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LI people on the move, April 8, 2013
Frank Edwards joins Douglas Elliman Real Estate in the Setauket office as a licensed associate real estate broker. The Port Jefferson resident was previously owner and a broker for Frank Edwards Realty in Port Jefferson.
Anthony DeVivio has been promoted to managing director of sales for the Hamptons for Halstead Property and will work primarily in East Hampton office. He was promoted from director of sales in upper Manhattan and Riverdale, and resides in East Hampton.
Dr. John A. Grant has been appointed director of pediatric neurosurgery at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. The board-certified neurosurgeon also works at Neurological Surgery Group throughout Long Island and is a resident of Point Lookout.
Gail DiGiacomo joins Suffolk Federal Credit Union as assistant branch manager in Medford. The Bohemia resident previously was senior head teller for Citibank in Port Jefferson.
Diane Walsh joins First National Bank of New York as senior vice president and chief retail banking officer and will work in Melville. The Mineola resident was previously small business market manager at Citibank in Mineola.
Vivian Breier joins Uniondale law firm Ruskin Moscou Faltischek as partner and member of the firm's corporate and securities department. The Old Bethpage resident rejoins the firm after serving as general counsel for over ten years at Aperio CI Inc. in Ronkonkoma.
Mineola law firm Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone has announced four promotions and two new hires.
Laura Brandt Blasberg, of Stony Brook, has been promoted to partner in the tax group practice and previously served as of counsel.
Salvatore Bochicchio, of Dix Hills, has been promoted to of counsel in trusts and estates practice and previously was an associate.
Norman Cerullo, of Stony Brook, has been promoted to of counsel in the commercial litigation practice and previously served as an associate.
Gisella Rivera, of Commack, has been promoted to of counsel in the corporate law practice and previously served as an associate.
Larry Martinez joins the firm as of counsel in the labor and employment practice. The Islip resident previously served as an associate at Littler Mendelson in Melville.
Matthew J. Moisan joins as an associate in the corporate law practice. The Roslyn resident was previously an associate at Certilman, Balin, Adler & Hyman in East Meadow.
Josephine Silla joins Forerunner Telecom in Bohemia as marketing coordinator. The Bohemia resident previously worked in multiple communications roles in the outreach and nursing departments at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Manhattan.
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If you are anything like me, that one room in your home where you can go and have some downtime is an absolute necessity. Believe it or not, your dream getaway space is lying at the bottom of your home. Instead of simply using your basement as an almost forgotten storage cellar, it can be one of those rooms in the house that you can re-purpose into your perfect entertainment space. To turn your basement into your perfect entertainment dream space however, you have to start with the basics. That is, you have to ensure that your basement:
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** Ahead of House Natural Resources Committee markup that threatens the remarkable recovery of Gulf of Mexico red snapper, Share the Gulf supporters Captain Bubba Cochrane of the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance and Stan Harris of the Louisiana Restaurant Association wrote to Congress to express their opposition to the bills as currently written.**
Share the Gulf is a coalition of chefs, restaurateurs, seafood wholesalers and distributors, fishermen, conservationists and consumers. With supporters across the Gulf of Mexico, our mission is to ensure businesses, anglers and families have access to abundant and sustainable Gulf fisheries now and for years to come. As a diverse group of stakeholders in the region, we are contacting you to express our opposition to H.R. 200 and H.R. 3588 as currently written and ask members to stand up for sustainable seafood and equitable use of federal fisheries for all of us.
On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Committee will markup H.R. 200 and H.R. 3588, which in their current forms would hurt seafood and fishing businesses and the long-term conservation of our fisheries, including Gulf of Mexico red snapper. Some of us have proposed amendment language that would include conservation language and allow science-based data to direct fisheries management. Unfortunately, this hasn't been included in the legislation's current form.
As a result, we ask that you oppose the bills unless they are amended in markup to:
- Ensure the long-term sustainability of our fisheries, including red snapper, by requiring science-based management that adheres to annual catch limits as prescribed in current law.
- Allow stakeholders and regional decision makers to have access to a full range of tools, including catch shares.
- Eliminate the mandate for burdensome periodic reviews of fishing quota allocations.
- Ensure that no unnecessary hurdles are introduced for fishermen and researchers to use exempted fishing permits, an important way to test management innovations and technology.
- Set reasonable deadlines for rebuilding fish populations so that they don't remain depleted for decades.
It has taken years of hard work and sacrifice to revitalize Gulf fisheries that anglers, commercial fishermen, restaurateurs, chefs and seafood lovers all depend on. The future of our region depends on healthy and sustainable Gulf fisheries. We appreciate you taking our concerns into account.
Stan Harris
President & CEO, Louisiana Restaurant Association
Captain Bubba Cochrane
President, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance
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RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRPs) in eukaryotes convert single-stranded RNAs into double-stranded RNAs, thereby amplifying small interfering RNAs that play crucial roles in the regulation of development, maintenance of genome integrity and antiviral immunity. Here, we describe a method of in vitro RdRP assay using recombinant Arabidopsis RDR6 prepared by an insect expression system. By using this classical biochemical assay, we revealed that RDR6 has a strong template preference for RNAs lacking a poly(A) tail. This simple method will be applicable to other RdRPs in Arabidopsis and different organisms.
Keywords: RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, Double-stranded RNA, RNA silencing, Small RNA, siRNA, RNA-DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE6, Arabidopsis thaliana
RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) genes have been found in all eukaryotic kingdoms–plants, fungi, protista and animals (Zong et al., 2009). They convert single-stranded RNAs (ssRNAs) into double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs), thereby amplifying small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that play crucial roles in various biological processes including regulation of development (Peragine et al., 2004; Li et al., 2005), maintenance of genome integrity (Volpe et al., 2002; Xie et al., 2004) and antiviral immunity (Mourrain et al., 2000; Yu et al., 2003; Garcia-Ruiz et al., 2010; Wang et al., 2010). In addition to this RdRP activity, RdRPs possess another enzymatic activity called terminal nucleotide transferase (TNTase) activity (Curaba and Chen, 2008; Aalto et al., 2010), which adds one or more nucleotides to the 3' end of ssRNAs or dsRNAs in a template-independent manner. Here, we describe a method for in vitro RdRP assay using recombinant Arabidopsis thaliana RDR6 prepared by an insect expression system. To accurately discriminate RdRP products from TNTase products, we designed two strategies: 1) elimination of single-stranded TNTase products by treating the reaction mixture with ssRNA-specific RNase I, and 2) electrophoresis of the reaction mixture on a native acrylamide gel, in which double-stranded RdRP products can be distinguished from single-stranded TNTase products based on their different mobility. By using this classical biochemical assay, we revealed that RDR6 has a strong template preference for the RNAs lacking a poly(A) tail (Baeg et al., 2017). This simple method should also be applied to other RdRPs in Arabidopsis and different organisms.
Materials and Reagents
Data analysis
Here, we explain typical results of in vitro RdRP assay with the 100-nt RNA without the poly(A) tail. When total RNAs after the RdRP reaction are electrophoresed in a urea gel, multiple smeared bands are generally observed (Figure 4A RNase I-). At this time, these bands cannot be assigned to either TNTase or RdRP products. After ssRNA-specific RNase I treatment, some bands disappear and only a sharp band remains (Figure 4A RNase I+). This RNase I-resistant band is the RdRP product. In contrast, all the other bands erased by the RNase I treatment are single-stranded TNTase products (Figure 4A). When total RNAs after the RdRP reaction are electrophoresed in a native gel, double-stranded RdRP products migrate more slowly than single-stranded TNTase products (Figure 4B RNase I-), which can be validated by digestion of ssRNAs by RNase I treatment (Figure 4B RNase I+). Note that although the optimal concentration of RNase I is determined, RNase I treatment decreases dsRNA signals to some extent (Figure 4B). The signal of dsRNA products in the absence of RNase I treatment in native PAGE reflects the actual RdRP activity of RDR6.
Figure 4. Representative results of in vitro RdRP assay. A. A typical banding pattern of RdRP- and TNTase-products from the 100-nt template RNA without the poly(A) tail on an 8% acrylamide-urea gel. B. A typical banding pattern of RdRP- and TNTase-products from the 100-nt template RNA without the poly(A) tail on a 4% acrylamide-native gel.
This protocol has been adapted and modified from Baeg et al., 2017 and Makeyev and Bamford, 2002. We are grateful to members of Tomari laboratory for comments on the manuscript. This work was supported in part by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas ('Nascent-chain Biology') 26116003 (to H.I.), ('Non-coding RNA neo-taxonomy') 26113007 (to Y.T.), Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A) 16H06159 (to H.I.), Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research 15K14444 (to H.I.) and Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows 16J07290 (to K.B.). We declare no conflicting or competing interests.
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"Bad Hunting" Formatting Day!
Yes, it's finally here, the day I turn the manuscript of yet another novel into a lovely ebook, the last step before releasing it into the world. The first time I did this process, it took 2 weeks; I've now got it down to a day or two, depending on length of the book (lots of chapters take more time to do). This isn't counting the paperback version; I do that in my spare time after the ebook release.
So I'm taking a quick break between preparing the html file and running it through the ebook generating program (I use Sigil) to announce that Bad Hunting will be available in just a few more days at a wide variety of ebook sellers. There'll be some special promotions in connection with the release; to make sure you don't miss out, sign up for my email alerts. (I only send these out when I have a new release or special offer to announce; no spamming!)
Also, this was cool, I had a guest post yesterday at the Speculative Fiction Showcase, a blog devoted to indie fantasy, science fiction, and related genres.
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London: People who have undergone bariatric surgery to shed weight should not miss on taking the prescribed supplements including Vitamin A to protect their eyes, says a study.
"Taking in too little Vitamin A could in some cases cause night blindness, dry eyes, corneal ulcers and, in extreme cases, total blindness," said Rui Azevedo Guerreiro and Rui Ribeiro of Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central in Portugal.
For the study, the researchers reviewed what little research there currently is on the occurrence of eye conditions following bariatric surgery.
One of the drawbacks of these operations is that patients can develop nutrient deficiencies.
This happens, for example, when patients vomit more often, eat less or develop food intolerances.
"There is a risk that bariatric surgery patients, who do not take the vitamin and mineral supplements prescribed to them, could develop eye-related complications because of nutrient deficiencies," Azevedo Guerreiro said.
In general, Vitamin A deficiency and eye-related complications seem to be more prevalent after malabsorptive bariatric surgery, the study noted.
The review was published in Springer's journal Obesity Surgery.


