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Sunday 7th of June
: The multinational Kamelot had got a pretty early slot to perform at Sauna´s main stage (at 4:30PM), but that didn´t seem to bother the fans of them because half of the whole venue was packed by a relatively respectable amount of Kamelot fans. We can carefully talk about a few thousand fans of the band who had probably conquered their hangovers from the last night´s heavy drinking sessions, and finally faught their way to the festival area on late Saturday afternoon.
Kamelot, as it was expected in advance already, are perfect entertainers as far as their both live presence and music go. Khan, the band´s charismatic frontman and vocalist, could well be a movie actor due to his very dramatic and theatrical stage appearance that he has become known for over the years. His awesome voice added with the band´s overall tricky, symphonic-tinged, multi-layered power metal, provide a great and vast combination of different moods that a listener cannot escape anywhere. According to the large amount of people who had arrived either to see Kamelot (or for hangover beers to ease up their headaches a little bit, ha!), the band´s live show was definitely a good choice to escape a cruel reality at that afternoon.
Basically Kamelot´s set was built around their couple of latest albums, GHOST OPERA and THE BLACK HALO, which sort of was understandable. 5 songs off GHOST OPERA and 4 songs off THE BLACK HALO were heard – and only 2 songs off their KARMA album were played. In my opinion they could also have concentrated on bringing in some less played Kamelot songs from their older albums into their set – just for the sake of having more of this ´surprise!´ effect in their performance, but unfortunately that wasn´t meant to happen, not this time though.
Khan seemed to struggle with his voice a little bit here and there (don´t know why), but most of the time he was simply very impressive whenever he wanted to shine with his brilliant vocal performance brighter than the sun in the sky at that sunny day on Sunday 7th. Nevertheless it must be said that Kamelot did just a fine performance on the main stage. Ending their set to "March of Mephisto" wasn´t anything really that surprising, but it is still great to hear that song played each time.
: A new sort of sensation from Växjö area, Sweden, as far as a strongly 80s-tinged heavy metal and hård rock is concerned, is a band called Bullet that has put out a couple of albums, one EP and one single even. These 5 relentless fellows have already caused quite a lot of positive stir around them by their Priest-meets-Motörhead-meets-AC/DC-meets-Accept type of approach, so it was a good thing that the organizers of S.O.A. festival saw their opportunity in them, and finally ended up booking them to play at this year´s festival.
Oh man, when Bullet hit the stage, right off from the first song it can be said that they had truly earned their slot in the smaller stage. I was not familiar with this band before, so they really came behind from the trees to me really. But did they rule so much there onstage. Hell yeah, they did – and hundreds of people who came to witness their strength to the second stage, obviously mostly agreed with me Bullet was a real deal. Dag Hell Hofer (ha-ha, sorry couldn´t help laughing at his artist name. Sounds damn hilarious if you ask me) sounded like Bon Scott could have crawled out from his grave. His voice was very similar to Scott´s, even if at times there was also some Brian Johnson and Udo Dirkschneider in his gritty yet truly appealing vocal approach as well. In fact, the whole band seemed to be in flames, giving their best shot for the crowd so that everyone would have enjoyed their energetic performance. There was no way that this band fail when playing live. They were such a positive yet very surprising act at that night that did deliver their goods way better than even some other bigger names that were booked to play at the festival this year. If they just keep on working hard in the coming years – who actually knows, maybe they´ll get a chance to perform for wider audiences on main stages around the world – and eventually getting themselves signed to some more established and bigger record label some day. Wish them sincerely all the best in order that they could achieve some of these goals in the future. Check them out whenever they may come to your town for a gig. They are definitely worth seeing, believe me.
: The Finnish power metal messiahs, Stratovarius, are back in business again – along with their new album POLARIS, and a young and talented guitarist Matias Kupiainen who replaced Timo Tolkki in April 2009. Dark clouds had finally faded away around the Stratovarius camp, which can also be heard based on the refreshing songs on POLARIS.
All the positive energy and spirit that the band have carried with them since Matias joined the band and they got their new album recorded, was also nicely delivered through their live show at Sauna. The whole band seemed to be very vital and energetic onstage – and what was the most important thing in my opinion, they seemingly enjoyed performing together again, like it was their very 1st performance in front of a huge crowd.
The band naturally tried to offer a kind of ´the-best-of-Strato´ set to the festival audience, starting it off with the well-known hit song as "Hunting High and Low", that was a really good call from the band indeed. The crowd became instantly a big sea of metal signs and wild heads in some headbanging action, welcoming warmly the guys to the festival and simply proving the fans haven´t abandoned them due to some less successful and rewarding years that Stratovarius has gone through for the past 5-6 years or so. Now the band was full of that sparkling fire that used to be with them when they released such well received albums like VISIONS and DESTINY – only-God-knows how many years ago already. Naturally the songs off the band´s latest work, POLARIS, weren´t completely ignored either. The following three songs, "Higher We Go", "Winter Skies" and the album´s most progressive number, "Deep Unknown", were also heard – and they worked out live really well, I openly need confess that.
Timo Kotipelto was a real entertainer onstage, moving constantly there from one side to the other, while talking to the Strato -fans the best he could in between the songs. Matias´ performance as the band´s new guitarist, could not be ignored either. To put it simple: He was a real pro. His solos were amazing and incidentally there possibly couldn´t have been any better choice to fill Timo´s boots than Matias in my honest opinion. Jens behind his keys brought the needed fun aspect to Strato´s show. All of you already know what kind of guy he is, don´t you?
Stratovarius was definitely the festival´s one of the most positive surprises, and it´s somewhat easy to claim that one, but still a very remarkable line-up chance was a big part of that, I believe. They are definitely heading toward better times – no doubts, after struggling for so long already. Good for them.
: The Canadian ´Spinal Tap´, known as the mighty Canadian legends Thor too, had got their 1st live appearance in Finland during their over 30-year existence, and what would have been a better place for them to raise and bend some steel than at the Sauna Open Air Metal festival. There was 3 original members left from Thor´s ONLY THE STRONG album era in the line-up: John Mikl Thor on vocals, Steve Price on guitar and Mike Favata on drums, so it was awesome to see these three guys together, knowing that they could easily have gone their separate ways within all these past years.
Gladly they had not – and when the intro started coming from the stage, many of the band´s true Thor Finnish fans didn´t hesitate to show their excitement in front of their heroes by shouting Thor´s name from the top of their lungs.
Thor had added two relatively big-tittied, half-naked dancing girls to their live performance, giving something extra at least for the eyes of their male fans. On the other hand, Mr. Thor´s live character was an event in itself. The man was using a black battle armour, at least 5 or 6 different masks (including a mask of the "Predator" movie, starring the current governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger), a plastic battle-axe, a mace and so on. All the essential elements of a Thor show was there, ready to entertain a relatively bigoted Thor crowd for the next 45 minutes or so. And they surely did. Even if it was kinda hilarious yet amusing to watch this ´old man´ doing almost exactly the same show tricks like he has been doing when he was at his twenties (like crushing a pile of bars to pieces with his sledge hammer), there was no way one could not like Thor´s show at that night. It was a miniature spectacle for its own good, I must say – a spectacle of Thor´s might and power.
As far as the songs were concerned, the show itself was based around all the classic Thor songs, this including such tracks as "Lightning Strikes Again", "Let the Blood Run Red", "Knock ´em Down", "Thunder on the Thundra" and so on. Hearing all these songs for the first time in my life, played live by one and only true Thor, gave me some very good thrills through down my spine. Thor was, probably the most wanted and loved band at the festival, well, at least among all those fans who had loyally and determinedly been following them since the beginning up to this very day. They were lotsa fun to watch anyway, and I am hoping they could invade to these degrees of latitude soon again. Long live Thor.
: Undoubtedly the hardest working and most actively touring Finnish metal band nowadays is Nightwish. Since the band released their latest album, titled DARK PASSION PLAY in 2007, they have been touring the world more hectically than any other Finnish metal band – from China to Mexico to USA to Europe and so on, and the same round all over again once or twice at at least (please allow some exaggeration in here).
Nightwish´s slot as the main headlining act of Sunday, was absolutely well-deserved. Much like Stratovarius, Nightwish have put all their troubles and setbacks behind them, and enjoy playing live again, as it so clearly shone through from them on the stage. They seemed to be more self-assured and happier performers than for many months, obviously trusting the future of the band better again after solving some band related problems.
The pompous "Finlandia" hymn started off the Nightwish show, followed by "7 Days to the Wolves", while the massive pyrotechnics effects intensified the band´s strong yet somehow even so relaxed live performance. They seemed to have no problem to make an indelible impact on the audience, as people´s support toward them, was kinda incredible indeed. The whole venue was filled to maximum capacity of people – so tightly that it made moving from the place ´A´ to place ´B´, nearly impossible practically speaking. Naturally it made it all easier for Nightwish to play like true champions, knowing securely that all these people really enjoyed everything what they were doing on the stage.
Anette was flirting with the crowd the best she could, Marco was again the band´s typical wisecracker by his unique sense of humour. He even proved at that last night of Sauna that he can make jokes about himself, too. This time only he forgot the lyrics in the beginning of "The Islander" while singing, or better said, muttering the words for the song. He took the whole situation lightly without even feeling much guilty about it – and so did the whole band as well. That just proved how an uniform band Nightwish is these days, I guess. Anyway, since they had to start playing the song all over again, they also had to skip "Escapist" due to running out their scheduled playing time. Despite this minor episode Marco forgetting his lyrics in the first take of "The Islander", Nightwish proved clearly to be worth main headling act of the last day of the festival.
All in all, the S.O.A. festival this year was really successful and probably even fulfilled some of the wildest and craziest expectations the organization of the festival had set for it in advance. Mötley Crüe managed to break a new record on the books of the festival as far as the ticket selling for one day was concerned. Not even bad weather conditions – especially on Friday and Saturday (rain, wind, rain and even more both of those lousy elements) had a serious and damaging affect on the attendance. Nightwish on Sunday, on the 3rd and last day of the festival, was not far behind Crüe´s record either, I´d assume.
As it is, everything good does not last forever, but it can already be certain that we will see you all there at Sauna Open Air Metal festival next year again. In the meantime, cherish carefully your memories from this year´s festival and spread your love and heavy fuckin´ metal around to each other!
Last but not least, huge thanks go naturally out to the whole team of the festival for making S.O.A. in 2009 such a memorable and wonderful event for all the attendees.
Signing off now… for the next year: Keep it heavy & metal!!
Yours respectively,
Luxi & Niko (Metal-Rules.com)
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A unique one-off 2012 Camaro ZL1 was auctioned off tonight at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Las Vegas, NV. This particular model will be the only 2012 Camaro ZL1 in Carbon Flash Metallic. It will also feature a VIN that honors the original ZL1's – a VIN ending in 00069. Only 69 of those [...]

