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Love it or loathe it, graffiti is endemic in most cities in the world. Some consider it vandalism, others consider it street art. Invariably, it is a form of protest, whether it be the simple tag - 'Kilroy was here' - or the more elaborate slogans that inveigh against capitalism, the war in Iraq, animal rights, or whatever other issue concerns its author.
The art versus vandalism debate took a new turn last week, with a work by a man who goes under the pseudonym 'Banksy' having sold at Sotheby's auction house in London for GBP102,000 (HK$1.55 million), double its pre-sale estimate.
Entitled Bombing Middle England, it depicts three old women engaged in the genteel sport of bowling, except the bowls are actually bombs.
Banksy began his career spray-painting in his home city of Bristol but his ambition has taken him far and wide. His stencilled, incisive images have appeared on the Palestinian side of the Gaza wall and in Mexico. He once climbed into the penguin enclosure at London Zoo and left the message, 'We're bored of fish' in huge letters.
It is perhaps this accessibility and sense of humour that have led to his popularity. It's reported that the Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie paid GBP200,000 for one of his pieces.
And a couple from Bristol are prepared to give their house away to anyone prepared to buy the 8-metre by 2-metre mural Banksy painted on one of the exterior walls. Most prospective purchasers had demanded the artwork be removed before completing a sale but the owners have detected a cultural shift regarding graffiti. The British Museum exhibits some of his work.
'He has an unnerving ability to get to the heart of the matter and is able to express strong political statements with poetry, energy and humour,' said Cheyenne Westphal, chairman of contemporary art at Sotheby's Europe.
The house on which the Bristol mural is painted is being marketed by artist David Anslow, who owns an art gallery called the Red Propeller in Kingsbridge, Devon. He said locals and other street artists hold the piece in high regard.
'They will fight tooth and nail to keep this artwork,' he said. 'The guy's a genius. He's turned a whole generation of disaffected youth on to art. The British tend to have a very straight attitude towards art. They think most modern art is a load of rubbish. But the Americans and Europeans respect it for the ideas and technical skill. Also, in most cases, it's drawn on some dilapidated, unused space, and often improves it.
Mr Anslow suggested that aspiring Banksys be given public venues to decorate.
'Instead of creating acres of desolate grey and decaying environment why not create blank hoarding and allow these kids to express themselves? They have a lot to say and nowhere to say it. This is spontaneous creativity from somewhere deep inside and, just maybe, a clarity, albeit naive, with which the youth see the hypocrisy of our corrupt and confused world, that may inspire some future solutions,' Mr Anslow said.


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Farmers in Shelby are pleased with how corn is coming along, but say that other crops that aren't as water-loving have been suffering from too much wet weather.
"Today, we've been out in the fields looking at the corn, most all the corn crop that we have is looking really good," Shelby County farmer Kevin Smith said, referring to yellow field corn.
Shelley Goodwin, president of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, is vacating her position for a new role as a workforce development coordinator.
Goodwin said the newly established position has been in the works for a number of years.
After today, there will be a big void at The Sentinel-News with the retirement of a longtime employee that everyone considers as dear as a member of their own family.
Publisher Scott Moore paused when speaking about Sharon Warner, an employee of 44 years, whose title of senior production specialist doesn't begin to encompass all that she does at the newspaper.
"We'll find somebody to fill that role, but there is no way to actually replace her," he said. "She's a tremendous employee."
Shelby Hardware, formerly Mr. Hardware, located on Midland Trail next to Speedway, is no more.
The store's owner, Ron Manno, was not available for comment, but the owner of the building, Matthew Andrews, owner of Andrews Pharmacy, the other business that occupies the front of the building, said the hardware store closed in April.
"They just went out altogether," he said. "I think they just kind of got tired. They didn't have a terrible business, but they weren't making as much money as they used to."
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills recently announced the accreditation of the Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Program at the Shelby County Area Technology Center.
Formed in 1994 by the metalworking trade associations to develop and maintain a globally competitive workforce, NIMS sets skills standards for the industry, certifies individual skills against the standards and accredits training programs that meet NIMS quality requirements.
All farmers love rain, but too much of a good thing is not good for crops, they say.
"I never swear off rain, but this July is setting up a lot like last July did," said Tom Flowers, who has an 800-acre operation on La Grange Road.
"We had a wet July [2015]; that was really good for the corn growers," he said, adding that the beans suffered from lack of moisture.
Crestview Center is a recipient of the American Health Care Association's Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.
Steve McKinley, executive director at Crestview, said he is proud of the fact that Crestview stands out among facilities both all across the nation as well as in the state of Kentucky.
"Only five hundred long-term care providers in the nation were chosen and Crestview is one of five Kentucky providers," he said in a release.
If you're thinking of getting some fireworks for the 4th of July holiday, you better get cracking. Stands around town are selling out quickly, with most dealers saying they will be out of merchandise by July 4th, and possibly even before.
And that's not unusual.
Over the last decade, consumer fireworks sales have increased by more than 28 percent, rising from $587 million to more than $755 million in 2015.
Today is the first day for a new venture for Mulberry Orchard – a new roadside stand featuring fresh peaches.
The stand will be located on KY 55, at the intersection of Stoney Point, which is 8 miles from the intersection of U.S. 60 heading toward Henry County.
Amanda Gajdzik, co-owner of Mulberry Orchard, located at 1330 Mulberry Pike, along with her husband, Matt, said the stand will be open Friday and Saturday mornings.
Some older folks who remember phoning in an order to the grocery and then going to pick it up in years past, may notice a similarity in Kroger's new shopping service.
The only difference is, instead of phoning in your order, you do it online, said Brandee Flynn, E-commerce manager for Kroger.

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Unless you prepare in advance, using your smartphone abroad can be a nightmare. These tips can help smooth the way.
Huge CEO Aaron Shapiro shares his thoughts on the future of digital media, AI, and the art of traveling light.
Don't assume paying for flights and hotels in advance will always save you money. Sometimes you think you're getting a good deal, but you end up paying more.
Don't get lost in Lackawanna or stuck without decent coffee in Coweta. These travel apps will help you make the most of your next road trip.
It's Thanksgiving, the busiest travel week of the year. Fear not, flyers, help is on the way.
Never get stuck without your itinerary, confirmation number, directions, or other important travel informationsave it to your phone. These three simple ways to do it are free.
Looking to plan and book a bargain getaway? Traveling in a rush for an emergency? The best travel websites will help get you where you're going at a price you can afford.
These four travel websites and three apps will help you simplify your search, get you where you need to go, and hopefully help you have some fun.
Make travel a little bit easier by staying technologically connected during your trip. Rely on our guide to the best domestic airlines and terminals for people who want to remain glued to their screens while navigating the formerly tech-unfriendly skies.
Procrastinate booking your holiday flights no longer. Several online travel sites say airfares are only going up, although hotel prices could drop dramatically this year if you wait.
What you do in the lead-up to your vacation is even more crucial than the trip itself. Get organized before you take off to ensure your travels remain stress-free.
Finally, a hotel brand that caters to business travelers has redesigned its communal space to accommodate both the professional and social needs of its guests.
