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McLaren has announced the track-only variant of its hybrid hypercar will be dubbed the McLaren P1 GTR. Resurrecting the iconic name from the legendary Le Mans winning F1 GTR, the P1 GTR "will be designed and developed as the best drivers' car in the world on track." It will also be the most powerful McLaren ever built with the P1's 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 powerplant pushed to deliver 986 hp. Increased performance will be matched by enhanced levels of grip, aerodynamics and downforce.
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- 2 1/2 lbs of Halibut
- 2 Tbs of ginger
- 12-15 cloves of garlic
- 2 Tbs cilantro
- 2 Tbs Green Onion
- 6 Tbs brown sugar
- 4 Tbs lemon juice
- 6 Tbs rice wine
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1/2 cup soy-sauce
- 6 Tbs cooking rice wine
- 6 Tbs dark sesame oil
- 1 Tbs black pepper.
DirectionsBlend ingredients together and marinade the Halibut in a zip-lock bag for a couple of hours.
Grill over high heat in fish basket or fish pan - approx about 6-8 minutes per side, baste with remaining sauce while grilling.
Serves 6, Takes around 30 mins to prepare
- 2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and quartered (do not use Russet Potatoes!)
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or to preferred consistency
- 3 teaspoons prepared wasabi
- Salt and white pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Put peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and put potatoes in a large mixing bowl. With a handheld mixer on low speed or potato masher, break up potatoes. Add sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and wasabi paste and whip potatoes on medium speed. Add more buttermilk until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and white pepper, to taste. Garnish with the green onions.
Some people are a bit scared of the wasabi flavor- but it is pretty subtle. If you are worried, use half the wasabi and taste it before adding it all in! If you like spicy flavors, add even more!
Asian Fried Bananas adapted from Paula Deen's Food Network recipe Serves 6, takes around 10 minutes to cook.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 fresh, firm bananas, peeled and cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 lime, juiced
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Heat a wok or a large frying pan over high heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, toss in bananas and add the 1/2 cup of sugar. Cook down sugar and add the sesame seeds and the lime juice. Stir together and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Substitute with green tea ice cream for more of an Asian flare.


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Monday, 18 August 2014
Review: Personal by Lee Child
First of all I just have to comment on that cover. Jack's in London and what a ride he has and not just on the underground. Yes Reacher takes the tube.
I was incredibly excited to receive an ARC of this book back in June as Lee Child is one of my favourite authors and Jack Reacher one of my favourite characters. I've been on a long journey with Reacher since the first book 'The Killing Floor' was published in the UK back in 1998 and here we are 16 years later on book number 19 and what a book it is.
The book starts with Reacher picking up a copy of the Army Times and seeing ad in the personal's section addressed to him.'Jack Reacher call Rick Shoemaker.' He could just ignore the ad but he doesn't and what happens next takes him on a hunt for a potential assassin visiting both Paris and London in a race against time. His job to track down an old enemy that he put inside sixteen years ago and prevent him from being anyway near the fast approaching G8 summit being held in London.
A Reacher book wouldn't be a Reacher book without Jack having a beautiful female sidekick and in Personal it comes in the form of Casey Nice, a rookie analyst for the CIA recruited straight out of Yale. Nice accompanies Reacher to London where they walk into a turf war between Serbian thugs and an old fashioned East End gang called the Romford Boys and one of them is hiding John Kott the ex army sniper that Reacher is hunting for.
This book is a is a real page turner that moves along at a break neck speed and I just couldn't put it down until I'd finished. It was great seeing Jack walk the streets of London and reading about familiar places although I did think of the tv show 'Birds Of A Feather' when Chingford is mentioned. For me Personal is Reacher at his coolest, facing danger head on because this time it is personal and Kott has him in his sights.
I also liked hearing a little more about Reacher's mother who died and is buried in Paris. It was very touching to see him visit her grave and to hear about what she did during World War 2. The only downside to this book is now that I have finished it I am going to have to wait a year until the next one. Unless Lee Child can be persuaded to write book 20 a little quicker. Pretty please!
Thanks to NetGalley & Random House/Bantam Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
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It's no secret that coal is what put Northeastern Pennsylvania on the map but what might not be known to today's Sunbury Line railfans is that coal trains did in fact thunder along the Sunbury Line in the 20th century too.
It was summer of 1999, not long after Conrail was chopped in half like a pinata and Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific began toasting the occasion with a partnership involving the Sunbury Line. Almost immediately following the breakup coal trains began to storm up and out of the valleys of NEPA.
I saw the first one…. It had 4 units up front including an ex-Conrail Dash-8 leader (still in bright blue paint) and a CP SD40-2 last out. On the rear there were 3 EMD Geeps of CP and Delaware & Hudson heritage.
I followed that train all the way up to Scranton (Wilkes-Barre was my home then) and although I wasn't taking pictures at the time, I can still remember the sound those engines made as they nursed the heavily laded train through the curves and up the grades.
That was the start of a lot of great railroading in the region that went on until about 2012 when CP got a new CEO and service on the Sunbury began to plummet.
In those days of yore, these trains were powered with 3 NS 6-axle GEs up front with 2 CP SD40-2s pushing on the rear. As time went on AC powered GEs replaced the aging SDs. Nowadays the power's all NS and all up front…. Today it was 2 Dash-9s and 2 different variants of EMD's SD70M with 89 loaded cars of various NS and Conrail types in tow.
Today, NS Train 532 (a loaded coal train) rolled through the region ending an era of depression and starting one of endearment. Apparently, the coal trains are being re-routed from the Southern Tier and placed back on the Sunbury Line…. Rightfully, where they belong!
Coal Trains Thunder Over The Sunbury Line Again!
|Guide To Understanding Norfolk Southern Train Symbols:
|Train Number Series
|Extra Series Symbol
|Train Description
|Special Trains
|Merchandise Trains
|Intermodal Trains
|Merchandise Trains
|Bulk Commodities
|Bulk Commodities
|Bulk Commodities
|Coal Trains
|Coal Trains
|Miscellaneous or Work Trains
Understanding the train symbols of the Norfolk Southern Sunbury Line….
Norfolk Southern Train K81 is a local job out of Taylor Yard that services the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area as far south as Hanover, Pa.. K81 is a daylight runner between approximately 07:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with quitting time for the crew usually before 6 p.m..
Norfolk Southern Train K82 is a Taylor, Pa. to Binghamton, NY nocturnal Turn running from 9:00 p.m. to 09:00 a.m..
Norfolk Southern Train 1OA is a Binghamton, NY to Northumberland, Pa. manifest which formerly ran between Conway Yard and Norry.
