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I Area girl wins pageant title — Page 5 Top crooner wins quartet test — Paqe 2 ^~- ■ I _! D U) Amherst News-Time Wednesday, July 16. 1997 Amherst, Ohio o o O UO x X r- 00 y-t m er cn 0 0 3 x CO C I H c m M <S> r- Ul 3 -( » O 33 3> M < O c- O n Ham in the family? Kids to compete for commerical, scholarship cash by KATHLEEN KOSHAR News-Times editor If you're a little ham, you could win a college scholarship worth $20,000, all for the price of a song. Youngsters from three to 12 who think they've got some talent arc eligible lo try out in front of the cameras tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) morning for a chance at a nationwide com mercial for Oscar Mayer hot- dogs or bologna. This is the third year in a row that the company's patented Wiencrmobilc will be canvassing the countryside in a talent search for the perfect hot dog willing to ham it up in front of the cameras. The Wiencrmobilc will be at the Rini Rcgo store on Krcsge Drive from 9 a.m. to noon. Matthew Drane of Bozell Public Relations said the atmo sphere will be casual. A section of the store's parking lot will be roped off and the first 150 kids, three to 12, who arrive on the scene will be able to sign up for the audition. Parents must accompany all youngsters to the audition in order to sign a form in case the child happens to win. Each youngster will be asked to sing the "Bologna Song" or the "Wiener Jingle" that are so often heard on national televi ew i r^ -1 < sion commercials Drane said kid; ever talents they their chances of Last year's winner sang an style rendition songs. In the past, he said, kids have played the accordion, sung in duels with friends or siblings, or performed with their twin. Each performance will be vid- CONTINUED on page 2 No money means business trouble for local chamber Legal decision plagues efforts The Amherst Chamber of Commerce is suffering financially and is essentially on a standby mode, hoping the city will approve an upcoming service contract that will allow the chamber to continue to provide support for Amhersl businesses and citizens. According to chamber president Judy Dworkin, the financial problems stem from a legal opinion rendered by city law director Alan Anderson, who has ruled that it is illegal under Ohio law for the city to use public funds to pay for private enterprise. "Amherst is not a charter city and since it has a statutory government it has different rules to follow," Dworkin explained. "The law director has ruled lhat the city may not spend any money on economic development other than through the state agency established for that purpose, and that is where (he conflict arises." Since chamber members are area businesses, it is considered a private enterprise by Anderson. Mayor John Higgins describes the current status of the chamber as "inactive," and agrees that if Anderson had nol ruled it illegal for the city lo contribute money to the chamber, ihc city would have continued to support it financially. He added that the S4.000 given to the chamber by the city late last year has already been used to pay bills. The $4,000 was approved by the cily prior to Anderson's legal opinion, and Dworkin said al ihc time the chamber had also been expecting to receive $19,(XX) from the cily this year. "One thing is that we have severe financial problems right now," said Dworkin. "In the past we have had to put so much energy into keeping il (the chamber) open. Wc would like to gel beyond lhat and concentrate on benefiting the community." Bul ihc chamber is not giving up and is currently drafting a proposal CONTINUED on page 2 Big buy PJaaty-aLjpeople turned out to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastwtJftlre Jamboree over the weekend, including this woman who considers purchasing a rubberband gun. The purveyor insists it is the perfect husband turn to Pages 6-7. (Photos motivator. For more Jamboree photos, by Diana Hougland) Winner Judy Alexander Mayor John Higgins digs into a big hat filled with "House of Fame" entries as he draws the name of $1,000 Early Bird contest winner Judy Alexander. With Higgins are (from left) Dave Moore and Jennifer and Bob Perritt of the Amherst Childrens' Basball Foundation. Woman is first winner in ballfield fundraiser by GLEN MILLER News-Times reporter Judy Alexander said "Give me the money" July 5 when given a choice between $1,000 or a trip to the Bahamas. Alexander, the media coordinator for the Amherst schools, was the winner of an Early Bird drawing created by the Amhersl Children's Baseball Foundation to raise funds for Ute construction of additional baseball diamonds. Alexander chose the money because she was unsure if she could take the vacation before the Christmas deadline. Besides, she can always use the money for something else. On presenting her a check, David Moore, one of the founders of the non-profit foundation, jokingly reminded Alexander she could always buy more tickets for the House of Fame raffle. The big prize is a new $228,000 condominium in Birmingham or $180,000 in cash to be given away Sept. 7. If everything goes as planned, the federation hopes to help the Amherst Athletic Association build additional baseball facilities. Initially, money will be used lo add four diamonds, a concession stand and other facilities to those that now exist at Harris Elementary School. The tickets cost $125; there are 4,300 tickets available for salc until the drawing. If all the tickets are sold, the grand prize will be the condo or cash. But more fundraising projects are in the works in order to pay for more baseball facilities in the future. "We are trying to generate enough excitement through this so we can make this a 10-year project or until we get enough funds lo develop what we want," Moore said. The foundation eventually wants to buy 50 to 60 acres in the Amhersl area on which to build eight to 12 baseball diamonds and a possible indoor facility large enough for winter baseball. "It wouldn't be strictly used for baseball because you could have sports like gymnastics, tennis or whatever," he explained. Alexander is still eligible for the condo as will be the winner of another drawing lo be held in mid-August That drawing still is in the planning stages and may involve a giveaway, according to foundation president Bob Perriu. "We're looking at tying it in with baseball, like maybe an Indians getaway weekend," he explained. The goal is to provide Amherst area children with first class facilities on which to play baseball and other sports, Perritt said. If not enough House of Fame tickets are sold, the raffle will become a 50/50 drawing, wilh half going to the federation's baseball projects. But Moore and Perritt don't think that's likely to happen because the raffle ticket sales are better than expected. Moore sold 10 tickets alone on July 5 and a steady flow of contestants have been coming to Crystal Mortgage and the seven other sponsoring businesses. They are the American Sign Shop, Cohen & Co. and Turton & Co. Advertising and Marketing in Elyria; Bayside Title Co., Spiegleberg Insurance and Estate Planning and Bert R. Wine, Inc. in Amherst. The 2,100 square-foot grand prize is located at The Villas of Whispering Winds in Birmingham, aboul six miles south of Vermilion. Interested area residents wanting to become involved in the foundation's fundraising efforts can call it at 985-1015, Perriu at 984-2867 or Moore at 985-2290. . 4»MHM|
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Donald Trump
has an estate in Rancho Palos Verdes for sale at $12 million, making it the most expensive listing on the market in the coastal community.
Located at Trump National Golf Course, which he owns and operates, the 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean mansion has a great-room entry, a 1,000-square-foot kitchen, marble flooring and wall-to-ceiling sliding doors that disappear from view.
Trump, whose main residence is in New York, said he splits his time in Los Angeles between his home in Beverly Hills and Rancho Palos Verdes, "where the job is." He has built six houses at the golf course, which has lots for 75.
"This is one of the best locations with a direct view of the Pacific Ocean and views from three sides of the house," he said. "There's very little obstruction."
The five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home has a game room with a bar that is a replica of the one at the course restaurant. "It has a spectacular basement with light and air," Trump said. A wine room is enclosed behind glass, and the master bedroom has a patio and fire pit.
The U-shaped mansion, designed by Luis de Moraes of Envirotechno Architecture, has an infinity pool in the courtyard.
Trump, 64, is chairman and chief executive of his own real estate development company; founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts; and star and producer of "The Apprentice" (2004 to present) on which contestants vie for a chance to work for him. This season's contestant pool is made up of the recently unemployed.
The business magnate will be the subject of " CNBC Titans: Donald Trump" on Wednesday.