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text: Microsoft Is Killing Off Windows Live Messenger for SkypeKyle Wagner11/05/12 10:33amFiled to: SkypeMicrosoftMessengerWindows Live MessengerCore49EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink The Verge is reporting that Microsoft is trying to nix its Windows Live Messenger client in favor of Skype. That's definitely for the best, and something we've seen coming for a while now. But it also smacks of some missed opportunity for Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Advertisement The plan, according to the Verge, is that the backend of Messenger will be moved over to the Skype client. So you still use your Messenger account and contacts, just in Skype. That move's been happening for a while, and apparently 80 percent of Skype IMs are already through the Messenger protocol. Skype is a better alternative for a lot of people than WLM, and consolidating the number of clients under Microsoft's roof is a good thing.Messenger remains widely used—according to Microsoft's numbers, it and Facebook are the two most popular chat clients. But, honestly, when is the last time you signed into WLM? So Microsoft has been focusing more on the chat functions in Skype—especially with recent improvements to the client's chat interface—and is even integrating it into its People apps in Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 in the near future. Advertisement Thing is, making Skype a new Messenger sort of feels like musical messaging chairs, especially since once Microsoft absorbs Skype fully it will likely mainly exist as a service integrated into first-party Microsoft apps. Ditching WLM for Skype is an improvement, sure, but seems to go against the ethos of putting services in one non-confusing place Microsoft has established in Windows 8 and WP8. For Windows 8 it won't matter too much, once Skype is fully integrated (instead of bouncing you to the Skype app). But for Windows 7 and previous, which most folks will be on for a while, making one mega communication client with all the services (Skype, Messenger, AIM, GTalk, Facebook, etc.) would be a lot more person-friendly than just bouncing you from one app to another. [Verge]Reply49 repliesLeave a reply


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Brand New 17 Plate Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 3dr
Available at Volkswagen branchesFinance your car with PCP
Representative 6.8% APR
- Low monthly payments
- A new car every 3 or 4 years
- Flexible mileage options available
- Pay the Guaranteed Future Value at the end of your contract if you want to buy the car
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | Zero - brand new |
Fuel | Petrol |
Gears | Manual |
Engine | 1395 cc |
MPG (combined) | 54.3 |
CO2 emissions | 120.0 g/km |
Road tax | Free |
Doors | 3 |
Seats | 5 |
Body type | Hatchback |
Colour | Choice of colours |
Featured specification
- Winter pack - Golf
- DAB Digital radio
- Composition media system
- ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter
- Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors
- Bluetooth Telephone preparation
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Rain sensor
- Rear roof spoiler
- Twin exhaust tailpipe
- 5 Door Model Also Available
- Offer ends 31st March
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
'Lights On' warning buzzer | ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter |
Bluetooth Telephone preparation | Brake pad wear indicator warning light |
Driver alert system | Driver profile selection |
Exterior temperature gauge | Flat tyre indicator |
Instrument cluster in white | Multifunction computer |
PAS - speed related | Rev counter |
TFT display screen | Trip and service interval display |
Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors | Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened |
CD/MP3/WMA, USB and SD card reader, aux-in | Composition media system |
DAB Digital radio | MDI with USB/iPod connection cables |
Exterior Features
Auto dimming rear view mirror | Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function |
Automatic headlights | Black front air intake and radiator grilles |
Body colour bumpers | Body colour door handles |
Body colour door mirrors with integral indicators | Chrome louvres in grille |
Cornering front fog lights | Electric folding door mirrors with puddle lamps |
Electric front windows | Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors |
Heated rear windscreen | Rain sensor |
Range adjustable headlights | Rear diffuser |
Rear roof spoiler | Rear window wash/wipe with intermittent delay |
Reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on passenger's door mirror | Twin exhaust tailpipe |
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay |
Interior Features
12V socket in luggage compartment | 3 rear headrests |
3 spoke steering wheel | 60/40 split folding rear seat |
Bag hook in luggage compartment | Boot lashing points |
Courtesy light delay | Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment |
Dust/pollen filter | Easy entry slide seats (access to rear seats) |
Front centre armrest with storage box and rear air vents | Front reading lights |
Front seat back storage pockets | Grab handles |
Height/reach adjust steering wheel | Illuminated vanity mirrors |
Isofix preparation for 2 rear child seats | Load through provision |
Lockable, illuminated, cooled glovebox | Luggage compartment cover |
Luggage compartment lighting | Multifunction leather steering wheel with leather gear knob/handbrake grip |
Passenger underseat drawer | Rear cupholder |
Rear reading lights | Storage box in centre console with cover |
Storage box in luggage compartment | Storage compartment in roof console with cover |
Storage compartments in doors | Variable boot floor, height adjustable and removable |
White adjustable panel illumination |
Winter pack - Golf |
3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners | 3 rear 3 point seatbelts |
ABS | Automatic Post collision braking |
Door open warning reflectors | Driver/Front Passenger airbags |
Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints | Drivers knee airbag |
Electronic parking brake with auto hold | Electronic tyre pressure monitoring |
ESP with EDL + ASR | Front and rear curtain airbags |
Front passenger airbag deactivation | Front side airbags |
Fuel cut off safety device | HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) |
Pre crash system | Warning triangle and first aid kit holder |
Alarm with interior protection | Electronic engine immobiliser |
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys |
XDS electronic differential lock |
Brushed stainless steel decorative inserts in dash | Chrome air vent surrounds |
Chrome-plated light switch surround |
Steel space saver spare wheel |
Technical specification
CO2 (g/km) | 120 | Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
Engine and Drive Train
CC | 1395 | Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE |
Cylinders | 4 | Engine Layout | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Fuel Delivery | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION | Gears | 6 SPEED |
Number of Valves | 16 | Transmission | MANUAL |
Fuel Consumption
EC Combined (mpg) | 54.3 | EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies | True |
EC Extra Urban (mpg) | 65.7 | EC Urban (mpg) | 42.2 |
Badge Engine CC | 1.4 | Badge Power | 125 |
Based On ID | 69726 | Coin Description | TSI 125 |
Coin Series | Match Edition | Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 15E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 12 | Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 94 | NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 89 |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 5 | NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 65 |
NCAP Safety Assist % | 71 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 |
Service Interval Mileage | 10000 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 60000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 | Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 9.1 | Engine Power - BHP | 125 |
Engine Power - KW | 92 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 148 | Engine Torque - MKG | 20 |
Engine Torque - NM | 200 | Engine Torque - RPM | 1400 |
Top Speed | 127 |
Alloys? | True | Space Saver? | True |
Tyre Size Front | 205/55 R16 | Tyre Size Rear | 205/55 R16 |
Tyre Size Spare | SPACE SAVER | Wheel Style | DOVER |
Wheel Type | 16" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1452 | Length | 4255 |
Wheelbase | 2637 | Width | 1799 |
Width (including mirrors) | 2027 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 50 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 1730 |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | 1270 | Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 380 |
Max. Loading Weight | 580 | Max. Roof Load | 75 |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1400 | Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 610 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1150 | No. of Seats | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 10.9 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
Volkswagen Golf
This much improved version of the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf might just be all the car you'll ever need. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
Volkswagen's Golf is the family hatchback against which all others are judged - and in seventh generation form has proved to be the best selling version of this car ever made. Now it's got a smarter look, an all-new 1.5-litre TSI engine option, more sophisticated media connectivity and a range of important detail changes. If you're shopping in this segment, you might be asking yourself why you should buy a Golf. But perhaps the more pertinent question is whether there's now really any reason why you shouldn't.
