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Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive perspiration. It is also called hidrosis or diaphoresis (although diaphoresis can also refer to normal perspiration). Hyperhidrosis can be primary, which means that it occurs all over the body, is present from birth, and is passed down genetically, or secondary, which refers to hyperhidrosis that is localized to a specific location and acquired later in life due to development of conditions such as a thyroid disorder, diabetes, or menopause. Anxiety may worsen symptoms of primary hyperhidrosis because it activates the sympathetic nervous system , which causes increased perspiration.
Primary hyperhidrosis can be treated by multiple methods. One form of treatment is the use of clinical strength deodorant, which contains a higher percentage of aluminum chloride than regular deodorants do. If clinically prescribed deodorants do not curtail sweating, then several different medical treatments may be tried. One is iontophoresis, which involves placing the hands or feet in water that has a very low electrical current running through it; although this method has successfully treated hyperhidrosis since the 1940s, scientists still do not entirely understand why it works. A class of prescription drugs called anticholinergics can also be taken orally for treatment. These may have some side effects such as constipation, but they can be helpful in relieving hyperhidrosis, especially when taken before a stress-causing event. Botulism toxin (Botox) injections in the affected areas can also help, although these injections can be painful and the effects on hyperhidrosis wear off by nine months after each injection.
As a last resort, for cases of extreme hyperhidrosis that are not aided by other methods, surgery can be performed. This can involve the removal of sweat glands or destruction of some sympathetic nerves. However, this also may have many side effects. Many patients experience increased perspiration in other areas of their body after the surgery, which is usually irreversible. In some cases, the nerves that were removed can regenerate, leading excessive perspiration to reoccur in the region where the surgery was performed.
People with hyperhidrosis can make some lifestyle changes to reduce sweating as well. This can include wearing loose-cut clothing in breathable fabrics like cotton, bathing frequently, and limiting spicy foods, hot beverages, and alcohol.Thermoregulation Sympathetic nervous system Diaphoresis Hyperhidrosis
1. Which of the following is a type of sweat gland? A. Apocrine B. Eccrine C. Endocrine D. Choices A and B1. Which of the following is a type of sweat gland?
2. Which is a treatment for hyperhidrosis? A. Deodorant with higher levels of aluminum chloride B. Surgery C. Botox injections D. All of the above
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Hauser (2000b) observed what could be labeled embarrassment in a male rhesus monkey. After copulating, the male strutted away and accidentally fell into a ditch. He stood up and quickly looked around. After sensing that no other monkeys saw him tumble, he marched off, back high, head and tail up, as if nothing had happened. Once again, comparative research in neurobiology, endocrinology, and behavior is needed to learn more about the subjective nature of embarrassment.
The best way to learn about the emotional lives of animals is to spend considerable time carefully studying them—conducting comparative and evolutionary ethological, neurobiological, and endocrinological research—and to resist critics' claims that anthropomorphism has no place in these efforts. To claim that one cannot understand elephants, dolphins, or other animals because we are not "one of them" leaves us nowhere. It is important to try to learn how animals live in their own worlds, to understand their perspectives ( Allen and Bekoff 1997 , Hughes 1999 ). Animals evolved in specific and unique situations and it discounts their lives if we only try to understand them from our own perspective. To be sure, gaining this kind of knowledge is difficult, but it is not impossible. Perhaps so little headway has been made in the study of animal emotions because of a fear of being "nonscientific." In response to my invitation to contribute an essay to my forthcoming book on animal emotions ( Bekoff 2000 ), one colleague wrote: "I'm not sure what I can produce, but it certainly won't be scientific. And I'm just not sure what I can say. I've not studied animals in natural circumstances and, though interested in emotions, I've 'noticed' few. Let me think about this." On the other hand, many other scientists were very eager to contribute. They believed that they could be scientific and at the same time use other types of data to learn about animal emotions; that is, that it is permissible for scientists to write about matters of the heart (although at least one prominent biologist has had trouble publishing such material; Heinrich 1999 , p. 322).
…we are obliged to acknowledge that all psychic interpretation of animal behavior must be on the analogy of human experience…. Whether we will or no, we must be anthropomorphic in the notions we form of what takes place in the mind of an animal. ( Washburn 1909 , p. 13)
The way human beings describe and explain the behavior of other animals is limited by the language they use to talk about things in general. By engaging in anthropomorphism—using human terms to explain animals' emotions or feelings—humans make other animals' worlds accessible to themselves ( Allen and Bekoff 1997 , Bekoff and Allen 1997 , Crist 1999 ). But this is not to say that other animals are happy or sad in the same ways in which humans (or even other conspecifics) are happy or sad. Of course, I cannot be absolutely certain that Jethro, my companion dog, is happy, sad, angry, upset, or in love, but these words serve to explain what he might be feeling. However, merely referring acontextually to the firing of different neurons or to the activity of different muscles in the absence of behavioral information and context is insufficiently informative. Using anthropomorphic language does not have to discount the animal's point of view. Anthropomorphism allows other animals' behavior and emotions to be accessible to us. Thus, I maintain that we can be biocentrically anthropomorphic and do rigorous science.
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As the third director of the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Department of Embryology, George Washington Corner made a number of contributions to the life sciences as well as to administration. Corner was born on 12 December 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, near the newly established Johns Hopkins University . Although Corner was not exposed to science much in school at a young age, he developed an early appreciation for science through conversations with his father about geography and by looking through the family's National Geographic magazines.
In 1906 Corner entered Johns Hopkins University , initially intending to study the classics. After spending time on his relatives' farm observing veterinary medicine, however, his interest in biology began to grow and caused him to change his degree program his sophomore year. After completing his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins, Corner spent the summer at the US Fisheries Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina, where Johns Hopkins biological labs had special privileges. Here he studied protozoa , particularly Cothurnia . His research was then published in 1909 in Notes from the Johns Hopkins Biological Laboratory . Although his interest in protozoology first swayed him toward joining the department of zoology, Corner chose a path in medicine after encouragement from his surgeon cousin, William S. Baer. Soon after his publication Corner enrolled in Johns Hopkins Medical School, where he quickly took advantage of the Medical History Club to feed his interest in the subject. During his studies in the department of anatomy, led by Franklin P. Mall, Corner received instruction from a number of notable professors including Florence R. Sabin (Corner would later assist Sabin in her histology course), Warren H. Lewis, Herbert Evans, and Eliot R. Clark. While still a new medical student Corner sought to pursue independent research under the direction of Mall on the vasculature of the pancreas. During the summers of 1912 and 1913 Corner volunteered at the Grenfell Medical Mission in Battle Harbor, Labrador, as a medical assistant. During one of his summers at the mission Corner met a fellow volunteer Betsy Lyon Copping, whom he eventually married.
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Crystal Lake Central's Kushal Gourikrishna and T.J. Blackmore won their opening round match of the Fox Valley Conference Tournament at No. 2 doubles, knocking off No. 4 seed Scott Wonsil and Spencer Freeman from Grayslake North, 6-4, 6-3.
A few matches were played indoors Thursday, at Huntley Health Bridge and the Racket Club in Algonquin, to accommodate those players taking AP tests on Friday.
Also advancing were McHenry's Nick Fanlon at No. 2 singles, Huntley's Max Pilkerton and Garrick McDaniel at No. 1 doubles, Brad Phoenix and Jake Sigmund at No. 3 doubles and Grayslake Central's Miguel Tolentino at No. 1 singles.
Huntley 12, Cary-Grove 0 (5 inn.): Tommy Kiriakopolus tripled and scored three runs in a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win for the Red Raiders (21-3, 13-3 FVC Valley). Dean Lee went 1 of 2 for the Trojans.
CL Central 7, Grayslake North 6: At Grayslake, Colin Telmanik had a two-run home run for the Tigers (13-9, 7-8), with Parker Harold going 2 for 3 with an RBI and picking up the win in relief in their FVC Fox win.
Big Northern Conference Meet: At Oregon, Richmond-Burton took ninth with 26 points, Harvard took 10th with 23 points and Marengo took 11th with 21 points.
James Kaht won the 1,600 meters in 4:37.67 for the Rockets, and added a second-place finish in the 3,200 in 9:57.76.
Jorge Pichardo won the 3,200 meters in 9:52.66 for the Hornets, with Zach Martin adding a second-place finish in the triple jump at 41 feet, 9 3/4 inches. Nick Simons placed second at the 110 high hurdles in 15.81 seconds for the Indians.
Burlington Central won the meet with 95 points.
Libertyville 2, Jacobs 1: At Libertyville, Danielle Blanchard scored a second-half goal for the Golden Eagles (6-9-1) in a nonconference loss.
Woodstock North 5, Round Lake 0: At Woodstock, Nicolette Kruczek scored two goals for the Thunder (4-12) in a nonconference win.
CL Central 3, Woodstock 0: At Woodstock, Katie Beck scored two goals, both on Stacie Wolgram assists, and added an assist for the Tigers (6-5-1, 4-1) in their FVC Fox win.
Marissa Krueger made seven saves in goal for the Blue Streaks (4-13, 2-4).
McHenry 3, Dundee-Crown 0: At Carpentersville, Amber Pringle scored a goal and added an assist for the Warriors (6-9-1, 2-4) in their FVC Valley win.
Isabel Miranda made six saves in goal for the Chargers (4-13, 1-4).
Mundelein Sectional: Garrett Floden scored two goals for McHenry in a 16-4 quarterfinal loss to No. 1 seed Stevenson. Also scoring for the Warriors were Andrew Trocki and Matt Peck.
CL South 8, Jacobs 2: At Crystal Lake, Kimmy Woods went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and an RBI for the Gators (12-9, 4-8), with Sam McLean adding an RBI double in their FVC Valley win.
Payton Spirling had a double and run scored for the Golden Eagles (12-11, 4-5).
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House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today urged his colleagues to heed the will of the American people and vote to fully repeal the president's health care law, which is driving up costs and making it harder for small businesses to hire new workers. Following are Speaker Boehner's floor remarks:
"I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6079, legislation to repeal the president's health care law. When this bill passed, we were promised this health care law would lower costs and help create jobs … one congressional leader even suggested it would create 400,000 new jobs. Guess what? It didn't happen. It is making our economy worse, driving up costs and making it harder for small businesses to hire new workers.
"The American people were told that they'd come to like this bill once it passed. Didn't happen either. Most Americans not only oppose this law – they support repealing it.
"The American people were told taxes on the middle class wouldn't go up if this bill passed. Well guess what? There are 21 tax increases in this health care law, and at least a dozen of them hit the middle class.
"Let me give you just a glimpse of the damage that all these tax hikes will do to our economy. A tax on health insurance providers will end up costing up to 249,000 jobs, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. A tax on health care manufacturers will put at as many as 47,100 jobs in jeopardy, according to one nonpartisan estimate.
"Then you've got the employer mandate, which will affect every job creator with 50 or more employees. Take White Castle, a company in my home state. They say that the employer mandate would eat up most of their net income starting in 2014. That's on account of just one provision in the law. And there is the individual mandate that the Supreme Court has now ruled is a massive tax. The Congressional Budget Office says roughly 20 million Americans will either have to pay this tax or be forced to buy insurance that they wouldn't have purchased.
"Add it all up, and the tax increases in this health care law will take at least $675 billion out of our pockets over the next 10 years. All this at a time when employers are just trying to get by.
"There's a better way – that's why we're here. Americans want a step-by-step approach that protects their access to the care that they need, from the doctor they choose, at a lower cost. They certainly didn't ask for this government takeover that has helped put us in the mess we are in today.
"At the beginning of this Congress, the House voted to repeal the president's health care law. That was our Pledge to America, and we kept it. Unfortunately, our colleagues in the Senate refused to follow suit. Since then, we've made some bipartisan progress on repealing parts of this harmful health care law – including the 1099 paperwork mandate. But this law continues to make our economy worse … there's even more resolve to see that it is fully repealed.
"I think this is an opportunity to save our economy. For those who still support repealing this harmful health care law, we're giving our colleagues in the Senate another chance to heed the will of the American people. For those who did not support repeal last time, it's a chance for our colleagues to reconsider. For all of us, it's a chance to do the right thing for the country."