Linda D'Ambrosi and Sandra Callen of Keller Williams, Rancho Palos Verdes, are the listing agents.
Dodger shortstop lists his dugout
Dodgers shortstop
Rafael Furcal
is trying to sell his home on a golf course in La Cañada Flintridge for $4,449,000, the Multiple Listing Service shows.
The contemporary Mediterranean, built in 2000, has a two-story entry, marble and limestone floors, a study, a media room, a wine tasting room and a billiards/game room. The grounds include a swimming pool with spa, an outdoor kitchen and a built-in barbecue. Six bedrooms and nine bathrooms are in about 7,400 square feet of living space.
Furcal, 33, started his major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2000 and signed with the Dodgers in 2005. Sidelined by injuries, he played in only 97 games this season.
Public records indicate that Furcal bought the property in 2007 for $4.25 million.
Dee Crawford of Keller Williams Realty, Beverly Hills, is the listing agent, according to the MLS.
Of course, it has an art studio
Los Angeles poster artist
Robbie Conal
and his wife, movie and television title designer
Deborah Ross,
have listed their Gregory Ain-designed home in Mar Vista for $1,149,000.
The 1,857-square-foot house is one of the largest in a development of 52 so-called "Modernique Homes," which strove to combine good design and low cost. Conal and Ross were both interested in the Ain homes before they met in 1987.
"They were designed with a romantically progressive ideal of everyday social interaction, including contiguous — shared — lawns," Conal said.
The couple increased the size and improved the function of the house while retaining such original details as the sliding room dividers, clerestory windows and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Houses in the tract follow variations of similar footprints that can be configured to suit the owners' needs.
"The thing I love most about the floor plan is that it is completely laid out for 'Mom,' " Conal said, calling it "a true matriarchal design — in 1948." The kitchen is in the front of the house with the sink looking out the front window. "Mom can see anyone approaching the house, as well as the kids, if they happen to be playing out front."
The pair added bamboo flooring, a new kitchen and an art studio. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
"Each bedroom has built-in closets and dressers," Conal said. "It's almost designed like a boat for efficiency of usable space."
Conal is known for his depictions of political figures and guerilla street posters that blanketed cities overnight. He has a painting in the Museum of Contemporary Art's "The Artists' Museum," which opened Oct. 31.
Ross did the title designs for films including "Michael Clayton" (2007), "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) and "The English Patient" (1996). She also designed Conal's three books.
Scott King and Brian Linder of Deasy, Penner & Partners have the listing.
Rocker rolls out of Woodland Hills
Richard Fortus,
rhythm and lead guitarist for the rock band Guns N' Roses, has placed his Woodland Hills house on the market at $549,000.
The single-story contemporary has an open floor plan and cherry plank flooring. The kitchen features granite countertops and new stainless-steel appliances. There are three bedrooms, 13/4 bathrooms and 1,500 square feet of living space.
A swimming pool, a covered patio, a barbecue and an outdoor living room with a built-in kitchen complete the grounds.
Fortus, 43, joined Guns N' Roses in 2001. He tours with the band and played on the album "Chinese Democracy." He also has played with the Psychedelic Furs, recorded film scores and toured with artists such as Enrique Iglesias and Rihanna.
Susan Motter of Rodeo Realty's Woodland Hills office is the listing agent.
New director at Oscar winner's home
A Brentwood home designed by Roland Coate for Academy Award-winning director
William A. Wellman
has sold for $7.5 million. The Connecticut farmhouse-style compound had come on the market in February at $10 million.
Reached by a long driveway that created the feel of a country lane, the two-story house sits on 3 acres of meadows and woods with a pool, a pool house, a putting green, a horse corral and walking paths. The compound, built in 1942, was the scene of parties and family gatherings. There are seven bedrooms and 91/2 bathrooms in 6,295 square feet of living space.
Wellman, who died in 1975 at age 79, directed the silent film "Wings" (1927), which won the first best picture Oscar. He won a best original story Oscar for "A Star is Born" (1937).
Mary Lu Tuthill and Kathleen Tuthill of Coldwell Banker, Brentwood, had the listing. Kathleen Tuthill represented the buyer.

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Cage of Eden/Eden no Ori
I already used the search function, but I somehow can't believe that this topic hasn't been formed yet. Sorry if this is a duplicate but I really cannot find another thread with this as the title.
Sengoku Akira and his classmates are on a plane that crashes on an island inhabited by a species thought to have been extinct. Some of his classmates are eaten alive, some kill others in desperation. Now Akira and a few other survivors are trying to stay alive through what seems to be a horrible nightmare.
Action, Drama, Ecchi, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Sci-fi, Shounen, Supernatural
Yamada Yoshinobu
This is an amazing manga! I want it to be turned into a anime
Very... Fan Servicey. Good story line behind the manga though. I always look forward to the updates.
To be loved is a gift. To love another is life.
Yeah, it has been stuck at chapter 165 for quite some time now, hasn't it?
Cage of Eden is an awesome manga.
It's a great mix of Survival/Horror, and Science Fiction/Mystery.
The series shows that, even though they're in a land filled with mostly prehistoric monsters, humans can still be the scariest thing of all.
It's been so long, chapter 166 is not out yet
great story line
big cast of characters some cliche some not
lots of fanservice
needs an anime
Yes, this is definitely one of the manga that needs an anime!
Story - 10/10
Art - 8/10
Characters - 7/10
My score : (not an average) 9/10
Been reading it for a very long time now but lately i feel like the chapters arent getting released often
Incase people aren't caught up with the manga:
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Since the Nishikiori stuff is basically over, I wonder what creatures they'll run into next.
They'll probably bump into a few things on the way to the last tower.
Something crazy is bound to go down at the last tower, and we might figure out what the island really is.
I can't wait.
Chapter 166 is released! You can read it on several manga sharing websites (not sure if I'm allowed to post links)
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Although it was totally expected and I was actually hoping for Kurusu-sensei's successful operation, it would have been welcome if they had decided to suddenly kill her off to remind us of the grim reality. The last important character that died was Zaji, and the last person if I'm not mistaken was Hikime, which was already quite a while back.
I'm actually inclined to believe Nishikori that they are not near Okinawa. They still have to wait for the disk to be opened by Mariya and visit the final tower. Also, back to Isurugi Miina who has that weird amnesia but is the key for all the problems!
I can tell the upcoming events are going to be awesome.
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Hopefully they don't just keep running into more, and more chimeras.
That would kill the importance the previous ones had.
I'm not saying they should never see another chimera, but the island shouldn't magically be full of them after they met the first two.
Well, for me it almost seems that the author has forgotten about all the strange animals and beings since the chimera...
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Well, they had to deal with Nishikiori, and Kurusu-sensei's health.
The author probably didn't want to drag that on longer by having them encounter more things after they just dealt with a ridiculously powerful beast.
But since they're heading over to the final tower soon, I expect them to meet things on the way there. (Especially since it's on the other side of the island.)
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Well, they had to deal with Nishikiori, and Kurusu-sensei's health.
The author probably didn't want to drag that on longer by having them encounter more things after they just dealt with a ridiculously powerful beast.
But since they're heading over to the final tower soon, I expect them to meet things on the way there. (Especially since it's on the other side of the island.)
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I agree with you that we should expect them to meet some obstacles on the way there, but I don't think any of the obstacles can be more epic than what we have already encountered. For me, one of the best obstacles of the story was the gigantic ape-thingy who had basic intelligence. I don't think whatever they can encounter can beat that besides being way more overpowered (which shouldn't be the way, because it would be just ridiculous if normal monsters suddenly get a power-up.)