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With an illustrious career of service and dedication to the State of New Jersey and the United States of America, Gen. Grant serves as the Director, Joint Staff to The Adjutant General of New Jersey, serving dual roles of providing federal supervision to more than 8,300 members of the NJ Army and Air National Guard as well as monitoring State operations of the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. His responsibilities include: the Joint Staff, Family Support, Fiscal Division, Installations, the NJ National Guard Training Center at Sea Girt, Ethics, the Office of Military Affairs, Public Affairs and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Gen. Grant received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant through the Officer Candidates School in 1982. Prior to his commission, the General served as an enlisted member in US Marine Corps serving from 1973 until 1975. Since 2008 he has been Chief of the Joint Staff, NJ National Guard at Fort Dix and NJDMVA, in Lawrenceville. He has been an avid supporter of the Dan Finn Classic and a welcome member to our Board Of Trustees.
Dennis is a retired executive with the Prudential Insurance Company of America for 36 years, retiring in 2012 as the Vice President and Account Executive in Prudential's Group Insurance Department. He remains active in many athletic, civic, and humane service organizations in his home community of Little Falls serving the Archdiocese of Paterson and especially DePaul High School in many capacities. Additionally, over the years, he has coached a variety of youth sports and served as an IAABO Board #33 referee for over 30 years. He remains an Executive Board member with Board #33. Dennis serves as the Chairman of the Hospitality Committee, welcoming teams and dignataries to the Jersey City Armory since the DFC inception. Using his vast background in the business world, Dennis will also assist in helping obtain sponsorship for both the Classic and the Gala.


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|Source to Image Distance (SID)
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"diagnostic" radiograph is defined as one showing the tissues adequately
penetrated, sharply outlined, and the variations in tissue opacity sufficiently
demonstrated. There
are two factors in radiographic quality control, namely the photographic effect
and the geometric effect. In the category of the photographic effect we
find the following resultant factors of the four basic technical factors of mAS,
Kv, and SID.
factors-KvP, target-film
distance, processing, air in tissue, tissue thickness, tissue opacity,
film-intensifying screens, focal spot damage, filtration in the x-ray tube,
added filters, usage of cones, stray radiation, the secondary radiation, stereo
factors—Quality and
quantity of radiation, grid, cone, intensifying screens, direct exposure, filter
processing, secondary radiation fog.
factors—proper density,
proper contrast, focal spot size, anode angle and effective focal size,
Source-object distance, Object-film distance, motion screen-film contact,
intensifying screens, and type of screens
factors—SID, OID
factors—Source to object
to film alignment
contrast and detail are photographic aspects of radiographic quality.
Detail and distortion are geometric aspects of radiographic quality.
is a variation in the intensity due to the angle at which the x-rays are emitted
from the focal spot of the tube. This
is called the "heel effect".
This so called "heel effect" is the variation
in intensity of the x-ray output with the angle of the x-ray emission from the
focal spot. The intensity of the
beam diminishes fairly rapidly from the central-ray toward the anode side and
increases slightly toward the cathode side.
This phenomenon can be made good use of in obtaining balanced densities
in radiographs of heavier parts of the body.
To do so the patient is arranged relative to the tube so that the long
axis of the tube is parallel to that of the boy part, with the anode toward the
more easily penetrated area. The "heel
effect" is less noticeable in closed coned projections where the x-ray
beam is fairly restricted. But
where there is larger collimation, it is very important.
to radiographic contrast, which is defined as the differences in densities in
the radiographic image as determined by the object tissue, there are basically
two types. The short scale, high
contrast or low latitude radiograph demonstrates sharp definition of black, gray
and white caused by low KvP's short wave lengths.
Long scale, low contrast or high latitude radiographs show a blending of
black, gray, and white caused by the high KvP's short wave lengths.
Types of developer also demonstrate types of contrast.
Regular developer normally used at 68 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes
will demonstrate long scale contrast. Rapid
developer normally used at 68 degrees for 3 minutes would demonstrate short
scale contrast. Screen film
demonstrates long scale contrast, just as light tissue will demonstrate short
scale contrast.
Also of importance relative to the density factors of a resultant radiograph is the respiration effect. Inspiration as compared to expiration requires an increase of one-third mAs for the same likeness or chest measurement. Heart measurement effect, is controlled by the inspiration phase on a chest radiograph. Another density factor which is utilized in special techniques is relative to the compensating filtration effect as determined by the usage of graduated aluminum filters, barium clay, and cast plaster wedges.