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FORT MADISON (AP) — A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.
Siemens Energy has recalled 13 workers to its Fort Madison plant and is looking for another 73 to bring back to their jobs.
Plant manager Tony McDowell says new orders are coming in and as business expands the work force will be increased to match demand. Some of the new orders are coming from projects in Brazil and Chile.
More than 400 workers received layoff notices in September.
The company blamed difficult market conditions, lack of congressional action on a wind energy tax credit, and increased use of natural gas-fired power plants.
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"Hey Pop, the time you hit Hazen in the mouth, was it worth 30 years?"
—Paul Crewe, The Longest Yard
"That's how you become great, man. Hang your balls out there."
—Jesus at the CopyMat, Jerry Maguire
The Mets have been to the postseason seven times. I cherish all seven appearances, including the one that crested and crashed 25 years ago tonight.
That was 1988. Hardly any Mets fan cherishes 1988. Scioscia happened in 1988. Scioscia tends to blot out everything.
• 100 Met wins for the third and (thus far) final time.
• A 15-game Met romp over the National League East, created by a 31-11 start, confirmed by a 29-8 finish and accented by a knack the Mets had in prevailing over the ultimate bridesmaid Pirates in every showdown series they played that summer.
• The individual exploits of, among others, David Cone, Darryl Strawberry, Kevin McReynolds, Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Randy Myers and Gregg Jefferies.
• Three National League Championship Series victories — in Games One, Three and Six — that were as impressive as they were entertaining.
• A seventh game that determined whether or not the Mets would compete for another world championship.
The Mets got to that precipice, on October 12, 1988, three days after Scioscia. They tripped and fell off of it and that was the end of 1988's goodwill forever more, which is too bad because, well, how often do the Mets get even that far?
Seven times, give or take a game.
I watch these current playoffs. I feel the engagement of the crowds. I pick up on the vibe that every pitch matters, that every swing can shift momentum, that every time a ball goes somewhere, it could very well be headed into history. That's the reward for getting here, to live on an emotional high wire until either someone knocks you to the ground or elevates you even higher. That's what it was like for Rays fans until their team was dispatched by the Red Sox last night. That's what it will be like for one group or another tonight and again tomorrow. Somebody will go on, somebody else will go home.
It will have been worth it. It was worth it in 1973, even when Darold Knowles popped up Wayne Garrett. It was worth it in 1999 when Kenny Rogers lost the strike zone while Andruw Jones stood idly by. It was worth it in 2000 when Mike Piazza could muscle a Mariano Rivera cutter only so far. It was, I swear to you, worth it in 2006 when one of the great postseason players of his generation looked at a nasty curveball on oh-and-two.
And it was worth it in 1988 when Orel Hershiser froze Howard Johnson to conclude Game Seven three days after Mike Scioscia homered against Dwight Gooden to tie Game Four, the result of which seemed to be in the bag but, once Scioscia struck, was now rolling loose for anybody to grab.
The Dodgers grabbed it. They evened the score in the ninth, took and held a lead in the twelfth, won Game Five the following afternoon, withstood a Game Six loss the night after that and, come Game Seven, earned a trip to the World Series.
The Mets, who had been three Gooden (or maybe Myers) outs from a three-one lead in the NLCS, went home, but I still say it was worth it.
For seven games played in a span of nine days, it was worth it. The Mets were still playing in 1988 when almost everybody else wasn't. Had they succeeded — and they came far closer than is generally appreciated — they'd have kept playing. If they'd kept playing, perhaps they win a third world championship. Or they lose to Oakland as they did in 1973. There was no saying once what could've happened once they bowed to Los Angeles in ignominious fashion in Game Seven.
But they got to Game Seven. They got to Game Five and Game Four and Game Two, same as they got to the games they won in those playoffs. It was so much better than it was the year before when they got to the end of the 1987 season several games short of qualifying for the postseason. It was so much better than it would be in the ten succeeding seasons that came up either just shy of October or expired well in advance of August.
This is where you wanna be, where the Pirates and Cardinals are tonight, where the A's and the Tigers will be tomorrow night, where the Red Sox and Dodgers have already assured themselves of being this weekend and, yeah, where the Rays, Braves, Indians and Reds have been only to exit earlier than they would've liked in 2013. Their fans got to the next stage, a stage we haven't entered in seven going on eight years. It was our stage in 1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 1999, 2000 and 2006. We didn't always own it at the moment the curtain was lowered, but good god how I loved our time upon it, no matter how long it lasted.
Scioscia and his teammates pulled the wings off of 1988. There's no whitewashing it. His home run was a dagger through the heart, a kick in the head, any metaphor indicating damage to a vital organ or body part you care to name. The loss of that series prevented a great year from going down as extraordinary. But it was a great year. It was great because we got as far as we did. It was a terrible way for it to go awry, but what isn't a terrible way to not win a championship?
You can fall out of contention and watch other teams' fans hang on every pitch or you can immerse yourself in October on account of your own team's actions, knowing all the while that you very well risk a Scioscia blowing up in your face. It's not even a choice. Give me a 4-2 lead in the ninth inning of a Game Four every time and I'll take that risk. The risk is its own reward this time of year.
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The first spending decline on a Black Friday weekend since 2009 reinforced projections for a lackluster holiday, increasing chances retailers will extend the deep discounts already hurting their profit margins.
Purchases at stores and websites fell 2.9% to $57.4 billion during the four days beginning with the Nov. 28 Thanksgiving holiday, according to a survey commissioned by the National Retail Federation. While 141 million people shopped, about 2 million more than last year, the average consumer's spending dropped 3.9% to $407.02, the survey showed.
The survey results, if borne out at cash registers in American malls and on website checkout screens, herald retailers' likely return to Black Friday-type discounts this week and suggest added stress for several chains. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. already cut profit forecasts after tepid sales gains in back-to-school shopping. While the NRF reiterated its forecast yesterday that total sales in November and December would increase 3.9%, the trade group has said it would revise the forecast if necessary later this month.
"Retailers didn't get what they wanted from Black Friday and they will need to make it up in the next three weeks," Poonam Goyal, an analyst for Bloomberg Industries, said in an interview. "There will be some panic sales."
Target fell 1.3% to $63.10 at 11:45 a.m. in New York. Wal-Mart declined 0.3% $80.76, and Macy's Inc. dropped 0.6% to $52.95.
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While U.S. stock markets have reached all-time highs and housing prices have rebounded in several markets, many Americans still face stagnant wages and inconsistent job growth. Confidence among U.S. consumers, whose spending makes up about 70% of the nation's economy, declined in November to a seven-month low, according to the Conference Board.
"Consumers are generally not in a great mood, feeling very uneasy about the economy and their jobs, and are looking for value this year," Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, wrote today in a note to clients. "They have their list and will check it twice, but they are not going to the mall and grabbing a bunch of random stuff because it is on sale or looks nice."
Stores have started holiday promotions earlier since the last recession ended in mid-2009 -- even pushing into October -- to try to capture consumers' first purchases and encourage them to part with more dollars beyond the day's big deal. Sales in November and December account for 20% to 40% of U.S. retailers' annual revenue and 20% of profit, according to the Washington-based NRF.
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For the past almost week now, maybe more like 5 days...DD has been refusing breast at times..that is how it started..and I think it was due to my letdown being slower than usual.
Now Im wondering if my supply may have dipped a bit? Not sure if maybe AF is on the way or what. My DD is 4 months exactly and weighs around 14 lbs. was 8 lbs at birth. [though i havent had her weighed on an actual scale since she was 8 weeks and she was 11 1/2 lbs then.]
she has enough pee pee diapers and poops mainly every other day or every two days.
she doesnt act more hungry or fussy after nursing and coos, smiles, interacts, etc.
she STTN and has been since 10 weeks.
Im just wondering if im having a temporary dip in supply due to a few factors [being back to work for a month now, working night shift on the weekends, her STTN now for so long, and the actual regulation of supply that occurs around this time anyway].
I know I can go get her weighed before and after feeding, etc but its about to be the weekend and I wouldnt be able to do that until at least next week...
..and right now we are dealing with slow let down which is making me anxious and not helping so that is my main focus right now.
ideas? thank you so much!