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What is protective device introduction?
Electrical distribution systems are often quite complicated. They cannot be absolutely fail-safe. Circuits are subject to destructive overcurrents. Harsh environments, general deterioration, accidental damage or damage from natural causes, excessive expansion or overloading of the electrical distribution system are factors which contribute to the occurrence of such overcurrent.
Reliable protective devices prevent or minimize costly damage to transformers, conductors, motors, and the other many components and loads that make up the complete distribution system. It is essential to avoid the severe monetary losses which can result from power blackouts and prolonged downtime of facilities. It is the need for reliable protection, safety, and freedom from fire hazards.
Ok….Now i listed some basic for LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE common in use: –
1) Fuses
2) MCB ( Miniature Circuit Breaker )
3) MCCB ( Moulded Case Cuircuit Breaker )
4) RCB ( Residual Circuit Breaker )
5) RCCB ( Residual Current Circuit Breaker )
6) ACB ( Air Circuit Breaker )
7) OCB ( Oil Circuit Breaker )
8) VCB ( Vacuum Circuit Breaker )
9) EFR ( Earth Fault Relay )
10) OCR ( Over Current Relay )
I will explain detail about ten ( 10 ) of protection device on my next post…
LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE is intended to protect from 3 main points
- over current,
- short circuit
- overload
Basic features of LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE
- act fast
- variable rating
- high sensitivity
- high reliability
- high stability
What is over current protection?
Ib < = In <= Iz
Ib = current design
In = nominal current
Iz = current capacity in the cable
From this formula we summary that :-
- nominal current of not less than the current design
- nominal current does not exceed current capacity in the cable
- I2 =1.45 x current capacity in the cable ( Iz )
What is difference between the over current and over load?
Over current
a) circuit damage
b) High ampere ( Kilo Ampere )
c) Should be trip immediately
Over load
a) Not a circuit damage
b) Current value in the limit of 150%
c) Trip time may be delayed


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Oscar the dog leaves home and walks 8 miles due East. Then, he turns and walks another 8 miles Northeast. And, then, he turns and walks due East 8 miles more.
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Once you have received that, please download this Working-With-Children-Check-Notification-Form and complete it with your WWCC number and hand it to Rob Woolfrey, our Children and Youth Minister. We use the information you have provided on the form (your date of birth and name at birth) to verify your registration. We will remind you when your next registration is due.
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Safer Churches Training involves a one-day course to start with, with half-day refresher courses. The list of upcoming courses is found through the Diocese of Newcastle website at: http://newcastleanglican.org.au/mission-ministries/safe-ministry-training/ . We require volunteers to complete this training, but we strongly recommend that all parents and people with a passion for keeping St John's safe undertaking this training. It's an excellent resource for all parents who are concerned about the safety of their children, whatever institutions and groups they are associated with.