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Re "Rethinking Prop. 13," Editorial, Dec. 6
Proposition 30 raises taxes on everyone, landed and landless. That's fair. Nevertheless, the only part of Proposition 13 that should be revisited is the two-thirds vote requirement to legislate taxes. The 1% cap on the purchase price must be left alone.
In California, property changes hands so often that there is no shortage of revenue. To go back to the days of levying taxes based on current market value would increase costs of administration and would be unfair to those who don't flip houses for sport. Proposition 8 (the 1978 one, not the same-sex marriage one), which allows property owners to appeal valuations, has created a cumbersome process and, in essence, contradicts Proposition 13. Appeals for reduction of taxes because property values have gone down should be abolished, and property owners should be required to pay 1% of the purchase price.
As for the vote requirement, that's another matter.
Stephany Yablow
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"Vibes" concert promoter to pay more for police
Updated 12:13 am, Tuesday, December 18, 2012
BRIDGEPORT -- Concert promoter Ken Hays returns to Seaside Park this July, but he's going to pay.
The City Council approved a new contract Monday allowing Hays to stage his Gathering of the Vibes music festival for another five years.
But in return his rent is increasing and the Vibes -- not taxpayers -- will shoulder the overtime costs of policing the crowds of 20,000.
Over the summer Hays threatened to find another venue because of rising expenses, but said outside City Hall that he was comfortable with the terms.
"I feel like we have a fair deal moving forward that Vibes can handle," he said Monday night. "Clearly the administration feels the Vibes is a good thing for Bridgeport. And I do, too."
He added he will raise ticket prices for some attendees.
Under the just-expired five-year contract Hays paid $40,000 in rent, provided performance bonds, reimbursed the city for manpower and cleanup, and also donated tens-of-thousands of dollars to the parks department.
But beginning in 2010 the city, responding to some security problems at the festival and two drug-related deaths, upped the police presence.
And while the tougher contract terms indicate Mayor Bill Finch's administration was aware of the overtime problem, that was not what the administration was saying during the 2012 Vibes in July. At the time, Finch's office claimed Hays paid for the police costs.
Finally, after five months, the city last week responded to a Freedom of Information Act request by Hearst Newspapers for Vibes documents that showed in fact taxpayers paid for most of the heightened security.
In 2010, police officers earned nearly a quarter of a million dollars in overtime. Hays reimbursed the department only $112,351.
In 2011, police overtime was $250,205, with less than half the amount, or about $115,000, covered by the Vibes.
Less-detailed documentation for 2012 indicated the Vibes paid $118,000 of a $319,000 bill.
"I was very much upset," Councilman Amy Marie Vizzo-Paniccia, D-134, said Monday. Although Hays has down played what he earns on the event, saying some years he lost money on the Vibes, Vizzo-Paniccia is skeptical.
The new contract requires the Vibes pay police $250,000 plus an annual 3 percent cost-of-living increase.
Police Chief Joseph Gaudett on Monday assured members of the council he will "live within" those terms.
Asked afterward whether his department ever sought full reimbursement from the Vibes in 2010, 2011 and 2012, Gaudett said, "I don't collect. The administration collects."
But he said it might not have been fair because the initial contract never contemplated the need for so many cops.
"We did change the rules half-way through," Gaudett said.
Council President Tom McCarthy, D-133, said when he supported the previous deal, "I didn't understand how big and immense this thing was."
On top of the additional police overtime costs, Hays' rent is increasing to $50,000, also with a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment. The Vibes must also reimburse the city for wastewater processing and agree to try and hire minority and locally owned businesses.
And the city can back out after two years.
Councilman Andre Baker Jr. cast the lone vote against the new deal, citing a lack of financial data.
Some have questioned whether the Vibes is a boost for the city's economy. Finch's office in July told Hearst the city would conduct a cost-benefit analysis before bringing the event back, but council members were at a loss last night to provide any such data to Baker.
"I'm looking for some numbers to see if the city is actually making any kind of money or even if we're breaking even," he told his colleagues. "I thought we were going to look into that, get some more documentation."
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The Fungus Kingdom is often but not always divided into seven phyla (sometimes called divisions -- see our "Pigeon-Holing" page), as shown at the right.
If you look into books a few years old, a different breakdown will be given, and different words used. The understanding of what fungi are and how they are related to one another is constantly changing. If you are really serious about having access to the most recent information, check out a page called "Kingdoms, Classification and Biodiversity" focusing on the fungi.
Below is a little information about the main phyla of fungi we might find and recognize in our backyards:
Basidia cover part of the fungus's reproductive structures. In gilled mushrooms the gills are covered with them. The above diagram shows a cross section of such a gill. Basidospores detach from the basidia and drift down out of the gills, and then are dispersed on wind currents. Basidia occur elsewhere on the fruiting bodies of non-gilled fungi. You might want to compare the above diagram showing basidia and basidiospores with the diagrams below.
The above describes sexual reproduction. Members of the Basidiomycota also can reproduce asexually, though it is not as common here as among the next two phyla. This is accomplished when fragments of the fungus break off and the fragment hyphae simply continue growing in the manner of the parent fungus. Basidiomycota hyphae can also produce arm-like structures at the end of which appear tiny, single-celled, ±spherical items called conidia. Conidia behave like the first cell of a new hypha. It simply grows until a new hypha is formed, and then that hypha can produce more conidia, all without sex having ever taken place.
Good things to remember about members of the Basidiomycota are:
In the old days these were called "sac fungi" because they produce their spores, called ascospores, in special pods or sac-like structures called asci (singular ascus). The drawing at the right shows a cross-section of a cup fungus, a kind of sac fungus, and the microscopic view shows how asci cover the inside of the cup. The orange color is just to serve as a background.
Members of the Ascomycota also can reproduce asexually, producing conidia as described for the Basidiomycota.
Good things to remember about members of the Ascomycota are:
The old name, "Conjugation fungi" was always sort of a clumsy name for this group. The name reflects the fact that among these fungi, instead of the sexual spores being produced on conspicuous spore-producing bodies such as mushrooms or cups, they are produced in very small structures that form when the fungal hyphae "come into conjunction," or meet one another. The above diagram shows what happens. Two hyphae of different mating strains "come into conjunction," bulges form on each of them (the progametangia), and this leads to the mature "zygospore," which accounts for the name of the division.
These zygospores can be thought of as resting stages, since they often form when conditions get difficult -- maybe because its environment is drying out -- for the hyphae to keep growing. The hyphae may then wither and die, but the tough zygospores will "rest" until good growing conditions return. Then the zygospores germinate (That's when meiosis occurs), and new hyphae are formed. These new hyphae may then reproduce asexually for a long time, producing sporangia which break open releasing spores that germinate to produce new hyphae -- all without the sexual process ever taking place! But then if things dry out, the hyphae will start producing zygospore "resting stages" again.
Something important to notice in the above diagram is that the dots, which represent cell nuclei, are not separated from one another by cell walls! Therefore, good things to remember about members of the Zygomycota are:
The diagram above shows how zygospores are produced through a sexual process. Conjugation fungi can also reproduce without sex being involved (asexually) to produce just plain spores.
Some specialists would insist that the Fungi Imperfecti are not a real phylum at all, but rather just an artificial grouping of fungi of various kinds that are not well understood, and there's something to that argument.
In fact, the name "Imperfect Fungi" comes about not because the fungi are imperfect in any way, but because science understands their life cycles "imperfectly." Mainly, no one has yet figured out how they reproduce sexually, if they reproduce sexually at all. And a lot of them may never reproduce sexually! They would reproduce entirely by such agencies as the fragmentation and conidia production described above. Most Imperfect Fungi look as if they probably belong to the Ascomycota.
Around my trailer in southwestern Mississippi the most common tree is the Sweetgum. It happens that nearly every leaf on every Sweetgum tree as I write these words is infected by the "leafspot fungus" shown at the right -- and every year the same leaf disease strikes. The fungal disease, probably Gloeosporium nervisequum, is a kind of filamentous fungus and it's an "imperfect" one. As summer progresses the reddish spots enlarge and eventually turn black, making the leaf look not nearly as pretty as it does in this picture.
I think it's pretty neat that science doesn't really know whether such a common species right outside my window has a means of reproducing sexually or not!


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When the body of the popular Charlie Pierce is found floating in the bay, Hetty and Creasy are called in to investigate. No one seems to have a motive; they are mostly poor fisher folk that Charlie helped with money or work. Yet Hetty rescues one man who is bound and left to drown by the tides and is herself threatened with death by a fanatical killer.


text: News 07.12.2013 Bay area fertile ground for tech acquisition #HumanCapitalManagement(HCM) In an effort to expand into the area of human capital management, or practices related to managing people as resources, Tampa technology services company Tribridge has acquired Intelladon, a talent management consultant and integrator also in Tampa. The acquisition, which closed July 2, was more than a business transaction, leaders of the companies said. It's a sign that Tampa Bay's tech industry is alive and thriving. Tony DiBenedetto, chairman and CEO of Tribridge, and Marc Blumenthal, now president of Intelladon, a Tribridge company, discussed the acquisition and its larger meanings with TBBJ. Responses below have been edited and condensed for space. TBBJ: Why did human capital management appeal to Tribridge? DiBenedetto: "As we have continued to grow, we have had more customers ask about helping them strategically on [aspects] of business that traditionally were not automated, like recruiting, learning and e-learning, and performance management. … We were blown away by how many clients were asking to automate that business… We look at it as a hot space." TBBJ: How did the relationship between Tribridge and Intelladon come about? Blumenthal: "Tony and I have been CEOs of tech companies in the Bay area for a very long time and knew each other in various versions of our history and whatever we were doing." [Tribridge became a customer of Intelladon about two years ago as it prepared to launch Tribridge Academy, a professional development program, he said.] "Our teams got a chance to work together… It was serendipity in terms of being able to get to know each other better." TBBJ: What are the advantages of doing the deal in the Tampa Bay market? DiBenedetto: "If you think about the state of Florida or the local area, there are universities filled with bright, intelligent young people who work in the tech field. We are active in [getting] great talent out of there. That's a huge advantage for both of us in building the companies." Blumenthal: "I wouldn't want to build a company anywhere else, with the lifestyle in Tampa and the resource of young people coming out of the university system. They organize around job opportunities. It's a great place to be." TBBJ: Is this acquisition the result of a supportive tech community? Blumenthal: "The amount of collaboration that occurs at these different organizations like Tampa Bay Technology Forum and Tampa Bay WaVE and everything that we've been involved in makes it more possible. The collaboration creates a relationship and great ideas come together." TBBJ: What can we expect from Tribridge going forward? DiBenedetto: "We plan on doing several more acquisitions in the human capital space to build on this as a platform … In addition, you will see us do acquisitions outside of human capital, in other areas… We are a high growth company looking to have a dominant position in the IT services space in the U.S." View Original Post