A question that they haven't addressed yet, besides the main plotline about Miina Isurugi's grave and the whole secret of the island, would be what will happen to Arita Kouhei and Hades. I'm sure that they will play a significant role in the future of the manga, the author has shown that he doesn't forget tiny details on what happened even a 100 or so chapters before.


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Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from today's game and will return to New York for tests after it was detected in Thursday's bloodwork that he could have a thyroid imbalance.
Reyes will be tested through Monday and won't play until at least Wednesday.
Reyes said he doesn't feel any differently.
"I don't know what's going on, this is the first time I've ever had something like this," Reyes said. "I have to be worried. I can't do anything." Reyes also said this issue has nothing to do with his hamstring issues.


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Discussion Preview: Culture-Bound Syndromes with BU Mind and Brain Society
Today, the concept of a 'culture-bound syndrome' seems almost mundane. Surely we already know that particular genes and environmental influences can predispose a population to certain diseases. For example, Ashkenazi Jews are at a much higher risk for developing the genetic defect associated with Tay-Sachs disease than other populations, and one is much more likely to contract malaria in tropical and subtropical regions than in, say, Massachusetts. However, these types of disease have biological causes. What is interesting about the phenomena of culture-bound syndromes is that they have no physical mechanism and arise only from the emerging characteristics of one's culture.
Some well-studied examples of conditions documented only within a specific culture include:
Ghost sickness in the Navajo Native American Tribe: The sufferer is overcome with feelings of danger, feelings of suffocation, hallucinations, weakness, fainting, and preoccupation with death. The cause is usually attributed to ghosts. This specific syndrome has only been documented within the Navajo tribe.
Taijin Kyofushu in Japan: Feelings of anxiety toward the dread of offending others. The syndrome is broken into four sub-categories: Fear of blushing, fear of a deformed body, fear of a foul body odor, and fear of eye-to-eye contact.
What is also interesting about culture-bound syndromes is that the culture is normally not quick to recognize them as such. The culture sees such a syndrome as a true disease with a definable cause. Considering that, have we classified some ailments as diseases that are really the emerging effects of our own society? For example: anorexia nervosa. There is a substantial body of research studying the biological aspects of anorexia, including genetic components. However, have these biological qualities evolved in response to our culture's insistence on self-control and perfection? In societies which hold to certain ideals so strongly, it is logical to believe that the constant bombardment of these stimuli can, and do, affect the body. As a culture, America puts an enormous amount of importance on perfection, success, and self-control and children are raised with these pillars as goals. Is there a "critical period" during development when these cultural ideals are encoded within us? If so, how? Where?
If anorexia is in fact a culture-bound syndrome, to what culture is it bound? Is anorexia American? It is easy to see where the controversy arises. For many years the disease has been considered a western-bound cultural disorder; however, the scope has widened to include a prevalence in many eastern countries. Could this change be because of western influence in the east? Or, perhaps, it is not geographically culture-bound at all. Some suggest that anorexia is a "modernity"-bound syndrome, and that we, as world community, are the products of the era we live in.
What do you think? Is anorexia a culture-bound syndrome? What other disorders might be considered culture-bound? Are culture-bound syndromes a real phenomenon?
Come to BU Mind and Brain Society's discussion of culture-bound syndromes on Monday, March 7th at 8:00pm in room 109 of 2 Cummington. We'll discuss the many facets of culture-bound syndromes and how they relate to our society and biology.
Culture-Bound Syndrome – Wikipedia
The Concept of Culture-Bound Syndromes… – Social Science & Medicine
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Catholic Cardinal Calls Gay Potential US Ambassador "Faggot"
Leaders in the Catholic Church have turned the volume up on their raw anti-gay bigotry in recent months. Perhaps one of the best examples of the all-out Catholic war against the LGBT minority comes via the Dominican Republic, where a cardinal has referred to one of President Obama's ambassador nominees as a "faggot."
Catholic Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez referred to Brewster as a "maricón" — which is usually translated as "faggot" — during a press conference. At his side, Monseñor Pablo Cedano promised the nominee such an unpleasant stay in the country that he will have to return home.
"I hope he does not arrive in the country because I know if he comes he is going to suffer and will have to leave," Cedano said. He called it "a lack of respect" that Obama "sent … a person of this kind as an ambassador," adding, "[W]e don't despise the person."
(h/t: Joe)
you are so right... the roman catholic church foundation is built up around homosexuality. i know several roman catholic priests, cardinals and nuns who are faggots just like me... what are they hiding from, even some popes were homosexual, what is wrong with mister, if it is not for gay tourists, dominican republic is in trouble
Dont be so ignorant and dumb. I grew up in a spanish speaking household and I know exactly what that word means, because my parents use to call it to me. I also now work pretty much with all spanish speaking people and I just read them this article about the cardianl and every single one of them called him, "grosero" which means he is bad mouthing to the fullest with his insults.


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Author Slams 'Piracy,' Then Admits To A Huge 'Pirated' Music Collection And Counterfeit Purses
from the hypocrites-everywhere dept
However, moments later, she's asked if she's ever bought counterfeit goods and she responds:
"Pirated handbags? Yes, I do buy them," she said. "I feel that the genuine Prada bags have such an inflated price."Fascinating. One wonders how she'd respond to those who are involved in unauthorized book file sharing by claiming that the genuine products "have such an inflated price." Her son, Jo, then apparently chimes in to help the interviewer and notes:
"You have a pirated MP3 collection," Jo added, helpfully. "We copied the first 1500 songs from one place and 300 from another."But she just "can not stand the thought" of others doing the same to her work?
"Yes," admitted Ragde. "There were a lot of things on the iPod."


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It was third time lucky for us; on two previous visits to India, we were advised not to venture into Kashmir, the disputed area sought by both India and Pakistan.
India has occupied Muslim-dominated Kashmir from 1947 and has to face Muslim insurgents said to be supported by Pakistan. The two countries have fought several declared wars over the territory. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 established the rough boundaries of today, with Pakistan holding roughly one-third of Kashmir, and India one-half.
After arriving in Shrinager, the capital, one can understand why India doesn't want to give up this area known as "Heaven on Earth." Kashmir is blessed with natural beauty, lakes, mountains, flowers, fruits and friendly people.
Aptly described as the Switzerland of India, Kashmir is based in the Himalayan regions, offering picturesque views and majestic mountains for skiing in winter.
Our Kashmiri experience started with a three-day stay in a houseboat. The four of us made our home in a houseboat moored in Dal Lake. The two-bedroom boat had all modern facilities such as hot/cold showers, formal dining room and a living room richly decorated with plush cushions and Kashmiri carpets. We also had at our disposal two people who were responsible for cooking and cleaning for us. The standard of food was excellent and made fresh every day to satisfy our culinary buds.
The pair cooked all three meals, sometimes dishes request by us, smilingly. Hot, delicious spicy hors d'oeuvres were prepared before our pre-dinner cocktail sessions. The highlight was a trip in a smaller boat called shikara. A shikara, with a driver sitting at the lower end, is padded with a comfortable couch allowing a couple to enjoy a romantic ride on the lake. Like the gondolas in Venice, shikaras are cultural symbols of Kashmir, used for transporting people, fishing, harvesting aquatic vegetation and selling merchandise to people residing in various boats. It was very common to see a flower seller or a retail merchant plying his wares to tourists living in neighbouring houseboats.
Kashmir boasts an unrivalled tradition of craftsmanship and some of its specialties are finely carved and chiselled woodwork of walnut and oak and beautifully worked silver. Undoubtedly, Kashmir is internationally renowned for the variety and design of its carpets. Another specialty is pashmina — goat's wool of extreme fineness and intricate embroidery — dried fruits, nuts and pure saffron.