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May 14, 2011
CLAREMONT, Calif. -- Redshirt Junior Barbara Nwaba competed unattached at the Claremont Classic combined events on Saturday and won first place with a score of 5,714. This is a personal best score by 216 points and qualifies her for the US Track and Field Championships in June. Nwaba's nearest competitor was Lindsay Honea of Point Loma with 4,249.
Nwaba placed first in every single event including the shot put where she earned no marks in the Azusa combined events in April. In the 100 meter hurdles Nwaba ran 14.02, jumped 5'11.25" in the high jump, threw 40'00" in the shot put, ran a new personal best in the 200 meter dash in 24.54, jumped 17'11.50" in the long jump, threw 123'7" in the javelin and ran 2:19.52 in the 800 meter run.
While Nwaba ran for the UCSB track and field team for the 2010-2011 indoor season, Nwaba has chosen to compete unattached for the outdoor season in order to develop as a heptathlete and qualify for the 2012 Olympic Trials.


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Confidentiality Information
Boston College understands that confidentiality is one of your primary concerns when you complete an online course evaluation. Be assured that your identity and survey answers are completely protected. BC's online evaluation system at eCollege does not track any information that would identify you or your evaluation responses. The online course evaluation system uses current technology security measures to ensure the security of the data, the anonymity of the participants, and the confidentiality of the results. In terms of security, for example, you enter the online course evaluation through www.bc.edu/myservices, which is a secure, password-protected environment.
You may wonder why you receive an email if you don't complete your evaluations, or why your instructor reminds the class that all the evaluations for the course have not been completed.
The eCollege system records each instance of a completed survey for a given course/instructor, so that a student can only complete an evaluation for a particular course once. At the time the survey completion is marked in the system, the information that identifies the student submitting responses is disassociated from the data. This allows the system to recognize that students have completed the evaluation process without linking their identities, including names, schools, or majors with the actual responses.