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I must admit I'm not a massive fan of nail wraps, I haven't tried many brands but I have found them in the past to be a bit of a faff. I hadn't heard of the brand Dinkibelle before but I think they may have changed my mind on nail wraps as I applied these with no problems at all. Dinkibelle started as a quest to find nail wraps which were durable, pretty and affordable after not finding any that currently worked on the market. The problem I have found in the past is that they don't stick around on the nails and can damage your nails underneath.
I found these nail wraps so easy to apply, they didn't bubble up or crease at all and I didn't need many things to help me apply them. The pack contains 20 nail wraps all different sizes so you have one that will fit every nail. I used the five smallest ones, so have the bigger ones left. As these ones won't fit my nails I can cut these to size, I'm not too sure about using them on my toes! I did my nails whilst watching the television and was pleasantly surprised how fast I could create my instant manicure.
I prepped my nails by removing any nail polish I already had on, buffing my nails slightly to give the wraps something to stick to. I was also advised to wash my hands in fairy up liquid to remove any natural oils from my hands and nails to also make the nail wraps stick better. You remove the clear cover from the wraps and lift the wrap using the silver tab. Apply to your nail and smooth out any creases, wrap around the nail and file off any excess in a downward motion. The nail wraps should last up to 14 days, mine lasted well and the good thing about them is no chips! You remove them with nail polish remover or peel them off gently.
The only downside I had was after I had filed off the remainder of the wrap the colour didn't quite cover my whole nail, but for a first try I was really pleased with the finish. I applied Essie Gel Setter Top Coat on top of the wraps and was left with a shiny gel appearance and by adding the top coat this makes them last longer. But just a top tip a fast drying top coat damages the wraps, so don't use one of those!
I chose the shade Purple Dream which contains a few geometric shades of purple to create a lovely deep colour on the nails. There are quite a few different designs you can choose from which are fashionable and wearable, some of my favourites include Pastel Princess and Naked Daisy designs. I like that there's no mess or fuss and you can fit them in your bag and easily apply them on the go. The nail wraps are priced at £6.99 each, which I think is quite reasonable and the same price as a high street nail polish. Admittedly you don't get the continual use of a nail polish but for a special occasion I think they're worth it.
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Ebuyer offers price reductions on AMD's Ryzen 7 and 5 series CPUs
Are these price decreases because of Coffee Lake?
Published: 3rd October 2017 | Source: Ebuyer |
Ebuyer offers price reductions on AMD's Ryzen 7 and 5 series CPUs
These offers will be available for the next day or so, giving AMD fans an opportunity to get some extra value from their CPU purchases for a limited time.
When AMD released their Ryzen architecture they caused an upheaval in CPU market in terms of pricing. AMD offered eight powerful CPU cores at a price that was previously unheard of, with their flagship releasing for £449 while Intel's Broadwell-E 8-core, the i7 6900K cost around £1000.
Ryzen has forced Intel to decrease the price of their new Skylake-X series CPUs and has allowed PC builders to get more value than ever before in the high-end CPU market. Thanks to AMD, competition has returned to the desktop CPU market.
Now with the upcoming release of Coffee Lake, Intel is expected to release CPUs with increased performance per pound, which again shows exactly how much of an impact Ryzen has had on the desktop CPU market.
With today's offer, Ebuyer is offering decreased prices for AMD's R7 1800X, R7 1700X and R5 1600X, though some of these offers are much more appetising than others. Below is a list of Ebuyers prices for these CPUs, though the R5 1600X is the highlight here.
- AMD R7 1800X - Ebuyer Price £388.98
- AMD R7 1700X - Ebuyer Price £288.99
- AMD R5 1600X - Ebuyer Price £188.98
All of these prices are huge reductions over Ebuyers usual prices, though when compared to some cheaper storefronts these price reductions are a lot less significant. Shopping around AMD's R7 1800X can usually be purchased for £400 or so, making Ebuyers price reduction an effective £11 reduction. The R7 1700X is typically £319.99, making Ebuyers reduction an effective £31 reduction. The Ryzen 5 1600X is usually £220 or so, making Ebuyers reduction here an effective £31 reduction.
With the 1800X having a mere £10 price reduction when compared to other stores we personally do not think it is worth buying, esecially when most 1700 and 1700X CPUs can overclock to similar speeds and similar voltages.
Ryzen 5/7 Quake Champions promotion
At the time of writing AMD is offering free copies of Quake Champions with every purchase of a Ryzen 5 or 7 CPU. This game costs £19.99 on Steam, adding some additional value to any new CPU purchases.
Our performance analysis of Quake Champions' Early Access version can be read here.
Which Ryzen CPUs offer the best value?
Since the launch of AMD's Ryzen 7 and 5 series of CPUs, we have said that the Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 5 1600 CPUs have offered the best value for money, given their similar overclockability of the entire Ryzen 7/5 lineup.
With these limited time priced the Ryzen 7 1700X is only £10 more expensive than the Ryzen 7 1700 and the Ryzen 5 1600X is the same price as most R5 1600 CPUs, giving the X-series CPUs more value for money/performance per pound when these CPUs are used at stock settings.
When overclocking we have found that most Ryzen CPUs are capable of reaching similar speeds, so when overclocking AMD's R7 1700 and 1600 have always offered the best value, given their similar overclockability.
One other factor that needs to be considered is that the Ryzen 7 1700 and R5 1600 CPUs also ships with a stock cooler, the Wraith Spire. The 1700X/1600X will require the purchaser to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler, regardless of whether or not they plan on running the CPU at stock or overclocked.
If you plan on overclocking our advice is to still go for AMD's R7 1700 CPU, as the users will save a little bit of money, get a great stock cooling solution (it is useful to have a spare cooler) and have a similar overclocking experience. The R7 1700 is still the best buy for those that enjoy tinkering with their systems. When it comes to the R5 1600X, today's pricing is soo close to the R5 1600 that there is no real reason not to go for the X-series variant, though this model will lack a stock cooler in the box.
Right now, those what simply want to run their system at AMD's stock clock speeds should buy the R7 1700X and 1600X, as it offers higher stock clock speeds with a minimal increase in price. The lack of a stock cooler here is unfortunate, but even affordable aftermarket CPU coolers can handle Ryzen at stock with relative ease.
For those interested in the cooling requirements of AMD's Ryzen 5 and 7 CPUs should look at our Ryzen CPU cooling roundup here.
Coffee Lake?
At the time of writing the final retail prices for Coffee Lake are unknown, leaving many to question how much value Intel will be able to offer with their new 8th generation of CPUs.
Coffee Lake has an opportunity to decrease the value proposition of Ryzen, though without final retail pricing it is unknown how well Intel's upcoming CPUs will compare to AMD in terms of price/performance.
You can join the discussion on AMD/Ebuyer's limited time Ryzen price reductions on the OC3D Forums.