Norfolk Southern Train 11A is a Northumberland, Pa. to Binghamton, NY manifest which formerly ran between Norry and Conway Yard.
Norfolk Southern Train 11R is an East Deerfield, Ma. to Enola, Pa. manifest which formerly ran as Canadian Pacific Train 458.
Norfolk Southern Train 14R is a Harrisburg (Enola), Pa. to East Deerfield, Ma. manifest which formerly ran as Canadian Pacific Train 459.
Norfolk Southern 37T is an Allentown, Pa. to Buffalo, NY manifest which formerly ran as Canadian Pacific Train 932.
Norfolk Southern 36T is a Buffalo, NY to Allentown, Pa. manifest which formerly ran as Canadian Pacific Train 933.
Keep up with all of the train action taking place on the former CP Rail Sunbury Subdivision (now the Norfolk Southern Crescent Corridor) at BROADCASTIFY.COM.
Naturally when Norfolk Southern takes over these mileage markers will probably change.. When they do I'll make sure to make the necessary updates…. For now here are the….
Pennsylvania Mile Markers from Binghamton, NY to Sunbury, Pa.
627-Hallstead (Dragging Equipment Detector)
629-631 New Milford (Siding)
643-Kingsley (Dragging Equipment Detector)
648-650 Hop Bottom (10,000 ft. siding)
653-Nicholson & the Tunkhannock Viaduct
659-661 (10,000 ft. siding)
662-Glenburn (Dragging Equipment Detector)
664-Clark's Summit
671-Steamtown Wye (Bridge Sixty)
672-Taylor Yard (North end)
673-Taylor Yard (South end)
677- (Dragging Equipment Detector)
679-Dupont Jct.
696-Nanticoke (Dragging Equipment Detector)
697-Hanover (Siding)
701-Retreat State Hospital
714-Beach Haven
716-Nescopeck (7,800 ft. siding)
722- (Dragging Equipment Detector – Hot Bearing Detector)
747- (Dragging Equipment Detector – Hot Bearing Detector)
750-Banks (6,400 ft. siding)
752-CP Kase (this is where the Sunbury Crescent joins the Norfolk Southern Buffalo line to Harrisburg and Enola.)


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Bee 901 Co. is a 501c(3) organization founded in January of 2017 for the purpose of promoting the good in Memphis with honey. Our honey, sponsors, and beneficiaries are all located in the "901" area code.
WhY ARE WE DOING THIS?
Honey is more than something you put on your oatmeal. Honey is a symbol. It represents the output of thousands of bees working together over an extended period of time so that all members of the hive can thrive. Bees are selfless, hardworking, and committed to their community. This is the purpose of Bee 901 Co. We are creating better lives for Memphians in need while also having a conversation about what it means to "Bee 901". To "Bee 901" means to be loving, supportive, and generous to everyone and provide them with an encounter of unconditional love. Think of Memphis as your hive. Think of Memphis as our hive.
Nathan Bland (Finance Director) and Kevin Woods (Creative Director) have known each since high school. Their careers could not be more different. Nathan is an accountant and Kevin a creative, so they make a pretty good business team. Give Nathan $10 and he'll turn it into $20 just help someone out. Give Kevin $10 and he'll probably spend it on bubble gum and baseball cards, but will come up with the creative ideas along the way.
It all started with a text from Nathan one Saturday morning while Kevin was eating cereal and watching Psych. Nathan was given a sum of money. Because Nathan is a good dude with a huge heart, he didn't want to spend the money on himself but rather find a way to use that money to help Memphians in need but needed a good idea. First couple of ideas were... well, not that great. After a couple weeks of brainstorming, Kevin said "What about honey? We won't have to make anything. Bees can do that."
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Uric Acid Metabolism, Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress in Vegans and Omnivores.
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03849677
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First Posted : February 21, 2019
Last Update Posted : May 30, 2019
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50 vegans and 50 omnivores will be recruited at the Erasme Hospital, Brussels.
- Relative induced-hyperuricemia by the vegan diet is not associated with impaired endothelial function if vitamin B12 and folic acid levels are normal.
- Quantification of xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) isoforms varies according to the diet. Omnivores present more xanthine oxidase (XO) than vegans in which the xanthine dehydrogenase (XD) isoform is more prevalent.
- The vegan group has more favorable oxidant, metabolic and inflammatory profiles than the omnivore group.
|Condition or disease
|Healthy Diet Modification
|Other: Endothelial function and inflammation
Non-meat eaters rise widely worldwide. This choice answers ideological, ecological or health concerns. Several vegetarian diets exist and the vegan diet is the most restricted one as it excludes all animal products, eggs and dairy.
Beside benefits on health and particularly on the cardiovascular system (blood pressure, weight, lipid profile), some authors described less favorable lipid and oxidative profiles and others described an impairment in endothelial function markers in 'vegans'. These effects were attributed to low vitamin B12 and folate levels and high homocystein levels. However, vitamin B12 supplementation improved these parameters. Epidemiological studies also showed that 'vegans' disclose higher uric acid levels than other vegetarians or omnivores. Uric acid acts as an antioxidant in the plasma but can be deleterious for vascular cells leading to endothelial dysfunction. The main enzyme involved in uric acid metabolism is xanthine oxidoreductase which exists under two interconvertible isoforms. Xanthine dehydrogenase is the main form and uses nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) as electron acceptor and does not produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). In contrast, the other isoform xanthine oxidase uses oxygen as an electron acceptor and produces reactive oxygen species (ROS). The investigators wish to test the hypothesis that it is not uric acid per se, but which isoform of xanthine oxidoreductase which alters endothelial function. This is why the investigators wish to determine if regular 'vegans' (with normal vitamin B12 and folate levels) disclose increased uric acid levels in the presence of a reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and improved endothelial function, as compared to matched 'omnivores'.
50 vegans and 50 omnivores will be recruited at the Erasme Hospital, Brussels.
- Relative induced-hyperuricemia by the vegan diet is not associated with impaired endothelial function if vitamin B12 and folic acid levels are normal.
- Quantification of oxidoreductase (XOR) isoforms varies according to the diet. Omnivores present more xanthine oxidase (XO) than vegans in which the xanthine dehydrogenase (XD) isoform is more prevalent.
- The vegan group has more favorable oxidant, metabolic and inflammatory profiles than the omnivore group.
|Study Type :
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|100 participants
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|Official Title:
|Differential Analysis of Uric Acid Metabolism, Endothelial Function, Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Parameters in Vegans and Omnivores.
|Actual Study Start Date :
|March 10, 2019
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|December 2019
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|June 2020
Other: Endothelial function and inflammation
Analysis of endothelial function, oxidative stress
Other: Endothelial function and inflammation
Analysis of endothelial function, oxidative stress
- Measure of the perfusion of the microcirculation of the skin [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]
Endothelial function assessment will be performed through analyse of the perfusion of the microcirculation of the skin in the forearm will be assessed by means of a laser Doppler imager and iontophoresis of acetylcholine and sodium nipride. Heating-induced hyperemia will be assessed after iontophoresis of inhibitor of NO synthase and saline. Units are perfusion unit.