Pahalgam, situated at an altitude of 2,130 meters, is a two-hour comfortable drive from Srinagar, through saffron fields, fir covered mountains and flower-strewn pastures. It's probably the most popular hill station resort in the Kashmir valley. The area has beautiful streams and one can hear the roar of the nearby waterfalls. A common sight in this rural community of alpine beauty is of shepherds driving their flock of sheep around town.
Tourists in Pahalgam can explore the countryside on ponies or go on day hikes in the thick-forested hills. Pahalgam's mountain streams and rivers are rich in trout and anglers can try their luck at trout fishing.
A hub of India's tourism sector is Shimla, which was declared the summer capital of British India. It is at the historical vice regal Lodge, where the famous Shimla conference of 1945, paving the independence of India and Pakistan, was held. Today, one section has pictorial historical museum while the other portion houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. Home to well-recognized colleges and research stations in India, Shimla have a large number of temples and palaces.
Shimla is considered among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India and famous for its buildings styled in neo-Gothic architecture dating from the colonial era.
According to one source, there are 800,000 Indian troops stationed in Kashmir. India is hyper sensitive about security in the country following the bombing of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai in 2008. The presence of armed troops in Kashmir is a familiar sight. On every street and corner, at tourist attractions, hotels and other public places, there are soldiers openly sporting guns. Airports, train stations and even five-star hotels all over India have tight security and screening procedures, sometimes more than once, frustrating foreigners unused to such treatment.
The fight for control of this "paradise" will continue because none of the parties is willing to compromise despite several conferences and meeting on the issue. Kashmir will remain a "no man's land," but unfortunately, it is the Kashmiris who are suffering.
India's Union Minister Jairam Ramesh criticized his own government publicly by saying that India's Kashmir policy is dictated by spy agencies. "Kashmir is transforming but has India changed it mindset towards it? We are not showing enough sensitivity to Kashmiris, who suffer suspicion and humiliation in our cities. India should respect their culture and embrace them wholeheartedly," he said.
As usual, these words fell on deaf ears and there seems to be to solution to the "paradise" question.
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On March 13th, at the age of 95 years, Donald E. Walker Sr., of Las Cruces, NM, went to be with his Lord. Don was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a former
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He enjoyed all sports, especially outdoor, and one day on the NMSU golf course that elusive hole-in-one did finally arrive. He loved traveling the roads of our country seeing the many interesting sites, and normally found himself in St. Louis at World series time to root for the Cardinals. He had a great spirit and will be deeply missed.
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The 6th Annual LightCongress, held on April 22 at the Hotel Affinia Manhattan, allowed lighting professionals and students in the New York area to learn about green initiatives that can ensure profitability in the industry.
In his keynote address, Dr. Mark Rea, director of the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., spelled out practical steps that can help ensure sustainability, which involves considering a cradle-to-grave product cycle, not just the lumen-per-watt efficacy of a light source. He also noted the importance of defining when and where to use electric lighting. For example, daylighting can and should replace electric lighting in a building when possible, and occupancy/control systems effectively turn off lighting in unoccupied locations. Human factors regarding how we see and the need for visual stimulus were also stressed.
The first of two panel discussions focused on recognizing outdated technologies and the need to promote energy efficiency in lighting. Cheryl R. English, VP of Market & Industry Development, Acuity Brands Lighting, headquartered in Atlanta, encouraged attendees to make use of the Limited Time Tax Incentives provision contained in the EPAct 2005 law. Under the commercial building deduction, owners can write off the entire cost of new lighting in the taxable year it is placed in service at both new and existing buildings. This incentive, which expires December 31, 2008, has specific power density, light level, and control requirements.
Lighting consultant Willard Warren, of Willard Warren Associates, New York, showed retrofit kits for a deep-cell parabolic fixture using three T8 lamps that is replaceable with two T5 lamps, eliminating the dark scalloping on the walls of an office while saving energy. He also described the importance of flattening the peak demand curve for electricity and techniques to accomplish this task, such as twin light-level, load-shedding ballasts that respond to a command/control signal.
Marketing consultant Bill Attardi, of Attardi Marketing, Colts Neck, N.J., reviewed some of the recent energy legislation and cautioned attendees about increasing energy rates in the future, which present the opportunity to turn maintenance into an efficiency strategy by introducing new technology systems to both existing and prospective customers.
The second panel discussion looked into the synthesis between economics and the health of the human person, hinting that "health per watt" might be substituted for "lumens per watt" in lighting design considerations to gain important benefits. Dr. Joan Roberts, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, Fordham University, New York, noted that new research makes it clear that we do not know as much as we thought about light and lighting. She also projected that the design criteria used for indoor lighting could change drastically in the future.
For example, Wal-Mart will no longer build its retail stores without incorporating a daylighting component, realizing that energy savings and increased sales are possible, particularly in color-sensitive merchandising areas. A technical report by The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colo., shows that a properly designed daylighting system decreases the incidence of headaches, seasonal affective disorder, and eyestrain among office workers.
Perhaps the most important development is the discovery of the eye's photoreceptive sensory system, which does not involve vision. Researchers are exploring the relationships between the visual, nonvisual photoreceptive and circadian (biological) rhythms in humans, or to put it another way — the connection of light and health.
For example, researchers are studying how ganglion cells located in front of the human eye's retina detect light and how much light is needed for them to respond and their wavelength (color) sensitivity. The next step is to apply that knowledge to tomorrow's lighting systems.
It seems that blue (cool color) light during the day and reddish (warm color) light at night is most beneficial for our circadian rhythms, and the color-changing feature inherent in the emerging light-emitting diode (LED) source has particular advantages.
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It has been an even longer time that Wad and I have dreamed of relocating to Australia. We're watching lots of family and friends flee the recession here in the UK to find their place in our dream and that's hard too.
But in a way the 'routine' has made it more imperative for us to be together as a family than to find a way to Australia. So Bubble and I are going to join Wad across the water. We've found a cute little abode that will serve as our castle, from where we will plan our attack against the invading hordes of the double dip recession. We'll stand together as a family unit because that is the only way we're going to get through this difficult period in our life.
And when it's over, we'll tell the story of our 'hard times' to our children, berating them on how easy life is for them... living in the sun, surfing every day, eating al fresco. We'll tell them how hard we worked to get where we are, that they should work hard too so that they can enjoy the fruits of their labour.
And they will roll their eyes and stomp off, grumbling about Mum and Dad's 'life lecture' that they've heard a HUNDRED times before!


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I suppose this is just the part of me inside hoping that by using any other language, we'll get more clues about their organization, every their main language could tell you alot about them. For example in a certain other Light Novel, there was a hint earlier that the bad guys faction speak mostly Japanese and German, which later turns out to be a big hint about their faction.
But like I've said, it's just my opinion.
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NT2 is complete. Now, back to crazy theories and investigations, searching for clues in the others volumes.
Do you think in NT3 "return of the winged one" will appear again? Freshmen will pair with Kamijou and company? Touma will raise Umidori's flag? Maybe.
Anyway, be patient and wait for NT3.
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Anyways, Leivinia trolling Aleister was wonderful. Aiwass might have found a partner.
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Wow wow, where to begin? Even though Academy City won WWIII, it felt like Aleister had lose something even bigger... And to the point where he doesn't make a move for even the simplest things? This might be what Aiwass referred to when it said that Aleister is not the type to stand up after being knocked down...