Volkswagen's modern era 'Peoples' Car', the Golf family hatchback, has been bought by an awful lot of people. Launched back in 1974 to replace the iconic Beetle, it was the model that saved the company through 29 million sales and six generations that brought us to the MK7 model that launched here in 2013. This seventh generation version has sold very well for the Wolfsburg brand, but in recent times, the launch of tough new rivals like new versions of Vauxhall's Astra and Renault's Megane has caused some in the market to wonder whether the premium required to own a Golf in the family hatchback sector is really worth paying. This improved version is Volkswagen's response. Plusher, safer, smarter, more efficient and higher-tech, its goals actually lie beyond simply being better than a Focus or an Astra. This rejuvenated Golf also aspires to appeal to buyers who might be considering premium-badged compact hatches from brands like BMW, Audi or Mercedes. Which gives you an idea of just how good Wolfsburg thinks this car is. Are they right? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
Most of the engineware in this Golf is carried over from before, but there is an all-new petrol powerplant - Volkswagen is calling it the '1.5 TSI Evo', a four cylinder petrol turbo that uses 'Active Cylinder Management' to cut off two cylinders under light to medium throttle loads. This engine develops 150PS in its standard form, but there is also a 'BlueMotion' version developing 130PS. The other change beneath the bonnet has been applied to the Golf GTI, which had fallen behind some of its rivals in the power stakes. Now, this model develops 230PS in its standard form, or 245PS if you go for the 'GTI Performance' derivative. The other mechanical change made to the line-up is the replacement of the old 6-speed DSG auto gearbox with a more efficient 7-speed unit. Otherwise, things are much as before. At the foot of the range, there's the well-regarded 1.0-litre TSI petrol unit, a three cylinder powerplant developing 115PS. Most Golf buyers though, tend to want a diesel - possibly the 115PS 1.6-litre TDI diesel, but more probably the 2.0-litre TDI, available with either 150 or 184PS. As before, only variants developing more than 120PS get multi-link rear suspension: below that level, your Golf will come with a less sophisticated torsion bean set-up. As before, there's a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4WD Golf R super hatch model at the top of the range. Or, for the same kind of money, a Golf GTE plug-in hybrid model. Want the lowest possible running costs? Then you need the all-electric e-Golf. Either way, it seems Volkswagen has almost everyone's preferences covered.
Design and Build
The first thing you'll notice about this revised Golf is probably its slightly sleeker front end. Many variants now get full-LED headlamps and the air intakes at either corner of the front bumper have been restyled too. Jewel-like LED tail lamps are now standard across the range and on top versions, there are smart animated flowing indicators too. Otherwise, things are much as before - which means that there's a choice between three or five-door hatch and estate bodystyles, both of which sit on the Volkswagen Group's light, stiff and very sophisticated MQB chassis. And behind the thinner multi-function steering wheel? Well, as ever, nobody does it better than this. It isn't that it feels especially plush, though the quality of materials used is excellent - and far better, incidentally, in this Wolfsburg-constructed Golf than Volkswagen's similarly priced but Mexican-built compact Jetta saloon. It's just that everything is of just the right quality and feels absolutely fit for purpose. In this revised model, the cabin has been given a lift by the addition of smarter decorative trim panels on the doors, the dash panel and the centre console, as well as classier seat covers. Out back, there's a 380-litre cargo bay in the hatch version that's much bigger than that provided by rival Focus and Astra models. It can be extended to 1,270-litres if you push forward the rear seats.
Market and Model
As before, Golf prices sit in the £18,000 to £35,000 bracket. There's a £655 premium to go from the three-door bodystyle to the five-door bodyshape that 90% of British buyers choose and from there, you get the option of finding a further £700 more for the estate bodystyle if you want it. A key change with this revised model lies with media connectivity. Previously, Golf customers had the choice of 5, 6.5 or 8-inch screens, depending on the trim level and options chosen. Now, these have been replaced by more sophisticated 6.5, 8 and 9.2-inch screens. As you'd expect, the biggest 'Discover Pro' monitor is the more sophisticated of the bunch, this being the first Volkswagen infotainment system to offer both touch and voice-command operation, with gesture control in addition to proximity sensors. Your dealer will also want to tell you about the clever 'Media Control' app that can be used if your Golf's infotainment set-up incorporates a wi-fi hotspot. Passengers simply connect in their 'phones or tablets via the app, then the entertainment system can be operated from anywhere in the car. As you'd expect, there's full 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' compatibility so you can link in your smartphone and use your favourite apps in-car. And we like the new 'Security & Service' package that can automatically alert the emergency services in the event of a breakdown or an accident, book servicing and even advise you if the car is driven beyond a certain area, should you lend it out.
Cost of Ownership
When this seventh generation Golf was originally launched, its efficiency figures took a big step forward, thanks to the lighter MQB chassis. Those returns still look pretty good today: the 1.6-litre TDI engine in the 110PS 'BlueMotion' model is capable of returning 88.3mpg on the combined cycle and hybrid-like CO2 emissions of 85g/km. Go for the 2.0 TDI 150PS variant and the figures are 67.3mpg and 109g/km. What about petrol power? Well the big news here is the replacement of a sophisticated '1.5 TSI Evo' powerplant using Volkswagen's frugal Cylinder-on-Demand technology. In its standard 150PS form, Volkswagen reckons that this unit will return 48mpg on the combined cycle and 110g/km of CO2. In its 'BlueMotion' 130PS guise, this engine can manage 51.1mpg and 104g/km, figures not too far off what you'd get from some diesels. We're big fans of the plug-in hybrid GTE variant, which combinesa 150PS 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and a 102PS electric motor. This variant claims a combined fuel economy figure of 166mpg and emissions of 39g/km and can travel up to 31 miles on all electric power. But of course that's nothing compared with the all-electric e-Golf variant, which offers a range of up to 118 miles from a full charge that can be pretty much completed in just 35 minutes through a combination of the car's special CCS combined charging system and a DC supply.
In the words of a previous Volkswagen Group Chairman, the only mistake a Golf can really make is to stop being a Golf, a failing you could never level at this improved seventh generation model. All the reasons you might want to buy one are satisfied here. It looks like a Golf and functions with all the quality you'd expect from the Western hemisphere's most recognised and most desired family hatch. This is what happens when all the resources of Europe's leading auto maker are focused on creating the definitive expression of conventional family motoring. True, it could be more exciting in its more affordable forms and you certainly wouldn't call it inexpensive in comparison with mainstream models in this segment. But then, this isn't a mainstream model any more, as good in every meaningful respect as the premium compact hatch models from the fancy brands that are much pricier. It is, in short, a Golf made good. Which, if you're shopping in this sector, makes it very desirable indeed.
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A mob armed with knives rampaged through part of China's volatile northwestern region of Xinjiang and police responded with gunfire, leaving dozens of people dead in the latest violence blamed on Islamic militants, state media reported Tuesday.
Many other people were injured in the violence Monday in Shache county near the city of Kashgar, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
It said the mob first attacked a police station and government offices in the township of Elixku before moving on to a neighbouring township, attacking civilians and smashing vehicles along the way.
Xinhua said dozens of people were killed or injured in the attacks but gave no precise figures. It also said that police shot and killed dozens of the attackers.
"Initial investigation showed that it was a premeditated terror attack. Further investigation is under way," Xinhua said.
Calls to more than a half-dozen police stations and government offices in the area either rang unanswered Tuesday evening or were answered by people who confirmed the attack but said they were not permitted to release any information about it.
Obtaining details of violence in the remote region is usually impossible and authorities routinely prevent foreign journalists from working freely in the area.
There has been increasing violence in Xinjiang in recent months blamed on pro-independence militants from the region's native Turkic Uighur Muslim ethnic group. While some of the attacks have shown an increased level of sophistication and planning, most have relied on crude weaponry such as swords, bombs and homemade explosives.