Iontophoresis is a non-invasive tool which permits to infuse molecules in the first micrometers of the skin. The used molecules are vasodilative, saline or NO synthase inhibitor.
- Concentration of Uric acid [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Uric acid (mg/dL or SI)
- Concentration of xanthine oxidase and xanthine dehydrogenase in blood [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]western blot
- Measure of hemoglobin [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]g/l
- Measure of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]cells/µl of blood
- Measure of urea, creatinine, bilirubin, albumine, prealbumin, LDL, HDL, lp(a), total cholesterol, triglyceride, apolipoprotein A and B [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]mg/dl
- Measure of glycemia, vitamine and iron status (B3, B6, B12, C, D, E, B9, Zn, Cu, Selenium, iron, ferritin), c-reactive protein, homocystein [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]mg/dl
- Measure of sodium, potassium, chlore, phosphor, calcium, magnesium, HbA1c, omega 3 et 6 [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]mmol/l
- Measure of glomerular filtration rate [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]ml/min
- Measure of gamma-glutamyltransferase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatin phosphokinase, insulin, TSH [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]u/l
- Measure of allantoin, homocitrulline/lysine, chloro-tyrosine/tyrosine, Il-8, myeloperoxidase [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Mass spectrometry and Elisa Kits
- Measure of renin, aldosterone, angiotensin 2, angiotensin converting enzyme [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]
- Measure of main proteomes and metabolomes in cells incubated with sera from participants [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Sera will be used for cell cultures. Theses cells will be lysed and used to analyse and compare the different proteomes / metabolomes according to the groups. We will be able to understand which protein groups are reduced or enhanced according to the diet.
- Measure of blood pressure [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
- Measure of baroreflex sensitivity [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]finometer
- Measure of heart rate [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]finometer
- Measure of augmentation index [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Assessment of the arterial stiffness
- Measure of pulse wave velocity [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Assessment of the arterial stiffness
- Diet questionary [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]Diet History Questionnaire third version provides estimation of one year consumption of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, micronutrient and vitamines
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Vegan or omnivore diet for at least one year (matched for age, gender, BMI, socio-economic status and weight)
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Exclusion Criteria:
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- Excessive alcohol consumption
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03849677
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uric acid
hemodynamic parameters
endothelial function
oxidative stress and inflammation
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LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Turkey's currency troubles are fuelling worries about a full-blown balance of payments crisis, and as these graphics show, whichever way you look at it, the country's foreign currency reserves don't provide much protection.
One of the most common methods used to gauge the adequacy of a country's reserves is to compare them with its upcoming debt payments, and by this yardstick Turkey stands out due to its large stack of foreign currency borrowings.
That ratio dropped to just below 74 percent at the mid-year point, having started 2018 at about 90 percent. Even that was low, as 100 percent is generally considered the minimum.
In the simplest terms it means that without access to borrowing markets or without generating extra reserves, Turkey could in theory default. It needs to refinance around $200 billion a year on average.
The International Monetary Fund is seen as the oracle on currency crises due to its vast experience in trying to put countries' finances back together. It has developed a broader gauge it calls the Reserve Adequacy Measure (RAM) which tries to capture the total resources a country has available to meet shocks.
On top of the traditional FX and gold reserves, it also takes into account central bank swap lines, sovereign wealth fund ammunition and access to IMF and other protective financing to calculate an overall ratio.
The IMF's rule of thumb is that a country's RAM ratio should be between 100 and 150 percent. Turkey's is now below 75 percent having dropped every year since 2013.
Another measure that some experts say is now overly simplistic is the amount of time that a country's reserves would cover the costs of it imports.
Turkey is a big energy importer, so in that sense it does have a particular relevance, especially when oil and gas prices are 50 percent higher than they were a year ago and still rising.
Three months' import cover is typically seen as the lowest safe level. Turkey's figure is currently around five months according to the most recent data, though it will drop rapidly if the lira doesn't stabilise.
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I'm writing this looking forward to the future. I get to get back into dating, this time I will take my time and enjoy the process of getting to know another human being. My goal is not to rush into anything, but at the same time I am excited for a fresh start. A start where someone doesn't have a preconceived notion of who I am, or who I should be. Someone that will hopefully, have an open mind and possibly grow to love me as I am in this moment. Not for any perceived potential or tweaking, or reinvention. Someone who may just end up being a one time fun date, or a friend, or a lover.
I love going into it without expecting anything in return. It is like I am leaving the answer up to the universe to figure out. I am not hedging all my happiness on one poor soul, but I am looking forward to the experience nonetheless. If I don't go into it thinking this is my last shot of the love lottery, I am not as likely to be disappointed.
Can I still be disappointed? Of course, there is always the possibility of that. Him cancelling the date, changing his mind, not meeting, not getting to know someone. Those things would be disappointing, but not in a traumatic way. I am not heavily invested. It would be more like, well, that sucks, let's see who else is out there. Not, OMG, I am UNLOVABLE!! Which is the polar opposite reaction, the reaction that takes every failure personally. My goal is to not take it personally. Whatever will be, will be. My goal is to not stop taking risks, to not let fear be the deciding factor of my life.
A quote from a sweet romantic film done by Baz Luhrman comes to mind, Strictly Ballroom, if you haven't seen it, you should, "A life Lived in fear is a life half-lived." The whole movie is about people and how they perceive success and failure, and how that fear of being a failure, or being laughed at, ridiculed, put down makes some people give up on their dreams, their goals. I say, don't give up! If it is worth doing, it won't be easy. If you go down without a fight, you will always live your life full of regrets. "Why didn't I try harder, why did I give up, why didn't I give it my all?, why didn't I put myself back out there? Fear of rejection is still just fear. Nothing more, nothing less. Don't let the fear win. Adversity makes us stronger in the end. 🙂


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Linked paper: Consistent nest-site selection across habitats increases fitness in Asian Houbara by J.L. Guilherme, R.J. Burnside, N.J. Collar, and P.M. Dolman, The Auk: Ornithological Advances 135:2, April 2018.
For birds that nest on the ground, discretion is everything. As they are especially at risk from predators, choosing where to nest may carry life or death consequences for themselves, their eggs, and their progeny.