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SEO: The Cornerstone of Online Marketing
As a business in the modern era, it is important to make sure that your marketing strategies are up to date and 'with the times'. Print advertising and similar forms of marketing are no longer the most effective way to generate business – online marketing is the way of the future and has proven to produce an excellent ROI (Return On Investment).
When it comes to implementing an online marketing campaign, there is one particular strategy that has the ability to generate outstanding results. Search engine optimisation (SEO) has become the world's most successful form of online marketing due to the global dominance of Google. 1.5 billion people use Google to find products and services, so you can see why SEO has the power to drive thousands of targeted customers to your website. Businesses looking to boost their website traffic and increase their online presence should consider implementing an SEO strategy – after all, SEO is the cornerstone of online marketing.
SEO in a Nutshell
In short, SEO is the process of optimising a website in relation to relevant, high traffic key phrases. When correctly optimised, a site should achieve a high search engine results page (SERP) ranking for these key phrases, ensuring it appears front and centre when potential clients enter said phrases into search engines such as Google and Yahoo! SERP rankings are determined by the search engines themselves. Using an algorithm, their 'spiders' will 'crawl' you site and determine just how relevant it is to certain search queries.
While in principle search engine optimisation sounds quite simple, in reality it is a highly complex process that requires a considerable amount of input from a number of different experts to get the best results. When it comes to selecting an SEO provider, it is important to make sure you choose a team that has a sound knowledge of the SEO process. SEO campaigns consist of a number of different components, each of which need to be carried out individually with pin-point precision, whilst still working in unison to deliver an optimal result.
Site Analysis
Search engine optimisation should always begin with thorough site analysis, as this allows an SEO technician to determine exactly where the site is at to begin with – thereby tailoring a strategy to suit.
The best place to begin is with Web Master Tools, a diagnostic program offered by Google that allows you to ascertain just how your site is viewed by search engine spiders – in short, it helps you to determine just how 'Google-friendly' your site is. Web Master Tools allows you to check your site's health in terms of any issues Google has detected; understand your search traffic and determine how users are actually finding your site; and understand what changes need to be made so that Google can better understand and represent your website.
In many cases, Web Master Tools can help you determine what changes need to be made to your Sitemap – that is, the part of your site that allows you to tell the search engine spiders what they need to be crawling. In addition, Web Master Tools can also bring to light canonicalisation issues, such as duplicate content on different URLs, as these issues make it difficult for search engine spiders to understand which pages are in fact the 'main' pages that need to be crawled.
In addition to Web Master Tools, Google Analytics is also a very useful way to make sure your online marketing efforts are working effectively. This tool allows you to see where your traffic is coming from, and how well traffic from certain locations is converting. In terms of SEO, you can determine just how much traffic is being generated from organic search listings, and how effective this is. Google Analytics is a free tool that every Web Master should be using.
Site analysis using Google Web Master Tools and Analytics is a great place to begin, yet it is also something that needs to be monitored throughout the duration of an SEO campaign. An experienced SEO firm will monitor your site closely for any potential issues or changes that need to be made as the campaign progresses.
Keyword Research
Selecting the right key phrases (keywords) is a very important part of any SEO strategy, as these are the terms you want your site to rank for. Key phrases should, ideally, generate plenty of traffic (attract high search volumes), as this ensures that your business is exposed to plenty of potential clients/customers. However, it's important to ensure all key phrases chosen are relevant to your business. There is no point choosing a phrase that generates lots of traffic if it's a product or service you don't offer – you may see an increase in site traffic, but the bounce rate is likely to be quite high.
Key phrases can be selected based on the products and services you offer, topics closely related to your area of expertise, and also your business location. Often, these elements are combined. For example, a painter working in the northern suburbs of Melbourne may choose to target a phrase such as painting Reservoir or house painters Epping. These phrases are designed to not only attract those searching for painters, but those who are actually searching for painters in their local area.
Of course, some key phrases are more competitive than others and it is important to make sure you have both the resources and the budget to tackle your phrases of choice. As a general rule of thumb, very specific, niche key phrases are easier to rank for, especially those that target a particular suburb or town. Phrases that are relevant to larger industries and wider areas are more competitive, for example if you wanted to rank for a phrase such as carpet cleaners Melbourne – there are a lot of carpet cleaners looking to acquire new business in Melbourne!
Onsite Work
Onsite or onpage work covers any work that needs to be done to your site, from general site structure to the page titles and everything in between. The aim of onsite work is to ensure that your site is easily and favourably read by the search engine spiders, so that they read and recognise your site as one that is highly relevant to the key phrases you are targeting.
The page titles should include all of the main keywords relevant to the particular page in question, and ideally you need them for every page on your site. They need to generate maximum impact in just the right amount of words, as they are designed to be one of the first things search engine spiders see when they crawl your site. Page titles currently truncate at 512 pixels.
When carrying out onsite work, it is also important to take a look at the URL and overall site structure – are the URLs structured in a logical way that makes them easy to navigate? URLs are essentially road signs, and you therefore need them to state what the page is about, rather than a bunch of numbers and symbols that mean very little to a site visitor.
Internal content links are also very important as a part of onpage work, and it's a good idea to link internal pages to other relevant internal pages. Just make sure the hyperlinks appear natural and read well – they shouldn't affect the flow of the content.
Website content is perhaps one of the most important (if not labour-intensive) components of the SEO lifecycle. Simply put, content gives a site relevance. If your site contains high quality, in depth content that relates to the key phrases you are looking to rank for, then search engines will recognise that you know what you're talking about. You are providing information that is highly relevant to search queries that include your chosen key phrases, and therefore you site is 'bound to be of interest' to the user.
Good SEO content should:
- Include all key phrases at the correct density (preferably 1-2%)
- Provide enough information so that your business is positioned as an 'expert' on the products or services in question – thin pages should be avoided
- Not be over-optimised for whole key phrases or any particular words that appear in or are related to these phrases
- Enhance the user experience by providing relevant information
- Accurately represent your business, otherwise this could affect your conversion rate
In addition to website content, it is also important to consider creating a blog. Regular blogging ensures that your website is updated regularly with fresh content, improving the relevance and authority of your website in the eyes of search engines. In a similar vein to website content, blogs need to be information-rich, a decent length and offer the user valuable information relevant to your area of expertise.
Link Building
Link building relates to off-page links on other websites and blog pages, which point back to your site. High quality links have the ability to improve the authority of you site, as it shows that people are 'talking' about your business. From the perspective of search engines, people 'talk' about websites that are relevant, authentic, high quality, and above all worth visiting.
Off-page links should occur on web pages and blogs that are relevant to your business, as they need to appear natural. You won't be fooling anyone, least of all Google, by posting a link about your fitness classes on a blog that is dedicated to online gaming (unless you feel those gamers really need to improve their exercise routines).
The most effective type of link is a permalink – that is, links that are permanent in nature.
These backlinks remain unchanged and are not as susceptible to 'link decay' (when backlinks become broken over time due to the website owner making various changes and updates to its structure or content). Any good link building strategy should aim to include a number of permalinks.
Problems Faced by SEO Companies
Search engine optimisation is an ever-changing field, and what works well today may not work tomorrow. Search engines such as Google implement regular algorithm updates, and while some are minor, others have the ability to severely damage a website's SERP rankings.
SEO companies need to have a finger on the pulse at all times, checking for updates and ensuring their practices are in line with the current algorithm. Recent Google updates, such as Penguin 2.1 and Panda 4.0, had some serious consequences for many sites – in fact, some that had being enjoying a page one ranking suddenly found themselves off the scale completely and wallowing in the depths of a penalisation.
The good news is that experienced SEO companies can generally predict or pick up on any changes quite quickly, changing their process accordingly and ensuring their clients emerge unscathed. These companies are also highly skilled when it comes to bringing back businesses who have been hit by a penalty – so if you're feeling the pain of Penguin or Panda, all is not lost.
Choose the company that delivers
At Web Marketing Experts, we have a sound knowledge of search engine optimisation. Our team is comprised of specialists who focus on their specific component of the SEO process, as this allows us to ensure each and every aspect is carried out to the highest standard. Working in unison, these specialists are able to provide an SEO campaign like no other – a campaign that delivers real results and an exceptional ROI.
If you're looking for an SEO service provider that can effectively increase your SERP ranking by implementing effective marketing strategies, contact Web Marketing Experts today on 1300 663 995 .


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Value networks and sustainability – creating new ways of innovating together
Solving these challenges requires system change and innovation in multiple ways, in multiple organizations and perhaps most importantly – it all needs to happen at the same time. That is why so called 'Value Networks' which bring together all the stakeholders around a specific issue are being created.
One such network which has been set up by Volvo Group is the Construction Climate Challenge. This initiative brings together businesses along the full value chain, governments, environmentalist groups and scientists who have the potential, in one way or another to help address the Greenhouse Gas impact of the built environment. From raw materials to design and construction, and all the way through deconstruction and re-use, SKF has been invited to join the initiative, and attended the launch just before the summer break.
Reflecting on the key message coming at the launch, Rob Jenkinson, Director of Corporate Sustainability at SKF said 'It's clear that over the coming 25 years, as more and more people live in cities, there will be an unprecedented investment in the built environment. If the world does this in the conventional way - we will lock ourselves in to an unsustainable future, but if we make a transition and get it right, this investment will be a major part of the drive towards a sustainable, low carbon and energy efficient world. Getting it right will require innovation and improvement in everything from cement production to construction equipment to rapid transportation systems – and all this represents a great opportunity for us in SKF to help enable the transformation'.
Research is at the heart of the Construction Climate Challenge and is focused around four main areas:
- Energy efficiency
- Enablers for change and innovation
- Circular business models
- Emerging sustainable technologies