The last scenes with Touma and Index/Mikoto were nice, not as heartfelt as I would liked but I've come to accept certain things from Kamachi and heartfelt moments are not one of his strong points (You guys greatly-over-exaggerate Accelerator and Last Order scenes ), Mikoto coming along is all be certain and I'm pretty sure Touma won't forget that he's still the legal guardian of Index so he would have to bring her too (Not that Index would allow him not to) but what about Accelerator and Hamazura? I can't imagine them putting their important girls in harm's way- Last Order have no business to be on the battlefield and Hamazura would never want to drag ITEM back into the Darkness... Well, not unless they beat the crap out of him and force him to...
And well, for those who wants a more proactive Kamijou Touma... Merry Christmas
(Even Birdway was impressed by his character )
And what's this about Second Death? What are you hiding in that coconut of yours Kamachi...?
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Mah, seven days later from when that image first posted and the spoilers first revealed, I guess I've already soaked up all the loving, any more and it's abit naggy and Kenju would explode...
What I wanted and had hoped for was Touma hugging Index at the end of it... Not really as a romantic scene, but you know... It would be nice to say he's back.
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But yeah, it's cool when the language plays a role.
BTW... that rendezvous at the iron bridge seemed a lot like a confession.
But I do wonder if we'll see a mermaid... it wouldn't surprise me at this point...
What the heck was that beastgirl?
|2011-08-18, 00:16
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So Touma finally wants to know more about his right hand? I hope he runs into Fiamma soon so we can talk all about those issues.
It would be funny if he could give Fiamma a spare right arm seeing as how he can just regrow it, and how Fiamma assimilated it before... lol.
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The beauty of the iron bridge scene is that he can leave it as just Mikoto joining the team, or he can recon it later into something more... But I gotta say, I hate how ambiguous Kamachi leaves the romance (I don't particularly care if it's Mikoto or someone else, but it would be nice for one of the harem to be able to get through.)
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I think the reason Kamachi can't do much on Romans is because the shippers for Index, Itsuwa, and especially Mikoto. If he shows too much for Mikoto kenju will rage. If he goes towards the other two the Mikoto fans will rage. It his fault for making such a good pairing. On a certain Internet toilet Misaka and Touma are the number one in "Just Fu$k Already".
Also iirc. He said it himself he wasnt planning much on romance. We have seen it before that he can do Interactions.
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Well, he doesn't write much romance, but he sure teases a lot...
Oh, BTW, I know my mind just went to the gutter, but does anyone else find what the catgirl said a bit too much?:
Ohh, Kamijou Touma. Its Kamijou Touma. I dont really care about you, but make kitty purr!
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Friday, 1 October 2010
Strange discovery
This friend had been in hospital recently with a really bad case of..something to do with inflammation of the stomach. I asked what they thought it was, and she said, 'They're not sure. I just hope it's not my arthritis coming back.' This friend did not know about my diagnosis as I've only told about 10 close friends. When she said that I of course questioned her and said I had arthritis too. It was all a bit strange since I've known this girl for about 4 years and she is THE most energetic/busy/sociable person I know. She works as a sales executive for a magazine so she's out schmoozing and partying with prospective clients every night.
Basically her story was, she got JRA when she was about 11, had it pretty damn bad until she was 18 and then it went away. She's now about 29-30. She was on methotrexate when it was still being trialed, but hasn't been on meds for a long time now. She says she's not sure if the stomach thing is to do with the arthritis but she's been getting a lot of pain in her knees and hands so she thinks it's coming back. She's going for tests etc in the next few weeks.
I was really stunned! First of all I can't possibly imagine her, the life and soul of the party, being ill or tired or unwell in any shape or form. Second of all, I dread to think how horrific she must feel just now and how scared she must be that it could all be starting up again after such a long remission.
I said to her that she can come talk to me anytime, even though she probably has a lot more experience of arthritis than I do. Still, it must be different as an adult.
How very very unexpected.
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Whoa, it's so bizarre when stuff like that happens, eh? I hope your friend's arthritis does not activate again, but I must say, it's pretty cool you found each other. Even though you already knew each other :) Weird.ReplyDelete
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It's pretty incredible how gifted we get at faking wellness, isn't it? I think it is truly wonderful that you offered to be available to talk anytime. Despite how experienced some may be, I think we all need to unload and just talk sometimes with people that "get it". Great therapy!
p.s. I'm stopping by your blog for the first time and love the few posts I've read. Looking forward to getting to know you more. And I've got to tell you that I love squirrels. My friends think I am weird. I've trained the squirrels in my backyard to actually come to my back door and eat from my hand. Anyway--had to check out a gal's blog who calls herself Squirrel! : )
Haha thank you! I don't know where my squirrel obsession came from but they are very cute. Glad you enjoyed reading my rantings, I've just gone to check yours out and shall be reading through it :)ReplyDelete


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The environmentalist and founder of Virgin America airlines has installed "hydration stations" at San Francisco International Airport.
Assuming you're lucky enough to be a passenger boarding through SFO's "green" terminal, you can now bypass the overpriced water at the gift shops and fill up your own reusable bottles. You can even buy a Virgin America-branded bottle if you forgot to bring one from home.
Virgin's water station isn't the first at SFO, but it is the first with a major sponsor — and the airline's customers are singing its praises on the company's Facebook page.
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials' ears must be burning.
Many area residents are talking about catching them in the act of trying to change wolf-kill rules in violation of an agreement made to pass a law giving the agency more money through license plate sales.
That topic is sure to be among what several Fish and Wildlife employees will be hearing about during the 12th annual Brewster roundtable discussion in the Columbia Cove building, 508 W. Cliff Ave. The meeting is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
I suspect it'll be a fiery session, as the agency has been disingenuous when it comes to land acquisitions and wolves in North-Central Washington.
Agency Director Phil Anderson is supposed to be present, as is Deputy Director Joe Stohr and others. That was supposed to be the case last year, but Anderson ducked the session and sent Stohr and a dozen subordinates in his stead.
Anderson says this year's roundtable will be a great opportunity to discuss the agency's practices here in the Okanogan. But time and time again, both he and Stohr have shown a reluctance to actually hear what is on the minds of area residents.
With their track record, I don't expect anything to be different this time around. Nonetheless, I plan to attend the meeting, and I'm sure many of you will, too.
Attendance is very important for rural residents.
Fish and Wildlife continues to acquire land here despite Stohr's promise at last year's roundtable to halt the practice. The agency's continued land acquisitions are drying up jobs, tax revenues and even our water rights.
As Okanogan County Commissioner Jim DeTro puts it, the agency is endangering our culture, economy and way of life.
Fish and Wildlife also continues to pay lip service to the wolf issue, while pushing an extremist environmental agenda that doesn't jive with rural living.
The most recent battle in the wolf issue has Okanogan County Farm Bureau and Okanogan County Cattlemen members up in arms again.
Anderson is attempting to write a new provision into the Washington Administrative Code — essentially laws written by bureaucrats, but never approved by the Legislature or voters. His move would set the bar too high for ranchers and other rural residents to kill wolves attacking their livestock. Needless to say, that doesn't sit well here.
We knew Anderson would try to push his extremist agenda despite the agreements his agency reached with ranching groups and Sen. John Smith during this year's legislative session.
Those agreements were just more smoke and mirrors offered by the agency in its derailing of Smith's Senate Bill 5187, which would have allowed rural residents to kill wolves endangering livestock.
The next step in rectifying the situation is to attend the roundtable and let Anderson know his disingenuous efforts are certainly not appreciated, nor wanted here.
See you at the meeting.
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I'm new here - have been trawling through this section of the forums for the last week or so, it's been fantastic as I haven't found as much "mum to mum" information on expressing and storage anywhere on the net (all in one place at least).
I'm in the process of creating a stash of EBM in my deep freeze. I currently have 5.5lt (I think that's about 186oz?) which I've been accumulating over the last month or so. I hand express as I don't own a pump.