We study the ecology of the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii) in the semi-deserts of southern Uzbekistan, as part of a long-term effort to gain insight into the dynamics of this wild population. The landscape has extensive low-density shrub coverage and tends to all look the same on first glance, but a closer look reveals subtly distinct habitats with shrub communities that differ in not just species composition, but also in the size and number of shrubs. The Asian Houbara is a highly cryptic ground-nesting bird inextricably associated with these habitats, breeding throughout. For 23 long days, females have the sole responsibility of laying, incubating, and protecting the eggs, and themselves, from the freezing cold and the strong sun, and from the desert predators such as foxes and monitor lizards.
This behavior of nesting in structurally different habitats made us question if females were choosing similar vegetation structure for nest sites and whether these choices had an impact on their nest success.
By following houbara tracks, we succeeded at finding 210 nests. Then we took it upon ourselves to identify and measure the height of the shrubs around all nests and at 194 random locations. Obviously, this was done after the nest was finished and the female and chicks had left the area. In the end, we identified 30 species and measured a total 35,853 shrubs! After running some statistical analysis we found that females were indeed choosing the same nest site features consistently across three structurally different habitats. Their selection was so fine-tuned that the optimal shrub height of about 30 centimeters had the greatest probability of being selected in all habitats. Furthermore, the scrape was consistently in the middle of shrubs that offered some degree of concealment, but enough visibility for the female to anticipate approaching predators.
So, females were choosing similar nest site across habitats, but we wondered if these features were helping them avoid nest predation.
To investigate this, we monitored the nests, placing temperature loggers inside the nest scrape and setting video cameras to collect information through the entire incubation so that we could classify if a nest was successful or if it had failed and, in that case, why (see video here). We found that nests in higher vegetation had a lower probability of being predated, with the likelihood being that the higher vegetation offered more concealment from predators. However, females would not nest in even higher vegetation, as this would eliminate their ability to see around and anticipate approaching predators. In fact, from more than 200 monitored nests, there was not a single time when a female was predated, which normally occurs in other ground nesting birds—females seem to value the old adage "run and hide, live to fight another day." Nest camera footage showed us that females were eternally vigilant, with their heads extended so they could see just above the vegetation and surreptitiously leave the nest before a predator arrived. In this way, we found the connection between the choice of nest site and the chance of losing the nest to predation.
In a landscape where everything looks the same, there were in reality different habitats where nesting Asian Houbara had to find the "perfect spot" that maximized the chances of hatching while reducing the danger of being depredated. For a species of conservation concern, it is very important to maintain good productivity and minimize changes in vegetation structure away from the optimal choices, as these may lead to abandonment of previously suitable nesting areas, lower nest survival, or increased predation risk for the incubating female.


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Mad Dash
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Platform: Xbox
ESRB Rating: Teen
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Amazon.com Product Description: An original title designed for the Xbox, Mad Dash Racing combines high-speed combat racing and 3-D adventure action with a crew of motley characters for an insane multiplayer competition. You will compete in a race for survival against the evil Hex, his dirty minions, and your unforgiving friends. Glide across rivers of hot, steaming lava, bash through mammoth boulders, and slide down icy glaciers to beat the other racers and escape Hex's wicked wrath. Do whatever it takes to cross the finish line first, from shooting weapon power-ups, planning scheming attacks, or knocking your opponents off track with a sharp elbow nudge.
Customer Reviews:
No Rules... Do What It Takes To Win!, September 24, 2002
Reviewer: A 12-year old gamer
A classic and comical game full of surprises at every turn! Even though it looks like another animal racing game, it is truly different from just about every other race title. The first difference you notice is that the characters race on foot.This makes the game more challenging and fun to play. Climbing and swimming involves circling the joystick, but hey you'll get over it. Also there aren't that many tracks as one would expect. Only 11. But it takes a while to unlock the rest even if you are an experienced player, so I don't blame the developer. As with every cartoon style racing game, there are power-ups to slow your opponents down. But you can also trip up your opponents with a little pouncing and elbow throwin'. Heh Heh. Also you can grind rails or similar ledges. This may seem familiar with Sonic Adventure fans, but the tricks are less harder to do and the characters balance themselves automatically. Having more characters makes up for less tracks. Each character has a different ability and speed, so choose wisely. And of course there are a couple of cool characters to unlock. I recomend Sid for beginners. They also say cuss words and so do some of the songs, but there are also millions of short AND long cuts of shortcuts, CHALLENGING bosses and other surprises. Buy the game and experience one of the most original and coolest racing games of all.
Uninspired early racing title for the XBOX, June 4, 2002
Reviewer: adrian_m from New England, United States
I tried to like this game and in some ways I do. But there are too many flaws to make me consider rating this anything higher than a 3.
For starters, there's nothing here that hasn't been done before. The concept of animals racing is nothing new and the added techniques such as grinding don't really add to the game and look rather strange. The frame rate fluctuates wildly and despite what others may say, you DO notice it during the game. The courses are way too open ended...at times, it feels like you're playing a game similar to SONIC ADVENTURE on the Dreamcast because there are TOO many different ways to proceed and you tend to lose your bearings at times. Swimming and climbing are accomplished by rapidly circling the analog sticks which I found disrupting in the middle of a close race. And lastly, there's something about this game that makes me nauseous when I play it for more than 25 minutes...usually 3D games like FPS and other conventional racing games don't do this to me, but MDR seems to succeed every time whether its from the wild movements of the backgrounds or the chunky frame rate.
I bought my copy for [$] and I would warn against paying any more for it. This is probably the first XBOX game (other than Wreckless) that I feel just isn't worth buying. Rent it and see first.
Fun but hard, February 27, 2002
Reviewer: Missy from CANADA
I recieved this game for Christmas as a present. There are 11 different tracks all of them are quite hard but fun. They take some getting use to too! All of the characters are very comical:
Ex:Betty: She has a huge wrench that she runs around with and trips people with it.
Spanx: A crazy looking lab rat that can't run straight.
I would suggest this came for 12 and older. Some of the comments that the characters make are quite rude. The versus is the funnest. There are adventures where you have to beat some very hard level (I am still stuck on the last one!).
Not a Great Game, February 10, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from merrick, new york United States
I personally own the game thinking it would be good for me. But I realized that it is more of a kids game. I own 11 Xbox games and play almost all of them. I have never played Mad Dash again after the first day I bought it.
Fun racing, dark courses, January 28, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from San Diego, CA USA
The game, Mad Dash Racing is a very good racing game. There were a lot of funny scenes. There were some things that I didn't like. For instance, the characters didn't look right. The courses were very dark.
Great Simple Game, January 22, 2002
Reviewer: William Doman from Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
This game is great! The graphics are not the best I've seen, but certainly better than anything on a PlayStation. If you're tired of the RPG's and strategy games and want something simple and fun, this is your game. It's great for two players as well.