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Skip to comments.Rich Saudi Woman Offers $1.33m to Marry
Posted on 12/04/2012 1:52:04 PM PST by nickcarraway
'Misyar' husband must accept all conditions set by 33-year old woman
A Saudi woman is offering SRfive million ($1.33 million) for a man who agrees to marry her under a Misyar contract and accepts all her conditions.
The 33-year-old woman, who did not reveal her identity, published an advertisement in the Saudi Arabic language magazine Sayidaty saying she is looking for a misyar husband after the failure of her first traditional marriage three years ago.
She said her first marriage collapsed after she found out that her husband married her for money and did not respect their marital relationship.
Sayidaty said the woman lives in the western Saudi Red Sea port of Jeddah and that those interested can e mail her through the magazine.
The woman said those who wish to contact her must give their personal details and leave their contact number...she stressed that the one she will select must accept all her conditions, the magazine said without specifying those conditions.
It quoted the woman as saying:I am currently considering marrying again and it is my main obsession I dont care if this husband is after money what matters now is that he must appreciate marriage life and give me all my needs.
Misyar is a marriage contract where couples can live separately but get together regularly, often for sexual relations.
Although allowed in Saudi Arabia and under Sunni Islam, Misyar is not popular with many who see it as legal prostitution. Women lose nearly all their rights in a Misyar marriage and nearly 80 per cent of Misyar relationships end in divorce.
THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you!
I've been waiting for a wonderful deal like this for years!
This is the answer to my life's dreams!!!!!!!!!!
No pics.
Somebody is gonna have to make application and report back.
I'll need a picture of the money.
So now she wants a second husband who will also marry her for $????
Some pupils are slow learners!
Eh, no photo, so offer is worthless without pics.
Why doesn't she just advertise on Craigslist?
Fuggetaboutit, I've already sent her your picture......
One of my relatives is willingly letting himself being taken for a fool by a younger gold digger.
What is this, the Onion? Waaaaa-haaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!
Let the jokes begin...
Isn't she Muslim? For a million bucks, I'll keep her confined, demean her and slap her around once in a while.
She was tired of being the only wife?
A man insisted on divorce instead of beheading? Is she insulted?
Her previous husband let her walk to the car and sit in the front seat before he left the house?
(Now I am going to read the article and hope this post is not out of context :o)
Ha! That's nothing. I got offered $5 million by a beautiful princess in Nigeria to marry her.
Ha! Thats nothing. I got offered $5 million by a beautiful princess in Nigeria to marry her.
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Me too.....I thought she was serious...
Kind of like a 'WestPac' arrangement/wedding...young lad 'offers' his sister because she Virgin - good for sailor - You "NO likee" my sister, my mother available, she Virgin".
No fair!
you gotta use YOUR picture, not pretend by using mine!
(if you want to see the picture I've already sent her,
click on this link and then
click on the link about 6 inches down into the article to see the picture I've sent her
sorry, buddy, but you haven't a chance with her!
Too hit-or-miss. She should just freepmail Laz. :=)
Sort of a pig in a poke...
Does she have a camel available on Thursday nights??
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Katie Rietberg knew more would be asked of her this season.
The West Ottawa senior is responding to that pressure on and off the volleyball court.
Rietberg already has led the Panthers to a 14-2 record, and they are just getting started.
"In all honesty, she is probably one of the best players in the state. I truly believe that. She should be in the running for all-state this year," West Ottawa coach Cortney Naber said.
Rietberg tallied 602 kills � tops in the area � last season. Her offensive power made her an easy choice for the OK Red all-conference team and a spot on The Sentinel's All-Area Volleyball Team.
"Being able to put the ball down and bring my team up constantly (are my strengths)," she said. "They definitely look to me as a leader and I want to lead by example."
This year, Rietberg will make her presence known in the back row, not just at the net.
"This is the first year she is playing all the way around in the rotation," Naber said. "She moves extremely well in the back row. She is getting a lot of digs for us. She is a great defensive player, and we can set her in the back row, too. Her attacks are crucial for us from the back row."
Rietberg is happy to have that challenge as a senior.
"It is definitely a bigger step," she said. "I get to be in the game constantly. I will definitely be working on my back row. My defense definitely needs some work. It is also more of an experience that colleges are looking for."
Rietberg is looking at several colleges and hopes to continue her career.
"She is just an all-around player," Naber said. "She is one of the best players I have coached in 11 years of coaching.
Her leadership is great, she is mentally strong. This is her fourth year on varsity, so what do you expect? She has been groomed and she is ready. I expect great things."
Naber said that while the Panthers are excited to be led by Rietberg, they can't put it all on her shoulders.
"I don't want us to rely on Katie," Naber said. "I know she could carry us, don't get me wrong, but we have a lot of great hitters."
Rietberg helped the Panthers to a 29-13 record last year. West Ottawa is eyeing more this season.
"We can do great things this year," Rietberg said. "We are very excited. We see our potential. We just have to reach it by working constantly."
Katie Rietberg leads West Ottawa volleyball in search of big season
Katie Rietberg knew more would be asked of her this season.


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BeBeLove bath seats - June 18, 2013
Name of product:Baby Bath Seats Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies. Consumer Contact: BeBeLove, toll-free at (888) 464-1218, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm¿s website at www.bebeloveusa.com and click on the Recall Contact tab at the top of the page for more information. Units: About 5,600 Description: This recall includes all BeBeLove E-Zee¿ Bath Seats. The recalled products are plastic bath seats designed for children between 5 and 10 months old. They have a white base with suction cups on the bottom, a back/arm support, a detachable back support bar that folds under the seat for storage and a detachable T-bar front stabilizer that folds forward for entry. The back/arm support is gray, blue or pink. ¿Made in Taiwan¿ and ¿BBL¿ are engraved on the underside of the seat base and ¿BeBeLove¿ is printed on a sticker in the center of the back/arm support. Incidents/Injuries: None have been reported. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact BeBeLove for a full refund. Sold at Amazon.com, Diapers.com, Overstock.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through November 2012 for between $19 and $30. Importer: BeBeLove, of Pico Rivera, Calif. Manufactured inTaiwan Details provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
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WARNING: Doesn't work on iOS 8. Special LIMITED Time SALE 60% OFF !!!
Featured on iTunes TOP ADVENTURE GAMES and "WHAT WE'RE PLAYING"
This version is with English voices and subtitles.
The following versions are also available separately on the AppStore:
German voices without subtitles.
English voices and French subtitles.
English voices and Italian subtitles.
English voices and Spanish subtitles.
English voices and Hebrew subtitles.
The much loved and highly popular adventure game from 1993 returns for iOS.
Simon the Sorcerer is a graphical point-and-click adventure game.
It received very high ratings and became one of the most popular and loved games of the genre.
It is very similar in style to LucasArts' many popular point-and-click adventures of the 1990s, like Monkey Island.
There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them.
Simon is a teenager transported into a fantasy world as a sorcerer dressed in a cloak and pointy hat. He must use his logic and magical skills to solve puzzles as he progresses through the game.
The story begins with the protagonist, Simon, as an ordinary teenager. His dog, "Chippy", discovers a chest in the loft of his house containing a spellbook titled "Ye Olde Spellbooke". Simon throws the book onto the floor in contempt, but a portal opens above it. Chippy goes through the portal and Simon follows.
After entering the portal, Simon finds himself in another world. He escapes from some goblins who intended to eat him and discovers that he has been brought on a quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid.
When Simon discovers the tuneless bard, the repulsive Rapunzel and a pair of demons with a serious attitude problem, it could prove to be one cliché too far.
With a Nobel Prize for attempted humour and puzzles so fiendish you'll certainly need help from the wise owl, Simon the Sorcerer is guaranteed to provide a distraction from the drudgery of modern life.
"Gorgeously drawn, superbly animated" – PC REVIEW
"Leaves you dazzled, hoarse and tired, but in the end it's all worth it" - PC POWER
"An Answer to the American Adventure" – PC ZONE
Copyright owned by Adventure Soft Publishing.
Simon the Sorcerer is a registered trademark of Adventure Soft Publishing.
iPhoneOS Port and Distribution by iPhSoft.
For more information please visit:
Music Enhancement by James Woodcock: www.jameswoodcock.co.uk
Uses ScummVM which is protected under GNU-GPL v2.
ScummVM Copyright (c) 2001-20 09. ScummVM Team, All rights reserved.
You can find the modified ScummVM code files on iPhSoft website.
LucasArts and Monkey Island are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Recently changed in this version
* Game resume (save game) bug fix
* Opening screen freeze bug fix
* Orientation switch bug fix