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{{pna-incomplete}} added: Grossly incomplete; gaping holes spanning entire DS9 series. | THOR 19:19, 9 Feb 2005 (CET)
- Since Quark is one of my favourite characters I am going to attempt to create a damn good page Rebelstrike2005 12:32, 14 Mar 2005 (GMT)
Deleted ScenesEdit
Are the deleted scenes from Insurrection considered cannon? Jaz 22:17, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Well, if the starships that are mentioned in deleted scenes are here, so can the events that happened. Tough Little Ship 22:31, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)
The issue of starships was never really resolved in Ten Forward. I'm not conviced they should be here. Jaz 22:35, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- I have updated the article to reflect the origin of the content. Although originating from a somewhat of a "grey area", in situations like this, as long as such additions are clearly marked as "cut from the script" or "deleted scene", there should be no reason why it can't be mentioned. Cut references to starships and various informative character building content such as the examples found on the pages of Worf, Jean-Luc Picard and Benjamin Sisko are all clearly marked in such a matter. Seeing as they do not conflict with previously established character content, it doesn't hurt any to have it in the article. Additionally, regarding Quarks appearance, there are promo photos in existance of Quark from the movie...in fact, one is located on the actors page, and can be found here: File:Quark on Baku.jpg. --Gvsualan 06:00, 26 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- That picture of Quark is on Risa, from the DS9 episode "Let He Who Is Without Sin". Also, if Quark were doing business, he would be dressed more professionally. Finally, my Region 1 "Insurrection" DVD doesn't have deleted scenes. 188.8.131.52 01:57, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
- Which version of the DVD do you have? There is probably a "collector's edition" or something with deleted scenes. It is not from that episode. --OuroborosCobra talk 05:07, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
- That picture of Quark is on Risa, from the DS9 episode "Let He Who Is Without Sin". Also, if Quark were doing business, he would be dressed more professionally. Finally, my Region 1 "Insurrection" DVD doesn't have deleted scenes. 126.96.36.199 01:57, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
Cardassian love interest Edit
I dont know how she is called, but Quarks love of his life was a Cardasissian woman.
somewhere in season 2...
- Her name was Natima Lang, from season two's "Profit and Loss". --From Andoria with Love 00:20, 24 June 2006 (UTC)
Origin of name is wrong Edit
- "The Joan Pearce Research Associates noted in their initial report on the names and terms used in the DS9 pilot script that the word Quark was coined by Murray Gell-Mann, "to denote a theoretical particle." Gell-Mann actually borrowed the word from James Joyce's 1922 novel Ulysses, where it had no readily apparent meaning. (The Making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)."
I don't know if the Joan Pearce Research Associates, the Making of book, or whoever wrote the note got it wrong, but someone did. 'Quark' is not from Ulysses, it's from Finnegans Wake. The, reasonably well-known (at least among academic types), quote is "Three quarks for Muster Mark" which is somewhere in Book 2 if memory serves. So I've changed the info. – Bertaut talk 03:28, 13 March 2008 (UTC) Actually, for any doubters, I've just noticed that on Murray Gell-Mann's wiki page, it confirms what I've just said. – Bertaut talk 03:31, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
- Oh man, whatever the producers had in mind, I remember watching this in Germany and always finding it funny that they would name him after a curd type of cheese (cause that's what quark means in German). Oh well...:) – Distantlycharmed 22:34, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
Bajoran Militia Edit
Odo deputized him in DS9: "The Circle". - Archduk3:talk 05:11, October 7, 2009 (UTC)
Ishka's & Zek's supposed marriage Edit
It says on this article that Zek is Quark's step-father, but it never says specifically that Zek & Ishka are married. This needs to be changed. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.127.116.11 (talk).
Characters in all 24th Century series Edit
"Along with Evek, Morn, and Q, he is one of only four characters to appear in all three Star Trek series based in the 24th century: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager."
Since William and Thomas Riker are genetically identical, and played by the same actor, should there be a mention of that here?
William Riker: All of Next Generation
Thomas Riker posing as William Riker: "Defiant"
William Riker from 2370: "Death Wish" 220.127.116.11 17:37, October 13, 2013 (UTC)
- William and Thomas are not the same person. We could note on Jonathan Frakes' page that he performed in all such series(if we don't already), but he did not play the same character. 31dot (talk) 19:08, October 12, 2013 (UTC)
Bajoran militia service Edit
I don't recall when Quark served in the Bajoran militia(he is categorized as such). He is not listed on Bajoran Militia personnel. Odo did deputize him in "The Circle" three-parter, but that seemed to be sort of an ad-hoc appointment of a civilian. Does that count? 31dot (talk) 20:42, September 11, 2016 (UTC)