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Friday 25 January
|Hyla (1)
The lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi) is a medium-sized frog with long hind limbs and slight webbing between the digits on the feet (3). The tips of the digits are expanded into discs (2), which are smaller on the hind limbs than on the forelimbs (3). The back of the lemon-yellow tree frog is smooth, while the throat and underside have a rough texture (3).
As its common name suggests, the lemon-yellow tree frog is typically yellowish to light green (2), but variations of brown and straw colouration can also exist (3). Its overall colouration varies depending on factors such as the external temperature and the colour of the substrate that the frog lives on (2). The underside of the lemon-yellow tree frog is white, and a dark line extends along the side of the body from the nostrils to the hind legs (3).
The male and female lemon-yellow tree frog are very similar in appearance, but can be distinguished from one another by the large vocal sac that is visible externally on the male frog (2) (3), appearing as darker folds and wrinkles of skin on the throat (2).
The lemon-yellow tree frog was previously considered to be a subspecies of the common tree frog (Hyla arborea) (1) (4), but differs slightly in its colouration and in its calls (2) (4).
Like other tree frogs of the Hyla genus, the lemon-yellow tree frog is semi-aquatic (5). Adult lemon-yellow tree frogs are often found sitting on trees and bushes, under logs or stones, or in burrows. This species becomes nocturnal after the breeding season, starting its foraging in the late evening and visiting water bodies to rehydrate (2). The adult frog's diet consists mainly of insects such as beetles, flies and hymenopterans (wasps, bees and ants), and it may also take spiders and molluscs (2).
During the breeding season, the male lemon-yellow tree frog calls to the female with a call that resembles a chirping cicada. The female lemon-yellow tree frog can lay a clutch of around 200 to 1,000 eggs, depositing them in clumps in the water or upon the water vegetation. After the tadpoles hatch, they feed on various types of animal matter and plants. The tadpoles metamorphose into adults in the summer, and sexual maturity is thought to occur at the age of three to four (2).
The lemon-yellow tree frog hibernates during the months of October to April, but hibernation may be shorter or may not occur at all in southern parts of its range. Hibernation occurs on land, for example within burrows in the soil (2).
The lemon-yellow tree frog has a widespread distribution across western Asia and the Middle East, from Cyprus and Turkey, through Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Iraq and Azerbaijan to Iran (1) (2). It also occurs south into Israel and Jordan (1) (2), and in a small area in north-eastern Sinai, Egypt, near the border with Israel (1) (2) (3). An isolated population also occurs in the south-western Arabian Peninsula, in Saudi Arabia and Yemen (1) (2).
This frog has been recorded from elevations of 400 metres below sea level to over 1,800 metres above sea level (1).
Like other Hyla species, the lemon-yellow tree frog has a preference for warm climates (5), and this species is often found in hot, arid habitats such as deserts, semi-deserts and steppes (1) (2). The lemon-yellow tree frog is well adapted to hot environments and is quite tolerant to heat (2).
The lemon-yellow tree frog is also found in semi-urban areas, cultivated areas, gardens, montane forest edges, oases, and areas with permanent or semi-permanent water sources (1) (2) (3). Although it mainly occurs near water (2), the lemon-yellow tree frog is not always confined to wetlands and may also be seen at great distances from water in quite dry environments, such as on rocky slopes (1) (2) (3).
The lemon-yellow tree frog breeds in small, stagnant water bodies such as ponds and puddles, as well as in slow-flowing streams with dense vegetation (1) (2). This species usually has a preference for clear, shallow water with some surrounding vegetation (6).
The lemon-yellow tree frog is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1).
The lemon-yellow tree frog is widespread and able to survive in a wide range of habitats, and therefore is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction. It is often quite common in suitable habitat, and in Israel it is the most abundant amphibian species (1).
However, this species may face a number of localised threats. One of the main threats to the lemon-yellow tree frog is the fragmentation of its habitat, for example due to roads and to irrigation practices, which can dry up water bodies. The lemon-yellow tree frog is particularly sensitive to the fragmentation of its habitat as it has a low ability to migrate large distances, so may be prevented from dispersing (6). Further factors threatening this species' habitat include drought and overgrazing by livestock (1).
Like most amphibians, the lemon-yellow tree frog is constrained by water quality, and can therefore be affected by the use of insecticides and pesticides. It may also be affected by other forms of water pollution (1) (6).
The need for wetlands in arid regions is an essential factor in the survival of tree frog populations, enabling them to rehydrate and reproduce (2). In Israel, these habitats have declined in recent years, leading to a decline in breeding sites for the lemon-yellow tree frog (1).
The lemon-yellow tree frog occurs in a number of protected areas in Turkey, Jordan, Georgia, Armenia, Lebanon and Azerbaijan. This species is additionally protected in Israel under national legislation (1).
No other specific conservation measures are currently known to be in place for this colourful amphibian.
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1962 FORD Anglia Sportsman Deluxe
1st inscription: 17/09/1962
Vin: 106E602996
Counter read: 60939 km
Transmission: manual
Cylinder capacity: 1200
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel : gasoline
Finished in Light blue with two tone blue and white seats on original black rubber floor lining.
Genuine 2 owner car that attened many shows throughout the years.
MOT history back to 1966.....
Located in the USA...dry desert no salt on roads...
1952 Ford Anglia = US-specs
Model Anglia
Color Black
Interior Grey
Engine 468 V8
Transmission 2 speed powerglide
1959 was probably be one of the most revolutionary years for British Family motoring. It heralded the arrival of three fresh and exciting new models - the Mini, Triumph Herald and Ford Anglia 105E......
Rare opportunity to buy a piece of custom van history
this a replica of the 70s custom van built a few years ago
stunning throughout custom painted and fully finished show vehicle
Here for sale at A1M Retro Classics is a Race Prepared Ford Anglia. All structural work has been completed, however this is still a restoration project. This vehicle comes with a Roll Cage included.....
Here we have my 63 anglia and I'm the 3rd owner
I've owned for a good few yrs now but I've not used it in a while so it really is time to sell
It has a 1.6 pinto on 45s
Made to fit the car.....
February 63 A reg Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe in yellow with white roof, 3 previous owners, 50k miles, excellent solid shell, never been welded, all original floors, sills, arches and boot floor, fibreglass.....
1948 Ford Anglia 2DR
..Pro Street
..Street Legal
..White Paint
..Blue & Gray Interior
..Bucket Seats
..388ci V8 Engine Rebuilt
..350 V8 Re-Bored
..Automatic Transmission
1955 Ford Anglia Convertible
This car as been owned by me for 35 yrs
it is semi automatic newton drive (manumatic) The brakes have been upgraded to disc on the front.....


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Orem,UT,United States
Member Since:
Jan 27, 1986
Goal Type:
Olympic Trials Qualifier
Running Accomplishments:
Best marathon: 2:23:57 (2007, St. George). Won the Top of Utah Marathon twice (2003,2004). Won the USATF LDR circuit in Utah in 2006.
Draper Days 5 K 15:37 (2004)
Did not know this until June 2012, but it turned out that I've been running with spina bifida occulta in L-4 vertebra my entire life, which explains the odd looking form, struggles with the top end speed, and the poor running economy (cannot break 16:00 in 5 K without pushing the VO2 max past 75).
Short-Term Running Goals:
Qualify for the US Olympic Trials. With the standard of 2:19 on courses with the elevation drop not exceeding 450 feet this is impossible unless I find an uncanny way to compensate for the L-4 defect with my muscles. But I believe in miracles.
Long-Term Running Goals:
2:08 in the marathon. Become a world-class marathoner. This is impossible unless I find a way to fill the hole in L-4 and make it act healthy either by growing the bone or by inserting something artificial that is as good as the bone without breaking anything important around it. Science does not know how to do that yet, so it will take a miracle. But I believe in miracles.
I was born in 1973. Grew up in Moscow, Russia. Started running in 1984 and so far have never missed more than 3 consecutive days. Joined the LDS Church in 1992, and came to Provo, Utah in 1993 to attend BYU. Served an LDS mission from 1994-96 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Got married soon after I got back. My wife Sarah and I are parents of eleven children: Benjamin, Jenny, Julia, Joseph, Jacob, William, Stephen, Matthew, Mary, Bella. and Leigha. We home school our children.
I am a software engineer/computer programmer/hacker whatever you want to call it, and I am currently working for RedX. Aside from the Fast Running Blog, I have another project to create a device that is a good friend for a fast runner. I called it Fast Running Friend.
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...if we are to have faith like Enoch and Elijah we must believe what they believed, know what they knew, and live as they lived.
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
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Day of rest. I needed it. I caught a cold more or less officially, although fortunately no lasting fever. Just the cough and runny nose. So now only Sarah has not gotten sick so far. So going to church was rather different today. Only Benjamin, Julia, Joseph, and Jacob were healthy enough to go. I went for the first hour (Sunday school).Then Sarah and I traded places and she went to Relief Society. Then we traded places again and I attended the Sacrament/Fast and Testimony meeting. Otherwise I spent most of the day sleeping.
A.M. Slept in on purpose, waited for the evening to run.
P.M. Really did not feel like running - considered every possible excuse, but knew well enough that none were good. So I went. Ran some of it with the kids. Total of 10. Benjamin did 2.45, Jenny 0.5, Julia 1, Joseph 1, and Jacob 0.5. All of the running kids are running, so things are getting half way to normal healthwise. I actually felt better after the run with the nose and the throat thoroughly cleared out. Did a pickup for 0.25 just because in 87. It felt easier than I expected given the sickness.
A.M. Ran 10, some with the kids. Benjamin - 3, Jenny - 1, Julia - 2, Jacob - 0.5, Joseph - 0.5. Sarah is now up to 3 miles, today was her first day of 3. The cold is still there, but looks like it is going away. I have not had a normal dream since we got home, though. I keep dreaming of looping around Barstow, CA going back and forth between I-15 and I-40 all night long, and somehow I intuitively know that the dream is being triggered by nose congestion.
A.M. 8 alone in early AM before going to the temple. Jenny and Julia ran 2. Jacob did 0.5. Benjamin and Joseph waited to run in the evening.
P.M. 3 with Benjamin, Joseph ran 1 with us.
A.M. Did a total of 12, some alone, some with the kids. Benjamin did 3, Jenny and Julia 2, Joseph 1, and Jacob 0.5.
P.M. I made the mistake of not properly rehydrating after the run, and was punished for it. Normally, I do not have to rehydrate, but I did not realize I was not yet 100% healthy. So the fever attacked me in the afternoon. It was 102 F. I started drinking orange juice, and that knocked it down enough to where I could work through it and even write some non-trivial code in C++ that compiled, executed, and passed a test case.
A.M. Still recovering from yesterdays fiasco. Did not run.
P.M. Ran with the kids. Started with 0.5 with Jacob, survived it. Next challenge - 1 with Joseph - passed. Then 3 with Benjamin, Jenny and Julia did 2 with us. Benjamin made me work in the last quarter - I survived it, but then was dry coughing for a couple of minutes like a chain-smoker.
A.M. Slept in and rested.
P.M. Felt better than yesterday. Ran a total of 10, most of it was with the kids. 4 with Benjamin, 2 with Jenny, 2 with Julia (Joseph joined us for a mile), 0.5 with Jacob, and 1.5 alone. Wore an HRM - 126 at 8:40 pace, 132 at 8:00, 135 at 7:30. So about 12 bpm too high. Resting HR was 68-70, about 20 bpm too high. Still had the post-run chain smoker's cough. I've had it every single time I got a cold in the last 5 years.
This condition made me think about how much different it is to be sick vs being out of shape. I lean in the direction of treating both without much of a distinction. A revolutionary and possibly outrage and mockery inviting idea, but I think it deserves some merit. A mile run test should be a part of a medical exam. If a young man cannot crack 7:00, treat it as a pathology! So if he has a minor heart problem, we discover it when he fails the test, not when it becomes a severe problem, and he dies in the middle of dinner a few years later. Many health problems will be diagnosed and treated early before they develop into something worse with this approach.