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News: Faith
Through His Eyes: Stations of the Cross
For centuries... many stations were crowded with Roman soldiers and jeering or appalled onlookers, perhaps set against someone's impression of first-century Jerusalem. Eric Gill's 1918 stations, carved in shallow relief for Westminster Cathedral in London, pointed in a new direction. The figures were few and without background; the compositions were simple and formal, not theatrical. Rather than dictating an emotional response, the stone panels left space for the devotee's own thoughts... Don Meserve, a fervent admirer of Gill, works within this contemporary current...'What strikes one from the outset is the absence of the figure of Christ — the perplexing absence of the protagonist himself.'" READ MORE >
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Pope Benedict XVI's Address at the End of the Way of the Cross
"Dear friends: After having lived together the passion of Jesus, let us this night allow his sacrifice on the cross to question us. Let us permit him to challenge our human certainties. Let us open our hearts. Jesus is the truth that makes us free to love. Let us not be afraid: upon dying, the Lord destroyed sin and saved sinners, that is, all of us. The Apostle Peter writes: 'He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness' (1 Peter 2:24). This is the truth of Good Friday: On the cross, the Redeemer has made us adoptive sons of God who he created in his image and likeness. Let us remain, then, in adoration before the cross." READ MORE >
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digitalexplosion needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 66 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
Addrex, Inc. (DBA Addrex), is a new company which serves as a discreet and private broker exchange – a "second" market platform - for the sale of digital assets. Addrex is to digital assets, what Sotheby's and Christie's are to art auctions or what the NYSE is to stock trades.
When considering Addrex the brand (therefore the logo) should evoke feelings of:
• Privacy
• Exclusivity
• Discretion
• Security/Trust
• "hands on Concierge-like care"
• Rock solid
• Analogy: instead of walking into a busy Casino, the person is walking into an exclusive Auction House.
The Company is based in the Washington, D.C. region; considered the true birth place of the Internet, therefore the east coast epicenter of Internet technology and associated policy; and is backed by many of the Internet's leading authorities on digital policy.
The Company is looking to have a logo design that is novel, distinguished, "fresh" (as in fully modern and progressive in nature) and subtle or minimalist (as in uncluttered).
The winning designer will have the opportunity (if s/he is interested) to design other collateral materials (business cards, stationary, website etc.).
The general audience of Addrex will consist primarily of Exchange Buyers and Exchange sellers.
The Exchange Buyers are the financial and technical decision makers (CEO's, COO's, CTO's etc.) of global ISP's, mobile providers, telecommunication companies, cable companies, governments and the companies that provide services and infrastructure to said companies.
The Exchange Sellers are global companies of all sizes and sectors that wish to have a private, discreet listing/auction of their digital assets.
The winning logo design should be novel, distinguished, "fresh" (as in fully modern and progressive in nature) and subtle or minimalist (as in uncluttered). The logo and fonts should appeal to a professional/executive and global audience.
The logo will appear on (paper and digital) business cards, stationary, contracts and website; thus should be crisp and legible in various sizes. Designing a small distinctive, related icon for use for iPhone applications, browser identification etc. would also be a bonus. The logo should be legible in color as well as black and white.
Please AVOID the following:
Shadows, gradients, lens flares, or other photoshop gimmicks
Logo templates, clip arts, stock designs
Cartoonish type designs
We look forward to your thoughtful and creative designs.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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As Scott reminds us, today is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. It also happens to be the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birthday. More remarkably, as Jean Yarbrough points out in Theodore Roosevelt and the American Political Tradition, Lincoln and Darwin were born on the same day — February 12, 1809.
Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin on the "Sinking Spring Farm" in Hodgenville, Kentucky, USA. Darwin was born into more favorable circumstances at "The Mount," Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. (Not being the scholar Scott is, I rely here on Wikipedia).
Darwin didn't engage in political philosophy, but others did so, famously, in the name of Darwinism. Yarbrough shows the intellectual challenge their efforts have posed to Lincoln's political philosophy and view of the Constitution, and the impact of that challenge on the American political tradition.
In honor of today's joint anniversaries, it wouldn't be a bad idea to resolve to read Theodore Roosevelt and the American Political Tradition.


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Almond, Fennel & Potato Cakes with Winter Vegetable Slaw
Source: Recipe from Chef Greg Higgins
This delightful potato cake is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and full of fragrant Indian seasonings. The tangy slaw and basmati rice make delicious accompaniments.
2 1⁄2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 3⁄4 in.
1 lb. fennel bulb, blanched and thinly sliced
4 tbsp. fresh gingerroot, minced
1⁄2 tsp. asafetida powder, ( a garlicky Indian spice)
1⁄2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp. garam marsala
1 tsp. sesame oil
1⁄2 cup grapeseed oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 oz. almond slices, toasted
Winter Vegetable Slaw:
1 carrot, julienned
1 chioggia beet, julienned
1 golden beet, julienned
1 parsnip, julienned
1 turnip, julienned
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted
Salt and pepper, to taste
- Boil potatoes in lightly salted water. Drain well and put potatoes through food mill.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes with remaining ingredients except almonds. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
- Portion into 16 balls and roll in the toasted almonds. Using a spatula, flatten them into patties and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F. oven until lightly browned, about 20-25 min.
- Serve two patties per person with Winter Vegetable Slaw and basmati rice pilaf if desired.
Winter Vegetable Slaw:
Combine vegetables. Dress with the rice wine vinegar and cumin seeds. Season to taste.


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Bat-wielding teens arrested in Manchester street brawlBy PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 03. 2014 1:01PM
MANCHESTER — Police say three teens face assault and riot charges in connection with a large brawl involving baseball bats Sunday afternoon.
Manchester Police Sgt. Tim Patterson said officers were called to 141 Laurel St. around 5:15 p.m. to investigate reports of a large street fight in progress.
"When officers arrived, they described the scene as looking like a large block party, there were so many people," Patterson said.
He estimated the fight involved around 40 people, many swinging baseball bats at each other.
According to Patterson, Manchester police arrested Hector Velez, 18, of 269 Central St., in connection with the brawl. Velez was charged with three counts of second-degree assault, one count of riot and one count of criminal mischief.
Police also arrested Ahmed Shehabeldin, 19, of 1436 Elm St., No. 12, on second-degree assault and riot charges. A third Manchester youth, 16, was arrested following the fight and faces a riot charge.
Sgt. Brian N. O'Keefe said an initial confrontation happened near Velez' residence, in the area of Central and Maple streets, a short time before the free-for-all on Laurel Street.
Velez is accused of hitting David Weekly of Manchester with a baseball bat, causing head and rib injuries. Weekly was transported to Elliot Hospital for treatment of the injuries described as not life-threatening by police.
Velez also allegedly attacked Kevin Jenkins Jr., also of Manchester. Jenkins suffered an arm injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Of an
Shehabeldin is accused of hitting Alfred Nyonee of Manchester with a stick, causing an unknown injury.
Police said it took 16 officers to restore order to the area.
Patterson said more arrests could follow in the coming days, once detectives interview the three teens.
"There could also be additional victims that come forward," said Patterson.
Patterson said police do not know if drugs or alcohol played a part in the brawl, or what may have sparked the fight.
All three teens will be arraigned Monday in 9th Circuit Court-Manchester District Division.