China's government says the attackers have ties to overseas Islamic terror groups, although it has provided little evidence to back up its claim.
Uighur activists say repressive Chinese cultural and religious policies are fuelling resentment among Uighurs, along with a sense that the benefits of economic growth in the resource-rich region are flowing disproportionately to migrants from the country's Han Chinese majority.
Also known as Yarkant, Shache is near the border with the unstable Central Asian states, about 3,500 kilometres west of Beijing.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer came up a bit short in his recruiting bid for the services of LeBron James more than a decade ago. But they've wound up essentially on the same team anyway, as the Ohio State coach will almost certainly be calling on basketball's biggest star and one of the Buckeyes' most vocal fans as yet another tool to help sway future recruiting targets.
James won't be sitting in any offices on campus calling the best players in the country. He's got his own career to worry about on the hardwood, so he also won't be swinging down from Cleveland to Columbus every weekend to shake hands on the sideline at the Horseshoe. In some ways, James' high-profile fandom, his locker in the renovated basketball complex and his friendship with Meyer already allowed the Buckeyes to use him as a potential selling point for recruits looking at the program, no matter where he was playing professionally.
@KingJames Welcome home my friend. See you this fall!!! pic.twitter.com/6rj8uwiHCp
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) July 11, 2014
But his choice to leave South Beach for Northeast Ohio strengthens the relationship between Ohio State and the college he likely would have attended, despite the offer from a young wide receivers coach at Notre Dame when James was a high school sophomore and already on the fast track to greatness in a different sport. Meyer jokes often about coming up short in his pitch to James, and just as frequently he cites him as the perfect model for what he's looking for in a player when it comes to competitive drive, athleticism and work ethic.
Meyer carved out some time for James during a high-profile recruiting weekend last year when the Buckeyes hosted Wisconsin for a prime-time game, and there's little doubt that his presence helped make the game seem just a little bit bigger. Coaches and current players raved about his message when James spoke to the team. And while it's difficult to gauge how much of an impact having James around really made, it seems a safe bet that impressionable high school athletes took notice that James was there, decked out in Ohio State gear.
"I just know I love athletes that handle their business," Meyer said then. "I love athletes that live right off the field and show incredible leadership. And I've always been a LeBron fan.
"Plus he's a Buckeye. He loves Ohio State, and he's made that clear several times to me throughout the year."
James will have no shortage of opportunities to keep expressing those feelings moving forward. And while Ohio State might not benefit as much or as directly as the Cavaliers, Meyer undoubtedly picked up a valuable new sales pitch as two native sons of Ohio try to bring championships back to the state after finding success down in Florida.


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A June 16 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt a likely fatal blow to a Northeast family's 24-year quest for justice. The high court affirmed a lower court ruling that overturned a death sentence for the man who murdered Police Officer Daniel Boyle in 1991.
Supreme Court concludes that Monsignor William Lynn endangered the welfare of an abused child.
Danny Boyle died 23 years ago, but hundreds of families continue to harvest the rewards of the slain police officer's public service and his ultimate sacrifice.
After 23 years, Pat Boyle and his family are still reliving the nightmare.
Monsignor William Lynn, locked up since his historic June 2012 child endangerment conviction, is no longer in custody.
Monsignor William Lynn, in custody since his historic June 2012 child endangerment conviction, is expected to be a free man sometime this morning.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Tuesday put up the $25,000 needed to bail out Monsignor William Lynn, and he was released from an upstate prison into the custody of the Philadelphia prison system this morning.
The first member of the Roman Catholic Church's U.S. hierarchy convicted of hielding a child-molesting riest is getting out of jail. Monsignor William Lynn just isn't getting out for free.
Pennsylvania's Superior Court has reversed the endangering children conviction of Monsignor William Lynn, and his lawyer hopes to have him out of prison by tomorrow.
The drunken driver who struck and killed Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Brian Lorenzo while traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 95 16 months ago has been ordered to spend the next 10 to 20 years in prison.
"We'll have a real fight on our hands," Thomas Bergstrom said last week. "And I think we're going to win it."
Pennsylvania's Superior Court on Tuesday ordered Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina to file an opinion of the appeal of a priest's child endangerment conviction that resulted from last year's history-making sex-abuse trial.
An ex-priest's testimony in the trial of two men accused of molesting a Northeast altar boy could fuel legal maneuvers to free Monsignor William Lynn, who was convicted last year in a history-making sexual abuse case.
A former priest who last year pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young Northeast boy denied on Thursday he had ever touched the child.
Jury selection began Monday for two men accused of the sexual abuse of an altar boy from St. Jerome's parish in the late 1990s.
Sarmina noted Leck's clean criminal record prior to the crash and ordered him to serve a separate concurrent prison term of five to 10 years for the homicide by vehicle while DUI count.
"We did not want all that other stuff to come in," Bergstrom said last week, and said he felt Sarmina "held a gun to our head."


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Swiss voters reject 2022 Winter Olympics bidAP , Associated Press
Mar. 3, 2013 12:38 PM ET
ZURICH (AP) — Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposed bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics at St. Moritz and Davos. Bid organizers say the project is finished after residents in the Graubuenden state voted Sunday to oppose funding. Residents in both towns also held referendums Sunday, and "yes" votes were required in all three polls. Bid officials call the outcome a "big disappointment." They failed to persuade residents that the project would invigorate tourism and the local economy. Switzerland has not hosted the Olympics since the 1948 St. Moritz Winter Games. © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. |


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Kinetic isotope effect. Kinetic isotope effect (KIE) refers to the change in the rate of a chemical reaction upon substitution of an atom in the reactants with one of its isotopes.
Formally, it is defined as the ratio of rate constants for the reactions involving the light (kL) and the heavy (kH) isotopically substituted reactants: For example, in the following nucleophilic substitution reaction of methyl bromide with cyanide, the kinetic isotope effect of the methyl carbon, in this case defined as k12/k13, was found to be 1.082 ± 0.008.[1][2] Muons take kinetic isotope effects to extremes.
Quantum mechanics. Solution to Schrödinger's equation for the hydrogen atom at different energy levels.
The brighter areas represent a higher probability of finding an electron Quantum mechanics gradually arose from Max Planck's solution in 1900 to the black-body radiation problem (reported 1859) and Albert Einstein's 1905 paper which offered a quantum-based theory to explain the photoelectric effect (reported 1887). Dirac equation. In particle physics, the Dirac equation is a relativistic wave equation derived by British physicist Paul Dirac in 1928.
In its free form, or including electromagnetic interactions, it describes all spin-½ massive particles, for which parity is a symmetry, such as electrons and quarks, and is consistent with both the principles of quantum mechanics and the theory of special relativity,[1] and was the first theory to account fully for special relativity in the context of quantum mechanics. Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle sets limits on Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance,' new research finds.
Researchers have uncovered a fundamental link between the two defining properties of quantum physics.
Stephanie Wehner of Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies and the National University of Singapore and Jonathan Oppenheim of the United Kingdom's University of Cambridge published their work today in the latest edition of the journal Science. The result is being heralded as a dramatic breakthrough in our basic understanding of quantum mechanics and provides new clues to researchers seeking to understand the foundations of quantum theory. The result addresses the question of why quantum behaviour is as weird as it is—but no weirder.
The strange behaviour of quantum particles, such as atoms, electrons and the photons that make up light, has perplexed scientists for nearly a century. Albert Einstein was among those who thought the quantum world was so strange that quantum theory must be wrong, but experiments have borne out the theory's predictions. Explore further: Quantum melting. [1004.2507] The uncertainty principle determines the non-locality of quantum mechanics. Some Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Particles. [Physics FAQ] - [Copyright] Original by Matt McIrvin 1994.