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GT - The FR 35 is a good watch overall. Its main shortcoming is that it sometimes takes too long to link up to the satellite signal. Also, I have heard that watches with GLONASS capability are more accurate, and the 235 has this capability.
If I recall correctly, you do not have a smart phone. That may be a factor in getting a fast GPS lock. I think the Garmin Connect app will update the GPS almanac(satellite locations) for the watch via the bluetooth connection. I'm not sure about your particular watch, but you might be able to check this by going to the settings and finding the about info and then flipping through that to find the "EPO" status. If it says "current" you should be getting a relatively quick GPS lock. For that watch I would expect you to get a lock in less than 30secs with most of the time being much less than that. Waiting 30 sec. after getting an initial lock should improve accuracy since the "ephemeris" data should be received from the satellite within that time. If you have some device like smart phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Set it up with the Garmin Connect app and connect get your watch to sync with that. It is possible that the GPS almanac to get updated when you plug your watch into your computer, but I am not sure since I do not do that.
I'm not sure GLONASS really does improve accuracy. It might under some rare circumstances. I keep it turned off. I think the Forerunner 35 has GLONASS support.


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Dinner last night was broccoli, mashed potatoes, and more prosciutto ravioli that I'd frozen from my last batch. I didn't think this would be possible, but it was even better the second time around. Check out those big beautiful garlic chunks on top! I also poured the garlic infused sauce over the broccoli – so amazingly good!
It was another cold morning in L.A. today. I ran some errands this morning and had to wear a sweater and a scarf! But, in typical California fashion, an hour and a half later it was sunny and warm. But the crisp fall morning did prompt me to buy some sweaters at Target, which I will post about later! When I got home from errands, I was hot and craving my favorite refreshing snack (and sometimes breakfast) – a green smoothie. What makes it green, you ask?
Spinach! Lots and lots of spinach! If you haven't added spinach to your smoothies before, try it. You can't taste a thing, I promise. All it does is turn your smoothie a gorgeous shade of green…
This was so refreshing I drank it too fast and got a brain freeze. 🙂
In the mix was:
– an almost full blender of baby spinach
– 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
– 1/2 cup of Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte concentrate (this adds so much flavor! It's amazing!)
– 1 frozen banana
– vanilla protein powder
– 3 ice cubes
I make lots of different variations on this smoothie (there are endless mix-in opportunities, just like yogurt and oatmeal!) so I'll post those as I make them.
On another note, my best friend in the whole world just got engaged!! I'm super excited and have obviously already bought these…
So don't be surprised if I might have some wedding-related fashion/planning posts, just for fun!
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Fiat has unveiled the 2018 Fiat 500X Adventurer Edition, which is arriving just in time for a fun summer road trip. The Fiat 500X Adventurer Edition is based on the 500X Trekking and it adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, black roof rails, orange mirror caps and body-side graphic, cross bows, and front and rear splash guards.
Inside the Fiat 500X Adventure Edition gets a molded rear cargo tray and all-weather front and rear slush mats. The 2018 Fiat 500X Adventurer Edition is available with four exterior paint colors: Bianco Gelato, Nero Cinema, Grigio Graphite and Grigio Argentino. Inside buyers can choose either a black or brown interior.
The Adventurer Edition package is available with front wheel drive, starting at $23,685, while the all-wheel drive version starts at $25,585.
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News is circling that Amazon Go has its eyes on a location close to Oxford Circus in London, where it plans to open a checkout-free store. According to The Sunday Telegraph, industry sources said the push to open the store in the West End, Europe's busiest shopping area, was being orchestrated by Amazon's US team, and not out of the UK.
Amazon Go stores are already in place across the pond in Seattle, Chicago and San Francisco. The company's Just Walk Out Shopping experience means customers simply use the Amazon Go app to enter the store, take the products they want, and go. No lines, no checkout.
Amazon were unavailable for comment.


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Apr 25, 2017
Contact: Joshua Schneck
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 25, 2017 – Sepsis detection and treatment is taking a big step forward as providers increasingly utilize surveillance and monitoring technology available through EMR vendors and third-party providers, according to a new report by KLAS Research. Of 95 providers interviewed who are employing sepsis solutions, 69 percent reported improved outcomes – with up to a 50 percent drop in mortality, while 23 percent said it was too early in deployment of the technology to have reportable results. Providers also reported improved outcomes in terms of reduced treatment costs, length of stay and readmissions.
"Up to half of hospital deaths are due to sepsis, according to research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)," notes KLAS analyst Kody Hansen, who co-authored the report with KLAS analyst Jon Christensen. "While this is an initial report, KLAS is committed to ongoing research on sepsis solutions as we seek to help vendors and providers work together to cut down on mortality rates due to sepsis."
According to the report:
Providers may access a free copy of the report Sepsis 2017: Which Vendors Can Help?.
About KLAS
KLAS is a research and insights firm on a global mission to improve healthcare delivery by amplifying the provider's voice. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals and clinicians, KLAS gathers data and insights on software, services and medical equipment to deliver timely reports, trends and statistical overviews. The research directly represents the provider voice and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. Follow KLAS on Twitter
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Quite simply September 29, 2008Posted by James Warren in apropos of nothing, marketing.
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This is very cool.
You could call this an advert April 5, 2008Posted by James Warren in cool, marketing, music.
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…but i'd rather call it a film. Stunning *film* from Schweppes.
Hat tip to Mr Clayton. Music by the way by The Cinematic Orchestra – the real star.
The best thing I've seen today April 2, 2008Posted by James Warren in marketing.
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…is this. Brilliant.
Hat tip to Simon Waldman (welcome back, sir).
Radiodead? October 8, 2007Posted by James Warren in apropos of nothing, marketing, music.
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I can't work out whether this is the future of the music industry or just the deliberately disruptive strategy of a band that already has more money than it knows what to do with. The proof of the pudding, as they say, will be in the eating. I'd love them to show live downloads vs revenue – ie show the average price paid. In that way the audience really would set the price as a community, rather than individually (as they (by which I mean we) would all follow the consensus, like sheep).
PR Manifesto May 1, 2007Posted by James Warren in marketing, pr, work.
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Have just read the latest Holmes Report and was sufficiently moved to post a recommendation to read the article entitled A Manifesto for the 21st Century Public Relations Firm. I confess it feels very weird… it's as if I wrote the article myself, so closely does it mirror my own thinking. And this just weeks after Mr Holmes replayed, almost word for word, my thinking on word of mouth marketing (without going into it in too much detail, WOM isn't an activity, it's an outcome, the result of a successful, carefully targeted and 360 degree PR campaign). Better check the office for bugs. Actually, better blog a bit more so I can beat him to it next time… Hmmmm.
On that note, I'll be moving my 'professional' blogging to a new platform shortly – Jonny and I putting the final touches to a Weber Shandwick Digital blog dedicated to digital PR (in its many forms). So this blog will most likely become more, well, unprofessional. Amen to that.
Flaming brilliant March 16, 2007Posted by James Warren in marketing, pr, work.
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Great piece from Jonah Bloom on the 'Cutural Gulf' separating marketing and PR. In other news, the boss has started blogging, at the excellently-named Byrne Baby Byrne. There'll be more WS blogs coming online shortly – and not before time…