All these reviews about how bad the AI is are people who cant beat the first level. The game goes fast, I guess they cant keep up.
Mad Dash, January 21, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Niwot, CO United States
Mad Dash is the hottest game around! Racing throgh 8 different levels is so fun. All the levels are long and fun and full of shorcuts, traps, bad guys and more. Its so fun!
Mad Dash Racing, January 1, 2002
Reviewer: tiger_tailz from New Jersey
I had alot of fun with this title. Keep in mind this game should only be played Multiplayer, as the single player mode is kind of boring. The graphics are great. Tons of shortcuts, HUGE levels some took us up to 8 minutes to complete. Powerups, jumping, flying, climbing, bashing, grinding and more. It's alot of fun multiplayer but single player is kind of boring as you need to place first in order to advance to the next race. With the Huge levels and and long race times it can drag quickly if you don't place first. You can complete any race to advance to the next though, you do not need to complete any of the races in order. Halo would be the best thing to play multiplayer, but if you want a change of pace or want to unwind with the kids this is still fun.
Terrible, December 26, 2001
Reviewer: A gamer from Connecticut
I can't understand why most of the xbox games on release were terrible. Halo got me interested, and since halo was supposed to be for the computer, and i had been anticipating it for a while, i had no choice but to buy the xbox. I'm not saying that the xbox is bad, but the box has some stupid and terrible developers, some i have never heard of before, and others that make terrible games. Dc Interactive is one of the worst developers i have ever seen, and mad dash racing shows how terrible this company is.
First off, the game does not take any advantage of the xbox's power, and it looks like this game could be on PS1 if it were a little slower. The game has some nice landscapes, and some of the grahpics are beautiful and detailed, but the characters look terrible compared to the levels. Graphics isn't everything though... lets check out the game play
I realized at first playing that you will always have computer players around. The only way to not have computer players in a race is to have 4 human players race. This is a major flaw, and its even worse because the computer players ae more out to get you than to win, and on top of that, the pathetic "homing chickens" never miss you on a shot. It is extremely easy to collect enough "green thingys" (I think they are called green rocks) to make weapons out of them. The creators of this game went to far in their creativity trying to make a humorous game and also have it fun and exciting. Nothing of the three was accomplished.
The game is way too difficult at times, and the AI is more than unballanced, but they have an extremely unfair advantage. The computer players never seem to run out of energy so they can dash everywhere, and of course maybe run you over so that they can get into the lead. Ontop of this, the computer players know the secret paths in ALL OF THE LEVELS. You will take days to figure them out, so the computer players have an extremely good advantage.
One last complaint, and my least complaint, is how that you can be in first place, and get hit by one of these stupid animals in the course, and get knocked back into last place. It is amazing how stupid people can be, and even those people who need to go to college for 10 years to learn perfect programming and math so they can be a computer/video game programmer, and still mess up a product, that may have even been anticipated for. I do not recommend this game, and everyone who gave this a good review is not a true gamer. You are all probably 12 years old, or are just not a gamer. Waste your money on another game. You will be extremely dissapointed if you are a gamer or above the age of twelve. DON'T GET THIS GAME!!!
Ho Hum, December 26, 2001
Reviewer: A gamer from La Jolla, CA USA
I really feel sorry for the developers of this game. You can tell that they were trying so hard to make it fun, but it always seems to come up just short.
I can't even put my finger on what is wrong with this game. All I can say is that after playing for an hour, I simply had no desire to continue... it didn't interest me.
I think the problem is that this game is so obviously trying to be Mario Kart, and it so obviously fails. I think it's possible to say without exaggeration that the 2 Mario Kart games rank among the 5 best video games ever made. Their simplicity, replayability, and perfection were truly awe-inspiring. Mario Kart was inspired by genius, and that genius isn't there in Mad Dash Racing. There is just nothing in this game that is comparable to the deep satisfaction that came from hitting Peach with a red shell or the rage when Luigi nailed you with starman and zoomed past saying "I'm a Luigi" in that hilarious Italian accent.
You should rent this game and give it a try, especially if you weren't spoiled by the geniuses at Nintendo. My prediction, though, is that it won't take long to get bored. The game is just.... blah.


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The Year of the (Black) Woman?
A handful of Democratic candidates who lost primaries a couple of weeks ago are not handling defeat with stately reserve. If it were one or two, I'd dismiss it. But there's a trend. Though the ballots have been counted, some Black women not named Stacey Abrams aren't quite done campaigning. Black women are the key constituency of the party, so I watch the expressions of frustration turning toxic with trepidation, wondering if this toxicity will drive voters away in November. For the moment, it's been limited to the echo chamber of Democratic party circles and I'd like to believe it won't matter in a month or two. But it's worth noting now.
Triana Arnold-James lost the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor by 50,000 votes on 500,000 cast. She has yet to concede the race or meaningfully acknowledge her opponent — because she believes Sarah Riggs Amico has somehow disrespected her — and requested a recount. The Secretary of State's office denied the request. James said she intends to appeal.
James is … well, what I said she was before the election. "a vanity candidate who is utterly unqualified for the job and would likely provide a political punchline during the general election."
Her current conduct reinforces my opinion. She's a 47-year-old woman parading to political events in a beauty queen tiara and sash like it means something from a pay-to-win pageant that issues 30 a year. (The "reigning Mrs. Georgia Classy," for the handful people in this state who care about such things.)
Does the lieutenant governor's race have a talent competition?
I would like to believe the race is more than a stage upon which the pathological narcissism of a fringe party fixture can draw attention to herself. We have an actual, serious, non-laughing stock candidate who will need support in a close election in November.
James thinks the 225,000 or so votes she received entitles her to respect. James lost, fair and square, by 10 points — the 10 percent of the electorate who were actually paying attention. More than 70 percent of voters were undecided about this race going into May, which is to say, most voters manifestly did not give a damn about who was running and picked blind. Triana would be hard pressed to find one person in 40 who recognizes her name in a random sample of Kroger shoppers on North Decatur Road. We wonder how the Republican Party manages to elect extremists like Jody Hice to high office. It's not hard to figure. People aren't paying attention. We think Democrats are better than that. We're not.
I refer those who believe otherwise to Sandra Bullock, the well-named non-celebrity and since-withdrawn winner of the Democratic primary for House District 40.
Consider Tamara Johnson-Shealey, loser of the Democratic primary for State Senate district 40 — Fran Millar's seat — who is actively calling for people to "withhold the vote." It's one of the more embarrassing displays by a failed candidate. It attacks a core pillar of the Democratic Party — robust voter participation — without apparent regard for the personal consequences or the consequences to the district she intended to represent. I can't say that it jeopardizes Sally Harrell's chances in November because I don't think voters are paying any attention to a candidate who lost a two-person primary two to one.