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Just wish you guys could put up some decent opposition. You seem to prefer the short wise cracks. And I don't think its off topic at all. I actually think its a pretty accurate assessment. Of course, you could try and prove me wrong. :-) So far, I don't see any evidence to the contrary. I mean look how long you guys have been here and you're still banging on with the same old stuff. Don't you get bored? Or do you like the feeling you get from being "right". Plato would class that as prideful behaviour, me thinks. :-) :-)


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Warwick SWAT sharpens its skills
It has been over 40 years since the Warwick Police Department started their SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team and you'd think a 40-year-old would be getting a little flab around the middle, a little droop to the shoulders and a little less hustle. Fortunately for us, that's not the case. Inspector Chris Mathiesen, the founder of the Warwick team, says his boys are as fast, agile and smart as ever and can hold their own against the best of them.
Now, you might think that's just a father's pride and a hollow boast but you would be wrong. Warwick SWAT came in 6th in a field of 27 teams and Officer Dale Drowne, just back from reserve deployment in Afghanistan, came in 2nd out of a field of 27 for the "Top Cop" individual competition in the SWAT Challenge founded and hosted by the West Hartford Police in August.
Held since 2005, this was the fourth time Warwick participated in the Challenge. They placed 10th in 2009, 4th in 2010 and 7th in 2011. The Challenge is three grueling days of competition among teams of police officers from around the country.
"It's not just New England departments," said Warwick SWAT leader Lt. Brad Connors. "They have teams from places like California, Pennsylvania and Quebec."
The Los Angeles Police Department is credited with forming the first SWAT team in America. It was initially called the "Special Weapons Assault Team" but was changed when people complained that it sounded too military and they changed it to Special Weapons and Tactics, which sounded less martial but also reflected the fact that SWAT training entails a good deal of psychological training toward ending a crisis without any shots being fired, which is perhaps the most important aspect of the SWAT team's purpose.
Mathiesen remembers the turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s saw the emergence of new challenges to civil order. Firefighters were shot at as they responded to fires that were deliberately set to lure them. Political assassinations, urban guerrilla warfare declared by militant groups and the general volatility of crowds caught many police departments unprepared.
"The unpredictability of the sniper and his anticipation of normal police response increase the chances of death or injury to officers," was one of the reasons given by the LAPD for the formation of special tactical units at the time. "To commit conventionally trained officers to a confrontation with a guerrilla-trained militant group would likely result in a high number of casualties among the officers and the escape of the guerrillas … The purpose of SWAT is to provide protection, support, security, firepower and rescue to police operations in high personal risk situations where specialized tactics are necessary to minimize casualties."
SWAT officers are selected from volunteers among their ranks. Applicants must pass rigorous agility and psychological testing to ensure they are not only fit enough but also psychologically suited for tactical operations. They are, after all, police officers and not combat troops.
Emphasis is placed on physical fitness so an officer will be able to withstand the rigors of tactical operations. For Lt. Brad Connor and Officer Dale Drowne, their place for getting and staying fit is called The Way Human Performance Institute in Cranston.
"They have been working with us for a while," said Drowne. "They work with a lot of police, fire and military people and developed personal training programs for us. We use dumbbells, lifting [weights], balance and coordination. We stand on one leg, we do a lot of rocking and balance beam. A lot of the Challenge competition involves balance."
Standing on a seesaw firing a weapon is one test that comes in the Challenge.
Connor and Drowne said the program they developed falls under the rubric of "functional fitness," which entails training for any conceivable situation a SWAT team will confront. Mostly it is quickness and agility, but a rifle specialist must have a Zen-like patience to sit in one position without moving for a long time.
After an officer has been selected, the officer must undertake and pass specialist courses to be qualified. They are trained in marksmanship, explosives, sniper-training, defensive tactics, first-aid, negotiation, rappelling and roping techniques and the use of specialized weapons and equipment. They are trained for special ammunition such as beanbags, flash-bang grenades, tasers, and crowd control and close-quarters defense. Most teams have special specialists, like Drowne, who is trained in "breaching," or opening a door or gate to allow the team to enter fast.
"Sometimes, you can just use a battering ram to get inside," said Mathiesen, "but sometimes you need an explosives expert who knows just how much bang you need to break a lock or make an opening in a wall. It has to be just right."
Too much explosive can kill a hostage, too little can prompt a captor to kill a hostage. Tactical aids for breaching include flash-bang, stinger and tear gas grenades.
Most teams use semi-automatic pistols, such as Glocks and Berettas. SWAT teams typically used shorter submachine guns for more room to move in confined areas. Specialty shotguns and military issue assault rifles like the AR-15 or M16 are used by marksmen or SWAT officers when a longer ranged weapon is needed. Common sniper rifles used are the M14 rifle and the Remington 700P. Many different variants of bolt-action rifles are used by SWAT, including limited use of .50 caliber rifles for more intense situations. Ballistic shields are used in close quarters for cover and to deflect gunfire.
SWAT team members have to qualify annually and are required to train for a minimum of 16 hours a month, although most do more. Some specialists do 24 hours of training each month.
If you think that officers volunteer for SWAT for pay, you would be wrong. Mathiesen said he wants to see officers volunteering because they want to do their job better. For many, it's a question of increasing the odds that you can survive on the street when confronted with unusual problems or situations.
"We decided a long time ago that we wouldn't pay people extra for being on the SWAT team," said Mathiesen, who said team members are given time off for training. "We wanted them to do it for other reasons. They have to be very motivated."
Mathiesen said he is very impressed with the officers who continue to come out for SWAT. Things have fundamentally changed since the SWAT team was started. It's a far more dangerous world and, as the events of 9/11 showed the country, there is no such thing as being too prepared.
"For the 40 years we have been around, I can honestly say that every time we were called out, it ended positively," said Mathiesen. "We went out 175 times and not one operation has been unsuccessful."


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Trion Worlds' first ArcheAge Beta, A Brighter Age, a huge success,
ArcheAge Beta Event 2, Setting Sail, starts 30th July
We'd like to say thanks for helping make our first ArcheAge Beta, A Brighter Age, a great success!
This was an important test. It was the first time our launch hardware and networks were load tested with real people, the first test for the new backend software integration present in our version of ArcheAge, the first load test for the store, and the first clean test of some of the gameplay westernizations in ArcheAge.
We'd like to share as many details with you as we can about what we were testing and how it all went.
Our key give-aways all went extremely rapidly, and you turned out in larger numbers, faster than any beta we've run before! So fast, that the first servers filled up in 18 minutes. Usually when we run a beta, even when things go quickly, we have an hour's notice that more might be needed. Not in this in case. This gave us important practice at adding a new set of servers to a packed service.
While you were all playing on the servers, we were carefully monitoring the systems behind the scenes and making modifications the entire time. All of the hardware held up really well, and you helped us identify one server that was having network issues, which we resolved during the test.
You also helped us to identify and fix challenges with some of the custom integration for our version! Some of you may have noticed issues with logging in, or with the store showing 0 credits. Both of these were due to one of the key systems integrated for our region. This was the first time that integration had ever been tested under real load, and making sure that all of the software and integration scales well is one of the reasons for these progressive beta events. With your help, we were able to identify and fix issues with that integration before the end of the Beta test!
During the Beta, we were also adapting our own anti-spam and anti-bot software in real time. Our anti-spam software now handles in-game mails. When spammers get caught and removed, the software automatically handles any mails they'd sent prior to getting caught, removing all traces from your in-game mailbox.
While you were playing, you were also giving us feedback on what you liked, and didn't like, with our version of ArcheAge. We really appreciate all of the detailed feedback, both about things you liked and would like to see improved. With your input, we're reviewing a number of systems with XLGAMES, including use of labor while you're hunting and looting, labor regeneration rates for online and offline players, and the availability of Archeum. We're also looking into the feasibility of XLGAMES adding an ability queue and mouse inverting.
While larger gameplay changes will be ongoing over multiple builds, bug fixes, smaller updates, security updates, and localization changes are already in progress and on their way over to us for the next build. We'll also be tweaking the items on the store to give you more of what you're asking for! Remember, all of your credits will be refunded at launch, and your spending and feedback helps us to customize what's on the store for you!
Based on the stability of CBE1 and the turnaround of key updates, we are thrilled to be able to announce our second Beta event – Setting Sail!
Our second beta event will start at 10am Pacific on Wednesday July 30th and run through 10am Pacific on Monday August 4th. We expect it to be around three times as big as the first beta event. We'll have more invites for those of you who have signed up on ArcheAgeGame.com, and more give-away keys than before, so you'll have a better chance to get in! In addition, we have a contest on our forums [http://forums.archeagegame.com/] for you to win an opportunity to play on Alpha AND on Beta! As always, all Founders [http://www.archeagegame.com/en/shop/] get into every Beta event!
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Steve Martin's won the biggest awards in almost every area of art and entertainment.
Steve Martin's won the biggest awards in almost every area of art and entertainment.
He'll be in his banjo-bluegrass music mode on March 15 when he and the Steep Canyon Rangers perform at Stockton's Bob Hope Theatre.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 13.
Martin, of course, is known best as a comedian. However, the 68-year-old native of Waco, Texas who grew up in Garden Grove, started out as a banjo player — that skill helped make his stand-up comedy routine so original — and still considers banjo-picking his favorite past time.
His comedic skills made him a national phenomenon in the 1970s — as a "wild-and-crazy guy" on "Saturday Night Live" (with Dan Aykroyd) and with "King Tut," his kooky top-20 single from the double-platinum "Wild and Crazy Guy" comedy album (1978).
He's written, directed, acted in and/or produced 72 films and appeared as a part of 24 television shows — from "SNL" to "The Muppet Show."
He's written a best-selling memoir ("Born Standing Up," 2007) and 17 other screen plays stage plays, children's books, essay collections and novels and hosted three Academy Awards telecasts.
Martin, who did some of his formative entertaining at Disneyland, has released nine recordings, including three straight No. 1 bluegrass albums.
He began playing with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a five-member bluegrass group from Brevard, N.C., in 2009. They've recorded and toured together on a part-time basis since, including at San Francisco's free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
Tickets for the Stockton show, which mixes bluegrass and Martin's humor, will be available at ticketmaster.com and the Stockton Arena: (209) 373-1400