Heisenberg uncertainty principle, propulsive and attractive interaction of charged particles – simo88
Contents: What are virtual particles?
How can they be responsible for attractive forces? Do they violate energy conservation? Do they go faster than light? What are virtual particles?
Fuels and thrusters. Electromagnetic Propulsion Ships, Submarines: patents & articles. Biefeld–Brown effect. There is renewed focus on the Biefield–Brown effect with the spread in interest in high-voltage powered experimental flying devices known as ionocraft or lifters.
[citation needed] Effect analysis[edit] The effect is generally believed to rely on corona discharge, which allows air molecules to become ionized near sharp points and edges. Usually, two electrodes are used with a high voltage between them, ranging from a few kilovolts and up to megavolt levels, where one electrode is small or sharp, and the other larger and smoother. The most effective distance between electrodes occurs at an electric potential gradient of about 10 kV/cm, which is just below the nominal breakdown voltage of air between two sharp points, at a current density level usually referred to as the saturated corona current condition. Electrodynamic Space Thruster. Patent Pending PCT/IB2010/052975 1.
Presentation The Electrodynamic Space Thruster is a propulsion system designed by Moacir L. Ferreira Jr. in order to produce propulsive force in the outer space, using a sequenced pattern of phase-shifted electric oscillations, similarly to a linear AC motor, running much faster, creating sideway electrodynamic drag, consequently, producing an astonishing acceleration without infringing the classical laws of physics (action-reaction, action-at-a-distance). See also: Phase-shift Plasma Turbine 2.
Propulsion in space occurs generally by expelling reaction mass, in accordance with Newton's third law of motion, commonly paraphrased as: "For every action force there is an equal, but opposite, reaction force" or in other words "action and reaction are always equal and opposite". Fischer–Tropsch process. The Fischer–Tropsch process is a collection of chemical reactions that converts a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons.
It was first developed by Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch at the "Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Kohlenforschung" in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany in 1925. The process, a key component of gas to liquids technology, produces a synthetic lubrication oil and synthetic fuel, typically from coal, natural gas, or biomass.[1] The Fischer–Tropsch process has received intermittent attention as a source of low-sulfur diesel fuel and to address the supply or cost of petroleum-derived hydrocarbons. [edit] Fischer-Tropsch Archive. How to turn seawater into jet fuel - tech - 18 August 2009.
Faced with global warming and potential oil shortages, the US navy is experimenting with making jet fuel from seawater.
Navy chemists have processed seawater into unsaturated short-chain hydrocarbons that with further refining could be made into kerosene-based jet fuel. Fischer Tropsch Synthesis.
Ultracapacitors Make City Buses Cheaper, Greener. (PhysOrg.com) -- A fleet of 17 buses near Shanghai has been running on ultracapacitors for the past three years, and today that technology is coming to the Washington, DC, for a one-day demonstration.
Chinese company Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Company, along with its US partner Sinautec Automobile Technologies, predict that this approach will provide an inexpensive and energy efficient way to power city buses in the near future. The biggest advantage of ultracapacitors is that they can fully recharge in less than a minute, unlike lithium-ion batteries which can take several hours. The downside of ultracapacitors is that they currently have a very short range, providing a distance of only a few miles, due to the fact that ultracapacitors can store only about 5% of the energy that lithium-ion batteries can hold.
Although their short range makes ultracapacitors impractical for cars, city buses have to stop frequently anyway.
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All prices include shipping to the US or UK. If you are somewhere else please PM me for a shipping quote. Briggs umbrella. Bought this for myself 2 years ago and I never really used it still in perfect condition. Just don't like carrying an umbrella, beautiful wood handle and the collar has a royal warrant on it. I should add it is very slightly skewed. You don't notice it and it doesn't effect the umbrella at all so its not really a problem. Its very sturdy and being a briggs can withstand very strong winds, its made in England, closes with a smoked mother of pearl button. Its a very unique, but not loud colour for an umbrella and definitely sets it apart from boring black or charcoal umbrellas.$120 sold Dunhill scarf, got this as a gift, but I don't ever wear scarves. Brand new with tags, perfect quality, never worn or anything. 100% cashmere and made in Scotland. Excellent quality, very nice deep burgundy colour, other side is grey and it has grey tassles. $100 sold Burberry bag. Bought this for a friend a couple of years ago, he never used it and wants me to sell it. It still has the authenticity card and dust bag. Its in perfect condition since it wasn't ever used. Its made of ruberized coated canvas like in Louis Vuitton bag so it is water resistant and very durable. Pretty much impossible to scratch. It is not like the current bags Burberry is making out of nylon like prada ones that are flimsy and easily scratched. Because Burberry no longer makes bags out of this material so I cannot check current retail, but 2 years ago it was going for about $1200. It is made in Italy. Made and leather hardware 2 main compartments, 1 with an inside compartment and phone and pen compartments and one smaller outside compartment. Metal studs on the bottom so it does not scratch I am asking $350 Measurements width 16" depth 5" heigh 12" strap length 58" sold
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Take the old with the new - Selecting saw blades with new technologies in mind
New methods for cutting tube and pipe have been introduced to welding shops in the last few years—methods designed not only to cut metal, but also to cut costs.
Over the last few years, carbide-tipped, metal-cutting circular saw blades have come onto the market. These blades mount on standard or special metal-cutting circular saws and cut through steel or pipe and tubing, leaving minor, if any, burr along the cut edge.
This type of hardened steel blade has titanium and tungsten carbide-tipped teeth that cut through steel and can minimize heat transfer from the blade to the material being cut, making it possible for a welder to be able to handle parts immediately after they're cut without waiting for them to cool. In addition, these blades generate little sparking and no dust.
Cutting Costs When Cutting Bundles
When it comes to cutting large quantities of tube and pipe in welding shops, an industrial band saw machine still is a good choice, and over the years a quiet revolution has taken place in the manufacture of blades for these machines.
Although bimetal band saw blades were introduced more than 20 years ago and immediately offered improvements in blade durability compared to older carbon steel blades, some new variations of bimetal blades have proven to be suitable for cutting bundles of structural shapes like pipe and tubing.
The latest bimetal blades feature high-speed-steel cutting edges. This steel is manufactured with more carbides and higher percentages of the carbide-forming alloys, such as chrome, molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium. The result is harder, tougher, and more wear-resistant materials that help teeth retain their sharpness longer.
But no matter which band saw blade you purchase for cutting tube or pipe, two important factors to consider are how you plan to cut it and what tooth pitch, or the number of teeth per inch of blade, you need for the job.
Cutting round pipe and tubing presents different challenges than cutting square tubing.
The biggest challenge with round pipe is the possibility of movement in the bundle and spinners. Pipe sections that spin or move while being cut can destroy a blade.
To prevent any movement, make sure the bundle is packed tightly in a hexagonal shape. You can use angle vises to make sure the bundle is arranged properly and pressed tightly together. You also can tack-weld the ends to prevent movement.
Selecting the Right Blade. When cutting round or square tube and pipe, it's also important to choose the proper tooth pitch. This can be difficult because of the varying cross sections, or wall thicknesses, that the blade will encounter.
Some factors to consider when choosing tooth pitch are:
- Material wall thickness
- Part orientation relative to the blade
- Whether you're cutting a single piece or a bundle
The best choice is a variable tooth pitch. Using a variable tooth pitch allows you to cut a broader range of pipe and square tubing wall thicknesses with only one blade.
