, especially if we want the upgrading process to be safe, sane, healthy, and pleasant. Upgrading humans may take a much more advanced technology, and a much more advanced understanding of cognitive science, than starting over and building a mind from scratch."


text:
Danny Ainge welcomes newest Celtic, 'hippie' Kelly Olynyk
Tue., July 2, 2013
BOSTON — Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge understands why other teams keep calling to see if he will trade Rajon Rondo or even his newest player, former Gonzaga University standout Kelly Olynyk.
The Celtics traded away coach Doc Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers for a first-round draft pick. And a deal to send the team's biggest stars, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, to the Brooklyn Nets for a package including three more No. 1 picks is just waiting for the NBA signing period to begin.
"Maybe the assumption is that we'll give away any of our players," Ainge said on Monday, listing not just Rondo but Jeff Green, Courtney Lee, Brandon Bass, Jared Sullinger and first-round draft pick Olynyk as players who have attracted interest. "There's been calls for all those guys. And maybe the assumption is we are just changing everybody, but we're not.
"We're starting to get younger."
Speaking at the news conference to introduce Olynyk and second-round pick Colton Iverson, Ainge said he was not interested in stripping the Celtics down as much as building with younger players and draft choices. Ainge traded up twice in the draft to grab a pair of 7-footers in Thursday's draft, sending two second-round draft picks to Dallas to move up three spots and take Olynyk and then buying the 53rd overall pick from Indiana and taking Iverson of Colorado State.
The players soon learned lesson No. 1 of life with the Celtics: There aren't too many low numbers available on the NBA's most-decorated franchise. The Celtics have retired 21 numbers, including 17 from 00-25, and Pierce's No. 34 is almost certain to be next (unless Ainge's No. 44 goes first).
Olynyk got No. 41, which was most productively worn by James Posey as a member of the 2008 NBA championship team; Iverson took No. 37, which has never been worn by a Celtic in an NBA game, according to BasketballReference.com.
Olynyk said playing with Garnett and Pierce would have been a privilege, but joining a team that is in the process of trading away its two biggest stars (along with its coach) creates a chance for meaningful rookie minutes.
"Learning from those guys would be unbelievably exciting," he said. "Hopefully there are opportunities for us."
Olynyk has already made a splash in Boston – with his long hair.
Ainge made several cracks about Olynyk's shoulder-length mane, saying it "looks like a hippie from Eugene, Ore., in 1977." Asked by reporters if there was any thought of cutting back now that he's in the NBA, Olynyk said genially, "We'll definitely have a look at that in the near future."
But co-owner Steve Pagliuca put his foot down: "We're fine with it here at the Celtics," he said with a chuckle.


text:
Strong bookies favourites and clear at the top, seven more points will guarantee Liverpool their first title in 24 years.
The sentence 'it's Liverpool's to lose' has been bandied about since the weekend when the topic of the title race has come up.
They currently sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League with three games remaining, and have the opportunity to end Chelsea's hopes this season by beating Jose Mourinho's side at Anfield.
Manchester City are a point further back having played a game less. If they were to win all their games and Liverpool would to lose one of their remaining three games then, incredibly, City could be lifting the title on goal difference for the second time within three years.
So, just the one slip up and the dream could be taken away from Liverpool, but bookies heavily fancy them with their best price at 1/5, after being priced as long as 33/1 at one point since August.
Both Manchester City and Chelsea are capable of winning their remaining games – but it seems as if people have looked at the absolute figure of points and thought Liverpool shouldn't be stopped from where they are.
City have arguably the harder run in as they have to face Everton at Goodison Park at the start of May whilst Chelsea face relegation candidates in form of Norwich City and Cardiff City. For Liverpool, other than their encounter with Chelsea face an in form, but safe, Crystal Palace side and welcome a Newcastle United side in disarray.
Jose Mourinho has already ended one good run of form this season which has been pivotal for the chase for the title. Manchester City had won 11 games from 12 before Chelsea travelled to the Etihad Stadium, and a Branislav Ivanovic strike gave the Blues all three points.
He will be relishing the task of trying to end another good run and trying to scupper the dream of a club who he does have history with – Mourinho even mentioned as lately as this week over the controversial Luis Garcia goal that knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League in 2005.
The momentum is certainly with Liverpool and they have notched up several big wins during that time and could be harder to stop at this stage of the season with the finishing line so close.