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Celebrities - no matter whether we love them or loathe them, we're always gossiping about them.
Some celebs in particular have aired their dirty laundry for all to see this year (see picture). We've seen splits, we've seen rants and we've even seen one pop-star crash into a Snappy Snaps.
Join us as we look back at some of the biggest celebrity scandals of 2010.
Cheryl and Ashley Cole's quickie divorce
They were considered one of Britain's most famous couples, but in September their relationship came crashing down when Cheryl and Ashley Cole were granted a fast-track divorce, ending their four-year marriage in just one minute and twenty seconds.
Their relationship was tainted by constant allegations of extramarital relations on the part of the Chelsea football player. In February 2010, claims surfaced that Ashley had cheated on Cheryl with up to five women - in addition to the two previous alleged sexual encounters with a hairdresser and a glamour model back in 2008. Ashley landed in hot water again when provocative pictures he took of himself were sent to a glamour model and were splashed all over the papers. He denied responsibility, saying the saucy images were sent after he had passed the phone to a friend and forgot to delete the photos he had taken.
After the fresh claims became public, Cheryl appeared at the Brit Awards performing her chart-topping solo single 'Fight For This Love' without her wedding ring on, sparking rumours that their troubled marriage was over.
On 23 February, Cheryl announced she was separating from her husband and asked the media to respect their privacy. On 26 May 2010, she filed for divorce at London's High Court citing 'unreasonable behaviour' of estranged husband Ashley as the reason for their break-up.
Their 'quickie divorce'- titled by their initials CAC vs AC - was granted by a District Judge under the 'special procedure rule' at the Principal Registry of the High Court's Family Division. The couple, who were both absent from the divorce hearing, reportedly split their estimated £22 million fortune, with Cheryl taking custody of their two dogs, Buster and Coco.
In June, fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell publicly re-introduced her as Cheryl Tweedy at the show's auditions, where she was met by a standing ovation from the crowd.
Another year to forget for Mel Gibson
It appears that Mel Gibson cannot maintain a clean and tasteful image in the public eye for long. He has previously made the headlines for angry outbursts which have lead to accusations of his being homophobic, anti-Semitic and racist.
This year, the Hollywood actor's already diminished reputation took a turn for the worse, following reports that Los Angeles Police were investigating him over claims of domestic violence.
In April, it was reported that Gibson, 54, and second wife Oksana Grigorieva, 40, had split. A series of profane recordings were leaked on YouTube in which a panting Mel lashed out, spewing sexist and racist remarks to his estranged wife. The two have been involved in a bitter custody battle over their 11-month daughter, Lucia.
During one recording the female voice believed to be Oksana says: "You were hitting a woman with a child in her hands? What kind of a man is that? Breaking her teeth twice in the face! What kind of man is that?"
The angry male voice, who is alleged to be Mel, says: "Oh, you're all angry now! You know what, you f***ing deserved it! You need a f***ing bat in the side of the head... You need a f***ing brain transplant. You need a f***ing soul....Threaten ya? I'll put you in a f***ing rose garden. …You understand that? Because I'm capable of it."
A domestic violence restraining order was issued against Gibson based on claims that he had knocked Oksana's teeth out and bruised their baby daughter during a fight.
In November, the Daily Mail reported that Gibson had confessed in a sworn court declaration to slapping his former girlfriend - but had done so because he thought she was endangering their baby.
Footballers playing away
The words 'love rat' and 'love cheat' have barely stayed out of the newspapers this year, with a string of allegations about English Premier League players being unfaithful to their WAGs. We've seen wedding and engagements rings removed - and in some cases put back on again - following detailed 'kiss and tells' that revealed the sordid behaviour of some of the biggest names in football.
After a groundbreaking privacy ruling, details emerged of John Terry's affair with team-mate Wayne Bridge's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel. In February's landmark case, a 'super injunction' was lifted by the High Court, allowing the British press freedom to report the details; namely that the Chelsea player and former 'Dad of the Year' had allegedly been cheating on wife Toni Poole with the French model for four months during 2009. The judge's removal of the temporary gagging order was hailed as a major victory for the right to freedom of expression taking precedence over the right to privacy. Terry was soon dropped as England captain by manager Fabio Capello. However, John and Toni are still together, and attempting to work through their problems.
In the wake of Terry's affair, fresh revelations of Peter Crouch's infidelity left Toni Poole's friend Abbey Clancy devastated. The 6 ft 7in Spurs player was accused of sleeping with an £800-a-night teenage Algerian prostitute while he was celebrating his friend's stag weekend in Madrid. Weeks later, 24 year-old model Abbey, who stuck by Crouch throughout the claims, announced that she was twelve weeks pregnant with the striker's baby.
News of Wayne Rooney bedding a prostitute was splashed all over the tabloids in September. It was claimed that the Manchester United striker had paid 21 year-old prostitute, Jennifer Thompson, for sex on numerous occasions while his TV sweetheart Coleen was pregnant with son, Kai. This was not the first time that Rooney had been accused of cheating on Coleen - in 2004, it was reported that he had visited 48 year-old prostitute Patricia Tierney – at the time he was just 18.
Superstar split-ups
A plethora of high profile couples have called time on their relationships this year. Here are the five most talked about separations.
Sandra Bullock and husband Jesse James were the first superstar couple to drop the bombshell. It was reported that TV personality and motorcycle builder James had been cheating on the talented actress with a tattoo model, while Bullock filmed her award-winning movie, 'The Blind Side'. Because of the scandal, the screen siren decided not to attend the film's British premiere. At the end of June, the Bullock/James divorce was finalised in Texas, citing 'discord or conflict of personalities.'
Hollywood golden couple, British actress Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes, also revealed that they had ended their seven-year marriage. The split, announced by their legal representatives, was said to be 'entirely amicable'. Both parties are said to be fully committed to the joint parenting of their children, Mia, 10 and Joe, 7.
Elin Nordregen, wife of superstar golfer and serial cheat Tiger Woods received a staggering $100 million after their divorce was finalised in August. Elin also reportedly obtained custody of their two kids, as well as child support. The couple's marital problems first surfaced when his network of mistresses, and alleged sex addiction, became public at the end of 2009.
'Beautiful' singer Christina Aguilera shocked the world with the announcement that she and her music marketing executive husband Jordan Bratman were to divorce after nearly five years together. Aguilera filed for the divorce citing 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the split. The two are said to be seeking joint legal and physical custody of their son, Max. In a statement, she said that although the pair had split, their commitment to their son would remain as strong as ever. Unconfirmed tabloid reports hinted that the couple split after Aguilera had been having affairs with women.
In October, 'Friends' actress Courtney Cox and David Arquette also confirmed that they were no longer together. They met on the set of the movie 'Scream' in 1996, and were wed three years later, but announced to the world in mid-October that they were beginning a trial separation after 11 years of marriage. David Arquette admitted on Howard Stern's radio show that during their separation, he had been sleeping with another woman - subsequently reported as being 28-year-old waitress Jasmine Waltz. But Arquette later clarified that he did not cheat on Cox by sleeping with Waltz, as the terms of the famed Hollywood couple's relationship allowed them to see other people.
Vernon Kay's 'sexting' scandal
On 9 February 2010, the Lancashire born TV presenter became embroiled in a 'sexting' scandal after he admitted to exchanging racy messages with Page Three model, Rhian Sugden. It was also reported that Kay, who has been married to 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Tess Daly for ten years, had sent sexual messages to four or five other women.
Mancunian glamour model Sugden is said to have first met Kay, 35, at a nightclub in his home town of Bolton after he began 'following' her on Twitter. He allegedly asked for her number at the club, and after their meeting, reportedly began to send her text messages of an explicit nature. Kay's agent admitted that the father-of-two had sent the messages, but insisted: "They never at any point had a physical, sexual relationship."
Following his indiscretions, the presenter used his Radio 1 show to apologise to wife, Tess, 38, and kids Phoebe, five, and eight-month-old Amber. He said: "I knew it was getting silly, I'm never going to do it again, and hopefully I can clear the slate clean and start again. I've been an idiot and I've let my family down."
Kay said he had treated the messages as 'harmless banter', but has now realised that his behaviour was not appropriate for a married man. He has pledged to stop his saucy texting habit and do 'whatever it takes' to resolve the situation with Tess.
Good boys of pop get caught out
They are seen as the squeaky clean boys of the pop world, but Ronan Keating and Mark Owen's images both faltered in 2010, as the tabloids reported that the boy-next-door band members had been cheating on their wives.
After Ronan shocked the nation in May by announcing the end of his 12 year-marriage, the rumour mill whirred into action. A statement on the Boyzone singer's website was released, claiming that father-of-three Ronan and wife, Yvonne, 38 had split amicably. However, while there was no official comment giving the reasons behind the split, rumours were rife in the press of Ronan cheating with a backing dancer on his solo tour. According to sources, Ronan's relationship with Leeds-born Francine Cornell blossomed as Boyzone kicked off their UK tour at the Odyssey last year.
Meanwhile Take That star Mark Owen - who won the affections of the British people with his boyish charm - did not try to hide his indiscretions from the public. In March Mark admitted to cheating on his wife with at least ten different women. It was reported that the pop heartthrob also ended a four-year affair with 24-year-old Neva Hanley in September 2009, just weeks before his wedding.
The singer, 38, says the other flings were one-night stands that took place when he was on tour with the band. He blamed his long battle with alcohol addiction for his infidelity, and said he was 'deeply sorry' for the pain he had caused wife Emma. The couple have two young children, Elwood and Willow Rose. Mark previously said in a Sun interview after they outed him as a serial cheat, that: "I have been an idiot, a d***head, a k***head. I have been living with the guilt". He continued: "It has always been there - you carry it around with you. It held me back in my relationship with Emma. I wouldn't have done any of this if I had my time again."
George Michael goes to prison
In the past few years, George Michael has probably become more famous for his run-ins with the law than he has for his music. A succession of sex, drugs and driving scandals have seen him on the front pages - and in court - more often than in the charts. After escaping previous charges with fines or warnings, the bad boy was finally jailed for the first time in September, for driving under the influence of drugs.
In July, the Grammy award-winning singer was returning home from the Gay Pride parade when he was caught on CCTV driving into the front of a Snappy Snaps store in Hampstead, North London. Michael was soon arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive. It was reported that while Michael was high on marijuana, he had also been taking a prescription medication, Amitriptyline, at the time.
As well as having to serve an eight-week prison sentence, the star was also slapped with a £1,250 fine and a five-year driving ban. District Judge John Perkins told the singer he had taken a 'dangerous and unpredictable mix' of prescription drugs and marijuana. Michael, who has a previous conviction for the same offence, was told by Perkins there was no option but jail.
The pop prince was released from Highpoint Prison in Suffolk on 11 October after serving four weeks of his sentence.
Joaquin Phoenix's nervous breakdown hoax
For the last two years, Hollywood A-lister Joaquin Phoenix has been successfully conning the world by staging a nervous breakdown - apparently all in the name of art. The clean-cut 'Walk the Line' actor was exposed as a fake in an interview with the New York Times given by his brother-in-law, who praised Joaquin for giving 'the performance of his career'.
Phoenix's first attempt to trick the public was his announcement in late 2008 that he had retired from acting to pursue a new career as a rapper, and romantic comedy 'Two Lovers', co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow, would be his last film. In February 2009, Phoenix appeared on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' to promote the film, but during the interview the mumbling actor seemed confused and unresponsive towards David Letterman's questions about the film and his career plans.
However, in September this year, it was revealed that the eccentric star had merely been staying in character for a fictional film about a famous bearded drugged-up star – Phoenix – suffering a meltdown while trying to make it big in rap.
Director Casey Affleck claimed Phoenix's apparent psychological meltdown during the documentary merely proved his excellence as an actor. Affleck, who is married to Phoenix's sister, Summer, admitted that he never intended to trick anybody. He said: "The idea of a quote, hoax, unquote, never entered my mind". Phoenix appeared on the 'Late Show' again on 22 September admitting that his retirement and eccentric behaviour were part of Affleck's new mockumentary, 'I'm Still Here.'
Socialites in trouble
Paris Hilton's DUI arrests, driving violations, and jail time have been well-documented since the start of her 'career' as one of America's best-known socialites. Although she was wrongly accused of smoking marijuana at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium during the World Cup game in South Africa, she was busted by Las Vegas Police for cocaine possession in August. When police pulled over the vehicle Hilton was riding in and found 0.8g of cocaine in her purse, she claimed to have thought it was chewing gum. Las Vegas Police Department Sergeant John Sheahan said the substance subsequently tested positive as cocaine. Ms Hilton was booked into the county jail before being charged and released.
Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanours on 17 September. Under the terms of the plea bargain, she was sentenced to one year probation, 200 hours community service, a $2,000 fine and was ordered to complete a drug abuse programme. Clark County District Attorney David Roger warned that: "If she is arrested for anything besides a minor traffic violation she will spend a year in jail. There will be no discussion. The court will have no discretion."
Fellow Hollywood party-girl Lindsay Lohan followed Hilton's lead as she began a 90-day prison term. She had failed to attend nine mandatory court-ordered drug tests, imposed in 2007 after the former child actress pleaded guilty to misdemeanour drug charges, and no contest to three driving charges. On 20 July, 24-year-old Lohan was filmed breaking down in tears in the courtroom when a Beverly Hills Superior Court judge read out her sentence. In addition, the judge ordered Lohan to check into rehab for three months after her release from jail. The troubled startlet served just 13 days of the 90-day jail term - in isolation as a result of overcrowding issues. She briefly returned to jail in September after failing more drug tests.
The media reported that Lohan had confirmed her failed drug tests on her Twitter account, as she thanked her fans for their support. She said: "Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn't go away overnight. I am working hard to overcome it and am taking positive steps forward every day. I am testing every single day and doing what I must do to prevent any mishaps in the future."
Roman Polanski sex abuse scandal
Renowned Polish film director Roman Polanski, 76, faced more claims of sexual abuse this year, while being placed under house arrest in Switzerland. The fresh accusations came 33 years after he pleaded guilty to another charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.
In the previous case of abuse, Polanski is alleged to have given 13-year-old Samantha Geimer a cocktail of champagne and drugs during a 1977 photo shoot at the Hollywood Hills home of friend Jack Nicholson, before having sex with her.
British actress Charlotte Lewis, 42, announced in May that 'The Pianist' director had also forced himself on her 25-years ago. In a press conference in Los Angeles, Lewis told reporters that Polanski sexually abused her in his Paris apartment in 1982 when she was still a teenager. She stated: "I am also a victim of Roman Polanski. He sexually abused me in the worst possible way when I was just 16 years old."
Lewis also added that the incident happened four years after Polanski fled the US to avoid prison for the sexual assault of Geimer. Lewis, who had starred in his 1986 film 'Pirate', said that he took advantage of her, and that she had been forced to live with the consequences of his behavior ever since.
An extradition request for Polanski to return to the US where he faces sentencing in the 33-year old child-sex case was rejected by Swiss courts. As of 12 July, Polanski has remained a free man.