However, if the wall thicknesses vary too much, more than one tooth pitch might be necessary. As a rule, a coarse tooth pitch can be used for thinner-walled material if the saw head's feed, or drop rate, is reduced and blade speed is increased slightly.
However, if you try to use a finer pitch to cut thicker-walled material, the result may be premature tooth wear or strippage.
As a rule, when bundle cutting, find the correct tooth pitch for cutting a single piece of the material bundled, then choose the next coarsest tooth pitch. This will allow for the varying wall thicknesses in the bundle.
Whether you need to cut bundles or individual pieces, new saw blades are available to help you do the job better, safer, and more cost-efficiently. Keeping on top of new technologies can help you improve efficiency and make cleaner cuts. It also can help you keep your costs in line.
Dave Byrley
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Digital Signal Processing/Bilinear Transform
The Bilinear Transform[edit]
The Bilinear transform is a mathematical relationship which can be used to convert the transfer function of a particular filter in the complex Laplace domain into the z-domain, and vice-versa. The resulting filter will have the same characteristics of the original filter, but can be implemented using different techniques. The Laplace Domain is better suited for designing analog filter components, while the Z-Transform is better suited for designing digital filter components.
The bilinear transform is the result of a numerical integration of the analog transfer function into the digital domain. We can define the bilinear transform as:
The bilinear transform can be used to produce a piecewise constant magnitude response that approximates the magnitude response of an equivalent analog filter. The bilinear transform does not faithfully reproduce the analog filters phase response, however.
As example, the phase response for the bilinear equivalent to an analog system is shown next, using a sampling frequency of 40 rad/sec. Compare the phase responses in the plot, realizing the limit is Ws/2=20 rad/s - the clear divergence is evident.
- num = [1 11.21 116.242 372.601 561.589 363.528 ];
- den= [1 26.489 340.47 2461.61 10433.1 23363.9 19049. 4981.82 ];
- C=tf(num,den); % GNU Octave command
- D=c2d(C,2*pi/40,'bi'); % A/D via Octave
W Domain[edit]
The bilinear transform is a one-to-one mapping, that is that a unique point in one domain will be transformed into a unique point in the other domain. However, the transformation is not a linear transformation, and is not an exact equivalency between Laplace and Z domains. If a digital filter is designed and transformed into an analog filter, the resulting poles and zeros are not located on the s-plane, but instead on the w-plane that has similar properties, but with a nonlinear correspondence.
In the bilinear transform, the positive imaginary axis in the s-domain is transformed into the upper-half unit circle in the z-domain. Likewise, the negative imaginary axis in the s-domain is transformed into the lower-half unit circle in the z-domain. This mapping is highly nonlinear, however, resulting in a phenomina known as "frequency warping".
Frequency warping follows a known pattern, and there is a known relationship between the warped frequency and the known frequency. We can use a technique called prewarping to account for the nonlinearity, and produce a more faithful mapping.
The p subscript denotes the prewarped version of the same frequency.
Filter Design Steps[edit]
When designing a digital filter using an analog approximation and the bilinear transform, we follow these steps:
- Prewarp the cutoff frequencies
- Design the necessary analog filter
- apply the bilinear transform to the transfer function
- Normalize the resultant transfer function to be monotonic and have a unity passband gain (0dB).
Alternatively, if we have an inverse bilinear transform, we can follow these steps:
- use the inverse bilinear transform on the filter specifications in the digital domain to produce equivalent specifications in the analog domain.
- Construct the analog filter transfer functions to meet those specifications.
- use the bilinear transform to convert the resultant analog filter into a digital filter.
The Inverse Bilinear Transform[edit]
The inverse bilinear transform can be specified as such:
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Raspberry-Pecan Mini Loaves Recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, orange juice, applesauce, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and raspberries.
- 2. Transfer to six greased 4-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 1-1/2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- 3. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm loaves. Yield: 6 mini loaves (6 slices each).
Reviews for Raspberry-Pecan Mini Loaves
"I made this as a large single loaf and baked it about 10-15 minutes longer. Just wonderful, especially with a little sugar free blackberry jam on it!"
"I think cranberries would be great! Give it a try and let us know. Cranberries and pecans... Invite me over!!!"
"I didn't make this recipe yet but have a question. How do you think cranberries would be instead of raspberries? Have to use them up."
"Scrumptious! I just baked a batch and tried some--REALLY delicious. I subbed whole wheat for 1/2 the flour and used brown sugar Splenda blend in place of the sugar. I think I also used a little more than 1 cup each of the pecans and raspberries (I used fresh). The miniloaf pans I used were 3 x 5, and the recipe made 5 loaves, and next time I'd probably just make 4 so they're each a bit bigger."


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The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting a program that combines creativity with environmental awareness.
The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting a program that combines creativity with environmental awareness.
On Saturday, Dec. 28, from noon to 4 p.m., a traveling creative arts program put on by the Scrap Exchange will be making a stop at the aquarium. The program is one of the activities being held in Carteret County as part of the Crystal Coast Countdown New Year�s celebration.
Staff with the nonprofit Scrap Exchange based in Durham will be bringing a variety of media of items diverted from landfills � such as paper, plastic, packaging material, containers, candles, beads and fabric � that visitors are invited to use to use their imagination to make whatever they want from the items, which must be cleaned and safe for re-use.
Scrap Exchange staff will be on hand for guidance and assistance and will also provide scissors, tape and other tools for use.
The program is open to all ages. Admission to participate in the Scrap Exchange project is free but regular admission fees apply for those who will be visiting the rest of the aquarium.
The N.C. Arts Council, under the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts provided support for the project.


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Sonia Jones out of prison
Attorney-at-law, Sonia Jones, who was sentenced to an 18-month prison term last year June was released from the Fort Agusta women's prison in St Catherine two weeks ago, a prison official told the Observer yesterday.
The release means that Jones, a first offender, convicted for fraudulent conversion, served 12 months of her sentence.
Jones was convicted in the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Court on December 7, 1999 on two counts of fraudulent conversion, after her former clients, Colin Garland and playwright Lloyd Record, complained that she had misappropriated US$50,000 and US$35,749, respectively, which they had given her to invest.
Upon conviction she filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal, which was heard by Justices Ian Forte, Ransford Panton and Seymour Langrin.
Forte and Panton upheld the decision while Langrin voted against and Jones was sent to prison.
She was arrested and charged on October 8,1998 after a seven-hour stand-off with police at her Sunset Apartments residence in upper St Andrew.
The money given to Jones was to be invested in "no risk" investment at 22 per cent interest. But the complainants said the terms of the investment were never disclosed to them, and they subsequently received sporadic interest payments on their principal. But after some time the payments stopped and it was at this point that the complainants sought to have their money returned.
Jones, in her defence, contended that the money was, in fact, invested in a Negril property called the Seascape Hotel through a mortgage over which she had power of attorney.
But owner of the property at that time, French national Cecile Cannole, told the court that she paid cash for the property and had not instructed Jones, whom she asked to sell the property, to mortgage it.
The General Legal Council has since debarred Jones from the list of practising attorneys.


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by Staff Writer / New Jersey DevilsMadden, who matched a career high with 23 assists, finished fourth on the Devils with 43 points in 2007-08.
newjerseydevils.com – You can call him an offensive threat or a defensive specialist, but John Madden is focused more on winning than fitting a mold.