Liverpool are in pole position, some would say they even have one hand on the title. But one would be sceptical to say it's theirs to lose, as it could only take one result to scupper it all.


text:
Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Time's up for Fernando Torres
RAFA BENITEZ will give Fernando Torres a month to prove he can turn his and Chelsea's season around.
But the club were last night already poised to bring in a new striker.
As Chelsea drew 0-0 with Fulham and Torres returned another blank night on Wednesday, the man who could possibly replace him was watching from the stands.
Brazilian forward Taison was last night locked in talks with Chelsea over a £10million move from Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv.
With the season there now on hold for the winter, the Brazilian international flew to London on Tuesday and a deal could be sealed in the next 24 hours for the player to arrive in January.
• The Rafa Benitez effect for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres
But the club were last night already poised to bring in a new striker
• Rafa Benitez task to cure Fernando Torres
A striker or attacking midfielder, Taison is due to travel back to Ukraine for Metalist's last two games before the break, at Metalurh Zaporizhya on Saturday in the league and their Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna next Thursday.
Either way, Chelsea want the deal tied up before that.
Taison has scored 18 goals for Metalist in 69 games in his two and a half years there since joining from Internacional, where he was a team-mate of Blues star Oscar.
The Brazilian can play as an out-and-out striker or a wide player, and Chelsea see him as a top class option they can bring in cheaply and quickly.
Owner Roman Abramovich's No1 striking option, prolific Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao, would cost around £46m, which the Russian is still reluctant to pay, and in any case Chelsea are likely to have to wait until summer for him.
Chelsea's other options are Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrie, who they have watched every week for the past month – but he would cost around £25m.
The aim at the moment is to buy to support Torres, with Abramovich still backing his £50m striker.
Benitez, who has overseen two goalless draws in his first two games, wants to try to get his team, who have responded well to his arrival according to sources at the club, to help serve Torres better. But the manager will not wait too long.
With Daniel Sturridge a £15m January target for Liverpool and fellow striker Victor Moses heading to the African Nations Cup in January, Benitez is anxious to bring new blood into the attack.
After Wednesday night's draw had seen Torres extend his run without a league goal to 10 hours and 49 minutes, Chelsea owner Abramovich walked into the dressing room and was seen consoling the hapless striker.
Abramovich, who spent £50m on the 28-year-old, has not given up on his most expensive acquisition yet.
But Benitez, the man appointed as interim manager a week ago after the sacking of Roebrto Di Matteo to help put things right not only for Torres but for Chelsea as a whole, will give the Spaniard a month to get things right or he will switch to another option.
Benitez knows that however much Abramovich insists that Torres is the man, he as manager cannot wait forever – and he will have an input on signings.
Torres has not scored a league goal since October 6, when he netted the opener in the 4-1 home win over Norwich. His tally for the season in the league is four in 13 games, or 1,194 minutes on the pitch.
Dimitar Berbatov, the Fulham centre-forward, had almost twice the number of touches of the ball on Wednesday night as Torres – 62 to 34.
The Bulgarian also outpassed him by 47 to 23. Torres is scoring a goal every 298 minutes for Chelsea. For Liverpool it was one every 121.3 minutes.
Benitez said of his misfiring forward: "We have had five training sessions, so it's still early. For me we are watching things that are positive." The coach that Torres says was the man who got his best form ever out of him has a tough schedule coming up. Chelsea now face three games in a week, at West Ham on Saturday, their final Champions League group game against Nordsjaelland at home next Wednesday, a clash which could see them knocked out of that competition, and then a trip to Sunderland next Saturday.
The day after, the squad fly to Japan for the FIFA Club World Cup.
They are likely to face the Mexicans of Monterrey in the semi-finals on December 12, with the final four days later.It is a competition Abramovich wants to win – so Benitez will take it seriously.