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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Hangar Design Group book launch. The impressive Alexander Calder's Three-Colored Dog, 1973 sculpture greets guests arriving by boat on the Grand Canal terrace of the PeggyGuggenheim Collection for the cocktail party and dinner to celebrate thirty years of Hangar Design Group and the launch of their book; as I told you before Ideas Not Airships.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships. Micaela Portinari greets the Peggy Guggenheim Collection's director, Philip Rylands together with Hangar Design Group's founders the architects, Alberto Bovo and Sergio Manente winners of the prestigious Compasso D'Oro ADI 2011 prize for the design of the Sunset mobile home.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships. The Hangar Design Group book launch took place in the Nasher Sculpture garden of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. In the background Maurizio Nannucci's Changing Place, Changing Time, Changing Thoughts, Changing Future, 2003 neon sculpture and Anthony Caro's First Light, 1990-93 steel work. The book stylishly displayed on crates is entitled; as I told you before Ideas Not Airships is published by Skira and celebrates the work, over the past thirty years, of the Treviso based group.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships – pages # 1. The history of the Hangar Design Group began in the 1980s in the Treviso countryside, and it is the story of an organizational model rather than an actual design style. It is the story that began inside two old hangars for airships and testifies to an unshakable faith in work, pragmatism and in the principle that "things happen only if you organize your affairs in such a way that they can happen." This, together with the great ability of the founding duo, Alberto Bovo and Sergio Manente, two Venetian architects who are in many ways definite opposites, and of their creative to transform anything into a communication project, has made possible the development of the organization as well as its expansion beyond national borders.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships – pages # 2. As a modern day sketchbook, this volume consists of a collection of visual fragments that illustrate the creative processes and working dynamics of the Hangar Design Group. It presents a selection of works and suggestions in the style of an action movie, which effectively expresses the character and skilled craftsmanship, which distinguishes the group's professional model.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships – pages # 3. The book represents a great deal more than just a collection of texts and images, since it illustrates better than any description the true soul of this creative think tank.
HDG: as I told you before Ideas Not Airships – pages # 4. Hangar Soul was the original title of the book, and has remained the underlying theme of this story made up of images. It describes in a gripping narrative form the project developed over time since they were first put to test within the group, while being careful never to lose the sense of modernity.
Seen at the Hangar Design Group book launch. The dean of design at the Iuav University of Venice, Medardo Chiapponi and design P.R. Evelina Bazzo.
Seen at the Hangar Design Group book launch. Luca Lando and his son Ludovico.
Seen at the Hangar Design Group book launch. Boxes containing popcorn and potato chips were displayed like a beehive.
Seen at the Hangar Design Group book launch. The whole Hangar Design Group stands on the stairs of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in the Sculpture Garden and joke for a group photo with cut out butterfly sunglasses designed especially for Peggy by American artist Edward Melcarth.Pin It


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WASHINGTON: In almost every war of the modern era, artillery has played a decisive role. But the lowly IED, cobbled together explosives ignited by cobbled together detonators, has now replaced artillery as the greatest killer on the modern battlefield, according to Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero, head of the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO)
The Army general in charge of the multi-billion-dollar effort said the IED was a "global and enduring threat" that the U.S. military would have to deal with long after it ends its combat involvement in Afghanistan, now slated for 2014.
Barbero noted that improvised explosives also are showing up in domestic settings. He cited the multitude of deadly explosive devices rigged to go off in the apartment of the gunman who killed 12 people and wounded 58 in Aurora, Colo., in July.
He mentioned the bomb planted by a terrorist in the truck of a car left in New York's Times Square in 2010 and a long list of improvised explosives and suicide bomber attacks in Africa, Latin America and Europe.
In Afghanistan, Barbero said at a briefing held by the Atlantic Council, that IEDs caused 60 percent of the casualties suffered by U.S. and coalition forces. This past June recorded the highest number of "IED incidents" ever in the 11-year involvement in Afghanistan but the number of incidents on an annual basis have been dropping, he said.
The good news, the general said, was that the rate of IEDs being found and cleared before they explode is growing and the number of casualties is declining. That means the "effective rate" of the improvised weapons — those that cause casualties — this year is 55 percent less than last year, he said.
But that is not enough, he said, describing the fight against the crude but deadly IEDs as a constant cycle of responses to new types of devices or to new tactics. Because of that cycle, the general said JIEDDO's most important feature was its ability to rapidly field new systems to counter the evolving threat.
Barbero, who has the authority to spend up to $25 million without having to go to Congress or higher command and can get rapid approval to spend more from Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, pointed to the fielding of thousands of sets of the ballistic underwear intended to reduce injuries to the groin and intestines on troops stepping on IEDs and small, throwable unmanned ground vehicles requested by Marines.
The protective garments were fielded in four months by adopting a British design, while the mini-robots took eight months to develop and field.
That ability to respond quickly must be preserved, he said. And he noted that JIEDDO is moving from land to sea in its efforts to address new areas of threats from improvised explosives. His office is funding several Navy programs aimed at countering underwater threats, including IEDs that might be attached to docked ships or to piers or planted on harbor bottoms. It also is supporting programs to detect swimmers trying to plant an explosive, as well as to find ways to counter swarms of small, fast motorboats, such as those being used by Iran's Republican Guard Navy in the Persian Gulf.
JIEDDO received $2.4 billion last year and requested $1.9 billion for fiscal 2013.