But she's trying to draw voters to "White and Woke: How Do I Wake Up Other White People," a $200-a-seat white guilt retreat where she will regale the electorate with a vivid description of their error for not nominating her. "You suck. That'll be $200." It's hilarious. I think some people might actually pay her.
Or consider Sabrina McKenzie, who challenged State. Sen. Steve Henson in the Democratic primary. Despite having about $15,000 in county tax liens on her house over the last three years — which should be disqualifying — a campaign that relied on prevarication and naked racial appeals to black voters, a history of anti-gay commentary and a ludicrous pro-se accusation of bribery(?) and harassment in DeKalb Superior Court that was swiftly dismissed, McKenzie stunned the district with the breathtaking closeness of the race. She lost by 111 votes on more than 13,000 cast.
She called for a recount. Frankly, that's reasonable given the spread. It makes nothing she did during the race more reasonable. The recount, predictably, changed nothing. Short of a payment this month, I expect her home to be sold on the courthouse steps in July. Perhaps I will bid for it.
It would be one thing if James' protest were tied to some well-articulated call for reforming the Democratic Party, which is sclerotic and poorly organized, filled with inside baseball, conflicts of interests and resistance to real connection with progressive grass roots.
But … it's not. James' display is attention-seeking egotism from a chaser of titles. We're seeing dangerous amounts of that in the party right now.
I think it's important to acknowledge where some of this is coming from. Black women are the most loyal Democratic constituency in America. Only about one in 16 Black women gave their vote to someone other than Hillary Clinton two years ago. They form the backbone of Democratic activism in Georgia. Four years ago, the entire slate of Democratic nominees for constitutional officers — aside from Jason Carter — was composed of black women.
One light: Jody Hice will face Tabitha Johnson Green — the only black woman running for Congress in Georgia this round — for the 10th congressional seat. But this year was a near shutout for black women running for statewide constitutional offices, aside from Stacey Abrams and Janice Laws, running for Insurance Commissioner. Some black women running in metro Atlanta weren't able to ride the pro-woman wave into a nomination. About 70 percent of the Democratic Party's voters, more than half of which are black and more than half of which are women, gave their vote to Stacy Abrams in a historic election, then slid down the ballot to other black women running and said not you. I get how that might rankle.
The question is, who is really rankled? If it's the candidates … well, we'll live. If their ire becomes the public's ire … well, we'll see.
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An excellent piece.
For anyone like me that may need to look it up–
sclerotic: rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt.
Must be present (on the ballot) to win. I gave Tamara Johnson-Shealey credit for running as a Dem in SD40 when (in my recollection) nobody else wanted to in 2016, as well as running in 2014. She's dead in the water in any future primaries as far as I'm concerned if she's chanting "withhold the vote". Forgive the following if it's too off topic. I, an SD40 citizen, was a Harrell supporter out of the gate anyway though, Harrell having been my House Representative nearly two decades ago. In the 22 May primary, there were 9,121 collective Dem ballots in… Read more »


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Erik: Ever wanted to meet your favorite Anime Characters? Ever wanted to fight side by side with them? Well we all know that's virtually impossible, unless you use your imagination, or be apart of a freak accident that actually makes your dream a reality. But with reality comes great risk. What if something bad happened and your dream became your worst nightmare??
Narrator: Things are quiet in Sinister Six H.Q. Erik, Ben, and Gary are seen sitting on the couch on a nice, relaxing day. Watching one of their fave programs.
(Intro starts)
Gary: Whoooohooo! It's starting!
Erik: *sings the intro*
When there's trouble, you know who to call (TEEN TITANS!)
From their tower, they can see it all (TEEN TITANS!)
When there's evil on the attack
You can rest knowing they got your back
'Cause when the world needs heroes on patrol
With their super powers, they unite (TEEN TITANS!)
Ben: You guys are to obsessed..
Gary: Shhhhh!!
Never met a villain that they liked (TEEN TITANS!)
They got the bad guys on the run
They never stop until the job gets done
'Cause when the world is losing all control
If your heart is black, you better watch out
You cannot escape the team
When they catch you, there won't be any doubt
You've been beaten by the teens
beaten by the teens
Ben: I still think the Legion can take them on. Heck, Triplicate Girl can take them!
Erik: It's starting! Finally the newest episode! No repeats this time!
Gary: Amen to that...now to sit back and...
*alarms blare off*
Leon: *comes in* Trouble guys! A supervillain's robbing the 133rd National Bank of Megalopolis.
Gary and Erik: *groan*
Ben: Phew! Let's go gang!
*Meanwhile at the bank, the police surrounded the building*
Chief: Alright Dr. Light! You're completely surrounded, surrender now and make it easy for yourself.
Dr. Light: *Face obscured by shadow* Oh please don't insult my intelligence. *Fires a hard light blast that blows up the closest squad car*
Cut Chan: Whoa! Dr. Light did that?
Rich: Well you how Dr. Light is a mean drunk. Remember when he got liquored up on bourbon and held the President hostage for a case of Jack Daniels?
Erik: I would like to forget that episode thank you... *Smashes his way through the bank* Alright Dr. Light we're taking you back to re.. Wait a minute, you can't be Dr. Light!
Dr. Light: I am not Dr. Thomas Light, the drunken moron you assumed me to be you fool. I am Dr. Arthur Light, master of illumination!
Gary: Oh very nice, did the title come with the costume fin head? *Freezes Dr. Light's hands with an ice slasher ray*
Dr. Light: Insolent worm! You dare speak to me in that manner?! *Shatters the ice and nails Gary with a laser blast*
Leon: You might want to consider changing your dialogue doctor. It's much too cliched for my liking. *Firing off elec beams as Ben combines his Fire Storm attack to Leon's*
*Dr. Light swats them aside with a wide-radius hard-light field. Erik, Britt and Rich press on with their attacks, however Dr. Light protects himself with a photon-based force shield.*
Dr. Light: Don't delude yourselves into thinking I haven't studied up on you Sinister Six. *Expands the force shield and pins them against the wall.* I happen to know of Fireman's psychotic delusions.
Erik: Oh no, you wouldn't...
*Dr. Light grins evilly as he creates a holographic projection of the Muffin Man*
Erik: Leon! Whatever you do, keep Ben's head down!
Ben: *Looks up* What's up? *Then looks at the hologram and eyes start twitching*
Erik: Oh no...
Dr. Light: Oh yes!