Madden's 2007-08 saw him reach the 20-goal mark for the second time, while connecting for a career-high 43 points. The 2001 Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's top defensive forward also earned his fourth nomination for the award in 2008, finishing second to Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk.
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The two-time Stanley Cup champion recently answered fan questions as part of newjerseydevils.com's Devils Q&A feature.
Where do you spend your offseasons? Do you head back to Barrie?
Madden: I spend the offseason here in Jersey and take a few different vacations with my family.
Who was your favorite hockey player when you were a kid and why?
Barrie, Ontario
JM: I had two favorites: one was Doug Gilmour and the other was Wendel Clark. I enjoyed watching them both play. I enjoyed Wendel Clark's intensity, and Doug Gilmour's never-quit attitude. That's what I admired most about them.
If you weren't playing hockey, what would you hope to be doing as a different career?
Matawan, N.J.
JM: Good question... I'm not sure what I'd be doing, but definitely something in athletics. Maybe I'd be coaching somewhere at the college level.
Do you fish? If so, what's the largest fish you've caught, and what type was it?
Hillsborough, N.J.
JM: Yes I fish... I went fishing in Mexico this year and caught a 120-lb. tuna. My son and I love to bass fish, as well.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Colonia, N.J.
JM: All kinds of music, but my favorite is country. I'd say Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney are my favorites.
Would you rather be known for your scoring ability or your defensive ability?
Riverview, New Brunswick
JM: To me it doesn't really matter if I'm known for scoring goals or for my defensive ability. What matters is being known for helping your teammates win championships.
As a veteran, when things aren't going the Devils' way in a game, how do you keep your teammates upbeat?
Williamstown, N.J.
JM: I keep them upbeat by keeping a positive attitude and looking at the positives in any given game. A little adversity never killed anyone, and you always have to keep working toward your goals.
You and Jay Pandolfo have been playing on the same line together with great success since you both started playing on the team. What is it between you two that makes such a great pairing?
JM: Chemistry. The biggest thing between Pando and I is that we communicate a lot. We get along real well, and we view the game the same way. Our game plans are always on the same page.
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JM: We always have a chance to win a championship. With Marty Brodeur in net and, in years past, Scott Stevens, we have always had a shot to win and that has been a lot of fun.
You always look so intense during games, whether on the ice or on the bench. Are you an intense guy in your everyday life as well?
Keene, N.H.
JM: Some would say so, but I'm not always that way. At home I'm not. But definitely on the ice, when I'm doing my job and the game's on the line, I'm very intense.
I know you have several dogs... What are their names, and do they miss you during the season when you're on road trips?
New Jersey
JM: I have four Golden Retrievers and a Shih Tzu – Fozzie, Hunter, Herbie, Cruise and Freddie. And yes, I'm sure they miss me during the season.
How do you and your teammates occupy yourselves during the plane/bus rides to away games?
Montville, N.J.
JM: We play a lot of cards, and spend time going to the movies or malls when we're on the road.
What would you like to see the most this season from the fans at The Rock?
Eldora, N.J.
JM: I think the same things that I expect from my teammates: not too many highs or too many lows over the course of a game or a season. Everybody knows you can't win every game, but at the same time you have to put your best foot forward and keep a good attitude about what goes on during the year.
You're one of the best two-way players in the NHL who can check, score and skate. Is playing for Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Games a goal of yours?
London, Ontario
JM: Absolutely. I'd love to play for my country in 2010. Realistically, I'll be 36 years old by then, and there won't be too many 36-year-olds on the team. It's definitely a long shot, but it would be fun to do.


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Ashlee Hafey was ready to head home from the district tournament when she got the news. The senior had been recognized as one of the top players in the Western Slope League.
"I guess I was a little surprised," she said. "But it was exciting to get to stay and be recognized."
The announcement of the all-league basketball teams traditionally comes after the district championship games. League coaches meet the week before the tournament to vote on their selections.
Hafey and junior Brandie Telfer represented Moffat County on the girls' side, while seniors Anthony Loughran and Cody Palmer were chosen for the boys.
Hafey was a first-year starter for the Bulldogs after backing up two-time WSL player of the year Laurel Mortensen.
"She had some big shoes to fill," coach Craig Mortensen said. "She did everything in her ability to fill them."
Hafey led the team in assists and had the main responsibility of running the floor. It kept her from scoring a lot of points, but it didn't keep her from catching the coaches' attention.
"Coaches recognized how hard she worked," Mortensen said. "Scoring wasn't her first thought and that selflessness was important for us this year."
On the receiving end of many of Hafey's no-look passes was Telfer. The league's leading scorer, Telfer finished the season averaging more than 18 points -- finishing in the top 10 of Class 4A.
"Brandie's hard work has taught her where to be at the right time," Mortensen said. "She went into every game with everybody concentrating on her and she still scored."
Mortensen said one of the best-played games for Telfer during the season was when Moffat County defeated Grand Junction Central in overtime. Telfer scored 28 points in the victory over the Class 5A school.
Three underclassmen scored more points than Telfer this year in the state. So next year she will be one of the top returning scorers in Class 4A.
On the boys' side the two Moffat County selections were awarded for similar reasons as the girls. One player was awarded for the unselfish things that might not show up on paper and the other earned the honor by leading the team in nearly every other aspect.
Palmer was the Bulldogs' defensive stopper.
"I don't think anybody Cody was assigned to scored their average this year," coach Mike LeWarne said. "He played nightmarish defense every night."
Palmer's eight points per game also helped on the other side of the ball.
"When honors are usually based on offense its nice to be recognized for defensive efforts," Palmer said. "I went in every night wanting to shut down the team's best guard and coaches must have noticed."
When Palmer got a steal, Loughran was often there to finish the play. As a four-year varsity player, Loughran's last point as a Bulldog was his 1,000th. With a scoring average of more than 16 points per game, Loughran was in the top 20 in Class 4A scoring.
"Anthony led us in nearly every category," LeWarne said. "Sometimes this year he was our team."
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- Understanding Adjacent Channel Power Measurements In Spectrum Analysis
- Measurement Uncertainty
Adjacent-channel-power (ACP) measurements are hardly new, but several techniques for maximizing them are.
Measurement Uncertainty
As in most nonlinear distortion measurements, such as measurements of harmonics, third-order intercept (TOI), and second harmonic inversion (SHI), care must be taken that internally generated intermodulation products do not cancel the distortion products from the DUT. This can occur when internally generated distortion products are close to the same amplitude as the DUT distortion products but 180 deg. out of phase. When large improvements can be observed to ACP results with slight changes to the input attenuation or input level, this is the most likely cause. When the amplitudes of the DUT and internally generated distortion products are equal, the uncertainty in the measurement ranges from +6 dB to –infinity. The smallest uncertainty in measurement results can be maintained when spectrum analyzer distortion products are several dB below the DUT distortion products. This may require using a higher-performance spectrum analyzer in some cases to eliminate these uncertainties.
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The Agilent X-Series signal analyzers have a built in Adjust for Minimum Clip feature that can be used to automatically set the mixer level based upon the input signal level. The mixer level is optimized to provide the optimum dynamic range without excessive measurement uncertainty.
Speed Versus Repeatability
Most modern spectrum analyzers use an average or root-mean-square (RMS) detector for measuring the power in the channels when performing a swept-tuned ACP measurement. The variance observed will be given as Eq. 4:
In most cases, the channel bandwidth, resolution bandwidth (RBW), and span are fixed based upon the ACP standard being measured. Sweep time will need to be increased if more repeatable results are needed.This will have an adverse effect on the overall measurement time.