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Battle against corruption to continue: Advani
All the 215 National Democratic Alliance MPs will submit a declaration to Parliament within the next 10 days stating that they have no illegal assets or banks accounts abroad, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani announced on Friday at the end of his marathon 7,600 km 38-day 'public awakening' yatra against corruption.
"Within one week of the start of the Parliament session on November 22, all NDA MPs will give a declaration that they do not possess any bank account or illegal wealth abroad," he said addressing a rally at Ramlila grounds in New Delhi.
Advani said the declaration would be handed over by Lok Sabha MPs to Speaker Meira Kumar and Rajya Sabha MPs to Chairman Hamid Ansari.
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Image: Advani began his 38-day Jan Chetna Yatra from Sitabdiara in Bihar
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It will read, "I solemnly declare that I do not have directly or indirectly any bank account or asset illegally held outside India."
84-year-old Advani, who toured 22 states and five Union territories, said even though his journey has ended, the battle against corruption, would continue.
Accusing the government of "lack of political will" to fight graft, Advani said the only route to end corruption is through public awakening or a change of government.
Flanked by top BJP and NDA leaders, Advani said, "the fog around India's politics will not go automatically. It will go only by public awakening or by the change of government."
He added, "My yatra against corruption has ended, but this war will carry on till we conquer corruption."
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Image: File photo of people waiting for Advani in Bhopal
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'Battle will continue till corruption is removed'
Among those present were BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Rajnath Singh, Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav, Anant Geete of Shiv Sena, Ramdas Athavale of Republican Party of India as well as All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalitha's emissary M Thambidurai.
Raising the pitch against the government on the black money issue, Advani said it has not provided any concrete information or steps taken by it.
Accusing the government of not having the will to tackle graft, Advani said, "corruption is rampant in the country and this government is known as the most-corrupt. The main reason for not eradicating corruption is not the lack of laws, but the lack of political will to act against corruption."
"This battle will continue till the time the nation is satisfied that corruption is actually removed," Advani said noting that he has conducted six nationwide yatras in the 60 years of his joining politics.
The BJP leader also favoured a strong Lokpal bill and said he would ascertain the progress made by the committee on the much-awaited measure.
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Image: Advani interacts with the public during his yatra
'Sonia, PM must apologise for arrest of innocent BJP MPs'
Advani said he missed the presence of his veteran party colleague Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is ailing.
"I received overwhelming welcome in various states. But this was the first yatra when Vajpayeeji was not with me," he said.
In his speech, BJP president Gadkari demanded an apology to the nation from Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the jailing of its three "innocent" whistle-blower MPs in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam.
"If you have a big heart, you should tender an apology to the nation," he said.
Swaraj, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, blamed the "wrong policies" of the government for rising prices and accused the prime minister of leading the "most corrupt" government.
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'Crisis of leadership and credibility in the UPA'
"The Yatra has ended but not the struggle," Swaraj said, adding that while Advani will lead the NDA fight in Parliament Gadkari will lead the fight outside.
Arun Jaitley, leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said there is a crisis of leadership in the UPA and there is a crisis of credibility. The nation's economic status is in doldrums.
Earlier, Advani welcomed the court vedict in a graft case against former Telcom Minister Sukhram who was in the P V
Narasimha Rao cabinet. "It is the judiciary which is doing better (than the government) in the task of eradicating corruption," he told a gathering in Ghaziabad, on the outskirts of Delhi.
Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi
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It's time for Holiday Market! "What is Holiday Market?" you ask. It's a local arts, crafts, food, etc. market put on by the Tallassee Farmers' Market. It occurs in conjunction with the Tallassee tree-lighting ceremony and Christmas parade. The market is open Friday from noon to 6PM and Saturday from 8AM to 1PM.
So why am I excited about Holiday Market? Because @PEaCe Photography is going to be there with a really awesome photo booth, and I'm @PEaCe Photography!
I'm hoping for better results this weekend than we had at Trade Day back in October. I've got far less $ sunk into being at Holiday Market, so I'm hoping to pull back into the black this Friday and Saturday.
But as far as this blog goes, that's enough for now. Find out more about my photography biz by following the link above.


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In The Name of God (Allah)
Most Gracious Most Merciful
Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah (SWT) (God Almighty) and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Musa (Moses) and Isa (Jesus) received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.
Here, when i was looking at the arch shaped sculptures i was wondering what could have been written on them at the time of Prophet Jesus (P.B.U.H), may be the teachings of Jesus or the words of GOD Almighty, ..very interesting indeed.
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There are things that could get me to toss confetti for 2013. Not many, mind you, which would justify the consequent vacuuming, but a goodly handful.
#1. The Senate of the United States of America does something constructive with the FILIBUSTER rule. The original rule was intended to prevent the willful trampling of minority points of view, but the abuse of the rule is now part of the clichéd "Washington Gridlock." There is a delicate balance between Majority Rule and Minority Rights, but Obstruction for its own sake is not a laudable occupation.
#2. The Republicans in the House of Representatives eschew the Hastert Rule , under which a majority of the majority party caucus must agree to the passage of a bill before a vote can be taken on the House floor. This might have been a lovely idea if the current majority party caucus weren't the replication of that other cliché– a wheelbarrow load of frogs. Governance requires compromise, and compromise demands the admission that we don't always get everything we want. Ideological posturing is not a substitute for principled discourse.
#3. Someone in a position to do something about it finally figures out that arguments over raising the debt ceiling are academic at best and consummately silly at worst — rather like announcing that because I overspent my budget for this holiday season I'm going to chop up my credit cards and not pay the bills. Aside from being the most fiscally irresponsible action imaginable, it's also a manifestation of the idea that the full faith and credit of the United States is some kind of bargaining chip in ideological squabbling.
#4. The National Rifle Association (aka No Rational Argument) stops pretending to care about the right of our citizens to keep and bear arms, and honestly announces that its ultimate intention is to promote the sale of as many firearms as its manufacturing donors can create. After that, it should be far easier to discuss comprehensive background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning military style assault weapons.
#5. More people, perhaps even more people in the national media, stop referring to "The" government and start calling it what it is — OUR government. "The" government calls to mind the institution which cracks down on Moonshiners, or enforces school integration, or ignores calls to make Jefferson Davis's birthday a national holiday. "The" government didn't decide to integrate public schools — "our" government did. "The" government didn't decide to enact regulations to prevent air and water pollution — "our" government did. And, "The" government didn't create the Food Stamp (SNAP) program — "our" government did that. And so it goes. Continual references to "The" government is an unfortunate holdover from the Reaganesque caricature of government designed to promote the financial health of the economic elite by appealing to the discontent with those laws "our" government enacted to promote OUR general welfare.
#6. Our representatives on Capitol Hill learn to say "____ isn't the end of the world as we know it." I could do with a great deal less hysterical hyperbole. "This is the Largest Tax Increase In The History of the Universe!" Probably not. "This is the worst violation of human rights ever!" Probably not that either. "This will create the worst calamity known to man." Probably not. "This will destroy our ____." Again, probably not. Excuse me while I chuckle at the pomposity of this meaningless prognostication.
#7. Journalists who seek to inform me via the television set prove to be (1) knowledgeable about the subject under discussion, and (2) include fact checking as part of the "context" of which they speak so often. If a statement made by a politician is factually inaccurate, they will tell me; and I hope they'll be able to offer a correction. I really don't care if they are correcting the record in the wake of Left Wing Larry or Right Wing Richard's pontification. The object of the exercise should be to impart accurate information so far as it can be known — I can get my "entertainment" elsewhere. Bluntly, the "he said, she said, and then he said" reactions from professional chatterati or elected representatives is less entertaining than a good professional wrestling match, which at least has the grace to admit it's a scripted farce.
#8. Somebody finally declares the Culture Wars over and done with. Our contemporary version appears to incorporate a toxic dose of good old fashioned misogyny. Women make up about 51% of our population and telling them they cannot have an abortion (even in the cases of an ectopic pregnancy or as the result of a rape) is paternalistic to the core. Worse still would be telling them that their employer can decide if their health insurance plan covers contraceptive medication.
#9. On a related note, it really doesn't do to blame God for everything. I'd cheer the week that some blowhards weren't showcased in the media for pronouncing God's Wrath for … whatever. Hurricane Katrina — God's wrath for a Gay Pride gathering? Really? God's wrath because we don't pray hard enough? That certainly doesn't explain the attack on congregants in the Knoxville Unitarian church. God's Wrath because we don't have organized prayer in schools? Huh? No one at Columbine High School, Platte County High School, Northern Illinois University, Virginia Tech University, or Sandy Hook Elementary knew how to pray and practiced it regularly? Spare me the Westboro Wannabes who "know" the mind of God better than a six year old child.
#10. The confetti will fly when we begin to have a serious discussion about global climate change without having to incorporate the phony "science" offered up by the fossil fuel industry. No, there isn't a "controversy" here. And, no reputable science deflects our responsibility as human beings for the contamination of which we are clearly capable.
Speaking of the Almighty, there's an old story about the man caught in a flood which seems appropriate at the moment. "Why, he cried out to God, am a trapped in these flood waters?" The Almighty, sorely tired of listening to the wailing, said, "I sent you warnings." "When?" "When?" responded the Deity. "When indeed." "I sent you warnings on the radio. You ignored me. I sent you warnings in television broadcasts, and you ignored me. I even sent a deputy sheriff to personally advise you to evacuate. And, you ignored him too." ….
We've been visited with major named storms, watched ice caps diminish, seen glaciers disappear… and all together too many people are ignoring the warnings.