text: Party in Pinkie Pie! According to Pinkie, there's ''always'' been a great party inside her, and that's why she's always ready to spread the joy all the time!...Only lately, she hasn't felt quite like herself. She's been keeping a very important secret from all her friends -- especially Rainbow Dash! -- and though she's found ways to cope, they're starting to not work as well as they used to. And as she struggles with her unrequited crush, she can't help but worry if the party inside her is coming to an end...[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/6868/the-party-hasnt-ended The Party Never Ended]] is, at its core, a ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' {{Shipping}} FanFic centered around Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. But around that blossoms an even greater crisis -- a storm is coming to Ponyville, and an old enemy with it! -----!!This ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' {{Fanfic}} contains examples of:* ActionMom: Derpy Hooves[=/=]Ditzy Doo becomes a pure {{Determinator}} during the storm, all for the sake of her daughter Dinky.* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Pinkie isn't the only one with a crush on somepony; Lyra also has feelings for her best friend Bon-Bon, but is afraid of ruining their friendship. And other instances pop up as the story progresses, like Caramel ''and'' Twilight towards Big Mac and Cloudkicker for Fluttershy.* AnsweringEcho: Appears in Part 11, after Pinkie learns [[spoiler:how Loneliness was created]].* ArcWords: Yo dawg, we heard you like arc words, so we gave your arc words their own arc words so that they can... arc while... they... word? Whatever. The arc words are [[spoiler:"I love you, Pinkie! Please wake up!"]], but those words are not revealed to the reader until near the end. Every time Pinkie hears them, the reader is greeted with "It said seven simple words to her..."* AsLongAsThereIsEvil: [[spoiler: Nightmare]] exists so long as despair exists. "You'll find me where there's no laughter to be heard, and wherever despair has taken hold of a heart."* BattleInTheCenterOfTheMind: Conflicts rage both inside...* BattleInTheRain: ...and out.* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Nightmare]] attempts this several times, on both Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. By the end, this backfires epically when it comes to Pinkie.* CassandraTruth: Pinkie attempting to warn Dash that she's in the middle of a nightmare.* CurbStompBattle: Pinkie's final battle with [[spoiler: Nightmare]]; she never falls for his attempts to [[BreakTheCutie break her]].* CrapsaccharineWorld: [[InvokedTrope Invoked]] by [[spoiler:Nightmare]]; Pinkie's dream is a dream come true, where Rainbow Dash has agreed to go steady with her, and she's holding [[TitleDrop the titular]] party that's never going to end. The dream is shaped by her denial, which will end once [[spoiler:she and Rainbow Dash dies]].* DarkReprise: After Dash rejects her confession, Pinkie sings part of her 'cleaning up/cheering up Dash' song again.* DespairEventHorizon: [[spoiler:Nightmare's]] tactic of choice: pushing its victims to this point so that they can't resist it's DemonicPossession.* {{Determinator}}: Derpy Hooves. Yes, her.** Pinkie Pie, when it comes to fighting [[spoiler: Nightmare]]. She will NOT give in to despair.** All the pegasi working to the point of exhaustion to try to hold back the storm. Fluttershy deserves special mention because she is not a good flyer and not skilled in weather manipulation, but will protect her friends to the point of incapacitation.* DisneyDeath: [[spoiler:Pinkie Pie after TakingTheBullet]].* [[DreamPeople Dream Ponies]]: Amusingly enough, the dream versions of Pinkie and Twilight's friends attending her Lotus Eater Party stand up to their own creator.* EarnYourHappyEnding* EmpathicEnvironment: As the mood darkens, clouds start rolling in and thunder rumbles dangerously...* EveryoneIsGay: {{Lampshaded}} by the ending, where Applejack notices Big Mac and Caramel are among those coupling up after the storm clears and comments that it's apparently up to her to continue the Apple family line. ...And Rarity takes offense to that.* FightingFromTheInside* FreudianSlip: While singing to cheer Rainbow Dash up, Pinkie's off-the-cuff lyrics end with "''For don't you see that you've got me[=/=]A little pony who loves you?''"* FromNobodyToNightmare: Appropriately enough, [[spoiler:Nightmare]] itself turns out to be the spirit of an abandoned foal that was completely [[spoiler: consumed by its own loneliness]].* GroundhogDayLoop: Rainbow Dash has [[spoiler: committed suicide]] twenty-four times in a row in her dream, before finally being rescued by Pinkie.* LotusEaterMachine: Pinkie gets trapped in one, and Twilight almost falls victim while trying to get her out.* LoveConfession: Pinkie staged parties where she could pretend to confess her feelings as a way to blow off steam. Her ''actual'' confession doesn't go the way she hoped at first...