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It was unfair to drag up a charge of sexual assault against the Health Minister, Tony Abbott, after more than two decades, the Defence Minister, Robert Hill, said yesterday.
The Opposition foreign affairs spokesman, Kevin Rudd, said the charge, relating to an allegation by a student activist, was of no interest to the Labor Party.
Mr Abbott was charged with indecent assault 27 years ago when he was a 20-year-old student leader, The Sun-Herald newspaper reported yesterday.
He was alleged to have groped Helen Elizabeth Wilson on stage before 200 people in October 1977 at Sydney's Ku-ring-gai College of Advanced Education.
Mr Abbott told the paper the charge was dismissed in January 1978 after the magistrate complained of "enormous conflict" between the prosecution and defence evidence.
He said the allegation was "a long time ago and it was a completely fictional incident". A spokeswoman for Mr Abbott said he denied the incident took place.
The newspaper also revealed Mr Abbott bent a street sign while celebrating after his final-year economics exam, and was spotted by two policemen. No conviction was recorded against him.
"I do think it's pretty rough justice when you read the small print and you find that this allegation, made at some sort of student rally 27 years ago, was dismissed by the magistrate," Senator Hill told Channel Ten.
Mr Rudd said: "Whether Tony Abbott went a bit wild one day and did something to a street sign or not or whatever the truth is in relation to assault charges, frankly I don't think the Australian people care all that much."
Details of the alleged assault and the street sign incident will appear in a book on Mr Abbott and the Labor leader Mark Latham to be published next month.


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Hugh Laurie is set to quit 'House,' reports CTV.
The British actor, who plays Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama, thinks his run on the show will soon come to an end after shooting on the eighth season concludes this summer.
"The end of that season, right now looks like the end of the show. Well, that's as far as they've got me for," said Laurie.
Of all things, the 51-year-old star is now focusing on his debut solo blues album 'Let Them Talk,' which he is promoting with performances throughout Europe this month.
"The acting muscles don't know what they're doing, actually. Perhaps they should, but they don't. There's very little about this. I don't know maybe there's a repetitive action in music — if you do your scales and your fingers are nimble, then there are certain things you just know you can do without too much difficulty."
"Acting for some reason isn't like that. It doesn't become automated in quite the same way."
Hugh, who moved to Los Angeles for the show in 2003, recently admitted he was surprised at the success of 'House' but was growing disillusioned with it. "I never thought this would last seven years, just two weeks I thought. I get tired of getting up at four in the morning. Some days are harder than others."
I can't imagine the show without him as the antagonistic Dr. House, so I'm pretty sure if he leaves the show will end. I never liked the show, I personally found him a very annoying character, but I'm sure many will be saddened by this news.


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Coordination and Biotech Research
Author: James Wachai
One of the reasons why Africa and other poor regions of the world trail in crop biotechnology is lack of collaboration and coordination among scientists. There are millions of well-trained crop biotechnologists in poor countries. But due to resource constraints and other challenges, hardly do they work together. So, we have a situation where so many scientists, working in different parts of the continent, are engaged in identical biotech projects. It's like a case of one hand not knowing what the other is doing.
At a time when Africa desperately needs crop biotechnology to alleviate hunger and malnutrition, its scientists should be moving towards collaborative research. Scientists who pull in different directions can't make any meaningful impact in the scientific world. Cooperation, not competition, is the bane of science. With regard to crop biotechnology, collaboration is urgently needed if Africa dreams of solving its endemic food problems.
Currently, Africa is playing host to top-notch research in crop biotechnology. Dr. Florence Wambugu of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International is busy developing a new strain of wheat resistant to drought and common fungal diseases. Dr. Wambugu is an authority in genetic engineering and has been leading the campaign to persuade Africa to embrace genetically modified crops. Dr. Monty Jones of the Africa Rice Centre (WARDA), in a groundbreaking research, has developed New Rice for Africa (Nerica), resistant to drought and pests, which is bound to enhance food security in many West African countries. Dr. Jones' expertise in genetic engineering can be a big asset to Africa is shared.
Organizations like International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA) and International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), too, are engaged in high-tech crop biotechnology research. Their work deserve praise, but they stand to achieve more if there is more sharing.
Perhaps, a recently mooted idea by South African scientists is worth considering.They have formed an umbrella organization, which seeks to consolidate the gains already made in modern biotechnology. Called the African Centre for Gene Technology (ACGT), the body will act as a centre of excellence for all African scientists involved in biotech research. In Kenya, the African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum is promoting partnerships and education. African scientists should embrace these projects and see them as opportunities for self-growth. Investors in North America, Europe and elsewhere should be investing and partnering with these organizations and scientists. After all, they have a common goal - to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.
About the author: James Wachai is a communication specialist who uses his expertise to increase public understanding of science and technology, specifically biotechnology. Read more from James at http://www.gmoafrica.org.