My bub is 8 months old, and I feel so blessed that our bf relationship has been successful (I honestly take my hat off to all of you exclusive pumpers, what a huge effort), however, DH and I hope to start ivf again around 1 year, which means I will have to very regrettably wean. DD has a cows milk protein allergy, which will mean she will likely have to go onto Neocate formula, as she can't have soy until 2+. I hope to feed her frozen EBM for as long as I can.
My questions of all you lovely ladies is:
a) what would be a reasonable amount to have in a stash
b) does anyone know if the additional extraction of milk (1 expressing session on top of 5 feeds) would be preventing AF from returning? Most of my bf friends had AF back around 6 months
c) do I need to check periodically for lipase issues
d) am I ok to store meat etc in the deep freezer? The milk is stored in cubes in ziplock bags, then double bagged and put in a plastic storage box.
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Don't just gift-warp a new camera as a gift this Christmas, give the photographer on your list a thorough camera class, too.
Gilbert artist Michael Madsen will offer a holiday special half-day workshop at Pinal County's most 'camera-ready' location for $39 on Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madsen has spent nearly three decades behind the lens and is expert in the settings and dials of digital cameras, from simple point-and-shoot models to complex DSLRs.
In his unique Christmas Camera Crash Course, Madsen begins with two hours in the classroom explaining various camera functions and the dials that control them; following an optional group lunch at a local restaurant, Michael leads his class outdoors to capture garden scenes around Boyce Thompson Arboretum.He's a veteran instructor, too, offering classes from basic to advanced. Enrollment is $30 for Arboretum annual members, $39 for nonmembers.
"Anyone who has ever received a new camera as a Christmas gift will tell you it's one of the best gifts ever," said Madsen, "But a digital camera can also be frustrating and intimidating if you don't understand how they work.
My class takes the mystery out of that, the indoor portion teaches participants what ISO, aperture, shutter speed and white balance are – and the outdoor shoot that follows gives you one-on-one time and demonstrates how to use those settings to get the photo you want.
This class is for anyone who wants to feel comfortable with their camera; who wants to take control of it and begin to master its full potential – and to take better pictures."
Call 520-689-2723 during daytime business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to preregister and reserve your space. See links to Madsen's work and read about other camera classes at AG.Arizona.EDU/BTA.
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Gorgeous Opening Day In Key West Produces Fierce Melges 32 Competition
22 January 2013
The eleven-strong Melges 32 fleet participating at Premiere Racing's 2013 Quantum Key West Race Week enjoyed two races on day one of the five-day series placing Italy's Lanfranco Cirillo helming Fantastica in the overall lead. Cirillo, a former Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champion, is tied for points with Roberto Tomasini Grinover's Robertissima 1 in second.
The points remain tight at the top with third and fourth occupied by Andrea Pozzi's Bombarda and Japan's Keisuke Suzuki on Swing, also tied with nine points each. "We've made some changes in our crew this year, in particular we have Chris Nicolson as our new tactician." commented Suzuki prior to racing. "We did well last year and hope to do even better this week. This is a tough fleet. We'll just have to wait and see." Deneen Demourkas' Groovederci rounded out the top five.
Pozzi delivered a command performance in the light air conditions to win the first race of the day, with Grinover constantly challenging for the lead to land second. Demourkas came third.
With the breeze on the increase, Cirillo got the upperhand at the start of Race Two as Pozzi suffered a setback being called OCS along with Terry McSweeney's Flat Stanley, Vincenzo Onorato's Mascalzone Latino and Joel Ronning'sCatapult. Cirillo and Grinover battled fiercely into the last mark of the day, neck-and-neck with the final run making all the difference for Cirillo to take the win. Valentin Zavadinkov at the helm of Team Synergy GT got in on the action, overtaking Grinover for second. Grinover settled for third.
Racing is expected to continue on Tuesday with a little more breeze.
The Melges 32 Class will be in Key West providing periodic updates on racing. Look forward to race reports and photos each evening. Bookmark melges32.com and stay in constant touch online at the Official Facebook Page of the International Melges 32 Class Association.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (After Two Races)
1.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 4-1 = 5
2.) Roberto Tomasini Grinover/Flavio Favini, Robertissima 1; 2-3 = 5
3.) Andrea Pozzi/Lorenzo Bressani, Bombarda; 1-8 = 9
4.) Keisuke Suzuki/Chris Nicolson, Swing; 5-4 = 9
5.) Deneen Demourkas/Kelvin Harrap, Groovederci; 3-7 = 10
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Happy New Year, everyone !
And congratulations on the release of Pyramix v10 !
On Merging web site, when you open the "Pyramix Key Features" page, you can see a Ramses console.
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January 21, 2011
The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year to provide free tax preparation assistance for people with low to moderate incomes.
The sessions, designed by the Internal Revenue Service, begin Monday, Jan. 24, and continue through Thursday, April 14. Hours for the tax preparation sessions are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. The VITA office is located at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Broadway Activities Center, 501 Pine St., Room 202. No sessions will be held on Saturday, March 5 or Monday, March 7 due to the Mardi Gras holiday.
VITA will also offer tax preparation again this year at the Community Center of St. Bernard Parish, located at 1111 LeBeau St., Arabi, La. 70032. Sessions take place 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 2 and April 9. For more information on sessions in Arabi, call 504-281-2512.
Those attending tax preparation sessions should bring identification, Social Security cards for each member of their household, tax returns and all other tax documents, including W-2 forms, 1099 forms and Social Security statements.
Loyola's VITA Program is affiliated with the Asset Building Coalition of Southeast Louisiana and the American Bar Association.
For more information, call 504-861-5668, visit our website, or e-mail Andrew Piacun, site coordinator, at firstname.lastname@example.com. For pre-recorded directions, call 504-861-5665.
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Good news: October's breast-cancer awareness push hasn't increased the number of diagnosed cases. Yes, you read that right.
See, back when the awareness movement was first getting off the ground in the '90s, they saw a big upsweep in diagnoses following October's campaign. Nowadays, according to a study published in the Journal of Health Economics, people are more generally aware — and getting checked all year round. As one researcher puts it,
These findings suggest that women are now getting diagnosed as a result of routine screenings, as opposed to event-driven screenings. This is a good thing, since routine screening is likely to lead to earlier diagnoses...Our study is actually good news for breast cancer advocacy. It suggests that breast cancer advocacy efforts have increased awareness of the need for regular screening among American women.
Breast cancer screening is easier to study, since it's one of the longest-running awareness campaigns. As such, these findings are useful — and good news — for younger awareness campaigns. Long story short: they work. And the more we talk about it, the better.
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Syngenta Specialty Crops increases reach and impact of global event with BT One Collaborate managed services platform
How do you turn a problem into an opportunity? When looking for innovative ways to increase the reach and impact of an annual global event, while reducing travel costs, Andres Bulto talked to BT. The solution offered was a historic first for Syngenta: a worldwide virtual event using all elements of the BT One Collaborate managed services platform.
Extending the programme's reach to the planet's four corners, participation was increased almost 10-fold, without a single person climbing on board an aeroplane. Syngenta senior management, many of whom took part, have seen first-hand the motivating benefits. For Andres and his team it's become business as usual.
We're opening powerful communication channels between Syngenta people on all sides of the world to build better relationships and learn from each other about what works."
- Andres Bulto, Strategy and Planning Manager Syngenta Specialty Crops
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in some 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to its customers, it helps increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
Historically, Syngenta used a mixture of technologies to interconnect its global operations. Costly to maintain, the infrastructure lacked the flexibility Syngenta needed to leverage scale and optimise sustainability.