Agilent Fast Power Option
The Agilent X-Series signal analyzers have a Fast Power option that allows a user to rapidly perform power measurements such as channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, and X-dB measurements (Option FP2). First, the power measurements are accelerated in hardware by performing real-time overlapped Fast-Fourier-Transform (FFT) computations in field-programmable-gate-array (FPGA) code. The results of each FFT are RMS averaged together to provide the real-time spectrum in which the power results are computed. This is a SCPI-only feature that allows users to perform measurements such as ACP directly within the hardware. As an example, a W-CDMA ACLR result can be requested by means of programming while in EVM measurement mode. For such a measurement, a total measurement time of 3 ms can be achieved with an acquisition time of 1 ms.
The Fast Power method improves repeatability because all the channels are measured simultaneously in a much wider bandwidth. As an example, the repeatability of the swept ACLR measurement in Fig. 1 can be calculated. The measurement setup uses a sweep time of 3 ms, an RBW of 100 kHz, and a channel bandwidth of 3.84 MHz in a span of 25 MHz. This swept measurement requires an overall time of 13 ms for completion. The repeatability of the swept measurement can be calculated by using Eq. 4:
It is now possible to compare the repeatability and measurement time of the Fast Power method using a 1-ms acquisition time and total measurement time of 3 ms to the swept example. For the Fast Power method, the following relation can be used for noise bandwidth (NBW):
Therefore, the Fast Power repeatability is:
In summary, a Fast Power ACLR measurement can be made four times faster and with repeatability improved by nine times over a swept measurement.
Figure 2 depicts various repeatability values for acquisition times for swept-tuned ACP and Fast Power ACP measurements. The blue and red lines are the theoretical results for swept-tuned ACP and Fast Power ACP measurements, respectively, from Eq. 4.
Swept tuned measurements will always provide higher dynamic range because a narrow bandwidth analog intermediate-frequency (IF) filter will be used. This narrow IF bandwidth filter provides a much lower peak power that will be observed at the analyzer's analog-to-digital converter (ADC) compared to when the entire bandwidth is measured at once, as in the Fast Power case. If dynamic range is a major requirement, a swept-tuned ACP measurement should be used. If measurement speed and repeatability are needed in an automated test environment where maximum dynamic range is not the dominating factor, the Agilent X-Series signal analyzer's Fast Power option is far superior to other methods.
This article has covered a broad set of issue related to making ACP measurements. As modulation standards evolve, other measurements, such as the spectral emission mask (SEM) measurements, will allow users to gain more insight into the linearity of their DUT. Measurements made in conjunction with linear distortion measurements, such as error vector magnitude (EVM) measurements, will ensure that the end users of this equipment enjoy better communications and a clean use of the limited spectrum.
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And so it was that he read Fresh Currents: Japan's flow from a nuclear past to a renewable future -- reading the intro and flipping to the end and skim-reading back to the front.
The first shock was that his name is there in the "Special Thanks" category, below Bianca Jagger, but above Jake Adelstein. Other than retweeting the occasional pronouncement from the Fresh Currents folks and wishing them the best in their publishing endeavours, Our Man is wholly undeserving of special thanks. But now he felt obliged to read on.
Very well, here's what Our Man took from the experience:
- If you are a Buddhist you should buy green energy coupons, according to Buddhist writer Jonathan S. Watts. Not to be confused with the Jonathan (no S.) Watts who is a Guardian journalist and whom Our Man once got pissed with in Takadanobaba watching the Spurs v. Leicester City League Cup final. Spurs won, which pleased Jonathan (no S.) Watts no end, being a Spurs fan, but not Our Man, a Leicester native. But Jonathan (no S.) Watts confusingly also contributed an article to Fresh Currents about some Chinese CEO reckoning that his solar panel beating company would be as big as BP. Seems an un-Buddha-like ambition to have, but what would Our Man know?
- Dams are bad.
- Little windmills in Tokyo are good.
- Masayoshi Son, the Softbank dude, was going to solve Japan's energy needs by putting solar panels on unused beaches, building a giant "super grid" that would cost billions and billions and trillions, and then building another one to link Japan to China and India, those two countries famous for their abundance of excess electricity and stable governments.
- Super grids like the one above are bad.
- Always turn off unused lights. This could save 30% of lighting bills.
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- Some incomprehensible tables with numbers that could mean something very significant or not, Our Man had no way of knowing.
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- Nuclear disasters are bad.
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How do we get from our messed up present to the sorted-out future? That's the pressing question that Fresh Currents doesn't answer. Maybe none of us can, to be fair, but the shit is going to hit the fan soon and if we can't use fossil fuels or nukes to dig ourselves out of it, there are going to be some pretty severe sacrifices that we aren't going to able to avoid, no matter how hard we stamp our feet. If we think the solution to our energy needs is just a matter of wanting it badly enough, we've got a hell of a bigger shock to come.
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Broncs Host NJIT
Rider Men's Tennis
Broncs Home at 3pm vs. NJIT
LAWRENCEVILLE--The Rider University men's tennis team swings back into action today at 3pm when the Broncs welcome NJIT to the campus courts.
Rider (0-1) and NJIT last met on October 16, 2011 when the Highlanders blanked the Broncs 7-0 in Lawrenceville. The teams also met April 7, 2010 with NJIT also scoring a 7-0 win.
Bronc senior Mike Gershon (East Brunswick) had a strong opening match for the fall 2012 season, winning five games at sixth singles before losing to Fairfield 6-2, 6-3 on September 12.
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Trainer Ken McPeek shipped into South Florida for the winter season with divisions at Gulfstream Park and Palm Meadows, and high expectations after a good season in 2008. Thanks largely to promising juvenile talent, the Lexington native has gotten the new campaign off to a fast start with eight winners, including impressive allowance victories by a trio of different 3-year-old colts.
Lansdon Robbins III and Sam Delaney's Danger to Society and Silver Wing Stable's Free Country each won 'a other than' allowance races at 1 1/8 miles on Jan. 8,and Samotowka Stables and partners' Theregoesjojo won his 'a other than' allowance condition going seven furlongs two days later on Jan. 10.
"Naturally, we'd like to keep them apart for now," said McPeek Jan. 22. "Right now we're looking to run Danger to Society in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) here (on Jan. 31), Theregoesjojo in the race at Fair Grounds (Risen Star Stakes, gr. III on Feb. 7) and Free Country in the race at Tampa Bay Downs (Sam Davis Stakes, gr. III on Feb. 14)."
In addition to this accomplished trio of potential Kentucky Derby (gr. I) prospects, McPeek also has another highly regarded 3-year-old colt in Marvin Delfiner and partners' More Than Willing, although the son of More Than Ready is still a maiden after two starts. He finished a closing third in his debut at Churchill Downs on Nov. 8 and second as the favorite in a six-furlong maiden test on Jan. 3 behind highly regarded Checklist.
"He's entered for a race Sunday," McPeek said of More Than Willing. "He's got to get past his maiden, but we certainly think he has the potential to go on to bigger objectives once he gets that done. It's a nice problem to have (keeping the talented 3-year-olds apart)."
McPeek picked out for purchase three of the four youngsters at different yearling sales: Danger to Society (by Harlan's Holiday) for $300,000 at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July, Theregoesjojo (by Brahms) for $42,000 at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October, and More Than Willing for $140,000 at Keeneland September. Free Country was purchased by his owner for $10,500 as a weanling at the Keeneland November sales.
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