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Kudos to Acts17Apologetics who has a blog called "Answering Muslims" for this video exposing the stupidity of ABC and Diane Sawyer. Check out his blog for more great stuff!
ABC's Moderate Muslim – RevolutionMuslim's Sadiq Abdul Malik
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About Careers in Behavioral Science
The behavioral sciences include fields that study of human and animal behavior, communication, decisions and interactions, such as psychology, anthropology and sociology. Many graduates of undergraduate behavioral sciences programs immediately enter the workforce, while others may pursue advanced studies in specific fields, like psychology or social work. A career in the behavioral sciences can be rewarding and meaningful, offering the opportunity to embark on a career path that can grow and evolve in a number of exciting directions.
Public Health
People who graduate from behavioral science programs often choose to work in public health, as this field can offer a variety of opportunities to influence public policy and programs. They may help develop programs and policies by working in governmental agencies or non-profit organizations. For example, many social and behavioral scientists work as employment specialists who help to develop employment programs, or as human services caseworkers, working the field of adoption, foster care or child and family welfare. The benefit of a degree in behavioral science to the field of public health is that it provides a broad education that also enables you to specialize in working with specific populations or fields of practice.
Law Enforcement
The behavioral sciences are used extensively by law enforcement agencies to help with criminal profiling and crime analysis. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the behavioral sciences help law enforcement professionals understand the motivations and thought processes of criminals and terrorists -- which helps organizations like the FBI prevent possible attacks and solve crimes. A career as a behavioral scientist with a law enforcement agency might involve working as a criminologist, crime analyst or conflict resolution specialist.
Behavioral scientists may act as consultants in a number of different fields in which they can offer their expertise on human behavior and social interactions. They commonly specialize in fields such as communications, human resources or politics. For example, they might consult with non-profit agencies, legal organizations, educational institutions or companies to help them develop new programs or solve organizational problems. They might develop their own consultancy firms, work for larger consultancy organizations or work as individual contractors.
Behavioral science researchers usually need to have a doctoral degree, however, those with undergraduate degrees may be able to obtain positions as research assistants. Behavioral science research assistants help faculty and staff researchers with their experiments and studies. They may focus on human or animal behavior, working in laboratories, universities, research institutes, zoos or museums. Those interested in working in the field of animal behavior should have some experience or coursework in animal behavior.
- Behavioral and Brain Sciences: A Framework for the Unification of the Behavioral Sciences
- University of Southern Maine: Social and Behavioral Sciences: Careers
- Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI Academy: Behavioral Science
- Indiana University Bloomington: Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior: Careers in Animal Behavior
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Penumbra Overture demo out
While we're on the subject of games, I came across news of another much hyped and awaited indie game release. Penumbra Overture is billed as "one of the best, if not the best, horror games to make its way to your harddrive," by GameSpy.
Hmm, I've come to realise that I've started to pay more attention to the indie gaming scene more than the main stream ones. I guess it's just like music, some people prefer the independent labels as there is more creativity there. The smaller companies are able to take risks as they have nothing to lose. They will never be able to compete with the mainstream companies on their terms. So, they'll have to come up with something totally different in order to be able to get any market share.
Another reason why I'm focused on indie game houses is because of their focus on Linux. It is not difficult to develop cross-platform games. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a troll. I used to write cross-platform applications in the past. It's just a matter of picking out the correct libraries to use. The fact that small companies without a budget are capable of producing games for non-Windows machines just tells you that the companies that are making pure Windows games are just plain stupid and spreading FUD.
It doesn't cost anything extra to write a cross platform game. All it takes is to re-compile the games for the different platforms. For the main game library, they can use SDL. For graphics, use OpenGL, which is what Direct3D is trying to imitate. For audio, use OpenAL, which has easy 3D sound support. TCP/IP for networking is portable anyway. Write the main game code in clean C/C++ without any OS specific hacks. Leave the OS specific hacks to a minimum in a single library. All the independent game houses know this. The major ones know it too. They just refuse to acknowledge it for some reason.
There are some mainstream companies that focus on all platforms. One example is Id, which releases Doom and Quake for all platforms at the same time. I was extremely disappointed with Atari for making NWN2 windows only. I felt that it was a bad decision, and it turned out that way. They did not realise that a huge number of their fan base actually used Linux. More precisely, almost all their independent community run worlds are using Linux. So, by shutting out Linux, they essentially shut out the very people at the heart of their fan base and supporting it. Not a very smart move.
If a company doesn't support my platform, I go to a competitor. I vote with my wallet. I bought NWN1, but I'm certainly not buying NWN2. That's the beauty of capitalism.
PS. The company behind Penumbra only has 4 people in it!


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Club Day Saturday, April 5
Weather permitting, the Pacifica Tennis Club will be holding our monthly Club Day on Saturday, April 5. This is a fun morning of social tennis at the Terra Nova High School courts.
Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. to sign up with Vivian Ryan. Play begins at 10 a.m. and lasts approximately two hours. Vivian will pair up players for doubles matches with each round lasting approximately 20 minutes followed by a short break before the next round begins. This is a great way to play with a variety of players and to meet members of our club.
We would especially like to extend an invitation to high school students as well as older players.
The skill level of our Club members varies so you do not need to play at an advanced level to join us. The main purpose is to have fun, meet new people and get exercise while doing so. Also, bring a snack to share if you so desire.
Other tennis options: There is a group of regular players that meet every Sat. and Sun. at 10 am on the Terra Nova High School courts. Also, since days are longer now, we are also holding social tennis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Come join us around 4 or 4:30 and play for a couple of hours. This is on a drop-in basis, where we rotate players into various doubles matches. Come join us – all are welcome! If you are new just mention to those playing that you are new and looking to play and they will find a position for you.
If you would like further information about the Pacifica Tennis Club or to become a member please go to www.pacificatennis.com or you can email me directly at email@example.com.


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General Tso's 5227 Godown Rd. (614-442-3366)
Published review Oct. 18
General Tso's 5227 Godown Rd. (614-442-3366)
Published review Oct. 18
Rating **** 1/2 (out of five)
Price range $6 to $13 (entrees)
Quick click unusual Chinese preparations at low prices
Recommended dishes egg rolls, steamed dumplings, potato croquettes, tako yaki, General Tso's chicken, sesame shrimp, duck with bean sprouts, pork with dry bean curd, Chinese broccoli, pea sprouts, litchi ice creamChi Thai 5577 N. Hamilton Rd. (614-471-8988)
PUBLISHED REVIEW Oct. 11
RATING *** 1/2 (out of five)
PRICE RANGE $9.95 to $20.95 (entrees)
QUICK CLICK more than just the usual Chinese and Thai offerings
RECOMMENDED DISHES salt-and-pepper calamari, Thai lemon-grass salad, sea bass, pad Thai, Shanghai greens, Szechwan bean curd, litchis and pineapple on coconut ice cream


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A British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, Saint-Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha are situated mid-way between the South American and African continents.
"The United Kingdom will remain a key partner for the European Union. I look forward to what I hope will be very close cooperation with our British friends on our common challenges at the regional and global level".
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