** This is also eventually revealed to be ''why'' Rainbow Dash rejected her: [[spoiler: it reminded her of another confession that she violently rejected]].* MamaBear: This is what keeps Derpy going during the long fight against the storm.* MyGreatestFailure: Dash's deepest regret is how she [[spoiler:rejected her best friend Star Catcher's very public confession despite actually returning her feelings.]]* NiceJobBreakingItHero: [[spoiler:Nightmare]] claims to have been summoned by Rainbow Dash's guilt over betraying her friend. (Actually, it was [[spoiler:Pinkie Pie]] who accidentally caused it.)* NoOntologicalInertia: Averted and lampshaded, the storm doesn't dissipate just because the [[spoiler:Nightmare]] is defeated.* OrpheanRescue* ThePowerOfLove* PronounTrouble: [[spoiler:Nightmare]] takes on various forms of both genders, and is described as both 'she' and 'he'. Even when it's origin is revealed, it's ''gender'' remains a mystery.* ShoutOut: Star Catcher is the name of a G3 pegasus pony.** Rainbow Dash mentions the "Swayback Mountains" at one point. This is a nod to a previous Applejack/Rarity fan fic Butterscotch Sundae wrote. ** Chapter 11 opens up with what can only be described as a TakeThat parody of ''Fanfic/{{Cupcakes}}'', and later, ''Rocket To Insanity''. [[spoiler:Made awesome by the fact that it's Nightmare's MindRape...which Pinkie subverts by ''lucid dreaming''.]]* SongFic: The title comes from a song called [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcoKxYv8NCQ "You Don't Have A Clue"]] by Röyksopp, and the song is quoted at the beginning and end of the story.* [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Spell My Fanfic With a Hasn't]]: On Butterscotch's deviantArt profile the story is titled "The Party Hasn't Ended", but the Equestria Daily entry spells it as "The Party Never Ended"* TakeThat: The whole concepts of ''Fanfic/{{Cupcakes}}'' and ''Rocket To Insanity'' are roundly mocked.* TakingTheBullet: Or rather, taking the full force of [[spoiler: Nightmare's]] possession attempt.* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: Or rather, ''laughing'' the [[spoiler: Nightmare]] away. Played with in that it doesn't entirely vanquish it, and veers back and forth with its effectiveness.* TitleDrop:-->'''Spike:''' So I guess friendship really ''is'' magic!-->'''Applejack:''' [[LampshadeHanging And jus' what is]] ''[[LampshadeHanging that]]'' [[LampshadeHanging supposta mean?]]* WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer: Pinkie's primary way of coping with her crush before the plot gets rolling? Throwing a secret party for one every month where she pours out her heart to an imaginary Rainbow Dash.* XanatosGambit: Or, close enough, set up by ''Pinkie'' of all ponies. When she and Dash are in Dash's heart, [[spoiler:she takes Nightmare's possession attempt meant for Dash. Turns out that she knows that Nightmare will win in Dash's heart but has no chance against her in her own heart.]] Even if that plan does fail, at least Dash will be safe.* YouMakeMeSic: While transcribing a letter for Twilight, Spike stumbles over the spelling for typhoon and writes down ''everything'' Twilight says.* YouMonster: Rainbow Dash says this to [[spoiler:Nightmare]] after he revealed to her the carnage he's supposedly unleashing on Ponyville.----


text:
Blue moon just for lovers
Page Tools
Astronomers might be standing alone tonight as lovers and amateur star gazers watch an event that happens, well, once in a blue moon.
A blue moon will rise over Sydney at 5.42pm, the first time since 2001.
While the term "once in a blue moon" conjures up impressions of an event that happens rarely, if ever, blue moons occur about 41 times a century, or an average of every two years.
A blue moon is no bluer than any other moon (the phrase was coined in medieval times when debate raged about the satellite's colour) and occurs when a full moon occurs twice in the same calendar month.
Blue moons occur only on the 30th or 31st day of the month, and never in a February because a second full moon needs 29.5 days to reappear. Even in a leap year, February has just 29 days.
Romantics and songwriters might thrill to the sight, but full or blue moon skies frustrate astronomers.
The Astronomical Society of Victoria's vice-president, Perry Vlahos, said they produce so much bright light that any real observations are impossible - as happens with light pollution in big cities.
Astronomers might be tempted to take the night off, but couples should not miss the blue moon, Mr Vlahos said.
"It is a beautiful to watch a full moon, to watch it rise in the east," he said.
"And if you have never seen a full moon rise on a horizon it is something to see."
He suggested that after viewing the blue moon in the eastern sky, star gazers should look west, where - using a set of binoculars - they would see the moons of Jupiter, the second brightest sphere in the sky.