Implementing a BT IP Connect global network, linking more than 90 countries, addressed these issues. With the global platform in place, Syngenta was able to enable better global collaboration among its employees, particularly those in emerging markets.
Based on this success, Syngenta has now deployed BT One Collaborate managed services – a unified communication platform that includes BT hosted MeetMe audio conferencing, BT hosted WebEx web conferencing, as well as eighteen BT Cisco TelePresence suites in seven countries.
In 2011, the Specialty Crops team initiated an annual event called Fusion aimed at bringing the global team together. The earlier Fusion 1.0 and Fusion 2.0 events were face-to-face meetings that involved flying selected employees to Basel, Switzerland, where Syngenta's global headquarters is located. This was costly, limiting the size of the event to no more than 30 people. It also impacted the work life balance of employees who travelled to Fusion.
"Fusion events are of crucial importance to the Specialty Crops team," explains Andres Bulto, Strategy and Planning Manager at Syngenta Specialty Crops. "It's vital to align our activities and share best practices to accelerate the implementation of our strategy."
Fusion 3.0 was planned for October 2013. Designed to accelerate business strategy by unveiling a new transformation programme, Fusion 3.0 was seen as an opportunity to bring together the worldwide Syngenta Specialty Crops community. However, with restrictions on travel, and end-of-year targets to achieve, finding a solution seemed challenging.
"What started as a basic money-saving discussion quickly turned into a search for innovative ways to increase our reach and our impact," says Andres.
While video conferencing initially seemed an obvious solution to reach the majority of employees, it would fail to connect regions with poor infrastructure and countries with largely mobile staff and little in the way of established offices. "We invited consultants from BT to join the debate," says Iva Meury, Administrative Assistant in the Specialty Crops global team. "They listened carefully and developed a customised multimedia solution based around BT Cisco TelePresence."
Fusion 3.0 was the first global event, in Syngenta's history, that used all elements of the BT One Collaborate managed services platform. Involving many more than 200 people from all eighteen Syngenta territories, the launch was held over four consecutive days as a worldwide TelePresence conference. Syngenta people furthest west were in Minnetonka, Iowa, where the daily two-hour conference sessions started at 6.00 a.m., while in the east Syngenta people in Sydney, Australia, tuned in at 10.00 p.m.
As well as direct TelePresence participants, those unable to access video conferencing were able to dial into a BT MeetMe audio conference to hear the dialogue, and connect over the internet to a WebEx conference to see speakers, charts and slides. Integrated into the TelePresence platform using BT bridging technology, the experience was no less information-rich than for those in the TelePresence suites.
A unique example of global collaboration, Fusion 3.0 was a resounding success. The interactive nature of the event meant participants were able to receive messages first hand, and question the presenters in real time in a virtual environment to cement their understanding. "The quality and precision of the communication was outstanding," says Iva. "In particular the HD sound in the TelePresence suites was amazing; just as if the people were sitting there in the same room."
In places where the company has high concentrations of staff but doesn't have video conferencing facilities (at least, not yet) BT offered the use of its own local TelePresence suites to Syngenta. This gesture contributed considerably to the event's business value.
Feedback from those involved confirmed that 98 per cent of participants viewed the event as good or very good. Typical of verbatim comments in the feedback report was this from a participant in the USA: "We must use this technology more frequently. It really improves the interaction experience in meetings."
Of the benefits, 99 per cent referred to the advantage of collectively hearing from different voices in the Specialty Crops community, while 95 per cent expressed their satisfaction with the TelePresence experience and 93 per cent found it very easy to join the virtual session.
The Specialty Crops management team was highly complimentary about the support provided by BT prior to, and during, the event. Iva recalls: "The BT team took care of all technical and procedural issues and was always there to answer our queries; for example, guidance on best practice in managing Q&A sessions."
By using BT One Collaborate managed services, Fusion 3.0 was innovative, interactive, cost effective and collaborative. Says Andres Bulto: "This fantastic technology brings people together and makes them feel part of a global team."
Looking to the future, Syngenta Specialty Crops plans to continue with its annual Fusion events, supported by the BT technology platform. "We will continue to explore new ways of connecting with our crop teams all over the world," says Mark Bidwell, Head of Syngenta Specialty Crops. "Our crops are grown in well over 100 countries and using technology to strengthen our business networks is a real source of competitive advantage to us and our customers."
Iva sums up: "The event was a wonderful experience and we've had great feedback. It's been incredibly motivating for everyone."
Most recently BT has been awarded a seven-year extension to its network services contract with Syngenta. The new contract reaffirms the Syngenta commitment to using managed BT services around the world to achieve its ambitious business growth plans, while containing its costs.
Delivering integrated communication services to more than 28,000 Syngenta staff in 90 countries, BT helps Syngenta employees, partners and customers better communicate and collaborate. As well as the BT IP Connect global network over which the BT One Collaborate technology runs, BT will provide other services under the new contract. These include BT Connect Optimisation WAN acceleration, BT Connect Intelligence for application performance monitoring, BT One Enterprise managed fixed and wireless LANs and IP telephony, and BT One Voice for off-net international voice traffic.
Martin Walker, Head of Syngenta Business Services at Syngenta, concludes: "Few companies can offer such world-class, global, innovative and sustainable solutions to help us achieve our ambitious objectives and we're pleased to continue our partnership with BT. The continued use of new technology is helping us increase productivity by making our employees more connected."
Core services
- BT IP Connect global
- BT Connect Optimisation
- BT Connect Intelligence
- BT One Collaborate managed Cisco TelePresence
- BT One Collaborate managed WebEx
- BT One Collaborate managed MeetMe
- BT One Enterprise managed fixed and wireless LANs
- BT One Enterprise managed IP telephony
- BT One Voice
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ORLANDO — He's back — atop the world golf rankings.
Tiger Woods, who has spent 623 weeks at No. 1 in the world, will return to the top spot for the first time in 29 months after his victory Monday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
LEADERBOARD: Arnold Palmer Invitational
"I think it's been years since I've hit the ball this consistently day in and day out," Woods said.
Woods held off Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose in the continuation of the final round, which was halted Sunday when wind, rain and lightning forced a suspension of play. Woods and Fowler had played two holes Sunday, and Woods led by three shots when they teed off at No. 3 on Monday.
THE KING: Tiger and Arnie get tough
Fowler applied some pressure on the back nine, until he knocked two balls in the water on the par-5 16h on his way to a triple bogey.
Woods, not as sharp as he had been in the first three rounds, finished with a final-round 2-under 70, 13 under par and two shots better than Rose.
"Byproduct of hard work, patience, and getting back to winning golf tournaments," Woods said about his return to the top of the rankings.
Woods' girlfriend, world-champion skier Lindsey Vonn, tweeted congratulations moments after the victory.
Here are some of the numbers that come along with Woods' victory:
77: PGA Tour wins, five behind all-time leader Sam Snead.
42-2: His record when he has the lead entering the final round.
8: Titles at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, equaling Snead for the most titles ever at a single tournament. Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times from 1938 to 1965 at two golf courses. Woods tied his record for most wins at a single golf course, having also won eight times at Torrey Pines, including a U.S. Open.
3: Victories in 2013.
1: His world ranking, the first time he will be at the top since Oct. 30, 2010.
"I don't really see anybody touching it for a long time," Palmer said of Woods' eight titles at his event. "I had the opportunity to win a tournament five times, and I knew how difficult that was."
Next up for Woods is the Masters, April 11-14, where he will try to end his five-year major drought. His last win at Augusta came in 2005.
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Thompson's 30 points, Barnes' return lifts Warriors over Wolves, 106-93
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MINNEAPOLIS – The Golden State Warriors held their breath when they watched star guard Stephen Curry walk gingerly off the court in the third quarter. Then Klay Thompson put his foot on the gas.