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Has anyone taken part in the G1G1 scheme in the UK? I would imagine so, but I am interested in hearing your experiences.
I have an 8 year old daughter and a son fast approaching his 5th birthday. Sadly I no longer live with my daughter and have a few contact issues in relation to her. Frankly, the issue tends to be a communication failure between both parents, however we do agree that education is hugely important.
This year I am really wanting to provide my daughter with an XO laptop, whilst at the same time participating in what I consider a very worthy donations scheme. The idea that my daughter is also helping to contribute to the education of children in developing nations would probably appeal to my ex-wife also.
Where we don't agree is the access to certain technologies at such an age, such as the Internet. I personally believe that if policed properly the Internet is a safe place for children. With all the safe guards that can be implemented and a beady parental eye!
Has anyone obtain an XO in the UK? What were their experiences, how did their children take to the laptop given that they tend to be surrounded by far more tempting hardware such as Playstations, 360 consoles and even their parents super-fast PCs?
I am also keen to invest in a second G1G1 donation and give the second laptop to my son (although he is a little young at present).
Plus when shipped into the UK from USA did you have to pay any additional carriage / delivery fees? Some eBay traders suggesting they are taking part in the scheme are suggesting that the Amazon site leads to additional charges of £100.00, which would put us off participating this Christmas.
I assume the PSU was a UK power adapter with 3 pins and not some silly US 2 pin 110vac job?


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ETA: "Take the time to talk about some of the thing you feel might be missing or things that you might like to see happen in your favorite Anime series."
Right now 1 of the Anime's I'm watching is "Attack on Titan" and I think it's TOTALLY WICKED but I also think that I would like to see more of the characters reacting more unexpectedly as apposed to them always doing what you think they're going to do, it makes the show a little to predictable.
I love Fairy Tail, but I don't like reading all the cheesy dialogues from the characters, I wish they would skip that, or if they really have to do it, make it scarce.
Or just think up of new dialogues for the characters, it can't be that hard?
Haruhi Suzumiya, the tone of the anime should be darker, it's too happy sometimes.
The way I hold you and the night just seems to fly
I haven't watched that one or read it, but I get what your saying I felt that way about, Kuro it was great but there were a few parts that almost stopped me from finishing it.
In to love ru not missing but too much clumsyness and attack on titan I think that they should put an ep of them going to the outside world but I doubt it will ever happen since I bet that the entire series is about them taking back wall Maria.
talk to me people :)
In Steins;Gate, it would've been cool if the they put...
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Nae's arc
...in the anime. Not a big deal, though; even without it, it's still my favorite anime.
I felt that way after the last 3 ep's it has potential to be great but it looks like it will leave us wanting more. I stop watching Luv Ru cause to me it just started getting a little to silly. Blast of the Tempest was pretty good, to a new world was good but left me a upset with the ending.
I haven't checked Steins:Gate yet, I tend to lean more to the graphic animes, sword play, monsters, fantasy... stuff like that..
Some other really great ones of course Hellsing, Phantom Memory Kurou, Madlax, Princess yucie, xxXHOLICXxx Vampire Knight & VK Guilty. classic Gantz, and I probably could go on and on and on...
Let's see... of my favorite shows of all time, the following are missing something in common: The rest of the story in anime.
From my top 15:
Ah! My Goddess
Spice & Wolf
Mysterious Girlfriend X
Full Metal Panic!
Otome Youkai Zakuro
Bodacious Space Pirates
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
and yet to be placed, but probably in the top 15: Red Data Girl
I wouldn't say Macross Frontier is perfect. I will say that you shouldn't touch the last episode.
The amount of singing and pew pew pew overshadows 90% of all animes.
If you've seen the BDs you'd get seizures. I would say that the 2nd movie tried to put a bit too much into it, just a tad bit too much.
His Holiness Optimus Maximus Decimus Meridius Colossus Nemesis Nexus Genesis
I swear don't some of them have the worst endings.... I watch "Chaos Head" and as usual the one that can FIX EVERYTHING AND SAVE EVERYONE has confidence issues... what in the FRACK... I mean I know it's an anime but DAGNABBIT why is it she's to hard he's to soft... the ones that can take the whole series to get it together... no one does what they should when they should...
One Piece, Gintama and Clannad After Story
are my forever trinity.
And I only stan for perfection so,
my faves ain't really missing anything.
Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?
One Piece <3, would honestly change nothing about it.
I loved that movie all the dreams merging together, it's a lil creepy but still totally awesome, right up there with Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoko, Kiki's Delivery Service, Steam Boy, OH and Keena, Origins Spirits of the Past... shall I go on??? I would love to see a Anime for the Manga Red River... getting tossed back through time to kings and queens, watching pyramids being made... WOW...
now I just finished watching ep 5 of gifu dodo, it's another great one only thing is it seems as though the anime is based on flashblacks of the 2 besties. that's all fine and well but I was looking forward to sword and spear, maybe a ninja action... starting to question this series


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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.
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Metascore®Mixed or average reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
Bee Movie isn't a B movie, it's a Z movie, as in dizmal.
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It's so unfunny it almost stings.
Unfortunately, bees just aren't that funny...Nor is the odd story Seinfeld and his collaborators dreamed up very inspired.
Agreeably skewed fun.
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OK for kids 5+
Seinfeld comedy is cute fun for the whole family.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this has been one of the most aggressively marketed animated movies in recent history. Jerry Seinfeld has left no promotional stone unturned, so chances are that if you've had NBC on in the house for more than 20 minutes, your kids have seen a commercial for this movie. The good news is that it's a film that even preschoolers can follow, and while there are a few tense moments (mostly involving Barry's pell-mell flights through Manhattan), there are no overarching villains or monsters -- or even that many pop-culture references to frighten or confuse kids. There are still a few jokes that will go over little heads, but they're mostly about things like being "Beeish" (the insect equivalent of being Jewish), Larry King, and the boredom of working too hard. Oh, and a mosquito makes a blood-sucking lawyer joke.
Messages: The bees at first rally together to reclaim their own honey but later realize their pivotal role in keeping the environment beautiful. Barry initially blows off his responsibilities in the hive but learns how important even the smallest job can be. Vanessa sticks up for Barry (before she even knows he can talk) and saves him from getting squashed, asserting the value of every creature's life. Ken behaves very childishly, but it's all played for laughs.
Violence and scariness: Barry imagines Vanessa crashing and blowing up. He also has a terrifying flight across Manhattan in which he's almost killed several times. Bugs on a windshield are wiped away for good (some already dead, some still alive). Bees in a honey farm are gassed with smoke by beekeepers.
Sexy stuff: Barry daydreams about Vanessa; he and Vanessa spend a lot of time together, but they never have more than an interspecies friendship. Some mild innuendo that kids likely won't get (there is a joke about drag queens, for example). Some jokes based on the idea of interspecies dating.
Language: Mild: a mosquito makes a lawyer joke about blood-sucking parasites.
Consumerism: New York Post, Daily Variety, Timberland boots are all mentioned/featured. Lots of brand-name honey is featured, but all of the brands are fictional.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: A passerby's unpleasant cigarette smoke inspires Barry's defense in his legal case. Billowing smoke from beekeepers' smoke guns.
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