Ben: ARGH! MUFFIN MAN! *Starts rampaging around the bank blasting everything in sight*
*The rest of the Sinister Six are forced to restrain Ben from killing someone as Dr. Light walks away with bags of cash in his hands. Before he could leave, a pair of razor-ship and wing-shaped discs slice the bags forcing the money to spill onto the floor*
Dr. Light: *looks back* Oh no... not you.
Robin: Yes, it's the Teen Titans. We've followed you to Megalopolis Dr. Light... Teen Titans go!
*Starfire and Raven are the first to attack, Starfire using her starbolts to blast Dr. Light backwards while Raven uses her psychic powers to pick up furniture and debris then throw them at him.*
Raven: I could smell you all the way from the west coast creep.
Dr. Light: Is that the best insult you have my dear? *Blasts both Starfire and Raven away*
*While Dr. Light's battle suit was momentarily cooling down, Robin presses the opening and jump kicks Dr. Light into the teller's counter.*
Beast Boy: *Changes to a kangaroo with oversized Boxing Gloves* C'mon Doctor, put up your dukes!
Dr. Light: I think not. *Fires a hard light beam at Beast Boy*
Beast Boy: *Bounces out of the way* What's the matter Doc? You chicken? *Changes to a chicken* BAWK BAWK BAWK BAWK! BAWK!!!
Dr. Light: Why you impetuous little... *Keeps firing at BB who keeps dodging*
Cyborg: Take this sucker! *Fires his sonic blaster, slamming Dr. Light into a support column*
*As the Titans move in for the kill, Ben bursts through beelining it for Dr. Light*
Ben: ARGH! Muffin Man! *Starts beating Dr. Light to a pulp*
Leon: See? I told you I could get Ben to defeat Dr. Light while having a psychotic episode. You all owe me $20
S6: *Grumble*
Titans: *Sweatdrop*
Starfire: What is that fiery one doing to Dr. Light?
Beast Boy: They call it reconstructive surgery Star, though looks like the Doc won't have his good looks after this...
*Long pause*
Beast Boy: Uh, shouldn't we do something?
Raven: Give him five minutes...
Dr. Light: ARGH! My spleen!
*And so after Ben's episode subsides and Dr. Light is admitted into the intensive care unit, the S6 and the Teen Titans regroup.*
Meanwhile at the Quick Stop in Leonardo, New Jersey...
Randall: *Walks in* Hey! Who are you and what happened to Dante?
Super Chaos: They finally let him have his day off so I'm filling in for him.
Randall: Wait a minute, you're that blob that terrorizes Megalopolis aren't you?
Super Chaos: *Sigh* Yes, I'm Super Chaos.
Randall: *Pulls a porn magazine out from the rack and started reading it was he leans against the counter* So, did you get action from the Mega Babes?
Super Chaos: What?
Randall: Y'know, Cutchan, Needlegal, Sparkchan, Brightbabe, Crystalgirl. You should had least slept with one of them.
Super Chaos: I will never understand you humans and your fixation on imtimate relations. No, for one I'm their freaking enemy; two, they're all taken and three... well I'm not going to share that with a filthy-minded human like yourself.
Randall: I was just asking... I've always wondered what it would be like doing it with a robot. Is it like doing it with Leia in that slave outfit from 'Return'?
Super Chaos: I wouldn't know...
*The bell on the door rings as Control Freak enters*
Control Freak: Dude, I can't believe I've finally found you! It's Super Chaos in the... well goop!
Randall: Look who finally emerged from the basement.
Super Chaos: Oh great, another fanboy.
Control Freak: What are you doing working in a dump like this? Shouldn't you be out there going for world domination?
Super Chaos: World Domination doesn't exactly pay the bills kid, especially when your archenemies always return the loot you stole.
Control Freak: C'mon, you're the baddest of the bad! Let's team up, with your power and my intelligence we can cause lots of damage, especially to the hated Sinister Six.
Super Chaos: Geez kid, don't you see that some of us have to make a living?
Randall: Yeah, you're more annoying than those stoners.
*Control Freak pulls out a remote from his pocket and presses the 'Rewind Button and suddenly Randall is deaged to infancy.*
Randall: ... *burp*
Super Chaos: Great Slades of Flash Man!
Control Freak: You like my newest little toy? I call it the Omniversal Remote, it was slow, speed up and even freeze time. It's also what's keeping our respective universes merged, so you wanna reconsider my offer SC?
Super Chaos: No one blackmails Super Chaos, least of all a little insect like yourself. Now buy something or get lost.
Control Freak: *Sigh* I didn't go to all this trouble to be turned away by you. *Presses the 'Pause' button and freezes Super Chaos* I heard you could interface and merge with other robot so with my biological adapter, we will be one!
*Control Freak activates the bio-adapter on his with and merges with Super Chaos.*
Control Freak: Yes! YES! By now, the Sinister Six must have met the Titans. Now they will have to team up against the might of SUPER FREAK!


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James Barrington – Countryside Alliance 'Animal Welfare Consultant'
Just as predictable as badger baiters claiming they were only 'hunting rabbits' are the articles and letters by James Barrington regurgitating his past.
Masters of Foxhounds Association warns of shortage of foxes
The Sunday Mirror has learned that a letter sent by the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) to 800 hunt masters and chairmen warns of a nationwide "shortage of foxes"
Carping Countryside officials have to go
The Western Daily Press reluctantly reveals why it believes two of the top men at the Countryside Alliance must go.
Derwent and Middleton Hunt Riders Assault Sabs
In March 2017, eight hunt sabs were brutally attacked by Philip Makin, Roger Marley and Robert Robertson-Tierny and Richard Robertson-Tierny at a meet of the Middleton Hunt in North Yorkshire. Most of the attackers are Derwent Hunt members.
The police and CPS were provided with extensive film evidence covering the entire incident. Despite this Yorkshire CPS refused to offer any evidence in court, causing the trial to collapse.
The reason we face violence week in and week out is because hunts and their associates go unpunished by the criminal justice system.
To Yorkshire CPS and police – How many activists need to be severely injured or killed before you take hunt violence seriously?


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Saturday 16 January 2016
The colder weather seems to have brought the green sandpiper back to the warm water of the beds.
Still no Meadow Pipit or Snipe but highlight of the day was a GREENFINCH.
Saturday, 16 January 2016
45th species for 2016 on the cress beds
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Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull of Australia is the leader of one of APEC's founding member economies and one of the region's early adaptors of digital technology.
During the APEC CEO Summit in Da Nang, Viet Nam, Prime Minister Turnbull joined Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg in a conversation about building connections and community in a technology-enabled world.
The following are some of his thoughts on "the great democratizing force of the internet" and the benefits of making it genuinely available to all.