Thompson scored 19 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Harrison Barnes scored 14 points in his season debut to help the Golden State Warriors to a 106-93 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
"It just shows that we're not all about Steph," said Thompson, who hit five 3-pointers in the final quarter. "Steph's one of the best players in the NBA, but sometimes people think we rely on him too much. And it's not fair to him and we're a deep team this year."
David Lee had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points for the Warriors (4-1), who entered this season brimming with confidence following last year's run to the second round of the playoffs.
"We showed that one of our best guys goes down, we're going to do it collectively and as a team, and play unselfish," Thompson said. "It's hard to replace what he does. You really can't do it, but we try to do our best and we did a good job of it tonight."
Curry had just five points on 2-for-8 shooting with seven assists in 24 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter with a bruised left foot and a sore right knee. He said he would "probably" play on Friday.
"Just a tough, unfortunate injury, but I've got guys I believe in and our versatility showed," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "Andre showed how important he is, comfortable at moving over, handling the basketball and facilitating our offense. Hopefully Steph will be fine and we continue to march on."
Kevin Love had 25 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for the Timberwolves, who have lost two straight after a 3-0 start. Kevin Martin added 23 points, but the Wolves' bench was outscored 27-10. The Wolves shot 37.8 percent and turned the ball over 19 times in a humbling loss.
The Wolves are hoping to use the Warriors' surprising run last season as a model to end their nine-year playoff drought this year. But they found out that they have a long way to go to compete with a team that is quickly asserting itself as one of the best in the West.
The Warriors shot 50 percent, outrebounded the Wolves 49-40 and held Minnesota to just 10 points off 21 Golden State turnovers.
"We're a better team than that defensively," Love said. "There were a lot of times where, I was guilty of it too, but I was throwing my hands up and was like, 'Where is the weakside help.'"
When Thompson found the mark, Curry wasn't needed.
Thompson was 2 for 9 in the first half, but hit his first seven shots of the second half to help the Warriors pull away. With backup shooting gua1rd Alexey Shved off to a terrible start, Wolves coach Rick Adelman had no choice but to try 5-foot-11 J.J. Barea on the 6-7 Thompson.
Predictably, Thompson just rose right up and shot over the little guy, drilling 3 after 3 in the second half. He scored 11 straight points for the Warriors in the fourth quarter, the last a soft jumper for a 94-80 lead, and the Warriors never looked back.
Barnes missed the first four games with left toe inflammation. He was a game-time decision, but he entered the game with just over 5 minutes to go in the first quarter and made an immediate impact. He hit two quick jumpers and scored on a pretty reverse layup to ignite the uncharacteristically sluggish Warriors offense, and the second unit chewed the Wolves bench up to start the second quarter.
"The whole thing changed," Wolves coach Rick Adelman said of the second unit. "We have to find a way to keep things going and be more productive and that just didn't happen."
NOTES: Rubio had another rough night. He had seven points on 2-for-8 shooting with seven assists and four turnovers. ... Curry, a career 90 percent free throw shooter, missed one in the second quarter. He missed 29 last season. ... Barnes had a vocal cheering section behind one basket. He grew up in Ames, Iowa, about a 3-hour drive from the Twin Cities.


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Frankie and Alice
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Release Date: April 14, 2014 (limited)
Studio: Codeblack Films (Lionsgate)
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Screenwriter: Cheryl Edwards, Marko King, Mary King, Jonathan Watters, Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse
Starring: Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Phylicia Rashad, Chandra Wilson, Matt Frewer
Genre: Psychological Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some violence)
Official Website: http://FrankieandAlicemovie.com
From Lionsgate and Codeblack Films and the executive producers of "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge" and "Lackawanna Blues" comes a mind-bending drama starring Academy Award® Winner and Golden Globe® Nominee Halle Berry ("The Call," "Monster's Ball"). "Frankie & Alice" is inspired by the remarkable true story of an African American go-go dancer "Frankie" with multiple personalities (dissociative identity disorder or "DID") who struggles to remain her true self while fighting against two very unique alter egos: a seven-year-old child named Genius and a Southern white racist woman named Alice. In order to stop the multiple voices in her head, Frankie (Halle Berry) works together with a psychotherapist (Stellan Skarsgard) to uncover and overcome the mystery of the inner ghosts that haunt her.
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AIDS Denial Crazies Go All DMCA On Videos Educating People Of Their Craziness
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But the problem really gets my blood boiling when the censorship in question is censoring scientific knowledge and criticism. All the more so when the criticism is aimed at a group of people that are quite likely actively putting anyone listening to them seriously in danger. Take, for instance, the story that jameshogg writes in about, in which well-known scientific debunker Myles Power is having a series of videos he produced debunking a documentary called House of Numbers DMCA'd by the producers of the documentary.
In case you can't watch the video, here's the skinny on the situation. House of Numbers is a documentary that essentially makes the claim that HIV and AIDS isn't really, you know, a thing. It's part of a conspiracy theory that's been traveling around for some time that AIDS isn't what doctors say it is, that anti-viral medication doesn't effect whatever the disease actually is, and so on. In other words, it's a big bucket of crazy that, unfortunately, some unsuspecting people take seriously, quite possibly putting themselves in harm's way if they take the message of the film to heart. Myles Power is a scientist who creates videos debunking this kind of thing. He, if I may say so, should be appointment YouTubing if you have any interest in science versus popular myths. He created a series of videos showing both why the claims in House of Numbers are bullshit, as well as the tactics the filmmakers employed in order to pretend people said what they actually hadn't. All of this, of course, falls squarely in the realm of fair use. That didn't stop several people who either produced or were featured in the documentary from filing DMCA claims against him and getting the videos removed.
The first DMCA filed against me was from Liam Scheff who starred in part 5 of my video series. Liam believes that my videos are not protected under fair use because they are not made for educational purposes, but instead for propaganda. Over the last week, Liam has been constantly posting on my Facebook and has called me a retard, a cunt, a little bitch and, of course, a paid shill. Yet at the same time believes that I have been slandering him. What is also bizarre is that even though Liam has made it clear of his intentions to drag me through the courts, at the same time he does not think I am a real person but part of Myles Power inc. Liam later went on to remove his DMCA, but by filing it in the first place he has left himself open to legal action.This is censorship in its purist form, and it's using the law to get away with it. There may be legal repercussions to be had for some of this, but how often do we actually see those attempting to ignore fair use and censor speech get punished? It's all the more egregious given that what they're attempting to censor is the debunking of a conspiracy myth that has the very real potential to hurt people. Anyone with a modicum of interest in science and the dialectic method would welcome such a conversation, not attempt to stifle it under the guise of copyright law.
As soon as part 5 was restored, it was taken immediately down by Martin Penny and the people at Knowledge Matters, who then decided to file 2 more DMCA takedowns against part 1 and 2. I want to take this time to remind people that there are multiple copies of House of Numbers uploaded to YouTube. If Martin Penny and the people at Knowledge Matters truly thought I was infringing copyright, then why are they not going after people who uploaded the entire movie? It is very clear that these people are trying to silence my criticism. For those who don't know, Martin Penny is the Executive Producer of House of Numbers and a multimillionaire from Leeds who used to be the CEO of GHD. What's interesting is that Martin is now a chairman at OHS Ltd – one of the leading health, safety and environmental consultancies who have worked for the NHS.
Meanwhile, as Power notes, the person doing the censoring is the chairman of a consulting group that is advising the National Health Service in England. A censoring AIDS denier is advising the NHS. Let that sink in for a moment. Then, ask yourself it it's about time we took a hard look at whether the DMCA is doing more harm than good.