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Hard work certainly comes with reward and it appears the New Patriotic Party is setting up the stage to reward Samuel Awuku soon.
As the party prepares to elect National Executives, some Regional Organisers have openly spoken of their admiration for Mr. Awuku and has tipped him to become the next National Youth Organizer of NPP.
Justin Kodua, the Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the NPP has promised to vote Awuku in the coming elections. According to him, Mr. Awuku's record and services to the party towers that of the other contenders vying for the same post.
In an interview with Okay FM, he stated that Mr. Awuku has joined almost every event organized by the party and defended the party on any media platform he appears on.
He called on all delegates to endorse Awuku's candidature since he has what it takes to bring the party back to power.


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Fashion Playground
We may call ourselves "fashionistas" but that doesn't mean we like to take ourselves too seriously. We love fooling around and even acting immature sometimes; age is but a number!
Since we were pretty much style obsessed as soon as we came out the womb, for this photoshoot we decided to revisit our little girl selves. The wooden playground we visited happens to also be an absolutely gorgeous backdrop for our fabulous outfits.
A true girl's girl, Vera always loved tutus and lots of pink. The pink tutu miniskirt she wore here is cute and girly, but also has romantic and antique qualities. With it she wore a knit net blouse over a button down shirt. She put her hair up in little buns just as she did when she was little. To complete the look she wore a pearl and flowers necklace and black and cream patent flats.
The print knit vest I wore looks exactly like the one I had in preschool, fashion does repeat itself! I wore the vest over a striped button down shirt with peach shorts and leopard print booties. I completed the look with a large pastel stones drop necklace, big rings and of course my oversized bow hair tie.
A styling tip we borrowed from our kid selves is wearing lots of pastels. They don't even have to "match", but lots of light candy colors are eye catching and flattering, and totally right for summer.
An interesting way of layering clothes is wearing long over short, like Vera did with her cropped vest over a long button down shirt over her short skirt. This creates beautiful volume in the outfit and makes it unexpected.
So when life gets a little too serious, we recommend making a play date with your friends and having lots of childish fun! We played so nice we even got a lollipop treat!
Photos taken at Ranana Park
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DETAILS: Farm glass and metal spiral tea light candle holders sold by Christmas Tree Shops of Union, N.J. The decorative spiral candle holders are made from painted glass with a red, orange, and green floral design. The glass has a metal insert that can hold 3 tea light candles. SKU/UPC number 000015931955 is found on a label on the bottom of the glass.
WHY: The tea light candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
INCIDENTS: One report of a tea light burning with a high flame, resulting in a hand burn.
HOW MANY: About 6,200.
FOR MORE: Call Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 or visit www.christmastreeshops.com
DETAILS: Red and gray Exmark Quest 42-inch ZRT Riding Mowers from 2009-2010 with model number QST20BE422 and serial numbers ranging from 790,000 through 860,652. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat. "Exmark" is printed on the side and "Quest" is printed on the front of the mowers.
WHY: Bearings supporting the mower's deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator's controls, resulting in a crash hazard.
INCIDENTS: 18 reports.
HOW MANY: About 2,200.
FOR MORE: Call Exmark at (800) 667-5296 or visit www.exmark.com/safety.aspx
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Big business went a-begging today
for men to do its work. Old men
who will work for 25 cents an hour
or less, do all the work or get fired
and waive all rights to bid-age pen
sions with the firms they .connect,
wer6 solicited by some of our most
prominent bosses in the city from the
stage of the Olympic theater today.
Cheap labor men from 45 to 65
passed up and fired in former years,
was invited to' the Olympic theater
today to hear about the grand offer
of work. 'They were going to get
another chance. That was the way
the big business speakers put itv to
But behind the whole scheme is
said to be a move to relieve the short
.labor market by putting to work the
men cast aside in former years when
labor was plentiful. The sanie'old
fellows, fired in many eases by the
very bosses that asked them to come
back, were offered places as wage
Time was, and recently, too, when
the bosses could pick and choose to
suit themselves and there were hun
dreds waiting outside the doors of
the larger plants, seeking employ
ment. Then old men were fired as
fast as they slackened up. Younger
men, full of pep, unniarried and will
ing to work for less, took their
Chas. G. Dawes of the Central
Trust Co., who dabbles in municipal
betterment as seen from the stand
point of the wealthy, was chairman
of the meeting today.
S. M. Hastings, president of the
Illinois Manufacturers' ass'n, led the
talkers with a statement that "he
was glad to see the men past 45 get
another chance." He said that old'
men were better workers than young
because ' they were more serious,
needed their jobs worse, kept better
habits, did not dissipate and were
usually in better health.
"Of course," Sam-declared, "it is
understood that in asking for work
in one of the plants of the city you
fellows will have to waive all rights
to old-age pensions and work just on
your own merits."
J. J. Buell of The Fair was one of
the speakers.
'It is not a new experience with us,
this hiring of old men," he said.. "I
think they are good workers. I can
use about 25Tighknow."
Men from the Santa Fe railroad,
Merchants' Lighterage Co., W. W.
Shaw Livery Co. and John V. Far
well's plant offered work from the
stage. The best offer was 25 cents
an hour for time s,pent working.
The seriousness of the situation
from the viewpoint of business, is
shown by the names of the men who
backed the meeting today. Some of
them are:
Department stores: J. G. Shedd, E.
F. Mandel, D. F. Kelly, Edward Hill
man, James Simpson.
Clothing: L. B. Kuppenheimer, M.
L. Rothschild, H. C. Lytton. ' ,
Banks: Charles Dawes, E. A. Ham
ill, L., W. Noyes, J. A. Patten, C. H. .
Wacker and G. M. Reynolds.
Packinghouses: J. S. Agar.O. F.
Among others were: Jos. Biefeld,
Hotel Sherman; R. F. Clinch, coal
man; A..B. Dick, manufacturer;. G.
W. Dixon, transfer and cartage; J.
V. Farwell, wholesaler; S. V. Hast
ings, manufacturer; Sam Insull, pub
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BEAST (Bicycle Enthusiasts At St. Thomas)
Welcome to our site!
"BEAST" ( Bike Enthusiasts At St. Thomas) is a club that promotes cycling everywhere. We promote healthy, fun and active lifestyles on and off the bike. We strive to build community and help the environment by cycling, educating and sharing our other interests as well. We are always looking for new members so feel free to join the club and shoot our club president a message. ( President's E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com )
We run the bike share program at St. Thomas and have a shop on south campus. We repair cycles and build new creations. In May of 2011 we purchased more Park Tools and another bike stand for repairs.
We hold group rides throughout the year. We promote racing for the competitive crowd and will have a group of riders in spring of 2012 to do some racing.
Cycle Video Of the Month
Why do we cycle...?
To get up and close with Nature!
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Ask a Law Question, Get an Answer ASAP!
Hello, thanks for your question. My name is Tony, I can assist with this.
Have you considered informing the financial ombudsman service?
I asked the advisor for this information but he did not reply. I have copies of all the letters I sent to Aviva. Can you tell me how to contact the Ombudsman please.
Yes, I can. It's pretty easy, firstly, have a good look at this website at: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
This will give you links to the application form, which you can just send through from their website with your complaint, or alternatively, you could write to them in the old fashioned way of doing things.
The ombudsman can direct them to engage with you and provide a response, or altenratively, it can resolve your complaint for you and direct Aviva to take such action as it considers appropriate.


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Tali has such BEAUTIFUL skin!!!!
Tali has such BEAUTIFUL skin!!!!
Doesnt she just look stunning?! i LOVE her earings!Originally Posted by Chacharo;3694783;
Huh? That's not good for Tali.Originally Posted by raisinthesun;3694779;
soft guitar music. always a good sign. YaY Tali!
Oh my goodness. Luke says "I am falling for you," and they start making out! woohoo!
I wish I would have seen Malissa's date so I would have a comparison!
HA! Luke has a revolving door in his bedroom
Could he have said that with any less emotion?
Though, that kiss is definitely a good one.
Didn't bring her jammies.
It's got to be love.
Luke has NO game!