1. We are living in a time of change, unprecedented in both its scale and its pace. We know that ten years ago only one in three people in the Asia-Pacific had access to a mobile phone. Now there are more mobile phones in the Asia-Pacific than in the rest of the world.
2. We have to make sure that everybody has access to the digital platforms that enable them to study, to pursue their social interaction and their economic interaction. We have to ensure that that accessibility is affordable. We have to ensure that everybody is able to use that digital technology and that we do not get digital divides created.
3. Small businesses move faster, they're more innovative, they're more enterprising, they often are prepared to take larger risks than large companies, including risks on hiring people. And that is where we have seen the strongest growth in jobs we've had in the last year in Australia. Being able to drive digital adoption in regional Australia is going to be so important because what that does is connect Australian small businesses with the big markets that we have opened up with our free trade agreements.
4. What the internet and the big platforms, Facebook and other ecommerce platforms, have done is lowered dramatically the barriers to entry for small and medium businesses into international trade. The idea of a mom-and-dad business being able to sell direct from regional Australia into just about anywhere outside of the district, let alone the other side of the world, would have seemed inconceivable not so long ago. And that is now feasible.
5. If you assume we're in a world of unprecedented change both in scale and pace; if we've ensured that that rapid change creates a lot of opportunities and risks; the more you empower the enterprising individual; the more you enable freedom; then the greater the outcomes you're going to have in terms of innovation, investment, and opportunity.


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The Lawyer for Jewish Terrorists Who Started Out by Stealing Rabin's Car Emblem
'We got to his car, and we'll get to him, too,' was how Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened the PM in 1995. Now a lawyer, he defends radicals suspected in cases of Jewish terror and hate crimes.
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Hey hey diva friends!!!
tee hee hee...it was so cute I had to <3 Let's talk about avocados....more specifically GUACAMOLE!!!!! If you don't love guacamole get out, we can't be friends.
The best condiment on the planet if you ask me, has to be guacamole. It's easy to make, delicious and filled with healthy fats, vitamins, enzymes and fiber. You go to the store and there are so many pre made versions of guacamole that are loaded with artificial preservative and MSG. Or even worse, those flavor packets with bad iodized salt, MSG and dehydrated vegetables that you're supposed to mix in with wholesome precious avocados. DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!
If people knew how insanely easy guacamole really is they wouldn't be buying this stuff. Fresh, homemade guacamole from scratch takes less than 10 minutes and is 10 million times better than anything you can get from the store. (although - honesty moment - the organic Wholly Guacamole brand is pretty darn good.)
There are different variations and you can get creative. Including a fresh chopped heirloom tomato adds extra burst of flavor and color. If you like it spicy you can experiment with adding different hot peppers. The options are endless. But I'd love to share with you just how easy guacamole can be.
The Basics of Beautiful Guacamole
The most basic version of guacamole that you can mash together in under 5 minutes.
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- handful chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Mash the avocado and mix in the rest of the ingredients.
While some days it's best to keep things simple, other times you might want to go the extra mile.
The Ultimate Flavor Filled Guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ Cup red onion, very finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, very finely chopped
- 1 ripe roma tomato, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Handful of both cilantro and parsley, finely chopped
- Mash the avocado and mix all ingredients together.
- Add all ingredients to your blender and process until super smooth.
Fast - easy - delicious AND healthy. Win win win :)
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Maricopa County Chairman Tyler Bowyer barely survived a vote of no confidence motion at the Maricopa County Executive meeting this evening in Phoenix, AZ, as confusion and chaos forced at least one potential voter from the proceedings. The motion would have stripped Bowyer of his handling of county money and called for an audit of county funds. The resolution also expressed disapproval about Bowyers recent misleading statements on behalf of the county to the media, as well as his "self aggrandizement" by using county party funds to promote himself on facebook with paid advertising.
County leaders meet monthly to discuss policy, party strategy, and to report the work they are doing in the county. Just days prior to the meeting, Bowyer went on news shows misrepresenting the county party members position on key education votes that many school districts were holding regarding bonds and overrides. He led opposition to the funding requests he said with unanimous support from all the Republican chairmen. On Tuesday, most Arizona school districts voted for passage of these overrides The Republican Party of Maricopa County lost, and lost convincingly, in 24 of 28 races.
While Bowyer's embarrassing interview on 12 news may have been a tipping point, his poor judgment in his first year of being chairman has been apparent for months. Within days of his election, he was giving conflicting messages to the Republican Party on social issues like marriage, stating opposite positions depending on his audience. Later he overstated funds raised, and recently has had difficulty planning basic board meetings, sometimes not finding and announcing a location for meetings until hours before.
The County party has less than $10,000 in the bank, a far cry from the six figures he promised to raise in his first year as chairman.
When it comes to raising money and winning elections, Tyler Bowyer has been a failure.
The vote of no confidence resolution was brought to the floor by Aaron Borders, the second vice chairman of the county party. Observers say that Bowyer tried to silence Borders resolution but that Borders had the backing of the board to continue his remarks and resolution, with membership voting to let Borders have the floor. While Borders read his remarks, Chairman Bowyer grew visibly angry and declared, "I'm going home!". As Bowyer was exiting from the building, many in the crowd starting chanting for his resignation. Perhaps realizing his vote may matter, Bowyer came back into the meeting. In a close vote of 14 to 15, Bowyer narrowly survived the resolution. One LD chair, after an hour of shouting, departed the meeting despite supporting the resolution; a clear majority of the Committee has lost confidence in Bowyer's leadership.
One observer who was there commented, "Many of us are unhappy with Mr. Bowyer's leadership, but had objections to specific portions of the resolution. We hope Tyler will start to involve other people in his decisions. We can't understand why he is working with democrat activist lawyers, and spending his time speaking about policy issues on TV when he should be registering voters for success in 2016."


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Green Power Purchase Commitment (Rhode Island)
From Open Energy Information
Last modified on May 24, 2011.
Rules Regulations Policies Program
|Rhode Island
|Green Power Purchase Commitment
|Incentive Type
|Green Power Purchasing
|Applicable Sector
|Rhode Island State House
|Active Incentive
| No
|Energy Category
| Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
|Percent Renewables
| 1,650 MWh per year
|Date added to DSIRE
|Last DSIRE Review
| 2004-09-09
Rhode Island's governor announced in March 2004 that the state will purchase 1,650 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year of renewable-energy certificates (RECs), corresponding to 100% of the annual energy consumption of the Rhode Island State House. The state's five-year purchase commitment will begin in the first quarter of 2005. The incremental cost of green power for the State House will be covered by the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund.
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) accessed 2009-12-08" Cite error: Invalid
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