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When the Winnipeg Jets hockey club threatened to move in the 1970s, fans raided their kids' piggy banks and sent dimes, quarters and dollars to the organization, helping the financially strapped NHL team stay afloat.
Two decades later, when the club said it was insolvent again and had to relocate, loyal supporters rallied once more, launching a "Save Our Jets" campaign that again included shaking down the kids.
This time, the Jets left anyway. And – surprise – the Manitoba city survived.
"It was a blow personally," said Curtis Walker, a long-time Jets fan who runs a Web site dedicated to the team's memory. "But economically, it wasn't the end of the world. They didn't play in a downtown arena and the effect was minimal."
Another dozen years later and 1,500 miles to the east, hockey fans are beginning to ponder the effect of losing their team, the Islanders, four-time champions who have not had their names etched on Lord Stanley's cup since 1983.
Islanders owner Charles Wang is mum about a move, but the team's finances are making even Winnipeg look good.
Today, the team draws an anemic 13,465 spectators per game, dead last among the league's 30 teams. Television broadcasts of Islanders games manage a minuscule 0.17 share, topping only the Florida Panthers of the 22 American markets ratings where ratings were available, according to a Sports Business Journal report. And the team's radio broadcasts barely reach the Queens border. Would-be fans in New Jersey, much of Connecticut and most of New York City are out of luck.
Wang, who paid $188 million for the team in 2000, has seen his investment slip close to $150 million, according to Forbes magazine. The team's operating income was $8.8 million in the red last year on revenues of $64 million, also the worst in the NHL, according to Forbes.
The team's real value, of course, is dirt, not ice. Wang and real estate partner Scott Rechler have development rights to 150 acres surrounding the ramshackle Nassau Coliseum, the smallest in the league and one of the oldest. While their plans include a thorough makeover for the sports venue, the real focus of their so-called Lighthouse project is a profitable mix of apartments, top-notch offices, convention space, restaurants and a grand canal that mimics the Riverwalk of San Antonio.
If Hempstead officials veto the plan, or if the credit crisis and recession significantly stall its start, would Wang decide to make a move? If so, Kansas City's $267 million Sprint Center is ready.
Completed in 2007, the center features six locker rooms, bars, a team family room, 15 box-office windows, a 16 LED-screen scoreboard and – big ka-ching – 72 corporate boxes. It lacks only a team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were ready to move there a year ago, before a last-second deal for a new arena kept the Pens, and their enormous fan base, in western Pennsylvania. Kansas City was also a mentioned destination for the Nashville Predators, but they, too, received the deal needed to stay put.
The early rejections have done little to deter Kansas City, where officials say there are fans, and investors, ready to fight to bring a hockey team to town. City Manager Wayne Cauthen has announced that the campaign to bring a permanent tenant to the Sprint Center will begin in earnest as soon as the current hockey season ends.
The Islanders will get an up-close tour of the Sprint Center in September, when the team plays an exhibition game against the Los Angeles Kings before the start of the 2009-10 season.
"I would say that Kansas City is at the top of any relocation list," said Ryan Kennedy, an editor for The Hockey News in Toronto. "It's a fairly big market that is underserved for winter sports."
If Kansas City sports fans want the Islanders, they will have to be patient. The team's Coliseum lease, a 30-year deal signed by former owner John O. Pickett, runs through 2015 and would be prohibitively expensive to break. The team is also an important part of the Lighthouse development's first phase, providing both customers and cash flow while the rest of the project is built.
Moving the team before Hempstead officials announce a decision is unlikely.
But six years is but a two-minute penalty in the time continuum of development, and Wang could start cutting his losses soon.
One possible scenario has him slashing the team's payroll and running out the clock in an empty Coliseum. Or, selling the team to someone who has more of a stomach to do just that.
More likely, Wang would wait a year or two and, if there still isn't an approved development deal, break off negotiations and announce that he's selling the team to someone who intends to move out in 2015. That would serve to put pressure on Hempstead, because an improved economy would make it easier for Wang to find a buyer ready to shift the team.
"Most sales bring in more than the team's market value," Kennedy said. "And Charles Wang would be better off waiting to sell anyway, because there aren't many financial institutions in a position to finance such a sale. Down the road, you would hope, there will be."
Real threat or simple power play? The only sure thing is that Nassau County, like Winnipeg, could withstand the team's departure, especially if the Lighthouse project is rejected. Counting concerts and other events, the Islanders' current venue earned the county just $2.1 million in 2007. Of course, if the Lighthouse gets built, Nassau would make about $70 million, according to Wang.
Islander fans also helped fill tables at a few pubs along Hempstead Turnpike, but as they'll tell you up in Manitoba, the restaurants there are still doing fine.
Don't worry LI
North American hockey writers agree the Islanders are one of the worst-run franchises in professional sports. And they concur that the Nassau Coliseum is outdated.
But none of the reporters we spoke to thought the team would actually leave Long Island.
"I think they are sticking around," said Ryan Kennedy, an editor at The Hockey News. "In the end, I think [Charles Wang] really wants this Lighthouse project, and he's getting frustrated. But the New York market is very important to the NHL."
Eklund, who runs Hockeybuzz.com out of Pennsylvania, added that the Islanders don't draw because they're not good.
"Their lack of attendance has nothing to do with the lack of fans," he said. "I hear from fans of every team and I can tell you, absolutely, Islanders fans are at the top of the list as far as how often we hear from them and how passionate they are. The league doesn't want them to move – and they won't."
And then there's Kansas City. Maury Brown, who runs the Business of Sports Network, said the Missouri city is not an ideal location for an NHL team.
"It is entirely possible that the Kansas City market is already saturated with the Chiefs and the Royals," Brown said. "The bigger issue, though, is that lease with the Nassau Coliseum is as close to iron clad as you can get. That gives Long Island and Charles Wang a long time to work something out."


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Response to D.C. Is Just As Drunk As You Think It Is:
Congressional staff, for the large part, are not furloughed. Their bosses can decide to keep them on, unlike the majority of federal department employees. This article makes it sound like a bunch of drunk 20-somethings are living it up, rather than the truth, which is a bunch of middle class folks with families are terrified and feeding their kids ramen till they know they are getting paid. I don't expect good journalism, BuzzFeed. Just maybe not outright lies.
- wesquire "Neil deGrasse Tyson Trolled "Gra..." and thinks it's Win
Don't speak for me, Mr. Spade. Ever.
Response to "Shittens" Are A Real Thing:
I was 100% sold til I got to the "not flushable" part. What the fuck do I do with it??
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Mr. Stopera, is it weird that I want to be your BFF based purely on the posts you author?? Just kidding, I don't care if it's weird. It is just a fact.
Response to 13 Photos Of London, Separated By 60 Years:
London was depressing before they invented colors.
- wesquire "We Are BuzzFeed LGBT"
We can change those, too, douchebag. OMGZ0RZ!!!!
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I'm glad we document our demise as a species.
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And Saturday's team is...
Coventry City manager Iain Dowie knows what XI he will start with for Saturday's season-opener at Barnsley.
He told the club's official website: 'I know my team for Saturday and I will inform the players of who is in and who is not during the week.
'I think we need to work on a few things this week but apart from that I think we are ready for it.'
What would your starting line-up be for this game? Click below to add a comment to this story.
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Alex Mogilevsky wrote: > That is one way to look at it. > Another is to say "text within <nowrap> loses its wrapping capabilities". Or better, "loses any wrapping capabilities that it might otherwise possess". The prose should also avoid presenting a CSS property value as an element, so the introductory words would be better cast as "text within an element the style properties of which include 'whitespace: nowrap'". But should it include the word "text", or generalise it to "content" ? > That would greatly simplify boundary issues. > It would make <nowrap>_space_</nowrap> behave > as non-breaking space which may sometimes be > surprising but logical and consistent. Why surprising ? Why might anyone reasonably expect /anything/ within a "nowrap" region to wrap ? Of course, as there is a "normal" property- value for whitespace (equivalent to "wrap", though not called that), I can imagine a very prolonged debate as to whether the innermost contents here should be permitted to wrap :   Some content   Philip TAYLORReceived on Monday, 8 December 2008 20:38:45 UTC
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